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Champion Norris unveils his Madame Tussauds waxwork ahead of British Grand Prix
Lando Norris has come face to face with his first Madame Tussauds London wax figure, created after months of collaboration with the attraction's artists. The figure, dressed in Norris's donated race suit and 2025 season helmet replica, goes on display ahead of the British Grand Prix.
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Pierre Atcho to referee Croatia vs Panama as both sides seek first World Cup 2026 points
Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho takes charge of Croatia vs Panama at Toronto Stadium, with both sides on zero points in Group L after opening defeats to England and Ghana respectively.
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Former UFC top-five bantamweight Ketlen Vieira signs with PFL one month after release
Ketlen Vieira, ranked No. 5 in women's bantamweight, has signed with the PFL just one month after being cut by the UFC. The Brazilian veteran is expected to compete in PFL's featherweight division.
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Partey booed by England fans as Ghana hold Three Lions to World Cup stalemate
Thomas Partey was jeered by England supporters when his name was read out before Tuesday's 0-0 World Cup draw in Boston, with Tottenham's Djed Spence notably declining to shake the Ghana midfielder's hand at kickoff.
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England fail to secure knockout place after frustrating draw with Ghana at World Cup 2026
England were held to a draw by Ghana in Group L of the 2026 World Cup, leaving their progression to the knockout rounds unconfirmed. Harry Kane spurned a late chance, and England must now beat Panama in their final group game to advance.
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Norris and Piastri's scrapbook video wins over Formula 1 fans worldwide
A lighthearted McLaren video showing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri joking together over a scrapbook of their careers has gone viral, drawing widespread praise for the duo's chemistry and dry humour.
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Steiner predicts Wolff will impose Mercedes team orders if Ferrari's Hamilton challenge intensifies
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Toto Wolff will move quickly to back one Mercedes driver if Ferrari sustain the form that gave Lewis Hamilton his first win with the Maranello outfit at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Mbappe scores twice to inspire France past Iraq after storm halts World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe admitted a near two-hour weather delay in Philadelphia left him 'very nervous', but the France captain recovered to score twice as Les Bleus beat Iraq 3-0 and advance to the World Cup knockout stage.
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Bo Nickal targets 2026 NCAA champion McEnelly at RAF 12 after UFC White House finish
Fresh off a quick finish of Kyle Daukaus at UFC White House, Bo Nickal will wrestle 2026 NCAA national champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 in Cleveland on August 22. The card also features former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley against Joaquin Buckley.
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England escape Pickford red card and penalty shouts in drab World Cup draw with Ghana
England were fortunate to leave their World Cup Group L clash with Ghana level, after Jordan Pickford avoided a red card for a collision outside his area and Ezri Konsa escaped a penalty call for a challenge that referee analysts said should have gone to VAR.
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Haaland fires Norway into World Cup knockouts but rules out title glory
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the World Cup round of 32 for the first time since 1998, but the Manchester City striker quickly dismissed any suggestion his nation can win the tournament.
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Richards slams England's timid display as Ghana hold Three Lions to goalless draw
England were frustrated by a disciplined Ghana side in a 0-0 draw in their second World Cup 2026 Group L match, leaving Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney critical of the Three Lions' lack of bravery and attacking intent.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier threatens officer in bodycam footage from Atlanta arrest
Bodycam footage released by Atlanta Police shows retired UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier challenging an officer to a fight before being arrested for public intoxication on Father's Day. Poirier was booked into Clayton County Jail and released hours later.
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Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with strike against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into history by scoring in Portugal's clash with Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first male player to find the net across six different World Cup tournaments at the age of 41.
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Guy Mowbray's 'off the bar' gaffe during England vs Ghana baffles World Cup viewers
BBC lead commentator Guy Mowbray mistakenly called Harry Kane's blocked shot as hitting the bar during England's World Cup clash against Ghana, quickly correcting himself to 'it's behind, rather for a corner' as fans mocked the error on social media.
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Black Ferns confirm full 2026 schedule with free exhibition match in Upper Hutt
New Zealand have finalised their expanded 2026 international calendar, headlined by a free-to-attend exhibition match against the Black Ferns XV on August 14 in Upper Hutt, before a European WXV tour culminating at Twickenham.
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Deschamps leaves World Cup squad to return home after death of his mother
France manager Didier Deschamps has departed North America following the death of his mother and will miss Friday's Group I decider against Norway. Assistant manager Guy Stephan will take charge of the side in his absence.
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Robertson urges Scotland to seize World Cup history against Brazil in Miami
Scotland captain Andy Robertson and manager Steve Clarke have spoken of their determination to make history against Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, with a draw enough to send Scotland into the World Cup knockout stages for the first time ever.
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Bodycam footage shows Dustin Poirier threatening officer before Atlanta Airport arrest
Newly released bodycam footage from Atlanta Airport captures Dustin Poirier acting erratically, taking a boxing stance and threatening a police officer before being arrested for public intoxication on Sunday. The former UFC interim lightweight champion was booked into Clayton County Jail and bonded out hours later.
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Rooney believes Tuchel's 'wake up' shout at Spence was a deliberate message to squad and media
Wayne Rooney says Thomas Tuchel's viral training-ground outburst at Djed Spence was no accident, arguing the England head coach used an open media session to send a pointed message to his players ahead of the World Cup clash with Ghana.
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