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Russians hit the bar as beer ban lifted for Confed Cup

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Nola helps Phillies beat Cards 5-1, stop 5-game losing steak

Pat Neshek took the mound with a runner on first base and induced an inning-ending double play on a 3-1 count to Tommy Pham . Aaron Nola felt like himself...

76ers take Markelle Fultz, Lakers grab Lonzo Ball to start NBA draft

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Frank de Boer Reportedly Offered Crystal Palace Job

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Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele wins Bundesliga rookie award

That's a significant jump considering he was bought for €35m last year, and so if he has another impressive season next year, Dortmund will be expecting a monst...

John Spencer incident will not affect Lions on tour - Rob Howley

Spencer allegedly pushed the man back before asking to be left alone. "I spoke to John. However, I must stress that it was an isolated thing because the welco...

Germany hold off Confederations Cup challenge from Australia

The Socceroos fought back from a decidedly dicey opening half when Tom Rogic scored another belter to cancel out Lars Stindl's opener. Australia again c...

Diego Costa Talks with Atleti, Robert Lewandowski Rumours

Following Spain's 2-2 draw with Colombia at the beginning of the month, Costa said: "I'm a Chelsea player, but they do not want me there". Diego Costa wil...

Cristiano Ronaldo will reveal two offers in transfer meeting with Real Madrid

But amid claims he will meet with Perez after global duty with an offer from Paris Saint Germain under his arm, Ronaldo has made a decision to fight on and ma...

Fleury, Neal, Methot highlight Golden Knights' expansion draft picks

Instead, they selected left winger William Carrier and a sixth-rounder from the Sabres. Theodore, who turns 22 this August, was exempt from the draft proces...

At Glastonbury, Depp asks about assassinating the president

It's possible that Depp was referencing actor John Wilkes Booth , who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln in 1865. Depp humorously asked those in attendan...

In NBA draft's biggest deal, Bulls trade all-star Jimmy Butler to Timberwolves

There were also rumors that the Chicago Bulls sat down with the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for the overall No. 3 pick from Thursday's NBA Draft . While M...

Luis Figo says Cristiano Ronaldo is 'not indispensable' at Madrid

Reports have since suggested that Ronaldo may have made a decision to leave Real Madrid amid claims he is angry at his treatment by Spanish authorities and ...

Messi offers to pay €500000 to avoid 21-month jail sentence

The judge in charge of the case will make a decision bearing in mind the prosecutor's recommendations. The maximum fine would be around €255,500 on top of a a...

Mourinho accused of tax fraud in Spain

Real Madrid have refuted claims Jose Mourinho signed a contract to take over at the club before he left Inter. Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao and Re...

Everton facing frustration, but will still complete Sandro transfer

And now that the formalities have been completed, the Barcelona academy recruit is expected to complete a move to Goodison Park when the transfer window opens i...

Red Wings unveil schedule with New Year's Eve game against Pittsburgh

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Police considering manslaughter charges in Grenfell Tower fire

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Devils on the clock with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

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Red Sox upended on road by Royals

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"O'Brien could be the key man", says Scottish Lions legend

Wales global Alun Wyn Jones has been preferred in the second-row and Itoje is likely to get his opportunity from the bench. A buoyant Gatland believes the Al...