Messi retires from international football at 39
Lionel Messi retires from international football at 39, closing a 21-year Argentina career that ended weeks after the 2026 World Cup final.
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Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest ends running career
The Jenny Simpson cardiac arrest at a community run in North Carolina has closed the career of the only American woman to win a world 1500m title.
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CeeDee Lamb home burglary confirmed by police records
Fairview police are investigating the CeeDee Lamb home burglary, with luxury goods taken from the Cowboys receiver's Texas house while he was at camp.
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Haaland new haircut revealed before City season opener
Haaland new haircut: the Manchester City striker traded his long blonde hair for a buzz cut hours before the Premier League opener.
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Nick Chubb retirement ends eight-season NFL career
The Nick Chubb retirement closes an eight-season NFL run built in Cleveland, with a knee injury at Pittsburgh shaping his final three years.
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Angel Reese smacked in the face by Aaliyah Edwards
Angel Reese was smacked in the face during Atlanta's win over Connecticut, and the foul against Aaliyah Edwards was upgraded on review.
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Chemmy Alcott collapsed lung after Lake Annecy jump
The Chemmy Alcott collapsed lung drama began with a five-metre flip into a French lake, and the Ski Sunday host has a very dry verdict on it.
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Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodriguez in Cascais
Cristiano Ronaldo marries Georgina Rodriguez in a quiet Portuguese ceremony, and the crowd waiting outside a cathedral in Funchal missed it entirely.
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WNBPA blocks Sophie Cunningham merchandise sales
The WNBPA blocks Sophie Cunningham merchandise tied to her viral finger-point at DeWanna Bonner, but the Fever guard keeps her own NIL rights.
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Terrion Arnold kidnapping and armed robbery charges filed
Lions cornerback faces Terrion Arnold kidnapping and armed robbery charges that could mean life, as his lawyers deny any involvement in the case.
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Simone Biles defends her vacation after health scare
Simone Biles defended her Belize vacation after critics questioned the trip just two weeks on from a near-fatal medical emergency.
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Lionel Messi breaks the all-time World Cup goal record
Lionel Messi set a new World Cup goal record with his 18th, moving clear of Miroslav Klose in Argentina's 2-0 win over Austria in Dallas.
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Perrie Edwards marries Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Portugal
Perrie Edwards marries Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in an intimate Portugal ceremony, with the former Little Mix star wedding her footballer love in Estoi.
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David Beckham receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star
David Beckham received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star as Tom Cruise and Victoria Beckham led emotional tributes at the Los Angeles ceremony.
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Simone Biles hospitalised after health scare
Simone Biles revealed on 6 June 2026 she was hospitalised after a health scare, calling it "one of the scariest experiences of my life."
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Jannik Sinner crashes out of French Open after heat collapse
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner crashes out of the 2026 French Open in round two after a heat collapse in Paris on 28 May 2026. Full details here.
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Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic violence and felony charges
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs was arrested on five charges including felony strangulation; released from custody as DA reviews the case.
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Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding arrested by FBI in global drug trafficking case
Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder who later became a fugitive on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, has been arrested in Mexico and is set to be extradited to the United States to face multiple charges linked to an alleged transnational cocaine trafficking operation.
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Odell Beckham Jr goes viral with ‘$100m for $60m’ money warning
Odell Beckham Jr breaks down how a $100m NFL deal shrinks after tax.
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Australian para-cycling star Paige Greco dies at 28
Australian Paralympian Paige Greco has died at 28 after what authorities described as a sudden medical episode.
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Lions mum about Bronson Mills alleged assault ahead of Bulls clash
Lions rugby player Bronson Mills appeared in court on Wednesday after handing himself over to police in Hout Bay following an alleged assault on a Cape Town student.
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Who is Rio Ngumoha? – Here’s everything we know about Liverpool’s new sensation
Rio Ngumoha, a 16-year-old footballer, is going viral for his performances in Liverpool’s pre-season matches after scoring stunning goals and impressing coaches and fans alike.
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Hulk Hogan dies after cardiac arrest at home in Clearwater
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at age 71 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Florida home early Thursday morning.
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Caster Semenya scores landmark reversal on testosterone case
Caster Semenya wins her case at the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled her right to a fair hearing was violated in her challenge against World Athletics’ testosterone rules.
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Diogo Jota dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota, aged 28, has died in a car accident in Spain along with his younger brother, Andre Silva.
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Adriaan Wildschutt powers through illness to impress at Paris Diamond League
Adriaan Wildschutt battled illness to finish 14th in Paris, while teammate Tshepo Tshite broke the 1 500m national record at the Diamond League meet.
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Team SA water polo team beat New Zealand at U20 World Championships
South Africa defeats New Zealand in a tight U20 Water Polo World Championship match in Zagreb.
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Prudence Sekgodiso finishes third at Stockholm Diamond League
South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso placed third in the 800m race at the Stockholm Diamond League, while Abdurahman Karriem finished fifth in the 200m.
