All news for 2023-08-09

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Lionel Messi's long-awaited MLS debut postponed as Inter Miami release statement
The Argentine superstar has been impressive during his first four games in the Leagues Cup for Inter Miami but he is yet to make his MLS debut for his new employers
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Mystery as creepy man in white dressed like 'Art the Clown' terrorises locals
Frightened residents said the unidentified man runs around everywhere while dressed from head to toe white as terrified locals have compared him to Art the Clown
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Curry names the NBA player he wishes he played with 'just to see that dominance'
NBA icon Stephen Curry is one of the greatest players of all time, and the point guard has named a fellow basketball icon he wished he had the chance to play alongside
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Rory McIlroy snubs PGA Tour meeting as LIV Golf merger talks continue
Rory McIlroy has played a huge role in the PGA Tour's off-course dealings over the past year, but the Northern Irishman opted to skip a player meeting held by commissioner Jay Monahan this week
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Coronation Street actor says he's 'not okay' ahead of huge career milestone
Coronation Street actor Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, has shared he's not happy about his impending 25th birthday as he celebrates 12 years of being on Corrie
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Mayor reels in 70 pounds of cocaine during family fishing trip
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and her family were out on a fishing trip when they discovered the package containing 70 pounds of cocaine, worth over one million dollars
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Meghan preferred quiet vacations on 'chic beaches' before marrying Prince Harry
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is said to have preferred quiet vacations on 'chic beaches' and in tropical destinations before she got married to Prince Harry
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Lionel Messi signing impact laid bare as Inter Miami ink rare MLS contract
The Argentine superstar has taken to life in the US on the pitch and it would seem that his new MLS employers are reaping the rewards through commercial deals due to his star power
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I tried a limited edition rum that made my tongue tingle
Ableforth's Rumbullion! Chilli & Chocolate is a limited release unlike anything else I've ever tried
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Diablo 4 update fails to fix Fury Against Fate bug
It's not all bad news though as a fix should hopefully be on the way this week in a hotfix update.
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Lil Tay paid tribute to XXXTentacion in final post before her own alleged death
Rapper Lil Tay has allegedly died at the age of 14, a statement on Instagram announced, with her last post on Instagram paying tribute to XXXTentacion who was killed in 2018
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Shoppers locked inside stores after TikTok 'looting' crowds swarm Oxford Street
Nine people have been arrested after chaos descended on Oxford Street in London. Teenagers scuffled with police and shops pulled shutters down with customers still inside after TikTok videos provoked looting
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Newsboy's racing tips for Thursday's six meetings, plus Yarmouth nap
Newsboy reckons his nap, Mucky Mulconry, can get the job done in the Quinnbet Quaterback Handicap at Yarmouth, and he also fancies Azahara Palace in the 7.53 at Salisbury
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Mothers of Claudia Lawrence and Helen McCourt issue plea for missing daughters
Joan Lawrence and Marie McCourt, whose daughters have never been found, have formed a strong bond through their shared experience and recently marked their 80th birthdays
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Alpine admit having 'no plan' for Szafnauer axe as likely replacement emerges
Team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane were sacked by Alpine at the Belgian Grand Prix after a disagreement over the F1 team's ambitions
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Tom Skinner shares the results of auditioning men to be Rylan's next boyfriend
The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner has been busy playing cupid over recent weeks, finding the perfect man for his long-time friend, Radio 2 presenter Rylan Clark
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'I'm a doctor - here are reasons you missed a period that aren't pregnancy'
Sometimes, it can be shocking when you don't come on your period when you expect to - but a doctor has shared that it's likely nothing to worry about, and has shared potential causes
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Red Bull left fuming as Sergio Perez salary cuts discussed after poor F1 form
Perez is miles behind team-mate Max Verstappen in the standings, but is still in second place as Red Bull hope to complete a one-two championship finish for the first time ever
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Neymar among five PSG players ruthlessly ‘encouraged’ to leave this summer
Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has informed Neymar he is not part of his plans for the upcoming season, along with four other players including Marco Verratti and Renato Sanches
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Coco Gauff smashes ball straight at doubles partner as serve goes wrong
US tennis sensation Coco Gauff was involved in an amusing mishap at the Canadian Open when she accidentally hit a powerful serve directly at her doubles partner Jessica Pegula
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NFL's most valuable teams ranked as seven teams worth more than Man Utd
The Dallas Cowboys, the most valuable sports team in the world, remain the most valuable franchise in the NFL for a 17th successive year as America's Team enjoyed 20 percent growth in 2023
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Amir Khan's wife 'threatened to slit other woman's throat' in furious rant
Former boxer and I'm A Celeb star Amir Khan's wife Faryal Makhdoom allegedly launched into a furious rant where she threatened to slit a love rival's throat and wished she got cancer
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Rapper Lil Tay and her brother reported dead in statement - 'unbearable loss'
Lil Tay and her brother have reportedly passed away, with the cause of death currently unknown. The 14-year-old, aka Claire Hope, became famous for her controversial rapping career
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Chelsea confirm new captain as Mauricio Pochettino explains first major call
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has made a decision on the captain's armband after long-serving skipper Cesar Azpilicueta completed a summer move away from the club
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One Foot In The Grave star and Corrie actress Doreen Mantle dies at home
Actress Doreen Mantle best known for her role as Mrs Warboys in the BBC comedy One Foot In The Grave has died, her agent has confirmed