Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-06-08
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Wolves sign Trippier and in Jimenez talks (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 22:38:25)
Wolves sign former England full-back Kieran Trippier and are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez on a free transfer.
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Olise scores hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 21:59:43)
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scores a hat-trick in France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
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Somali referee Artan to miss World Cup after being barred from entering US (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 21:42:25)
Omar Artan, who was set to be the first Somalian to referee at the World Cup finals, is dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.
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Spurs close in on Man City's Savinho - Tuesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 21:36:49)
Spurs make progress with negotiations to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, Manchester United are battling their city rivals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona eye Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella, plus more.
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McGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 21:00:53)
If Scotland hit the mark in their upcoming matches the way John McGinn does in front of the media then this could be a special World Cup for Steve Clarke's side, writes Tom English.
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Palace hold initial talks with Lens manager Sage (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 20:47:49)
Crystal Palace hold talks with Lens manager Pierre Sage about becoming their new head coach.
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Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 20:37:40)
Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League.
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Wolves in talks to re-sign Mexico striker Jimenez (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 20:21:39)
Wolves are in talks to re-sign former striker Raul Jimenez, who is set to leave Fulham and become a free agent.
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Arsenal head of sports medicine to leave club (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 20:12:29)
Arsenal's head of sports medicine Dr Zafar Iqbal is leaving after two years at the club.
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Swansea set to sign Celtic defender Welsh (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 19:45:31)
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is poised to become Swansea City's first signing of the summer.
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UFC White House event challenged by lawsuit (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 19:30:35)
The UFC White House event scheduled to take place on 14 June is challenged by a federal lawsuit alleging it is unlawful.
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Netherlands' Timber out of World Cup with injury (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 19:21:58)
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber is ruled out of the Netherlands' World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil's Neymar is making good progress from injury.
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FAI tight-lipped on venue switch for Israel game (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 18:07:55)
The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] says it will "continue to meet to discuss the operational aspects" of hosting Israel in the Nations League.
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Stokes & Atkinson investigated over nightclub incident (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 17:58:48)
The England and Wales Cricket Board investigates an incident in a nightclub involving captain Ben Stokes and pace bowler Gus Atkinson following the first Test against New Zealand.
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Norway dress up as Vikings for World Cup (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 17:56:58)
Watch behind-the-scenes footage as the Norway squad dress up as Vikings for a team photo before the World Cup.
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Watch: The Monday Night Club (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 17:47:45)
Mark Chapman and guests debate this week's football.
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Sciver-Brunt fails in T20 warm-up defeat by Australia (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 17:46:45)
England lose their first T20 World Cup warm-up to Australia by five wickets in Cardiff.
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Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 17:39:06)
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
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WSL 2 side Durham face threat of closure (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 16:37:14)
Women's Super League 2 side Durham warn "the club will have to cease operations at all levels" unless a buyer can be found in three weeks.
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Eriksen at home and 'doing well' after collapse (BBC Sport 2026-06-08 16:29:19)
Christian Eriksen says he is "doing well" and is at home with his family following his collapse in Sunday's game against Ukraine.