Carrick sacked by Manchester United with team in Premier League relegation zone – live
He departs after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford last Sunday that left the team in the Premier League's bottom three. United twice fought back from two goals down for a late point against Villa, after a…
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Ranking every Man Utd manager since 1992 from worst to best: Carrick 6th…
The very high bar set by Sir Alex Ferguson has never been reached, or really come close to, but of the eight men to have managed United in the Premier League era, there are some obvious highs and some even more obvious…
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England's Mitchell faces prolonged spell out after hamstring operation
The 29-year-old, who was Steve Borthwick's first-choice nine last season, has suffered four hamstring injuries this year. The latest came in Northampton's win over Gloucester last month, ruling him out of England's…
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Man Utd 3rd in Premier League table over Michael Carrick’s reign as manager
Since taking charge in January, the 44-year-old oversaw 27 Premier League matches, winning 13, drawing eight and losing six. That’s 47 points at an average of 1.74 per game – the sort of rate that would equate to 66…
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Can you name the top 10 Premier League goalscorers beginning with F?
Plenty of them to name on this quiz – can you get the top 10? We’ve given you 10 minutes and the number of goals each player scored as your clue. An asterisk means the player in question is still active in the Premier…
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Stats: Verstappen claims second place from lowest grid position since 1983 | 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix stats and facts
Norris has made amends since then, however, winning the next two grands prix at Interlagos from pole position. Both times he prevented Verstappen from completing another impressive back-to-front charge: the Red Bull…
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England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey
England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker was not offered a new contract by Lancashire, the county for whom he first played professionally 25 years ago. Amid interest from multiple clubs, the 44-year-old has agreed a…
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‘I have a lot to offer’: 44-year-old Jimmy Anderson joins Surrey for 2027
The Guardian revealed last week that Surrey had offered Anderson a 12-month deal following his surprise release by Lancashire last month, which the 44-year-old has now signed. Anderson also had offers from several other…
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NFL midseason awards: Allen’s brilliance, a Seahawks shocker and a new Super Bowl pick
He's stylish, precise and mentally rock-solid, everything a franchise needs. But is he the most thrilling quarterback in the NFL? Right now, Allen is box office each and every week. But it's not just the entertainment…
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Social media: Russell launches GR63 Academy to find 25 future racers | Brief
They will be chosen following a shoot-out involving 80 potential competitors at Silverstone. The competition is open to children aged eight to nine and the winner will receive a “fully funded karting season in 2028”. “So…
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