8 managers who came back from the brink of the sack as Carrick fights for Man Utd future

Things look bleak for the former midfielder, but plenty of managers have recovered from seemingly hopeless situations. We’ve revisited eight famous examples of managers who looked on the brink of the sack but somehow…

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Mark Butcher: I'm not surprised Lancashire have released James Anderson

Lancashire have not offered Anderson a new contract for 2027 , bringing to an end the England legend's career at his boyhood club. Anderson first represented Lancashire in 2001, and has represented the county in both…

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Indian batter follows Ranji ton with triple century on first-class return after two years

Moliya struck 36 fours and a six in his historic knock to power the team to 616 in the first innings. It wasn't an easy ride as wickets kept falling around and he had to dig deep. After losing two quick wickets, Moliya…

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Sam Curran: England’s biggest problem and only solution

At the centre of their problems is Sam Curran – their ultimate solutions man. On paper, Sam Curran came out well from England’s miserable defeat to Pakistan. He scored 42 in a 93-run partnership with Will Jacks coming in…

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WPL 2027 auction: All 28 overseas players set to go under the hammer

Here’s the complete list of overseas players registered for the auction and their base price. In all, 150 cricketers have signed up for the 27 slots at the mini-auction ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League. Of them…

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Can you name every team to knock Arsenal out of the League Cup since 2000?

You’ll probably remember the big Premier League sides who have beaten the Gunners, particularly in those painful final defeats. But there have also been some embarrassing exits to lower-league opposition over the years.…

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Lise Klaveness: ‘Certainly there are people that can challenge Infantino’

"Of course we cannot probably do everything alone, but we have a voice, we have the right to speak, we have the right to suggest, so let's see," she says. "We will at least try to be a spearhead." The president of the…

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Jimmy Anderson’s stubborn refusal to give up has fuelled his greatest achievements | Emma John

England's leading wicket-taker in Tests is of that sporting breed who have no interest in bowing out at the top. Like Andy Murray before him , he has shown little enthusiasm to bow out at all, as long as his body allows…

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Which footballers have scored in the same minute as their surname? | The Knowledge

You have probably already guessed my question, but has anyone else ever scored in the same minute as their name?" wonders Peter Skilton. Readers of a certain age may recall Didier Six , the mercurial French winger who…

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Antonelli’s coronation, Mexico’s optional turn one and more Mexican GP talking points | Formula 1

All over bar the shouting There could hardly be less doubt over the destination of this year’s world drivers’ championship. Yes, theoretically there are still three drivers in the hunt, but the two who aren’t Andrea Kimi…

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