3 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Borthwick: ‘We are deeply saddened for him’Itoje misses launch of 2026 Six NationsEngland will kick off their Six Nations training camp in Spain this week without their captain, Maro Itoje, who has travelled to Nigeria for his mother’s funeral. Itoje was conspicuously absent from the official Six Nations championship launch in Edinburgh on Monday and is not expected to join up with his squad until Wednesday evening.With the tournament commencing on Thursday week every team is scrambling to be ready for their opening games but Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, has given the Saracens lock permission to miss the start of this week’s training block in Girona. “He is in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother and we are all deeply saddened for him,” said Borthwick, whose side open their campaign at home to Wales on Saturday week. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Rio Ferdinand disagrees with Roy Keane over Michael Carrick's Man United future

Rio Ferdinand has defended Michael Carrick's credentials as Manchester United head coach after Roy Keane dismissed his chances of staying in charge beyond the end of this season

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4 h. ago The bold decision Michael Carrick faces to implement his Manchester United masterplan

With 15 games to go until the end of the season the interim head coach must now decide to stick or twist on his successful strategy

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4 h. ago Wayne Rooney praises Michael Carrick for something Ruben Amorim never did at Manchester United

Michael Carrick has shown support for Man Utd's academy since his appointment as head coach earlier this month.

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5 h. ago Rio Ferdinand makes 'disrespectful' accusation as Man Utd icon disagrees with Roy Keane

Michael Carrick's Manchester United future is dividing former players, with Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane sharing differing opinions on whether the current head coach should stay on.

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5 h. ago Philip Rivers rules himself out of contention for Buffalo Bills head coach vacancy after shock playing return

Philip Rivers came out of retirement to play three games for the Indianapolis Colts last month

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6 h. ago Six Man Utd stars that could still make transfer exits within the next week after Harry Amass sent to Norwich

MANCHESTER UNITED are still ready to sanction six transfers this window - but none are expected to impact the first-team. The club have not changed plans to have a quiet January despite sacking Ruben Amorim. SunSport understands that the Portuguese head coach's departure has not impacted United's thinking and loan exits are the priority between...

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8 h. ago How Michael Carrick and his staff have transformed the mood at Manchester United

Michael Carrick has had a dream start to life as Man Utd head coach after masterminding back-to-back victories over the Premier League's top two.

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11 h. ago All Blacks confirm key criteria for new head coach as search begins

New Zealand Rugby has begun its search for Scott Robertson’s replacement

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13 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho's message to Bruno Fernandes speaks volumes after Man United stun Arsenal

Manchester United have made it two wins out of two in the Premier League against Manchester City and Arsenal, boosting their confidence ahead of their next opponents under interim head coach Michael Carrick

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14 h. ago Michael Carrick's take on Man Utd's top four hopes as players told next move

Michael Carrick's stunning start to life as Manchester United boss has the team sat in the top four but the new head coach isn't counting his chickens as he urged his players to build on their win at Arsenal

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16 h. ago Jessica Pegula reveals special motivation behind beating Madison Keys as defending Australian Open champion exits

Pegula, whose parents own the Buffalo Bills, avoided wearing a Kansas City Chiefs jersey as a forfeit after setting up a quarter-final with Amanda Anisimova

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16 h. ago Jessica Pegula ousts defending Australian Open champion Madison Keys

Pegula defeated close friend and podcast co-host Keys 6-3 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.

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17 h. ago Michael Carrick sends clear dressing room message to Manchester United players after Arsenal win

Man Utd have beaten Manchester City and Arsenal in Michael Carrick's first two games in charge as head coach.

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24 h. ago Diogo Dalot gives two reasons for Manchester United's improvement

Man Utd have beaten Man City and Arsenal since Michael Carrick was appointed as interim head coach.

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25 h. ago Man United's next five fixtures compared to Liverpool and rivals after crucial Arsenal win

Bryan Mbeumo, Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha were on the scoresheet at Arsenal to make it two wins from two for Michael Carrick as Manchester United interim head coach

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26 h. ago Roy Keane gives brutal response to Michael Carrick Man Utd suggestion

Michael Carrick is two for two with Manchester United following a 3-2 win over Arsenal in the Premier League, but Roy Keane is still not convinced he's the right man for a permanent head coach role

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29 h. ago Estêvão and Fernández power Chelsea past Crystal Palace as Wharton sees red

If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans, then anyone who doubted his appointment may have to think again.A brilliant performance from Estêvão, who scored the first after a mistake from his fellow teenager Jaydee Canvot before setting up João Pedro for the second, inspired Chelsea to end a run of five Premier League games without an away win at their new head coach’s first attempt, as they piled on the misery for Crystal Palace, who also had Adam Wharton sent off. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Three things we learned from Chelsea win as Liam Rosenior delivers statement to away fans

New head coach continues to impress in early days of his reign

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33 h. ago Michael Carrick told what would 'guarantee' him permanent Man United job

Michael Carrick won his first match as Manchester United's interim head coach and has been told how he could get the job on a permanent basis come the summer

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