7 h. ago Man Utd news: Jadon Sancho handed surprise lifeline after Sir Alex Ferguson reality check

Manchester United are not in Premier League action this weekend but there is still work going on behind the scenes at Old Trafford amid questions over the futures of Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford

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12 h. ago Indian Wells champion Jack Draper dealt reality check by Jakub Mensik

Briton loses 7-6 (2) 7-6 (3) in Miami Open second roundJacob Fearnley also exits at hands of Alexander ZverevJust under a week after pulling off the greatest achievement of his career so far, the next task for Jack Draper was to cast all thoughts of his sublime Indian Wells title run to the back of his mind while maintaining the form that had taken his tennis to new heights.Performing at the highest level week after week regardless of circumstances and conditions remains one of the toughest challenges in professional tennis and on Saturday it proved a step too far. Draper fell back to earth with an unsatisfying 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3) defeat to the 19-year-old Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic in the second round of the Miami Open. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago 'Won't be playing' Man City star Phil Foden given bruising reality check

Manchester City star Phil Foden struggled to impress in Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge of the England national team

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24 h. ago Ruben Amorim handed Sir Alex Ferguson reality check over size of task at Man Utd

Ruben Amorim has endured a difficult start to life in the Old Trafford dugout - and Manchester United legend Bryan Robson is under no illusion at the size of the Portuguese coach's task

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25 h. ago Roy Keane gives Phil Foden brutal reality check after latest England no show

Phil Foden struggled to make an impact after being handed a start by Thomas Tuchel in England's 2-0 win over Albania and the Manchester City star has been told some harsh truths

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41 h. ago Sir Jim Ratcliffe gets brutal reality check from Man Utd icon Nicky Butt over title plans

Manchester United have endured a woeful first season under Ruben Amorim but there are ambitious plans for the club to win the Premier League put in place by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's team

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3 d. ago Reality check for Scottish Government's housing policies is a welcome sign

The rent caps shift and delay to the Heat in Buildings Bill suggests ministers are listening, writes David Alexander

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5 d. ago Simon Jordan dishes out brutal Rangers reality check to Barry Ferguson – 'He's done nothing more than Clement'

A dream week for the Ibrox interim boss has boosted his chances of getting the gig permanently, but Simon Jordan isn't convinced

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8 d. ago Lando Norris snatches pole for Australian GP – as Lewis Hamilton receives Ferrari reality check

McLaren driver Norris disappointed home fans by taking pole away from home hero Oscar Piastri late on

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9 d. ago Logan Paul given blunt WWE reality check during bruising training session

The Youtube star turned wrestling heel was left stunned by his time with The Miz

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1 week ago Nicola Sturgeon’s departure is a watershed moment and the baton must be handed on

Record View says the departure of Sturgeon and other Holyrood veterans provides an opportunity for all parties to inject fresh blood into their ranks.

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1 week ago Four Man City players are about to get reality check from manager who could have taken Man United job

Manchester City's form may see their representation in the England squad reduced to just one player as Thomas Tuchel unveils his first Three Lions squad this week.

Society

1 week ago Harvey Elliott names Liverpool player he'd 'die for' as £25m signing given reality check

Harvey Elliott has been left in awe of Liverpool team-mate Alisson Becker and says he would "die" for the goalkeeper after his stunning display against Paris Saint-Germain

Economics

1 week ago Liverpool star agrees with Arne Slot's brutal reality check before PSG clash

Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday night, holding a slender lead after a smash-and-grab victory in the French capital last week

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2 w. ago Xander Schauffele handed brutal reality check after making PGA Tour return

Xander Schauffele was back in action on the PGA Tour for the first time since January at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, but the world No. 2 struggled in tough conditions on Thursday

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim sent brutal reality check days after Man Utd target 'made preference' clear

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is expected to be busy in the summer transfer window, but has been told he could find it tough attracting players to Old Trafford

Events

2 w. ago Cardiff City player ratings v Burnley as star man a real handful but others struggle on frustrating night

This is how the Bluebirds players rated against the Clarets in this midweek Championship encounter

Sport

2 w. ago Jack Grealish gets 'sad' reality check as Pep Guardiola blamed

Jack Grealish has experienced a difficult time at Manchester City this season and has been told his current performances are not worthy of a place at a top Premier League team

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2 w. ago Ruben Amorim given harsh reality check as new Man Utd verdict leaves no room for doubt

Alan Shearer has taken issue with Ruben Amorim's approach at Manchester United, insisting that a head coach's primary objective must be to first and foremost get the best out of his players

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2 w. ago Scientist's 'reality check' warning as common diet trend might do more harm than good

The trendy diet could cause lasting damage in just three days

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