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'We told you!' Gary Lineker lauds Lee Carsley for addressing THREE problems England fans had with Gareth Southgate at Euro 2024 in his first game as interim boss

Carsley began his tenure as interim boss with a dominant 2-0 Nations League win over the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Daniels v Oluwole: How IBF light heavyweight champion used nine-month absence from boxing

'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'

Angel Gomes' decision to leave Man United has been vindicated as he is handed first England call-up by Lee Carsley, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: England's new midfield hope Angel Gomes says his decision to leave Manchester United as a teenager has been vindicated by his call-up to Lee Carsley's first squad.

Black Ferns seek first win at 'home of rugby'

All eyes are on the 'home of rugby' as Black Ferns prepare for historic Test.

Casemiro’s Old Trafford nightmare signals the beginning of his end at Manchester United

Casemiro’s Old Trafford nightmare signals the beginning of his end at Manchester United - Erik ten Hag delivered the half-time axe in a telling moment for the Brazilian, who floundered in a chastening defeat by Liverpool

Murray set to tee it up with Scots golf star MacIntyre as retired tennis icon lines up debut in Wentworth pro-am

Andy Murray's quest to become a scratch golfer will see him tee it up with Bob MacIntyre in the pro-am of next week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union secure fifth consecutive Peace Cup title

The Hamilton Rugby Sub-Union defeated Eastern Bay in the final 24-0.

Aaron Gate finally gets a chance to compete at the highest level of road cycling

New Zealand Sportsman of the Year Aaron Gate will finally get to ride at the highest level of pro cycling.

Big turnout tipped for event to welcome Ranfurly Shield back to Marlborough

Marlborough's Mayor says the community is proud and excited to see the Ranfurly Shield return to the region after more than 50 years.

Inside the ‘culture war’ ripping through the heart of Manchester United

Inside the ‘culture war’ ripping through the heart of Manchester United - IN FOCUS: Even as United have faced turbulent times on the pitch in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, support for the manager has remained consistent at Old Trafford. The toxicity has come from elsewhere and explains why football is becoming more divided, writes Miguel Delaney

Erik ten Hag 'in danger of being sacked by Man United unless he improves his team's style of play' following an underwhelming start to the season

Ten Hag is under contract at Old Trafford until June 2026 but that does not necessarily mean that his job is safe. United have made an underwhelming start to the new season.

NRL: Where did it all go wrong for the Warriors?

From fourth to 14th, the fall from grace was a long one.

Gold and disappointment at Paralympics

On the final day of Paralympic competition in Paris New Zealand won a first gold medal but others missed the podium.

The WNBA is painfully killing Caitlin Clark’s shooting ability

John McEnroe hails Jannik Sinner's US Open victory as a 'changing of the guard' alongside Carlos Alcaraz - and issues verdict on whether they can 'dominate like the Big Three' for years

MATTHEW LAMBERT IN NEW YORK: The only other male players in history to split the majors are Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2017, and Novak Djokovic and Nadal in 2019.

American football players who became coaches

Throughout history, NFL legends have dominated the field as players. They have won countless awards, inspired millions of people, and changed the world of American football as we know it. Many of these players have elevated their careers and become influential head coaches too. This list ranges from Mike Mularkey to Art Shell, and far beyond, and will share insights into each coach, their career as a player, and their time in coaching. Curious about who made the list? Click through now to find out.

US Open: Medvedev shows the way with entertaining media conferences

Daniil Medvedev is intelligent on and off the tennis court - despite the occasional run-in with officials and obliterated racquets.

London emerges as leading contender to host first edition of rugby's Nations Championship finals in 2026 - after chiefs snubbed £800MILLION bid from Qatar

Qatar made an offer to the game's leading powerbrokers worth £800million over the first four instalments of the 12-team tournament - in 2026, 2028, 20230 and 2032.

America’s Cup: Team NZ sign off for now as first challenger eliminated from Louis Vuitton Cup

Team New Zealand's next race will be the start of the Cup match next month.

Jack Draper admits being sick on court during US Open semi-final defeat to Jannik Sinner was 'the worst feeling ever' but stresses that it's 'just a matter of time' before he enjoys Grand Slam success

British star Draper vomited three times during the second set of his loss to world No 1 Jannik Sinner in New York. Draper was beaten 7-5 7-6 (7-3) 6-2.

Aston Martin to show off Adrian Newey on Tuesday with revered F1 designer to be unveiled by his new team following £20m-a-year deal

Adrian Newey will be unveiled as Aston Martin's new trophy signing on Tuesday, confirming Mail Sport's story of last week that the revered technical boffin has joined on a £20million-a-year deal.

Detroit Lions accused of using 'stealth' tactics to force Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford to throw an interception

The Detroit Lions may have been helped by an unlikely source during their win against the LA Rams on Sunday night, as their jerseys blended in with their end zone and wall padding behind it.

F1 safety car in bizarre crash during high-speed Monza test

Incident leaves F1’s safety car in the tyre barriers after Monza test crash

Golden Eagle dream likely over for Crocetti after failure in $400,000 Tarzino Trophy

“We can’t take him to Australia on that."

Erling Haaland is labelled a 'monster' as fans react to 'ridiculous' footage of Man City striker's relentless goalscoring in training

Erling Haaland has made a breathtaking start to the Premier League season and fans could do nothing but acknowledge the Norwegian after a clip of him in training emerged.

Tottenham's £65m flop Tanguy Ndombele hits out at his critics after he was excluded at Galatasaray for being '6kg overweight and eating a diet of hamburgers'

Tanguy Ndombele believes he made the correct decision to terminate his contract at Tottenham and is seeking redemption with Ligue 1 side Nice.

Manchester United think they’ve finally mastered the transfer window

Manchester United think they’ve finally mastered the transfer window - In the first window under their new football department, United’s recruitment team believe they have made progress off the pitch following their latest summer overhaul

Full Time, the Warriors owner’s new Kingsland sports bar set to open - Spy

The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.

'Caitlin Clark made a fool out of herself' according to prominent sports analyst

The painful price athletes paid to compete in the 2024 Paralympics

Brazilian giants 'reject chance to sign ex-Man United star Anthony Martial over his UNWORKABLE demands', with the striker still looking for a new club three months after leaving Old Trafford

Flamengo have reportedly walked away talks with former Manchester United star Anthony Martial. The forward left Old Trafford when his United deal came to an end in the summer.

Football: Chris Wood tells All Whites to 'become better'

Ahead of their clash against USA, the All Whites captain has implored his team mates to prove the latest loss was an "anomaly".

Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield

Virgil van Dijk has issued a huge update on his future career plans after entering the final year of his deal at the club, with Reds supporters wanting to see their captain extend his stay.

Gaudreau brothers to be honored by family, friends and their grieving hockey teammates at funeral

Gaudreau brothers to be honored by family, friends and their grieving hockey teammates at funeral - The Columbus Blue Jackets and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman are among the mourners expected to attend the funeral for John and Matthew Gaudreau in suburban Philadelphia

England are taking shape under Bazball 2.0 after series wins over West Indies and Sri Lanka - but summer victories are only small steps to bigger and greater tests, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

NASSER HUSSAIN: The end of this Test summer series is a time for calm reflection. In cricket, it's important not to get too up when you're doing well. Equally, not too down when you're not.

America’s Cup: Team NZ beat Alinghi Red Bull Racing in choppy sea state as task becomes clear for challengers

Tomorrow will be Team New Zealand's last day of proper racing before the Cup match.

Mika Stojsavljevic heading back to reality after US Open triumph as 15-year-old Brit returns to school

MATTHEW LAMBERT: Winning a Grand Slam is one way to end the summer holidays, but its back to the grindstone and into Year 11 for Mika Stojsavljevic now.

Man United take another step towards building new 100,000-seater stadium... amid plans to replace Old Trafford with £2bn 'Wembley of the North' project

CHRIS WHEELER: New United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants a final decision on his vision for a 'Wembley of the North' by the end of the year. The Red Devils' new stadium could be built by 2030.

Cristiano Ronaldo comes off the bench to score 88th-minute winner for Portugal against Scotland with his 901st career goal

Legendary goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score his 901st career goal in Portugal's 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Scotland on Sunday evening.

Paralympic marathon runner disqualified from medal after error just two metres from finish line

Champions League: Fans thrilled with drastic financial UEFA measure

Classic Taniwha take on Classic All Blacks in Whangārei

Classic Taniwha, with former Northland rugby greats, will go against Classic All Blacks.

SPORTS DIGEST: Tearful Matt Wallace eyes Ryder Cup as Josh Kerr smashes a 43-year-old record in New York

Two years after losing at the European Masters in a play-off, Matt Wallace prevailed on the first extra hole to win the same tournament on Sunday.

Notable People who died in 2024

RFU to make 42 employees redundant as part of restructuring - just weeks after £100m Twickenham naming deal

The redundancies will not impact the national set-ups of the men's or women's sides nor the age grade systems. Those working behind the scenes and in organisational roles are under threat.

San Marino FINALLY move from bottom spot in FIFA rankings... with one nation technically below them after not playing a match for over four years

The minnows have only ever won one game in their history - a 1-0 friendly against Liechtenstein back in 2004, losing 198 of their 204 competitive fixtures.

Alex Morgan bids emotional farewell to soccer as pregnant USWNT legend retires after final cameo alongside her daughter

USWNT legend Alex Morgan officially said an emotional goodbye to soccer on as she played in her final professional game, walking onto the field with her daughter Charlie on Sunday night.

White Ferns Cricket World Cup squad unveiled

The White Ferns will be relying heavily on the experience of veterans Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates, who are set to play in their ninth women's T20 Cricket World Cup.

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher reveals his desire to leave the club to become a No 1 and admits it was not '100 per cent' his decision to stay at Anfield

LEWIS STEELE: Kelleher, 25, surprised a few fans by staying put at Liverpool this summer, though there was not as much interest as expected after a decent campaign last season.

Paralympic athlete stripped of medal after cheating with banned device