Sir Alex Ferguson's Man United £2.16MILLION contract is ended as Ineos continue to cut costs with Sir Jim Ratcliffe also cancelling Christmas party

Ferguson became a global club ambassador and club director after stepping down as manager in 2013 after a 26-year reign, with the legendary former boss reportedly still receiving £2.16million-a-year.

Manuel Ugarte issues warning to Erik ten Hag and admits he lacks 'certain things' after 'ugly' performance on international duty for Uruguay

The former PSG star has made a steady start to life in Manchester following his £51million move from Paris in the summer, starting one of the Red Devils last four league matches.

Feature race win to Eastland Kart Club’s ‘quiet assassin’ Vita on new Gisborne track

New track's tight hairpin bend tests drivers in season's first points meeting.

Horse racing halt: Hastings racecourse to remain closed for reconstruction, races to be rescheduled

HB Racing chair says closure is essential for the long-term future of racing in region.

Unbeaten but frustrated: Controversial call and finishing cost Napier City Rovers top spot

Watch: Match officials called 'really poor' - penalty not given after striker cut down.

Erling Haaland is criticised after snubbing questions following Norway's 5-1 thrashing by Austria - before Man City star posts social media apology

Rather than face the music, the Manchester City star ignored their requests for comment before later apologising for his team's lacklustre performance social media.

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F1 legends who lost close championship battles

Pundit warns Red Bull could leave Formula 1

Australia defy huge body blow to keep their Women's T20 World Cup cricket hopes alive

They lost their captain, all-time great Alyssa Healy, for their crunch match against India, but the Aussies rode two brilliant performances to make it into the World Cup semifinals.

New Zealand horses I Wish I Win and Joliestar lead Everest market

Two New Zealand horses have drawn barriers linked to past Everest victories since 2017.

William Saliba is mocked by fans after giving away a clumsy penalty in 'awful display' against Belgium - before France claim Nations League victory

The Arsenal star has been one of the Premier League 's best defenders for the last two years but he was hung out to dry for an 'awful display' - even by Gunners fans.

Sarina Wiegman 'flabbergasted' by Arsenal head coach Jonas Eidevall's resignation - as England boss defends Mary Earps ahead of October friendlies

Wiegman, who named her 25-player squad for upcoming friendlies against Germany and South Africa, said she was sad to hear the news about Eidevall.

Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall RESIGNS after difficult start to the season, amid fan protests - as Swedish coach brings to an end three-year spell in charge of Gunners

KATHRYN BATTE: The Gunners have won just one of their four Women's Super League games and were thrashed 5-2 by Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League group match.

America’s Cup: Is there any hope for the next edition to be held in Auckland? - James Farmer

OPINION: New Zealanders feel betrayed by the decision of Team New Zealand.

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez says there is 'no doubt' Cristiano Ronaldo will be involved against Scotland as he insists captain does not work or play like a 39-year-old

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo could be rested for Tuesday's Nations League clash with Scotland.

England goalkeeper Dean Henderson chartered last-minute private jet so his family could watch him make his first start for his country against Finland

CRAIG HOPE IN HELSINKI: Dean Henderson has revealed that he chartered a private jet so that his family could make a last-minute trip to Finland on Sunday.

Liam Cameron claims 'spoiled' Ben Whittaker 'pulled him over the ropes', 'faked his injury' and looked for a 'way out'...before stating the Sergeant must retire if he avoids a rematch!

Liam Cameron believes Ben Whittaker faces a no-win scenario: accepting a rematch could end his career, while refusing would force him into retirement.

Man United 'reach agreement to send three players to Swiss side owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS' as Red Devils make use of multi-club system

The club, who are 10th in the Swiss Super League, were acquired by INEOS and Ratcliffe in 2017 and will be used to give the trio first-team experience.

Football: All Whites underline their potential with impressive victory over Malaysia at North Harbour Stadium

The All Whites scored four second-half goals for a home win.

A short, sharp taste of Kiwi for a champion Aussie

Lou Brown has brought her hard physical edge and skills forged in big leagues in the US and Australia to NZ's recharged Tauihi basketball league The post A short, sharp taste of Kiwi for a champion Aussie appeared first on Newsroom.

F1 one-hit wonders: Drivers with great potential who flopped completely

NCAA Volleyball in crisis as fifth team forfeits over transgender player involvement

Chelsea star Ben Chilwell 'could be offered escape route out of Stamford Bridge by European giants', with ex-Blues boss 'a huge fan of the out-of-favour defender'

Chilwell was placed in the club's 'bomb squad' over the summer after being deemed surplus to requirements, but failed to get a move away from west London.

Gisborne surfers among medals at NZ scholastic champs

Matthews, McDiarmid, Fairlie made finals; fourth placings for each

England are defied by debut ton from Kamran Ghulam as Pakistan reach 259 for five on day one in the second Test at Multan

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MULTAN: There was less than half an hour to go on the first evening of the second Test when Shoaib Bashir made the breakthrough England craved.

Pep Guardiola is spellbound by English football, wants an international job in the future and would NEVER coach Spain, writes JACK GAUGHAN… now imagine his England team

JACK GAUGHAN: English football enchants Pep Guardiola in a way that has surprised him across eight years on these shores. The culture of it all, more than anything.

England's Durham trio showed heart and guile on a pitch that spun and kept low - and one bowled like Freddie Flintoff in his prime, writes NASSER HUSSAIN

NASSER HUSSAIN IN MULTAN: What was a difficult job for England seamers to get it through in the first Test, was even more difficult here. The ball was bouncing ankle height.

WWE champion Cody Rhodes reveals when WrestleMania is hoped to be held in the UK - as discussions continue over staging the event outside North America for the first time

There have been discussions over the event being held in London and Rhodes believes the capital or Manchester could easily stage the spectacle.

Craig Bellamy shrugs off place in Wales history books after beating Montenegro

Craig Bellamy shrugged off his place in Welsh football history after Wales beat Montenegro to extend their unbeaten Nations League run. Harry Wilson's 36th-minute penalty - his third goal in as many games - secured a 1-0 victory at Cardiff City Stadium that keeps Wales two points behind group leaders Turkey, who won 4-2 in Iceland and who they travel to in the closing round of fixtures next month. Wales have now won two - home and away against Montenegro - and drawn two under Bellamy, the first Dragons manager to be unbeaten in his first four games in charge.

America’s Cup: Peter Burling becomes winningest helmsman in Cup match history with Team NZ race win

Team NZ helmsman: 'It’s an incredible record to have.'

TAB Chasing the Fox: Broadcast deal and Golf NZ partnership hope to capitalise on participation boom

Year-on-year Chasing the Fox has grown in popularity and stature, as has the game of golf.

White Ferns to face West Indies in Twenty20 World Cup semifinals

The teams will meet in Saturday’s Twenty20 World Cup semifinal.

Black Caps v India: All you need to know ahead of the first test

The Black Caps begin a three-test series against India at Bengaluru.

Daniel Maldini makes history by becoming the third generation of his family to play for Italy - and opens up on how it feels to succeed father Paolo and grandad Cesare

The Monza midfielder replaced Giacomo Raspadori in the 74th minute of Italy's 4-1 Nations League win over Israel in Udine.

America’s Cup: How British media reacted to Ineos Britannia’s 4-0 hole against Team New Zealand

How the British media reacted to the first three race days of the America’s Cup.

Eric Cantona hits out at Manchester United’s ‘scandalous’ Sir Alex Ferguson decision: ‘Such a lack of respect’

Eric Cantona hits out at Manchester United’s ‘scandalous’ Sir Alex Ferguson decision: ‘Such a lack of respect’ - Ferguson has been told that his £2m-a-year contract as a club ambassador will not be renewed next season

How Red Bull could have put $35m-per-year deal in jeopardy after axing Aussie star Daniel Ricciardo

The team opted to part company with the much-loved Australian driver following his indifferent form on the track this season.

England Under 21s set to pay tribute to the baby son of Bristol City boss Liam Manning after he tragically passed away - as they prepare to wear black armbands for clash with Azerbaijan

The Robins have not put a timescale on the 38-year-old's absence and said football duties will be carried out by his assistant Chris Hogg in the interim.

IAN LADYMAN: Phil Foden, Harry Kane and now Cole Palmer have all lost form for England… why does the shirt still look heavy for internationals

Cole Palmer is the latest England star that appears to be feeling the heavy weight of expectation that comes with playing for the Three Lions, believes Mail Sport's football editor Ian Ladyman.

Innovative new ACC programme helps Far North Māori man recover

ACC programme specifically for Māori helps Far North man recover from serious injury

Rooke from Hook makes move into NZ jockey ranks

Englishman George Rooke is the newest addition to the growing group of international riders in New Zealand. Coming from a small Hampshire town, Rooke progressed through the well-recognised British Racing School in Newmarket. Under the tutelage of three-time British champion jockey and now trainer Richard Hughes, he rode 167 winners and was a dual a...

The Strangest Moments In Formula 1

Formula 1 racing is so named because each car has to stick to a certain set of criteria in order to race in the numerous Grands Prix around the world. But the world of Formula 1 is anything but formulaic. Here are some odd moments from the history of the sport.

Jitka Klimkova depature: The time is now for New Zealand Football to get it right - Bonnie Jansen

OPINION: Jitka Klimkova's departure underscores a troubling New Zealand Football pattern.

America’s Cup: Sir Ben Ainslie, Kiwi commentator Stephen McIvor share awkward exchange in post-race interview

The duo shared another awkward exchange in the customary post-race interview.

Race-Day Clashes Between MotoGP and Formula 1 Races Won't Get Better Anytime Soon

At least not yet.

England star admits he's been suffering a 'hangover' since Euro 2024 - as he opens up on his 'tough start to the season' ahead of Finland clash

All but two of the players in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the tournament currently play for club's in England's top flight, meaning there was little time to reset.

Rugby league: Mackenzie Wiki to create her own legend

The daughter of a one of the game's greats is set to create her own legend in rugby league.

Black Caps have mountain to climb to beat India at home

The New Zealand side are about to attempt to do what no other team has done in more than a decade.

Jarryd Hayne joins Fiji’s Pacific Championships staff

Former Parramatta favourite Jarryd Hayne is set to mark his return to rugby league.