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Manager Matt Lawlor, born and raised in area, reflects on celebrating win with ‘people that I knew and grew up with’ Fleetwood’s manager, Matt Lawlor, hailed the club’s victory as one for all football after his side shocked the Premier League champions, Arsenal, on penalties in the Carabao Cup. The…

Atlético accused Barcelona during summer chase Striker now rebuilding his reputation with fans Barcelona’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez came at a modest cost ⁠on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 (£503) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over contact ⁠with ​the striker. Atlético…

Fourth-tier Fleetwood produced one of the League Cup’s biggest ever shocks, defeating the champions 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Here’s the Fleetwood head coach, Matt Lawlor: “We’ve had to make changes, with the champions in town. But we’ve got a plan with substitutions to manage the game.…

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It is more than 20 years since Arsenal played at Highbury but their trip to League Two Fleetwood – and a stadium of the same name – did not bring back fond memories as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. It was the team with red shirts and white sleeves that triumphed, but on this…

Only Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson have truly succeeded in the Old Trafford hot seat with each casting uneasy shadows Should any football club fit the Great Man theory of history it is Manchester United. In the past 100 years, only Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson have knocked the club into shape. A…

30-year-old is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection Indianapolis fired GM Ballard last week amid skid The Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday. The person requested anonymity because…

Bath flanker Pepper injured ankle at Gloucester on Friday Bristol’s Van Rensburg advised to rest after two concussions England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, said he will be monitoring this weekend’s domestic Prem games with some trepidation. Already he has lost at least two potentially key squad…

Mitchell Starc took six-for as Australia recovered to dismiss South Africa out for 329 on a topsy-turvy day Among the Australia’s four changes for this Test, there’s still no proven replacement opener for Usman Khawaja, who has been on media street lately with his book coming out to coincide with…

Andy Burnham sends congratulations to England captain Bayern player is first Englishman to win award since 2001 Downing Street has hinted that Harry Kane deserves a knighthood, ­praising the England captain’s “extraordinary achievement” as the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years.…

Frenchman’s future was in doubt after bad start to season He could be sacked if Palace lose at Spurs on Saturday Pierre Sage has been given more time to turn around Crystal Palace’s fortunes but he remains under huge pressure and could be dismissed if they lose against Tottenham on Saturday. The…

Jason Wilcox has driven decision to stand by head coach United would have to pay Newcastle about £3m for Howe Michael Carrick has been given the chance to save his job by turning Manchester United’s results around, with the head coach remaining in place for Saturday’s visit to Chelsea. The decision…

Organizer says parents were causing disturbance No one arrested or made to leave game in Florida Police were called after a dispute involving the parents of a three-year-old player at a soccer game in Florida over the weekend. The boy’s parents can be heard on police body cameras saying their son,…

Our cartoonist on the expected end for Michael Carrick at Old Trafford and what could come next Buy this cartoon | Some of David’s favourite works And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

The England captain spoke movingly on a night of deserving winners and unintentional hilarity in London Well, there’s something new. Football: now available in new, genuinely heartwarming flavour. There was a lovely moment at London’s Palladium theatre on Monday, with the clock creeping towards…

Prescott throws three touchdowns in Dallas victory Javonte Williams rushes for career-high 155 yards Eagles fall to 2-5 amid Jalen Hurts injury absence Dak Prescott threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns, two to CeeDee Lamb, and the Dallas Cowboys beat Philadelphia 38-21 on Monday night to hand…

Milwaukee one win from first World Series title Brewers lead series 3-0 after resounding win in Tampa Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang sparked Milwaukee’s eight-run fifth inning, and the Brewers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night to move within one victory of their first World Series…

WNBA finals Game 5: Dream 55-64 Valkyries Golden State lead best-of-seven series 3-2 Valkyries could win title in second WNBA season Kiah Stokes kept swatting shots on the interior, while Veronica Burton disrupted the Dream with her own quick hands to alter shots. And that crazed, violet-clad…

Rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl show for years is stepping up to perform himself, at SoFi Stadium in California After years of producing the Super Bowl half-time show, Jay-Z has announced that the 2027 headline act will be none other than himself. After days of speculation, the NFL,…

How will Dallas and Philadelphia fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options There is “reeling”, and then there is whatever the Eagles are doing heading into Monday Night Football against the Cowboys. Philadelphia have lost four games in a row to…

Valkyries-Dream Game 6 to tip at 9.30am on west coast Game moved to larger State Farm Arena in Atlanta Hawks’ NBA game on same day could not be moved Game 6 of the WNBA finals between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries will be played at State Farm Arena on Thursday at 12.30pm ET, the…

There’s plenty of blame to go around at Old Trafford. Like all downfalls it started with a seemingly small, unconnected moment Sign up for our free newsletter here And so here we are again, at that point as the nights draw in and Manchester United prepare to sack a manager . Autumn: season of…