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Neville warns managers can need sacking 'for their own good' as Carrick fights on

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

Australia lead by 100 after Inglis century

Josh Inglis completed his century before Australia were bowled out for 429 – a first innings lead of 100 – on the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Thursday.

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Crash scuppers Dakar race leader Al-Rajhi's hopes of victory

Dakar Rally overall leader Yazeed Al-Rajhi's hopes of winning this year's car race at home have been crushed after an accident in Thursday's sixth stage around Shubaytah, organisers said.

'So humble': Bayern boss Tuchel toasts 'extraordinary' Beckenbauer

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Thursday lauded the "extraordinary" Franz Beckenbauer, who died last weekend aged 78.

Ex-England manager Eriksson says has cancer, 'a year' to live

Ex-England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has at best "maybe a year" to live, he said Thursday.

Korda surges into Adelaide semis for second year

Third seed Sebastian Korda powered into the Adelaide International semi-finals for a second straight year Thursday, but needed five match points to set up a last four clash with seventh seed Jiri Lehecka.

Imposing Australia bank on secret weapons in Asian Cup title charge

Australia go for Asian Cup glory boasting few stars but with a record-breaking coach in Graham Arnold, an in-form striker born in Uruguay and an imposing defender whose goal-scoring exploits are more akin to a forward.

Australian Open fitness fears for Norrie after Auckland pullout

Britain's world number 19 Cameron Norrie pulled out of the Auckland Classic with a wrist injury on Thursday, leaving his fitness in doubt just three days before the Australian Open.

Underachievers South Africa facing immense pressure, admits Tau

Serial Africa Cup of Nations underachievers South Africa are under immense pressure to excel at the 2024 tournament in the Ivory Coast, says star forward Percy Tau.

Djokovic could face Murray in Australian Open third round

Top seed Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday against a qualifier or lucky loser to begin his bid for an 11th Australian Open crown, and could meet fellow Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the third round.

World Cup stars Morocco seek end to 48-year African trophy drought

Morocco coach Walid Regragui was just five months and 20 days old when the country won the Africa Cup of Nations for the only time in 1976.

Alaphilippe faces Italian challenge on return to Tour Down Under

Double world champion Julian Alaphilippe will be the headline act when the Tour Down Under launches the men's cycling season next week, while the women's first stage begins in Adelaide on Friday.

Alabama's iconic head coach Saban retires

Nick Saban, the record-breaking coach of Alabama's storied college football team, announced on Wednesday that he is retiring.

Ledecky cruises to 1,500m free win in Knoxville

Katie Ledecky launched the Olympic year with another dominant victory in the women's 1,500m freestyle on Wednesday at the Pro Swim series meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee.

USA striker Vazquez joins Mexico's Monterrey

USA national team striker Brandon Vazquez has joined Mexican club Monterrey from Major League Soccer's FC Cincinnati, the clubs announced on Wednesday.

Atalanta past Milan and into Italian Cup semis, Lazio triumph in derby

Atalanta set up an Italian Cup semi-final with Fiorentina after winning 2-1 at AC Milan on Wednesday, while Lazio won 1-0 in a fiery derby with Roma which finished with three red cards.

Liverpool fight back to take League Cup semi-final lead over Fulham

Liverpool produced another fightback after conceding first to take a 2-1 lead over Fulham into the second leg of their League Cup semi-final.

Real Madrid edge Atletico 5-3 to reach Super Cup final

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 5-3 after extra-time in a pulsating battle in Saudi Arabia to reach the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday.

$NHL top draft pick Bedard out 6-8 weeks with fractured jaw$

NHL top draft pick Bedard out 6-8 weeks with fractured jaw

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard, the top pick in last year's NHL Draft, will be sidelined six to eight weeks after having surgery on his fractured jaw, the team announced on Wednesday.

Lavreysen helps Dutch to European team sprint crown

Track cycling star Harrie Lavreysen led the Netherlands to a fourth straight men's team sprint triumph on the opening day of the 2024 European championships in Apeldoorn on Wednesday.

NFL Seahawks dump Carroll as coach, keep him as advisor

Pete Carroll was dumped as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks after 14 seasons on Wednesday, three days after they missed the NFL playoffs for the second time in three seasons.

After seizures and fear of death, Woodland returns to PGA

Gary Woodland battled a brain lesion for months last year, suffering fear of death and night seizures before surgery eased his worries and led to his PGA Tour return this week at Honolulu.

Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed Wednesday former Sao Paulo boss Dorival Junior has been named coach of the Brazilian men's national team, taking over the five-time world champions after a string of poor results.

Griezmann becomes standalone Atletico all-time top goalscorer

Antoine Griezmann became Atletico Madrid's all-time standalone top goalscorer with 174 goals after netting against Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Leonard signs contract extension with NBA Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard to a new contract extension, the team said on Wednesday.

Wales women's boss Grainger quits to join Norway

Gemma Grainger has left her role in charge of Wales' women to take over as Norway team manager, the Football Association of Wales announced on Tuesday.

Haas axe 'sad' Steiner to bring in Komatsu as team principal

Formula One outfit Haas on Wednesday parted ways with colourful team principal Guenther Steiner with the struggling American stable appointing Ayao Komatsu in his place.

Jackson, Hill, Lamb among NFL players union All-Pro squad

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and wide receivers Cee Dee Lamb of Dallas and Tyreek Hill of Miami were among those named Wednesday to the NFL Players Association All-Pro Team.

Lesesne named to replace Rooney as MLS DC United head coach

Troy Lesesne, who guided New York Red Bulls into last year's MLS playoffs as an interim coach, was named head coach of DC United on Wednesday, the MLS club announced.

Xavi hopeful Super Cup can prove another Barca turning point

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said Wednesday he hopes a potential Spanish Super Cup triumph can create an important turning point in his team's season again.

Paris Olympics chief insists river Seine will host opening ceremony

The chief organiser of the 2024 Paris Olympics insisted Wednesday there were no plans to move the opening ceremony of the Games from the river Seine amid ongoing speculation about the hugely ambitious water-based show.

Al-Attiyah and Quintanilla dominate Dakar dunes to win stage 5

Five-time winner Nasser Al-Attiyah posted his first win of this year's Dakar Rally on Wednesday, clocking the quickest time in the Empty Quarter dunes between Al-Hofuf and Shubaytah in Saudi Arabia.

McIlroy calls for 'guarantees' as golf debates future

Rory McIlroy feels that the days of golfers being independent contractors are changing as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf continue to negotiate a merger that could reshape the future of the sport.

Former Nepal cricket captain Lamichhane sentenced to eight years for rape

A court in Nepal on Wednesday sentenced former star cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison for rape.

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