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Man United 7-0 Barnsley: Red Devils run riot to book their spot in the Carabao Cup fourth round as Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen all net braces in thumping win over League One minnows

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: It was only Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, but this was more like it from Manchester United.

Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek breaks silence on nightmare spell at Old Trafford as he looks to rebuild his career at LaLiga side Girona

Van de Beek was a star of the Ajax side that reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019, and his performances earned a £35million move to United the following summer.

Sergio Perez’s father rushed to hospital after son’s F1 crash

Sergio Perez’s father was stable in hospital in Mexico City after he collapsed at home.

Williams stand-in driver embarrasses 'crash prone' Logan Sargeant in two races

UEFA is on a leash and keeps making mistakes. The new Champions League? Give me a break

UEFA claims that the new Champions League means more matches, more excitement, more unpredictability, and more games between the biggest clubs. But the question remains: who is this change really for? And is it truly for the fans?

Red Bull 'SCRAP major change that was set to debut at Singapore GP' after tests highlighted 'unforeseen' problem - as they bid to turnaround Max Verstappen's championship struggles

Red Bull have made the decision to scrap a key car change that the garage were set to debut at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix after running into an 'unforeseen' problem.

The Mighty Ducks: Paraparaumu Beach School’s remarkable run at Aims Games

The team won silver after placing second out of 32 teams.

Los Angeles Lakers legend calls Luka Doncic 'slow and lazy'

UFC: Aaron Tau falls to unanimous decision loss in bid to earn UFC contract

Aaron Tau finished strong, but a slow start to the bout ultimately cost him.

Marjorie Taylor Greene corrects claim about ABC debate 'whistleblower'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene walked back a claim about a so-called anonymous whistleblower' from ABC News.

Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes is forced to miss Azerbaijan GP as she undergoes emergency appendix surgery after falling ill in Baku

The 50-year-old presenter was an absentee from TV screens as she was forced to undergo a surgery after suffering pain upon landing in the country on Tuesday night.

Real Madrid 'are waiting for Man City's 115 rule-break charges trial to play out' as they plot transfer to take advantage and bring star man Rodri back to Spain

Rodri is reportedly one of four players Madrid crave next summer alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and either William Saliba or Cristian Romero.

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk detained by police at Polish airport

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk detained by police at Polish airport - The heavyweight champion was released after what he called a ‘misunderstanding’ in Krakow

America’s Cup: Mistakes cost Team New Zealand on first day of Youth America’s Cup

Young sailors have had a mixed day in tough conditions.

All Blacks team to face Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup Test named

The back three have been shuffled as Scott Robertson makes changes for Saturday's clash.

Essex are fined £100,000 for systemic racism and discrimination over a nine-year period after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Last December, a report by Katharine Newton KC unearthed evidence that ethnic, racial and religious comments were considered banter at the club between 2001-2010.

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s Ellerslie trials a success

“We’ve got through the day well, the jockeys have been happy."

Can Manuel Ugarte FINALLY help Man United fix their midfield problems? With the £51m man upending his new team-mates in the stats and Casemiro struggling, Erik ten Hag is ready to unleash his new star this weekend

After years of midfield struggles and opposition teams running right through them in the centre of the pitch, Erik ten Hag 's final hope hangs on the shoulders of a 6ft Uruguayan.

Sports Insider: Could South Africa return to Super Rugby? And would we want that?

OPINION: And would Kiwis even want them back?

Controversial Welcome to Country before AFL semi final sparks bitter backlash

The ceremonies have sparked controversy with some Australians questioning why they needed to be welcomed to their own country, but Mr Kerin said the practice had been misunderstood.

Pole vaulter Ethan Walsh tragically dies aged 27

'Everybody is tired': Liverpool legend blasts the evolved Champions League format

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.

'I don't like it': Referee Chris Kavanagh told Declan Rice he did NOT want to send him off against Brighton but Howard Webb explains why the Arsenal star was correctly shown red

Rice was issued with a yellow card in the first half for a late challenge on Joel Veltman, who was also involved in the incident that resulted in Rice receiving his second booking after half-time.

It just HAD to be Ronaldo as superstar breaks his duck against Scots ... and denies Clarke some much-needed respite

In a curious anomaly, none of Cristiano Ronaldo's 900 goals had come against a team from Scotland.

Roma sack Daniele De Rossi just THREE months after the club legend signed a permanent deal - with Italian giants failing to win in first four games of the new Serie A season

Roma have sacked club legend Daniele De Rossi as manager just four games into the new season and only three months after the Italian signed a permanent contract.

Verstappen engineer Lambiase promoted to new role amid Red Bull restructuring

Red Bull is to make some key changes to its senior trackside personnel for 2025

Hundreds hit slopes for first - and perhaps last - day of Taranaki ski season

Hundreds of Taranaki snow sports enthusiasts lived up to their 'hardcore' reputation to enjoy the first - and perhaps last - day of the season at the Manganui Ski Area.

Christian Eriksen insists he never considered leaving Man United after Real Betis deadline day loan deal fell through - as midfielder reflects on 'confidence boost' of scoring two goals against Barnsley

Eriksen returned to the starting line-up in Saturday's win at Southampton as United recovered from back-to-back defeats, and then scored twice in the 7-0 mauling of Barnsley.

America’s Cup: Alinghi Red Bull Racing eliminated; Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli suffer mid-race damage

Ineos Britannia move into final of the challenger series with a 5-2 win over Alinghi.

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

Footy club warned about dressing room invites after alarm was raised over two stars bringing their mates in after game

Essendon have been warned after associates of forward Jake Stringer and delisted star Nick Hind - who are both in the same friendship group - were seen more than once in the dressing room.

Man United to consult fans on future of Old Trafford - as Sir Jim Ratcliffe sets deadline for decision on 100,000-capacity 'Wembley of the North' vision

Ratcliffe is in favour of a brand new 100,000-capacity stadium, that would cost in excess of £2billion and could be ready by 2030. The other option is to redevelop Old Trafford.

News, results from around Gisborne and East Coast golf courses

News and results from around Gisborne and East Coast golf courses.

Starmer in talks with Uefa after threat to ban England from Euros

Sir Keir Starmer (pictured) said he was talking to Uefa and was 'sure' they could 'find a way through this'.

AC Milan 1-3 Liverpool: Arne Slot's Reds earn impressive comeback win in their Champions League opener as both centre backs net headers before Dominik Szoboszlai seals victory

LEWIS STEELE AT SAN SIRO: As the clock ticked towards 11pm local time in Milan, Arne Slot could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his 46th birthday.

Lando Norris isn't even the best driver in his own team! F1 grandee John Watson says Brit doesn't deserve No 1 status at McLaren

JONATHAN MCEVOY IN SINGAPORE: John Watson has called on McLaren to stop prioritising Lando Norris, claiming if he should have to beat his team-mate Oscar Piastri on merit.

Amazon Prime makes its Champions League debut as Liverpool fans fume at 'ridiculous' number of subscriptions needed to follow their team... while others praise broadcaster's 'elite' live coverage

Amazon's first pick was Liverpool's away game against fellow Euro giants AC Milan, while TNT Sports were left with the rights to show the rest of the Champions League matches this week live.

Anthony Joshua warns Daniel Dubois he is 'willing to die' to beat him in their Wembley grudge match as he bids to walk with legends and become a three-time heavyweight champion

As he prepares to challenge his English compatriot for the IBF title at Wembley Stadium, Joshua says: 'Dan is fighting someone who is willing to die in there trying to be victorious.'

Sri Lanka v New Zealand: Black Caps boosted by Will O’Rourke on day one of first test in Galle

Will O'Rourke removed three of Sri Lanka’s top four on the opening day of the first test.

Anthony Joshua has his say on widespread rumours claiming next opponent Daniel Dubois knocked him out during a sparring session

Joshua (28-3) and Dubois (21-2) will face each other in a professional bout for the first time on September 21, although they have previously sparred together.

Man United legend's son, 17, signs his first professional contract he looks to emulate his father's titanic career

His father's name is one recognisable to every Premier League fan, having spent nine seasons in the English top flight during his illustrious career at Old Trafford.

Harry Kane issues stern warning to Bayern Munich teammates despite scoring FOUR in nine-goal Champions League win - as England star claims German side 'could get punished' in future

In a game that set a record for most goals in the competition, Bayern struck three times in the first half with Kane converting a 19th minute penalty. He then scored three in a chaotic second period.

Formula One: Liam Lawson reveals he ‘couldn’t walk’ after phone call from Red Bull that saved his career

'I got basically picked up at the perfect time, and it saved my career,' Lawson said.

Chelsea handed nightmare European venue change as December fixture is moved over 700 MILES - with players and fans facing minus temperatures and an eight-hour flight

Chelsea have been handed a nightmare fixture chance in the Europa Conference League group stage that tasks them with making an eight-hour flight to Kazakhstan in December.

Man United 'set to offer new long-term deal to rising star in the final year of his contract' after impressive start to the season under Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag's men have endured a mixed start to the season after taking six points from their opening four league matches, but there have been some standout individual performances.

John Terry weighs in on player strike debate as Chelsea legend makes his thoughts on revamped Club World Cup clear

Rodri echoed Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson 's criticism on Tuesday and revealed that the world's elite stars are considering striking over the issue of an ever-expanding calendar.

Thierry Henry is SLAMMED for 'ignoring' Christian Pulisic after refusing to question the AC Milan star after Champions League defeat

Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry (inset) has been slammed by some football supporters for refusing to question former Chelsea star Christian Pulisic (left) after AC Milan's latest defeat.

Teenage son of Ashes-winning captain takes 11 wickets to bowl Somerset to stunning last-gasp win over Surrey in County Championship thriller

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Archie Vaughan and Jack Leach spun Somerset to a sensational last-gasp victory over defending champions Surrey at Taunton to throw the title race wide open.

Norris speaks out on Verstappen penalty: 'I just stated facts'