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Why Man United should think twice about hiring Carrick as permanent coach

Everyone seems to agree Michael Carrick should be Man United's next permanent manager -- but they aren't looking at what matters.

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2025-26 English Premier League

Roberto De Zerbi's side blow another chance to move towards safety

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to boost their Premier League survival hopes by opening up a four-point gap to West Ham as they were held to a 1-1 home draw with Leeds United on Monday.

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Maddison makes Spurs return after ACL rupture

James Maddison made his Tottenham Hotspur return on Monday night, nine months on from rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

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    NBA PLAYOFFS

    NBA playoff takeaways: Thunder sweep Lakers to improve to 8-0 this postseason

    Here's what we've learned -- and what's next for the Cavs-Pistons and the Wolves-Spurs series.

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    Miller, Axar 50s give Delhi crucial win

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    McClenaghan: Miller has kicked on in the last 12 months

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      WEEKEND REVIEW

      Rashford provides the kick as Barcelona win LaLiga marathon in El Clasico: Moment of the Weekend

      With the first direct freekick Barca goal in a Clasico since a certain Messi way back in 2012, Rashford gave the hosts a lead they would not lose.

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      Stats: Barcelona's record-breaking La Liga title, Arteta's 500 with Arsenal, Rashford first since Messi

      ESPN brings you the best stats from this weekend's football action.

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      INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE

      ISL: Advantage Mohun Bagan as East Bengal draw Punjab

      A round-up of all the action from Matchweek 12 of ISL 2026.

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      ISL Musings: AIFF scheduling 'disaster'; East Bengal, Jamshedpur on fire; stubborn Punjab have a say in title race

      Plus, where are the consistent goals from Indian attackers? ESPN muses on the latest ISL gameweek.

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      INDIAN SPORTS DAILY UPDATES

      Mohun Bagan look to go top of ISL; Satwik-Chirag in action at Thailand Open badminton: Indian Sports LIVE, May 12

      Here are all the updates from Indian sports on May 12, 2026.

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      May 11: Vinesh hits back at WFI; India lose to China in U17(W) Asian Cup QF

      Here are all the updates from Indian sports on May 11, 2026.

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      SUNDAY IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

      Arsenal's win over West Ham could catapult Gunners to the Premier League title

      It was a dramatic last few minutes, but Arsenal's late win over West Ham United puts the Gunners closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years.

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      Neville: Arsenal survived PL's biggest-ever VAR call

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      Arteta: 'Brave' VAR call could alter Arsenal history

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      Bowen, Nuno slam Arsenal VAR call: PL is physical

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      Michallik expects Arsenal to go on and win the Premier League

      Janusz Michallik talks about Arsenal's title pursuit following their 1-0 win over West Ham to extend their league lead.

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      'No question about it!' - Michallik backs West Ham-Arsenal VAR decision

      Janusz Michallik reacts to the decision to overturn Callum Wilson's equaliser for West Ham vs. Arsenal.

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      Utd-linked Anderson may leave Forest, says boss

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