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The gap between Manchester United’s ambition and reality has never been wider – and there’s no quick way to fix it

The club sit 14th in the Premier League, are out of both domestic cups, and face a difficult tie in Europe making Ruben Amorim’s task of rebuilding even harder
Bruno Fernandes still focused on trophy pursuit after Man Utd’s FA Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr’s rivals for Asian title are close to home

Challengers for Champions League come from Saudi Arabia as AFC officials privately admit rules need examiningCristiano Ronaldo has yet to win a major trophy – the Arab Club Champions Cup does not count – since signing for Al-Nassr in December 2022 and the 40-year-old’s best chance this season is the AFC Champions League Elite. The Riyadh club are nine …
Philip Billing goes from Bournemouth backup to Napoli hero in title clash | Nicky Bandini

Internazionale still top the table after draw but leveller restores belief that Antonio Conte’s side can reel in leadersBilly Gilmour or Philip Billing? That was the dilemma facing Antonio Conte for a season-defining fixture: his second-placed Napoli taking on the Inter side who had just overtaken them with 12 rounds to go. Should he trust in a midfielder …
Like landing on Mars: can a woman really run a sub four-minute mile? | Sean Ingle

A new study suggests it’s possible, but even with gains in shoe technology it may be out of reach – for nowThe day before Eliud Kipchoge’s first attempt at a sub-two-hour marathon in 2017, a Nike vice-president described it to me as “a moonshot”. Now, though, the track and field equivalent of landing on Mars is apparently just 3min 59.37sec …
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Jofra Archer may yet help England’s pace ploy in India and Australia Tests | Ali Martin

Return of fast bowler to this year’s Test series may allow England’s failed strategy in Pakistan to come goodEngland arrived in Pakistan thinking pace was the play, but they left with masala omelette on their faces. Attacks with more variety and left‑arm angles have largely prospered in this Champions Trophy, while Jos Buttler’s team – the worst of …
FA Cup fifth round: talking points from the weekend’s matches

What Ruben Amorim should do now, Danny Welbeck and an unlikely England call, and why Michael Oliver was right“Pick the kids!” is a frequent cry when a team are playing poorly, and generally speaking it’s an incorrect one: the last thing a young player needs is to be hurled into a mess of the sort Manchester United are in. But sometimes it works – …
Jack Grealish dresses down for his day off at £3-a-pint social club - while new mum Sasha stays home

The Englishman has endured a frustrating campaign at the Etihad, falling out of favour with Pep Guardiola , with his performances increasingly under the microscope.
Gary Lineker blames Sir Alex Ferguson for the start of Manchester United's decline despite Scot being the club's greatest ever manager

The holders saw one of two unlikely avenues to European football next term slam shut on Sunday night after a penalty shootout loss to the Cottagers at Old Trafford.
Rafael Nadal launched passionate rant on why men and women should not be paid the same
‘Hurts me to the core’ – Usain Bolt never got revenge on the one sprinter who truly rattled him
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England manager Thomas Tuchel parties with ex-Chelsea stars including Mason Mount, Jorginho and Reece James in reunion
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'Oh my gosh!' | Knapp painfully fumbles lead with messy triple bogey

Overnight Jake Knapp fell apart after recording this triple bogey in the final round of the Cognizant Classic.
Leeds thump Castleford for back-to-back wins | Leeds 38-24 Castleford

Highlights of Leeds Rhinos' 38-24 victory over Castleford Tigers at Headingley in the Betfred Super League.
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Ted's Development Corner | 2025 pre-season testing

Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz and Bernie Collins take an in-depth look at the cars after the final day of Formula One testing.