JAMES SHARPE: This week, more than most, Kevin Phillips is unable to escape it. Whether he's at a restaurant, down the pub near his partner's house in Durham, or on the golf course,

At the Vitality Stadium on Friday night, Manchester United suffered the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune twice in the space of 11 minutes.

The man who would become Pep Guardiola 's brain in that awe-inspiring, greatest team in Premier League history leant heavily on that intelligence during a tough first day on these shores.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY OLIVER HOLT: Work never stops. If there is a phrase to sum Milner up, on and off the pitch, it's probably that. He does not cease. He does not quit.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: O'Brien scored twice in Wear-Tyne derbies, but the winner at Roker Park in 1992 is his legacy goal.

Silvino Louro, who worked as a goalkeeping coach under Jose Mourinho at a number of clubs, has sadly died at the age of 67 and there has been a huge outpouring of tributes

Michael Conlan suffered an upset defeat in his Belfast hometown when he succumbed on a split decision to Kevin Walsh.

Alfie Devine scored twice as Preston ended a seven-game winless streak with a 3-1 Championship victory over Stoke at Deepdale.

Sungjae Im held onto his lead at the Valspar Championship after rallying on the back nine to edge ahead of David Lipsky.

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Abi Burton's try three minutes from time clinches Trailfinders' 21-17 Premiership Women's Rugby victory over Harlequins at the Stoop.

Fabian Edwards' wait for a world title goes on after he loses against Costello van Steenis, who successfully defends his PFL middleweight title with a third-round knockout in Madrid.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick was left frustrated by what he considered to be inconsistent refereeing decisions during his side's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.

Costello van Steenis ends Fabian Edwards' world title dream once again as he stops the Briton in the third round to retain his PFL middleweight title.

Manchester United are left furious over "astonishing" refereeing decisions as two penalties were given and one was not in their draw at Bournemouth.

Bournemouth boss has been linked with a return to Spain as Ernesto Valverde will leave Athletic Club this summer

Man United’s in-form defender will serve his punishment after representing England on international duty

Bournemouth 2-2 Man Utd: The visitors dug in for a hard-fought draw as Eli Junior Kroupi’s penalty saw the Cherries earn a point

‘Servebot’ fires down 25 aces to beat British playerKatie Boulter into third round after win over TausonJack Draper suffered a tough defeat in his opening match at the Miami Open as he could do little to ­neutralise a dominant serving performance from Reilly Opelka, who fired down 25 aces in two sets en route to a 7-6(3), 7-6(0) win.The defeat is a …

Decision to essentially name two squads featuring 35 players overall is the ‘least messy’ solution and offers the best chance to assess fringe playersIt has been on Thomas Tuchel’s mind for some time, certainly since his England team secured qualification to the World Cup last November with the perfect record – played eight, won eight, zero goals …

Moments after referee Stuart Attwell had opted not to pause play amid Amad's protestations late on in the clash with Bournemouth, Maguire pulled down Evanilson in his own penalty area.

TARA ANSON-WALSH: If you're harbouring any doubts over whether Mohamed Salah could ever return to his dazzling best, then perhaps it's worth having a quick word with Graeme Souness.

Former world champions Michael Smith and Raymond Van Barneveld were early casualties at the Belgian Darts Open in Wieze.

Adrian Lam discusses Gareth O'Brien's HIA where he feels he should have been allowed back on if there was nothing wrong during Leigh Leopards defeat to Wakefield Trinity.

Jon Wilkin's selects his all-time Super League 13 to celebrate 30 years of Super League. Make sure to go vote for yours on the Sky Sports website.

Jack Draper was dumped out of the Miami Open in the second round after Reilly Opelka took their two sets into tie-breaks and won both.