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Carrick admits United must be 'more streetwise' after 10-man Spurs snatch Old Trafford equaliser

Dominic Solanke's injury-time header for 10-man Tottenham cancelled out Bryan Mbeumo's opener at Old Trafford, leaving Manchester United with just six points from six Premier League games — their worst start in 40 years.

Football Oct 10

Northampton thrash Bath 71-48 in second-highest scoring game in Premiership history

Northampton Saints ran in 11 tries to beat Bath 71-48 at Franklin's Gardens, the second-highest scoring match in Gallagher Premiership history. Director of rugby Phil Dowson attributed the extraordinary scoreline to a shift in team mindsets and recent rule changes.

Rugby Oct 10

Stella calls McLaren team-mate collision in Singapore sprint 'simply not acceptable'

McLaren principal Andrea Stella condemned the final-lap clash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Grand Prix sprint, which spun both cars, eliminated Piastri, and dropped Norris to eighth. Stewards declined to penalise either driver, ruling both had contributed to the incident.

Formula 1 Oct 10

Allen dismisses Pinas callout ahead of UFC Vegas 122: 'You've got to earn it'

Brendan Allen has brushed off Damian Pinas' callout after UFC 332, telling the unbeaten middleweight prospect he still has plenty to prove before earning a fight with a top-five contender. Allen headlines UFC Vegas 122 against Christian Leroy Duncan this Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA Oct 10

Portugal provisionally suspend Ronaldo after he walked out of international camp

The Portuguese Football Federation has confirmed disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo following his walkout during the recent international break. A suspension exceeding one month would rule the 41-year-old out of Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Wales.

Football Oct 10

Portugal suspend Ronaldo after he walks out on national team in Jorge Jesus dispute

The Portuguese football federation has suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and opened disciplinary proceedings after the 41-year-old left the national team camp during a row with new manager Jorge Jesus over a lack of playing time.

Football Oct 10

Pundits split on Liverpool vs Man City as Haaland fitness and £900m verdict loom large

Premier League pundits cannot agree on a winner ahead of Liverpool's Anfield clash with Manchester City, who return to domestic action for the first time since being found guilty of financial rule breaches spanning nine seasons.

Football Oct 10

Verstappen wins Singapore Sprint but warns of start problem blighting his whole 2026 season

Max Verstappen claimed his first-ever victory at Marina Bay on Saturday, inheriting the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint win after George Russell crashed on lap one. But the four-time world champion admitted his starts have been "terrible" all year and flagged a tough qualifying battle ahead.

Formula 1 Oct 10

Hamilton urges Singapore track redesign after rain masked a processional sprint race

Lewis Hamilton finished second in the 2026 Singapore Sprint but warned the race would have been unwatchable without the rain, calling for a longer straight at Marina Bay to create genuine overtaking opportunities.

Formula 1 Oct 10

Mourinho admits Arteta's Arsenal patience would never be granted at Real Madrid

José Mourinho has conceded that Mikel Arteta's long-term backing at Arsenal — underlined by a new contract until 2030 — would be impossible at Real Madrid, where he says the demands are simply different.

Football Oct 10

Ronaldo suspended by Portuguese federation after leaving camp without authorization

The Disciplinary Council of the Portuguese Football Federation opened disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo and imposed a precautionary suspension after he left the national team gathering in Copenhagen on October 7.

Football Oct 10

Verstappen wins Singapore sprint but warns Red Bull's poor starts could cost Sunday's race

Max Verstappen claimed his first-ever victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Saturday's sprint, yet immediately flagged a recurring launch problem that saw George Russell surge past him off the line — a concern he says could end his grand prix before it begins.

Formula 1 Oct 10

Rice hails 'very lucky' Arsenal as Arteta commits to club until 2030

Declan Rice has praised Mikel Arteta as the best manager he has worked under, saying Arsenal are 'very lucky' after the Spaniard signed a new contract this week extending his stay at the Emirates Stadium until 2030.

Football Oct 10

Kiss vows Wallabies will 'return fire' after 50-19 Bledisloe thrashing at Eden Park

Australia's 24-year Bledisloe Cup drought stretches on after a 50-19 defeat to the All Blacks at Eden Park, where New Zealand are now unbeaten in 54 Tests. Coach Les Kiss says his side will regroup and respond in Sydney next weekend.

Rugby Oct 10

Wolff rejects Williams' sliding-scale budget proposal but sounds alarm on F1 talent drain

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed James Vowles's push for a championship-position-based spending allowance as a "red mist" idea, while warning that suppressed F1 salaries are driving elite engineers toward hedge funds and tech firms.

Formula 1 Oct 10

Roigard's kicking game unlocks All Blacks' high-ball dominance over Wallabies at Eden Park

New Zealand turned a glaring weakness into a strength against Australia at Eden Park, with coach Dave Rennie crediting halfback Cam Roigard's precise kicking as the key to winning the aerial battle and retaining the Bledisloe Cup.

Rugby Oct 10

Stella admits McLaren are back to pre-Baku form after chaotic Singapore sprint shootout

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says a four-constructor top-four in Singapore's sprint qualifying confirms the team has returned to the competitive level seen before their difficult rounds in Azerbaijan and Malaysia. Oscar Piastri starts fourth, Lando Norris fifth.

Formula 1 Oct 10

Haaland reveals his shaved head has given him back some anonymity on the street

Manchester City's Norwegian striker explained why he traded his famous blonde ponytail for a buzz cut at the start of the season: he now goes more unnoticed in public.

Football Oct 10

Carrick uncertain on Sesko return as Dorgu and Mazraoui join United's injury list

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted he has no clear timeline for Benjamin Sesko's return from a shin injury, with Patrick Dorgu and Noussair Mazraoui also doubts ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Football Oct 10

Tchouaméni admits playing diminished in World Cup semi-final, Obraniak questions decision

The Real Madrid midfielder acknowledged he was not at 100% during France's World Cup 2026 semi-final loss to Spain. His admission raises questions about the management of his physical condition and Didier Deschamps' role in the decision.

Football Oct 10