Sometimes managers need sacking for own good – Neville
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked “for their own good” as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked “for their own good” as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick.

England boss Brian McDermott has urged his players not to panic as they chase points against Papua New Guinea in Wollongong on Friday in a bid to keep alive their Rugby League World Cup hopes.

Carlisle boss Rob Elliot praises his nine-man side after their “incredible” win over Harrogate.

Elena Rybakina secures the year-end women’s singles number one spot by beating Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

Hosts seal a thrilling win in high-scoring hockey friendly against Chinese side

Right hander scores an unbeaten 88 off 39 balls

Head coach Mike Hesson confident Green-shirts can finish on a high

Ramees Aziz’s side needs three wickets to win President Trophy

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Updates from the final group match in Lahore Sign up for the Spin | And mail Tanya1st over: England 0-0 (Banton 0, Duckett 0) Banton almost edges Asitha’s very first ball to slip, but it falls short. The ground is full only with empty green seats, as the call to prayer rings out. A maiden…