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Hull punished United defence in victory but Carrick’s attack is bigger area of concern

Manchester United again struggled against a back five as the promoted hosts exploited a set-piece weakness

Former NBA players challenge WNBA on who is a woman

The Left has said Freedom and White’s motives are insincere and a political stunt. Conservatives, on the other hand, have largely praised the men for taking on the sports league, hoping it will expose vague self-identification rules in women’s sports, perhaps once and for all.

Teófimo López outpoints Rolly Romero to win title in third weight class

Teófimo López became a three-division world champion on Saturday night, winning a 12-round majority decision over Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero to claim the WBA welterweight title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Sydney Marathon admits ‘unfortunate error’ as finisher’s medal depicts Munich stadium as race highlight

‘Landmarks’ side of the medal features the Allianz Arena in German city rather than Allianz Stadium in Sydney

Browns QB Deshaun Watson laments ‘disrespectful’ booing by team’s own fans

Watson was suspended over sexual assault allegations

José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility

The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and finally relief at Espanyol

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver mourning death of 2-year-old son

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the death of his 2-year-old son, the team's general manager said on Saturday, expressing his and the organization's condolences.

Meet the new Spurs, same as the old Spurs despite big summer spending

Canny Brentford show it will take more than a few new players to restore any sense of stability to Tottenham

Kayode seals emphatic Brentford victory in wake-up call for sorry Spurs

Continue down this road and it will not be long before the chants of “Lincoln away” start up again. This was the start of Tottenham’s brave new era but there was no sign of any change. The old flaws were still there in a cowardly display – with and without the ball – and after a summer of extravagant spending it will alarm Roberto De Zerbi that his side opened the season looking like relegation candidates rather than contenders for European football.

'I was rooting for Josh': Pogacar wins Vuelta opening stage with Tarling third

Pogacar edges out Ethan Hayter in Monaco time trial

Bills mourn ‘unthinkable tragedy’ after death of Ed Oliver’s two-year-old son

Player has been practicing with team since June tragedy

Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean

Gianni Infantino used opportunity to lobby for support