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Defeat against Chelsea extends winless run to nine gamesCarrick clinging on to job after club’s worst run since 1988Michael Carrick insisted he would still be in charge when Manchester United face Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, despite the 2-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday. United’s problems mounted as their winless run reached nine games. Carrick is clinging on to his job after overseeing the club’s first such run since 1988 and tried to focus on the next game as he analysed his side’s defending when Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for Chelsea.“It’s never a good goal to concede,” he said. “Morgan went through the middle of us and at that point the game was right in the balance. To concede like that was a big moment. I’m just looking forward to getting the boys ready for midweek now.” Continue reading...

A championship campaign rarely follows a straight line, and Kyle Larson’s 2026 season has been proof of that. For months, the defending champion struggled to turn promising performances into victories, leaving the No. 5 Chevrolet short of the results expected from Hendrick Motorsports. Yet when the Chase began, Larson found another gear. What looked like […] The post ​“People Tend to Take Themselves Out” – Chad Knaus Warns Competitors Overthinking Battle Against Hendrick Powerhouse appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Washington Commanders will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 8, but they are set to enter the matchup without several key players, including a key absence on the defensive line. During Friday’s practice, veteran defensive tackle Daron Payne reportedly suffered a significant foot injury. The Commanders initially listed the 29-year-old as questionable for Sunday’s […] The post Commanders Dealt Major Blow as Starting DT Daron Payne Suffers Season-Ending Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The physical toll of his NFL career with the New England Patriots didn’t stop former tight end Rob Gronkowski from making a brief move into WWE. However, after coming out of retirement to reunite with Tom Brady and play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one question has continued to follow him: Will Gronkowski ever return […] The post “Yes, I’m In”: Patriots Legend Rob Gronkowski Reveals One Major Condition for WWE Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Australia’s batters crumbled as Simon Harmer took six for 16 to seal a series victory for South Africa at Newlands3rd over: Australia 14-2 (Head 9, Green 1) Brave of Green to leave the ball outside off. Similar spot to the one that got Marnus, a touch fuller perhaps. He gets moving from the fifth ball, knocks a single into the off side.2nd over: Australia 13-2 (Head 9, Green 0) Well, I said that Australia needed Head to take a bite out of the chase first, but wasn’t anticipating that he would lose two partners in the first over. He decides to do his part anyway. Defends three balls from Jansen, then lets loose as he sees width. Misses his first flail, connects cleanly with his second one along the ground, and connects dirty with his third, in the air through the cordon but safe. Two boundaries, but if I were South Africa, I’d happily feed that shot a few times looking for the mistake. Continue reading...

Villa threatened legal action over ‘unacceptable insults’Carragher said club will ‘never be Manchester United’Jamie Carragher has apologised to Aston Villa for using “clumsy and wrong” language when discussing the club, after club had threatened legal action. “I’d like to apologise to Aston Villa, the owners and their fans. My language this week was clumsy and wrong,” Carragher wrote on X on Saturday.“I can assure Villa fans it was tongue-in-cheek but I can understand it’s not come across that way, so apologies. Good luck today UTV [Up the Villa]!” Continue reading...

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How will Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream optionsAfter back-to-back wins over Coventry City and Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur can prove they have turned a corner by making it three successive victories against a struggling Crystal Palace side at home.Roberto De Zerbi is seemingly getting through to his players, but Spurs’ progress still feels fragile. Anything less than three points Saturday would create a sense that Tottenham are still struggling to shake off the trouble of the last two seasons. Continue reading...