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Six matches that defined Carrick's Man Utd tenureSports

Six matches that defined Carrick's Man Utd tenure

BBC Sport looks back at the six Premier League matches that defined the highs and lows of Michael Carrick's 10-month spell in charge of Manchester United.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

England's Mitchell faces prolonged spell out after hamstring operationSports

England's Mitchell faces prolonged spell out after hamstring operation

England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines after an operation to fix recurring hamstring issues.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Hawkins, Ponga and Waaka win Golden Boot awardsSports

Hawkins, Ponga and Waaka win Golden Boot awards

England's Rob Hawkins wins the International Rugby League's wheelchair Golden Boot award for the third year running.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 gamesSports

The chaos that took Carrick from two-year deal to sacked within 15 games

Michael Carrick becomes the third Manchester United manager to be sacked in three seasons - where did it go wrong?

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Ten years and three kids later... Oliva back for Olympic bidSports

Ten years and three kids later... Oliva back for Olympic bid

Cyclist and mum-of-three Ciara Oliva says she has ‘unfinished business’ at the Olympics after returning to the British Cycling programme.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

England legend Anderson, 44, joins SurreySports

England legend Anderson, 44, joins Surrey

Legendary England bowler James Anderson extends his record-breaking career beyond his 45th birthday by signing for Surrey.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Wales' Basham starts against All Blacks as Wainwright ruled outSports

Wales' Basham starts against All Blacks as Wainwright ruled out

Wales number eight Taine Basham will start his first international for four years as he replaces the injured Aaron Wainwright against New Zealand.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

'Unfinished business' - Tuchel committed to EnglandSports

'Unfinished business' - Tuchel committed to England

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says he has "no intention" of leaving the job before Euro 2028 regardless of any offers from major clubs.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Britain's Kelly to face Ennis in February unification boutSports

Britain's Kelly to face Ennis in February unification bout

Unbeaten two-weight world champion Jaron Ennis will look to end Josh Kelly's nine-fight winning streak.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Young duo at heart of Nations League's meanest defenceSports

Young duo at heart of Nations League's meanest defence

With Northern Ireland yet to concede a goal in the 2026-27 Nations League, young defenders Ruairi McConville and Tom Atcheson have been impressing for Michael O'Neill's side.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Nurmagomedov slaps Dvalishvili to spark hotel brawlSports

Nurmagomedov slaps Dvalishvili to spark hotel brawl

Former UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov are involved in a physical altercation in Abu Dhabi.

BBC Sport · Nov 12

Marsh dodges Khawaja claims as Cummins vows to 'respond properly'Sports

Marsh dodges Khawaja claims as Cummins vows to 'respond properly'

Mitchell Marsh persistently refuses to speak about Australia's ball-tampering saga at a press conference but captain Pat Cummins vows to "respond properly".

BBC Sport · Nov 12