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The title battle between Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli boiled over for the first time as the Englishman won a gripping sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell and Antonelli collided in one incident and the Italian ran off track in another as they battled for the lead of the race in

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has never hidden from taking tough decisions or throwing down wild cards, so his eyebrow-raising World Cup squad follows true to form. Whether it was leaving Jude Bellingham out of England's squad when Real Madrid's superstar wanted to be included, or announcing Harry Maguire was only fifth choice in central

Some of Tuchel's biggest dilemmas have been in defence, where there have been injury and fitness issues. Centre-back John Stones, in normal circumstances, would have been one of the first names on the England manager's list. When he accepted the job, Tuchel identified captain Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Stones as the key members of

Southampton say they have appealed against their removal from the Championship play-offs for spying as it is "manifestly disproportionate to every previous sanction in the history of the English game". An EFL independent disciplinary commission on Tuesday evening expelled Southampton from the play-offs and reinstated Middlesbrough, who are now set to face Hull City in

A little after midday on Tuesday, the Scotland head coach power-walked into the Hampden auditorium in the manner of a wrestler heading for the ring; Stone Cold Steve Clarke was in the building. Clarke threw his World Cup squad sheet on the table and cupped his ears to the assembled media. "What are you saying

It feels fitting that an underdog who uses what some consider unorthodox methods was last man standing at a slugfest of a US PGA Championship held in Rocky Balboa's backyard. While Aaron Rai waited for his arm to be held aloft in Philadelphia as a first-time major champion, the 31-year-old Englishman could hear Eye of

Since Fernandes' arrival in the Premier League six years ago, no player has created more chances than him - and by some distance. He has created 670 chances since January 2020, 238 more than Kevin de Bruyne who is next on the list. Nobody has made more assists since Fernandes' Premier League debut (71) and

When Carrick was appointed as Manchester United's head coach on a short-term basis in January, the club headed into the process with an open mind. Amorim's reign didn't go according to plan, yet there was so much still to play for. Carrick, in turn, has rescued the club's season. Champions League qualification appeared a pipedream

Talks continuing after chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox recommended Carrick's appointment to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a strong indicator his installation as Ruben Amorim's permanent successor is now just a matter of time. Most players have backed Carrick for the job, with the majority of fans also believing

Manchester United chiefs are expected to recommend that Carrick be appointed as permanent manager following his impressive spell as caretaker, during which he has won 66.7% of his games in charge. The former United midfielder, 44, has secured a return to the Champions League after guiding United from seventh to third in the table, with