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How Carrick won the Man United job, then lost it 10 months later
Michael Carrick performed excellently as a caretaker and impressed the club hierarchy, but doubts over Manchester United's performances and identity never fully disappeared.
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Live updates, reaction as Man United sack Michael Carrick as manager
Manchester United have sacked manager Michael Carrick after a poor run of results. Follow along for the latest reaction, and speculation over who might replace him.
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- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone, sources say Pochettino close
- Socceroos camp in 'good spirits' as call to play in Jordan looms
- Zion calls out Pels after latest blowout loss: 'Have to look yourself in mirror'
- Marsh refuses to revisit sandpapergate; Cummins set to speak
- Rockets' Smart ejected for throwing punch at Warriors' Bassey
- Parramatta Eels make big call on Josh Addo-Carr
- 'Sandpapergate' latest: Cummins set to address Khawaja's claims
- Viral video captures hotel brawl between MMA stars Dvalishvili, Nurmagomedov
- Top-four ranked teams at Women's World Cup to be kept apart until semifinals
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Top Headlines
- Man United sack Carrick while in relegation zone, sources say Pochettino close
- Socceroos camp in 'good spirits' as call to play in Jordan looms
- Zion calls out Pels after latest blowout loss: 'Have to look yourself in mirror'
- Marsh refuses to revisit sandpapergate; Cummins set to speak
- Rockets' Smart ejected for throwing punch at Warriors' Bassey
- Parramatta Eels make big call on Josh Addo-Carr
- 'Sandpapergate' latest: Cummins set to address Khawaja's claims
- Viral video captures hotel brawl between MMA stars Dvalishvili, Nurmagomedov
- Top-four ranked teams at Women's World Cup to be kept apart until semifinals
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AFL Draft: Key dates, FAQs, players to know, and more
The 2026 AFL draft is rapidly approaching, so here's your guide for what to know, including key dates and times, players to know, academy-linked names, and every club's pick.
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What now for Nawaqanitawase: Wallabies, World Cup, NRL return?
Mark Nawaqanitawase is back in rugby, but a whole raft of questions regarding his short- and longer-term future remain unanswered. We've done our best to take a crack at a few of them here.
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How to watch the NBL: 2026-27 season TV channel, streaming and viewing guide
The 2026-27 NBL season is here, and it's never been easier to catch every game live.
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ESPN NFL Afters
Laurie Horesh and Jimmy Smith catch their breath and re-hash all the biggest moments, stories, giggles and tears from 10 hours of football.
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Bobby Marks' NBA core danger tiers: 19 teams with major decisions looming
With tax and apron penalties lurking everywhere, Bobby Marks examines 19 teams barreling toward core-altering decisions.
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2027 NFL draft order projections for Round 1, chances for top pick, more
ESPN's Football Power Index projects the 2027 NFL draft order for Round 1, complete with each team's chances to pick in the top five, in the top 10 and at No. 1.
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Is this really the end of LIV, and what's next for some the world's best golfers?
The news that LIV Golf is going to shutter the league raised several questions, including what's next for Bryson DeChambeau and others.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe chose to appoint rookies at Man United, and it has them facing relegation fight
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's naive backroom appointments have left Manchester United in their worst position for 40 years and staring relegation in the face.
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Oscar Piastri splits from Mark Webber's management after eventful seven years
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has split with the management team headed by ex-Formula 1 driver Mark Webber.
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ESPN's AFL Misery Index: Which club would you have least wanted to support since 2000?
Which AFL club has had the most success since the turn of the century? Which teams' fans have had a miserable existence since 2000? We've ranked each club on our Misery Index.
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NBL issues memo to all teams regarding public ref criticism
The NBL sent a memo to all 10 teams in an effort to crack down on public criticism of referees, according to a document obtained by ESPN.
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What's fueling the rocky start for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat
At 4-6, the Heat aren't pointing fingers -- yet. But with each loss, the pressure rises on this season and next -- with Giannis' free agency looming.
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Nations Championship power rankings: Who should be worried after action-packed return?
ESPN's Nations Championship power rankings, with an eye to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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2026 NFL trade deadline updates: Kirk Cousins, Josh Downs on the move
We're officially past the NFL trade deadline. We followed the action on 17 in-season deals, including five on Tuesday.
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Rankings, contract projections: Top 50 2026-27 MLB free agents
How much will the biggest stars get paid this winter? Kiley McDaniel breaks down the 2026-27 free agent class.
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Join ESPN's footy team for some of the best AFL analysis and insight on the ESPN Footy Podcast.
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The Far Post Podcast
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Wake up to the best sports story you'll hear all day. Monday to Friday, we bring you an inside look at the most interesting stories at ESPN, as told by the top reporters and insiders on the planet.
