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Manchester United are unlikely to appoint another interim head coach if they decide to replace Michael Carrick, Sky Sports News has been told. There remains support for Carrick among the United hierarchy, though the club has contingency plans should they decide to sack him. A Champions League victory over Roma on Tuesday, coming from 2-0 down, was their first win in ten matches and has provided some respite. However, United remain 17th in the Premier League, only outside the relegation zone on goal difference. Former France manager Didier Deschamps has told United he is not interested in the job. Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have been linked as potential replacements, though Emery is close to signing a new deal at Aston Villa. Sunday's match against Villa is seen as crucial to Carrick's future.

Derry City will play Waterford in the FAI Cup final on Sunday. Manager Mark Connolly has steadied the club after taking interim charge in August when it was sixth in the league. Victory would secure a return to the Europa League and offer Connolly a cup double after being part of the Coleraine side that won the Irish Cup in May.

Brian Devine, an amateur cricketer for Saltburn CC's second XI in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League, has been banned from all cricket for two years until September 2028 after admitting to misconduct. In July, video footage went viral showing Devine, fielding at slip, clicking his fingers as the ball passed the bat to trick the umpire into awarding a caught dismissal. He was given the nickname 'Clicky Ponting' in reference to former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Saltburn's second XI have been relegated to Division Three and will start the 2027 season with a 60-point deduction, and the club has been fined £300. Both Devine and the club accepted the charges following an investigation by the league that included player interviews, written statements and video review.

Ipswich Town opened its new Planet Blue shop in the Buttermarket shopping centre on Friday, November 6, at 9am. The shop, located in the former Superdry unit, offers fans a second town-centre location to buy club merchandise alongside the main store at Portman Road. The opening coincided with the general sale of the club's new black and gold third kit, created in partnership with local creatives Call Me Ted, available in short and long-sleeved versions.

Gateshead Football Club's future has been secured after the US-based Flacks Group resolved outstanding issues blocking its takeover. The breakthrough came on Thursday after discussions between multiple parties resolved a dispute with Shoreline, which had previously attempted its own takeover. The club had faced winding-up proceedings from HMRC over overdue PAYE and VAT payments with a Wednesday deadline to pay or agree a repayment plan.

Conor Coady, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain, has announced his retirement from football. Coady spent eight years at Molineux, where he was promoted with the club and led them to European football.

Sarah Coyte delivered a masterful final over to secure a one-run victory for Sydney Sixers over Melbourne Stars at Junction Oval on Friday night. Ellyse Perry, just three days after her 36th birthday, struck an unbeaten 84 off 57 balls to lift the Sixers to 5-160. The Stars came close in reply but needed 11 runs from the final 10 balls. Coyte's tight bowling restricted them to four runs from the final ball, with Georgia Prestwidge managing only two. The victory marks Coyte's second match-winning display at the death this season, leaving the Sixers with a perfect 3-0 record while the Stars sit at 1-3.

Thomas Tuchel has left Cole Palmer out of England's squad for upcoming Nations League matches against Croatia on 12 November and Spain on 15 November, despite England's medical checks confirming the Chelsea forward is fully fit. Tuchel said Palmer 'misses too many opportunities to impress' after withdrawing from the previous squad in September and October through injury. The manager added that players who attended the last camp 'built something extraordinary' and deserve the credit and trust. Palmer has five goals and three assists in 11 appearances for Chelsea this season. Tuchel has given first senior call-ups to Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of midfielder Jude Bellingham, and Fulham teenager Josh King. Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo are also absent from the squad.

Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic sparked a major police operation after being spotted with a bow and arrows near a reservoir in Northumberland on Wednesday afternoon. A concerned member of the public reported seeing Dedic and a friend walking with the weapon, prompting police to dispatch multiple vehicles to the area. Officers stopped Dedic seven miles away in the Darras Hall estate and seized the equipment from his car. Police confirmed the bows and arrows were believed to be for recreational use and there was no threat to the public, though enquiries remain ongoing.

Sunderland were defeated 2-0 by Dinamo Zagreb at the Stadium of Light on Thursday evening in their Europa League campaign. Dinamo Zagreb scored in the 22nd and 39th minutes. Sunderland qualified for European competition for the first time in 53 years after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season.

Wellington Phoenix defeated Adelaide United 2-0 in A-League Women on Friday. Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop scored in the 15th minute, with Indiah-Paige Riley adding a second goal in the 88th. Adelaide dominated large parts of the match and had 11 shots on target, but squandered numerous chances, including a one-metre opportunity for Adriana Taranto in the 65th minute.

Republic of Ireland Under-21s manager Jim Crawford has revealed he spoke to Belfast-born Conor Haughey about potentially playing for Ireland. Crawford played down the significance of the talks ahead of an upcoming play-off, and said he wished Haughey 'best of luck' if he chose to remain with Northern Ireland instead.

Jannik Sinner has parted ways with coach Darren Cahill after five years together. Sinner won five Grand Slam titles and spent 95 weeks as world No 1 under Cahill's guidance. Swedish coach Magnus Norman will join the team in 2027 alongside existing coach Simone Vagnozzi.

The Tasmania JackJumpers defeated the New Zealand Breakers 79-77 in a close match at Launceston's Silverdome to move to the top of the NBL. The JackJumpers led by 11 points early in the second quarter but the Breakers fought back with an 11-0 run to level at halftime. The visitors cut the final margin to just two points but could not find a winner on the final possession.

Coventry City visit Everton on Friday seeking victory that would take them to 12 points from 10 matches. According to historical data, none of the 21 Premier League sides to reach 12 points after 10 games in the past decade have been relegated. The Sky Blues, managed by Frank Lampard, lost their opening four matches heavily but have since improved, winning against Sunderland and adjusting their formation successfully.

Al Hassan Toure scored a hat-trick as Sydney FC defeated winless Central Coast 4-1 at Allianz Stadium on Friday night. The victory marked Sydney's second win of the season and came during captain Rhyan Grant's 350th A-League Men appearance. Central Coast remain without a win under new coach John Hutchinson.

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman was sent off during the Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town after kicking out following a challenge from Harrison Neal. The FA panel rejected Arsenal's appeal against the red card, finding that Dowman 'gave the referee a decision to make' despite having the option to step away. He must now serve a three-match domestic suspension.

Brian Devine, nicknamed 'Clicky Ponting', has been banned from all forms of cricket for two years after an on-field deception during a match for Saltburn Cricket Club's second XI in the North Yorkshire and South Durham Cricket League. Devine clicked his fingers at first slip to convince the umpire the batsman had edged the ball. Saltburn was fined £300, with its second XI relegated and docked 60 points for the 2027 season.

World number two Jannik Sinner has parted ways with his Australian coach Darren Cahill, whom he thanked in a video posted on social media. Former world number two Magnus Norman, a Swedish coach who guided Stan Wawrinka to three grand slam titles, is reported to be stepping in. Sinner has been sidelined since July with a persistent knee injury but is expected to return in December at the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia.

Deontay Wilder will face unbeaten Australian cruiserweight Jai Opetaia on the undercard of the long-awaited Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua heavyweight clash on 11 December at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The 31-year-old Opetaia, unbeaten in 31 bouts with 24 knockouts, will make his heavyweight debut against the 41-year-old Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion with 43 knockout victories. The bout will serve as the co-main event for the all-British heavyweight showdown, which will stream live on Netflix. Wilder, who recently beat Derek Chisora in April, has struggled since losing the final two fights of his trilogy with Fury. Opetaia's promoter Dana White acknowledged the danger but said the fighter is willing to compete at any weight. Opetaia is expected to return to cruiserweight after the fight to pursue a showdown with David Benavidez.

Knicks guards Tyler Kolek and Deuce McBride called Taylor Swift the 'fakest' celebrity fan during an NBA 2K livestream. Kolek said he had not seen Swift at other games and described her attendance as 'performative', suggesting she wanted to be seen rather than support the team. Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in June, when the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs.

Leicester City supporters' group the Foxes Trust has condemned the club's shirt sponsor BC Game after it announced a partnership with Russian adult content creator Eva Elfie. BC Game, an unlicensed online cryptocurrency gaming platform, has sponsored Leicester's shirts since 2024 as the club has fallen from the Premier League to League One in successive relegations. The Trust said the move represents a departure from the club's 'family club' reputation and linked gambling and pornography as potentially harmful, particularly to young people.

Premier League action resumes this weekend with multiple fixtures. Arsenal host Hull City on Saturday aiming to extend their four-game unbeaten league run, while Liverpool visit Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and Chelsea travel to Sunderland. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is expected to retain his place despite scrutiny following recent defeats. Chelsea's Emi Martinez, returning from a fractured jaw, trained this week and could feature depending on manager Xabi Alonso's assessment.

Australia have appointed Mike Hussey, a former batter who played 302 internationals, as a long-term batting consultant. The 51-year-old will help Australia prepare for the 2027 Ashes series against England and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, starting with the T20 series against England from 21 November. Australia are seeking to improve their red-ball batting after recent defeats to Bangladesh and South Africa.

Jessica Pegula was recorded on a hot microphone criticising 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva during a practice session at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells, calling her a 'diva' who 'needs to be humbled' and saying she had lost respect for Andreeva's coach Conchita Martínez. The comments were picked up during a livestream of the practice session on the WTA's YouTube channel. The WTA has since apologised and removed the livestreams, admitting it failed to inform players that microphones were active on court. Pegula also praised Andreeva's tennis ability, describing her as 'wonderful' and 'smart', and said she would be better than fellow American Coco Gauff if she had better mental strength. Andreeva, the French Open champion, has a reputation for fiery on-court behaviour.

Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds make their FA Cup first-round debut against League One side Burton Albion on Saturday. The Northamptonshire club is a phoenix side, reformed after the original Rushden & Diamonds folded in 2011 following financial difficulties. Around 2,000 travelling fans are expected to attend.

Ireland host Argentina in the Nations Championship on Friday night, less than a year before the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The fixture is significant because the sides could meet in the quarter-final stage, and Argentina have beaten Ireland three times at World Cups, each time eliminating them from the tournament. Ireland have won 14 of their 20 meetings with Argentina overall but have never beaten them in Dublin.

Fremantle is one of seven finalists for the West Australian Institute of Sport's Herb Elliott Medal, which recognises the most inspirational sporting performance by a Western Australian individual or team over the previous 12 months. The Dockers produced multiple club records including a 14-game winning streak, 19 victories and the minor premiership, whilst finishing 12–0 at Optus Stadium and setting an AFL record with nine consecutive home games drawing more than 50,000 fans. A late grand final charge by Brisbane Lions prevented them from winning a maiden premiership. Five Dockers players won All-Australian blazers.

Argentine centre-back German Ferreyra will return to AAMI Park on Saturday night with Western Sydney Wanderers to face his former club Melbourne City. Ferreyra spent two years with City and helped them win the 2025 A-League title before leaving at the end of last season. Melbourne City coach Aurelio Vidmar said the club wanted to keep him but could not agree on financial terms. Ferreyra had told City he was leaving to pursue overseas opportunities before signing a three-year deal with Wanderers two months ago. Wanderers coach Ufuk Talay said Ferreyra 'has been fantastic' since joining.

Liverpool lost 3-2 to Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday, having twice led. Captain Virgil van Dijk said the defensive performance was 'definitely not sustainable'. The Reds have now conceded three goals in each of their last three European games, an unprecedented occurrence in the club's history. Van Dijk blamed lapses in concentration and switching off at set pieces, acknowledging the team must improve before their next fixture.

Joe Fagnano had a difficult first NFL start for the Baltimore Ravens as the Jacksonville Jaguars won 33-10 on Thursday night. The 25-year-old rookie was thrust into action after injuries to both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley. Fagnano completed 10 of 18 passes for 60 yards with two interceptions, whilst the Ravens managed only a field goal and one touchdown. The Ravens have now lost four straight and fallen to 4-5, prompting the team to pursue Jacoby Brissett from the Arizona Cardinals to salvage their playoff hopes.

Chris Lynn, a 36-year-old Australian batter playing for Northamptonshire, served a one-month ban following a positive drug test taken during England's T20 Blast finals day on 18 July. Lynn tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine. He admitted to using cocaine on 15 July and into the early hours of 16 July, several days before the test. England's Cricket Regulator accepted that his drug use occurred outside of competition and was unrelated to sporting performance. His initial three-month suspension was reduced to one month after he completed a substance abuse treatment programme, and the ban ran from 31 July to 30 August.

LIV Golf announced Thursday it will wind down operations and enter liquidation after BC Partners pulled out of a $300m funding deal. The investment firm had proposed backing a restructured version called LIV 2.0 following Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund withdrawing support in April, but withdrew when the league failed to secure sufficient player commitments before a deadline. High-profile players including Jon Rahm, Sergio Garcia, Tyrrell Hatton and Louis Oosthuizen departed the league, with Rahm stating the proposed terms were 'unacceptable'. Only four players had publicly committed to LIV 2.0. The league filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September after Saudi funding ended, having spent an estimated $5bn to $8bn since its 2022 launch. Liquidation is expected to begin in bankruptcy court in New Jersey on 9 November.

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he is retiring from international football after 23 years playing for Portugal. The 41-year-old made 234 appearances and scored 146 goals, both world records. He captained Portugal to victory at Euro 2016 and won Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025. His decision comes after falling out with head coach Jorge Jesus in September, when he left the team's training camp after being left on the bench in a Nations League match against Norway and told he would not start the following match. Ronaldo announced his retirement in a video posted to Instagram.

Celtic secured a 3-2 home victory over Besiktas in the Europa League after coming from behind. Junior Olaitan had put Besiktas ahead from a rebound after Sam Johnstone saved a penalty, but substitutions by manager Martin O'Neill proved decisive. Osmand equalised with his first touch after coming on in the 62nd minute, then Duran put Celtic ahead. Besiktas equalised through Orkun Kokcu, but Duran scored again in the 87th minute to seal the win and give Celtic their first points of the campaign.

Jimmy Anderson, 44, has opened talks with Surrey about joining the county next season after being released by Lancashire in October following 25 years. Multiple counties have approached him since the split, which Anderson said left him feeling sad and shocked, but he now appears increasingly likely to play on into his 45th year. Surrey have offered him a contract and can accommodate him within the salary cap.

Rory McIlroy received a two-shot penalty during the opening round of the Abu Dhabi Championship after rules officials deemed he had improved his lie on the par-four 12th hole at Yas Links. Video footage showed McIlroy pressing his club on grass behind his ball, which had rolled back into a divot after a failed chip shot. McIlroy, the world number two, said there was 'no intent' and acknowledged the footage 'doesn't look very good'. The penalty converted his double bogey six into a quadruple bogey eight, leaving him two under par and eight shots behind leader Francesco Laporta after day one. McIlroy responded emphatically in the second round on Friday, shooting a nine-under 63 with 11 birdies to move into contention.

England captain Harry Kane has signed a new contract with Bayern Munich extending his stay until 2029, just over a week after winning the Ballon d'Or. The 33-year-old was in the final year of his existing deal. Multiple outlets report the contract makes Kane Europe's highest-paid player by salary. Kane has scored 156 goals in 161 appearances for Bayern since joining from Tottenham for £86 million in 2023, and has won two Bundesliga titles, the German Cup and two German Super Cups with the club.