SAMI MOKBEL: Privately, Ten Hag is taking the strengthening of his financial position after signing a new deal in the summer as a victory, however tenuous.
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Ruben Amorim has "done amazing" work at Sporting - but managing Manchester United "is five steps up", says Sky Sports' Paul Merson.
Can Jack Draper qualify for the ATP Finals? The British No 1 takes on Alex de Minaur for a place in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters on Thursday at 3pm - live on Sky Sports Tennis.
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Italian MotoGP rider Andrea Iannone will return to MotoGP at this week's Malaysian Grand Prix for the first time since serving a four-year doping ban.
Cambridge City are set to play in the first round of the Women's FA Cup for only the second time - with over half of their team just 16 years old.
Los Angeles Lakers father-son duo LeBron James and Bronny James speak after Bronny scored his first NBA basket in his home town of Cleveland.
The Los Angeles Dodgers come back from 5-0 down in the fifth innings to make it 5-5 against the New York Yankees, eventually beating them 7-6 to win the 2024 World Series.
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Watch the winning moment as the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2024 World Series after beating the New York Yankees 7-6 at Yankee Stadium to earn a 4-1 series victory.
Manager Ruben Amorim says there will be "clarification" over his expected move to Manchester United after Sporting's game on Friday.
Eagles reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals but win over Aston Villa could come at a cost