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The TelegraphThe chilling reality is Manchester United have yet to hit rock bottom
Manchester United were still known as Newton Heath and playing in only their second season in the Football League the last time they started a league campaign this badly at home. That was the 1893-94 season, 131 years ago, when they drew average crowds of just 8,000 at Bank Street, in Clayton, not far from where the Etihad Stadium now resides.
- The Daily Beast
Novak Djokovic Boycotts Australian TV Network After Host’s ‘Insult’
Tennis star Novak Djokovic refused to participate in a customary post-match interview after advancing to the quarterfinals in the Australian Open on Sunday, blaming the tournament’s official broadcaster after a presenter “decided to mock” Serbian fans. After defeating Jiri Lehecka in his third-round match on Sunday, Djokovic, 37, snubbed an interviewer with Australia’s Channel 9, the official broadcaster of the tournament, accusing another host on the channel of making “insulting and offensive c
- The Telegraph
Jannik Sinner rescued by controversial medical timeout against Holger Rune
Jannik Sinner, the world No 1 and defending champion, looked to be heading out of the Australian Open until he was rescued by a controversial medical timeout.
- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton pictured at Ferrari for first time ahead of ‘dream’ F1 move
Hamilton arrived at Ferrari’s factory to begin work with his new team ahead of the 2025 season
- The Telegraph
Antony’s £85m transfer calamity is worst case of ‘Manchester United tax’
There have been frustrations within the corridors of power at Old Trafford down the years about the so-called “Manchester United tax”. In other words, clubs hiking up the price on their players simply because it is United registering an interest. The starker reality, though, is this a problem of United’s own making.
- The Telegraph
Ange Postecoglou snaps at BBC reporter after Spurs’ latest defensive implosion
Ange Postecoglou showed that the pressure of Tottenham Hotspur’s awful league form is getting to him as he clashed with a broadcast journalist after another defensive shambles at Goodison Park.
- The Guardian
Ibrahima Konaté reveals he is latest Liverpool star still to sign new contract
Centre-half Ibrahima Konaté says Liverpool have offered him a new deal but whether he signs it is ‘another conversation’
- The Telegraph
Liverpool in fresh contract wrangle with Ibrahima Konate yet to sign new deal
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté is still to sign an Anfield contract extension despite being offered a new deal.
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Moyes tries to look forward after Spurs win
In the second game of David Moyes’ return since replacing Sean Dyche, this felt like a real throwback performance to the Scot’s Toffees heyday of the late 2000s – and they were well worth what was only their fourth victory of the campaign.
- The Telegraph
Wayne Bridge pulls out of boxing fight after opponent’s John Terry jibe
Wayne Bridge has pulled out of a celebrity boxing match with KSI after his opponent taunted him to his face about his ex-girlfriend’s alleged affair with John Terry.
- The Telegraph
Manchester United hold talks with Lecce over Patrick Dorgu signing
Manchester United are in talks to sign Denmark left-back Patrick Dorgu from Lecce. Ruben Amorim is keen to strengthen in the problematic left wing-back position this month and United have identified Dorgu as a potential solution.
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Djokovic beats Alcaraz in Melbourne blockbuster as Sabalenka survives
A vintage Novak Djokovic tamed Carlos Alcaraz in a late-night blockbuster to set up an Australian Open semi-final with Alexander Zverev as two-time women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka fought on.He had vowed to get one if he won the Australian Open for the first time.
- Associated Press
Coco Gauff says she has more work to do after losing at the Australian Open. Djokovic beats Alcaraz
Coco Gauff's retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at the Australian Open. The unforced errors just kept accumulating Tuesday, and so did the double-faults and break points, often followed by a palm placed over her eyes or a slap to a thigh. Add it all up, and Gauff's trip to Melbourne Park — and her 13-match winning streak that dated to late last season — ended in the quarterfinals.
- AFP News
Amorim's blast exposes depth of Man Utd decline
Ruben Amorim might not have been historically accurate when he labelled his Manchester United flops as "maybe the worst team" in the club's history, but his astonishing claim did expose the extent of the problems facing the beleaguered boss.Amorim responded to United's dismal 3-1 home defeat against Brighton on Sunday by branding his players among the worst in the club's illustrious history.
- The Telegraph
Marcus Rashford taking on extra training after Ruben Amorim claims he is not ‘best for the team’
Marcus Rashford remains ready and willing to answer Ruben Amorim’s call should the Manchester United manager end his exile and has been undertaking extra training in a bid to maintain his fitness, Telegraph Sport understands.
- The Telegraph
Man City eye fourth January deal in loan move for Douglas Luiz
Manchester City are exploring a potential loan deal for Douglas Luiz as the Premier League champions continue to weigh up their midfield options this month.
- The Independent
Merab Dvalishvili could have had ‘leg amputated’ before UFC 311 win over Umar Nurmagomev
Dvalishvili fought through a back injury and staph infection to beat Nurmagomedov, who broke his own hand during the bout
- AFP News
Mbappe dispels doubts before crucial Real Madrid Champions League clash
Just when it seemed the pressure of a lifelong dream switch to Real Madrid might prove too great for Kylian Mbappe to overcome, the French superstar silenced his doubters.Mbappe produced arguably his finest display for Madrid as he netted a brace against Las Palmas on Sunday to help take Real top of La Liga.
- The Guardian
Foden double helps Manchester City rout Ipswich and return to top four
Phil Foden scored twice, with James McAtee rounding off the goals with a header, as Manchester City crushed Ipswich 6-0 to return to the top four
- Associated Press
Ichiro is about to get his Hall of Fame moment. For Japan, he's more than just a baseball star
Ichiro Suzuki is all about baseball, but he's much more than that in Japan. “He healed the wounds in Japan’s national psyche,” Kiyoteru Tsutsui, professor of sociology at Stanford University, told The Associated Press. On Tuesday, he’s expected to be the first Japanese player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and possibly only the second player chosen unanimously after New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera.