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De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality
Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Di Zerbi Criticizes Spurs' Approach After Defeat to Brentford
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi believes his side "didn't fight in the right way" in their 3-0 loss to Brentford in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
De Zerbi Criticizes Spurs' Effort in Season-Opening Defeat
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi believes his side "didn't fight in the right way" in their 3-0 loss to Brentford in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Carrick Stays Composed Despite Manchester United's Surprise Defeat
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is refusing to panic despite shock loss at newly promoted Hull City.
Hull KR's top-four ambitions dented by Toulouse defeat
Hull KR's hopes of a top-four finish in Super League are damaged by a loss to Toulouse, their second successive home defeat.
'No button to press' - Glasner and Forest must find stability
Anton Stach's late goal for Leeds hands Oliver Glasner a defeat in his first game at Nottingham Forest.
Carrick Reflects on Man United's Opening Loss to Hull
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick says his side 'didn't click' as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City in their first game of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Ireland falters in narrow World Cup defeat to Scotland
Ireland coach Gareth Grundie describes the performance in the 2-1 World Cup defeat by Scotland as "not to the standard that we'd set ourselves".
Australia dismiss Bangladesh cheaply but batting woes persist
Australia respond to last week's shock defeat by bowling Bangladesh out for 64 on a remarkable first day of the second Test in Mackay.
Coventry's Premier League Comeback Begins with Challenging Arsenal Defeat
Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but it was a tough baptism of fire with a 3-0 loss at defending champions Arsenal.
Lampard commends Coventry's bravery despite Arsenal loss
Coventry City manager Frank Lampard shares his thoughts on his side's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in their first game back in the Premier League since 2001.
Vaughan and Raja Express Concern Over Pakistan's Struggles
Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he "really fears" for Pakistan after their heavy defeat in the first Test at Headingley.
Sabalenka stunned by Bejlek as slump continues
Aryna Sabalenka's preparations for her US Open title defence suffer a setback in a surprise defeat by Sara Bejlek at the Cincinnati Open.
Sabalenka cruises ahead while Medvedev falters in fiery loss
Aryna Sabalenka needs just 54 minutes to reach the Cincinnati Open fourth round - but Daniil Medvedev's frustrations boil over after he misses three match points in surprise defeat.
Selby defeats Saengkham to win fourth China Open
Mark Selby says he was "somewhere close to his best" as he claims his fourth China Open title with a 10-6 victory over Noppon Saengkham in Taiyuan.
GB women narrowly defeated in Olympic qualifier
Great Britain's women's flag football team miss out on qualifying for the 2028 Olympics as they suffer defeat at the World Championships.
Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss
Britain's Arthur Fery beats Australia's James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open but Novak Djokovic falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante.
Djokovic suffers in heat as Tirante inflicts shock defeat
Novak Djokovic struggles with the heat and humidity as he falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.
Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
Draper falls early in Cincinnati while Norrie advances
Britain's Jack Draper slumps to a straight sets defeat in the first round of the Cincinnati Open although compatriot Cameron Norrie progresses.
Jaissle 'aware' of Newcastle needs after Everton friendly loss
Matthias Jaissle says he is "aware" of Newcastle's shortcomings after a comfortable 3-1 friendly defeat by Everton.
O'Sullivan suffers another setback with China Open exit
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers another defeat as his poor start to the season continued with a 6-4 loss to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open, with world champion Wu Yize also out.