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Man United show fight but familiar flaws remain in Leeds draw

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick took heart from his team's resilience in Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Leeds United, but his description of the result as a "step forward" underlined how far expectations have fallen during a difficult spell for the club.

Football

Slow-starting Arsenal make patience pay against Forest

Arsenal are gaining a reputation as slow starters this season, but their ability to find a way through tight games helped them earn a 1-0 win against Nottingham Forest on Sunday and keep their Premier League title defence on track.

Badminton

Denmark Open champs Pearly, Thinaah cherish 'good & bad things'

Denmark Open champions Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah not only ended an 18-year wait for a Malaysian women's success in this event, they also conquered their personal setbacks by finishing top of the podium on Sunday.

Football

Spain to file CAS appeal over FIFA penalty for Islamophobic chants

Spain's football federation will take its case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA rejected its appeal against sanctions imposed over Islamophobic chants by supporters during a match against Egypt in March.

Football

Martinez available for Leeds trip after Man United criticism, Carrick says

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will be available for Sunday's Premier League game at Leeds United after the club accepted his apology for criticising its transfer policy, manager Michael Carrick said.

Football

Chelsea's Martinez suffered concussion after collision at Everton, says Alonso

Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez suffered a concussion after his collision with Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and was taken to hospital for "precautionary tests", manager Xabi Alonso said after their 2-0 Premier League victory.