Middlesbrough shock Tottenham to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Tottenham Hotspur joined Manchester United as one of the Premier League giants to have been knocked out of the FA Cup this year by Chris Wilder’s Middlesbrough. Teenager Josh Coburn scored the only goal of the game as the Teesiders progressed to the last eight.

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Jesse Marsch named new manager of Leeds

Jesse Marsch has been appointed as the new head coach of Leeds United on a three-and-a-half-year deal after the departure of Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday. The Argentine was dismissed following a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham, leaving Leeds 16th in the Premier League table and two points from the relegation places.

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Zach Johnson to captain USA in 2023 Ryder Cup

Zach Johnson has been confirmed as the United States’ captain for their defence of the Ryder Cup in 2023, succeeding Steve Stricker in the role. The two time major champion will be charged with retaining the trophy at Marco Simone Golf Club in Italy next September.

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Liverpool hold nerve against Chelsea to win Carabao Cup on penalties

Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down to a shoot-out.

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Ireland learn little in facile win over Italy

Mike Lowry scored two tries on debut as Ireland powered to a bonus-point 57-6 success over 13-man Italy as they moved up to second in the Guinness Six Nations table.

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