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‘A real disappointment’ – Erik ten Hag admits lessons to be learned as Manchester United lose 2-1 to Brighton

Erik Ten Hag admitted that defeat in his first game as Manchester United manager was a “real disappointment”. Pascal Gross’ first-half brace gave Brighton a 2-0 lead at Old Trafford and although United threatened a second-half comeback with Alexis Mac Allister putting the ball into his own net from a corner on 68 minutes, the hosts were unable to find an equaliser late on. Ad/> “It’s a setback, a real disappointment and we have to deal with it," he told Sky Sports.

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton: Fred, Scott McTominay not good enough to start for United, says Roy Keane

Roy Keane says Manchester United midfielders Fred and Scott McTominay are «not good enough» to start for the club. United lost their opening game of the 2022-23 Premier League season 2-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford in Erik ten Hag's first league match in charge. Ad/> The former United captain credited the performance of Graham Potter's Brighton, who got both their goals through Pascal Gross, but believes his old side need to upgrade their midfield despite Christian Eriksen making his competitive debut there on Sunday.

New Zealand's Aaron Gate takes stunning win in men's road race, claims fourth gold medal of Commonwealth Games

New Zealand’s Aaron Gate claimed his fourth gold medal of the 2022 Commonwealth Games by pipping South Africa’s Daryl Impey in the men’s road race on Sunday afternoon. Having taken his first three medals in track events, Gate's speed from that format of cycling proved the difference as the 31-year-old saw off the challenge of Impey and Scotland’s Finn Crockett, who took bronze. Ad/> It was a thrilling end to the 160km race, as first — with 1.6km to go — Wales’ Geraint Thomas threw the gauntlet down with an attack down the right to build up a two-second lead.

Morgan calls for changes to impossible and to put double headers at Wembley

World Cup winning skipper Eoin Morgan has encouraged the English and Cricket Board to rip up the current domestic and international calendars â€“ and play England men and women's double headers at iconic venues like Wembley or the Olympic Park. Morgan has watched on enviously as the likes of the Rugby Football Union have successfully trialed similar approaches and bemoaned the inflexible schedule presently in place in the UK. Ad/> The 35-year-old London Spirit skipper was speaking ahead of the return of The Hundred, having witnessed the success of the competition's double-headers last season, with attendance records for women's games regularly broken at Lord's.

'Getting a little unhealthy' - Will Zalatoris splits from caddie Ryan Goble in middle of Wyndham Championship

Will Zalatoris has admitted to making the “toughest decision he's had to make” by parting ways with his caddie in the middle of the Wyndham Championship. The 25-year-old American, who has six top-10s to his name in majors, began the second round at the Sedgefield Country Club with long-term caddie Ryan Goble on the bag. Ad/> But at the start of the third round, Zalatoris’ putting coach Josh Gregory was carrying the player’s clubs — and Zalatoris expanded on the decision to split with Goble.

Cazoo Open 2022: 'Over the moon' - Callum Shinkwin cruises to victory as rivals wilt at Celtic Manor

Callum Shinkwin secured his second win on the DP World Tour with a fine display to claim the Cazoo Open. The Englishmanbegan the day with a one-stroke lead and after an early wobble, he powered to a four-shot victory on a Celtic Manor course he adores. Ad/> Shinkwin has never finished outside the top 11 on his previous visits, and he finally got over the line on Sunday, doing it the hard way given the fiendish conditions in South Wales.

WTCR Race 2 flash: Huff hangs tough to win in Alsace GrandEst

Rob Huff resisted 18 laps of pressure to brilliantly claim his second win of the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup season in Race 2 at WTCR Race Alsace GrandEst on this afternoon. The Briton’s fifth WTCR career victory came after he passed polesitter Mehdi Bennani at the start and built just enough of a cushion to fend off an attack by the Comtoyou Team Audi Sport driver. Ad/> Huff’s success at Circuit l’Anneau du Rhin aboard his Zengő Motorsport CUPRA Leon Competición not only cemented his third place in the Goodyear #FollowTheLeader contest, but also increased his lead at the head of the WTCR Trophy standings for independent racers.

Marianne Vos disqualified from Vargarda WestSweden Road Race, Audrey Cordon-Ragot awarded victory

Marianne Vos was sensationally disqualified from the Vargarda WestSweden Road Race after finishing in first place, with victory awarded to Audrey Cordon-Ragot. The experienced Jumbo-Visma rider was deemed to have used the ‘puppy paws’ aerodynamic position — outlawed by the International Cycling Union (UCI) earlier this year — as she attacked for victory with 13 kilometres remaining of the one-day event.

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‘A real disappointment’ – Erik ten Hag admits lessons to be learned as Manchester United lose 2-1 to Brighton

Manchester United 1-2 Brighton: Fred, Scott McTominay not good enough to start for United, says Roy Keane

New Zealand's Aaron Gate takes stunning win in men's road race, claims fourth gold medal of Commonwealth Games

Morgan calls for changes to impossible and to put double headers at Wembley

'Getting a little unhealthy' - Will Zalatoris splits from caddie Ryan Goble in middle of Wyndham Championship

Cazoo Open 2022: 'Over the moon' - Callum Shinkwin cruises to victory as rivals wilt at Celtic Manor

WTCR Race 2 flash: Huff hangs tough to win in Alsace GrandEst

Marianne Vos disqualified from Vargarda WestSweden Road Race, Audrey Cordon-Ragot awarded victory