Synergism backed to lift Northumberland Plate at Newcastle

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has praised interim head coach Michael Carrick – but stopped short of backing him to land the job on a full-time basis.

Cameron Menzies revealed he has “lost feeling in my fingers” after punching a table following defeat to Charlie Manby at the World Darts Championship.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe says he will absorb the blame following their 2-1 defeat to local rivals Sunderland.