Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick says that his side’s goal is “to finish as high up the league as possible” following their 2-1 win against Brentford at Old Trafford.

Manchester United hold their nerve as first-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko are enough for them to win an entertaining encounter with Brentford.

Manchester City are in discussions with the Premier League over the scheduling of two fixtures that could prove crucial in the title race.

Liam Delap wants to stay and fight for his Chelsea career, Barcelona contact Atletico Madrid over a possible Julian Alvarez transfer, Steven Gerrard could be in contention to replace Scott Parker as manager of Burnley, plus more.

Fifa is set to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer’s World Cup.

Beau Greaves becomes the first woman to win a PDC ranking title by defeating Michael Smith 8-7 in the Players Championship 11 final in Milton Keynes.

The 30-year-old says he is “desperate to do everything possible to make sure it is a successful period for the club”.

Thirty-two teams have fallen in this season’s Champions League and four remain – so who will become kings of Europe on 30 May? BBC Sport delves into the stats, while experts make predictions.

Ulster welcome back Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney and Jude Postlethwaite from injury for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup semi-final against Exeter Chiefs at the Affidea Stadium (17:30 BST).

Emilio Gay and David Bedingham both score unbeaten centuries as Durham easily chase 336 to beat Lancashire by eight wickets.

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame Crucible epic to reach the World Championship quarter-finals.

Four-time winner John Higgins produces a sensational recovery from 8-3 and 9-4 down to defeat Ronnie O’Sullivan 13-12 in a final-frame last-16 Crucible epic.

The race for the Prem play-offs condensed together as Northampton prevailed, on the scoreboard at least, in a battle of the top two.

Adam Johnson died after suffering a neck injury while playing for the Nottingham Panthers in Sheffield.

Securing Women’s Champions League football for next season is now out of Manchester United’s hands – so where does that leave manager Marc Skinner?

BBC Radio York broadcaster David Ward on York City’s promotion, passion and a priceless piece of commentary.

Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt says England have underachieved since their memorable World Cup win at Lord’s in 2017.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the El Clasico against rivals Barcelona next month because of a hamstring injury.

The Manchester ice hockey team will start next season in the AO Arena after more than two decades away.

Newcastle have lost their past five games in all competitions and are eight points clear of the Premier League bottom three.

Gillingham and former Wales striker Sam Vokes is retiring after a career that spanned two decades and included 64 international caps.