Driver strikes, injures 9 people on Manhattan sidewalk while trying to escape NYPD

New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not duck difficult questions – but will be judged by fans on results, not words, writes BBC sports editor Dan Roan.

The rook made headlines after Gladiator star Russell Crowe tweeted his support for the “cool” bird.

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