Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.
Strasbourg fans thought they had it good from being aligned with Chelsea. Then manager Liam Rosenior walked out mid-season to take charge of the Blues.
The San Francisco 49ers come from behind twice in the final quarter to knock out defending champions Philadelphia as a thrilling NFL play-off series continues.
Reigning champion Shaun Murphy and current UK title holder Mark Selby are both eliminated on a thrilling opening day of the Masters at London's Alexandra Palace.