Sports News from Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Manchester United secured a 3-2 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest in their final home game of a resurgent season on Sunday, with the club on the cusp of confirming Michael Carrick as their permanent manager.

UAE Team Emirates XRG has continued its impressive run at the Giro d’Italia after Ecuadorian rider Jhonatan Narváez claimed victory in stage eight, securing the team’s third win within a week in the prestigious Italian race.

Chelsea have confirmed the managerial appointment of former Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso on a four-year contract.

Rory McIlroy roared back into contention at the PGA Championship with a third-round 66 on Saturday at Aronimink, recovering from his disastrous opening round to revive hopes of a second straight major title.

FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom held a constructive and positive meeting with Iran's FA (FFIRI) President Mehdi Taj on Saturday, he told Reuters, expressing confidence about the country's participation at this year's World Cup.