Man United cult hero appointed Red Devils’ interim manager

Manchester United have announced that former striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been appointed caretaker manager until the end of the 2018/19 season. Solskjaer scored 126 goals in 366 appearances for United between 1996 and 2007, and in 2008 became the club’s reserve-team manager, before taking the managerial role at FC Molde in Norway. Solskjaer will […]

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick just appointed 2 new board members, a defiant move the company is calling a ‘complete surprise’

Uber cofounder Travis Kalanick appointed Xerox chairwoman Ursula Burns and former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain to the company’s board of directors on Friday, a surprise move that’s almost certain to re-ignite the bitter internal fighting that has destabilized the ride-hailing giant for months. Uber quickly decried the move as “a complete surprise” to both the company and its board. “That is precisely […]

Canadian soccer icon Christine Sinclair appointed to Order of Canada

Christine Sinclair and Mark Messier, who have led Canada to international glory on grass and ice, have been appointed to the Order of Canada. The two are among 99 new appointments to the Order, considered one of the country’s highest civilian honours. It recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. […]

Frank de Boer appointed Crystal Palace boss: Who is he? Is he right man? Who will benefit?

Plenty of excitement is already building at Selhurst Park with De Boer hoping to crack the Premier League and stamp his football knowledge on the Eagles. But what can Palace fans expect? What’s happening next? Express Sport takes a look at the important questions facing De Boer and Palace. Who is Frank de Boer? De […]

Ernesto Valverde: Barcelona chief explains why former Athletic Bilbao coach was appointed

Barcelona named Valverde as Luis Enrique’s successor this afternoon. The 53-year-old left Athletic Bilbao earlier this month amid heavy speculation he would take over at the Nou Camp.  Valverde will be the man charged with the duty of beating Real Madrid to the La Liga title next season after Barcelona missed out on the title […]

Apple’s Jony Ive appointed chancellor of London’s Royal College of Art

Apple design chief Jony Ive has added another job to his resume. The Royal College of Art in London on Thursday appointed Ive as it chancellor, a position he will hold for five years starting in July. As chancellor, Ive will serve as the head of the college and join the school’s Council governing body. […]

Ex-FBI head Mueller appointed special counsel to investigate alleged Russian meddling in US election

Published time: 17 May, 2017 23:00 Edited time: 17 May, 2017 23:05 Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been appointed special counsel by the US Department of Justice to lead the investigation into purported Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. As Attorney General […]

Rex Tillerson remains a mystery to the State Department he was appointed to run

Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has remained a mystery to some staffers at the US State Department, The Washington Post reported on Thursday night. Citing people within the agency, The Post painted a picture of a reclusive diplomat who takes a private elevator to his office at the State Department and stays […]

Tony Mowbray appointed as Blackburn's new manager following Owen Coyle departure

Mowbray comes in just a day after Owen Coyle left his post as Blackburn boss by mutual consent. The 53-year-old’s last job in football was with Coventry but left in September 2016. Mowbray has also Middlesbrough, Celtic, West Brom and Hibernian. Mowbray takes over a Blackburn side currently 23rd in the Championship and three points […]

Bracks appointed Cycling Aus chairman

Cycling Australia CEO Nick Green with new chairman Steve Bracks. Picture: Michael Klein SAM EDMUNDHerald Sun Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Reddit Email a friend FORMER Victorian Premier Steve Bracks has been appointed Cycling Australia chairman. Bracks, a regular early-morning cyclist around Williamstown, will take the reigns of […]