One of the recurring themes of the 121st US Open was the unprecedented number of golf balls cannoning off flagsticks and ricocheting into trouble. In addition, applications are being invited for a possible expansion of the Betfred Women's Super League South, which kicked off this year with six teams and was won by Cardiff Demons, who beat the Army in the Grand Final in August. Somewhat lost in the excitement of the final day at Torrey Pines was the battle for places at the Olympic Games, with the teams for the men's golf competition being finalised on Monday. "Laurent Blanc ticks boxes as a short-term ship-steadier with the right blend of 'knows-the-club' kudos and actual managerial pedigree. His compatriot Zinedine Zidane has the medals but has shown little inclination to come. Long term, United need an ideas man anyway."Erik ten Hag is a fascinating character butMauricio Pochettino