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Moyes heads candidates to succeed Ferguson
Longtime Everton manager David Moyes emerged as the likely successor to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United on Wednesday, despite his lack of trophies ...
Alex Ferguson blows final whistle on Man U career
During more than a quarter of a century in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson has always found the way to win — and win again.
Ferguson fans stunned by retirement announcement
A short walk from Old Trafford stadium, a woman wearing a Manchester United shirt sat slumped over a pint of cider in a deserted pub. Lifelong United ...
Manchester City to tour South Africa in July
Manchester City will play two pre-season friendlies in South Africa in July, with the second coming on Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday. City says it ...
Alex Ferguson's career trophies
Alex Ferguson is to retire after more than 26 years in charge of Manchester United. Following is a list of the 49 major titles he has won in his ...
Alex Ferguson statement on retirement
Text of statement by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson announcing his retirement: "The decision to retire is one that I have thought a great ...
Alex Ferguson Fact Box
Highlights in the career of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson who will retire at the end of the season, the club announced Wednesday: 1941 — ...
Man City beats West Brom 1-0 in Premier League
Manchester City guaranteed itself a spot in next season's Champions League on Tuesday after Edin Dzeko's first-half goal was enough for a 1-0 win over ...
Bayern, Klose top weekly AP football poll
Fresh off a second straight drubbing of the once-mighty Barcelona, Bayern Munich was voted the top team in the Associated Press global football poll ...
AP Global Football 10-Quotebox
Quotes from voters in this week's AP Global football poll. James Thorogood, Bundesliga.com, Germany. "Though there was little meaning behind Bayern's ...
O'Sullivan wins 5th snooker world title
After spending nearly a year away from the baize, Ronnie O'Sullivan predicted "car crash" TV as he launched the defense of his world snooker title.
Froome to lead Team Sky at Tour de France
Bradley Wiggins' chances of retaining his Tour de France title receded on Monday when teammate Chris Froome was named as Team Sky's leader for ...
Benitez looks to wrap up part 1 of Chelsea mission
Rafa Benitez can virtually wrap up part one of his mission at Chelsea by guiding the team to the cusp of the Champions League with a win over top-four ...
Mata grabs winner as Chelsea beats Man United 1-0
Chelsea seized the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification by beating already-crowned champion Manchester United 1-0 on Sunday, with ...
Flying wingers spark wins for Arsenal, Spurs
Tottenham and Arsenal relied on decisive interventions by their flying wingers on Saturday to stay on course for qualification for next season's ...
City winger Scott Sinclair in hospital
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair is undergoing treatment in hospital for a blood clot on his shoulder. City manager Roberto Mancini said on ...
Ferguson to have hip surgery in offseason
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will have hip surgery this summer that could see him miss the start of next season. The English champions ...
Bayern, Lewandowski top weekly AP football poll
After dominating the first legs of their Champions League semifinals, it's no surprise to see Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund leading the way in ...
Blackburn ordered to pay former manager Berg $3.5M
A British court has ordered Blackburn to pay 2.25 million pounds ($3.5 million) in compensation to former manager Henning Berg. The former Blackburn ...
Who needs Suarez? Liverpool routs Newcastle 6-0
As Luis Suarez began a 10-match ban, Liverpool showed it still has bite up front by inflicting Newcastle's worst home loss since 1925 in the English ...
Man City beats West Ham 2-1 in Premier League
Manchester City responded to the disappointment at conceding the Premier League title to Manchester United by beating West Ham 2-1 on Saturday to ...
Luis Suarez won't appeal 10-match ban for biting
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez will serve a 10-match ban for biting an opponent during a Premier League game after deciding on Friday not to appeal one ...
Arsenal accepts the pain of applauding Van Persie
Applauding former teammate Robin van Persie will be a painful moment for Arsenal's players when they welcome Premier League champion Manchester United ...