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Alex Ferguson prepares for Old Trafford farewell
For almost 27 years, Old Trafford has witnessed Alex Ferguson venting his anger from the dugout, berating officials, anxiously checking his watch and ...
Wigan aims to pull off shock FA Cup final victory
The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There's Manchester City, confirmed for another season in ...
1969 Hendrix telegram: Can Paul come to play?
Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans ...
London Zoo seeks female mate for near-extinct fish
The London Zoo is urgently seeking a female mate for the last-known males of a critically endangered fish species. Zoo officials say the Mangarahara ...
Everton begins search for manager to replace Moyes
As a theater and film producer, Bill Kenwright knows a story when he sees it. In his other life, as chairman of English Premier League club Everton, ...
Man United hires Moyes to replace Ferguson
The job of coaching one of football's most iconic teams has been granted to David Moyes, a former professional player who will have to step into the ...
Top priority for David Moyes: Wayne Rooney
One of the most pressing items in David Moyes' in-tray when he takes over as Manchester United manager on July 1 will be what to do with Wayne Rooney.
United hires mini-Ferguson to create new dynasty
Manchester United has replaced an abrasive and tough-minded Scotsman with ... another abrasive and tough-minded Scotsman. In fact, the similarities ...
David Moyes Fact Box
Highlights in the career of David Moyes, who will take charge as manager of Manchester United from July 1 on a 6-year deal: 1963 — Born April 25 in ...
City looks to rescue season by winning FA Cup
After flopping in Europe and messing up the defense of its Premier League title, Manchester City can rescue its season by beating Wigan in the FA Cup ...
Veteran Godolphin trainer to run doping-hit yard
Godolphin's longest-serving trainer will assume temporary control of its doping-tainted stables in England following Mahmood Al Zarooni's suspension ...
Villa's Petrov retires following leukemia battle
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has retired from football following a battle against acute leukemia. The Bulgarian midfielder was diagnosed with ...
Man United insists Wayne Rooney not for sale
Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney is not for sale after the striker indicated he wanted to leave the club. A person familiar with the situation ...
Handwritten poem by Larkin sells for $11,650
A handwritten poem by Philip Larkin has sold for 7,500 pounds (US$11,650) in London. Titled "Love," it was written in 1962 on a sheet of paper ...
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.
Wood to lead England tour to SAmerica in June
Already minus 10 British and Irish Lions, England will tackle the Barbarians and tour South America also without captain Chris Robshaw, and backs ...
UK gov't agenda focuses on immigration, economy
The message was one of thrift and austerity, but the messenger was opulence incarnate. Britain's Conservative-led government on Wednesday announced ...
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 ...
Lotus appoints Chester as technical director
Lotus has appointed Nick Chester as its technical director, replacing James Allison who is leaving the Formula One team. Chester is a familiar face ...
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 ...