http://www.mail.com/locations/2192-manchester.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/locations/2192-manchester.html http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2085680-cup-to-drop-wigan-relegated-with-loss-to-arsenal.html LONDON (AP) — Wigan is going down to the League Championship, and Arsenal is in position to reach the Champions League for the 16th straight season. Wigan became the first team to win the FA Cup and get relegated in the same season, losing 4-1 at Arsenal on Tuesday night. "We've had an incredible eight years in the Premier League, and we have to take the ... Tue, 14 May 2013 22:24:36 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2085680-cup-to-drop-wigan-relegated-with-loss-to-arsenal.html 2013-05-14T22:24:36Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2085304-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html LONDON (AP) — Frank Lampard earned the top spot in the weekly Associated Press global soccer poll for the first time after setting Chelsea's career goals record. And a familiar name returned to the top of the team rankings, with Barcelona ending Bayern Munich's six-week stay following its 22nd Spanish league title. The weekend also featured title celebrat... Tue, 14 May 2013 18:26:14 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2085304-lampard-barcelona-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html 2013-05-14T18:26:14Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2082696-man-u-fans-pack-streets-to-honor-champs-ferguson.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In front of tens of thousands of flag-waving and chanting fans, Manchester United players and retiring manager Alex Ferguson paraded the Premier League trophy through packed city streets on a second day of jubilant celebrations for the English champions. Fans clambered dangerously up storefronts, scaffolding, statues, bus stands... Mon, 13 May 2013 20:31:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2082696-man-u-fans-pack-streets-to-honor-champs-ferguson.html 2013-05-13T20:31:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2080438-united-ferguson-winning-farewell.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — As red-and-white ticker tape flew into the rainy sky above Old Trafford, a beaming Alex Ferguson hoisted up the Premier League trophy for a 13th and final time. Behind Britain's most successful soccer manager stood his jubilant squad of players, dancing to a soundtrack of "Champions, Champions" being belted out by more than 76,0... Sun, 12 May 2013 22:07:20 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2080438-united-ferguson-winning-farewell.html 2013-05-12T22:07:20Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2079194-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html LONDON (AP) — As blue-and-white confetti exploded under the Wembley arch, Wigan players lifted a trophy for the first time in the club's 81-year history. In one of the biggest FA Cup final upsets, a team playing non-league football 35 years ago and assembled for barely $30 million beat big-spending Manchester City 1-0 on Saturday. Winning English football... Sat, 11 May 2013 21:51:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2079194-wigan-beats-man-city-to-win-fa-cup-time.html 2013-05-11T21:51:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074028-david-moyes-leaving-everton-to-manage-man-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — David Moyes inherited one of the toughest and most coveted jobs in soccer on Thursday — succeeding Alex Ferguson as manager of mighty Manchester United. Moyes is leaving Everton to join the 20-time English champions. He has a six-year contract and will take charge of the newly crowned Premier League champs on July 1. "It's a gre... Thu, 09 May 2013 16:44:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2074028-david-moyes-leaving-everton-to-manage-man-united.html 2013-05-09T16:44:49Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2073940-man-united-hires-moyes-to-replace-ferguson.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is moving swiftly to appoint David Moyes manager, a day after Alex Ferguson said he was retiring after more than 27 years in charge. Moyes will be leaving Everton after 11 years to replace his fellow Scotsman next season as manager of the Premier League champions. Thu, 09 May 2013 14:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2073940-man-united-hires-moyes-to-replace-ferguson.html 2013-05-09T14:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2073466-moyes-front-runner-to-take-man-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United will attempt to make a smooth transition when Alex Ferguson leaves the dugout for the last time this month, with David Moyes expected to take over the managerial reins. The Everton manager has never won a major trophy in his coaching career, but has long been championed by his fellow Scotsman at United. And Moy... Thu, 09 May 2013 09:19:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2073466-moyes-front-runner-to-take-man-united.html 2013-05-09T09:19:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2071794-ferguson-key-man-us-financial-transformation.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester United and Sir Alex Ferguson. Apple and Steve Jobs. Will one of the world's most recognized soccer clubs face the same challenges the world's technology darling did after the departure of its iconic leader? The announcement Wednesday that the Manchester United manager universally known as Fergie will retire has raised concerns not... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:32:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2071794-ferguson-key-man-us-financial-transformation.html 2013-05-08T19:32:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2071014-alex-ferguson-blows-final-whistle-man-u-career.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — 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. Scrappy, abrasive and always up for a fight, Ferguson turned the club into a global power and established himself as the most successful manager in British soccer history. And now, the 71-year-ol... Wed, 08 May 2013 17:46:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2071014-alex-ferguson-blows-final-whistle-man-u-career.html 2013-05-08T17:46:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2070884-alex-fergusons-career-trophies.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A list of the 49 major titles won by Alex Ferguson in his coaching career at Manchester United, St. Mirren and Aberdeen: ST. MIRREN: Scottish First Division: 1976-77 ABERDEEN: Scottish Premier Division (3) — 1980, '84, '85 Scottish Cup (4) — 1982, '83, '84, '86 Scottish League Cup — 1986 European Cup Winners' Cup — 1983 ... Wed, 08 May 2013 09:48:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2070884-alex-fergusons-career-trophies.html 2013-05-08T09:48:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2068616-bayern-klose-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Fresh off a second straight drubbing of the once-mighty Barcelona, Bayern Munich was voted the top team in the Associated Press global soccer poll for the sixth straight week. And keeping up the poll's distinctly German flavor over the past month, Miroslav Klose — Germany's second-highest scorer — was selected player of the week... Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:11 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2068616-bayern-klose-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html 2013-05-07T15:18:11Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054000-bayern-lewandowski-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — After dominating the first legs of their Champions League semifinals, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund lead the latest Associated Press global soccer poll. Bayern, which routed Barcelona 4-0, edged Dortmund and was voted the world's top team for the fifth straight week by a panel of 15 journalists. Dortmund had the player of ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:29:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2054000-bayern-lewandowski-top-weekly-ap-soccer-poll.html 2013-04-30T17:29:37Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2046626-suarez-wont-appeal-10-match-ban-biting-arm.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has decided not to appeal a 10-match ban for biting an opponent during a Premier League game and will serve one of English football's harshest sanctions for on-the-field misbehavior. His suspension will begin immediately, meaning he'll miss the last four games of this season and the first six of nex... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:19:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2046626-suarez-wont-appeal-10-match-ban-biting-arm.html 2013-04-26T16:19:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2039002-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-4th-straight-week.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — It's turning into a procession for Bayern Munich in the Associated Press global soccer poll. For the fourth straight week, the German champions were voted the top team by a panel of journalists following back-to-back 6-1 wins — first against Wolfsburg in the German Cup semifinals and then over Hannover on Saturday for its 13th s... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:16:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2039002-bayern-tops-ap-rankings-4th-straight-week.html 2013-04-23T14:16:21Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2037690-manchester-united-wins-record-20th-league-title.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — With 75,000 delirious Manchester United fans chanting "Champions! Champions!" at full voice, Rio Ferdinand tugged the back of Robin van Persie's jersey near the forward's number and shouted: "No. 20! No. 20!" Twenty was the number at Old Trafford on Monday night. Van Persie's first-half hat trick helped Manchester United produce... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:39:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2037690-manchester-united-wins-record-20th-league-title.html 2013-04-22T23:39:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2010406-european-soccer-proposes-10-game-race-abuse-ban.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — UEFA has proposed tough sanctions against racism in soccer, including a minimum 10-match ban for players or officials found guilty of abuse. UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino outlined the plans Wednesday at the SoccerEx conference in Manchester. Infantino said if there is racism in the stands at matches, the first sanction... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:24:48 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2010406-european-soccer-proposes-10-game-race-abuse-ban.html 2013-04-10T15:24:48Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2006524-aguero-leads-city-united-manchester-derby.html LONDON (AP) — Manchester City's second straight league win at Old Trafford likely won't be enough to make a difference in the Premier League title race. Substitute Sergio Aguero slalomed through the defense to score the go-ahead goal in the 78th minute, giving City a 2-1 derby win at United on Monday night that cut the defending champion's deficit to 12 p... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:36:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2006524-aguero-leads-city-united-manchester-derby.html 2013-04-08T22:36:05Z http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1997878-ancient-site-unearthed-iraqi-abraham.html BAGHDAD (AP) — British archaeologists said Thursday they have unearthed a sprawling complex near the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq, home of the biblical Abraham. The structure, thought to be about 4,000 years old, probably served as an administrative center for Ur, around the time Abraham would have lived there before leaving for Canaan, according t... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:33:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/scitech/news/1997878-ancient-site-unearthed-iraqi-abraham.html 2013-04-04T16:33:19Z http://www.mail.com/news/world/1995424-1-uk-goths-hate-crime-victims.html LONDON (AP) — If you punch a punk in Manchester, it could be a hate crime. Police in the English city announced Wednesday that they will begin recording offenses against members of alternative subcultures in the same way they do attacks based on race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or transgender identity. The Greater Manches... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:11:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/world/1995424-1-uk-goths-hate-crime-victims.html 2013-04-03T20:11:55Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1948660-ronaldos-goals-send-to-top-ap-rankings.html LONDON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo surged to the top of the AP's latest global soccer rankings on Tuesday, thanks to decisive goals for Real Madrid in La Liga and the Champions League. Ronaldo was awarded 153 points in The Associated Press survey of 16 global soccer journalists, comfortably beating Barcelona striker Lionel Messi, who earned 82 points, just s... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:49:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1948660-ronaldos-goals-send-to-top-ap-rankings.html 2013-03-12T17:49:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1933902-real-madrid-eliminates-united-champions-league.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Just like 10 years ago, Ronaldo scored at Old Trafford to advance Real Madrid in the Champions League and eliminate Manchester United. Back then it was the Brazilian Ronaldo, who scored a memorable hat trick. This time it was Cristiano Ronaldo, back at United for the first time since leaving four years ago. The Portuguese forwar... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:07:01 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1933902-real-madrid-eliminates-united-champions-league.html 2013-03-06T01:07:01Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1924230-ryan-giggs-extends-deal-manchester-united.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ryan Giggs signed a 12-month extension to his contract at Manchester United on Friday, taking his Old Trafford career into a 24th year and ensuring the midfielder will continue playing into his 40s. "I am feeling good, enjoying my football more than ever and, most importantly, I feel I am making a contribution to the team," Gigg... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:52:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1924230-ryan-giggs-extends-deal-manchester-united.html 2013-03-01T10:52:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1916318-barcelona-drops-ap-soccer-rankings.html LONDON (AP) — With nine goals in one week, Bayern Munich dislodged Barcelona from the top position in The Associated Press global soccer rankings. And despite scoring 38 goals so far this season, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi was ousted from the top of the player rankings by 20-year-old Stephan El Shaarawy. El Shaarawy scored in AC Milan's 1-1 draw with ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1916318-barcelona-drops-ap-soccer-rankings.html 2013-02-26T14:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911858-toure-tevez-alive-man-citys-title-hopes.html MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City kept alive its slim Premier League title hopes Sunday, beating Chelsea 2-0 on second-half goals by Yaya Toure and Carlos Tevez. Goalkeeper Joe Hart keyed City's crucial win at home by saving a penalty kick by Frank Lampard in the 52nd minute. The save denied the England midfielder his 200th goal for Chelsea. Elev... Mon, 25 Feb 2013 01:21:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1911858-toure-tevez-alive-man-citys-title-hopes.html 2013-02-25T01:21:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1869642-balotelli-tops-ap-rankings-1st-milan-game.html LONDON (AP) — Back in Italy after a turbulent period in England, Mario Balotelli has been voted player of the week in the Associated Press global soccer rankings for scoring twice in his first game for AC Milan. Balotelli was the clear winner with 181 points from AP's panel of 22 global soccer journalists, 64 points ahead of another player who moved in th... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1869642-balotelli-tops-ap-rankings-1st-milan-game.html 2013-02-05T13:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1857826-column-balotelli-shake-clown-tag-italy.html "A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma:" Winston Churchill's famous description of Russia easily could be applied to Mario Balotelli. With one important difference: Hidden inside the jumble of myths, stories and questions that Balotelli lugs around is a fabulous soccer player. Is, not was. It will be great for him and for soccer if he now gets ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:36:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1857826-column-balotelli-shake-clown-tag-italy.html 2013-01-30T22:36:00Z http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850448-britain-unveils-high-speed-railway-plans.html LONDON (AP) — The British government on Monday unveiled details of new high-speed rail lines linking London to cities in northern England with trains traveling up to 225 miles an hour (360 kph). The government says the project, known as High Speed 2, will be the first new railway built north of London for more than a century, and will be an economic and e... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/business/economy/1850448-britain-unveils-high-speed-railway-plans.html 2013-01-28T13:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837802-barcelona-messi-fall-top-ap-10-rankings.html LONDON (AP) — Lionel Messi and Barcelona fell from the top of the Associated Press Global Football Rankings this week and were replaced by rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid. Messi dropped to fifth place and Barcelona out of the list altogether Tuesday after a 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad, the team's first league defeat of the season. "A rare defeat fo... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1837802-barcelona-messi-fall-top-ap-10-rankings.html 2013-01-22T15:26:00Z