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Next EPL season could be most unpredictable ever

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:51:24 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Get ready for the Premier League like you've never seen it before.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:12 -0400

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season, edging Tottenham for fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday, while Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:52:45 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham to fourth place in the Premier League, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:07 -0400

WEST BROMWICH, England - Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.

Fired Mancini thanks City fans in newspaper advert

Sat, 18 May 2013 09:42:06 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Roberto Mancini bade farewell to Manchester City fans by taking out a full-page advert in the local newspaper on Saturday, thanking them for their support during his 3 1/2 years in charge.

Column: Football without Ferguson? Unthinkably sad

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:02:32 -0400

Football without Alex Ferguson? Like Britain without the queen or gin without tonic, it seems almost unthinkable.

Ferguson heads into retirement seeking 1 more win

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:35:34 -0400

CARRINGTON, England - Alex Ferguson is looking forward to a retired life of luxury holidays, watching horse racing, enjoying good wines and perhaps studying languages.

Tottenham and Arsenal in top-4 fight again

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:19 -0400

LONDON - On the final day of last season, Arsenal narrowly held off fierce rival Tottenham to claim third place in the Premier League - which proved more important than either team knew at the time.

Beckham to retire from football at end of season

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:04:22 -0400

LONDON - David Beckham is retiring from soccer, ending a career in which he transcended the sport with forays into fashion and a marriage to a pop star that made him a global celebrity.

Exit Becks: David Beckham retiring at season's end

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:16:46 -0400

LONDON - End it like Beckham.

Column: Love or hate Beckham, he can't be ignored

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:52:40 -0400

Like his former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson, David Beckham has picked the right time and best way to retire - as a winner and before the worst ravages of age became painfully apparent.

Ups and downs in David Beckham's career

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:11 -0400

LONDON - Some up and downs in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he would retire from football at the end of the season:

David Beckham career highlights

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:16 -0400

LONDON - Highlights in the career of David Beckham, who said Thursday he will retire from football at the end of the season:

Cup winner Wigan relegated after losing at Arsenal

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:51 -0400

LONDON - Wigan became the first team to be relegated and win the FA Cup in the same season as a 4-1 loss at Arsenal ended an eight-year stay in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Mancini pays price for City's stagnation

Tue, 14 May 2013 01:44:17 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - After ending Manchester City's long wait for silverware and tipping English football's balance of power to the blue half of the city, Roberto Mancini established the perfect platform to dominate the Premier League - and perhaps Europe - for years to come.

Man City fires Mancini 1 year after EPL title win

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:54:13 -0400

LONDON - Manchester City fired manager Roberto Mancini on Monday, exactly one year after he delivered the club's first English league title in 44 years.

Man U fans pack streets to honor champs, Ferguson

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:33:15 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - 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 celebrate United's title win during parade

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:28 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - 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 on an open-top bus through packed city streets on a second day of jubilant celebrations for the English champions.

United gives Ferguson winning home farewell

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:09:21 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - 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.

Ferguson: 'Frustrated' Rooney won't be sold

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:36:08 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Outgoing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson insisted Wayne Rooney won't be sold even though the striker handed in a transfer request after becoming "frustrated" at being substituted in recent matches.

Everton beats West Ham 2-0 in Premier League

Sun, 12 May 2013 14:29:55 -0400

LIVERPOOL, England - Kevin Mirallas gave David Moyes a victory in his final home game as Everton manager, scoring twice in a 2-0 victory over West Ham.

United gives perfect send-off to Ferguson, Scholes

Sun, 12 May 2013 13:21:21 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Amid a carnival atmosphere at a rainy Old Trafford, Manchester United gave the retiring Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes a perfect send-off in their final home match by beating Swansea 2-1 in the Premier League.

Wigan FA Cup win caps season of joy for underdogs

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:13:16 -0400

LONDON - Even as the financial disparities in English football grow, this season gave the underdogs a chance to leave their mark.

Thursday's Sports In Brief

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:07:23 -0400

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Everton begins search for manager to replace Moyes

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:15:17 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - As a theater and film producer, Bill Kenwright knows a story when he sees it.