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Manchester United is nearing a deal to hire US men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino, source tells AP MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A source with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Manchester United is finalizing a deal to hire U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino. The person says the Premier League club is hopeful of announcing Pochettino's appointment before he takes charge of the U.S. team’s upcoming games against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday. The person is speaking on condition of anonymity because negotiations were still ongoing. Pochettino would be replacing Michael Carrick. Carrick was fired earlier Thursday after overseeing the 20-time English champion’s worst start to a Premier League season. NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, AP source says N.C. State has reached an agreement with former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, with that deal heading to university trustees for approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Under school protocols, N.C. State’s board of trustees must formally approve any deal for it to become official. That board is scheduled to take up the matter Friday as part of a previously scheduled slate of meetings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because N.C. State hasn’t publicly discussed specifics of its search. Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64 Sportscaster Dan Hicks, who was the voice of golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football during a 35-year career at NBC Sports, has died. He was 64. Hicks died in Connecticut late Wednesday. He died of an acute illness, according to his wife, Hannah Storm. Hicks was best known as the lead announcer for golf, as well as swimming and skiing at the Olympics and Notre Dame football. He joined NBC in 1992 following three years at CNN. Broncos back out of the proposed trade with the Chargers for linebacker Daiyan Henley ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have backed out of their proposed trade with the Los Angeles Chargers for inside linebacker Daiyan Henley. The deal agreed to before the NFL deadline would have sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder to the Chargers. Henley is a fourth-year player with 51 tackles, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and an interception in eight games this season for the winless Chargers. The Broncos did not disclose the reason for canceling the deal in their announcement late Wednesday. The Broncos are 7-2 and have a bye this week. US pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the Gulf GENEVA (AP) — The United States soccer body has pulled its team from the boys’ Under-17 World Cup in Qatar starting next week for security reasons. FIFA has confirmed the U.S. Soccer Federation decision on Thursday. Qatar and the Gulf region has been on high security alert since the United States military attacks on Iran started in February. The 48-nation FIFA tournament kicks off in Doha next Wednesday. The U.S. team’s scheduled first game was Nov. 21 against Montenegro. Its other opponents were Chile and Algeria. FIFA cites the "existing US Level 3 travel advisory.” No replacement team was named. Nonprofit local news isn't free! It takes reporters, editors, and resources to do this work right. Your donation keeps that work alive. MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees' Cam Schlittler unanimous selections as Cy Young winners Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and the New York Yankees’ Cam Schlittler were unanimous Cy Young Award winners after delivering dominant performances in their first full major league seasons. Misiorowski won the National League award after helping the Brewers win their first World Series title while setting a new standard for velocity by a starting pitcher. Schlittler was the AL winner, becoming the second Yankees pitcher in four years to receive the award. The right-handers made their major league debuts in the summer of 2025. The Baseball Writers' Association of America votes on the awards. Toronto’s Louis Varland won the AL Reliever of the Year award and San Diego’s Mason Miller won the NL honor. Stephen Curry exits vs. Rockets with abdominal soreness. Steve Kerr says 'concern is high' HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State star Stephen Curry left Wednesday night’s game against Houston in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness and did not return. Curry made a 3-pointer with about 7½ minutes left in the first quarter and put his hand on his right side and winced as he backpedaled after the shot. He immediately walked over to coach Steve Kerr and headed to the locker room. He appeared to be in pain and was walking gingerly and holding his right side as he exited the court. Kerr says the injury is not one Curry has experienced before. The coach says his “concern is high.” Marcus Smart's ejection for throwing a punch could lead to further sanction from NBA office HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets could be facing a fine or suspension for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors, pending the results of an NBA investigation into the circumstances around the incident. Smart was ejected with 21 seconds left in the third quarter of the Rockets-Warriors game on Wednesday night after his punch at Bassey was declared a Flagrant 2 foul. The Flagrant 2 comes with an automatic ejection, which is then reviewed by the league office. NCAA warns multiple transfers tied to sharply lower graduation rates in college football The NCAA has released data showing that the graduation rate for Bowl Subdivision football players who transferred more than once are 27% lower than those who stayed at one school. This data, shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday, is seen as a warning sign amid ongoing legal battles over eligibility and player movement. The statistics analyzed the six-year graduation rate for around 36,000 athletes who enrolled in college in the 2018-19 school year. NCAA President Charlie Baker says this highlights the negative impact of court-imposed transfer rules on academic outcomes. Kayla Harrison feared her neck surgery could end her career. She's still fighting for her UFC title NEW YORK (AP) — Kayla Harrison is set to defend her 135-pound UFC championship against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334. Harrison has fought through severe injuries, including five herniated disks, which left her questioning her future in the sport. Despite the pain, she found motivation in facing Nunes, who is coming out of retirement for this fight. The two have a history as former training partners and rivals. Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist, aims to prove herself against Nunes, considered the greatest female fighter of all time. Both fighters view this match as potentially their last, adding to the anticipation. Donate now to support local nonprofit news in Lancaster County Newsletter Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Sports Our daily sports newsletter, delivered at 6 a.m. Please enter a valid email address. 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