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Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who tearfully leaves US job to revive former power FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino has been hired as Manchester United’s head coach, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English soccer’s once dominant force. Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next next week for Old Trafford. The 20-time English champion is in the relegation zone after 10 games of the Premier League season. He will become United’s eighth permanent coach or manager since club great Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. Inside Manchester United's move to poach Mauricio Pochettino from the US national team MANCHESTER, England (AP) — In the end it came down to a choice of one. From the moment Manchester United was aware of Mauricio Pochettino’s availability he stood alone the only candidate as the troubled Premier League club went in search of a new coach. United’s hierarchy had assumed Pochettino, like Aston Villa’s Unai Emery, was out of reach. Emery also has big admirers at United after transforming Villa from a relegation-threatened team to a serial Champions League challenger, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to protect relationships. But the Spaniard, under contract and without a release clause, was simply not an option. Ravens coach says Lamar Jackson's injury typically requires a 6-10 week healing period OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore Ravens coach Jesse Minter says quarterback Lamar Jackson is recovering from a broken and dislocated thumb — and that it typically takes six to 10 weeks to heal from that type of injury. Jackson was hurt in Week 8 against Buffalo. This was the first time Minter and the Ravens offered any real detail on the injury. The update came in the form of a statement on social media, and Minter cautioned that timelines are difficult to predict. Baltimore hosts the winless Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. Harbaugh brothers are similar men on much different paths this season Jim Harbaugh has helped his brother’s team win more games this season than his own. John Harbaugh is 5-3-1 in his first season with the New York Giants, including 2-1 with J.J. McCarthy as his starting quarterback. Despite a disappointing 24-21 loss at home to Washington on Thursday night, the Giants lead the NFC East. Meanwhile, Jim Harbaugh is 0-8 in his third season with the Los Angeles Chargers and one loss away from his first losing season in seven years as a head coach in the NFL. Brad Ausmus missed out on the Astros GM job before landing in the dugout HOUSTON (AP) — When Brad Ausmus came to Houston late last month to interview to be the Astros’ general manager, he left convinced that he wouldn’t get that job. But he also had a pretty good feeling that he had a shot to be the team’s next manager. And after a four-hour interview with Randy Flores, who owner Jim Crane chose as GM, Ausmus emerged as the man for the job, bringing him back to the city where he starred as a player. Ausmus was introduced as the 21st manager of the Astros on Friday, taking over the job left vacant when Joe Espada’s contract wasn’t renewed after three seasons. 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 NHL indicates Finland's block on Russian athletes could affect future games there The NHL has told The Associated Press it will consider Finland’s plans to prevent Russian athletes entering the country when deciding whether to stage more regular-season games there in future. Finland and Norway both announced plans to refuse entry to Russian athletes Thursday, the same day as the Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken played the first of two NHL regular-season games in the Finnish capital, Helsinki, this week. The Finnish restrictions take effect from next week, after the NHL games. McIlroy shares lead with Hatton at season-ending World Tour Championship on European tour DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy has recovered from a back-nine wobble to birdie No. 18 and share the 36-hole lead at the season-ending World Tour Championship. It left him well-placed to win a record-tying eighth Race to Dubai golf title. McIlroy birdied four of his first 10 holes in the second round and was blemish-free until making three bogeys in a tough six-hole stretch from No. 12 at Jumeirah Golf Estates. The world No. 2 regained his composure to reach the green in two at the par-5 18th and roll in a 6-foot birdie putt for a 2-under 70. He joined Tyrrell Hatton (69) on 5-under par for the week and was four shots ahead of Race to Dubai rival Eugenio Chacarra. Vrabel says injured Patriots stars Brown and Stevenson doing 'pretty good' ahead of Munich game MUNICH (AP) — Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have looked “pretty good” in practice though he cautioned that their game status will be determined later. Brown is dealing with ankle and knee issues. Stevenson is trying to overcome a knee injury in time for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in Munich. Vrabel speaking to the media at Bayern Munich’s facilities before practice was asked to gauge Brown and Stevenson’s progress. He said: “Based on yesterday I think pretty good. Again, still have to go through today and see where that goes.” Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL MVP award and Astros' Yordan Alvarez gets AL honor Pete Crow-Armstrong has won the NL MVP award unanimously after the center fielder starred for the Chicago Cubs in a majestic all-around season. Crow-Armstrong joined Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez as first-time MVPs. Alvarez was the unanimous AL winner after making a run at the Triple Crown, hitting a career-high .316 with 42 homers and 106 RBIs for the AL West champions. Crow-Armstrong set career highs by batting .280 with 45 homers, 107 RBIs and 41 steals in 162 games. He tied Kyle Schwarber for the major league lead in home runs. Crow-Armstrong was also one of the best defensive players in the majors. Warriors star Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined at least two weeks SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for the Golden State Warriors with a torn oblique muscle, an injury that comes with the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader on pace for one of the best seasons of his 18-year career. The Warriors announced Thursday that the 38-year-old Curry would be reevaluated in two weeks for the abdominal tear. Coach Steve Kerr called the concern level “high.” Curry left early in Golden State’s loss at Houston on Wednesday night that ended an eight-game winning streak. He was in obvious discomfort, grabbing at his right side above the hip. 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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