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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. 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. 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 DeMarvion Overshown's penalty raises question of whether Cowboys have discipline problem FRISCO, Texas (AP) — DeMarvion Overshown's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for running onto the field in street clothes has raised the question of whether the Dallas Cowboys have a discipline problem. The Cowboys overcame the inactive linebacker's error and plenty of others in a 27-23 victory over Indianapolis. But Dallas has been mistake-plagued most of the season. It's part of the reason the Cowboys haven't been able to string together consecutive victories. Overshown and quarterback Dak Prescott don't think Dallas has a discipline issue. But Prescott said the penalties are a problem. The Cowboys play NFC-leading San Francisco at home Sunday. 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. Blue Jays' Anthony Santander apologizes for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander apologized Friday for sharing anti-Muslim social media posts, saying the content caused hurt and fell short of his own convictions. In a statement on Instagram, Santander said reflection and conversations with people he trusts made him recognize he should have been more thoughtful about what he shared and the responsibility that comes with having a public voice. He expressed respect for the Muslim community and pledged to avoid sharing content that promotes hate. 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) — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have looked “pretty good” in practice before both players were listed as questionable against the Detroit Lions in Munich. Brown is dealing with ankle and knee issues. Stevenson is trying to overcome a knee injury in time for Sunday’s game. Speaking to the media at Bayern Munich’s facilities before practice, Vrabel 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.” 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! 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