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Pochettino accepts offer 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 ...

Cunningham's incredible night saves Pistons

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards kept making last-second shots, forcing Cade Cunningham to play an extra 10 minutes. All that did was turn a great night into a historic one for the Detroit star. Cunningham scored 52 points and had 11 assists, leading the Pistons to a 144-140 ...

Bauers signs four-year contract with Red Sox

BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have signed Jake Bauers to a four-year, $58 million deal that rewards the first baseman for his 2026 breakout season that included being named MVP of the National League Championship Series, according to multiple reports, including ESPN. Bauers never had ...

Cousins begins his 2nd stint with Vikings

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Kirk Cousins' career seemed at a crossroads when he tore his Achilles tendon during his last visit to Lambeau Field. That he's returning three years later, again as a member of the Minnesota Vikings, is a testament to the veteran quarterback's tenacity. Five days ...

Pro Picks: Lions, Packers keep winning

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers face Joe Burrow and the Bengals with first place in the AFC North at stake. The Sunday night matchup is the only primetime game in Week 9 featuring two winning teams. Rodgers outplayed Burrow in Pittsburgh's 30-27 victory in Week 3. The Steelers (6-2) have ...