Ryan Giggs enjoyed the perfect start to his interim Man United career with a big win at home to Norwich, but Everton's Champions League hopes took a big knock and Fulham threw away the chance to move out of the relegation zone. • Brewin: New manager, old-style United?• Payne: Giggs brings joy after the division• Cox: Magath pays for caution• Delaney: Everton may have to take five Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata both scored twice as Man United cantered to a 4-0 win over Norwich City. Giggs assumed temporary control of United on Tuesday following the sacking of David Moyes. Although the United board are searching for an experienced successor, Giggs has made no secret of his desire to become full-time manager. And the 40-year-old interim manager
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Hurling League: More questions than answers
Updated: Sunday, 23 Mar 2014 10:34 | Comments Eamon O'Shea's Tipperary face a win or bust game against Dublin Video Audio By James McMahonAs it stands Tipperary and Waterford occupy the last two places the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A table, but this weekend’s final series of matches could see both of them reach the quarter-finals as easily as facing the prospect of a relegation play-off tie. In essence, things are delicately poised in the top flight, with only Clare knowing that they are through to the knock-out phase. They lie on six points, with four teams – Galway, Kilkenny, Dublin and Waterford – all on four. Tipperary lie on two points The Dubs and the Déise have a points difference of minus seven, with the former ahead of their rivals
Friday’s Airtricity League team news
Updated: Friday, 16 Aug 2013 10:02 | Comments A win for Dundalk over Sligo could prove to be telling in the title race A full programme of matches sees leaders St Pat's play host to Shelbourne, while second plays third as Dundalk welcome Sligo Rovers to Oriel Park. Get all the team news here. AIRTRICITY LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION (7.45pm) Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers Both teams go into this Dublin derby desperate for a win as both have suffered defeat in their last two league games. Their two previous meetings in the League this season have ended in draws. Bohemians are without former Shamrock Rovers player Karl Moore (suspended) and Ciaran Nangle (ankle injury), but Keith Buckley returns from suspension and Andy Mulligan from hamstring injury. Chris
Sunday’s Premier League & SPL scores
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Report: Marlins, Other Major League Teams Believe Albert Pujols Is Actually Older Than He Claims
While money is generally the biggest issue in contract talks, the Miami Marlins are concerned with another number when it comes to prized free agent Albert Pujols. Dan Le Batard of the Miami Herald wrote on Sunday that the Marlins are set on offering a nine-year deal to Pujols, although they, and other teams, are skeptical of the longtime Cardinals slugger's real age. "The total dollars are in dispute, depending on whom you believe, but the number of years offered is not," Le Batard reports. "Nine years. That's insanity, especially since, like a lot of teams, the Marlins believe Pujols to be older than the 31 he claims to be." Pujols, who has spent 11 years in the majors, entered the league in 2001, at
Premier League updates
On the weekend, Alex Ferguson celebrates 25 years in charge of Manchester United, Sunderland are the visitors to Old Trafford on a day in which seven matches are down for decision. BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE (3pm unless stated). Newcastle United 2-1 Everton (12:45pm) Newcastle: Heitinga o/g 12, R Taylor 29 Everton: Rodwell 45 Arsenal v West Brom Aston Villa v Norwich Blackburn Rovers v Chelsea Liverpool v Swansea Manchester United v Sunderland QPR v Manchester City (5:30pm)
Europa League: Udinese late show, Stoke cruise
A brilliant free-kick from Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko earned Tottenham a 1-0 win over Rubin Kazan at White Hart Lane, providing Harry Redknapp with a timely reminder of his talents after the Spurs boss had admitted he would reluctantly consider offers for the player in January. GettyImagesRoman Pavlyuchenko celebrates scoring his screamer in the Europa League • Europa League gallery The result moved the north London side top of Group A - two points ahead of PAOK Salonika, who powered past Shamrock Rovers 2-1 thanks to two moments of magic at the Toumbas Stadium. Costin Lazar's breathtaking 30-yard strike put the Greek side in control in the 12th minute and, although Karl Sheppard equalised before half-time, Vieirinha restored the hosts' lead with a spectacular