Lee Dixon: On the surface taking charge of City is the dream job. In fact, it’s become a nightmare

Lee Dixon: On the surface taking charge of City is the dream job. In fact, it’s become a nightmare
What on earth do Manchester City do now about Roberto Mancini, a manager who’s clearly under pressure and at a crossroads? I have conflicting views depending on which hat I’m wearing: City fan, former player turned pundit, or Utopian.
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Sir Alex Ferguson: The 24 matches that help tell story of Manchester United boss – Part Three
Sir Alex Ferguson is celebrating 24 years as manager of Manchester United. Sportsmail looks back at 24 matches during that period that help tell his story.
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Man City halt Chelsea charge with Tevez winner

Man City halt Chelsea charge with Tevez winner
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Fletcher: We need to concentrate
Darren Fletcher has urged his Manchester United team-mates to cut out the lapses of concentration that are wrecking their bid for Premier League glory.
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Houllier will not take charge of Aston Villa for Stoke match

Houllier will not take charge of Aston Villa for Stoke match
Gerard Houllier will not officially take charge of Aston Villa until after Monday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Stoke.
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Stoke has 2-1 win over Villa
Robert Huth’s scrappy injury-time goal gave Stoke its first win of the season Tuesday.
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Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem predicts he will be cleared of felony charge | NBA

Miami Heat’s Udonis Haslem predicts he will be cleared of felony charge | NBA
Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem released a statement expressing confidence he will be vindicated, one day after he was charged with felony possession of marijuana.
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SPORTS WIRE: Collison, Posey dealt to Pacers
The Indiana Pacers acquired point guard Darren Collison and forward James Posey from New Orleans on Wednesday in a four-way trade that also includes New Jersey and Houston.The Pacers sent Troy Murphy to the Nets, who sent guard Courtney Lee to Houston. To complete the trade, the Rockets shipped swingman Trevor Ariza to New Orleans.Collison averaged 12.4 points and 5.7 assists as a rookie last …
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Murder charge for driver in crash that killed Mandela relative

Murder charge for driver in crash that killed Mandela relative
South African prosecutors say the driver of a car in which Nelson Mandela’s great-granddaughter died will face charges of murder, attempted murder and driving under the influence of alcohol.
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MLS Names Final All-Stars
After naming the starting XI voted on by fans, media, and League personnel, the rest of the roster picked by coach Bruce Arena, and the Commissioner’s two picks, and the non-playing roster, MLS has added 7 more inactive All-Stars. Conor Casey, Kasey Keller, Joel Lindpere, Freddie Ljungberg, Fredy Montero, Jimmy Nielsen, and Robbie Rogers are your remaining All-Stars, bringing the total to 32 …
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Westwood makes late charge

Westwood makes late charge
Lee Westwood made a late run up the US Open leaderboard as the leaders prepared for their final rounds in California.
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Serena Williams admits to having a temper on court
Defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams says she relishes getting angry on court – and has vowed to never curb her fiery temperament.
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Al Davis can’t shed his bad-guy rep
Now, this is just piling on. According to a poll by Forbes , Oakland owner Al Davis is the No. 2 most disliked figure in sports. He’s right behind Michael Vick . Come on now. Sure, Davis has built a tremendous reputation of being a renegade and a salty personality over the years. But what’s so controversial about has he done in the past year? He’s an 80-year-old man who is trying to turn around …
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Kings assistant Hardy faces sexual abuse charge

Kings assistant Hardy faces sexual abuse charge
Los Angeles Kings assistant coach Mark Hardy has resigned while facing a fourth-degree charge of felony sexual abuse. Los Angeles Kings – Mark Hardy – Sexual abuse – National Hockey League – sport
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Getting away?
Hamhuis could be the first Nashville first-rounder to cash in on free agent riches in the current NHL climate More
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FanHouse: World Cup no substitute for loss of hockey
As we watched Jonathan Toews hoist the Stanley Cup two nights ago, my husband said, “What are you going to watch now that hockey is done?”
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Nadal, Henin Lead French Open Charge

Nadal, Henin Lead French Open Charge
The 2010 French Open is underway and the usual suspects are expected to win it, with Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin leading the sports betting in the men’s and women’s singles respectively.
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Murray takes first set
Andy Murray shrugged off another slow start to cruise through the first set of his French Open third-round match against Marcos Baghdatis today.
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Hawkei shortlisted for Australian Army vehicle program
Thales Australia has welcomed the government’s announcement that the Hawkei Light Protected Vehicle has been downselected for the next stage of the Australian Department of Defence’s LAND 121 Phase…
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French Open 2010: Venus Williams’s ‘negligee’ goes down a storm in Paris
American’s red and black lace dress is talk of the town at Roland Garros.
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