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Manchester United is nearing a deal to hire US men’s coach Mauricio Pochettino, source tells AP MANCHESTER, England (AP) — A source with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that Manchester United is finalizing a deal to hire U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino. The person says the Premier League club is hopeful of announcing Pochettino's appointment before he takes charge of the U.S. team’s upcoming games against Haiti on Saturday and Tuesday. The person is speaking on condition of anonymity because negotiations were still ongoing. Pochettino would be replacing Michael Carrick. Carrick was fired earlier Thursday after overseeing the 20-time English champion’s worst start to a Premier League season. 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. NC State reaches deal for former QB Philip Rivers to become coach, AP source says N.C. State has reached an agreement with former Wolfpack and NFL quarterback Philip Rivers to become head coach, with that deal heading to university trustees for approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said. Under school protocols, N.C. State’s board of trustees must formally approve any deal for it to become official. That board is scheduled to take up the matter Friday as part of a previously scheduled slate of meetings. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because N.C. State hasn’t publicly discussed specifics of its search. Longtime NBC Sports announcer Dan Hicks dies at 64 Sportscaster Dan Hicks, who was the voice of golf, Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football during a 35-year career at NBC Sports, has died. He was 64. Hicks was best known as the lead announcer for golf, as well as swimming and skiing at the Olympics and Notre Dame football. He joined NBC in 1992 following three years at CNN. Hicks died in Connecticut late Wednesday. He died of an acute illness, according to his wife, Hannah Storm. Broncos back out of the proposed trade with the Chargers for linebacker Daiyan Henley ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have backed out of their proposed trade with the Los Angeles Chargers for inside linebacker Daiyan Henley. The deal agreed to before the NFL deadline would have sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder to the Chargers. Henley is a fourth-year player with 51 tackles, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and an interception in eight games this season for the winless Chargers. The Broncos did not disclose the reason for canceling the deal in their announcement late Wednesday. The Broncos are 7-2 and have a bye this week. 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 Marcus Smart's ejection for throwing a punch could lead to further sanction from NBA office HOUSTON (AP) — Marcus Smart of the Houston Rockets could be facing a fine or suspension for throwing a punch at Charles Bassey of the Golden State Warriors, pending the results of an NBA investigation into the circumstances around the incident. Smart was ejected with 21 seconds left in the third quarter of the Rockets-Warriors game on Wednesday night after his punch at Bassey was declared a Flagrant 2 foul. The Flagrant 2 comes with an automatic ejection, which is then reviewed by the league office. McIlroy opens World Tour Championship with 69 to boost bid for record-tying Race to Dubai title DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rory McIlroy has started the strongest of the Race to Dubai title contenders at the season-ending World Tour Championship. He has shot 3-under 69 to lie in third place and two strokes off first-round leader Joost Luiten. McIlroy is seeking to claim the year-long Race to Dubai award for a record-tying eighth time and for the fifth straight year. He is guaranteed to do so with a victory at Jumeirah Golf Estates this week. The world No. 2 is second in the Race to Dubai standings behind Eugenio Chacarra, who shot 72 and was three strokes behind McIlroy. Patrick Reed is third in the standings and shot 75. Jon Rahm opened with 71. US pulls boys team from FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar citing security in the Gulf GENEVA (AP) — The United States soccer body has pulled its team from the boys’ Under-17 World Cup in Qatar starting next week for security reasons. FIFA has confirmed the U.S. Soccer Federation decision on Thursday. Qatar and the Gulf region has been on high security alert since the United States military attacks on Iran started in February. The 48-nation FIFA tournament kicks off in Doha next Wednesday. The U.S. team’s scheduled first game was Nov. 21 against Montenegro. Its other opponents were Chile and Algeria. FIFA cites the "existing US Level 3 travel advisory.” No replacement team was named. Kayla Harrison feared her neck surgery could end her career. She's still fighting for her UFC title NEW YORK (AP) — Kayla Harrison is set to defend her 135-pound UFC championship against Amanda Nunes at UFC 334. Harrison has fought through severe injuries, including five herniated disks, which left her questioning her future in the sport. Despite the pain, she found motivation in facing Nunes, who is coming out of retirement for this fight. The two have a history as former training partners and rivals. Harrison, a two-time Olympic judo gold medalist, aims to prove herself against Nunes, considered the greatest female fighter of all time. Both fighters view this match as potentially their last, adding to the anticipation. ATP FINALS '26: Alcaraz has the momentum while Zverev motivated to silence critics Alexander Zverev has won more of the big titles this year and has the No. 1 ranking. It’s Carlos Alcaraz though who goes to the ATP Finals as the player to beat. That’s because Alcaraz has displayed the best form lately. Zverev arrives on a two-match losing streak while Alcaraz comes to Turin on a 10-match winning run after titles in Vienna and Paris. Alcaraz is also hungry to raise the trophy at the Finals for the first time. The season-ending event for the year’s top eight men’s players starts on Sunday in Turin. 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. Sign up By opting into newsletters you are agreeing to our privacy policy . What to Read Next