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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. The coach who energized U.S. soccer at the World Cup is on the verge of leaving for a job in England Mauricio Pochettino had the United States on a roll at the World Cup. The Americans plowed into the knockout stages with fun and furious soccer as rapturous crowds shook the stadiums with “Country Roads” sing-alongs in front of record television audiences. Pochettino was in the middle of it all, encouraging and embracing the passion building behind the team in a big country with limited soccer success. After the World Cup, Pochettino signed a four-year extension through the next one in 2030. It may be time to start over. Pochettino on Thursday was closing in on a deal to be the new manager at Manchester United in England’s Premier League. 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. He had been scheduled to call Notre Dame’s game Saturday. 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 Dan Hicks shared the TV stage in golf and got plenty in return. Expect anything different? Dan Hicks is being remembered as a TV broadcaster who made sure every voice was heard. And he got plenty in return. Roger Maltbie worked with Hicks nearly his entire career and says he was inclusive and respectful. Hicks died Wednesday of an acute illness. Paul Azinger says it leaves a void in golf because Hicks never got cheated out of being happy every day. Hicks is most famous for his “Expect anything different?” call when Tiger Woods made a clutch putt to force a playoff in the 2008 U.S. Open. Hicks also called Olympic swimming and Notre Dame football. 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. 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. 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. 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