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Deaths following the capsizing of a suspected smuggling boat off San Diego and police being blamed for the stampede disaster in Israel early Friday morning but first... As of April 16th 132 Americans have died of COVID-19 at least two week after receiving their final vaccination... Three are dead and 27 in hospital after a suspected smuggling boat capsized off the California coast near San Diego... Israel's intelligence chief met President Joe Biden Friday... The multinational talks to restore the US to the JCPOA with Iran set to resume this Friday... The US is denying an Iranian state television report...

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman does not intend to buy Manchester United, his minister for media has said. A report in the English press claimed that Prince bin Salman was pursuing a deal worth £3.8billion to take over United but, in a tweet on Monday, his media minister Turki al-Shabanah said the information was "completely false". He added: "Manchester United held a meeting with [Saudi Arabia's] Public Investment Fund to discuss sponsorship opportunity. No deal has been materialised." Last week, United reported record revenue for the second quarter of the financial year of £208.6m. The club is forecasting...

Ever dreamed of having a wedding based around your favourite football team? No? Well this Manchester United fan did. And this week he made his dream come true. The supporter, based in Kenya, went to great lengths to organise a United themed wedding for him and his bride to enjoy, but on the basis of these photos, it didn’t go down well. In truly mad scenes, the groom wore a United shirt – complete with ‘Just Married’ on the back – while every detail was replicated, including a cake slapped with the same sponsors as the Red Devils. But while...

The average American sports enthusiast typically struggles to come to grips with the fact that "sport" exists outside the realm of the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NCAA.  Check out the reaction every time Forbes throws out a list of the Most Valuable Sports Franchises or Highest Paid Athletes if you don't believe me.  The fact that soccer even makes the list(s) is mind-boggling to some.  Because of that, it should come as no surprise that many just don't get the buzz around Manchester United's latest move; or even know there is in fact a "buzz" in the first place. That aside,...

Sir Alex Ferguson has described Manchester United's 6-1 defeat at home to Manchester City as the worst he has experienced in over half a century in the game. "It was our worst ever day," Ferguson said. "It's the worst result in my history, ever. Even as a player I don't think I ever lost 6-1. That's challenge for me too." It was Manchester United's worst home defeat since the 1930-31 season, when they were beaten 6-0 by Huddersfield Town amid a run of 12 straight losses in the First Division.

I would like to express my sadness at the death of my heroes that I had the good fortune to meet only a couple of years ago. This man had defenders, grown men and women gasping in awe at his skill, talent and good looks as he dazzled defenders and others who watched him apply his trade down the years. When I met him at Borders books during a signing of his book "Blessed" I told him that this was one of the happiest days of my life indeed it was only beaten by getting married and the birth of...

TODAY'S MATCHES @ 2:45PM EST: AC Milan v Manchester Utd Chelsea v Barcelona LIVE ON ESPN2 Lyon v Werder Bremen England's two leading clubs have it all do tonight as six teams chase places in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. Chelsea FC and Manchester United FC both enter their first knockout round second-leg ties needing to overturn deficits. Premiership leaders Chelsea take on Primera División counterparts FC Barcelona trailing 2-1 from the first leg at Camp Nou, while United travel to AC Milan needing to score following a 1-0 defeat a fortnight ago.

England captain David Beckham has insisted he wants to stay at Real Madrid for the rest of his career. The 29-year-old, who moved to Real from Manchester United in 2003, has moved to scotch rumours that he was keen for a move back to the Premiership "When I left United, I thought I'd end my career at Real Madrid - that is what I want," Beckham told Real Madrid TV. "If there is another deal I want to stay here. My family are happy and that is the most important thing for me."

Police have arrested nine men and one woman in a series of anti-terror raids. Sky News' sources have said the arrests are linked to a suspected terror plot, possibly targeting Manchester's Trafford Centre - Britain's biggest indoor shopping centre. The centre has 200 shops, a selection of restaurants and an 18-lane bowling alley. Police have been advising shopping centres and sports centres around the country on security against terror attacks. Those arrested are Iraqi Kurds and North African in origin. Seven of them, including the woman, were arrested in Greater Manchester. The three other men were arrested in Staffordshire, the...

The draw for the 2003/2004 Champions League has been made with Chelsea and Manchester United earning favourable groups. Arsenal and Celtic have a tough task though and Rangers are in Man U's group. This year it goes to a straight knockout after the first group stage. This should suit Chelsea (now the world's richest club) as they are more of a cup team. They are surely worth a flutter at odds of 16-1 for the tournament. Champions League draw (British teams in CAPS): Group A 1. Bayern Munich 2. Lyon 3. CELTIC 4. Anderlecht Group B 1. ARSENAL 2. Inter...