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[Archive 2016-05-26] Manchester United sacks van Gaal after winning FA Cup

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-05-26. On Monday, English football club Manchester United sacked their manager Louis van Gaal just two days after his team won the 2

[Archive 2016-08-10] Manchester United signs Pogba, now costliest player in history

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-08-10. Yesterday, English football club Manchester United F.C. announced signing Frenchman Paul Pogba from Italian club Juventus F.C

[Archive 2016-06-05] Marc Bartra to join Borussia Dortmund

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-06-05. On Friday, German football club Borussia Dortmund announced they are to sign Spanish defender Marc Bartra from FC Barcelona o

[Archive 2017-05-28] Marco Silva joins Watford on two-year deal after Hull City relegated from Premier League

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-05-28. Yesterday, former Hull City football-club manager Marco Silva joined Watford as the head coach, penning a two-year-contract.

[Archive 2009-12-13] Mark Ingram wins 2009 Heisman Trophy

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-12-13. University of Alabama running back Mark Ingram has won the 2009 Heisman Trophy, it was announced Saturday night. Ingram, the

[Archive 2007-11-27] Mascots for Vancouver 2010 Olympics based on native mythology

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-11-27. The mascots of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia were just announced. Based on mythological characters,

[Archive 2012-09-03] Medals awarded at final day of rowing at London Paralympics

Historical Wikinews report from 2012-09-03. London, England — The final day of rowing at the London Paralympics took place yesterday at Eton Dorney, with all the medals

[Archive 2006-12-17] Melbourne Victory clinch A-League premiership

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-12-17. Melbourne Victory has won the 2006-07 A-League football (soccer) premiership after defeating New Zealand Knights 4-0 at Olymp

[Archive 2005-12-29] Melbourne Victory held to draw by Perth Glory

Historical Wikinews report from 2005-12-29. Nearly 15,000 people turned up to Olympic Stadium Melbourne to see the home side Melbourne Victory being held to a draw by th

[Archive 2016-02-20] Messi becomes first player to score 300 goals in La Liga

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-02-20. FC Barcelona football star Lionel Messi became the first player to score 300 goals in La Liga competitions as he scored a bra

[Archive 2016-02-15] Messi passes from penalty for Suárez's hat-trick as Barça beats Celta 6-1

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-02-15. Yesterday, Barcelona football star Lionel Messi made a risky pass from the penalty spot to Luis Suárez, setting up the comple

[Archive 2016-01-10] Messi scores hat-trick as Barça become table toppers

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-01-10. Yesterday, FC Barcelona collected three points defeating Granada-based football club Granada CF 4–0 at Camp Nou in Barcelona

[Archive 2016-02-24] Messi scores twice against Čech, Bayern draw against Juventus in Champions League Last 16

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-02-24. Yesterday, in the Last 16 round of the UEFA Champions League 2015–2016, Spanish football club FC Barcelona defeated London-ba

[Archive 2016-06-30] Messi speaks of Argentina exit after losing Copa América Centenario over penalties

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-06-30. Argentina's football captain Lionel Messi spoke of retirement from international football after losing 4–2 to Chile in the pe

[Archive 2006-11-11] Mets; Citigroup agree to 20 year sponsorship deal

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-11-11. The New York Mets baseball team has agreed to a 20-year sponsorship deal with financial house Citigroup for the team's new ba

[Archive 2009-07-30] Michael Schumacher returns to Formula One to replace injured Massa

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-07-30. Seven-time world Formula One racing champion Michael Schumacher announced his plans to replace Felipe Massa in the second Fer

[Archive 2006-09-10] Michael Schumacher wins Italian Grand Prix, announces plans to retire

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-09-10. Michael Schumacher won the FIA Formula One Italian Grand Prix on the Autodromo Nazionale Monza racing track. The "Red Baron"

[Archive 2006-02-12] Michelle Kwan withdraws from Olympics

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-02-12. Michelle Kwan, a figure skater on the United States Olympic team, has pulled out of the Olympic Games because of a groin inju

[Archive 2012-08-30] Micronesia left behind by the Paralympic movement

Historical Wikinews report from 2012-08-30. London, England — At the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) press conference Monday, Sir Philip Craven indicated the go

[Archive 2009-10-30] Mike Ashley takes Newcastle United off the market for a second time

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-10-30. Mike Ashley, the owner of English football club Newcastle United F.C., has taken the club off the market for a second time, a

[Archive 2006-02-08] Military presence increased in Melbourne for 2006 Commonwealth Games

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-02-08. Police Chief Commissioner Christine Nixon has warned of an increase in police and military activity in Melbourne, Australia,

[Archive 2007-07-23] Minor league baseball coach killed on field in United States

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-23. An United States man from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was killed by a baseball during a game in North Little Rock, Arkansas, against the

[Archive 2016-07-09] Mkhitaryan joins Manchester United, Sandro signs Málaga

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-07-09. In association football signings this week, on Wednesday English football club Manchester United F.C. announced the signing o

[Archive 2008-04-15] MLB: Joba Chamberlain leaves Yankees to be with ill father

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-04-15. American Major League Baseball relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain of the New York Yankees returned a call to his sister after an

[Archive 2007-08-22] MLB: Rangers score 30 runs against Orioles in first game of doubleheader

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-08-22. The Texas Rangers rounded the bases at a dizzying pace and became the first team in 110 years to score 30 runs in a game, set

[Archive 2007-04-03] MLB: Twins defeat Orioles 7-4 in season opener

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-04-03. The Minnesota Twins lit a fire in front of a sold-out Metrodome crowd during Monday's season opener against the Baltimore Ori

[Archive 2007-04-09] MLB: Twins turn the tables on White Sox

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-04-09. The Minnesota Twins, after suffering a cold loss at an even colder U.S. Cellular Field to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday,

[Archive 2007-04-09] MLB: Upcoming Tribe home games moved to Milwaukee

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-04-09. Major League Baseball is moving the upcoming Anaheim Angels at Cleveland Indians series to Miller Park in Milwaukee after sno

[Archive 2010-04-11] Australian rules football: 2010 Gippsland Football League round 1 - Moe v Traralgon

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-04-11. Yallourn North, Victoria, Australia — Traralgon defeated Moe at Yallourn North this past Saturday in the opening round of the

[Archive 2010-04-26] Australian rules football: 2010 Gippsland Football League round 3 - Morwell v Traralgon

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-04-26. Traralgon defeated Morwell last Monday in round three of the 2010 Gippsland Football League (officially Gippsland League, GL)

[Archive 2011-10-24] Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli dies in 2011 Malaysia Grand Prix

Historical Wikinews report from 2011-10-24. Italy's Marco Simoncelli, 24, has died after a crash during the second lap of the 2011 Malaysia Moto GP Grand Prix held at th

[Archive 2015-11-01] Mourinho has nothing to say as Klopp gets first Premier League victory

Historical Wikinews report from 2015-11-01. Yesterday, Liverpool F.C. defeated Chelsea F.C. 3–1 in the English Premier League football match held at Stamford Bridge stad

[Archive 2016-07-24] Moyes appointed Sunderland manager, Allardyce England manager

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-07-24. Yesterday, English football club Sunderland A.F.C. announced David Moyes as the manager of the club after Sam Allardyce vacan

[Archive 2009-03-13] "Mrs. Hockey" Colleen Howe is laid to rest

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-03-13. Hundreds of mourners paid their last respects in honour of Colleen Howe yesterday at St. Hugo of the Hills Church in Michigan

[Archive 2016-06-07] Muguruza defeats Williams to win her first Grand Slam title in French Open

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-06-07. Tennis player Garbiñe Muguruza, aged 22, defeated Serena Williams 7–5, 6–4, on Saturday to win the 2016 French Open women's f

[Archive 2006-05-17] Mundine beats Green in super-middleweight WBA eliminator

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-05-17. Former world champion boxer Anthony Mundine has beaten long-time rival Danny Green on a unanimous points decision in a non-ti

[Archive 2017-01-23] Murray loses to rank 50 Zverev in Australian Open's fourth round

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-01-23. Yesterday, German tennis player Mischa Zverev defeated Scottish player and current world number 1 Andy Murray in the Australi

[Archive 2017-01-25] Nadal beats Raonic to reach Australian Open semis

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-01-25. Today, Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal defeated Canadian player and current world number 3 Milos Raonic in three straight

[Archive 2010-04-07] Naperville, Illinois welcomes home Olympic silver medalist Molly Schaus

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-04-07. US Olympic ice hockey silver medalist Molly Schaus returned to her hometown of Naperville, Illinois last weekend. Her travels

[Archive 2007-06-13] NASCAR's Earnhardt Jr Signs 5-year Contract with Hendrick Motorsports

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-13. Dale Earnhardt Jr. announced today that he will drive for Hendrick Motorsports in the 2008 NASCAR season, ending a month-long