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Manchester City eye trophies with Pellegrini appointment

Manchester City's wealthy owners have entrusted Manuel Pellegrini with fulfilling their ambitions of a packed trophy cabinet, appointing the former Malaga manager as the successor to the sacked Roberto Mancini on Friday.

Expectations are high at silverware-hungry City, where runners-up places in the Premier League and FA Cup did not cut the ... Read More

Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille (20) and Chicago Blackhawks center Michael Frolik (67) work the puck along the boards during the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series, June 17 2013. – Reuters p

Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille (20) and Chicago Blackhawks center Michael Frolik (67) work the puck along the boards during the NHL Stanley Cup Finals hockey series, June 17 2013. – Reuters p

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