Man United manager Alex Ferguson retires

MANILA, Philippines – Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson will be retiring at the end of the season. Fergie, as he’s affectionately known, has been the face of Manchester United for more than 26 years. The Premier League champions confirmed the 71-year-old Ferguson will be stepping down, bring to a close what is considered as the most stellar managerial career in British soccer. Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and Everton’s long-serving David Moyes are the favorites to take over United. -- Mornings @ ANC, May 9, 2013