Man United the toughest job Van Gaal ever faced

LONDON (Reuters) – Leading Manchester United through their current period of transition is the toughest job Louis van Gaal has faced during his trophy-laden career, the manager said on Thursday. The Dutchman added that he was also enduring the worst injury crisis he could remember in his 23 years as a coach. Van Gaal arrived … Read more

Dozens injured, arrested in Niger student protests

NIAMEY (Reuters) – At least a dozen students were injured and around 20 others arrested when hundreds of students, angered by delays in payment of living stipends, clashed with police in Niger’s capital Niamey late on Tuesday, health and police officials said. Police fired teargas and used truncheons to disperse the University of Niamey students … Read more

Du Plessis, Steyn Doubts For S. Africa World T20 Opener

DHAKA (Reuters) – South Africa captain Faf du Plessis and pace spearhead Dale Steyn are nursing hamstring injuries and are doubtful for their World Twenty20 opener against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Both players skipped Wednesday’s final warm-up game against Pakistan and a final decision on their availability would be taken on Saturday afternoon before the … Read more