Mobile UPI  |   About UPI  |   UPI en Español  |   UPI Arabic  |   UPIU  |   My Account
Search:
Go

Sports News

Mother of Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel dies

Oct. 10, 2008
June Manuel, the mother of Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, died Friday.
Related Stories from UPI.com

Piniella named top NL manager

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs skipper Lou Piniella was named National League manager of the Year Wednesday in a vote of two sportswriters in each league major league city.

Mother of Phillies manager dies

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- June Manuel, the mother of Philadelphia Phillies' Manager Charlie Manuel died Friday morning in Buena Vista, Va., after a brief illness. She was 87.

Manuel to stay as Mets manager

NEW YORK, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The New York Mets announced Friday Jerry Manuel had agreed to a two-year contract as the team's manager.
'It's Always Sunny' co-stars wed in Malibu

'It's Always Sunny' co-stars wed in Malibu

MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney, stars of the irreverent TV comedy "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," reportedly tied the knot at a vineyard in Malibu.
Manuel: S. Africa to have continuity

Manuel: S. Africa to have continuity

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel says there will be continuity in the government despite the controversial recall of President Thabo Mbeki.

Phillies activate reliever Rudy Seanez

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- Philadelphia has strengthened its bullpen for a stretch run in the National League East by activating reliever Rudy Seanez from the 15-day disabled list.

Baseball umpire Brian Runge suspended

NEW YORK, June 26 (UPI) -- Major league umpire Brian Runge was suspended Thursday for one game for his actions in Tuesday night's game between the New York Mets and Seattle.
Mets fire Randolph, Manuel is new manager

Mets fire Randolph, Manuel is new manager

ANAHEIM, Calif., June 17 (UPI) -- New York Mets Manager Willie Randolph was fired early Tuesday and replaced with team bench coach Jerry Manuel.

Producer accused in singer's disappearance

MIAMI, June 9 (UPI) -- The mother of Cuban reggae singer Elvis Manuel is accusing his associates in Miami of direct involvement in the April 7 voyage that left Manuel lost at sea.

Lawyer wants new look at serial killer

ABERDEEN, Scotland, April 30 (UPI) -- A Scottish law professor says that authorities may have covered up evidence that one of the last men hanged in the country was a psychopath.

Journalist suing over 'Charlie' clip

TORONTO, April 26 (UPI) -- A Canadian-born journalist is suing Universal Studios for a clip featured in the movie "Charlie Wilson's War," court documents show.

Coast Guard: Manuel still missing at sea

MIAMI, April 13 (UPI) -- Cuban singer Elvis Manuel and nine others aboard a raft are thought to be missing at sea, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said.

MLB: N.Y. Mets 4, Philadelphia 3 (12 inn.)

NEW YORK, April 10 (UPI) -- Angel Pagan singled in Jose Reyes with two out in the 12th inning Thursday, giving the New York Mets a 4-3 win over Philadelphia.

NBA: Milwaukee 87, Philadelphia 83

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- Andrew Bogut made a tip-in with 25.5 seconds left Tuesday, providing the Milwaukee Bucks a cushion in its 87-83 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Wedge, Melvin named managers of the year

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Cleveland's Eric Wedge and Arizona's Bob Melvin were voted the American League and National League managers of the year.
1 of 25
President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
View Caption
President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch