‘Member? Manchester United Says “Bye-Bye Birdie” To First Place

Whas Happened In Sports Last Night

• England’s Premiership: Sir Alex Ferguson’s boys decided first place was too crowded, so they lost to Bolton Wanderers 1-0. [Telegraph UK]
• NFL: Watching the New York Giants play is like sitting through a Nicholas Cage movie; except “Con Air”. That plane-smashing-Hard Rock Casino guitar scene is really cool. Giants 17, Vikings 34. [NYTimes]
• Spain’s La Liga: Real Madrid drew even with a team that has as much chance of reaching the top tier of the standings as England have of making it to the World Cup in 2010. Oh no we didn’t. Real Madrid 1, Murcia 1. [Calcutta Telegraph]
• NFL: The New England Patriots stay undefeated. Barely. Patriots 31, Eagles 28. [USA Today]
• Mexican Soccer League Playoffs: Morelia concede defeat, take a bow, and are ushered out of the playoff race by Santos. Morela 2, Santos 3. [Espn Deportes]
• Argentine Soccer League: Boca Juniors is as spoiled as rotten milk. Arsenal 2, Boca Juniors 1. [Univision]
• England’s Premiership: Speaking of Arsenal, “The Gunners” are sitting pretty up top the leaderboard after their 2-0 win against Wigan Athletic. [Independent]

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