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This afternoon, the historic soccer rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City will be tested in the Manchester Derby. The two teams have met 162 times since they first squared off as in 1881. Here’s sports columnist John Walters on the epic matchup:

To put it in terms we yanks might understand, Manchester United is to Manchester City what the New York Yankees are to the New York Mets. Manchester United, a.k.a. the Red Devils, is the most valuable sports franchise on Earth ($2.24 billion, according to Forbes) and has won more English football titles — 19 — than any club in league history. Its manager, Ferguson, is a knight, for Lord’s sake.

Then there is Manchester City, or “City.” The Blues last won a championship, only their second, in 1968. Forbes has them ranked 13th in terms of most-valued soccer teams, at $443 million. City’s fans are renowned for serenading the club with “Blue Moon,” a song written by an American duo (Rogers and Hart) that is not particularly jubilant.

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Despite what it looks like, these tigers are not about to rip each other apart. They’re in love! This oversized cat spat is actually a mating ritual, and photographer Diana Barocsi captured it all on a visit to a zoo in Hungary.

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This tranquilized bear falling from a tree in Colorado is just awesome. 

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Walking away
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced Friday he is leaving the club at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football. “This is not a very easy situation for me,” the 41-year-old Guardiola told a news conference where the club also revealed that his assistant coach Tito Vilanova will take over.

“Four years is an eternity as coach of Barca,” said Guardiola, who wore a grey V-knecked sweater and white collared shirt as he addressed a room in the Camp Nou filled with journalists and players. Time wears everything down, I feel drained and I need to replenish.” (Photo by Lluis Genelluis Gene/AFP/GettyImages)

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What happened to spring? Birds perch on a branch amid a snowstorm in Pembroke, N.Y., where more than a foot was expected. See more of today’s best photos in The Daily Planet.

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AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks overhead during the team’s Serie A match against Bologna at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy. (Antonio Calanni/AP)

GALLERY: Leading Off - Pictures of the Week

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Nelson the baby parrot was rejected by his parents at Bergzoo in Germany and called “the ugliest bird in the world” by the Daily Mail. But we love an ugly duckling. 

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Scottsdale Scorpions outfielder Michael Jordan (play) fights with a teammate during practice. Jordan played in Scottsdale during the 1994 Fall League. (V.J. Lovero/SI)

GALLERY: Michael Jordan Playing Baseball

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Michael Jordan dribbles Charles Barkley during a 1991 playoff game between the Bulls and Sixers. (Manny Millan/SI)

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