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09/03/2010 07:56 PM
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An Embarrassing Loss for France
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While World Cup holder Spain was among the traditional powers to open qualifying for the 2012 European Championship with victories Friday, France was further humiliated by a 1-0 home loss to Belarus.
 
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08/31/2010 11:00 PM
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Roundup: Robinho Goes to A.C. Milan At the Transfer Deadline
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A.C. Milan acquired Robinho from Manchester City to bolster a formidable forward line and sold Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to the German club Schalke at European soccer’s transfer deadline.
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08/31/2010 07:30 PM
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Wizards Head Coach Accused of Drunken Driving
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The head coach of the Kansas City Wizards was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of drunken driving.
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08/30/2010 11:20 PM
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U.S. Soccer Keeps Bradley as Coach
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A contract extension means Bob Bradley will lead the United States men’s national team through the 2014 World Cup.
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08/30/2010 11:20 PM
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Goal: Building W.P.S. Winner Out of Ruins of First Year
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F.C. Gold Pride, which won only four games in the first year of W.P.S., will host the league’s championship game this year.
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08/30/2010 10:25 PM
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U.S. Soccer Signs Bradley to Four-Year Extension
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Bob Bradley will remain coach of the U.S. men’s soccer team through the 2014 World Cup.
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08/28/2010 10:50 PM
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Soccer Roundup: Henry Scores His First Goal in M.L.S.
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Thierry Henry scored his first goal in Major League Soccer to help the Red Bulls beat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes.
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09/03/2010 03:00 PM
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Defoe Hat - Trick Helps England Outclass Bulgaria
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LONDON (Reuters) - A hat-trick from Jermain Defoe led England to an encouraging 4-0 win over Bulgaria as Fabio Capello's World Cup flops began their rehabilitation in some style in Euro 2012 qualifying Friday.
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09/03/2010 04:40 PM
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New Coach, Same Story For France But Spain Shine
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LONDON (Reuters) - France received chilling notice that the road to post-World Cup redemption will be long and hard when they lost 1-0 to Belarus in Paris on Friday, while Portugal threw away two points in a frantic 4-4 draw at home to Cyprus.
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09/03/2010 10:10 AM
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Ireland Leave It Late to Win In Armenia
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YEREVAN (Reuters) - Ireland left it until late to break down a tough and at times dangerous Armenia on Friday, winning their opening European Championship Group B qualifier 1-0 thanks to substitute Keith Fahey's 76th minute strike.
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09/03/2010 11:27 AM
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McBride Calling It a Career at End of Season
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BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. (AP) -- Brian McBride, whose scoring touch and tenacity earned him fans on both sides of the Atlantic, is calling it a career.
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09/03/2010 05:10 AM
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Essien Puts International Career With Ghana on Hold
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JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has stood down from international football for the foreseeable future, telling Ghana he wants to return to form at club level, coach Milovan Rajevac said.
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09/02/2010 07:40 PM
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Argentina Planning England Match Next Year - Agent
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BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Big soccer rivals Argentina and England could play a friendly on February 9, 2011, the man charged with organising the South American team's international calendar said on Thursday.
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09/02/2010 07:40 PM
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England Bids For Fresh Start In Euros
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LONDON (Reuters) - European heavyweights France, England and Italy get the chance to put their disappointing World Cups behind them on Friday as they kick off their Euro 2012 qualifying campaigns on a night for fresh starts.
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09/02/2010 09:40 AM
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Capello Looks Ahead to Fresh Starts And A Brighter Future
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WATFORD, England (Reuters) - England coach Fabio Capello hardly looked Thursday like someone supposedly hanging on by the thread of two Euro 2012 qualifiers.
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09/02/2010 11:07 AM
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FIFA Hails Spain, Overlooks Referee Errors at WCup
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ZURICH (AP) -- FIFA offered high praise for World Cup winner Spain in its official analysis of the event Thursday, and indicated African countries harmed their chances on home soil by employing foreign coaches.
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09/01/2010 09:47 PM
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Sounders Advance to US Open Cup Final
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TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) -- Nate Jaqua scored twice, Fredy Montero added a goal and the defending U.S. Open Cup champion Seattle Sounders advanced to the title game with a 3-1 victory over Chivas USA on Wednesday night.
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07/03/2010 07:08 PM
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South Africa Scores!
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You may go for the soccer, but don’t miss the elephant watching, bungee jumping, beachcombing, vintage shopping and gallery hopping. Six locals share their favorite haunts.
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08/30/2010 04:21 PM
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U.S. Soccer Gives Bradley Four-Year Extension
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U.S. Soccer and Coach Bob Bradley reached agreement on a contract extension that will keep him with the national team through the 2014 World Cup.
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08/29/2010 05:05 PM
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Could This Be the Red Bulls' Championship Season?
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The Red Bulls have built a glittering stadium, added a couple of glittering stars and, especially after Saturday night's 2-0 win over visiting San Jose, actually look like a soccer team -- a real soccer team.
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08/27/2010 05:00 PM
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Former Player Is Among 33 Stranded Miners
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A former professional player in Chile, Franklin Lobos is among the 33 men trapped nearly 3,000 feet below the surface in a gold and copper mine.
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08/25/2010 08:09 AM
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FIFA Says North Korean Players Did Not Face Retribution for World Cup Performance
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FIFA, the governing body of soccer, said on Wednesday that it has dismissed allegations that North Korea's coach and players were punished for losing all three of their games at this year's World Cup in South Africa.
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08/31/2010 11:00 PM
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Bob Bradley’s Return Is Right Move for U.S. Soccer
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The coach for the past four years will try to lead the United States past the Round of 16 at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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08/31/2010 09:25 PM
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On Soccer: When Pressure to Win Collides With Doctors’ Oath
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As athletes in every sport push the boundaries of human potential, the importance of doctors and scientists becomes ever more critical.
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