Gainey appeals to Canadiens fans not to boo American anthem before games vs. BruinsBROSSARD, Quebec — Bob Gainey is asking Montreal Canadiens fans to stop booing the United States national anthem. White Sox designate MacDougal for assignment, recall EgbertBALTIMORE — The Chicago White Sox designated right-hander Mike MacDougal for assignment Tuesday and recalled reliever Jack Egbert from Triple-A Charlotte. Magic’s Dwight Howard wins defensive player of the year after leading NBA in blocks, reboundsORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a question Dwight Howard will never forget. Gamba beats Sriwijaya 3-0 to reach knockout round of Asian Champions LeaguePALEMBANG, Indonesia — Defending champion Gamba Osaka beat Indonesia’s Sriwijaya 3-0 Tuesday to secure a spot in the second round of the Asian Champions League. Kawasaki takes control of Asian Champions League Group H with win over MarinersKAWASAKI, Japan — Brazilian Renatinho’s 80th minute header gave Kawasaki a 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday and control of Group H in the Asian Champions League. Late Cichero goal salvages draw for ShandongSEOUL, South Korea — A late Alejandro Cichero goal gave Shandong Luneng a 1-1 draw at FC Seoul on Wednesday to keep the Chinese team’s hopes of a place in the next stage of the Asian Champions League on track. Olympic Council of Asia threatens legal action over allegations of football vote buyingKUWAIT CITY — The Olympic Council of Asia is threatening legal action over allegations it was attempting to buy votes for a candidate in the campaign for a seat on the executive committee of football world governing body FIFA. Former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler to make debut for North Queensland against Sydney FCSYDNEY — Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler will make his Australian competition debut for expansion team North Queensland Fury against Sydney FC in Townsville on Aug. 8, the A-League announced Monday. Donaire floors Martinez to keep IBF flyweight crownMANILA, Philippines — Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire knocked down American challenger Raul Martinez four times Sunday to win by technical knockout and retain his International Boxing Federation flyweight title. |