Moreno enters game as substitute, hits late penalty kick to earn 3-3 draw against Toronto FCWASHINGTON — Jaime Moreno connected on a penalty kick past goalkeeper Stefan Frei in injury time to help D.C. United earn a 3-3 tie Saturday night with Toronto FC. Liverpool wins 3-0 at West Ham to keep pressure on Premier League leader Manchester UnitedLONDON — Liverpool kept some pressure on Manchester United in the race for the Premier League title with a 3-0 win at West Ham on Saturday. Brazilian star Daniela out indefinitely with knee injury; Wambach suspended for tackleST. LOUIS — Brazilian star Daniela will miss most if not all of the rest of the Women’s Professional Soccer season with a knee injury. Rojas’ 2 goals lead Red Bulls, 4-1 over EarthquakesEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jorge Rojas scored his first two MLS goals within a six-minute span of the first half and Macoumba Kandji had a goal and two assists, leading the New York Red Bulls to a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Friday night. Mexican clubs Chivas, San Luis withdraw from tourney; opponents decline to play in MexicoMEXICO CITY — Two Mexican soccer teams have withdrawn from the Copa Libertadores after their third-round opponents declined to play in Mexico because of swine flu. German sportswear company Puma says first quarter net profit falls to €5.6 millionFRANKFURT — German sportswear company Puma AG said Friday net profit fell substantially in the first quarter as the global recession and restructuring charges hurt sales and earnings. 8 countries from 4 continents preparing for first Junior World ChampionshipCANTON, Ohio — Jan Jenmert was admiring the history inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Friday when he stumbled upon Bill Walsh’s bust. Jenmert, the head coach of Sweden’s national football team, has admired the coach since reading Walsh’s book, “Finding the Winning Edge.” German sportswear company Puma says first quarter net profit falls to euro5.6 millionFRANKFURT — German sportswear company Puma AG said Friday net profit fell substantially in the first quarter as the global recession and restructuring charges hurt sales and earnings. Mexican soccer stadiums open to fans _ with unusual twists following swine flu outbreakMEXICO CITY — Soccer in Mexico will look nearly normal this weekend. Fans will be in the stands, with no repeat from a week ago when every stadium was shuttered and only players, reporters and officials were allowed inside. Barcelona advances to European Champions League final against Manchester UnitedLONDON — Barcelona advanced to the European Champions League final against Manchester United in dramatic fashion, tying Chelsea 1-1 Wednesday night when Andres Iniesta scored in the third minute of second-half injury time. Man United manager Alex Ferguson not optimistic about Darren Fletcher red card appealMANCHESTER, England — UEFA will rule Monday on Manchester United’s appeal against a red card that has ruled Darren Fletcher out of the Champions League final, although manager Alex Ferguson says he thinks the decision will stand. FIFA official says Asian soccer chief acting like lunatic crime boss ahead of key electionKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The enmity between the two most powerful men in Asian soccer plunged into new depths Thursday when FIFA’s vice president said his rival was suffering mental problems and acting like a criminal. UEFA receives referee’s report from Chelsea’s semifinal elimination by BarcelonaLONDON — UEFA will decide next week whether to take action against Chelsea players for their behavior toward the referee after Wednesday’s contentious Champions League semifinal against Barcelona. Barcelona can prove itself best in world by beating Man United in Champions League finalLONDON — Barcelona is out to do much more than take the Champions League title away from Manchester United when they meet in the final in Rome. Galaxy scramble to 2-2 draw with Real Salt LakeSANDY, Utah — Mike Magee scored the third goal of stoppage time to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-2 draw with Real Salt Lake on Wednesday night. David Beckham wants return to AC Milan ‘as soon as possible’ after MLS seasonMILAN — David Beckham wants to return to AC Milan “as soon as possible” after the Major League Soccer season ends in November. Defending champion Manchester United reaches Champions League final with 3-1 win at ArsenalLONDON — Defending champion Manchester United advanced to the European Champions League final, winning 3-1 at Arsenal on Tuesday night as world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals and set up another. MLS suspends Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales for 1 gameSANDY, Utah — Major League Soccer has suspended Real Salt Lake midfielder Javier Morales for one game for elbowing a Colorado player during a game last weekend. All pro soccer games in Mexico to be played with no fans again because of swine fluMEXICO CITY — All pro soccer games in Mexico this weekend will again be played without fans because of swine flu. The decision comes even though other parts of the country are returning to normal following a shutdown to contain the virus. Urawa Reds move into first place in J-LeagueTOKYO — Substitute Sergio Escudero scored late in the second half Tuesday as the Urawa Reds went top of the J-League standings with a 3-2 win over Kashiwa Reysol. Ex AFC official warns body in danger of splitting if ‘authoritarian’ Hamman re-electedKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A former top official of the Asian Football Confederation accused AFC president Mohammad bin Hammam on Tuesay of being a dictator who rules by fear and warned that some of the group’s 46 members may quit if he stays in power. FC Seoul beats Indonesia’s Sriwijaya 5-1 in Asian Champions LeagueSEOUL, South Korea — FC Seoul kept its faint hopes of reaching the second round of the Asian Champions League alive by defeating Sriwijaya of Indonesia 5-1 on Tuesday thanks to a hat trick from Dejan Damjanovic and two goals from Sim Woo-yeon. Asian Champions: Kashima Antlers defeat South Korea’s Sumon 3-0 in ACLKASHIMA, Japan — Brazilian striker Marquinhos scored either side of halftime as Kashima Antlers trounced South Korea’s Suwon Bluewings 3-0 on Tuesday to move closer to reaching the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League. Asian Champions: Pohang advances with 3-2 win over Central CoastSEOUL, South Korea — Brazilian striker Denilson scored a hat trick to lead the Pohang Steelers to a 3-2 win over Australia’s Central Coast Mariners and into the second round of the Asian Champions League. Gao Hongbo is announced as latest coach of China’s troubled national soccer teamBEIJING — Gao Hongbo was announced as the latest coach of China’s troubled national soccer team on Monday. Fear of rigging casts shadow over key Asian football electionKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — More than half of Asia’s 46 national soccer associations fear a key administrative election may be manipulated, and have urged FIFA to monitor the vote, the challenger said Sunday. Ovechkin scores, but unheralded Capitals teammates also contribute in 3-2 win over PenguinsWASHINGTON — In a series featuring several of the NHL’s most notable stars, a couple of role players and a rookie goaltender made the difference for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their showdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Millions of Mexican soccer fans adrift as 176 games go on in shuttered stadiumsMEXICO CITY — Millions of Mexican soccer fans were left out Saturday, deprived of seeing any matches in person because of the swine flu outbreak. Chile follows Colombia and rejects hosting Mexican clubs for Copa LibertadoresMEXICO CITY — Columbia and Chile turned down a proposal Friday to host two Mexican clubs’ Copa Libertadores matches, fearing the players might bring swine flu with them. Kroenke becomes Arsenal’s biggest shareholder by increasing stake to 28.3 percentLONDON — American businessman Stan Kroenke has become Arsenal’s biggest shareholder after increasing his stake in the Premier League club to 28.3 percent. |
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