60 Years on, Italian soccer club Torino still haunted by fatal Superga plane crashTURIN, Italy — Torino’s struggles at the bottom of Serie A have hardly been a surprise for the club’s long-suffering supporters, but relegation would be especially painful this year. Bitter battle for FIFA seat to be decided by vote at Asian congressBANGKOK, Thailand — A bitter and raw political fight for a seat on FIFA’s powerful executive committee, involving claims of vote buying and perceived threats of violence, will be resolved within a week by an Asian Football Confederation vote. From Alabama to New York, swine flu prompts cancellations and rescheduling of sports eventsMONTGOMERY, Ala. — The swine flu outbreak has forced the cancellation or postponement of sporting events across the country, affecting everything from prep contests in Texas and Alabama to a college baseball road trip in Delaware. Italian Olympic Committee suspends racism ruling against Juventus pending further hearingROME — The Italian Olympic Committee has suspended a ruling by the Italian soccer federation that had ordered Juventus to play its next Serie A home match in an empty stadium as punishment for fans’ racist insults. Serie A clubs set to split from other divisions, form Italy’s answer to Premier LeagueMILAN — Italy’s Serie A clubs plan to break away from the second-tier Serie B and create their own independent top flight, similar to England’s Premier League. 2 Mexico soccer clubs _ Chivas and San Luis _ moving Copa Libertadores games to BogotaMEXICO CITY — Mexican soccer clubs Chivas and San Luis will be playing upcoming Copa Libertadores matches in Colombia, a move aimed at helping slow the swine flu outbreak in Mexico. Ronaldo confident of reaching Euro final despite Man U’s failure to see off Arsenal at homeMANCHESTER, England — Manchester United’s failure to build a commanding lead over Arsenal has left its Champions League title defense exposed to a Gunners side rediscovering its attacking flair and cutting edge as the domestic season reaches its climax. Rangers’ season-long offensive woes cost them against Caps in playoffsNEW YORK — Last summer, the New York Rangers decided not to bring back aging veterans Jaromir Jagr and Brendan Shanahan. Mexican federation bans fans from 176 professional games this weekend _ down to 3rd divisionMEXICO CITY — Weekend soccer in Mexico is colorful, just like the red and green sauces splashed on tacos and hawked by hundreds of food-sellers who overrun stadium grounds. WHO raises pandemic flu alert level to phase 5, one step short of full outbreakGENEVA — The World Health Organization has raised its pandemic alert for swine flu to the second highest level, meaning that it believes a global outbreak of the disease is imminent. Mexican federation bans fans from 176 pro games this weekend _ down to 3rd divisionMEXICO CITY — The Mexican Football Federation says all pro soccer games in Mexico this weekend will be played without fans in an effort to slow the spread of swine flu. Italian player Luca Baldo banned 2 years for positive cocaine test after Swiss League matchBERN, Switzerland — Italian soccer player Luca Baldo has been banned from playing in Switzerland for two years after testing positive for cocaine. WHO: Swine flu moving closer to becoming a pandemic; US reports 1st death outside MexicoBERLIN — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the swine flu outbreak is moving closer to becoming a pandemic, as the United States reported the first swine flu death outside of Mexico, and Germany and Austria became the latest European nations hit by the disease. International Olympic Committee concerned about moves to restrict news coverage of sportsMELBOURNE, Australia — The International Olympic Committee is concerned that moves to restrict media coverage of sports will erode free speech, former IOC vice president Kevan Gosper told an Australian Senate hearing Wednesday. Germany, Austria hit by swine flu; WHO reconsiders worldwide pandemic alert levelBERLIN — The World Health Organization warned Wednesday that the swine flu outbreak is moving closer to becoming a pandemic, as the United States reported the first swine flu death outside of Mexico, and Germany and Austria became latest European nations hit by the disease. MLS players to face Premier League team, FA Cup finalist Everton FC in MLS All-Star gameNEW YORK — The top players in Major League Soccer will face English Premier League team and FA Cup finalist Everton FC in July’s MLS All-Star game at Rio Tinto Stadium. Experience pays: Veteran Sergei Fedorov rescues nervous Caps in 2-1 win over Rangers in Game 7WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the young Washington Capitals stars were still trying to figure out how to win a Game 7, and it showed in a tentative performance that had the usually loyal red-clad home fans booing in the second period. Ex-Celtic goalkeeper Gould joins Wellington Phoenix coach staffWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Former Glasgow Celtic and Scotland goalkeeper Jonathan Gould has joined Wellington Phoenix as an assistant coach for the 2009-2010 A-League season. All 9 Mexican football games this weekend with be closed to publicMEXICO CITY — All nine Mexican first-division football games this weekend will be played behind closed doors, a move aimed at stemming the spread of swine flu. All 9 Mexican soccer games this weekend with be closed to public because of swine fluMEXICO CITY — All nine Mexican first-division soccer games this weekend will be played behind closed doors, a move aimed at stemming the spread of swine flu. Day after canceling youth team tournament, CONCACAF postpones beach championshipNEW YORK — Another soccer tournament in Mexico has been disrupted by concerns over the swine flu. Richest clubs have the biggest debt, so what’s going on in the English Premier League?LONDON — The most successful clubs in soccer’s richest league have some of the biggest debts in the sport. Swine flu concerns lead CONCACAF to cancel rest of U-17 tourney, delay Champions League finalNEW YORK — Concerns about swine flu prompted CONCACAF to cancel the rest of its under-17 soccer championship in Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak. Bayern Munich fires Juergen Klinsmann as coach; Jupp Heynckes to be interim replacementBERLIN — Bayern Munich fired Juergen Klinsmann as coach on Monday, ending his two-year contract with the defending German champions after less than a season. Bayern Munich fires Juergen Klinsmann as coach; Jupp Heynckes to be interim replacementMUNICH — Bayern Munich fired Juergen Klinsmann as coach on Monday, ending his two-year contract at the defending German champions after less than a season. Bad enough there are still goons on the ice; NHL can’t allow them in the stands as wellHockey people love to say nothing else in sports matches the intensity level of a Game 7. No. of suspected swine flu cases rises to 1,614 in Mexico; 103 believed deadMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s federal health secretary says the number of suspected swine flu cases in Mexico has risen to 1,614, including 103 deaths. Swine flu worries leave Mexican soccer stadiums emptyMEXICO CITY — Thousands of Mexican soccer fans had to forgo a beloved tradition Sunday, forced by a swine flu epidemic to cheer from their living room couches instead of the sun-soaked seats at packed stadiums. Fans barred from watching football match due to past fan violenceSYDNEY — Fear of ethnic fan violence forced football officials to hold a match between two teams in a near-empty stadium, with most spectators locked out and trying to watch from a nearby street. Empty streets, churches, stadiums, bars: Mexico City locks itself in as swine flu spreadsMEXICO CITY — The cardinal said Mass in a shuttered cathedral. Soccer teams played to empty stadiums. A televised variety show filled its seats with cardboard cutouts. Mexico’s overcrowded capital locked itself indoors Sunday, terrified by a new strain of swine flu that was spreading around the world. |
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