Chivas picks up MLS-high fifth win, beats FC Dallas 2-0

CARSON, Calif. — Atiba Harris scored in the 68th minute as CD Chivas USA beat FC Dallas 2-0 on Saturday night.

Rangers coach Tortorella expects to be behind bench for Game 6 despite altercation with fan

NEW YORK — Rangers coach John Tortorella expects to be behind the bench for Game 6 of the first-round series against Washington, but declined to talk further about a water bottle-throwing incident that could land him in trouble with the NHL.

Touchy subject: Yankees president kicks Major League Soccer after ticket remark

NEW YORK — Mention those empty seats at Yankee Stadium at your own risk.

Chelsea can use Guus Hiddink’s tenure as a building block for longer-term future

After the streams of fans dwindled to less than a trickle, the people of the small Dutch town of Varsseveld — population 5,900 — shut and then tore down their museum to homegrown hero Guus Hiddink. Shops and apartments are now being built where the “Guuseum” once stood.

Chinese high school admits to using national team ringers for girls’ soccer tournament

BEIJING — A Chinese high school principal has admitted his girls’ soccer team was filled with players from the junior national squad and apologized for the fraud, state media reported Friday.

Selig: Yankees and Mets to discuss ticket situations at new ballparks

NEW YORK — Bud Selig has noticed those empty seats at the new ballparks in New York, too. Should the Yankees and Mets lower their tickets prices? The commissioner said that’s up to them.

US Soccer gets interest from 58 stadiums for hosting World Cup games in ‘18 or ‘22

NEW YORK — The operators of 58 stadiums have expressed interest in hosting games in the 2018 or 2022 World Cup if the United States wins the bidding for either event.

Garber: MLS to receive $10 million for extension of Beckham loan

NEW YORK — Major League Soccer will be receiving $10 million for its agreement to extend David Beckham’s loan to AC Milan through the end of the season.

Serbian coach Bora Milutinovic signs deal to take over Iraqi national football team

BAGHDAD — Serbian coach Bora Milutinovic has officially taken over the Iraqi national soccer team.

Ovechkin finally scores, but Caps lose again to fall into 3-1 series hole against Rangers

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin insists he and the Washington Capitals aren’t frustrated even though Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers have the Southeast Division champions on the brink of elimination.

Former Sunderland manager Roy Keane now back in charge of Ipswich

IPSWICH, England — Roy Keane was appointed the new manager of under-achieving Ipswich on Thursday with the task of taking it back to the Premier League.

Wednesday’s NHL Playoff Sums

First Period_1, Washington, Ovechkin 8 (Green), 1:23.

Toronto FC gives CD Chivas USA first loss in 6 games this season, 1-0

TORONTO — Toronto FC knocked Chivas USA from the ranks of the undefeated with a 1-0 victory Wednesday night at BMO Field.

Pakhtakor qualifies as Andreev seals 2-1 win over Saba in the Asian Champions League

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Pakhtakor is through to the second round of the Asian Champions League, after rallying to defeat Iran’s Saba Battery 2-1 in Group A on Wednesday.

Ulsan beats Beijing 1-0 in Asian Champions League

BEIJING — A late header by Oh Jang-eun gave Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea a 1-0 win over Beijing Guoan Wednesday in the Asian Champions League.

Nagoya beats Newcastle 1-0 in Asian Champions League

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Seigo Nazaraki stopped a penalty kick and a powerful volley in the last 13 minutes Wednesday to ensure Nagoya held on for 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets in the Asian Champions League.

Suwon edges Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 in Asian Champions League

SUWON, South Korea — Suwon Samsung Bluewings moved closer to a place in the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League after rallying to beat Shanghai Shenhua 2-1 on Wednesday.

ACL: Kashima defeats Singapore Armed Forces 5-0

KASHIMA, Japan — Shinzo Koroki scored twice Wednesday as Kashima Antlers thrashed Singapore Armed Forces 5-0 to move a step closer to the knockout round of the Asian Champions League.

Avery’s antics landing on deaf ears as Capitals turn other cheek on NHL’s biggest pest

NEW YORK — The only people Sean Avery truly agitated were the referees and his head coach.

Varlamov leaves talking to everyone else, quietly gets Capitals back in series vs. Rangers

NEW YORK — Simeon Varlamov is a man of few words — especially the English kind.

Gamba beats Sriwijaya 3-0 to reach knockout round of Asian Champions League

PALEMBANG, 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 Mariners

KAWASAKI, 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 Shandong

SEOUL, 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 buying

KUWAIT 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 FC

SYDNEY — 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.

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