Arsenal goalkeeper fears Fabregas may quit Gunners out of ‘boredom’LONDON - Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia believes that former defender Kolo Toure quit the Gunners as he was bored, and warned that the same could happen with captain Cesc Fabregas, if they don’t win a trophy this year. US roster left largely intact from Confederations Cup for World Cup qualifier against MexicoCHICAGO — Led by captain Carlos Bocanegra, the United States will play a key World Cup qualifier at Mexico next week with a roster loaded with players from its big upset of Spain. Nothing would prove US soccer has arrived like beating Mexico at the AztecaThe latest tipping point for American soccer appears to be doing just that, tipping, and it’s located in Mexico City, no less. Barcelona’s Rafael Marquez tears calf muscle, will likely miss US-Mexico World Cup qualifierSEATTLE — FC Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez has a torn muscle in his left calf and will be out for about 15 days, meaning the anchor of Mexico’s defense is likely to miss El Tri’s World Cup qualifier against the United States. Juan Pablo Angel misses CONCACAF match with concussionEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Red Bulls’ leading scorer Juan Pablo Angel did not play Wednesday night in the CONCACAF Champions League match against W. Connection FC of Trinidad and Tobago because of a concussion in last week’s match. Indian women’s hockey team thump Belarus 6-0BOSTON - Striker Rani Devi slammed a hat-trick to help India to a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Belarus in their Group D fixture at the junior women’s hockey World Cup here wednesday. Price is right: Drew Carey gets to see team he co-owns face the team he loves, BarcelonaSEATTLE — It was supposed to be a simple assignment for the Travel Channel: go to Spain and document the passion and simmering animosity in the rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Melbourne soccer heroes cry humiliation, return cheques to AIFFKOLKATA - Hurt and humiliated at a meagre grant of Rs.25,000 to each of them, the nine surviving members of India’s 1956 Melbourne Olympics football squad that finished fourth in the quadrennial extravaganza, have decided to return the cheques to the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Junior Hockey World Cup: Indian women beat Australia 3-2NEW DELHI - Monorama Devi converted a last minute penalty corner to give India a 3-2 win over Australia in their opening game of the Women’s Junior World Cup Hockey in Boston. Becks ‘won’t react to abusive fans’LONDON - After scoring a spectacular free-kick in a recent friendly match against Barcelona, David Beckham has said that he would rather ignore abusive LA Galaxy fans in future. Becks under fire for endorsing controversial health firmLONDON - Health experts are criticising David Beckham for endorsing health firm Herbalife. The soccer ace has come under fire for becoming the face of the health supplement giant, which has been accused of running a pyramid selling scheme. India held 1-1 by Esportiu EuropaNEW DELHI - India were held 1-1 by local Barcelona football club Esportiu Europa in their third practice match in Spain. Jankauskas scores in 76th minute to lift Revolution to 1-1 tie with Toronto FCFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Edgaras Jankauskas scored his first goal of the season in the 76th minute Saturday night to give the New England Revolution a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC. Beckham says that he is happy to be playing for L.A. GalaxyLOS ANGELES - England football star David Beckham has insisted he is happy at L A Galaxy, despite a backlash from furious fans. India beat England in second hockey TestBIRMINGHAM - India fought back from a two-goal deficit to win the second hockey Test 4-3 against England at the University of Birmingham here. FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper transferred to team in GermanyFRISCO, Texas — FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper has been transferred to a second-tier team in Germany, pending a medical examination. MLS suspends Real Salt Lake coach Kreis for 2 games, fines him total of $3,500NEW YORK — Major League Soccer says it has suspended Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis for one game and fined him $3,000 for actions that led to his ejection from a game against FC Dallas last Friday. LA Galaxy will play FC Barcelona in exhibition; David Beckham will face rowdy fansCARSON, Calif. — The Los Angeles Galaxy will play FC Barcelona on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl in an exhibition that will answer two questions. Bobby Robson, who coached England to 1990 World Cup semifinals, dies at 76 of cancerLONDON — Bobby Robson, the knighted ambassador of English soccer who coached his country to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and won trophies in four countries, died Friday. He was 76. Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid in ‘Operation Exit’MADRID - Massive global media attention has been focused on the summer star signings of Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid. Former England manager Bobby Robson dies at 76 after struggle with cancerLONDON — Bobby Robson, who coached England to the 1990 World Cup semifinals and won soccer trophies in four countries, has died. He was 76. NA sports committee asks PCB chief to ’set house in order’ or stepdownISLAMABAD - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has been asked to ’set his house in order’ or step down by the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Sports ‘Domestic god’ Becks “adores” hovering!LONDON - Soccer ace David Beckham has revealed he’s very passionate about cleanliness and housework, and “adores” hoovering. Red Bulls earn tie with W Connection in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions League preliminary roundMARABELLA, Trinidad — The New York Red Bulls got second-half goals from Ernst Oebster and Alfredo Pacheco and earned a 2-2 with W Connection in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round on Thursday night. Beckham hopes minor injury won’t keep him out of game against FC BarcelonaCARSON, Calif. — David Beckham hopes that a minor back injury will not prevent him from playing in the Los Angeles Galaxy’s exhibition against FC Barcelona on Saturday night at the Rose Bowl. Freddie Ljungberg returns to Seattle after brief hospital visit following MLS All-Star gameTUKWILA, Wash. — Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was back in the Seattle area on Thursday, just hours after being taken to the hospital following the MLS All-Star game in Sandy, Utah. BSkyB posts solid 4th quarter profit as recession-hit consumers enjoy home entertainmentLONDON — Satellite TV service British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC posted a solid fourth-quarter net profit on Thursday as more consumers turned to home entertainment in the recession — drawing the company closer to its target of 10 million subscribers by 2010. BSkyB posts solid 4th quarter profits as recession-hit consumers enjoy home entertainmentLONDON — Satellite TV service British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC posted Thursday a solid fourth-quarter net profit as more consumers turned to home entertainment in the recession — drawing the company closer to its target of 10 million subscribers by 2010. Puerto Rico Islanders beat Toronto FC 1-0 in first leg of CONCACAF Champions League playTORONTO — Kendall Jagdeosingh lifted the Puerto Rico Islanders to a 1-0 win against MLS team Toronto FC on Wednesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round. American goalie leads English club Everton over MLS in All-Star GameSANDY, Utah — Landon Donovan is looking forward to playing with Tim Howard behind him again. Mexico leans on Gold Cup champs for US game in World Cup qualifyingMEXICO CITY — More than half of the Mexico team that won the Gold Cup will face the United States again on Aug. 12 in a critical World Cup qualifier at Azteca Stadium. Samar Banerjee gets Mohun Bagan RatnaKOLKATA - Samar Banerjee, famed footballer of yesteryears who led India to a semi-final finish in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, was Wednesday presented the Mohun Bagan club’s highest award, Mohun Bagan Ratna, at a glittering function here. Shaquille O’Neal challenges David Beckham for soccer matchWASHINGTON - American basketball player Shaquille O’Neal has challenged footie idol David Beckham for a game of soccer in his reality TV series. Pachuca tops Deportivo Jalapa 3-0 in CONCACAF Champions League preliminary roundPACHUCA, Mexico — Mexican club Pachuca beat Deportivo Jalapa of Guatemala 3-0 Tuesday night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League preliminary round. As bad as Gold Cup final loss was, US can at least look forward to quick rematchAt least the rematch isn’t far off. |