Cummings’ goal lifts Jamaica past El Salvador 1-0 in Gold CupMIAMI — Omar Cummings’ goal midway through the second half lifted previously winless Jamaica to a 1-0 victory over El Salvador in the final CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A match Friday night. Quaranta resurfaces for US team in Gold CupFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — When the “The Star-Spangled Banner” is played before the CONCACAF Gold Cup game Saturday between the United States and Haiti, you might expect Santino Quaranta will be standing extra tall and at attention. Auvray, Gotin score goals to lead Guadeloupe to 2-0 win over NicaraguaHOUSTON — Stephane Auvray and Ludovic Gotin scored one minute apart in the second half and Guadeloupe clinched a berth in the Gold Cup quarterfinals with a 2-0 win over Nicaragua on Thursday night. Pedro Martinez says his agent is working on a deal with the PhilliesSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues. Quaranta, Ching score 4 minutes, give US 2-0 win against Honduras in Gold CupWASHINGTON — Santino Quaranta broke a scoreless tie in the 75th minute and Brian Ching followed with a header in the 79th, giving the United States a 2-0 win against Honduras in the Gold Cup on Wednesday night. Noel, Marcelin score in Haiti’s 2-0 win against Grenada, its first Gold Cup win since 2002WASHINGTON — Fabrice Noel scored in the 14th minute and James Marcelin added a goal in the 78th, giving Haiti a 2-0 victory over Grenada in CONCACAF Gold Cup group play. Costa Rica beats Jamaica 1-0 in second game of Gold Cup Group ACOLUMBUS, Ohio — Celso Borges’ goal in the 64th minute gave Costa Rica a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their CONCACAF Gold Cup match Tuesday night. US tops Puerto Rico to reach quarterfinals at under-19 championshipsAUCKLAND, New Zealand — Howard Thompkins III had 14 points and nine rebounds and the United States qualified for the quarterfinals with an 82-61 win over Puerto Rico at the FIBA under-19 world championships Tuesday. United States demolishes Greece at under 19 - World Championship
Loval has goal and assist in Guadeloupe’s 2-1 victory over PanamaOAKLAND, Calif. — Loic Loval had a goal and an assist and David Fleurival also scored to lead Guadeloupe past Panama 2-1 on Sunday in the Gold Cup opener for both clubs. Young US team opens Gold Cup with 4-0 rout of GrenadaSEATTLE — A young U.S. lineup easily beat up on Grenada in the Americans’ opener at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Canada beats Jamaica 1-0 in Gold Cup openerCARSON, Calif. — Ali Gerba scored in the 75th minute to give Canada a 1-0 victory over Jamaica in the opening game of the Gold Cup on Friday night. Report: Top pitching prospect defects from Cuba during tournament in NetherlandsA top Cuban pitching prospect with a 100 mph fastball has defected from the national team while playing in a tournament in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Cardinals sign highly regarded 16-year-old Latin player Wagner MateoST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Wagner Mateo, considered to be among the top amateur free agents from Latin America. Blissfully bleary: US gets short Gold Cup turnaround following Confederations Cup heroicsTUKWILA, Wash. — Bob Bradley was walking off the practice field toward the team bus when a father stopped the coach of the United States national team with a cheerful yell from a playground. Bush says he hopes Obama plan to close Guantanamo detention camp won’t risk national securityERIE, Pa. — Former President George W. Bush said Wednesday that he hopes that his successor’s plans to close the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, will not compromise domestic security. Pedro Martinez says Cubs, Rays are interested in signing him; contract could come soonSANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Pedro Martinez could be back on a major league mound soon. Mets star Carlos Beltran proud of cousin Reymond Fuentes, drafted in 1st round by Red SoxNEW YORK — Carlos Beltran couldn’t help himself. FIFA gives smaller soccer nations shot at Youth Olympics for rare chance to grace world stageNASSAU, Bahamas — FIFA has given places at the first Youth Olympic Games to smaller soccer nations who rarely play on the world stage. Landon Donovan warns Americans to be prepared in World Cup qualifier at Costa RicaSAN JOSE, Costa Rica — Landon Donovan has a message for the younger players on the U.S. team preparing for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica at Saprissa Stadium. Mexico changes plans , will participate in Copa America in 2011NASSAU, Bahamas — Mexico has reversed course and will again participate in upcoming Copa Libertadores and Copa America tournaments. FIFA holds draw for 2010 World Cup preliminary matchesNASSAU, Bahamas — CONCACAF’s fourth-place team in World Cup qualifying will host South America’s fifth-place team to begin a home-and-home series starting Nov. 14. Jack Warner re-elected president and Chuck Blazer retained at general secretary of CONCACAFNASSAU, Bahamas — Jack Warner has been re-elected as president and Chuck Blazer as general secretary of CONCACAF by the FIFA executive committee. European soccer members to abstain if FIFA holds vote on player quota issueNASSAU, Bahamas — European soccer officials will abstain if a vote is taken by the sport’s worldwide body this week to restrict teams to a maximum of five foreign players in starting lineups. El Salvador and Jamaica play to a scoreless tie in front of passionate RFK Stadium crowdWASHINGTON — El Salvador and Jamaica played to a 0-0 tie in an international friendly match on Saturday night. With games at Costa Rica and vs Honduras, US faces difficult stretch in World Cup qualifyingNEW YORK — The United States is about to enter its most difficult stretch of qualifying as it tries for its sixth straight World Cup appearance. |