Taiwan and Calif. get big wins to advance to Little League World Series title gameSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — California’s mini-mashers bashed their way into the Little League World Series championship on Saturday night. Taiwan takes international title, advances to LLWS championship with 9-4 win over MexicoSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The smiling boys from Taoyuan, Taiwan stood along the third-base line and took a bow in unison as their parents and fans snapped pictures. Ou paces Taiwan on mound, Cheng homers, in 5-2 win over Curacao to advance at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Starting pitcher Chin Ou felt tired during Taoyuan, Taiwan’s win over Willemstad, Curacao, so his manager let him snack on M&M’s in the dugout. Bradley picks mostly unchanged roster for US’s next 2 qualifiersCHICAGO — U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept. 5 at Sandy, Utah, and at Trinidad and Tobago four days later. Arabe Unido draws 1-1 with Houston Dynamo with late goal in CONCACAF ChampionsPANAMA CITY, Panama — Orlando Rodriguez scored in injury time to rally Panama club Arabe Unido to a 1-1 draw with the Houston Dynamo in Group A of the CONCACAF Champions League on Wednesday. Mexico beats Japan, Texas upends New York to move on to bracket finals at LLWSSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Steven Cardone smiled as he jogged off the field after San Antonio, Texas escaped with another win at the Little League World Series. Rojas homers, combines on 1-hitter as Mexico advances in LLWS with 6-0 shutout of JapanSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Raul Rojas hit a two-run homer and got five outs on the mound to finish a one-hitter, helping Reynosa, Mexico, beat Chiba City, Japan, 6-0 to advance at the Little League World Series. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre picks squad for World Cup qualifiers with Costa Rica, HondurasMEXICO CITY — Injured Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez was left off Mexico’s squad for World Cup qualifiers against Costa Rica and Honduras next month, while young forward Nestor Calderon was added. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; NY Mexico, Curacao, Japan move onSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; Mexico, Curacao, Japan move onSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Little League WS is fun and games even in loss; Mexico advances; Ga., and Japan also winSOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Playing video games, going swimming and catching up with old friends can be just as much fun as winning for the youngsters at the Little League World Series. Real Salt Lake to host Mexican club Chivas de GuadalajaraSANDY, Utah — Real Salt Lake will host Mexican club Chivas de Guadalajara in an exhibition game this fall. New Mexico AD disputes lawyer’s claim that Locksley wrongly fired football secretaryALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — An Albuquerque lawyer claims a New Mexico football administrative assistant was improperly fired after coach Mike Locksley determined she wasn’t “a younger gal” who would entice recruits. Donors help New Mexico State players hold off late-night munchiesLAS CRUCES, N.M. — Calling all New Mexico State fans. Your team has the munchies and you can help. US fails before Mexico 2-1 in World cup qualifier
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over United States 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team’s 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. United States-Mexico Summary
Late goal by Sabah lifts Mexico over US 2-1 in World Cup qualifierMEXICO CITY — Mexican coach Javier Aguirre showed his relief after his team’s 2-1 victory over the United States on Wednesday in a critical World Cup qualifier. Ching, Davies start at forward for US in World Cup qualifier against MexicoMEXICO CITY — Brian Ching and Charlie Davies have been given starts at forward for the United States in a World Cup qualifier against Mexico. United States hopes to make history in World Cup qualifier with first ever win in MexicoMEXICO CITY — Javier Aguirre says his Mexico squad can expect a full-strength United States lineup when the Americans attempt to make history Wednesday with a first-ever win south of the border. Mexico seems to have all the advantages in World Cup qualifier against United StatesMEXICO CITY — Almost everything seems to favor Mexico in Wednesday’s critical World Cup qualifier against the United States. 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. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre warning against overconfidence against United StatesMEXICO CITY — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is warning his players against overconfidence in next week’s World Cup qualifying game against the United States at 105,000-seat Azteca Stadium. 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. 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. Mexican police capture 4 suspects in kidnapping of former sports commissioner’s daughterMEXICO CITY — Police have captured four suspects in the kidnapping and killing of the daughter of Mexico’s former sports commissioner, a case that provoked huge protests against crime and police incompetence. Americans stung by 5-0 loss to Mexico in Gold Cup finalEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Great sports victories should be shared by all Americans. So must be devastating losses. Mexico wins Gold Cup, routs US 5-0, first win on US soil in 10 yearsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Vindication. Satisfaction. Domination. Mexico coach trying to ignore recent failings against US heading into Gold Cup finalEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre isn’t touching one very volatile subject among his countrymen: How poorly his nation has done recently in games hosted by the archrival Americans. No surprise: US vs. Mexico for Gold Cup on Sunday at MeadowlandsThis was the perfect Gold Cup for an outsider to steal. Honduras, perhaps. Or Canada. Americans beat Honduras 2-0, Mexico outlasts Costa Rica on penalties in Gold Cup semifinalsCHICAGO — The smiles on the faces of the American players said everything about their making the Gold Cup final. The smiles by the Mexicans they will face for the title were ones of relief. Ochoa hands Mexico big win, sending El Tri into Gold Cup finals against United StatesCHICAGO — No way Mexico was squandering this chance. |
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MEXICO CITY — Once again, the United States failed to hold a lead in a key game — and failed to earn its first win south of the border. Leading 1-0 after nine minutes on Charlie Davies’ goal in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Mexico, the U.S. lost 2-1 with Israel Castro equalizing in the 19th on a wicked 27-yard shot, then Miguel Sabah driving home the winner from short range in the 82nd.
