Swine flu fears prompt Brazilian club Cruzeiro to seek postponement of Copa Libertadores finalRIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian soccer club Cruzeiro wants to postpone this week’s Copa Libertadores match against Estudiantes because of the swine flu outbreak in Argentina. South American soccer officials say Copa final will go ahead despite swine flu outbreakBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Next week’s first-leg match in the finals of the Copa Libertadores will go ahead in Argentina despite a swine flu outbreak that is blamed in the deaths of at least 44 people in the country. Swine flu outbreak in Argentina puts Copa Libertadores final in doubtBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentine club Estudiantes prepared Friday to host next week’s first-leg match in the final of the Copa Libertadores despite a swine flu outbreak that is blamed in the deaths of at least 44 people in the country. Jermaine Jones could join US national team later this yearNEW YORK — Midfielder Jermaine Jones could join the U.S. national team later this year, possibly with defender Edgar Castillo. 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. Brazil dethrones Spain at top of FIFA world rankings; US moves up 2 spots to No. 12ZURICH — Brazil has ended Spain’s one-year reign as the world’s top soccer team and the United States moved up two spots to No. 12. Top-ranked Rafael Nadal officially left off Spain team for Davis Cup quarterfinalsLONDON — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal was officially left off Spain’s team for the Davis Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Analysis: While loss stings now, Americans will see progress from Confederations Cup finishThere is no shame in the U.S. men finishing second at the Confederations Cup. Defending champion Brazil fights back to beat United States 3-2 in Confederations Cup final
JOHANNESBURG — Brazil’s “Beautiful Game” came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the United States in the Confederations Cup final. Luis Fabiano scored two of the goals and Lucio added the third in the 84th minute to give Brazil its second straight Confederations Cup title and third overall. But it was all looking good for the Americans, playing in the men’s final of a FIFA tournament for the first time, in the first half when Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan gave the team a 2-0 halftime lead. Dunga’s Brazil shows backbone as well as talent as it chases another World Cup triumphJOHANNESBURG — The first World Cup to be staged in Africa looks likely to have a familiar winner. US goalie Tim Howard excels, but can’t hold off Brazil in second half of 3-2 lossJOHANNESBURG — For 45 minutes, it was no contest. American goalkeeper Tim Howard was outplaying Brazil’s Julio Cesar, considered by many among the world’s best goalies. Defending champion Brazil rallies to beat United States 3-2 in Confederations Cup finalJOHANNESBURG — Brazil’s “Beautiful Game” came alive in the second half Sunday with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the upstart United States in the Confederations Cup final. With Bradley suspended, Feilhaber gets call for Confed Cup final against BrazilJOHANNESBURG — Benny Feilhaber was in the United States’ starting lineup in place of key midfielder Michael Bradley, who was suspended for Sunday’s Confederations Cup final against Brazil after drawing a red card in the final minutes of the Americans’ semifinal upset of Spain. Brazil lines up potent attack against US team missing Michael Bradley in Confed Cup finalJOHANNESBURG — Brazil’s formidable attack of Kaka, Robinho and Luis Fabiano will start in the Confederations Cup final against the United States on Sunday. Argentina’s Marcos Maidana stuns top prospect Victor Ortiz with 6th-round TKOLOS ANGELES — Marcos Maidana stopped Victor Ortiz early in the sixth round of an action-packed fight Saturday night, using a punishing right hand to upset one of boxing’s top prospects. US excited just to have chance to play in Confederations Cup final; Brazil feels it has to winJOHANNESBURG — Landon Donovan remembers the first time he played the Brazilians, when his under-23 team trudged off the field, victims of a 7-0 thrashing. To pull off another upset in Confed Cup final US will need defense and energyJOHANNESBURG — If the underdog U.S. men’s team is going to win its first FIFA final by stunning another powerhouse, the Americans know they’ll need some tough defense to go with the energy they’re suddenly showing. Omar Vizquel becomes career hits leader among players from VenezuelaPHOENIX — Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel singled in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks for his 2,678th career hit, the most ever by a native of Venezuela. Americans get rematch with Brazil after Daniel Alves scores late to give Brazil 1-0 victoryJOHANNESBURG — The United States gets another chance at Brazil. And this time, there’s a nice, shiny trophy at stake. Daniel Alves scores late to give Brazil 1-0 Confederations Cup semifinal win over South AfricaJOHANNESBURG — Just call Daniel Alves the spoiler. United States rains on Spain with stunning 2-0 win to advance to 1st FIFA final at Confed Cup
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Talk about a full reversal of fortunes. On the verge of elimination from the Confederations Cup a few days ago, the United States finds itself in the final of the World Cup test event thanks to a stunning 2-0 victory over top-ranked Spain. Goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, and superb goalkeeping by Tim Howard on Wednesday lifted the Americans into their first FIFA tournament final since starting play in 1916. Miracle on Grass: US beats soccer’s top-ranked Spain 2-0 to advance to first FIFA finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The world will surely take notice of this. The U.S. soccer team is in the final of the Confederations Cup, beating mighty Spain 2-0. Even more stunning, the Americans were on the verge of elimination and ready to head home last weekend before a reversal of fortune. On Wednesday, goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey led to an upset of the planet’s top-ranked team. Dos Santos has 2 goals as Mexico beats Venezuela 4-0 in friendlyATLANTA — Giovani Dos Santos scored two goals and assisted on another to help Mexico win its friendly against Venezuela 4-0 Wednesday night. United States rains on Spain, wins 2-0 to advance to first FIFA finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The world will surely take notice of this. The U.S. soccer team is in the final of the Conderations Cup, beating mighty Spain 2-0. Even more stunning, the Americans were on the verge of elimination and ready to head home last weekend before a reversal of fortune. On Wednesday, goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey led to an upset of the planet’s top-ranked team. IndyCars speeding ahead with plans to race in Brazil next seasonINDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Racing League plans to take advantage of one of its most popular racing venues next season — Brazil. European champion Spain heavily favored over US to reach Confederations Cup finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — For Spain, it always was a given that the team would reach the semifinals of the Confederations Cup. For the United States, it turned out to be an unexpected gift. Brazil 2nd nation at Confederations Cup to report robberyPRETORIA, South Africa — Brazil became the second nation at the Confederations Cup to say it was robbed at the team’s hotel. A year from World Cup, losses, quick goals raise doubts about US chancesThe World Cup is less than a year away, and the U.S. men look far from ready. Rio emerges from presentations as strong contender for 2016 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — With 3½ months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics. Brazil gets early goals and hammers United States 3-0 at Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — If this was a dress rehearsal for next year’s World Cup, the United States showed it’s far from ready. DaMarcus Beasley, Sacha Kljestan join US lineup against Brazil in Confederations CupPRETORIA, South Africa — DaMarcus Beasley and Sacha Kljestan were inserted into the U.S. starting lineup for Thursday’s first-round Confederations Cup match against Brazil. Rangers SS Omar Vizquel matches Hall of Famer Aparicio for most hits by Venezuelan nativeARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers shortstop Omar Vizquel matched Hall of Famer Luis Aparicio for the most hits by a player from Venezuela on Wednesday night. Brazilians say narrow win over Egypt a warning ahead of Confed Cup matchup against USATTERIDGEVILLE, South Africa — A narrow win over Egypt has put Brazil on alert at the Confederations Cup. FIFA rejects Egypt’s complaint over ref decision that led to Brazil’s penalty at Confed CupJOHANNESBURG — FIFA has rejected an Egyptian complaint related to the decision-making process that gave Brazil a late penalty and a 4-3 win at the Confederations Cup. Brazil president Silva urges IOC to award the 2016 Summer Games to Rio de JaneiroGENEVA — Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged the IOC to break new ground by awarding the 2016 Summer Games to Rio de Janeiro. |
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