Ronaldo has a goodbye meal with FergusonLONDON - Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo made a flying visit to Manchester to say goodbye to his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson. Wigan sign Honduras midfielder ThomasLONDON - Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez made his first signing for the club Thursday, landing midfielder Hendry Thomas, subject to international clearance. Real steal French striker Benzema from Man UMADRID - Manchester United have been dealt another bitter blow by Real Madrid, as the Spaniards signed Lyon star Karim Benzema for 30-million pounds. L A Galaxy mates term Becks a lousy captain and a tightwadNEW YORK - L. A. Galaxy teammates have described England football star David Beckham as a lousy captain and a tightwad. Sounders beat Timbers 2-1 in US Open Cup, offering peek at potential rivalry
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. 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. Spain beats South Africa 3-2 in extra time to take third place at Confederations CupRUSTENBURG, South Africa — Xabi Alonso scored on a free kick in extra time Sunday to give Spain a 3-2 win over South Africa and third place at the Confederations Cup. Serena Williams beats Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4 in 3rd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams walked onto Court 2 for her match Friday six minutes late. Otherwise she remained right on schedule at Wimbledon. 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. Golf great Seve Ballesteros launches cancer foundation in first press appearance since surgeryMADRID — Golf great Seve Ballesteros announced the launch of a cancer foundation Thursday as he went before the press for the first time since undergoing brain tumor surgery nine months ago. Formula One is the winner as Mosley agrees to quitHAMBURG - Formula One racing was the winner when Max Mosley caved in to a group of rebel teams to ensure the future of the sport, insiders and the international media said Thursday. Hasheem Thabeet? Ricky Rubio? Trade? Intrigue in NBA draft starts at No. 2 pick with MemphisNEW YORK — Ricky Rubio never worked out for the Grizzlies. Hasheem Thabeet canceled his last workout for the beleaguered team. Even top prospects Thabeet, Rubio come with question marks in questionable draftNEW YORK — Hasheem Thabeet realizes his offensive game needs work and understands it will be hard for him to dominate defensively the way he did in college. US, Australians disappointed by FINA ruling to approve banned swimsuitsWorld swimming superpowers the United States and Australia have expressed mutual disappointment at FINA’s decision to approve modified versions of swimsuits that were initially rejected for competition. 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. United States learning to cope without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra at Confederations CupRUSTENBURG, South Africa — The United States has made a run to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup by learning how to play without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra. Houston Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear will lead MLS All-Stars vs. EvertonNEW YORK — The Houston Dynamo’s Dominic Kinnear was picked to coach the MLS against Premier League team Everton in the All-Star game in July. Fredy Montero scores for Sounders in 1-1 tie at Red BullsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Seattle’s Fredy Montero scored off a defensive miscue to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night. North Korean soccer team gets rapturous official welcome after World Cup qualificationSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s soccer team returned home to a rapturous official welcome on Saturday after having qualified for the World Cup for the first time since its memorable 1966 campaign. 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. Defending champ Rafael Nadal gets tough Wimbledon draw, may face Lleyton Hewitt in 2nd roundWIMBLEDON, England — Defending champion Rafael Nadal will face a tough draw at Wimbledon if his aching knees allow him to play, with a likely second-round matchup against former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt and Andy Murray possibly waiting in the semifinals. Woods’ title defense at US Open starts with adventure, before rain suspends play at BethpageFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — The first round of the U.S. Open started Thursday. The end is not yet in sight. Making greens look like swimming pools and creating streams on many fairways, a daylong deluge overwhelmed an already-waterlogged Bethpage Black and postponed most of the opening round until Friday. Sunoco, Valero buy bankrupt ethanol plants, analysts see other oil companies followingFULTON, N.Y. — When Sunoco closed this week on the acquisition of a bankrupt ethanol plant for pennies on the dollar, it became just the latest oil refiner to step into the alternative fuels market. In Pa. speech, George W. Bush says private sector, not government, will lead economic comebackERIE, Pa. — The country will emerge from the recession on the backs of businesses — not the government, and the private sector will thrive as long as the United States continues to promote free-market expansion, former President George W. Bush said Wednesday night in one of his rare appearances since leaving office. 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. The favorite vs. Fan favorite: Defending champion Woods, emotional Mickelson set for US OpenFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Tiger Woods’ defense of the U.S. Open started with an adventure. Boston Harbor open for viewers of trans-Atlantic tall ship race after sponsors agree to pay upBOSTON — Months of squabbling between the mayor of Boston and organizers of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 ended with a deal that should provide clear sailing for a scheduled five-day visit by the vessels next month. Outplayed D.C. United pulls out surprising 3-3 draw in Seattle on late own goalSEATTLE — Fredy Montero’s left-footed strike gave Seattle a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but D.C. United rallied with a pair of late goals, including an own goal off the head of Seattle defender Tyrone Marshall to salvage a 3-3 tie with the Sounders on Wednesday night. Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested on Texas warrants as he returned to US from CanadaDALLAS — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was in custody Wednesday in Washington on drug and burglary charges out of Texas after being arrested by customs agents as he returned to the United States from Canada. University of Miami president Donna Shalala joins US World Cup bid groupNEW YORK — University of Miami president Donna Shalala has joined the directors of the bid committee trying to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022. USGA concedes it’s not immune to economic woes, but says US Open doing fineFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Officials at the U.S. Open on Long Island say that despite the economic downturn the tournament is sold out. US trims 27 stadiums from 2018-22 World Cup bid listNEW YORK — Twenty-seven stadiums have been dropped from consideration for the U.S. bid to host soccer’s World Cup in 2018 and 2022, while Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have been added. US seeks more information from 37 cities for 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidsNEW YORK — The U.S. World Cup bid committee has requested more information from 37 cities as potential hosts for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. |
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PORTLAND, Ore. — With fans boisterously embracing the potential rivalry, Major League Soccer’s Seattle Sounders beat the Portland Timbers of the USL’s First Division 2-1 on Wednesday night in the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It was the first official meeting between the clubs since the Sounders joined MLS this season. Portland has been awarded an MLS franchise to start play in 2011.
