Spain finishes year at No. 1, while US has best spot in 2 years at No. 14 in FIFA rankingsZURICH — European champion Spain completed a year atop FIFA’s world rankings, while the United States moved into its best position in two years at No. 14 in the latest monthly standings published Wednesday. Real Madrid to play summer exhibition matches in Canada, United StatesMADRID — Spanish soccer powerhouse Real (Ray’Al) Madrid has added a preseason exhibition in Canada to its North American tour this summer. Arnold Palmer returns to Cherry Hills for tournament that bears his nameCHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colo. — Arnold Palmer issued a challenge to those competing in the Palmer Cup, the college equivalent of the Ryder Cup. Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton goes on disabled listNEW YORK — Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton went on the disabled list Tuesday with an abdominal strain that could sideline him from two weeks to two months. Schwarzenegger joins US bid committee for 2018/2022 World CupsNEW YORK — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined the group trying to bring the World Cup to the United States in 2018 or 2022. Wigan agrees to let Steve Bruce consider taking over as Sunderland managerWIGAN, England — Wigan has given manager Steve Bruce permission to consider taking over as Sunderland’s new coach. Michael Schrader wins decathlon at Hypo Meeting; Nataliya Dobrynska takes heptathlonGOETZIS, Austria — Michael Schrader of Germany won the decathlon at the Hypo Meeting on Sunday after scoring a year-high 8,522 points to edge Trey Hardee of the United States by six points, the smallest winning margin in the event’s 35-year history. Torvald Palema finishes strongly to win Elitloppet harness race, give Svanstedt 2nd victorySTOCKHOLM — Torvald Palema finished strongly on the final straightaway to win the Elitloppet trotting classic on Sunday. Move for a Great Britain soccer team at 2012LONDON - The Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish and English football associations have agreed that Great Britain should field a composite team at the 2012 Olympics. Ralston’s PK goal in 90th minute gives Revs 2-1 victoryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Steve Ralston’s penalty kick in the 90th minute snapped a tie and gave the New England Revolution a 2-1 victory over D.C. United that ended a six-match winless streak. Bettman wants to keep Coyotes in Phoenix, not looking to block Balsillie from NHLDETROIT — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman insists he is merely trying to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix, not block Jim Balsillie from buying the team and setting up shop in Ontario. Britain’s Dwain Chambers wins 100-meter race at Papaflesia athletics meet in 10.06 secondsKALAMATA, Greece — British sprinter Dwain Chambers has clocked a season-best 10.06 seconds to win the 100 meters at the Papaflesia meet. Chelsea recovers from fastest FA Cup final goal to beat Everton 2-1 and win trophy againWEMBLEY, England — Chelsea recovered after conceding the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, beating Everton 2-1 on Saturday to win the trophy a fifth time. 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. Chelsea meets Everton for the first time in FA Cup finalLONDON - Chelsea has won four of their eight FA Cup finals and Everton five of their 12. The two are now getting ready to meet for the first time in the final Saturday. Messi leading goal scorer in Champions LeagueROME - Lionel Messi is the leading scorer of the Champions League football with nine goals followed by Liverpool’s Steven Gerrad with seven and Miroslav Klose of Bayern Munich with six. Real Madrid woes continue as Barca bask in finalMADRID - The contrasting fortunes of Spanish twin giants Barcelona and Real Madrid could hardly have been clearer Wednesday. Newcastle owner apologises to fansLONDON - Newcastle owner Mike Ashley apologised to the club’s fans after the team’s relegation from the English Premier League. Burnley back in English Premier LeagueLONDON - Burnley returned to the English Premier League after defeating Sheffield United 1-0 in the promotion playoff final at the Wembley. Mourinho extends contract with Inter MilanROME - Jose Mourinho has extended his contract with Italian Serie A champions Inter Milan by a year till 2012. Swiss Busacca to referee in Champions League finalGENEVA - Massimo Busacca of Switzerland was picked by Europe’s football governing body UEFA as the referee for the Champions League final between Barcelona and Manchester United. Newcastle, Middlesbrough relegated from Premier LeagueLONDON - Newcastle United were relegated from English Premier League Sunday as they suffered a humiliating 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa. |
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