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Mar 13, 2008 12:27 PM CDT

7 Cuban Soccer Players Defect to US

Five are already in talks with pro team in Miami

(Newser) - Seven Cuban soccer players defected from the national team over the last two days—five on Tuesday and two last night—slipping from their Tampa hotel after a game to seek asylum in the US, the Miami Herald reports. The first five have contacted a lawyer and are in discussions...

Major Knee Injuries Soar for Child Athletes

Feb 18, 2008 7:07 AM CST

Major Knee Injuries Soar for Child Athletes

Increasingly arduous world of kid sports taking toll

(Newser) - The number of serious knee injuries that doctors once saw only in adults is skyrocketing among children as kid sports become increasingly demanding, reports the New York Times. Injuries such as a torn ACL—the major ligament that stabilizes the knee—require surgery that poses particular risks to children who...

Liverpool Stunned By Cinderella

Feb 16, 2008 3:26 PM CST

Liverpool Stunned By Cinderella

Injury-time goal vaults Barnsley over seven-time FA Cup champs

(Newser) - Brian Howard scored in injury time as heavy underdog Barnsley shocked seven-time FA Cup champion Liverpool 2-1 today at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium home, reports the BBC. Liverpool is now out of both major UK cup competitions and out of contention for the English Premier League title. Barnsley plays in the...

Nachos? Check. Beer? Check.
... Defibrillator?

Jan 31, 2008 4:41 PM CST

Nachos? Check. Beer? Check. ... Defibrillator?

Researchers confirm higher heart attack risk for nail-biting fans

(Newser) - Viewers with weak hearts might want to stick to the commercials this Super Sunday, as a New England Journal of Medicine study shows a clear correlation between intense sports matches and spikes in heart attacks, the Los Angeles Times reports. In Germany during the 2006 World Cup, heart troubles jumped...

Becks' Carbon Footprint Bigger Than His Cleats

Jan 24, 2008 2:00 PM CST

Becks' Carbon Footprint Bigger Than His Cleats

Soccer celeb flew distance to moon for games, photo ops in '07

(Newser) - David Beckham may bend it on the pitch; off it, he might have broken records with the largest carbon footprint ever, Fox Sports reports. British environmental group Carbon Trust analyzed the output of Becks' travel and homes, finding the soccer star responsible for 163 tons of carbon dioxide annually. The...

Yellow Card,
Red Card, Warning Shots

Dec 26, 2007 8:03 PM CST

Yellow Card, Red Card, Warning Shots

Malaysian ref finds gunfire effective way to settle soccer players

(Newser) - Faced with an angry mob after he red-carded a soccer player, a Malaysian ref finally found an effective means of crowd control: He whipped out his gun,and fired a few rounds in the air. The part-time ref is also a cop, which might explain why he had a gun...

Brazil's Kaka Tops in Soccer

Dec 18, 2007 6:49 AM CST

Brazil's Kaka Tops in Soccer

Brazilian beats out star players from Portugal and Argentina

(Newser) - Brazilian soccer sensation Kaka is FIFA's World Player of the Year, the eighth time since 1991 a Brazilian player has claimed the honor. The 25-year-old midfielder led AC Milan to the title in the Champions league this year with 10 goals, the BBC reports. "It's really special for me—...

England Courts Fabio Capello for Head Coach

Dec 13, 2007 2:41 PM CST

England Courts Fabio Capello for Head Coach

Italian set to leave Real Madrid to replace McLaren at helm

(Newser) - The British Football Association may finally have found its head coach, as CEO Brian Barwick zeros in on Real Madrid's Fabio Capello. Pending likely approval from Capello's lawyers, Barwick will formally propose Capello to the FA board today. If appointed, Capello would coach England in the 2010 World Cup, with...

Euro 2008 Draw Unveiled

Dec 2, 2007 7:57 PM CST

Euro 2008 Draw Unveiled

Italy, France and Holland end up in "Group of Death"

(Newser) - World Cup finalists Italy and France will meet again: this time in Group C, the "Group of Death" of the Euro 2008 soccer championship. For Romania, it could be called "unluck of the draw" as it was selected for that group today along with another powerful squad, Holland,...

England Dumps McClaren

Nov 22, 2007 10:13 PM CST

England Dumps McClaren

Head coach is shown the door after soccer team's failure to qualify for Euro 2008

(Newser) - Steve McClaren has been fired as coach of England's soccer team after their failure to qualify for Euro 2008, reports the Times of London. England had been thrown a lifeline after Israel's surprise defeat of Russia, which gave them a chance to advance to the continental championships if they...

Dynamo Repeats as MLS Champ

Nov 18, 2007 9:18 PM CST

Dynamo Repeats as MLS Champ

New England loses to Houston in second straight final, 2-1

(Newser) - Houston rallied to win their second straight MLS final, knocking off New England, 2-1. The Dynamo did its damage in the second half on goals by Joseph Ngwenya and finals MVP Dwayne De Rosario. De Rosario's cross set up Ngwenya's goal, which the striker hit after a mortifying whiff. De...

Italian Soccer Fans Riot After Shooting

Nov 11, 2007 7:11 PM CST

Italian Soccer Fans Riot After Shooting

Cops call shooting "tragic error" after mob attacks police barracks

(Newser) - The police shooting of an Italian soccer fan sparked riots and police clashes across the country today, the BBC reports. Hundreds in Rome torched a bus, smashed cop cars, and attacked a police barracks. In Milan, one game was stopped when angry fans tried to storm the field; more violence...

Axe Finally Falls on
Women's World Cup Coach

Oct 22, 2007 11:19 PM CDT

Axe Finally Falls on Women's World Cup Coach

U.S. Soccer looks to replace Ryan after Solo debacle

(Newser) - In a demonstration of the high expectations of the U.S. women's soccer team, coach Greg Ryan was fired after his team crashed out in the semifinals of last month's World Cup. Ryan sustained just two losses in two and a half years, but his questionable handling of the goalkeeper...

US Soccer Beats Switzerland,1-0

Oct 17, 2007 11:43 PM CDT

US Soccer Beats Switzerland,1-0

Bradley's late goal lifts Americans

(Newser) - The United States soccer team had never defeated Switzerland in their previous six meetings, but the seventh proved lucky as they emerged victorious In Basel 1-0. The visiting Americans scored in the 86th minute when a confused Swiss defense left midfielder Michael Bradley unmarked, allowing him to find the net,...

Brothel Backs Italian Soccer Club

Oct 11, 2007 3:13 PM CDT

Brothel Backs Italian Soccer Club

Controversy ensues over club's deal with Austrian "Casa Bianca"

(Newser) - Passion is an inherent part of soccer, but add in an escort service sponsoring an Italian soccer club, and you've got some local officials getting pretty hot. Trentino 1921 accepted 10,000 euros from Austrian escort agency Casa Bianca ("White House"), and now links to the service's website—...

German Women Win World Cup

Sep 30, 2007 3:44 PM CDT

German Women Win World Cup

Defend title with 2-0 defeat of Brazil

(Newser) - Germany took down Brazil 2-0 today, to win its second straight women’s World Cup. The game’s pivotal moment came in the second half, when Brazilian star Marta had a chance to tie the game on a penalty kick, but was blocked by goalkeeper Nadine Angerer. “After the...

Brazil Stuns
US Women in Cup Semifinal

Sep 27, 2007 11:40 AM CDT

Brazil Stuns US Women in Cup Semifinal

4-0 defeat is worst ever for overwhelmed American squad

(Newser) - Brazil thrashed the US, 4-0, in the Women’s World Cup semifinals today in Hangzhou, China, the worst loss in the program's history. The match was “over at halftime,” the Chicago Tribune writes, with the Americans down two goals—and one player, after Shannon Boxx received two yellow...

US Women in World Cup Semis

Sep 22, 2007 12:57 PM CDT

US Women in World Cup Semis

Wambach and crew shut out England, 3-0

(Newser) - The US women's soccer team cruised into the semifinals of the World Cup today with a 3-0 win over England, ESPN reports. Abby Wambach, Shannon Boxx, and Kristine Lilly scored three goals in a 12-minute span of the second half. The US, seeking its third title, will face the winner...

Chelsea Loses Fiery Coach

Sep 20, 2007 3:03 AM CDT

Chelsea Loses Fiery Coach

Eccentric, talented Maurinho leaves in spat with owner after two titles in three years

(Newser) - Chelsea's talented and bizarre coach, Jose Mourinho, has departed his team after a new flare-up of old grievances with owner Roman Abramovich. In his short and brilliant tenure, Mourinho delivered on a promise to end Chelsea's 50-year title drought, winning the Premier League in 2005 and 2006. A lack of...

Euro 2008 Success Unites Thrilled Brits

Sep 14, 2007 7:22 AM CDT

Euro 2008 Success Unites Thrilled Brits

UK national squads put on surprising show in qualifying round

(Newser) - In the UK, where following soccer usually means either supporting or scorning Manchester United, the national teams of England and Scotland are captivating the public, the Telegraph reports. And with England's 3-0 trouncing of Russia and Scotland's unexpected 1-0 triumph over France this week, both national teams have a shot...