Sports News - Soccer
FIFA gives away free tickets for Spain-US match
JOHANNESBURG - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 03:19:37
By CHRIS LEHOURITES - AP Sports Writer
FIFA is giving away some free tickets for the Confederations Cup semifinal match between Spain and the United States.
Spain favored over US to reach Confed Cup final
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Tuesday, 23 June 2009 01:48:24
By RAF CASERT - AP Sports Writer
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.
ESPN to air live Premier League matches in Britain
LONDON - Monday, 22 June 2009 12:53:04
By ROB HARRIS - AP Sports Writer
ESPN will broadcast live Premier League matches for the first time in Britain after gaining rights from financially troubled Setanta Sports.
United States learning to cope without Bocanegra
RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Monday, 22 June 2009 12:49:15
By STUART CONDIE - AP Sports Writer
The United States has made a run to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup by learning how to play without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra.
ESPN to share La Liga's US TV rights with GOL
NEW YORK - Monday, 22 June 2009 12:48:58
By RONALD BLUM - AP Sports Writer
Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka will get a wider distribution platform in the United States next season.
Setanta fails to make payment to Scottish league
LONDON - Monday, 22 June 2009 10:00:14
Setanta has failed to make a payment to the Scottish Premier League to screen live matches in Britain, casting further doubt on the future of the troubled broadcaster.
Foe ceremony to precede Confederations Cup final
JOHANNESBURG - Monday, 22 June 2009 08:17:08
Confederations Cup organizers will stage a pre-match ceremony before the final to commemorate the death of Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe.
Blatter invites Obama to World Cup in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG - Monday, 22 June 2009 03:53:03
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has invited President Barack Obama to next year's World Cup in South Africa.
Liverpool appoints equity expert as board director
LIVERPOOL - Monday, 22 June 2009 02:47:27
Liverpool appointed private equity executive Christian Purslow to the board of directors on Monday. He will act as managing director while the search for a new chief executive continues.
Kanoute scores to give Mali 3-1 win in qualifier
BAMAKO, Mali - Sunday, 21 June 2009 21:50:13
By The Associated Press
Frederic Kanoute scored late to finish off Mali's 3-1 win over Benin in a World Cup qualifier Sunday.
Kinnear will lead MLS All-Stars vs. Everton
NEW YORK - Sunday, 21 June 2009 15:06:56
The Houston Dynamo's Dominic Kinnear was picked to coach the MLS against Premier League team Everton in the All-Star game in July.
Brazil 2nd nation to report robbery
PRETORIA, South Africa - Sunday, 21 June 2009 15:02:26
By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press Writer
Brazil became the second nation at the Confederations Cup to say it was robbed at the team's hotel.
US switches 3 starters against Egypt
RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Sunday, 21 June 2009 11:31:14
The United States inserted Brad Guzan in goal against Egypt, one of three changes to the starting lineup for its final Confederations Cup first-round match Sunday.