Articles filed under Soccer
-
Atletico beats Madrid 2-0 in Copa as Torres makes returnJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Fernando Torres made a winning return to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as the Spanish league champions secured an impressive 2-0 victory over city...
-
Atletico gets midfielder Cani from Villarreal on loanJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - MADRID (AP) - Atletico Madrid has reinforced its already potent midfield by bringing in Ruben "Cani" Gracia on loan from fellow Spanish club Villarreal. The 33-year-old ...
-
Jesse Marsch hired as new coach of New York Red BullsJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - HARRISON, N.J. (AP) - Jesse Marsch is in and Mike Petke is out as the coach of the New York Red Bulls. Marsch coached the Montreal Impact in its first MLS season, in 201...
-
MLS expands playoffs, adds 2 teams in 20th seasonJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Soccer is adding two teams to its playoffs, realigning the conferences and welcoming two new franchises. The league announced the schedule f...
-
Person with knowledge says Valdes in talks with Man UnitedJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - LONDON (AP) - A person with knowledge of the situation says Manchester United is in talks to sign former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes. The 32-year-old Valdes has b...
-
Tottenham bans 'selfie sticks' from White Hart Lane groundJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - LONDON (AP) - Tottenham fans will have to take pictures of themselves without the help of selfie sticks at White Hart Lane. Selfie sticks, extendable rods for taking pic...
-
Argentine coach Becker appointed to lead Equatorial GuineaJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) - African Cup of Nations host Equatorial Guinea has appointed Esteban Becker as national team coach. The Argentine's appointment was annou...
-
Steven Gerrard joining LA Galaxy from LiverpoolJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - CARSON, Calif. (AP) - Steven Gerrard is the next big star in the LA Galaxy. The Liverpool captain will join the defending Major League Soccer champions in July after com...
-
Oldham sponsor ends deal over 'imminent signing' of EvansJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - LONDON (AP) - English third-tier club Oldham is prepared to face a growing backlash by going ahead with plans to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans. While Oldham said it w...
-
Palestinian team aiming for knockout stage at Asian CupJan 06, 2015 10:00 pm - While it didn't generate anything remotely like the attention of Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil at the World Cup, the Palestinian team's 1-0 victory over the Philippi...