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Friday, July 13, 2012

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English Soccer's John Terry Found Not Guilty Of Racial Abuse

John Terry as he left court today in London.

July 13, 2012 He had been accused of hurling racial insults at an opponent. The case has been front-page news in Britain. But a magistrate said today that there was doubt about whether Terry's words were meant as an insult.

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Monday, May 07, 2012

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Soccer Stars Are Paid The Best, And Indian Cricketers Out-Earn NFL Players

Lionel Messi of Barcelona during a match Saturday against RCD Espanyol.

May 7, 2012 For the second year in a row, Spanish teams Barcelona and Real Madrid paid the highest average salaries of any team in any major sport. But in India, cricketers are paid better on average than NFL players.

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Monday, April 30, 2012

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3 Key Things About Soccer's 'Manchester Derby'

Manchester United's Nani (in red) and Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov during a game last August in London.

April 30, 2012 Manchester City and Manchester United faced off today in a matchup that fans around the world watched. The outcome could basically determine which team wins the English Premier League.

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Monday, April 16, 2012

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Four Weeks After Being 'Dead,' Soccer's Fabrice Muamba Leaves Hospital

Fabrice Muamba, center, with cardiologist Dr. Andrew Deaner (left) and cardiologist Dr. Sam Mohiddin (right), before his release from the London Chest Hospital today.

April 16, 2012 It was March 17 when the player for the English Premier League's Bolton Wanderers collapsed on the pitch and for a little more than an hour, as one of his doctors put it, was "in effect, dead" as medical teams struggled to get his heart going again.

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Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Stricken Soccer Player Fabrice Muamba Continues Recovery

Fabrice Muamba of the Bolton Wanderers during last Saturday's game against Tottenham Hotspur in London, before his collapse.

March 22, 2012 Muamba, who plays for Bolton in the English Premier League, was "in effect, dead" for 78 minutes after suffering a heart attack, his doctor says. But doctors kept working. Multiple defibrillator shocks got his heart beating on its own again.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2012

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Brazil Moves To Ease Soccer Beer Ban, As World Cup Spat With FIFA Grows

Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo says his country no longer recognizes FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke as a spokesman after Valcke  slammed Brazil's World Cup preparations.

March 7, 2012 Brazil moved toward relaxing its strict ban on alcohol at soccer games Tuesday, responding to World Cup organizers' concerns. Soccer's governing body is pushing for the change so it can make Budweiser the "Official Beer of the FIFA World Cup" when Brazil hosts the event in 2014.

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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

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Soccer Stunner: For First Time Ever, USA Beats Italy; Wins 1-0 'Friendly'

Clint Dempsey of Team USA celebrates his goal against Italy earlier today (Feb. 29, 2012) in Genoa, Italy.

February 29, 2012 In 10 matches over 78 years, Italy had never lost to the USA. Clint Dempsey scored the game winner.

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Wednesday, February 01, 2012

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Dozens Killed In Riot After Egyptian Soccer Match

Flares were thrown in the stadium during clashes that erupted after a football match between Egypt's Al-Ahly and Al-Masry teams in Port Said.

February 1, 2012 Stones and bottles flew, according to reports from the scene. Many victims may have suffocated. The reason why things got out of control aren't clear yet. Meanwhile, a fire broke out at another stadium after a match was canceled.

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Thursday, January 05, 2012

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VIDEO: 90-Yard GOALLL! For American Keeper Tim Howard

The agony: Bolton Wanderers goalie Adam Bogdan can't reach the ball as Tim Howard's long kick bounces into the goal.

January 5, 2012 The Everton goalie scored from about 90 yards away last night when his clearing kick bounced over the head of Bolton's Adam Bogdan.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

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Soccer Star Faces Charges For Alleged Racial Abuse

John Terry, right, and opponent Anton Ferdinand during the English Premier League on Oct. 23 in which it's alleged that Terry hurled a racial slur at Ferdinand. Terry denies doing that. He's going to face criminal charges.

December 21, 2011 Terry, who plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League and is captain of England's national team, denies he verbally abused an opponent with racist words.

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Thursday, October 06, 2011

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Rooney's Dad Arrested In Betting Probe, But English Star Is Ready To Play

English soccer star Wayne Rooney during a training session today in Podgorica, Montenegro.

October 6, 2011 Wayne Rooney's father is one of the suspects being investigated because of suspicious bets placed on a match in Scotland. The soccer star has not been implicated.

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

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U.S. Loses To Japan, In A Game Of Many Chances

Members of the U.S. women's national team look on after losing the FIFA Women's World Cup Final against Japan. The Americans lost on penalty kicks after overtime expired with the teams tied, 2-2.

July 17, 2011 The FIFA Women's World Cup final between the U.S. and Japan had a familiar feel to it, as the American squad once again found themselves being pushed to the brink. But this time, it was the Japanese who seemed to draw on deep reserves of will and creativity to force overtime, and then to win on penalty kicks.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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U.S. Beats France To Reach World Cup Final

Abby Wambach scores the second U.S. goal against France during their FIFA Women's World Cup 2011 semifinal match. The Americans won, 3-1.

July 13, 2011 The American women hope to win the World Cup for the first time since 1999. The win comes despite a 27-12 shooting edge for the French women. The Americans will face either Sweden or Japan, who play this afternoon.

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Monday, July 11, 2011

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U.S. Women 'Haven't Won Anything,' Wambach Says

U.S. forward Abby Wambach heads in the equalizer past Brazil's defender Daiane and goalkeeper Andreia Sunday in Dresden.

July 11, 2011 The U.S. women's national team could be forgiven for soaking in the glory of their gut-wrenching win over Brazil in the Women's World Cup quarterfinals. The tight game electrified fans, but Abby Wambach is not satisfied.

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Wednesday, July 06, 2011

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U.S. Loses To Sweden; Will Play Brazil Next

Nilla Fischer of Sweden and America's Abby Wambach battle for the ball during their Group C match in the Women's World Cup. Sweden took an early 1-0 advantage in the match.

July 6, 2011 The 2-1 victory is Sweden's first over the United States in the World Cup. The loss drops the U.S. women to second place in Group C, meaning they will play Brazil in the quarterfinals Sunday.

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