No Blue can take shirt for Granted

Avram Grant last night claimed Jose Mourinho's Untouchables are a thing of the past and insisted: 'The only Untouchables I have seen were in the movies.

Soccer Herd excels
With two more wins, the Manitoba Bisons women's soccer team will have done the unthinkable.

Vic's Key Role
A year ago the Carling Cup represented Victor Anichebe's best opportunity of securing first-team action.

Hertha, Bochum bounced from German Cup
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Bundesliga sides Hertha Berlin and Bochum were upset in the second round of the German Cup, both eliminated by lower-division opposition.


The Wampanoag Tribe has a machine, and they say, "It's completely idiot proof." I told them they've got it all wrong. I want a machine that is "idiot friendly." - Former Massachusetts Governor William F. Weld

Mista ready to leave Atletico Madrid

Mista has failed to establish himself in coach Javier Aguirre's first team

Brazil to be named host for 2014 W. Cup
ZURICH, Switzerland -- Brazil, the only candidate, was set to be confirmed Tuesday as host of the 2014 World Cup. FIFA's executive committee was meeting to decide on the 2014 host, and the outcome was considered a virtual formality.

QPR capture Plymouth star Buzsaky
Buzsaky scored for Plymouth against QPR earlier this season QPR have signed Hungarian playmaker Akos Buzsaky from Plymouth. He has agreed a two-month loan deal ahead of a permanent move when the transfer window opens in January.

Real Madrid chasing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Velos
Veloso has also been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in recent weeks.

Votcf: Can United Do The Double?
Oct 2007 Here's our latest talking point: CAN UNITED DO THE DOUBLE? Cristiano Ronaldo has stated that Manchester United will retain their Premier League title and win a third European Cup this season.

Crouch hails Fowler
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Huddersfield extend Wallwork loan
Wallwork can play for Huddersfield in the FA Cup West Bromwich Albion midfielder Ronnie Wallwork is to spend a second month on loan at Huddersfield Town.

Hemdani refutes Reading rumours
Rangers' French midfielder Brahim Hemdani has dismissed reports that he is holding talks with Reading and insists he is happy at Ibrox.


"In the case of an earthquake hitting Las Vegas, be sure to go straight to the keno lounge. Nothing ever gets hit there." - An anonymous casino boss

{Spam?} Chelsea unleashes six in the City

The Australian - Sven-Goran Eriksson had enjoyed a serene start to life in English club football, but he admitted this was a timely "wake-up call". The visitors came into this game flying high in third place, but their defending was amateurish and Eriksson could not
Source: article.wn.com


Nine gamblers could not feed a single rooster. - Yugoslav proverb

Preston North End look for defender

Paul Simpson is desperate to add a defender to his squad at Preston North End Football Club.

Manchester City would love SWP return
Sven Goran Eriksson admits he would love Shaun Wright-Phillips to return to Manchester City Football Club.

Curbishley backs West Ham United appointment
Alan Curbishley would welcome a technical director at West Ham United Football Club.

Pretty football, ugly bickering
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The Wampanoag Tribe has a machine, and they say, "It's completely idiot proof." I told them they've got it all wrong. I want a machine that is "idiot friendly." - Former Massachusetts Governor William F. Weld

{Spam?} Tottenham Hotspurs say farewell to the man who gave them reason to

Times Online - Soon after, he was invited for interview by Sir Alex Ferguson, who was looking for a new assistant at Manchester United. Jol’s reputation in the Netherlands remains strong. He was interviewed by Ajax two years ago. The last days of Jol’s
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Man Utd rule out Premier League split
Daily Telegraph - Manchester United joint chairman Joel Glazer has ruled out a breakaway from the rest of the Premier League over the way clubs negotiate their television rights. With United's global fan base estimated to be in the region of 140 million, many of the
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk


The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling. - Ambrose Bierce

{Spam?} Chelsea´s revival gathers pace as Schalke are brushed aside

LONDON (AFP) - Chelsea's resurgence under Avram Grant gathered pace as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Schalke 04 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Bremen beat Lazio to claim Euro lifeline
BREMEN, Germany (AFP) - Werder Bremen gave themselves a faint Champions League lifeline as they sealed an impressive 2-1 win at home to injury-hit Lazio on Tuesday night.

Postgame Quotes: Revs 2, Toronto FC 2
Postgame quotes after the Revs and Toronto FC played to a 2-2 draw on Saturday, October 20, 2007.

Zaragoza´s D´Alessandro given cold shoulder
ZARAGOZA, Spain (AFP) - Real Zaragoza confirmed on Wednesday that their Argentine international midfielder Andres D'Alessandro will train apart from the first team squad after falling out with coach Victor Fernandez.

Soccer-Vasco go out on Romario's coaching debut
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Former Brazil striker Romario made his coaching debut on Wednesday but was unable to stop Vasco da Gama being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana.

Argentina back atop FIFA rankings
Argentina recaptured top spot while Canada jumped three places to 51st in the monthly FIFA world rankings released Wednesday by soccer's international governing body. The Argentines, who last occupied the No.

Urawa face Sepahan in AFC final
SAITAMA, Japan (AFP) - Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds triumphed 5-3 in a penalty shootout to beat South Korean counterparts Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma on Wednesday to reach the AFC Champions League final.

Blatter encourages English 2018 bid
LONDON (AFP) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter seemingly encouraged England to bid for the World Cup in 2018 following a meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday.


"Throw a lucky man in the sea, and he will come up with a fish in his mouth." - Arab Proverb

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Wolves new boy eyes stay
Westmidlands.com - Wolves new boy Darron Gibson has revealed he is already eyeing an extended stay at Molineux. The Manchester United midfielder goes straight into the squad for tomorrow’s visit of Charlton - battling Karl Henry, Darren Potter and Seyi Olofinjana for
Source: www.expressandstar.com

FERGIE WAITING FOR GOAL EXPLOSION
Sporting Life - Sir Alex Ferguson joked that fans should put their money on another 1-0 win for Manchester United - but insisted that the "deluge" will soon come. United are in the unusual position of having kept clean sheets in their last five consecutive league
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Drogheda United win League of Irelands top title with games in hand
Belfast Telegraph - The pick of the action is the lunchtime Merseyside derby at Goodison Park between Everton and Liverpool. In the highlight of the three p.m. kick-offs Bolton begin life without Sammy Lee at Arsenal, and in the late match champions Manchester United
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

HARGREAVES OUT FOR A MONTH
Sporting Life - Owen Hargreaves had been expected to make his European bow for Manchester United in Tuesday night's workmanlike 1-0 win over Roma - instead he faces another agonising month on the sidelines with a knee injury. And Sir Alex Ferguson's post-match
Source: article.wn.com

Home form is the key for Newcastle United
FansFC.com - The former Manchester City star hopes to make his debut for the Magpies on Monday night after recovering from a broken foot, and he can’t wait to get started and help his new club climb the table. "It's going to be a slow process for us, but all
Source: www.fansfc.com

Aston Villa v Manchester United
Sporting Life - Manchester United keeper Edwin Van der Sar returned after a two match absence with a toe injury for the visit to Aston Villa. The Dutchman had suffered the set back when United won 1-0 at Birmingham earlier this month. But Nemanja Vidic was ruled out
Source: www.sportinglife.com

Bryan Habana's father: nervous but excited
Daily Telegraph - A talented athlete who dreamed of playing football for Manchester United - after whose players Bryan Robson and Gary Bailey he was named - Bryan was only introduced to rugby by his father when he was 11 years old. Mr Habana recalled how he took his
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Keane looks to foreign shores for Sunderland
Guardian Unlimited - Keane spent £36m on an array of mainly British and Irish players, many of whom he had played with at either Manchester United or while on Republic of Ireland duty, this summer but several have still to shine and he is now concentrating on scouting
Source: article.wn.com

BARTON CLAIMS CREDIT FOR CITY REVIVAL
Sporting Life - No disrespect to City but in Manchester, Manchester United will always be top dog. As much as they want to believe it, it is not going to be. "The big thing about Newcastle is there is only Newcastle in Newcastle. Newcastle could be a big side and
Source: article.wn.com


"The typical gambler might not really understand the probabilistic nuances of the wheel or the dice, but such things seem a bit more tractable than, say, trying to raise a child in this lunatic society of ours." - Arthur S. Reber, The New Gambler 's Bible

There's lots of people in this world who

There's lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their health that they haven't the time to enjoy it.
- Josh Billings

"Fortune always will confer an aura - Of worth, unworthily; and in this world - The lucky person passes for a genius." - Euripedes

{Spam?} Wolves eye more loan moves

Shropshire Star - Mick McCarthy today confirmed Wolves are eyeing loan moves for more Premiership young guns - as he weighs up a move for Manchester United teenager Jonny Evans. The Molineux boss was in Cork last night running the rule over Villa’s Republic of
Source: www.shropshirestar.com

Portugal win to keep Euro dream on track
Earthtimes - There was still time for Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo to make it 2-0 before Dmitriy Byakov pulled one back for the home side in injury time. The win moves Portugal on to 23 points in the group, one point adrift of leaders Poland but six
Source: www.earthtimes.org

Gill delight at Giggs deal
SkySports - Manchester United chief executive David Gill admits his contract talks with Ryan Giggs were among the easiest he has ever carried out. The United winger's current deal was due to expire at the end of this season but following talks with the Premier
Source: www.skysports.com

Kevin Keegan: Retirement?
ESPN Soccernet - Not even the 4-1 beating of Manchester United at their new digs could prevent a feeling of a season of lurching from disaster to disaster until relief finally came. His big spending may have yielded promotion but City were unconvincing in the
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

Clitheroe 0 FC United 3
Manchester Evening News - lit up a chill night in Lancashire with two debut goals which sent FC powering into the play-off positions. The original game between these two last month was abandoned after a floodlight failure, but this time it was the former Manchester United
Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Chelsea admit FA charge of failing to control players
ESPN.com - LONDON, Oct 17 - Chelsea have admitted a charge of failing to control their players during the 2-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Sept. 23, the FA said on Wednesday. The charge related to the conduct of Chelsea players towards referee
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Blues admit charges
Footy Mad - Chelsea have admitted a Football Association charge of failing to control their players during last month's Premier League defeat at Manchester United. The charge relates to the conduct of Blues players towards referee Mike Dean following the
Source: www.footymad.net

How England harnessed the power of raw anger
Times Online - The great achievements of Sir Alex Ferguson are easily identified in record books: a European trophy at Aberdeen, nine English league titles, spanning 15 years, and the treble for Manchester United in 1999. There is, however, another accomplishment
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Giggs signs new deal with Manchester United
Victoria Times Colonist - Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has signed an extended contract that ties him to the club until the end of June 2009. The 33-year-old has played 727 matches, including his debut for the club in March 1991 against Everton. Only Sir Bobby Charlton
Source: www.canada.com


"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay

{Spam?} James annoyed by Blues toilet talk

TEAMtalk - And James has revealed he is to be involved with a new Premier League initiative aimed at raising awareness of ecological issues in English football. "I've been asked to get involved with the Premier League," he said. "I can't divulge too much about
Source: www.teamtalk.com

TOFFEES SEE OFF WASTEFUL BORO
Sporting Life - Steven Pienaar scored his maiden goal in English football as Everton beat Middlesbrough 2-0, their fist win at Goodison Park since the opening day of the season. The on-loan South Africa midfielder found the net to seal victory after free-scoring
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MILNER LOOKING FOR HOME COMFORTS
Sporting Life - One of the new signings trying to find his feet in English football is Senegal international full-back Habib Beye, a late transfer window signing from Marseille. He has had a mixed start to his career on Tyneside, but has received the support of a man
Source: article.wn.com

CROUCH ROTATION WARNING FOR TORRES
Sporting Life - He comes from a different way of playing - Spanish football is different to English football - but he's an extremely strong physical player. He has pace and attributes to help him cope with that. I'm sure he's going to be a force this year. "He speaks
Source: article.wn.com

Saturday night's all white
BBC Brasil - English rugby union fans must feel today like the Greek football fans felt in Euro 2004. Except at least the Greeks prepared properly. This team has been forged through humiliation, defiance and a bit of good old-fashioned luck. (Thank God rugby
Source: www.bbc.co.uk


Gambling promises the poor what property performs for the rich -- something for nothing. - George Bernard Shaw

Football Madness After Wildcats Stun LSU

A weekend that began with Kentucky's basketball Madness ended with an even wilder celebration on the football field. A swarm of blue-clad spectators stormed the field after a triple-overtime thriller in which the No.

Bafana to face Paolo Cannavaro
Paolo Cannavaro, brother of World Cup-winning captain Fabio, has received his first Italy call up along with a number of other fringe players for Wednesday's friendly with South Africa in Siena.

I can handle the plastic pitch, vows Robinson
The last time Paul Robinson conceded a goal in the Euro 2008 qualification campaign it was blamed on the ball hitting a divot. That will not be a viable excuse against Russia on Wednesday, on the artificial surface at the Luzhniki Stadium.

India in football quarters, draw with Turkey in handball
Hyderabad, Oct 14 (PTI) India managed to make the quarterfinals in men's football and drew 30-30 from a winning position against Turkey in Men's Handball events at the fourth World Military Games here today.

Swindon Drop To Tenth
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PM blames FIFA for game cancellation
Helen Clark has indicated the blame for the cancellation of the Fiji-All Whites international lies with FIFA. The match was postponed the day before it was due to be played, after New Zealand refused to issue a visa to the Fijian goalkeeper.


"The roulette table pays nobody except him that keeps it. Nevertheless a passion for gaming is common, though a passion for keeping roulette tables is unknown." - Bernard Shaw

France crushes Faeroe Islands 6-0 in European Championship qualifying

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Canadian Press, 2007 TORSHAVN, Faeroe Islands - Thierry Henry scored in France's 6-0 victory over the Faeroe Islands on Saturday to tie Michel Platini's national record and keep alive France's hopes to qualify for the European

England shows strength in depth to beat Estonia 3-0, move closer to Euro 2008
England's Joe Cole, left, controls the ball as Estonia's Tarmo Kink looks on, right, during their UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying soccer match in Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday.

Doping inquiry into AS Roma captain Francesco Totti dismissed
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Canadian Press, 2007 ROME - The Italian soccer federation has dismissed a doping inquiry into AS Roma captain Francesco Totti.

Germany first to advance to Euro 2008; Scotland, France, England also win
Krystyna Rudzki, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Canadian Press, 2007 LONDON - Germany became the first team to qualify for the European Championship on Saturday with a 0-0 draw at Ireland, and Scotland made things a lot tougher for both Italy and France to

Leeds held by 10-man Orient
Leeds United's stirring burst towards the top of the table was reduced to a hobble - at least temporarily - as they were held to a 1-1 draw by a Leyton Orient team reduced to 10 men for almost an hour.


The gambling known as business looks with austere disfavor upon the business known as gambling. - Ambrose Bierce

{Spam?} Gators walk-on dies in motorcycle accident

St. Petersburg Times - Guilford earned the nickname "Sunshine" because his long blond hair resembled that of Ronnie "Sunshine" Bass in the football movie Remember the Titans. Antonya English can be reached at english@sptimes.com. [Last modified October 12, 2007, 19:28:58]
Source: www.sptimes.com

Will success on field aid USF in classrooms?
St. Petersburg Times - game at the old Houlihan's Stadium, taking that first sip of the intoxicating cocktail that is big-time college football. Otherwise, it gets spent on the English department. As long as the program doesn't run at a loss, administrations are happy
Source: www.sptimes.com



"Diligence is the mother of good luck." - Benjamin Franklin

{Spam?} The greatest wealth is health. - Virgil

The greatest wealth is health.
- Virgil

"Baccarat is a game whereby the croupier gathers in money with a flexible sculling oar, then rakes it home. If I could have borrowed his oar I would have stayed." - Mark Twain

{Spam?} Sickness comes on horseback but departs on foot.

Sickness comes on horseback but departs on foot.
- Dutch Proverb, sometimes attributed to William C. Hazlitt

"A number of moralists condemn lotteries and refuse to see anything noble in the passion of the ordinary gambler. They judge gambling as some atheists judge religion, by its excesses." - Charles Lamb, Essays of Elia (1832)

{Spam?} Attention Biotech Writers, Tradeshow Writers:

CNW Group - foundation has given Genmab a tremendous edge over its competitors and has helped establish the company as a leader in the biotechnology industry. http://www.genmab.com Renovo Group Plc., Grafton Street 48, M13 9XX Manchester, United
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Businessmen wear replica shirts. Real fans bleed the colours of their
Times Online - The Fast Show , Paul Whitehouse created the character Roger Nouveau, a newly converted middle-class football fan, played by John Thomson, whose every utterance betrayed the faddish nature of his devotion. “I used to support Manchester United,” he
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

McClaren: We must concentrate on Estonia
ESPN.com - Wes Brown has returned to Manchester United because of his knee injury but Sol Campbell (Achilles) and Alan Smith (knee) are expected to train today after missing yesterday's opening session. Your views on this story? Email newsdesk@soccernet.com Join
Source: soccernet.espn.go.com

'Fighting drunk' sentenced for punching Fergie
Wigan Today - A "fighting drunk" who punched Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson in the groin is being sentenced. Kevin Reynolds, 44, had staggered towards the 65-year-old near Euston station in London before doubling him up in agony with a single blow
Source: www.wigantoday.net

Kaka and other AC Milan players lead World Player shortlist
Earthtimes - Other prominent players on the list include Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, fellow-Englishmen Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Frank Lampard and John Terry (both Chelsea), former World Player Ronaldinho and his Barcelona team-mates Thierry Henry
Source: www.earthtimes.org

Man Utd tie up with Bollywood film
GG2.net - BOLLYWOOD movie Goal has tied up with Manchester United Football Club in the hope of scoring a major hit when it is released at the end of the month. Indian actor John Abraham plays the role of a footballer inspired by the English Premier League
Source: www.gg2.net

Kaka reveals English admiration
TEAMtalk - The 25-year-old Brazil midfielder is at pains, in an interview with Esquire magazine, to stress he expects to remain happy with the European champions. But should he ever change his mind, Kaka admits clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal would
Source: www.teamtalk.com

McClaren to stick with Robinson for Estonia game
Belfast Telegraph - Brown has been sent back to Manchester United with a knee injury and Sol Campbell also missed training but did work in the gym. If McClaren wants to leave out Terry for Estonia then Campbell, who has an Achilles problem, would be the logical
Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Manchester United block Blades bid
FansFC.com - The talented young midfielder is wanted on loan by Sheffield United, yet Blades boss Bryan Robson has revealed he has little chance of persuading the champions to release the 21-year-old. "Eagles is a very good player, but I don't think Sir Alex
Source: www.fansfc.com

Midfield conundrum presents McClaren with difficult choices
Times Online - Wes Brown has stayed in Manchester United with a knee problem and is not fancied to travel south, while Sol Campbell did not train yesterday because of an Achilles injury, although McClaren is confident that today will be different. For now at least
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk


"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay

Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)

Gary Zukav (as quoted in HeartMath Discovery Program)
If your thoughts are thoughts that draw low-frequency energy current to you, your physical and emotional attitudes will deteriorate, and emotional or physical disease will follow, whereas thoughts that draw high-frequency energy current to you create physical and emotional health.

"In the case of an earthquake hitting Las Vegas, be sure to go straight to the keno lounge. Nothing ever gets hit there." - An anonymous casino boss

Northampton 2 -1 Port Vale

McGeady targets away win for Celtic
Celtic midfielder Aiden McGeady admits an away victory in the Champions League is next on the agenda after the historic win over AC Milan.


"Why otherwise would that dignified fellow dressed like a banker be sitting at a machine murmuring; "Talk to me baby, I know you understand my needs." - Roger Fleming "Gambling is a principle inherent in nature." - Edmund Burke, House of Commons speech (1780)

Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from

Brian Dyson, CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises from 1959-1994
Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. You name them - work, family, health, friends, and spirit - and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls - family, health, friends, and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged, or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for balance in your life.

One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds. - Dan Bennett

For Little Hoyas, Plenty Of Fun

Washington Post - Georgetown Prep boys' soccer coach Guy Fraiture, a native of Belgium , considers an overemphasis on defense to be part of the trappings of American soccer. "That's the American soccer approach," Fraiture said. "Everything starts with defense. Offense
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Habitat fights to end the poverty in land of plenty
St. Petersburg Times - SUVs, full-size sedans and high-end pick-up trucks carry commuters to stable employment in Tampa each day and return each afternoon in time to get the kids to the dance lessons or soccer practice before heading to grocery and then home to the gated
Source: www.sptimes.com

A playful, useful answer
St. Petersburg Times - The board and city also have similar agreements that provide open space for kids to play soccer and other sports. Gymnasiums for basketball have been the subject of some of the contracts. Other cities, like Safety Harbor and Dunedin, and Pinellas
Source: www.sptimes.com

Guadalajara advances to Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals after win
ESPN.com - Fantasy Home Fantasy Football Fantasy Baseball Fantasy Basketball Fantasy Hockey Fantasy Racing Fantasy Soccer Fantasy Golf ESPN Poker GUADALAJARA, Mexico -- Ramon Morales scored a goal as Guadalajara advanced Tuesday night to the Copa Sudamericana
Source: sports.espn.go.com

Day off from soccer, football for kicker Buchholz leads to violation
ESPN.com - CLEMSON, S.C. -- Clemson has reported a secondary violation to the NCAA for the way the Tigers handled placekicker Mark Buchholz's day off. Buchholz is playing soccer and football for the Tigers, and soccer coach Trevor Adair and football coach Tommy
Source: sports.espn.go.com

NFL's Newest Promotion
Washington Post - NFL teams always have appointed captains, but they didn't distinguish those players with symbols, like other sports did -- think of the "C" on a hockey sweater or the armband of a soccer player. Prior to this fall, only three teams in league history
Source: www.washingtonpost.com



"Everything in life is luck." - Donald Trump

Valencia v Chelsea

October Kick-off: 1945 BST Venue: Mestalla Listen: BBC Radio 5live Updates: BBC Sport website and mobile Team news to follow later.

Liverpool v Marseille
October Kick-off: 1945 BST Venue: Anfield Listen: BBC Radio 5live Updates: BBC Sport website and mobile Team news to follow later.Liverpool (from):Marseille (from):BIG MATCH STATSHead-to-heads These sides have met twice before.

D.C. faces test of depth
In-depth coverage of American soccer by Chris Snear WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 21, 2007 (ASN) Troy Perkins went to Alabama to visit his wife who is set to graduate from Auburn University. Devon McTavish went up to see his brother in New York.

Fire come up short against DC
(ASN) A last gasp effort for the Fire could not be found against D.C. United as the visitors fought back to tie the Fire 1-1 in Bridgeview.

United come back against Toronto
(ASN) -- WASHINGTON Sometimes a good, old-fashioned, butt-chewing works.



A problem gambler was urged by a counselor to take the 20-question test for compulsive gambling. Upon completing it, the subject commented; "Boy, Gamblers Anonymous must be hard up for new members. They make qualifying so easy." A Smith & Wesson beats four aces. - American Proverb

Germany Wins Women's World Cup

SHANGHAI, China (AP) - The unstoppable scorer from Brazil and the unbeatable goalkeeper from Germany stared at each other from 12 yards away - the outcome of the Women's World Cup perhaps resting on this penalty kick.

Abby Wambach scores 2 goals as United States beats Norway 4-1 for third place
SHANGHAI, China (AP) -Abby Wambach gave the United States something more than bad memories to carry home from the women's World Cup.

Americans finally deliver with 4-1 win over Norway for 3rd place at World Cup
SHANGHAI, China (AP) -A big question remains for the United States after its rousing 4-1 victory over Norway for third place in the Women's World Cup. Why did it take so long to play so well?

AC Milan ties Catania to extend winless streak to 5 games
ROME (AP) -AC Milan's winless streak in the Italian league reached five games Sunday following a 1-1 tie with Catania. Jorge Martinez put Catania ahead in the 26th minute at San Siro and Kaka tied it with a penalty kick in the 48th.

Special Olympics Announces Launch of New Global Football Initiative
SHANGHAI, China, Oct. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics today announced the launch of a new global initiative to expand football opportunities for players with intellectual disabilities.

Germany Retains Women's World Cup Title
SHANGHAI, China (AP) - The unstoppable scorer from Brazil and the unbeatable goalkeeper from Germany stared at each other from 12 yards away - the outcome of the Women's World Cup perhaps resting on this penalty kick.

Wambach Scores Twice As U.S. Takes Third
SHANGHAI, China (AP) - Abby Wambach gave the United States something more than bad memories to carry home from the women's World Cup.

In2Win Lottery - 29th September 2007
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One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds. - Dan Bennett