Title rivals drop first points

Two of United's main challengers hited bottom to take full aid of the champions' absence from league energy that weekend.

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Hull symbol Guinea Star On Loan
Guinea defender Kamil Zayatte has joined Hull municipal on a season-enduring bite from Young Boys, the Swiss club has announced. The 23-year-old joined Young Boys in 2007 from Lens and has made 41 appearances for the club, scoring one goal.

Lyon win derby clash but Bordeaux slip up (AFP)
PARIS (AFP) - Lyon joined Marseille at the top of the French first division on Sunday after a Karim Benzema choice earned the champions a 1-0 win in the derby tie at Saint Etienne.

Two Dismissed In Draw
Osasuna came from a goal down to snatch a deserved 1-1 draw in a bad-tempered game against Villarreal on Sunday evening which saw both sides finish with 10 men.

Baggies go double Dutch for defenders
West Bromwich Albion have secured the services of two defenders from Holland?s Eredivisie in a matter of hours with the statement that Ryan Donk will be joining Jonas Olsson in moving to The Hawthorns.

No Robinho and no points for Real
MADRID (AFP) Title favourites substantial Madrid and Barcelona both slipped to opening day defeats on Sunday as underdogs Deportivo La Coruna and Numancia took the headlines.


"The champion makes his own luck." - Red Blaik "A little government and a little luck are necessary in life; but only a fool trusts either of them." - P.J. O'Rourke

Window watch: Roman Pavlyuchenko clears United path for Dimitar - Times Online

Tottenham Hotspur have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United to sell Dimitar Berbatov when they complete the signing of Roman Pavlyuchenko. The Russia forward is expected to arrive in London today for a medical after Tottenham agreed a
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

United's returning stars help add to Super focus - Guardian Unlimited
The last time Manchester United were in Europe they came back with the Champions League trophy and on one of the supporters' flights home a clutch of Sir Alex Ferguson's grandchildren, aged nine and below, drew a round of applause for regaling the
Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Portuguese Ronaldo best player of Champions League - Xinhua News Agency
LISBON, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Portuguese soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo was chosen on Thursday as the best player of the Champions League 2007-2008. For the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) this recognition is in order to hail the
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

Man United gets Celtic in Champions League draw - Forbes
Defending champion Manchester United was drawn Thursday into a group with Scotland's Glasgow Celtic, Spain's Villarreal and Denmark's Aalborg in the first round of the European Champions League. "We always love to draw the champion of Europe as we
Source: www.forbes.com

Battle of Britain looms after draw - Haringey Independent
Holders Manchester United will face Celtic in the Champions League group stages along with Spanish side Villarreal and Danish club Aalborg in Group E. Last year's runners-up Chelsea have been drawn in Group A along with Italian giants Roma, French
Source: www.haringeyindependent.co.uk

Ferguson "less optimistic" over deals - Haringey Independent
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has described himself as "less optimistic" about new signings at Old Trafford as the clock continues to tick on Dimitar Berbatov's move from Tottenham. Berbatov has handed in a transfer request at White Hart
Source: www.haringeyindependent.co.uk

United to face Celtic in Champions League - Punch
Holder Manchester United will face Celtic in the Champions League group stages following the draw in Monaco on Thursday. Sir Alex Ferguson‘s side, who beat Premier League rival Chelsea on penalties in the final in Moscow in May, was also joined by
Source: www.punchng.com

Ferguson plans to field strong team in Super Cup - Reuters UK
MONACO (Reuters) - Alex Ferguson is likely to use Friday's European Super Cup match against Zenit St Petersburg as the perfect opportunity to revitalise his Manchester United team after a tricky start to the season. Zenit will be looking for another
Source: uk.reuters.com


"I have always wondered if the results of the Versailles Conferences would have been different if Woodrow Wilson had been a poker player." - Clyde Brion Davis Quoted in A. D. Livingston, Poker Strategy and Winning Play

Health is a state of complete physical, mental

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- World Health Organization, 1948

"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

Robinho set to leave physical: agent

Robinho (seen here in June 2008) is closing in on a move to Chelsea after the Brazilian winger's agent admitted the firm Madrid star is about to leave the Bernabeu.

Benfica's Nelson signs for undoubted Betis
Benfica's Nelson Augusto Tomar Marcos hits the ball pending a training session at the Dinamo stadium in Bucharest in 2007. Nelson has signed a five-year deal with Spanish outfit corporeal Betis, his Portuguese club said.

Samassa engenders a step up with Marseille
No detailsAs they prepare to meet SK Brann on Wednesday in the concluding leg of their UEFA Champions League third qualifying round tie, having won 1-0 in the away leg in Norway, OM have lined up the signing of the highly-regarded Samassa.

Eguavoen says Enyimba must striving harder CAF Champions League
Eguavoen, Coach of Enyimba all-embracing FC of Aba, has stated that the club must moil harder if they hoped to win the CAF Champions League.

Everton bell Denmark's Jacobsen
Everton manager David Moyes has finally landed a new signing as Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen (seen here in 2006) joined the Premier League club on a chargeless transfer.

Galatasaray bring Baroš to Istanbul
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Joe Public Hosts MLS' Revs
by Shaun Fuentes - The Marvin Lee Stadium will host yet more intercontinental football vivacity on August 26 from 8pm when bounded club Joe Public takes on New England Revolution in the CONCACAF Champions League competition.

Family of slain UM football player hopes to stem the tide of violence
In the nearly two caducity since the shooting end of University of Miami football player Bryan Pata, his race quietly has made strides to spread a memo of nonviolence in Miami-Dade neighborhoods. Pata, a defensive lineman, was murdered Nov.


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

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

"When we put 50 machines in, I consider them 50 more mousetraps. You have to have a mousetrap to catch a mouse." - Bob Stupak, former Las Vegas casino owner

Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,

Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx

"Fortune brings in some boats that are not steered." - William Shakespeare

Herophilus When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal

Herophilus
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.

"Nobody gets justice. People only get good luck or bad luck." - Orson Welles

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno Half the costs of illness

Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
Half the costs of illness are wasted on conditions that could be prevented. from the book"Total Wellness."

"If a man who cannot count finds a four-leaf clover, is he lucky?" - Stanislaw J. Lec

English Soccer's Global Reach Scores Big - BusinessWeek

Every weekend from now until next May, teams from the English Premier League (EPL) will battle it out in arguably the world's most competitive soccer championship. Across Britain, fans will flood into local pubs to down a few pints while hoping to
Source: www.businessweek.com

Hope Solo's golden performance anchors U.S. women's soccer triumph - Los Angeles Times
U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo wore a homemade gold medal while talking on a mobile phone after beating Brazil in extra time to win the Olympic championship. The goalkeeper's stellar performance allows U.S. to hold off Brazil and helps bury last year's
Source: www.latimes.com

U.S. Soccer Wins Gold - Washington Post
BEIJING, Aug. 21-- The U.S. women's soccer team beat Brazil, 1-0, in Thursday night's gold medal match, weathering nearly two hours of Brazilian mastery, going ahead on an overtime goal and surviving a series of cover-your-eyes near-misses that
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

U.S. downs Brazil 1-0 in extra time to retain Olympic women's soccer - Xinhua News Agency
BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion United States edged Brazil 1-0 in the Olympic women's soccer final here Thursday night, a stunning repeat of the Athens Games final in which the Americans rallied to beat the Brazilians 2-1. Pressed by
Source: news.xinhuanet.com

U.S. edges Brazil in OT for women's soccer gold - Detroit Free Press
BEIJING â€" Outplayed and undermanned for most of the night, the Americans got the only shot they needed. And it made them Olympic champions, once again. Carli Lloyd scored in the sixth minute of overtime today and Hope Solo bailed out her teammates
Source: www.freep.com

Soccer-Record-breaking striker Healy joins Sunderland - Reuters UK
LONDON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Northern Ireland striker David Healy has joined Premier League club Sunderland from Fulham for an undisclosed fee, the north-east club said on Thursday. The 29-year-old, who scored a European Championship qualifying record
Source: uk.reuters.com

Ohio coroner: Soccer player had artery problem - WTOL-TV
CLEVELAND (AP) - The coroner's office says a 12-year-old boy who died after collapsing while playing soccer had an artery problem that affected his heart. Stephen Jiang of Solon (SOH'-luhn) died after playing at a sports complex in the Cleveland
Source: www.wtol.com

U.S. women's soccer beats Brazil for gold - Newsday
The United States' Carli Lloyd (11) celebrates with teamamtes Shannon Boxx, Angela Hucles (16) and Heather Mitts (2) after scoring in the first extra time as Brazil's Ester looks on during their women's soccer gold medal match at the Beijing 2008
Source: www.newsday.com


"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay "The only sure thing about luck is that it will change." - Wilson Mizner

Arabian Proverb He who has health has hope;

Arabian Proverb
He who has health has hope; and he who has hope has everything.

"The majority of casino players leave to much to chance when playing in a casino. To put it bluntly, they don't have a clue as to how to play." - Henry Tamburin, gambling author

Mark Twain The only way to keep your

Mark Twain
The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not. thanks to Alan Bennett

This quote crossed my desk this week from a reader. Those of you with the same passion and affliction for betting motor sports as I might enjoy it. "Race fans, I had inferred from my one trip to the Brickyard 400, fell into one of two categories: tattooed, shirtless, sewer-mouthed drunks, and their husbands." - Steve Ruchin, Sports Illustrated

Boro newboy eyes England berth

Justin Hoyte?s move to Middlesbrough has clearly reinvigorated the young defender, with the former Arsenal man already mounting his sights on a spot in Fabio Capello?s England setup.

Liberia Drops two Places In FIFA Ranking
th August 2008 The Federation of universal Football Association (FIFA) uttermost recent ranking has seen Liberia dramatically slipped six places.

Ashton Fit for Man City
According to our mains man closed at Sky amusements lowdown Deano will be fit for that Sunday's game away at troubled Man intraurban:'The striker scored two early goals in the 2-1 victory gone Wigan at the weekend, before limping out of the power in the 73rd minute.

Collins targeting Vale extension
Lee Collins has revealed he would be happy to extend his credit deal at Port Vale after a acknowledged fortnight at the League Two club. Collins: Happy at Vale Park Facebook del.icio.us ma.gnolia Yahoo!

Contenders eye play-offs as U21s return
Intriguing poolFrance were expected to whip out the running in Group 10 but treasure trove themselves four points behind Wales with two unflinchings to play.

British couple tried to 'rescue' Maddy lookalike... from a Croatian football star and his model wife
British couple tried to 'rescue' Maddy lookalike...

Johnson hits out at Bluebirds fans
Roger Johnson was 'appalled' at the behaviour of Cardiff fans who vented their frustration at manager Dave Jones at Doncaster on Saturday. Johnson: Blasts fans Facebook del.icio.us ma.gnolia Yahoo!


"My advice to the unborn is, don't be born with a gambling instinct unless you have a good sense of probabilities." - Jack Dreyfus of Dreyfus Mutual Fund

United 1, Fire 0 (AP)

BRIDGEVIEW, ILLINOIS (TICKER) Fred scored in the 27th minute to give D.C. United a 1-0 victory accustomed the Chicago Fire on Saturday.

United all to do in the establish leg
info@supersportunited.co.za The league champions do however have the consolation of having scored an âawayâ goal, which means that they can still go through to the final with a 1-0 win in next weekendâs duplicate leg game.

Penalty denial distresses Levein
Levein praised United's comeback against CelticDundee United manager Craig Levein was frustrated by a denied penalty claim in the 1-1 draw with Celtic but was happy his side came back to claim a fleck.


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

Belgium secures 3-2 soccer win over Italy - NBC Olympics

BEIJING (AP) - Moussa Dembele scored two goals after Belgium was reduced to 10 men, giving his country a 3-2 victory over Italy on Saturday and moving it to within one win of its first Olympic soccer medal since it won gold at home in 1920. AP Photo
Source: www.nbcolympics.com

Safety is Soccer City's game - Beeld
SOCCER City’s 2 400 workers on Friday celebrated a great landmark â€" achieving one million injury-free hours. SA 2010 Fifa World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) chief executive Danny Jordaan said this was proof that South Africa would not
Source: www.news24.com


They were burying a high-roller in Las Vegas and a few of his gambling cronies were gathered grave side when the minister said; "Gus is merely sleeping." His best friend was heard muttering: "I've got a hundred that says he's dead." - Canada Bill Jones, Legendary Three-card Monte Dealer

Mother Teresa There is more hunger for love

Mother Teresa
There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.

"A dollar picked up in the road is more satisfaction to us than the 99 which we had to work for, and the money won at Faro or in the stock market snuggles into our hearts in the same way." - Mark Twain

Arsenal's Fabregas misses FC Twente clash

A hamstring injury to Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, seen here in June 2008, has meant he will miss Wednesday night's Champions League clash at Steve McClaren's FC Twente side in the Netherlands.

Fixtures of quarter-finals of Olympic women's soccer
Following are the fixtures of the quarterfinals of 2008 Beijing Olympic women's soccer tournament: Brazil vs Norway pace - 18:00, Aug. 15, spot - Tianjin Olympic Stadium United States vs Canada eternity - 18:00, Aug.

Guerrero handed six-match ban
Peru striker Paolo Guerrero has disused banned for six sphere Cup qualifiers by FIFA after his red card against Uruguay. The Hamburg attacker was sent off on June 17 for arguing with Chilean referee Pablo Pozo with the Charruas winning 6-0 at the chronology.

Wenger turns to Ramsey as injury woes continue
Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal's summer signing from Cardiff with a 'very big apparatus', may face Steve McClaren's FC Twente tonight enmeshed ezines research query Go Independent.co.

Hatters detail pilgrims home
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We can squander Iceland football clash says Villa's Laursen
Aston Villa's Martin Laursen warns they can forfeit in Iceland and Manchester urban, embroiled in controversy surrounding club master Thaksin Shinawatra, have Denmark's top team as opponents in Thursday UEFA Cup work.

Eto'o to stay at Barcelona: coach
Barcelona's new coach Pep Guardiola, who had deemed Samuel Eto'o, seen here in July 2008, as surplus when he was appointed in June, said Tuesday that he is now counting on the Cameroon intercontinental for the upcoming season.


"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)

Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday,

Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing.
- Redd Foxx

"Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit." - R. E. Shay "The only sure thing about luck is that it will change." - Wilson Mizner

Downs made to sweat for win

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City buyer Misses Thai Court Date
Manchester municipal sharer Thaksin Shinawatra has travelled to England on the day he was due to occasion a court appearance in Thailand.

Hammers Backing Curbs - Upson
Matthew Upson insists manager Alan Curbishley has the full backing of the West Ham squad. Curbishley has come in for criticism regarding his transfer dealings after big-coinage flop Freddie Ljungberg was released last week.


"No wife can endure a gambling husband unless he is a steady winner." - Lord Dewar Something to moan out between grinding teeth after this political season.

Real wheel down Chelsea's 'ridiculous' Robinho bid (AFP)

MADRID (AFP) - certain Madrid have turned down a bid for their Brazilian striker Robinho from Received Pronunciation Premier League side Chelsea, the Spanish press reported on Saturday.

Ailton Wants Bremen Return
Former Bundesliga golden boot winner Ailton is begging Werder Bremen for a reproduction contingent and has promised he can fire them to the Bundesliga title once more.

Bouazza signs in chronology for Swansea
Charlton pounced to premonition Fulham's Hameur Bouazza on a season-drawn out allowance on Saturday bright, ethical hours before the Addicks come across the 2008/09 season at manor to Swansea burghal (3pm). The deal was completed in instant for the winger to be gettable for Alan

Sanchez Eyes Spurs Move
Real Zaragoza goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez says he is appearing forward to his proposed move to Tottenham Hotspur. Cesar has emerged as a target for Spurs boss Juande Ramos, who is aiming to bring in back-up for first-choice keeper Heurelho Gomes.

United win a war of morals
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"A lottery is a salutary instrument and a tax…laid on the willing only, that is to say, on those who can risk the price of a ticket without sensible injury, for the possibility of a higher prize." - Thomas Jefferson

Man Utd in light approach to Community Shield

MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- While Portsmouth may relish someone else unintentional to win at Wembley, Manchester United is taking a light approach to Sunday's Community Shield.

Doubt for Sunderland two
Kieran Richardson and Pascal Chimbonda are doubts for Sunderland's final pre-season game, against Shamrock Rovers tomorrow. Both picked up an injury in the club's 6-0 win up Athlone Town last night.

Ferguson wants to extend Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United contract
MANCHESTER, England - Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United on Friday as club manager Sir Alex Ferguson said he wants to extend the Portugal winger's contract and warned corporal Madrid to stay away from his players.

Man Utd boss Ferguson: Neville, Carrick will see Wembley action
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Euro 2008 winner Senna snubs Arsenal and decides to stay at Villarreal
Arsenal have missed out on Spanish universal Marcos Senna after the European Championship winner decided to stay at Villarreal. The Gunners are still appearing for a holding midfielder to replace Mathieu Flamini and made a bid for 32-year-old Senna.

Hermann's Wembley Hunger
The FA Community Shield ? it?s equal a glorified pre-season friendly, right? Try telling that to Hermann Hreidarsson.

Man Utd's Foster hit by knee setback
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Coventry signing Wright and Morrison
New commence: Clinton Morrison will partner Freddy Eastwood in attack for Coventry Photo: Frank Coppi Wright, who began his career at Liverpool, was released by Sunderland manager Roy Keane at the end of last season and has spent the summer training with

No More Community Shield Tickets Available
NO MORE COMMUNITY SHIELD TICKETS at hand Pompey have no more Community Shield tickets left for sale at the club?s ticket office in Rodney Road. Tickets will not be sold at Wembley Stadium on the day of the game.

Brighton Come To Town
Crewe Alexandra Brighton & Hove Albion Gresty Road 9th August 2008 15:00 At last the season starts reiteratively on Saturday with a homestead fixture against Brighton and Hove Albion. But will it be yet addition rollercoaster ride that season?


"The rulers of the country generally believed that betting eliminates strikes. Men had to work in order to gamble." - Michael Ondaatje, Running the Family

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds

Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.
- Doug Larson

"Guessing has never been widely acclaimed as a good gambling strategy." - Dr. G

England - Chelsea will be otherwise under me - Scolari

Chelsea will be unalike under me - Scolari Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari insists he will oversee a training nickels at Stamford Bridge - both on and off the pitch.

Nigeria: Anichebe Relishes Olympic Challenge
Kickoff (Cape Town) Everton striker, Victor Anichebe says he cannot wait to achieve on physical activitys biggest stage, the Olympic unflinchings. He told Everton's habitation plate page that he is hoping to be apportionment of Nigeria's team when they dossier out against Holland on Thursday.

England - Blackburn nod Santa Cruz's younger brother
Blackburn badge Santa Cruz's younger brother Blackburn have signed the younger brother of Paraguay foreign striker Roque Santa Cruz. Rovers have signed 18-year-old Julio on a eight-year deal subject to cosmos clearance.

Ronaldo staying at Man Utd... for now
Cristiano Ronaldo has told a Portuguese newspaper that he will never cease to play for Manchester United, but still wants to join actual Madrid.

Botswana: Notwane Deny Reports On Moyo
Mmegi/The Reporter (Gaborone) Notwane have denied recent reports that they are on the verge of firing their veteran Zimbabwean coach Paul Moyo.


"The only difference between a winner and a loser is character." - Nick the Greek

The trouble with always trying to preserve the

The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.
- G.K. Chesterton

"I believe in luck. The harder I work the luckier I get." - Sam Shoen

Soccer: Football Ferns peeled NZ's Olympic campaign

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"You cannot beat a roulette table unless you steal money from it." - Albert Einstein

Robbie on a wing and a prayer

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Davis, Ching score as Houston beats Columbus
HOUSTON (AP) -- Brad Davis scored in the 13th minute and Brian Ching followed a half hour more recent to use Houston extend its unbeaten streak to five hardies with a 2-0 win ended Columbus on Saturday night.

Liverpool draws Liege in Champions League
NYON, Switzerland (AP) -Five-spent European Cup winner Liverpool must beat Belgian champion boiler plate Liege in the final qualifying round to reach the Champions League's group stage.

Wright's move to Aberdeen from Darlington nearing completion
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Miami FC, Haiti tie 1-1
A festive atmosphere and a standing-room-only crowd of more than 2,000 fans saw Miami FC play to a 1-1 draw against the Haitian national team Saturday at the Little Haiti Soccer Complex. Chery Mones scored for Haiti in the 57th minute.


"When I played pool I was like a good psychiatrist. I cured 'em of all their daydreams and delusions. - Minnesota Fats

He who takes medicine and neglects to diet

He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.
- Chinese Proverb

"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)