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Rosicky, Cech in Czech squad for Italy qualifier

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:51:15 -0400

PRAGUE - Midfielder Tomas Rosicky and goalkeeper Petr Cech have been included in the Czech Republic squad for the 2014 World Cup qualifier against Italy next month.

Ocean not all that separates US, European fans

Thu, 23 May 2013 03:10:53 -0400

Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls halted because of unrelenting race-baiting from the crowd.

Chelsea tops AP poll after winning Euro title

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:51 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Chelsea surged to the top of the weekly Associated Press global football poll after winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League for the 11th straight season.

AP Global Football 10 Quotebox

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:56:19 -0400

LONDON - Quotes from voters in this week's AP Global football poll:

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:12 -0400

Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season, edging Tottenham for fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday, while Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:52:45 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Arsenal qualified for the Champions League for the 16th straight season after edging Tottenham to fourth place in the Premier League, as Alex Ferguson bowed out as Manchester United manager with a 5-5 draw against West Bromwich Albion.

EPL 3rd-place playoff would be at Villa Park

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:40:06 -0400

LONDON - The third-place playoff between Arsenal and Chelsea in the Premier League would be played May 26 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Villa Park prepared for Premier League playoff

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:57:03 -0400

LONDON - The Premier League says Aston Villa's stadium will host the playoff for third place between Arsenal and Chelsea if they finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored.

Tottenham and Arsenal in top-4 fight again

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:19 -0400

LONDON - On the final day of last season, Arsenal narrowly held off fierce rival Tottenham to claim third place in the Premier League - which proved more important than either team knew at the time.

Germany includes 4 newcomers in squad for US tour

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:11:45 -0400

FRANKFURT, Germany - Coach Joachim Loew has called up four newcomers for Germany's friendlies against Ecuador and the United States, with the stars of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund absent because of their Champions League final.

Nasri, Gourcuff back for Uruguay, Brazil matches

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:50:26 -0400

PARIS - France coach Didier Deschamps recalled midfielders Yoann Gourcuff and Samir Nasri on Thursday for two friendly matches against Uruguay and Brazil next month.

Andy Carroll recalled for England friendlies

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:46:09 -0400

LONDON - Andy Carroll has been recalled to the England squad for the first time since October for friendlies against Ireland and Brazil.

Cup winner Wigan relegated after losing at Arsenal

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:51 -0400

LONDON - Wigan became the first team to be relegated and win the FA Cup in the same season as a 4-1 loss at Arsenal ended an eight-year stay in the Premier League on Tuesday.

Adebayor winner lifts Spurs above Arsenal to 4th

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:48:08 -0400

STOKE, England - Emmanuel Adebayor scored a late winner as Tottenham came from behind to beat 10-man Stoke 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, provisionally lifting the team above Arsenal into fourth place in the race for Champions League qualification.

Chelsea held 2-2 by Spurs in Premier League

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:39:57 -0400

LONDON - Tottenham surrendered the initiative in the race for Champions League qualification despite coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 at top-four rival Chelsea in a pulsating English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Moyes heads candidates to succeed Ferguson

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:21:27 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Longtime Everton manager David Moyes emerged as the likely successor to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United on Wednesday, despite his lack of trophies and limited experience in top-level European football.

Alex Ferguson blows final whistle on Man U career

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:43:09 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - During more than a quarter of a century in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson has always found the way to win - and win again.

Wigan slumps to costly 3-2 loss to Swansea

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:39:21 -0400

WIGAN, England - Wigan twice squandered the lead to slump to a costly 3-2 home loss to Swansea on Tuesday and stay rooted in the Premier League's relegation zone with just two games left.

Lightning strike by Walcott puts Arsenal 3rd

Sat, 04 May 2013 15:14:56 -0400

LONDON - Theo Walcott scored the quickest Premier League goal of the season as Arsenal beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 Saturday to provisionally move third.

Bale keeps Spurs on course for Champions League

Sat, 04 May 2013 14:54:17 -0400

LONDON - Tottenham stayed in contention for Champions League action next season after beating Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday with Gareth Bale scoring against his former club in the 86th minute.

Wenger pledges future to Arsenal

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:32:23 -0400

LONDON - Arsene Wenger wants to stay on as Arsenal manager beyond the end of his current contract and believes the club is now in good shape to challenge for trophies.

Van Persie earns draw for United on Arsenal return

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:12:22 -0400

LONDON - Robin van Persie marked his return to Arsenal by scoring a penalty amid a chorus of boos to give newly crowned Premier League champion Manchester United a 1-1 draw on Sunday that also hurt his former team's chances of making the Champions League.