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Ivanovic header gives Chelsea 2-1 win over Benfica

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:21:29 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Branislav Ivanovic watched from the stands as Chelsea won its first Champions League last season. He eased the pain of missing that match through suspension by scoring an injury time winner Wednesday to give his team a 1-2 victory over Benfica and the Europa League title.

Benitez turns boos to cheers for Chelsea fans

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:35:20 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Rafa Benitez proved again that winning is everything in sports.

Double win for Tottenham's Bale at English awards

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 19:01:29 -0400

LONDON - Still to win any trophies with Tottenham, Gareth Bale collected the top two awards in English football on Sunday to cement his status as one of the sport's most talented players.

Suarez handed 10-game ban for biting opponent

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:59:56 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was handed a 10-match ban on Wednesday for biting an opponent during a Premier League game, one of the most severe sanctions meted out by English football for on-pitch misbehavior.

Column: Football's wits can sink teeth into Suarez

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:20:26 -0400

The next time Luis Suarez gets the urge to sink his teeth into an opponent, let's hope his victim is someone other than Branislav Ivanovic.

FA charges Liverpool's Suarez for bite

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:36:15 -0400

LONDON - Luis Suarez was charged by England's Football Association, fined by Liverpool, and even rebuked by the government on Monday for biting an opponent a day earlier.

Suarez bites opponent's arm, apologizes

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:15:40 -0400

LIVERPOOL, England - In the latest chapter of Luis Suarez's controversial career, the Uruguayan bit the arm of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic during Sunday's 2-2 draw in the Premier League and apologized a few hours later.

Suarez center stage as Liverpool, Chelsea draw 2-2

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:48:28 -0400

LIVERPOOL, England - The two sides of Luis Suarez were on full display Sunday as the Liverpool striker first bit an opponent's arm and then scored a last-minute equalizer for Liverpool in a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the Premier League.