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Arsenal into Champions League, Ferguson bows out

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:50:31 -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.

Porter sends DC United, Sporting KC to 1-1 tie

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:18:46 -0400

WASHINGTON - Kyle Porter scored the first goal of his MLS career in the 65th minute to help D.C. United tie Sporting Kansas City 1-1 on Sunday.

Ancelotti asks to leave PSG, Madrid an option

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:53:09 -0400

PARIS - Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti wants to leave the club and says Real Madrid is a possible destination.

Barcelona toasts title with win over Valladolid

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:31:27 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Newly crowned Spanish champion Barcelona celebrated winning the league title in front of its home fans by easing to a 2-1 victory over Valladolid on Sunday.

Milan secures Champs League spot with dramatic win

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:38 -0400

MILAN - AC Milan secured third spot and a place in the Champions League after coming from behind to win 2-1 at Siena on Sunday in the final Serie A round of the season.

Porto clinches 3rd straight Portuguese title

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:05:46 -0400

LISBON, Portugal - FC Porto clinched its third straight Portuguese league title on the final day of the season Sunday after winning 2-0 at 10-man Pacos Ferreira.

Mazzarri quits as Napoli coach after end of season

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:06 -0400

ROME - Walter Mazzarri has quit as Napoli coach following the final match of a Serie A season that ended with the team finishing runner-up.

Cahill's header lifts Red Bulls over Galaxy, 1-0

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:38:15 -0400

HARRISON, New Jersey - Tim Cahill scored on a header off a crossing pass in second half stoppage time, lifting the New York Red Bulls to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday.

River Plate rallies for 2-2 draw with Union

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:08:21 -0400

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - River Plate failed to gain ground on Argentine first-division leader Newell's Old Boys after coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Union on Sunday.

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.

Ferguson's managerial career ends with 5-5 draw

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:45:07 -0400

WEST BROMWICH, England - Alex Ferguson. Former Manchester United manager.

Slim, broadcasters take fight to soccer field

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:42:34 -0400

MEXICO CITY - Mexicans often feel that billionaire Carlos Slim owns everything in their country, from telephone and Internet companies to banks and chain stores, but his latest acquisitive foray is meeting resistance after touching a national passion: soccer.

Lyon stays 3rd after 1-1 against Nice in France

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:30:18 -0400

NICE, France - Lyon cemented third place in the French league to remain on course for the final Champions League berth after a 1-1 draw against Nice despite being reduced to 10 men.

Cabell County tourism channel expanding

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:23:35 -0400

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia - When Alisa Sizemore was a hotel manager in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, telling folks about what was happening in the area was a breeze.

Anderlecht wins Belgian league title

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:41:43 -0400

BRUSSELS - Anderlecht won its 32nd league title on Sunday, holding closest challenger Zulte Waregem to a 1-1 draw on the last day of the season.

St Johnstone seals spot in Europa League

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:23:11 -0400

GLASGOW, Scotland - St. Johnstone secured a spot in the Europa League for the second straight season by beating Motherwell 2-0 on Sunday to finish third in the Scottish Premier League.

Police clash with Duesseldorf fans after loss

Sun, 19 May 2013 05:20:12 -0400

HANNOVER, Germany - Several hundred Fortuna Duesseldorf supporters clashed with police after their team was relegated from the Bundesliga with a 3-0 loss in Hannover.

Seattle wins 4-2 to end Dallas' unbeaten streak

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:36:19 -0400

SEATTLE - Seattle's Eddie Johnson scored twice as the Sounders ended Dallas' nine-game MLS unbeaten streak with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.

Johnson scores twice as Sounders beat FC Dallas

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:02:11 -0400

SEATTLE - Eddie Johnson scored twice, including the winner early in the 62nd minute, and the Seattle Sounders ended FC Dallas' nine-game unbeaten streak in MLS play with a 4-2 victory Saturday night.

Chavez scores as Earthquakes draw with Rapids 1-1

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:59:09 -0400

SANTA CLARA, California - Marvin Chavez scored his first goal of the season to help the San Jose Earthquakes pull out a 1-1 tie against the Colorado Rapids on Saturday night.

Dynamo put ball in own net in 2-0 loss to Revs

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:53:09 -0400

HOUSTON - Diego Fagundez scored and Houston added an own goal in the New England Revolution's 2-0 victory over the Dynamo on Saturday night.

McInerney scores to lead Union over Fire 1-0

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:48:04 -0400

CHESTER, Pennsylvania - Jack McInerney scored his league-leading eighth goal in the third minute and the Philadelphia Union made it stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.

Valencia gives Timbers 2-2 draw with Whitecaps

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:29:05 -0400

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Second-half substitute Jose Valencia scored in the 83rd minute to give the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

Oduro scores to lift Crew over Toronto FC 1-0

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:11:06 -0400

TORONTO - Dominic Oduro scored late in the first half to help the Columbus Crew continue their dominance of Toronto FC with a 1-0 victory Saturday.

Syracuse beats Yale 7-6 in NCAA lacrosse quarters

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:53:38 -0400

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland - Redshirt freshman Dylan Donahue scored with 13 seconds remaining to lift top-seeded Syracuse past Yale 7-6 in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals Saturday.