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Villarreal beats Sevilla 2-1 in Spanish league

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Villarreal won its first away match of the season bybeating Sevilla 2-1 on Sunday from Javier Camunas’ late goal, exacerbating theAndalusian club’s struggles in the Spanish league.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Spanish Football Summaries

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Summaries from the 21st round of the Spanish league(home team listed first):Sunday’s GamesSporting Gijon 1, Osasuna 1 Sporting Gijon: Carmelo Gonzalez (32). Osasuna: Dejan Lekic (78). Halftime: 1-0. Attendance: 19,000.Sevilla 1, Villarreal 2 Sevilla: Bruno Soriano (33, own goal). Villarreal: Borja Valero (21), Javier Camunas (81). Halftime: 1-1. Attendance: 35,000.Zaragoza 1, Rayo Vallecano 2 Zaragoza: Helder Postiga (33). Rayo Vallecano: Diego Costa (75), Miguel “Michu” Perez (82). Halftime: 1-0. Attendance: 18,000.Atletico Madrid 0, Valencia 0 Attendance: 45,000.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Marseille draws 2-2 with Lyon in French league

PARIS (AP) — Marseille and Lyon both lost ground in the French league title raceby splitting the points in a 2-2 draw on Sunday.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Fabio Capello openly defies FA decision to strip armband off defender

Fabio Capello has hit out at the Football Association’s decision to remove the England captaincy from John Terry, and maintains he still considers the defender as his skipper.The FA’s move on Friday came after confirmation that the Chelsea center back’s court case, in which he faces allegations of racial abuse towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, had been adjourned until July 9, a week after Euro 2012 ends. …

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Goalkeeper blunder gifts Ghana place in semifinals

Tunisia’s Saber Khelifa, top, looks on as he scores a goal as Ghana’s Samuel Inkoom, bottom, challenges during their African Cup of Nations quarter final soccer match at the Stade de Franceville in Franceville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 5, 2012.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Spanish Leading Scorers

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Leading scorers Sunday in Spanish first-divisionfootball (penalties in parentheses): Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid, 24, (9) Lionel Messi, Barcelona, 23, (2) Gonzalo Higuain, Real Madrid, 14 Radamel Falcao, Atletico Madrid, 14, (5) Fernando Llorente, Athletic Bilbao, 12 Roberto Soldado, Valencia, 12 Karim Benzema, Real Madrid, 10 Miguel “Michu” Perez, Rayo Vallecano, 10 Cesc Fabregas, Barcelona, 9 David Barral, Sporting Gijon, 7 Arouna Kone, Levante, 7 Alexis Sanchez, Barcelona, 7 Ruben Castro, Real Betis, 6 Nicolas “Miku” Fedor, Getafe, 6 Tomer Hemed, Mallorca, 6, (5) …

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Ghana, Mali scrape through to African Cup semis

FRANCEVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Ghana and Mali scraped through to the African Cup ofNations semifinals on Sunday, as Tunisia and Gabon fell in agonizing fashion.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:18 pm

Man U rallies from 3 down to tie Chelsea

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, left, vies for the ball with Chelsea’s Gary Cahill during their English Premier League soccer match at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. (AP Photo / Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:11 pm

Capello says Terry should still be England captain

ROME (AP) — Four months before he is due to coach England at the EuropeanChampionship, Fabio Capello publicly criticized his employers on Sunday forgoing against his wishes and removing John Terry as captain.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:07 pm

European roundup-Real Madrid, Man City surge on

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) – Real Madrid remained rocksolid at the top of Spain’s La Liga, Manchester City edged twopoints clear in the English Premier League and Borussia Dortmundmoved two points ahead of Bayern Munich in Germany.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:57 pm

Soccer – Google News

Google News

Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes – Reuters


New York Times

Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes
Reuters
Protesters demanding a swift presidential election and an early handover of power by the army fought police for a fourth day outside the Interior Ministry, which they accuse of failing to prevent the deaths last week of 74 people after a soccer match
Protests Over Soccer Match Riot Continue in EgyptNew York Times
Deaths in Egypt Clashes Rise to 11Wall Street Journal
Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining tiesAlbany Times Union
UPI.com -USA TODAY -Toronto Star
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 11:14 pm

Austria’s Daniela Iraschko wins 2nd straight women’s World Cup ski jump event – Washington Post


Boxscore News

Austria's Daniela Iraschko wins 2nd straight women's World Cup ski jump event
Washington Post
HINZENBACH, Austria — Daniela Iraschko of Austria won her second straight women's World Cup ski jump title Sunday. The world champion, who also placed first in a shortened event Saturday, earned 238.4 points to beat World Cup leader Sarah Hendrickson
Iraschko wins Hinzenbach World Cup Ski Jumping competition, againBoxscore News
Austria's Iraschko wins 2nd straight ski jump titleCBC.ca
Sarah Hendrickson and Lindsey Van Podium in Hinzenbach to Further Visa Women's Ski Channel
Winnipeg Free Press -ladies-skijumping.com
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:30 pm

FIFA president seeks to reinstate leaders – FOXSports.com


The Daily Star

FIFA president seeks to reinstate leaders
FOXSports.com
Rustam Emomali, the son of Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, was recently appointed to the FIFA development committee. In another matter, Blatter said he is confident Brazil would overcome any delays in organizing the 2014 World Cup.
FIFA to step in to reinstate Egypt FA – BlatterReuters UK
Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt football leaders; calls dismissals political Washington Post
Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt soccer leadersSI.com
Times of India
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 9:14 pm

Soccer-Tearful Keita appeals for peace in Mali – Reuters Africa


BBC News

Soccer-Tearful Keita appeals for peace in Mali
Reuters Africa
LIBREVILLE Feb 5 (Reuters) – Mali midfielder Seydou Keita broke down in tears as he appealed on Sunday for an end to fighting in his country, using the platform of the African Nations Cup to call for peace. More than 20 northern separatist rebels were
Africa Cup Of Nations 2012, Quarterfinals: Favorites Ghana, Mali Face Good TestsSB Nation
Mali beats Gabon to reach African Cup semifinalsSeattle Post Intelligencer

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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:33 pm

Soccer-United fight back from 3-0 down to draw at Chelsea – Reuters Africa


Sydney Morning Herald

Soccer-United fight back from 3-0 down to draw at Chelsea
Reuters Africa
By Mike Collett LONDON Feb 5 (Reuters) – Manchester United fought back from three goals down to draw 3-3 with Chelsea in a thrilling Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Two penalties from Wayne Rooney and a header by Javier Hernandez
///sOcCeR ePl))) Man Utd vs Chelsea Live Stream EPL football HDTV Telecast OnlineDigital Photography Review (dpreview.com)
Soccer: Man Utd, Chelsea in six-goal thrillerNew Zealand Herald
Statistical breakdown of Chelsea vs. UnitedESPN (blog)
SB Nation -Soccer By Ives -phillyBurbs.com (blog)
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:55 pm

Soccer-Sevilla under pressure after Villarreal loss – Reuters Africa


Eurosport.com AU

Soccer-Sevilla under pressure after Villarreal loss
Reuters Africa
MADRID Feb 5 (Reuters) – Sevilla slipped deeper into crisis when they were beaten 2-1 at home by a resurgent Villarreal on Sunday, a seventh consecutive La Liga game without a win which left the Andalusians only four points above the relegation places.
((((WAtCH)))) Sevilla FC vs Villarreal Live streaming Online Spanish La Liga phillyBurbs.com (blog)

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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:31 pm

Vikings’ Girls Soccer Fit to Be Tied – Patch.com


Vikings' Girls Soccer Fit to Be Tied
Patch.com
By Steve Galluzzo For almost a decade, the Santa Monica High School girls soccer team has ruled the Ocean League, but the Vikings' reign came to an end Friday night in Beverly Hills. Normans junior Ashley Aviram rocketed a direct free kick over the

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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:54 pm

Romed Baumann of Austria defends lead in slalom to win World Cup super … – Washington Post


CBC.ca

Romed Baumann of Austria defends lead in slalom to win World Cup super
Washington Post
CHAMONIX, France — Romed Baumann held off a strong challenge from promising Frenchman Alexis Pinturault to win Sunday's World Cup super-combined race for his second career victory. Baumann led Pinturault by a comfortable 3.27 seconds after posting the
Romed Baumann wins WCup super-combined raceAlbany Times Union

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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 3:29 pm

American Lindsey Vonn posts her 50th World Cup victory | Skiing – The Seattle Times


Los Angeles Times

American Lindsey Vonn posts her 50th World Cup victory | Skiing
The Seattle Times
They were fired by Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri a day after the deadly stadium clashes in a move that could have been viewed as government interference, which is not allowed by FIFA, soccer's international governing body.
Lindsey Vonn reaches milestone with 50th World Cup victoryLos Angeles Times
Lindsey Vonn captures 50th World Cup victory; Tahoe's Julia Mancuso places 13thExaminer.com
Julia Mancuso captures super-GESPN
Deseret News -Boston Herald -Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:23 am

Kearney wins US gold in World Cup dual moguls; streak ends for Canada’s Kingsbury – Washington Post


CBC.ca

Kearney wins US gold in World Cup dual moguls; streak ends for Canada's Kingsbury
Washington Post
PARK CITY, Utah — American Hannah Kearney and Canada's Justine Dufour-Lapointe have been battling for World Cup gold all season. Saturday night was no different in the freestyle dual moguls finals at Deer Valley Resort. Dufour-Lapointe skied a hair
Kearney wins US gold in World Cup dual mogulsStamford Advocate
USA's Hannah Kearney stretches World Cup winning streak to 14 racesSalt Lake Tribune
Moguls: Kearney seals 14th consecutive World Cup win in Deer Valley, McPhie secondSkiRacing.com
SI.com
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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:45 am

BBC Sport – Football

Ghana 2-1 Tunisia (AET)

Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:51 pm

Capello opposes FA Terry decision

England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association decision to remove John Terry as national team captain.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:49 pm

Garth Crooks’s team of the week

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Posted on 5 February 2012 | 10:42 pm

Rooney relishes United comeback

Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney believes his side’s comeback against Chelsea sent out a message to Manchester City.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:22 pm

VIDEO: Villas-Boas slams ‘absurd’ penalty

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas says both his team and referee Howard Webb “lost control of the match” after seeing his side relinquish a 3-0 lead to draw 3-3 with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 8:09 pm

Webb decision puzzles Villas-Boas

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas criticises referee Howard Webb after his side squander a 3-0 lead to draw with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:43 pm

Gabon 1-1 Mali

Mali edge through to the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, after beating co-hosts Gabon 5-4 on penalties.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:39 pm

VIDEO: ‘Sickening’ debut frustrates Cahill

Chelsea debutant Gary Cahill describes the “sickening feeling” as Manchester United come back from three goals down to claim a 3-3 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 7:34 pm

Rangers fans face test of loyalty

Rangers’ Scottish Cup exit in front of fewer than 18,000 fans deepens the gloom at Ibrox

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:58 pm

VIDEO: ‘Fightback epitomises English game’

Sir Alex Ferguson praises Manchester United’s character after they come from behind to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw with Chelsea, saying the match was “the epitome of English football”.

Posted on 5 February 2012 | 6:53 pm