May 19, 2013

MLS Roundup: Landon Donovan leads Galaxy romp over Union

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Story Highlights The Galaxy defeated the Union 4-1 Landon Donovan scored and had two assists and Robbie Keane also scored for LA The Vancouver Whitecaps and Montreal Impact tied 0-0 (PhatzRadio / AP) — CHESTER, Pa.—Landon Donovan factored in all four goals as the Los Angeles Galaxy clobbered the Philadelphia Union 4-1 in front o [...]

US Soccer: Klinsmann cool about criticism, vows to continue change

U.S. soccer coach Juergen Klinsmann poses during an interview with Reuters in southern California December 31, 2011.

(Reuters) – Juergen Klinsmann shrugged off criticism of his work as U.S. national team coach on Thursday and said he welcomed debate over the team’s performance as a sign of soccer’s growth in the country. Klinsmann came under fire from anonymous critics in an article published by the Sporting News on Tuesday and while he [...]

NHL: NHLPA acquiesces, NHL realignment a go for 2013-14

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The Bruins and Red Wings, both Original Six members, will be divisional rivals under the new plan. (Fred Kfoury/Icon SMI) (PhatzRadio / AP) — The gang that has made an art out of saying no finally said yes. After two weeks of internal discussion and polling its members, the NHL Players’ Association today agreed to [...]

NFL: Steelers suspend Mendenhall one game for conduct violation

Pittsburgh's Mendenhall carries the football against the Colts during an NFL football game in Indianapolis

(Reuters) – Pittsburgh have suspended running back Rashard Mendenhall one game for conduct detrimental to the team, the Steelers said on Tuesday. Mendenhall has been the Steelers’ leading rusher in the previous three seasons but has played in just four games this campaign because of injuries. According to local media reports, Mendenhall failed to show [...]

NFL: Jaguars quarterback Gabbert out for season

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert examines his arm after being sacked by Houston Texans safety Danieal Manning in Houston

(Reuters) – Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert’s season was ended by injury on Wednesday, just two days after he lost the starting role to Chad Henne. The 23-year-old, who has started for Jacksonville in the last 24 games, was placed on injured reserve after damaging his right forearm in the overtime defeat to the Houston [...]

MLS Playoffs: Dynamo downs Fire 2-1 in MLS playoffs / Playoff Analysis

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Will Bruin #12 of Houston Dynamo celebrates his goal against the Chicago Fire in an MLS match on October 31, 2012 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. (October 30, 2012 – Source: David Banks/Getty Images North America) BRIDGEVIEW, Illinois (AP) — Will Bruin scored twice as the Houston Dynamo beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 on [...]

NFL: Vilma active for game vs. Bucs

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Jonathan Vilma of the New Orleans Saints watches on from the sidelines during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 16, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (September 15, 2012 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America) NEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have moved linebacker Jonathan Vilma from [...]

NFL admits error but upholds result

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — The NFL has released a statement regarding the final play of the Seattle Seahawks’ victory against the Green Bay Packers in which the league endorses the actions made by the replacement officials and the replay review after the ruling of touchdown on Golden Tate’s catch Monday night. The key word [...]

Lingerie Football League claims it fired officials now being used by NFL

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) — The football world is ablaze this morning after the Monday night fiasco in Seattle seemingly cost the Green Bay Packers a victory. Such an apparently erroneous outcome would not have occurred in an, um, “outfit” like the Lingerie Football League, which supremely values its integrity and officials … this according [...]

NFL: Dolphins release QB Garrard

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David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to the game against the St. Louis Rams at EverBank Field on September 1, 2011 in Jacksonville, Florida. (August 31, 2011 – Source: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America) MIAMI (AP) — Quarterback David Garrard has been released by the Miami Dolphins, leaving Matt Moore as [...]