May 21, 2013

Soccer Recap: Barcelona, Bayern Munich pitted in Champions League semifinals

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Lionel Messi, right, dazzled for Barcelona in a 2009 encounter against Philipp Lahm, left, Franck Ribery, and the rest of Bayern Munich. (Uwe Lein/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — It’s a Spain vs. Germany double bill in the Champions League semifinals. Barcelona will play Bayern Munich in a clash of runaway league leaders who [...]

Rugby Hong Kong sevens: Wales are pipped by Fiji in the final

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(PhatzRadio / BBCSports) — Wales lost a 19-point half-time lead as they were were beaten 26-19 by Fiji in the final of the Hong Kong sevens. The Welsh led 19-0 at the interval thanks to tries by Cory Allen (2) and Alex Webber, Rhys Jones converting two. But a hat-trick of touchdowns by substitute Osea [...]

Soccer Recap: Chelsea, Inter Milan go down in Europa League

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Chelsea’s John Terry reacts during their Europa League soccer match against Steaua Bucharest on Thursday. (Bogdan Cristel/Reuters) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Steaua Bucharest revived memories of its glory days in the 1980s by beating European champion Chelsea 1-0, while the prolific Gareth Bale inflicted more damage on Inter Milan to put Tottenham on the [...]

Soccer Recap: Burkina Faso stuns Ghana to reach African Cup final

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Burkina Faso players celebrate after winning their African Cup of Nations semifinal match against Ghana at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa on Wednesday. (Themba Hadebe/Associated Press) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Burkina Faso beat Ghana on penalties to reach its first African Cup final in a stunning upset on Wednesday, coming from behind to [...]

Soccer: John Terry returns to Chelsea after missing 2 months

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Chelsea’s John Terry, left, on crutches in Stamford Bridge in London, on November 11, 2012. (Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — John Terry could play for Chelsea for the first time in two months after being named in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League match at Stoke. The former England captain has been [...]

Soccer Recap I: Corinthians edges Chelsea to win Club World Cup

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Brazil’s Corinthians officials and players pose after winning the 2012 Club World Cup in Yokohama on Sunday. (Toshifumi Kitamura/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero scored in the 69th minute Sunday to give Corinthians a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the final of the Club World Cup. After the Brazilian team [...]

Soccer Recap: Paris Saint-Germain, Schalke advance in Champions League

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Schalke’s defender Benedikt Hoewedes, centre, is congratuled by teammates after scoring a goal during the match at the La Mosson stadium in Montpellier, France. (Gerard Juilen/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Paris Saint-Germain and Schalke sealed top spot in their Champions League groups on Tuesday, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored his tournament-leading sixth goal to [...]

Soccer: UEFA might scrap Europa League in 2014

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UEFA president Michel Platini hinted at internal debate over whether to scrap Europa League. (Lionel Bonaventure/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — UEFA president Michel Platini says the football body could consider scrapping the Europa League and expanding the more popular Champions League. Platini tells French daily Ouest-France that UEFA is having an “ongoing debate” [...]

Rugby: Andy Robinson quits as Scotland’s rugby coach

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(PhatzRadio / BBC Sports) — Andy Robinson has ended his three-and-a-half year reign as Scotland’s head coach after a disappointing run of results. He was clearly stung by Scotland’s 21-15 defeat by Tonga on Saturday when he warned there would be “consequences”. In a statement issued on Sunday, Robinson spoke of the “privilege” of being [...]

Real Madrid ousts Man City to advance: Champions League

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Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, right, vies with Manchester City midfielder Javi Garcia during a Champions League group D match Wednesday. The two sides drew 1-1 but it was enough for Real Madrid to advance to the knockout phase. (Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League knockout [...]