May 24, 2013

Soccer: Suarez accepts 10-game ban and seeks forgiveness

File photo of Liverpool's Luis Suarez reacting at their English Premier League soccer match against Reading in Reading

(Reuters) – Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has asked for forgiveness after accepting a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in last weekend’s Premier League match. The Uruguayan international had until Friday lunchtime to contest an FA Regulatory Commission’s decision to add seven games to the usual three for a violent conduct charge but [...]

Soccer Recap: Muamba progressing in recovery from on-field heart attack / FC Dallas’ Benitez, DC United’s Cruz disciplined by MLS

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Jair Benitez #5 of the FC Dallas moves the ball against the Portland Timbers during the MLS match at FC Dallas Stadium on March 17, 2012 in Frisco, Texas. (March 16, 2012 – Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images North America) NEW YORK (AP) – Jair Benitez of FC Dallas has been suspended for one game [...]

Wayne Rooney banned for three matches in Euro 2012

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NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Wayne Rooney will miss the entire group stage of the 2012 European Championship after receiving a three-game ban Thursday for kicking a player during England’s final qualifier. European soccer’s governing body cited him for his actions against Montenegro defender Miodrag Dzudovic during a qualifying game last Friday. UEFA’s rule book calls [...]