Boca's Palermo out at least five months with knee injury
Boca Juniors striker Martin Palermo suffered a serious knee injury on Sunday and is expected to miss at least the next five months.
The 34-year-old Palermo sustained the injury in the first half of his team's 2-1 win over Lanus when he damaged the cruciate ligaments in his right knee after falling awkwardly.
By Sports Network
09:26:46 AM Monday, Aug 25, 2008
Owen and King Kev hope to turn back the clock for NewcastleIt's been 12 years since Kevin Keegan had Newcastle on the brink of winning the Premiership title, while a little over 10 years ago, a precocious 18-year-old named Michael Owen scored one of the most dazzling goals in World Cup history against Argentina.
By Tim Keeble, Sports Network
09:06:37 AM Monday, Aug 25, 2008
Argentina beats Nigeria 1-0 for Olympic goldOn a day when the heat on the field topped a punishing 107 degrees, and the referee twice stopped play because of the sizzle, Argentina proved itself a champion again.
By ROBERT MILLWARD
10:53:40 AM Saturday, Aug 23, 2008
Real Salt Lake acquires F Will Johnson from FireReal Salt Lake filled its 28-man roster on Friday by acquiring the rights to 21-year-old forward Will Johnson from the Chicago Fire.
02:57:53 PM Friday, Aug 22, 2008
Brazil beats Belgium to claim bronze in soccerJo scored two goals and Diego added a third as Brazil beat Belgium 3-0 on Friday to win the bronze medal in men's soccer.
09:52:19 AM Friday, Aug 22, 2008
U.S. women's soccer beats Brazil 1-0 for goldThey came to the Beijing Olympics as a team trying to find its way, still adjusting to a new coach and each other, still smarting from a loss that brought humiliation on and off the field.
By NANCY ARMOUR
01:23:25 PM Thursday, Aug 21, 2008
United States beats Guatemala 1-0 in WC qualifierCarlos Bocanegra scored on a header in the 69th minute, and the United States escaped from Guatemala with a chippy 1-0 victory Wednesday night in the Americans' opener in the semifinal round of World Cup qualifying.
By JUAN CARLOS LLORCA
09:50:50 PM Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008
Bocanegra's header helps USA hold off GuatemalaCarlos Bocanegra scored in the 68th minute to help the United States down Guatemala, 1-0 at Mateo Flores on Wednesday in a World Cup qualifier.
By Sports Network
09:20:43 PM Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008
Arshavin not leaving ZenitSt. Petersburg, Russia (Sports Network) - Zenit St. Petersburg have closed the door on star forward Andrei Arshavin leaving the club before the transfer window shuts at the end of the month.
By Sports Network
04:30:47 PM Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008
Bruce Arena hired as coach, GM of Beckham's GalaxyFormer U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena was hired Monday as coach and general manager of David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy, who haven't won a game in more than two months.
By KEN PETERS
03:05:15 PM Monday, Aug 18, 2008
US women's soccer surges into final against Brazil11:14:49 AM Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008
Belgium secures 3-2 soccer win over Italy05:04:38 AM Saturday, Aug 16, 2008
U.S. women announce three post-Olympic matches04:24:46 AM Saturday, Aug 16, 2008
Kai puts US in semifinal with 2-1 win over Canada07:45:46 PM Friday, Aug 15, 2008
U.S. men announce roster for World Cup qualifier08:25:30 AM Friday, Aug 15, 2008