Football (Soccer)
World Cup Oceanian qualifying fixtures (Reuters)
2010 World Cup Oceania qualifying fixtures [Link]
FEATURE-Soccer-Wright-Phillips builds links with Guatemala (Reuters)
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Newcastle - the new Manchester City
FOX Sports commentator Simon Hill bemoaned what's it's like to follow perennial also-rans Manchester City but that's nothing compared with being a Newcastle United fan, writes Fox Sports News presenter Adam Peacock . [Link]
Solis, Fabian help Chivas beat Club America 2-0 (AP)
Edgar Solis and Marco Fabian in a 2-minute span in the second half to lead CD Guadalajara to a 2-0 victory over Club America on Thursday night. After a scoreless first half under extremely soggy conditions, Chivas turned up the pressure in the second half. Solis scored in the 59th minute, knocking … [Link]
US soccer team in Cuba for 1st time since 1947 (AP)
The Stars and Stripes was among a line of flags flying in front of the U.S. soccer team's hotel on the Cuban capital's storied seaside … [Link]
Bojan gets moment in Spanish soccer spotlight (AFP)
After three missed chances, Barcelona's promising teenage striker Bojan Krkic is poised to earn his first cap for Spain in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Armenia. [Link]
Italian trio on Hammers shortlist
Three Italian coaches have been shortlisted for the managerial vacancy at West Ham, BBC Sport understands. [Link]
Davies and Bullard vow to shine
Simon Davies promises that he and Fulham team-mate Jimmy Bullard will make the most of their international chances. [Link]
Keegan resigns from Newcastle after 7 months (AP)
Kevin Keegan resigned Thursday as Newcastle manager, ending his second stint in charge of the Premier League club after only seven months. Following a 1-1-1 start and after a week of talks with the club's board, Keegan released a statement saying he had "been left with no choice but to … [Link]
Easy start for Europe's World Cup contenders (AP)
New coaches of England, Italy and Spain face relatively week opponents Saturday when most European nations start qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. In his first official match as England's coach, Fabio Capello leads his team against Andorra, just 182nd in the FIFA rankings. Capello was hired to … [Link]
Scotland U21 3-1 Slovenia U21
A double from Steven Fletcher and a Garry Kenneth strike gives Scotland's U21 side a crucial Euro 2009 qualifying win over Slovenia. [Link]
Keegan, the king of drama and crisis
THEY say that nothing becomes a man like his leaving and Kevin Keegan's will-he-won't-he saga at Newcastle United is a case in point. [Link]
Hunt and Whelan in Republic team
Stephen Hunt will replace injured Damien Duff in the Republic of Ireland team for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against Georgia. [Link]
Di Canio wants West Ham job
PAOLO Di Canio wants the vacant manager's spot at Barclays Premier League club West Ham United, the controversial Italian's agent said. [Link]
Keegan quits for sure this time
KEVIN Keegan has resigned as Newcastle United manager bringing to an end his second spell in charge of the crisis-hit Barclays English Premier League side. [Link]
West Ham board upsets McCartney
George McCartney says West Ham went behind former manager Alan Curbishley's back to sell him to Sunderland. [Link]
Man City boss cools transfer talk
Man City manager Mark Hughes tells fans not to expect the arrival of a host of big-names in January. [Link]
Double fitness boost for Toshack
Jason Koumas and Rob Earnshaw have been passed fit for Wales' opening 2010 World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. [Link]
NI pair ready for Slovakia starts
Keith Gillespie and George McCartney are expected to be handed starting roles for the game against Slovakia. [Link]
Handling veterans with care
ADELAIDE United's bid to keep its players youthful could be the club's lifeline through a gruelling match program of five games in 15 days. [Link]