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David Beckham sets up LA Galaxy winner in New York Red Bulls play-off

David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their MLS Western Conference semi-final, first-leg on Sunday.

New York Red Bulls Rally to Tie the New England Revolution 2-2 in Foxborough

After last Saturday night's 2-2 draw against the Chicago Fire at Red Bull Arena in front of a sellout crowd, the Red Bulls were in third place in the Eastern Conference. With the Houston Dynamo, D.C. United and Sporting Kansas City playing well, the Red Bulls entered Saturday's match tied for fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

Air Canada threatens to pull NHL sponsorship

In an unusually public faceoff between a pro sports league and one of its major sponsors, Air Canada has threatened to pull support for the National Hockey League, saying that violent play on the ice hurts the airline's brand image.

Fifa boss tells gay fans: 'Don't have sex at Qatar World Cup'

Fifa president Sepp Blatter today provoked calls for his resignation after joking that gay football fans should "refrain" from sex during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.

U.S. Plays Cash Card With FIFA

Matthew Futterman The Wall Street Journal 12/01/2010
U.S. Plays Cash Card With FIFA

For nearly two years, the U.S. has acknowledged a World Cup on its shores wouldn’t bring about peace or save the world. But it should make a whole lot of money.

Angela Merkel calms storm over dressing-room visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel had a 'clear the air' chat with football bosses here after a surprise visit to the Germany team's changing room caused a storm, it was revealed Wednesday.

Serbia braces as anti-liberal forces feared behind rampages by hooligan gangs [VIDEO]

BELGRADE is battening down the hatches amid fears that Serbian thugs will rampage again this weekend in a repeat of violence that shocked Europe..

North Korea probed over claims World Cup flops were tortured after early exit from tournament

Fifa has launched an investigation into allegations that the North Korean World Cup coach and players were punished by the government after they lost all three of their games in the tournament in South Africa.

Spain crowned champions: Netherlands 0 - 1 Spain [VIDEO]

In a game when a record number of yellow cards were given and John Heitinga was sent off in extra-time, both sides missed great chances from Arjen Robben and Cesc Fabregas, but Andres Iniesta netted in the 116th minute to give European champions Spain their first World Cup title.

Puyol sends Spain into the Final with Netherlands

First Europe and now, possibly, the world for Spain, who won through to the Final of South Africa 2010 with a 1-0 victory over Germany in Durban. Carles Puyol's 74th-minute header repeated the single-goal triumph over Germany that secured La Roja the European title two years ago and now only the Netherlands stand between them and a first FIFA World Cup™ title.


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