US defender Oguchi Onyewu sidelined 3-4 months with torn knee tendonOctober 15th, 2009 Onyewu out 3-4 months with torn knee tendonWASHINGTON — U.S. defender Oguchi Onyewu has a torn tendon in his left knee, an injury that usually requires a recovery time of three-to-four months.
Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Emir Spahic cleared to play after recovering from swine fluSeptember 1st, 2009 Bosnia defender Spahic recovers from swine fluPARIS — Montpellier defender Emir Spahic has recovered after being diagnosed with swine flu last week and will join his Bosnia-Herzegovina teammates for two World Cup qualifiers. According to Tuesday's edition of L'Equipe sports daily, Spahic underwent tests last weekend that confirmed he no longer has the virus.
Bradley picks mostly unchanged roster for US's next 2 qualifiersAugust 28th, 2009 Bradley picks roster for US's next 2 qualifiersCHICAGO — U.S. coach Bob Bradley chose a mostly unchanged roster for World Cup qualifiers against El Salvador on Sept.
US roster left largely intact from Confederations Cup for World Cup qualifier against MexicoAugust 7th, 2009 Bocanegra leads familiar US rosterCHICAGO — Led by captain Carlos Bocanegra, the United States will play a key World Cup qualifier at Mexico next week with a roster loaded with players from its big upset of Spain. The Americans have never won in Mexico and will try to end the 0-22-1 tailspin on Aug.
Ronaldo scores first goal for Real Madrid in 4-2 win over Liga de QuitoJuly 29th, 2009 Ronaldo scores first Madrid goalMADRID, Spain — Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a 4-2 victory over Liga de Quito in the Peace Cup on Tuesday. Playing his third game for the Spanish powerhouse since his $131 million transfer from Manchester United, Ronaldo converted a 48th-minute penalty after being tripped in the area by defender Norberto Araujo.
Gill pledges support to injured hockey player Baljit SinghJuly 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs M S Gill, on Monday visited injured hockey player Baljit Singh and pledged that Sports Ministry would ensure that help is provided in order to completely treat his career threatening eye injury. Gill paid a visit to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to meet Baljit, where the injured payer had underwent a three-hour surgery on his right eye.
Goalkeeper Baljit's eye condition continues to be seriousJuly 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) are closely monitoring the condition of Indian hockey goalkeeper Baljit Singh, whose right eye was operated upon Saturday after it was hit during a practice session. Baljit underwent a critical surgery Saturday after he was struck on his eye while practicing with a golf ball during a session with goalkeeping coach Romeo James in Pune Friday.
Critical eye surgery for India's hockey goalkeeperJuly 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian hockey team's goalkeeper Baljit Singh underwent a critical operation on his right eye here Saturday after he suffered a serious injury during training at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune. On Friday Baljit was struck on his eye while practising with a golf ball during a session with goalkeeping coach Romeo James in Pune, where the team is practising for its European tour starting July 24.
Bolton sign defender RobinsonJuly 12th, 2009 LONDON - Bolton Wanderers confirmed Sunday that they have signed defender Paul Robinson from West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan. Bolton manager Gary Megson coached the 30-year-old full-back during his time as manager at West Brom which ended in 2004.
US defender Oguchi Onyewu joins AC Milan after strong Confederations CupJuly 7th, 2009 US defender Onyewu joins AC Milan
MILAN — United States defender Oguchi Onyewu has joined AC Milan on a three-year contract the club said Tuesday, becoming the first American to join Serie A in more than 10 years. Milan acquired Onyewu from Standard Liege in Belgium after some outstanding performances in the United States' run to the Confederations Cup final.
Real Madrid announces $21M transfer deal with Valencia for Spanish defender Raul AlbiolJune 25th, 2009 Real Madrid agrees to deal for Valencia's AlbiolMADRID — Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from Valencia. Real Madrid said on its Web site Thursday that the transfer will go through next week after Albiol has passed a physical and signs a five-year contract.
Liverpool agree to sign Portsmouth defender JohnsonJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Liverpool have reached an agreement with Portsmouth to sign their defender Glen Johnson. The England defender also had a similar offer from his club Chelsea.
United States learning to cope without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra at Confederations CupJune 22nd, 2009 United States learning to cope without BocanegraRUSTENBURG, South Africa — The United States has made a run to the semifinals of the Confederations Cup by learning how to play without injured captain Carlos Bocanegra. The defender has been sidelined since June 6 and could sit out Wednesday's match against European champion Spain because of a hamstring injury.
DaMarcus Beasley, Sacha Kljestan join US lineup against Brazil in Confederations CupJune 18th, 2009 Beasley, Kljestan join US lineup against BrazilPRETORIA, South Africa — DaMarcus Beasley and Sacha Kljestan were inserted into the U.S. starting lineup for Thursday's first-round Confederations Cup match against Brazil.
US captain Carlos Bocanegra out of starting lineup against Italy in Confederations CupJune 15th, 2009 Carlos Bocanegra out of US lineup against ItalyPRETORIA, South Africa — U.S. captain Carlos Bocanegra is out of the starting lineup for his team's Confederations Cup opener against Italy because of his strained right hamstring from a World Cup qualifier on June 6.
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