Terry dropped as England's soccer captain
John Terry was dropped as England's soccer captain by coach Fabio Capello on Friday, a week after allegations became public that the defender had an affair with the former girlfriend of teammate Wayne Bridge.
Revolution keeper Reis has surgery on left knee
New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis has had surgery on his left knee.
Boxx goes first to Saint Louis in dispersal draft
Midfielder Shannon Boxx has been selected first by Saint Louis Athletica in the Women's Professional Soccer disperal draft.
Coach says alleged affair hurt '98 US soccer team
Breaking more than a decade of silence, former U.S. soccer coach Steve Sampson said Tuesday he dropped John Harkes from the national team roster two months before the 1998 World Cup because the American captain was having an affair with the wife of teammate Eric Wynalda.
A 2nd player on same Mexican soccer team shot
A teammate of the Paraguayan soccer star who was shot last week in a Mexico City bar has been shot during a robbery attempt.
Steve Ralston signs with AC St. Louis
Steve Ralston has signed with AC St. Louis of the new North American Soccer League after a 14-year career with Major League Soccer.
Sky broadcasts world's first live 3-D sports event
British pub-goers became the first public audiences to witness a live sports event broadcast in 3-D when watching Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1.
Egypt beats Ghana 1-0 to earn African Cup title
Egypt won the African Cup of Nations for the third straight time Sunday after substitute Mohamed Gedo scored in the 85th minute for a 1-0 victory over Ghana.
Hannover defender Cherundolo out for 4 weeks
United States defender Steve Cherundolo will be out for four weeks for Hannover after he hurt his shoulder in practice.
Togo banned from next 2 African Cups
African soccer authorities have suspended Togo from the next two editions of the African Cup of Nations following its withdrawal from the tournament.
Zaccheroni replaces Ferrara at Juventus
Alberto Zaccheroni was hired to replace Ciro Ferrara as coach of Juventus on Friday.
MLS and players extend bargaining to Feb. 12
Major League Soccer and its players agreed Thursday to extend bargaining through Feb. 12 in an effort to avoid a work stoppage.
Los Angeles Sol of WPS folds after first season
The Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer folded Thursday after one season, despite the star power of world player of the year Marta and a successful campaign that ended in the championship game.
Ghana beats Nigeria 1-0 to reach African Cup final
Ghana has reached its first African Cup of Nations final in 18 years, defeating Nigeria 1-0.
Cabanas' condition improves after shooting
Doctors trying to save the life of soccer player Salvador Cabanas say they have been able to control swelling around the brain area as the Paraguayan tries to recover from being shot in the head at close range in a Mexico City bar.
ESPN and ABC expand World Cup coverage
At ESPN's offices in Bristol, Conn., a World Cup countdown clock is outdoors, clicking down the hours until the kickoff on June 11.
Donovan scores first Premier League goal
U.S. midfielder Landon Donovan scored his first Premier League goal, helping Everton defeat Sunderland 2-0 on Wednesday night.
One-third of World Cup tickets unsold
The world soccer's governing body says one-third of World Cup tickets remain unsold less than five months before the first tournament held in South Africa.
Setanta USA to shut down on Feb. 28
Setanta will stop broadcasting in the United States and Caribbean on Feb. 28 and turn over many of its rights for soccer and rugby events to Fox, which launches its second all-soccer U.S. network the following day.
Zuma: No worries about security at World Cup
South African President Jacob Zuma said Wednesday his country is ready to ensure security for the upcoming World Cup, brushing off fears stemming from a deadly attack on Togo's national football team.

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