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New Mexico suspends Lambert for hair pulling

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:34:15 GMT

Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert was suspended Friday for her infractions the day before during a 1-0 loss to BYU in a Mountain West Conference semifinal.

Beckham's revenue soars after L.A. move

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:48:05 GMT

David Beckham earned nearly $16.5 million from personal sponsorship deals during his first full season with the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Chelsea put off by Aguero price

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:23:53 GMT

Chelsea have been quoted 45 million euros for Atletico Madrid's wonder striker Sergio Aguero, who scored twice against Carlo Ancelotti's side in the Champions League this week, but may cool their interest due to financial concerns.

CAS suspend Chelsea transfer ban over appeal

Soccernet staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:35:40 GMT

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has granted Chelsea's request to suspend their transfer ban pending a final decision.

Reina: UCL exit wouldn't be a disaster

Soccernet staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:07 GMT

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has said that he does not believe an early European exit for the club would be a complete disaster.

Wenger: Van Persie is best striker in the League

Soccernet staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:59:59 GMT

Arsene Wenger has claimed Robin van Persie is the deadliest striker in the Premier League and that he would not swap him for anyone else in world football.

Chelsea looking to sell Bridge naming rights

Soccernet staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:26:04 GMT

Chelsea are preparing to follow Newcastle's lead by selling the naming rights for Stamford Bridge, new chief executive Ron Gourlay revealed on Thursday. Although insisting that Chelsea need the millions such a lucrative sponsorship deal would secure, Gourlay promised that the words 'Stamford' and 'Bridge' will remain.

Crew's Marshall selected MLS defender of the year

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:12:17 GMT

The Columbus Crew's Chad Marshall has been selected Major League Soccer's defender of the year for the second straight season.

Ronaldo: Won't play for at least another two weeks

Reuters — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:47:25 GMT

Tests in Amsterdam have shown Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo needs two more weeks of treatment on his injured ankle, the La Liga club said on Thursday.

Kroenke on brink of making an offer for Arsenal

Soccernet staff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:40:32 GMT

Stan Kroenke has increased his stake in Arsenal to 29.9%, it has been confirmed in a statement to the Stock Exchange.

Aguero flattered by links with Chelsea move

Soccernet staff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:24:17 GMT

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has insisted he remains happy at the Spanish club - but also revealed that he is flattered to be linked with a move to Chelsea.

Fletcher to battle until summer with ankle injury

Soccernet staff — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:56:05 GMT

Darren Fletcher is only just back from an injury lay-off, but the Manchester United midfielder is already planning for a summer operation to cure an ankle problem.

Pompey chief Storrie charged with tax evasion

soccernet.com — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:16:24 GMT

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has been formally charged with tax evasion by City of London Police. The charge relates to the transfer of Amdy Faye from Auxerre to Portsmouth in 2003.

Everton's Arteta suffers new injury setback

Soccernet staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:15:31 GMT

Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has suffered a set back in his return from a knee injury. The Spanish playmaker, who sustained a cruciate knee ligament injury in February, has had to undergo a procedure to remove an infection from the same knee and is now recovering.

Liverpool's Gerrard 'devastated' by Alonso exit

Soccernet staff — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:01:02 GMT

Steven Gerrard was "devastated'' when Xabi Alonso left Liverpool and believes the club's current troubles are evidence of the size of the hole Alonso has left in Rafael Benitez's engine room.

Soehn out at D.C. United after three seasons

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:19:21 GMT

D.C. United says Tom Soehn has withdrawn from consideration to stay on as the team's coach after three seasons.

CSKA keeper Akinfeev relishing Old Trafford test

Soccernet staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:10:47 GMT

CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was keen to distance himself from sepculation linking him with a move to Manchester United, but admitted he can't wait to grace the Old Trafford turf when the sides meet in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Maicon agent laughs off Manchester City link

Soccernet staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:33:13 GMT

The agent of Maicon has laughed off reports linking the Inter Milan full-back with a move to Manchester City, though he revealed the defender may consider leaving the San Siro in the future.

Kroenke ups Arsenal stake

Soccernet staff — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:52 GMT

Donovan is MVP award finalist in MLS

Associated Press — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:30:11 GMT

Landon Donovan is a finalist for Major League Soccer's MVP award and Kasey Keller is up for three postseason honors.

Gerrard injury blow

Soccernet staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:55:20 GMT

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, midfielder Albert Riera and defenders Martin Kelly and Martin Skrtel will all miss Wednesday's decisive Champions League match at Olympique Lyon.

Milan confirm Beckham to return in January

Soccernet staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:13:47 GMT

AC Milan have confirmed David Beckham will be returning to the Italian club. Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claimed last week an announcement was imminent - and it has been confirmed on the club's official website this evening.

Expectant Rooney absent from United training

soccernet.com — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:42:11 GMT

Wayne Rooney was absent from Manchester United's training sesson on Monday morning amid growing speculation that wife Colleen is set to give birth to the couple's first child.

Brown has "full support" of new Hull chief Pearson

Soccernet staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:08:19 GMT

Under-pressure manager Phil Brown can boast the "full support" of Adam Pearson despite a desperately poor run of form, according to Hull City's new chairman.

Van Persie already dreaming of Eastlands revenge

Soccernet staff — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:04:56 GMT

Robin van Persie has told Arsene Wenger he is ready to seek revenge against Manchester City in the Carling Cup if the Arsenal manager opts to abandon his policy of resting his star names.