Friday, July 31, 2009
Street Soccer Helps Homeless
Players from homeless shelters from 16 cities compete for National Title and Spot on the US World Cup Team in the 2009 Street Soccer USA Cup Tournament in Washington DC
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Sandy scores from MLS All-Star Game
SANDY Utah ABC 4 News - It s only one night but 20 000 fans are visiting Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy for the MLS All-Star Game and the local economy could be the real winner
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Borthwick tips Saracens youngsters for 2015
Steve Borthwick believes Saracens young guns can star in the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England
Strauss blasts ordinary Aussies
England s Andrew Strauss says this Australia side lack the aura of previous teams
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Bell determined to prove Ashes worth
England batsman Ian Bell is determined to improve on his record against Australia but expects the tourists to be formidable opposition in the third Test
Monday, July 27, 2009
SPL stars on catwalk
Scottish Premier League stars are becoming fashion models to raise money for the Scottish Huntington s Association
Saturday, July 25, 2009
A high intensity workout for everyone
Crossfit a new gym in Milford is dedicated to creating a high intensity universal workout for any committed individual regardless of experience whether they are a professional athlete or a soccer mom crossfit milford tabata fitness workout gym
Keep Johnnie Walker in Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock FC sign petition to keep Johnnie Walker plant open in the town
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
TMZ: Beckham Causes Chaos
TMZ says David Beckham can t even take his kid shopping without creating mass chaos
Grass being rolled out at Cowboys Stadium for Gold Cup Soccer
The Cowboys have started installing 85 000 square feet of grass for Sunday s World Football Challenge soccer match Last weekends CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer matches were played on turf but this next one is on grass Tri-Tex Grass is installing the grass which will be there temporarily The grass is Tifway 419 Bermuda grass grown at a nursery in Tiago Texas DMN-Video editing Nathan Hunsinger
Spurs prepare for Barcelona
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says his side are relishing the prospect of playing Barcelona in the Wembley Cup
Beckham: booing fans disrespectful
David Beckham says boos from fans don t matter and denied rumours he is leaving LA
Thierry Henry on transfers
FC Barcelona striker Thierry Henry gives his opinion on expensive transfers
Schwan's USA Cup with M.A.
The biggest youth soccer tournament in the western hemisphere is happening this week in Blaine M A Rosko has more from the Schwan s USA Cup where some kids are hoping to get noticed by college recruiters
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Beckham back in training
David Beckham back in training with LA Galaxy the first time since being heckled by fans
Gudjohnsen hints at Barcelona move
Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen fails to dismiss rumours of a return to England
Crouch refuses to move up north
Peter Crouch wants to stay in the South and Drogba to sign new Chelsea deal
National Youth Soccer Championships
LANCASTER - The U S National Youth Soccer Championships are basically the Little League World Series of soccer and it s being held in Mass this year FOX25 s Ryan Asselta has more
'Futbol' Frenzy Hits Georgia Dome
Two of the world s premier soccer teams were set to meet at Atlanta s Georgia Dome Wednesday night
Soccer Fields Damaged By Vandals
Vandals did thousands of dollars worth of damage to a soccer club in Delaware
David Beckham confronts angry fans
Awake s Afton Spriggs gives you the scoop on all the stories creating online buzz Today s topics St Louis County smoking ban a sky-high proposal trouble at McDonald s and David Beckham confronts some angry fans
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
European Soccer Teams Come to SoCal
Two European powerhouses packed the Rose Bowl to help the U S celebrate some soccer milestones and give a boost to the next generation of players Jeff Michael has the video report
International Soccer Finds Home at Dome
Atlanta s Georgia Dome has suddenly become a hot site for international soccer competitions
Monday, July 20, 2009
Beckham loses cool
David Beckham angrily confronts fans at LA Galaxy after they boo him during AC Milan game
Beckham defends behaviour
LA Galaxy player David Beckham responds in bullish form after confronting booing fans
Dynamo Organizes Female Soccer Camps
The Houston Dynamo tries to dominate the American scene in Major League Soccer but now the team wants to get the ladies involved in soccer
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Fans React To Watson's British Open Collapse
Golf fans in Kansas City express admiration disappointment in watching Kansas City s Tom Watson fall in a playoff at the British Open
Simultaneous Games Tie Up Traffic
Arlington police got their first big traffic test Sunday when a Rangers game at the ballpark was scheduled at the same time as two soccer matches in the new Cowboys stadium
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Cruz Azul, Tigres Play To Tie In Austin
160 Mexican Premier League rivals Cruz Azul and Tigres played to a 1-1 tie before 7 000 fans at Myers Stadium in Austin 160 160
Lone Star Adventures: Kickball
This week FOX 4s Richard Ray heads to to Gateway Park in Fort Worth for league play with the World Adult Kickball Association
Friday, July 17, 2009
Huge turnout expected for Saturday's Sounders game
65 000 fans are expected at Qwest Field as one of the world s biggest football squads takes on the Sounders FC It s just another step in the development of soccer in Seattle KING 5 s Chris Daniels reports
Thursday, July 16, 2009
State soccer tournament to be held on Albuquerque's west side
OVERALL IT LOOKS LIKE THE NEW A-P-S WESTSIDE SOCCER COMPLEX IS GOING TO BE GETTING A LOT OF USE TONIGHT WE VE LEARNED THE STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD THERE LATER THIS YEAR MANY ARE HOPING THE TOURNAMENT WILL HELP STIMULATE STRUGGLING WESTSIDE BUSINESSES JEFF MAHER IS HERE WITH THE STORY JEFF FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS -- THE STATE SOCCER TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN HELD IN BERNALILLO BUT NOW THAT A- P-S WILL HAVE ITS OWN SOCCER COMPLEX THIS FALL -- THE NEW MEXICO ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION DECIDED TO GIVE IT A SHOT CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW A-P-S WESTSIDE SOCCER COMPLEX NEAR VOLCANO VISTA HIGH SCHOOL IS NEARLY FINISHED IT S SET TO OPEN IN AUGUST AND THE FACT THAT IT WILL BE THE SITE OF THIS YEAR S STATE SOCCER TOURNAMENT IS A BIG DEAL FOR A-P-S this is really the first state event held on the westside of albuquerque this is really the first state event held on the westside of albuquerque and I would hope to think that some of those westside businesses are going to see an increase in traffic over that time between students and parents and their communities that may be following them TWO WEEKS AGO WE TOLD YOU HOW THERE WERE SEVERAL BUSINESSES ON THE WESTSIDE THAT ARE HOPING THE SOCCER COMPLEX WILL BRING SOME BIG EVENTS --- AND INCREASE THEIR SALES THE STATE SOCCER TOURNAMENT IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST it is a very big deal it brings lots and lots of parents it brings coaches it brings students everybody comes to those so there s going to be a lot of economic impact A-P-S OFFICIALS SAY IN RECENT YEARS THE TOURNAMENT BROUGHT IN THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE STATE TO BERNALILLO THEY SAY THE FOUR LIGHTED FIELDS AND ARTIFICIAL TURF ARE JUST A COUPLE OF REASONS WHY THE SOCCER COMPLEX WAS PICKED FOR THE EVENT it gives everybody a very consistent surface to play on with the top of the line artificial turf we have and I think it will just be a great event for boys and girls across the state THE THREE-DAY TOURNAMENT IS
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Pro Soccer Coming to Austin
Cruz Azul of Mexico City will face their rival Tigres from Monterrey will play at Mike Myers Stadium on Saturday The event will also include a fan fest and a concert by Pioline
Terry can't see Terry leaving
Terry Venables says he doesn t honestly believe John Terry will leave Chelsea
Stewart Downing to Villa for £12m
England winger Stewart Downing could be on his way from Middlesbrough to Aston Villa in a 12 million deal and the rest of today s football transfer talk
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Athlete of the Week: T.J. Roehn
Berkeley Prep s T J Roehn is the Bay Area s best high school soccer player earning the player of the year award as a junior Roehn dominates on the field locally and nationally Kevin O Donnell shows us our Athlete of the Week has the game and the grades to make a big score
Israeli Mobile Phone Ad Upsets Palestinians
An Israeli mobile phone commercial showing soldiers playing soccer near Israel s West Bank separation barrier has angered Palestinians who say it is in poor taste and exploits their suffering July 14
Man City spending spree to continue?
Manchester City could be about to splurge out again in the transfer market as the world s most expensive footballer Ronaldo prepares for his first Real Madrid game
Monday, July 13, 2009
3-In-1 Sports Camp Kicks Off
In this Worth Your Time segment the Kenny Thomas Foundation Sports and Leadership Camp kicks off The camp is a three-in-one sports camp incorporating basketball football and soccer for children 17 years old and younger 160
Beckham To Practice With Galaxy Today
David Beckham is scheduled to practice with the Los Angeles Galaxy today for the first time this year following the extension of his loan to Italy s AC Milan John Schwada has the video report
Ponting unhappy with England time wasting
Australia captain Ricky Ponting blasts England s gamesmanship after they leave Cardiff with a nailbiting draw
England relief at Ashes draw
England captain Andrew Strauss admitted the immediate emotion was one of relief after watching last pair James Anderson and Monty Panesar face 69 deliveries to hang on for a draw
Friday, July 10, 2009
Gary Neville accepts honorary degree
Manchester United stalwart Gary Neville swapped his football shirt for a cap and gown to accept an honorary university degree
Soccer camp like no other
It s called street soccer or international free style FOX Toledo s Joe Rychnovsky doesn t quite know the moves but after a week of camp he ll be an expert like the rest of them
Thursday, July 9, 2009
New Real Madrid striker Benzema is inspired by Ronaldo
New Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema said Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldo will be his inspiration as he looks to fire the goals to help the Spanish giants dethrone Barcelona in La Liga The club officially unveiled the French striker on Thursday at its Santiago Bernabeu stadium
Akron parents keep girl's memory alive
It is a parent s worst nightmare One moment your child is full of life playing a sport she loves the next she is lifeless on the soccer field http www wivb com
Cowboys Stadium prepares for July 19 soccer match
Cowboys Stadium General Manager Jack Hill talks about the soccer field that will be used for a CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal match on July 19 at the stadium DMN-Video editing Ron Baselice
Glen Johnson admits soft spot for Liverpool
Rafael Ben tez and Glen Johnson discuss Johnson s move to Liverpool FC
Houston Hosts World-Class Soccer
The Houston Dynamo may be on the road preparing to play the Seattle Sounders but there will be some major global soccer played in Houston on Thursday night
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Atlanta Sports Round-Up, July 9
The Braves will square off with the Colorado Rockies tonight Former Braves slugger Andruw Jones scored three homeruns in a game in Anaheim U S men s soccer is up for Gold Cup group action now against Honduras
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Football: Record crowd welcomes Ronaldo to Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo said he had fulfilled a childhood dream as he was officially unveiled as a Real Madrid player before a record-setting capacity crowd of nearly 80 000 people at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium Real acquired Ronaldo from Manchester last month on a six-year deal worth 94 million euros 131 million dollars and he will reportedly be paid 13 million euros each season making him the most expensive player in the world Images and soundbites
Real Madrid Welcomes Ronaldo
About 80 000 soccer s fan jam the stadium to say hello to Christiano Ronaldo last night Bloomberg News
Timbers, Sounders Give Portland Taste Of MLS
A match-up between the Portland Timbers and their rival the Seattle Sounders gave the Rose City a glimpse of what is to come
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Kamara's goal gives Dynamo 1-0 win over Wizards
Kei Kamara scored on Mike Chabala s first career assist giving the Houston Dynamo a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night
Friday, July 3, 2009
Lions roar into final test
The British and Irish Lions aim to end their tour of South Africa with a victory in the final test
Owen set for Man Utd move
Michael Owen is having a medical at Manchester United ahead of a move to Old Trafford
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Lions name team for third test
Joe Worsley Riki Flutey and Martyn Williams start against South Africa on Saturday as the injury-hit British and Irish Lions make changes for the third Test
Lions play for pride
Lions captain Paul O Connell says he is proud of his team as they prepare for the final test in South Africa
Black's hopes for Hearts
Ex-Caley Thistle midfielder Ian Black has signed a three year contract with Hearts FC
Mommy blogging
A few years ago there was no such thing Now mom s are making money blogging part time some make it a full time job and make full time money So how do you do it and where do you start We turn to Orlando blogger Ted Murphy who paved the way for soccer mom bloggers For more information log on to http izea com 160
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sounders Hold On To Top Timbers 2-1
Oregon native Nate Jaqua helped the Seattle Sounders defeat the Portland Timbers 2-1
Temperatures Pose Risk For Summer Camps
Summer camps take extra steps to make sure children who are attending are hydrated and safe as temperatures reach the 90s
Businesses have high hopes for soccer complex
DESCRIBED AS HAVING A DARK COMPLEXION CONSTRUCTION ON THE NEW WESTSIDE A-P-S SOCCER COMPLEX IS ALMOST COMPLETE AND IT S GOING TO DO A LOT MORE THAN JUST GIVE KIDS A PLACE TO PLAY SOCCER MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THAT AREA ARE COUNTING ON IT TO GIVE THEM AN ECONOMIC BOOST JEFF MAHER IS LIVE NEAR UNIVERSE AND PARADISE WITH THE STORY JEFF THE NEW A-P-S WESTSIDE SOCCER COMPLEX IS REALLY STARTING TO COME ALONG -- THEY RE ALREADY FINISHED PUTTING TURF DOWN ON HALF OF THE FIELDS -- SEATING WILL COME NEXT MANY BUSINESS OWNERS ARE HOPING THE SPECTATORS HERE WILL BE THEIR NEW CUSTOMERS WORKERS AT ROSE GARDEN CHINESE CUISINE -- PREPARING FOR THE DINNER RUSH BUT JUST LIKE MOST RESTAURANTS THESE DAYS -- THINGS ARE NOT AS BUSY AS THEY ONCE WERE - AND MANAGERS HAVE BEEN LONGING FOR SOMETHING TO FIRE UP BUSINESS especially in this time with the recession it s definitely needed JUST ACROSS FROM ROSE GARDEN -- IT S THE SAME STORY AT CURVES -- A PLACE FOR WOMEN TO WORKOUT SINCE THE RECESSION MEMBERSHIP HAS DROPPED -- BUT NOW THERE S HOPE THINGS WILL BOUNCE BACK i m pretty excited about the soccer complex I hope that it will bring us some new business THE NEW SEVEN MILLION DOLLAR WESTSIDE SOCCER COMPLEX OPENS IN AUGUST -- JUST IN TIME FOR SOCCER SEASON UP TO THIS POINT A-P-S HAS HAD TO BUS ITS KIDS TO BERNALILLO FOR SOCCER TOURNAMENTS -- AND WHEN THAT HAPPENS DISTRICT OFFICIALS SAY THE TOWN SEES A BIG ECONOMIC BOOST they were spending it in Bernalillo now they re going to be spending it here close to the westside so I think it s going to benefit those businesses out there hopefully it will give not only a good increase to us but every other business around here what you hope is it will bring through traffic and people will see us A-P-S OFFICIALS ALSO EXPECT TO SAVE A LOT OF MONEY ON TRANSPORTATION SINCE THEY WON T HAVE TO BUS THE KIDS TO BERNALILLO FOR THE SOCCER TOURNAMENTS LIVE NEAR
Hughes still keen on Eto'o
Mark Hughes welcomes Roque Santa Cruz to Man City and is still hopeful of getting Barcelona s Samuel Eto o
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