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MLS Labor Soccer

2010-03-20T12:16:13Z

From left, Todd Durbin Executive Vice President MLS, Don Garber MLS Commissioner, George Cohen, standing second row, Director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, Bob Foose, Executive Director, MLS Players Union, and Jon Newman, MLS Players Union, sign an agreement, Saturday,...

Defeat is not a crisis for Bayern's van Bommel

2010-03-20T23:15:41Z

<div><p>Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel insisted Saturday's shock defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt 'is not the end of the world' as the German giants lost for the first time in 20 league games.</p><p>Bayern's last league defeat was back in September 2009, but after Sir Alex Ferguson has fanned the flames ahead of Sunday's potentially explosive encounter between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford by dismissing his arch-rivals as one-season wonders.</p><p>Ferguson is still smarting from this fixture last season, when United took th...

Chelsea stars begin life 'on borrowed time'

2010-03-20T22:16:01Z

<div><p>Chelsea's Champions League exit at the hands of Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan on Tuesday inevitably led to questions being asked about the future of Carlo Ancelotti and his well-paid players.</p><p>Owner Roman ...

Fergie winds up Liverpool with one-season jibe

2010-03-20T22:15:41Z

<div><p>Sir Alex Ferguson has fanned the flames ahead of Sunday's potentially explosive encounter between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford by dismissing his arch-rivals as one-season wonders.</p><p>Ferguson is still smarting from this fixture last season, when United took th...

Real fight back to pile pressure on Barcelona

2010-03-20T20:30:10Z

<div><p>Real Madrid secured their ninth straight victory after coming from behind to beat Sporting Gijon 3-1 on Saturday and open up a three-point gap on bitter rivals Barcelona at the top of La Liga.</p><p>The home side were the better team in the first half but lacked the k...

NY Red Bulls beat Santos to open new stadium

2010-03-20T20:15:09Z

<div><p>HARRISON, New Jersey (Reuters) - Major League Soccer's (MLS) New York Red Bulls beat Brazil's Santos 3-1 on Saturday to inaugurate the Red Bulls' new stadium.</p><p>The...

Wenger backs "mature" Arsenal in title challenge

2010-03-20T19:15:47Z

<div><p>Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger played up his team's Premier League title credentials after a hard-fought win against West Ham sent them to the top of the league.</p><p>The Gunners will slip back if either Manchester United<...

Inter stalemate opens door for Milan

2010-03-20T16:15:45Z

<div><p>Inter Milan, fresh from reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, were held to a 1-1 draw by Palermo on Saturday, a result which paves the way for AC Milan to take charge of the title race.</p><p>Milan, who have endu...

MLS and union sign 5-year labor deal

2010-03-20T16:15:34Z

<div id="subtitle">Major League Soccer and union sign a 5-year labor contract.</div><div><p>Major League Soccer and its players have signed a five-year labor contract that avoided a strike scheduled before the MLS season opener on March 25.</p><p>Negotiators began intensive talks Thursday in Washington, D.C., and the deal was sign...

Pedretti sends Auxerre top, PSG gloom deepens

2010-03-20T15:15:55Z

<div><p>Auxerre captured top spot in the French first division on Saturday while Paris St Germain, reeling from the violent death of a supporter, slumped to defeat at Nice in a match played behind closed doors.</p><p>Auxerre skipper Benoit Pedretti scored in the second minute of ...

Almunia the Arsenal hero as Gunners go top

2010-03-20T14:16:09Z

<div><p>Manuel Almunia was Arsenal's hero as the Gunners returned to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 2-0 on Saturday, despite playing the entire second half with ten men.</p><p>Almunia saved an

Leaders Bayern shocked by Frankfurt late show

2010-03-20T14:16:07Z

<div><p>Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered their first defeat in 20 league games on Saturday after conceding two late goals in a shock 2-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt.</p><p>Bayern looked to be cruising to a 1-0 win after Miroslav Kl...

MLS averts strike with players

2010-03-20T14:15:50Z

<div><p>Major League Soccer officials and its players have averted a strike by signing a five-year labour deal on Saturday.</p><p>MLS union chief Bob Foose said players would get guaranteed contracts for the first time and increased player rights.</p><p>Management was against free agency for the players saying they always had the option of si...

Almunia the Arsenal hero as Gunners top Premiership

2010-03-20T13:15:59Z

Almunia helps take 10-man Arsenal top

2010-03-20T13:15:41Z

<div><p>Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia helped send 10-man Arsenal to the top of the Premier League after his penalty save inspired a 2-0 win against struggling West Ham on Saturday.</p><p>

Gudjohnsen fuels Tottenham's European dream

2010-03-20T11:16:17Z

<div><p>An inspired cameo by Eidur Gudjohnsen helped Tottenham to a 2-1 win over 10-man Stoke that edges Harry Redknapp's side another step closer to Champions League football next season.</p><p>On a day when Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered their first defeat in 20 league games on Saturday after conceding two late goals in a shock 2-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt.</p><p>Bayern were apparently cruising to a 1-0 win after Germany striker

Defiant Pompey drag Hull into mire

2010-03-20T11:16:06Z

<div><p>Portsmouth dealt a crushing blow to Hull's hopes of Premier League survival with a late fightback to claim a 3-2 win that denied Iain Dowie victory in his first match in charge.</p><p>Portsmouth, who were effectively conde...

Magnificent seven for rampant Everton

2010-03-20T11:16:04Z

<div><p>Mikel Arteta's superb free-kick put Everton on course for their seventh consecutive home league victory in a 2-0 win over Bolton at Goodison Park on Saturday, a mark which equals their previous Premier League best.</p><p>The...