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Red Bulls, Crew both gunning for first MLS Cup

Carson, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When the dust settles on the Major League Soccer title game at The Home Depot Center on Sunday, one of the two combatants - the New York Red Bulls or the heavily favored Columbus Crew - will be hoisting their r

U.S. men to open 2009 schedule against Sweden

Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The United States men's national team will kick off a busy 2009 schedule when they face Sweden on Jan. 24. The game, at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., follows a training camp that begins the first

Lyon continues busy schedule at PSG

Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lyon manager Claude Puel described the team's schedule as "totally crazy," but emphasized the club has to remained focused on each game. Lyon visits PSG in France's Ligue 1 on Saturday, its 10th match in fi

Hoffenheim eyes top spot against Koln

Cologne, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hoffenheim's Jan Schindelmeiser admitted he never "would have thought it possible" the promoted club would be near the top of the Bundesliga, "just as no one here would have." But Hoffe, promoted to the

Sevilla starts brutal stretch against Valencia

Seville, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sevilla defender Fernando Navarro is proud of his club's strong start, but realizes this Saturday's match against Valencia is the first in a seven-match stretch that will decide if he's playing for a title cont

Ze Roberto to turn to religion when career is over

Munich, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayern Munich's Ze Roberto is planning to turn to religion when he retires from professional football at the end of the season. The 34-year-old Brazilian has already confirmed his intention to hang up

Milito won't rule out Real

Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Genoa striker Diego Milito is refusing to rule out a potential January move to Real Madrid. Milito has already been the subject of a rejected approach from the Spanish giants, who are keen to land a ne

Xavi reveals new Barca deal is close

Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Barcelona midfielder Xavi has paved the way for a resolution is his contract negotiations with the club after admitting he wants to end his career at the Camp Nou. The 28-year-old Spain inter

Schuster won't quit Real

Madrid, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bullish Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster insists he has never considered resigning despite the club's inconsistent form leading to speculation that he is close to the sack. Real's sporting director, Pr

Gallas captaincy in doubt

London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Arsene Wenger is facing mounting pressure to strip William Gallas of the Arsenal captaincy following the outspoken Frenchman's latest verbal attack on his teammates. Gallas, 31, who has previously