Provides the latest RSS feeds for Europe Sports News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Paris Guardian.com http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/cat/063707874900e969/ en-us Sun, 26 May 2013 04:48:19 -0400 Sun, 26 May 2013 04:48:19 -0400 30 Football legend David Beckham's dreams of owning a Major League Soccer (MLS) team has been put on hold by Manchester City. Although the former England captain and Manchester United midfielder had looked at the prospect of becoming the owner of an MLS club in the US, however, City's launch of New York City FC, in partnership with baseball giants the New York Yankees, has taken the quota of MLS ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214756910/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 06:40:02 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214756910/scat/063707874900e969 Actor Tom Cruise has reportedly promised to help soccer ace David Beckham become an actor. "Beckham has always wanted to be an action film star, and Cruise promised him a long time ago he can make those dreams come true," a source told National Enquirer magazine. Beckham, 38, announced he was retiring from football this month after playing the game for more than 20 years, reports ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214756451/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:01 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214756451/scat/063707874900e969 Alex Daley, back left, and Matt Scott, back right, are pictured with children from Great Compassion Boarding School in Pokhara, Nepal, at the soccer field Daley and Scott built for the school in February. Daley, 23, and Scott, 24, are two University of St. Thomas graduates from Eagan who recently founded Dribble Daily, a nonprofit focused on social change through soccer. (Courtesy photo) Alex ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214773025/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 26 May 2013 01:48:04 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214773025/scat/063707874900e969 PUYALLUP — The pressure was there, but the Jefferson boys soccer team just played and played, unfazed by expectations. Many expected the Raiders to win the Class 4A state title. Still, they had to deliver. And deliver they did. Senior midfielder Matthew Cruz supplied a goal and an assist as Jefferson rode a wave of big-time talent to a 3-0 demolition of Union of Vancouver in the Class 4A ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214772145/scat/063707874900e969 Sun, 26 May 2013 00:11:34 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214772145/scat/063707874900e969 — Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said during a press conference Saturday that the team is hopeful of receiving Robbie Rogers’ international clearance in the next 24 hours. If they do, Arena said Rogers will likely be in the 18-man game-day lineup (most likely on the bench) for Sunday’s night game against the Sounders. * * ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771459/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 23:15:39 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771459/scat/063707874900e969 It was a preliminary rendering for curious observers, a rough sketch of one possible future for soccer in New York City. Manchester City defeated Chelsea, 5-3, in a rollicking exhibition game Saturday at Yankee Stadium. The match, between two powerhouse English clubs, was cast officially as a friendly at a neutral site, a no-stakes contest played shortly after the conclusion of the ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771645/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 23:08:38 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771645/scat/063707874900e969 Press Pass: Solari on Ancelotti Carlo Ancelotti remains determined to join Real Madrid but is not ruling out the possibility he will remain at Paris Saint-Germain next ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771316/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 22:17:26 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771316/scat/063707874900e969 Blog: Mourinho's expected Chelsea return Malouda was forced to train with Chelsea's youth team last season, and did not feature in any senior matches.After helping the club to their Champions League triumph 12 months before being frozen out, Malouda insists he is now looking to the future."I had a problem to sort out with certain people," Malouda said ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214770767/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:18:22 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214770767/scat/063707874900e969 The next coach of Canada Soccer will be responsible with turning around a men's squad that was destroyed in its last World Cup qualifying game to Honduras last October. (Esteban Felix/Associated ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214770361/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:16:11 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214770361/scat/063707874900e969 Jake Gamble was one of three Penn State Behrend men's soccer players selected to play for the Erie Admirals Soccer Club this summer in the National Premier Soccer ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214770473/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 21:09:22 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214770473/scat/063707874900e969 A Bayern Munich fan and a Borussia Dortmund fan pose for a photographs with a London police officer before their Champions League Final soccer match against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London May 25, 2013.(PAUL ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214768893/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:37 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214768893/scat/063707874900e969 In this Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009 file photo, Columbus Crew's Robbie Rogers celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Earthquakes during the second half of an MLS soccer match in San Francisco. Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by gay athletes. Rogers tells The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the support he ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769663/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:22:36 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769663/scat/063707874900e969 Spain's Alejandro Canizares birdied the final two holes for a third-round 68 and a one-shot lead in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.Canizares will play in the final group alongside Lee Westwood on Sunday, as he seeks a second European Tour title in his first event since pulling out of the Volvo China Open at the start of the month after being diagnosed with viral meningitis. Italian ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769675/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:20:01 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769675/scat/063707874900e969 Departing Leinster coach Joe Schmidt was a relieved man on Saturday after his side won their first league final in four attempts. The new Ireland coach was all smiles after Leinster outscored Ulster two tries to none to claim the PRO12 crown to go with the Challenge Cup title won eight days ago.But Schmidt was not able to relax until the final whistle as Ulster put up a resilient fight. ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769647/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:29 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769647/scat/063707874900e969 Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe was left frustrated by his side's poor start in Saturday's PRO12 Final defeat to Leinster in Dublin. The league table toppers coughed up a number of penalties, particularly at ruck time, that left them with too much to do in the second half after trailing by ten points at the break. "Discipline. Little things," said Anscombe."You start a ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769172/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:29 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769172/scat/063707874900e969 Northampton hooker Dylan Hartley will find out on Sunday whether he will miss the British and Irish Lions tour to Australia after being sent off during Saturday's Premiership Final. The Saints captain was shown a red card for allegedly calling referee Wayne Barnes a "f****** cheat" on the verge of half time in Leicester's 37-17 victory at Twickenham.The Rugby Football Union ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769676/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:28 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769676/scat/063707874900e969 Leinster claimed their second trophy this year thanks to a 24-18 victory over Irish rivals Ulster in the PRO12 Final at the RDS in Dublin on Saturday. Just a week after clinching the Challenge Cup, Leinster erased memories of last season's lost final by leading from start to finish on home soil. Tries on either side of half time from Shane Jennings and Jamie Heaslip saw a classy Leinster ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769648/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:27 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769648/scat/063707874900e969 Leicester Tigers boss Richard Cockerill praised his side's efforts after clinching the Aviva Premiership title. The game was overshadowed by Northampton captain Dylan Hartley's straight red card, with Cockerill disappointed by the distraction from what he feels is a talented Leicester side who have bounced back from successive Premiership Final defeats.Comments were made by ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769650/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:26 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769650/scat/063707874900e969 A 75th-minute penalty from Morne Steyn saw the Bulls clinch an 18-16 victory over the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. Steyn kicked all of the Bulls' points with three penalties on either side of half time while Sharks scrum-half Charl McLeod scored the only try of a hard-fought encounter.Indeed an otherwise dull clash, characterised by conservative tactics and endless kicking, only ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769677/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:26 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769677/scat/063707874900e969 Northampton Saints stand-in skipper Tom Wood praised Leicester Tigers after losing the Aviva Premiership Final at Twickenham. Reduced to 14 men after captain Dylan Hartley was sent off before half-time, Wood revealed how Northampton kept their focus and believed they could pull off a remarkable comeback after trailing 16-5 at half-time.Despite scoring two tries in the second half through the ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769653/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:25 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769653/scat/063707874900e969 A solitary try from skipper Jean de Villiers helped the Stormers claim a hard-fought 20-15 Super Rugby victory over the Reds at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. A lone Joe Pietersen penalty gave the Stormers a slender 3-0 lead at half-time before De Villiers touched down early in the second period. Quade Cooper kicked all the of the visitors' points, matching Pietersen's five ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769652/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:24 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769652/scat/063707874900e969 Northampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder has rallied around Dylan Hartley after the England hooker was sent off against Leicester Tigers. Hartley's red card before half-time marked a major swing in momentum, as Leicester eventually ran out comfortable 37-17 winners after Northampton toiled with 14 men in the second half.Speculation following the match revealed that rather than swearing at ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769678/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:18:24 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769678/scat/063707874900e969 Champions League Final Arjen Robben says scoring the winner in this year's Champions League final has allowed him to put past disappointments behind ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769679/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:06:43 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769679/scat/063707874900e969 Vincent Kompany: Staying on at City Kompany has been linked with Monaco and Barcelona in recent weeks but is adamant he is going nowhere. He wrote on Twitter: "Speculations and questions about next season. I'm not going anywhere. I love playing for City and I've still got some unfinished business."It represents another boost for the 2012 Premier League champions as they ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769124/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:06:42 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214769124/scat/063707874900e969 Dortmund Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes said he had changed things at half-time after his side struggled in the early stages of their late and ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214765095/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 19:23:14 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214765095/scat/063707874900e969 While Klopp was clearly disappointed, he refused to speculate whether that was the fate his charges deserved. "First and foremost, congratulations to Bayern Munich because they won so it's not important to speak about what happened in the game," he ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214764378/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 18:04:17 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214764378/scat/063707874900e969 Jurgen Klopp tries to pick his players up after they lost the Champions League final Dortmund had bounced back from going behind to Mario Mandzukic's goal on the hour, levelling the scores through Ilkay Gundogan's coolly taken penalty eight minutes later.But Robben darted into the area after Franck Ribery had backheeled the ball on from a long free-kick to win the match after 89 ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214764379/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 17:58:48 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214764379/scat/063707874900e969 (Image Credit: Barry King/WireImage/Getty Images) Soccer player Robbie Rogers came out of a short-lived retirement today to join the Los Angeles Galaxy, becoming the first openly gay player in Major League Soccer. The 26-year-old midfielder, who briefly walked away from the sport in February after coming out in ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214764137/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 17:46:23 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214764137/scat/063707874900e969 Borussia Dortmund on Saturday after a thrilling UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. With extra time beckoning, Robben collected a back-heel ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763889/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 17:21:45 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763889/scat/063707874900e969 Arjen Robben provided the perfect answer to his doubters by scoring an 89th-minute winner to settle a high-quality Champions League final as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.The goal came 12 months after Robben's lowest point, when he missed the penalty that would have beaten Chelsea - who went on to claim the trophy in a penalty shoot-out on Bayern's own ground.That ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763926/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 17:16:37 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763926/scat/063707874900e969 Thibault Camus/AP PARIS (AP) -- David Beckham's football career is now officially over. The veteran midfielder was not included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to play Lorient in Sunday's season-ending game, meaning his tearful farewell at the Parc des Princes last Saturday was Beckham's final match before retiring. Coach Carlo Ancelotti had said last ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763512/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:49:00 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763512/scat/063707874900e969 Zidane split between Munich and Dortmund Former Real Madrid great Zinedine Zidane has suggested Gareth Bale could be making his way to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer, describing him as one of the top three players in the world. Bale has long been linked with a switch to Spain, with Real Madrid and Barcelona both reportedly interested in signing the Wales international. Speaking ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762709/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:21:57 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762709/scat/063707874900e969 Two people have been arrested after three protesters infiltrated a pre-Champions League final UEFA dinner in London to protest against Israel's hosting of the European Under-21 Championship, police have ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762850/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:21:57 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762850/scat/063707874900e969 Dundee United , to round off their league campaign in style.But Lennon said that sort of form would count for nothing if they failed to bring it into the final."In the last two games, the team has looked powerful and in the mood,'' he expained. "They have played with great intensity and quality, and I hope they bring that on Sunday."But you can never tell. I don't ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762858/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 14:21:56 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762858/scat/063707874900e969 Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final, ending four years of frustration for his team in Europe's biggest tournament. Robben ran on to Franck Ribery's backheeled flick-on in the area and calmly slotted the ball past goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller to give Bayern its first Champions League victory since ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763925/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:52:47 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214763925/scat/063707874900e969 Milivoje Novakovic scored twice as Omiya Ardija maintained their five-point lead at the top of the J.League after breezing to a 3-0 victory at Vantforet Kofu. The Saitama-based side are this season's surprise packages and continue to defy the odds although their cause was helped today by Kofu striker Masaru Matsuhashi's dismissal in the second minute, with Novakovic putting the visitors ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762468/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:42:07 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214762468/scat/063707874900e969 Neymar said Saturday he has made up his mind and will be joining Barcelona after the Confederations Cup. The decision came a day after his Brazilian club, Santos, said it had accepted offers from Barcelona and Spanish rival Real Madrid, and that it was up to Neymar to pick where he wanted to play. Neymar made the announcement on Twitter and other social media sites. "I ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771561/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:30:13 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214771561/scat/063707874900e969 Castres will face Toulon in the Top 14 Final next week after claiming a shock 25-9 victory over Clermont in their semi-final at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on Saturday. Against all expectations, Castres led from start to finish to reach their first final since 1993. The underdogs took a 12-3 lead into the interval thanks to a very well organised defence, a dominant scrum and four penalties ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761805/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:44:24 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761805/scat/063707874900e969 A drama-filled Aviva Premiership Final saw Leicester Tigers lift the title with a 37-17 victory over Northampton Saints at Twickenham. Northampton captain Dylan Hartley was handed a straight red card for verbally abusing referee Wayne Barnes before half-time - putting the England hooker's spot on the Lions tour in serious doubt and further tarnishing his battered reputation.Leicester had ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761806/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:44:23 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761806/scat/063707874900e969 Germany are on course to win next year's FIFA World Cup(TM). Beckenbauer, the president of Bayern Munich, says England and other countries can learn ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761817/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:38:48 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761817/scat/063707874900e969 LOS ANGELES -- Robbie Rogers is joining the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer in another step by openly gay athletes in professional sports. He told The Associated Press his fears about returning to soccer were eased by the strong support he received from family, fans and players, including Galaxy star Landon Donovan. Now Rogers is ready to accept his role as the league's first ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761810/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 12:23:54 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761810/scat/063707874900e969 The Cheetahs ran four tries past the Kings on Saturday to claim a convincing 34-22 win in their South African derby in Port Elizabeth. The Cheetahs led 13-12 at the interval thanks to a try from centre Johann Sadie on the stroke of half time after the Kings had been in front for most of the first period.The second half was a different story however as a try from scrum-half Piet van Zyl, a ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761251/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 11:43:41 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214761251/scat/063707874900e969 Weimann’s representatives will fly to England on Tuesday for crucial contract talks that will determine whether he remains at Villa Park. Newcastle United and Norwich City have already indicated they are ready to offer the striker a fresh start if Villa fail to meet his wage demands. Weimann has also been linked with a move to Inter Milan as a result of his breakthrough season. He has ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760711/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:33:36 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760711/scat/063707874900e969 Phil Jones is hoping Manchester United's pre-season programme will help him have an injury-free year and enable him to become still more ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760710/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:33:36 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760710/scat/063707874900e969 Radical Islamist terror groups could use new, computer-based technology or even drones, the office, known in Germany as the Bundeskriminalamt (Germany Federal Police) or BKA, said. "For western countries airlines and airports there is a credible threat that can manifest itself at any time in an attack," the BKA said in a confidential reported entitled "The situation in aviation ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760390/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:23:16 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760390/scat/063707874900e969 Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the UK premiere of "African Cats" at BFI Southbank in London on April 25, 2012. UPI/Paul ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760569/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:15:46 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760569/scat/063707874900e969 Brumbies captain Ben Mowen said his team's first half performance was decisive in Saturday's victory over the Blues in Auckland. The Canberra-based outfit built a 14-0 lead with a strong wind behind them in the opening period then held on, with the gale in their faces, to beat their hosts 20-13."We definitely stuck to our game plan, which is good," he said. "When we ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760179/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:44:39 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760179/scat/063707874900e969 Northampton Saints star number eight Samu Manoa has opened up about his background ahead of the Aviva Premiership Final. Manoa revealed that he walked away from a street gang culture in his native San Francisco to make it as a professional rugby player - and has been one of the stars in the Aviva Premiership this season.A USA international after being spotted by Eddie O'Sullivan when ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760180/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:44:38 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760180/scat/063707874900e969 David Beckham has played his final match as a professional footballer after he was left out of the Paris Saint-Germain squad for their trip to Lorient on ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760186/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:33:19 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760186/scat/063707874900e969 David Beckham's soccer career is officially over. The veteran midfielder was not included in Paris Saint-Germain's squad to play Lorient in Sunday's season-ending game, meaning his tearful farewell at the Parc des Princes last Saturday was Beckham's final match before retiring. Coach Carlo Ancelotti had said last weekend Beckham was unlikely to play at Lorient, having ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760169/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 09:19:23 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214760169/scat/063707874900e969 Tonga scored four tries on Saturday to beat Japan 27-17 in the opening match of the Pacific Nations Cup at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in Yokohama. Two early tries by Fetu'u Vainikolo and a kick by Fangatapu Apikotoa saw Tonga take a 12-0 lead. Takeshi Kizu ran in a try in the 20th minute to give the hosts some life but a try by Will Helu and a penalty and conversion by Apikotoa allowed ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214759632/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:41:17 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214759632/scat/063707874900e969 Michel Platini remains opposed to the use of technology Platini has been strongly opposed to the introduction of technology, variously arguing that it ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214759603/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:30:27 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214759603/scat/063707874900e969 St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny watches from the dugout during batting practice before the Cardinals play the San Diego Padres in their baseball game Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758683/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:39:38 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758683/scat/063707874900e969 Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush has been called into Sunday's second All Blacks training group camp in Mount Maunganui. He replaces 77-Test All Black Ali Williams who announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday.Thrush will join the 37 other players named in the training group earlier this month, including Highlanders Hosea Gear, Andrew Hore, Ma'a Nonu, Aaron Smith, Ben ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758368/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:37:47 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758368/scat/063707874900e969 The Western Force hung on to claim a 19-18 victory over the stumbling Highlanders in Perth on Saturday. It's clear to see why the Highlanders find themselves at the bottom of the Super Rugby table, even against fellow strugglers the Force they were rather woeful - aside from a late thrust that must have left their supporters wondering where that effort had been for the proceeding 60 ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758951/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:37:47 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758951/scat/063707874900e969 Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has told the incumbent, Robbie Deans, to be honest about his failure to select Quade Cooper. The mercurial fly-half, who last year was fined Aus$60,000 (US$60,000) and banned for three matches after calling the environment at the Wallabies 'toxic', was not included in Deans' 25-man squad to face the British & Irish Lions, with the coach ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758912/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:37:46 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758912/scat/063707874900e969 Christian Lealiifano kicked 15 points as the Brumbies overcame the Blues 20-13 in grim conditions in Auckland on Saturday. Foul weather at Eden Park resulted in swirling wind and rain, turning basic handling into a lottery with both forwards and backs struggling to maintain possession.The Brumbies did enough in the first half to get the upper hand over a slippery ball, building up a 14-0 ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758952/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:37:45 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758952/scat/063707874900e969 Jan Serfontein will take up a spot on the Bulls bench for their clash against the Sharks despite having initially been an injury doubt. The exciting young centre picked up a leg injury last time out against the Highlanders and as a resulted was bracketed on the bench with Louis Fouche in the initial team announcement.However, Fouche on Friday failed a fitness test on a hip injury while ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758953/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:37:44 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758953/scat/063707874900e969 Wembley Stadium, consuming 650,000 pints of beer and a quarter of a million burgers in the process. The famous venue has been a hive of activity from the FA Vase final on 4 May and will remain in pretty much constant usage until pop icon Robbie Williams plays his final concert on 5 July.Between those ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758954/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:31:35 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758954/scat/063707874900e969 official website that they have reached an agreement with Porto for the signings of Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez. Moutinho, 26, and Rodriguez, 21, have both signed five-year contracts with the affluent French club in a deal reported to be worth €70 million, who will play in Ligue 1 next season following their promotion from Ligue 2. Earlier this week, Portugal ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758618/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 07:25:14 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214758618/scat/063707874900e969 England flanker Calum Clark is a doubt for the tour of South America after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Premiership final. Clark sustained the injury during Northampton's semi-final win over Saracens and he has failed to recover in time for the Saints' clash with Leicester at Twickenham.he will be assessed by the England's medical staff on Sunday and a ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214754514/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 02:51:07 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214754514/scat/063707874900e969 SUMNER — Tyee's dream season continues. Freshman goalkeeper Alan Mora, stepping in for injured starter Carlos Reyes for a shootout, turned aside three of four penalty kicks to lift Tyee to a 1-0 state 2A semifinal win over Sedro-Woolley Friday night, putting the Totems in Saturday's 4 p.m. state-championship match. Tyee (15-4-1) had never won a state postseason match before this ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214754710/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 02:43:29 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214754710/scat/063707874900e969 Robbie Rogers , who came out as homosexual when he announced his retirement from soccer, tells USA Today he has decided to return to the field. Rogers said he made the decision last month while he was speaking at the Nike Be True LGBT Youth Forum in Portland, Ore. "I seriously felt like a coward," he said. "These kids are standing up for themselves and changing the world, and ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214754344/scat/063707874900e969 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:15:18 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214754344/scat/063707874900e969 PUYALLUP — The Bonney Lake boys soccer team has made its living this year by slowing the game down and controlling possession. To advance to the 3A state championship, however, the Panthers needed a pair of quick strikes. They scored in the sixth minute of the match to take an early lead, then a minute into the second half to double their advantage. Those two goals held up against Hanford, ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214752827/scat/063707874900e969 Fri, 24 May 2013 23:23:02 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214752827/scat/063707874900e969 Manchester City Sergio Aguero insists he is happy at Manchester City amid reports he is set to leave the club.Aguero, 24, has been linked with Real Madrid, ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214751782/scat/063707874900e969 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:39 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214751782/scat/063707874900e969 Inter fire head coach Andrea Stramaccioni Andrea Stramaccioni has been sacked as Inter Milan coach after a difficult campaign that saw them fail to qualify for Europe for the first time in 15 seasons, with former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri brought in as his ... http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214752139/scat/063707874900e969 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:11:39 -0400 http://www.parisguardian.com/index.php/sid/214752139/scat/063707874900e969