Soccer
Dodd will take time on Perth offer
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PERTH Glory expects Travis Dodd to finalise his new three-year deal in the west by Friday.
Ashley Cole shoots intern at training
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ENGLAND defender Ashley Cole could face a police investigation over the reported shooting of an intern at Chelsea's training base.
Man City rues Fulham draw
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MANCHESTER City's Premier League title hopes have been dealt a blow after Fulham rallied to a 1-1 draw.
Birmingham City claims Carling Cup
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A LAST-minute goal by Obafemi Martins gave Birmingham City a stunning 2-1 League Cup final upset over Arsenal.
Upset Dodd is lying low
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TRAVIS Dodd's no-show at the post-match press conference last night told the real story, which is set to be unveiled within days.
Defenceless Reds out of finals
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ADELAIDE United has crashed out of the A-League finals in a kamikaze five-goal thriller at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Man U goes 4-points clear
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MANCHESTER United has claimed a 4-0 win at Wigan on which sent it four-points clear at the top of the English Premier League.
All of Adelaide in the Reds' corner
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ADELAIDE United's final home game for the season is a sell-out. More than 15,000 fans are expected at Hindmarsh Stadium for today's knockout final against Gold Coast.
Coolen wants video back-up for refs
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ADELAIDE United boss Rini Coolen has demanded video technology amid a renewed refereeing controversy.
Late goal enough for Liverpool
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A DIRK Kuyt header gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Sparta Prague and a berth in Europa League's next stage.
Late goal enough for Liverpool
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AN 86TH-minute header from Dirk Kuyt earned Liverpool a 1-0 win over Sparta Prague to move into the Europa League last 16.
Fan favourite bids Adelaide goodbye
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MATHEW Leckie admits his last appearance at Hindmarsh Stadium in an Adelaide United shirt might be a tear-jerker.
Culina signing has Jets on a high
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JASON Culina and father Branko are confident family ties will not present any problems when they reunite next A-League season at the Newcastle Jets.
Arsenal sign another Barca prospect
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ARSENAL have poached another player from Barcelona's lauded youth academy.
Gunners' stars injured in Stoke clash
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ARSENAL has moved within a point of Premier League leadership after defeating Stoke City 1-0 at home this morning.
Bayern late winner deflates Inter
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MARIO Gomez scored a last minute winner to put Bayern Munich firmly in control of their last 16 Champions League tie against Inter Milan.
ManU, Marseille share spoils
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MANCHESTER UNITED have managed a draw with Olympique Marseille in one of two vital UEFA Champions League matches played today.
Cassio flare-up 'has an upside'
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FORMER Adelaide United captain Ross Aloisi believes Cassio's training walkout could be the shot in the arm the Reds' A-League finals campaign needs.
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Travis Dodd cuts a folorn figure as Gold Coast players celebrate a goal during their 3-2 second elimination final win over Adelaide United.
All's well among Reds despite walkout
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COACH Rini Coolen and captain Travis Dodd have both downplayed Cassio's training walkout yesterday and declared all is well in the Adelaide United.
Chelsea regain winning touch
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Real Madrid was frustrated again by Lyon in the Champions League but Chelsea put aside its domestic troubles to comfortably win at FC Copenhagen.
Precious Blackpool win over Spurs
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BLACKPOOL have rattled Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-1 win at home in their Premier League match to keep the relegation threat at bay.
Chelsea regain winning touch
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Real Madrid was frustrated again by Lyon in the Champions League but Chelsea put aside its domestic troubles to comfortably win at FC Copenhagen.
Young guns have Cassio steaming
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CASSIO staged a solo protest yesterday, walking out of Adelaide United's training session at Hindmarsh Stadium.
Infuriated Cassio sees red at training
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CASSIO has stormed out of Adelaide United's training session today infuriated by the limp attitude of some teammates.
Chelsea boss refusing to quit
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UNDER-fire Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti was adamant he will never resign and insisted his future lies in the hands of owner Roman Abramovich.
Hammers pour on goals to down Clarets
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CARLTON Cole scored twice in three minutes to help West Ham rout Burnley 5-1 and reach the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.
Phoenix captain signs on with Sydney
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SYDNEY FC has managed to bolster its defence for the Asian Champions League, but confusion still remains over which forwards will have to sit out.
Gattuso receives four match ban
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AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso received a four match suspension from UEFA on Monday for headbutting Spurs coach Joe Jordan.
Gattuso gets four match ban
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AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso received a four match suspension from UEFA on Monday for headbutting Spurs coach Joe Jordan.
Reluctant Reid in Reds' final plans
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AN injury to holding midfielder Pancho Usucar has forced Adelaide United to reconsider Paul Reid's dummy spit last week.
Victory misses golden chance
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MELBOURNE Victory's inability to deal with set pieces proved the downfall in the side's elimination from the A-League finals.
Fergie slams Champions League prices
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SIR Alex Ferguson has slammed the price of tickets for the Champions League final at Wembley on May 28 as "a killer" for fans.
West Brom survive against Wolves
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CARLOS Vela saved Roy Hodgson from defeat in his first match as West Bromwich Albion manager when his goal earned a 1-1 draw against Wolves.
News
Crime shadow over Samba killing
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MILLIONAIRE racing identity Les Samba's underworld links may be to blame for his gangland-style street execution.
Sport
Players want to cash in
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THE AFL Players' Association wants its share of the "bonus" culture enjoyed by the league's executives.