http://www.newstin.com/us/soccer Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57635900 LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -Sammy Lee has returned for a third spell at Liverpool, this time as assistant manager to Rafa Benitez. The 49-year-old Lee, who spent 10 years at the club as a player before returning to coach under three former managers, replaced Alex Miller - who left last week to lead... Fri, 16 May 2008 16:20:16 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57635900 2008-05-16T16:20:16Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57588485 Manchester City awarded place in next season's UEFA Cup first qualifying round City won spot courtesy of their finish in the English Fair Play table Richard Dunne's last day sending off had put their place in jeopardy (CNN) -- Manchester City have claimed a place in the UEFA Cup next season after... Fri, 16 May 2008 15:31:47 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57588485 2008-05-16T15:31:47Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57656197 Today’s final is the 127th since the competition began in the 1871-72 season. Although Portsmouth first entered the FA Cup in 1899 and Cardiff in 1910, they have never played each other in the competition before. Manchester United have appeared in a record 18 finals, winning the competition a... Sat, 17 May 2008 02:08:26 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57656197 2008-05-17T02:08:26Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57593780 From Stanley Matthews to Steven Gerrard, the FA Cup final has had a long list of star performers. The 17-year-old Welshman, who was taking his school exams a year ago, has the big Wembley stage to make his name Saturday when Cardiff City from the second tier of English soccer takes on Premier... Fri, 16 May 2008 16:51:10 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57593780 2008-05-16T16:51:10Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57587954 Big Brown is the big shot at Pimlico this week: Led to the track by police escort; installed as the 1-2 early favorite for Saturday's Preakness, and his trainer boasting about his big colt. Dutrow said he wasn't concerned about how Big Brown might handle more rain and slop if it comes on Saturday... Fri, 16 May 2008 15:42:10 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57587954 2008-05-16T15:42:10Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57624133 First Blood to Manchester United, as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs made them the John Rambo to Chelsea's bumbling small town sheriff in last Sunday's EPL finale. At the moment it's anyone's guess who'll play the muscle-bound Vietnam veteran, and who'll be the hapless Vietnamese... Fri, 16 May 2008 19:56:54 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57624133 2008-05-16T19:56:54Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57587068 Chelsea boss quizzed over Steve Bennett comments The Football Association have written to Chelsea coach Avram Grant to ask him to explain his remarks about referee Steve Bennett. Grant called Bennett's integrity into question after Manchester United's 2-0 win at Wigan last Sunday earned a tenth... Fri, 16 May 2008 16:23:24 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57587068 2008-05-16T16:23:24Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57649021 MANCHESTER, England (AFP) - Manchester United have postponed plans for a homecoming parade should they capture the Champions League trophy after violence flared in the city following the UEFA Cup final. United face Chelsea in Moscow on Wednesday and were due to parade through the city streets on... Fri, 16 May 2008 22:01:57 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57649021 2008-05-16T22:01:57Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57570646 It'll be a great day on May 24 in what has become known as the richest game in club football. 'Crystal Palace, under Neil Warnock, have gone from strength to strength. With good support and fine young players coming through, I have no doubt that they will be there or thereabouts again next... Fri, 16 May 2008 14:29:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57570646 2008-05-16T14:29:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57623059 Portsmouth play second-flight Cardiff in the final of the English FA Cup Wembley pairing comes after a season of upsets in the oldest cup competition Aaron Ramsey, 17, of Cardiff bidding to become the youngest FA Cup winner (CNN) -- Portsmouth and second-flight underdogs Cardiff provide the most... Fri, 16 May 2008 19:49:24 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/57623059 2008-05-16T19:49:24Z