European champion Spain remained No. 1 in FIFA’s rankings Wednesday, followed by Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. The United States dropped to No. 24, tops in its regional group. England advanced to No. 10 among the world’s soccer elite, moving up four places. Coach Fabio Capello’s team fell from the top 10 in July after failing to qualify for the European Championship.
Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night. The Canadian Press first reported the signing, saying the deal is worth $62.4 million.
Texas team president Nolan Ryan said Friday that the club is not hamstrung by owner Tom Hicks' financial difficulties, a day after a report that Major League Baseball loaned millions to the team owner. "There haven't been any restrictions put on us," Ryan said. "I just think as we get closer to the trade deadline, we'll see what we might be able to be put together.
Biffle moved to the rear after rain washes out quals
Yet another rainout leaves Stewart on pole at Daytona
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…helps the medicine go down.
Admittedly, I don’t pay much attention to club soccer in South America.
Here’s one post to make up for it all.
Congratulations to Ronaldo-led Corinthians for winning the Brazilian Cup.
Oh, and pay attention to Estudiantes (Argentina) and Cruzeiro (Brazil) in the Copa Libertadores final.