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February 13, 2012
LONDON - Primed for a brief flirtation with the Champions League, Thierry Henry could give Arsenal the ideal parting gift by helping the English club to victory over AC Milan in the standout last-16 match in Europe's elite competition this week.
February 12, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Ivory Coast's stars failed to shine on a gloomy night for the country's "golden generation" as Zambia's team spirit overcame the Ivorians' individual talent in Sunday's African Cup final.
February 12, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Zambia great Kalusha Bwalya finally lifted a African Cup of Nations trophy for his tragic team mates Sunday, 19 years after they were killed in a plane crash.
Racing, Velez stumble to opening draws
February 12, 2012
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Racing Club and Velez Sarsfield, the clubs expected to challenge favourites Boca Juniors for the Argentine Clausura football title, both played out draws in Sunday matches.
Emotional Renard boosts Zambia's unique spirit
February 12, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - There was a moment when Zambia's famous team spirit appeared to be fractured in Sunday's high pressure atmosphere at the African Cup of Nations final.
Vasco beats Fluminense to reach Guanabara Cup semi
February 12, 2012
SAO PAULO - Striker Alecsandro scored twice as Vasco da Gama came from behind to defeat Fluminense 2-1 on Sunday to reach the Guanabara Cup semifinals and leave Fluminense in danger of elimination in the Rio de Janeiro state competition.
Zambia wins African Cup after penalty shootout
February 12, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Zambia won the African Cup of Nations Sunday, beating pre-tournament favourite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a nerve-racking final at Stade de l'Amitie.
Porto beats Leiria 4-0 to stay in touch of Benfica
February 12, 2012
LISBON, Portugal - FC Porto recovered from its first league loss in two years with a 4-0 win over a 10-man Leiria on Sunday to stay within five points of Portuguese leader Benfica.
Zambia celebrates as team wins African Cup
February 12, 2012
LUSAKA, Zambia - Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals.
Zambia celebrates as team wins African Cup
February 12, 2012
LUSAKA, Zambia - Zambians poured out of their houses, clubs and bars to celebrate in the streets early Monday after watching their team beat Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in the African Cup finals.
Tigres move into 1st place in Mexico
February 12, 2012
MEXICO CITY - Defending champion Tigres moved into first place in the Mexican Clausura championship with a 2-0 victory over San Luis.
Spanish Leading Scorers
February 12, 2012
MADRID - Leading scorers in Spanish first-division football after Sunday's games (penalties in parentheses):
Ronaldo's hat trick leads Madrid past Levante 4-2
February 12, 2012
MADRID - Cristiano Ronaldo's sixth hat trick of the season guided Real Madrid to a 4-2 victory over 10-man Levante on Sunday to extend the Spanish leader's advantage over defending champion Barcelona to 10 points.
PSG held 0-0 at Nice, Bordeaux beats Lille 5-4
February 12, 2012
PARIS - Big-spending Paris Saint-Germain failed to win for the first time under new coach Carlo Ancelotti and saw its lead atop the French league trimmed to one point Sunday after it was held to a 0-0 draw at struggling Nice.
Hamburg wins 1-0 at Cologne in Bundesliga
February 12, 2012
BERLIN - Jose Paolo Guerrero's late strike was enough to give Hamburger SV a 1-0 win at Cologne and overtake the home side for 10th place in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Panathinaikos restores lead with win over Xanthi
February 12, 2012
ATHENS, Greece - Panathinaikos scored three goals in the last 12 minutes to beat Xanthi 3-0 and restore its lead in the Greek league Sunday.
President's mother sings as African Cup winds down
February 12, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - The African Cup of Nations wound down Sunday as Gabon President Ali Bongo's mother sang for fans and giant images of the tournament's football-playing gorilla mascot were projected onto the pitch in a high-tech closing ceremony.
Man City wins to keep United at bay in title race
February 12, 2012
LONDON - Manchester City kept fierce rival Manchester United at arm's length in the Premier League title race on Sunday, winning 1-0 at Aston Villa to maintain its two-point lead.
PSV back on top after 4-1 win over De Graafschap
February 12, 2012
AMSTERDAM - Dries Mertens converted a first-half penalty as PSV Eindhoven returned to the Dutch league summit by beating De Graafschap 4-1.
No surprises as Ivory Coast picks strongest team
February 12, 2012
LIBREVILLE, Gabon - Didier Drogba, Yaya and Kolo Toure, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou were all included in Ivory Coast's starting lineup Sunday for the African Cup of Nations final against Zambia.
Lescott grabs winner for Man City at Villa
February 12, 2012
BIRMINGHAM, England - England defender Joleon Lescott preserved Manchester City's two-point lead in the Premier League by scoring a second-half winner in a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa on Sunday.
English Football Leading Scorers
February 12, 2012
LONDON - Leading scorers in the English Premier League:
West Brom beats Wolves 5-1 in Premier League
February 12, 2012
WOLVERHAMPTON, England - Peter Odemwingie scored his first Premier League hat trick as West Bromwich Albion beat local rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-1 on Sunday.
Aspirin-backed Leverkusen has a perpetual headache
February 12, 2012
BERLIN - When Michael Ballack described Bayer Leverkusen as a "land of milk and honey for the players," he was highlighting what he sees as an inner malaise at his club.
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