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Charlie Davies uses his experience as inspiration for others

Charlie Davies uses his experience as inspiration for others

By Grahame L. Jones

It has been 16 months since the U.S. national team winger was involved in a car accident that left him with serious injuries. Davies...

 

Inter Milan is in trouble after 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich

By Grahame L. Jones

The defending world, European and Italian champion falls at home in first leg of round-of-16 Champions League play.

Catching up with David Beckham on his return to the Galaxy

By Grahame L. Jones

It's been one story after another in his three-month absence, and the soccer star says his 'fitness is great' after training with English...

 
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Lionel Messi's goal leads Argentina past Ronaldo's Portugal, 2-1

Lionel Messi's goal leads Argentina past Ronaldo's Portugal, 2-1

By Grahame L. Jones

France defeats Brazil, 1-0, on a day of international friendly games in which England, the Netherlands and Spain also win.

Galaxy ties Timber, 1-1, as Beckham logs more time with Tottenham

Galaxy ties Timber, 1-1, as Beckham logs more time with Tottenham

By Grahame L. Jones

L.A. Coach Bruce Arena seems not overly perturbed over player's extended hitch with Spurs. Galaxy newcomer Paolo Cardozo scores against Portland.

Liverpool owner John Henry to bring fiscal sanity to an insane world

Liverpool owner John Henry to bring fiscal sanity to an insane world

By Grahame L. Jones

Henry, who also owns the Boston Red Sox, upgraded his soccer club with no harm to the bottom line. But he and other American owners are still exceptions in English Premier League, where overspending is the norm.

Juan Pablo Angel looks to lend firepower to Galaxy

Juan Pablo Angel looks to lend firepower to Galaxy

By Grahame L. Jones

Team's newest star has a solid track record as goal scorer and hopes to continue that trend in L.A.

Frankie Hejduk and Jimmy Conrad are glad to be home

Frankie Hejduk and Jimmy Conrad are glad to be home

By Grahame L. Jones

Former area standouts bring years of professional experience to the Galaxy and Chivas USA, respectively.

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