Via the Narwhal (did Beau Dure really have to say she was suspended for "actions caught on video"?). I think it's an little bit of an over reaction, but we'll see what the final punishment is once this all blows over.

"I am deeply and wholeheartedly regretful for my actions," said Lambert.

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Former teammates; Alonso and Gerrard

I really can't wait to read the December installment of FourFourTwo Magazine. In this issue Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard finally states what we all know: the departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid has undeniably damaged the Merseyside club.

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So, how do you prepare your players for the biggest game of their lives so far?

We play in a few hours, we play the semi final of our conference tournament at home in front of the biggest crowd of our careers.....

Last night we gave them the night off from practice so that they would be rested and refreshed for today.

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You've got to give� Steve McClaren some credit. The man was a pitiful England manager, but for a brief moment in time he was able to derail one of the most powerful forces in modern football:� David Beckham.

When Becks stepped down as England's captain after the� 2006 World Cup, McClaren dropped him entirely from the team.

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A young Torres in the good old days before incessant groin problems
Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres faces 2 months out as he could be in line for a hernia option if the situation with his problematic groin does not improve.
While Torres will travel to France with the rest of his teammates to face off against Lyon in a crucial Champions League clash on Wednesday, Rafa Benitez has confirmed that surgery is a very realistic possibility. Click to continue reading...

I never thought I'd say it, but this is it the eyebrow of seduction is just too powerful. It needs to be reigned in and controlled like a military grade weapon. The UN needs to sanction it and ethics professors need to include discussion of its proper use in their curriculum. This simply cannot go on.

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Frank Lampard has already added fuel to the fire ahead of Manchester United's much anticipated trip to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Lampard is certain that his Chelsea side is ready for the defending Premier League champions, but has warned his teammates that either team can win on the day.

"I don't think anyone will need to work hard to get up for the United game, we all know it's coming.

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TORONTO - Age appears nothing but a number for the beloved Captain of Pistolas FC Charles Eppich, as he continues to score goals in limited games, and remains the All-Time Goalscorer.
In fact he scored 2 goals in the finals to bring his 2009 tally to 6 and his all-time tally to 12.
But his absence from the roster during the Toronto Cup - an absence not brought on by availability - left many teammates and fans wondering about the status of our fearless leader. Click to continue reading...

Following Thursday's narrow victory over Malawi, midfielder Luis Gil and his teammates find themselves poised to break into the knockout round with a win on Sunday in their final group stage game. Click to continue reading...

Thanks to Dirty Tackle for bringing this to our attention. Watch as Celtic Captain Stephen McManus sets his teammates a fine example by putting in one of the worst challenges you will ever see. It's not that the tackle is malicious or indeed particularly violent, its just so damn matter of factly delivered as if to say "I can't be bothered to chase after you, So I am just going to chop you down where you stand!

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Arsenal 2 (Merida 19, Bendtner 50) Liverpool 1 (Insua 26)
(Carling Cup)

A mix of experience and youth was enough to see off the challenge of Liverpool in an entertaining game, made all the more fun by the visitor's admirable attacking intent. In the end, we sneaked home in one of the most enjoyable games I've seen all season.

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Joleon Lescott has called on himself and his Manchester City teammates to improve on their woeful defending. City have conceded eleven goals in their opening nine Premier League fixtures, and Lescott believes that they can improve on that record. With so many new players in City's back four, the club aims to complement its profitable attack with a solid defense.

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Reports have come out that 4 players at the club have contracted the dreaded swine. However Megson refuses to reveal who the players in question are. Now of course I'm not worried about them dropping dead or anything, but the swine flu is still the flu, and can be quite debilitating if you want to, say, chase up and down after a ball for 90 minutes.

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While a Liverpool versus Arsenal match is always an interesting affair, the prospect of seeing two stars make their Premier League season debuts in the match makes the game all the more interesting.

Arsenal's Samir Nasri and Liverpool's big money signing Alberto Aquilani are both set to make their season debuts in Wednesday night's Carling Cup match between Liverpool and Arsenal.

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From Saturday's Ukrainian SuperLiga match between Dnipro and league leaders Dynamo Kiev, we have Dnipro's Pavlo Pashayev sending Milos Ninkovic on a painful trip through the sky with a terrible high challenge that earned him a straight red. Even worse? His teammates actually had the gall to argue the ref's decision.

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Patrice Evra has told reporters of the pain that him and his United teammates are feeling following their 2-0 loss to rivals Liverpool. United were defeated by a Fernando Torres goal, and a late David N'gog goal added salt to United's wounds.

"Normally when United play we create at least five or six clear chances, but we only had the one when Valencia hit the crossbar.

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Gael Clichy has publicly demanded more from his Arsenal teammates following their disappointing 2-2 draw with London rivals West Ham United at the weekend. Arsenal led 2-0 through first half Robin van Persie and William Gallas goals, but Carlton Cole and Alessandro Diamanti levelled for the Hammers in the second half.

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Was that Barca out there last night? Because all we saw was a blue and red steamroller which, engineered by perfection in the form of Seydou Keita, charged onto the pitch full speed ahead and flattened the quaking opposition. Zaragoza never stood a chance against a Barca side that came out last night with more hunger than we've probably seen in them this season. Click to continue reading...

He came. He played magnificent football. He scored awesome goals. He was loved by the fans. He became the world's best footballer. and then... He left Manchester United. This is the simple story of Cristiano Ronaldo who moved to Real Madrid this summer and leaving his United teammates who still miss him. Click to continue reading...

Ok, so Chelsea scored 5 goals today in a shutout of Blackburn, and Tottenham lost to Stoke City.� Plus, Aston Villa drew with Wolverhampton.� I don't get it...

This is the kind of league that should be easy to peg.� Honestly.� How hard is it for Chelsea to pick a direction?� If they beat Blackburn 5-0 how come they can't beat Aston Villa or Liverpool (other teams that aren't as good as them)?

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In another incredible performance the team extended their unbeaten record to 7 games made up of 5 wins and 2 ties.

What a game! We were tied 0-0 until the 73 minute and were awarded a penalty to go up 1-0. The opposition came back and tied the game up in the 83rd minute. We won the game in the 88th minute from a header from a deep free kick into the box.

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Robin van Persie has told Arsenal teammates the late equaliser conceded at AZ Alkmaar must be a wake-up call.
Van Persie admits it is vital Arsenal beat lower-placed sides - starting with West Ham on Sunday - if they are to stay within sight of leaders Manchester United.
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Landon Donovan has claimed an unprecedented sixth Honda Player of the Year Award given annually to the U.S. national team's top player.

Donovan received 424 points in balloting by 221 media members, finishing ahead of two England-based teammates, goalkeeper Tim Howard (267 points), who plays for Everton FC, and 19-year-old forward Jozy Altidore (178), who is with Hull City on loan from Spanish power Villarreal.

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The always entertaining (and often times annoying) Robbie Savage regaled a nightclub full of people with stories from his career and answers to their questions in a special event called An Audience With...Robbie Savage. 300 people came to hear the riveting tales of the Derby County captain and former Premier Leaguer all in the name of charity the Lewis Mighty fund and Savage didn't disappoint.

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Nick Schlichtman, Truman State

Nick Schlichtman, a senior starter for the Truman State Bulldogs and former member of the Cassville Wildcats and Springfield SC, has started 12 of 13 games this season, and is tied with three teammates for fourth in scoring this season with 3 goals and an assist (7 points), part of a balanced scoring attack that has lifted the Bulldogs to #17th in the NSCAA national rankings. Click to continue reading...

Nick Schlichtman, Truman State

Nick Schlichtman, a senior starter for the Truman State Bulldogs and former member of the Cassville Wildcats and Springfield SC, has started 12 of 13 games this season, and is tied with three teammates for fourth in scoring this season with 3 goals and an assist (7 points), part of a balanced scoring attack that has lifted the Bulldogs to #17th in the NSCAA national rankings. Click to continue reading...

Antonio Valencia's impact on the team has hardly been spectacular since his £16 million summer move from Wigan. But what a difference a goal can make. Well, two actually, and in back to back games to boot.

Goals breed confidence, and if Valencia is short of a little confidence, his latest performances in a United shirt will go some way to building it up.

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I was fortunate to watch Sunset vs Southridge last night and wanted to share some observations from that game.
A) They spread the field. Very rarely do you see two players occupying the same space unless they are involved in a double-team. When a player has the ball, her teammates create avenues for her to pass them the ball; i. Click to continue reading...

This is a reprint of a post from the U13 season. Posted April 30th, 2009. A lot has happened in 6 months, but I felt this is just as important now as it was back then.
This will be the last post prior to the first Quarter Final game. I want to take this opportunity to address what it means and what it takes to be, not only a Championship caliber, but any, team. Click to continue reading...

Benjamin Franklin once said "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."

If that's true, then the coach and attacking players for Columbus' MLS side are certifiably insane.

Fellas: No matter how many times you take the ball down the wing to the corner and cross it in hoping for someone to miracle it into the goal, it ain't gonna happen.

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It's just like one of those cheesy sports movies.� The team seems unconquerable going into a huge tournament.� They suffer a few losses and realize they are human.� Then they band together and� begin to turn it around and play together as a team.� � But the conflict arises when� the star player goes down with a serious injury leaving him teammates devastated and feeling as if they are against all odds.

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Today you take the field against the defending State Champion, a position you held proudly for 2 years. As with any match when we face LOSC it will be a battle. A hard fought, physical and emotional war. The time is now for players to put aside their illness, their injuries, their differences and unite. Click to continue reading...

DENVER – Becca Mays is the type of player who makes her teammates better, and she showed it on Friday against Regis University. Mays didn't score any of her team's goals, but had a hand in all of them as the Metropolitan State College women's soccer team scored three quick goals in the second half for a 3-0 victory at Auraria Field in downtown Denver.

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