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Hodgson irked by chanting

England manager Roy Hodgson admitted his side's 3-1 friendly victory over Scotland in Glasgow had been slightly tarnished by antagonistic chanting from the away supporters.

Germany slips past spain in clash of Titans

Germany prevailed in the big match between the past two World Cup winners on Tuesday as Toni Kroos's last-gasp goal handed it a 1-0 friendly victory over Spain in rain-lashed Vigo.

Klinsmann: US failed 'to digest' World Cup

After watching the United States go winless in four straight games for the first time since he took over as coach three years ago, Juergen Klinsmann had a harsh assessment of his team's post-World Cup performances.

Swiss focus on Fed's fitness

Switzerland's hopes of a first ever Davis Cup win lay in the balance on Monday as the team awaited word on just how badly Roger Federer had injured his back ahead of this week's final against France in Lille.

Garcia report stirs up storm

The chairman of England's Football Association said on Monday he had written to every member of FIFA's executive committee calling for "urgent action" to ensure ethics investigator Michael Garcia's report into World Cup bidding is published in full.

Silva extends olive branch

Former Brazil captain Thiago Silva on Monday revealed he has made peace with current skipper Neymar and national coach Dunga, a day after expressing his dismay at being stripped of the armband.

Carvalho hails Ronaldo

Ricardo Carvalho has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as "almost perfect" as his Portugal teammate goes up against Ballon D'Or rival Lionel Messi of Argentina in a friendly at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

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Marlins reel in Stanton for $325 million

The Miam Marlins are no longer pinching pennies and Giancarlo Stanton won't be, either.

Heyward heads to Cardinals

John Hart made his first big move as the new manager of the Atlanta Braves on Monday, trading two-time Gold Glove winner Jason Heyward and pitcher Jordan Walden to the St. Louis Cardinals.