World Cup: Timeline: Soccer stadium disasters

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World Cup: Blatter asks Egypt to provide reasons for violence

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has asked the Egyptian Football Association for details on the causes of the stadium riot that killed at least 74 fans.

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World Cup: Dozens dead in Egyptian riot

The trouble began when fans of the home team, Al-Masry, stormed the field following their 3-1 win over Al-Ahly, Egypt’s top team. Players rushed to the locker room to safety, but violence erupted among the fans.

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HOT: 3 CSKA Sofia players banned 3 months for doping

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) -Three CSKA Sofia players have been given minimum three-month bans after testing positive for banned stimulants.
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HOT: Mascot suspended in Brazil for obscene gestures

SAO PAULO (AP) -A team’s mascot has been suspended for two home matches for making obscene gestures to opposition fans.
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HOT: No big deadline-day signings

European football’s January transfer window is closing with the leading clubs appearing to avoid any lavish outlays in the first season of UEFA’s strict new financial controls.
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World Cup: Bomb damages Panathinaikos fan club in Greece

PATRAS, Greece (AP) -Greek police say an improvised explosive device has exploded outside a Panathinaikos fan club, causing extensive damage but no injuries.
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World Cup: Playing for bragging rights

Abby Wambach and Christine Sinclair have spent the last two weeks chasing each other, chasing history and chasing a place in the London Olympics.

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HOT: Hope for Solo

U.S. women’s goalie Hope Solo was back on the practice field Thursday, one day before the game that will determine whether the Americans go to the Olympics.

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HOT: Solo out?

Hope Solo has an ailing leg, the result of some extra work she was putting in to get back into playing shape after “Dancing With the Stars.”

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