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Jamaica-born forward Omar Cummings scored a second-half item to help the Colorado Rapids open the new Major League Soccer season with a 4-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday in Commerce City in ... via Jamaica Gleaner

"We created some opportunities, but didn't score in the first half"

FRISCO -- This off-season FC Dallas brought in veteran central defender Duilio Davino as a marquee acquisition.

The Mexican star's debut began with him wearing the captain's armband, but ended with a gaffe that allowed CD Chivas USA to earn a 1-1 draw on a late equalizer Sunday at Pizza Hut Park.

The 2008 Major League Soccer season opener left both Western Conference clubs with one point.

FC Dallas held a 1-0 lead, but with six minutes remaining Chivas played a long ball to the Dallas penalty area. Read more

"Men like an exaggerated female figure"

Men are increasingly reaching for "women's" skinny jeans, the Daily Mail breathlessly reports this week. via The F-Word Blog

Croatian international Niko Kranjcar believes Portsmouth's win over Premier League rivals Wigan last weekend was the ideal tonic as the south coast club prepare for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against West Bromwich Albion at Wembley.

(adds statement from Capello's lawyers)

(Updates with confirmation of Baldini departure)

Racing Club coach Miguel Mico resigned on Monday in a new twist to the crisis at one of Argentina's biggest and most fanatically supported clubs.

Spanish clubs have fallen behind English clubs in recent years, said players who ply their trade in Spain and other football personalities.

"When I saw him come out, I knew I could get it over his head"

D.C. United probably wishes it could replay the 61st minute of its MLS opener against the Kansas City Wizards last night. via Washington Times

Maykel Galindo came off the bench to save Chivas USA on Sunday, scoring in the 84th minute of a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. via Lexington Herald-Leader

AEK Athens opened up the Greek title race on Sunday by thrashing championship leaders Olympiakos Piraeus 4-0 at the Olympic Stadium.

Steve Ralston, Adam Cristman and Sainey Nyassi all scored unassisted goals to lead the New England Revolution past the Houston Dynamo, 3-0, in the 2008 MLS season opener for both teams on Saturday night at ... via Paddock Talk