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Argentines bid a raucous farewell to Maradona amid clashes
Soccer superstar Diego Maradona was buried Thursday in a private ceremony attended by only two dozen people — a stark contrast to earlier in the day when tens of thousands of weeping fans filed past his coffin for hours in an observance that mixed head-of-state-like honors with the chaos of a rowdy stadium.
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Man United unable to fully restore systems after cyberattack
Manchester United has been unable to fully restore its computer systems a week after being targeted in a cyberattack.
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Loons' playoff game at Sporting Kansas City set for Dec. 2
The Loons advanced to the MLS Western Conference semifinals for the first time by beating Colorado Rapids.
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Argentina's soccer fans weep for superhero Diego Maradona
Argentina's stunned soccer fans sought each other out Wednesday to mourn the death of Diego Maradona, gathering by the hundreds in spots linked to the life of the legendary player.
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Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona dies at 60
Diego Maradona, the Argentine soccer great who scored the "Hand of God" goal in 1986 and led his country to that year's World Cup title before later struggling with cocaine use and obesity, has died. He was 60.
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For Napoli fans, Maradona's legend will always live on
or possibly even exceed — the outpouring of mourning for Diego Maradona, it's in Naples.
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Vatican: Pope prays for Maradona, fondly recalls meeting him
Pope Francis has remembered Diego Maradona in his prayers after learning of the soccer legend's death on Wednesday, the Vatican said.
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Vandy women's soccer player option to kick for football team
Women's soccer player Sarah Fuller has practiced with the Vanderbilt football team, and coach Derek Mason said Wednesday she's a good option to be the Commodores kicker Saturday against Missouri.
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Banned African soccer president promises appeal against FIFA
The president of African soccer who was banned for five years for financial mismanagement by FIFA's ethics committee said on Wednesday he will appeal the ruling to sport's highest court.
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Simon Haydon, ex-AP international sports editor, dies at 64
Simon Haydon, who shaped The Associated Press' coverage of World Cups and Olympics as international sports editor and reported on landmark news events while traveling the world as a correspondent, including the downfall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, has died. He was 64.
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Minnesota United spending pays off, with Molino next in line
The Loons' leading scorer will become a free agent when the MLS playoffs end.
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Loons shut down Colorado 3-0 for first win in MLS playoffs
Recently named runner-up for MLS Comeback Player of the Year, veteran midfielder Kevin Molino scored twice and Robin Lod once.
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Molino restates his case for award gone elsewhere
Starting right back Romain Metanire didn't get back in country from playing for his Madagascar team in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
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Photos: Loons win first playoff game since team joined MLS
Minnesota United beat Colorado 3-0 in their opening-round match of the MLS playoffs.
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Molino, Minnesota United beat Rapids for first playoff win
Kevin Molino scored two goals, Robin Lod added another and Minnesota United beat the Colorado Rapids 3-0 on Sunday night for the first playoff victory in franchise history.
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Metanire only man missing for Loons playoff game tonight
Minnesota United starting right back Romain Metanire didn't get back from international play in time for tonight's first-round playoff game against Colorado.
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