1991 ends with a win

After the shock of the Boxing Day defeat against Rotherham United, a first defeat in any competition since September, Burnley returned to winning ways to end the year with a 2-1 victory over bottom club Doncaster Rovers.

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2011 was a very good year in local sports

Today we continue with our look back at 2011 – a very good year in sports for local teams and athletes

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Lazio to offer Djibril Cisse to Stuttgart in exchange for Zdravko Kuzmanovic – report

Cisse only joined the Rome-based club in the summer for €5.8 million from Panathinaikos, but the French forward has struggled to make an impact for Edy Reja’s men, scoring only one goal in Serie A this season so far.

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Cassano unsure for Euro 2012 post heart surgery

(Reuters) — Italy striker Antonio Cassano has confirmed he is a major doubt for Euro 2012, saying he needs six months to return to action after undergoing emergency heart surgery in November.

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LA Galaxy’s new offer for Becks

London: David Beckham is considering the offer of a further 12 months with LA Galaxy as he enters the final days of his five-year contract in MLS. Beckham is understood to be open to another year in the US and has yet to finalise a decision on whether to return to Europe or commit to a sixth season in the MLS. The 36 year-old’s £4.2 million-a-year contract with the Galaxy expires on December 31.

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Football: Milan focused on Tevez

AC Milan chief executive Adriano Galliani says the club are solely focused on securing the signing of Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.

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Liga – Racing extend coaching deals

Racing Santander have rewarded their coaching team of Juan Jose Gonzalez, Fede Castanos and Pablo Pinillos with contracts until the summer.

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Seattle Sounders sign Swedish defender Adam Johansson to strengthen back line

TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Sounders have signed Swedish defender Adam Johansson to a multi-year contract to solidify the Sounders’ back line.

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Freiburg dismiss coach after six months

Bundesliga bottom club Freiburg Thursday dismissed coach Marcus Sorg, for the first time in the history, after he was only appointed in July.

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Seattle Sounders sign defender Adam Johansson

TUKWILA, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Sounders have signed Swedish defender Adam Johansson to a multi-year contract to solidify the Sounders’ back line.

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AC Milan Transfer Rumors: Galliani Says Pato is Going Nowhere, Tevez Pursuit Continues

AC Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani has sent a pretty strong message concerning the rumored transfer of Alexandre Pato to Paris Saint-Germain in January. It’s not happening. Today on the Milan Channel, Galliani left little doubt where his club stood on the rumors swirling around the Brazilian striker: “There is no negotiation going on with Paris Saint-Germain for Pato.” “There has been no …

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Eintracht Frankfurt linked with Bayer Leverkusen's Hanno Balitsch & Wolfsburg's Patrick Ochs – report

Open an account with Sportingbet today and get up to £100 in free bets! Armin Veh’s men currently sit third in 2. Bundesliga and are looking to strengthen their ranks as they aim to make an immediate return to Germany’s top-flight.

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Eintracht Frankfurt linked with Bayer Leverkusen’s Hanno Balitsch & Wolfsburg’s Patrick Ochs – report

Armin Veh’s men currently sit third in 2. Bundesliga and are looking to strengthen their ranks as they aim to make an immediate return to Germany’s top-flight.

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Freiburg fires coach after fewer than six months

BERLIN (Reuters) — The Bundesliga’s bottom club Freiburg have sacked coach Marcus Sorg four days before the start of new year training as they seek to kickstart their rescue plan, club officials said on Thursday.

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Seattle Sounders FC sign Swedish defender Adam Johansson

TUKWILA, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders have signed Swedish defender Adam Johansson to a multi-year contract to solidify the Sounders’ back line. Seattle announced the signing Thursday. The 28-year-old Johansson has spent the past seven years playing for IFK Goteborg in the Swedish top division. He has played in 129 league matches for Goteborg since 2005. Read full article > >

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Bundesliga's bottom club Freiburg fires head coach Marcus Sorg after less than six months

BERLIN (Reuters) — The Bundesliga’s bottom club Freiburg have sacked coach Marcus Sorg four days before the start of new year training as they seek to kickstart their rescue plan, club officials said on Thursday.

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Bundesliga’s bottom club Freiburg fires head coach Marcus Sorg after fewer than six months

BERLIN (Reuters) — The Bundesliga’s bottom club Freiburg have sacked coach Marcus Sorg four days before the start of new year training as they seek to kickstart their rescue plan, club officials said on Thursday.

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Rugby League Star Banned For Doping

Former Great Britain and Hull FC player Martin Gleeson has been banned for three years for taking drugs.The 31-year-old centre was initially banned for two years after testing positive for the banned stimulant …

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Tiote rules out Newcastle United exit

Cheick Tiote has ruled out a January exit from Newcastle United Football Club. Chelsea and Manchester United have been heavily linked with the 25-year-old, and it has been suggested the Magpies may be tempted to cash in for a sizeable offer.

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Bernardez to contribute right away for San Jose

Published: Thursday, 29. December, 2011 in category M.L.S. The San Jose Earthquakes were 16th out of 18 MLS teams last season at winning games in which they scored the first goal.

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Leeds recall Bruce from Terriers

Leeds United recall defender Alex Bruce from Huddersfield Town following a knock to Tom Lees in the 1-0 Boxing Day defeat by Derby County.

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Ben Lyttleton: Soccer predictions for 2012

1. Germany could be the new Spain. The average age of the Germany team that started its 3-0 win over Holland last month, playing a fast-paced and flexible style more reminiscent of the Dutch team of the 1970s, was 24.5; by the time the game ended, it was down to 23.4. Forward Miroslav Klose is the only player over 30 in the squad and there is young talent waiting in the wings wherever you look …

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Nathan Sturgis Traded To Houston Dynamo From Toronto FC

Nathan Sturgis is once again on the move. The 24-year-old midfielder will join his fifth team since being the No. 12 overall pick in the 2006 MLS SuperDraft, as he was traded to the Houston Dynamo from Toronto FC in exchange for a conditional draft pick on Wednesday. The move ends a rather disappointing stint in Toronto, who originally traded the No. 8 overall pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft in …

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2011: Under Review

A comprehensive look back at South Surrey and White Rock’s year in sports

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Toronto FC trades Sturgis to Houston for pick

Toronto FC traded midfielder Nathan Sturgis to the Houston Dynamo on Thursday for a conditional draft pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.

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All Liverpool need is a goal: Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes there’s nothing wrong with his side that a few more goals won’t solve.

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Toronto FC deals midfielder Sturgis to Houston for conditional draft pick

Toronto FC traded midfielder Nathan Sturgis to the Houston Dynamo on Thursday for a conditional draft pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.

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Schalke add Obasi to attacking arsenal

FC Schalke 04 have increased their attacking options with the signing of Chinedu Obasi on loan from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim until the end of the season, when the deal can be made permanent.

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FC Schalke 04 have increased their attacking options with the signing of Chinedu Obasi on loan from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim until the end of the season, when the deal can be made permanent.

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