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Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifying

As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense. 1 hour ago

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Altidore scores, US beats Honduras 1-0

No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best.
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Altidore scores again as U.S. edges Honduras

Jozy Altidore found the back of the net for the fourth consecutive match on Tuesday as the United States hung on to top Honduras, 1-0, in 2014 World Cup qualifying at Rio Tinto Stadium.
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Title within reach for Newell's

Newell's took a giant step toward clinching Argentina's Clausura title on Sunday with a 3-0 victory over Atletico Rafaela.
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Nigeria rolls to 6-1 win over Tahiti at Confed Cup

Nigeria rolled to a 6-1 victory at Confederations Cup on Monday over Tahaiti, which was making its debut at a major FIFA tournament.
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Oduamadi's hat trick helps Nigeria ease past Tahiti

Nnamdi Oduamadi scored a hat trick as Nigeria easily coasted past Group B minnows Tahiti on Monday by a 6-1 score in Confederations Cup play.
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Players, father convicted in linesman's death

Six youth players and the father of one of them were convicted of manslaughter Monday for kicking a volunteer linesman to death after a game, a brutal attack that shocked this soccer-loving nation.
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Balotelli lifts Italy over Mexico in Confederations Cup

Mario Balotelli's strike 12 minutes from time lifted Italy to a 2-1 victory over Mexico in Confederations Cup group A play on Sunday at the Maracana Stadium.
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Wambach scores late as U.S. women roll over Korea Republic

Abby Wambach scored a late penalty kick to cap a 4-1 friendly win for the United States women's national team over Korea Republic on Saturday, moving Wambach to within two goals of the all-time leader, Mia Hamm.
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Brazil routs Japan to open Confederations Cup

Brazil opened the 2013 Confederations Cup in style on Saturday, defeating Japan, 3-0, at the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha.
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International soccer gets goal-line technology

FIFA will use goal-line technology in international games for the first time at the Confederations Cup, starting with Saturday's opening match between Brazil and Japan. The Associated Press looks at why the technology has been introduced and how it will work: