Rangers outclass the Angels, 10-3

ARLINGTON, Texas — If the Angels were in the English Premier League, they’d be in danger of being relegated to the second division right now. They didn’t look like they belonged on the same field as the Texas Rangers on Friday night. Josh Hamilton continued his torrid slugging with his major league-leading 16th and 17th [...]

Villas Boas – Chelsea owners backing me in private

(CNN) — Under-fire Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has again confirmed he has the full backing of the club’s owners — although he admitted his tenure would be easier if they publicly supported him rather than doing it in private. The 34-year-old Portuguese faces a make-or-break Champions League last 16 clash against Serie A side Napoli, [...]

Wahl: Suarez saga is harming Liverpool’s global brand

London (CNN) — The apologies issued by Luis Suarez and Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish on Sunday are a sign that the English club’s American owners are finally stepping in to sort out a situation that has festered for too long, says a leading U.S. sports writer. “This story got attention in the media in the [...]

Liverpool’s Suarez apologizes for Evra handshake snub

(CNN) — Liverpool striker Luiz Suarez apologized Sunday for refusing to shake hands with Manchester United’s Patrice Evra before the start of an English Premier League match. The Uruguay international was widely criticized for Saturday’s snub which came as they met face to face for the first time since he was given an eight-game ban [...]

Mancini opens the door for Tevez return

(CNN) — It has been a relationship fraught with tension and disagreements, but with Valentine’s Day around the corner, it appears Carlos Tevez and Manchester City might be prepared to kiss and make up. The Argentina striker has been frozen out of the first team picture at City since refusing to warm up as a [...]

Aguero and Dzeko fire Man City to victory

(CNN) — Manchester City reaffirmed their grip on top spot in the English Premier League on Saturday with a 3-0 win over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Sergio Aguero put the Sky Blues ahead from the penalty spot in the 10th minute after Adam Johnson was brought down by Chris Baird. The Northern Ireland defender [...]

Manchester clubs sink London rivals to move clear at summit

(CNN) — An injury time penalty from Mario Balotelli secured a dramatic 3-2 win for Manchester City as they staved off a brave fight back from Tottenham to maintain their three point lead at the top of the English Premier League. City’s main title rivals, Manchester United, also negotiated a difficult test at Arsenal by [...]

Arsenal slump to defeat at Swansea

(CNN) — Arsenal have lost ground in the race for a Champions League place after they were beaten 3-2 at Swansea in a thrilling English Premier League match on Sunday. The visitors started brightly and took a fourth-minute lead when Robin van Persie coolly finished Andrey Arshavin’s through-pass for his 18th league goal of the [...]

Sunderland stun Manchester City as Ji Dong-Won scores last-gasp winner

(CNN) — South Korea’s Ji Dong-Won grabbed a dramatic injury-time winner as Sunderland stunned English Premier League leaders Manchester City 1-0 at the Stadium of Light Sunday. The upset result left City ahead of champions Manchester United on goal difference, having gone into the match hoping to open up a three-point lead after their neighbors [...]

Ferguson signals three more years as Blackburn spoil his 70th birthday bash

(CNN) — Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson signaled his intention to stay at the English Premier League champions for at least three more years but struggling Blackburn wrecked his 70th birthday celebrations with a stunning 3-2 win at Old Trafford Saturday. Ferguson marked 25 years in charge of the English Premier League champions earlier this [...]