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US coach Jurgen Klinsmann dubbed Friday's World Cup 2014 home qualifying match against Costa Rica a "must-win" a term which might apply to his future as coach as well as to the team's hopes of qualifying.

US coach Jurgen Klinsmann dubbed Friday's World Cup 2014 home qualifying match against Costa Rica a "must-win" a term which might apply to his future as coach as well as to the team's hopes of qualifying.

Several United States players have problems with coach Jurgen Klinsmann, a Sporting News online report says, days before a key World Cup 2014 qualifying home match.

Sporting News, a 126-year-old publication covering American sports, is ending its print edition to become all-digital in 2013.

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout was the unanimous choice on Monday as Major League Baseball's American League Rookie of the Year, beating out finalists Yoenis Cespedes and Yu Darvish.

Yahoo! announced the launch Monday of Yahoo! Sports Radio as the Internet company seeks to turn its popularity as an online destination for sports fans into success over the airwaves.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nike Inc has re-signed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to an endorsement deal, four years after it dumped him for bankrolling a dog-fighting ring, the company said on Friday.

An anti-gay tweet has resulted in the firing of NASCAR crewman Jeremy Fuller. An anti-gay tweet has resulted in the firing of NASCAR crewman Jeremy Fuller. According to the Sporting News, Fuller tweeted a photo of a gay pride banner on a car at Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Infineon Raceway in San Francisco with the caption, ?This is way [why] I don't live here!? ?if we could get rid of them, it'd be a lot better,? a follower responded. ?lol... Don't we all wish!? Fuller messaged without replying to the follower's message. Fuller, who removed the posts on Monday, was fired by Red Bull Racing and by Turner Motorsports. ?It was a joke between two friends and it cost me both of my jobs,? Fuller said. ?I'm not a racist and I do not hate gay people. It wasn't intended to be what [it appeared]. ? I didn't write anything about getting rid of them or 'ha ha' or 'laughing out loud.'? In a statement, Red Bull said Fuller was fired because it ?strictly enforces our team policies against any form of

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Duke Snider, a Hall of Fame centerfielder who was the leading home run hitter for the fabled Brooklyn Dodger teams of the 1950s, died on Sunday. He was 84.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - AOL Inc formed three partnerships to help cut costs -- and possibly jobs -- while beefing up three areas of coverage: sports, health and real estate.

AP source: Florida hires Charlie Weis as offensive coordinator, announcement to come Monday. Former Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is leaving the NFL to become Florida's offensive coordinator.

Bill Conlin of Philadelphia Daily News wins Spink Award for baseball writing. Bill Conlin of The Philadelphia Daily News has won the Hall of Fame's J.G. Taylor Spink Award for his work as a baseball writer.

Donovan McNabb's message to young Eagles - it's your turn to deal with the boos. Donovan McNabb has a reminder for some of the young Philadelphia Eagles: He's no longer going to be there to absorb the boos.

Robin Roberts, durable Hall of Famer who pitched for Phillies' 1950 'Whiz Kids,' dies at 83. Long before pitch counts, setup men and closers, Robin Roberts usually finished what he started.

DETROIT (Reuters) - Longtime Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell died on Tuesday after a year-long battle with cancer, the official Major League Baseball website (mlb.com) reported. He was 92.

Before draft, red carpet brings out past, future stars from Jim Brown to Sam Bradford. The NFL rolled out the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall before Thursday night's NFL draft.

West Virginia point guard Darryl Bryant hopes to play in Final Four despite broken foot. The Truck might not be parked, after all.

Shapiro to become Indians' team president, Antonetti to take over as GM after 2010. Mark Shapiro got out of his chair, turned toward his protege and hugged him.

Lakers look more awake than Pistons, finishing trip with 93-81 victory after travel woes. Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and helped the Los Angeles Lakers build a big lead in a 93-81 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.

Bryants scores season-high 42 to lead Lakers over Bulls, 96-87. Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 42 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers won for the 12th time in 13 games, beating the fading Chicago Bulls 96-87 on Tuesday.