An American in the big time at lastWASHINGTON • For some 25 years, American players have been carving out a modest presence overseas.Many have been goalkeepers and defensive types. Some have arrived with scoring portfolios forged in Major League Soccer. Several were dual nationals, born and trained abroad.Intra-European...

Football: Man City back on top, Huddersfield go downLONDON (REUTERS) - Manchester City returned with a swagger from the international break on Saturday (March 30), resuming their quest for four trophies with another dominant 2-0 win at Fulham that thrust them back to the top of the Premier League.On the afternoon that...

Ramsey aims for perfect ending to Arsenal careerNAPLES • Aaron Ramsey will get an advance taste of life in Italy as Arsenal look to finish off Napoli in their Europa League quarter-final today.The Juventus-bound midfielder, whose Gunners contract expires in June to end an 11-year association, had agreed a jaw-dropping...

Football: Sergio Ramos double puts Real Madrid within sight of the Copa del Rey semi-finalsMADRID (AFP) - Sergio Ramos scored twice to put Real Madrid on the brink of the Copa del Rey semi-finals as they came from behind to beat Girona 4-2 in a thrilling first leg on Thursday (Jan 24).Ramos' chipped penalty gave Madrid...

SPL leaders DPMM pull 9 points clearBlake Ricciuto of Brunei DPMM shields the ball from Geylang International's Umar Akhbar.Three first-half goals helped DPMM beat the Eagles 3-1 at Our Tampines Hub, stretching their lead atop the Singapore Premier League (SPL) over second-placed Albirex Niigata to nine points.Australian...