SOCCER

Despite being England's icon, Wayne Rooney's red card against Montenegro could come at a heavy price as England manager Fabio Capello revealed the player would face a fight to win back his starting spot.

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley has signed an extension to his contract at the club, which will bind him with the champions for four more years.

The U.S. men's soccer team has, finally, recorded its first win under new coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Clint Dempsey (who plays with Fulham Football Club in England's Premier League) scored on 36 minutes, in an exhibition match against the Honduras on Saturday, to hand Klinsmann his first win in his fourth game in charge of the U.S. national team.

Spain comfortably won, 2-0, over the Czech Republic to maintain its perfect record in Group I of Euro 2012 qualifiers.

Ten-man England secured their place in the Euro 2012 Finals with a 2-2 draw with Montenegro at the Pedgorica Stadium in Montenegro.

England will require just a point against Montenegro, to book their spot in the Euro 2012 Finals next summer, on Friday at the Podgorica Stadium.

Blake Griffin bared all – almost – for the ESPN The Body Issue, which hits newsstands Monday. Looks like he’s making use of his time of with the NBA lockout still in effect.

Rooney Jr.’s uncle Richie, as well as Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings were similarly arrested.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has used the medium of Twitter to deny reports claiming he had asked for the captain's armband while also laughing off links to Barcelona.

Goals from Luke Rodgers and Thierry Henry helped New York Red Bulls beat Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 and give themselves a fair shout of making the final play-off berth.

Reports suggest England manager Fabio Capello is considering pairing Manchester United duo of Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck in their key Euro Qualifier against Montenegro on Friday.

A decision handed down Tuesday by a court in Luxembourg could significantly change the Premier League's TV contracts to broadcast its soccer matches in Europe, but its ramifications beyond live sports could prove to be minimal.

A grand slam clash in Italy went in Juventus' favour after two late goals saw them defeat AC Milan 2-0 and grab the lead in the Serie A.

Barcelona took the lead in the The Spanish Primera Division although they are partnered by surprise leaders Levante at the head of the table.

Chelsea's brilliant performance paired with Bolton's abysmal one saw the visitors thrash the hosts 5-1 at the Reebok Stadium, with Frank Lampard bagging a hat-trick for the Londoners.

Tottenham claimed the bragging rights with a 2-1 victory over derby-rivals Arsenal after 21-year-old Kyle Walker scored a screamer 17 minutes from time on Sunday.

The second of the two major derbies of the weekend will have London divided as Arsenal travel to Tottenham in Sunday's final game.

The second of the two major derbies of the weekend will have London divided as Arsenal travel to Tottenham in Sunday's final game.

Manchester United made it a 19th successive home league win -- a club record -- although it was thoroughly unconvincing and there was none of the invincible aura about them that was ever-present during the initial days of the season.

Liverpool secured a highly controversial victory in the Merseyside derby against ten-man Everton, as they came off with a 2-0 win from Goodison Park.

Manchester City will look to bounce back from their controversial midweek with a win at Blackburn.