http://www.newser.com/2008 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 07 Oct 2008 6:52:09 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/37559/congo-probes-witchcraft-stampede-deaths.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAccusations of witchcraft led to a deadly stampede at a soccer game in the Congo, the BBC reports. Fighting broke out between rival teams after players from one team accused the rival team's goalkeeper of casting spells. Police intervened but were pelted with rocks by the crowd. They fired tear gas in response, and 13 were suffocated in a crush at the stadium exit. The Congolese government plans an investigation.http://www.newser.com/story/37559/congo-probes-witchcraft-stampede-deaths.html?refid=rss_all_defaultTue, 16 Sep 2008 7:11:26 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/36236/clues-point-to-rigged-world-cup-match.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAsian betters may have fixed a World Cup game between Brazil and Ghana 2 years ago, a Canadian reporter says. His research links players on Ghana's team with a Bangkok betting ring that wanted Brazil to win that match—and it did.http://www.newser.com/story/36236/clues-point-to-rigged-world-cup-match.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 30 Aug 2008 15:11:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34305/norway-rolls-over-us-2-0.html?refid=rss_all_defaultNorway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes today to beat the US women's soccer team, 2-0, at the Beijing Olympics. The US occassionally looked dangerous, but seemed to miss injured leading scorer Abby Wambach. It was America's first loss under new coach Pia Sundhage. "My glass is always half full," said Sundhage, "so for us it's a new experience to lose a game."http://www.newser.com/story/34305/norway-rolls-over-us-2-0.html?refid=rss_all_defaultWed, 06 Aug 2008 11:53:42 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32834/forget-stocks-invest-in-soccer.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe hottest new commodity in Brazil is its soccer stars, and investors are taking note. Companies like Traffic are buying up the contracts of the next wave of potential Ronaldinhos and then lending their acquisitions out to poor but visible Brazilian teams. When European leagues come knocking with huge offers, the investors then cash in, explains the New York Times.http://www.newser.com/story/32834/forget-stocks-invest-in-soccer.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSat, 19 Jul 2008 5:54:39 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/32719/soccer-star-wambach-breaks-leg-will-miss-olympics.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThe US women's soccer team's hopes for a gold medal in Beijing took a devastating blow yesterday when star Abby Wambach broke her leg in an exhibition match. Wambach, the team's leading scorer, underwent a two-hour surgery today that went "perfectly, beautifully," her mother told the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle . Wambach, though, will have to be a spectator for the Beijing Games.http://www.newser.com/story/32719/soccer-star-wambach-breaks-leg-will-miss-olympics.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 17 Jul 2008 17:40:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31230/spain-claims-euro-08-title.html?refid=rss_all_defaultAfter beating Italy and Germany to win its first title in 44 years,  Spain no longer needs to think of itself as an underachieving soccer nation. The "Red Fury" won their second European Championship, playing with flair, finesse, and a determination that the team had lacked in so many previous competitions.http://www.newser.com/story/31230/spain-claims-euro-08-title.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSun, 29 Jun 2008 16:18:13 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31131/croatia-fans-nazi-taunting-of-turks-under-scrutiny.html?refid=rss_all_defaultEuropean soccer authorities are looking into allegations Croatian fans held Nazi banners and made racist comments during a June 20 match with Turkey, the AP reports. The Croatian Football Federation denounced the bad conduct, saying it “is not a characteristic behavior of true Croatian fans, who showed good behavior and friendly relation to other fans.”http://www.newser.com/story/31131/croatia-fans-nazi-taunting-of-turks-under-scrutiny.html?refid=rss_all_defaultFri, 27 Jun 2008 16:07:20 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/31028/spain-pummels-russia-to-reach-european-final.html?refid=rss_all_defaultSpain scored three second-half goals today to beat Russia 3-0 and reach the European Championship final, giving the team a chance to shed its status as one of soccer's biggest underachievers. Xavi Hernandez, Dani Guiza and David Silva each scored to give the Spaniards a shot at their second European title when they play Germany in Vienna, Austria.http://www.newser.com/story/31028/spain-pummels-russia-to-reach-european-final.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 26 Jun 2008 15:55:07 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30928/solo-saga-quieted-womens-soccer-eyes-beijing.html?refid=rss_all_defaultHope Solo's infamous criticism of her coach got her booted from practice and competition at the end of last year's World Cup, and depression almost kept the 26-year-old from returning to soccer at all. But now the US team has a new coach, a rejuvenated Solo, and a fresh plan for winning in Beijing, Sports Illustrated reports.http://www.newser.com/story/30928/solo-saga-quieted-womens-soccer-eyes-beijing.html?refid=rss_all_defaultThu, 26 Jun 2008 7:49:23 CDT