Juventus back on top with Inter Sep 23, 2008
Juventus opened the season with a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina and has since registered three 1-0 wins over Udinese, Zenit St. Petersburg in the Champions League and last-place Cagliari ... Also Wednesday, it's: Atalanta vs. Cagliari; Bologna vs. Udinese; Chievo Verona vs. Torino; and Siena vs. Sampdoria. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Italy: Inter, Juventus lead Serie A Sep 22, 2008
Amauri scored his second goal in two games as Juventus beat Cagliari 1-0 with goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon exiting at halftime with an apparent thigh problem. "Right now it's us and Juve, but we'll understand the standings better once the December break comes," Inter coach Jose Mourinho said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Real Madrid wins first match in title defense Sep 15, 2008
MADRID, Spain (AP) -Defending champion Real Madrid won its first match of the season 4-3 over Numancia on Sunday after Jose Maria "Guti'' Gutierrez scored the 5000th Spanish league goal in club's history.Gonzalo Higuain and Rafael van der Vaart also netted for Madrid, with the game at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium decided by Numancia left back Domingo Cisma's own-goal.Juan Carlos Moreno scored twice and Jose Javier Barkero had Numancia's other goal as the promoted team came close to emulating its... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Italy: AC Milan falls to 0-2 in Serie A Sep 15, 2008
Also Sunday, it was: Bologna 0, Atalanta 1; Reggina 1, Torino 1; and Siena 2, Cagliari 0. On Saturday, 10-man Inter Milan rallied to defeat Catania 2-1 and give coach Jose Mourinho his first Serie A victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
None of Italys big four make winning Serie A start Sep 2, 2008
In Sundays other matches, Torino beat Lecce 3-0 in Turin, Lazio came from behind to beat 10-man Cagliari 4-1 in Sardinia, Atalanta and Catania secured 1-0 home wins over Siena and Genoa, and Chievo beat Reggina 2-1 in Verona. Those teams join Bologna and Udinese, who beat Palermo 3-1 in their opening game on Saturday, at the top of Serie A. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chelsea, Liverpool end perfect starts with draws Sep 1, 2008
"We needed something to kickstart the season to lift the season and give the players some confidence,'' Ramos said through a translator.Bent operated as the lone striker while Berbatov looks likely to wrap up his bitter move to Manchester United before the transfer window closes Monday night. Spurs completed the signing of Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko as Berbatov's replacement over the weekend.Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez was taunted at Villa Park for his part in the failed pursuit of... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Italy: Milan loses Serie A opener Sep 1, 2008
Lazio went behind 1-0 and then scored four goals in the last 30 minutes to beat 10-man Cagliari 4-1. Chievo rallied to defeat Reggina 2-1 with a goal in the 88th by Vincenzo Italiano after the teams traded penalty kicks to make it 1-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter seeks 4th straight Italian A title Aug 29, 2008
Siena, Cagliari, Reggina, Torino and Catania may well repeat last season's battle to avoid relegation. The three additions from Serie B are Chievo, Bologna and Lecce. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Inter starts Serie A defense against Sampdoria Aug 28, 2008
In other games, it's: Atalanta vs. Siena; Cagliari vs. Lazio; Catania vs. Genoa; Chievo vs. Reggina; Torino vs. Lecce. . (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
MS Patients at Higher Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome Jun 28, 2008
(SOURCES: Giovanni Cossu, M.D., neurologist, Brudzu Hospital, Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy; John Richert, M.D., executive vice president, research and clinical programs, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, New York City; June 22-26, 2008, presentation, Movement Disorder Society's International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Chicago) ... "This is important, because RLS is one of the symptoms that can seriously affect an MS patient's quality of life, even more than a lot of... (Health-Finder)
Materazzi ruins Inter celebrations May 13, 2008
Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi celebrates at the end of their Italian Serie A soccer match against Cagliari at San Siro stadium in Milan, April 27, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
AS Roma wins to close gap behind Inter Milan May 12, 2008
AS Roma wins to close gap behind Inter - Soccer - SI.com. Posted: Monday May 12, 2008 12:09AM; Updated: Monday May 12, 2008 12:09AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Lega Calcio: Milan down Inter to move into fourth spot May 6, 2008
Fiorentina went down 2-1 in Sardinia against Cagliari as goals from Brazilian Jeda and Daniele Conti gave the hosts a two goal lead before Argentine Mario Santana pulled one back ... Its been a terrible week, black, one to forget, said Romania forward Adrian Mutu, who was sent off late on against Cagliari. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Italy: Milan defeats Inter to tighten Serie A race May 6, 2008
Also Sunday, it was: Atalanta 3, Livorno 2; Cagliari 2, Fiorentina 1; Catania 1, Reggina 2; Empoli 0, Udinese 1; Lazio 1, Palermo 2; Parma 1, Genoa 0; and Torino 2, Napoli 1. In its victory at Sampdoria, Roma got second-half goals from Christian Panucci, David Pizarro and Cicinho. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter on brink of title May 2, 2008
Milan, in fifth, are desperate for three points to aid their bid to overhaul fourth-placed Fiorentina, who visit strugglers Cagliari on Sunday. They are two points above Milan in the final Champions League qualifying place with three games left. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Vieri out for rest of season with injury after missing decisive penalty against Rangers May 2, 2008
The Viola conclude the season against Cagliari, Parma and Torino. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Serie A leaders now six points clear of Roma Apr 22, 2008
Cards flew at the other end of the table where Cagliari had two sent off but moved further from the drop zone with a 2-0 win over lowly Empoli ... Parma are one point above, Torino are four clear while Catania and Cagliari have a five-point cushion. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Inter closes in on Italian title Apr 21, 2008
If Inter beats Cagliari next week, the Nerazzurri can clinch the title with a victory over city rival AC Milan on May 4. "We're on the right road," Dejan Stankovic, an Inter midfielder, said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Inter restore four-point lead with win over Fiorentina Apr 15, 2008
At the bottom, Cagliari boosted their hopes of survival in a tight relegation battle thanks to Robert Acquafresca's double in a 2-1 win at bottom side Livorno. Fellow strugglers Reggina beat Sampdoria 1-0 and Empoli drew 1-1 with Parma, who have a game in hand at Juve tomorrow. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Italy: Roma wins; Inter Milan blanks Fiorentina Apr 14, 2008
In Sunday's other games, it was: Empoli 1, Parma 1; Genoa 3, Torino 0; Lazio 1, Siena 1; Livorno 1, Cagliari 2; Napoli 2, Atalanta 0; and Reggina 1, Sampdoria 0. Saturday, Juventus rallied for a 3-2 win against AC Milan and Palermo defeated Catania 1-0. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Juve, Milan collide with Champions berth on line Apr 12, 2008
Sunday's other games are: Empoli vs. Parma; Genoa vs. Torino; Lazio vs. Siena; Livorno vs. Cagliari; Napoli vs. Atalanta; and Reggina vs. Sampdoria. Palermo and Catania meet in a Sicilian derby Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Real Madrid saves a point on Saturday Apr 7, 2008
In Saturday's other match, Filippo Inzaghi scored twice as AC Milan defeated visiting Cagliari, 3-1. SCOTLAND Glasgow Celtic's chances of retaining its Scottish title took a dent Saturday as it lost 1-0 to 10-man Motherwell. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Scientists: Kids Have Supernatural Ability Apr 2, 2008
Pierro Brovetto, whose last known address was the Instituto Fisica Superiore, in Cagliari, Italy and his colleague Vera Maxia wanted to explain the origin of poltergeist phenomena, characterised by objects flying around the room "of their own accord". The researchers note that poltergeist encounters have been reported around the world and across different cultures, but tend to have one thing in common. (ABC News)
* Champions League: Injury concerns for Roma, United ahead of big clash Apr 1, 2008
Roma's captain and talisman Francesco Totti is almost certainly out of the match after he picked up a thigh injury in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Cagliari ... AS Roma forward Francesco Totti reacts after being tackled during their Italian Serie A soccer match against Cagliari in Cagliari, Spain, on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Limping Roma and United Apr 1, 2008
Roma s captain and talisman Francesco Totti is almost certainly out of the match after he picked up a thigh injury in Saturday s 1-1 draw at Cagliari. Ready to roll: In-form striker Mirko Vucinic will lead AS Roma's attack in Francesco Totti's absence. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Parma fan dies in bus accident, Milan fall to Atalanta Mar 31, 2008
Roma came back from the disappointment of conceding an early own goal through Matteo Ferrari to level matters at Cagliari with a Francesco Totti free-kick. Their cross-city rivals Lazio then did them a favour by hitting back through Tommaso Rocchi after Hernan Crespo had given Inter the lead at Rome's Stadio Olimpico. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Roma hopeful for United clash despite Totti loss Mar 31, 2008
The Serie A club said on Sunday that the striker needs rest because of a thigh muscle injury he felt after Saturday's 1-1 draw at Cagliari, when he scored his side's equalizer. The loss of Roma's main creative force and their top scorer in Serie A this term with 14 goals is a big blow to Italy's sole Champions League survivor. (International Herald Tribune)
Champions League: Vucinic steps in for Totti in Roma-Man United quarterfinal rematch Mar 31, 2008
Roma was dealt a major blow when Totti was ruled out of the first leg due to a muscle tear in his left thigh sustained in a 1-1 draw with Cagliari on Saturday. Vucinic didn't play in Montenegro's friendly win over Norway last week and was rested against Cagliari ... Christian Panucci should move over from right back, since Matteo Ferrari looked shaky and scored an own-goal in the draw with Cagliari. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Totti misses Red Devils clash Mar 31, 2008
The former Italy international suffered the strain toward the conclusion of Saturday's 1-1 draw with Cagliari in Serie A, a game in which he found the back of the net ... The top two both drew as Internazionale were pegged back by Lazio and Cagliari held Roma. (SkySports)
Key strikers doubtful for Inter and Roma Mar 29, 2008
Inter s lead may be cut to a point by the time they face Lazio with Roma visiting Cagliari in today s kickoff ... Roma will be wary of their trip to Sardinia after in-form Cagliari won their appeal against a three-point deduction for a legal wrangle and edged up to third from bottom. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Mar 28, 2008
Serie A strugglers Cagliari are off the bottom of the table after the federal court of justice overturned a three-point penalty imposed on the Sardinians. Cagliari had been docked points following a dispute with the Italian Football Federation (IFF) after the club took legal action against former player Gianluca Grassadonia, who in a newspaper interview accused Cagliari of doping violations and of having ties to groups of violent supporters ... The Federal court's decision means that in-form... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Lead now down to 4 pts., Inter Milan visits Lazio Mar 28, 2008
Inter is on the road Saturday to play Lazio, while second-place AS Roma is at a resurgent Cagliari ... Roma may have to face Cagliari without captain Francesco Totti, who has a sore knee ... Cagliari had been languishing in last place, but earned 13 points in the last seven games and is now one point short of being out of the relegation zone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Zola expresses desire to return to Chelsea as coach or manager Mar 23, 2008
Zola also played for Napoli, Parma and Cagliari among other sides, and won 35 caps for Italy. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Vieira helps Inter Milan stay ahead of AS Roma in Serie A Mar 18, 2008
Also on Sunday, it was: Fiorentina 3, Genoa 1; Atalanta 4, Empoli 1; Udinese 2, Lazio 2; Cagliari 3, Torino 0; Reggina 4, Siena 0; and Sampdoria 3, Catania 1. This story has been viewed 175 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sunday roundup Mar 17, 2008
Also Sunday, it was: Cagliari 3, Torino 0; Reggina 4, Siena 0; and Sampdoria 3, Catania 1. Udinese and Lazio drew 2-2 on Saturday. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Honduras exports soccer players of import Mar 15, 2008
Honduras is not only exporting laborers, it is also sending professional soccer players to China, Europe, and MLS, the best of whom is Oscar David Suazo, who went from Cagliari to Inter last year ... "There isn't a faster player in Europe than Suazo. Now, Cagliari has two young Honduran players and they are calling one of them, Christian Martinez, 'Suazocito.'"But the problem is there is disorder in the Honduran federation. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Italy: Napoli hands Inter its first loss of season Mar 4, 2008
Last-place Cagliari came from behind to defeat visiting Genoa 2-1 with two goals by Robert Acquafresca. The Italian soccer federation on Friday penalized Cagliari three points for suing a former player for defamation after he criticized the club in a newspaper interview ... Cagliari has said it will appeal the federation's decision. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Italy: Suazo leads Inter Milan over Livorno Feb 17, 2008
Also Sunday, it's: Reggina vs. Udinese, Lazio vs. Atalanta, Palermo vs. Cagliari, Napoli vs. Empoli, Siena vs. Torino and Genoa vs. Sampdoria. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Italy: Teen debuts, scores 15 seconds later Feb 11, 2008
In Sunday's other games, it was: Cagliari 1, Parma 1; Empoli 1, Lazio 0; Genoa 1, Livorno 1; and Sampdoria 2, Napoli 0. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
AC Milan looks to continue its push up table Feb 9, 2008
SI.com - AC Milan looks to continue push toward Champions League berth with Serie A win. AC Milan looks to continue push toward Champions League berth with Serie A win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Italy: Miccoli goal lifts Palermo over Livorno Feb 3, 2008
Also Sunday, it's: Parma vs. Atalanta; Juventus vs. Cagliari; Genoa vs. Catania; Siena vs. AS Roma; Lazio vs. Sampdoria; and Reggina vs. Torino. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* LEGA CALCIO: AC Milan visit the Viola for crucial Serie A match Feb 2, 2008
Champions Inter face a straight-forward home match with Empoli while Juventus host rock-bottom Cagliari and second-placed Roma face a tricky trip to Siena. This story has been viewed 385 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored the winner in injury time, has 13 goals and shares the lead with Juve's David Trezeguet. Jan 21, 2008
Also, it was: Livorno 1, Empoli 0 and Reggina 2, Cagliari 0. On Saturday, Genoa beat Atalanta 2-1 and Fiorentina defeated Torino 2-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Italy: Del Piero fires Juve to Coppa quarters Jan 16, 2008
On Wednesday, it's Palermo vs. Udinese, Fiorentina vs. Ascoli, Catania vs. AC Milan, Sampdoria vs. Cagliari and AS Roma vs. Torino. Napoli and Lazio play Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Richardson keeps Sunderland's thin hopes alive Jan 14, 2008
Udinese beat host Cagliari 1-0 despite playing a man down from the 30th when Felipe got his second yellow card. Italy forward Fabio Quagliarella scored the only goal of the match two minutes later. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Study suggests genetic connection between short stature and arthritis Jan 14, 2008
"It is useful to know all genes responsible for height variation, so we are reassured if our baby is shorter than others because he has a collection of "short" alleles on his DNA, and not because he has something wrong, like a metabolism disorder," said Serena Sanna, co-author who worked on the paper as a post-doctoral student in Abecasis' group and who is now at the National Research Council di Cagliari in Italy. Anne Jackson, a research specialist at U-M, is also a co-author. (EurekAlert!)
Arrests in Sardinia waste clashes Jan 13, 2008
About 1,000 protesters in Sardinia's capital, Cagliari, burned rubbish containers and threw stones at the police injuring eight on Friday night. Sardinia was the first area in Italy to offer to take on some of the 100,000 tonnes of waste festering in Naples. (BBC News -- Europe)
Waste violence strikes Sardinia Jan 12, 2008
But protesters gathered at the port of Cagliari to prevent the ship unloading ... "We were called out 25 times to put out fires in 48 garbage containers and three burning cars," said Silvio Saffioti, the head of the fire brigade in Cagliari, Sardinia's capital. (BBC News -- Europe)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (Florida Today)
Good news for Inter Milan: sixty percent of the time, the winter champion wins Serie A. Dec 24, 2007
In Sunday's other games, it was: Fiorentina 5, Cagliari 1; Livorno 1, Atalanta 1; Napoli 1, Torino 1; Palermo 2, Lazio 2; Reggina 3, Catania 1; and Udinese 2, Empoli 2. In Milan, Ivan Cordoba was given a yellow card for a dubious foul on Filippo Inzaghi immediately in front of the area to set up Pirlo's free kick. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Totti pair leads AC Roma over Sampdoria Dec 23, 2007
It was Genoa's first win in 10 rounds since beating Cagliari 2-0 on Oct. 7 ... In other games Sunday, it's: Fiorentina vs. Cagliari; Juventus vs. Siena; Livorno vs. Atalanta; Napoli vs. Torino; Palermo vs. Lazio; Reggina vs. Catania; and Udinese vs. Empoli. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter, Milan all set to clash in San Siro derby Dec 21, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Milan derby features clash of Euro, world and Italian champs - Thursday December 20, 2007 11:49AM. Titans set for clash in Milan derby. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* LEGA CALCIO: Del Piero double spearheads Juve to 3-2 win at Lazio Dec 17, 2007
Leaders Inter Milan travelled to Cagliari yesterday. Juventus took the lead in the 29th minute when France striker David Trezeguet deflected in a goal after a goalmouth scramble. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Roma angry with penalty denial in draw Dec 17, 2007
But despite grinding out a point, Roma will be the most disappointed as a victory for leaders Inter in yesterday's late match at Cagliari would send them seven points clear. Strike force: Juventus' forward and captain Alessandro Del Piero scores during their Serie A match against Lazio on Saturday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Del Piero on target Dec 17, 2007
Leaders Inter Milan, who have 37 points, travelled to Cagliari yesterday. Earlier on Saturday, Catania beat high-fliers Udinese 2-0 at home, thanks to two Giuseppe Mascara goals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Real Madrid restores its cushion Dec 17, 2007
Inter Milan went seven points clear at the top of Serie A after Julio Cruz and David Suazo scored in the late game in Italy on Sunday to secure a 2-0 victory last-placed Cagliari. The defending champion was always on top in rainy Sardinia despite being without a host of injured midfielders and suspended striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
* LEGA CALGIO: Cagliari looking for against-the-odds victory over Inter Dec 15, 2007
LEGA CALGIO: Cagliari looking for against-the-odds victory over Inter ... Italian soccer fans all over the country will be rooting for Cagliari at the weekend as the rock bottom Sardinians entertain league leaders Inter Milan ... Cagliari were trounced 4-1 at previously bottom Empoli a week ago but responded with a 1-0 Italian Cup victory over Sampdoria on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cagliari edges Sampdoria in Coppa first leg Dec 13, 2007
SI.com - Soccer - Cagliari beats Sampdoria 1-0 in first leg of Coppa - Wednesday December 12, 2007 5:37PM ... Cagliari beats Sampdoria in Coppa 4th round first leg ... ASCOLI, Italy (AP) -- Cagliari posted a 1-0 victory over Sampdoria on Wednesday in the first leg of the fourth round of the Italian Cup. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Totti wants prestigious victory over Red Devils Dec 12, 2007
The striker, who scored 26 league goals last season to pick up the European Golden Boot, started Sundays 1-1 draw at Livorno and last Wednesdays 2-0 win over Cagliari, but completed neither game. Im the first one to know that Im still not at 100. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fiorentina, Ascoli draw 1-1 in Coppa first leg Dec 12, 2007
Cagliari meets Sampdoria on Wednesday. Next week, it's: Lazio vs. Napoli, Reggina vs. Inter Milan, Torino vs. AS Roma, Udinese vs. Palermo, and AC Milan vs. Catania. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Empoli defeats weak Juve in Coppa first leg Dec 7, 2007
Next week, Ascoli hosts Fiorentina and Cagliari plays Sampdoria. On Dec. 19, it's: Lazio vs. Napoli, Reggina vs. Inter Milan, Torino vs. AS Roma, and Udinese vs. Palermo. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Inter stay clear in title defense Dec 6, 2007
But they were unable to shake off nearest challengers Roma who claimed a 2-0 home victory over relegation candidates Cagliari to stay within three points of the leaders. Unbeaten Inter survived an early scare when top scorer Goran Pandev fired across goal and Stefano Mauri was a bootlace away from a touch at the far post. (CNN -- International)
Inter beats Fiorentina, Roma edges Udinese Dec 3, 2007
Also Sunday, it was: Atalanta 5, Napoli 1; Cagliari 0, Livorno 0; Parma 1, Empoli 0; and Siena 1, Lazio 1. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
