PHOTOS: Timbers clinch first MLS Cup

Valeri gave Portland the lead after just 27 seconds, fastest goal in MLS history IMAGE: Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson hands the MLS Cup trophy to Liam Ridgewell, left, at MAPFRE Stadium......

EPL: Villa draw with Birmingham

James Collins came off the bench to rescue a point for Aston Villa who drew 1-1 at rivals Birmingham City in a feisty Premier League derby encounter on Sunday. In another derby clash, Asamoah Gyan......

Liverpool's hopes of fourth spot fading fast

Liverpool's chances of playing in the Champions League next season receded further on Sunday when a 1-1 draw at Birmingham City left them four points adrift of fourth spot in the Premier League.......

Portsmouth in FA Cup semi-finals

Portsmouth made light of their financial woes to reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Birmingham City on Saturday, Frederic Piquionne scoring twice to give their long-suffering fans......

Chelsea march into FA Cup quarter-finals

Holders Chelsea eased into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 4-1 home victory over Championship (second division) side Cardiff City on Saturday while Portsmouth won by the same score at local rivals......