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A replay of the controversial World Cup play-off match between France and the Republic of Ireland is out of the question, the French Football Federation (FFF) reiterated on Friday. France captain Thierry Henry handled the ball in the build-up to the goal ...

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2009, file photo, Chicago Cubs reliever John Grabow reacts during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting ...

PARIS (Reuters) - The French Football Federation (FFF) has ruled out a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff against Ireland, saying on Friday world governing body FIFA's decision that the result should stand was final. "The decision by FIFA is final ...

Left-hander John Grabow gets $7.5 million, 2-year deal from Cubs, first free agent to agree Pitcher John Grabow became the first of the 171 free agents to reach agreement on a new deal, getting a $7.5 million, two-year contract Friday from the ...

LAKE PLACID, NY - NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Pain of Canada competes in his first run of the skeleton competition during the FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Cup on November 20, 2009 at the Olympic Sports Complex in Lake Placid, New York. (Photo ...

Irish football chiefs renewed Friday an appeal for FIFA to order a handball-marred World Cup playoff with France to be replayed, after Thierry Henry said a re-match would be the "fairest solution." The Football Association of Ireland "called on the French Football ...

World football's governing body FIFA on Friday announced its decision to suspend the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) until further notice "because of government interference". "In accordance with FIFA statutes, the clubs and representative teams of Iraq are no longer permitted to take ...

Football's world ruling body FIFA on Friday officially turned down a request from the Irish football authorities to stage a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff defeat to France. Backed by Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen, the Football Association of Ireland ...

Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland tees off on the 14th hole at the Earth course, Jumeirah Golf Estates during the second round of Dubai World Championship European Tour golf tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov.20, 2009. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) Copyright ...

FILE - This is an Aug. 19, 2009, file photo showing Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke delivering a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning during, a baseball game in Chicago. Greinke won the American League Cy ...