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Hoops focused on fast start
Far too many times this year, FC Dallas has put themselves behind the 8-ball by surrendering early goals. In their first 17 games, the Hoops have scored first on just four occasions and are 3-0-1 in those contests. However, when FCD has allowed their opponent to score first, the Hoops are 1-6-6.Far too many times this year, FC Dallas has put themselves behind the 8-ball by surrendering early goals. In their first 17 games, the Hoops have scored first on just four occasions and are 3-0-1 in those contests. However, when FCD has allowed their opponent to score first, the Hoops are 1-6-6.

Spurs bid for Villa?
With David Villa’s crucial goals for Spain during Euro 2008, it was only natural he was going to go the subject of a summer courtship with Europe’s wealthy elite. British paper The Daily Mail reported on Friday that Tottenham Hotspur has made another bid for El Guaje.

Extra Time: Beijing May Be Calling for Another Barcelona Star
First it was Lionel Messi. Then Ronaldinho. Now, perhaps, Samuel Eto’o. All three play for Barcelona, and all three hope to represent their countries at the Olympics next month in Beijing.