Sources tell Inside Fights that the UFC are in the process of finalizing the main event for UFC 95 in London, and it'll be Chuck Liddell taking on Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight bout.

OMG! WTF? RBNY are going to MLS Cup after a 1-0 win in Salt Lake City.

Wow. I think I might throw up from glee. Thank you, Dave van den Bergh. Thank you, Danny Cepero. Thank you, multiple goalposts and RSL's lack of finishing ability.

Wow.

That dude has game. I totally love this clip, never ceases to make me laugh/smile.

In a week with only three games to choose from, "Great" Dane Richards was selected as MLS Player of the Week for his heroics in Houston yesterday. The midfielder, in case you weren't watching the Red Bulls bounce the two-time defending champions from the playoffs, has a goal, an assist and also ...

Holy effing eff, we are going to the Conference Championship for the first time in 8 years. This is a ridiculous day in MetroBulls history and we have 5 great saves (or 8 saves, according to ESPN) from Danny Cepero to thank for that. Let's take a minute, build a shrine and thank [...]

Not the Nuns in Question, but Still Pretty Rad

Yeah, that headline is pretty amazing, but it turns out to be pretty true. An order of Croatian nuns (Nuns of the Order of Saint Benedict in Zadar, to be exact) are among shareholders in football club Hajduk. That's amazing and thanks to Sports by ...

Rich people will drop tons of dough on just about anything. Expensive cars, jewelry, "field hands", everything is fair game if you have enough money. Add to this list (for the nominal amount of $40,000) a private lesson with "Becksy" David Beckham.



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We recently reported that Dana White had extended a public invitation for Kimbo Slice to compete on The Ultimate Fighter. He then prompted his invitation by letting everyone know that Slice had no chance of actually winning the contest, so we figured we'd highlight five former TUF winners and explain why they would beat Kimbo in a fight.

NY Red Bull midfielder Seth Stammler is out for the remainder of the season. This isn't great news, not by a long shot. This is the type o' shizz RBNY/Metro seem to have happen every year and it HURTS and sucks and makes me want to punch myself in the face. Dammit. This is lame and terrible timing.

With Argentine great Diego Maradona taking the reigns of the national team, its only a matter of time before those rumors start. I just wanted to be the place they started.

Ha.

As it stands, the idea of Maradona coaching hasn't received rave reviews due to, well, he's Mara-effing-dona. He likes coke, loose women and has a career losing record. Great appointment AFA. Seriously, can you take over the RBNY front office for a bit?

Somebody get Rene Higuita on the phone! Colombia needs to counter with their own bloated legend. Scorpion kick FTW~!

We're in. Yes, that's right, our underperforming 10-11-9 RBNY are set for their date with destiny and two-time defending MLS Cup Champion, Houston Dynamo. Amazing.

Remember to send a Christmas card to Brad Evans.

According to a report in Thursday's Diario HOY, RBNY will be making a trip down to Argentina to make an offer to Juan Sebastian Veron. The midfielder might not the biggest name to come into MLS (that award will go to Beckham), but it proves that with USA's consistent international success in CONCACAF and WC Qualifying, there is a new level of respect being given to our cute little league.

"Just as before, when Juan Sebastian Veron re-signed with Estudiantes de La Plata, next week delegates from Red Bull New York will arrive to offer a succulent sum of dollars to "La Brujita" and convince him to join the Yankee team. The exact numbers have not been revealed, but MLS is talking about offering him a contract on level with David Beckham's ($250 million over five years). Brujita joked, "It makes me happy that they think I am still capable of playing soccer."

Juan Pablo Angel scored a pair of goals and Danny Cepero had the best debut a goalkeeper could possibly want, scoring a goal and helping the Red Bulls post a 3-1 victory on Saturday night.

Yes, that's right, Cepero scored a goal. from 80 yards away. On a free kick from the other side of the field.

The clutch victory means the Red Bulls can secure a playoff berth with a victory against the Chicago Fire at Toyota Park on Thursday night.

Facing a Columbus squad missing several starters who were rested by coach Sigi Schmid, the Red Bulls controlled the action for most of the 90 minutes, but looked in danger of falling short of the three points until Angel delivered his second goal of the night in the 76th minute. The lead expanded to 3-1 just seven minutes later when Cepero boomed a free kick from 81 yards away from the goal that took a hard bounce in the Crew penalty area before bouncing over a helpless Andy Gruenebaum.

The improbable goal made Cepero the first goalkeeper in MLS history to score a goal and cinched a victory the Red Bulls desperately needed.

With the exception of Columbus' goal, a header off a Guillermo Barros Schelotto free kick that saw two Red Bulls lose their marks on Steven Lenhart's goal, the Red Bulls played one of their best games of the season. The defense held firm, the midfield created chances, and the forward trio Angel, Kandji and Matt Mbuta.

Angel showed once again why he is widely considered the best striker in MLS, finishing off a pair of quality chances to give the Red Bulls the lead an push his goal tally to 13 on the season, with 11 coming after the all-star break.

While Angel was the stary, Cepero was the story. Aside from his surprising goal, Cepero also showed poise in the net, making a pair of quality saves and displaying quickness and confidence in his first career MLS match.

Newcomers Macoumba Kandji and Matt Mbuta also looked good playing as the wide forwards in a 4-3-3 that helped maximize Angel's effectiveness. Kandji set up Angel's first goal by forcing a turnover and laying off a perfect pass to Angel. Mbuta provided speed and energy on the right flank, while also showing an ability to create chances for himself.

The Red Bulls defense played well despite the absence of Jeff Parke. The foursome of Kevin Goldthwaite, Diego Jimenez, Andrew Boyens and Chris Leitch has played together three times and put together a third quality performance. After shutting out Houston and D.C. United, that back-line did well to limit the number of quality chances the Crew could find in the run of play.

Now the Red Bulls must turn their attention to Thursday night's match at Toyota Park against the Chicago Fire. A win will clinch a playoff spot for the Red Bulls, who will need some help to qualify if it ties or loses. It remains unclear whether the Fire will do what the Crew did and rest key starters, but you have to believe that whoever plays for Chicago will be eager for the chance to eliminate the Red Bulls from playoff contention.

That said, you have to like the Red Bulls chances considering how they responded to this week's distractions and adversity.

What did you think of Saturday night's Red Bulls performance? Which players impressed you? Do you think the Red Bulls can do what it takes to reach the playoffs?

It was a great debut by RBNY goalkeeper Danny Cepero and his strong handling of the match surely earned him the respect of all the 18K+ in attendance last night...then he scored THIS goal




Best debut in MLS history? No question. God Bless Danny Cepero. We still have a shot at the playoffs.

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