Brazil doubles up U.S. in friendly

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09/10/2007 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The United States Men's National Team suffered its fifth straight loss - it's longest streak since 1994 - with the latest being 4-2 to FIFA's No. 1 ranked Brazil on Sunday afternoon in a friendly at Soldier Field.

The American side went up 1-0 early on a Carlos Bocanegra goal in the 21st minute, but Brazil tied it 12 minutes later on an own-goal by defender Oguchi Onyewu. Lucio headed a Ronaldinho corner to give Brazil a 2-1 lead eight minutes after the break before Clint Dempsey tied up the score 20 minutes later for the U.S.

Brazil added a free kick goal by Rolandinho and a penalty kick goal by Elano in the final 15 minutes to close out the scoring.

The game started with the American side holding its own against the South American power. Bocanegra scored when he deflected a Landon Donovan corner kick past Brazil goalkeeper Doni early, it was the U.S. team's first corner kick of the game.

Brazil's equalizer came off an impressive buildup led to Ronaldinho placing a perfect pass to Kaka breaking into the American penalty area. The Brazilian star fired a shot on goal that was saved by a diving Tim Howard, but the rebound deflected off defender Onyewu and into the back of the net. Nine different Brazilians possessed the ball on the buildup that led to the equalizer.

That was how the first half ended before Lucio headed home a Ronaldinho corner kick in the 53rd minute. U.S. goalkeeper Howard was hurt on the play, apparently dislocating a finger on the crossbar, but he stayed in net for the remainder of the match.

Dempsey, who has been in good form for Fulham in the English Premier League, tied the score at two after Donovan played a great ball over the top to Steve Cherundolo who played a pass to Dempsey at the top of the box. Dempsey one- timed the pass into the far post netting.

The Brazilians answered quickly, with Ronaldinho firing a free kick goal over the defensive wall and into the side netting just two minutes later to make it 3-2.

Elano converted a penalty kick in injury time after Michael Bradley pulled down Julio Baptista to close out the scoring.

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Problem with Bears?

Chicago, IL - New Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and star linebacker Brian Urlacher shot down reports of a rift, saying they're simply not true.

"There's nothing between us," Cutler said Thursday, when he reported to training camp. "I just want to put that to rest. There never has been anything between us."

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Urlacher added: "I never said what I was quoted as saying and that's it. I have a lot of respect for Jay. I think Jay knows that."
Former Bears receiver Bobby Wade caused a stir when he told Minneapolis radio station KFAN-AM that Urlacher used a profanity while questioning Cutler's manhood during a conversation in Las Vegas last weekend. Wade, who now plays for the Vikings, said Urlacher used a profane version of the word "wimp" during the interview that had to be edited out.
go radio station WSCR-AM also reported that Urlacher had to be restrained from confronting Cutler during organized team activities.
"I wouldn't go face-to-face with Brian, anyway," Cutler said. "No, that's never happened. I've hung out with Brian away from the facility numerous times and we've always gotten along."
Urlacher, noting he was limited by a groin injury, denied the reports in an interview with the Chicago Tribune and did it again when he reported to camp.
"I didn't practice this summer, so I don't know how I would fight the guy if I didn't practice," Urlacher said. "We have no problems. I'm excited about football starting. I'm excited to have him as our quarterback."
Why would Wade say that?
"I don't know," Urlacher said. "Maybe he's jealous because we have a good quarterback now."
Cutler said the first he heard of any friction was when he got a call from Urlacher to clear the air. Urlacher, however, said he had already taken several calls from teammates wondering if the reports were true when Cutler phoned.
"He called me and I said, What's up (expletive), what are you doing?'" a grinning Urlacher said, uttering the same word he allegedly used with Wade. "It's so dumb to me that this even got to this point, but it did and then here we are."
better place after going 9-7 and missing the playoffs for the second straight year. They have a franchise quarterback for the first time in decades after acquiring Cutler in an offseason trade with Denver. But there are questions about his attitude following a fallout with Broncos management and new coach Josh McDaniels.
His critics include former Bears coach Mike Ditka and former Indianapolis and Tampa Bay coach Tony Dungy, one of Smith's mentors. Smith, however, said Cutler has been a model teammate so far while denying any animosity with Urlacher.
"There's no issue with Jay and Brian, except Brian and Jay are both excited about being teammates for our club this year," coach Lovie Smith said. "No more than that. We can't spend a whole lot of time on something that isn't true. I have talked to the players. Whenever something comes out, you have to address it, but it's a non-issue."
In some ways, Cutler is getting a second chance in Chicago, an opportunity to repair his reputation.
Smith said another quarterback - Michael Vick - deserves one, although he doesn't see it happening with the Bears, who lack an experienced backup. The former Atlanta Falcons star, who served a 23-month sentence for running a dogfighting ring, said Thursday he is getting close to signing with a pro football team.
"A second chance, like everyone in society who has paid their debt to society," Smith said. "He deserves a second chance. As far as we're concerned, we like this team that we have right now."
Particularly the new quarterback.
"Me and Brian have been on a good relationship since I've been here, and I expect it to continue that way," Cutler said.

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