By James A. Lyons
By arming the rebels, we're aiding al Qaeda
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Johnny Hallyday, the French entertainer famed for his Elvis-like style and gravelly voice, was briefly hospitalized with a severe case of bronchitis, his producer said.
The New York Red Bulls acquired midfielder Stephane Auvray in a trade from Sporting Kansas City.
The United States and Mexico are both one victory away from another showdown on the pitch.

The U.S. national team rid itself of the jitters and miscommunication that had plagued it in the group stage games and produced a commanding performance to sweep aside Jamaica on Sunday and advance to the semifinals of the Gold Cup.
Now that the knockout games are here, the United States is ready to put a disappointing CONCACAF Gold Cup group stage behind.

Bob Bradley's tenure in charge of the U.S. national team has been defined by his balancing the notable highs with some dispiriting lows.
Less than a year after Spain won the World Cup, it's already time to kick off qualifying for the 2014 tournament in Brazil.

The United States is marching on in the Gold Cup.
Freddy Adu is getting another chance.