HILLSBOROUGH: Soccer coach qualifies for Boston Marathon

At the end of every Hillsborough High School boys soccer season, Eric Puma begins his marathon training.

Cipriani training with MLS side Colorado

England flyhalf Danny Cipriani has been training with Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer to maintain his fitness levels ahead of a move to Super 15 franchise the Melbourne Rebels. Cipriani joined the Rapids this week to work out at altitude and to "engage in competitive sessions," coach Gary Smith told the team's website.

Soccer Capsules: Geovanni helps Earthquakes beat Dynamo

San Jose (9-7-5, 32 points) moved into a tie with Seattle for fifth place in the West, while Houston (6-12-5, 23 points) dropped its second straight match and fourth in fifth games to drop nine points behind San Jose and Seattle for the last playoff spot.

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Labor Day programming for the kids: Dr. Seuss's famous character comes to television to teach kids about science in the new series "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!" (MPT at 8, 8:30 a.m.) The cat, voiced by Martin Short, goes on adventures with his friends Sally and Nick. Sports - Soccer - Premier League - Video Clips - Turkey

Soccer Capsules: Ecuador defeats Mexico 2-1 in friendly

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Christian Benitez scored after only 40 seconds to set up Ecuador's 2-1 win over Mexico in a friendly Saturday. It was Ecuador's first victory over Mexico in 14 years, spoiling the debut of Mexico's interim coach Efrain Flores.