League can mean:

• League (unit), an obsolete unit of length of an hour's walk: usually equal to three miles
• League (Inner Mongolia), an administrative division in Inner Mongolia
• Rugby league, the sport, is abbreviated "league"

League is also a collective entity, for example:

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NYT > Soccer

Extra Time: M.L.S. Teams Hit Road for Respect
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 05:37:40 -0000
Major League Soccer is desperate to find its place among sophisticated soccer fans, especially expatriate Mexicans.
Messi and Aguero Lead Argentina to Soccer Gold
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:07:28 -0000
Argentina won its second Olympic soccer title in a row, beating Nigeria 1-0 on Saturday.
United States 1, Brazil 0: Solo Thwarts Brazil in Victory in Overtime
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:41:14 -0000
The same teammates who once shunned the goalkeeper Hope Solo were the beneficiaries of her steadiness as the United States won the Olympic gold medal with a victory over Brazil in overtime.

L.A. Times - Soccer

Upstart soccer team takes Bundesliga by surprise
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Previously unheard of TSG 1899 Hoffenheim is on top of the league after shutout victories in first two games. The European soccer season is barely 10 days old and already a fairy tale is taking shape in Germany.
Lionel Messi and Argentina have their gold medal
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The Barcelona star, who defied his club and joined his countrymen at the Beijing Games, gets the assist in a 1-0 victory over Nigeria. Lionel Messi has realized his dream.
Chivas USA takes on Tauro FC
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700
It's the first game in a home-and-home series in the newly created CONCACAF Champions League. at Tauro FC, 5 PDT, Galavision

USATODAY.com Soccer - Top Stories

Gold medalists return home as new pro league awaits
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:27:26 -0000
As much as Hope Solo enjoys the Olympic Village, she can't wait to get home.
Magee, Angel lead Red Bulls past Houston
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:41:04 -0000
Juan Pablo Angel did not mince words when asked about the New York Red Bulls performance in their 3-0 win over the two-time defending ...
Barrett's goal earns Toronto 1-1 tie with league-leading Revs
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:44:17 -0000
Chad Barrett scored a goal and Toronto FC earned a 1-1 tie against league-leading New England on Saturday night. Playing his ...

ESPNsoccernet

Davies signs contract extension at Bolton
soccernet.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:54:53 -0000
Bolton Wanderers have confirmed striker Kevin Davies has signed a new contract, committing him to the club until the summer of 2011.
New deal for West Brom defender Robinson
soccernet.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:32:10 -0000
West Brom Albion defender Paul Robinson has signed a new two-year contract up until the end of the 2009-2010 season, the club have confirmed.
Mainz to host Georgia's qualifier with Ireland
soccernet.com Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:08:28 -0000
Georgia will play their home World Cup qualifier against Ireland on September 6 in the German city of Mainz, FIFA announced on Thursday.

FOXSPORTS.com.au | Football

Gallas back in favour
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:14:00 -0000
WILLIAM Gallas produced the perfect response to his critics as the Arsenal captain booked his side's place in the Champions League group stages with a rare goal against FC Twente.
Expansion 'to strengthen' league
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:33:00 -0000
THE expansion of the A-League to 10 team for the 2009-2010 season will strengthen the quality of the competiton, Football Federation Australia chief executive Ben Buckley says.
Rukavytsya commits to Glory
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:56:00 -0000
PERTH Glory coach Dave Mitchell is certain Nikita Rukavytsya is destined for bigger and better things after the gun striker re-signed with the A-League club for another season.

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