Blackburn manager Steve Kean endured more calls for his sacking after the Championship leaders crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Middlesbrough. Venky's, the club's Indian owners, have so far backed Kean, but he cannot afford to fall adrift in the promotion race and this lacklustre defeat prompted a torrent of abuse from Blackburn fans at Ewood Park. Tony Mowbray's Middlesbrough were without a point on their travels in three attempts. Middles-brough are in sixth spot. AFP
New York Red Bulls captain Thierry Henry has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for violent conduct in their 2-0 defeat by Sporting Kansas City. The former France, Arsenal and Barcelona striker ran into the box during a stoppage of play in the 93rd minute and appeared to intentionally headbutt Kansas City's Kei Kamara. The two players went down and the incident triggered a confrontation between the teams. AP