Italy, Netherlands qualify for 2014 World Cup

Italy and the Netherlands became the first European teams to qualify for next year's World Cup, and the United States was among the teams in position to clinch later Wednesday night. Giorgio Chiellini scored in the 51st minute and Mario Balotelli converted a penalty kick in the 54th, giving Italy a 2-1 come-from-behind win over the Czech Republic at Turin. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made his ...