Kuranyi vanishes, booted from German team

The move came after he disappeared at halftime of Saturday's game Kuranyi was once a starter but did not make the 2006 World Cup team DORTMUND, Germany (AP) -- Germany's potentially crucial 2-1 win over Russia lost some luster Sunday when reserve striker Kevin Kuranyi was kicked off the national team after apparently pulling a disappearing act. Kuranyi was not picked for the 18-man squad for Saturday's game and watched the first half from the stands. He disappeared during halftime and had his belongings picked up overnight from the team hotel. "I cannot accept Kevin's reaction and I will not call him to the national team in the future," coach Joachim Loew said Sunday. "We are all stunned, it was a surprise to all of us." Kuranyi was once Germany's starting striker but he was overlooked by then coach Juergen Klinsmann and did... [read full story]