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Brazil shocked: Host nation humiliated by Germany in 7-1 semi-final defeat
Brazilians cried, cursed and covered their faces in shame after their World Cup dreams were shattered on Tuesday night in a 7-1 thrashing by Germany.
Arab soccer fans turn to Israel TV for World Cup
With the World Cup in faraway Brazil coming at a time of unprecedented sectarian violence and soaring tension in the Middle East, some Arab football fans...
Defence rests: Pistorius’ legal team closes case in murder trial
Oscar Pistorius’ lawyers wrapped up their case in the murder trial of the Olympic and Paralympic athlete on Tuesday, and the court adjourned for...
No Neymar, no problem? Fans expect Brazil to overcome loss of star player in Cup semifinal clash
Brazil have advanced to within touching distance of the World Cup final, but will have to make do without Neymar, their best player—and the one that...
Self-serve beer station debuts in Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins say Target Field is the first major league ballpark to serve beer from a vending machine.
Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano dies aged 88 after heart attack
Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano, considered one of football’s all-time greats, has died after suffering a heart attack.
Tour de France ends UK stages in London after 2.5m watch in Yorkshire
German Marcel Kittel has won the third stage of the Tour de France - after thousands of fans watched a final sprint outside Buckingham Palace in London.
Djokovic wins Wimbledon for second time in thrilling final
Novak Djokovic has won the Wimbledon Men’s Final against Roger Federer, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4.
Pele says his heart ‘hurts’ over Neymar injury
Brazilian football legend Pele said Saturday his heart ached for Neymar after Brazil’s star player was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup but...
Football legend Alfredo Di Stefano in coma after heart attack
Real Madrid legend Alfredo di Stefano, one of the greatest footballers in history, is in a coma in a Spanish hospital after suffering a heart attack Saturday,...
Old foes meet again in Wimbledon final
Old rivalries will be renewed on and off the court in the men’s Wimbledon final on Sunday when Roger Federer, bidding for a record eighth title,...
The World Cup final four: Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands
We’re just over a week away from the World Cup Final. After today’s matches, here’s who’s left in contention.
Tour de France receives royal welcome in England
Marcel Kittel of Germany won the first stage of the Tour de France in a crash-marred bunch sprint in front of royalty in the English countryside on Saturday.
Petra Kvitova dominates match to take Wimbledon title
Petra Kvitova produced a powerhouse performance to end Eugenie Bouchard’s hopes of becoming the first Canadian to win a grand slam title with a 6-3 6-0...
Hard luck story: Pensioner who missed 1950 showdown loses 2014 final ticket
A Brazilian pensioner who was unable to attend the 1950 World Cup final in Rio has missed out on world football’s showpiece for the second time in...
Shattered dreams: Brazil shocked, angered by Neymar’s World Cup injury
The loss of their star player has dented Brazil’s chances of winning a record-extending sixth World Cup, and first on home soil, and left Brazilians...
France and Germany down tools ahead of World Cup quarter final
Europe’s two largest economies slipped into low gear on Friday as workers in Germany and France skipped shifts or put up TV screens to watch the...
Female driver Wolff makes F1 history at British Grand Prix - but only for 20mins
Susie Wolff became the first woman driver in 22 years to take part in a Formula One race weekend on Friday - but her involvement in the British Grand Prix...
Brazil police say Fifa official connected to $100m ticket scam
Police on Thursday have said a Fifa official is involved in a $100m ticket scandal.
Oh Canada: Bouchard on to Wimbledon final as historic run continues
It isn’t supposed to happen this quickly, or is it? Two years ago, 18-year-old Genie Bouchard went on Court 1 at Wimbledon and won the junior girls’...
Flu scare for German squad ahead of quarterfinal rendezvous with France
Seven of Germany’s World Cup squad have been hit by flu symptoms and sore throats ahead of Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal against France,...
Goalie Howard becomes U.S. secretary of defence (briefly) after heroics
Following a heroic performance for the USA in the World Cup against Belgium, goalkeeper Tim Howard was briefly elevated to U.S.
World Cup: Argentina, Belgium squeak through to last eight after extra-time drama
Argentina and Belgium, both fancied teams at this year’s World Cup, almost came undone in their knockout round matches against unheralded opposition.
'Seven bad apples' may have infected World Cup team Cameroon to fix matches
Cameroon’s football federation said it will investigate allegations of match-fixing by its team at the World Cup and the possible existence of seven...
World Cup: Cameroon to investigate match-fixing claims
Cameroon is to investigate claims that seven of its players were involved in match-fixing at the World Cup in Brazil.
Suarez ‘deeply regrets’ biting Chiellini
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has finally apologized for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini during a World Cup match and vowed there would never be...
Germany beats Algeria 2-1 in extra-time to set up quarterfinal vs France
Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored an extra time double to put Germany into the quarter-finals of the World Cup following a real test of their credentials...
U.S. suffers worst Wimbledon since 1911
For the first time in more than a century, no American singles players reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon.
South Korea football flops pelted with toffees on return from World Cup
Angry football fans in South Korea threw handfuls of toffees at the national team as they arrived home after a disappointing performance in the World Cup.
Algeria coach leaves Ramadan fasting ‘up to players’ at World Cup
Algeria’s players are being left to decide whether or not they observe the Ramadan fast during todays’ World Cup knockout game against Germany,...
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