Brazilian voodoo priest to curse foes

Germany will have to contend with black magic as well Brazil's Selecao in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal as a voodoo priest plans to curse die Mannschaft.

Cool Krul issues no apologies for actions

Netherlands goalkeeper Tim Krul was back defending himself on Sunday, less than 24 hours after making two stunning penalty saves against Costa Rica to book his team's place in the World Cup semifinals.

Wimbledon cakewalk for Kvitova

Petra Kvitova plays so much better at the All England Club than anywhere else - and now she owns two championships to prove it.

Sock and pospisil score upset with 'eyes wide shut'

American Jack Sock and Canadian Vasek Pospisil might have trouble topping their first tournament as a team after defeating Bob and Mike Bryan of the US 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the Wimbledon doubles final on Saturday.

Italian tandem completes historic career slam

Italy's Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci became the fifth duo to complete a career Grand Slam in women's doubles together, winning Wimbledon for the first time on Saturday.

Neymar's dream not over

Neymar battled back tears on Saturday as he urged his Brazil teammates to win the World Cup without him after he sustained a fractured vertebra in the quarterfinal win over Colombia.

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Mastermind van Gaal strikes again

Louis van Gaal made the call, and Tim Krul made the saves.

Krul in dreamland after switch for shootout

Goalkeeper Tim Krul called it a "dream come true" on Saturday after he was boldly brought on as a penalty-kicks specialist and saved two against Costa Rica to put the Netherlands into the World Cup semifinals.

Humble Costa Rica exceeds expectations

Of the 32 teams which played at this World Cup, Costa Rica went the furthest in exceeding expectations, providing the tournament with a genuine David to take on soccer's Goliaths.

Messi like water in the desert, says Sabella

Lionel Messi is like water in the desert, Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said after his team beat Belgium 1-0 to reach the World Cup semifinals on Saturday.

Bouchard might 'Never Say Never' to Bieber

Eugenie Bouchard would like to think fellow Canadian Justin Bieber is noticing her run to the Wimbledon final.