Calls to cancel Russia's World Cup

The Dutch soccer association (KNVB) wants to postpone discussion over participation in the next World Cup in Russia as an angry country on Wednesday mourned victims of the Malaysian airliner allegedly shot down over Ukraine by armed separatists on a flight from Amsterdam last week.

United poised to open vault

Manchester United is prepared to break transfer records in order to give new manager Louis van Gaal the players he wants, according to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

Loew savoring historic success

Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Wednesday he never considered leaving his post after winning the World Cup title and insisted he would see out his contract, which runs until Euro 2016.

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Jeter sees crossroads on horizon

Pedestrians craned their necks as Derek Jeter stood in front of a food truck parked across the street from Central Park.

Sterling needs Clippers sale to pay debts

The chief financial officer of Donald Sterling's properties said on Monday that the billionaire may be forced to sell a large portion of his real estate empire to cover $500 million in loans if he persists in refusing to sell the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion.

Young signs to stay in La

Free-agent guard Nick Young has signed a multiyear deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Gerrard calls time on England career

England captain Steven Gerrard retired from international soccer on Monday after becoming a pillar of the team in 114 appearances, but making way after the country's disastrous World Cup campaign.