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.

4 Chinese for Volvo Ocean Race

History will be made in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race when four Chinese rookie sailors take to the seas with the Dongfeng Race Team.

FIFA member behind illegal Cup ticket sales: police

Soccer's powerful governing body came under renewed scrutiny after a Brazilian police chief said on Thursday a FIFA member provided thousands of World Cup tickets sold illegally at games for millions of dollars.

Suarez transfer talks to continue - reports

Controversial striker Luis Suarez was seemingly moving closer toward a move from Liverpool to Barcelona after reports in the British media on Thursday said talks between the clubs were ongoing.

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Dream comes true for Ji at the Tour

Ji Cheng said it will be a "dream" come true on Saturday when he becomes the first Chinese rider to compete at the Tour de France.