KAZAN, Russia - Australia's crucial World Cup match against Peru on Tuesday could be Bert van Marwijk's last game in charge, but the no-nonsense Dutchman has already left a deep impression during his short time in charge.
REPINO, Russia - Qualification for the last 16 secured with a game to spare, Harry Kane leading the Golden Boot race and a record World Cup win after thrashing Panama 6-1 - England could not have wished for a better start in Russia.
KAZAN, Russia - Colombia coach Jose Pekerman has tipped Radamel Falcao for more success after seeing the veteran Monaco striker bag his first World Cup goal in a 3-0 rout of Poland in Kazan on Sunday.
Japanese fans did not get the win they wanted but took heart from their team's grit as the Samurai Blue came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Senegal on Sunday to keep alive hopes of a place in the last 16.
Chinese sprinters raced into history last week, twice rewriting the men's national record in the 100 meters - and launching a new era of athletics glory following the retirement of legendary hurdler Liu Xiang.
Nearly four in five Chinese respondents in a national survey have taken part in sports tourism, indicating this new form of recreation is gaining popularity, especially among the younger generation.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - With one deadline looming on his future in Cleveland, LeBron James has been in contact with the Cavaliers through his representatives.
SARANSK, Russia - If Iran can be the first team to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from scoring at this year's World Cup, the result could be historically significant.
MOSCOW - Belgium seems to be getting better and better - maybe even the best yet at the World Cup.
With three national languages and a Spanish coach who speaks none of them, Belgium's World Cup camp might be a feuding Tower of Babel.
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