Star striker ruled out of Cup with fractured vertebra after harsh tackle
There were no wild celebrations or congratulatory backslaps for Germany after it beat France 1-0 in the quarterfinals on Friday to become the first country to reach the semifinals at four successive World Cups.
Gonzalo Higuain's superb early strike secured a nervy 1-0 win for Argentina against Belgium and sent the South Americans through to the last four of the World Cup for the first time in 24 years on Saturday.
Neymar is out of the World Cup after suffering a fractured vertebra in Brazil's 2-1 victory over Colombia on Friday.
China's online shopping websites have lost no time cashing in on the notoriety of Luis Suarez, world soccer's bad boy.
Eugenie Bouchard would like to think fellow Canadian Justin Bieber is noticing her run to the Wimbledon final.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leeds was resisting Tour de France fever on Wednesday, just three days before the 'Grand Depart' in the city on Saturday.
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