Americans are embracing their newest superhero: Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard, whose pluck and one-man defiance in an excruciating World Cup loss electrified his home nation.
Milos Raonic will not be overawed by seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer when the men take to Centre Court for Friday's semifinal, the eighth seed said after seeing off Australian teenager Nick Kyrgios.
It might be hard to stand up in court but evidence is mounting that sex is good for footballers - at least in this World Cup.
France coach Didier Deschamps insisted that his team have no reason to fear Germany when the sides clash in the World Cup quarter-finals at the Maracana Stadium on Friday.
In a World Cup whose subplots have largely been dominated by biting, diving and poor decisions by referees, it's nice to hear an uplifting storyline about something taking place off the pitch for a change.
There are also some amazing saves made by goalkeepers. Among the eight matches of the round of 16, five went to extra time and two to penalties.
Substitutes have made a big impact at the World Cup, and there could more of them in four years' time.
It has been one of the best World Cups ever, packed with goals, drama and quality. Yet for all the entertainment, not everyone can be a star.
Colombian pop singer Shakira will make her third consecutive World Cup appearance at the closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium before the final match on July 13, tournament organizers FIFA said on Wednesday.
After a lengthy period of rumors and hints, Kaka officially signed a multi-year contract with Orlando City, becoming the club's first Designated Player. Per league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The mayhem created by an Australian firecracker the previous evening was continued in brutal fashion by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday as he annihilated defending Wimbledon champion Andy Murray.
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