The convoluted draw for next year's World Cup finals in Brazil on Friday produced a set of groups in which most of soccer's big guns will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stages.
Uruguay, Italy and England have been drawn together in the so-called Group of Death for next year's FIFA World Cup.
Just two days after surprisingly watching from the bench for a second straight game, No 1 goalie Henrik Lundqvist agreed to a long-term contract extension with the New York Rangers on Wednesday.
A leaping catch by Graeme Swann in the final minutes of play kept England in contention against Australia on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Adelaide on Thursday.
Manchester United manager David Moyes maintains that his side can still win the Premier League despite slipping 12 points behind leader Arsenal.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said Luis Suarez still had his best years ahead of him after his four goals inspired a 5-1 demolition of Norwich City at Anfield.
Arsene Wenger fears a 'heavy schedule' in December could put Premier League leader Arsenal at a disadvantage in its quest for success at home and abroad.
Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
The Houston Rockets underperformed their offensive and lost to the Phoenix Suns 97-88 at Toyota Center Wednesday night, making an end to their six-game home winning streak.
A posse of more than 3,600 armed guards will be deployed to guarantee security during Friday's FIFA World Cup draw, local media has reported.
Diver Tom Daley has told how it was "love at first sight" when he met the man who now shares his life.
After months of speculation over Brazil's ability to be ready for next year's World Cup, FIFA agreed on Tuesday to extend a deadline for delivering three of the 12 host venues.
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