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Admissions of failure, chants of praise and even random gibberish become more and more common as World Cup proceeds.

Costa Rica through to the second round, only need draw against England to top the group.

Asian giants fail to impress after 0-0 draw against 10-man Greece

Loew’s side eager to shrug off traditional second-match jitters against Ghana

Indian team takes the field with only 12 players after members serving in armed forces did not gain clearance.

England now need to win their match against Costa Rica and hope that Italy beat Uruguay and the Costa Ricans.

Sick notes are mostly sold at ¥20 ($3.20) each on one social networking website popular among students and graduates.

National federation looks for quick paperwork for August competition.

England captain refuses to dwell on absence of competitive spinners.

Title holders become fourth team to get knocked out in the group stages.

Socceroos make mark in crunch match despite losing 3-2 to Netherlands.

Austria Grand Prix returns after 11-year absence from F1 calendar.

The legend of the Ayrton Senna is still fresh in the hearts of the Formula One fan-base.

Tropical climate gives Costa Rica advantage in today’s Group D fixture .

Ivory Coast are still firmly in the hunt for a place in the last 16 for the first time in three appearances.

From playing system a beatable system, to selecting players who failed to adapt, a list of Spain's tournament woes.

Spain will be joined by Australia who will catch an early flight home while Netherlands progress.

The 32-year-old has been found guilty of fixing a CB40 match in 2011.

Former Bangladesh captain, ex-NZ batsman involved in BPL match-fixing.

Officials to attend IOC meeting today to decide Pakistan’s fate.

New United boss looking to prove himself in EPL.

Mexico coach hails goalkeeper after stalemate with hosts Brazil.

Midfielder says Belgium still ‘hungry’ after 2-1 win over Algeria.

The spectacle seems more of a movement than a sports event for the youth – and even the older fans – in the...

England’s Rooney under the microscope before crucial Group D encounter.

If Spain fail to beat Chile in Group B's other game in Rio later, Australia will be eliminated from the tournament.

"Murali will also work with our batsmen to help them prepare to play Pakistan's dangerous spin bowlers," said Lehmann.

England captain hopes to revive form after drawn first Test against SL.

Waheed Baloch will be looking to defend title in Karachi.

Pakistan cueists hope to retain IBSF World Team crown .

India, Lebanon and Uzbekistan to take part in regional event starting June 19.

Fast-bowler takes six for four to help thrash Bangladesh by 47 runs.

Formula One racing returns to Austria after a decade-long absence.

SC announces new date to await return of Ashraf’s counsel to Pakistan.

African nation goes down 2-1 to US in Group G encounter.

German striker delivers treble in team’s 4-0 win.

La Roja face Chile today in hopes of progressing past the group stages .

Mexico hold Brazil to 0-0 draw with goalkeeper Ochoa keeping out the hosts.

Algeria have not won a World Cup match since beating Chile at the 1982 finals in Spain.

The current World Cup project marks Louis Vuitton’s second consecutive collaboration with FIFA.

A point apiece leaves both sides tied for second place in Group F with Argentina leading the way.

Strange as it may sound, 16 of the 32 teams at the World Cup have players who share a birthday.

Will stay in charge for T20 home internationals in place of Lehmann .

Pakistan cueists can successfully defend IBSF World Team title, says official.

Title propels German to 11th place in new world rankings.

US sprinter’s hopes of rematch against Jamaican dashed.

Bulgarian tennis player sets sights higher after Queen’s Club triumph.

Sports shops spilling over with football merchandise.

Coach dissatisfied with team’s show despite 2-1 win over Bosnia.

No thoughts about avenging 2012 London Games, says striker Hulk.