Di Maria ruled out of World Cup semifinals

2014-07-07 11:24:49

Argentina midfielder Angel Di Maria has been ruled out of the World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands with a thigh injury while striker Sergio Aguero has been declared fit to play after recovering from a similar problem.

Messi's worldwide World Cup attraction carries on

2014-07-02 17:36:33

Lionel Messi fell, then jumped back to his feet with a little help from the gentlemanly Swiss player who had knocked him down. This happened all afternoon, because Argentina is still a one-man show at this World Cup attracting all of every opponent's attention.

Messi Argentina's fifth top scorer at World Cup

2014-06-26 11:09:14

Star Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi Wednesday became his country's fifth top scorer at a World Cup, after scoring two of three goals to defeat Nigeria 3-2 at the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

Messi reveals World Cup birthday wish

2014-06-25 14:44:08

Lionel Messi has revealed his 27th birthday wish: to lift the World Cup winner's trophy at the Maracana stadium on July 13.

Chinese send well-wishes to Schumacher

2014-06-17 11:03:53

Chinese supporters of Michael Schumacher breathed a sigh of relief when they were told on Monday that the seven-time Formula One champion is out of coma.

Schumacher out of coma, leaves French hospital

2014-06-16 18:31:36

Formula One ex-champion Michael Schumacher, who sustained severe head injuries in a ski accident in late 2013, is no longer in a coma and has left the French hospital where he was being treated since the accident, his spokeswoman said on Monday.

From 'Dream Killer' to dream maker

2014-06-07 07:20:04

A scandal-ridden league and a laughing stock of a national team have dominated soccer talk over the past few decades.

MLS, an option for Lampard

2014-06-04 17:22:09

England midfielder Frank Lampard Tuesday suggested Major League Soccer (MLS) would be one of the options for his post-Chelsea career after the World Cup.

Winning form shines through

2014-05-27 17:06:56

South Korean figure skating queen Kim Yu-na appears on the cover of Vogue Korea following her competitive retirement.

Figure skating queen Kim Yu-na announces retirement

2014-05-08 11:01:09

Kim Yu-na , the Olympic and world champion, has decided to call it a career after bagging a silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympics early this year.

Former NBA star Yao Ming: All's possible in LA Clippers bid

2014-05-27 04:54:44

Speculations say China's former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is putting together a bid for Los Angeles Clippers with Chinese investors.

And love has vanished

2014-05-22 11:32:54

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, hugs his caddie, tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, during the par-3 competition before the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Ga. One of the top power couples in sports announced their engagement on Twitter.