Football
Switzerland have to attack to qualify
The Swiss face Honduras in their last Group H game on Friday as they bid for a place in the last 16.
England hold nerve, reach last 16
A 90th minute strike by USA against Algeria knocked out Slovenia from the World Cup.
Argentina knock out Greece from WC
Argentina will play Mexico in the round of 16, while Greece has been eliminated.
Ronaldo's Portugal wreck North Korea 7-0
Cristiano Ronaldo finally broke his 16-month goal drought as North Korea crashed out of the World Cup.
Chile, Switzerland aim to book 2nd round spot
The defeats for Spain and Honduras mean a win for either side would give them one foot in the next round.
Nicolas Anelka thrown out of WC squad
A French Football Federation official says striker Nicolas Anelka has been thrown out of the World Cup squad.
Tougher opponents delight Brazil
The five-time champion are hoping that Ivory Coast and Portugal will actually make things easier for them.
Don't criticise now, says Slovenia coach
The Slovenians let a 2-0 halftime lead slip against the United States in their Group C match.
Swiss coach Hitzfeld faces attacking conundrum
He must decide whether to stick with the attack that stunned favourites Spain or bring back captain Alexander Frei.
Maradona says Pele's place is in a museum
Pele and Michel Platini had earlier criticised Maradona's performance as Argentina coach.
Lippi realises Italy need to create more at WC
Azzurri opened the defense of their World Cup title with a less-than-spectacular 1-1 draw against Paraguay.
Glorious Germany not missing captain Ballack
Germany opened its schedule with a one-sided 4-0 win over Australia that made few people remember the captain.
Argentina need a defender to attack
Despite boasting of top attackers in the lineup, it was defender Gabriel Heinze who took Argentina to victory.
SA keeper disappointed in crowd support
Itumeleng Khune says it felt more like a "Mexico home game".
Lippi shows some lineup indications
Lippi started Vincenzo Iaquinta, Alberto Gilardino and Simone Pepe in attack during a training match on Friday.
Mandela cancels opening match appearance
Nelson Mandela will not attend the opening match of the soccer World Cup after his great grand-daughter died in car accident.
