Football
Eriksson to make late decision on Drogba
Ivory Coast has one point so far after its 0-0 draw with Portugal, two fewer than early Group G leader Brazil.
France win squabbling World Cup in South Africa
France are in the process of establishing themselves as world champions at the fine art of internal squabbling.
Senderos sprains right ankle against Spain
Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos has sprained his right ankle in the team's upset win against Spain.
Chile beat Honduras 1-0, first win in 48 years
Chile's last victory during the finals was in 1962 when it came in third as host of the World Cup.
England has gone backwards: Beckenbauer
Germany great Franz Beckenbauer says England has "gone backwards" under coach Fabio Capello.
Italy draw 1-1 with Paraguay
De Rossi scored an equaliser in the 63rd minute against Paraguay on Monday.
Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0
Denmark frustrated the Dutch before an own goal gave Netherlands the lead and then Dirk Kuyt doubled it.
Algeria coach wants more African coaches
Algeria coach Rabah Saadane hopes that more African national teams will soon start working with coaches from the continent.
Brazil eager to get World Cup under way
Brazil's players are having a hard time waiting for their turn to debut at the World Cup.
Slovenia, Algeria in battle for survival
Slovenia and Algeria will already be playing for World Cup survival when they meet in their opening Group C match.
Beckham's presence in Eng camp may hurt USA
Beckham's experience at Los Angeles Galaxy might come in handy for England in their World Cup opener.
Colourful Soccer City to open and close WC
Soccer City, the stadium that will host the opening and closing games of the world's biggest football tournament.
Argentina say squad fit after Messi scare
"The 23 players are in optimum condition," team doctor Donato Villani said.
Germans are among the favourites: Beckenbauer
The absence of injured captain Michael Ballack does not have to be a drawback, Franz Beckenbauer said.
WC warmup: Spain thrash Poland 6-0
Fernando Torres returned from injury as a substitute and scored for Spain in a 6-0 rout of Poland.
Germany lack individual class: Matthaus
Lothar Matthaus has pointed out that the Nationalelf lack the individual class to go all the way in South Africa.