Football
Walcott's shoulder surgery to keep him out of action
Walcott suffered the injury ahead of the friendly against Germany in Berlin.
Solid Spain score three past Chile
Spain defeated Chile thanks to a first-half penalty and then two second-half strikes.
Ronaldo fully committed to Manchester United
Cristiano Ronaldo flirted with a move to Real Madrid during the summer.
Inter will struggle without Ibrahimovic, Maicon: Chiellini
Defender Giorgio Chiellini is one of the most popular Juventus players.
Two Cuban football players 'disappear' in Washington
Cuba is to play the US at the RFK Stadium later on Saturday.
Holders Dempo, the team to beat in I-League
Armando Colaco's boys have won the title in the last two seasons.
Liverpool, Atletico Madrid off to a winning start
Gerrard scored twice as Liverpool came from behind to win 2-1 at Marseille.
European sides begin fight for 2010 World Cup spots
Euro 2008 winner Spain and world champions Italy are under new coaches.
Ballack absence won't cost Germany, says Loew
Joachim Loew is confident his side will compensate for the injured Ballack.
Brazil knock out Cameroon in extra-time
Brazil have now scored 11 goals in four matches and have yet to concede a goal in the tournament.
US defeat Japan in women's football
USA had lost their opening Group G game 2-0 against Norway.
Ronaldinho's future to be decided in three days
Barcelona's Ronaldinho is being courted by AC Milan and Manchester City.
Bharti to fund U-16 soccer team's AFC C'ship preparation
Bharti's initiative will give a big boost to the youngsters who made it to Uzbekistan.
Spain beat Russia, set up Euro final with Germany
Spain, who won in 1964, ended their run of five quarter-final defeats.
Chile sink Venezuela, Brazil held by Argentina
Paraguay lead the qualification race followed by Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Brazil.
Klasnic goal gives Croatia top spot in Group B
Ivan Klasnic is the first kidney recipient to play at a European Championship.