[USA-BRAZIL] Four years ago, the USA didn't play a game the rest of the year after the World Cup. In 1998 and 2002, it … Read the whole story

"Maradona is the synthesis of Argentina, of Argentine identity. He came from dire poverty and went up so quickly in social status. ... And he has crashed -- been knocked out so many times and failed -- just like the country."

-- Guillermo Oliveta, president of the Argentina Marketing Association, explaining the popularity of Argentina coach Diego Maradona despite his many outbursts in the media and long history of drug abuse. (AP)

[MY VIEW] A personal appeal by President Nicolas Sarkozy to the UEFA executive committee on Friday tipped the balance in favor of France, which … Read the whole story

[ALGERIA] U.S. opponent Algeria's final preparations for the World Cup got off to a miserable start as the Desert Foxes fell to Ireland, 3-0, … Read the whole story

[DATEBOOK] A busy weekend of World Cup warmups continues Sunday with nine finalists in action. For this weekend's warmup schedule and television viewing information … Read the whole story

[DATEBOOK] The Week 10 schedule is highlighted by showdowns of the Eastern and Western Conference leaders, Los Angeles and Columbus, as well as the … Read the whole story

[ITALY] Less than a week after he led Inter Milan to its first UEFA Champions League title in 45 years, Coach Jose Mourinho reached … Read the whole story