Football
Mario Mandzukic joins Atletico Madrid from Bayern
The German club confirmed that Mandzukic signed with Atletico after undergoing a medical and they have also signed the transfer agreement.
World Cup 2014: Romero emerges from shadows to become Argentina's hero
Reduced to the role of spectator for much of a disappointing match, the 27-year-old stepped forward to deny both Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder from the spot.
World Cup 2014: Lucky few gamblers cash in on 7-1 German rout
Four gamblers were counting their winnings after putting money on Germany to beat Brazil by an outlandish 7-1 scoreline in the World Cup semi-final.
World Cup 2014: Brazil's image shattered, says Maradona
Germany's 7-1 thrashing of Brazil in the World Cup semi-final was a "hammer-blow" that has damaged the hosts' image around the world, Maradona said.
World Cup 2014: Ghosts of 1950 return to haunt Brazil
After waiting 64 years to exorcise the ghosts of the Maracanazo, Brazil have instead suffered another defeat that may haunt them for decades.
World Cup 2014: For Brazilian fans, a debacle even worse than in 1950
For many Brazilians, Tuesday's humiliating 7-1 loss to Germany accomplished the unthinkable - a disaster even worse than the last time the country hosted the World Cup, in 1950.
World Cup 2014: Five of the best goals from the tournament
The 2014 World Cup has produced several goals of outstanding quality. The following are five of the best so far.
World Cup 2014: FIFA takes no action over challenge on Neymar
FIFA said its disciplinary panel "cannot consider this matter" under the rules because the match referee saw the challenge by Camilo Zuniga.
World Cup 2014: Sourav Ganguly predicts Germany-Netherlands final
"Obviously as a football fan I would love to see a Brazil-Argentina final, but going by the form it looks to be Germany versus the Netherlands," Ganguly said.
World Cup 2014: Referee easy on Messi, says Belgium's coach Wilmots
Belgium's coach Marc Wilmots said on Saturday that Italian referee Nicola Rizzou had gone easy on Messi during the World Cup quarter-final.
Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano in coma after heart attack
Former Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano is in an induced coma in a Madrid hospital after suffering a heart attack on Saturday afternoon.
World Cup 2014: Winning mentality scores over style
Yes Mexico won a lot of hearts, so did Colombia, Algeria and Chile. But when it came to the business end of the tournament the wheat has separated from the chaff.
World Cup 2014: I never meant to hurt Neymar, says Colombia's Zuniga
Zuniga jumped into the back of Neymar and his knee struck the Brazilian's third vertebra two minutes from the final whistle, dealing a major blow to the hosts.
World Cup 2014: USA goalie Tim Howard for US Secretary of Defence
About 400 people in the USA have signed a petition to make Howard the Secretary of Defence.
World Cup 2014: Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo ends international career
The 33 year old Yobo has announced his retirement from international football following the team's elimination from the World Cup.
Kaka rescinds contract with AC Milan
Kaka will fly to the United States on Monday night to sign for Orlando's new Major League Soccer franchise.