Football
Spirited Paraguay crush Slovakia 2-0
The Paraguayans broke through in the 27th minute when Enrique Vera met Lucas Barrios' pass with a one-time shot.
Evra says 'traitor' leaked details of Anelka rant
The Chelsea striker reportedly made obscene comments to Domenech at halftime during the 2-0 loss to Mexico.
Tougher opponents delight Brazil
The five-time champion are hoping that Ivory Coast and Portugal will actually make things easier for them.
Sizzling Serbia shock Germany 1-0
Milan Jovanovic scored in the first half giving Serbia a 1-0 upset win over the three-time World Cup champions.
Capello's aura fades as England struggle
Capello goes into Friday's World Cup match against Algeria with his decision-making under serious scrutiny.
USA focus on avoiding Slovenia upset
When the United States faces Group C leader Slovenia on Friday, the pressure is on the Americans.
Orders were followed perfectly: Swiss coach
Hitzfeld instructed his players to shut Spain out of the centre of the field and force them on to the flanks.
Forlan helps Uruguay beat South Africa 3-0
The striker scored twice, while Alvaro Pereira added the third goal in injury time.
Switzerland aim for major upset against Spain
Tournament favourites Spain are not scared of the pressure ahead of their World Cup football opener against Switzerland.
New Zealand strike late to earn 1-1 draw
Winston Reid scored in second-half injury time on Tuesday, lifting New Zealand to a 1-1 draw with Slovakia.
Portugal ready for Drogba surprise
The Ivory Coast captain may play against Portugal wearing a special protective cast on his injured arm.
Plane with World Cup journos crash-lands
The Qatar-based Al-Jazeera TV network said the aircraft had 16 people on board, including 14 Al-Jazeera employees.
Tim Cahill in tears after WC red card
Cahill was red carded in the 56th minute for a late challenge on Bastian Schweinsteiger at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
Honduras forward Suazo to miss Chile game
Honduras forward David Suazo won't recover in time from a right leg injury to play against Chile.
Green joins list of blundering England goalies
Robert Green wrote his name into the lengthening list of blundering England goalkeepers.
Discipline over creativity for Brazil
In just under four years as Brazil coach, has been on an almost obsessive mission to kick vanity and individualism out of a team.