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South Africa unites for concert, parties before World Cup
June 11, 2010South Africa held a star-studded concert and numerous festivals around the country on the eve of Africa's first World Cup football tournament. Tens of thousands of people packed into Soweto's Orlando stadium Thursday night to watch artists including...
Soccer? Football? However you say it, the Yanks are coming
June 11, 2010by William P. Bohlen The 2010 World Cup, which kicks off today in Johannesburg, will present a number of intriguing match-ups that will play out on green grass, not on international waters, in conference rooms, or through diplomatic backchannels. But...
Chelsea declines to renew contract with Ballack
June 10, 2010In what has been a series of big changes for Germany's former national soccer team captain Michael Ballack, the player has lost his contract with FC Chelsea after reported disagreements over the length of it. English football club Chelsea has declined...
Mad, bad and just plain dangerous: Coaches to watch at the World Cup
June 10, 2010Most of the time, fans watching this summer's World Cup will have their eyes fixed on the action on the pitch, but it may be in their interest to direct a glance to the sidelines now and again for some extra drama. The World Cup doesn't only pit some...
South Africa ready for World Cup kick-off
June 10, 2010With one month to go before the kick-off of the football (soccer) World Cup in South Africa, organizers say they are pleased with the preparations. The head of South Africa's Organizing Committee, Danny Jordaan, took pride in noting Sunday that South...
June 10, 2010U.S. Soccer team head coach Bob Bradley has named the 23-man roster that will take part in next month's World Cup in South Africa. Three American players will be headed to their third World Cup. They are the team's all-time scoring leader, midfielder...
Honduran-American plays for native country at World Cup
June 10, 2010The U.S. national soccer team will take the field at this month's World Cup with a talented group of 23 players and high expectations. But no matter how the team performs, another American soccer story will be written in South Africa, where a small group...
World Cup 2010: Portugal's Nani out of World Cup
June 08, 2010Portugal winger Nani has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his collar bone. "After tests we conclude he is unfit to participate in the World Cup," said a team statement. Manchester United's Nani picked up the injury...
South Africa's long road to 2010 World Cup seen as boosting reconciliation
June 08, 2010The road to the first football (soccer) World Cup in Africa has been long for host South Africa, filled with frustrations and challenges. For the country's 45 million people, it is widely seen as an important step in nation building after years of oppression...
Italy's Schiavone wins French Open title
June 06, 2010By Martin Kuebler, Nigel Tandy On Saturday, Francesca Schiavone defeated Samantha Stosur and became the first Italian woman to win a Grand Slam tennis title. In a sensational finish, Francesca Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Grand...