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World Cup: Football taps into the sublime, says Shakira

Colombian pop star Shakira will perform at her third consecutive World Cup final together with other international singers on Sunday ahead of the match between Argentina and Germany in Rio de Janeiro. Duration: 01:55

Jul 13, 2014

Clipper round the world yacht race ends in London

The 670 contestants of the Clipper Race, a round the world yacht competition for amateurs and the world's longest ocean race, have completed their voyage after 11 months at sea. Duration: 01:40

Jul 13, 2014

Argentina fans prepare for World Cup final

Ahead of the final climax at Maracana stadium, Copacabana beach in Rio is teeming with fans rooting for Argentina to keep the Cup in South America, July 12, 2014. Duration: 00:46

Jul 13, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Results: No End to the Nightmare for Brazil, as Netherlands Outclass Hosts

It was not as bad as the 7-1 drubbing by Germany, but Brazil yet again showed they are nowhere near world class, with the Netherlands quite comfortably holding off their opponents to end their could-have-been-so-much-better World Cup with a 3-0 win in Brasilia.

Jul 13, 2014

Muted Brazil fans arrive for third place World Cup play-off

Tens of thousands of Brazil fans arrived at the Mane Garrincha stadium in the country's capital, for the third place play-off against the Netherlands. But the atmosphere was rather muted. Duration: 00:41

Jul 13, 2014

England vs India 1st Test Score: Root and Anderson Script Brilliant Record Stand to Give Dhoni and Co. the Chills

If the 111-run partnership between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami was irritating, frustrating, annoying, exasperating and a few more synonyms for the bowlers, Joe Root and James Anderson lifted those frustration levels for the bowlers, on this as-dead-as-they-come wicket, up a notch by putting on a world record tenth wicket partnership in stunning style.

Jul 12, 2014

Watch FIFA World Cup 2014 Third-Place Playoff Online: Brazil vs Netherlands Live Streaming Information

Watch FIFA World Cup 2014 Third-Place Playoff Online: Brazil vs Netherlands Live Streaming Information

Jul 12, 2014

Slideshow of Day 30 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

Slideshow of Day 30 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil on July 11, 2014. Duration: 00:42

Jul 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: It's Luiz vs Louis as Brazil and Netherlands Coaches Share Differing Sentiments

Brazil want a win at the third place play offs match whilst Netherlands aren't keen on playing

Jul 12, 2014

Serena Williams to Miss Swedish Open

Defending champion Serena Williams set to miss Swedish Open 2014

Jul 12, 2014

Third Seed Verdasco Enters Semis at Swedish Open, While Hewitt and Sock Advance in Newport

Verdasco enters Bastad semi's and Hewitt enters Newport semi's.

Jul 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Final Match Prediction: Who Will Win – Germany or Argentina?

The FIFA World Cup 2014 is coming to an end with the winners of semifinals – Germany and Argentina – will take on each other at Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. Interestingly, several predictions on the final game have tilted in favour of Joachim Low's men to lift the Cup.

Jul 12, 2014

Watch 1st Test Match Live Online: England vs India Live Streaming Information

Watch 1st Test Match Live Online: England vs India Live Streaming Information

Jul 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 3rd Place Match Prediction: Who Will Win – Brazil or Netherlands?

The FIFA World Cup 2014 has come to the penultimate stage of the competition with semifinalists Brazil and Netherlands playing for the third position at Estadio Nacional on Saturday. According to prediction by China's top search engine, Baidu, Brazil have bigger chance of winning the third place.

Jul 12, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: Neymar Questions Zuniga's Tackle; Pays Visit to Teammates

Injured Neymar visits team-mates ahead of Saturday's third place play off

Jul 12, 2014