After watching Bafana Bafana bounce back from a shaky start to eventually perform admirably against Mexico during the opener. And then seeing the Super Eagles fall victim to Gabriel Heinzes header and Lionel Messis brilliance.

Rumors are flying that star winger Nanis withdrawal from Portugals World Cup roster was not due to a shoulder injury, although the Portuguese FA has issued a statement denying a rift within the squad. The build up to South Africa has seen a number of potential player walkouts. Cameroon striker Samuel Etoo threatened to withdraw from his countrys roster after criticism from World Cup legend …

Germany gave a devastating display of their nation’s traditional power on Sunday to overrun Australia and Ghana were the toast of Africa after taking the continent’s first victory in its inaugural World Cup. Before the match, Australia’s compact defence was tipped to give the youngest German team for three quarters of a century trouble in their match in the tropical city of Durban, but the …

Germany gave a devastating display of their nation’s traditional power Sunday to overrun Australia and Ghana were the toast of Africa after taking the continent’s first victory in its inaugural World Cup.

Denis Menchov couldn’t keep up with the leading favourites on Saturday’s climb to the finish at Alpe d’Huez in the Crit�rium du Dauphin�.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) The lone fan in the blue U.S. Soccer T-shirt looked woefully out of place surrounded by dozens of England supporters until he turned around.

JOHANNESBURG (AP) When veteran goalkeeper Oscar Perez made Mexico’s World Cup squad, few fans thought he would become the team’s starter at the tournament.

To all those whiny North Americans who have been complaining that vuvuzela horns makes World Cup broadcasts sound like a swarm of hornets, here is some friendly advice. Buzz off.

IN overnight sport, Lleyton Hewitt won in Germany and will face Roger Federer in the final and there was action aplenty around the world.

Janez Brajkovic faces the biggest test of his career on Saturday as he tries to defend the yellow jersey in the Crit�rium du Dauphin� on the Col du Glandon and the up to the stage finish at LAlpe dHuez. The Slovenian from RadioShack has a lead of 1:41 on Alberto Contador (Astana).