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Costa Rica hopes World Cup performance will boost tourism

Costa Rica is hoping to capitalize on the increased exposure the country has been getting during the football World Cup to boost tourism. Duration: 00:43

Jul 15, 2014

Asafa Powell, Sherone Simpson Drug Suspension Cut Short

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced the suspension of Jamaican sprinters Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson and they are free to race in the forthcoming competitions.

Jul 15, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014 Highlights: 10 Best Saves [Videos]

These are some of the best saves of the FIFA World Cup 2014

Jul 15, 2014

Tour de France 2014 Results: Vincenzo Nibali Triumphant in Stage 10 as Albert Contandor Suffers Nasty Injury

Vincenzo Nibali won Stage 10 as Albert Contandor suffered a nasty crash.

Jul 15, 2014

Manchester United Transfer News: Edinson Cavani to Join Red Devils from PSG?

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani could join Manchester United as the Paris Saint-Germain player has asked his agent to find a potential deal in the Premier League, according to the reports.

Jul 15, 2014

World Cup: Brazilians hold head high after tournament success

Brazil's World Cup had it all; drama and tears both on and off the pitch. And despite coming up against its fair share of hurdles along the way, the country proved the critics wrong, pulling off a largely successful event. Duration: 02:15

Jul 15, 2014

Manchester United News: Red Devils Sign £750m Deal with Adidas

Manchester United have signed a 10-year deal worth a whooping £750 million with German sportswear giants Adidas, after failing to agree on a new contract with current kit sponsors Nike.

Jul 15, 2014

Time for MS Dhoni to quit Test Captaincy, Feels Former Aussie Skipper

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell has questioned Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy skills and insisted that Team India should appoint new skipper in the longer format of the game.

Jul 15, 2014

FIFA World Cup 2014: Messi did not Deserve Golden Ball, Says Maradona

Argentina legend Diego Maradona does not feel that Lionel Messi deserved to win the 2014 World Cup Golden Ball award.

Jul 15, 2014

Formula 1 News: Sebastian Vettel Not Ruling Himself Out of Championship Contention

Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel is not ruling himself out of championship contention, saying that he still have mathematical chance of winning the title with the Red Bull Racing team.

Jul 15, 2014

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Close in on Fourth Summer Signing

Liverpool are on the verge of signing Benfica's Lazar Markovic for £20 million after the winger himself confirmed his move to Anfield.

Jul 15, 2014

Mahela Jayawardene Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

Former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene has announced that home series against Pakistan will be his last outing in whites for the Lankan Lions. However, he will continue to represent the Islanders in the 50-over format.

Jul 15, 2014

World Cup: Blatter gives tournament 9.25 out of ten

FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday lavished praise on the World Cup in Brazil, saying it had been a _very special_ event. Duration: 00:53

Jul 15, 2014

Berliners celebrate German World Cup victory

German papers in Berlin on Monday talk of little else other than the country's World Cup win against Argentina on Sunday, while residents continue to celebrate. Duration: 00:50

Jul 14, 2014

Brazilians look back on 2014 World Cup

As the World Cup 2014 officially ends with Germany triumphant over Argentinia, residents in host country Brazil reflect on the competition and its organisation. Duration: 01:00

Jul 14, 2014