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The head of last year's World Cup in South Africa is urging his Brazilian counterparts to stick to strict schedules to make sure the 2014 tournament is ready on time.
Amid corruption scandals and delays, Brazil's new sports minister promises a "great World Cup" in 2014.
The United States upset world power Argentina 4-2 Friday in the women's field hockey final at the Pan American Games to secure an automatic berth in next year's London Olympics.
Colombian inline skaters Pedro Causil and Yersy Puello pretty much have only one use for ice: chilling drinks.
The Bolerama Tapatio is rocking with fans chanting "ME-HI-CO, ME-HI-CO, ME-HI-CO," drowning out the thunder of falling pins.
Cricket is sure to stump a Chilean. Argentines are unlikely to understand American football. Baseball is bound to confound a Russian. And don't expect a Greek to get the intricacies of golf.
The United States and England are often described as two countries separated by a common language. So imagine the potential for confusion, curiosity and laughs around the Pan American Games, where Spanish — in all its variations — is the official language of about half the 42 competing nations.
Jose Luis Hernandez wheels his motorbike up alongside a car as it slows to cross the railroad tracks at the bottom of a winding road leading into the small Mexican town of Tequila, whose famous drink carries a big reputation.
They usually start in the slow lanes, 1 or 8. They represent countries like Bolivia and Honduras, where competitive swimming is about as popular as bullfighting in China. And many are training away from home, often in the United States.
Portugal will meet Brazil in an Under-20 World Cup final which will feature the tournament's best defensive team against its most potent attacking combination.
Host Colombia asserted its claim to being among the favorites to win the Under-20 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 on Friday to finish atop its group with a perfect record.
Diego Forlan scored twice and Uruguay won the Copa America for a record 15th time after beating Paraguay 3-0 Sunday.
Believe it or not, Lionel Messi has something to prove.
The mayhem that swept River Plate's Monumental stadium following the famed team's relegation to Argentina's second division also threatens the future of club president Daniel Passarella and the upcoming Copa America.
Historic soccer team River Plate was relegated to the Argentine second division for the first time in its 110-year existence Sunday, sparking riots between police and fans with dozens injured inside and outside Monumental stadium.
Julio Grondona, the head of the Argentine Football Association, confirmed Wednesday that doping controls were done away with during the World Cup qualifying playoff against Australia in 1993, a move he says was aimed at protecting Diego Maradona and other players.
The death of Ramon Aramayo exposed, again, the unrelenting violence that scars Argentine soccer.
The ATP has warned players about security concerns at its tournament in Acapulco, Mexico, and has been reassured by Mexican officials that steps are being taken to ensure safety at the largest tournament in Latin America.
A dispute between top players and the Mexico Football Federation has escalated, with the governing body saying it will not bow to demands by 13 players who are threatening to boycott upcoming games.
Maxi Rodriguez scored two goals and Argentina defeated Canada 5-0 on Monday in the Gauchos' final tuneup before their World Cup opener June 12 against Nigeria.
Lionel Messi doesn't feel any pressure to deliver for Argentina at the World Cup, with the world player of the year saying he won't change his Barcelona playing style to suit his country.
Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez, two of soccer's biggest stars, officially are headed to the World Cup.
World player of the year Lionel Messi will lead Argentina's attack at the World Cup.
Ai Miyazato was fine moments after her third LPGA Tour title of the season. She only started to tear up when she began talking about Lorena Ochoa.
Top-seeded Venus Williams reached the quarterfinals of the Mexican Open, defeating Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-4, 6-4 on Wednesday night.
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