Football
Mohun Bagan-East Bengal derby clash on August 31
Bitter foes Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will clash in the season's first local derby in the Calcutta Football League (Premier Division) fixture.
World Cup 2014: I will remain available for Italy, says Pirlo
The 35-year-old Pirlo, who plays for Juventus, said before the World Cup that he would quit international football after the tournament in Brazil.
World Cup 2014: Messi ready to join the game's all-time greats
Messi has scored 10 times in his last eight games for Argentina and became the only Argentine apart from Maradona to score four World Cup goals in a row.
World Cup 2014: Koreans need spirit of 2002 against Belgium
Struggling South Korea will need to rediscover the magical spirit of 2002 as they fight to rescue their dismal World Cup campaign against unbeaten Belgium on Thursday.
World Cup 2014: What to watch on Day 13
Uruguay and Italy meet to decide who goes through to the Round of 16 and who follows England home from Group D.
World Cup 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo fails to inspire Portugal yet again
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has often been criticised for a lack of impact when he plays in his national colours in comparison to his performances for Real Madrid.
World Cup 2014: Costa Rica coach calls for doping system changes
Jorge Luis Pinto called on the FIFA to devise a more uniform system that won't generate suspicion.
World Cup 2014: Cristiano Ronaldo delivers cold dose of reality
Portugal star Ronaldo admitted the fact that they are no that good enough to win the World Cup.
World Cup 2014: Who'll make it? Scenarios before group finales
With the final round of games about to start, there is plenty to play for and a plethora of permutations for many of the 32 teams competing for glory.
World Cup 2014: Nigeria knock Bosnia-Herzegovina out with 1-0 win
Nigeria eliminated Bosnia-Herzegovina from World Cup contention with a 1-0 win over the tournament newcomers on Saturday.
World Cup 2014: Brazil eyeing top spot in Group A, says Julio Cesar
Brazil goalkeeper Cesar said that his team only thinks about victory against Cameroon and snatching first place in Group A.
World Cup 2014: Dzeko's our Messi, says Bosnia coach Safet Susic
"He is equally important to us as Cristiano Ronaldo is for Portugal, as Neymar is to Brazil, as Messi to Argentina," Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic said.
World Cup 2014: What to watch on day nine
In Group D, Italy and Costa Rica already have a win each, and another victory would let either team take control of the standings.
World Cup 2014: Belgium captain Vincent Kompany down with groin strain
Kompany stands at the heart of the Belgium defence and missing the Manchester City stalwart would be a big handicap for the group leader.
World Cup 2014: Statistical 'Best XI' throws up surprises
A "Best XI" team based on a statistical analysis of the first round of World Cup matches has thrown up some surprising choices.
World Cup 2014: We're getting better, says Scolari but goals scarce
"In my opinion, the team played at least 10 percent better than we played against Croatia," Scolari said after a 0-0 draw in Brazil's second Group A game.