The latest in Fifa World Cup

Some humiliation not always a bad thing

2010-07-31T13:15:17Z

A little public humiliation not always a bad thing in sports these days

LeBron James has left Las Vegas, though tales still exist on the Internet of the good times he had in Sin City. Turns out what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there.

It's been a tough summer for the King, or at least the King's reputation. Called out by his former boss, called e...

Some small businesses accommodate World Cup fever

2010-06-23T11:17:12Z

With TVs in the break room, some small businesses accommodate, even encourage World Cup fever

At Kilkenny House, workers are peering out of the kitchen, catching glimpses of World Cup games on the restaurant's TV screens. At Edmunds.com, employees and their bosses are gathered in a large room to watch.

Many small business owners are acc...

Talking TV With ESPN's Connor Schell

2010-11-02T12:22:53Z

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The vuvuzela: Uniquely African, made in China

2010-10-13T14:11:44Z

China's vuvuzela makers all abuzz about post-World Cup opportunities

If those buzzing, honking vuvuzelas are marring your World Cup experience, don't expect much sympathy from Chinese businesswoman Gua Lili.

Gua's Guangda Toy Factory in the eastern manufacturing hub of Yiwu has produced and shipped more than 1 million of the plastic trumpets, whose sound has...

Vuvuzela craze spreads to baseball

2010-06-20T03:00:06Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - Get your ear plugs ready, the Vuvuzela is going global.

The Florida Marlins baseball team handed out free horns to the first 15,000 fans through the gate for their game with the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.

Not surprisingly, as anyon...

Hey America, here's a team you can really love

2010-06-12T15:45:13Z

Gritty, effort shows American public the US men are a team after their own hearts

You want an America's Team to get behind, America? Here you go.

Scrappy, determined and not about to back down to anybody — not even big, bad England — the U.S. men hung on for a 1-1 draw at the World Cup on Saturday night that was every bit as goo...

Players unions, other sports come to Haiti's aid

2010-06-12T01:19:02Z

Players unions, boxers, downhillers coming to Haiti's aid with donations, auctions

Players unions for the four major sports leagues have started a campaign to support the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund's relief efforts in the earthquake-stricken country.

The "One Team 4 Haiti" project will urge supporters to text the word "team" to 20222, donating $10 for U.S. fans and $5 for Canadian ones. All the text funds will go to rel...

Ten sports stars and their bizarre pre-game rituals

2010-10-21T10:14:17Z

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English Teams’ Talent, and Money, Swamp Champions League

2010-10-23T21:31:56Z

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Today in History - Oct. 12

2010-06-16T14:49:12Z

On Oct. 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived with his expedition in present-day Bahamas

Today is Sunday, Oct 12, the 286th day of 2008. There are 80 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Oct. 12, 1492 (Old Style calendar; Oct. 21 New Style), Christopher Columbus arrived with his expedition in the present-day Baham...

Budding talent chooses US, might play vs Cuba

2010-04-16T16:43:34Z

Done deal if he plays: Budding talent chooses US over Mexico, could play Saturday vs Cuba

If Jose Francisco Torres plays for the United States on Saturday in a World Cup qualifier against Cuba...

Croatia Alpine Skiing World Cup

2011-01-04T12:00:42Z

Sarah Schleper, of the United States, reacts after completing an alpine ski, Women's World Cup slalom, in Zagreb, Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2011. Sarah Schleper finished in eight place. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Austria Alpine Skiing World Cup

2010-12-28T08:32:16Z

Germany's Maria Riesch passes a gate on her way to set the third fastest time during the first run of an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Semmering, Austria, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Marco Trovati)

Copyright 2010 Doha, after FIFA announced that Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup soccer tournament. In little more than a decade, the Gulf's wealth and boundless ambitions have lured big-name events and A-list athletes. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal, File)

Emirates Soccer Club World Cup

2010-12-20T13:31:28Z

Inter Milan's Samuel Eto'o holds the trophy after winning the Club World Cup final soccer match against TP Mazembe at Zayed sport city in Abu Dhabi,