RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Two Argentine fans were arrested for chanting racist insults at Brazilians inside the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, local police said. Local media reported that the pair were making monkey gestures and calling ...

It was a first-half of contrasts for Clint Dempsey in the USA's opening game against Ghana – he brilliantly scored the World Cup's fifth fastest goal of all-time, before taking a boot to the face that left him with a bloodied nose. Dempsey grabbed the fastest goal of ...

As the black and silver confetti fell from the AT&T Center rafters, Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich embraced each other and members of past Spurs championships, David Robinson, Sean Elliott and Avery Johnson. The Spurs are different from any ...

The photograph circulating on social media is of a man with a striking long, red beard, dressed in a simple robe and prayer cap, emerging smiling from a vehicle. The picture is of Umar al-Shishani, one of the most feared commanders of Isis, the Sunni militia ...

Stephen Keshi has urged his Nigeria players not to dwell on their disappointing 0-0 draw with Iran at the World Cup. The Super Eagles enjoyed 70% possession of the ball in their Group F opener in Curitiba on Monday but failed to find a way past Iran ...

CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) - Iran's ugly 0-0 draw with Nigeria was met by jeers from disapproving Brazilian fans in the crowd but coach Carlos Queiroz only saw beauty in the fight, determination and discipline shown by his unheralded players. The African ...

CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) - Iran's ugly 0-0 draw with Nigeria was met by jeers from disapproving Brazilian fans in the crowd but coach Carlos Queiroz only saw beauty in the fight, determination and discipline shown by his unheralded players. The African ...

SAN FRANCISCO/DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) recalled three million more cars for ignition switch issues on Monday, roughly doubling the number of GM vehicles with known switch problems in a crisis that has defined the automaker and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. official says American and Iranian diplomats have discussed developments in Iraq on the sidelines of multination nuclear talks in Austria. The official said the brief encounter took place Monday in Vienna and was expected ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. official says American and Iranian diplomats have discussed developments in Iraq on the sidelines of multination nuclear talks in Austria. The official said the brief encounter took place Monday in Vienna and was expected ...

By Keith Weir. CURITIBA, Brazil, June 16 (Reuters) - African champions Nigeria blamed impatience for their failure to break down outsiders Iran in a 0-0 draw on Monday that stood out like a sore thumb in an otherwise thrilling World Cup. Iran coach Carlos ...

Fabio Coentrao was devastated by the news that his World Cup may already be over after sustaining an injury during Portugal's 4-0 loss to Germany on Monday. When chasing a ball in the second half, the Real Madrid defender pulled up clutching his ...

Fabio Coentrao was devastated by the news that his World Cup may already be over after sustaining an injury during Portugal's 4-0 loss to Germany on Monday. When chasing a ball in the second half, the Real Madrid defender pulled up clutching his ...

Sunni insurgents in northern Iraq have carried out summary executions of hundreds of captured soldiers, the UN's human rights chief says. The systematic killings "almost certainly amounted to war crimes," according to Navi Pillay. Her remarks came as the ...

The Spurs play a beautiful game. They show the value of hard work, team play, and humility. San Antonio has one of the best coaches in pro sports, and their general manager is a genius. All of these statements are true, and they merge to form a positive ...

Basically, even if you lose, maybe don't lose 2-3. I can't deal with that. I totally can't. Small_overthemonster.com.minimal. More from Over the Monster. Brock Holt is not just another Ciriaco · Jon Lester contract extension: Pay the Man · Jackie Bradley Jr.'s ...

NATAL, BRAZIL - JUNE 16: Sulley Muntari of Ghana reacts angrily after a challenge by Alejandro Bedoya of the United States as referee Jonas Eriksson runs on during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Ghana and the United States at ...

By Keith Weir. CURITIBA, Brazil, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran's ugly 0-0 draw with Nigeria was met by jeers from disapproving Brazilian fans in the crowd but coach Carlos Queiroz only saw beauty in the fight, determination and discipline shown by his unheralded ...

By Keith Weir. CURITIBA, Brazil, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran's ugly 0-0 draw with Nigeria was met by jeers from disapproving Brazilian fans in the crowd but coach Carlos Queiroz only saw beauty in the fight, determination and discipline shown by his unheralded ...

FORTALEZA (Brazil): Brazil fans should not expect the team to dominate Mexico in their second match in World Cup Group A, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari warned on Monday, aiming to reduce the pressure on the five-time champions. Full Coverage: World Cup ...