Football
Gomez voted Germany's footballer of the year
He is the youngest player to win the award.
Australia Asia's top seeds for 2010 WC qualifiers
Asian Cup winners Iraq were seeded 12th.
Beckham still unfit, out of Galaxy's next match
He has been struggling to shake off a lingering ankle injury.
Brazilian players dismiss Argentine threat
The defending champions are also without Kaka and Ronaldinho.
China, Indonesia win in Asian Cup football
While China drubbed Malaysia 5-1, Indonesia beat Bahrain 2-1.
Coach upbeat about Iraq's Asian Cup chances
Iraq kicked off the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Thailand.
Copa America: Argentina enter QF
Argentina moved into the quarter-finals of the Copa America.
Liverpool snap up Atletico's Torres
Atletico have agreed to sell striker Fernando Torres to Liverpool.
Henry completes Barcelona transfer
Henry passed a medical before being unveiled at Nou Camp.
Final countdown for Milan, ManU
Sir Alex Ferguson knows it will take another fine performance if Manchester United are to progress to the final.
Chelsea set up dream final with ManU
Chelsea set up a dream FA Cup final against Manchester United at the New Wembley on Sunday.
Crouch hat-trick downs Arsenal
Peter Crouch's hat-trick powered Liverpool to a 4-1 victory over Arsenal that lifted the club into third place.
Messi hat-trick saves Barca the blushes
Barcelona and Real Madrid put their disappointing exits from Europe behind them to produce a thrilling "clasico".
It's Ronaldinho, Beckham against ManU
Twice World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has been confirmed in a Europe squad to play Manchester United.
Holland hand Russia 4-1 drubbing
Netherlands registered a comprehensive win over Russia in an international friendly on Wednesday, beating them 4-1.
Levante cause Real trouble for Capello
They have scored just three times in their last eight games in all competitions, and remain fourth with 38 points.