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Mixed reaction to World Cup awards

2010-12-03T16:01:00.0000000

FIFA's decision to award the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer finals to Russia and Qatar brings mixed reactions from rivals.

Fitness role for stripper poles

2010-10-20T16:58:00.0000000

Proponents of a workout routine involving what is commonly referred to as a stripper pole, promote the fitness craze as a sport.

Sumo suited athletes

2010-08-18T17:03:00.0000000

Wearing rubber sumo suits, athletes compete in the stupid and challenging Sumo Suit Athletic Championships in London.

Argentina drops Maradona as coach

2010-07-29T13:47:00.0000000

Fans react after Argentine soccer officials vote not to renew Diego Maradona's contract.

DnB NORD Basketball Deposit Plan - a double benefit to the basketball fans

2010-07-26T15:19:00.0000000

With two months left to FIBA World Championship which starts on 28 August in Turkey, a long term sponsor of the National Team DnB NORD Bank designed a special Basketball Deposit Plan that offers double benefit.

Parrot tips Holland to win World Cup

2010-07-09T15:50:00.0000000

A parakeet called Mani in Singapore's Little India picks the Netherlands to win the World Cup after correctly predicting Spain would beat Germany in the semi-finals.

Diamond World Cup stadiums

2010-07-08T12:11:00.0000000

A jeweller in South Africa turns admiration for World Cup stadiums into diamond studded adornments.

Oracle octopus abandons Germany

2010-07-07T14:03:00.0000000

The oracle octopus Paul goes on with his world Cup forecasts and opted for Spain over Germany in the semifinal.

Netherlands in World Cup final

2010-07-07T14:03:00.0000000

The Netherlands defeated Uruguay, 3-2, to advance to the World Cup final for the first time since 1978.

Oracle octopus opts for Germany

2010-07-02T15:58:00.0000000

Paul the octopus bids to continue his predicting success as he forecasts a win for Germany over Argentina.

Spain and Paraguay reach last 8

2010-07-01T16:27:00.0000000

Spain beat Portugal and Paraguay beat Japan to progress to the quarter finals of the World Cup in South Africa.

Swamp Soccer in Scotland

2010-07-01T13:33:00.0000000

Forget the World Cup in South Africa, for footballers willing to get down and dirty, the yearly Swamp Soccer in Scotland is the next best thing.

Party time as Brazil beats Chile

2010-06-30T14:19:00.0000000

Brazilians are in the mood to celebrate from Rio to Johannesburg as their team progresses to the quarter finals of the World Cup with a 3-0 win over Chile.

Dutch sink Slovakia at World Cup

2010-06-29T11:34:00.0000000

With a 2-1 victory, their fourth win at the World Cup, the Netherlands progessed to a quarter-final match against Brazil.

France's Anelka dismissed from team

2010-06-21T09:44:00.0000000

France striker Nicolas Anelka has been sent home from the World Cup after an expletive-filled tirade at his coach.

S. African homeless watch World Cup

2010-06-17T15:11:00.0000000

A South African church throws open its doors for homeless people to watch the World Cup.

Chinese cheer for N. Korea

2010-06-17T09:54:00.0000000

With their own team failing to make it to the World Cup in South Africa, a group of Chinese fans are supporting North Korea.

WCup guards on strike

2010-06-16T13:26:00.0000000

Hundreds of security guards at the World Cup went on strike over low wages and working conditions.

World Cup: it can go to people's heads

2010-06-15T16:01:00.0000000

Soccer fever grips India as the FIFA World Cup 2010 starts in South Africa.

The sound of the World Cup

2010-06-14T16:41:00.0000000

World Cup fans defend the noisy vuvuzelas, following reports that they could be banned.