BBC NewsWorld Cup 2014: FIFA, Brazil back in harmonySportingNews.comAP ZURICH—FIFA and Brazilian officials say they have overcome their differences and will cooperate fully to ensure the 2014 World Cup is a success. The two sides met for nearly six hours Tuesday at the headquarters of...
FIFA president Sepp Blatter: Women's World Cup bigger than OlympicsThe ProvinceBy Marc Weber, The Province May 5, 2012 Germany hosted the 2011 World Cup. It's Canada's turn in 2015, and six cities including Vancouver will play host to matches. The 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup will be...
Rio de Janeiro slums prove hard to 'pacify' ahead of World Cup, OlympicsWashington PostBut the immense challenges the police have faced in pacifying the city's violent slums have raised questions about the state's ability to keep the peace as Rio prepares to take the world stage not...
Olympic contenders for Chatsworth World Cup legHorsetalkBy Horsetalk.co.nz on Apr 30, 2012 in News Dozens of world-class riders are entered for the Chatsworth Horse Trials next month, a World Cup event and one of the last major competitions before the Olympics. Set in the Chatsworth Park,...
Casey wins World Cup and makes OlympicsABC OnlineVeteran Australian Finn sailor Brendan Casey won a gold medal and qualified for his first ever Olympics at the age of 35 during a dramatic final day of racing at the French World Cup. The Gold Coast native walked away from elite sailing in 2008 and...
