Most 'injured' players not really hurt (AP)

"Now there's proof that players are regularly faking injuries at the World Cup. In more than half the cases when a player received treatment on the field, medical staff reported no injuries in their postmatch reports. Of the 156 on-pitch treatments in the first 62 matches, 88...

Figo and Zidane Turn Back the Clock

"WorldCupBlog - Before the World Cup kicked off, much attention was paid to the young players who were expected to make a name during the competition. While some have lived up to their hype and some have fizzled, it is two grizzled veterans who are left to battle it out in...

The World Cup Players Deserve Some of the Blame

"A lot has already been written about the poor quality of the officiating this World Cup, but are the referees the only parties at fault? For every reaction from the referees there is usually an action by a player to cause it. Dives, flops, unsportsmanlike play . . . these...

Pakistan players get handsome pay rise

"Pakistan's players have been given a 25 percent increase in the value of their central contracts and match fees by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) before their tour of England."

Workload may push players to drugs

"AS Shane Warne prepares to return to Australia for a check-up on his overworked shoulder, world cricket's player boss fears the game's stars could turn to performance-enhancing drugs to cope with massive workloads."

Nintendo awarded patent for instant messaging in games

"Nintendo has been awarded a patent for a video game messaging service that utilizes a buddy list and can display information about game activities and user status. Initially filed in 2000, a year before the release of Microsoft's Xbox and two years before the official launch...

Why isn't India on the World Cup scene?

"We have enough talent in India, but we need better infrastructure and management. We need to pull up our socks fast to compete even at the Asian level. The Japanese and the Korean players have proved that playing good football has nothing to do with one's build. One needs...

must beware England backlash, says Woolmer

"Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer wants his players to be ready for a backlash from injury-hit England following their frustrating test series against Sri Lanka. "Obviously England would be disappointed with their drawn test series with Sri Lanka and injuries to key players like...

Growth hormone is latest bombshell to hit baseball

"Reuters - Major League Baseball's independent panel investigating drug use is not commenting on the latest doping bombshell to hit the game - that players may be cheating the system by taking human growth hormone."