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In one of the biggest shocks of the Copa America so far, the hosts Argentina were dumped out of the tournament after losing out on a penalty shootout against Uruguay.

Brazil faces Paraguay in the quarterfinals

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a third and final bid to land Tottenham's Luka Modric who is out of the club's first pre-season game in Johannesburg with what Spurs' state is an ankle injury.

After securing the signatures of Gervinho and Carl Jenkinsson, Arsenal continue pursuing a defender and an attacker, although their primary focus is to persuade Samir Nasri and Cesc Fabregas to stay.

USA faces Japan on Sunday in the World Cup Finals in Frankfurt

After agreeing a deal to sign Stewart Downing from Aston Villa, Liverpool will now turn their focus on filling the left-back slot, with Newcastle's Jose Enrique a possible target.

Chelsea's pursuit of Porto striker Radamel Falcao has come to an end after the Colombian extended his contract with the Portuguese champions, but they're on the verge of completing Courtois' signing, while preparing a final offer for Spurs' Modric.

Chelsea's pursuit of Porto striker Radamel Falcao has come to an end after the Colombian extended his contract with the Portuguese champions.

Chelsea and Luka Modric have received the clearest indication yet that Tottenham are in no mood to sell the Croat after Spurs manager Harry Redknapp out-rightly rejected Modric's written transfer request.

Liverpool are on the verge of completing a deal for Stewart Downing after agreeing a fee with Aston Villa for the 26-year-old.

Manchester United are on the verge of completing the sensational signing of Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder, after agreeing personal terms with the Dutchman.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison slammed National Football League (NFL) commissioner Roger Goodell, calling him crook and devil in a latest interview to Men's Journal magazine.

Football drives them crazy. The game is everything for them.

South American giants Brazil got their Copa America campaign on track after sealing an entertaining 4-2 victory over Ecuador to progress to the quarterfinals as group winners.

The NFL lockout may be close to an end.

Harrison spouts off on the NFL Commissioner

Former University of Oklahoma football player Austin Box died of a drug overdose, medical authorities have ruled. They said Box died from an accidental mix of powerful drugs.

A University of New Mexico football player will not face charges for trying to board a flight with pants that drooped below his waistline.

Jack Wilshere has added his voice to the saga surrounding Cesc Fabregas' future, urging his captain to stay loyal to Arsenal and prove that he is a real man.

World Cup semifinalists Uruguay beat a young Mexico team 1-0 in the Copa America on Tuesday to set up a nail-biting quarterfinal clash with their River Plate rivals Argentina.

Former NFL star and current NFL commentator Michael Irvin says in Out magazine he will support any NFL player who comes out as homosexual 100 percent.