New Orleans-Superdome reopens
The stadium that symbolised New Orleans' suffering during Hurricane Katrina last year has re-opened.
More than 30,000 people took refuge at the Louisiana Superdome after the storm struck. They lived in squalor for four days until they were evacuated.
But a major refurbishment programme has allowed the venue to host Monday's sell-out game between the New Orleans Saints ...

Will We Miss Michael Schumacher
The question on everyone's lips this weekend can only be one. Will Michael Schumacher quit Formula One or won't he? Even if you are a fan of the German ace or even if you cannot stand the guy, you still want to find out the answer to that question. As he promised the media, we will get out answer Sunday afternoon, around 7 or 8 PM.

One of the strongest arguments for him not to leave...

Italy Won for Pessotto!
Germany, pay attention! You are about to meet a team which is luckier than you. That's the conclusion after the quarterfinal between Italy and Ukraine. And the first half was not a premise for what happened during the mid-game. The 5th minute was already showing a 1-0 advantage for Italy. Actually, the Ukrainians had to pay attention from the beginning, when Camoranesi had a great scoring chance...

AMD Is the Official Technology Partner of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula
I'm glad technology is not all about launches of gadgets and disputes over supremacy in several dedicated segments. It is also about racing... Consequently, Advanced Micro Devices , the second worldwide leader on the processor market segment, has just announced it will sponsor the Team Ferrari Silicon Valley, as the leading drivers are to enter into an all-new racing team - the American Le Mans ...

Gianluca Pesotto's Living Chances are Slim
The Italian footballers could not enjoy too much their success over the Australian team at the World Cup. At least that's what happened with the Juventus' ones. A few hours ago, Marcello Lippi's players found out terrible news. Gianluca Pesoto, the ex-Juventus player and current manager of the Italian club, fell off the last floor of the Juventus headquarters in Turin. After he jumped - or fell - ...

Ukraine advances to soccer quarterfinals
COLOGNE, Germany - The idea is to put the ball in the net, not just keep it out. Ukraine figured that out a lot quicker than Switzerland in the shootout Monday night. And the World Cup newcomers are headed to the quarterfinals because of it.

After 120 minutes of scoreless soccer, goalkeeper Oleksandr Shovkovskyi didn't have to work very hard in the shootout, either. The Swiss misses came ri...

Italy advances on late Totti penalty kick
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - The Socceroos were tough on Italy. The referee was tougher on Australia. Another questionable call in this World Cup showed Italy the way to the quarterfinal Monday, giving the Italians a penalty kick that Francesco Totti converted for the 1-0 win as time expired.

Moments earlier, Italy's Fabio Grosso was dribbling a few strides from the goalmouth when Lucas Neill ...

England beats Trinidad 2-0 to advance
NUREMBERG, Germany - Peter Crouch and his England teammates spent most of the game missing chances in front of the net. With the time ticking away and England only minutes from a shocking draw against tiny Trinidad and Tobago, Crouch made the best of his last opportunity.

Crouch headed in a cross by David Beckham in the 83rd minute to help England advance to the second round of the World C...

Frank Lampard - Set to Join Barcelona after the World Cup
Barcelona is looking for a few more extraterrestrial players for the next season. And, considering the fact that Spain’s La Liga doesn’t seem to satisfy the Catalan officials in terms of future transfers, they started looking in the UK; and not just anywhere in the Premiership, but in their European rival’s yard, Chelsea. The last name said to be joining Frank Rijkaard’s team this summer is midfie...

Justine Henin-Hardenne Sweeped Off Kim Clijsters from the Roland Garro
Justine Henin-Hardenne eased through the Roland Garros Final for the third time in her career, after beating fellow countryman Kim Clijsters. Even if she got in the semis without losing one set on the road, Kim Clijsters had to pay the consequences of her poor serving, losing both sets without having a strong reply. Double faults, second services and poor returns have caused her defeat, even thoug...