Ballack out of opener against Costa Rica
BERLIN (Reuters): HOSTS GERMANY suffered a setback yesterday on the eve of the World Cup when captain Michael Ballack was ruled out of the opening game against Costa Rica. But England were buzzing...

Injury a gripping fear for players
BERLIN, (Reuters): WHETHER A footballer is a highly paid professional about to take part in the World Cup finals or an eager amateur playing for fun in a local league both fear one thing above all others - sustaining a serious injury.

FROM THE BOUNDARY - Looking forward to the beautiful game
THE WORLD Cup begins in Germany today, and the question on everyone's lips is: who will win the Cup? Although I believe that one of Argentina or England will win it, I would definitely love to see one of Brazil or Holland...

Earle slams Jamaica's football hierarchy
FORMER JAMAICAN international Robbie Earle has slammed the approach taken by the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) to developing football since qualifying for the 1998 World Cup in France. Earle, who made history...

FC Indiana interested in Mowatt and Reid
WHEN ONE door closes another opens and that appears to be so true to two of Jamaica's Reggae Girlz who recently quit the Michigan Phoenix in the United States Women Premier Soccer League (WPSL).

HORSE SENSE - Owners get no respect
I HAVE been forced out of retirement from writing because of the continued blatant disregard for the important role played by owners in the racing industry. The most prestigious race on the racing calendar is the Jamaica Derby - a race for 3-year-olds...