A French international during a golden period for Les Bleus, Didier Six is leading Togo beyond a difficult recent past and looking to guide the Hawks to Brazil 2014.

In the 1980s, Michel Platini was one of the world’s greats, winning the Ballon d'Or for the best player in Europe three times in a row. FIFA.com presents a video tribute to him.

Having had a mixed start to 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying, things look to be on the up for Colombia, with new coach in place, an encouraging win over Mexico and rise in to 23rd in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings.

Following Manchester City's 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, manager Roberto Mancini said he did not believe United will drop five points and that the Blues do not have the same spirit as the leaders.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been labelled "spectacular" and "the best player in the world" by Real Madrid team-mates and staff after the Portuguese forward claimed a derby hat-trick against Atletico last night.

The UEFA play-offs for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2012 provided plenty of excitement, with seven European teams booking their tickets for Thailand, as FIFA.com reports.

Kemp, Rivera notch three hits each in win

Capuano aims to lead Dodgers to sweep

Texas' Holland, Seattle's Vargas set for finale

Rockies' offense unloads to beat Giants

Mariners rally to snap skid vs. Rangers

Bumgarner vs. Moyer a battle of the ages

Bill Parcells said Wednesday that he talked to Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis about New Orleans' interim opening for 2012 but he's enjoying his life away from the sidelines and "it's time" to stay retired.

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning called his offseason throwing with receiver Eric Decker "rewarding" and "critical" and said the workouts are helping him get back into the groove.

Mark Sanchez and Santonio Holmes have spent this week at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., along with teammates Dustin Keller and Patrick Turner, the Star Ledger reported.

The Bengals on Wednesday agreed to a deal with former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terence Newman, who played for defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer in Dallas, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Cornerback Antwaun Molden, who enters his fifth NFL season, has agreed to terms with the New York Giants, according to a source.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson said last week he'd be interested in another appearance on "Hard Knocks," but the Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a strong contender for this season's version of the HBO reality series, according to sources.

They're tuning out in Quebec and glued to their sets in British Columbia, a recent Harris/Decima survey on the Stanley Cup playoffs suggests.Nationally, 35 per cent of Canadians say they will be watching the playoffs either very or somewhat closel...

The Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference final is set after the Edmonton Oil Kings and the Moose Jaw Warriors swept their way into the third round of the playoffs.Defenceman Martin Gernat scored twice and Laurent Brossoit made 24 saves as th...

SPOKESMAN, Wash. - Brendan Shinnimin scored the winning goal 14:56 into the first period as the Tri-City Americans beat the Spokane Chiefs 2-1 in Western Hockey League playoff action Wednesday.Tri-City leads the best-of-seven Western Conference se...

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - The Kamloops Blazers scored five unanswered goals and staved off elimination from the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 5-4 win over the Portland Winterhawks on Wednesday.J.C. Lipon, Bronson Maschmeyer, Brandon Herrod, Brendan...

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - Brayden Point scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Moose Jaw Warriors finished a second-round sweep of the Medicine Hat Tigers with a 4-3 win Wednesday in Western Hockey League action.The Warriors will play the Edmonto...

NASHVILLE – Detroit got back key third-line center Darren Helm for the first game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday after he missed the final 10 games of the regular season with a sprained knee, but then lost him in the first period of Gam...