At first, there were thirty two teams competing for a common goal in Germany: make their best effort and classify to the next round. Three countries have already achieved this. Germany, England and Ecuador have earned their tickets to the next round of the FIFA World Cup 2006. Costa Rica, Poland and Paraguay have been eliminated.

Brazil, the World's Soccer Champion beat up the Swiss local team Lucerne in a friendly match at the St. Jakob Stadium last Tuesday. Brazil scored eight times during the game mean while its opponent didn't get to score at all.

The winner of the Kentucky Derby won't be able to participate in the Belmont Stakes Race, since he's been victim of an accident during the second competition for the Triple Crown: the Preakness Stakes.

Touring on a bicycle is a relatively old concept, but it has gained popularity and new dimensions in the recent times. Bicycle touring offers a unique opportunity to explore and relish the landscape and the scenic, historical, or architectural marvels of any place at one's own pace. Bicycle touring can be a spiritual journey or an exceptional way for self-discovery for some or an adventure for others. For the health-conscious individual, it is a fitness and vacationing option combined together, while for most others, it is a simply a novel vacationing experience.

The Neighborhood Excellence 400 is the first of two Nascar Nextel Cup stock races which is currently held at the Dover International Speedway located in Dover Delaware. The race is usually developed in June and is hosted by the Bank of America.