Germany's so-called oracle octopus Paul was given a replica of the World Cup on Monday as a reward for his perfect eight-for-eight record. (REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay)

PERFECT DURING WORLD CUP

Paul the octopus ready to retire

After a perfect eight-for-eight record in this year's World Cup, Paul the octopus is set to retire from predicting the outcome of sporting matches. Full Story
Netherlands midfielder Wesley Sneijder cries after the team's World Cup final loss to Spain at Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg on July 11, 2010. (MICHAEL KOORE/Reuters)

SNEIJDER DENIED ALL ACCOLADES

World Cup awards announced

In the end, Wesley Sneijder was shut out of everything. No championship. No Golden Boot. No Golden Ball. Nothing. Full Story
Germany’s Sami Khedira (bottom right) celebrates with teammate Per Mertesacker after scoring the game-winning goal against Uruguay. (REUTERS/Oleg Popov)

LATE HEROICS LIFT DEUTSCHLAND

Germany edges Uruguay for third place

Sami Khedira's goal eight minutes from time capped a 3-2 Germany win over Uruguay in the third-place match of the FIFA World Cup at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. Full Story
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 France, England exiting early
 Uruguay finishing in fourth place
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 Ghana on verge of semifinal berth
 Those darn vuvuzelas!