World Cup Soccer

World Cup's biggest winners and losers

While Landon Donovan proved himself, other stars crumbled in South Africa, a writer says.  

Ball an embarrassment 

Also: 

• Beckham's top 11 players
• Wynalda's All-Cup team
• Landon Donovan

Octopus finishes perfect World Cup run

The legend of Paul the Oracle Octopus takes one last amazing step in Sunday's World Cup final. 

Blogger: All hail Paul 

Also: 

• More on the octopus
• Spain ready to party
• Ode to South Africa

Ten things to watch for in next World Cup

A less annoying fan craze is one change a writer would like to see when Brazil plays host in 2014.  

Instant replay, too 

Also: 

• Brazil has work to do
• 2014 World Cup
• World Cup photos