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NELSPRUIT, South Africa (Reuters) - Mbombela is one of the most atmospheric new stadiums built for next year's World Cup, nestled among the beautiful hills of northeast South Africa and supported by orange pylons that resemble giraffes.

AP - Even while maintaining its status as one of the few musical acts that can still fill stadiums, U2 is struck by how quickly its world is changing — musically and politically.

AP - FIFA officials say preparations for Africa's first World Cup next year are proceeding well, with all stadiums close to completion.

AFP - India's bid to deliver a world-class Commonwealth Games next year will rest not on swanky stadiums, but on persuading stars like Usain Bolt to compete in New Delhi.

AP - College football fans are feeling little effect from schools' heightened security measures after federal officials issued warnings this week saying terrorists would like to attack stadiums.

AP - Sports officials are confident that adequate security measures are in place to thwart any potential terrorist attacks on stadiums around the country.

AP - Sports officials are responding in a low-key manner to security warnings that terrorists would like to attack stadiums, saying they have already boosted precautions so much that the latest development isn't a particular concern.

The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued security bulletins to raise awareness regarding "terrorist interest" in attacking sport and entertainment venues as well as luxury hotels.

AP - Students who get kicked out of a University of Minnesota football game for drunken rowdiness won't be allowed back next time unless they pass an alcohol breath test at the gate one of the most extreme attempts yet by colleges to curb misbehavior in the stands.

For months, the Heisman hype machine has churned. Athletic departments have debated how best to sell their school's hope for landing the stiff-arm statue. Posters? DVDs? Neck ties? Retro ViewMasters? Maybe, just maybe, a mammoth poster in Times Square? Whatever direction they go, the excitement sets in long before fans take their seats for season openers in sun-drenched stadiums, from Eugene to Tallahassee, Chestnut Hill to Pasadena.

AFP - Muhammad Ali brought Ricky Hatton to the brink of tears as the boxing legend paid a visit to the British fighter's gym on Wednesday.

Stars on the sideline. Half-empty stadiums. Meaningless games. Fumbles, bumbles and stumbles. Don Banks gives his top five reasons why he does not like the endless NFL preseason.