The strength of Arsenal's grasp on top spot in the Premier League will be tested on Sunday when Manchester United's latest conquerors Everton visit the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have bounced back from their 1-0 loss at United last month with three consecutive victories, culminating in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Hull City, but the chasing pack remain on their tails.

Germany coach Joachim Loew has admitted his friendly relationship with USA boss Jurgen Klinsmann will be put on hold when their teams meet at the World Cup.

Germany play the USA in Recife on June 26 in their final group match having also drawn Ghana and Portugal in Group G.

English newspapers reacted with horror Saturday after England were doomed to play Italy in the sweltering Brazilian jungle, in a World Cup draw that also pits them against Uruguay and Costa Rica.

For several papers, the reaction of Football Association chairman Greg Dyke said it all -- upon hearing the news, he had been caught on camera drawing a finger across his throat.

Arturo Vidal and Giorgio Chiellini struck in either half to hand Juventus a 2-0 away win at Bologna on Friday which gave the Serie A leaders a six-point lead over second-placed Roma.

Four days ahead of a crucial trip to Istanbul, where Juve need a point against Galatasaray to qualify for the last 16 of the Champions League, coach Antonio Conte left a host of regulars on the bench.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is poised to return to NBA action on Sunday for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in April.

Bryant's return, fervently awaited by the Lakers faithful, was announced with suitable drama in a video posted on his Facebook page.

Reigning champions Spain will begin their defense of the World Cup with a rematch of the 2010 final against the Netherlands, while England were paired with Italy in Friday's draw.

Spain, who won their first title in South Africa four years ago, start their Group B campaign against the three-time runners-up on June 13 in Salvador.

Jean Todt was unanimously reelected for a second term as president of motorsport's ruling body the FIA on Friday.

The result was a foregone conclusion as the 67-year-old Frenchman was unopposed in the election after Britain's David Ward withdrew from the race last month after failing to secure enough support to be nominated.

Mark Sampson has been appointed as the new head coach of the England Women's team, the Football Association announced on Friday.

The 31-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, previously spent five years as manager of Bristol Academy in the Women's Super League.

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, who turned 50 on Thursday, is planning to jump again on New Year's Day in Germany -- 25 years after finishing last at the 1988 Olympics.

Britain's Edwards is planning to jump again at Bavaria's Garmisch-Partenkirchen on January 1, a World Cup large hill event, and is set to come to Germany to train next week.

Thirty two teams and a world of possibilities.

The 31 countries that qualified for the 2014 World Cup and host nation Brazil will cross fingers and toes and hope for the luck of the draw on Friday when their names are plucked from bowls one by one in a globally televised extravaganza to determine where, when and, most importantly, who they will play in Brazil next June at football's showcase tournament.