If you're in Rio catching the FIFA World Cup 2014, you might see some futuristic looking riot police clad in black armor resembling the titular character from the RoboCop reboot, along with gas masks that look like Darth Vader. That's just a sample of the massive buildup of 21st century military tech meant to secure visitors and "pacify" impoverished Brazilians, fed up with the country's massive spending on international sporting events.
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup, host country Brazil has seen an increase in digital advertisement spending, and it is projected to more than double through 2018. According to eMarketer, 2014 will see $2.88 billion in advertising spending on all digital platforms including desktop computers and mobile devices.
Despite a slight slump for Mexico's national soccer team, El Tri, in recent months, the team still has a strong fan base in two countries - Mexico and the U.S. - going into the summer's World Cup tournament.
One of the world's most decorated swimmers is giving his fans something to cheer for again. One of the world's most decorated swimmers is giving his fans something to cheer for again.
Things are heating up in the Johnny Weir and Victor Voronov divorce. Victor has filed court papers alleging mistreatment during the marriage, cheating by Weir, Weir's unauthorized removal of Voronov's belongings and Johnny's publicity hungry personality that forced Victor to come out of the closet.
A South African judge has decided to allow parts of the Oscar Pistorius trial to be televised, citing the importance of squashing the perception that rich and poor people are treated differently in South Africa.
The Canadian team was undefeated the entire tournament Canada is officially the world's best country in the ice hockey category The men's hockey team from Canada soundly defeated the men's hockey team from Sweden on Sunday, the only competition left standing in their way from the gold medal and world championship of hockey.
The South Korean Olympic Committee has submitted a formal protest Defending champion of women's figure skating from South Korea, Yuna Kim, settled for a silver medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Some original cast members will make an appearance Astute viewers of the Winter Olympics last night will have noticed that the network, NBC, surprised viewers with a teaser trailer of Heroes.
Former Olympics star Oscar Pistorius released a public statement this month in what was perhaps the most ironic time he could possibly speak out - right in the middle of the Olympic games.
St. Louis Blues right wing T.J. Oshie boosted American patriotism Saturday, leading team USA to victory over the Russians at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, by scoring four goals on six shots in a shootout.
Sweden defeated Latvia 4-2 and Russia will have to fight back for match The United States won the hockey match against Russia in what was undoubtedly the biggest event of the Sochi Winter Olympics, in a 4-2 shootout.
Bruce Jenner has transformed his appearance and sports what many consider a more feminine look. Insiders have reported that the former Olympian is addicted to plastic surgery and has been likened to Michael Jackson.
Norway and Netherlands lead the medal count As the medals currently stand at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Norway leads all other countries with six total medals.
Russia has remained firm in its enforcement of highly controversial antigay laws. Russia has remained firm in its enforcement of highly controversial antigay laws.
Sochi has not been the most welcoming place for world travelers and this week the Russian city found itself embroiled in yet another controversy affecting the general public.
The unsafe cultural climate for LGBT people in Russia has already turned away many of the world's sports fans and now it only looks like it will be getting worse.
