Beijing Olympic gold medallists Brazil on Friday powered past Germany in the final round to maintain their impressive winning streak in the World Grand Prix women's volleyball tournament.
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gave President Obama an autographed yellow Brazilian soccer jersey. Obama vowed the U.S. will not blow a two-point lead again.
Palmeiras are in danger of an early Copa Libertadores exit after a home draw against Sport Recife but there was better news for fellow Brazilian club Gremio.