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Transfer Rumors 2014 – Ezequiel Lavezzi to Liverpool, Angel di Maria to PSG
One of the never ending transfer sagas this summer is that of Angel di Maria, “stuck” between Real Madrid and PSG. A way to resolve it? Selling Ezequiel Lavezzi to the interested Liverpool, and by that freeing up enough money to sign the other Argentinian, who at the moment seems to cost a bit too much for the French champions.
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Liverpool FC – Pepe Reina Leaves as an Unwanted Man
There were times during the eight seasons Pepe Reina played for Liverpool that he looked like the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. That wasn’t the case in recent seasons, and it was quite clear that no matter what, he wasn’t going to play again under Brendan Rodgers. It’s slightly weird to see him leave the club to Bayern Munich with no one actually feeling sorry to see him go.
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Los Angeles Lakers – Jeremy Lin Can Make Whatever This is Work
Who are the 2014-2015 Los Angeles Lakers? It’s too soon to even call this a work in progress. This will obviously revolve around Kobe Bryant, but Jeremy Lin can be a vital piece of their possible success, although it does mean that Byron Scott gives him a shot at sometimes leading this team.
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NBA Rumors: Phoenix Suns Will Eventually Re-Sign Eric Bledsoe
Although Eric Bledsoe and his agents thinks he deserves a massive contract extension, he’ll soon realize that what the Phoenix Suns have been offering is as good as it’s going to get for him, at least in this NBA off-season.
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Angels Over Dodgers – The Real Team to Beat
Interleague and crosstown rivalry looked like a one sided affair as the Los Angeles Angels easily beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 with a strong pitching performance from Garrett Richards, backed up by a Josh Hamilton home run and RBI doubles from Albert Pujols and Mike Trout.
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NBA Rumors – Indiana Pacers Interested in Signing MarShon Brooks
The NBA career of MarShon Brooks started out pretty well before taking a wrong turn and becoming a trading chip, nothing more. The Indiana Pacers, in dire need of a small forward, might be the right team and spot for him to kickstart and get to the place he should have been.
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Cincinnati Bengals – Trusting Andy Dalton Won’t End Well
So Andy Dalton becomes the next quarterback to get that massive new contract, as the Cincinnati Bengals believe he is their franchise quarterback for years to come, although everything we’ve seen from him in playoff time leads us to believe this is one big mistake.
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Team USA – John Wall, Bradley Beal & Paul Millsap Get Cut
It’s not all about horrific injuries at the Team USA camp for the Basketball World Cup camp. Three players – John Wall and Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, Paul Millsap of the Atlanta Hawks, have been cut from the roster as Jerry Colangelo and coach Mike Krzyzewski trimmed down the roster to 16 players, which will eventually be reduced to the final 12 who will be going to compete in Spain.
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NBA Rumors – Cleveland Cavaliers Trying to Sign Shawn Marion
The biggest name remaining in unrestricted free agency is that of Shawn Marion. He might be more needed elsewhere, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are making a strong push and might be the leading candidates to sign the veteran small forward.
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New York Giants – David Wilson Won’t Play in the NFL Again
Sometimes a career is over before it had a chance to really begin. David Wilson hasn’t announced his retirement, but it’s quite clear he isn’t going to play for the New York Giants again, or for any other NFL team for that matter as his multiple neck injuries put his life at risk if he continues participating in the sport.