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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony Trusting the Rebuilding Process
Not a max contract, but still a five-year one that will keep Carmelo Anthony with the New York Knicks, which means at least one season of not being able to contend for titles, and putting a lot of faith in the new regime and its ability to make the right decisions that turn this team into one of the best in the NBA quickly.
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18 Best Photos of the 2014 World Cup Final
The match ends, the memories remain, and the best of them stay in our minds through photos and pictures. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to claim the World Cup for a fourth time in another final that went into extra time, with Lionel Messi failing to live up to the expectations and Mario Gotze coming out as the hero being the most memorable side notes.
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Match Highlights – Germany vs Argentina
For a fourth time and first in 24 years, Germany are the World Champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final, thanks to a Mario Gotze goal in the 113rd minute, deep into extra time, capping off the 2014 World Cup by beating the two football giants of South American football.
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New York Knicks – Carmelo Anthony Chose Money Over Championships
Not the Chicago Bulls nor the Houston Rockets were good enough for Carmelo Anthony, who has decided to take the money option and stay with the New York Knicks for what should be a five-year contract, but it also means his hopes and expectations to win a championship as soon as possible were trumped by his ambition to get paid as much money as possible.
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Houston Rockets – Trevor Ariza Returns, Jeremy Lin Gone For Good
This offseason isn’t working out as planned for the Houston Rockets, who did trade Jeremy Lin to the Los Angeles Lakers like they wanted to, but couldn’t land the big free agent they were hoping for, instead settling, maybe out of a little panic, for Trevor Ariza who left the team a few years ago for the Washington Wizards, coming back older yet more expensive.
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Canelo Alvarez Shut the Mouth of Erislandy Lara
Heading into his fight with Canelo Alvarez, Erislandy Lara couldn’t stop talking about how he was going to beat the Mexican star. It turns out words come easily for the Cuban boxer, who spent most of the catchweight fight running away from Canelo, losing by a split decision.
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NBA Rumors – Miami Heat Closest to Signing Luol Deng
There’s plenty of interest coming from the Dallas Mavericks, Atlanta Hawks and even the Phoenix Suns, but as of now Luol Deng is closer to the Miami Heat than any other team, remaining the biggest name in free agency at the moment.
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Chicago Bulls – Pau Gasol Makes the Right Decision
Maybe Pau Gasol isn’t the same player he was three years ago, but the Chicago Bulls got an excellent big man that might help them live up to their championship hopes, leaving offers from the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat on the table.
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Washington Wizards – Paul Pierce Isn’t an Improvement
It’s hard to say at this moment how much the Washington Wizards got stronger or weaker for signing Paul Pierce while losing Trevor Ariza, but it’s quite clear that the Brooklyn Nets are turning out to be the biggest losers of this free agency period.
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Cleveland Cavaliers – LeBron James With Another Twist
Coming home is one thing, but making the most of what the NBA can give you in terms of money is more important. LeBron James returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he isn’t signing a deal that’s longer than two years, knowing full well that a lot more money can come his way once a new television deal with the NBA is signed.