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2014 World Cup – Round of 16 Predictions (Argentina vs Switzerland, Belgium vs United States)
The fourth and final day of the round of 16 is upon us, as Argentina with Lionel Messi will take on Switzerland while the slightly disappointing Belgium side will be facing the United States later on to wrap up the first knockout stage of the 2014 World Cup.
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Match Highlights – Germany vs Algeria
It was a lot more difficult than it should have been, but after extra time Germany managed to beat Algeria and keep their impressive quarterfinals qualification record with a 2-1 win, scoring their two goals in extra time after a goalless draw through the first 90 minutes, while the last African team in the tournament scored their goal in garbage time.
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Match Highlights – France vs Nigeria
Not a great match from France who were the most impressive team in this World Cup, but their superiority through the second half of the match, first coming with a Paul Pogba header after a Vincent Enyeama mistake and as Nigeria sent more players forward, a counter attack with a cross that bounced off of Joseph Yobo finished the encounter with a 2-0 French win, moving on to the quarterfinals.
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19 Best Memes of Arjen Robben Diving to Beat Mexico in the World Cup
We’ll never get one conclusive answer of whether or not it was a foul by Rafael Marquez on Arjen Robben, but a penalty was called and the Netherlands beat Mexico to make it into the World Cup quarterfinals. As expected, the memes and jokes at the expense of Robben diving were soon to follow.
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NBA Rumors – Phoenix Suns Interested in Signing Gordon Hayward
There’s no doubt the Utah Jazz are interesting in keeping Gordon Hayward on the team as he hits restricted free agency, but for what price? The Phoenix Suns would like to add the wing player, but they’re not quite sure what’s the price that will be just about right – not overpaying him, but still too high for the Utah Jazz to match.
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NFL Rumors – Cleveland Browns Hope Ben Tate Will Revive Their Running Game
It’s hard to find something the Cleveland Browns don’t need some slight or major improvement at. Their running game was an absolute disaster last season, and they’re hoping that by adding Ben Tate and rookie Terrance West out of Towson things will be a lot better in 2014.
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NBA Rumors – Atlanta Hawks Interested in Signing Luol Deng
With plenty of cap space to make impact signings, the Atlanta Hawks are hoping that they won’t be overlooked by the second tier of free agents, keeping their eyes on Luol Deng who spent last season with both the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers, and has probably seen his stock drop due to his ability late in the season.
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NFL Rumors – Chicago Bears Expect More Improvement From Jay Cutler
Entering his second season under the current head coach, Marc Trestman, Jay Cutler is expected to build on the improvement the Chicago Bears saw from him last year, expecting from their franchise and often criticized quarterback to deliver more than what they’ve gotten from him so far.
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NBA Rumors – Phoenix Suns Surprisingly Interested in Signing LeBron James
Maybe the most surprising contender to emerge this free agency for signing LeBron James are the Phoenix Suns, offering a very young and talented team along with plenty of cap space that allows them not just to sign LeBron James, but also give him a chance to choose another max contract free agent to sign as well: Carmelo Anthony, but also Chris Bosh or wait one year for Kevin Love.
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Jason Kidd Saga – Milwaukee Bucks Give the Brooklyn Nets Too Much
The whole complicated and weird Jason Kidd situation has taken another turn. The Brooklyn Nets aren’t going to keep him in any position, but they won’t fire him either. The Milwaukee Bucks just want him as a head coach (or so they say), and aren’t offering more than a second round draft pick.