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| How will Jeremy Lin fare in LA? Photo Credit: Scott Halleran/Getty Images |
Despite being unable to land LeBron James or Carmelo Anthony, the Los Angeles Lakers were able to acquire Jeremy Lin from the Houston Rockets.
By: Benjamin Santos
The Newest LA Laker: Jeremy Lin
Red Bulls Unable To Closeout San Jose
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| Lenhart powered SJ to a draw vs NY. Photo Credit: Fox Sports |
The Red Bulls were 5 minutes away from reaching the .500 mark until Steven Lenhart bulleted home a shot past a diving Luis Robles into the right corner of the net tying the match at 1-1, a mark at which the game would end with vs. San Jose.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Is Matt Kemp's Tenure in LA Coming To An End?
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| Kemp reportedly not happy in OF position change. Photo Credit: USATSI |
The logjam at the outfield position for the Dodgers has been very much debated and noted throughout this season so far. One of those outfielders fighting for a permanent spot out in the outfield, Matt Kemp, made some waves recently with not what he directly said but what his agent, former major leaguer Dave Stewart, said to Fox Sports baseball insider Ken Rosenthal about his client’s desire to return to centerfield.
By: Michael Hanley
Ellsbury Lifts Yankees To Win Over Reds
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| Ellsbury powered NY to victory. Photo Credit: NY Post/Charles Wenzelberg |
Jacoby Ellsbury’s two run home run into the short porch in right field off starting pitcher Mike Leake in the fifth inning broke a 2-2 tie and ultimately turned out to be the difference in the game as the Yankees went on to beat the Reds 4-3 in their first game coming out of the All Star break.It was Ellsbury’s seventh round tripper of the season and a very timely one at that for New York.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Kevin Love Trade: Win Now or Win Later
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| Trading Kevin Love is complicated for Flip Saunders. Photo Credit: NBA |
After saying that Andrew Wiggins would be untouchable, reports have surfaced that the Cleveland Cavaliers would be willing to trade him for Kevin Love. The Minnesota Timberwolves also have strong interest from the Golden State Warriors. Minnesota has to now decide to win now or win later.
by +Rodney Fisher
Are The Atlanta Braves In David Price's Future?
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| Will David Price be donning a Braves cap next month? Photo Credit: USATSI |
The David Price trade talks feel like they have been going on forever and with no end in sight. It is widely assumed that the Rays will trade their star ace pitcher at the trade deadline for some highly regarded prospects to put into their minor league system to grow and develop. The million dollar question of just where David Price will end up took an even more interesting turn after this new piece of news.
By: Michael Hanley
MLB: A First Half In Review
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| Can Cespedes & the A's keep up their hot play? Photo Credit: Getty Images |
As the All-Star break has arrived, it is time that we take a look back at the first half of the season. Alot has happened since spring training broke back in March, lets take a look at the best teams & players so far that shaped the first 81 games of this baseball season. Plus which team has fallen short of expectations? Find out below.
By: Michael Hanley
Germany Wins 4th World Cup Title in Dramatic Fashion
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| Gotze's lone goal was enough for victory. Photo Credit: Diego Azubel/EPA |
The latest goal for Germany in a FIFA World Cup final proved to be momentous as Mario Gotze scored at the 113th minute of the second extra session giving Germany the 1-0 victory and its 4th World Cup title. It is Germany’s first World Cup title since they won it back in 1990, which happen to also come over defeating Argentina also.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Orioles Defeat Yankees In Rain Shortened Game
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| Chris Davis was a big part of Baltimore's win. Photo Credit: Rob Grabowski |
The heavens opened up in the 5th inning as the Yankees and Orioles entered into a rain delay lasted almost 3 hours before the game was called giving Baltimore the 3-1 win.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Miami Heat: Against All Odds
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| Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade are still a threat in the East. Photo credit: NBA |
If we learned anything from the NBA Finals we learned that having LeBron James on your squad does not guarantee anything. The Miami Heat, without him, will get the chance to prove that now. For Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh the have the chance to get back to playing the type of basketball that made them stars.
by +Rodney Fisher
How Injuries To Molina & Phillips Shakeup NL Central Race
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| Yadier Molina's injury a huge loss for STL. Photo Credit: AP |
With the injuries of Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and Red’s second baseman Brandon Phillips, the NL Central race just got allot more wide open and unpredictable.
By: Michael Hanley
Netherlands Steamrolls Brazil In 3rd Place Game
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| Van Persie gave his team the early lead. Photo Credit: Dita Alangkara/AP |
Netherlands locked up 3rd place in the 2014 World Cup with a 3-0 rout over Brazil.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA: Why Cavs Say Wiggins Trade Will Not Happen
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| Andrew Wiggins will remain a Cleveland Cavalier for good reason. Photo credit: NBA |
Cleveland Cavaliers have told #1 NBA draft pick Andrew Wiggins that he will not be traded for anyone, including Kevin Love. The Cavs have a great reason why.
+Rodney Fisher
LeBron Coming Home: More Than Basketball, It's Business
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| LeBron James coming home to Cleveland. Photo credit: NBA |
There are some lessons to learn from LeBron James return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. His decision was more than just basketball related, it was a great business move.
by +Rodney Fisher
Yankees Bullpen Implodes in Loss
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| Cabrera came up clutch for Cleveland in their win. Photo Credit: The Palin |
Asdrubal Cabrera’s bases loaded clearing double into the right field corner in the 7th inning off losing pitcher Matt Thornton erased a 3-0 deficit as the Indians went on to clobber the Yankees 9-3.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Ellsbury Powers New York To Victory
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| Jacoby Ellsbury came up clutch for NY in their win. Photo Credit: USATSI |
Jacoby Ellsbury’s go ahead 14th inning solo shot off Vinnie Pestano gave the Yankees the 5-4 victory over the Indians.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Peavy The Target of Cardinals Trade Talks
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| Will Jake Peavy be donning Cardinal red soon? Photo credit: Getty Images |
There are multiple reports out that say the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in acquiring Red Sox starting pitcher Jake Peavy in a trade.
By: Michael Hanley
Tanaka Struggles With Indians Lineup in Loss
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| Tanaka struggled with his control. Photo Credit: Adam Hunger/USA Today |
Masahiro Tanaka’s second straight clunker of a start included yielding a career high five runs and ten hits as the Yankees were defeated by Cleveland on Tuesday night.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Germany Steamrolls Brazil To Reach World Cup Final
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| Muller & Germany roll into final. Photo credit: Martin Rose/Getty Images |
Germany set a record with the five fastest goals of all-time in their 7-1 shellacking of Brazil in the World Cup Semifinal at Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte. The five goals scored in the first half were the most at a World Cup since Poland achieved that feat back in 1974.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Greene Shines In Yankees Win Over Cleveland
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| Shane Greene more than did his part in NY's win. Photo Credit: USA Today |
After dealing Vidal Nuno to the Arizona Diamondbacks for starting ace Brandon McCarthy, the Yankees needed a fill-in pitcher and Shane Greene delivered on Monday night against Cleveland as he was perfect through four innings en route to picking up his first major league win as the Yankees defeated Cleveland 5-3.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA Wrap: Bosh Market, Carmelo in LA, Deals Get Done
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| Is Chris Bosh throwing the dueces to Miami? Photo credit: NBA |
Today, in the NBA, deals finally get done while the market hinges on Chris Bosh. Things are about to get very interesting...
+Rodney Fisher
A's/Cubs Megadeal: What Does It Mean For Both Teams?
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| Can Samardzija pitch Oakland to W.S Title? Photo credit: AP/John Bazemore |
The A’s made some fireworks of their own on July 4th as word spread quickly that they had made a blockbuster of a trade that signaled that they will not be satisfied with just getting to the playoffs this season, they want to be the last team standing in October.
By: Michael Hanley
Argentina Muscles Through To SemiFinals
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| Higuain's early goal was enough for ARG to win .Photo Credit: Getty Images |
Gonzalo Higuain’s goal at the 8th minute in the first half lifted Argentina to their first World Cup semifinal appearance since 1990.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Germany Slips By France To Advance
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| Hummels early goal was enough for GER to win. Phto Credit: Getty Images |
Germany became the first country to advance to four consecutive World Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over France at the Marcana in Rio De Janeiro. Mats Hummels backwards header found the underside of the cross bar at the 12 minute in the first half off a curling free kick by Toni Kross proved to be the game winner.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Brazil Survives and Advances
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| Luiz would be the savior for Brazil. Photo Credit: Martin Rickett/PA |
Despite losing to Neymar late in the second half and conceding a late penalty kick goal by Colombia, Brazil advanced to the semifinals with a 2-1 victory. David Luiz’s spectacular free kick from distance that landed in upper right corner of the game at the 69th minute would turn out to be the difference maker in the end.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
NBA: Summer League Begins, Max Melo, Bosh Begins
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| Nerlens Noel starts off the 2014 NBA Summer League. Photo credit: NBA |
NBA: Melo Weighing Options, LeBron Stirs the Pot, Dirk Done
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| LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Dirk Nowitzki headline today's NBA free agency talk. Photo credit: NBA |
Another day of NBA Free Agency madness brings us closer to nothing. As Carmelo Anthony weighs his options, Dirk Nowitzki gets a deal done, and LeBron James starts looking at options.
by +Rodney Fisher
Rays sweep Yankees In The Bronx
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| Gardner's big game not enough to help NY to victory. Photo credit: AP |
The New York Yankees tailspin continued losing their fifth consecutive game, which is a season-worst, and was swept by the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium 6-3 on Wednesday night.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Some Nats Veteran Players Jealous of Harper's Star Status
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| Harper's popularity is bothering some teammates. Photo credit: USA Today |
Well not everything is going so swimmingly in Nationals land. Despite having a 46-38 record and only one half game behind first place Atlanta, not everyone is on the same page it seems as they continue to battle in this very tonight division race.
By: Michael Hanley
Belgium Ends Team USA's Magical Run
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| De Bruyne broke the scoreless tie with a goal. Photo Credit: Getty Images |
Two goals by Belgium in the second extra session were the difference maker in eliminating the USA 2-1 and ending their magical run in the World Cup on Tuesday.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Costa Rica Continues Magical Run
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| Umana had a world class penalty kick for victory. Photo Credit: AP |
Despite playing with only 10 men on the field from the 66th minute on in the second half, Costa Rica found a way and a will to defeat Greece in penalty kicks 5-3 to advance to the Quarterfinals round of the World cup.
By Sunil Sunderraj
Netherlands Rally Past Mexico To Advance
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| Huntelaar with the magic touch in NED win. Photo Credit: AP |
The Netherlands were a scoring machine in the first round netting ten goals but, up until the 88th minute of the second half at a hot and humid Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza they found themselves without a goal However, that drought would finally break for the Dutch at the 88th minute.
By Sunil Sunderraj
Brazil Defeats Chile In Thrilling Match
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| Neymar shined brightly for Brazil in their victory. Photo Credit: Getty Images |
Neymar stutter step perfectly placed ball into the left corner of the net in penalty shootout lifted Brazil past Chile 3-2. Defender Gonzalo Jara’s attempted tying shot clang off the right goal post sending the crowd at Estadio Minerirao in Belo Hortizonte into a frenzy. With the victory Brazil advanced to a quarterfinal matchup on Friday July 4th against Colombia.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Colombia Rolls Into Quarterfinals Courtesy of James Rodriguez
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| James Rodriguez was the star in Colombia's win. Photo Credit: Getty Images |
Behind the golden foot of James Rodriguez Colombia steamrolled into the Quarterfinals by defeating Uruguay. This result also sets up a showdown on July 4th against the World Cup host Brazil.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Yankees Cruise To Victory Over Red Sox
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| Nuno delivered for NY last night. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images |
The Bronx Bombers showed up on Friday at Yankee Stadium for real, smacking three home runs en route to a 6-0 drubbing of the Boston Red Sox.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Tim Lincecum's No Hitter Demands Your Respect
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| Tim Lincecum tosses no hitter. Photo Credit:Doug Pensinger/Getty Images |
In a baseball season that continues to give us no hitters to enjoy and cherish, Tim Lincecum added to the last on Wednesday as he no hit the San Diego Padres at home in what turned out to be a 4-0 win for the San Francisco Giants.
By: Michael Hanley
United States Advances to Round of 16 in World Cup
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| Mueller's lone goal was enough for victory. Photo Credit: Action Press/Rex |
Despite losing 1-0 to Germany at a rain soaked Arena Pernambuco in Recife, the United States advanced to their second consecutive Round of 16 in team history.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Yankees Break Losing Streak In Victory Over Toronto
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| Jacoby Ellsbury sparks New York to victory. Photo Credit: AP |
The New York Yankees broke their four game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over Toronto last night. Jacoby Ellsbury’s double to center field with two outs in the third inning scored Francisco Cervelli from second base and would prove to be the go ahead run for New York.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Blue Jays Win a Wild Game Over Yankees
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| Melky Cabrera sparks Blue Jays to win. Photo Credit: Fred Thornhill |
Despite falling behind 6-0 after five innings of play, the Yankees fought back valiantly to tie the game at 6-6 in the Top of the 7th inning. However, Melky Cabrera’s walk off bunt scored Jose Reyes from second base giving the Blue Jays the 7-6 victory at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Reyes sparked the winning run by getting a leadoff double to right field.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
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Uruguay Moves On With Victory Over Shorthanded Italy
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| Diego Godin proved to be Uruguay's hero in win. Photo Credit: MSN UK |
Uruguay advanced to the Round of 16 by defeating a shorthanded Italy 1-0 at Estadios Das Dunas in Natal. Defender Diego Godin scored the lone goal in this match off a corner kick from Gaston Ramirez in the 81st minute. The goal was set up courtesy of a slick left footed curl pass into the box that glanced off the back and shoulder of a rising Godin past the diving Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon and found its way into the back of the net.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
Netherland's Subs Spark Team To Victory
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| Daryl Janmaat sparked The Netherlands to victory.Photo credits: Getty Images |
Some real key substitutions in the second half by the Netherlands sparked a 2-0 victory over Chile yesterday. The Netherlands secured the top spot in Group B and has advanced to the Round of 16.
By: Sunil Sunderraj
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