MLB: A First Half In Review

 

 

 

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



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

 

 

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

Miami Heat: Against All Odds

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



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

 

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

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

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