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FIFA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Results: Netherlands vs. Mexico

Mexico's Ochoa waves to the audience at the end of their 2014 World Cup Group A soccer match against Brazil at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza
The Dutch have dodged a bullet and managed to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after a thrilling match in Fortaleza. The Netherlands won over Mexico who led for most of the match only to be thwarted by very late goals by Wesley Sneijder and Klaas Jan Huntelaar.
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Chile's Gary Medel (R) is comforted by goalkeeper Johnny Herrera

FIFA World Cup Round of 16 Highlights: Brazil vs. Chile and Colombia vs. Uruguay

It was an all-American affair on the first day of the knockout stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Half of the field still left in the competition are from the Americas and the inevitable has arrived. The neighbours needed to play against each other on the first day of competition with Brazil edging out Chile and Colombia outclassing Uruguay.
Colombia's James Rodriguez celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2014 World Cup Group C soccer match between Japan and Colombia at the Pantanal arena

FIFA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Results: Colombia vs. Uruguay

The clash between Colombia and Uruguay was plagued with controversy even before it started due to the decision made by FIFA to send Uruguay's star striker Luis Suarez home after he was proven to have shown conduct unbecoming of a sportsman by biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in their final group stage match. Things did not look any better for Uruguay as they were all sent home to follow Luis Suarez back to Uruguay when Colombia defeated them in the round of 16.
Brazil's Neymar (L) is congratulated by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari

FIFA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Results: Brazil vs. Chile

Brazil got through by the skin of their teeth to make it past Chile in the round of 16 in a match that was decided through penalties. Regulation time ended with 1 goal apiece and extra time did not see any changes despite the high intensity action. It all came down to a penalty shootout where the host nation, to the relief of home fans, came out on top with 3 goals to two.
NBA: New York Knicks at Los Angeles Lakers

NBA News 2014 - Carmelo Anthony’s Short List: New York Knicks, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers

It’s down to five teams for the unrestricted free agent Carmelo Anthony and he’s set to make a decision by the second week of July. Reports say that while there is “currently no frontrunner for Anthony’s services” but is expected to meet with current team New York Knicks and suitors Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets.

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