Vincent Paul Hidalgo

Costa Rica is keeping its fingers crossed for another upset against Netherlands as it takes on the Dutch Eleven in the quarterfinal game at Fonta Nova, Salvador, Saturday.

Host country Brazil and surprising Colombia meet in the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup on Friday at the city of Fortaleza in Brazil. With heavy pressure coming rom fans, Brazil is expected to bounce back from a near elimination loss to Chile while Colombia looks to sustain its top form after four games in the tournament.

The Indiana Pacers seek to improve their scoring by targeting sweet shooting and skilled slasher Goran Dragic. They Pacers are reportedly dangling George Hill and Lance Stephenson, in a sign and trade arrangement.

Todd Carney’s former team, the Canberra Raiders isn’t interested in bringing him back even if the play-maker shows his best efforts to reform. Carney was caught performing a lewd act that went viral on social media last week and it could very well cost him his National Rugby League (NRL) career.

Two were confirmed to perish and 19 others were injured when an overpass which was a part of network of projects for the 2014 World Cup collapsed in Celo Horizonte, Brazil.

Nick Cummins, winger for the Australian rugby national team, Qantas Wallaby and Western Force in the Super Rugby League, has signed a deal with the Coca Cola West Red Sparks in Japan’s Top League.

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Maverick agree on a three-year deal that will keep the sweet shooting German with the team on a discounted salary. This is an effort to add more free agents and compete for Dallas' second championship.

Two rising stars in Simona Halep and Eugenie Bouchard hope to solidify their reputation as tennis' future as they face in the semifinal stage of Wimbledon 2014.

The Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged as the leading suitor for free agent center Pau Gasol after Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook met face to face with the former all-star.

Chicago’s chance for Carmelo Anthony will be rely on their capability to shed off a big salary from their current payroll; the most immediate solution is to finally amnesty the contract of Carlos Boozer.

The Toronto Raptors and free agent guard Kyle Lowry agreed to retain the services of the stocky starting point guard for four years and $60 million.

The rugby league is facing another alcohol related controversy just days removed from the Todd Carney Scandal. Winger Will Chambers is facing investigation for his alleged involvement in an altercation in a local bar in Brisbane, Wednesday.

NBA News - Either way it appears there is an stalemate in Indiana as Stephenson rejected the Pacers’ offer of $44 million over 5 years according to ESPN.COM writer Chris Broussard.

NBA News - Patty Mills will be returning to the San Antonio Spurs after both parties agreed on a three-year deal worth around $12 million (roughly AUD $12.7M). The verbal agreement came just a day after the Australian guard learned that he needs surgery on his injured shoulder.

World Cup Update - France Defender Mamadou Sakho declared that their team will play with a chip on their shoulder as they face Germany for their quarterfinal match-up Saturday in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili played with a stress fracture in his right leg during the NBA playoffs which was only expected during the exit physicals of the players. He is expected to miss 2 to 3 months and in consequence, the FIBA World Championships.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Utah Jazz restricted free agent Gordon Hayward are set to meet Wednesday to discuss the reported maximum salary offer to the Jazz forward.

The Golden State Warriors solidifies its bench with the addition of combo-guard Shawn Livingston who is expected to bolster the versatility of the Bay-area based team.

FC Barcelona and Liverpool are set to meet Wednesday to discuss player movements. Among them is controversial forward Luis Suarez whose contract can be transferred to Barcelona after the club sent feelers of its intention to acquire the striker.

The Washington Wizards and Polish center Marcin Gortat agree in principle to a five-year extension worth $60 million.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Kyrie Irving agreed to a five year, $90 million extension that will keep the star guard with the team for the next six years.

The Toronto Raptors are doing everything in their power to retain starting point guard Kyle Lowry. Waiting on the sidelines, the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks are looking to steal him away from the Canadian franchise.

This feature examines the top ten free agents who will be eyed by multiple teams come July 1st, the first day teams can conduct talks with potential signings. LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony lead the list of players who can change teams and alter again the landscape of the NBA.

The Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks reached a deal to send coach Jason Kidd to the Bucks for two future second round picks.

The Orlando Magic waived Jameer Nelson to make way for more cap space and playing time for its young players.

Justin Rose wins the Quicken Loans National at Congressional after an exhilarating playoff with Shawn Stefani.

The North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) is currently in the thick of things in the AFL Premiership Season Ladder at 7th place with an 8-6-0 record. Their ruckman, Majak Daw is in a different kind of battle; proving his innocence on a rape charge which apparently occurred way back in 2007.

Kei Nishikori advances to the fourth round of Wimbledon by dispatching Italian Simone Bolleli in five sets.

France is heavily favored to advance in the quarterfinal stage as it faces Group F second place qualifier Nigeria in Monday's continuing games in the 2014 FIFA World Cup