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Paul Pierce and the Wizards agree upon a two-year deal roughly above the midlevel exception annually. The second year will be a player option for the all-star small forward.

Only one team ended up winning the title as always but there were several who stood out with their performance. There can be a few other versions of the “Dream Team.” Here is ours.

The Netherlands have dashed Brazil's hopes of redeeming themselves at the end of their home campaign at the 2014 FIFA World Cup by dealing the host nation a 3-0 loss at their play-off for third place.

An anti-gambling advertisement in Singapore appears to have correctly predicted the outcome of the Wednesday, July 9, game between Germany and Brazil which ended with the score of 7-1 as well as the finals on Sunday between Germany and Argentina with the score of 1-0. The advertising campaign covers both video and posters.

In confirming that he will have a rematch with Argentinean boxer Marcos Maidana on May 13, unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather also made a U-turn and opted for MGM Grand as venue for the fight, not at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York as he previously hinted.

NBA Australia - The danger of drafting Dante Exum of Australia was that he was too much of an unknown and his game was too much unfamiliar to the NBA scouts who have never seen him play in an actual high-competitive game against real high-quality opponents.

Sunday's World Cup finals will be a battle between a squad whose quality is sky-high in the form of Germany, but still plays as a unit, and a team with the best player on earth in Argentina, which just needs that moment of magic to determine a match.

Brazil's 2014 FIFA World Cup has well and truly ended and any chance of redemption has also evaded the home team and their tournament has ended on a bitter note despite having surged all the way to the semi-finals. The battle for third was the saving grace that the Seleção were looking for after having been dismantled by Germany 7-1 in their semi-final clash. Instead of finding redemption, a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands has sunk Brazil into a deeper hole which ends their tournament on back-to-...

NBA NEWS - After missing out on Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh in free agency the Houston Rockets are settling for Trevor Ariza signing the 10-year veteran to a multi-year contract worth $32 million.

NBA NEWS - Pat Riley and the Heat fans are still seething about LeBron James’ decision so they decided to offer Chris Bosh the maximum salary worth $118 million over five years.

NBA NEWS - Pau Gasol has apparently made his choice and he wants to play with in Chicago where he’ll join Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose and the rest of the Bulls.

Tour de France Stage 8 gives the first real test for the bikers. After sprinters' dominance through the first seven stages, the Tomblaine to Gérardmer La Mauselaine race will showcase the ability of the general classification contenders this coming Saturday.

NBA TRADE - Thanks to LeBron James finally making and announcing his decision, the free agency dominos are starting to fall. The first major move is Jeremy Lin being traded by the Houston Rockets to the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA TRADE NEWS - After the burning of jerseys four years ago, after incessant booing for four years, Ohio-kid LeBron James is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But what is next for the new (or old) team of the greatest player in the world today?

LEBRON JAMES NEWS - Much like four years ago, LeBron James’ decision was much anticipated and filled with drama. Unlike four years ago, the announcement was swift and simple—no cameras, no TV crews and no fanfare, just a long letter explaining himself why he chose to return home and sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

World's no.1 Serena Williams bombed out of the Wimbledon Open championships in a shocking way, absorbing a third round defeat at the hands of Alize Cornet of France and a second round exit in women's doubles. A stomach virus is seen as the culprit to Williams' downfall, but there are rumors circulating about Serena's pregnancy.

Novak Djokovic clinched back the top spot in the world ranking following his five-set victory over Roger Federer at the Wimbledon Open. However, not everyone is happy seeing the Serb on top of the ATP ladder-board. Jimmy Connors apparently is one of them.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will apparently not extend his term as Atletico Madrid's no. 1, as he was recently caught camera bidding his farewells to the Club's staff.

Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria and Manchester United have reportedly come to terms as regards the former's wage demand, while his purchase price is still to be determined by the said clubs.

Bayern Munich forward Mario Mandzukic is heading to La Liga Champions Atletico Madrid, as he is perceived to be deemed a surplus to requirements at Bavaria.

Stage 7 of the Tour de France is expected to feature another mad dash to the finish, as riders will take on a 235-kilometer flat race from Épernay to Nancy before engaging into tough climb on Saturday.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has nothing but good words for his former striker Diego Costa, as the latter prepares to ply his trade at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger can't wait for Alexis Sanchez to provide his inputs on the pitch, following a blockbuster deal that was consummated on Thursday for a reported fee of £33.26million.

LeBron James has made no decision yet.

A three-second video clip that shows Kate Winslet cheering for Roger Federer during the 2014 Wimbledon Championships is making rounds online.

Kate Upton shares an inspiring message for those girls who do not feel good about their bodies

Khloe Kardashian apparently isn’t so fond of the idea that her younger brother Rob Kardashian is building a close relationship with her ex-husband Lamar Odom.

NBA NEWS - Thanks to solid play—and some luck—Paul Pierce of the Brooklyn Nets is still alive in the 2014 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event with a chance to cash in, finally, after years of getting busted out early in the $10,000 buy-in tournament.

NBA NEWS: Blake is coming back to the Trail Blazer after being with the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers last year. He is on board for a two-year deal reportedly for $4.2 million with a player option for the second year.