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Nutritionists Criticise 'Sugarpova Candy Lounge'

Maria Sharapova
On Wimbledon High Street, Sharapova opened 'Sugarpova Candy Lounge' to sell treats during the Wimbledon championships on June 16. The world's richest female athlete, Russia's tennis champion, Maria Sharapova opened in 2012 a sweet firm called Sugarpova, a premium candy line.
Costa Rica's players react as goalkeeper Keilor Navas makes a save

FIFA World Cup 2014 Round of 16 Results: Costa Rica vs. Greece

Costa Rica and Greece provided the second fixture in as many days to be decided through a penalty shootout. Brazil and Chile settled the score through penalties on Saturday night with the hosts coming out on top 3-2 while Costa Rica bested the Europeans with a 5-3 penalty shootout score after regulation and extra time ended level at 1-1.
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NBA news, trade rumors and free agency movements are delivered fresh off the stove at IBT Sports - Soon-to-be free agent forward Trevor Ariza has reportedly drawn interest of the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, a source close to situation disclosed on Sunday.
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.

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