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Spain's theme for their upcoming match is about bouncing back and proving that they are still the team to beat in Group B, while it is Chile's time to show that they can slug it out with the big boys.

The Netherlands looks to prove their opening match domination wasn’t a fluke when they take on the lowly Australians in a Group B action at the Estadio Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre. The World Cup match kicks off at 1:00 pm local time (2 am in Australia).

Neymar had the best-selling player jersey in the U.S. within the first four days of the 2014 World Cup tournament, according to Forbes.

Cristiano Ronaldo knows that the hopes of Portugal's fans weigh heavily on his shoulders. The Real Madrid star is leading his countrymen in their World Cup campaign in Brazil and after a crushing 4-0 defeat to Germany in their opening match, morale is low for Portuguese fans but Ronaldo is the first one to try to get everyone back on board by releasing a video of thanks and asking for more support.

Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas revealed that he is unaffected by the violent reactions elicited by Arsenal fans following his recent move to Stamford Bridge.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup has started with several issues and fears due to strikes staged by metro and public transport workers.

The agent of AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli, Mino Raiola, hinted that the latter might be headed to the Emirates after the World Cup.

Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will be headlining the UFC 176 event on August 2, 2014 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles when he faces Gegard “The Dreamcatcher” Mousasi.

NBA Trade Rumors - The New York Knicks reportedly have a solid backup plan, in the eventuality Carmelo Anthony bolted out of the Big Apple this summer, as team president Phil Jackson and head coach Derek Fisher set their sight on both Kevin Durant and Kobe Bryant in 2016.

A recent report say that Gina Carano isn’t ready to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) just yet.

The tax suit directed against FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has been dropped by the Spanish prosecutors, following a finding that the Argentine international did not participate in any relative illegal activity.

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres welcomes the development involving Atletico Madrid hitman Diego Costa, as the latter is rumoured to have already sealed a deal that will see him move to west London in the upcoming transfer window.

Miami Heat starting point guard Mario Chalmers wants another run with the Miami Heat despite a poor showing in the recent NBA Finals.

Defending champions Spain were dealt a heavy blow by 2010 runners-up Netherlands in their opening game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Dutch team were out for revenge and that was just what they did, slaughtering Spain with a 5-1 final score which is mild compared to the many other chances that the Oranje had to score again during the game. Spanish captain Iker Casillas was the first one to raise his hand and admit his part in the team's failure by saying that he was not up to scratch.

Arsenal winger Santi Cazorla left question marks, as he refused to comment on his future as a Gunner, while keeping mum on the possibility of moving away from the Emirates.

It’s probably just the bitterness of getting the boot very early but Kobe Bryant has declared that watching the World Cup is better than watching the NBA Finals.

While her long-time boyfriend Cristiano Ronaldo continues his World Cup tour, Irina Shayk has opted to stay in in the U.S. to attend to her work commitments.

NBA Trade Rumors - Just two days removed from a disappointing ending to their NBA season, LeBron James—and his potential destination in this offseason— has already taken the rumor mill to the ground. Popular sports writer Bill Simmons shared his thoughts on the potential free agency of the NBA’s biggest star.

NBA Trade Rumors - The Love-to-Boston rumour has already been beaten to death despite the NBA being in the early part of its offseason. Still, there are persistent speculations that indeed, the Boston Celtics are aggressively pursuing Minnesota Timberwolves franchise player, Kevin Love.

NBA Trade Rumors - The Chicago Bulls are ready to make an aggressive move this offseason, and it starts by making everybody available on the trading block, all except All-Star point guard Derrick Rose, according to the Chicago Sun Times.

Andrew Wiggins had a workout with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday with Philly taking the first crack at the draft prospect over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks, which have scheduled their own workout with Wiggins on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

LeBron James was much-criticized for the first “Decision” when he jilted hometown team Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2009. Four years later, he’s again at the crossroads of his career and the world awaits the choice of perhaps the greatest player in the world today.

NBA Rumors - After the debacle in the 2014 NBA Finals where they were completely dismantled by the San Antonio Spurs in just five games, the Miami Heat are looking to reload for the 2014-2015 season to get back to championship form and this early they are reportedly targeting a big-name free agent in Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors.

More details on the current health condition of Michael have been revealed following the recent statement made by his family’s spokesperson and manager Sabine Kehm affirming that the seven-time world champion is no longer in a coma.

Maria Sharapova is expanding her candy business internationally and certainly taking it to a next level.

The twenty ninth match of the FIFA World Cup 2014 is going to be held between Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

The twenty eighth match of the FIFA World Cup 2014 is going to be held between Germany and Ghana.

The Miami Heat just absorbed their worst postseason beating since the formation of Big 3 in South Beach. Through five games, the San Antonio Spurs completely dominated the Heat in all areas of the game, causing frustrations and sometimes tenuous moments among the opposing team's stars.

The twenty sixth match of the FIFA World Cup 2014 is going to be held between Honduras and Ecuador.