Netherlands claim third as Brazil bows out in home finale
Netherlands beat Brazil 3 0 in Brasilia to end the World Cup with an unbeaten run in regular play and claim third place. Robin van Persie Daley Blind and Georginio Wijnaldum scored as Brazil’s home tournament ends amid boos and a 14 goal tally.
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Lin Traded to Lakers for Two-Year 42 Million Deal
The Houston Rockets agreed to trade Jeremy Lin to the Los Angeles Lakers for cash and two players, freeing cap space as Houston pursued Chris Bosh and LeBron James. Lin joins a Lakers team needing scoring help while Kobe Bryant logs a lighter workload.
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Hornets add Marvin Williams in 14 million two year deal
Charlotte signs Marvin Williams to a 14 million, two year contract after losing Gordon Hayward. Williams, 28, 6-foot-9, 237 pounds, averaged 9.1 points and 5.1 rebounds for Utah last season in 66 games. The move targets replacing Josh McRoberts and adds veteran depth at power forward.
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Grizzlies sign veteran Vince Carter to bolster shooting
The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a multi year contract with eight time All Star Vince Carter 37 who spent last season with Dallas as a reserve. Carter adds prime outside threat replacing Mike Miller who left. Carter averaged 11.9 points in 81 games last season and sits seventh all time in 3 pointers made with 1809.
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Hunter-Reay Surges Late To Win Iowa IndyCar Race
Ryan Hunter-Reay overcame a late pit stop to grab victory at Iowa Speedway, passing Tony Kanaan in the final laps for his first win since May and third of 2014. Josef Newgarden finished second as Kanaan, Dixon, and Carpenter also starred in a tight race. Castroneves gained the series lead with an eighth-place result.
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