Germany’s strength in depth delivers ultimate prize
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Germany’s impressive strength in depth proved the decisive factor in their 1-0 extra-time World Cup final victory over Argentina on Sunday as Lionel Messi failed to deliver the golden touch for the South Americans.
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(The Sports Xchange) – The New York Knicks announced they had agreed on a deal with forward Carmelo Anthony on Sunday.
Montgomerie wins U.S. Senior Open in playoff
(Reuters) – Colin Montgomerie won the U.S. Senior Open when he edged American Gene Sauers in a three-hole playoff in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
Magical Goetze eclipses Messi as Germany win Cup
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – A world class Mario Goetze volley in extra time fired Germany to a fourth World Cup crown with a 1-0 victory over Argentina on Sunday, leaving the South Americans and their captain Lionel Messi heartbroken.
Anthony makes NY return official, Deng to Miami
(Reuters) – Carmelo Anthony made his return to the New York Knicks official, while the Miami Heat made a move to reload following the exit of LeBron James by agreeing to a deal with forward Luol Deng in NBA free agency moves on Sunday.
Argentina defends Latin pride v Germany in World Cup final
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Germany battles to become the first European side to win a World Cup on Latin American soil in Sunday’s final against Argentina whose captain Lionel Messi is out to emulate the great Diego Maradona.
Hewitt beats Karlovic to win 30th career title
(Reuters) – Lleyton Hewitt claimed the 30th title of his career when he downed giant Croat Ivo Karlovic in the final of the Hall of Fame Championships in Newport on Sunday.
Knicks re-sign All-Star Carmelo Anthony
(Reuters) – High-scoring All-Star Carmelo Anthony has re-signed with the New York Knicks, giving team president Phil Jackson the foundation piece he desired in his quest to bring a long-awaited title to Madison Square Garden.
Immaculate Rose wins Scottish Open title
(Reuters) – Britain’s Justin Rose will arrive at next week’s Open championship on a red-hot streak of form after cruising to the Scottish Open title on Sunday in Aberdeen.
Halep wins Bucharest title
(Reuters) – Home favorite Simona Halep beat Roberta Vinci 6-1 6-3 to win the inaugural Bucharest Open on Sunday – the Romanian’s second title of the year.
