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A roundup of the biggest, most interesting or weirdest social media news from the week.
Rafael Nadal Dreams of Wimbledon Glory

Wimbledon 2014 Update: Rafael Nadal Advances to Next Round

Rafael Nadal recovered from another disappointing start to beat Mikhail Kukushkin of Kazakhstan to advance to the Round of 16 of this year’s Wimbledon.
Diego Lugano

Colombia and Uruguay Rivalry Continues in Round of 16 Play

With the field narrowed down to just 16 teams, Colombia and Uruguay will face off in a heated rivalry with a chance to advance to the quarter finals. Let's preview this matchup and see which team has the advantage.
Colombia v Uruguay: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

Colombia vs. Uruguay (2:0) Full Highlights and Goals [Video]

  • NED vs MEX - June 29 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • CRC vs GRE - June 29 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • Brazil v Chile: Round of 16 - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

    Brazil vs. Chile (1:1) Full Highlights and Goals [Video]

  • COL vs URU - June 28 4:00 p.m. EDT
  • NED vs MEX - June 29 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • CRC vs GRE - June 29 4:00 p.m. EDT
  •  Hosts Brazil aim for quarter-final spot

    Hosts Brazil aim for quarter-final spot

    Brazil's national soccer player Neymar attends a training session in Belo Horizonte June 27, 2014. REUTERS/Toru Hanai Jun 28 2014
     Proud Portugal

    Proud Portugal "leave with heads held high"

    Portugal's Bruno Alves takes part in a training session ahead of their 2014 World Cup soccer match against Ghana, in Campinas, June 24, 2014 .REUTERS/Mauro Horita Jun 27 2014
     'Group of Death' survived, U.S. aim to stay alive v Belgium

    'Group of Death' survived, U.S. aim to stay alive v Belgium

    U.S. national soccer team players pose for photographs before the start of their 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match against Germany at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 26, 2014. REUTERS/Yves Herman Jun 27 2014
     Ghana cash row must never happen again says Valcke

    Ghana cash row must never happen again says Valcke

    FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke attends the opening ceremony of the International Broadcasting Centre (IBC) for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, June 2, 2014. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes Jun 27 2014
     FIFA delighted with World Cup 'fever' sweeping U.S.

    FIFA delighted with World Cup 'fever' sweeping U.S.

    FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke attends a media conference in Sao Paulo June 5, 2014. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker Jun 27 2014
     Schweinsteiger not a happy camper for Germany

    Schweinsteiger not a happy camper for Germany

    Germany's national soccer team goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (L) and his team mate Bastian Schweinsteiger run during a training session in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro June 27, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jun 27 2014
    Nigeria cash row swiftly nipped in the bud

    Nigeria cash row swiftly nipped in the bud

    Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan speaks about the kidnapping of Nigerian schoolgirls as he faces reporters in Abuja in this May 9, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde/Files Jun 27 2014
    Van Persie back for Dutch to terrorize Mexico

    Van Persie back for Dutch to terrorize Mexico

    Netherlands' Robin Van Persie keeps his eyes on the ball during a training session in Rio de Janeiro June 24, 2014. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes Jun 27 2014
    Brazil opens Carnival arena to rival Argentines for World Cup

    Brazil opens Carnival arena to rival Argentines for World Cup

    Fans of Argentina display their national flag as they attend a training session of Switzerland's national soccer team at the stadium in Porto Seguro, June 26, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jun 27 2014
    Kaka backs Fred and Jo to get goals for Brazil

    Kaka backs Fred and Jo to get goals for Brazil

    Brazil's national soccer team player Fred speaks during a news conference in Teresopolis, near Rio de Janeiro, June 26, 2014. REUTERS/Marcelo Regua Jun 27 2014
    FIFA defends Suarez biting ban that many call excessive

    FIFA defends Suarez biting ban that many call excessive

    Uruguay's national soccer team player Luis Suarez arrives at a news conference prior a training session at the Dunas Arena soccer stadium in Natal, June 23, 2014. REUTERS/Carlos Barria Jun 27 2014
    Disgraced Suarez goes home, Brazil feel pressure

    Disgraced Suarez goes home, Brazil feel pressure

    A man holds his arm in front of an advertising placard showing Uruguay's striker Luis Suarez flashing his teeth, at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro June 26, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jun 27 2014
    Brazil vs. Chile 1962 World Cup

    Brazil and Chile: Head to Head: Comparing Countries On and Off the Field

    Brazil and Chile open up the 2014 FIFA World Cup knockout round Saturday against one another. Latinpost.com compares these two South American countries on and off the field.
    WWE money in the bank

    WWE Money in the Bank 2014: Two Ladder Matches, One New WWE World Heavyweight Champion

    For the second consecutive pay-per-view event, Daniel Bryan will not be performing in the ring, but the WWE World Heavyweight Championship will be in the hands of a new owner. Live from the TD Garden in Boston, Money in the Bank -- taking place at 8 p.m. EST -- will host two ladder matches and three titles are on the line.
    Soccer, World Cup, Netherlands, Arjen Robben

    World Cup 2014 - Power Ranking the Remaining 16 Teams

    And then there were 16. The Group Stage of the World Cup has come to an end and the knockouts begin on Saturday. Prior to the tournament, pundits had their list of favorites, but if the start of the tournament showed the world anything, it is that certain teams are far better than many expected while some favorites have not lived up to top billing. Here is a ranking of the 16 remaining teams.
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