A Late Entry Helps the Dutch Avert an Exit

SALVADOR, Brazil — With a World Cup quarterfinal in the closing moments of extra time on Saturday, Louis van Gaal, the coach of the Netherlands, made a move that was as bold as it was rare.

Why Roger Federer will beat Novak Djokovic and win record 8th Wimbledon title

Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both won their semifinal matches on Friday to set up an epic Wimbledon final. For The Win previews Sunday’s match, which could bring Federer his record-setting eighth Wimbledon championship or give Djokovic his second title at the All England Club.

World Cup 2014: Argentina Ousts Belgium, 1-0

Argentina beat Belgium, 1-0, on Saturday, holding on after Gonzalo Higuaín's half-volley gave them an early lead. Belgium pushed forward throughout the rest of the game but was lacking in offensive fluency, often resorting to floated crosses that Argentina's defense cleared with relative ease.

Brazil-Colombia will be the best match of the World Cup

The World Cup’s best game might be played in the quarterfinals. 

Brazil squeaked by Chile on penalties and Colombia handily beat Uruguay in the round of 16, and the two sides are set to face each other in the quarterfinals of the World Cup. We should all be giddy with excitement.

Brazilian players console heartbroken Colombian star

Colombia’s James Rodriguez had an incredible World Cup, scoring six goals in five games including his team’s only goal in its loss against Brazil. So when his team couldn’t fight back enough to get over a two-goal deficit, it’s not surprising he was completely heartbroken — it’s the World Cup after all and he seemed to give it his all.