The Business of Disrespect: The Melo-JLin Number Situation

The Houston Rockets had the opportunity to make a pitch to Carmelo Anthony, one of the most sought-after free agents this year. So naturally, they wanted Melo to visualize how he'd look like in a Rockets #7 uniform.

World Class World Cup!

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how world class football is played.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup has turned up to be the most exciting installation since the 80s, as round-of-16 matches (and even some of the group matches) are filled with drama, excitement and spectacular soccer.

As we move to the quarterfinal stage, football fans can only salivate as Brazil meets surprising Colombia, dominant Netherlands try to eliminate giankilling Costa Rica, France and Germany renew their sizzling rivalry and Argentina meets upstart Belgium.

If you have the time, watch the games. Maybe then we can appreciate jst how much our Azkals have also improved as they continue to strive for a place in the most prestigious football tournament in the world.

Lebron Steals Melo's Thunder...Again.

So who's talking about Melo now? Right, nobody.

And all it took was for Lebron James to do the exact same thing Carmelo Anthony did, which is to opt out of his contract and start a recruiting frenzy.

That means Melo will have to do something extraordinary just to get the attention he craves. Changing teams would do it, especially if Lebron James stays in Miami.

Of course, if Lebron James goes to another team, then whatever Carmelo Anthony is relegated to a side story...again.

Melo Opts Out Of Deal

It was a move most people expected no one was really surprised when Melo finally made it. It was the kind of move that someone who still had a lot to prove always had to take: the winner-takes-it-all gamble.

For Melo, that means putting himself in a position to get what he truly wants. No, it isn't a championship. (although he does want that). No, it isn't money or endorsement deals or shoe lines or whatever else it is Lebron James has.

World Cup: USA Squanders Golden Opportunity vs Portugal

By now, American football diehards are bemoaning the fact that a literally last-second goal from FC Porto winger Silvestre Varela robbed them of the three points they needed to make sure they move on to the next round.

And gnash their teeth they should. This Portugal team is nothing like its predecessors, seemingly made more out of flair than of substance.