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Paul George recovering after Horrific Injury
"Our initial discussions with our doctors and the doctors in Las Vegas have us very optimistic," Pacers president Larry Bird stated.
"We are hopeful at some point next week Paul will return to Indianapolis to continue his recovery."
George, the Pacers' star player, suffered an open fracture of the tibia & fibula bones in his lower right leg, USA Basketball said, when he contested a layup attempt by Houston Rockets' James Harden in a practice game on Friday in Las Vegas.
The game was cancelled and George had surgery later that night.
"I'll be ok and be back better than ever!!!" George said on Twitter.
U.S. media speculated that because of the seriousness of the injury it could be months before George is back on his feet and that his 2014-15 season could be in jeopardy.
Bird declined to comment on a time-frame for George's return to the court.
"Our first thoughts are with Paul and his family," said NBA great Bird. "It is way too early to speculate on his return as the No. 1 priority for everyone will be his recovery."
via:http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/373166/sports/basketball/nba-paul-george-undergoes-successful-surgery-after-horrific-injury
Frank Lampard signs with NYC FC
Frank Lampard left Chelsea after attaining incredible career credentials, appearing 649 times for the club since joining in 2001 from West Ham.The 36-year-old left Chelsea at the end of last season after 13 seasons & a club record 211 goals.
Lampard became NYC FC’s 4th player & 2nd of 3 to fill the Designated Player slots, joining Spaniard legendary striker David Villa.
It’s a very impressive short list for NYC FC, which will play at Yankee Stadium starting from March. Lampard, who was the captain of England during its disappointing World Cup campaign in Brazil, won the English Premier League Title 3-times with Chelsea.
He dismissed the idea that he is merely playing out the string in America, ensuring maximum effort.
“We’re here to play serious football, serious soccer and try to win something,” he said. “This will be a great experience for me, I hope, and it certainly isn’t playing on the beach.
“I’ve seen what MLS has done, the improvements over the years, the quality of players. That perception (that MLS is a cakewalk league) is dated. I think that has changed now.”
LeBron James America's Favourite Sports Star
LeBron James edged out Legend Michael Jordan replacing him as America's favourite Sports Star according to a new Harris Poll.
Jordan was on top spot between a whopping 193-2005 & then 2013 again.
James got great support from 18-36 & 49-67 age groups. Derek Jeter, Broncos QB Peyton Manning & Lakers great Kobe Bryant complete the top 5.
He may not be the best Basketball player ever, but currently he certainly is on everyone's radar.
Although his move back to Cleveland was widely applauded but it did not effect the poll as it was conducted between 11 to 16 June.
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Germany on top of FIFA Rankings
Germany on Top of Football World
Paris: Germany's victory in the 2014 FIFA World Cup has seen them climb to the top of FIFA's world rankings for the first time in about 20 years.
The latest list witnesses Germany moving up to 1st place on back of their 1-0 defeat of Argentina at Maracana.
Meanwhile Messi's Argentina are placed 2nd (an improvement of three places) with the Netherlands leaping 12 places up to 3rd after their impressive World Cup 3rd place finish.
The James Rodriguez-inspired Colombia have moved up to 4th (+4), ahead of Belgium (+6) and Uruguay while devastated & disappointed Brazil dropped 4 spots to 7th.
Costa Rica's remarkable world cup campaign was rewarded with a jump of 12 places to 16th.
England's first round drubbing resulted in dropping 10 places to 20th.
Former World Champions Spain fell 7 spots to their new, less than impressive placing, of 8th with Switzerland and France (+7) completing the top 10.
Latest Rankings:
1. Germany (+1)
2. Argentina (+3)
3. Netherlands (+12)
4. Colombia (+4)
5. Belgium (+6)
6. Uruguay (+1)
7. Brazil (-4)
8. Spain (-7)
9. Switzerland (-3)
10. France (+7)
11. Portugal (-7)
12. Chile (+2)
13. Greece (-1)
14. Italy (-5)
15. USA (-2)
16. Costa Rica (+12)
17. Croatia (+1)
18. Mexico (+2)
19. Bosnia and Hercegovina (+2)
20. England (-10)
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