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Preview of four World Cup group stage fixtures on Wednesday
Starting with the World Cup, group D:
Uruguay is set to face a must-win match against Italy on Wednesday at midnight Beijing time, if they are to continue in the tournament.
Four-times World Cup winners Italy need only a draw to join Costa Rica in the round of 16.
But coach Cesare Prandelli says his team will be aiming for a victory.
"We are convinced that to reach a positive result we need to have a mentality to win, to get the victory. I can't even think about a draw. If we get a draw it will be because we were good at keeping equilibrium but I wouldn't like to see the team suffering and if we have to suffer we need to be good at attacking back quickly."
Uruguay will be looking to their striker Luis Suarez to provide the goals they need to beat Italy.
In a dazzling display of marksmanship, Suarez scored both goals in the team's 2-0 victory over England.
He says his knee is in "perfect condition" ahead of the must-win World Cup clash.
"I was at the limit of my physical condition because my last match had been May 13, I believe, in Liverpool and I ended the match very tired and cramping, but the rhythm you have in this kind of championship allows you to arrive to the next match in the best conditions, that's why we took these days of rest and recuperation, to be fit for the match against Italy."
Still in Group D,
Frank Lampard has been named as captain for England's final group game against Costa Rica in a much-changed England line-up, with regular skipper Steven Gerrard starting on the bench.
England suffered an early exit after losing its first two games to Italy and Uruguay to record the team's worst World Cup showing since 1958.
The 36-year-old Lampard he has not yet decided if he will retire from international soccer after the match.
"I've not made a decision on my future. I'm pleased to be involved in a match tomorrow, take part in my third World Cup," Lampard said. "It's a very big game for us, for me personally and for us as a team it might mean nothing in terms of qualification but in terms of pride for every player, for every English player in the squad and the staff we want to perform well. After that I'll make a decision on my future."
Costa Rica just requires a point from the game to secure top spot in Group D.
In Group C,
Colombia will take on Japan at 4 am Beijing time.
Colombia is at the top of group C, after beating Greece and Cote d'Ivoire, and a draw will suffice to make them top of the group.
In order to qualify for the round of 16, Japan needs to beat Colombia and look for Cote d'Ivoire to help their cause.
If the Africans get a draw, Japan may qualify on goal differential.
Cote d'Ivoire will face Greece at 4 am.
Brazil to meet Chile, Netherlands face Mexico in World Cup last 16
Brazil has set up a showdown in the last 16 with Chile after beating Cameroon 4-1 to top Group A.
Neymar scored twice in the first half for Brazil to become man of the match.
Mexico has defeated Croatia 3-1 to finish second to book a clash with Group B leaders the Netherlands.
The Dutch have topped Group B with a 2-0 win over Chile.
In the other Group B match, having only honor to fight for, defending champions Spain defeated Australia 3-0 to end the Socceroos trip in Brazil.
The Australians finished their first pointless World Cup, but the performances of the veteran duo Tim Cahill and Mark Bresciano were impressive.
Li Na progresses to the second round of Wimbledon
Chinese Ace Li Na has gotten off to a winning start at Wimbledon.
The world number-2 has dispatched Poland's Paula Kania 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of play.
After the match, the Chinese star admitted Wimbledon isn't her strongest event.
"I never think I can play well on the grass court. Because for me, it's tough. I think it is tough for everyone because for the whole year you can only play on the grass court for a short period of time. Also we can not do training on the grass. It is pretty close to the French Open, only two weeks apart. To change the surface in such a short time is very tough for me."
Li Na is now set to take on Austrian veteran and world number-38 Yvonne Meusberger in the next round.
Rising Chinese star Peng Shuai is also through to round 2.
On the men's side,
Opening the Men's Singles event, the UK's Andy Murray has taken his first step in defending his title, ousting Belgium's David Goffin 6-1, 6-4, 7-5.
Novak Djokovic has lived up to his top billing at Wimbledon, reaching the second round in a 6-0 6-1 6-4 destruction of Kazakhstan's Andrey Golubev.
Djokovic has booked a second-round match with Czech campaigner Radek Stepanek.
Anthony becomes a free agent
It is being reported that Carmelo Anthony has opted out of the final year of his contract with the New York Knicks.
He is set to test free agency this offseason.
The high-scoring forward's agent has confirmed Anthony's widely expected decision to forego the 23.5 million U.S dollar contract with the Knicks, in a bid to explore his options.
But the move by Anthony does not guarantee his exit from New York, as team president Phil Jackson could offer him more than anyone else to keep him on the club.
But the pursuit of an NBA championship could motivate Anthony to leave the Knicks.
Teams that have been mentioned as possible suitors for Anthony include the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks.
Anthony, 30, averaged 27.4 points and a career-high 8.1 rebounds for the Knicks last season.
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