Worst week ever? After their embarrassing elimination, Brazil's skid continues with a 0-3 loss to the Dutch in the World Cup's third-place game. The loss marks the first time in 78 years that Brazil has lost two consecutive World Cup games, signifying the downfall of a football dynasty. Meanwhile, for Netherlands, they avenged their semifinals loss with a strong showing from the jump, triggered by a penalty goal at 3' from Robin van Persie. It didn't take long for them to add to that lead, scoring again in the first half, and the World Cup hosts failed to get on the board for the duration, bringing an end to one of the most unbelievable streaks of bad luck we've seen in quite some time.
Take a look at Netherlands' bronze-winning boots, plus last night's MLB standouts after the break.
Riley Jones is a freelance writer from Charlottesville, VA and a contributor to Sneaker Report. With an unshakable affinity for basketball and all things pop culture, he can be found on Twitter @rchrstphr.
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Robin van Persie Gets Netherlands Going in the F50 Adizero
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Player: Robin van Persie
Game: Netherlands vs. Brazil
Key Stat: Goal at 3'
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Brian Harman Leads in the adidas Pure 360
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Game: Netherlands vs. Brazil
Key Stat: Goal at 90+1'
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Daley Blind Makes it 2-0 in the Predator Instinct
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Game: Netherlands vs. Brazil
Key Stat: Goal at 17'
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Andrelton Simmons Goes 3-5 in the Huarache Pro
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Game: Atlanta vs. CHC
Key Stat: 3-5
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Andrew McCutchen Homers Twice, Has 2 RBIs in the Swingman MVP 2
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Player: Andrew McCutchen
Game: Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati
Key Stat: 3-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI
Robinson Cano Drives in 3 Runs in the MVP Elite
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Game: Seattle vs. Oakland
Key Stat: 3-5, 1 HR, 3 RBI
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Shane Greene Shuts Out O's in the NB 4040v2
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Game: NYY vs. Baltimore
Key Stat: 7.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 9 K