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CLEVELAND - Best known for his wild hair and hustle, Anderson Varejaos heart and hard work got him a new contract with the Cavaliers.Cleveland signed its starting centre to a contract extension on Friday. Terms of the deal were not immediately confirmed, but the sides had been discussing a three-year, $30 million contract.Varejao was in the final year of a six-year contract he signed in 2008. Hes making $9.7 million this season and would have been eligible to become a free agent this summer before the Cavs decided to lock him up for a few more seasons.Anderson represents how this franchise wants to approach the game of basketball, both on the court and off, Cavaliers general manager David Griffin said.He has been a key part of our foundation for years and we are very happy that he will continue to be part of our Cavs family as we work toward our goals at the highest level.Andy is, and has been, a tireless worker, an incredible teammate and a great competitor that plays with a rare combination of energy and intensity that makes him truly special.The 32-year-old Varejao has played in 535 games with Cleveland, averaging 7.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. The Brazilian has appeared in a franchise-record tying 71 post-season games. Varejao averaged 14.4 rebounds in 2012-13.Obviously hes worked hard, hes done a lot for this franchise and theyve rewarded his hard work and dedication to the game, LeBron James said before Fridays game at Chicago. Its exciting for him for sure.Varejao has always been one of James favourite teammates. Varejao is the only player left on Clevelands roster who played with James on the Cavs team that made the 2007 finals.Were all very, very happy in the organization, coach David Blatt said. Andy is a valued member of this team and hes part of the fabric of Cleveland sports, and thats just a good news story all around.The Cavs, who lost their home opener on Thursday to New York, have until midnight Friday to sign Tristan Thompson to a contract extension. If they decide not to sign him, Thompson will be a restricted free agent next summer.Varejao scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds in 27 minutes against the Knicks. Malik Beasley Jersey . 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Jamal Murray Jersey .com) - Jimmy Butler made four key free throws down the stretch to lift the Chicago Bulls over the Boston Celtics, 109-102, on Friday.BRASILIA, Brazil - The United States womens soccer team conceded a second-half equalizer to draw 1-1 against China in the opening match of the International Tournament of Brasilia on Wednesday.Carli Lloyd put the U.S. ahead in the 22nd minute, but Hang Peng equalized in the 66th to close the scoring in the first game of the four-team competition. Host Brazil defeated Argentina 4-0 in the late match at the Mane Garrincha Stadium.Lloyd redirected the ball into the net from close range after a perfect low cross from the right side by Megan Rapinoe, scoring her 57th goal with the national team. China equalized thanks to its midfielders remarkable right-footed shot from the right side of the box, finding the upper left corner over goalkeeper Hope Solo.The Americans struggled to control possession and China had most of the dangerous scoring opportunities throughout the match in the Brazilian capital. Neither team had many significant chances to break the deadlock, although the Americans complained of a hand ball by a Chinese defender inside the penalty area near the end of the game.Abby Wambach, nominated for the worlds best player award, entered the match after halftimme.dddddddddddd. Only 300 people attended the game at the Mane Garrincha Stadium, which hosted seven World Cup matches.The top two teams after round-robin play will meet for the title on Dec. 21. The other two nations will play for third place.The U.S. will face Brazil on Sunday and Argentina on Dec. 17. All matches will be played in Brasilia.Brazil made its debut with an easy win over Argentina. Debinha opened the scoring with a header in the 13th, veteran midfielder Formiga added to the lead in the 41st and Raquel got on the board in the 78th before Formiga netted again in the 82nd. Five-time world player of the year Marta had a goal ruled offside near the end of the game.It is the sixth edition of the international tournament. The hosts have won four of the previous five tournaments, finishing second to Canada in 2010. It is the second year in a row the competition is being played in Brasilia. The first four were played in Sao Paulo.The U.S. is in the tournament for the first time. Its the teams last competition of the year.The Brasilia tournament serves as preparation for the 2015 World Cup in Canada. Brazil, China and the U.S. have qualified. ' ' '