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Get the latest news and notes from the World Cup in Brail ahead of Thursdays kickoff. Spains Diego Costa feeling "100 per cent" Diego Costa says he has fully recovered from a nagging hamstring injury and will be ready when Spain opens their World Cup campaign against Netherlands on Friday. "Im very motivated; I think Im 100 per cent and ready. I cant wait for the competition to start," Costa said. Costa scored 36 goals in all competitions for the Spanish champions Atletico Madrid. Uruguay coach says Luis Suarez status still uncertain Uruguay striker Luis Suarez is doing all he can to regain full fitness following surgery to his left knee. "We cant say right now when hell be in shape to play in a World Cup match," coach Oscar Tabarez said. "Meanwhile, reality tells us that if hes not up to playing at this level, he wont play." Uruguay faces Costa Rica in their Group D opener. After Costa Rica, they meet England on June 19, before completing their group games against Italy five days later. In the name of love ... and soccer Brazilians have been urged to celebrate its version of Valentines Day on Wednesday so Thursdays World Cup kickoff doesnt spoil anyones love life. Celebrated every June 12, Brazils Day of the Lovers is a major shopping day. For motels and restaurants, its one of the biggest days of the year. The Brazilian motels association said Tuesday its partnered with beer company Brahma to promote mottos such as "First I will kiss you, then my jersey." "We wanted to offer incentives so they know its better to do it a day earlier," said Antonio Carlos Morilha, director of the Brazilian Association of Motels. US coach repeats that winning the Cup not realistic Untied States coach Jurgen Klinsmann reiterated comments he made six months ago, saying it was not realistic to think that the U.S. could win the World Cup this year. "For us, talking about winning a World Cup right now is not realistic," Klinnsman said Wednesday in Brazil. Files from TSN.ca, ESPN and ESPN.com Kobe Bryant Shoes Sell .S. military base for UFC: Fight for the Troops 3. This fight card, which takes place in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, has had a number of changes, including headliner Lyoto Machida replaced by fellow Brazilian Rafael Natal. Wholesale Air Max 720 . The right-hander said he threw about 30 pitches in a routine bullpen session Sunday at Yankee Stadium, his final hurdle before starting Tuesday night at Tampa Bay. http://www.wholesalenikeshoesclearance.c...ax-97-plus.html. Many of those eyes are in the United States of America, a country that the sport has wanted on its side for some time. On Sunday the football Gods delivered once again, only this time it was time for good old USA to experience as much heartache as joy. Cheap Air Max 95 China . The Blue Jackets play Thursday night at New Jersey in their first game after the NHLs Olympic hiatus. A native of Trencin, Slovakia, Gaborik has represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 Olympics but was unable to play in Sochi because of his injury. Fake Vapormax For Sale . On Thursday, a judge said Varlamov could be released if he posted $5,000 bond and be allowed to travel with the team but he was ordered to stay away from his girlfriend, among other restrictions.Anaheim Ducks The team sent Max Friberg back to Norfolk (AHL). The move suggests that Corey Perry (knee) might be ready to return. - Orange County Register Calgary Flames F Josh Jooris is back in the line up after missing the last three games with a wrist injury. Mason Raymond will be a healthy scratch. - Jermain Franklin, TSN Columbus Blue Jackets Artem Anisimov (torn triceps) has resumed light skating in the past few days but will not go on the teams upcoming road trip. - Team Twitter Minnesota Wild The team activated G Niklas Backstrom from injured reserve on Wednesday and sent G John Curry to Iowa (AHL). - Team Twitter New Jersey Devils Martin Havlat travelled with the team for tonights game in Detroit. He has been out with the flu. - Star-Ledger Ottawa Senators D Marc Methot skated with the teaam this morning for the first time since early December.dddddddddddd He could end up with Binghamton (AHL) on a rehab assignment. - Ottawa Sun Tampa Bay Lightning The team recalled D Nikita Nesterov from Syracuse (AHL) on Wednesday. - Team Release Toronto Maple Leafs All signs pointing toward Leo Komarovs return tonight. He hasnt played since Nov. 29 (concussion). Komarov will go for one further assessment before a final determination is made. He practiced on a line in Boston with Peter Holland and Mike Santorelli. - Jonas Siegel, TSN Washington Capitals Head coach Barry Trotz said that D Brooks Orpik will take pre-game warmups on Thursday ahead of the Winter Classic and will make a decision on whether to play. Trotz said there was no structural damage involved in Orpiks injury. - Katie Strang, ESPN ' ' '