As 2014 draws to close, one cannot help recall some interesting stories that lit up the year and also some sensational news. While there were gains for some, others were not so lucky. Roger Federer had a great time after a miserable 2013 season and he ended the year with a victory for Switzerland in Davis Cup. Formula-One champion Sebastian Vettel drew a blank as perhaps the machine configurations went against the Red Bull. We had the engaging football World Cup at Brazil that kept sport enthusiasts engrossed for over a month but the host nation met with disappointment. One goal from Colombian James Rodrigues against Uruguay made him into an overnight superstar. Spain hosted the first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup, where Americans were supreme. Other international events were Commonwealth Games in Glasgow