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Marathon Champ Rita Jeptoo Fails Drug Test

Danielle Austria   | Nov 01, 2014 04:32 AM EDT

World Marathon Majors (WMM) is putting Rita Jeptoo's title and $500,000 cash prize on hold, after the Kenyan running champ tested positive for endurance-boosting drug EPO (erythropoietin). read more

Paribas Masters: Kei Nishikori Eliminates David Ferrer; Becomes First Asian in ATP World Tour Finals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 31, 2014 09:17 PM EDT

Sixth seeded Kei Nishikori eliminated David Ferrer at the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris on Friday to become the first Asian to have qualified at the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals in London. read more

Paribas Masters: Novak Djokovic Beats Andy Murray to Advance to the Semifinals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 31, 2014 11:19 PM EDT

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic beat eighth seeded Andy Murray in straight sets 7-5 6-3 to advance to the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris on Friday. read more

Paribas Masters: Milos Raonic Thwarts Roger Federer's Chances to Reclaim Top Ranking

Leo J. Magpayo   | Nov 01, 2014 12:11 AM EDT

Canadian star Milos Raonic thwarted second seeded Roger Federer's chances to reclaim the World No. 1 rank at the PNB Paribas Masters in Paris on Friday. read more

Cubs Name Joe Maddon Manager

Dan Weisman   | Oct 31, 2014 07:58 PM EDT

The long-suffering Chicago Cubs changed managers again Friday naming Joe Maddon as the 54 skipper in club history. Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, said he hated to dismiss Rick Renteria after only one year, but did so during a narrow window in which Maddon, a two-time American League manager of the year, was available. read more

Russell Westbrook Fractures Hand Against Clippers

Cory Doyle   | Oct 31, 2014 05:30 PM EDT

Russell Westbrook fractured his right hand Thursday night against the Los Angeles Clippers - right before getting in an altercation with a Clippers fan. read more

Paribas Masters: Tomas Berdych Reaches Fifth Consecutive Semifinals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 31, 2014 04:34 PM EDT

Fifth seeded Tomas Berdych reached his fifth consecutive semifinals after a hard fought three set battle against Kevin Anderson of South Africa 7(7)-6(4) 6-4 6-4 at the PNB Paribas Masters in Paris on Friday. read more

UFC Exec Publicly Supports Expansion of Legalized Sports Betting in America

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 03:10 PM EDT

The Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) Executive Vice President and COO Lawrence Epstein is publicly supporting the expansion of legalized sports betting in the United States. read more

With Nike Deal Gone, Jon Jones Eyes Reebok

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 03:04 PM EDT

With Jon Jones' Nike deal in the drain, the current Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is eyeing a deal with Reebok. read more

Kobe Bryant Takes Tragedies and Turns them into Bonding Experience

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 02:50 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a devastating loss in their first game, when rookie Julius Randle broke his leg, remaining on the sidelines for the season. However, Kobe Bryant is trying to turn the team's struggles into a bonding experience. read more

Lebron James and Kyrie Irving Take Responsibility for First Cavaliers Loss to Knicks

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

While Lebron James takes the blame for the new-and-improved Cleveland Cavaliers' loss to the New York Knicks, 95-90, Kyrie Irving also shoulders some of the blame, citing miscommunication with Coach David Blatt in executing the plays. read more

Russell Westbrook Injures Right Hand Against Losing Game with the LA Clippers

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 04:32 AM EDT

Russell Westbrook of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) Oklahoma City Thunder, fractured his right hand and did not return to their game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder lost the game, 93-90. read more

Free Agent Ray Allen Not Worried on When he Will Return to the NBA

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 03:42 AM EDT

New free agent Ray Allen is not worried, as he sits on the sideline and watches the National Basketball Association's 2014-2015 season play out. read more

Kevin Youkilis Retires After 10 Year Career

Dino Lirios   | Oct 31, 2014 02:23 AM EDT

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Kevin Youkilis has decided to officially retire from playing professional baseball after 10 achievement-filled seasons. read more

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