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Maria Sharapova Wins China Open Title and Claims World No. 2 Rank

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 06, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

French Open champion Maria Sharapova won over Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova to capture the title and claim the World No. 2 ranking at the China Open in Beijing on Sunday. read more

Rory McDonald Takes A Step Toward the Welterweight Title with KO Win Over Tarec Saffiedine

Dino Lirios   | Oct 06, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) came to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, with hometown hero Rory McDonald taking one step closer to a title shot by finishing Belgian fighter, Tarec Saffiedine. read more

All Hometown Fighters Lose in UFC: Nelson vs Story

Dino Lirios   | Oct 06, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) recently had a card in Stockholm, Sweden, with all hometown fighters in the main card being faced with disappointing defeat. read more

Kei Nikishori Wins Second Japan Open Title

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 05, 2014 04:18 AM EDT

In a rematch of the 2012 finals, Kei Nishikori once again outlasted Milos Raonic in three sets to win the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo on Sunday. read more

China Open Doubles: Peng Shuai and Andrea Hlavackova Capture First Title

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 05, 2014 04:00 AM EDT

China’s Peng Shuai and Andrea Hlavackova defeated defending champions Cara Black and Sania Mirza 6-4 6-4 to capture their first title together at the China Open Women’s Doubles Competition in Beijing on Saturday. read more

Japan Open: Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic Sets up Rematch for Crown

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 04, 2014 10:52 PM EDT

Kei Nishikori and Milos Raonic both won their semifinals match to setup a 2012 rematch for the crown at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo on Saturday. read more

Women’s Volleyball World Championship: USA Demolishes Serbia; Brazil Defeats Russia to Advance to the Third Round

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 04, 2014 10:56 PM EDT

Team USA demolished Serbia in straight sets while Brazil won over Russia to advance to the third round of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Italy on Saturday. read more

China Open: Novak Djokovic Surges Past Andy Murray to Meet Tomas Berdych in Finals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 04, 2014 10:40 PM EDT

World's No. 1 Novak Djokovic surged past Andy Murray in straight sets and sets up a meeting against Tomas Berdych in the finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday. read more

China Open: Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova Battle for World No. 2

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 04, 2014 09:43 PM EDT

Maria Sharapova won over Ana Ivanovic to battle it out against Petra Kvitova for the World No. 2 rank at the China Open in Beijing on Saturday. read more

Women’s Volleyball World Championship: China Rallies to Win Over the Dominican Republic; Italy Takes Out Japan

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 04, 2014 09:38 PM EDT

China rallied late to win over the Dominican Republic while Italy took out Japan in straight sets at the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Italy on Saturday. read more

Manny Pacquiao Confident Showdown Vs. Floyd Mayweather Will Happen Next Year

Louie Marquez   | Oct 04, 2014 10:56 AM EDT

Filipino slugger Manny Pacquiao believed his much awaited showdown with pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather jr. will finally happen next year, a close confidante of the 8-division champion revealed on Thursday. read more

Steve Nash on Jeremy Lin: He Creates Problems at Rim

Louie Marquez   | Oct 04, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin has never failed impressing his new teammates and coaching staffs in training camp. Apparently, two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is one of the people who have high hopes for the Asian-American star this coming season. read more

NBA Rumors: Hornets Can Upset Bulls, Cavs in Eastern Conference Playoffs

Louie Marquez   | Oct 04, 2014 07:10 AM EDT

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls are the beasts of the Eastern Conference after loading up their rosters with elite free-agents this offseason. But according to Basketball Insiders insider Alex Kennedy, their places in the conference finals are far from sealed because there’s going to be some competition from a feisty team like the Charlotte Hornets. read more

Lakers Rumors: Kobe Bryant Injured Nick Young in Scrimmage; Swaggy P Out For 6-8 Weeks

Staff Reporter   | Oct 04, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers took a big blow even before the start of the season after shooting guard Nick Young suffered an injury in his right thumb, Lakers head coach Byron Scott disclosed on Friday, read more

Rafael Nadal’s Impending Decline Emboldens Young Guns To Attack Him in Tournaments

Staff Reporter   | Oct 04, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Former world's no.1 men's singles netter Rafael Nadal suffered a shocking quarterfinal exit at the China Open 2014, bowing out to unheralded Serbian Martin Klizan in three sets. read more

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