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WTA International Tournament Continues at the China Open in Beijing

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 29, 2014 06:30 PM EDT

After the Wuhan Open, the WTA International Tournament continued at the China Open in Beijing where the semifinalists received a first round bye to give them some time to recuperate on Sunday. read more

Women’s Volleyball World Championship: China Wins Close Match Against Japan; USA Downs Russia to Claim Top Spot

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 29, 2014 06:20 PM EDT

China won a close five-set match against Japan while the United States downed defending champions Russia to claim the top spot of Pool C of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Italy on Sunday. read more

ATP Int'l Tourneys: Kei Nishikori, Andy Murray Capture Titles

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 29, 2014 06:10 PM EDT

U.S. Open finalist Ken Nishikori seized the Malaysian Open title and Britain’s No. 1 Andy Murray won against Tommy Robredo of Spain to capture the crown at the Shenzhen Open in China on Sunday. read more

Europe Retains the Ryder Cup

Dino Lirios   | Sep 28, 2014 04:04 PM EDT

The European team wins their 40th Ryder Cup, retaining against the United States. read more

Conor McGregor Collects His Third Straight UFC Bonus

Dino Lirios   | Sep 28, 2014 01:13 PM EDT

The self-proclaimed "King of Dublin," Conor McGregor, collects his third US $50,000 bonus in the UFC, alongside former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz in the UFC 178. The last two bonuses went to a controversial match. read more

ATP International Tournaments: Nishikori Advances to Kuala Lumpur Finals; Murray Meets Robredo in Shenzhen Finals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 28, 2014 12:30 AM EDT

U.S. Open finalist Ken Nishikori advanced to the Malaysian Open finals while Britain’s No. 1 Andy Murray will meet Tommy Robredo of Spain at the Shenzhen Open finals in China on Saturday. read more

Women’s Volleyball World Championship: China Demolishes Cuba; Russia Battles USA for Top Spot

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 27, 2014 11:06 PM EDT

China demolished Cuba in three straight sets while Russia sets up a battle against the United States for the top spot of Pool C of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Italy on Saturday. read more

Wuhan Open: Petra Kvitova Beats Eugenie Bouchard to Capture Crown

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 27, 2014 09:43 PM EDT

Third seeded Petra Kvitova beat Eugenie Bouchard to capture the crown of the inaugural Wuhan Open in China on Saturday. read more

Liverpool Being Investigated under UEFA Financial Fair Play Issue

Dino Lirios   | Sep 26, 2014 07:52 AM EDT

Premier League club, Liverpool F.C., one of the most successful clubs in England, is one of seven teams under UEFA Financial Fair Play Investigation. read more

Qatar Women's Basketball Team Forfeits Game When Told to Take Off Headscarves

Dino Lirios   | Sep 26, 2014 07:50 AM EDT

The Qatar women's basketball team forfeited their game against Mongolia last Wednesday at the Asian games, as they did not want to take off their hijabs or headscarves. read more

UFC Claims Recent Allegations Against Anthony Johnson False, Future Still Uncertain

Dino Lirios   | Sep 26, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

After being placed on indefinite suspension by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) due to allegations of domestic violence abuse against light heavyweight Anthony Johnson, President Dana White said that he may never fight for the promotion again. read more

Metta World Peace AKA The Panda's Friend Arrives In China To Play Basketball And Sell Panda Face Sneakers

dweisman   | Sep 26, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

Metta World Peace showed up in China this week with two objective in mind: Play basketball for the Sichuan Blue Whales and hawk "Panda Friendly" shoes in white and black with attached plush panda-themed teddy bear head for $79.99. read more

Derek Jeter Says Farewell With Game For The Ages

Dan Weisman   | Sep 26, 2014 07:45 AM EDT

Derek Jeter did what Derek Jeter does at his final New York Yankees home game Thursday. He drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. A living baseball legend who captained the storied New York franchise to five world championships, Jeter did the probable on a night when everything seemed to conspire to make the improbable possible. read more

Wuhan Open: Elina Svitolina Shocks Angelique Kerber

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 25, 2014 11:26 PM EDT

Up and coming star Elina Svitolina of Ukraine does it again as she shocked Angelique Kerber to reach the semifinals of the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open in China on Thursday. read more

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