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Leo J. Magpayo | Aug 18, 2014 11:36 PM EDT
Upon the withdrawal of defending U.S. Open champion Rafael Nadal on Monday from the tournament, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray are the most possible contenders of winning the crown. read more
Dan Weisman | Aug 18, 2014 09:11 PM EDT
NFL US football season is just weeks away with league officials looking to promote the game on an international basis. One of the places American football wants to hit is China. The NFL has launched publicity campaigns in the last year centering on education and outreach. Measures include special events and broadcasts. They also involve NFL personnel past and present going over to China and staging appearances, even coaching up-and-coming players. read more
Cory Doyle | Aug 18, 2014 09:13 PM EDT
Team USA’s star power has been riddled down with the injury of Paul George, Durant’s withdrawal, as well as star players including LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony and Kevin Love not participating - but even then, USA still reign as the clear-cut favorites to win it all for the second straight time. read more
Cory Doyle | Aug 18, 2014 03:54 PM EDT
Kobe Bryant recently helped reveal the first ever touch-sensitive LCD basketball court that’s now located in Shanghai, China. read more
Cory Doyle | Aug 18, 2014 02:43 PM EDT
The Chicago crowd was ecstatic when Derrick Rose appeared in his first game at the United Center since tearing his medial meniscus nine months earlier – as Team USA went on to beat Brazil 95-78 in an exhibition game on Saturday night. read more
Dan Weisman | Aug 18, 2014 02:23 PM EDT
WWE: SummerSlam 2014 was a hit from China to Chicago with the likes of John Cena and Brock Lesnar making fans forget the worries of the world with such concerns as Louisville Purge, Darren Wilson, Jennifer Lawrence and Rush Limbaugh. read more
Roxel Gestiada | Aug 18, 2014 02:44 PM EDT
The United States Open lost its defending men’s champion as Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament due to an injured right wrist. read more
Ren Benavidez | Aug 18, 2014 11:43 AM EDT
Jeff Gordon won the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series as he snatched the lead from Joey Logano during the final 17 laps of the race. read more
Roxel Gestiada | Aug 18, 2014 11:35 AM EDT
Phoenix Mercury star and 1st overall pick in the 2013 WNBA Draft Brittney Griner proposed to Tulsa Shock forward Glory Johnson, her girlfriend for two months last week. read more
Roxel Gestiada | Aug 20, 2014 01:04 PM EDT
A combination of veteran hardcourt warriors and young blood comprises Argentina at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. read more
Roxel Gestiada | Aug 18, 2014 05:33 AM EDT
Unbeaten British fighter Kell Brook recorded his 33rd-straight win, getting a majority decision against IBF welterweight champion Shawn Porter who remained unbeaten coming into the fight. read more
Leo J. Magpayo | Aug 18, 2014 05:02 AM EDT
Turkey ensured their slot at the top six by winning against Italy, while Russia moved past Germany at the FIVB World Grand Prix on Sunday. read more
Roxel Gestiada | Aug 18, 2014 02:49 AM EDT
Free agent Shawn Marion has reached an agreement to play with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. read more
Dino Lirios | Aug 17, 2014 09:27 PM EDT
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has confirmed that the company would be redesigning and improving their ring canvas after the recent UFC Fight Night 47 in Bangor, Maine. read more
Leo J. Magpayo | Aug 17, 2014 10:47 PM EDT
After coming up short last year against Victoria Azarenka, Serena Williams can finally claim a Cincinnati Masters title to her name. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
