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Novak Djokovic Wins Tough First Match at W&S Open

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 13, 2014 02:29 AM EDT

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic overcome a tough stand from Gilles Simon 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati on Tuesday. read more

Steve Ballmer Assumes Ownership of Los Angeles Clippers

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 13, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been inducted as the new owner of the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, after a court cleared the sale of the team last week. read more

W&S Open Defending Champion Azarenka Withdraws from Tournament

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 13, 2014 02:14 AM EDT

Western and Southern Open defending champion Victoria Azarenka has withdrawn from the tournament in Cincinnati after sustaining an injury on her right knee on Tuesday. read more

ITF Defers Davis Cup Matches in Kiev

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 12, 2014 11:44 PM EDT

The Belgian Tennis Federation has won an appeal for Ukraine to cease hosting the upcoming Davis Cup in Kiev citing political unrest in the country, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Tuesday. read more

W&S Open: Sharapova Wins First Match, Venus Exits Early

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 12, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

Maria Sharapova defeated Madison Keys in second round while Venus Williams exited early in the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati on Tuesday. read more

Carmelo Anthony Admits Knicks Needs ‘Much Work’ Before Getting NBA Title

Jasmine Solana   | Aug 13, 2014 03:06 AM EDT

Carmelo Anthony doesn’t think the New York Knicks will win an NBA title anytime soon. In an interview with Puerto Rico's Primera Hora newspaper last week, the All Star power forward admitted that winning a championship takes time and that the team has "much work to do," but it's something that he said he looks forward to being a part of. read more

Tsonga’s Winning Streak Ends at First Round of W&S Open

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 12, 2014 10:35 PM EDT

Mikhail Youzhny ended Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's winning streak by ousting the Frenchman 6-1, 6-4 at the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati on Tuesday. read more

Japan Issues Warning to Youth Olympic Team in China

David Perry   | Aug 12, 2014 11:14 AM EDT

With China-Japan relations at a low point, Japan has warned its athletes to blend in and not wear official uniforms outside game venues. read more

Cowboys' Owner Jerry Jones Finally Breaks Silence on Racy Photos Involving Him

Jennifer Francisco   | Aug 13, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has finally broken his silence over the weekend, saying the purpoted photos of him and two Texas strippers which went viral were mere "misrepresentations" of him. read more

Paul George Changes Jersey Number, Becomes PG-13

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 12, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

Despite being not able to play next season for the Indiana Pacers, Paul George will be changing his jersey number from 24 to 13. read more

Greg Oden Faces Felony Charges after Punching Ex-Girlfriend

Jennifer Francisco   | Aug 12, 2014 02:54 AM EDT

Prosecutors have charged Miami Heat center Greg Oden with domestic battery after he allegedly punched his ex-girlfriend in the face. read more

Raptors Fined $25,000 After Drake Invites Kevin Durant to Play for Toronto

Jennifer Francisco   | Aug 12, 2014 01:42 AM EDT

The NBA fined the Toronto Raptors $25,000 after one of the team's ambassadors, Canadian rapper Drake, was accused of violating the league's anti-tampering rules. read more

UFC Should Consider Having 'No Contact' Policy before Fights, Says Commentator

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 12, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Perhaps it was high time for the UFC to adopt a "No Contact" policy before fights to prevent brawls-such as what erupted the other week between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier-from happening, fight commentator Joe Rogan said. read more

Caroline Wozniacki Wins Opener in Western and Southern Open

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 11, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

Caroline Wozniacki bounced back from an early exit at the Rogers Cup last week, defeating Magdalena Rybarokova, 6-2, 6-3, in the opening day of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio. read more

What's the future for Tony Stewart racing NASCAR?

dweisman   | Aug 11, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Following the racing accident that killed Kevin Ward Jr., NASCAR star Tony Stewart and his backers spent Monday pondering the future for the controversial driver. read more

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