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John Wall, Bradley Beal, Paul Millsap Cut from Team USA

Staff Reporter   | Aug 04, 2014 10:41 PM EDT

The first wave to cuts have apparently begun for Team USA, as the team tried to move forward after a gruesome injury on Paul George, who once had been considered to suit up for the national team. read more

ATP Cancels Israel Open Due to Escalating Conflict

M. Morelos   | Aug 04, 2014 10:20 PM EDT

The ATP tour event slated to be held in Israel in September has been canceled because of the ongoing conflict between the host country and Hamas fighters. In a statement, the organizers said it could not hold the Israel Open, an ATP World Tour event, in Tel Aviv since tensions in the region continued to escalate. read more

NBA Players Express Firm Commitment to Team USA Despite Paul George’s Injury

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 04, 2014 10:30 PM EDT

Despite the freak injury of Paul George during a Team USA scrimmage last week, the NBA players of the Team USA pool have vowed to continue pushing for their inclusion to the final 12-man roster who would compete in the upcoming FIBA World Championships in Spain. read more

UFC: Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier Come to Blows at Media Day

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 04, 2014 09:19 PM EDT

Their feud festering over social media in the past days, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier needed only to see each other eye to eye before letting their fists do the talking. A brawl erupted between Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion, and Cormier during the media day for fight fans at the MGM Grand on Monday, with both fighters needing to be restrained by event security. read more

Tiger Woods Withdraws From Bridgestone International Due to Back Injury

Patricia Villaceran   | Aug 04, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

The iconic Tiger Woods had to withdraw from Bridgestone International's final round because of a back pain injury. read more

Anderson Silva Advises Paul George to ‘Stay Calm and Strong’

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 04, 2014 03:07 AM EDT

If there's someone who knows what Paul George is going through, it has got to be Anderson Silva. The former Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) middleweight champion sent his regards to the injured Indiana Pacers forward via Instagram, telling him to be "calm and strong" as he goes through recovery. read more

Brazil Tops World Volleyball Grand Prix Shutting Out Dominican Republic

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 04, 2014 02:51 AM EDT

Brazil survived a first-set scare before dispatching the Dominican Republic in straight sets 26-24, 25-19, 25-18 to claim the top spot of Division 1 in the World Volleyball Grand Prix on Sunday. read more

McIlroy Roars Back to Winning Ways at Bridgestone

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 04, 2014 02:43 AM EDT

Behind three strokes going into the final, Rory McIlroy raced towards the Bridgestone Invitational championship like a runaway train. McIlroy wiped his deficit in three holes, had the lead in the fourth, took control at the 11th hole, and never looked back to win with a two-shot victory over Sergio Garcia at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio. read more

Paul George Injury Won't Change NBA Policy to Allow Players to Join International Tilts, says Silver

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 03, 2014 11:26 PM EDT

Paul George's freak injury during a Team USA scrimmage last week reignited another debate on whether NBA players should be allowed to compete in international competitions such as the upcoming FIBA World Cup in Spain. But for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, George's injury should not stop players from representing their country. read more

Milos Raonic Wins Citi Open Crown in All-Canadian Finals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 03, 2014 09:12 PM EDT

Second-seed Milos Raonic pounded the net to defeat Vasek Pospisil, 6-1, 6-4, in an all-Canadian final at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. on Sunday. read more

Serena Williams Wins at Bank of the West Classics

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 03, 2014 09:03 PM EDT

World No. 1 Serena Williams is back at the top of her game, capturing the Bank of the West Classic championship in Stanford on Sunday. read more

Brandon Rios DQs Diego Chaves in Ugly Fight

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 03, 2014 10:47 PM EDT

The welterweight bout between Brandon Rios and Diego Chaves on Saturday had all the trappings of a classic fight, with both fighters known to be brawlers. But their fight might as well happen inside an MMA ring. read more

China, Brazil Romp Off with Victories in World Volleyball Grand Prix

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 03, 2014 08:56 PM EDT

China and Brazil dispatched their opponents in straight sets on the second day of the 2014 World Volleyball Grand Prix in Sassari, Italy. read more

Record Crowd Watches Manchester U defeat Real Madrid in Michigan

M. Morelos   | Aug 02, 2014 11:28 PM EDT

Two of the world's top teams played before a record crowd of 109,318 in Ann Arbor, a sign that U.S. fans are starting to love soccer. Manchester United defeated Real Madrid 3-1, securing new manager Louis van Gaal's fourth win in the International Champions Cup. read more

Serena Williams Beats Andrea Petkovic, Marches onto Finals at Stanford

M. Morelos   | Aug 02, 2014 10:52 PM EDT

Serena Williams overcame a tough first set, gathering steam to roll through the second set with a 7-5, 6-0 victory over Andrea Petkovic in the Bank of the West Classic semifinals on Saturday. read more

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