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UFC: Anderson Silva Returns to Fight Nick Diaz

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 30, 2014 12:19 AM EDT

Former Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) Middleweight champion Anderson Silva returns to the octagon to fight former World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) Welterweight champion Nick Diaz. read more

Rushed Stadium in China Has Right-Angled Corners Instead of Curved Ones

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 29, 2014 09:04 PM EDT

Liu Xiang of China may have broken the record of the 110 meter hurdles in the 2004 Athens Olympics but can he break records running on a rectangular track? read more

Griffin Withdrew from Team USA Because of Small Fracture in Back

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 29, 2014 07:55 PM EDT

Blake Griffin withdrew from the U.S. National Basketball Team last week because of a small fracture in his back, according to a report. read more

Los Angeles Lakers Announces Byron Scott as New Head Coach

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 29, 2014 06:44 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced in a news release Monday night stating that it has confirmed that Byron Scott is their new head coach. read more

Los Angeles Clippers Eager for Ballmer to Step in as New Owner

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 29, 2014 01:21 PM EDT

After a ruling Monday siding with Donald Sterling's estranged wife Shelly Sterling on the issue of the right to sell the Los Angeles Clippers, the team is eager for former Microsoft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven Ballmer to step in as the new owner. read more

ESPN Announcer Apologizes for Comment on Women Provoking Domestic Violence

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 29, 2014 11:18 AM EDT

ESPN Announcer Stephen A. Smith apologized on Monday after commenting that women provoke domestic violence. read more

Mo Williams Signs One-Year Contract with the Timberwolves

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 29, 2014 12:17 PM EDT

Free agent point guard Mo Williams landed a one-year contract worth $3.75 million with the Timberwolves. read more

Derrick Rose Returns for Team USA

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 29, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls returns to the court for Team USA after nursing a knee injury for eight months on Monday. read more

Serena Williams Ready for Comeback, Shows Off Six-Pack

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 29, 2014 12:23 PM EDT

After failing to continue a doubles match in Wimbledon because of “viral illness”, Serena Williams is ready for a comeback at the Bank of the West Classics in Stanford, USA. read more

Court Allows Shelly Sterling to Sell Clippers franchise to Steve Ballmer

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 29, 2014 09:00 AM EDT

Donald Sterling lost his bid to prevent the sale of the Los Angeles Clippers, with a California court allowing his wife and co-owner Shelly Sterling to close the deal with former Microsoft Corp. executive Steve Ballmer. read more

Lakers Say No Deal Reached with Byron Scott Yet

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 28, 2014 03:52 AM EDT

The management of the Los Angeles Lakers has kept their lips sealed with regard to the reported hiring of Byron Scott as its new head coach. read more

Netherlands, Czech Republic on Top at World Volleyball Grand Prix

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 28, 2014 03:14 AM EDT

The Netherlands and Czech Republic have swept through their pools to claim top spot in the ongoing 2014 Federation of International Volleyball Bureau (FIVB) World Grand Prix. read more

Jeff Gordon Wins Fifth Brickyard 400 Title in Indianapolis

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 28, 2014 01:45 AM EDT

Jeff Gordon became the first five-time Nascar winner at the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis on Sunday. read more

Spain Wins Inaugural LPGA International Crown

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jul 28, 2014 06:36 PM EDT

Coming in second place after three days of the elimination rounds, Spain’s four-woman team defeated all of their opponents in the finals to win the inaugural LPGA International Crown Sunday. read more

Vincenzo Nibali Wins Tour de France 2014

Patrizia Obias   | Jul 28, 2014 01:38 AM EDT

Vincenzo Nibali emerged as the 2014 Tour de France’s first Italian winner in 16 years. read more

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