Sports

Cavaliers Get First NBA Draft Pick, Might Exchange With Orlando Magic

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 26, 2014 01:00 PM EDT

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the first NBA draft but they might be interested in numbers four and 12 and exchange the first pick option with the Orlando Magic. read more

Tencent, Alibaba Help Fuel $642M In World Cup Gambling

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 26, 2014 08:16 AM EDT

Gambling is illegal across most of mainland China, but Chinese Internet giants Alibaba and Tencent helped fuel $642 million in World Cup 2014 bets through their smartphone payment apps. read more

Novak Advances to the Third Round After a Scare From Veteran Stepanek

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 25, 2014 10:47 PM EDT

Top seed Serbian Novak Djokovic got a big scare from veteran player Czech Radek Stepanek as he was stretched up to the fourth set in the ongoing 2014 Wimbledon Championships held at All England Club in London. read more

Peng Shuai and Hsieh Su-wei all set to Defend Their Ladies Double’s Crown

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 25, 2014 09:52 PM EDT

It’s the third day of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships in the All England Club at London and it marks the start of the ladies double’s first round matches. read more

Luis Suarez and Uruguay Anxiously Await FIFA Decision on Apparent Biting

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 25, 2014 09:50 PM EDT

Luis Suarez and his Uruguay teammates anxiously await International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) governing body’s decision if Suarez were to be expelled from the 2014 World Cup on an apparent biting against Italian player Giorgio Chiellini. read more

Li Na marches on to the Third Round After Defeating Meusburger in Straight Sets

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 25, 2014 09:32 PM EDT

Second seed Chinese Li Na outclassed 38th seed Austria’s Yvonne Meusburger in Court No. 2 as Li powers her way with absolute precision down the lines of the grass courts in the All England Club in London and marches on to the third round of Wimbledon. read more

Luis Suarez Bites Opponent, Now Subject To FIFA Disciplinary Proceedings

Katie Collom   | Jun 25, 2014 12:24 PM EDT

FIFA said late Tuesday that it plans on opening disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay forward Luis Suarez, after he reportedly bit an Italian opponent during a game earlier that day. read more

Mondragon Breaks Record For Oldest World Cup Player

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 25, 2014 04:51 AM EDT

Colombian goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon broke the world record set by Roger Milla by becoming the oldest player to participate in the World Cup 2014 at 43 years old. read more

Williams, Sharapova, Halep Cruised Thru Their First Round Match at Wimbledon

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 24, 2014 08:45 PM EDT

It was a field day at the All England Club in London Tuesday as top seeded women’s tennis players saw action at the 2014 Wimbledon Championships. read more

LeBron James Opted Out of his Remaining Two-year Contract With the Heat

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 24, 2014 08:42 PM EDT

Four-time National Basketball Association (NBA) Most Valuable Player (MVP) LeBron James has opted out of his remaining two- year contract with the Miami Heat and becoming a free agent this coming July 1. read more

Cannibal of Ajax StrikesAgain: Uruguay Wins Over Italy

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 24, 2014 08:41 PM EDT

Uruguay’s star striker Luis Suarez appeared to have bitten an Italian player during their match at the 2014 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup which could have led to Uruguay’s victory over Italy. read more

Teary-eyed Marion Bartoli receives standing ovation on center court at Wimbledon

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 24, 2014 08:36 PM EDT

An emotional Marion Bartoli received a standing ovation while she walks onto center court at Wimbledon to perform a coin toss that left her teary-eyed. read more

Chinese Student Kills Self After Losing World Cup Bet

Marcel Woo   | Jun 24, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

After losing more than US$3,000 of borrowed money betting on the ongoing FIFA World Cup games in Brazil, a Chinese college student decided to leap to his death because he could no longer repay his debts. read more

Mexico vs. Croatia 3-1 Victory Really Gives Head Coach Miguel Herrera Something to Celebrate

Katie Collom   | Jun 24, 2014 05:31 AM EDT

Mexico took the victory in Monday's match against Croatia with a 3-1 win. Mexico's head coach, Miguel Herrera promised fans a victory and followed through. read more

Brazil’s Neymar Scores 2 Goals to Claim Top Spot in Group A at the World Cup

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 24, 2014 01:46 AM EDT

Brazil’s football star Neymar scores two goals against Cameroon with a final score of 4-1 clinching the top spot of Group A at the 2014 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup held at Belo Horizonte, Brazil. read more

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