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Rangers Halt Kings’ Victory Party in Game 4 of Stanley Cup Finals

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 12, 2014 08:16 AM EDT

The New York Rangers saved themselves from a sweep by standing strong against the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League (NHL) of the Stanley Cup Finals held in Madison Square Garden. read more

2014 FIFA World Cup Kick Off Extravaganza: A Tribute to Brazil

Christl Leong   | Jun 12, 2014 08:19 AM EDT

The FIFA World Cup will kick off with performances from about 600 artists including gymnasts, capoeira performers, stilt walkers and trampolinists. The extravagant event is expected to be watched by some 61,000 fans and 1 billion home viewers, not to mention 12 heads of states and UN's Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon. read more

World Cup 2014: Official FIFA World Cup App Now Available for Free Download

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 12, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

Fans can now stay connected with the latest updates in the upcoming World Cup 2014 by downloading the official FIFA World Cup app, which features live coverage of all 64 games, for free. read more

China’s Li Na, Second Highest-paid Female Athlete in the World

Staff Reporter   | Jun 11, 2014 07:59 PM EDT

Forbes just released its list of the top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world and China’s Li Na is second to only three female athletes that made it in the list. read more

Justin Rose Gears up for Second US Open Title

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 11, 2014 04:19 AM EDT

Professional golfer Justin Rose looks to defend his title at the U.S. Open to be held at the Merion Golf Club in North Carolina and hoping to be the second player after Curtis Strange to match golfing legend Ben Hogan to win two titles in a row. read more

Jason Mitchell Convicted on Football Star Sean Taylor Murder

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 11, 2014 03:11 AM EDT

26-year-old Jason Mitchell has been convicted by a Florida jury in connection with the murder of Washington Redskins football star Sean Taylor in 2007 during an armed burglary in Taylor’s home in Miami. read more

Spurs Beat the Heat in NBA Finals Game 3 with 111-92 Win

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 11, 2014 02:51 AM EDT

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals Game 3 on Tuesday in Miami’s home court with a 111-92 win and broke the record with a 75.8 shooting in the first half of the game. read more

Derek Fisher Takes Over as Head Coach of New York Knicks

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 11, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

New York Knicks hires former Oklahoma City Thunder player Derek Fisher to be its new head coach in hopes to end the franchise’s 30 year drought of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Title. read more

Black Market for Fake Doctor's Notes in China Booms Ahead of World Cup

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 11, 2014 12:14 AM EDT

There will be an epidemic of work-related absences in China during the World Cup. read more

Pacquiao Named Head Coach of New Expansion Team in PBA

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 10, 2014 11:46 PM EDT

Boxing great Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and congressman of the Sarangani province in the Philippines, has added another title to his credit being named the head coach of Team KIA, a new expansion team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). read more

China's Presence at 2014 FIFA World Cup: On and Off the Field

Katie Collom   | Jun 11, 2014 12:36 AM EDT

China's influence is being felt heavily at this year's FIFA World Cup, but not in ways people might expect. The nation is responsible for supplying key products including the official World Cup soccer ball and products related to this year's mascot, Fuleco. read more

Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Takes on a New Job as Basketball Head Coach

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 10, 2014 08:45 AM EDT

Will coach a team owned by a South Korean car maker read more

2014 FIFA World Cup ready for kick-off in Brazil

Leo J. Magpayo   | Jun 10, 2014 04:04 AM EDT

This year’s International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup, which occurs every four years, is raring to go scheduled June 12 to July 13 in host country Brazil. read more

Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Dyken Rouen Injured in Vehicle Accident

Staff Reporter   | Jun 10, 2014 02:07 AM EDT

Six-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Amy Van Dyken Rouen suffered injuries to her back in an all-terrain accident in Show Low, Arizona. read more

Peng Shuai and Hsieh Su-wei Win Women’s Doubles French Open Cup

Staff Reporter   | Jun 09, 2014 08:31 PM EDT

Peng Shuai of mainland China and Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan defeated Italy’s Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in straight sets to capture the women’s doubles of the French Open held at Roland Garros in Paris. read more

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