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File photo of Guangzhou Evergrande during last year's AFC Champions League

Football News: Guangzhou Evergrande Wins 2nd AFC Champions League Title but Could be Sued by Nissan for Contract Breach?

Guangzhou Evergrande’s second AFC Champions League win in three years is tainted by reports that one of their sponsors, the Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company, is threatening to sue the Chinese football club due to an alleged jersey advertisement contract breach.

Canelo Alvarez (L) and Gennady Golovkin

Boxing Rumors: Cinco de Mayo Doubleheader Featuring Canelo Alvarez, Gennady Golovkin Title Defenses Possible says WBC Prez

World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman recently admitted that he will support any proposal to have a Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin doubleheader fight card on Cinco de Mayo weekend, where the two boxers will defend their titles against two different opponents, before they finally clash in September next year.

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson posts up San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green

NBA Trade Rumors: Nets-Grizzlies' Joe Johnson Talks Could be Reopened as Grizz Needs Scoring Wingman While Nets Try to Reset

The broken deal between the Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies involving Joe Johnson is rumored to have been reopened as the Grizz searches for a scoring wingman while the Nets attempt to rebuild their team from scratch.

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing News & Rumors: Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao Rematch ‘Virtually Dead’ as Michael Koncz Says Filipino Won’t Wait for Money

The dream rematch of Floyd Mayweather Jr. (49-0, 26 KOs) and Manny Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) is now almost impossible as Pac-Man’s adviser Michael Koncz said that the Filipino will not wait for the retired pound-for-pound champion to make a decision whether he would fight again or not.

Brooklyn Nets power forward Thaddeus Young drives past Atlanta Hawks' Paul Millsap

NBA Trade Rumors: Nets' Thaddeus Young to Wizards Proposed as Washington Looks to Upgrade Frontcourt Scoring

Brooklyn Nets power forward Thaddeus Young is the subject of recent trade rumors linking him to the Washington Wizards as the capital city franchise is reportedly looking to upgrade the offensive contributions of their frontcourt lineup.

Chinese weightlifter Chen Lijun

China Sports News: Weightlifter Chen Lijun Breaks 2 World Records and Wins World Title

Chinese world champion weightlifter Chen Lijun beat defending champion Kim Un-Guk of North Korea during the final round of the 62-kg division match-up at the 2015 International Weightlifting Federation World Championships held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas on Monday.

Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis

Boxing News & Rumors: Former Champ Lennox Lewis Thinks Wladimir Klitschko Could KO Tyson Fury on Saturday

Retired undisputed world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis thinks that current title holder Wladimir Klitschko will knock out challenger Tyson Fury during their scheduled 12-round bout at the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany on Saturday.

Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Kevin Martin (R) shoots over New York Knicks' Shane Larkin

NBA News: Kevin Martin Back in Timberwolves Starting Unit

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Sam Mitchell recently announced that he is going to put back shooting guard Kevin Martin in the starting lineup in favor of small forward Tayshaun Prince to boost the team's scoring and outside shooting.

Amar'e Stoudemire (L) and Carmelo Anthony

Knicks Rumors: Ex-Knick Amar'e Stoudemire Rants About Former Coaches 'Wasting' Him and Carmelo Anthony

Amar'e Stoudemire did not win many titles during his entire 13-year career. Aside from two Western Conference finals appearances with the Phoenix Suns in 2004-2005 and 2009-2010, Stoudemire's whole career was riddled with injuries and missed chances.

Retired pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing News: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Blasts Freddie Roach Over Miguel Cotto's Loss to Canelo Alvarez

Retired boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. has criticized Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach for the "f*d up" job he did in Miguel Cotto's corner during the Puerto Rican's 12-round unanimous decision loss to Canelo Alvarez last Saturday at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Current Sacramento Kings home court Sleep Train Arena

NBA China News: Sacramento Kings Invite Chinese Sponsors to Help Fund Team's New Arena

National Basketball Association franchise Sacramento Kings has recently invited Chinese investors to help them build the team’s proposed new arena, the Golden 1 Center, as part of the United States’ EB-5 immigrant investment program.

British boxer Tyson Fury

Boxing News & Rumors: Tyson Fury Threatens to Pull Out of Wladimir Klitschko Fight over 'Gloves' Dispute

British undefeated boxer Tyson Fury (24-0, 18 KOs) had threatened to pull out of his world title fight against heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) on Saturday because of a dispute regarding the gloves both combatants will use that night.

New WBC middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez

Boxing News & Rumors: Canelo Alvarez vs Manny Pacquiao Possible Early Next Year, but Mexican Wants Gennady Golovkin First

Even before Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) defeated Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) for the WBC middleweight belt last Saturday, talks of a possible fight with eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao (57-6-2, 38 KOs) were abuzz.

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (L) and new head coach Fred Hoiberg

NBA Trade Rumors: Joakim Noah Could be Moved to Dallas as Center Becomes Lost in Bulls' Offense

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is reportedly being eyed by the Dallas Mavericks even as he is not only relegated to the bench this season but have also become a “lost man” in the team’s offense as he averages a horrible 2.5 points in 11 games so far this season.

Chicago Bulls power forward Taj Gibson (#22)

NBA Trade Rumors: Taj Gibson to Raptors Suggested as Toronto Seeks to Add Depth at PF Spot

Chicago Bulls backup power forward Taj Gibson is again the subject of recent trade rumors and this time he is being linked to the Toronto Raptors, who are reportedly seeking to add depth to their no. 4 spot currently filled-in by an undersized Luis Scola and NBA journeyman Patrick Patterson.

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