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Guangzhou Evergrande Defeats Al-Ahli 1-0 to Clinch 2nd AFC Champions League Title

Five-time Chinese Super League champions Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC defeated UAE’s Al-Ahli Dubai FC, 1-0, in the second leg of the final of the 2015 AFC Champions League on Saturday at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou to clinch their second title in the prestigious annual Asian football competition.

Wladimir (L) and Vitali Klitschko

Boxing News & Rumors: Wladimir Klitschko Enlists Brother Vitali as Sparmate Ahead of Tyson Fury Bout

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) reportedly enlisted the help of his elder brother Vitali as his sparring mate to prepare him during the last week of training against challenger Tyson Fury (24-0, 18 KOs), whom he will face on Saturday at the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Canelo Alvarez (L) vs Miguel Cotto

Boxing News: Canelo Alvarez Pulls off Unanimous Decision Victory Over Miguel Cotto, Turns to GGG Next

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) pulled off a 17-111, 118-110, and 119-109 unanimous decision victory over Miguel Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs) to capture the WBC, Lineal, and The Ring middleweight titles at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Kevin McHale (L) and George Karl

NBA Rumors: Could Kevin McHale Replace George Karl in Sacramento?

The tension in Sacramento is still brewing as the Kings are down in the cellars of the Western Conference with a 5-9 record. Reports said that head coach George Karl is more likely to be fired than franchise center DeMarcus Cousins to get traded, and recently-sacked Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale is rumored to be a candidate for the job.

DeMarcus Cousins (L) and Hassan Whiteside

NBA Trade Rumors: Miami Heat Wants DeMarcus Cousins? Could Swap Hassan Whiteside for Chance at Franchise Big Man

With the Sacramento Kings debacle still ongoing, rumors are out that Pat Riley and the Miami Heat are interested in trading for its franchise big man, DeMarcus Cousins, although many NBA analysts are not sure what assets would the Florida squad give up for the enigmatic center.

Freddie Roach (L) and Miguel Cotto

Boxing News & Rumors: Freddie Roach Wants Miguel Cotto to KO Canelo Alvarez, Then Secure Floyd Mayweather Rematch

Multi-award winning boxing trainer Freddie Roach has revealed his plan for Miguel Cotto as the Puerto Rican fighter moves toward to the twilight of his illustrious career: knock out Canelo Alvarez on Saturday and then call out Floyd Mayweather Jr. to come out of retirement for a rematch.

Guangzhou Evergrande midfielder and China PR team captain Zheng Zhi (middle)

Football News: Chinese Skipper Zheng Zhi Confident of Victory Against Al Ahli in AFC Champions League Final

China national football team captain and Guangzhou Evergrande skipper Zheng Zhi has expressed confidence that his team can beat rival Al Ahli Dubai on Saturday in the second leg of the 2015 AFC Champions League Final match, which will be played at the Tianhe Stadium in Guangzhou.

Undefeated British boxer Tyson Fury

Boxing Rumors: Tyson Fury Predicts KO Victory Over Wladimir Klitschko on Nov. 28

Undefeated British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury (24-0, 18 KOs) has predicted that he will knock out reigning world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko in their world title clash on Nov. 28 at the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Charlotte Hornets point guard Jeremy Lin

NBA Rumors: Jeremy Lin Admits Entertaining Warriors' Offseason Offer but Chose Hornets for Bigger Role

Point guard Jeremy Lin recently admitted that he was offered by his former team, the 2015 NBA champions Golden State Warriors, a spot in their roster during the offseason, but he rejected it and chose the Charlotte Hornets instead so he could have the chance of playing a bigger role within the success of a team.

Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins

NBA Rumors: Celtics Not Keen on DeMarcus Cousins Trade as Danny Ainge Thinks Cost, Risk Too Much

New NBA rumors are out that the Boston Celtics, particularly team president Danny Ainge, is not really interested in trading for Sacramento Kings’ franchise player DeMarcus Cousins despite recent speculations that a deal between the two clubs are imminent in midseason.

Football legend Ronaldo

Football News: Ronaldo Collaborates with Ali Sports to Promote Soccer in China

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has agreed to collaborate with Ali Sports, a newly-formed Chinese sports company owned by e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding Limited, to promote soccer to the young people of China.

Four-division world champion Miguel Cotto

Boxing News: Miguel Cotto Stripped of WBC Belt Ahead of Saturday's Clash with Canelo Alvarez

Four days before his title showdown with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, Miguel Cotto has been stripped off by the World Boxing Council of the middleweight belt he is supposed to defend after he refused to pay the required $300,000 sanctioning fee.

Retired undefeated world boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Boxing News: Floyd Mayweather Offers Help to Suspended UFC Star Ronda Rousey

Retired undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has made headlines again after offering to help train fallen MMA star Ronda Rousey with regards to improving her boxing skills.

Miami Heat forward Gerald Green (R)

NBA Rumors: Gerald Green Returns to Play for Heat in Lesser Role

Suspended wingman Gerald Green returned to the Miami Heat lineup on Tuesday in the team's 103-91 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, and his lessened role even off the bench was quite noticeable.

Fired Houston Rockets head coach Kevin McHale

NBA News: Rockets Discharge Head Coach Kevin McHale after 4-7 Start to 2015/16 Season

The Houston Rockets have fired head coach Kevin McHale on Wednesday after the team's disappointing 4-7 start to the 2015-2016 NBA season. Assistant coach John-Blair Bickerstaff will serve as interim coach while the team finds a replacement.

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