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Bai sentenced to death while wife Tan life imprisonment

Heilongjiang Man Sentenced to Death While Wife Gets Life in Prison

A couple from Heilongjiang province has been convicted for murder, rape and robbery of a teenage girl sentencing the man to death while his wife gets life in prison Monday.

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Baseball Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn Dies of Cancer of the Salivary Gland

Former Major League Baseball (MLB) right fielder for the San Diego Padres and Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn succumbed to cancer of the salivary gland Monday.

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent charged of intoxication manslaughter

Former NFL Dallas Cowboys Josh Brent Released From Jail

Former National Football League (NFL) defensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys Josh Brent has been released from jail and sent to a rehabilitation facility to serve 45 days for the treatment of substance abuse before being released.

NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard is 3rd Youngest NBA Finals MVP Behind Earvin “Magic” Johnson

22-year-old San Antonio Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard was named the Bill Russell National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) making him the third youngest player behind Los Angeles Lakers star Earvin “Magic” Johnson in the history of NBA.

Roger Federer wins seventh Halle cup in Germany

Swiss Roger Federer wins his record seventh Halle title in Germany against Colombian Alejandro Falla in straight sets 7-6, 7-6.

Pitbull, J. Lo and Claudia Leitte Perform at FIFA World Cup Ceremonies

Pop star Jennifer “J. Lo” Lopez, rapper Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia “Claudinha” Leitte perform in the opening ceremonies of the FIFA World Cup 2014.

Sao Paolo police fires tear gas to disperse demonstrators before the start of the opening game of the World Cup

Police And Protestors Clash, One CNN Producer Hurt Before Start Of World Cup

Just hours before the opening game of the World Cup between host nation Brazil and Croatia a clash between the Brazilian police and protesters erupted.

New York Rangers' Benoit Pouliot hits a goal past King goalie Jonathan Quick

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

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.

Justin Rose Gears up for Second US Open Title

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.

Washington Redskin fan holds up a banner in remembrance of Sean Taylor

Jason Mitchell Convicted on Football Star Sean Taylor Murder

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.

Derek Fisher of the Oklahoma City Thunders

Derek Fisher Takes Over as Head Coach of New York Knicks

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.

Pacquiao Named Head Coach of New Expansion Team in PBA

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).

Ghana's Andre Ayew shoots goal against South Korea

2014 FIFA World Cup ready for kick-off in Brazil

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.

Rafa poses on the clay court of Roland Garros with French Open crown

Nadal Wins Record-breaking 9th French Open Title

Number one seed Rafael “Rafa” Nadal defeats rival second seed Novak Djokovic to take the French Open title for the ninth time in his career, making him the first ever tennis player in history to achieve such a feat.

Maria Sharapova shouting in victory after making the last point to win the French Open Title

Maria Sharapova Wins Second French Open Title Over Halep

Russia’s Maria Sharapova wins her second French Open title in three consecutive years of making an appearance at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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