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China's Dream Of Hosting World Cup, A Step Closer With Aid of AFC

Cybelle Go   | May 02, 2015 05:00 PM EDT

China's dream of hosting the World Cup is a step closer once it will receive the full support of Asian Football Confederation, according to Alex Soosay, AFC general secretary via Yahoo News. read more

Volvo China Open: Wu Ashun Becomes First Chinese Golfer To Win European Title On Home Soil

Dino Lirios   | Apr 26, 2015 11:34 PM EDT

Wu Ashun has become the first Chinese golfer to clinch a European title on home soil by winning the latest Volvo China Open. read more

Manny Pacquiao Set to Break Camp As He Moves With 1,000-Car Entourage To Las Vegas

Dino Lirios   | Apr 26, 2015 11:17 PM EDT

Less than a week away from the fight, Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao is set to break camp to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. and head down to Las Vegas in a caravan procession of cars, fans, and team members. read more

Cavs Sweep Celtics in First Round of Playoffs But Uncertain Of Love And Smith Moving Forward

Dino Lirios   | Apr 26, 2015 11:04 PM EDT

As was generally expected, the superstar team of the Cleveland Cavaliers completed a sweep of the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs (101-93). read more

Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Tickets Sold Out Within A Minute

Geann Pineda   | Apr 24, 2015 06:36 AM EDT

Tickets for the fight of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao got sold out in less than a minute on Thursday afternoon. read more

Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao Reach Deal; Tickets Finally Go On Sale Thursday

Geann Pineda   | Apr 23, 2015 05:48 AM EDT

The much-awaited and most-coveted tickets to the Fight of the Century finally go on sale Thursday as camps of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. reach a deal and resolve some outstanding issues. read more

Atlanta Hawks Bought By Group Led By Antony Ressler In US$850M Deal

Dino Lirios   | Apr 23, 2015 02:38 AM EDT

The National Basketball Association's (NBA) Atlanta Hawks have attracted considerable attention from their conference topping performance. So much so in fact that billionaire Antony Ressler has agreed to purchase the Hawks. read more

Scott Brooks Fired By OKC Thunder After 7 Seasons As Head Coach

Dino Lirios   | Apr 23, 2015 01:34 AM EDT

After seven fruitful years leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to such heights, they officially part ways with Head Coach Scott Brooks. read more

Rajon Rondo Sustains Back Injury, Future with Dallas Mavericks Ruled Out

Dino Lirios   | Apr 23, 2015 01:17 AM EDT

The Dallas Mavericks have completely ruled out superstar guard Rajon Rondo for the duration of the playoffs as well as for his future with the team. They cite a back injury Rondo sustained last Tuesday night when they played against the Houston Rockets. read more

Chicago Cubs Promote 21-Year Old Addison Russell To Starting Lineup

Dino Lirios   | Apr 22, 2015 10:20 PM EDT

Chicago Cubs have big plans for young Addison Russell and have taken their first towards it by promoting him immediately to starting line-up. read more

Manny Pacquiao And Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight Contract Not Yet Signed

Dino Lirios   | Apr 22, 2015 07:15 PM EDT

With the fight rapidly approaching, surprise news has broken that the fight contract between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. has still not been signed. read more

NASCAR Announcer Steve Byrnes Passes Away At 56

Dino Lirios   | Apr 21, 2015 11:48 PM EDT

Steve Byrnes, longtime announcer and NASCAR TV broadcaster, passed away at the age of 56 after a very public and difficult two-year battle against cancer. read more

Rafael Nadal Downplays Novak Djokovic’s Threat to His French Open Throne

Rene Ebriega   | Apr 21, 2015 09:46 AM EDT

Rafael Nadal isn't denying the fact that he's still far from reaching his best form on the tennis court. However, the Mallorcan Bull also isn't ready to concede his status as the King of Clay to his surging rival Novak Djokovic. read more

NBA Free-Agency Rumors: LaMarcus Aldridge Drawing Interest From Lakers, Knicks, 3 Texan Teams

Rene Ebriega   | Apr 21, 2015 02:42 AM EDT

All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge is going to be one of the biggest names on the free-agency market this summer, with many NBA insiders and pundits alike considering him a max-contract type of a player. read more

Boston Marathon 2015: Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa Finishes First

Dino Lirios   | Apr 21, 2015 01:50 AM EDT

Two years after the runners and the nation were affected by terrorist bombings, Lelisa Desisa running in impressive fashion wins the men's division of the Boston Marathon last Monday. Pundits say that the Marathon has returned to what it once signified before the bombings. read more

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