NBA Willing To Adjust NBA Schedule For China And Asian Market
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) popularity at the international level has hit all-time highs in recent years. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is looking to bank on this trend and is even willing to take it further saying the league is willing to adjust the NBA schedule to accommodate the different time zone in the different parts of the world, particularly China, a richly-populated country that has endless potential of having dedicated sports fans.
Jeremy Lin Replacement After 2015 Already Being Targeted By The Los Angeles Lakers
The current impasse between the Phoenix Suns and restricted free agent Eric Bledsoe is getting the attention of the entire league. Particularly, Western Conference rivals Los Angeles Lakers which are reportedly looking ahead already to the end of the 2014-2015 season to find replacement for Jeremy Lin. The Hollywood team’s target: Bledsoe or the other star guard for Phoenix, Goran Dragic.
2014 US Open Round of 16: Grigor Dimitrov vs. Gael Monfils Live Streaming and Preview
US Open Live Streaming - Grigor Dimitrov has seen his rise in the tennis world rankings but has yet to win a major title. The 23-year-old Bulgarian is out to prove that he’s just more than an up-and-comer now and hopes to beat the dangerous Gael Monfils of France in the Round of 16 of the men’s singles competition of the 2014 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York.
2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup: Lithuania vs. Australia Live Streaming, Betting Odds and Key Players
Lithuania wants to protect their perfect record while Australia wants to get another win to avoid complications in getting to the next round. The Lithuanians and Australia face each other Tuesday night in Group D action of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain.
Kevin Durant To Stay With Nike, Under Armour’s Offer Matched
NBA News - Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant is staying with Nike after all. Durant who was being lured to transfer to new brand Under Armour, has reportedly agreed to a 10-year deal worth $300 million with Nike on Sunday.
Alex Smith to Earn $17M Per Year After 4-Year Contract Extension With Kansas City Chiefs
Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs will extend their partnership after the veteran quarterback signed a four-year contract extension worth roughly $68 million.
Transfer News: Radamel Falcao Joins Manchester United On One Season Loan
Colombia star Radamel Falcao will be joining Manchester United at least for one season after a loan deal worth £6 million from French club Monaco. Man U will have the option to extend Falcao’s stay with the team after the deal expires in a year if they pick-up the £43.5 million option
Rajon Rondo Demands Trade From Boston Celtics
NBA Rumors - Star point guard Rajon Rondo has demanded to be traded from the Boston Celtics according to Jackie MacMullan, a veteran sports writer from the Boston area.
2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Scouting Report and Preview: Serbia National Team
The Serbia basketball national team is one of the enigmatic squads in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The Serbians finished just 7th at the 2013 FIBA Europe Championships but are still considered one of the dark horse squads to make serious noise in the tournament in Spain held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 14, 2014.
2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Scouting Report and Prediction: France National Team
France won the 2013 EuroBasket for the first time in their country’s history and the French want to ride that golden glory with a good performance at the 2014 FIBA World Cup. However, they will have to do it without their superstar point guard Tony Parker, who begged off from the international competition due to injuries.
Real Life Hero: USC Cornerback Josh Shaw Jumps From 2nd Floor To Save Nephew From Drowning
Being the team leader means making the ultimate sacrifice. University of South Carolina (USC) Trojans cornerback Josh Shaw proved that and more on Saturday when he saved a nephew from drowning but in the process injured both of his ankles after jumping from the second floor of a building to rescue the child.
NFL News: St. Louis Rams Quarterback Sam Bradford to Miss Entire Season with Knee Injury
NFL News - Sam Bradford, quarterback for the St. Louis Rams in the National Football League (NFL) is out for the entire 2014-2015 season due to torn ACL in his left knee. The same injury cost Bradford half of last season and the injury is a big blow to the Rams’ campaign this year.
Aussie Big Man Aron Baynes Open To Signing With Euro Squad
Aron Baynes main option is to extend his stay with NBA champion team San Antonio Spurs but he’s not closing on doors on the possibility that the Australian will eventually sign with a European squad in the 2014 offseason.
Transfer News: Leeds United Signs Denmark’s Casper Sloth
Leeds United has acquired Danish midfielder Casper Sloth luring him away from AGF Aarhus in an undisclosed deal that will run for three years.
Roger Federer To Claim 2014 US Open Title Predicts Former Player Tim Henman
Former tennis pro Tim Henman believes that Roger Federer has found his groove back recently and his current form will be enough to take the Swiss Master to the 2014 US Open title.
FIFA Confirms Barcelona Transfer Ban until January 2016
The transfer ban for Barcelona FC has been upheld by soccer’s governing body FIFA after an appeal by the Spanish club. The decision meant that Barcelona will not be allowed to make any moves on new players during the transfer seasons in 2015 and 2016.
New Zealand Names 12-Man Roster, Tall Blacks Ready for 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain
The New Zealand basketball national team is ready to go for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain as the Tall Blacks named their 12-man roster to compete in the basketball world championships set from Aug. 30 to Sept. 14, 2014.
Transfer News: Manchester United Lands Argentina's Marcos Rojo for for £16M, Nani to Sporting CP
Louis van Gaal will complete his first own signing for Manchester United after finalizing the deal that will bring Argentinean defender Marcos Rojo to the Premiere League on Tuesday. Barring any hitches on the medical and other requirements, the transfer will be complete with a reported contract worth around £16 million (roughly AU$ 28.70M) for five years.
Boxing News 2014: Kell Brook Wants to Settle Rivalry with Khan First Before Taking on Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
After a big victory, Kell Brook is looking to fight the big names next. The British boxer defeated American Shaw Porter (24-0-1) last Sunday to claim the IBF welterweight title in a closely contested bout with scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 114-114 for Brook.
Chris Algieri Warns Manny Pacquiao That He’ll “Dominate Down the Stretch” [VIDEO]
Boxing News 2014 - Before dodging Manny Pacquiao bombs on their November fight in Macau, Chris Algieri has to duck criticisms claiming the he doesn’t deserve to face the Filipino or the shot at boxing glory. The undefeated American knows better however saying that he has earned the big-money bout and will look to prove doubters wrong come fight night.
Cleveland Cavaliers Confident Ray Allen Will Join LeBron James
NBA NEWS - The Cleveland Cavaliers are having an excellent 2014 offseason so far but they aren’t quite done with the signings yet after confirming that they are still interested in getting Ray Allen and confident that they will land the veteran shooter by training camp.
Rusty Derrick Rose Still Leaves Chicago Bulls Coach Tom Thibodeau Impressed [VIDEOS]
NBA News - Derrick Rose might be rusty and still not 100 per cent but his head coach with the Chicago Bulls is already excited about the prospect of finally seeing him back to his old self. Rose suited up for the USA basketball national team, which hosted the NT from Brazil last Saturday as both teams prepare for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain later this August.
Rafael Nadal Still Undecided on 2014 US Open Stint, in Danger of Losing No. 2 Spot to Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal is already losing precious ATP points by missing the past couple of tournaments. The Spaniard is set to lose more if he loses the 2014 US Open scheduled from August 25 to September 8 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York.
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Engaged to Glory Johnson Months After Coming Out as Gay
WNBA players Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson are tying the knot after making their announcement via Instagram over the weekend.
Transfer News: Netherlands Defender Daley Blind Open to Manchester United Offers
Daley Blind is looking for options in the transfer season and one of those is to sign with Manchester United. While happy with current team in Ajax, the versatile Dutch defender is not closing the doors on a possible transfer to the Old Trafford club.
Rory McIlroy Has Potential to Win 20 Golf Majors – Jack Nicklaus
Rory McIlroy is officially on a roll after winning his second straight golf major at the 2014 PGA Championship last week Sunday. One of the greatest golfers of all time, Jack Nicklaus believes that the Northern Irish pro is set for greatness and could win as many as 15 to 20 majors titles by the time his career is over.
Tunisian Marwa Amri Breaks History, No. 1 in Wrestling World Rankings
Marwa Amri of Tunisia rewrote the wrestling history books after becoming the first-ever wrestler from the African continent to rise to no. 1 sport in the world rankings of the sport.
Manny Pacquiao Should Focus on Chris Algieri, Boxing Not Basketball – Bob Arum
Manny Pacquiao is extra busy these days and it’s not because of his primary sport, boxing or even politics, as a congressman of the Philippines but as a soon-to-be basketball player/coach in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Bob Arum, who is the Filipino’s long-time promoter doesn’t like the idea and calls the basketball stint as an “added distraction”.
Roger Federer Loses to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2014 Rogers Cup Final
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France denied Switzerland’s Roger Federer’s attempt for a third Rogers Cup title early Monday morning winning the championship round in straight sets, 7-5, 7-6 (3). The Frenchman won the ATP title in Toronto, Canada for the first time in his career while avoiding a third straight loss to the Swiss Master.
Jelena Jankovic Helped by Fan Helps with ‘Bra Malfunction’ at the 2014 Rogers Cup
Jelena Jankovic played true to form in beating Sloane Stephens in the second round of the 2014 Rogers Cup and she delivered the victory even after a “wardrobe malfunction” in the tournament held in Montreal, Canada.
