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Third baseman Manny Machado is reportedly scheduled to join the Baltimore Orioles after spending his rehab with Class-A Frederick, a reliable league source disclosed on Tuesday.

Seattle Mariners slugger Robinson Cano said he made his New York exit in a good way during his interview on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon on Monday.

Washington Nationals slugger Bryce Harper is set to undergo surgery on Tuesday to fix a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, according to a source close to situation.

Argentine and former Chicago Bulls player Andres Nacioni is planning to make a return trip in the NBA next season after spending the last two seasons in Europe, according to a reliable source on Tuesday.

Indiana Pacers star Paul George absorbed a big blow after his home was burglarized Monday night, losing his precious belongings - including a diamond-studded NBA All-Star ring.

Despite his denial, Magic Johnson and his partners are still 'angling' to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers, once incumbent owner Donald Sterling is booted out of the league for good, a source close to situation reported on Tuesday.

The Charlotte Bobcats are planning to make some bold move, just a day after they were swept by the Miami Heat. According to latest report, Michael Jordan's team is negotiating with the Orlando Magic for a trade that would get them Aaron Afflalo and Jameer Nelson.

The Golden State Warriors fired assistant coach Darren Erman for secretly taping conversation between coaches and players, which is considered violation of company policy.

Donald Sterling received the harshest penalty the NBA could give on Tuesday, after he was slapped with a lifetime ban and a $2.5 million fine for his racially discriminating words on the audio recording leaked by TMZ last weekend. NBA commissioner Adam Silver also disclosed the league's plan to force the billionaire to sell the Los Angeles Clippers franchise with the affirmation of the majority of the Board of Governors.

The NBA dropped the hammer hard on Clippers owner Donald Sterling by slapping him a $2.5 million fine and a life-time ban for his racially-sensitive comments. Then again, the controversy doesn't end there as a suspicion of a grand setup might have just happened.

Rafael Nadal's struggle on clay has been a big story in the tennis world as of late. For the first time in his career, the impregnable Mallorcan Bulls has apparently turned into a mortal after failing to make the finals of two high-profile clay court tournaments.

Jeremy Lin will probably be playing his final game with the Houston Rockets, who are facing a 1-3 series hole against the up-and-coming Portland Trail Blazers. The Asian-American baller is once again struggling to make an impact in the postseason - which could be enough reason for general manager Daryl Morey to get rid of him this offseason.

Real Madrid might be already in position to win multiple championships this season, but that is not enough reason for the Spanish powerhouse to add more firepower to their roster. According to Sports Keeda, Madrid could pull off a stunning move this offseason by bringing Lionel Messi to Camp Santiago Bernabeau.

Real Madrid is headed into the second leg of their semifinal tie with Bayer Munich with an advantageous 1-0 lead. However, Carlo Ancelloti knows that they have to double up their performance from the first leg to secure a trip in the finals of the UEFA Champions League.

The playoffs are still barely into its second week, but that won't stop Grantland writer and ESPN basketball analyst Bill Simmons from fueling up the trade rumor mill. A die-hard Boston Celtics fans, Simmons came up with a trade proposal that would surely trigger debates among NBA fans.

The Chicago Bulls are on the brink of losing their first-round series against the up-and-coming Washington Wizards. Down 3-1 in the series, the Bulls might need no less than a miracle to overcome the deficit. There could be no greater miracle than the return of star point guard Derrick Rose.

The English Premier League season now enters its homestretch mark, with pace-setters Liverpool and Chelsea gunning for a pivotal win in their upcoming showdown on Sunday at Anfield.

UFC 175 is expected to be the biggest event of the year, with Chris Weidman looking to defend his welterweight championship belt against Lyoto Machida in the main event. But there could be more in store in this pay-per-view special, as reports indicated that former Strikeforce bantamweight champion Gina Carano already agreed to make her UFC debut against reigning champ Ronda Rousey in the co-feature bout of the fight card.

Jon Jones will try to defend his UFC Light Heavyweight championship belt for the seventh straight time against no.1 contender Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC 172 on Saturday in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Los Angeles Clippers found themselves in a huge mess following the racially-sensitive statement by owner Donald Sterling. According to ESPN reporter Stephen A. Smith, several Clips players are already considering not playing in Sunday night's playoff game against the Golden State Warriors as a sign of protest for their owner's racist remark.

Roger Federer is still holding firm the title as the greatest tennis player of this generation, but rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are slowly closing the gap, according to an infographic presented on Sports Keeda.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Neymar, Iniesta and the Incredible Hulk: These are only some of many recognizable personalities who made their grand appearance in Nike's latest star-studded advertisement for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

New York Knicks superstar Carmelo Anthony will soon hit the free-agency market, and apparently, the Miami Heat has become a very viable destination for the perennial All-Star this summer.

Real Madrid is all set to resume their quest for a UEFA Champions League title, as the star-studded Los Blancos take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.

The showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Saul Canelo Alvarez could happen late this year, if negotiations between Top-Rank promotions and Golden Boy Promotions go smoothly, according to a source close to situation.

Manny Pacquiao, who reclaimed the WBO Welterweight championship with a 12-round unanimous decision win over Timothy Bradley two weeks ago, did not rule out the possibility of returning to the light welterweight class, a move that would open the opportunity for other elite fighters in the weight category to take on the former pound-for-pound king.

The search for the ill-fated Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 continues, but to no avail, mysteries still hover over the disappearance of the jet-passenger along with the 239 people on board. More than a month since it vanished, a new theory has emerged that would surely trigger debates about the existence of unidentified flying objects.

The New York Knicks have already made their first major move under the Phil Jackson era on Monday after firing Mike Woodson and his entire coaching staff. After years of futility, the Knicks are all set to make some noise around the association, and it will all start with their pursuit of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

American welterweight fighter Timothy Bradley saw his immaculate record ruined after bowing to eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao in their WBO championship match 2 weeks ago. However, there are reports that Bradley is not happy to learn that his opponent's mother casted a spell on him during the fight.