Monching Imperial

Roger Federer seems to have recaptured his potent service game. This is what American tennis legend Andy Roddick thought when he watch the Swiss Master went toe-to-toe with Novak Djokovic in the finals of the Wimbledon Open a couple of weeks ago.

The island of Tasmania got another brow-raising snub once again, 32 years after the infamous performance in the opening ceremony of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.

Sir Bradley Wiggins is off to get the gold medal in the team pursuit competition at the Commonwealth Games 2014. But before he starts his quest for greatness, Wiggins had some strong words to people asking him about his Sky and English cycling teammate.

Eugenie Bouchard wants the top of the WTA ranking, understanding she needs to beat Serena Williams and other elite stars to achieve such goal

Sports diva Maria Sharapova is in position to overtake Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the most popular tennis player on Facebook after reaching the 14 million like barrier few days ago.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are the favourites to play each other in the finals of the US Open in Flushing Meadows, according to the latest odds on several sports betting bookmakers.

The 2014 Tour de France is heating up as the 100th edition of the most prestigious cycling competition heads into another grueling climb from Saint-Gaudens to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet on Stage 17 on Wednesday.

Jeremy Lin has already expressed his desire for a bigger role with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, the former Harvard standout seeks respect from arguably the franchise's greatest player ever - Kobe Bryant.

All-Star power forward Kevin Love will ultimately wind up with the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite the signing of Andrew Wiggins to a rookie deal last Sunday, according to renowned ESPN NBA insider Marc Stein.

Roger Federer fought a good fight when he lost to Novak Djokovic in fifth set of their epic Wimbledon Open finals few weeks ago. And for Boris Becker, the Swiss Master's effort was enough proof that he's the greatest tennis player of all time.

Serena Williams and rumoured boyfriend Patrick Mouratoglou are back stronger than ever, downplaying speculations about the end of the relationship between the tennis star and her French coach.

Pound-for-pound star Manny Pacquiao will be stepping into the ring as the favourite against Chris Algieri, but Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach won't be underestimating the American pugilist by any measure.

The battle royal between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. might be ticking away, but the boon for the showdown could be too tempting for both fighters to ignore, according to several boxing analysts.

MH17's tragic crash in Eastern Ukraine could pave way for world leaders to sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin by taking away the hosting right of FIFA World Cup from Russia, according to sports analyst Tunku Varadarajan.

MLB Trade Rumors - The New York Yankees are already making the initial moves in their attempt to get All-Star caliber arm such as Tampa Bay Ray Devils hurler David Price and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee, according to a league source on Monday.

Jeremy Lin is demanding a more important role from the Los Angeles Lakers after spending the past two seasons under the shadow of James Harden during his tenure days with the Houston Rockets.

Rafael Nadal's retirement may still be years away, but the top-rated Spaniard already found a new realm to conquer once he decided to throw away his racket for good.

Roger Federer has been the gold standard of tennis excellence for quite some time now. His movements and techniques are simply notches higher than the rest of ATP professionals. Still, that won't stop the Maestro from adding a new weapon to his arsenal.

Expect Jeremy Lin to do the best he can to help the upstart Los Angeles Lakers win more games as possible this coming season. The acquisition of the Asian-American star along with veteran power forward Carlos Boozer has certainly upgraded the team's roster makeover. Still, analysts predicted another disappointing campaign, wherein the Lakers will miss the postseason for the second straight season.

Sunday's race gave riders another grueling test with a series of tough climbs. Monday's race will be even more excruciating as they take on a 163-kilometer mountainous stage with a summit finish waiting in its end.

Rafael Nadal's legacy as a great tennis player is being undermined by his adamant stance against the rules purposely placed to foster fair-play in the sport.

Tour de France Stage 8 gives the first real test for the bikers. After sprinters' dominance through the first seven stages, the Tomblaine to Gérardmer La Mauselaine race will showcase the ability of the general classification contenders this coming Saturday.

World's no.1 Serena Williams bombed out of the Wimbledon Open championships in a shocking way, absorbing a third round defeat at the hands of Alize Cornet of France and a second round exit in women's doubles. A stomach virus is seen as the culprit to Williams' downfall, but there are rumors circulating about Serena's pregnancy.

Novak Djokovic clinched back the top spot in the world ranking following his five-set victory over Roger Federer at the Wimbledon Open. However, not everyone is happy seeing the Serb on top of the ATP ladder-board. Jimmy Connors apparently is one of them.

Stage 7 of the Tour de France is expected to feature another mad dash to the finish, as riders will take on a 235-kilometer flat race from Épernay to Nancy before engaging into tough climb on Saturday.

Eight-division world champion king Manny Pacquiao is going to have a dominant year of boxing ahead of him, as the Filipino boxing icon attempt to reclaim his old throne as the best fighter in the sports.

Stage 6 of the Tour de France will present a new challenge to the bikers, who might have sensed an opening in the general classification standings after defending champion Christopher Froome crashed out of the competition on Wednesday.

Roger Federer lost a big opportunity to add another Grand Slam to his trophy case after bowing out to Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4 in the Wimbledon Open finals last Sunday.

Jeremy Lin is aware that his time in Houston is about to end anytime. With the Houston Rockets pushing hard in the pursuit for a third superstar, Lin is an absolute goner in red uniform.