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.
NBA TRADE - Thanks to LeBron James finally making and announcing his decision, the free agency dominos are starting to fall. The first major move is Jeremy Lin being traded by the Houston Rockets to the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBA TRADE NEWS - After the burning of jerseys four years ago, after incessant booing for four years, Ohio-kid LeBron James is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers. But what is next for the new (or old) team of the greatest player in the world today?
LEBRON JAMES NEWS - Much like four years ago, LeBron James’ decision was much anticipated and filled with drama. Unlike four years ago, the announcement was swift and simple—no cameras, no TV crews and no fanfare, just a long letter explaining himself why he chose to return home and sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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.
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will apparently not extend his term as Atletico Madrid's no. 1, as he was recently caught camera bidding his farewells to the Club's staff.
Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria and Manchester United have reportedly come to terms as regards the former's wage demand, while his purchase price is still to be determined by the said clubs.
Bayern Munich forward Mario Mandzukic is heading to La Liga Champions Atletico Madrid, as he is perceived to be deemed a surplus to requirements at Bavaria.
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.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has nothing but good words for his former striker Diego Costa, as the latter prepares to ply his trade at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger can't wait for Alexis Sanchez to provide his inputs on the pitch, following a blockbuster deal that was consummated on Thursday for a reported fee of £33.26million.
LeBron James has made no decision yet.
A three-second video clip that shows Kate Winslet cheering for Roger Federer during the 2014 Wimbledon Championships is making rounds online.
Kate Upton shares an inspiring message for those girls who do not feel good about their bodies
Khloe Kardashian apparently isn’t so fond of the idea that her younger brother Rob Kardashian is building a close relationship with her ex-husband Lamar Odom.
NBA NEWS - Thanks to solid play—and some luck—Paul Pierce of the Brooklyn Nets is still alive in the 2014 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event with a chance to cash in, finally, after years of getting busted out early in the $10,000 buy-in tournament.
NBA NEWS: Blake is coming back to the Trail Blazer after being with the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers last year. He is on board for a two-year deal reportedly for $4.2 million with a player option for the second year.
According to multiple reports, the former WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is said to return to WWE TV again and with his return came speculations that he might manage WWE fighter Dolph Ziggler.
FIFA has denied the motion for reconsideration of Luis Suarez for the lengthy ban imposed by the organization in connection with the biting incident during the group stage match in the 2014 World Cup.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Brazilian mixed martial artist Anderson Silva has a message for Neymar and the rest of the Brazilian team who was brutally crushed by the Germans with a 1-7 defeat in the semi-finals match at Estádio Mineirão, Belo Horizonte on July 8.
The weather experts are predicting a perfect condition for the 2014 Whalebone Classic in Australia and the top surfers are hoping to get their perfect scores to notch the titles in the event held at Cottesloe, West Australia from July 11 to July 13, 2014.
Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. (46-0, 26 KOs) will again put his immaculate record on the line against Marcos Maidana (35-4, 31 KOs) as they clash at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 13
Axelle Despiegelaere, a 17-year old Belgian football fan, has signed to a modeling contract by renowned L'Oreal after standing out amongst the crowd of fans during the 2014 World Cup
NBA NEWS - The Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers are the frontrunners for the services of Pau Gasol but don’t count out the San Antonio Spurs just yet. The Texas franchise is emerging as a darkhorse candidate to acquire the Spanish center as they look to add more to the core of a squad that just won the NBA championship last June.
Novak Djokovic has married his long-time and pregnant fiancée Jelena Ristic in a private ceremony at Sveti Stefan in Montenegro on July 10.
Tom Brady has been dissed with reports claiming he no longer belongs in the NFL's top five quarterback choice for its pre-season MVP favourites, betting on Peyton Manning instead to be this year's MVP award winner.
Boxing News 24 disagrees with Manny Pacquiao's choice of junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri as his opponent for the scheduled Nov 22 bout in Macau, China.
NBA NEWS - Barely a month removed from his fifth NBA title, Gregg Popovich wants more after agreeing to extend his contract with the San Antonio Spurs for multiple years.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is optimistic that recent summer signing Joe Cole can still play at a high level.
