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Team USA continue to train for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain and on Wednesday they faced the visitors from the Dominican Republic. The hosts treated their guests rudely much to the delight of the American fans who witnessed a one-sided 105-62 victory in the exhibition match held at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

Top Rank Promotions stressed their decision to pick undefeated American fighter Chris Algieri is the best option for Manny Pacquiao

The Houston Rockets enter the new season still with high expectation for competing for a championship. However, their effort to land a 'third star' this offseason cost them some really nice complementary players. And there's no bigger loss for them than letting Jeremy Lin join the Los Angeles Lakers.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed that he could be bringing in key defensive personnel before the transfer window closes on September 1.

It's been only a day since Marcos Rojo moved to Manchester United, but the attack-minded defender is looking forward to collecting silverware at Old Trafford.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Dana White and Ronda Rousey flew to Hong Kong to promote the UFC Fight Night Macau.

Roger Federer bagged his 80th career title and proceeds as the second seed at the US Open.

Maria Sharapova shares her diet tips in the September issue of Self Magazine, where she is also featured on the cover.

Adam Scott was thrust into the background after the incredible consecutive wins of Rory McIlroy this year when he captured the British Open, the World Golf Championship and the PGA Championship. Now, the world's number two is raring to pace the brightest name in golf.

The comeback of all-star was reportedly held out of practice for three straight days due to knee soreness. The development raises questions from both fans and USA Basketball head honchos evaluating Rose if he can take the rigors of the half-month competition.

Los Angeles Lakers Nick Young was recently spotted in a casual supper date with girlfriend Aussie-born singer-rapper Iggy Azalea.

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.

The former rookie of the year and 2014 All-star game Most Valuable Player comes clean with the admission that has not been a leader for his club the past years.

Jeff Burton, the same driver who took his place last week at Michigan, will substitute for the controversial three-time NASCAR champion. Stewart has not touched the wheel in a competition since he ran over Ward in a dirt track in New York last Aug. 9.

Roger Federer will be playing at Flushing Meadows for his 60th consecutive Grand Slam tournament.

LeBron Jr. was offered a Nike deal.

The Cleveland Browns are going by the safe route and picked three-year veteran Brian Hoyer over rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel for the starting quarterback slot in the upcoming National Football League season.

The first leg of the 2014 Spanish Super Cup ended with a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu courtesy of goals from James Rodriguez (81') of Real Madrid and Raul Garcia (88') of Atletico.

Maria Sharapova was recently in New York City to promote SuperGoop, a skincare company that she partially holds ownership.

World no. 1 Serena Williams and rumoured boyfriend Patrick Mouratoglou seen dating in NYC.

Colombian star James Rodriguez scored his first competitive goal for his new club Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup clash against Atletico Madrid

The athlete who was stripped of seven Tour de France victories due to his admission is constantly preparing for any civil suits that will come his way. He is still facing a whistle blower lawsuit that claims that he and his former cycling team defrauded the government when he used banned performance enhancing drugs.

Dwyane Wade is reportedly facing foreclosure on his Chicago property.

FC Barcelona holding midfielder Alex Song could be a possible alternative over Juventus ace Arturo Vidal for Manchester United, as sporting director Andoni Zubizaretta reveals imminent exit.

Bayern Munich legend Karl-Heinz Rummenigge hinted that the Bavarian outfit will be joining Manchester United in the race to secure the signature of AS Roma defender Mehdi Benatia.

Real Madrid's chances of landing unsettled Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is given a boost as Jose Mourinho opts to hand the no. 1 spot to Thibaut Courtois.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is confident that he will be able to bring out the best in Cesc Fabregas at Stamford Bridge, revealing that the Spanish international is most effective at central midfield.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was still satisfied with how his squad performed against Besiktas in the Champions League Qualifiers in spite of only coming out with a nil-nil draw.

Formula One fans were encouraged to tweet their memories of Schumacher and use the hashtag “#SchumiWeek.”