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Nicolas Batum To Play with France at FIBA World Cup

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum said he's ready to suit up for the French men's basketball team in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2014 in Spain, the Frenchman confirmed on his Twitter account on Thursday.

National Teams Make Preparations for The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil

Official match balls for the 2014 World Cup
With the domestic leagues and continental competitions out of the way, all eyes are on the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals in Brazil which kicks off on June 12. National team players who have been selected have come home to participate in training sessions and international friendly matches.
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Robby Ginepri of the U.S. during their men's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 26, 2014.

French Open Men's Singles: Day 5 Results

The good run for the French in the men's singles division in the second round of the 2014 French Open in Roland Garros is making up for the loss of the top seeded women. Richard Gasquet has booked himself a seat in the third round despite just regaining his competitiveness after a back injury. Gael Monfils has also advanced.
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Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts during his men's singles match against Martin Klizan of Slovakia at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 26, 2014.

French Open Men's Singles: Day 4 Results

Day 4 and the second round of the French Open 2014 has been concluded in Roland Garros. The Women's side has seen the top seeds come crashing down as well as many hometown hopes. The men's singles division tells a different story. In a French double feature on the main courts, home fans had plenty to cheer about. Frenchman Jo Wilfred Tsonga was on Philippe Chatrier and advanced comfortably over 2010 semi-finalist Jurgen Melzer to book his place in the third round.
Maria Sharapova of Russia serves to compatriot Ksenia Pervak during their women's singles match at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 26, 2014.

French Open Women's Singles: Day 4 Results

Day 4 marks the beginning of Round 2 matches on the clay courts of Roland Garros for the 2014 French Open Tennis. The women took to the courts today missing several seeds such as former French Open Champion Li Na and Former World number 1, Caroline Wozniacki. Round 2 did not prove to be better for the top seeds as the Williams sisters were also taken out. Defending champion and top seed was crushed in straight sets very convincingly by 20 year old Spaniard Garbine Muguruza.
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling (C), his wife Shelly (L) and actor George Segal attend the NBA basketball game between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, December 22, 2008

Bids for Los Angeles Clippers Franchise Range from $1 to $1.2 Billion

The Los Angeles Clippers franchise is up for grabs and bids are reportedly from $1 billion to $1.2 billion. Shelly Sterling, the husband of the much-maligned owner Donald Sterling, who was embroiled in a racism controversy that started the mess in L.A., has been given authority to sell the team and started reviewing the offers for the franchise.
David Ferrer of Spain reacts during his men's singles match against Igor Sijsling of the Netherlands at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 27, 2014.

French Open Day 3 Updates: Women's Singles First Round Results

The top two seeds, Rafael Nadal, and Novack Djockovic have already comfortably booked their berths into the second round as well as former world number one Roger Federer. The only slip up in the top three comes with the upset of number 3 seed Stan Wawrinka in the hands of Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 6-0.
Kristina Mladenovic of France waves after winning her women's singles match against Li Na of China at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 27, 2014.

French Open Day 3 Updates: Women's Singles First Round Results

The second major of the year is well under way and the first three days have seen most of the first round matches out of the way. The French Open in Roland Garros is on the first week of action and there were many predictable results and also some big upsets.Biggest Upset: Kristina Mladenovic-FRA def. Li Na-CHN (7-5, 3-6, 6-1)
May 27, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) is fouled by San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) as guard Tony Parker (9) looks on in game four of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Ches

Thunder Beat Up Spurs in Game 4, Tie West Finals at 2-2

The San Antonio Spurs opened the Western Conference Finals with a pair of blowout wins in Texas. With the “Serge Effect”, the Oklahoma Thunder responded with equally convincing wins at home to tie the best-of-seven series at two games apiece.
File photo of McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his girlfriend, tennis player Wozniacki of Denmark, during the annual Masters Par 3 Contest in Augusta (Reuters)

Bridezilla Caroline Wozniacki's Wedding Plans: What Really Freaked Rory McIlroy Out

Former World No.1 golfer Rory McIlroy announced the end of his engagement and relationship with tennis star Caroline Wozniacki last week only two days after sending out the invitations to their wedding. The announcement came right before both of them were to compete in big events; McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and Wozniacki at the French Open in Roland Garros.

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