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Rafael Nadal Wins Fourth Madrid Masters Title

Rafael Nadal successfully defended his 2013 Mutua Madrid Open title at the Caja Mágica on Sunday, May 11, 2014 to be the only player to ever win in Madrid Masters 1000 for the fourth time.
Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Michael Sam (52) reacts after a play during the second half against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the 2014 Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington

Mixed Reactions to Michael Sam Kissing His Boyfriend After Being Drafted into the NFL

Former University of Missouri athlete Michael Sam is the first openly gay athlete to ever be drafted into the National Football League when he was selected by the St. Louis Rams on the final day of this year's draft. Sam was drafted in the seventh and final round and was 249th of 256 players selected. What really made waves was not the actual news of Sam's drafting but the kiss he shared with his boyfriend after receiving the good news which was broadcast live on national television.
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Manchester City Crowned English Premiere League Champions

In a title race that came down right to the very last match day, Manchester City secured their fourth English Premiere League Title in the club's 134 year history. The final day saw the champions finish with 88 points only two points clear of closest rivals Liverpool FC at 86 points and four points clear of third place Chelsea at 84 points.

Inside Adam Scott's Secret Wedding to Marie Kojzar

Australian golfer Adam Scott has married his long-time girlfriend Marie Kojzar on April 17 at his Bahamas home. The milestone came a week after the US Masters. The two dated for several years in the 2000s before splitting up and reuniting in 2013.

IOC Denies There Is Plan for Olympic Summer Games to be Held in London

Despite describing two weeks ago that the preparations for the Summer Olympic Games being made by Brazilian city Rio de Janeiro being the worst he has seen, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates denied that London will take over and host the international sports event in 2016.
NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder

New Zealander Rookie Steven Adams Making Mark in NBA Playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder Steven Adam’s stats are moderate to say the least. As a back-up center for his team featuring a Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, he’s not expected to bring in huge stats from that position. Nevertheless, that’s not stopping the Kiwi from bringing pain to his opponents—his energy and hustle a net positive for his squad and a definite negative against frustrated opponents.
Steven Gerrard Roy Hodgson England

English Premiere League Set to Limit Foreign Imports

In a bid to promote local talent, the English Football Association is making steps towards limiting the number of Non-European Union players in the English Premiere League. A 10-man FA commission which includes Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and National Team Manager Roy Hodgson, was formed to investigate the issue.

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