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Rafael Nadal’s wrist injury might just heal in time for the 2014 US Open according to the Spanish Royal Tennis Federation and doctors said that the recovery was on track. The Grand Slam in Flushing Meadows, New York is scheduled from August 24 to September 8, 2014.

There are only two boxers who made it to the newly released list of 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated. They are eight-division title holder and Filipino congressman Manny Pacquiao and unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather.

Juan Manuel Marquez has fought Manny Pacquiao four times already so his opinion on any boxing fight involving the Filipino should be taken quite seriously. In one interview, the Mexican opined that he thinks the “Pacman” will win via knockout in his next fight against American Chris Algieri.

It's a good day for FC Barcelona supporters as star playmaker Neymar is finally back on the pitch after having been sidelined due to a blow to the back since the first week of July.

Top 10 Sports Illustrated First-Ever Fittest 50 Athletes; Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Georges St-Pierre Also Make the Cut

Serena Williams arrived in Montreal on Monday for her upcoming game in the Rogers Cup. It has been 14 years since the world no.1 set foot in Montreal but her introductory press conference wasn't exactly the warm kind after a reporter brought up the tennis superstar's exit at the doubles match with Venus Williams at Wimbledon.

Nike is one of the most established brands in the world of sports. But for $30 million, Kevin Durant, who is one of the faces of the league and one of its most marketable superstars, may likely leave them for another rising brand, Under Armour.

T.I. and Tiny Harris' marriage has been on the rocks for quite some time due to a claim made by Floyd Mayweather.

Tim Tebow is still working out for a possible comeback in the National Football League (NFL).

So much for the new Genie Army chant—it didn’t work in this particular WTA tournament. Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard, who is touted as the next big thing in women’s tennis, came up way short in the second round of the 2014 Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada falling to American Shelby Rogers, in three sets 6-0, 2-6, 6-0.

Amidst the reports that Gisele Bundchen and husband New England Patriots’ star quarterback are heading toward splitsville, the Brazilian supermodel has shared a lovely public display of affection (PDA) moment with husband New England Patriots’ star quarterback Tom Brady on Instagram.

The San Antonio Spurs announced on Wednesday (AEDT) that they have named Becky Hammon as an assistant coach starting the 2014-2015 NBA season-- a move that will make the San Antonio Stars player the first-ever, full-time paid female assistant coach in the history of the league.

British boxer Amir Khan is still hopeful he could meet either Floyd Mayweather Jr or Manny Pacquiao before the two boxing greats hang up their gloves forever.

Neymar Jr. is still nursing a broken back after he was kneed in the back and suffered a fractured vertebra in a match against Colombia during the 2014 World Cup.

Her signature style during her WWE Diva days was that she hated clothing and would strip before getting her nails dirty in the ring. Former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly now goes by a different name in Barbie Blank. She has moved on from the ring to gracing the the covers of Maxim. More than that, Blank is now set to leave her leaving her gimmicky days behind and get married to National Hockey League star Sheldon Souray.

UEFA is serious in their crackdown on racism. For racist acts during Champions League and Europa League matches last season, four European soccer clubs face penalties of ‘partial stadium bans’ or partial closure of their home stadium for the teams’ respective subsequent UEFA competition matches on schedule.

Spain’s best playmaker in the past decade, Xavi Hernandez has announced his retirement from the Spanish soccer national team. The 34-year-old midfielder will still be playing for his club team in the Spanish La Liga.

Roger Federer will be without his main coach Severin Luthi during his stint in the 2014 Rogers Cup in Toronto set from. On the sidelines as Federer’s coach will be compatriot Stefan Edberg, who himself is a six-time Grand Slam champion.

Before the upcoming Rogers Cup in Toronto, where Novak Djokovic is a three time champion, the world no. 1 gave time to support his friend Niall Horan, member of the band One Direction as the group performed in Toronto last Friday.

Before Roger Federer came to the scene, Rod Laver was considered as the greatest of all time in the men's tennis game. The former professional tennis superstar is the only player to win the calendar Grand Slam twice in his career and up to this date, the Australian holds the record for the most titles won in the history of tennis, with 200 career titles. Now, Roger Federer, with his 17 Grand Slam titles, he is considered by many as the greatest of all time.

There is a glimmer of hope for the Los Angeles Lakers gloomy season. According to Gary Vitti, athletic trainer of the Los Angeles Lakers, he expects both Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash to be ready for the 2014-2015 NBA regular season.

Tony Parker, the diminutive Spurs point guard married his girlfriend of three years, Axelle Francine in a private ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday as reported by People.

Three players including two from the Washington Wizards are the early drop-outs from the Team USA pool which will battle in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain starting August 30.

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday that the former NBA Commissioner is set to be inducted into the 2014 class. This batch includes other notable NBA superstars such as Alonzo Mourning, and Mitch Richmond and NCAA legendary coaches Nolan Richardson and Gary Williams.

Has Rory McIlroy moved on so quickly after breaking off his engagement with tennis athlete Caroline Wozniacki?

The inaugural Negev Israel Open Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament in September 2014 has been cancelled due to the on-going Israel-Gaza war as the ATP organizing committee cited safety and security concerns from the military conflict as the main reason for the cancellation of the event.

Geoff Ogivly was having second thoughts of coming to Reno to compete for the US PGA tour Barracuda Championship. Now, he is not having a single hair of regret in body and is actually buying drinks to friends who convinced him to come after winning the Barracuda and qualifying for this week's PGA Championship. Nursing a four year drought of not having to win any tournament since his surprising victory in his home turf during the 2010 Australian Open, Ogivly captured his eighth US PGA Tour win....

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is planning to launch a digital Olympic network starting in 2015 in a move that will put the Olympic Games coverage to the forefront in the competitive online market for sports even as Channel Seven in Australia gets the broadcast rights for future Olympic events in the next few years.

UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier were just scheduled for a photo shoot to promote their upcoming UFC 178 title fight on September 27. Instead, media and spectators alike were treated to a full street brawl as emotions ran high and testosterone prevailed.