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The Sacramento Kings have reportedly signed Israeli forward Omri Casspi at a league minimum deal, a reliable league source disclosed on Thursday.

Patrick Peterson has just become the highest cornerback to ever play the game after signing a five-year, $70 million deal extension with the St. Louis Cardinals. And apparently, he believes his rival, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, is not happy about it at all.

The St. Louis Cardinals acquired starting pitcher Justin Masterson from the Cleveland Indians in exchange for top prospect James Ramsey, a source close to situation reported on Thursday.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone expressed his interest in bringing in out-of-favour Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez.

Paris Saint-Germain hitman Edinson Cavani declared that he is, at the moment, content with staying at the Parc des Princes despite rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal playmaker Aaron Ramsey believes that fixtures in the Emirates Cup will be a good preparation for the Gunners for the upcoming season.

A big blow comes the way of Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, after Netherlands defender Stefan de Vrij joined Lazio.

In a path-breaking initiative New Zealand has come out with a bill in parliament seeking to make match-fixing a criminal offence. The bill enjoys the unanimous support of all political parties.

Inter Milan president Erik Thohir revealed that discussions in acquiring Cardiff City midfielder Gary Medel are still ongoing.

Patrice Evra had numerous offers from top European clubs this summer after revealing his intention to move on to a new chapter of his playing career.

Sunderland boss Gus Poyet confirmed that he is keen on acquiring last season's loanee and Liverpool striker Fabio Borini on a permanent basis.

The Glazer family, majority owners of Manchester United, are set to sell about 5% of their shares to the public via the New York Stock Exchange.

Lebron James has already worn the jersey number 23 when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are the top seeds of the upcoming 2014 Rogers Cup, which will begin from August 4 - 10.

Everton confirmed that they have successfully snatched Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea.

Yes, these sports stars can have the cake and eat it, too.

Sabine Lisicki might have lost her match against Ana Ivanovic at the 2014 Stanford Classic in Stanford, California, USA but at least she goes home with a new world record in women’s tennis.

After Queen Elizabeth II photobombed Aussie hockey player Jayde Taylor’s selfie, Prince Harry and Prince William followed her steps when they appeared unexpectedly in photos in two separate occasions.

Could Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal of Chile join Manchester United? According to a broadsheet from his home country, the 27-year-old already demanded his transfer to the Red Devils.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. doesn’t need to be a trained musician or a professional singer to sing.

Neymar continues to recuperate from the back injury that he suffered during the World Cup that made him sit out Brazil’s crucial games at the biggest football tournament.

Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish considered playing doubles in the upcoming U.S. Open but the two have been thwarted by anti-doping rules.

NBA NEWS - The Los Angeles Lakers continue their rebuilding efforts in the 2014 offseason after inviting Michael Beasley to work out with the squad on Wednesday. Beasley was the overall no. 2 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft out of Kansas State in college.

Before her big break, Iggy Azalea roamed the earth nameless.

Kevin Durant to Washington Wizards- No thanks to LeBron James who made “going home” cool in the 2014 offseason, other stars like Kevin Durant could be considering pulling a similar act when their contracts expire with their current teams.

This early Rafael Nadal is already giving up the “best player” throne to tennis rival Novak Djokovic.

A Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler rematch is already coming to a head and this time around, they are looking forward to putting up a show better than the first legendary fight. Hendricks all but confirmed the fight with his tweet last July 27 which read: "Robbie it is." It is not clear if Hendricks is ecstatic to face the last man he put down narrowly even last March. He is just returning from a biceps surgery but there is no doubt that he has displayed a champion's resolve during the...

Patrick Peterson and the Cardinals agreed on a five-year contract extension for the talented cornerback worth $70 million, $48 million of which is full guaranteed. The athletic player is the first of his 2011 draft class to receive an extension and take advantage of the new provision in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

With Rafael Nadal's wrist injury, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer become the top two contenders for the US Open championship in Flushing Meadows. Still, tennis big guns should also be worry of an emerging threat from Asia. His name is Kei Nishikori.