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Following the devastating tackle that led to Alex MacKinnon's severe neck injury, the NRL judiciary suspended Jordan McLean of Melbourne Storm for upcoming seven matches

Leonard Ellerbe, one of the advisers of Manny Pacquiao’s nemesis Floyd Mayweather, is confident that there will no repeat of what happened in Pacquiao-Bradley I.

A late goal from Javier Pastore of Paris St-Germain nearly sealed the fate of Chelsea moving into the semi-final by 3-1 held at Parc des Princes, Paris

DeMar DeRozan won his scoring duel with James Harden 29-26 and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Houston Rockets 107-103 on Wednesday at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

April Fools’ Day can definitely be a lot of fun. Some people wait for this time of the year to play a prank on their loved ones, friends, colleagues, and what have you because April Fools’ Day is the only day of the year that you can be excused for whatever prank or joke you are going to do and get away with it.

NBA referee Dick Bavetta officiated his 2,633rd consecutive NBA regular season game during the Brooklyn Nets New York Nets match-up on Wednesday night to pass Major League Baseball and Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. for the longest streak participated in American pro sports.

Andrew Wiggins is projected to go inside the top 3 in the 2014 NBA Draft this June. Even before he becomes a pro, he’s already a top target for sports agents and it appears that Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports have the inside track in getting the Canadian as their client.

Popular sports apparel Nike has released its new advertisement for the upcoming World Cup, featuring three of the greatest names in football – Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney, and FC Barcelona’s Neymar.

A German Magazine is accused of making money off Michael Schumacher’s horrific tragedy after posting a picture of the former Formula One (F1) racing champion with the headline that reads “Awake.”

Living to his moniker Money May, unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr displayed again to the world how rich he is buying a new 60-carat diamond watch.

Arsenal are suggested to be targeting Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier, who could possibly take the place of outgoing veteran Bacary Sagna, this summer.

Football powerhouse FC Barcelona are suggested to be eyeing Chelsea striker Fernando Torres for a possible end-of-season move to the Nou Camp.

Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul is suggested to be contemplating on making a free move to Arsenal this summer as his current contract is due to expire this coming June.

Liverpool are interested in acquiring out-of-favour Chelsea winger Andre Schurrle when the season ends.

Broadcaster Super Sport based in South Africa is asserting that NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika had a verbal confrontation with one of their cameramen in the Waratahs’ game on Saturday. SANZAR, the Super Rugby’s governing body has taken notice and is set to investigate the incident.

As Australia is all set to roll AFC Asian Cup in 2015, information on tickets are also announced by the organising committee.

World Freestyle champion Cate Campbell recorded a spectacular speed in her first national trials swimming competition on 50m freestyle heat

Fans of former world's no.1 Roger Federer were shocked on Tuesday following reports that the Swiss will miss the clay court season due to a back injury - a news that was later confirmed a product of April Fool's Day online trolls.

Liverpool are reportedly keen on bringing in Norwich playmaker Leroy Fer in the upcoming transfer window to add depth and experience to the club’s midfield, according to CaughtOffside.

Asian-American star Jeremy Lin is frustrated with his play. In the all-important Western Conference matchup between Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers, Lin only came up with 10 points on 1-for-10 shooting - a lackadaisical performance that sent a warning to the entire Rockets nation.

iverpool is desperate to clinch the Premier League title for 2014, according to Daniel Sturridge

Latina singer Shakira and FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué have officially tied the knot.

DeSean Jackson visited Washington over the last few days. And before he leaves the nation’s capital, he might become the wide receiver of their football team.

With hopes in keeping the game of rugby clean, the New Zealand Rugby Union is launching an anti-corruption drive the organization announced on Wednesday.

Former Olympics freestyle swimming champion Greg Hackett has been released from rehab. Hackett sought assistance to help fight addiction to sleeping pills

The Brooklyn Nets beat the visiting Houston Rockets, 105-96 on Tuesday night and clinced a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Rockets have beaten the Nets at home in the past 11 years and have won 14 straight since 2006 but couldn't extend the streak playing without starting center Dwight Howard, who was out of commission because of a sprained left ankle.

The New York Jets are reportedly interested to bring mercurial wide receiver DeSean Jackson who was released by the Philadelphia Eagles in the weekend.

The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as the favorite team to acquire running back Chris Johnson, with the Tennessee Titans expected to make decision on the running back this week, a reliable league source reported on Friday.

In the Champions League quarter final match held on Tuesday at Old Trafford, the visitor Bayern Munich faced a draw against Manchester United.