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The Brooklyn Nets confirmed their status as one of the rising teams in the stretch run of the regular season after beating the Miami Heat on the road, 96-95 last Wednesday. They are now 3-0 against the two-time defending champions this season. On Saturday, they’ll face the Washington Wizards, which are 2-0 against Brooklyn this year.

Dolgopolov shook up the draw at Indian Wells, California after beating Spain’s Rafael Nadal, 6-3 3-6 7-6(5) in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open 2014. Nadal was the top seed in the prestigious tournament at Indian Wells, California.

The Denver Nuggets turned a 10-point first quarter deficit to a 5-point lead at halftime and then dominated the third quarter, 28-17 to hack out a 111-107 victory over the Miami Heat.

The match between New South Wales and Western Australia ended with a dramatic win of New South Wales by three wickets to secure the position in Sheffield Shield final.

Formula One (F1) retired German racing driver has been in a coma for two and a half months now after hitting his head on a rock during a skiing accident, and with the 2014 F1 currently happening in Melbourne, the racers participating in the event, such as Felipe Massa and Sebastian Vettle, both have paid their tribute to the F1 legend.

Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley had met and spent time with some of the biggest names in the industry ahead of their upcoming rematch. The two boxing champions didn’t mind taking a wee time off their training to rub elbows with other celebrity folks.

The mystery behind Reva Steenkamp's death deepens when the graphic photos of Pistorius' blood stained at home was presented at the trial.

Arsenal are keeping track of Valencia striker Francisco “Paco” Alcacer wherein they have sent out scouts for the fourth time in a month’s time to further scrutinise the promising talent’s capabilities.

The Toronto Raptors are trying to hold on to the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference and division leadership in the Atlantic. The Memphis Grizzlies faces a similar task out West— hold on to the final spots in the playoff picture as the regular season winds down to its final stretch this year.

The much-awaited 2014 Formula One season with the Australian Grand Prix started at Alberta Park Circuit in Melbourne

Premier League frontrunners Chelsea are believed to have placed Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa on top of their priority list this coming summer.

Will Carmelo Anthony land in Houston and play with Dwight Howard and James Harden? It is a possibility according to Marc Berman from the New York Post.

The Charlotte Bobcats carries a 31-34 win-loss record good for sixth place in the Eastern Conference while the Minnesota Timberwolves are at 32-31 but are just 10th in the West. The teams meet on Friday night in one of the 10 games on tap in the NBA.

Alessandro Del Piero has violated the competition rules of the A-league by wearing a custom captain's wristband having a logo of his clothing line. Such event prompted Football Federation of Australia to ban him from further wearing it again.

The Carolina Panthers did not trade wide receiver Steve Smith but they decided to let him go anyway after releasing him early Thursday.

Tiger Woods could be draining out his pockets because the company that Tiger Woods owns is reportedly facing a civil case that could make the golfer pay to the complainant a massive $1.3 million for the damages including interest incurred.

If she ever falls in love again, Khloe says she wants to love a man the same way that she loved Lamar.

Amir Khan’s latest outlet to get his mind off the Mayweather heart is by watching Drake’s concert.

lFor eight-division title holder Manny Pacquiao to deliver the surprise he promised opponent Timothy Bradley during their anticipated April 12 rematch at MGM Grand, coach Freddie Roach advised the Filipino boxer to jab more.

Liverpool are suggested to be chasing the signature of AS Roma playmaker Adem Ljajic, revealed an Anfield insider.

Both the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls were blown to pieces in their last outing. They face each other on Thursday night hoping for a bounce back game a return to the win column.

Brazilian living (Yes, he is alive) legend has been the latest subject of a trending online hoax declaring famous personalities dead.

WWE's "Friday Night SmackDown" Mar. 14, 2014 Edition from North Little Rock opens with Sheamus who gives Heath Slater a Brogue Kick. Triple H emerges and cuts a promo about Daniel Bryan, saying he is mad at the fans who support Bryan and promising to end the Yes Movement at WrestleMania 30 to turn down a Triple Threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Sydney Swans Defender Ted Richards said the team will be happy if Lance could end up with four-goal against Greater Western Sydney Giants.

Formidable Australian Fast Bowler Mitchell Johnson may get sidelined joining T20 World Cup in Bangladesh squad as a result of his toe injury.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is facing charges for allegedly beating and kidnapping two of his former employees who he suspected for stealing his jewelry. The two men who had been reportedly beaten up have filed charges against the veteran boxer.

Is Shakira in a possessive relationship with Gerard Piqué? A report say that the Latina singer is being banned from doing music videos that star sexy men.

Roy Higgins, arguably the greatest jockey of Australia was given the Guard of Honour award at his last farewell journey.

La Liga giants FC Barcelona are targeting Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in an attempt to regain their status as the world's most dominant club.