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Arsenal are looking to step up on their intention to secure Real Madrid attacker Alvaro Morata on loan after recently experiencing unexpected setbacks.

Tennis power couple Grigor Dimitrov and Maria Sharapova are already in Melbourne for the 2014 Australian Open.

On Dennis Rodman's nth trip to North Korea, the former NBA player played true to form with his volatile and unpredictable reputation after a near meltdown in an interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo on Tuesday.

On Monday evening, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow made his debut as a college football analyst for ESPN’s College GameDay for the 2014 BCS National Championship Game.

With their star point guard Chris Paul out four to six weeks because of a shoulder injury, the Los Angeles Clipper are looking hard at the free agents list hoping to acquire a player or two that can help hold the fort while their leader is out.

Matthew Young, a four-year old boy has died in a hospital after sustaining serious injuries he suffered when he was a crushed by a horse at the yard of his uncle, Alex Barr, one of Britain’s leading showjumpers.

Serie A club Inter Milan has reiterated its stance on keeping Fredy Guarin despite desire from Premier League giants like Chelsea, Tottenham, and Manchester United to sign the midfielder.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are continually rumoured to be interested in landing Bayern Munich prized striker Mario Mandzukic.

According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.COM the Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired small forward Luol Deng from the Chicago Bulls in a deal agreed upon by both teams late Monday. The Bulls will be receiving Andrew Bynum and future picks from Cleveland.

When Mark Skiba made a $100 bet on Auburn in January 2013, all of his friends were laughing at the potential “dead money” because the Tigers were coming off an atrocious season where they just won three of twelve games on schedule.

Top-Rank head promoter Bob Arum reportedly wants rising star Mikey Garcia to move up in weight and fight eight-time division world champion Manny Pacquiao as soon as possible, a source close to situation disclosed last week.

Liverpool FC striker Daniel Sturridge could make his Premier League return on Sunday against Stoke City after going down with an ankle injury on November 29.

Are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie going to grace the Australian Open with their presence? The Hollywood power couple have reportedly been invited to watch the international tennis competition in Melbourne, which would surely amp up the already star-studded event.

Being one of the best teams in the league, losses are rare for the Indiana Pacers lately. One of the few losses came against the Toronto Raptors, which beat Paul George and company last Saturday to the tune of 95-to-82 behind team effort from the Canadian team.

Maria Sharapova wasted no time hitting the hard courts at Melbourne Park.

So much for the respect—or the lack of it-- for back-to-back champion Victoria Azarenka, the sportsbooks have installed Serena Williams as the favourite to win the women's singles title in the 2014 Australian Open.

Where can you get good divorce advice from, rather than, from someone who went through the mires of separation too?

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata will be holding talks with his mother club through his agent and father, Mata Sr., this week as regards his future.

UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz was arrested on Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) after he crashed his Porsche Panamera on the 405 Freeway.

He bagged only one title in 2013, a minor one in Germany in June, and suffered defeats in all other 17 tournaments he joined. His 2013 Grand Slam resume has been near atrocious as well, especially in the latter two prompting fans and expert alike to ask: is Federer done?

Dominance vs. Destiny— that’s the main storyline in the final BCS National Championship where the Florida State takes on Auburn Monday night.

Boxing legend Evander Holyfield was rebuked by "Big Brother" for his anti-gay comments on the show.

Skiing took its toll again on a celebrity via an accident; this time the victim is German Chancellor Angela Merkel who fractured her pelvis. Her ski accident follows a similar accident of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher who is still in a medically induced coma since Dec 29.

After his shocking leg injury, Anderson Silva will not retire from UFC, according to Jorge Guimaraes, his long-time manager.

Legendary Portuguese football player Eusebio has died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at 71 years old after suffering from cardio-pulmonary arrest. Eusebio has been hospitalised before due to numerous health problems including a stroke on June 2012. He died in Lisbon, Portugal. Eusebio would have been 72 years old on Jan. 25, 2014.

The 2014 Australian Open begins Jan. 13 and ends Jan. 26. It will be the 102nd edition of the tournament that will take place on the tough courts of Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.

As Floyd Mayweather, Jr. already noted he will not do business with Coach Bob Arum, Manny Pacquiao said the 2013 Boxer of the Year and no. 1-ranked pound-for-pound boxer will have to wait for 2015 if they will ever fight.

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly set their sight on Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson, who is set to become a restricted free agent after next season.

The Carmelo Anthony trade rumour saga continues on Sunday with another trade scenario that would surely pique the imagination of every die-hard NBA basketball fan.