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New York police officers busted a multi-million drug and prostitution ring ahead of the Super Bowl kickoff on Feb. 2.

Freddie Roach is certain that Amir Khan has got what it takes to give Floyd Mayweather a taste of defeat for the very first time.

Schalke have made announcements to the effect that they are not willing to let go of their in demand forward, Julian Draxler, but admitted that a “serious offer” might change their mind.

Chelsea are still in the running to sign Saint-Etienne defender Kurt Zouma as the transfer deadline nears.

Arsenal are monitoring contract developments concerning Feyenoord right-back Daryl Janmaat, who is seen as a possible replacement to unsettled defender Bacary Sagna.

Ten of eleven teams challenging for the 2014 Formula One championship were in Spain to show off the fresh-looking cars they’ll be riding for the new season.

Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors were in gift-giving mood on Christmas Day. Not having the usual friendly gifts, however, they were more generous with more elbows and physical play as the Dec. 25 match-up featured technical fouls, flagrant fouls and ejects.

Who will come out on top of Super Bowl XLVIII? And more importantly, for sports bettors, which team will cover the spread after the NFL championship? Will the totals line go over or under? We’ve discussed the O/U possibilities in a previous article, and now it’s time to take a hard look at the spread-busting potential of both teams.

These are all tasty propositions but the general (betting) public only care for the important result and vital stat: which team will win the game? Will they cover and what is going to be the total score for the game? Will it go over/under the set totals line?

Even without their lead star James Harden, the Houston Rockets were able to handle a Texas rival, San Antonio Spurs at home. They take on another team from Texas Wednesday night when they face the Dallas Mavericks on the road.

Juventus forward Mirko Vucinic is on his way to London to discuss terms with the Arsenal and, thereafter, undergo a medical as both clubs have already agreed in principle for a loan deal, according to Italian newspaper Tuttosport.

Liverpool are eyeing Dnipro attacker Yevhen Konoplyanka as a last-ditch signing before the winter window closes.

Premier League frontrunners Arsenal have sent club representatives to Germany in an attempt to consummate another coup for the second time around in different transfer windows.

Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors could be involved in trade deadline deal involving Point Guards Jeremy Lin and Kyle Lowry and Swingman Francisco Garcia, multiple sources reported.

It’s more than a marquee match-up when the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat meet Wednesday night, it’s also a battle between the top two MVP-candidates so far this season and perhaps, the best players in the world.

Anderson Silva has reportedly filed a complaint against a woman who bashed him on Twitter. The woman, who was yet to be identified, has called Silva names on the popular social media Web site, inciting the former UFC middleweight champion to file legal charges.

UFC President Dana White believed the boxing's biggest attraction and pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. won't stand a chance against the top guns of Mixed Martial Arts world, the MMA's top promotion executive said during an interview on syndicated late night show, "The Arsenio Hall Show."

The Boxing Writers Association of America has named Floyd Mayweather Jr. “Fighter of the Year.”

Arsenal have placed a final bid of £24.7million for the services of Schalke attacker Julian Draxler.

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” actress Scarlett Johansson’s seductive SodaStream ad has become an internet sensation even before it was broadcast officially, as planned. The soda drinks manufacturer company was set to debut through this sexy Scarlett Johansson ad during the Super Bowl. But the ad has been banned from the much awaited sports event. Read on to find out why the channel banned the advert.

It is no secret that Floyd Mayweather bets huge amount of money on sports. The latest buzz swirling around numerous news Web sites was that Mayweather has reportedly put an enormous amount of bucks down to the Denver Broncos to beat the Seattle Sea Hawks by more than two points on Sunday at Super Bowl XLVIII.

The body of the person who was killed while he was doing a BASE jump on Friday has been identified. He was Canada doctor David Stather.

The Los Angeles Lakers are well on their way to the lottery, and the Indiana Pacers are looking to add to their woes when Paul George and company visit the Staples Center on Tuesday night.

Tim Tebow is certainly making his TV rounds after making his debut as ESPN’s college football analyst in December.

Are the grind-and-grit Memphis Grizzlies finally back? On Tuesday night, that defense will be tested by the league’s highest scoring team when they face the Portland Trail Blazers, which also happens to be one of the best teams in the league record-wise.

‘Big Bang Theory’ star Kaley Cuoco and her new husband, professional tennis player Ryan Sweeting, have reportedly bought the marital home of Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian situated in Tarzana, California.

Tim Bradley Jr. dropped a big bomb on Manny Pacquiao, as he described the eight-division world champion as one-dimensional fighter ahead of their much-awaited WBO Welterweight Championship rematch on April 12 at MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade could consider opting out of his contract this summer, leaving the possibility of the flash possible alliance with his hometown team - the Chicago Bulls next season.

Former WBA Welterweight champion Adrien Broner believed he's still the closest thing to pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr., even though he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Argentine brawler Marcos Maidana.