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The rivalry between the Duke Blue Devils and the North Carolina Tar Heels would appear not as glamorous in past meetings as only one is considered a true contender this season. That’s not stopping the bad blood from flowing on Wednesday night when the Tobacco Road Rivalry continues at the Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James is frustrated by the fact that the NBA failed to recognize his efforts on the defensive end for the past two seasons, claiming that the Defensive Player of the Year award rightfully belonged to him.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers deems that “belief” and “confidence” will determine his squad’s performance against Fulham on Wednesday.

Some report suggest that Mayweather and his team wouldn’t have really started the poll if they knew Maidana will win over Khan.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that their midweek clash against Manchester United is his squad's perfect opportunity to bounce back after lacklustre display against Liverpool.

Roger Federer has recently criticised Rafael Nadal for using too much time during break and not getting penalised for it. Tennis Tonic, one of the leading tennis sites, conducted a poll asking fans if Federer was right in attacking the current world's no.1. Apparently, the result isn't surprising at all.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk top the poll on the hottest couple in football.

American snowboarding legend Shaun White did not make it in the podium this time, after his second run through the pipe came out short to swaying the judges. One of the main reasons of the setback is the costly hitch midway into the pipe, which saw his snowboard almost snapped in half.

How exciting would it be if Russian hottie Maria Sharapova ditch her usual tennis attire and wear one of those figure skating costumes?

The Women’s Luge event at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics has concluded.

The typical female athlete has evolved from the butch-looking swimmers of East Germany in the 1980s to the very feminine sportswomen who now grace the covers of magazines with minimal clothing. For many women athletes, especially the pretty ones like Lolo Jones, Julie Chu, Ashley Wagner and Gracie Gold - who are all competing in the ongoing Sochi Winter Olympics, - baring their bodies for magazines or commercial endorsements has become part of the things they need to do to fund their training fo...

The New York Knicks are planning to acquire Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried in exchange for key playmaker Iman Shumpert.

On Monday, Quinn once more tweeted a second incident involving another Sochi door - this time it was not a bathroom door but an elevator door. He was trapped in the lift with fellow American athletes David Cripps and Nick Cunningham.

Jeremy Lin's career took off during his tenure with the New York Knicks. After two years in Houston, the former Harvard hot shot could find himself playing for the Knickerbockers again as significant piece in the rumored Knicks-Rockets deal.

The news about Rafael Nadal being linked to doping isn't new. For the last five years, the world's no.1 netter has endured accusations of taking performance enhancing drugs to give him a significant advantage during his matches. However, the latest accusation from long time critic Christopher Rochus could be the most blatant shot to Nadal yet.

Igor Ayrapetyan, a Russian activist, disagrees with the government on its decision to exterminate stray dogs in Sochi on the occasion of the Olympics.

The Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks are reportedly discussing a trade with All-Star small forward Carmelo Anthony serving as the centerpiece of the deal, a reliable league source told Hoops-Nation on Monday.

Manny Pacquiao is about to face one of the tougher tests in his remarkable career on April 12 as he fights Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley for the second time. If he beats Bradley, it could open up doors to a very lucrative fight in the future but winning over the current WBO welterweight champion is still not an easy task.

Kevin Durant has brought his A-game against the Portland Trail Blazers all throughout his NBA career and this season he fared even better than his normal scoring average.

Freddie Roach said that his former student Amir Khan is not capable of beating Floyd Mayweather.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud mentioned that Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is open to the thought of moving to the Emirates.

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the feel-good stories in the NBA this season. Pegged as a lottery-bound squad during the preseason and on rebuilding mode, no expert expected that they would be a playoff contender in 2013-2014.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s mastery of the shoulder roll just forms part of his entire defensive repertoire, according to future Hall of Famer and former Money May's opponent Sugar Shane Mosley.

The Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) Awards night is scheduled roughly two months away and fans can still vote for their favourite shows and TV personalities.

Russell Westbrook has “increased activity” in Thunder practices and has joined the team’s pregame warm-ups and shoot-around in the last two games versus the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks.

Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin's allegedly smacking of pop singer Justin Bieber has gained significant buzz online, prompting several news agency to verify the validity of the news. Though there are reports claiming the report is nothing but plain bogus, the latest tweet of Los Angeles Clipper Chris Kaman gave an interesting twist to this drama.

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to make some moves before the trade deadline, and the expiring contract of Pau Gasol could be in play. According to latest rumors, the purple-and-golf franchise is reportedly interested in swapping Gasol in exchange for Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Anderson Verajao.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to avoid a season-high five game skid on Monday when they face the Houston Rockets, which are aiming for a sixth straight victory, longest for the James Harden-led squad this season.

Norway has a perfect response to Russia’s anti-gay propaganda law. XXL All Sports United, a Norwegian sporting apparel retailer, released an ad that shows its support for LGBT people at the 2014 Winter Olympics.