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In his coaching debut, new Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw won his first preseason game, 97-88, over the Los Angeles Lakers, his former team both as a player and as an assistant coach. On Tuesday, his Nuggets hope to make it back-to-back wins as both teams continue their preparation for the 2013-2014 regular season.

Nike opens contest for kids to design LeBron James' shirt.

Rafael Nadal lost to Novak Djokovic in the finals of the China Open, but it looks like Nadal still got the last laugh.

The Philippines finally ended a 22-year absence from the Winter Olympics when figure skater Michael Christian Martinez secured the spot right at the final qualifying event for the 2014 games, which will be held in Sochi, Russia.

Nick Youngquest, a professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Castleford Tigers of Europe’s Super League, is on the cover of Men’s Fitness Middle East.

Chris Mullin was introduced as a "16th-year senior" who majors in "surfboard aerodynamics" to the cheers of the crowd, who have most likely forgotten his exploits as a Golden State Warrior against the Kings.

On September, IBT Australia has reported that Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova has made it to qualify for the World Tennis Association (WTA) Championship to be held in Istanbul, Turkey in October.

Ashley Cole will not suit up for the Three Lions on Friday in their 2013 World Cup Qualifiers clash against Montenegro at the Wembley Stadium due to a rib injury.

The ball bounced twice, getting slowed down, then a third bounce clipped the top of the tarp in front of the seats, ricocheted off the barrier, and struck spectator Doug Crossley of Natick, Massachussetts, in the chin. Luckily, Crossley was wearing a beard, reducing the impact of the ball.

The divorce proceedings between former top seed, Andre Agassi and actress Brooke Shields may have been relatively easy but the former child star revealed in recent interview how the tennis pro threatened her as they were going through the proceedings.

It was a meeting of champions.Floyd Mayweather, one of the greatest active boxers today, knocked the socks off the Heat's players when he visited the team's practice facility on Sunday.

Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini is thankful for the two-week international break because it allows the Gunners, particularly those sidelined with injuries, to recover from the extreme physical rigors of the English Premier League.

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn decided to have a little fun on Thursday round of The Presidents Cup.

The New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings clash at Staples Center, with both teams seeking to avoid losing streaks to start their seasons.

The 2013-2014 NBA regular season is a few weeks away, but fans can’t wait to see their favorite teams take the hardwood. On Monday night, it’s Sacramento Kings’ supporters chance to see their squad for the first time this year as the Kings travel to Golden State to take on the Warriors.

The real NBA season has yet to start but already fans are excited for their teams’ respective preseason debuts as this is their first chance to see their favorite players in action for the first time in the new season. The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Portland Trailblazers as part of an 8-game NBA schedule on Monday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays forward for Spanish football club Real Madrid, has recently teamed up with New York-based fashion designer Richard Chai to create his own line of underwear collection.

The Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics will duke it out in Monday's the pivotal Game 3 while the Pittsburgh Pirates look to move on to the National League Championship game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

After their lofty Super Bowl contender status last season, it looks like the Atlanta Falcons are on a freefall. A Monday night football date with the inconsistent New York Jets might just be the break they need to get back into the thick of things in regular season.

After back-to-back losses put serious doubts on them being a Super Bowl contender this season, the San Francisco 49ers bounced back big in Week 4 to return to the win column and more importantly get back the confidence they missed the previous games.

All eyes will be on the Denver Broncos and star quarterback Peyton Manning when they visit the Dallas Cowboys Sunday afternoon. Can the Broncos notch their fifth straight victory? Or will the Cowboys finally put a stop on this Manning romp and give the Broncos their first loss of the season?

To protest overcharging and underdelivering web hosts, wrestler Hulk Hogan released a video on YouTube over the weekend, promoting his own hosting company, Hostamania, while riding on the popularity of Miley Cyrus's Wrecking Ball video.

Two young but wildly successful quarterbacks face off Sunday afternoon as the undefeated Seattle Seahawks take on the Indianapolis Colts, winner of three of four to start the year.

The New Orleans Saints are enjoying their best start in four years and are hoping to up their winning streak to five when they go on the road on Sunday afternoon versus the Chicago Bears, which have won the last three match-ups versus the Saints at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Another chapter in the book of the Djokovic-Nadal rivalry will be added on Sunday when the world’s best tennis players meet in the championship round of the 2013 China Open. Aside from the prize money and prestige of the title in the tournament held in Beijing, China, all-important ATP points are also available, which will be crucial as the ATP season nears its end.

Jelena Jankovic fancies that second China Open title, while Serena Williams wants to prove why she’s the number one player in the world. The Serbian and American meet in the championship round of the 2013 China Open.

Manchester United will visit the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland, while Hull City plays Aston Villa on matchweek 7 in the English Premier League.

Number two meets second from bottom as Liverpool takes on their next assignment, Crystal Palace, while Fulham clashes with Stoke City on matchweek 7 in the English Premier League.

Manchester City will host Everton, while Cardiff City will take on Newcastle United on matchweek 7 in the English Premier League.