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FIVB to Test Volleyball Rule Change in U23 Tilt in Brazil and Mexico

For the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Under-23 World Championships in Uberlandia, Brazil and the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Under-23 World Championships Open in Tijuana, Mexico, the first to fourth sets will be played up to 21 points instead of the usual 25. The fifth set remains a 15-point affair.
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Rafael Nadal's Next Target, Novak Djokovic World No 1 Rank

After competing in the 2013 U.S. Open and winning the coveted championship title, Rafael Nadal is now participating as one of the top contenders in the China Open, along with Novak Djokovic and other top tennis players in the world.

Texans Fans Lose It, Burn Schaub's Jersey

What do cool-headed, rational Texans fans do after a loss that hurt big time, aside from hanging a large "Cut Schaub" sign on a bridge at I-45? Burn the quarterback's jersey, of course.

Miami Heat Media Day 2013 [PHOTOS]

The Heat are aiming for their third straight NBA title in new season. Images from the Miami Heat Media Day 2013 give clues on how this Miami dynasty can be built. View slideshow now.

Los Angeles Lakers Media Day 2013 [PHOTOS]

Bryant and the rest of the Lakers unofficially opened the new chapter of Hollywood basketball- the first season since the Dwight Howard drama—in the Los Angeles Lakers Media Day 2013 last Saturday.

NCAA Basketball: Top Ten Impact Freshmen to Watch

The new NCAA season is drawing closer, and on Friday, teams already started their official practice sessions. While a lot of teams will rely on their upperclassment on the way to conference championships, some blue-chip freshmen are out to make an immediate impact on the college game.

NBA News: Amare Stoudemire Underwent Secret Operation

Looks like Amare Stoudemire went under the knife again. The difference this time is that it is not officially reported by the New York Knicks front office leading to wild speculations that the hush-hush procedure is meant to hide the actual status of the 30-year-old power forward’s ailing knees.

Georgia Basketball Coach Wears Spikes to LSU game

In true Georgia style, the student section, called the "Spike Squad", came out in full force for Saturday's home game. The Spike Squad is usually seated at the front row of section 109 whenever Georgia plays at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. For the game against LSU, though, they had a more-than-welcome guest: men's basketball coach Mark Fox.

MLB: A-Rod hits 24th Career Grand Slam, 12-Year-Old Boy Gives Ball Back

Steven Gieseler Jr. of East Islip, Long Island, and his father Steven Sr. were seated at the right outfield of Yankee Stadium, watching the seventh inning of the Yankees' game against the San Francisco Giants. Alex Rodriguez then hit a decisive home run to start a 4-run final two innings to give his team a lift in their already-sagging playoff chances.

NBA Legend Faces A Paternity Lawsuit

Laquetta Theus has claimed that the father of her 2-year-old daughter is no other than Michael Jordan, a retired NBA professional basketball player and Chicago Bulls' frontman.

Athletics: Kipsang Breaks 2-Year-Old Berlin Marathon Record

Wilson Kipsang, a 31-year-old runner out of Kenya, broke the world record previously set at the 2011 Berlin Marathon, clocking in at 2:03:23. The record time was 15 seconds faster than the previous record of 2:03:38, set by his fellow Kenyan Patrick Makau, also set in Berlin. Makau was unable to take part in the race due to injury, and pulled out two weeks prior to the competition.

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