SPORTS

The NFL’s top teams, Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots, earned their first round bye after topping their respective conferences. Eight teams play over the weekend, Jan 4 (Saturday) and Jan 5 (Sunday), and all want to prove their worth that they belong with the elite.

Amir Khan has reportedly signed a contract to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2014. According to the Daily Mail, Khan is just waiting Mayweather to sign the contract to finalize the bout.

Roger Federer is currently on his 16th season on tour with his participation in the 2014 Brisbane International, and he has certainly made a promising start with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Jarkko Nieminen on Wednesday evening, booking him a place in the quarterfinals of the said tennis tournament.

There were many noteworthy fights with momentous results at UFC 168.

If the betting lines are to be believed it appears that Katy Perry will be winning her third straight “Favourite Female Artist” award in the upcoming “People’s Choice Awards 2014” set for airing on Wednesday, Jan 8, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Jeremy Lin could go to the Chicago Bulls after all. According to a league source, the Houston Rockets have reportedly revived talks on a three-team blockbuster deal with the Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks.

Great Britain's top welterweight Amir Khan is reportedly considering Manny Pacquiao as an alternate opponent, should Floyd Mayweather Jr. pick Marcos Maidana for his Cinco de Mayo event on May 3 at MGM, Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have already booked a date to settle the score once and for all. According to a source close to situation, the megabuck showdown between Money May and the Pacman will finally take place in September 2014 after several failed attempts to arrange the biggest match in boxing history.

One of the teams on the rise, the Toronto Raptors host one of the league’s best teams in the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night.

Amir Khan is frustrated that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has yet to sign the contract that will make the May 3 megafight possible this 2014.

The Boston Red Sox will not trade John Lackey despite the latest trade rumours involving the World Series-winning hurler, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

Rookie point guard Trey Burke scored 21 points while Alec Burks added 14 off the bench as the Utah Jazz grinded an 83-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday at Energy Solutions Arena.

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo could play in the NBA Developmental League as part of his rehabilitation, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

Goran Dragic recorded 26 points and 8 assists while Gerald Green added 21 points off the bench as the Phoenix Suns blew by the Los Angeles Clippers 107-88 on Monday at Staples Center.

Anthony Davis recorded 27 points and 12 rebounds and Jrue Holiday tallied 31 points & 13 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans edged the up-and-coming Portland Trail Blazers 110-108 on Monday at New Orleans Arena.

LeBron James recorded 26 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists on his 29th birthday as the Miami Heat nipped past the Denver Nuggets 97-94 on Monday at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant and Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh were named NBA players of the week, the NBA announced on Monday.

Nelson Cruz's asking price has reportedly scared off several teams, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

The National Football League announced the referees made a mistake after failing to give a penalty on the San Diego Chargers for an illegal formation on an unconverted field goal by Ryan Succop during an all-important game against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday.

Former New York Knicks head coach and general manager Isiah Thomas believed MSG owner James Dolan would do everything for his team to win a championship.

Jimmy Butler scored 26 points and Carlos Boozer racked up 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls blasted the Memphis Grizzlies 95-91 on Monday at FedEx Forum.

Japanese pitching sensation Masahiro Tanaka might be the hottest player on the market right now, but front office executives are a little bit concerned about his ability to throw more pitches in a ballgame.

The New York Mets have reportedly maintained its contact with agent Scott Boras in an attempt to sign Stephen Drew, a reliable league source disclose on Tuesday.

Free-agent hurler Roy Oswalt has announced his intention to pitch again for an MLB team. However, teams are a little bit iffy in signing him, questioning his long term commitment.

The National Football League will review Peyton Manning's record-breaking feat during the Denver Broncos' 34-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Major League Baseball has reportedly requested Japanese League powerhouse Rakuten Golden Eagles not to make any side deal involving ace pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested to join the Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes, although general manager Jerry Dipoto won't confirm the news.

The New York Yankees are determined to lock in pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, even if they would break the international spending records in the process.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their interest in signing Masahiro Tanaka to a lucrative deal, if they win the bidding war.