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Russian President Vladimir Putin is being accused of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft of pocketing the team's Super Bowl ring. The Russian leader, however, denied the allegation on Saturday. Mr. Kraft says he was only pressured by the White House to claim that the ring was given as a gift to the Russian leader to avoid straining US relationship with Russia.

The Australian Open, the Grand Slam of Asia-Pacific, will continue to stay with Channel Seven after the TV giant and Tennis Australia agreed to a five-year extension deal on Friday.

Cricket Australia top official James Sutherland grilled Australian cricket team batsman David Warner for what he considered a despicable action after assaulting English batman Joe Root at a Birmingham night club on Sunday.

Canberra Raiders' Sandor Earl cries foul on recent reports that he used peptides to help him recover from a shoulder injury during his tenure at Penrith in 2011, the veteran wingers said on Friday.

LeBron James scored 33 points, Dwyane Wade exploded for 32 and Chris Bosh added 20 as the Miami Heat evened the NBA Finals series at 2-2 with a 109-93 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 on Thursday at AT&T Center.

The second chapter of the State of Origin showdown between the NSW Blues and the Queensland Maroons is expected to be fiercer and more brutal than the previous game with both teams looking to make several changes in their lineup.

With the signing of Tim Tebow with the New England Patriots, he joins another superstar hunk in the team, fellow quarterback Tom Brady. Both are buff, gorgeous and celebrity material both on and off the field. For Pats fans, who's hotter between the two?

The Brooklyn Nets named recently retired point guard Jason Kidd as their next head coach, signing him to a three-year deal on Wednesday.

Major League Baseball will be opening its 2014 season in the Land Down Under, pitting the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a two-game series at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australian tennis star Bernard Tomic failed to advanced into the next round of the 2013 ATP Aegon Championship after succumbing to Germany's Benjamin Becker 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-7 Tuesday at the Queen's Club in London, England.

Following on from the opening round in Kuala Lumpur last weekend, Australia's track sprinters continued their success at the second leg of UCI Category 2 South-East Asian Grand Prix Series.

The Australian National Football Team has moved closer towards clinching a spot in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil after coming through with a dominant 4-0 victory over Jordan in Tuesday's highly crucial qualifying match at Docklands Stadium.

The New Zealand National Cricket Team has set the bar higher for their upcoming Champions Trophy clash with Australia as they try to deal another big blow on the Baggy Green's title defense at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham, England.

Rafael Nadal could be on his way to become the Greatest Tennis Player of All Time following another sensational victory at Roland Garros – the 8th of his career.

Miami Heat superstar LeBron James will be on the cover of a video game for the first time since turning pro, becoming the face of 2K Sports' basketball simulation game, NBA 2K14.

Tom Lewis signalled a welcome return to form by firing a sparkling 63 in the first round of the Lyoness Open.

Tiger Woods' agent Mark Steinberg has confirmed the world number one is close to signing a new endorsement deal with Nike.

The Denver Nuggets and head coach George Karl finally decided to part ways following another first-round exit in the postseason, a source close to situation reported on Thursday.

Queensland forward Nate Myles said he was disappointed after learning that NSW skipper Paul Gallen was slapped with one-week suspension by the match review committee following their scuffle in Game 1 of their Origin showdown.

Former Pakistani asylum-seeker Fawad Ahmed has just broken into Australia A selection and moves closer to his dream of playing with the Ashes in next month's test match in England.

LeBron James said he hasn't forgotten the embarrassment he suffered at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs in the 2007 NBA Finals. Now playing with the Miami Heat, the four-time MVP is out to avenge his loss against the same band of guys that broke his heart six years ago.

New York Red Bull and Australian national football team striker Tim Cahill believes the Socceroos have a better chance of qualifying in their next FIFA World Cup qualifier games, which will be held on their home pitch.

After all the Grand Slams glory and record-breaking feats, Roger Federer and his extraordinaire tennis career could come to an end very soon. Placed in the same bracket, Djokovic and Nadal could arrange an enticing semifinal showdown if they win their respective Wednesday's assignment.

Floyd Mayweather walks away $6.5 million richer on Monday after betting $5.9 million on the Miami Heat who won the game against Indiana Pacers in the eastern conference finals play off.

Floyd Mayweather walks away $6.5 million richer on Monday after betting $5.9 million on the Miami Heat which won the game against Indiana Pacers in the eastern conference finals play off.

As the Miami Heat grinded their way past the resilient Indiana Pacers and into their third straight NBA Finals appearance, basketball fans around the world are now eager to witness perhaps the most competitive championship series in three years.

Women empowerment has reached one of its most important historical milestones in Saudi Arabia when the country formally opened its first sports complex for women.

Manny Pacquiao may never fight again in the United States, according to Top-Rank Promoter Bob Arum.

If only he had reined in his mouth, Eddie McGuire would still be known as the sideline hero who helped Adam Goodes resolve the ape remark of a young Collingwood fan. But with his King Kong remark on Wednesday morning, ironically just five days after he praised and glorified Mr Goodes, Mr McGuire had given racism a face in Australia.