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Gonzalo Higuain could switch jersey anytime soon with Arsenal heavily pursuing the Argentine and Real Madrid striker this off-season, multiple sources reported on Thursday.

The Miami Heat successfully defended his NBA title after overcoming a resilient effort from the San Antonio Spurs in a classic seven-game Finals series.

Wimbledon Open organiesrs have drawn flak from several tennis analysts after they decided to stick with the ATP ranking in their seeding process for the upcoming Grand Slam hostilities at the All-England Club less than a week from now.

David Beckham fans caused a commotion in Shanghai, injuring seven, including five from the footballer's security team.

The San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat are set to write the final chapter of their epic NBA finals series Thursday night at American Airlines Arena (9 p.m ET). After six action-packed games, the 2012-2013 NBA champion will finally be determined at the conclusion of one of the greatest championship battles of all time. One team will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy, while the other will experience the harsh reality of defeat.

Tennis superstar Serena Williams has issued an apology for calling a rape victim "lucky." The 31-year-old court champion, who currently ranks number one in women's singles tennis, is facing backlash over her seemingly callous remark about the Steubenville High School rape victim.

Australian MMA fighter Hector Lombard has decided to drop down to the welterweight division after a so-so UFC campaign in the middleweight division. But looking at the talents roaming in the 77 kilogram weights class, Lombard's decision might be a good move career-wise for the short, power punching fighter. Yet again, the road to the top won't be easy at all.

World number two Rory McIlroy admitted that he got frustrated during the final round of the US Open after bending one of his clubs in anger.

World number one Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have confirmed they will take part in the 25th Dubai Desert Classic in 2014.

Australian tennis sensation Bernard Tomic advanced to the quarterfinals of the AEGON International Open following a 6-2 5-7 7-6 (7-4) victory over Frenchman Julien Benneteau. Up next for Tomic will be another Frenchman and former top-10 ATP player: Giles Simon.

Australian mixed martial arts fighter Benny "Blanco" Alloway and Robert Whittaker are slated to fight in the undercards of the UFC on Fox Sports 1 showdown between Martin Kampmann and Carlos Condit in Indianapolis in August.

South Africa head coach Gary Kirsten admitted that his team really 'choked' after bowing out to England by seven wickets in the Champions Trophy semifinal match on Wednesday.

Australian Diamonds star Mo'onia Gerrard said she will put her netball career on hold for a chance of joining the Australia's women's rugby squad in the next Summer Olympic Games in Brazil.

Sam Stosur and Bernard Tomic successfully got past their first hurdle in their Wimbledon Open buildup as both Aussie tennis stars punched their way to the second round of the AEGON International at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club.

Coming off a successful campaign at Roland Garros, Serena Williams is again at the forefront of controversy after making insensitive comments about the victim of the highly-publicized Steubenville rape case.

The Miami Heat are still in the hunt for their second consecutive NBA title after LeBron James came alive offensively in the fourth and Ray Allen knocked down a game-tying trey with 5 seconds left in regulation to grind out a 103-100 victory against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday at American Airlines Arena.

NASCAR friends and fans only have Jason Leffler videos left to remember #LEFturn and keep the sportsman alive in dirt car events' history. Meanwhile, the late racer's girlfriend has spoken about the allegation that Leffler has left his son with nothing.

It was a heartbreaking day for the Green Badgers, who produced a solitary win in three Champions League matches. Frustrations also mounted following the dismissal of Aussie batsmen David Warner for punching England's Joe Root right after Australia's 48-run loss to England on June 8.

Bayern Munich star player Franck Ribery's and Real Madrid's Karim Benzema's trial was adjourned until January. The two have been charged for paying the then minor, Zahia Dehar in exchange for sexual favours in 2008 (Benzema) and 2009 (Ribery).de

It's the sexy photo no one wants to see. Australian cricketer legend Shane Warne tried to show the world his sexy side by posting a half-naked selfie of himself on Instagram, only to get rebuked by his followers for being "un-Australian."

Blake Ferguson faced formal charges for indecent assault on a woman, following an incident at the 2230 Restaurant and Bar in Cronulla on Sunday evening.

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema stand trial in Paris today for allegations of paying a minor, Algerian Zahia Dehar, for sex. The trial which will discuss the incidents that happened in 2008 and 2009 is expected to run until June 26 based on the report gathered by Reuters.

Top-ranked duo Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy both saw their US Open bids come undone at Merion on Saturday.

Tiger Woods completed his worst ever 72-hole score as a professional at a major when he finished the US Open with a four-over round of 74 on Sunday.

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.