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David Beckham pays tribute to retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson saying "Without him I would never have achieved what I have done in my career."

As part of the transition from Australian Water Polo to Water Polo Australia Ltd, the sport's governing body has embarked on a national rebranding project.

Water Polo Australia (WPA) is one of the big winners in the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) government investment allocations for 2013-14 with an increase of 21.5% on last year's allotment.

David Beckham is popular all over the world as the king of soccer and the husband to “Spice Girls” singer, Victoria Beckham. With the latest news, it looks like David will be more known for his taste in music. According to reports, Beckham bends to the music of Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and the Jonas Brothers.

Rory McIlroy insists he will take his time over whether or not he should represent Ireland or Great Britain at the 2016 Olympics.

Cristie Kerr was crowned LPGA Kingsmill Championship winner for a third time after beating Suzann Pettersen in a sudden death play-off.

Sports memorabilia... Why are these small or sometimes bigger collectible items so desired by people? Even with uncertain economic conditions, the global financial crisis and ongoing social turmoils, some people are just so keen on getting them regardless of hefty sums which they will have to pay to buy sports memorabilia. Indeed, sports collectibles are very much appreciated when it comes to their importance, significance and value as well.

NBA superstar Jason Collins became a hot topic after publicly admitting about his homosexuality. Though the social networking sites were flooded with mixed reactions, the first active gay basketball player managed to say “Thank You” to the supportive fans that sent well-wishing messages on his decision to finally come out.

Cycling Australia (CA) today confirmed that it will undertake a review of Mountain Bike Australia's (MTBA) Elite Development Program (EDP) in order to ensure that its affiliate MTBA is conducting the EDP in a manner that is best-practice and is broadly conforming to the strategies and objectives stated in the recently announced Australia's Winning Edge (AWE) from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC).

Louis Oosthuizen believes that Tiger Woods should have been disqualified from the Masters after an incorrect drop.

Kieran Pratt kept Australia's flag flying high on the world stage again after carding a flawless five-under-par 67 to take a share of the first round clubhouse lead at the weather-disrupted Ballantine's Championship on Thursday.

With 100 days to go for the start of the 2013 Summer Universiade, taking place in Kazan (RUS) from July 6-17, the new Aquatics Palace in the capital of Tatarstan is getting ready to welcome the swimmers to this major event.

Following Robert Pattinson’s not-very-surprising departure from LAX Sunday, April 21, a series of photos of Kristen Stewart hanging out with Friends and being driven by a man with great resemblance to Rupert Sanders came out. These had consequently sparked rumors that she is onto another cheating scandal that could rock the newly reconciled and revitalized Robsten Romance.

Last Friday, Kris Humphries finally decided to end his feud with his wife for 72 days, Kim Kardashian. It was reported that the basketball player ended his legal battle with the reality star because he feels sorry for her.

Sans Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson has been spotted having a great time, paddle-boarding and dining out with friends in Malibu beach. Appearing as scruffy as he has been in recent days, Robert still looks hot covered up with gray hoodie and his eyes hiding in dark glasses.

London Olympic gold medalist Anna Meares and bronze medalist Shane Perkins headline the 2013-2014 National Sprint Program announced by Cycling Australia in partnership with the Australian Institute of Sport.

Masters champion Adam Scott is certain that Tiger Woods will break Jack Nicklaus' long-standing record of 18 major victories.

While Guan Tianlang flabbergasted viewers when he made the cut at last week's Masters tournament, his record as the youngest ever player on the European Tour will be short-lived.

In a virtual admission that eight-division title holder Manny Pacquiao's stock is dwindling, boxing promoter Bob Arum agreed that if the fifth match between Manny and Juan Manuel Marquez would take place, the Mexican boxer would get the larger purse.

Music artists have joined athletes as they took to Twitter to offer prayers and support for victims of Boston Marathon explosion. From 'American Ido'l judge, Nicki Minaj to singer actor Justin Timberlake, and Michael Phelps to Floyd Mayweather, these celebrities have taken a moment of their time and shared it to the victims and their families to one of the most devastating explosion in Boston, seen as act of terrorism.

Nonito Donaire Jr. lost on Saturday night his WBO Junior Featherweight belt to Olympian Guillermo Rigondeaux in a 12-round bout at Radio City Music Hall. Despite his loss, the Filipino boxer took home $1.32 million while Rigondeaux got $750,000.

World number two Rory McIlroy was left wondering what might have been after carding four bogeys on the back nine to finish the first round of the Masters on even par 72.

Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire, the WBO Junior Featherweight Champion, accepted the 2012 Sugar Ray Robinson Award for Fighter of the Year from the Boxing Writers Association of America at the group's dinner on Thursday night.

Tiger Woods said he was impressed by Guan Tianlang's ability during their late practice round at Augusta National.

Kimi Raikkonen could hardly have wished for a better start to the 2013 season as he won the Australian GP without too much fuss.

Nico Rosberg has revealed that it was an electrical problem that caused his W04 to stop during Sunday's Australian GP.

Fast bowler James Pattinson will take no part in the Indian Premier League as a result of abdominal surgery.

Australia selectors have bucked tradition and are refusing to divulge the names on their 30-man squad list for the ICC Champions Trophy in June, which isn't against the rules, according to the ICC.

Tiger Woods' new found happiness has been critical to his resurgence on the PGA Tour.