SPORTS

Julian Wilson from Australia is the champion in the 2014 Pipe Masters, the final event in the ASP World Tour

Oscar De La Hoya is blaming both Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao for the drop in the pay per view numbers in recent years.

Anthony Davis had 30 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to lead the New Orleans Pelicans past the Houston Rockets, 99-90 Thursday as Jrue Holiday added 16 points with 10 assists and Ryan Anderson scored 16 in the win.

Jimmy Butler scored a career-high 35 points and led the Chicago Bulls to a victory over the New York Knicks 103-97

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is hoping that up-and-coming star Raheem Sterling could sign a new deal with the Merseyside outfit.

One of Liverpool's possible ready-made solutions in January - Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema - will not leave the Santiago Bernabeu.

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard opined that his Liverpool counterpart, Simon Mignolet, might not be able to regain his spot after being dropped indefinitely by Brendan Rodgers.

Arsenal are shorthanded on personnel, to say the least, but there is much to be hopeful about as key attackers Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be available against Liverpool on Monday (AEST).

Karim Benzema could land with English club Liverpool in January 2015

Khan, a British boxer, is of Pakistani origin and wants to donate the shorts to rebuild the Peshawar school.

Details of the winter deals lined up by Louis van Gaal

Kevin Durant's hot scoring night was cut short by an ankle sprain that gave the Golden State Warriors the advantage in the match-up, prevailing over the Oklahoma City Thunder, 114-109.

One barricade down, a few to go as Oscar De La Hoya declares he'll give Floyd Mayweather Jr. the May 2, 2015 date if he accepts the deal versus Manny Pacquiao.

Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is getting more and more comfortable featuring for the first-team, as Arsene Wenger gives him the needed exposure.

WBC has announced the mandatory challengers and fights for each weight division with WBC president Maurcio Sulaiman encouraging the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao fight

Josh Childress had 17 points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and seven assists to lead the Sydney Kings in beating the Perth Wildcats, 78-74 Thursday at Qantas Credit Union Arena. With the win, the Sydney Kings ended a 16-game losing streak to the Perth Wildcats.

The Boston Celtics and the Dallas mavericks progressed swiftly in their talks on the Rajon Rondo front, agreeing in principle to send the all-star point guard to Dallas in a five-player deal that includes picks and a trade exception.

The Chicago Bears are expected to bench quarterback Jay Cutler against the Detroit Lions in Week 16

Steve Smith's century puts Australia in a winning position in the second Test Match.

Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams are the 2014 ITF World Champions as announced by the organisation on Thursday

Preview to the latest edition of the Big Bash League and why Kevin Pietersen is a welcome addition

Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere welcomed their first-born, daughter Kaya last Dec. 9, 2014 and the current heavyweight champion celebrated it with a post via social media.

Details of his latest "crime" and a look back at his controversial life

Add the Los Angeles Clippers to the list of teams pursuing Minnesota Timberwolves forward Corey Brewer who was placed on the trading block.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has responded to the potential class suit from several current and former fighters, saying that it is aware of the legal debacle and it has not had the opportunity to review the documents.

Jim Courier has said that Rafael Nadal would not enjoy the same longevity in tennis career like Roger Federer.

American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr once more confirmed on Thursday his life philosophy - that the most important thing for him is money, not the fans.

Khloe Kardashian reportedly signed fans' jerseys as Khloe Kardashian-Odom at a Los Angeles Clippers game.

Serena Williams wants to win more Grand Slam titles.