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It was a day of the unexpected at Australia's Melbourne Cup 2014 on Tuesday after punters' favourite Admire Rakti finished last and then died. German horse Protectionist won the race in Flemington. Protectionist's fourth-length victory is the best finish since Rain Lover won in 1967 with eight-lengths.

Geoffrey Edelsten stunned the crowd when he proposed to Gabi Grecko during the Melbourne Cup.

Actors and actresses, models, and other personalities attends Australia's biggest horse racing event.

Kobe Bryant declared his loyalty to the Los Angeles Lakers saying that he will not demand a trade despite the abysmal start of the squad.

Ronda Rousey's fresh comments on the use of performance-enhancing drugs in mixed martial arts appears to be targeted again at rival, Cris "Cyborg" Justino. She suggested that anytime someone steps into the Octagon with PEDs should be charged with attempted negligent homicide.

Cesc Fabregas revealed what attracted him to join the Premier League Chelsea.

Nick Young and Iggy Azalea enjoyed a little pda during an afternoon date in Los Angeles.

Dota 2 released its latest patch during the end of October focusing on the changing of the item drop system from the level based system to the time based system.

Melbourne Cup 2014 - "The race that stops a nation' begins on Tuesday at 3PM in Australia

There are only 22 horses that would run in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup, down from the original 24.

World No. 3 Rafael Nadal underwent successful surgery on his appendix on Nov. 3 in Barcelona. Nadal's appendicitis has sidelined him for the remainder of the season and forced him to pull out of tournaments in Paris and the World Tour Finals in London.

Fame and a higher guaranteed purse has its price, and for undefeated American boxer Chris Algieri, the price is his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) junior welterweight title he won from Ruslan Provodnikov.

Marcos Maidana said he is looking to score a fight with Manny Pacquiao in 2015.

Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov shares their secrets - from phobias to craziest thing ever done, in a Q&A session.

Arsenal attacker Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is happy to finally see teammate Theo Walcott wearing the Gunners uniform on the pitch after remaining sidelined for quite some time.

Arsenal attacking midfielder Theo Walcott was thrilled to be grazing the pitch once again, coming on as a substitute against Burnley last Saturday.

FC Barcelona defender Gerrard Pique will reportedly join Chelsea over domestic rivals Manchester United and Arsenal.

Manchester United loanee striker Radamel Falcao has reportedly agreed to stay at Old Trafford on a permanent basis upon expiration of his season-long loan.

Lopez claimed that he would not be surprised in the future, if Fernando Alonso should return to the cockpit of a formula one car from Enstone.

Miami Heat improved to 3-0 for the season with a 107-102 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

Jeff Gordon confront Brad Kaselowski post race in the Texas 500 for a maneuver that blew out his left rear tire. the confrontation resulted in an all out brawl that left several drivers and crew members bloodied.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic successfully defended title in Paris with straight sets victory against Milos Raonic.

Lyoto Machida thinks Jose Aldo is too dominant for Conor McGregor to beat.

Joe Cortez thinks Mayweather will win against Pacquiao.

The WWE reacted to rumours that the Undertaker was leaving the his wrestling career behind and taking an advisory role with NXT. The company described the rumours as "completely inaccurate."

Former UFC talent and FOX Sports commentator Chael Sonnen revealed in his podcast that the WWE offered him million to abandon the UFC.

Can an amulet help Michael Schumacher fully recover from the injuries he suffered in a skiing accident in the French Alps in December. Michael reportedly has a variety of good luck charms and amulets on his bedside and his wife Corinna also wears a similar talisman in hopes that the seven-time world champion will be able to live a normal life again.

Novak Djokovic revealed that he does not want to play against Milos Raonic.

Eagles beat Texans, 31-21 on NFL Sunday