SPORTS

So much for the highly-anticipated USA vs. Spain final. In what will be remembered as the biggest upset and surprise of the 2014 FIBA World Cup, France convincingly beat hosts and favourites Spain, 65-52 in the quarterfinal round of the basketball world championships in Spain.

Mike Tyson lost his temper after a Canada reporter had asked him about his rape conviction. The incident took place on live television on Wednesday, Sept 10.

Floyd Mayweather has denied discussions about a blockbuster fight with Manny Pacquiao.

In an apparent bid to bait Floyd Mayweather into admitting plans to fight Manny Pacquiao, coach Freddie Roach is provoking Money May by saying that his wards, Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, are now better fighters than the unbeaten American boxer.

France is looking for payback when they face Spain for the second time in a week but the favoured hosts want a repeat performance from the group stages of the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The Spaniards manhandled the French, 88-64 last Wednesday and the Euro rivals meet again in the quarterfinal round of the basketball world championships in Spain.

Brazil and Serbia go at it again in quarterfinal round of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain on Wednesday.

Nick Young and Iggy Azalea attended another red carpet event on Sept. 8.

World No. 6 Li Na is making headlines because she is reportedly going to retire from the sport after she played in the 2014 Wuhan Open.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. could be calling it quits in the sport of boxing by 2015. The retirement plan was revealed on Tuesday which means that his fight against Marcos Maidana on Saturday could be one of the last for the undefeated American boxer.

Fans obviously hope to see Georges St-Pierre back inside the Octagon.

Batista's future in WWE remains in question as he allegedly extended his contract with Marvel to include Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Avengers 3.

Jeremy Lin’s prank prowess is perhaps better than his left-handed dribbling skills. The Asian-American NBA player who now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers showed his lighter side yet again after throwing a prank to guests at the Madame Tussaud wax museum in San Francisco, California.

UFC Commentator Joe Rogen theorized that much of the criticism Jones receives is due to racism.

Anderson Silva wants to leave the burden of being a world champion to someone else.

Tristar gym coach Firas Zahabi declared in an interview with ESPN that the tactical submissions artist can get medical clearance by next month to use the gym and develop his upper body strength.

Rafael Nadal aims to be back in the court as soon as he continues to recover from his recent wrist injury.

Ray Rice is getting criticised by the entire National Football League (NFL), its players and its fans. The Baltimore Ravens running back can’t escape more condemnation as the president of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama also sent an official statement disparaging Rice and his actions.

If Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach would have his way, he will not be chasing Floyd "Money Mayweather Jr. for his ward's next bout. This is highly in contract to what Top rank head honcho Bob Arum is pushing, the mega fight which could generate north of $250 for every side involved.

Goran Dragic declared that he plans to opt out of his contract for the next season and re-up with the Suns for a longer and bigger deal.

Rumours are surfacing that the former star of numerous wrestling outfits such as the WWF,WCW and TNA, will be pitted against The Undertaker or John Cena in his return to the ring

Former NBA player Marvin "Bad News" Barnes whose career was derailed by substance abuse dies at age 62.

It was the news that every Formula One (F1) fan had been waiting for.

Michael Schumacher has been released from a Swiss hospital and will continue his recovery at home multiple media outfits reported on Tuesday.

Kei Nishikori took the spotlight when he became the first Japanese to be a tennis Grand Slam finalist and beat Novak Djokovic.

NFL News: In defence of her embattled husband Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens running back, Janay Rice took to Instagram to show her support for the Baltimore Ravens running back and at the same time attack the media and persons responsible for the controversy the pair is currently in.

The Americans will have to first hurdle an up and coming Slovenia squad that is featuring the run and gun Dragic brothers on Tuesday at Palau Sant Jordi, Spain.

Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather is in the headlines again, not for beating another fellow boxer but for allegedly battering his former fiancé Shantel Jackson. The dailies are full of details on how Money May used his brute strength on women who are surely helpless against 37-year-old professional athlete.

Rory McIlroy was not having the best performance on the golf course over the weekend but his little gesture made the day of a young golf fan.

Lithuania and Turkey jumpstart the games between the final eight teams remaining in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Tuesday at Palau Sant Jordi, Spain.