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Kobe Bryant is preaching some patience as the Los Angeles Lakers try to handle their abysmal start to the NBA season. He calls out point guard Jeremy Lin to be more aggressive and attack relentlessly.

Novak Djokovic is confident that he will be able to play great tennis in London. Djokovic, a three-time champion at the 2014 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals will play against 2014 US Open titlist Marin Cilic in his first match.

The fight between the defending champion Ronda Rousey and challenger Cat Zingano has been pushed back from UFC 182 to UFC 184.

Forbes named Floyd Mayweather Jr, Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James as the top three highest-paid athletes.

Rafael Nadal met with the reporters after being discharged from Quiron Teknon hospital where he underwent a successful appendix surgery.

Justin Verlander captured photos from his Miami getaway with girlfriend Kate Upton.

A former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader is being accused of raping a 15-year old boy in Baltimore.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho revealed that his squad's lack of focus cost them two points, as the Blues dropped two points with a 1-1 draw against Maribor.

Former Arsenal Paul Merson had some harsh words for the Gunners after they wasted a three-goal advantage against Anderlecht on matchday 4 in the Champions League.

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker believes that the Gunners will be able to bounce back from the disaster experienced against Anderlecht in the Champions League, wherein they wasted a three-goal lead, going home with just a point.

Former FC Barcelona manager Tata Martino is in doubt if Nou Camp superstar Lionel Messi will be able to replicate his old superior form after experiencing a decline in form brought about by injuries.

Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal are reported to have made respective formal approaches to FC Barcelona to acquire unsettled defender Gerrard Pique, according to sources in Spain.

LeBron James is intentionally quitting on his team early so that they can learn to win later says NBA analysts.

In the boundless discussion about whether Federer or Nadal is the greatest tennis player in history, Roddick has explained why he thinks the Swiss is the best player there has ever been in the world of tennis.

Messi equalled Gonzalez' record as the top scorer in UEFA Champions League.

Louis van Gaal will miss the chance to add transfer targets in January.

Nick Young and Iggy Azalea reportedly bought a new house. Young has spoken about his relationship with the Aussie-born singer-rapper and said that the topic of marriage has come up a couple of times.

Vince McMahon's stipulation that if Team Authority loses to Team Cena at Survivor Series has fueled speculation that his daughter, Stehanie McMahon, is pregnant and will need time off from the spotlight.

Tendulkar wrote in his autobiography that Singh had not called Symonds a "monkey."

Pistons snap their 3-game skid witha 98-95 win over New York

Sara McMann picks Cat Zingano to pull off the upset against Ronda Rousey at UFC 184 next year at Staples Centre, Los Angeles, California.

Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki glam up for 11th Annual CFDA Vogue Fashion Fun Awards.

Novak Djokovic is pegged an easy ride to the semifinals of the 2014 ATP World Tour Finals while Roger Federer is in a tough group.

Rey Mysterio met backstage with Vince McMahon and WWE Executives to discuss his ongoing contractual obligations with outfit. The WWE nor Mysterio have not yet relayed what transpired during the meeting which could probably decide if the masked man will return to the ring.

Los Angeles Lakers legend James Worthy chimed in on the struggle of Jeremy Lin, saying the young point guard's problems are more mental.

Former World No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov recently took a jab at Maria Sharapova for promoting unhealthy sweets in her candy line "Sugarpova."

Injured women's mixed martial arts fighter Cris "Cyborg" Justino is hoping to avoid surgery on her left ankle to accelerate her chance for a Ronda Rousey showdown.

Bold claims by Amir Khan who stated that Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are "dipping" and that the Filipino will win over Chris Algieri this November.

If Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho were to handle Liverpool's affairs during their match against Real Madrid last Tuesday, he would have gone to war with his aces.