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United States center DeMarcus Cousins controls the ball against Puerto Rico center Ramon Clemente

2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup Group B Preview, Schedule and Key Players: Argentina, Greece, Croatia Favourites To Top Opening Round

FIBA World Cup News - Two powerhouse basketball national teams—Argentina and Greece lead Group B of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain. However, another top team Croatia and dark horse squad Puerto Rico dark horse squads like Puerto Rico and Croatia are looking to crash the party at the top and underdogs like the Philippines and Senegal aim for an upset or two in the basketball world championships held in Spain from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13, 2014.
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Miami Heat's LeBron James sits on the bench during a timeout against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in Game 5 of their NBA Finals basketball series in San Antonio, Texas, June 15, 2014.

LeBron James’ Former And Current Team Interested In Big Man Emeka Okafor

NBA NEWS - Despite his brush with major injuries, veteran center Emeka Okafor is drawing serious interest from contenders around the NBA and two of those squads are LeBron James’ current team, Cleveland Cavaliers and former team, Miami Heat both of which are looking for an extra big man to shore up their frontline for the upcoming 2014-2015 NBA season.
Simona Halep of Romania celebrates a point over Danielle Rose Collins of the U.S. during their match at the 2014 U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 25, 2014.

Simona Halep, Women's Top Seeds Struggle In Opening Day Of 2014 US Open

The talented Romanian tennis player held on to her composure and emerged renewed grabbing the final two sets 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-2. Her struggles might be because the 22-year -old star was unfamiliar with the American wild card and she was still grasping to her opponent's tendencies in-game.
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (C) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal against Liverpool during their English Premier League soccer match at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northern England August 25, 2014.

Manchester City Impressive In Win Over Rival Liverpool

Manchester City gave a taste of things to come to the English Premier League after scoring a convincing 3-1 win over Liverpool at the Etihad. The host club went ahead with two goals from Stevan Jovetic, while Sergio Aguero put the game beyond doubt by adding the final goal just 23 seconds after being substituted in the second half. Brendan Rodger's side almost came up scoreless, thanks to a late goal from Rickie Lambert.
Cast member Ronda Rousey attends the premiere of the film "The Expendables 3" in Los Angeles August 11, 2014.

Rhonda Rousey Fractured Expendables 3 Director's Ribs During Shoot

Patrick Hughes, the film's director, relayed that during the shooting of the film, the neophyte actress broke one of his ribs during an off-camera workshop. He recalls the first scene Rousey had to shoot in the movie which was the bar scene with Sylvester Stallone. Barney Ross, Stallone's character, eyes Rousey as she disposes a number of trouble making men in the bar where she works as the bouncer.

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