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Neymar Jr. is still nursing a broken back after he was kneed in the back and suffered a fractured vertebra in a match against Colombia during the 2014 World Cup.

Her signature style during her WWE Diva days was that she hated clothing and would strip before getting her nails dirty in the ring. Former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly now goes by a different name in Barbie Blank. She has moved on from the ring to gracing the the covers of Maxim. More than that, Blank is now set to leave her leaving her gimmicky days behind and get married to National Hockey League star Sheldon Souray.

UEFA is serious in their crackdown on racism. For racist acts during Champions League and Europa League matches last season, four European soccer clubs face penalties of ‘partial stadium bans’ or partial closure of their home stadium for the teams’ respective subsequent UEFA competition matches on schedule.

Spain’s best playmaker in the past decade, Xavi Hernandez has announced his retirement from the Spanish soccer national team. The 34-year-old midfielder will still be playing for his club team in the Spanish La Liga.

Roger Federer will be without his main coach Severin Luthi during his stint in the 2014 Rogers Cup in Toronto set from. On the sidelines as Federer’s coach will be compatriot Stefan Edberg, who himself is a six-time Grand Slam champion.

Before the upcoming Rogers Cup in Toronto, where Novak Djokovic is a three time champion, the world no. 1 gave time to support his friend Niall Horan, member of the band One Direction as the group performed in Toronto last Friday.

Before Roger Federer came to the scene, Rod Laver was considered as the greatest of all time in the men's tennis game. The former professional tennis superstar is the only player to win the calendar Grand Slam twice in his career and up to this date, the Australian holds the record for the most titles won in the history of tennis, with 200 career titles. Now, Roger Federer, with his 17 Grand Slam titles, he is considered by many as the greatest of all time.

There is a glimmer of hope for the Los Angeles Lakers gloomy season. According to Gary Vitti, athletic trainer of the Los Angeles Lakers, he expects both Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash to be ready for the 2014-2015 NBA regular season.

Tony Parker, the diminutive Spurs point guard married his girlfriend of three years, Axelle Francine in a private ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, Saturday as reported by People.

Three players including two from the Washington Wizards are the early drop-outs from the Team USA pool which will battle in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain starting August 30.

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday that the former NBA Commissioner is set to be inducted into the 2014 class. This batch includes other notable NBA superstars such as Alonzo Mourning, and Mitch Richmond and NCAA legendary coaches Nolan Richardson and Gary Williams.

Has Rory McIlroy moved on so quickly after breaking off his engagement with tennis athlete Caroline Wozniacki?

The inaugural Negev Israel Open Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament in September 2014 has been cancelled due to the on-going Israel-Gaza war as the ATP organizing committee cited safety and security concerns from the military conflict as the main reason for the cancellation of the event.

Geoff Ogivly was having second thoughts of coming to Reno to compete for the US PGA tour Barracuda Championship. Now, he is not having a single hair of regret in body and is actually buying drinks to friends who convinced him to come after winning the Barracuda and qualifying for this week's PGA Championship. Nursing a four year drought of not having to win any tournament since his surprising victory in his home turf during the 2010 Australian Open, Ogivly captured his eighth US PGA Tour win....

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is planning to launch a digital Olympic network starting in 2015 in a move that will put the Olympic Games coverage to the forefront in the competitive online market for sports even as Channel Seven in Australia gets the broadcast rights for future Olympic events in the next few years.

UFC light heavyweight Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier were just scheduled for a photo shoot to promote their upcoming UFC 178 title fight on September 27. Instead, media and spectators alike were treated to a full street brawl as emotions ran high and testosterone prevailed.

Michael Schumacher and Mercedes Benz have worked together for the past several years to promote safety on the road.

The Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be the frontrunners to acquire the services of free agent veteran Shawn Marion in an effort to bolster the bench of the newly revamped Ohio team. The Matrix is reportedly looking for the team that can best give him an opportunity to annex a second ring. ESPN reports that the Cavaliers camp is meeting with Marion Monday to complete a deal roughly worth the veteran's minimum.

No question, Roger Federer is an accomplished tennis player already so much so that he’s considered one of the best players of all time if not the greatest sportsman in the history of his sport. It’s no surprise too that he’s contented with what he’s done in his tennis career that the Swiss Master feels no pressure when he’s playing in both minor and major ATP tournaments.

Floyd Mayweather’s daughter, Iyanna, took to social media to brag about their expensive Audemars Piguet watches.

Barring any complications, Kevin Love is on his way to the Cleveland Cavaliers to join LeBron James after a “handshake agreement” between Love’s team, the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Ohio franchise has reportedly been agreed upon already.

One Direction’s Niall Horan has received a few beginner’s tips from current World No. 1 Novak Djokovic when the two played tennis ahead of the Rogers Cup in Toronto.

Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union have sent their sensational save the date invites for their upcoming Miami wedding.

Roger Federer is perhaps the greatest player in the history of tennis. He should probably stick with his sport judging from his performance in the exhibition game called the Ball Hockey Challenge.

Manchester United will have to bid a fight with Arsenal to bring Mats Hummels to Old Trafford. The Dortmund center back was part of Germany's World Cup winning campaign. Mats Hummels has been praised by Louis van Gaal who continues to point that United still needs brains at the back.

The criticisms over eight-division title holder Manny Pacquiao's choice of new American boxer Chris Algieri as opponent for his Nov 22 bout continues with one expert warning the Filipino champ it is a lose-lose situation for him.

Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Keylor Navas from Levante.

After following Falcao to AS Monaco, Real Madrid attacking playmaker James Rodriguez wants his compatriot to join him this time at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Due to his limited opportunities at Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku felt that he made the right decision when he opted to move to Everton.