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When David Beckham visited the Philippines as UNICEF Ambassador after the Asian nation was struck by the devastating Typhon Haiyan, he made sure to write his experience on a diary so he wouldn’t miss out on life lessons that the tragedy has taught the world.

FC Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano hinted that he could be on his way out of the Nou Camp after their final game in the La Liga this season, with England expected to be his destination.

The Washington Wizards needed to beat the Indiana Pacers on the road if they wanted to extend the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They did beat them on the glass and dominated Game 5 with a stirring 102-79 victory to live another day in this best-of-seven affair.

The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly looking to part ways with former NFL MVP and franchise running back Adrian Peterson, according to Bleacher Report analyst Mike Freeman.

The 22-year-old Brazilian soccer player, Oscar, who currently plays for Premier League Chelsea FC and the Brazilian national football team followed the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham when he stripped down in a new underwear clothing line for Calvin Klein.

The Donald Sterling drama is far from over and if it’s not resolved when the 2014-2015 NBA season, the league could suffer as some NBA players led by superstar LeBron James threatened to boycott next season.

The Golden State Warriors appeared to have the inside track in hiring Stan Van Gundy as head coach. Not anymore as the Detroit Pistons are apparently in the chase as well offering that position plus as the president of basketball operations for the franchise.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Ken Shamrock thinks that Jay-Z’s bodyguard lacked skills and failed to do his job during the recent altercation involving the rapper and Beyonce’s sister Solange Knowles.

Novak Djokovic remains secretive about his baby’s expected due date.

Undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr is still not interested in fighting Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao despite the eight-division titleholder's convincing defeat of American pugilist Timothy Bradley on April 12.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and Stoke City boss Tony Pulis were named Premier League's Player and Manager of the Season, respectively.

Liverpool are reported to have placed a £20million bid for Southampton playmaker Adam Lallana.

Donald Sterling, the disgraced owner of Los Angeles Clippers, has claimed Magic Johnson asked him to keep quiet after he was accused of racism.

The Australian Sports Commission has announced Direct Athlete Support Program, a redesigned program, which will provide a funding of $1.6 million to Australia's best athletes.

Germany coach Joachim Löew unveiled his 30-man provisional selection for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Finals in Brazil.

There's imminent danger in letting the San Antonio Spurs hang around. So the Portland Trail Blazers decided to blowout the defending West champions after halftime and take Game 4 victory in the Western Conference Semifinals.

The 1989 classic martial arts-action flick Kickboxer, which starred Jean Claude Van Damme, is getting a remake.

Raptors Day has been declared in Toronto. Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly declared it on Monday, May 12 in Nathan Philips Square.

Aston Villa, one of the prominent clubs playing at the English Premiere League, is up for sale. An official statement on the club Web site confirmed the report.

LeBron James was here, there and everywhere and he ended up with 49 points to lead his Miami Heat to a 102-96 win over the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series. The Heat now have a 3-to-1 series lead in this best-of-seven affair with a chance to close it out on Wednesday night in Game 5 in Miami.

One reason why Michael Schumacher’s family decided to limit the updates about the current condition of the seven-time world racing champion is to play down all the speculations about his health.

Sports and politics are two different but inseparable entities

Roger Federer is no different from other fathers who stay at home at the time of the arrival of a new born baby.

Irina Shayk joins the world’s “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign, referring to the 230 girls kidnapped in Nigeria, by posting topless while holding a handwritten sign that reads the popular hashtag “#bringbackourgirls.”

Michael Sam has made history after becoming the first-ever openly gay athlete to be drafted in the National Football League (NFL).

Organisers of the International Premier Tennis League announced on Monday the change of venue for the 1st leg of the sports event to Manila from Bangkok. The sudden change is due to the political instability in Thailand after the Constitutional Court removed from office on Wednesday Thai Prime Minister Yinluck Shinawatra for nepotism.

Top Rank Chief Executive Bob Arum expressed on Monday disappointment with the pay-per-view revenues generated by the April 12 rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley. To bout generated only between 750,000 and 800,000 PPV buys.

With an Australian coach already in the team, the Philadelphia 76ers could be looking to draft another Australian in Dante Exum in the upcoming 2014 NBA Draft on June 26.

St. Louis Rams welcome the first openly gay player in the National Football league after drafting Michael Sam on to their roster.