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The Boston Red Sox will not trade John Lackey despite the latest trade rumours involving the World Series-winning hurler, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

Rookie point guard Trey Burke scored 21 points while Alec Burks added 14 off the bench as the Utah Jazz grinded an 83-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday at Energy Solutions Arena.

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo could play in the NBA Developmental League as part of his rehabilitation, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

Goran Dragic recorded 26 points and 8 assists while Gerald Green added 21 points off the bench as the Phoenix Suns blew by the Los Angeles Clippers 107-88 on Monday at Staples Center.

Anthony Davis recorded 27 points and 12 rebounds and Jrue Holiday tallied 31 points & 13 assists as the New Orleans Pelicans edged the up-and-coming Portland Trail Blazers 110-108 on Monday at New Orleans Arena.

LeBron James recorded 26 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists on his 29th birthday as the Miami Heat nipped past the Denver Nuggets 97-94 on Monday at Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant and Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh were named NBA players of the week, the NBA announced on Monday.

Nelson Cruz's asking price has reportedly scared off several teams, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

The National Football League announced the referees made a mistake after failing to give a penalty on the San Diego Chargers for an illegal formation on an unconverted field goal by Ryan Succop during an all-important game against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday.

Former New York Knicks head coach and general manager Isiah Thomas believed MSG owner James Dolan would do everything for his team to win a championship.

Jimmy Butler scored 26 points and Carlos Boozer racked up 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls blasted the Memphis Grizzlies 95-91 on Monday at FedEx Forum.

Japanese pitching sensation Masahiro Tanaka might be the hottest player on the market right now, but front office executives are a little bit concerned about his ability to throw more pitches in a ballgame.

The New York Mets have reportedly maintained its contact with agent Scott Boras in an attempt to sign Stephen Drew, a reliable league source disclose on Tuesday.

Free-agent hurler Roy Oswalt has announced his intention to pitch again for an MLB team. However, teams are a little bit iffy in signing him, questioning his long term commitment.

The National Football League will review Peyton Manning's record-breaking feat during the Denver Broncos' 34-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday.

Major League Baseball has reportedly requested Japanese League powerhouse Rakuten Golden Eagles not to make any side deal involving ace pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly interested to join the Masahiro Tanaka sweepstakes, although general manager Jerry Dipoto won't confirm the news.

The New York Yankees are determined to lock in pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, even if they would break the international spending records in the process.

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their interest in signing Masahiro Tanaka to a lucrative deal, if they win the bidding war.

Shawn Marion scored a season-high 32 points and Dirk Nowitzki added 16 as the Dallas Mavericks survived Kevin Love and the Minnesota Timberwolves 100-98 on Monday at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Minnesota Twins have yet to place an offer for veteran hurler Johan Santana, a source close to situation reported on Monday.

Former CY Young Award contender Ubaldo Jimenez is expected to join the New York Yankees, according to rival general managers.

The Minnesota Viking fired Leslie Frazier from his head coaching duty after a 5-10-1 season, the team announced on Monday.

Incoming free-agent quarterback Jay Cutler is enthusiastic about the possibility of staying put with the Chicago Bears, the signal-caller said on the Jay Cutler show on ESPN 1000.

Pro Bowl running back Percy Harvin is expected to start practicing for the Seattle Seahawks this week in an attempt to join his team in the postseason, head coach Pete Carroll announced in an interview with ESPN Seattle radio.

John Wall continued his strong play this season as he dropped 29 points and 7 dimes to power the Washington Wizards to a 106-99 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday at the Place of Auburn Hills in Detroit, Michigan.

Australian athletes have been banned to tour Russia in the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics. Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates has announced the restrictions on the country’s representatives in the wake of the recent terror attacks in the Russian city of Volgograd.

An onlooker has recorded the entire incident of rescue helicopter lifting former World Champion Formula One racer Michael Schumacher of the precipitous slope to bring him to hospital. The video recording shows the amazing moments of Schumacher being airlifted from the ski resort on Sunday morning after his unfortunate accident.

It has been two weeks since Khloe Kardashian filed her divorce from Lamar Odom. Since then, the reality show star has been spotted going on various dates with Matt Kemp. Though the couple has been denying their relationship, a source has told Hollywoodlife.com that the couple was recently spotted kissing at a party.