SPORTS

The New England Patriots will try to book their first back-to-back wins since September, but the threat of the Pittsburgh Steelers still looms large at Gillette Stadium. On Sunday, two of the best football franchise in the last decade will square it off to begin the second of the NFL season.

Betting lines are always good indicators of what will happen in any competition. Last week, we reported that Ms. Philippines Ariella Arida was the favorite among the ladies competing in the pageant to be held at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow, Russia on November 9, 2013.

The last time the Miami Heat went under the 0.500 win-loss record was way back in the 2010-11 season. The defending champions are 1-2 so far through three games and a match-up with the winless Washington Wizards might get them back on track to start the 2013-14 NBA regular season.

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans were pegged to battle it out for top honors in the AFC South division. Going into their Week 9 match-up on Sunday primetime, it appears to be very one-sided as Andrew Luck and the Colts have been tearing up the division while Arian Foster and the Texans are looking to avoid their sixth loss in a row.

David Ferrer crashed what would have been another #1 vs #2 party setting up an improbable final at the 2013 BNP Paribas Masters at the Palais Omnisports of Bercy in Paris, France.

The 2013 PBA Draft - 7-foot behemoth Greg Slaughter is expected to be taken first overall by the Barangay Ginebera while fellow giants Ian Sangalang and Raymond Almanzan are set to join San Mig Coffee Mixers and Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, respectively.

Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea will travel to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United.

Former world number one Roger Federer faces rival Novak Djokovic and current world number one Rafael Nadal takes on Spanish compatriot David Ferrer in the semifinals of the penultimate ATP tournament of the season.

In a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIV, the Tennessee Titans and St. Louis Rams go up against each other on Monday morning (Australia time).

FC Barcelona looks to keep their winning form intact as they play city rivals Espanyol in Friday's Spanish La Liga showdown at Nou Camp.

Striker Olivier Giroud has been fantastic in this year’s campaign for Arsenal as he has contributed 5 goals in the English Premier League and 2 in the UEFA Champions League.

Both the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders have to start winning now if they are serious at a post-season run. They face-off Sunday afternoon when the Raiders aim for their first back-to-back wins in the 2013 NFL regular season while the Eagles hope to avoid a three-game losing streak.

The Toronto Raptors took care of the boards and business against the lowly Boston Celtics in their NBA season debut. They need to do more of the same when they visit the Hawks Friday night at the Philips Arena in Atlanta.

The Los Angeles Lakers surprised everyone in their season debut in the 2013-2014 NBA regular season. They fell back to earth in their second game after getting a serious beat down from the Golden State Warriors.

With zero upset victories in the previous round, the quarterfinals of the 2013 BNP Paribas Masters is set, featuring the top players in the world, and curiously, the same eight qualifiers who will be playing in the tennis season finale, the 2013 ATP World Tour Finals.

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose scoring 70 points against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant finally deciding to hang up his sneakers, and Houston Rockets star James Harden winning his first Most Valuable Player award.

The female and male rowing clubs of Warwick University have stripped down naked for the purpose of charity.

Aside from training, Maria Sharapova seems to be enjoying her time off the tennis court by attending social events.

Kate Upton is just everywhere these days. Upton appears on the cover of the latest issue of Golf Digest December issue with golf legend Arnold Palmer, who was named the sixth greatest player of all time by Golf Digest.

One of the most successful and hottest Sports Illustrated will make a rare appearance on the 2013 Emirates Melbourne Cup.

The good news for Toronto Raptors fans is that they are not totally in rebuilding mode. The bad news is that it could take them to the dreaded middle ground of mediocrity—battling for the lower seeds but not enough to win it all. The latter could be true now but they may be a few moves away from being real title contenders. For now they’ll settle being one of the most exciting teams in the entire league.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believed his relationship with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is better than ever after the two elite football tactician exchange feisty words few years ago.

Ashley Cole is very willing to sign a new contract with Chelsea, the left-back announced on Wednesday.

Boston Red Sox slugger Shane Victorino is proud of his accomplishment of winning the Gold Glove award at two different positions.

The Texas Rangers are reportedly interested to extend Nelson Cruz contract, a source close to situation disclosed on Thursday.

Paul George recorded 32 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists while George Hill added 19 points as the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to book a 95-90 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday at New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kevin Love recorded 31 points and 17 rebounds and hit a game-tying trey at the end of regulation as the Minnesota Timberwolves went on to take 120-115 win over the young and rebuilding Orlando Magic on Wednesday at Target Center.

Dwight Howard chalked up 17 points and 26 rebounds while James Harded recorded 21 points and 5 assists as the Houston Rockets cruised to a 96-83 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Carmelo Anthony recorded 19 points and 10 rebounds while Raymond Felton added 18 points as the New York Knicks cruised to a 90-83 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.