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FIVB to Test Volleyball Rule Change in U23 Tilt in Brazil and Mexico

For the FIVB Volleyball Men’s Under-23 World Championships in Uberlandia, Brazil and the FIVB Volleyball Women’s Under-23 World Championships Open in Tijuana, Mexico, the first to fourth sets will be played up to 21 points instead of the usual 25. The fifth set remains a 15-point affair.

Toronto Raptors Media Day 2013 [PHOTOS]

The lone NBA team in Canada is ready to roll for the new season. The Toronto Raptors Media Day 2013 opened Monday as new faces were introduced to the press and fans as well as the returning players who will again be part of the core of the team which hopes to challenge for a playoff spot this year.

MLB: Braves Coach Terry Pendleton Shoves Player

In the Braves' 4-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, Chris Johnson slid headfirst to first base after hitting a 1-2 grounder, but was out quickly after shortstop Jimmy Rollins made a dive and throw. Johnson lay facedown on the ground, then picked himself up and walked back to the dugout.Clearly losing his temper, Johnson flipped his helmet towards the bench to consolation pats from teammates. Suddenly, Terry Pendleton grabbed and shoved him.

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers Scores, Recap, Result

Coming into Monday's game, the Tampa Bay Rays were riding the wave of a seven-game winning streak to get one of the two last slots for a wild card play-in game. Even though they lost their last two games to the bottom-feeding Toronto Blue Jays, it was some distance from their 4-13 slide prior to September 11, when they were just about fighting for their lives.The Texas Rangers were similarly struggling just to stay afloat -- they had a good start to September, when a sudden 2-12 stretch t...

Rafael Nadal's Next Target, Novak Djokovic World No 1 Rank

After competing in the 2013 U.S. Open and winning the coveted championship title, Rafael Nadal is now participating as one of the top contenders in the China Open, along with Novak Djokovic and other top tennis players in the world.

Texans Fans Lose It, Burn Schaub's Jersey

What do cool-headed, rational Texans fans do after a loss that hurt big time, aside from hanging a large "Cut Schaub" sign on a bridge at I-45? Burn the quarterback's jersey, of course.

Miami Heat Media Day 2013 [PHOTOS]

The Heat are aiming for their third straight NBA title in new season. Images from the Miami Heat Media Day 2013 give clues on how this Miami dynasty can be built. View slideshow now.

Los Angeles Lakers Media Day 2013 [PHOTOS]

Bryant and the rest of the Lakers unofficially opened the new chapter of Hollywood basketball- the first season since the Dwight Howard drama—in the Los Angeles Lakers Media Day 2013 last Saturday.

NCAA Basketball: Top Ten Impact Freshmen to Watch

The new NCAA season is drawing closer, and on Friday, teams already started their official practice sessions. While a lot of teams will rely on their upperclassment on the way to conference championships, some blue-chip freshmen are out to make an immediate impact on the college game.

NBA News: Amare Stoudemire Underwent Secret Operation

Looks like Amare Stoudemire went under the knife again. The difference this time is that it is not officially reported by the New York Knicks front office leading to wild speculations that the hush-hush procedure is meant to hide the actual status of the 30-year-old power forward’s ailing knees.

Georgia Basketball Coach Wears Spikes to LSU game

In true Georgia style, the student section, called the "Spike Squad", came out in full force for Saturday's home game. The Spike Squad is usually seated at the front row of section 109 whenever Georgia plays at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. For the game against LSU, though, they had a more-than-welcome guest: men's basketball coach Mark Fox.

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