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Australia failed to win its Hoffman Cup tie against Serbia but the nation is celebrating the welcome resurgence of a native court star in Bernard Tomic.

Rory McIlroy is said to have raised his appearance fee to a whopping $2 million after his most recent major-winning exploits.

Water Polo Australia has announced a 17-man Aussie Sharks men's water polo squad to take on London Olympic gold medal champions Croatia at the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series in Perth, WA from January 18-19.

World No 1 Rory McIlroy says he'd be disappointed if he didn't win another major next year.

Tiger Woods insists it's far too early to be talking up any kind of rivalry between himself and Rory McIlroy.

He might be a famous singer worldwide, but did Justin Bieber had the right to make fun of Manny Pacquiao just because he's a Mayweather fan?

Pissing off an entire country is a big offense, but Justin Bieber did it with no qualms by making fun of Manny Pacquiao's loss in his Instragram account. Should he say sorry to Filipinos, more importantly, to the famed boxer?

According to a report, a lawmaker from the Philippines is suggesting that Justin Bieber should be "banned" from the country after publicly mocking acclaimed boxer, Manny Pacquiao, in an Instagram post.

Manny Pacquiao was shockingly knocked out in his fight with Juan Manuel Marquez but that does not stop the Filipino boxing champ. According to Pacquiao, he still wants to continue boxing even though his wife Jinkee requested him to retire now.

With a professional boxing record of 54 wins, of which 38 were knockouts and 16 decisions, 5 losses and 2 draws, Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is considered a victor despite his recent heartbreaking, but not unexpected loss to Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez on Dec 8.

Bieber might have crossed the line a bit too far this time and leave it to Filipinos to get even. Manny might have his own "knocked-out" memes but Justin too has his own share. Check them all out here.

There was a side melee that erupted during the epic Pacquiao-Marquez battle in Las Vegas last weekend, reports said.

Bieber is close to being banned in the Philippines. All thanks to a boxing comment the Canadian pop star had posted a few days passed on his public Instagram account, Filipinos are enraged and ready to take down the 18-year old. Does Bieber really deserve all this hate?

Leave it to the Philippine boxing champion, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao to be humble amidst defeat. Unlike some other sore losers in the boxing business, Manny had remained mum and had even laughed off hilarious internet memes of him. Yet, what was Manny’s comment and reaction with regards to the Justin Bieber issue?

Despite ending a two-year title drought this year and winning three titles on the PGA Tour, Tiger Woods is disappointed not to have won another major title.

It's not only Manny Pacquiao memes that are spreading over social networking sites in different parts of the world. Even before the Pac Man's humiliating defeat to Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday, another Pacquiao had her own share of memes in the Philippines.

Celebrities who get the most attention are expected to act mature and mindful of their actions. Being a role model for the younger generations is the main objective of celebrities in Hollywood.

For the many years that Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao reigned in eight weight divisions, each fight was followed by a hero's welcome upon his arrival in Manila and General Santos City. The parade often included a courtesy call on then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. However, with his stunning and humiliating defeat on Saturday in the hands of Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez, what will greet the Filipino Pac Man when he returns to the Philippines are countless memes and jokes ab...

Looks like Justin Bieber’s bitterness towards the Filipinos did go away. If fans may recall Bieber’s last visit in Manila back in 2011, Bieber was quite rude.

"Did Mitt Romney jinx Manny Pacquiao?" A pop blog asks. Why would the former U.S. presidential candidate be linked to the result of Pacquiao's most recent boxing fight? It must be because, unfortunately, they both lost.

Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was shockingly knocked-out at the final moments of the sixth round fight with long-time rival Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday night. Despite Pacquiao’s knock-out defeat, power players in the world of boxing still predicted an upcoming fifth fight between the two during the post-fight news conference.

The world is stunned. Manny Pacquiao was knocked out on the sixth round in his fight with Juan Manuel Marquez.

Hours after of another epic battle from the two titans of the boxing ring, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, whispers emerged that the boxers’ camps are already arranging another action-packed bout for the two.

Paul McGinleyPaul McGinley has hailed Rory McIlroy after he secured another victory in Dubai. The world number one birdied the last five holes at the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday to record a two-shot victory over Justin Rose. has hailed Rory McIlroy after he secured another victory in Dubai.

Former F1 champion Alan Jones has rejected suggestions that the Australian GP should become a night race, insisting it's fine the way it is.

Australia has walked away from the second leg of the UCI Track Cycling World Series in Glasgow with four silver medals.

Rory McIlroy admits he has "probably playeRory McIlroy admits he has "probably played too many extra tournaments" this season, but he is determined not to repeat the mistake next year.d too many extra tournaments" this season, but he is determined not to repeat the mistake next year.

Despite winning the money list titles on both sides of the Atlantic, world number one Rory McIlroy insists that he will be at his best at this week's Hong Kong Open.

English import Green Moon won on Tuesday the 2012 Melbourne Cup at the Flemington Racecourse, giving horse owner Lloyd Williams his fourth win. Ridden by jockey Brett Prebble, who flew from Hong Kong for the race, Green Moon dashed to lead in the final 400 metres and beat favourites Fiorente and Jakkalberry.