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Kobe Bryant honored with Hollywood walk of fame

Rain or shine, Kobe Bryant gets the shrine when honored with Hollywood walk of fame over the weekend. The Lakers star player is the first athlete to have his foot and hand prints cemented outside the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Dustin Johnson gets 2-shot penalty for coming in late to tee

Dustin Johnson got a 2-shot penalty scores after arriving late to tee. Had Johnson arrived 10 seconds later than he already was, the professional golfer would have been totally disqualified when he arrived late to the first tee in the Northern Trust Open Thursday.
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Beckham loses libel suit in US court

A Los Angeles federal judge has dismissed the libel suit popular athlete David Beckham has filed against celebrity magazine over cheating allegations on wife Victoria with prostitute, Irma Nici. US district court Judge Manuel Real dismisses libel suit filed by Beckham against the celebrity magazine for lack of evidence to prove the magazine reported with malicious intent.

Justin Bieber not a sore loser at Grammys

Teen pop sensation, Justin Bieber is considered a strong contender for many of the major categories given at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, that it shocked his millions of fans when he was defeated in all of them, leaving him with no music statuette as he left the Staples Center Sunday night.

NHL: Top 10 dirtiest players of the league

Aside from the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey League is also known for its rough game plays that at times bordered to sheer violence gleefully dispense by the league’s top players.

NFL: 10 best quarterbacks who were not in a Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers immortalised his name when he snatched the Super Bowl XLV this year, prompting sports pundits to line him up with elite quarterbacks that are mostly owners of Super Bowl rings.

Philippine's Azkals win 2-0 against Mongolians

The Philippine and Mongolia game on Wednesday was an exciting affair to say the least with the Philippine's Emelio “Chieffy” Caligdong and Phil Younghusband making goals and winning the game 2-0 during the first leg of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying duel.

An American serviceman beats thousands of amateur golfer to play with Tiger Woods

Lt. Col. Michael Rowells, an American serviceman assigned in Afghanistan could not believe his luck when he won over thousands of amateur golfers vying to play with famous golfer, Tiger Woods. The World’s greatest golf player will meet with the lucky 2011 amateur golfer at the traditional opening of Dubai Desert Classic Pro-American tournament Wednesday.

Green Bay Packers trounce Pittsburgh Steelers, clinch Super Bowl XLV

Anchored on the inspired passes by star quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers roared through their seventh Super Bowl ring by securing a fiercely-fought 31-25 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on the game’s XLV edition held on Sunday (US time) at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium.

Yankee’s pitcher Andy Pettitte expected to announce retirement

The New York Yankee is going for the next season without its ‘third winningest picther’ when Andy Pettitte finally leaves his team.Pettitte is expected to make his announcement Friday and is strongly perceived to go through with his plans to retire, which according to The Associated Press, Sports Writer Ronald Blum, the Yankee has been contemplating on since the end of last season.

Stynes reveals possible team-up with Armstrong

Former professional football player, Jim Stynes and newly-retired cyclist, Lance Armstrong are likely to work together after the two found out their common interest during an informal meeting in January.

Novak Djokovic reveals grand plan for world domination

He may have achieved what he was aiming for when he set his foot in Melbourne courts, but Serbian ace and Australian Open tennis tournament 2011 Champion, Novak Djokovic knew better than anyone else, that he has got more challenging jobs to do in future tournaments.

Australia’s, Ian “Thorpedo’ Thorpe confirms returning to the pool in 2012

Australia’s great swimmer, Ian Thorpe, popularly known as “Thorpedo” has confirmed Tuesday that he is back training to compete in the upcoming major swimming events next year. Considered one of the greatest swimmers Australia has produced, Thorpe announces Tuesday at a press conference in Sydney that he has set his sights at 2012 Olympic Games in London.

Li Na’s hopes to win first Asian grand slam title smashed by Clijsters

She was every Asian’s hopes to represent the region in a major tennis tournament. Li Na of Wuhan of China, could have been the first Chinese to hold a grand slam title in a major tournament. But an overpowering ace from Belgium, Kim Clijsters smashed Li Na’s dreams to pieces as she was defeated Saturday night at Australian Open 2011 final match at Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic: "It's them who deserve a lot of credit, as well."

After delivering impressive win in the final match, crushing first grand slam hopeful, Andy Murray of Britain with 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 victory at Rod Laver Arena in the Australian Open tennis tournament over the weekend, champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia expressed his gratitude to his team, who he said, he ‘owed a lot’ to for his second Aussie Open grand slam title.

Australian basketball stars raise money for flood victims

The greatest players in Australian basketball history are set to return to the court for ‘Charity Baskets’ this Sunday, January 30th, at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. The game will be played to raise money for the Queensland, NSW and Victoria flood victims.

Li Na darts her way to Aussie Open finals

Li Na of China faces Kim Clijsters in the final match Sunday after defeating world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark to win 3-6 7-5 6-3 at Australian Open tournament 2011 semi-final at Melbourne Park.

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