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Dwyane Wade could be done with the Chicago Bulls, his hometown franchise, after just one season, according to rival NBA executives.

With the epic 2017 Australian Open final still fresh in his memory, Rafael Nadal isn't yet thinking about a potential fourth round clash against Roger Federer in the ongoing BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

The 2016-17 NBA season is about to enter its final phase and as odds makers at Sports Betting Dime have noted, Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook and Houston Rockets' James Harden are embroiled in a two-horse race for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

The Feb. 23 NBA trade deadline is fast approaching. That only means that countless NBA teams will be very busy to try and improve their roster for the upcoming playoffs. The first domino may have just fallen as the Toronto Raptors pulled off a very big trade to acquire the Orlando Magic’s Serge Ibaka.

The NBA trade reports continue to get stronger as the Feb. 23 trade deadline draws closer each day. There have already been several big trades that have taken place between some big contenders. One blockbuster trade though still remains and that is the Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love swap between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Australian rugby star Pauli Pauli is one of the injured in Wednesday’s seven-car pileup that occurred on the M1 motorway. He suffers from a dislocated hip.

Soon after he progressed into the men's quarterfinals of the Brisbane International, 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal was asked about his views on the issue of match-fixing.

An 18-year-old from Queensland was charged over his alleged involvement in tennis match-fixing. The tournament in question took place in Traralgon in October.

Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip resigns due to family issues. Josep Gombau or a big name overseas will reportedly be his successor.

Women's Big Bash League's 2016/17 season are now available on Optus Sport.

An arrest warrant has been issued for rugby league footballer Semi Radradra, who plays for Parramatta Eels, after he failed to show up at the court for the hearing of domestic violence against him.

As the Australian cricket team suffers their fifth consecutive lost at the Test, the public has made a rally for Steve Smith to be ousted as team captain.

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Nick Kyrgios was booed at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, putting in little effort in a lifeless loss to Mischa Zverev.

Sports journalist Rebecca Wilson died after losing her battle against cancer. She kept her condition a secret to limit the suffering of loved ones.

The telecommunications company has just announced a deal with Taylor Swift, which will begin on Feb. 4, 2017.

Serena Williams secured her 308th grand slam win, taking the record for most win from Roger Federer. Now the 34-year-old must defeat Angelique Kerber to keep her No. 1 ranking.

AFL player Nic Naitanui diplomatically responds to the controversy involving a Perth-based mother who posted a photo of his son painted in blackface to look like the football player.

Simon Biles has taken the Internet by storm and even attained Zac Efron's admiration. While the two have gotten better acquainted, Simone's mother has been battling her own addiction claims.

Andrea Bargnani will be playing basketball in Spain, where he hopes to continue having an "important role."

The North Carolina Panthers Australian offensive lineman David Yankey believes that the NFL's interest in Australian players will continue to grow.

The Australian Boomers have defeated world No. 4 Argentina in a warm-up game, beginning their campaign on a high note.

Australian Jonah Bolden has quit the UCLA Bruins, dealing a huge blow to the team's 2016-2017 NCAA Basketball season.

The NFL has reinstated Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon, who can help the Browns' offence this 2016-2017 season.

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed CJ McCollum to a four-year, US$106 million ($141.62 million) extension, officially taking him off the 2017 free agent list.

The North Carolina Panthers sign former AFL star Eric Wallace to a three-year contract on Monday.

North Queensland Cowboys' Johnathan Thurston will miss two games due to a hamstring injury sustained in their win against the Canterbury Bulldogs on July 21. Thurston will be replaced.

The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to slowly develop rookie Thon Maker this season, while Maker is looking to focus on improving defensively.

The Wests Tigers have defeated the St George Illwarra Dragons last Sunday at the ANZ Stadium without Robbie Farah. But Tigers Coach Taylor still has issues to deal with.