SPORTS

The Boston Celtics are estimating that there is an 83 percent chance that all-star guard Rajon Rondo will suit up for their opening game against the Brooklyn Nets.

Novak Djokovic played the role of a supportive husband when his wife Jelena gave birth to their first born Stefan.

The San Antonio Spurs will unveil their championship banner in opening night of the NBA. The five-time champions are set to test their mettle against the reloaded Dallas Mavericks.

Maria Sharapova ended her 2013 season ranked fourth in the world. In 2014, the Russian tennis star bounced back and has risen to World No. 2, winning his fifth Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, and three more in Stuttgart, Madrid and Beijing.

Young and exciting teams Orlando Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans are featured in one of the three opening night games in the NBA. The pelicans will rely on superstar Anthony Davis to carry them to their first win while the Magic will task youngsters Elfrid Payton, Tobias Harris and Nikola Vucevic to deliver the W.

South African goalkeeper and national team captain Senzo Meyiwa was fatally shot while trying to defend his girlfriend from three perpetrators.

Kate Upton goes out on a date with boyfriend Justin Verlander in New York City.

Kobe Bryant, Jeremy Lin and the Los Angeles Lakers host Dwight Howard, James Harden and the Houston Rockets on 2014 NBA Opening Night

Kobe Bryant returns to action for the Los Angeles Lakers after a long absence. Lakers tip off against the Houston Rockets on NBA Opening Night.

Barea has been bought out by the Timberwolves and could be on his way back to Dallas

UFC president Dana White defends the McGregor-Siver fight.

Andy Murray leads the final dash for one of the four remaining berths in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ethics commission asked the Russian Tennis Federation president for an explanation about the Williams' remarks.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Oscar Taveras died from a fatal car crash that claimed the young prospect and his girlfriend's lives while they were on their way to Taveras' home town of Sousa.

Manny Pacquiao is keeping his fingers crossed that the mega fight between him and Floyd Mayweather will happen in 2015.

The Washington Redskins pulled off the road MNF upset over the Dallas Cowboys in overtime, 20-17

Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes called out contender Conor McGregor during their rematch for the featherweight division last weekend at Rio de Janeiro in UFC 179. The Fighting Irishman climbs to top contender status after both brawlers plan to whip him if a match is finalised by the UFC.

The Swiss Maestro aims for the world no. 1, while Djokovic enjoys being a new dad.

Anderson Silva cancels his existing 8-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and re-ups for fifteen more bouts.

Kim and Kanye went back to the AT&T park just like they did last year. But this time around, they were surrounded by thousands of people during the World Series.

Fabio Capello said that Neymar is a great striker, but the former football coach isn't fascinated with the Barca star's emoted falls on the football pitch.

41-year-old Irishman Richard Hughes is set to capture the English jockey of the year title after his closest rival, Ryan Moore withdraws from all races in Britain for the year. This completes a come from behind victory for Hughes who fell behind early after suffering a bad fall in Dubai last March.

Nick Young and Iggy Azalea had great chemistry shooting for Forever 21's 2014 Holiday campaign.

Eight-division title holder Manny Pacquiao arrived on Monday in Hong Kong to promote his Nov 22 fight in Macau's Cotai Arena versus American boxer Chris Algieri. He was mobbed by Filipino overseas workers and Hong Kong residents when Pacquiao visited Central Hong Kong.

Rafael Nadal's fans reacted compassionately following his announcement to sit out the remaining tournaments of the current season, including the World Tour Finals in London.

Andy Murray's victory at the Valencia Open over Tommy Robredo, 3-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(8), has earned him points to qualify at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Manny Pacquiao declared that he won't overlook Chris Algieri in their November bout and that talks for the Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight would have to wait after the bout.

Former Ferrari employees Ross Brawn and Stefano Domenicali are among the key players in a team formed by FIA head Jean Todt in order to investigate Jules Bianchi's crash and to recommend future safety measures.

Financial troubles have plagued the Marussia Formula One Team and despite vowing to hold on to the position obtained by injured driver Bianchi, the team has been forced to pull out of the upcoming race.