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Kei Nishikori became the first Asian to reach the coveted Grand Slam Tennis final.

Khloe Kardashian has ended her relationship with French Montana after four months of dating.

Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr confirmed on Thursday that he would hang his boxing gloves in 2015. He did not give a specific date for his retirement from professional boxing but said that his Saturday rematch with Argentinean boxer Marcos Maidana would be his third to the last fight.

Days after Ray Rice was released by the team for a damning video of the running back punching his wife, the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday Night Football in the National Football League (NFL) regular season.

Despite request for privacy following his discharge from the Lausanne hospital, Michael Schumacher's villa was flocked by paparazzi in an attempt to get information on the latest development on the health of the seven-time world champion.

It took the Americans about a half before they could solve the Lithuanian puzzle but when they did, Team USA delivered another convincing blowout victory with a final score of 96-to-68 over Lithuania in the semifinal round of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.

Manchester United target Mats Hummels expressly declared that he will be leaving Borussia Dortmund on a free-transfer.

Just two more wins and Team USA will be hanging the gold on their necks; the current team standing in their way - tall and mighty Lithuania. With the surprising upset of France of host Spain, the path the 2014 World Cup of Basketball became wider for the Americans.

Rafael Nadal has not played since the 2014 Wimbledon Championships, but he will reportedly play in an exhibition match in Kazakhstan on Sept. 24.

Take a look at the following matches for the upcoming Night of Champions pay-per-view (PPV) on Sept. 21, 2014, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

The 32-year-old fighter revealed during an interview at the Brazilian Show Agora e Tarde last week that his family is always nagging him on the issue of hanging up the gloves. Facing the twilight of his career at just a ripe age, it is understandable that he is being hounded by retirement questions.

Soon after confirming her pregnancy, Shakira's parents revealed that the pop star is expecting another little boy with FC Barcelona player Gerard Piquet.

It is still premature to make conclusions as to how Mario Balotelli will impact Liverpool, on and off the pitch, but being able to generate £50,000 worth of profits, according to club CEO Ian Ayre, through his replica shirts in a day for the Merseyside outfit is more than a good start.

Arsenal are reportedly plotting to snatch FC Barcelona wonderkid Munir El Haddadi.

Caroline Wozniacki attended the New York Fashion Week and revealed in a recent interview how she felt about her recent breakup. She also said she intends to date a man who is taller than her ex.

Chelsea are reported to be convincing the family of an 11-year-old La Masia prodigy named Xavier Simons to move to Stamford Bridge.

Floyd Mayweather is retracting his critical comments on the league claiming that he was unaware of the video of Rice beating up his wife in an elevator.

Dana White is assuring the public that a new queen bee is in succession as his outfit launches Season 20 of the The Ultimate Fighter.

NBA NEWS - Chauncey Billups is calling it quits in his basketball career announcing on Tuesday that he is retiring from the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Winning a girl's heart requires a lot of effort. Los Angeles Lakers swingman Nick Young has revealed his signature move that has helped him won his girlfriend Iggy Azalea's heart.

The Baltimore Ravens player was removed from the game following his suspension and termination of his contract over his elevator scandal.

World Cup Update - What was supposed to be a close fight turned into a blowout as Serbia outclassed Brazil, 84-56 in the quarterfinal round of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.

Michael Schumacher has been brought home more than eight months after his skiing accident. Medical experts have shared their thoughts how the at-home recovery period can affect the former world champion's recovery.

So much for the highly-anticipated USA vs. Spain final. In what will be remembered as the biggest upset and surprise of the 2014 FIBA World Cup, France convincingly beat hosts and favourites Spain, 65-52 in the quarterfinal round of the basketball world championships in Spain.

Mike Tyson lost his temper after a Canada reporter had asked him about his rape conviction. The incident took place on live television on Wednesday, Sept 10.

Floyd Mayweather has denied discussions about a blockbuster fight with Manny Pacquiao.

In an apparent bid to bait Floyd Mayweather into admitting plans to fight Manny Pacquiao, coach Freddie Roach is provoking Money May by saying that his wards, Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto, are now better fighters than the unbeaten American boxer.

France is looking for payback when they face Spain for the second time in a week but the favoured hosts want a repeat performance from the group stages of the 2014 FIBA World Cup. The Spaniards manhandled the French, 88-64 last Wednesday and the Euro rivals meet again in the quarterfinal round of the basketball world championships in Spain.

Brazil and Serbia go at it again in quarterfinal round of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain on Wednesday.