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Tristar gym coach Firas Zahabi declared in an interview with ESPN that the tactical submissions artist can get medical clearance by next month to use the gym and develop his upper body strength.

Rafael Nadal aims to be back in the court as soon as he continues to recover from his recent wrist injury.

Ray Rice is getting criticised by the entire National Football League (NFL), its players and its fans. The Baltimore Ravens running back can’t escape more condemnation as the president of the United States of America (USA) Barack Obama also sent an official statement disparaging Rice and his actions.

If Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach would have his way, he will not be chasing Floyd "Money Mayweather Jr. for his ward's next bout. This is highly in contract to what Top rank head honcho Bob Arum is pushing, the mega fight which could generate north of $250 for every side involved.

Goran Dragic declared that he plans to opt out of his contract for the next season and re-up with the Suns for a longer and bigger deal.

Rumours are surfacing that the former star of numerous wrestling outfits such as the WWF,WCW and TNA, will be pitted against The Undertaker or John Cena in his return to the ring

Former NBA player Marvin "Bad News" Barnes whose career was derailed by substance abuse dies at age 62.

It was the news that every Formula One (F1) fan had been waiting for.

Michael Schumacher has been released from a Swiss hospital and will continue his recovery at home multiple media outfits reported on Tuesday.

Kei Nishikori took the spotlight when he became the first Japanese to be a tennis Grand Slam finalist and beat Novak Djokovic.

NFL News: In defence of her embattled husband Ray Rice, the Baltimore Ravens running back, Janay Rice took to Instagram to show her support for the Baltimore Ravens running back and at the same time attack the media and persons responsible for the controversy the pair is currently in.

The Americans will have to first hurdle an up and coming Slovenia squad that is featuring the run and gun Dragic brothers on Tuesday at Palau Sant Jordi, Spain.

Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather is in the headlines again, not for beating another fellow boxer but for allegedly battering his former fiancé Shantel Jackson. The dailies are full of details on how Money May used his brute strength on women who are surely helpless against 37-year-old professional athlete.

Rory McIlroy was not having the best performance on the golf course over the weekend but his little gesture made the day of a young golf fan.

Lithuania and Turkey jumpstart the games between the final eight teams remaining in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Tuesday at Palau Sant Jordi, Spain.

Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo hits out at Gunners' supporters for putting him on the hot-seat, as he is still in search for his first goal in an official match.

Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas vowed to play his best against his former club, Arsenal, in their upcoming matches.

Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia admitted that the likes of Chelsea and FC Barcelona came calling during the transfer period, but he obviously preferred to head to the Allianz Arena.

Spanish giants Real Madrid will reportedly try to snatch Eden Hazard from Chelsea, should Cristiano Ronaldo decide to move back to Manchester United.

Manchester United News - Is Radamel Falcao 28 years old or 30 years old? Manchester United is not too worried after getting assurances from Falcao’s camp before signing him that he is indeed born in 1986 and not 1984 as previously rumoured.

On Sunday, celebrities took a fair share of the spotlight as they were spotted watching the women's final match.

A team meeting in June 2014 where general manager Danny Ferry referenced free agent prospect Loul Deng as "He's got some African in him" started the unearthing of the racist email of embattled Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson.

The sporting world of tennis has some of the world’s most beautiful and sexiest female tennis athletes.

FIBA, basketball's ruling body, is opening an investigation into Australia for allegedly tanking or losing on purpose against Angola. The said loss would have deviated the path of Australia from a round of 16 match against the United States.

Novak Djokovic has pulled out from Davis Cup because of fatigue and family commitments.

US Open - For a change, a tennis Grand Slam champion is not named Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal. This time, it was an unlikely Croatian Marin Cilic who bagged the 2014 US Open winning in easy straight sets victory, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 over Kei Nishikori of Japan.

Aaron Finch was named as the new Twenty20 captain for Australia. He took the responsibility from George Bailey.

NBA Rumors - The Chicago Bulls are looking to add another veteran in their line-up and they are looking at shooter Ray Allen to an already active summer with just roughly two months to go before the tip-off the new 2014-2015 NBA season.

The former undefeated champion has employed a psychologist to get him over the haunting leg injury which sidelined him for most of this year. While the Brazilian Muay Thai artist has already recovered physically, the problem is more mental.