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Ron Artest denies trade request from Lakers

Ron Artest

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest on Wednesday denied a report saying that he wants the team to trade him prior to the trade deadline on February 24. The mercurial player said he was content with his situation in Los Angeles despite the team undergoing a rough patch in their season. “No. Definitely not,” Artest […]

Djokovic takes his game to elite level

Djokovic

Fresh off his Australian Open triumph over American Andy Murray, Serbian Novak Djokovic said he is ready to challenge the dominance of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in men’s tennis. “I don’t want to stop here,” the 23-year-old Djokovic said. “I want to keep my body healthy, fit, and ready for some more challenges to […]

Number of head injuries rising in NHL games

Head Injuries

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed on Saturday that the league has recorded a spike in the number of head injuries suffered by players this season. Bettman spoke in a news conference during the NHL’s All-Star weekend where star Sidney Crosby is unable to participate because of a concussion he suffered recently. The Commissioner said more […]

Lance Armstrong keeps silent about doping allegations

Lance Armstrong

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has kept silent about doping allegations hurled against him. After finishing 103rd in the last stage and 67th overall in the Tour Down Under, his last cycling event outside the U.S., he ignored reporters who asked him about his involvement in performance-enhancing drugs. He thanked fans for an […]

Andre Agassi finally a Hall of Famer

Andre Agassi

Tennis champion Andre Agassi, who won eight Grand Slam titles during his illustrious career, has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame according to hall officials. The induction ceremony will be on July 9 at the Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Agassi expressed his appreciation for his selection during an announcement […]

NASCAR considers ditching decades-old points system

NASCAR

A points system that has been in place since 1975 may be replaced by NASCAR with a simpler system that awards points depending on the finishing position, a source told the AP today. NASCAR’s new season starts next month and officials are considering some changes including the points scheme to be implemented then. The source […]

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal to play charity match for flood victims

Roger Federer

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will lead other tennis players in an exhibition tennis contest today for the benefit of victims of the massive floods in Australia. The “Rally for Relief” event was organized by Australian Open officials who are hoping to raise a minimum of $1 million Australian dollars or about $989,000 USD for […]

Listless Nuggets lose to Hornets as Carmelo Anthony trade looms

Carmelo Anthony

In what could have been Carmelo Anthony’s last game in Denver, the New Orleans Hornets rolled to an easy win over a lethargic Denver squad on Sunday night, 96-87. It was Denver’s third straight loss. Anthony, who is expected to be traded to the New Jersey Nets anytime according to multiple sources, scored just eight […]

Bernard Hopkins set to return to ring against Jean Pascal

Bernard Hopkins

Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal will square off once again following a controversial draw in their December 18 boxing match held in Quebec City. This was the decision made by the World Boxing Council which sanctioned the world title match. “The WBC board of governors has voted in favor of ordering the immediate rematch,” said […]

New Orleans Saints clinch NFL playoff berth

New Orleans Saints

Last season’s Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints eked out a 17-14 win last night over the Atlanta Falcons to clinch a slot in the National Football League playoffs. Quarterback Drew Brees brushed off two interceptions in the final quarter to complete 302 yards in the game, including a crucial 6-yard touchdown pass to tight […]

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