They were named rookie of the year in their respective sports 20 years ago and quickly piled up championships.
Far from the playboy image of owning fast cars and living in mansions, most soccer players around the world face low salaries, delayed payments, bullying and intimidation, according to a survey published on Tuesday.
According to FIFPro's global survey of pro soccer players, only 40.3 percent earned more than $2,000 per month. Of the rest, 14.5 percent earned between $1,000 and $2.000, 24.6 percent earned between $300 and $1,000 and 20.6 percent earned $300 or less.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan believes the sport needs a jolt - and the solution could be resolved by an infusion of Chinese cash.
Runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year the past two seasons, Draymond Green desperately wants to prove how good the Golden State Warriors can be at shutting down the opposition.
The Dallas Mavericks will slowly ease Dirk Nowitzki back into the fray as the veteran German star recovers from a lingering Achilles problem, a report said on Monday.
Russell Westbrook doesn't make triple-doubles just in games anymore.
Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Davante Adams and the Green Bay Packers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 27-13 on Monday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
The grin on Drew Brees' face as he discussed the longest of New Orleans' seven touchdowns against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday showed how much the Saints' record-setting quarterback enjoyed the 50-yard pass - even if he wasn't the one who threw it.
Jose Mourinho is facing disciplinary action from the FA, and an almost definite touchline suspension, after being sent to the stands by referee Jon Moss during a 1-1 Premier League home draw with West Ham on Sunday.
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