LeBron James scored 27 points with 13 assists, and Kevin Love added 22 points and 18 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 97-88 on Monday.
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBA's career scoring list Sunday in a 100-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Inter Milan gave Roberto Mancini his first Serie A victory since returning as coach a month ago when they won 2-0 in soggy conditions at Chievo on Monday.
The International Olympic Committee announced Friday that the implementation of president Thomas Bach's reform package has been underway with a new biding process and an Olympic TV channel.
European champions Real Madrid will face Schalke 04, Barcelona will play Manchester City and Chelsea will play Paris St Germain in three ties repeated from last season following the draw for the Champions league last 16 made on Monday.
France's top tennis player Jo- Wilfried Tsonga has been modeled in a 10-page spread for the latest French edition of Gentlemen's Quarterly magazine.
Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton on Sunday was voted the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014.
Time is running out for Australia, Japan, Iran and South Korea, Asia's four failed participants from the 2014 World Cup, to find form before the continental championship.
With nine different winners in the last 11 years, no one could ever accuse the Champions League of being predictable.
Neymar scored a spectacular goal as Barcelona came from behind to beat Paris St Germain 3-1 in their Champions League showdown for top spot in Group F on Wednesday.
Brazil great Ronaldo described Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring run as "unthinkable" and said the Portuguese forward is a clear favorite for the Ballon d' Or award.
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