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This is the crucial part of the season when dissecting matchups and previous success is the key to a successful run at the playoffs. Injuries, another huge factor to consider, are also taking their toll around the league.

"Late Night" host donated $10,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation after Detroit Lions rookie Joseph Fauria performed the "Bye Bye Bye" dance following a touchdown.

Dwyane Wade fired back after Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant claimed that he'd take James Harden over Wade on a list of the NBA's top 10 players.

Former ESPN analyst and "Numbers Never Lie" host Hugh Douglas was arrested Tuesday after allegedly choking a woman during "rough sex."

The NCAA agreed to lessen some of the penalties levied against Penn State for the Jerry Sandusky scandal.

Tottenham beat Aston Villa 4-0 at Villa Park to move into the fourth round of the League Cup.

Aaron Hernandez’s associate Ernest Wallace has pleaded not guilty to charges in the Odin Lloyd murder case.

Chelsea beat Swindon Town 2-0 at the County Ground in their League Cup third-round tie.

The Croat was handed a nine-month suspension last week.

The veteran midfielder's contract expires in the summer prompting a possible move back to Anfield.

Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in Tuesday’s La Liga match at the Camp Nou.

Rapper "The Game" allegedly punched Detroit Pistons guard Brandon Jennings during his birthday party at Lure, a Los Angeles club.

Devis Licciardi faces a possible two-year suspension from the sport for using a fake penis to pass a urine test for doping.

Juan Manuel Marquez and Timothy Bradley will fight on Oct.12 on PPV.

Cornell officials said that several members of the lacrosse team were forced to drink so much beer they vomited.

Despite overseeing a $9.5 billion industry, the National Football League is classified as a nonprofit trade association. Is that fair?

Aston Villa and Tottenham are set to field much-changed lineups for Tuesday’s League Cup third-round tie.

Edmonton Oilers center Sam Gagner tweeted a graphic photo of the broken jaw injury he suffered as a result of a high stick from Vancouver Canucks forward Zack Kassian.

Juan Mata will get a chance to impress as Chelsea visit Swindon Town in Tuesday’s League Cup third-round tie.

The 2013 NFL Week 4 betting lines, including point spreads and totals from Las Vegas odds-makers, have eight road teams favored.

Barcelona host Real Sociedad in Tuesday’s La Liga clash.

Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson posted gruesome photos of his severely injured finger to Twitter.

Baseball player Manny Machado suffered a gruesome leg injury on Monday.

L.A. Clippers star Blake Griffin has reportedly fathered a son with Brynn Cameron, a former USC women's basketball player who also happens to be Matt Leinart's baby mama.

Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on Chelsea’s Fernando Torres and Juan Mata.

The Oakland Raiders visit the Denver Broncos in Week 3 of Monday Night Football.

Manchester United and Liverpool meet in a League Cup third round tie that suddenly has much riding on it.

Will the Lakers choose to sign free agents LeBron James, Paul George, Or Dirk Nowitzki over Kobe Bryant in 2014?

Juan Mata, Real Madrid’s Fabio Coentrao, and Free Agent Ciprian Marica are involved in the latest transfer rumors