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Off the Beaten Track: Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos, a city made up of only 400 people, is infused with culture at every corner, which is what makes it a UNESCO World Heritage Center. Within the small territory of Laos there are more than 150 villages that use more than 80 different languages. Each of these villages have unique customs and garb that they use to distinguish themselves from the other villages.
Tennis Rumors: Roger Federer Wants To Dethrone Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams Guaranteed For Year-End No.1
Serena Williams will continue to have a strong hold of the world’s no.1 ranking after bouncing back from the worst loss of her career, while Roger Federer has already expressed his intention to fight for the year-end no.1 ranking in the ATP Tour.
Serena Williams Already Targeting 19th Grand Slam After 'Super-Crazy' Year
Serena Williams' recent loss to Romania's Simona Halep in the round-robin stage of the WTA Finals only proved that the world's no.1 female player is having the craziest year of her tennis career.
Kobe Bryant on Jeremy Lin: He’s Big Difference-Maker for Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin returned from an ankle sprain injury and already made his presence felt in Tuesday's 114-108 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns, as his impressive play in limited minutes caught the attention of superstar Kobe Bryant.
NFL Rumors Central: Texans Get Tom Brady, Raiders Acquire LeSean McCoy & Four Huge Trade Scenarios
The ultimate Patriots quarterback Tom Brady traded to the Houston Texans? Well, how about Seattle Seahwaks running back Marshawn Lynch and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh finding a new home in Chicago and Cincinnati, respectively?
Champions League Live Stream, Scores & Highlights: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool, Atletico Madrid vs. Juventus
UEFA Champions League plays continue on Wednesday with a number of interesting match-ups in store, including much-awaited clash between English Premier League giant Liverpool and reigning tournament champ Real Madrid at Anfield Stadium.
Jeremy Lin Update: New Viral Video, Return From Injury & Failed Expectation with Rockets
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin is ready to play again after missing in action for roughly two weeks with ankle sprain. But before he goes to work in purple-and-gold jersey, here's a daily scoop of all Linsanity news.
WTA Finals 2014 Live Stream, Scores & Schedule: Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep, Eugenie Bouchard vs. Ana Ivanovic
WTA Finals 2014 at Singapore Indoor Stadium (Wednesday Matches): Serena Williams vs. Simona Halep, Ana Ivanovic vs. Genie Bouchard
WWE Hell in a Cell 2014 Full Match Card, Daniel Bryan Feuds With Wife Brie Bella
The buildup for the much-anticipated Hell in a Cell 2014 resumed this week at Monday Night Raw, and boy what a night that was. Hardcore legend Mick Foley surprised everybody with his appearance, as he elaborated to Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose what it's like to duke it out inside his baby boy, the barbaric structure also known as the Cell.
NBA Rumors Central: Knicks To Acquire Rajon Rondo Soon, Ricky Rubio Linked To Pacers
Bill Simmons has been concocting a lot of trade rumors as of late, but there's no bigger prediction he made than the realization of the long-due deal between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics involving All-Star playermaker Rajon Rondo and power forward Amar'e Stoudemire. Plus, here's a couple of trade rumors that might pique your interest.
Jeremy Lin Admits Expectation of Franchise Player for Rockets Before Traded To Lakers
Jeremy Lin might be happy in his current situation with the Los Angeles Lakers, but he never forgets the struggle and frustrations he had with the Houston Rockets these past two seasons.
NBA News 2014: Derrick Rose Smokes Kyrie Irving in First Head-to-Head Showdown; Bulls Drop Preseason Game To Cavs
Derrick Rose showed to everybody that he's really back to his high-flying self, as the former NBA MVP obliterated Kyrie Irving and LeBron James in the much-anticipated preseason tune-up game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday at the Value Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Lakers Rumors: ESPN Fires Back Hard at Kobe Bryant, Calls Black Mamba Turn-Off To Free-Agents
Days after Kobe Bryant called ESPN panelists who put him as the 40th best player in NBA in the players' rankings for the 2014-15 NBA season a 'bunch of idiots', the Worldwide Leader in Sports fired back at the Los Angeles Lakers franchise player, as panelists of TrueHoop TV blamed him for the team's struggle these past two seasons.
Serena Williams and Patrick Mouratoglou Romance: Boyfriend Pumped Up After Win Against Ana Ivanovic
Tennis Rumors - Serena Williams started her WTA Championship defense on a winning note, as she dispatched Serbian darling Ana Ivanovic 6-4, 6-4 in the first of three matches in the round-robin stage.
Hell in a Cell 2014, Match Card Rumors, Undertaker vs. Sting Fight & Ronda Rousey WWE Career
It's roughly a week to go before the gigantic steel cage goes down and creates havoc once more at the 2014 WWE Hell in Cell. WWE champions John Cena and Randy Orton face each other again while former Shield members Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose will settle their score once and for all inside that demonic structure.
NBA Rumors: Andrew Wiggins is Next Tracy McGrady, Ricky Rubio Could Be Jason Kidd - Bill Simmons
The Minnesota Timberwolves are predicted to hit the lottery once again, but Bill Simmons and Jalen Rose gave several reasons to be optimistic in the post Kevin Love-era, one of which is Andrew Wiggins' All-Star caliber ceiling in this league.
NBA Rumors Central: Dion Waiters Potential Trade, Blazers on Chase Budinger
With roughly two weeks to go before the start of the 2014-15 NBA season, trade rumors are expected to heat up in the coming days. From Chase Budinger being potential trade bait for the Minnesota Timberwolves to Dion Waiters' end of days with the Cleveland Cavaliers, we've got a handful of those in today's NBA rumor central.
NFL Rumors: Dallas Cowboys Heading To Super Bowl vs. Denver Broncos, Mark Cuban Predicts
The Dallas Cowboys are destined to win their sixth Super Bowl crown this season at the expense of the Denver Broncos in perhaps the most explosive title-game in American football history.
Jeremy Lin Update: Rush Hour 4 Pictorial, Linsanity Reborn & Ankle Injury
Los Angeles Lakers point guard Jeremy Lin has been inactive for the past few days due to his sprained ankle. However, his injury won't hold him from making some buzz around the association.
NBA Rumors: Rajon Rondo To Knicks, Amare Stoudemire To Celtics Will Happen in Next Four Months – Bill Simmons
Bill Simmons is at it again with his Clairvoyant Bill thing. On Thursday, the ESPN NBA analyst and Grantland editor-in-chief made another brow-raising prediction about an earth-shaking deal between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics within the next four months of the regular-season.
Tennis Rumors: Serena Williams Victim of Racial Bullying; Maria Sharapova Supports WTA’s Punishment on Compatriot
Serena Williams finally broke her silence in response to the controversial comments of Russian tennis czar Shamil Tarpischev, calling such a sexist, racist and a form of bullying during a presser ahead of the 2014 WTC Championships.
NBA Rumors: Cavs Will Trade Dion Waiters Soon To Fill Void in Lineup
The Cleveland Cavaliers are going to be really dominant offensive team, thanks to their newly minted triumvirate of superstars LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving.
Tennis Rumors: Game-fixing Rampant, Elites Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal & Novak Djokovic Not Safe - Feliciano Lopez
Veteran tennis player Feliciano Lopez shared his view on the rampant game-fixing in tennis in the wake of a latest controversy involving two Italian players who are reportedly associated with people involved in game-fixing businesses.
NBA Rumors: Gerald Green Potential Trade Target For Bulls, Clippers & Lakers
Gerald Green's tenure in the Valley of the Suns might come to an end soon, as Zach Lowe of Grantland reported that the Phoenix Suns will soon put the high-flying forward on the trading block.
WTA Finals 2014: Serena Williams Has Bullseye on Eugenie Bouchard
World's no.1 Serena Williams is looking forward to meet Canadian rising star Eugenie Bouchard, as she looks to win the crown for the third consecutive time at the year-ending WTA Championship in Singapore.
Bill Simmons on Jeremy Lin: Linsanity 2.0 Will Happen with the Los Angeles Lakers This Season
Bill Simmons, the hardcore Boston Celtics fan and editor of Grantland, believed Jeremy Lin will have a big season with the Los Angeles Lakers, perhaps as huge as he had during his time with the New York Knicks three years ago.
Lakers Rumors: Chase Budinger on Trading Block; Draws Interest From Rockets, Pacers, Pistons
The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly shopping veteran small forward Chase Budinger as they look to solve a logjam at the wing position, a source close to situation disclosed on Friday.
NBA Rumors: Bulls Need ‘Thugs’ Jason Collins, Kenyon Martin To Toughen Up
The Chicago Bulls will enter the new season as one of the top-2 favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. With a roster filled with elite talents, the Bulls certainly have the firepower to achieve their goal this season.
Unmotivated Serena Williams Could Fall Prey To Maria Sharapova at WTA Championships 2014
World's no.1 Serena Williams will defend her title at WTA Finals championship after all. After contemplating on skipping the year-ending tournament, the top female tennis player in this generation has decided to spice up the competition in Singapore.
Raptors Rumors: Jeff Green Could Be Acquired Using Expiring Contracts of Landry Fields, Chuck Hayes
Jeff Green has been a subject of trade rumors for awhile now. However, Grantland NBA insider Zach Lowe believed the trade everyone is expecting will eventually happen this season, as the Boston Celtics look to finally cash in on Green's value in the market.
