Articles by Jacqueline Merced

Jacqueline Merced

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Soccer Transfer Rumors: Mario Gotze Still Open To Liverpool Move, Will Bayern Munich Give In?

Jul 22, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Germany World Cup hero Mario Gotze is being wooed by FC Liverpool to replace Raheem Sterling. Will Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich give in?

Did FC Barcelona Star Lionel Messi Take $3.75 Million From Gabon for a Public Appearance?

Jul 22, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

Did FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi take millions from controversial Republic of Gabon president Ali Bongo Ondimba just to lay a brick at a stadium?

Former WWE Star CM Punk Says UFC Debut Fight 'Will Sell Itself'

Jul 22, 2015 07:50 AM EDT

Ex-WWE champ CM Punk says there's no need to worry, his first fight with the UFC 'will sell itself.'

Neymar Instagram Update: FC Barcelona Star Answers Critics Following Four-Match Ban in Copa America

Jul 21, 2015 08:40 AM EDT

FC Barcelona and Brazil star Neymar responds to critics through Instagram: "I was born to be happy, not perfect."

UFC News & Notes: Jon Jones & Chris Weidman Was Open To Showdown for New York Bragging Rights, Says Dana White

Jul 21, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Middleweight champ Chris Weidman and ex-titleholder Jon Jones was supposedly set for a hometown fight at the Madison Square Garden in New York, said UFC president Dana White.

Transfer Rumors: Is Cristiano Ronaldo Leaving Real Madrid for Manchester United? Top Agent Says So

Jul 21, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

Will Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo leave Spain for the UK? Is his recent image rights deal the biggest clue? Iker Casillas's agent thinks so.

Chicago Bulls News & Rumors: Jimmy Butler Denies Rift With Derrick Rose

Jul 17, 2015 08:10 AM EDT

There's no beef: Derrick Rose has 'always been in my corner,' says Jimmy Butler. Jimmy Buttler dispelled any rumors of a beef building between him and MVP-teammate Derrick Rose during an interview with ESPN's First Take.

Real Madrid, Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, FC Barcelona Among Forbes' Most Valuable Sports Teams for 2015

Jul 17, 2015 07:50 AM EDT

Real Madrid is Forbes' World's Most Valuable Sports Team of 2015 with American and European football teams besting the rest of the top 50 list.

Real Madrid Transfer News: Manchester United Make Final Bid for Sergio Ramos; Arsenal Chasing Karim Benzema

Jul 17, 2015 07:40 AM EDT

Two Real Madrid aces Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos are up for grabs- but only for the right price. Real Madrid is in possession of two of the hottest tickets this transfer window: Karim Benzema and Sergio Ramos.

Soccer Transfer Rumors: Will Christian Benteke Move To Old Trafford This Summer?

Jul 16, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

It is looking like the Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is going to play at the Old Trafford. This development is sure to dismay Villa boss Tim Sherwood.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard Shortlisted for 2015 UEFA Best Player In Europe Award

Jul 16, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

Football superstars from around the world playing in European teams are all gunning to get this year's UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

FC Barcelona Transfer News: Javier Mascherano Leaving Barca for Roma?

Jul 16, 2015 07:50 AM EDT

Will Barca midfielder Javier Mascherano sign with AS Roma to play at Stadio Olimpico and leave Camp Nou?

Manchester United Transfer Rumors: Angel Di Maria To PSG Sealed?

Jul 15, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Will the Argentine winger accept Paris St-Germain's offer to start , or will he exercise patience and hope for a better season with Manchester United?

Chicharito Transfer News: West Ham Eyeing Mexican Striker Despite Ongoing Orlando City Negotiations

Jul 15, 2015 07:10 AM EDT

Several teams are pursuing Manchester United's Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez, but it seems Orlando City and West Ham are in front of the tight race for the acquisition.

UFC News & Notes: Jon Jones Helping Holly Holm, Teammates While Waiting for Possible Return

Jul 15, 2015 07:00 AM EDT

Nine-time UFC champ Jon Jones may have been sidelined by his legal battles, but he continues to share his talents with his Team Jackson teammates inside the Octagon.

UFC Fight Schedule: Conor McGregor vs Jose Aldo Title Fight Set on January 2? 'The Notorius' Favored To Win in Showdown

Jul 14, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

Will the much anticipated Ultimate Fighting Championship title fight between Jose Aldo-Conor McGregor finally happen on January 2?

Soccer Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid, Manchester United Far From Reaching Deal for David De Gea?

Jul 14, 2015 08:40 AM EDT

Will Manchester United's Player of the Year David De Gea still be coming back home to Madrid to play for the Los Blancos?

NBA Trade Rumors 2015: Miami Heat Eager To Move Mario Chalmers

Jul 14, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Will Miami Heat move veteran point guard Mario Chalmers to add fresh pieces for a playoff run this year?

Real Madrid Transfer News & Rumors: Iker Casillas Bids Emotional Farewell, Bernabeu Stars Pay Tribute

Jul 13, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas ends his 16-year stint with Real Madrid with an emotional farewell speech at the Bernabéu. Soccer stars bid the veteran farewell.

Soccer Transfer Update: Manchester City Completes $76M Raheem Sterling Move

Jul 13, 2015 08:55 AM EDT

Manchester City and Liverpool finally agree on a $76 million deal for forward Raheem Sterling. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers reluctantly accepted Manchester City's bid for Raheem Sterling pegged to be around £49 million ($76 million), according to Sky Sports sources.

NBA Injury Report Update & News: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love Will Be Ready for Training Camp, Says Cleveland Cavaliers GM

Jul 13, 2015 08:44 AM EDT

Cavaliers stars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love will be participating in the team's training camp despite prior injuries, said their GM David Griffin.

Soccer Transfer Rumors: Will Pedro Leave FC Barcelona & Move To Chelsea?

Jul 10, 2015 08:40 AM EDT

Does Barcelona still have space for Pedro after acquiring Arda Turan, or will Pedro be more valuable if he signs with Chelsea?

Dallas Mavericks News & Rumors: DeAndre Jordan is Scared to Become a Franchise Player, Says Chandler Parsons

Jul 10, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Mavericks small forward Chandler Parsons voiced out his disappointment with DeAndre Jordan after the center reneged his decision to join the Mavs and signed with the LA Clippers.

Wimbledon Tennis 2015 Live Stream, Schedule & Highlights: Novak Djokovic vs Richard Gasquet, Andy Murray vs Roger Federer in Semis

Jul 10, 2015 08:10 AM EDT

The two matches of the Wimbledon 2015 Men's semifinals will be a game of David and Goliath, and the other a match of titans - with No. 1 Djokovic facing No. 21 Gasquet, and Wimbledon seven-time champ Federer facing Olympic gold medalist Murray.