Vladimir Putin scored a decisive victory in Russia’s presidential election to return to the Kremlin and extend his hold on power for six more years.

Sprung from the bench, he destroyed the New Jersey Nets with 25 points and seven assists.

PRIME Minister Vladimir Putin vehemently rejected opposition calls for a rerun of the parliamentary election, accusing those who organised massive protests against vote fraud of working to weaken Russia at the West’s behest.

ONE of Russia’s richest tycoons and the owner of the New Jersey Nets basketball team, Mikhail Prokhorov said he will run against Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in the March presidential election.

Reality starlet Kim Kardashian has filed for divorce from NBA player Kris Humphries – just 10 weeks after her star-studded, made-for-TV wedding.

Jay-Z wants to invest in Arsenal Football Club.

Jay-Z wants to duet with Liam Gallagher.

Derby’s new American owners have promised not to drag the club into the same financial turmoil that has engulfed Liverpool after securing the club in a £50m takeover.

Hip-hop mogul Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter has lost out on the chance to name a New Jersey arena after his Rocawear clothing brand.

US RAPPER Jay-Z is the highest earner in a list of the wealthiest hip hop stars, according to Forbes.com.

The United States get their World Cup under way against Portugal with coach Bruce Arena admitting he has searched in vain for his opponents' Achilles heel.

Most of America may be riveted to events in the NBA championship play-offs, but in Korea American minds are fixed firmly on balls of the foot rather than the basket variety.

Manchester United officials insist the deal with the New York Yankees does not mean they intend to abandon the Premiership.