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Toby Alderweireld says he's happy to remain patient as interest in the Ajax star from Liverpool continues.

Thomas Aiken speaks to IBTimes UK on his desire to follow in the footsteps of South African greats and win the Open at Muirfield

Sauber F1 to receive funding and technology from three Russian agencies, in return for promotion of 2014 Russian Formula 1 Grand Prix

The sprint pair face two-year bans from the sport after testing positive for banned substances

Tottenham consider move to sign Real Betis winger Alvaro Vadillo

Tottenham are keen to tie up deals for Belgium attackers Christian Benteke and Nacer Chadli.

Manuel Pellegrini's attempts to replace Carlos Tevez with Alvaro Negredo hit roadblock after Sevilla reject €23m fee

Gunners' boss confirms Belgian Thomas Vermaelen will remain captain despite losing starting place to Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker

Premier League champions Manchester United lose Barcelona's Thiago Alcantara to Pep Guardiola and Bayern Munich

England lead the Ashes series 1-0 after defeating Australia by 14 runs in the first test match at Trent Bridge on Sunday

Former world 100 metres record holder Asafa Powell and Olympic 4x100 relay silver medallist Sherone Simpson have both tested positive for the stimulant oxilophrine at last month's Jamaican athletics championships.

James Anderson took the final wicket in controversial circumstances as England beat Australia by 14 runs on day five of the thrilling first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.

Brendan Rodgers willing to spend £15m on Christian Eriksen and £7m on Toby Alderweireld

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez claims not being able to challenge for the Premier League or Champions League will force him to leave Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a £20m bid for Bayern Munich's Swiss international, Xherdan Shaqiri.

Ed Woodward reveals club will not offer Wayne Rooney a new contract.

The former Everton manager says the club will back him with all the financial resources he needs to sign world's best players

Indonesian national team hosts Arsene Wenger and Arsenal as Gunners begin pre-season for 2013/14 Premier League campaign.

Marc Marquez is on pole at the Sachsenring in Germany, with championship leader Dani Pedrosa declared fit to drive in the warm-up.

England batsman Ian Bell is delighted after scoring his 18th test century on the fourth day of the first Ashes test.

England stand on the brink of victory in the first Ashes test against Australia after the tourists were reduced to 174 for 6 in pursuit of 311 to win at Trent Bridge.

Serie A champions Juventus confirm withdrawal from race to sign Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic.

Former Leeds United manager Neil Warnock believes Brendan Rodgers risks the axe if he sells Luis Suarez this summer

Carlo Ancelotti is eager to strengthen central midfield options and has already signed Asier Illarramendi and Isco.

Liverpool consider move to sign Atletico Mineiro midfielder Bernard, amid interest from Borussia Dortmund and FC Porto.

LCR rider Stefan Bradl dominates second free practice at Sachsenring.

Gunners' long-serving boss reveals initial contract talks with Ivan Gazidis but cautions fans against high expectations.

The Gunners' boss is with the Arsenal first team on a pre-season tour of Indonesia.

Jacksonville Jaguar owner Shahid Khan completes takeover of Fulham from Mohamed Al Fayed.