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Arsenal attacking midfielder Andrei Arshavin has rejected a move to Russian club Dinamo Moscow, to stay at the Emirates and earn a first team position

Fernando Alonso may have had a disappointing last two races but the Spaniard will be in the heart of Ferrari territory when racing at Monza, for the 2012 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

England will start qualification for the 2014 FIFA Football World Cup when they travel to Moldova for the first of the group stage games from Group H

Arsene Wenger has claimed that Arsenal will have the best defence in the league by the end of the season, with the Frenchman praising the work of Steve Bould in creating a formidable back line.

David De Gea says David Silva will be the target man in Manchester City's Champions League fight this season, with the Manchester United keeper admitting that his rivals are particularly tough to beat when the Spaniard is on the pitch.

Sarah Storey etched her name in British sporting folklore by winning her 11th career gold medal in the women's C4-5 individual road race to become the joint most successful modern-day ParalympicGB athlete

Promoter Frank Warren has claimed that Carl Froch's camp turned down a huge payday of £1million to face WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly.

Warwickshire claimed their first County Championship title since 2004 with a game to spare after relegating Worcestershire following an emphatic victory by an innings and 202 runs at New Road.

Serbian tennis player David Savic has failed in his bid to overturn the life ban he received for match fixing in September last year.

West Ham United chairman David Gold believes that Andy Carroll will find it easier to adapt to life at Upton Park as he will be immediately accepted by everyone involved at the club.

Reports in Spain are speculating that Sir Alex Ferguson met with Pep Guardiola in America this week, with the Manchester United manager planning his retirement for June next year.

Fiorentina have claimed that it was Alberto Aquilani who made his transfer away from Liverpool difficult, rather than the club, with the playmaker demanding wages that were unmanageable for any side in the Serie A.

Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna says he is still to be offered a new contract at the club despite having less than two years remaining on his current deal.

Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski has hinted he may leave his club at the end of the season, putting Manchester United and Chelsea on alert

When Paul Scholes announced his retirement two seasons ago, Sir Alex Ferguson was left with the inenviable task of finding a replacement. Something he will once have to address at the end of the current campaign.

Juventus label on-loan Arsenal striker, Nicklas Bendtner, as fat

Gymnastics silver medallist to trade gym mat for dance floor for BBC talent show.

Former Manchester United defender Viv Anderson believes that Patrice Evra needs to step up his game for the club this season, as they look to fix some defensive issues after a mixed start to their campaign.

Wayne Rooney has admitted interest in a midfield role once his abilities as a striker fade

Zenit St Petersburg rush to sign Manchester United's Nani before the Russian transfer window closes

Andy Murray will face Tomas Berdych in the US Open semi-final after the Brit overcame Marin Cilic in four sets at Flushing Meadows.

Joe Enrique says that Liverpool will continue to model their style of play on Barcelona, with the left back looking forward to increased competition for his place as the season rolls on.

Former England cricketer Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has made the surprise decision to try his hand at a new sport by becoming a professional heavyweight boxer.

Former England striker Michael Owen has finally completed his move to Stoke City, following the Premier League committee's approval

Lewis Hamilton says he does not know which team he will be driving for next season amid rumours he will leave McLaren to join Mercedes at the end of the season

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed that he spoke to the Football Association in order to make sure that Raheem Sterling is able to keep his feet firmly grounded.

Manchester United have been named as the club who are pushing for stricter financial fair play controls in the Premier League.

The 2012 Paralympics is in its second week of competition and hosts Great Britain are sitting pretty in third, with 25 gold medals to their name.

GB is looking forward to another golden day today and the hot ticket is- world record holder Jonnie Peacock going head-to-head with South African Oscar Pistorius in the T44 100m final.