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NBA star Loul Deng has been named as one of the players in Great Britain's basketball team for the London 2012 Olympics, the first time the UK has competed in the sport since 1948.

Police conclude investigations into sex abuse claims by five woman against South African tennis champ they say abused them when he was their coach.

Chelsea new boy Marko Marin was persuaded to join the club by former striker Claudio Pizzaro, according to the German winger.

Roger Federer saw off world No.1 Novak Djokovic to reach a record eighth Wimbledon final following an enthralling four-set semi-final at the All-England Club.

Ezekiel Fryers accepted a move to Tottenham after his contract at Manchester United expired this summer as the Red Devils would not meet his wage demands.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is looking for the missing piece in his Anfield jigsaw this summer, but insists new recruits must fit the team's blueprint.

As WSOP opens, avid poker tournament and online player Donald Sinclair looks at the evolution of poker, plus the players and the stakes.

Luka Modric wants Real Madird to agree a deal in principle with Spurs in the next 10 days or he will explore other options, with Manchester United and Chelsea keen on him.

Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes manager Arsene Wenger should swallow his pride and sell captain Robin van Persie this summer, despite the intention to keep the Dutch striker through the final year of his contract.

In the run-up to the London Olympics, Lianna Brinded awards her own medals of dishonour for the maddest corporate rules that sucks the fun and the spirit out of the greatest spectacle on earth.

Brazil midfielder Oscar has revealed that Tottenham have spoken to his agent regarding a summer move but has also insisted that he is completely focused on Internacional.

Goal line technology could be introduced into the Premier League as early as next season, after the International Football Association Board unanimously approved the use of two systems on Thursday.

With 21 days to go until the London Olympics, UK's Prime Minister David Cameron reveals that Britain will see a multi-billion pound benefit for hosting the London Games.

Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski and Fiorentina forward Stevan Jovetic top Arsenal's list of replacements for Robin van Persie

Check out a preview of Day Eleven of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships, as well as information on where and how to watch Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Serena Willams live

NBA star Loul Deng has been named as one of the players in Great Britain’s basketball team for the London 2012 Olympics, the first time the UK has competed in the sport since 1948

Miami Dolphins wide receiver tweets live from wedding ceremony and celebrations.

Arsenal shareholder Alisher Usmanov has criticised the running of the club after captain Robin van Persie revealed he would not be renewing his contract.

Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Gylfi Sigurdsson says the club's ambition was the main reason for him turning down a move to Liverpool.

Andre Villas-Boas could receive as much as £40mn in transfer funds to revamp the Tottenham Hotspur squad and the changes have already begun, with the arrival of Icelandic midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson. Who else could follow?

Andy Murray believes his path to the Wimbledon final has not been made easier due to the absence of 11-time grand slam champion Rafael Nadal at the semi-final stage.

News that Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will not sign a contract extension with the club has reportedly unsettled senior players like Theo Walcott

England are officially the fourth best team in the world following the latest calculation of FIFA's rankings preceding the European Championship.

The Williams team will rely on the advantage of the race-winning Pirelli compounds and a similar circuit to the one in Catalunya to jump-start their season, while McLaren are confident they have sorted out their pit stop woes

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he would be delighted to play alongside Arsenal contract rebel Robin van Persie following the Dutchman's refusal to sign a new deal.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has confirmed he will not sign a contract extension to his present deal at the Emirates

Check out a preview of Day Ten of the 2012 Wimbledon Championships, as well as information on where and how to watch Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber and Agnieszka Radwanska live

UK Sport are expecting a 48-medal return from Team GB during this summer's London 2012 Olympic Games on their £300m funding investment.

Spaniard F1 driver Maria De Villota has lost her right eye after her Marussia car crashed into the back of a truck during testing on 3 July.