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Mario Balotelli releases statement confirming his split with Raffaella Fico but also claiming he will assume fatherly responsibilities if his paternity is verified.

Up-to-date public facilities as vital for future of sport in the UK as good coaches, says sports boss Tim Lamb.

Pie Silvio Berlusconi has identified Andy Carroll as a target for AC Milan, after the Liverpool striker's performance against Sweden in Euro 2012.

Juan Mata and David de Gea have both been included in Spain's preliminary Olympic Games squad for the London 2012 football competition.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed that Manchester United are working on more deals within this transfer window, with the Scot insisting that the agreements will take time before they can be confirmed in public.

Andy Murray will move onto the quarter final of Wimbledon after the Brit took out Marin Cilic in a delayed match, with rain causing problems for the pair yesterday.

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas as their new manager on a three-year deal.

Tottenham Hotspur are keen to sign Brazil midfielder Oscar.

The British Olympic Association today released the names of the athletes who will be leading Team GB in the track and field in August, with Dwain Chambers and Carl Myerscough controversially included in the men's team.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood says the club have received no interest in captain Robin van Persie amid the on-going uncertainty surrounding the Dutchman's long-term future at the club.

Olympique Lyon's French goal keeper Hugo Lloris, believed to a Liverpool target, is reportedly also being courted by Arsenal and Tottenham

Tottenham defender target Jan Vertonghen is waiting on clarification over his move, the Ajax star has admitted, with the club set to confirm today that Andre Villa-Boas will be the new manager.

Manchester United are understood to have approached Porto for Joao Moutinho after a potential move for number one target Luka Modric hit the wall

Brendan Rodgers has insisted that after a 'brilliant chat' with Luis Suarez, the Liverpool striker will be staying at Anfield for next season at least, as rumours continue to speculate that the star is set to go to Juventus.

Marussia F1 test driver Maria de Villota is conscious after crashing into a track during testing at Duxford airfield.

Bryan Robson believes that Manchester United youngster Tom Cleverley is set for a great year with both his club and country, after suffering from injury setbacks last season.

The British Olympic Association are desperate for David Beckham to be involved in the Olympic Games in some capacity after his omission from Team GB's football squad

Amid reports Bayern Munich are interested in Real Madrid's German midfielder Sami Khedira, it is understood Jose Mourinho could demand Bayern's Bastian Schweinsteiger be allowed to join the Santiago Bernabeu in return

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is understood to be an admirer of Ba and is likely to table an offer for the Toon striker this month

Defending world champion Sebastian Vettel praises Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, as the world of Formula 1 builds up to the 2012 British Grand Prix

The much-hyped Federer-Djokovic semi final is just a match away. Here's a quick look at the action from Monday and a preview of what happens on Tuesday.

French club Paris St Germain have confirmed the signing of Argentinean forward Ezequiel Lavezzi, a player who was also linked to European Champions Chelsea

Aaron Ramsey has expressed delight at being selected to partake in Team GB for the London Olympics, with the Arsenal starlet looking forward to working with Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs as he prepares to join up with the side in their preparations.

Team GB coach Stuart Pearce says footballing reasons did dictate the omission of David Beckham from the Olympic football squad for London 2012.

Alan Dzagoev's father has revealed Tottenham have made contact with the CSKA Moscow star over a potential move in the summer.

Manchester United have signed Rafael da Silva on a four year deal with the club, while twin brother Fabio da Silva will make the move to QPR on a season-long loan.

Shocked tributes pour in for British champion Nelly, snowboarding's Mr Nice.

Tottenham are expected to announce their next manager within 24 hours, according to numerous reports, with Andre Villas-Boas the only man being connected to the job for next season and beyond.

Juventus have made a move for van Persie but their initial offer has been turned down by Arsenal.