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Rafael Nadal's US Open participation has been called into question by an injury which will force him to wear a cast on his right wrist for up to three weeks.

Chelsea have made another enquiry for Atletico Madrid defender Joao Miranda. 

Petr Cech laid down an impressive marker to the onlooking Thibaut Courtois on Wednesday night as the Chelsea No 1 proved his class during Chelsea's 3-1 friendly win against Vitesse Arnhem.

Steven Gerrard has revealed he warned Luis Suarez not to join Liverpool's Premier League rivals Arsenal as he knew Barcelona would come back in for the Uruguayan international.

Whilst Kemar Bailey-Cole has been on the track surging to 100m glory at the Commonwealth Games, his superstar Jamaican team-mate Usain Bolt has been training hard in preparation for the relay.

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined up with his Real Madrid team-mates in the USA as he began pre-season training on Monday. 

Blessing Okagbare was utterly dominant as she helped to ease the memory of London 2012 by winning Commonwealth gold in the women's 100m.

He's only been retired a matter of months but Carles Puyol has found a novel way of keeping fit - by using his girlfriend as an impromptu set of weights.

Scotland have set a new national record for Commonwealth Games gold medals following lawn bowls success for Alex Marshall and Paul Foster.

Arsenal have signed Southampton right-back Calum Chambers in a £12million deal.

Jose Mourinho has hailed the way Didier Drogba reunited with Chelsea's squad as being like he had 'been on a holiday'.

Kelechi Iheanacho capped yet another impressive performance for Manchester City with a goal as they whitewashed AC Milan 5-1 in the International Champions Cup pre-season tournament game played on Sunday night.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Didier Drogba on a one-year contract.

New Real Madrid recruit James Rodriguez has revealed that he “dreamt” of signing for the club his whole life and says that he is now anxious to start winning trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Fifa has reiterated its desire to stage World Cup 2018 in Russia, claiming it will be a "force for good" for the under-fire nation.

Lewis Hamilton made a statement of intent ahead of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix by beating Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in first practice.

Welsh 400m hurdler Rhys Williams is out of the Commonwealth Games after failing a drugs test at the Glasgow Grand Prix on 11 July.

The Nigeria Football Federation board, today, in Abuja impeached it chairman Alhaji Animu Maigari.

Frank Lampard has arrived in New York ahead of his imminent move to the MLS side. 

Arsenal have redoubled their efforts to sign Morgan Schneiderlin from Southampton in a bid to beat off stiff competition for the midfielder's signature from London rivals Tottenham.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed that he will adopt a three-man defence for the upcoming Premier League season.

Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet in La Liga's latest Clasico clashes in October and March after the 2014-15 Spanish top-flight fixtures were announced on Thursday.

Sir Chris Hoy says Glasgow will deliver "the biggest and best Commonwealth Games we've ever seen", ahead of Wednesday's opening ceremony.

Wales gold medal boxing hope Fred Evans is out of the Commonwealth Games after being refused accreditation.

World record holder Usain Bolt has criticised the decision to reduce Tyson Gay's doping ban because he co-operated with the US Anti-Doping Agency.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing a decade of Premier League dominance after signing Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa and Filipe Luis.

Florentino Perez has backed James Rodriguez to "seduce" supporters after completing his €80 million move from Monaco to Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has admitted he will lose his job if he fails to meet expectations next season.

Ed Woodward says Manchester United can afford to break the world transfer record of €100 million as the club seek to bolster their squad ahead of the 2014-15 season.

Bayern Munich attacker Xherdan Shaqiri has admitted that he would be open to a move to Juventus if the opportunity arises.

Brazil's football federation (CBF) has confirmed the appointment of Dunga as the new Brazil coach.

Beverley Hills is no stranger to the world's most famous faces, so Real Madrid's stars should have felt right at home. The European Champions arrived in the celebrity hotspot for their pre-season tour of the USA. With Cristiano Ronaldo still yet to join up with the side, Gareth Bale was the main attraction, with the Welsh star looking to build on a sensational first season in Spain. VIDEO  Scroll down to watch Rodriguez closes in on Real move +7

Emmanuel Riviere scored his first goal for Newcastle United as they saw off Sydney FC 4-0 at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Radamel Falcao has made it clear that he is not thinking about leaving Monaco this summer, amid interest from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have announced on their official website that they have completed the transfer of James Rodriguez from Monaco for a reputed fee of €88 million.

One was once the king of football, the other of wrestling, but now, David Beckham and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson have plenty of time to 'hang' now they're retired.

Wolfsburg have made it clear they have no intention of selling Ricardo Rodriguez, despite rumours linking the Swiss left-back with a move to Manchester United.

New signings Diego Costa ad Filipe Luis were spotted in their Chelsea training gear a they boarded the plane for Austria.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has paid tribute to Sir Alex Ferguson and the Old Trafford faithful after finalising a deal to join Italian champions Juventus for £2.5million.

England captain Steven Gerrard has ended his international career to focus on Champions League glory with Liverpool.

Arsenal have opened preliminary talks with Southampton over a move for Morgan Schneiderlin.

Fifa has lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on 9 July 2014 on account of interference.

Caroline Wozniacki has taken a swipe at ex-fiancee Rory McIlroy - by wearing a pair of high heels.

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has retired from international football.

Monaco have told Real Madrid they will need to pay €90 million [£70m] if they are to sign Colombia's World Cup sensation James Rodriguez.

Bayern Munich have announced that Toni Kroos has completed his transfer to Real Madrid for an undisclosed fee.

Nigeria rose up ten spots to 34th place in the Fifa rankings released on Thursday courtesy of the Super Eagles' second round finish at the World Cup in Brazil.

As Louis van Gaal arrives at Manchester United's Carrington training ground on Wednesday morning, he will do so in the knowledge that he has just 31 days to repair the damage done by the David Moyes era before Swansea City arrive at Old Trafford to kick off the Premier League season.

When Manchester United’s traumatic campaign under David Moyes shuddered to its lowest depths last season, there was a theory circulating that the on-field turmoil may have very serious ramifications for the club’s off-field credentials. 

All you need is Low, apparently. And who can argue? Germany fans lined the streets of a sun-kissed Berlin in their tens of thousands to welcome home the World Cup champions ahead of the largest gathering the city has seen since 1990. Perhaps even a year previous when the wall came down.