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Manchester City made Raheem Sterling the most expensive English player in history when they completed a deal for the 20-year-old forward on Tuesday, rubber-stamping an acrimonious end to his Liverpool career.
Chinese runner Zhang Yingying captured the women's half marathon gold medal on Sunday, which was her second medal at the Universiade as she had already finished on podium in the 10,000 meters four days ago.
Her game in high gear, history in the offing, Serena Williams is perfectly content to let everyone else talk about what a victory in the Wimbledon final would mean.
Jeremy Lin announced through social media Wednesday that he's joining the Charlotte Hornets.
Lucas Silva has declared his wish to remain at Real Madrid amid speculation linking him to Porto.
Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo, one of the most elegant and distinctive players of his generation, is to join New York City FC from Serie A champions Juventus later this month.
The untroubled advance of the heavy hitters at Wimbledon was spectacular halted on Thursday when twice champion Rafa Nadal was bundled out by German qualifier Dustin Brown who played the match of his life.
Former Liverpool striker Harry Kewell made personal payments into the bank account of the former Australian boss of Fiat Chrysler after signing a 900,000 US dollars a year deal to be a brand ambassador, according to Australia media on Thursday.
Angel di Maria scored twice as Argentina crushed Paraguay 6-1 on Tuesday to book their place in the final of the Copa America against hosts Chile.
Chile qualified for the Copa America final on Monday after two goals from Eduardo Vargas gave them a 2-1 win over Peru in an action-packed semi-final marked by another controversial refereeing decision.
The possible ban of captain Abby Wambach and suspension of two starters are not concerned by the American team when they face China in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup on Friday.
Spanish basketball star Pau Gasol said on Tuesday that Spain's failure to win a medal in last year's World Cup would be a major factor in motivating the side in this year's European Championships which are held in September.