President Barack Obama received a personalised jersey from NBA Finals MVP Dirk Nowitzki during a visit to the White House by the Dallas Mavericks to commemorate the 2011 NBA Champions. The Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat 4-2 in the best-of-seven NBA Finals in June 2011 to win the franchise’s first ever NBA title.
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  Bordeaux have confirmed that they are attempting to persuade Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh to return to France with president Jean Louis Triaud revealing he has phoned the forward on a number of occasions.
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Sochaux midfielder Ryad Boudebouz has confirmed Liverpool's interest in him by revealing the Reds have held talks with the French club's president. The in-demand 21-year-old has been linked with a host of clubs[http://www. sportsvibe. co.
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Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is being lined up for a shock move to Italy with Serie A side Inter Milan preparing to make an offer.
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Lille president Michel Seydoux has criticised Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for hi-jacking their deal for Monaco striker Park Chu-Young and claimed it could've harmed the Gunners' chances of landing Eden Hazard.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is preparing to make a move for Lazio midfielder Stefano Mauri. It is believed that Tottenham along with two other Premier League sides are keen on signing the 31-year-old Italian international when the transfer window opens in January.
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The agent of Manchester United and Manchester City target Marek Hamsik has confirmed that the midfielder wants to leave Napoli.   The Slovakian international, who helped inspire the Italian club's push for a Champions League place last season, feels that he needs to leave the Stadio San Paolo if his career is to progress further.
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Arsenal could be set to renew their interest in Lyon star Yoann Gourcuff and could make an offer during the January transfer window.   The France midfielder has been a long-term target of Gunners boss Arsene Wenger, who had a reported £20m bid rejected in the summer following the departure of Samir Nasri.
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The Hot Spot technology, which caused controversy in the recent India-England ODI series, will not be used in the upcoming five-match one-day contest between the two countries, according to the head of BBG Sports, the company behind the technology.
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In a programme targeted at improving his form and performance ahead of November’s President’s Cup, former world no1 Tiger Woods has agreed to play invitational events in Perth and Melbourne.
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For the first time in almost 15 years, Tiger Woods’ is ranked outside the world’s top 50.   The 14-time major winner has endured a troubled time over recent years due to personal issues off the course and injuries and a lack of form on it.
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Steve Stricker, one time successful President’s Cup partner to Tiger Woods may not be able to play in this year’s tournament.   * * Stricker, who went 4-0 with Woods two years ago, said his left arm feels so weak he can't guarantee being fit enough to play this year’s Cup in November.
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At least two Premier League teams have been left disappointed following the news that top summer transfer target Luisao has signed a new contract at Portuguese club Benfica, ending his long standing link with a move to England.
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Liverpool have been given cause for concern as reports in Spain claim Real Madrid have set their sights on Luis Suarez with Jose Mourinho still on the lookout for a centre-forward. The Spanish giants were searching for a new striker for much of the summer and saw an approach for Brazilian teenager Neymar rebuffed.
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*Having failed to qualify for the FedEx Cup play-offs, and missing the cut at the US PGA Championship, beleaguered  champion Tiger Woods has confirmed that his next event this year will be the Frys’ Open in California at the beginning of October.
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Newcastle fans may have a new signing to take their mind off a rather dismal summer of unrest at St James’ Park, after Sochaux striker Modibo Maiga seems set on joining the Magpies.
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Arsenal have identified two France-based players to recruit using the money from the sale of Cesc Fabregas and will make formal bids as soon as they receive the first payment from Barcelona.
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Arsenal have identified two France-based players to recruit using the money from the sale of Cesc Fabregas and will make formal bids as soon as they receive the first payment from Barcelona.
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Colombian striker Radamel Falcao is on his way to the UK from Porto. But where he’s going is still undecided, as both Harry Redknapp and Andres Villas Boas are keen to sign him.
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*There are certain days in my line of business that I am unlikely to forget. Fighting Roy Jones junior in the ring over three rounds comes to mind, as does playing cricket for Australia, tackling Jonah Lomu, racing against Michael Schumacher or playing golf with Tiger Woods.
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