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Chelsea are still in the market for four big-name signings this summer as their spending looks set to eclipse £100 million.

A rep for Vanessa Bryant denied the wife of Kobe underwent plastic surgery recently, but there is still much speculation as the now brunette bombshell has been seen in recent photos sporting a dramatically different face. Rumors began when a source told the National Enquirer that 30-year-old Bryant was feeling "insecure" about her looks because of her husband and wanted to "do anything to keep Kobe happy."

The saga surrounding Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric could come to a close with a transfer to Real Madrid.

Were Manchester United wise to break with their transfer strategy to sign Arsenal's Robin van Persie?

Melky Cabrera has a good shot at winning the batting title. Should the Giants outfielder be given the award after being suspended for using performance-enhancing drugs?

The Cowboys will work out six rookie wide receivers, and try to fill the hole left by tight end Jason Witten's spleen injury.

All the details of Robin van Persie's departure, as well as his possible replacement, plus news on the future of Alex Song.

Arsenal's Alex Song said he wouldn't mind a change of scenery, possibly to Barcelona.

The Seattle hurler threw the franchise's first career perfect game on Wednesday.

Dwight Howard only signed with the Los Angeles Lakers just last week, but it appears that his time in Hollywood recovering from an injury has been put to good use, as the newest rumor is that he is dating R&B singer Ciara.

Watch live coverage as Mexico take on the United States at Estadio Azteca, plus a full preview, team news and prediction.

Watch highlights of England's friendly with Italy in Bern, Switzerland.

The Seattle Mariners Felix Hernandez is on the verge of throwing a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Here is how to watch a free live stream online of the contest.

The Giants remain a threat in the NL West.

Watch highlights of Germany's friendly with Argentina in Frankfurt, featuring a stunning goal from Angel Di Maria.

Melky Cabrera has been suspended for 50 games for using performance-enhacing drugs. Here is a list of the five most prominent baseball players to have been suspended by MLB for using steroids or any other kind of PED’s.

The New England Patriots looks to improve at defense that ranked third-worst in the NFL in 2011.

The Lakers traded for both Dwight Howard and Steve Nash this offseason. Which player is more important to Los Angeles’ success in 2012-13?

Manchester United have announced a deal with Arsenal for Robin van Persie, while more signings could still be on the way.

Vanessa Bryant, wife of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, is taking flack on Twitter after she said in an interview that she wouldn't want to be married to a man who can't win championships.

Brazil looks to bounce back from a crushing defeat to Mexico in the 2012 Olympic gold medal match

The latest on the potential departures of Robin van Persie and Alex Song, plus the Gunners' midfield transfer targets.

Universidad de Chile striker Angelo Henriquez scored 19 goals in 12 appearances for the Chilean national youth squads.

Jason Witten could miss the Cowboys season opener, leaving Tony Romo without another top target. The Dallas tight end suffered an injured spleen against the Raiders on Monday.

Watch live coverage as England take on Italy in Switzerland, plus a full preview, prediction and team news.

Vanessa Bryant, wife of Lakers star Kobe Bryant, says she wouldn’t be married to an NBA player who doesn’t win championships. Here are some pictures of Vanessa.

Watch live coverage of the friendly between Germany and Argentina in Frankfurt, plus a full preview, probable lineups and prediction.

Jenn Gibbons, founder and coach of Recovery on Water, rowed into Chicago on Tuesday to complete an emotional 1,500-mile trip around Lake Michigan. During the two-month cancer awareness trek, Gibbons ran into trouble when she was sexually assaulted aboard her boat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula nearly a month ago.

New commissioner Mike Aresco looks to bring stability to the Big East. The conference will look at lot different in the next couple of years with schools like Syracuse, Pittsburgh and West Virginia headed elsewhere.