The visit of the NBA to London on Monday, in the form of a preseason friendly between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz, may be remembered as an important step in the global growth of the American sports franchise.
NBA in London
updated: Wed Oct 07 2009 14:02:00
NBA Commissioner David Stern talks to CNN's Justin Armsden ahead of the match between Chicargo Bulls and Utah Jazz at the 02 in London.
A United Arab Emirates businessman is to buy Portsmouth -- the Premier League club said on Wednesday.
Gareth Barry scored his first England goal and striker Jermaine Defoe added two others as England strolled to a 3-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly international.
Premier League leaders Arsenal saw their unbeaten run come to a surprise end with a 2-1 defeat at struggling Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Croatia demolished England's dreams of a place in the Euro 2008 finals with a dramatic 3-2 triumph at Wembley that sent Russia through as Group E runners-up.
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez claims that Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur are "desperate" to sell England striker Jermaine Defoe.
Chelsea tightened their vice-like grip on the English title race with a 2-0 home win over European champions Liverpool to re-open their 15-point advantage on Sunday.
Two goals in the final five minutes gave Tottenham a 3-1 Premier League win over Portsmouth.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to rule out a move for Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe though he admires the talent of the young England star.
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