International sports headlines cover major Premier League business, women's football developments, and Olympic preparations.
Key Points
Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has transferred to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a deal worth 60 million pounds.
Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the majority shareholder of West Ham United, effectively ending Amanda Staveley's bid to acquire a stake in the club.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has faced scrutiny after revealing he played secret, lighthearted games during matches, leaving the referees' group confused.
Manchester City's Vivianne Miedema faces a potential year-long absence following a serious knee injury, while the Women's Super League begins its latest season with an expanded scope.
Thierry Henry has publicly stated that professional football players possess significant influence to enact change within FIFA amid ongoing governance scandals.
Ahead of the 2012 London Olympics, Usain Bolt has expressed his ambition to set new world records, aiming for 9.4 seconds in the 100m sprint.
UK Athletics has committed to purchasing tickets to guarantee that the friends and families of Olympic athletes can attend the London 2012 events.
Haile Gebrselassie has officially abandoned his pursuit of competing in the London 2012 Olympic marathon.
Emmanuel Mutai is preparing to defend his London Marathon title despite having recently recovered from a bout of typhoid.
British riders are looking to make an impact in the 2012 MotoGP season as they compete for titles in the Moto2 and Moto3 classes.