SPORTS

Arsenal has confirmed the signing of former Gunner Mathieu Flamini on Thursday, according to various sources.

Four-division world champion Nonito Donaire (31-2, 20 KOs) has already started his training for his next fight against a still unknown opponent in the later part of 2013. Vic Darchinyan emerges as the frontrunner to take on the Filipino Flash, but the Armenian-born boxer might not be the most attractive fight out there.

After more than a week of separation, NBA player Lamar Odom has finally come back home to E! reality star Khloe Kardashian in their Los Angeles home.

In what has been both a bizarre and comic twist to the Johnny Manziel "sign-for-pay" saga, Texas A&M and the NCAA has suspended the Heisman winner for the first half of its season opener, a Saturday game against in-state rival Rice.

Former Washington Wizard star player Gilbert Arenas, said he can beat Chicago Bulls legend, Michael Jordan, in a game of one-on-one basketball and he has statistics to back it up.

Egypt and Senegal will clash on Friday in a match-up that will determine who goes to the FIBA Africa 2013 finals.

Court McGee vs. Robert Whittaker is a fight between two Ultimate Fighter alumni battling for a top spot in the welterweight division.

UFC Fight Night 27: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Erik Perez features a veteran Japanese fighter against upcoming Mexican contender in the bantamweight division.

Angola and Ivory Coast are facing off in the FIBA Africa semifinals for the first time in history, and have fielded contrasting lineups and styles of play.

Brad Tavares vs. Bubba McDaniel features two alumni of The Ultimate Fighter fighting for a spot in the top of the UFC’s middleweight division.

Mexican boxing legend Juan Manuel Marquez will be facing undefeated American welterweight Timothy Bradley in what could be his final fight before he finally closes the curtain of his epic career.

Chelsea confirmed that they were able to obtain the signature of Willian from Anzhi Makhachkala.

While the Kardashian family seems to be an open book for the whole world to see, Khloe seems to be harbouring some secrets on her own - specifically her marriage troubles and hubby Lamar Odom's drug problem.

All the while Lamar Odom's marriage was crumbling, another aspect in his life is doing terribly as well. His team - well, former team - the Los Angeles Clippers, has refused to resign him for this NBA season after news broke out that he is battling a serious drug problem.

All the while Lamar Odom's marriage was crumbling, another aspect in his life is doing terribly as well. His team - well, former team - the Los Angeles Clippers, has refused to resign him for this NBA season after news broke out that he is battling a serious drug problem.

Retired basketball star, Yao Ming plays the driver in a 6-minute microfilm with wife to warn against the dangers of driving under the influence

Kate Upton is one gorgeous gal, isn't she Tito Ortiz? While on a tour to promote his upcoming fight with Rampage, Tito Ortiz was apparently reading some Sports Illustrated 2013 Swimsuit edition while possibly ogling cover girl Kate Upton.

With the 2013 U.S. Open Tennis tournament starting, there are numerous champion tennis players who will compete for this year’s U.S. Open. There are names like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and of course, Roger Federer.

The US Open Championships resumes Grand Slam action after seeing some of its matches postponed due to heavy rains. Men's tennis 'Big Four' of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Roger Federer are still intact while women's contenders Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka have kept things under control.

Graham Annesley was named on Wednesday as Titans Gold Coast chief executive officer.

The Philippines is going to the FIBA World Cup, and they are searching for its next naturalized player as early as now.

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has been the subject of talks since the transfer window has opened and may be heading from Stamford Bridge to the Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium.

Negotiations are reportedly underway to bring recently retired Tracy McGrady in Manila before he rejoins the Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association around October. McGrady announced his retirement this week after spending 16 seasons in the NBA.

Gene Haas hired Kurt Busch behind partner, Tony Stewart's back and while Stewart is recovering from broken right leg.

Chris Lane’s autopsy report showed that a bullet penetrated through his lungs, and damaged his aorta and pulmonary artery, which caused his death.

Erstwhile LA Lakers forward Antawn Jamison, who is coming off a career-low performance in the 2012-2013 season, has been offered a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum of $1.4 million, the same amount he received for the Lakers.

Smart Gilas Head coach Chot Reyes recently announced his plan to set up a series of tune-up games between the Philippine national basketball team and FIBA Africa Championship contenders.

Suspended Essendon mentor James Hird may be justified in keeping a firm stance of not stepping down as coach and of not admitting the then accusations thrown against him.

Lost in the drama of Tuesday was one glaring ommission: the Essendon Bombers have one match left to play -- a dead rubber against Richmond -- before being left out of this year's finals series. However, the one clear thing in this latest development is that they will have to take the field without erstwhile head coach James Hird, who was meted a 12-month ban from the game.