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Arsenal Positive after 'Very Difficult' Tour

Arsenal have gone home on a positive note after what manager Arsene Wenger called a "very difficult" pre-season Asian tour in sweltering temperatures.

The north London side returned home on Saturday and will play several more friendlies before their league opener against Aston Villa on August 17, but have yet to sign a big name in the summer transfer window.

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NBC to Air Kerrigan Interview during Olympics

A new documentary on former Olympic figure skating rivals Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding that includes an exclusive interview with Kerrigan will air during NBC's Winter Olympics coverage in February.

Mary Carillo will interview both women on the 20th anniversary of their dramatic showdown at the 1994 Lillehammer Olympics.

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Moyes' Pitch Concerns as United Land in Hong Kong

Manchester United manager David Moyes admitted he is concerned about the pitch in Hong Kong, where his side landed Saturday on the last leg of their Asia tour.

The Premier League champions play local side Kitchee on Monday at the 40,000-capacity Hong Kong Stadium, where the playing surface has been badly affected by several days of torrential rain.

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Trabzonspor Move for Bosingwa

Portuguese international defender Jose Bosingwa was Saturday in Turkey to finalize his move from Queens Park Rangers to top flight outfit Trabzonspor.

Trabzonspor have not indicated details of a proposed deal for the 30-year-old, who won the Champions League with Porto and Chelsea but the Dogan press agency reported agreement was close.

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Race for Red Bull F1 Hot Seat Heating up

As the speculation increases about who will replace Mark Webber at Red Bull next season, former champion Kimi Raikkonen remains unsure if he will stay at Lotus.

Webber announced last month that he is quitting Formula One at the end of the season to race sports cars for German manufacturer Porsche, and there has been a guessing game since over which driver Red Bull will pick to compete alongside three-time defending champion Sebastian Vettel.

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Thohir Meets Moratti for Talks on Inter Takeover

Indonesian businessman Erick Thohir appears to be closing in on a takeover of Inter Milan after flying to the Italian city for talks with club president Massimo Moratti.

Thohir met with Moratti and his son, Angelo Mario, for lunch Thursday as he bids to finalize a long running-bid for a controlling stake in the club.

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Liverpool MD Says No Intention of Selling Suarez

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre says the club has no intention of selling striker Luis Suarez despite persistent interest from Arsenal and other clubs.

Liverpool has refused two transfer bids from the Gunners and Ayre said that stance will remain.

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Arsenal Boss Wenger Learned from Japan Experience

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger credits a bold decision to coach in Japan early in his career with helping him become one of the most successful managers in the Premier League.

Wenger spent 18 months in charge of the J-league's Nagoya Grampus before joining the Gunners in September 1996 and said the move had a significant impact on his career.

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High Diving Pioneers to Take the Plunge at Worlds

If Superman is known for leaping tall buildings in a single bound then the high divers who are about to debut their sport at the swimming world championships must also qualify for superhero status.

Rather than leaping buildings, they will be diving from them, or the equivalent at least.

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Istanbul Downplays Protests, Says Support Strong

Despite anti-government protests, doping scandals and low attendance at an international football tournament, leaders of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics say the project enjoys overwhelming domestic support and is picking up momentum ahead of the IOC vote.

Turkish officials came to London on Thursday to share in the anniversary celebrations of the 2012 Olympics and promote their bid, which is in the final weeks of the race against Madrid and Tokyo.

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