Still the No. 1

Usain Bolt won the 100 metres title at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow in a time of 9.77 seconds.

The Jamaican superstar won back the title he lost two years ago in South Korea, when a false start disqualified him from the final.
Justin Gatlin of the United States took silver after jumping out to an early lead, while Nesta Carter of Jamaica won the bronze.
The world record holder defied the pouring rain to storm to victory on a drenched track in his best time of the year, holding off the challenge of Gatlin, who clocked 9.85secs, while Carter finished in 9.95s.
Bolt put on a typically slow-burning show in front of a Luzhniki Stadium that was far from being a sell-out in the wet weather.

Usain Bolt won the 100 metres title at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow in a time of 9.77 seconds.

The double Olympic champion was understandably slow out of the blocks as he took pains to avoid his fate of two years ago and his head and shoulders remained low as he drove into the opening metres.
But there was an ominous feel to the mddle part of the race as he reeled in the opposition almost effortlessly.
At the 50 metre mark Bolt pushed his huge frame through his renowed transition phase, head coming up and long legs pumping, as he cruised past Gatlin on his left and had a brief look over at Carter on his right, before racing two metres clear at the tape.
Great Britain's James Dasaolu was tailed off in eighth place in 10.21.
"It was not a revenge for Daegu, I just came here to win this title," said Bolt.
"I wanted to do a better time, but was not able to because of the weather. This is just one of those days - not 'singing in the rain', but 'running in the rain'.
"It was an average start and that, for me, is a great start. Around great starters like Gatlin and Carter I knew I had to get it right. I knew Gatlin was not going to crack under pressure so I had to stay focused and run to the line.
"I said to Gatlin I always appreciate competing with him because he always comes out and gives it his best."

Barca Officially Bid for Luiz

Barcelona have made an official bid for Chelsea defender David Luiz, according to Sky sources.

The Spanish heavyweights have been linked with the Brazil international all summer and are understood to have finally made their interest formal on Wednesday.
But Blues boss Jose Mourinho has insisted the 26-year-old is central to his plans and the bid is expected to be rejected. Speaking after his side's 2-0 pre-season win over AC Milan, Mourinho said: "David has come back with us fantastically and we have to use his quality.
"He has big self-confidence and self-esteem, especially when he comes up from the back with the ball." Luiz signed a new five-year deal with Chelsea last September and has made over 100 appearances since joining from Benfica in January 2011.
He was also linked with a move to Manchester United earlier this summer as part of Chelsea's bid for Wayne Rooney. Reports had suggested that, in addition to offering money, Chelsea were also prepared to let Luiz or Juan Mata move to Old Trafford in exchange for Rooney.
Chelsea subsequently denied any players were offered as part of the deal

Emenike to Turkey

The Nigerian will return to Turkey a year after he left in acrimonious circumstances for Russia

Fenerbache have reached an agreement with Spartak Moscow for the signature of Nigeria striker Emenike. The transfer will cost €13m, two years after Emenike left for Russia for €10m without playing a game for Fenerbahce. The Turkish club announced to the stock exchange that the Nigerian has until August 12 to pass his medical before the transfer will be completed.
Emenike has not hid his admiration for Fenerbahce following his hurried departure last year after signing from Karabukspor for €9m due to match fixing allegations. He has been cleared of all charges.
The Yellow Canaries will have to make room for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations golden boot winner as they have exceeded their quota of foreign players. Turkish clubs are not allowed more than 10 foreign players every season.

Moyes silent on Rooney

Manager David Moyes would not answer questions about Wayne Rooney's future at Manchester United following their 1-1 friendly draw against Swedish side AIK.

Moyes was also reticent on the subject of whether United will make a third bid for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas but says the Premier League champions will be welcoming a new arrival at some point.
Rooney has been subject of a pair of bids from Chelsea but United have turned them both down and insist they are determined to keep him at the club.
The England striker was at United's training ground on Tuesday amid reports he is close to handing in a transfer request.
He was there to receive treatment on the injury which ruled him out of the Stockholm friendly and Moyes said: "He's got a shoulder injury. I don't think it will keep him out very long.
"He has an injury from when he fell on it the other day in a game."
Moyes doubts Rooney will be fit for Rio Ferdinand's testimonial against Sevilla on Friday and also the Community Shield against Wigan Athletic on Sunday.

"You don't need to convince anyone to play for Manchester United."
David Moyes

He continued: "Wayne's not going to be fit for Friday. I don't think he'll be fit and available. I hope he will be but I have a feeling he won't make it.
"As for the Community Shield on Sunday, the problem we've got is he's not played any games. He's not had any football yet and we need to take that into consideration."

Suarez - "Fulfill your Promise Liverpool"

Luis Suarez says he is prepared to go to the Premier League to force a move away from Liverpool this summer.

The striker - subject of two failed Arsenal bids last month - claims Liverpool are refusing to honour a clause in his contract allowing him to leave Anfield for £40m-plus if the club failed to qualify for this season's Champions League.
 
Suarez said: "Last year I had the opportunity to move to a big European club and I stayed on the understanding that, if we failed to qualify for the Champions League the following season, I'd be allowed to go.

"Last year I had the opportunity to move to a big European club and I stayed on the understanding that, if we failed to qualify for the Champions League the following season, I'd be allowed to go."
Luis Suarez

"I gave absolutely everything last season but it was not enough to give us a top-four finish. Now all I want is for Liverpool to honour our agreement."
And Suarez says he will take further steps if the Reds continue to block his move to London.
"I have the club's word and we have the written contract and we are happy to take this to the Premier League for them to decide the case, but I do not want it to come to that," he said.
"I don't feel betrayed but the club promised me something a year ago, just as I promised them that I would stay and try everything possible to get us into the Champions League.
"They gave me their word a year ago and now I want them to honour that. And it is not just something verbal with the coach but something that is written in the contract. I'm not going to another club to hurt Liverpool."

"Liverpool is a club with a reputation for doing things the right (way). I just want them to abide by the promises made last season."
Luis Suarez

"I'm 26. I need to be playing in the Champions League. I waited one year and no one can say that I did not give everything possible with my team-mates last season to get us there.
"People may accuse me of showing a lack of loyalty but last season we told Liverpool there was interest from a top European club and they told me: 'We've got a new coach and we're going to push for the Champions League'.
"I spoke with (Liverpool boss) Brendan Rodgers several times and he told me: 'Stay another season, and you have my word that, if we don't make it, then I will personally make sure that you can leave'.
"Liverpool is a club with a reputation for doing things right. I just want them to abide by the promises made last season. Some of my team-mates say to me: 'We cannot understand that, if you have it signed, that you can't leave'."
Prior to Suarez's comments coming out, Rodgers reiterated on Tuesday evening that Liverpool's stance had not changed.
He said: "We've obviously had a couple of bids from one club that has been nowhere near the valuation. I repeat - nowhere near the valuation of what he is worth in this market. There's no change to that.
"We have no intention of selling one of the top players in the world to one of our rivals. The message is very clear: Luis Suarez is very much a Liverpool player.
"There's not even really a discussion point, unless someone comes within anywhere near the valuation of Luis. At this present time, that's not the case."

New and Improved Djokovic

Novak Djokovic showed no sign of rust in his first competitive match since Wimbledon, brushing aside Florian Mayer 6-2 6-1 at the ATP Rogers Cup.

The top seed - who lost out in the final at SW19 to Andy Murray - triumphed in just 55 minutes in Montreal to cruise into the third round and stretch his winning run in the Masters event to 11 matches.
Djokovic converted on four of seven break-point opportunities that came his way before battling back from 0-40 down in the final game.
"As the match went on, I felt more comfortable on the court," the Serbian, champion in 2011 and 2012, told atpworldtour.com.
"That's something that makes me happy. Obviously to win the first match after four weeks, first match on hard courts since Miami basically this year, it's been more than a few months.
"In order to play that well, I have to keep up and practise tomorrow, so I'm confident I can continue on."

David Luiz not going to Barca

 

The Blues boss has ruled out a move away from Stamford Bridge for the Brazilian defender amid speculation that the Liga champions are readying a big-money offer

Mou has talked up David and ruled out a move for the defender to Barca this summer.
It was revealed last month how the Liga champions have stepped up their search for a centre-back by making a €29 million move for the Brazilian, while Gerard Pique has admitted it is difficult for Barca to sign a defender.
But the Blues boss praised the 26-year-old Luiz's ability and insisted he will be used in the team after he sat out Chelsea's 2-0 over Milan in their latest pre-season friendly.
"David has come back with us fantastically and we have to use his quality," Mourinho told reporters.
"He has big self-confidence and self-esteem, especially when he comes up from the back with the ball."Can he improve defensively? Of course. But it is my job to try always to improve players."

The Portuguese coach also confirmed that midfielder Frank Lampard is ready to begin his pre-season preparations with the squad after overcoming an achilles injury.
Mourinho confirmed: "Frank has got to start playing now."