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Canada defeats Brazil for first time in 10 years

Canada beat Brazil in impressive fashion Sunday at the FIBA Americas Championship to record their first win in 10 years over the South American powerhouse.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Cory Joseph led the charge as he finished with 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists to pace Canada to a 91-62 victory.


Transfer talk: Liverpool confirm Sakho and Ilori signings

LONDON // Liverpool, the Premier League leaders, have signed Mamadou Sakho, the France international defender, and Tiago Ilori, the Portuguese centre-back, as the pair became the first confirmed permanent arrivals at a top English club on Monday's transfer deadline day.


Real Madrid fans flock to welcome record signing Bale




Thousands of Real Madrid fans flocked to the Bernabeu to welcome Gareth Bale today after the nine-times European champions sealed the purchase of the Wales winger from Tottenham Hotspur for what the London club said was a world record fee.

The summer's longest transfer saga finally ended on Sunday when Spurs announced they had sold Bale to Real for 100 million euros ($132 million) and the La Liga club confirmed he had agreed a six-year contract.


Arsenal target Abel Hernandez wants Palermo exit

Abel Hernandez has said he is ready to leave Palermo

The Gunners are poised for a frantic deadline day bringing new faces to the Emirates, with Mesut Ozil set to make a £42.5million move from Real Madrid.

And while Arsenal had two bids rejected for Liverpool's Luis Suarez this summer, they could bring in his international team-mate Hernandez instead.

And the 23-year-old seems keen to leave Serie A side Palermo, paving the way for Arsenal to firm up their interest after making initial enquiries.