Brain research confirms dangers of boxing

New research shows that boxers' brain fluids can change after a fight, indicating nerve cell damage that may not be immediately obvious. The findings give ammunition to those who believe that boxing needs to be better regulated, but for fighters like Swedish Olympic hopeful Salomo Ntuve, they're much less important than a gold medal. Sharon Reich has more.

FOOTBALL TRANSFER NEWS & TRANSFER RUMOURS

Mon 9 July, 2012

·         Roma make Borriello available for sale

Roma have revealed that striker Marco Boriello is no longer needed at the club and that he has been placed… [+]

·         Lille target Barcelona’s forgotten man

Talk sport are today reporting that Lille could make a move for Barcelona winger Ibrahim Affellay, putting a dent in… [+]

·         Liverpool have bid for Real Madrid midfielder snubbed

Liverpool have had a bid rejected from Real Madrid for their midfielder Esteban Granero, that’s according to the Daily Mail…. [+]

·         Andreas Isaksson leaves PSV for Kasimpasa

Swedish keeper Andreas Isaksson has joined Turkish side Kasimpasa on a free transfer, the newly promoted side have announced. The… [+]

·         Remy one step closer to Spurs move?

According to Talk Sport, Tottenham could be a step closer to signing their transfer target Loic Remy from Marseille after… [+]

·         French wonderkid set for Arsenal trial; Ajax star requests Newcastle move

French wonderkid set for Arsenal trial Caen striker M’Baye Niang is set to join Arsenal on trial, French newspaper L’Equipe… [+]

·         Leverkusen reject £17m bid for Schurrle; Fiorentina keen on Chamakh

Bayer Leverkusen have rejected Chelsea’s £17 million bid for Germany international Andre Schurrle, according to the Daily Mail. The former Ludwigshafener SC… [+]

Sun 8 July, 2012

·         Could Sneijder be on his way out of Inter Milan?

Inter Milan have admitted that Wesley Sneijder could be on the way out of the San Siro this summer, reports… [+]

·         Could Arsenal be eyeing up Walcott replacement already?

Arsenal are lining up Victor Moses as a replacement for want away winger Theo Walcott, according to the Metro. With… [+]

·         Lampard speaks out on Chelsea future

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has ended speculation about his future by saying that he is going nowhere this summer, reports… [+]

·         Tottenham agree to sign Vertonghen; Giggs to captain Team GB

Tottenham Hotspur have finally reached an agreement that will bring Ajax Amsterdam captain Jan Vertonghen to White Hart Lane, according to the… [+]

·         Lucas Moura hints at summer exit

Sao Paulo midfielder Lucas Moura explains that he could make a move to Europe this summer. The 19-year-old is one… [+]

·         Paulinho talks up Inter move

Corinthians midfielder Paulinho has confirmed reports linking him with a summer move to Giuseppe Meazza. Recent reports suggested that Inter… [+]

·         Ancelotti says Sakho, Chantome staying put

Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti has quashed speculations linking Mamadou Sakho and Clement Chantome with a summer exit from Parc… [+]

·         Porto sign Jackson Martinez

FC Porto have announced on their official website that they have signed forward Jackson Martinez from Jaguares. The Portuguese champions… [+]

Sat 7 July, 2012

·         Nani happy at Old Trafford; Martinez avoids speculation regarding Moses

Portugal winger Nani has insisted that he is ‘very happy’ at Manchester United, revealing that new contract negotiations are currently… [+]

·         Just how ambitious are Queens Park Rangers?

QPR survived relegation on the last day of the last campaign by the skin of their teeth. Hoops boss Mark… [+]

·         Hoffenheim leading race for Real Madrid striker

Hoffenheim are closing in on Real Madrid striker Joselu, Spanish newspaper AS understands. The German club have offered €5 million… [+]

·         Milan ponder Dossena move

Milan have held initial talks with Napoli over full-back Andrea Dossena, according to the player’s representative. The Rossoneri are in… [+]

·         Rubin Kazan hot on the trail of Guerrero

Rubin Kazan are showing interest in Hamburger striker Paolo Guerrero, according to Bild. The experienced striker is considered an important… [+]

·         Kalou agrees Lille switch

French newspaper L’Equipe reveals that Ivorian forward Salomon Kalou is set to sign a deal with Lille. The 26-year-old has… [+]

Fri 6 July, 2012

·         Jan Vertonghen and Red Devils starlet look set to join Tottenham

Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen is close to joining Tottenham Hotspur for a  fee of £9million, the Daily Mail understands. The Belgian… [+]

·         Contract situation not a concern for Everton boss Moyes

Everton boss David Moyes is in the final year of his contract with the Merseyside club. A new contract has… [+]

·         David Silva to snub Real Madrid?

The Metro is this morning reporting that Euro 2012 winner David Silva is set to snub interest from Real Madrid… [+]

·         Atletico preparing assault on Tello

Atletico Madrid are weighing up move for Barcelona hotshot Cristian Tello, according to AS. Los Colchoneros are looking to add… [+]

·         Barcelona and AC Milan consider Van Persie offer

From the moment Robin Van Persie revealed he wouldn’t be signing a new contract at Arsenal, speculation was rife about… [+]

·         Bayer Leverkusen close in on Real hotshot

Bayer Leverkusen are set to sign defender Dani Carvajal from Real Madrid, AS has revealed. The German giants are searching… [+]

·         Pescara reveal Verratti set for PSG switch; Udinese admit Napoli talks for Armero

Pescara reveal Verratti set for PSG switch Pescara have confirmed reports that Paris Saint-Germain have agreed to sign midfielder Marco… [+]

Thu 5 July, 2012

·         Malaga and Galatasaray covet Bendtner; Chelsea and United interested in Axel Witsel

  Malaga CF and Galatasaray S.K. are reportedly keen on out-of-favour Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, who impressed at Euro 2012… [+]

·         PSG mulling over a bid for Verratti

According to Football Italia, Pescara’s young talent Marco Verratti could be on his way to Paris St Germain as his… [+]

Thu 5 July, 2012

·         Gunners keen on Newcastle’s Tiote

According to Talk Sport, Arsenal are interested in signing highly rated Newcastle midfielder Cheick Tiote, however it will take a… [+]

·         Pirlo would welcome Italian team-mate to Juventus

The Metro are today reporting that Juventus midfielder and Italy’s star man from Euro 2012 Andrea Pirlo has said he… [+]

·         Evolution not revolution at Chelsea this summer

Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo says that there won’t be any ‘radical changes’ at Stamford Bridge this summer. There was… [+]

·         Tottenham eye swoop for Brazilian wonderkid

Daily Mail has revealed that Tottenham have made an official bid for Internacional midfielder Oscar dos Santos Emboaba Junior. Spurs… [+]

·         Flamengo join race for Diego

Brazilian giants Flamengo have officially joined the race to sign Wolfsburg playmaker Diego Ribas da Cunha, O Globo understands. The… [+]

·         Roma readying bid for Bosingwa

Roma are hoping to sign Portuguese full-back Jose Bosingwa, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. The Giallorossi technical department have… [+]

·         Zenit in Pepe link

Russian Premier League champions Zenit have reignited their interest in Juventus winger Simone Pepe, according to Tuttosport. The Russian giants… [+]

·         Lyon chief reveals transfer targets

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has discussed club’s summer transfer targets in an interview with French newspaper Le Progres. Les Gones… [+]

Wed 4 July, 2012

·         RVP to leave Arsenal

Arsenal skipper Robin van Persie has declared that he will not sign a new contract at Arsenal Football Club, according… [+]

·         Lazio set to complete Yilmaz deal

Lazio are on the verge of signing forward Burak Yilmaz from Trabzonspor, according to Il Corriere dello Sport. The Biancocelesti…[+]

·         Villas Boas set to spend £50 million this summer

The Daily Mail are today reporting that new Tottenham boss Andre Villas Boas could have a transfer budget of around… [+]

·         Fiorentina reignite interest in Ajax striker

Dutch newspaper Voetbal International reports that Fiorentina are closing in on Ajax forward Mounir El Hamdaoui. The Serie A side…[+]

·         Bayern and Real to trade midfielders?

According to ESPN, Bayern Munich look set to make a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira. However, Madrid will… [+]

·         Milan in shock move for Liverpool’s number nine?

The Sun are today reporting that Italian giants AC Milan could make a shock move for Liverpool’s Andy Carroll in… [+]

·         Managerial merry-go-round will make the Premier League fascinating next season

With Andre Villas-Boas now confirmed as the new Tottenham boss I thought I would review some of the managerial changes… [+]

·         PSG star wants summer exit; Santos make Ganso available for sale

PSG star wants summer exit Paris Saint-Germain defender Mamadou Sakho has revealed that he plans to quit Parc des Princes… [+]

Tue 3 July, 2012

·         Chelsea target Theo Walcott; PSG ready £8m bid for Terry

European champions Chelsea have added Gunners winger Theo Walcott to their summer wishlist, according to the Daily Mail. Walcott, like… [+]

·         Liverpool to raid Newcastle for Demba Ba?

The Daily Mail is this afternoon reporting that Liverpool are interested in signing Newcastle United striker Demba Ba this summer…. [+]

·         Galatasaray interested in Premier League striker

ESPN are this afternoon reporting that Galatasaray are ready to make a move for Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov. The former… [+]

·         Tottenham to bid for Chelsea striker?

Following the news that Andre Villas-Boas is to become the new Tottenham manager, the Metro is this afternoon reporting that… [+]

·         Andre Villas-Boas set to be named as new Tottenham boss

According to Sky Sports reports Portuguese boss Andre Villas-Boas will become the new boss of Tottenham in the next few… [+]

·         Chelsea release Kalou and Bosingwa

Salomon Kalou and Jose Bosingwa have left Chelsea Football Club after their contract expired on 30th June. The two players… [+]

·         Internacional confirm interest in Forlan

Brazilian side Internacional have confirmed they are interested in signing Uruguayan forward Diego Forlan. The 33-year-old has had a rocky… [+]

·         Balzaretti to choose between Palermo and PSG

Italian international Federico Balzaretti has revealed that he plans to continue his career either at Palermo or Paris Saint-Germain. The… [+]

·         Schalke win race for Barnetta

German newspaper Kicker reports that Schalke are set to complete the signing of Tranquillo Barnetta from Bayer Leverkusen. The Swiss… [+]

·         Benfica slap €20 million price tag on Cardozo

Benfica have informed interested clubs it will take around €20 million to sign Oscar Cardozo, according to Record. The experienced… [+]

Mon 2 July, 2012

·         Arsenal reject £8m bid for Van Persie

Arsenal have rejected Juventus’ blasphemous £8 million bid for Robin van Persie, Gazzetta dello Sport reports via Metro. The Serie A… [+]

·         Barcelona to plan double raid on Chelsea?

According to the Metro, Barcelona are weighing up the possibility of making a move for Chelsea’s David Luiz and Branislav… [+]

·         Four big European clubs keen on Porto defender

Talk Sport are today reporting that four big European clubs are after the signature of Porto full-back Alvaro Pereira. Juventus,… [+]

·         Ganso drops quit hint

Santos midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has added fuel to speculations linking him with a summer move to Europe by rejecting… [+]