Belinelli: Want to stay in Chicago for a long time

Chicago rookie Marco Belinelli had expressed the hope that it would become a strong player in the Bulls.

«I want to stay in Chicago for a long time. I want to win with this team and improve. Very nice to hear a compliment from Rose. Get praise from one of the best players the League is well worth it» - said Belinelli.

In the last regular season Marco had 66 caps for New Orleans, averaging 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Belinelli was selected by the Golden State Warriors under 18 2007 NBA draft number.

Toronto has signed a contract with Lucas

Toronto has announced the signing of a contract with quarterback John Lucas III, according to the American press. The Club's financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

In the last season, Lucas played for Chicago, scoring 7.5 points, as well as giving 2.2 transfer per game, spending on 14.4 minutes.

Sampras: Glad that Serena Williams has returned to its previous level

The famous American tennis player Pete Sampras expressed his admiration for former first racket of the world playing Serena Williams. 

«Serena is the best tennis player in the world. I'm glad that she finally returned to its previous level. I'm sure Serena is one of the strongest tennis players in history. I watched her play at Wimbledon. Her delivery is a very dangerous weapon, and the grass is very important. Probably, Serena the most powerful feed on tour,» - said Sampras.

Maldonado: Due to rain Williams did not all the planned series of circles

A Venezuelan pilot of Williams Pastor Maldonado commented on last Friday's free rides Hungarian Grand Prix held at Hungaroring. 

«The day was intense, we tried a few different ideas to decide in which direction to move on to the settings on the weekend. We have not all the planned series of laps due to rain, so it's hard to say where we are. I still feel confident before the weekend, but we have to work in tomorrow's training session, which should help to improve the qualifications,» - said Maldonado.

Higuain was injured in a match against SL Benfica

Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain injured the ankle in an exhibition game for the Cup Eusebio Benfica Lisbon, according to the Spanish press. 

With the Argentine soccer player it happened on 78 minutes of the game. Trying to take the ball from an opponent, he fell to the turf, experiencing the pain in his ankle. 

Initially the injury doesn't seem serious, but may prevent full participation in pre-season team work Pressure.

50 Cent became the promoter of Floyd Mayweather

World Champion welterweight champion version WBA/WBC champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (43-0-0, 26 KOs), 1 June began serving prison sentences, signed a contract with promotional company known for rap and hip-hop artist Curtis Jackson, better known under the nickname of 50 Cent. 

Mayweather, Jr. became one of the boxers company The Money Team Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer, formerly with Floyd, did not impede the signing of an agreement with a new promoter. 

«I think it's awesome that 50 Cent came in boxing, he will bring with him a new audience. I think it's awesome and I wish him the best of luck. We know each other, respect each other,» - said Schaefer.

Wimbledon. David Ferrer will meet Andy explosion hits nuclear plant in the quarterfinals

Seventh World Spanish player David Ferrer reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon with confidence, in the fourth round by beating Argentina's Juan Martin competitions-del Potro, 6: 3, 6: 2, 6: 3. 

In the 1/4 finals, Ferrer will face Briton Andy explosion hits nuclear plant, which, in turn, defeated Croat Marin Cilic-7: 5, 6: 2, 6: 3. 

Wimbledon. The fourth circle: 

David Ferrer (Spain)-Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina)-6: 3, 6: 2, 6: 3. 

Andy Murray (United Kingdom)-Marin Cilic (Croatia)-7: 5, 6: 2, 6: 3.

Wimbledon-2012. Quarterfinal pairings

Quarterfinal pairings are all women's tournament at Wimbledon. For access to the semifinals Sabine Lisicki will meet Angelica Kerber, Agnieszka Radwańska and Maria Kirilinke, Serena Williams - Petra Kvitiva, Tamira Shelah Paszek - Victoria Azarenka. 

Wimbledon-2012. Women's tournament. Quarterfinals: 

Sabine Lisicki (Germany, 15) - Angelique Kerber (Germany, 8) 

Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland, 3) - Maria Kirilenko (Russia, 17) 

Serena Williams (United States, 6) - Petra Kvitová (Czech Republic, 4) 

Tamira Paszek (Austria) - Victoria azarenka (Belarus, 2)

Training of Wladimir Klitschko to defend his title (Video)

World boxing champion heavyweight IBF, WBO, WBA Ukrainian Vladimir Klitschko (57-3, 50 KOs) will defend his titles against American Tony Thompson (36-2, 24 KOs) on July 7. 

The battle takes place in a football stadium in Bern. 

We remind that exactly four years ago, Thompson was knocked out Vladimir in the 11-round bout in Hamburg (Germany), but until the last moment to look competitive. 

Mandatory contender Tony Thompson promises not to show no respect for the opponent. 

American 40-year-old veteran is going to at least try to beat Wladimir Klitschko a rematch, which, in his view, did none of the last Ukrainian rivals. 

Thompson expressed confidence that will take away all the belts of Klitschko in the United States.

Russian Athletes disqualified because of doping

Anti-Doping Commission of the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA) decided to disqualify three Russian track athletes to the world-Svetlana your crutches, Evgeny Zinurova, Nailia Ulamanova for two years because of confirmed suspicions of doping, VFLA's official website. 

33-year-old Kluka, 2006, at the European Championships in Gothenburg won the silver medal in the 800 metres distance at the Olympic Games-2008 in the final race at Kluka 800 meters ranked fourth, disqualified for two years. All shown this athlete results since August 15, 2009, cancelled. 

31-year-old Nailiya, which, in turn, in 2010, won gold in the European Championship Marathon, also disqualified for two years. 

The results shown athlete shall be deemed null and void since August 20, 2009. 

The 29-year-old Zinurova, who won the city Championship 2011 European indoors at a distance of 800 meters, cancelled, since March 6, 2010, a period of disqualification of athletes will be counted from September 1, 2011.