Los Angeles Police arrested forward of Los Angeles Lakers

Police in July 30 was arrested by the Los Angeles Lakers with 32-year-old Matt Barnes.

Professional basketball has not stopped when he tried to arested the police then refused to pay the fine for using expired driver's license entered into a shouting Exchange with representatives of traffic police, and in the end, resisted arrest. 

We remind that last season, Barnes held a 63-match for the Lakers, averaging 7.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.

Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against journalist of newspaper El Pais

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against the Spanish newspaper El Pais journalist Carlos Boyero, known for his critical attitude to Blancos. 

In his article Boyero named Mourinho «Portuguese Nazi». «Mourinho is a very dangerous man, who knows how to bring out the worst in each,» - wrote Boyero. 

According to Portuguese press, Mourinho's representatives July 27 filed a lawsuit with the Court in Madrid.

Djokovic: I needed a set and a half to find its rhythm game

The leader of the Serbian national championships at the Olympic Games in London, Novak Djokovic commented its victory over Italian Fabio Fognini in the first round of the competition with a score of 6: 7 (7-9), 6: 2, 6: 2.

«I held no formal matches after Wimbledon, so it took me an hour and a half set to find its rhythm game. Of course, a break due to rain impact on the game and I was not sharp after returning to court,» - said Djokovic.

Tessa Jowell: We must find people on empty seats for today

Member of the British Parliament Tessa Jowell stated that Olympic Games organizers intend to promptly resolve the problem of empty bleachers at competitions. 

«We must find people on empty seats for today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. These places can take soldiers, teachers and students. You can also fill in the ticket resale due to viewers who are already in the Olympic Park,» - said Tessa Jowell.

Sharapova: Received great pleasure from a photoshoot

Russia's Maria Sharapova spoke about shooting for the Russian fashion magazine. 

«It was a very interesting photo shoot. It seemed to me that I like has gone in a different era, since I had a retro-style clothes. On the photograph were stunning people with a great sense of humor. And the best part is that coincided with the celebration of the photoshoot my birthday in Santa Barbara,» - wrote Sharapova in his blog on Facebook.

Del Bosque: Olympic team must play in Spanish football

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque believes that the country's Olympic team must practise philosophy inherent in the Spanish football championship games.

However, del Bosque underlined that head coach Luis Milla must do as he sees fit. 

«The Olympic team must practise philosophy inherent in the Spanish football championship games. You need to control the ball and withstand high pressure. However Milla must do as he sees fit. He is, first and foremost, must be consistent with the players that are in its possession. I must point out that Luis copes with its responsibilities,» - said Del Bosque.

Maria Sharapova: My goal is participation, not medals Olympics

The main thing is not victory, but participation, said third world Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova.

Russian is the standard bearer of the Russian team at the opening ceremony of the summer Olympic Games in London. 

One of the best tennis players of the planet assures that for her participation in the games is more important than medals. 

«The Olympics for me is something special. It seems to me to represent my country at this competition with anything not comparable. Join here for me even more important than the medal. Find a place at a tournament where at one time passes so many different competitions in different sports-all this gives great experience and not to be forgotten. This will be my first Olympics, what I have dreamed of since childhood, so I can't wait for the launch,» - said Sharapova. 

The opening ceremony of the Games will be held on the evening of 27 July. The Olympic tennis tournament begins the next day.

Marco Belinelli to continue his career in Chicago

Chicago reached agreement on signing a contract with the Italian offensive defender Marco Belinelli. Reports that the upcoming season 2 for 26-year-old player will earn 3.8 million dollars.

In the last season, Belinelli played for New Orleans, 66 regular season games averaging 11.8 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

Venus Williams: I'm waiting for the Olympics

American Venus Williams admitted that the Olympic Games in London are a special event for her. 

“I'm waiting for the Olympics in London with particular excitement. I have never worried about if I can get to the game. I was at the top of the rankings and had no problems. I perceived as tribute to the Olympics. But this time I had to really fight for the right to speak at the Olympics. I really want to bring a medal of the United States, would be great if this turns out to be a gold medal,” – said Williams.

Paul: A match with Brazil was a good test for the United States national team

United States national team point guard Chris Paul noted game teams in defence in a friendly match with Brazilians. We remind that the Americans celebrated their victory with a score of 80-69. 

“It was a good test, because we got to experience the present struggle. As we have already said, the game protection will bring victory to the team. I think we have managed to prove it, gathered after failing in the first quarter,” – said Paul.