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US #RyderCup captain Davis Love III tells Rupert Bell the rivalry between his team and Europe is over-hyped. Taking part in his first Ryder Cup since 2004, the 48-year old believes the two teams have a mutual respect for each other.

Former World Number 1 Lee #Westwood is hoping Europe can retain the #RyderCup in #Medinah this weekend. Taking part in his eighth Ryder Cup, the 41 year-old told Rupert Bell he's relishing the challenge ahead to consolidate their win in Celtic Manor two years ago.

Europe's oldest player Paul Lawrie says he's delighted to be back in the team for this year's #RyderCup. The 43-year old returns to the team for the first time since his debut back in 1999, which Europe lost by 1 point. Speaking to Rupert Bell, the Scot says he's not allowing himself to get too excited ahead of the most important event in team golf.

Phil #Mickelson believes the US have become tougher to beat since the introduction of the FedEx Cup. Speaking to Rupert Bell, the 42-year old will be making his 9th #RyderCup appearance and believes the home side are rightly favourites for the encounter.

The time for talking is almost over as Europe prepares to defend the #RyderCup in America. Having once infamously claimed playing in the Ryder Cup didn't bother him, Rory #McIlroy now says he's excited to be taking part in his second competition, having débuted in the 1 point win at Celtic Manor back in 2010. Rory was speaking to Rupert Bell.

Sergio Garcia is gearing up for his sixth #RyderCup appearance, having failed to make the team back in 2010. Speaking to Rupert Bell, the Spaniard says he's keen to face the challenges the #Medinah course has to offer. Garcia has picked up 16 points in his 24 Ryder Cup matches to date.

Fresh from winning the biggest financial prize in Golf, Brandt #Snedeker is relishing his #RyderCup debut. The 31-year old won the 2012 #FedEx Cup last weekend, picking up a $10m payout in the process. Speaking to Rupert Bell, he says he's excited to make his bow for the US team at #Medinah as they aim to wrestle back the Ryder Cup, which they last won in 2008.

Football expert Footy Joe from #WilliamHill cast his eye over this weekends matches including #Arsenal v #Chelsea and #MUFC v #Spurs. http://www.williamhill.com

Desiree Henry, who is part of the #SPAR Sprint Star programme which offers advice and support to the next generation of young athletes, says she's seen her life change since the London 2012 Games. The 200m World Youth champion may have caught your attention at the opening of the #Olympics as she was chosen by Daley Thompson to be one of the seven youngsters to light the Olympic Cauldron. Now the 17-year old says she's fully concentrating on her training as she bids to progress as an athlete. http://www.spar.co.uk

Footy Joe from williamhill.com previews the weekends premier League matches and says there's been a flood of money for Liverpool to beat Manchester United in their crunch encounter at Anfield on Sunday

Kevin Hatchard and Russell Hargreaves look ahead to the weekend's #premierleague fixtures, the #WorldT20 and the #SingaporeGP.

Sophie Papps is a rising star in the world of athletics and is part of the #Spar Sprint Stars initiative. A great year of performances on the track was rewarded when she was invited to be a torch bearer at #London2012 .

Spar Sprint Star Emily Diamond says she's gained a huge amount of experience by being part of #TeamGB at #London2012. Diamond was a member of the 4 x 400m relay squad, but didn't get the chance to compete, something she hopes to rectify at Rio 2016. #spar #diamond #athletics www.spar.co.uk

Mark Young from #williamhill.com reckons #Manchester City will need a draw away at Real Madrid to ensure their escape from the toughest of #Champion League groups

England manager Roy Hodgson reveals a virus has struck his squad and talks about his team selection for the match against Ukraine. #WC2014 #EngvsUkr

Football expert Footy Joe from williamhill.com previews Tuesday's World Cup qualifiers. #WC2014

Team Visa athlete Stef Reid has told Sportsmedia of her delight at being involved in the London 2012 Paralympics, where she won silver in the F44 long jump. #TeamVisa #Paralympics #London2012

In an exclusive interview with Sportsmedia, football expert "Footy Joe" from williamhill.com has previewed the weekend's World Cup 2014 qualifiers. #WC2014

Kevin Hatchard and Russell Hargreaves preview England's World Cup qualifier in Moldova, and assess Andy Murray's progress at the US Open tennis. #WC2014

We hear from Alpari's James Hughes as the Bank of England holds interest rates at half a percent and decides against pumping further new money in to the economy. http://www.alpari.co.uk #qe #bankofengland #interestrates #FTSE