Paris Masters: New dad Novak Djokovic returns to action

Novak Djokovic says he is not concerned about his number one ranking as he returns to action after becoming a father for the first time. BBC Sport -- The Serb, 27, plays his first match at the Paris Masters on Tuesday since wife Jelena Ristic gave birth to son Stefan. Philipp Kohlschreiber is Djokovic's first opponent since he lost to world number two Roger Federer in Shanghai earlier this month. "I feel like I'm already number one becoming...

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Carlos Tevez to return to Argentina fold after three years in international wilderness

The former Manchester City striker hasn't figured for the Albiceleste since missing a penalty in the 2011 Copa America Carlos Tevez is set to make a sensational return to international football in England next month after years in the Argentina wilderness. And the Juventus forward could make that comeback at his old stomping ground, Old Trafford, where Argentina will play Portugal in a mouthwatering friendly on November 17. Tevez last...

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ATP Valencia Open: Andy Murray takes title after marathon final against Tommy Robredo

Andy Murray virtually assured himself of qualifying for the ATP World Tour Finals by battling to a 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-6 (10-8) win over Tommy Robredo in the Valencia Open final. Andy Murray Saved five match points before edging out Tommy Robredo Sky Sports -- Just like in the Shenzhen Open final between the two a month ago, the British No 1 saved five match points in a dramatic contest which lasted 3 hours 19 minutes. The victory gives Murray...

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Manchester United eye Ezequiel Garay transfer as Louis van Gaal aims for defensive fix in January

The long-term Manchester United target could finally move to Old Trafford if Louis van Gaal gets his way Mirror.co.uk -- Louis van Gaal has identified Argentina hard man Ezequiel Garay as the player to fix Manchester United’s leaky defence. United sent two scouts to watch the Zenit St Petersburg centre-half play in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday with a view to making a January bid. Although Garay only joined...

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Angel Di Maria is Leading the Manchester United Transformation

Club Manchester United; for some, it is one of the biggest clubs in the world. For many, it is the biggest club in England. But, for all, it is going through one of the largest transformations in its history. Louis Van Gaal arrived in the summer along with a clutch of stars to start this process. The hopes for the die-hard followers are a little subdued because no one is sure if Van Gaal will lead the revival (like he did at Bayern) or if United...

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Air Force captain proposes to Cardinals cheerleader during Arizona game

A recently-returned from the Middle East officer in the Air Force proposed to his NFL cheerleader girlfriend on the field Sunday before a game. Captain Erick Straub dropped to one knee and proposed to Arizona Cardinals cheerleader Claire Thornton, 23, in front of a packed University of Phoenix Stadium just before the team's game against the Washington Redskins, according to USA Today. She said yes. Straub, dressed in full uniform, popped...

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German Misfortune Hands Poland a First

Germany fell 2-0 in Poland in a EURO 2016 Qualifying encounter. This was the first ever victory for the hosts over the world champions at the senior international level. The men that will go down in history are Arkadiusz Milik and Sebastian Mila, as they scored in the second half to decide the matter. Poland lined up in a 4-4-2, allowing Robert Lewandowski to team up with Milik up top to really put pressure on the German back four. The visitors...

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LeBron James surprised by comments from former Heat teammates

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James said Friday that he was surprised by recent comments from former Miami Heat teammates. Dwyane Wade said in recent interview that last "last year wasn't fun," while Chris Bosh, who initially said he had not spoken with James since the announcement of his decision to leave Miami, clarified this week that he spoke briefly with the four-time MVP at Wade's Aug. 30 wedding. On Thursday, Bosh said there are...

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