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Murray Warned over Davis Cup Final Plans

Andy Murray has been told he is "required" to compete in the ATP Tour Finals after the Scot discussed skipping the event to prepare for the Davis Cup final.

After helping Great Britain reach a first Davis Cup final in 37 years by beating Australia, Murray suggested he might miss the hard-court ATP Tour Finals to prepare for the Davis Cup showpiece, which is expected to be played on clay.

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Briton Charged for Intruding into Track

A British man who walked across the track during the Singapore grand prix was charged in court Tuesday for committing a "rash act" that endangered the lives of drivers.

A charge sheet said Yogvitam Pravin Dhokia, 27, endangered the "personal safety of the drivers" when he crossed the track while the Singapore grand prix was in full swing on Sunday night on the street circuit in the central business district of the city-state.

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Trinidad and Tobago to Rule Friday on Extraditing FIFA Official

A Trinidad and Tobago magistrate will rule Friday on whether to extradite former FIFA vice president Jack Warner to face charges linked to the corruption scandal sweeping football's governing body.

Warner, a 72-year-old a native of the Caribbean island, was indicted in May by a US grand jury on 12 charges of wire fraud, racketeering and money laundering.

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Murray Plays through Pain to Lead Britain to Davis Cup Final

Andy Murray revealed he played through the pain barrier to help seal Great Britain's first appearance in a Davis Cup final since 1978.

The world number three handed his side an unassailable 3-1 lead in their World Group semi-final clash against Australia following his 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Bernard Tomic in the first reverse singles rubber on Sunday.

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Rodgers Demands Upturn in Liverpool Home Form

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers challenged his players to turn Anfield into a fortress after another disappointing home display saw his side draw 1-1 with promoted Norwich City.

A second-half goal by Danny Ings put Rodgers' team on course for their first victory in five games on Sunday, only for poor defending to gift Norwich an equaliser and equally bad finishing to leave Liverpool with just four goals from their opening six Premier League matches.

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Hamilton Vows Fight-Back after Gremlins Strike

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton promised to come out fighting at this week's Japanese Grand Prix after a freak technical mishap in Singapore opened the door to his rivals.

The Mercedes driver failed to finish a race for the first time in more than a year after a simple metal clamp came loose in his engine, leading to a sudden loss of power.

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Second Back Surgery to Sideline Woods until 2016

Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Friday he will be sidelined until 2016 after a second back surgery, but confidently predicted he would make a full recovery.

In an article posted on his website, the 14-time major champion revealed he had surgery on Wednesday in Utah.

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Legendary Bayern Munich Coach Cramer Dies

Dettmar Cramer, the coach who led an unforgettable Bayern Munich side to European Cup glory in 1975 and 1976, has died at the age of 90, the Bavarian club said on Friday.

Cramer took over Bayern Munich in 1975 and won the European Cup twice in his only two seasons at the club.

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Wozniacki Backs Serena to Beat Slam Record

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki on Friday backed her close friend Serena Williams to beat Steffi Graf’s record of 22 major titles despite her heartbreaking defeat at the U.S. Open.

Williams was bidding for the first calendar year Grand Slam since Graf in 1988, as well as a record-equalling 22nd major victory, when she was stunned by Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semi-finals.

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FIFA Launches Official Probe into Hong Kong Fans

FIFA has launched an official investigation over the behavior of Hong Kong fans in a match against Qatar after they jeered the Chinese national anthem and threw a drink at a rival player.

Fans booed the "March of the Volunteers" -- the anthem they share with China -- at a World Cup qualifier played in Hong Kong last week which the home side lost 3-2.

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