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Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

World number one Novak Djokovic, bidding for a record-equalling sixth title at the event, is in the Tokyo group with Russian Daniil Medvedev, Germany's Alexander Zverev and Argentine first-time Diego Schwartzman.

'You're looking for some heads to roll and Kevin's was in the way'

Kevin Pietersen has been made a "scapegoat" for England's Ashes humiliation in Australia, according to West Indies great Vivian Richards.

ECB chief Collier says will not resign

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive David Collier said on Sunday he would not resign over the Allen Stanford scandal. Collier and ECB chairman Giles Clarke have come under fire in the media and from within the game over English cricket's association with Texas billionaire Stanford, who has been accused of involvement in an $8 billion securities fraud.

ICC hope Hair could stay

ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said he wants the Australian to continue umpiring at the top level.

Racism must cost offenders points: Blatter

Leander to turn radio commentator

Leander Paes will be on the BBC radio team at Wimbledon

Hussain almost quit England captaincy: father

Joe Hussain said his son Nasser was upset by criticism from former England captains Ian Botham and Bob Willis.

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has advised Rafael Nadal to sack his long-term coach, uncle Toni and 'get a new damn coach' to get back to top form.

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

Leading West Indian cricketers will prefer to play in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments around the world instead of representing the Caribbean side under the current administration, former captain Darren Sammy has said.

We face long road to redemption, says IAAF chief Coe

World athletics president Sebastian Coe said he reacted with "shock, anger and sadness" to this week's allegations of bribery, extortion and doping cover-ups and said the sport faces a "long road to redemption".

So, is Mourinho getting sacked in the morning?

Jose Mourinho's future as Chelsea manager looked increasingly uncertain after Liverpool beat them 3-1 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.