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Del Potro lifts fifth trophy with New Zealand success

Del Potro lifts fifth trophy with New Zealand success Auckland - Argentine Juan Del Potro resumed where he left off last season, winning the fifth title of his career in the space of seven months with a 6-4, 6-4 defeat of Sam Querrey in the Heineken Open final on Saturday.

The success required less than 90 minutes and puts the world number nine into good position with the Australian Open starting on Monday.

Querrey now stands 1-1 in ATP finals after winning Las Vegas last spring.

Fans predict fairytale third-coming for cycling's Lance Armstrong

Fans predict fairytale third-coming for cycling's Lance ArmstrongSydney - Roads were being closed in Adelaide on Saturday to pen back the legions of Lance Armstrong fans thronging the usually sleepy Australian south-coast city for the return to competition of the seven-time Tour de France victor.

"For him to be here and racing in the Tour Down Under is unbelievable," said breathless admirer Allan Davis.

Man City’s 243 million pounds offer for Kaka stuns Ferguson

Man City’s 243 million pounds offer for Kaka stuns Ferguson

Warner all set to make ODI debut against Proteas on Sunday

Melbourne, Jan 17 : Sensational batting star David Warner is all set to make his one-day international debut on Sunday against South Africa in Hobart after being called into the squad to replace the rested Michael Clarke.

Warner now gets another chance to impress after smashing 89 off 43 balls on debut for Australia in the Twenty20 victory over South Africa at the MCG.

Vice-captain Clarke encountered pain in his injured thumb during Friday's loss to South Africa and has been rested for two weeks in an attempt to play in ODIs against New Zealand, FOX Sports reported.

Scolari puts entire Chelsea squad on sale

Scolari puts entire Chelsea squad on saleLondon, Jan 17 : Luiz Felipe Scolari, the manager of the English Premier League side Chelsea, has put his entire squad up for sale and wants to exchange four of them for Manchester City's striker Robinho.

"I can reveal Scolari is trying to get the Brazilian to Chelsea after missing out in August. And the struggling Blues boss even invited clubs to make an offer for any of his players," The Sun quoted sources, as saying.

Federer completes perfect Open preparation with tune-up title

Federer completes perfect Open preparation with tune-up titleMelbourne - Roger Federer dominated good friend Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-3, taking just 57 minutes on Saturday to secure his second title in five years at the AAMI Classic.

"I've played plenty of matches going into the Open, the health is not an issue," said the winner. "I'm fresh and fit and ready to go. Things are the way I was hoping them to be."

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