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Roger Federer has led Switzerland to its first Davis Cup triumph after his dazzling win over Richard Gasquet. He made it clear that his recent victory isn't something to cement his legacy in tennis and insisted that the Davis Cup trophy is for his team.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal said that he can now "laugh" at critics after his side, which featured only three defenders at the back, escaped Arsenal with a 2-1 victory in the Premier League.

With Chris Algieri out of the way, the boxing public eyes are now on the dream match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. But Top Rank Promotions boss Bob Arum is wary that Money May would now fear suffering the same fate as Algieri.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was delighted with the turn-out of supporters as well as their "improved" voice against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is looking to play Danny Welbeck back to where he was originally deployed as a Manchester United player - the flanks.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are nearing their return to the court after joining the Thunder practices of late

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was very disappointed with how their recent Premier League clash against Manchester United turned out, with the north Londoners failing to capitalise on their dominance on the offensive end.

After putting on a clinic against Chris Algieri, Manny Pacquiao declared, with no hesitation, that he is ready to fight Floyd Mayweather.

Chris Algieri was exposed as a dud in the biggest fight of his career against Manny Pacquiao.

If American football has Tim Tebow who openly shows his Christian faith by kneeling on one knee, resting one arm on the other knee and bowing his head in prayer - more known as Tebowing - boxing has Filipino champ Manny Pacquiao kneeling on both knees on his ring corner and praying before he starts a fight.

Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao proved on Saturday night that he is not over the hill by defending his WBO welterweight title in a 12-round bout against American boxer Chris Algieri at the Cotai Arena in Macau.

Andre Agassi believes that the top Japanese player Kei Nishikori can go all the way to a Grand Slam title.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is expecting a tight match against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday (AEST) in the Premier League.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho disclosed that top-striker Diego Costa is fully fit ahead of his side's Premier League clash against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Freddie Roach bashed both Chris Algieri and Floyd Mayweather Jr in the same interview.

Injured Indiana Pacers superstar Paul George is optimistic of his return to the NBA this season as he is being cleared next week to do some light running on the basketball court.

The Washington Wizards, led by John Wall, send the Cleveland Cavaliers to their third straight loss, 91-78.

The Brooklyn Nets have several discussions with the Philadelphia 76ers on the Andrei Kirilenko trade. With nothing materializing on that front, the team has agreed to grant the Russian forward a leave of absence from the team.

Roger Federer disappointed in his first match in the 2014 Davis Cup final losing to Gael Monfils

A complete list of the sports betting odds available for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Chris Algieri fight on Sunday, Nov. 23 in Macau

Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson is appealing his season-long suspension

It's official. American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez lost again. Not to an American belter but to born-again Christian pastors whom Top Rank Promotions approved on Friday to sing the Philippine national anthem on Nov 22 before the much-awaited bout between Manny Pacquiao and Chris Algieri.

Roger Federer takes on Gael Monfils in the opening day of the 2014 Davis Cup

A win by Switzerland at the 2014 Davis Cup final would complete his tennis career.

The Los Angeles Clippers rode on the hot shooting of their first quarter when they built a 24 point lead and came away unscathed in the road game against the Miami Heat, 110-93.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said that he knew that former Red Devil Danny Welbeck will thrive with Arsenal.

There's an added spice when individual rivalries meet in the playoffs, but playoffs or not, Paul Pierce is looking forward to face long-time nemesis LeBron James on Saturday (AEST) when his Washington Wizards face off with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With the Phoenix Suns starting slow out of the Western Conference, rumours abound that soon-to-be free agent Goran Dragic is mulling his options for next summer.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant exemplified the phrase "humble in victory" when his side came out with a surprising victory against Dwight Howard's Houston Rockets.