Nadal to return in Abu Dhabi this month

World number four Rafa Nadal has confirmed he will return to competitive action at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi at the end of December after six months out with a knee injury. The 11-times grand-slam singles champion has not competed since a shock defeat to Czech Lukas Rosol in the second round at Wimbledon in June.

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Djokovic and Serena Williams named ITF World Champions

Serbia's Novak Djokovic has beaten Andy Murray to the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) annual men's World Champion award with American Serena Williams taking the women's prize for a third time. Djokovic, who ended a second successive year on top of the ATP rankings, successfully defended his Australian Open title, reached the final at the French Open and U.S. Open and claimed five other titles including the season-ending Tour Finals.

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Patriots blast Texans to flex AFC muscle

The New England Patriots crushed the conference-leading Houston Texans 42-14 in an AFC showdown to re-establish themselves as the Super Bowl favorites on Monday. Tom Brady tossed three of his four touchdown passes in the first half, where the home Patriots grabbed a 21-0 lead by halftime, and the New England defense flexed their muscle to deliver a seventh straight victory.

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Heat overcome Hawks, Spurs edge Rockets

Miami Heat saw off the Atlanta Hawks 101-92 on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), in a match between the top two teams in the NBA's Southeast Division. All-Stars Dwyane Wade and LeBron James led the way for the Heat at the AmericanAirlines Arena, netting a combined total of 53 points.

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