Sergio Garcia
"El Nino" will compete in his homeland when he turns out at the Spanish Open, chasing his first victory on the European Tour since the season-opening HSBC Champions in Shanghai in November. The world No3 has slipped to fifth on the Race to Dubai leaderboard after initially leading, and will be hoping for some home comforts in his quest to reign in Spain.
Flavia Pennetta
The unfancied Italians hope to spring a surprise on Russia when the two nations meet this weekend in the Fed Cup semi-finals. Having never came out on top in four previous meetings, Italy will be looking to world No14 Pennetta in their bid for a place in the final – and prevent Zvonareva and Co from reaching three successive finals.
Atlante Futbol Club
The Mexicans defeated compatriots Cruz Azul 2-0 in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions League last week and should they win the return fixture on Wednesday, they will qualify for December's Fifa Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.
James Kirkland
The junior middleweight (below, right) has been awarded a place on the undercard for next week's title fight between Ricky Hatton and Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas. The undefeated American was in action only last month, where he increased his record to 25-0-0 by beating Joel Julio (not pictured). He will be preparing this week for his fight with Chicago's Michael Walker.
London Marathon
The streets of the English capital will be amass with bodies tomorrow when the annual race gets under way. Expect to see men in metal diving suits, supermen costumes and even the odd famous face.
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