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HALIFAX -- Canadas top mens tennis player says hes physically ready for this weekends crucial Davis Cup playoff against Colombia following a taxing run at the U.S. Open. Milos Raonic, who is currently the No. 7-ranked singles player in the world, is expected to lead Canadas push to remain part of the elite World Group beginning Friday in Halifax. Raonic will take to the court after his fourth-round exit last week in New York, losing a four hour 19 minute match in oppressive heat to tournament finalist Kei Nishikori of Japan. "The bodys good Im just hungry to get back into competing," Raonic said at a news conference on Tuesday. Injuries to Raonic and teammate Vasek Pospisil contributed to Canadas 4-1 loss in Februarys first-round tie with Japan but Raonic said a lot has changed since the last time he wore the countrys colours in competition. "Ive been able to keep getting better . . . and I just look forward to using this and ending the year on as strong a note as possible," he said. In addition to Raonic and Pospisil, the eighth-ranked Canadian team includes veterans Daniel Nestor and Frank Dancevic. Team captain Martin Laurendeau said he expects the favoured Canadians to encounter stiff opposition from the "hungry" Colombians who are ranked 26th in the world. He said Colombia has depth in singles and features a good doubles team coming off a recent tournament win in Winston-Salem N.C. "Theyre going to come after us and try to make their own history," said Laurendeau. "Its going to be a very tough weekend of tennis." The Colombians feature Santiago Giraldo and Alejandro Falla and top 20 doubles pair Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah. Farah said there are few secrets between the teams because of the familiarity the players have developed as part of the pro tour. "We already know the strengths and where the holes are," said Farah. "Whoever plays better tactically has a better chance to win." The two sides havent played since a second round Americas Zone Group encounter won by Colombia in 2010, although Canada has a 5-4 overall advantage in head-to-head competition. Laurendeau said the Canadians are healthy and will be confident playing indoors at home after two consecutive Davis Cup ties on the road. "Were playing under the conditions that suited us really well last year with the balls and court speed, so we feel good about our chances as a team this weekend," he said. Canada is looking to replicate last years successful Davis Cup campaign which saw the team reach the semifinals. Will Dissly Jersey .com) - Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, Detroit Red Wings forward Tomas Tatar and New York Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo were named the NHLs players of the week on Monday. Derrek Thomas Jersey . Orlando is to begin play in the MLS for the 2015 season. Kaka, who currently plays with AC Milan, is expected to be loaned out to his home club Sao Paulo for the upcoming season before joining Orlando for next season. http://www.cheapseahawksjerseysauthentic...y-wright-jersey. Listen to the Raptors vs. Jazz live tonight on TSN Radio 1050 at 9pm et/6pm pt. The Raptors are 1-1 so far on the five-game junket after defeating Denver and losing to Portland. Jalen Harvey Jersey . Bach, a 59-year-old German lawyer, was elected Tuesday as president of the International Olympic Committee. He succeeds Jacques Rogge, who stepped down after 12 years. Bach, the longtime favourite, defeated five candidates in a secret ballot for the most influential job in international sports, keeping the presidency in European hands. Marcelias Sutton Jersey .28 mph. Logano will start on the front row next to Penske Ford teammate Brad Keselowski, who came in second Friday at 193.099. The Penske drivers swept the top two spots for the second straight race, reversing their qualifying finish in Phoenix a week ago.Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Atlanta Braves welcomed free agent outfielder Nick Markakis to the fold on Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a four-year contract. No terms were reported by the team, but multiple sources indicated a $44 million price tag for the duration. The 31-year-old Markakis hit .276 and collected 14 home runs, 27 doubles, 81 runs scored and 50 RBI over 155 games for the AL East champions in 2014. He will be counted on to replace the offfense and defense supplied by Jason Heyward, who was dealt to the Cardinals on Nov.dddddddddddd17. Born on Long Island but raised in Georgia, Markakis leaves the only franchise hes played for with a career average of .290, 141 homers, 316 doubles, 658 RBI and 749 runs scored over 1,365 appearances. He won his second Gold Glove award in 2014. Earlier in the day, the Braves inked Markakis former Orioles teammate and reliever Jim Johnson to a one-year contract.