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Football

Spoiled, overpaid footballers part XXII. £13m Florent Malouda bellyaching about life at Stamford Bridge and London in general. Who is the biggest whinging pain in the arse in the Premiership? Other candidates include Nicholas Anelka, Dimitar Berbatov and Didier  Drogba.

There is mayhem at St. James' Park. Newcastle United held Arsenal to a draw on Wednesday night, but there is some kind of players' revolt against the manager's methods on and off the field. It is thought that the players are unhappy about Christmas time-off arrangements. Will it lead to Allardyce leaving the club? Is Alan Shearer the apparent Messiah?

4. England still have no manager. Captain John Terry called for the appointment of Jose Mourinho. The FA are going to pay the manager £6m a year. Is this mad? Who is the right candidate for this lofty position and salary?


Tennis

Australian Open officials have amended the tournament's heat policy so that matches in progress when extreme conditions are declared won't have to be immediately finished. Is this a good policy change?

Nearly five years after being forced to put her career on hold because of a lingering foot injury, former world number one Monica Seles is almost ready to return to the professional tennis circuit. What will the comeback bring for her?

Roger Federer (again) was not chosen as "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. How can that be? Thoughts?


Cricket

Murali or Warne, who is the best spin doctor? Murali holds the record, but does that really make him the greatest?

Is Kumar Sangakkara the most underrated batsman in the world? The brilliant left hander has been on an amazing run of success since giving up the gloves. Just how good is he?

Can the Kiwis upset the Aussies in the Twenty20 next week? This form of the game does not sit well with Ricky Ponting and Co who see it as a bit of a lark. Why is this?

Has Kevin Pietersen lost the magic of 2005? The all-rounder is again struggling for form. Have bowlers sussed him out?


Rugby

Bristol have confirmed that hooker Mark Regan has been disciplined after defying his club to skipper the Barbarians to victory over South Africa last Saturday. Regan was warned he would be in breach of contract if he took the field. Was he right to defy his employers?

Wales rugby star Gavin Henson has apologised for the ''rowdy'' behaviour of Ospreys players on a train after the club's victory over Harlequins in London on Sunday. Passengers reported that the group became disruptive and transport police questioned four men after the train arrived in Cardiff. There were no arrests but do you think Henson and his teammates should be disciplined?

Allister Coetzee, Peter de Villiers, Heyneke Meyer and Chester Williams must wait until next month to find out who will become South Africa's new coach. The SARU will interview the shortlisted candidates on January 7 and announce their decision two days later. Who do you think should get the job?


Basketball

CSKA Moscow are continuing to build momentum in Europe. Is there anyone in their group that will be able to topple them?

Canadians are hoping that Steve Nash will reconsider his retirement and help them qualify for Beijing. Do you think that he should? Do the Canadians have a chance without him?

Is the Orlando Magic the real deal or are they just going through a good patch?


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Hatton-Mayweather fight in Vegas in the early hours of Sunday. Despite the money, the glitz and the hype, boxing will never be a great sport again until there is a credible world heavyweight champion of the world. What do you think?