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Andy Murray has appointed former world number one Ivan Lendl as his new full-time coach.   Lendl, the winner of eight Grand Slam titles, will start work immediately.   The world number 4 said: "Ivan's impact on the game is unquestionable and he brings experience and knowledge that few others have, particularly in major tournaments.

Five-time Olympic champion Ian Thorpe will make his return to competitive international swimming at the World Cup in Singapore on Friday after a five-year absence. The 29-year-old Australian retired in 2006 citing disillusionment with the sport but confirmed earlier this year he was returning, with a view to competing in the London 2012 Olympics.