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Tomas Berdych is the latest high-profile tennis player to rule himself out of next months Olympic Games. The world No 8, who was beaten by Andy Murray in the Wimbledon semi-finals, joins Milos Raonic and Simona Halep in withdrawing over concerns about the Zika virus.Berdych said in a statement on Twitter: I am very sorry to announce that I will not take part in this years Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. It was a hard decision for me to take after a long and painstaking discussion with my dearest. Its purely my personal decision but I still feel a need to give at least one of the serious reasons leading to this step to my supporters and fans. Beaten finalist Milos Raonic has also ruled out going to the Rio Olympics It is because of the Zika virus spread in the country of the Olympics. As I have founded a family recently, to limit health risks towards my nearest is the utmost priority.I apologise to all of you who are disappointed. I do believe that if you take a deeper account of my reasons you will understand that I have done it out of the responsibility for my family.I wish the Czech team a big success and I hope that I will soon be honoured to defend the Czech national colours again.Zika has been linked to birth defects in South America, and the World Heath Organisation is advising Rio officials on the best way to limit the risk of contracting the mosquito-borne virus.But a May 28 bulletin from the WHO said there was no public health justification for postponing or cancelling the games. Also See: Raonic out of Rio Games ATP schedule Tennis on Sky Latest scores .A. remained bitter for Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers on the long flight back home to New York. . -- Felix Girard scored on the power play in the third period to lift the Baie-Comeau Drakkar past the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada 4-3 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Friday. . "This is my city," the Toronto native said upon his arrival Wednesday night. And the 35-year-old former league MVP says he is hoping to making 2014 a memorable year. .com) - James van Riemsdyk had two goals with one assist to help the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. .C. -- Kurt Busch put his chances at "70 per cent" at running the Indianapolis 500 this year because of recent developments that have pushed a potential program along.The Toronto Raptors target their fourth win of the season when they visit the Boston Celtics Wednesday at TD Garden. You can catch the action on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4 and TSN5, or listen on TSN Radio 1050 at 7pm et/4pm pt. The Raptors rebounded from their only loss of the season with Tuesdays 100-88 victory over the injury-riddled Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder were without superstars Kevin Durant (foot) and Russell Westbrook (hand). DeMar DeRozan scored 16 points and Patrick Patterson added 14 points and eight rebounds for the Raptors. Tyler Hansbrough and Lou Williams scored 12 points apiece in the win, and the Raptors gained control of the game after trailing 30-23 after the first quarter. Their energy was unbelievable, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry said of his teammates. They were just everywhere all over the floor. Lowry was one of eight players with at least eight points. Toronto netted 30 points off 21 OKC turnovers and shot 39.5 percent. The team held on despite making only 8-of-31 3-pointers. The Raptors will head back home after Wednesdays trip to Boston for seven consecutive games. In injury news for Toronto, center Jonas Valanciunas left the game against the Thunder with an injured nose. He also sustained a right hand contusion on Thursday and although he is traveling with the team, he is doubtful for tonight. Forward Amir Johnson (ankle) did not play in Tuesdays game and will miss his third straight game tonight.dddddddddddd. He is day-to-day. Raptors coach Dwane Casey needs five wins to tie Lenny Wilkens (113) for second on the teams all-time coaching victories list. Sam Mitchell is first with 156 victories. The Celtics are back home after an unsuccessful trip through Texas (Houston, Dallas) and will play 11 of the next 15 games at TD Garden. Boston suffered a 118-113 loss to the Mavericks on Monday and was led by Jeff Green and Avery Bradley. Green and Bradley poured in 35 and 32 points, respectively, Jared Sullinger scored 14 points and Rajon Rondo contributed seven points, 15 assists and nine rebounds. The Celtics trailed 40-19 after 12 minutes, but battled back in the second half. They outscored the Mavericks, 72-51, over the final 24 minutes and their 17 turnovers led to 28 Dallas points. Its easy to play when youre down 26. Its hard to play when youre up 26, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said of the difference between the first and second half. I dont want to make it like its the comeback of all comebacks ... but our guys did make some plays in the second half. Stevens squad is second in the NBA in scoring with 108.0 points per game and is second-to-last in opponents scoring (109.0 ppg). Toronto is averaging 104.8 ppg and went 3-1 against the Celtics a season ago. The Celtics have played exceptionally well against the Raptors at home as evidenced by their 20-3 mark in the last 23 chances. ' ' '
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