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. 6-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. Dwayne Harris Raiders Jersey . -- The Toronto Maple Leafs are tightening the race for second place in the Atlantic Division. Kolton Miller Jersey . The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made. By releasing Bailey, the Broncos would open up cap space with the 12-time Pro Bowl player scheduled to make around $10 million next season. http://www.authenticraidersfansclub.com/Black-Friday-Arden-Key-Jersey/ . His stated reason for abruptly resigning as head coach of Canadas Olympic womens hockey team was he felt there were doubts about his ability to coach the team to Olympic gold in February. Rashaan Melvin Jersey . He was 40. Firefighters were called about 11 a.m. Friday because Brown was unresponsive at his home near the Inner Harbor, fire spokesman Battalion Chief Kevin Cartwright said. He said Brown was dead when firefighters arrived. Rashaan Melvin Raiders Jersey . Starting from pole, the 26-year-old Vettel turned in a trademark clinical performance to win the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday and join F1 greats Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher as just the third driver to win four consecutive championships.Minnesota Wild forward Matt Cooke will not appeal his seven-game suspension for kneeing Colorado Avalanche defenceman Tyson Barrie during Game 3 of their series. Cooke was handed the suspension after an in-person hearing on Wednesdaay.dddddddddddd If the suspension is not fully served in this years playoffs, it will continue on next season. The suspension is the sixth of Cookes career. After the incident he was assessed a two-minute minor for kneeing. Cheap Nike Celtics JerseysCheap Nike Nets JerseysCheap New York Knicks JerseysCheap Philadelphia 76ers JerseysChina Raptors JerseysWholesale Chicago Bulls JerseysWholesale Cleveland Cavaliers JerseysChina Pistons JerseysWholesale Indiana Pacers JerseysCheap Milwaukee Bucks JerseysAtlanta Hawks Jerseys OnlineCheap Nike Hornets JerseysChina Heat JerseysCheap Nike Magic JerseysChina Wizards JerseysCheap Nike Nuggets JerseysChina Timberwolves JerseysChina Thunder JerseysChina Blazers JerseysCheap Utah Jazz JerseysChina Warriors JerseysCheap Nike Clippers JerseysDiscount Lakers JerseysPhoenix Suns Jerseys OnlineCheap Sacramento Kings JerseysDallas Mavericks Jerseys OnlineWholesale Houston Rockets JerseysWholesale Memphis Grizzlies JerseysNew Orleans Pelicans Jerseys OnlineDiscount Spurs Jerseys ' ' '