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Defenceman Andrei Markov would like to stay with the Montreal Canadiens past this season and is ready to start talking numbers. According to Dave Stubbs of The Montreal Gazette, preliminary talks have begun between Markov - an unrestricted free agent this summer - and general manager Marc Bergevin. "How long thats going to be, you never know," he told the newspaper on Monday. "Its not only my decision, (but) also management, the organization. Well see whats going to happen." The Gazette adds that while nothing is imminent, Markov is handling the negotiations himself after recently parting ways with his agent Don Meehan of Newport Sports. "Marc (Bergevin) is interested to talk to me but theres nothing specific now," he added. "There is nothing I can say right now." Markov is in the final season of the three-year, $17.25 million deal he signed in June of 2011. “Maybe Im going to sign another contract tomorrow. Maybe in another month. Well see,” he told The Gazette. “Id like to stay here for the rest of my career. You can see some players in their 40s who still play. I dont want to think that far. Whatever is going to happen tomorrow will happen tomorrow.” The 35-year-old has five goals and 24 points in 46 games with the Canadiens this season and is a plus-9. In 730 career NHL games, Markov has 96 goals and 423 points. Hes spent his entire NHL career in Montreal after being drafted 162nd overall by the Canadiens in 1998. Mexico Jerseys . On Wednesday, Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas hit back. In a passionate defence of himself and the London clubs medical staff, the Portuguese coach rebuked the "incompetent people" who have attacked Tottenham for allowing Lloris to continue playing after being briefly knocked unconscious against Everton on Sunday. Edson Alvarez Jersey .com) - Even-money favorite Liams Map proved a little too tough down the stretch and won Saturdays $100,000 Harlans Holiday Stakes at Gulfstream Park. http://www.mexiconationalshop.us/Diego-Reyes-Mexico-Jersey-Soccer/ . Coaches are now allowed to challenge both called and potential defensive pass interference fouls under certain conditions. Jesus Manuel Corona Jersey . Levante, which had lost five straight including a Copa del Rey game last weekend, fell behind at its Ciutat de Valencia stadium when Ionut Sapanura opened the scoring for Elche in the 26th minute. Blank Mexico Jersey .C., has been named Canadas top female official, winning the 2014 SOC Award of Excellence. Cranes career as a figure skating judge has spanned over 40 years.MIAMI -- LeBron James has had "preliminary talks" with David Beckham about possibly bringing a Major League Soccer team to Miami. The talks were first reported in the British media and confirmed by the basketball star after the Miami Heats practice Monday. "Theres some interest on both sides," said James, who already has a small ownership stake in the English club Liverpool through his involvement with Fenway Sports Management. "David has become a good friend of mine over the last few years. And I think it would be great for this city to have a football club for sure. So theres interest on both sides, but its preliminary talks. There (is) some open dialogue." The Associated Press first reported last month that Beckham, the former England international who ended his playing career in the American professional league, decided to start an MLS expansion club in Miami. Several matters, however, must first be taken care of, including league approval. Beckham scouted some Miami locations last week -- for at least the second time -- and is looking for investors. Beckham, who played for the Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS, has the right to pay $25 million to sttart an expansion franchise.dddddddddddd But the overall startup costs would far exceed that amount when factoring in other costs such as stadium construction and player acquisitions. "The research is still being made out," James said. "I think it could be huge. But you never know. I think this is a great town for soccer. Theres a lot of soccer players, theres great youth soccer players here and people love the city as well. So that definitely would help." South Florida has had an MLS team in the past -- the Miami Fusion played in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 1998 to 2001, before shutting down because of poor attendance. But its surely conceivable that Beckhams star power could make MLS more viable in Miami, and aligning with James certainly will help. Beckham created a buzz last season when he sat courtside for some Heat games, and James often speaks about his appreciation for some of the worlds best players. "Ive grown a great interest in watching the game," James said. "Its a pretty intense sport. And my kids love it as well. But Ive grown to the point where I know exactly whats going on when Im watching the game." ' ' '