Sources close to Rafa Benitez claim a three-year deal for him to take charge at Newcastle is currently being discussed. Benitez, who is without a club after being sacked by Real Madrid in January, tops a wish-list of managers who the club would like to put in charge should they decide to dispense with current boss Steve McClaren. Sky sources reported on Wednesday that Newcastle made an approach for the Spaniard, who is keen to bring his own backroom staff to the club and wants the title of manager rather than head coach. Rafas ups and downs A look back at the career of the Spanish manager Newcastle are thought to be considering scrapping their current policy of employing a head coach in order to lure Benitez to St James Park. Steve McClaren arrived at the clubs Darsley Park training complex as normal on Thursday shortly after 8am and will continue to prepare the first-team squad for their clash against Premier League leaders Leicester City on Monday Night Football. Steve McClaren of Newcastle His position as head coach looked no closer to being resolved on Wednesday, despite speaking to managing director Lee Charnley on the telephone in the afternoon. The pair were initially due to meet for talks but their planned meeting did not take place. Decision-makers We profile the key decision-makers at Newcastle… McClaren will not face the media on Thursday ahead of Newcastles trip to the King Power Stadium and will hold further discussions with Charnley following training.Saturdays 3-1 home defeat to Bournemouth condemned Newcastle to their fifth loss in six matches and left them in 19th place in the Premier League table. Also See: Newcastle approach Benitez Rafas ups and downs Newcastle board hold talks Vault: Leicester v Newcastle 1996 Wholesale Nike Shox Retro . PAUL, Minn. Nike Shox Outlet Cheap .C. -- After a listless first half, the Washington Wizards used a big third quarter run to beat the Charlotte Bobcats Bradley Beal scored 21 points and the Wizards used a 17-0 run in the third quarter to take control of what had been a close game and beat the Bobcats 97-83 on Tuesday night. http://www.wholesalenikeshox.com/ . The third-ranked Ivanovic, who won the event in 2008 and 10, served five aces and broke Wickmayer, also a former winner in 2009, five times. "The result looked easier than it really was," Ivanovic said. Wholesale Nike Shox Free Shipping . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. Clearance Nike Shox . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year.Novak Djokovic is set to take on Tomas Berdych, while David Goffin faces Gilles Simon at the Miami Open. Djokovic, the defending champion, is scheduled to compete against Berdych in the quarter-finals tonight at 1am, which will be featured live on Sky Sports 3 HD, with our coverage beginning at 6pm.The Czech Republics Berdych, aged 30, turned pro in 2002 and is currently ranked 7th in the world. Tonight, he is set to face the world No 1, Djokovic, after battling to a three-set win over Frenchman Richard Gasquet in the previous round. Novak Djokovic treated the Miami Open crowd to a spectacular catch during his first-round victory over British No 3 Kyle Edmund Djokovic continued the defence of his title yesterday, defeating Dominic Thiem in straight sets. He has won four of the last five tournaments in Miami and must advance past Berdych to challenge for a sixth.Nevertheless, Berdych has been playing commendably throughout the tournament and has won 12 tour titles since turning pro. Highlights of Novak Djokovic v Joao Sousa from the third round of the Miami Open Will Simon work his way back up to the top?Having hit a career high of sixth in the world back in 2009, Simon is working his way back to those heights.dddddddddddd This evening at 7pm the Frenchman is set to play against Goffin. After withdrawing from the Sydney International, he now has the Miami Open within his sights. Gilles Simon (right) could meet Novak Djokovic later in the competition The Womens quarter-finals Victoria Azarenka has been drawn against Britains Johanna Konta in the quarter-finals of the Miami Open womens event. The Belarussian, ranked at 13, will battle against Konta who has been continuously moving up the ranks. Johanna Konta is into the Miami last eight World No 2 Angelique Kerber will be facing Madison Keys in todays other quarter-final.Double the Impact The mens doubles also takes place today, with USAs Bob and Mike Bryan facing Australias Omar Jasika and John Patrick-Smith. The American brothers are currently ranked fourth, while Jasika, who has just turned 18, has only just begun his tennis career. Also See: ATP schedule Tennis on Sky Latest scores Get a NOW TV pass Video ' ' '