ANDY MURRAY was "stalked around Europe by a hotel maid who once woke him by entering his bedroom and stroking his arm." The Wimbledon and Olympic champion said that the uninvited guest "followed him to two tournaments after she was spotted at his hotels." Murray described the behavior as "extreme," after disclosing the "startling information" when asked to explain what the "craziest thing" one of his fans has done (London GUARDIAN, 10/4). ... Scotland welcomed former captain GARY MCALLISTER into its coaching set-up "ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Slovakia." The 51-year-old is at the national team HQ "helping coach GORDON STRACHAN and his assistants, MARK MCGHEE and ANDY WATSON." He is "working with the squad on an informal basis" and joined in training on Monday and Tuesday. It is not yet known if McAllister "will stay involved with Scotland long-term" (SCOTSMAN, 10/4). ... La Liga President JAVIER TEBAS "will remain president of La Liga for four more years." Former Eibar President ÁLEX ARANZÁBAL "will not run for the presidency, and there will not be elections on Oct. 18." La Liga's electoral commission will on Wednesday announce the re-election of Tebas, with the move to "become official on Oct. 11" (AS, 10/4).
