Saturday, February 2, 2013

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Rafael Nadal keeps expectations low in Chile before first match in 8 months
VINA DEL MAR, Chile – Rafael Nadal says he’s not focused on winning his first match in eight months when he returns next week at the Chile Open.


Rugby-Ice-cool Farrell follows in Wilkinson's footsteps
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Jonny Wilkinson spent most of his career being criticised for his limited flyhalf skills even as he was turning himself into the most influential player in world rugby and Owen Farrell is already earning comparisons with England’s World Cup hero. The remarkable 21-year-old shares the ice-veined calm of the man who wore the England number 10 shirt during many of their finest hours and Farrell looks to have made that shirt his own in the current set-up after another superb display helped his team to a 38-18 victory over Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. …


Chelsea & Abramovich must accept the Benitez experiment has failed
The unpopular Spaniard has presided over nothing but decline since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, and now only the Blues owner can lead the club out of its downward spiral


Ski jumping World Cup event postponed to Sunday
HARRACHOV, Czech Republic (AP) — A ski jumping World Cup event in the Czech Republic has been postponed due to high winds.


. Lisbon (Portugal), 02/02/2013.- Portugal's Julian Bardy de Sousa (R) in action against Robert-Catalin Dascalu (C) of Romania during the European Nations tournament, first qualifying round for the World Cup 2015, in Lisbon, Portugal, 02 February 2013. EFE/EPA/ANDRE KOSTERS
. Lisbon (Portugal), 02/02/2013.- Portugal's Julian Bardy de Sousa (R) in action against Robert-Catalin Dascalu (C) of Romania during the European Nations tournament, first qualifying round for the World Cup 2015, in Lisbon, Portugal, 02 February 2013. EFE/EPA/ANDRE KOSTERS. Lisbon (Portugal), 02/02/2013.- Portugal's Julian Bardy de Sousa (R) in action against Robert-Catalin Dascalu (C) of Romania during the European Nations tournament, first qualifying round for the World Cup 2015, in Lisbon, Portugal, 02 February 2013. EFE/EPA/ANDRE KO STERS


. Lisbon (Portugal), 02/02/2013.- Portugal's Julian Bardy de Sousa (R) in action against Robert-Catalin Dascalu (C) of Romania during the European Nations tournament, first qualifying round for the World Cup 2015, in Lisbon, Portugal, 02 February 2013. EFE/EPA/ANDRE KOSTERS
. Lisbon (Portugal), 02/02/2013.- Portugal's Julian Bardy de Sousa (R) in action against Robert-Catalin Dascalu (C) of Romania during the European Nations tournament, first qualifying round for the World Cup 2015, in Lisbon, Portugal, 02 February 2013. EFE/EPA/ANDRE KOSTERS. Lisbon (Portugal), 02/02/2013.- Portugal's Julian Bardy de Sousa (R) in action against Robert-Catalin Dascalu (C) of Romania during the European Nations tournament, first qualifying round for the World Cup 2015, in Lisbon, Portugal, 02 February 2013. EFE/EPA/ANDRE KOSTERS


NFL-Sibling rivalry with Midwestern sense
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Feb 2 (Reuters) – Through opposite demeanors, Jim and John Harbaugh approach the game of football with the same philosophy, relying on a run-heavy offense and stout defense sown from the gridirons of the Midwest. The Harbaughs spent seven years in Ann Arbor, Michigan under the shadow of the College Football Hall of Fame coach Bo Schembechler and the University of Michigan, where their father worked as defensive backs coach. …


India look to seal Super Six berth
Mumbai, Feb. 3 — Once openers MD Thirushkamini and Poonam Raut settled into their nets session after India warmed up on Saturday, they unleashed a series of flamboyant strokes.Some connected, some didn’t, but the intent was clear – to maintain the momentum from the crushing victory over West Indies.On Sunday, the confident hosts will take on defending champions England in a Group A clash of the Women’s World Cup at the Brabourne Stadium. …


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