GOVHU, South Africa (Reuters) – "Big brother Roger," as the village schoolteachers call him, smiles at the small children and asks them to guess which sport he plays. Most of the bright-eyed three-year-olds have no idea who their visitor is but one, quicker than the rest, pipes up: "You play tennis!". Delighted, Roger Federer turns his palms up to reveal a badly calloused right hand punished by 23 years of holding a racquet, showing the children the difference from the smoother left one. … Hughes could be out 2 weeks due to bulging disk
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- New York Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes could be sidelined for two weeks because of a bulging disk that will be treated with anti-inflammatory medication.
Perez puts McLaren on top in Barcelona testing
(Reuters) – New McLaren driver Sergio Perez set the fastest lap on the second day of Formula One testing at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday. The Mexican, who has moved from Sauber to replace 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton at the team, completed 97 laps – nearly one-and-a-half times the Spanish Grand Prix race distance – with a best time of one minute 21.848 seconds on the soft tires. … Snow halts opening round at Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) -- Already a year of wacky weather on the PGA Tour, this topped it all: snow.
UPDATE 1-Brazil, Russia move closer to arms, technology deals
* Medvedev advances anti-aircraft missile sale to Brazil * Brazil beefing up air defenses ahead of World Cup,Olympics * BRICS nations seeking to deepen ties, global influence (Updates with agreements, Medvedev, general quotes) BRASILIA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – Brazil agreed on Wednesday tonegotiate the purchase of Russian anti-aircraft missilebatteries on the condition that Russia transfer the technologyto Brazilian defense companies without restrictions. …
NASCAR's big names take time to find right sponsor
Tony Stewart prepares to go out onto the track during practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 Sprint Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
NASCAR's big names take time to find right sponsor
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stewart are among the elite NASCAR stars still looking to fill sponsorship spots this season.Earnhardt has about one-third of the 36 Sprint Cup races without a primary sponsor … Motor racing-Perez puts McLaren on top in Barcelona testing
Feb 20 (Reuters) – New McLaren driver Sergio Perez set the fastest lap on the second day of Formula One testing at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday. The Mexican, who has moved from Sauber to replace 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton at the team, completed 97 laps – nearly one-and-a-half times the Spanish Grand Prix race distance – with a best time of one minute 21.848 seconds on the soft tyres. …
Rangers' Berkman says calf strain is no issue
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Lance Berkman knows he’s being watched with some trepidation while going through spring training with the Texas Rangers.
FEATURE-Tennis-Federer plays big brother to village children
GOVHU, South Africa, Feb 20 (Reuters) – “Big brother Roger,” as the village schoolteachers call him, smiles at the small children and asks them to guess which sport he plays. Most of the bright-eyed three-year-olds have no idea who their visitor is but one, quicker than the rest, pipes up: “You play tennis!”. Delighted, Roger Federer turns his palms up to reveal a badly calloused right hand punished by 23 years of holding a racquet, showing the children the difference from the smoother left one. …
Sochi 2014 Successfully Hosts International Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing Test Events
The FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing World Cup stages hosted at the Sochi 2014 “Rosa Khutor” Extreme Park concluded on 19th February 2013.(PRWEB) February 20, 2013 The FIS Snowboard and Freestyle Skiing World Cup stages hosted at the Sochi 2014 “Rosa Khutor” Extreme Park concluded on 19th February 2013.Sochi 2014 welcomed 700 athletes from 45 countries, who competed in two Olympic disciplines. …
Fernando hopeful of Brazil call-up
The Brazilian midfielder admits that he still checks when the national squad is announced and feels the lack of players of his type in his homeland may benefit him in future Former Manchester United defender Silvestre joins Portland Timbers
The left-back, who won one Champions League and the Premier League five times while at Old Trafford, joins from rivals Seattle Sounders following a two-week trial 
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