PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Facing a lonely weekend in the White House without his family, President Barack Obama arranged a golf outing with some of his buddies. Courtois scoffs at idea of Chelsea Falcao swap
MADRID (Reuters) – Exciting young goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, in his second season on loan with Atletico Madrid, has laughed off suggestions that parent club Chelsea are keen to swap him for Colombia’s much-wanted striker Radamel Falcao. The European champions have been constantly linked by the media with a big-money swoop for Atletico’s hot-shot marksman Falcao but Courtois has dismissed the idea he could be involved in some sort of exchange deal. …
In-form Schwartzel avoids post-Masters blues
PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) – Winning a first major title has often led to a drop-off in form as expectations mount but Charl Schwartzel, for the most part, has managed to avoid that pitfall. Since storming to victory by four shots at the 2011 Masters, the slender South African has been a regular fixture on tournament leaderboards and has won twice in his last six starts worldwide. On Friday, the 28-year-old from Johannesburg fired a sparkling four-under-par 67 in the second round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club to move into contention for yet another title. …
US, Russia, Iran join hands for Olympic Wrestling
Washington, Feb 16 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The United States and Russia have grappled over Iran’s nuclear ambitions in recent years, but the three nations are now joining forces for the right to keep on grappling in the Olympics after International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials recommended scrapping the ancient sport of wrestling this week.
New Zealand focus switches to One-day series against England
Kiwis’ ability to ‘bounce back’ will be seriously put to the test in the first match of their One-Day International series against England.
MOS76. Sochi (Russian Federation), 16/02/2013.- Winners of women skeleton: Noelle Pikus-Pace, gold, (C), Katie Uhlaender, silver, (L), both of the USA and Anja Huber of Germany, bronze (R) attend flower ceremony after FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Cup 9 ev ent at a new bobsleigh, skeleton and luge stadium at Krasnaya Poliana, a mountain venue of Sochi 2014 Olympics, 16 February 2013. Noelle Pikus-Pace took the first place. EFE/EPA/SERGEI CHIRIKOV
MOS76. Sochi (Russian Federation), 16/02/2013.- Winners of women skeleton: Noelle Pikus-Pace, gold, (C), Katie Uhlaender, silver, (L), both of the USA and Anja Huber of Germany, bronze (R) attend flower ceremony after FIBT Bob & Skeleton World Cup 9 event at a new bobsleigh, skeleton and luge stadium at Krasnaya Poliana, a mountain venue of Sochi 2014 Olympics, 16 February 2013. Noelle Pikus-Pace took the first place. EFE/EPA/SERGEI CHIRIKOV The new Oliver Kahn? Introducing Ter Stegen - Barcelona's possible replacement for Victor Valdes
The 20-year-old goalkeeper has been touted with a move to Camp Nou to replace the outgoing S pain international, and is certainly capable of filling the void he will leave Luke Donald shows little sign of rust at Riviera
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's all about scoring for Luke Donald this week at Riviera. There have been a few steals along the way, from that flop shot behind the 10th green that dropped in for eagle in the first round, and chipping in twice for birdies in the second. Back On Top: Serena becomes oldest No. 1 at 31
DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- Serena Williams spent most of the past week downplaying the prospect of returning to the top of the rankings. Then it happened and she couldn't hold back the tears. 
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