PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 15 (Reuters) – Charl Schwartzel believes an improved level of consistency has given him the confidence to embark on a three-month run of sizzling form in which he has vied for victory in almost every tournament he entered. In his last six starts worldwide, the slender South African has won twice, sealed two runner-up spots and added two more top-five finishes, a red-hot spell he rates as the best of his career. “It’s right up there at the very top, this run,” the former U.S. …
HIL experience will stand in good stead: Sardar Singh
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) India hockey captain Sardar Singh Friday said the Hero Hockey World League Round 2, starting here Monday, will be a good exposure for the youngsters in the team.
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Ligety well ahead after giant slalom first run
Alpine skiing-Ligety well ahead after giant slalom first run
SCHLADMING, Austria, Feb 15 (Reuters) – American Ted Ligety was set for a third gold medal at the Alpine skiing world championships following an excellent first run in the giant slalom on Friday. The defending champion charged down the course in one minute 13.14 seconds with Norwegian Aksel Lund Svindal taking second place 1.30 behind. Ligety, who has already won the super combined and super-G events, would become the first man to win three golds at the world championships since Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy in 1968. …
Motor racing-HRT cars sold to Spanish recycling firm and Pirelli
LONDON, Feb 15 (Reuters) – A Spanish auto breaker and parts recycler has bought five cars raced by the defunct HRT Formula One team while another chassis has gone to tyremaker Pirelli, the businessman who acquired them said on Friday. Teo Martin, owner of the Madrid-based auto-recycling company that bears his name, told Reuters by telephone that he had bought most of the material assets of the failed Spanish-based team. …
The Arena Fonte Nova is seen as construction of the 2014 World Cup soccer stadium continues in Salvador, Brazil
In the spotlight, Stenhouse Jr. stays cool
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. knew it was coming. And he was ready. The reigning two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion smiled politely as the interrogation into his love life began Thursday afternoon at NASCAR’s Media Day Fueled by Sunoco. His girlfriend and fellow NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year competitor Danica Patrick had already spoken with reporters earlier in the day and had, for all intents and purposes, warmed the crowd. …
In the spotlight, Stenhouse Jr. stays cool
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. knew it was coming. And he was ready. The reigning two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion smiled politely as the interrogation into his love life began Thursday afternoon at NASCAR’s Media Day Fueled by Sunoco. His girlfriend and fellow NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year competitor Danica Patrick had already spoken with reporters earlier in the day and had, for all intents and purposes, warmed the crowd. …
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