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U.S. President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was sure scandal-hit Tiger Woods will still be a "terrific golfer" when he returns to competition at next month`s Masters tournament.

Former champion and 10th seed Maria Sharapova of Russia was knocked out of the Indian Wells WTA tournament on Sunday, losing an error-strewn marathon to China`s Zheng Jie 6-3 2-6 6-3.

LeBron James found his scoring touch in the second half to grab 24 of his game-high 30 points and lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 104-93 victory over Eastern Conference rivals Boston on Sunday.

The Miami Heat suspended Dorell Wright for two games on Friday after the six-year NBA veteran was arrested for driving under the influence.

Inter Milan threw away the lead to lose 3-1 at lowly Catania on Friday and blow open the Serie A title race in almost comical fashion.

The International Rinjani Mountain Climbing event in Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), is scheduled in July 2010, with more foreign mountain climbers taking part.

The Indonesian women`s badminton team followed the men`s team on Saturday, securing a place in the Uber Cup final round in Malaysia on May 9-16 after beating India 3-0.

Indonesia`s men`s team secured a place in the final round of the Thomas Cup badminton team championship in Malaysia next May after defeating Japan in a qualification round in Thailand on Friday.

The Indonesian senior soccer team was scheduled to leave for Brisbane, Australia on Friday (Feb 25) night to face Australian team in the last match of the Asia Cup qualifying group in 2011.

Bandung soccer team, Persib here Saturday night saw off its goalkeeper from Thailand, Kosin Shintawechai Hathairattanakol who was treated like a hero by its supporters and the team`s camp "Maung Bandung" in a ceremony.