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Michael Ballack
Michael Ballack gives his hamstring a workout ahead of a Germany training session [GALLO/GETTY]
Published On 12 Aug 2009
Real Madrid
Negredo and Jose Maria Guti of Real Madrid stretch ahead of their match against DC United in Maryland [GALLO/GETTY]
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Johnny Knox
Johnny Knox of the Chicago Bears takes a breather [GALLO/GETTY]
Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova stretches to get to a backhand at the LA Women's Championships [GALLO/GETTY]
Tim Howard
Everton's goalie Tim Howard before the MLS All-Stars game in July [GALLO/GETTY]
Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira of the New York Yankees warms up his bat [GALLO/GETTY]
Mark Bright
Tasman's Mark Bright of Tasman reaches up for the lineout ball during the Air New Zealand Cup match [GALLO/GETTY]
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David Tua
Even boxer David Tua takes time to warm up [GALLO/GETTY]
Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting eases his way to safety [GALLO/GETTY]
Andrew Flintoff
Andrew Flintoff of England works on his shoulder [GALLO/GETTY]