1.   Bayone is a master teacher of bridge, who is much in demand these days by those who wish to sharpen their game.

2.   Born in Bergamo, Italy, Rocca worked in a polystyrene box factory for eight years STORY IN STORY IN while he was sharpening his game.

3.   Clark was also impressed but believes Mann must sharpen his game if he is to play the middle.

4.   For jockey Corey Nakatani, an avid golfer, the unusually long break was a chance to sharpen his game.

5.   He came to Ojai hoping to sharpen his game for the NCAA Tournament.

6.   Needing matches to sharpen his game, Sampras can ill afford another quick exit leading into the majors.

7.   The Sharks wanted Irbe to go to their IHL affiliate in Kansas City for a two-week assignment to sharpen his game, but he turned that down.

8.   He was tested in the first set but then sharpened his game.

9.   It was an impressive performance by Sampras, who is looking to sharpen his game for Wimbledon following his third-round loss on clay at the French Open.

10.   Kuerten, who underwent hip surgery in February, needs match practice to sharpen his game as he prepares to defend his French Open title later this month.