Even though several days of cold, wind and rain gave way to warmer spring temperatures at Phillip Island, the Spaniard was feeling under the weather, struggling to the sixth fastest lap time.

BBC: Matt Roberts' MotoGP column

Because unfortunately, our dear friend, Senator Kyl, who graciously rearranged his travel schedule to accommodate us, has been afflicted with what I guess is Potomac fever from his extended exposure to the Washington Capital Area, and is feeling under the weather.

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Feeling under the weather?

CNN: Vital Signs health tips

More importantly, however, it was what they brought to the gym, the field, the water, the rink, the track, the pool, the court, even the locker room, every day, under every circumstance, in all kinds of weather, feeling great or lousy, up or down.

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