RIO DE JANEIRO -- Soccer legend Pele is using a metal-framed walker to get around these days, which his agent compares to having a new piece of sporting equipment.He is calling this his new soccer shoes with wheels, his agent, Jose Fornos, told The Associated Press on Friday.A widely circulated newspaper photograph on Friday of the 76-year-old Pele using a walker was getting lots of attention in Brazil.Fornos said Pele has used the walker regularly -- or a cane -- since he had hip surgery almost a year ago. The surgery was to correct the displacement of part of a right hip prosthesis done in 2012.He also underwent back surgery in 2015 for what was described as a nerve root decompression.The three-time World Cup winner has also been hospitalized in the last several years for a urinary infection and prostate surgery.Fornos said Peles left knee is now the problem. The right knee is also reported to be problematic, and of course the right leg and hip.Everybody is worried about this. But thats life, Fornos said. For him its not good, but you have to become accustomed to these things.Pele also pulled out of the opening ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics over three months ago for what he said were unspecified health reasons.Fornos repeatedly made light of the Peles physical condition.We hope in the next few months he is ready to play, Fornos said. Now hes on the bench.In an interview published Friday with the Sao Paulo newspaper O Estado De S.Paulo, Pele described his health as very good.Pele is widely regarded as the games greatest player and played on Brazil World Cup winners in 1958, 1962 and 1970.---Stephen Wade on Twitter: http://twitter.com/StephenWadeAP . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/stephen-wade Buy Nike Shox . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. Shox Outlet . Just as Montreal was settling into the first full working week of a new year, the Impact announced the appointment of their new head coach. http://www.shoxnikesalecheap.com/ . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. Womens Nike Shox Clearance . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Mens Nike Shox Clearance . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. MUNICH, Germany -- Ernie Els of South Africa won the BMW International Open by one shot Sunday for his 28th European Tour title. He closed with a third straight 3-under 69 to finish at 18-under 270 on the Eichenried Golf Club course. Els was in front after the first and second rounds and entered the last day as part of a three-way lead. Thomas Bjorn of Denmark shot a 69 and finished a stroke back. Alexander Levy of France had a 71 and was another stroke off the pace for his best result. Els is a two-time winner at both the U.S. Open and British Open. He is the first South African to win the BMW International in the competitions 25th edition. "Im a very young 43-year-old. Theres not a younger 43-year-old, I promise," Els joked. "Ive tried a long time to win this golf tournament. I reallyy had it going and then I made it tough for myself again," he added, referring to his bogey on the 11th hole.dddddddddddd Els started tied with Levy and Swedens Alex Noren, but the Swede had two bogeys and fell out of contention while Els, Levy and Bjorn each made three birdies to stay in front. Bjorn was tied for the lead with Els before a double bogey on the 14th hole -- after a bogey on No. 11 -- effectively ended the Danes chances despite six birdies. The 22-year-old Levys hopes of a first title ended with four bogeys over his first nine holes. Noren (72) finished tied for fourth with local favourite and 2008 winner Martin Kaymer (69) and Austrias Bernd Wiesberger (68). Defending champion Danny Willett of England shot a 72. He finished with an eagle for a share of 18th place. China NFL Jerseys Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap Basketball Jerseys Online Stitched Hockey Jerseys Wholesale Baseball Jerseys Football Jerseys Outlet College Jerseys For Sale Cheap MLB Jerseys Wholesale Soccer Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys For Sale Wholesale NFL Jerseys ' ' '