A day after adding Brenden Morrow, the Pittsburgh Penguins continued to gear up for a Stanley Cup playoff run. Wholesale Jerseys China . On Monday, the club acquired defenceman Douglas Murray from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for their second round draft pick in the 2013 NHL Draft and a conditional 2014 draft choice. The 2014 draft choice is conditional upon the Penguins winning two playoff rounds this year or the team re-signing Murray for the 2013-14 season. Should either event occur, the Sharks will receive the Penguins second round selection in 2014, should neither occur, the pick becomes a third-rounder. The 33-year-old Swede has scored three assists with a minus-eight rating in 29 games with the Sharks this season. Murray is in the final year of a four-year, $10 million deal he signed with the Sharks prior to the 2009-10 season. That deal carries an average annual value of $2.5 million. The six-foot-three, 240-pound Swede ranked first on the Sharks in blocked shots (64) third on the team in hits (56) all while managing only 17:09 average time on ice, his lowest total over the past four seasons. Originally drafted in the eighth round (241st overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft by the Sharks, Murray has scored six goals, added 53 assists and posted a plus-32 rating in 451 career games - all with San Jose. Wholesale Jerseys From China . 1 ranking in mens tennis. Djokovic lost the top spot to Roger Federer in July but will return to No. China Jerseys . Wednesday night we witnessed what certainly was one of those all too rare occasions. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ .ca! Kerry, The play Im concerned with in this email brings us to a very prominent question among fans these days, one which I hope youll take the time to address. NFL Jerseys China . The visiting Stampeders (1-2) led by 12 points with 2:48 left to play, but Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo hit S.J. Green with a seven-yard TD pass to close the gap to five before Brown picked off a Kevin Glenn pass and ran it to the Calgary one yard line. Cheap Jerseys . OReilly scored 3:55 into overtime, as his shot trickled through the legs of Florida goalie Jose Theodore, helping the Avalanche rally for a 4-3 win over the Panthers on Wednesday night.Four of the National Hockey Leagues brightest stars face off again this afternoon when the Washington Capitals - headlined by Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Ovechkin - host Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Watch it live on the NHL on TSN at 12:30pm et/9:30am pt. The leagues leading scorer, Ovechkin is making a serious push for his first Art Ross Trophy and Hart Trophy. He has six goals and three assists in his last three contests and is looking to lead the Capitals - seven points back of Carolina for the Southeast Division lead - to their first playoff appearance since 2003. Ovechkin recorded his fifth career hat trick and surpassed the 50-goal plateau in Mondays 10-2 victory over the Boston Bruins.. China Jerseys Sale. . With two more goals on Wednesday, Ovechkin now has 54 and could become the first player to score 60 since Mario Lemieux (69) and Jaromir Jagr (62) in 1995-96. Washington is also six points behind the Philadelphia Flyers (35-26-8) for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh - three points behind the New Jersey Devils for the top spot in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference - is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday. Crosby is just getting back into form after recovering from an ankle injury.  He returned on Tuesday after a 21-game absence and assisted on the game-winning goal in a 2-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. ' ' ' 

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The Tennessee Titans are winless no more after an unforgettable overtime victory over Detroit featuring an endless stream of big plays, some suspect officiating and a huge mistake by the Lions on the final play. Rob Bironas kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime, and the Titans stopped backup quarterback Shaun Hill on fourth-and-1 at the Tennessee 7 to finally pull out a 44-41 win Sunday where the Lions messed up trying to draw the defence offside. "Obviously, there was a miscommunication, or I dont know what you call it, from an enforcement standpoint," coach Jim Schwartz said. The Titans (1-2) blew a 20-9 halftime lead in a game featuring wild scoring swings. They became the first NFL team to score five touchdowns of 60 yards or longer in a single game. "Piece of cake," Titans quarterback Jake Locker said with a smile. Detroit scored 18 straight points, then Tennessee answered with 21 points before the Lions scored the final 14 of regulation in a span of 18 seconds-- the first team to do that and force overtime in league history. The touchdown that forced overtime came on a tipped desperation pass after Detroit recovered an onside kick and got an assist from the replacement officials who did not review a possible turnover. "Both of us looked at each other and said, Weve never been through something like this in our lives, " Titans coach Mike Munchak said of Detroit coach Jim Schwartz, a former colleague in Nashville. "Its hard to put in words what to say about that. We both couldve won in so many ways." Schwartzs Lions picked up the nickname Comeback Cats last season with four rallies for victory from 13 points or more down. "Ive never been around one like that," Schwartz said. A total of 46 points came in the fourth period. Then in overtime, Bironas third field goal put Tennessee ahead to stay after a drive that got its own boost from the officials. They announced a replay review had overturned their ruling of a catch by Tennessee tight end Craig Stevens, with the ball hitting the ground as he rolled after being hit helmet to helmet by Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch. After spending several minutes discussing where to place the ball, they put it at the Lions 29, giving the Titans 27 yards. The penalty apparently was marched off from the Detroit 44 instead of the Tennessee 44, where the play started. The Lions (1-2) lost their second straight when Schwartz decided not to let Jason Hanson kick his fifth field goal. Hill, in for injured Matthew Stafford, was stopped by defensive tackles Jurrell Casey and SenDerrick Marks on his sneak, and Tennessee escaped, celebrating wildly even as an official stood over the ball before a replay review was announced. "Im very exhausted right now," Casey said. The Titans had stopped Mikel Leshoure for a 7-yard reception about a foot short on third down. Schwartz said he was preparing to call a timeout to kick the field goal and wanted first to try getting the Titans to jump offside. "The crowd was loud," Schwartz said. "If they didnt jump, we were just going to take the timeout. The ball ended up getting snapped. We needed that, obviously, to make sure all 11 guys get the calls right there and be able to play it." Hill took the blame. "Its up to the quarterback to get all 11 on the same page, for sure," Hill said. "Ill just leave it at that. It was on me." Players from both teams met in thee middle of the field talking and shaking hands before an official finally announced the game that lasted 3 hours, 51 minutes was over. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. . The game featured six plays of 46 yards or longer, with the Titans having five of those -- all 61 or longer. The Titans even had three of those 71 yards or longer. Hills 46-yard TD pass to Titus Young off a ball Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers tried to knock down at the end of regulation tied the game only after some more confusing officiating. "The guy came out of nowhere and caught the ball," Ayers said. After Hill tossed a 3-yard TD pass to Calvin Johnson with 18 seconds left, Amari Spievey recovered Detroits onside kick. Hill threw a short pass to the sideline to Nate Burleson who took at least a step before losing the ball when hit by Titans cornerback Jason McCourty. An official threw down his bean bag, indicating a change of possession. Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner picked up the ball and started to run to the end zone before another official ran up and called it incomplete. Because it was in the final 2 minutes, a review is left up to the officials and coaches cannot challenge. No replay review was done. Officials had other issues in this game, including twice announcing the offence would replay third down when it was obvious the defence wanted to decline a penalty to force fourth down. "I may not agree with some of the things but ultimately, I thought they had control," Munchak said. Early on came shades of the most famous play in Titans history, the Music City Miracle to lift them past Buffalo in a January 2000 playoff game. Tommie Campbell caught a lateral from Darius Reynaud on a punt return and ran it 65 yards for a TD in the first quarter for Tennessee. Reynaud had never thrown a pass in a game going back to high school. "D-Rey had to make sure that he didnt throw it over my head," Campbell said. "Then after that, everything else worked out." Jared Cook caught a 61-yard TD pass from Locker in the second period as the Titans went up 20-9 at halftime. Reynaud also set a Tennessee record returning a kickoff 105 yards to tie it at 27. Ayers then sacked Stafford, forcing the Lions to punt, and Locker found Nate Washington, who plucked the ball from behind cornerback Jacob Laceys back and ran 71 yards for the go-ahead TD with 3:11 left. Verner grabbed the ball from Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew and ran it 72 yards on the play Stafford pulled up limping as he chased the cornerback. That seemed like the clinching TD with 1:16 left in regulation and only wound up setting the scene for more chaos. Locker finished 29 for 42 for 378 yards and two TDs. Stafford went 33 of 42 for 278 yards and a touchdown. Notes: Leshoure ran for 100 yards in his NFL debut. The Lions running back missed his rookie season with an Achilles tendon injury and was suspended for the first two games of this season. ... Campbell got his second career TD off a kick or punt return he did not field. He scored on a reverse off a kickoff last season as a rookie. ... With his third field goal, Hanson passed Matt Stover for fourth all-time with 472s. ... Bironas kicked a 38-yard field goal at the end of the first half to tie the franchise record with his 20th straight kick. He missed a chance to have the record alone when a 41-yarder was wide left in the third quarter. Bironas missed another field goal in the third, the first time hes missed two in a game since Sept. 10, 2009. ' ' ' 

SALT LAKE CITY -- Al Jefferson hasnt been close to the playoffs since his rookie season. Nike Air Max 95 . Seven years later, the Utah Jazz big man is doing everything he can to make sure hes not on the outside looking in again. Jefferson scored 28 points and tied a career-high with 26 rebounds to fuel Monday nights 123-121 triple-overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks. "Right now we just got to win every game, no excuse," said Jefferson, who had 10 points in the extra periods. "This is a big test for us. We just got to see where our heart is and I know everybody in the locker room wants to make the playoffs. So we are going to fight and we are going to fight til the end. Thats all we can do." Dallas was coming off an overtime loss Sunday to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Mondays felt just as bad. It was the Mavs first triple-OT game since Dec. 29, 1989, against Portland, which they also lost. "Its a disappointing loss," said the Mavs Rick Carlisle, coaching his 800th career game. "We have to get ready for the next one. Theres not a lot of time to belly ache. It was a phenomenal game, the competition was great but we came up short." Mondays win halted Utahs seven-game losing streak against the Mavericks, but more importantly kept the Jazz in the post-season race. Utah began the day 10th in the Western Conference but pulled one-half game behind Phoenix and Houston for the eighth and final spot with four games remaining. The Jazz (32-30) hold the tiebreaker with the Rockets but not with the Suns, who they face again next week. The loss dropped defending champion Dallas to seventh in the West, one-half game behind Denver. Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points against Utah for the second straight time. His 3-pointer forced the second overtime, but he couldnt convert late in the third extra period. The Jazz forced overtime on Paul Millsaps put-back dunk with 2.2 seconds remaining in regulation. "The good thing about the overtimes is we knew they were going to kind of run out of gas," Jefferson said. "They are an older team, they played yesterday. So we knew the shots were going to start falling a little short. I am surprised they lasted as long as they did." The Jazz led by as many as 11 points early, and were up 87-83 with 46 seconds left in regulation before Vince Carter hit back-to-back 3s, including the second with 8.5 seconds left in regulation. On Utahs final possession in regulation, Gordon Hayward drove the lane but missed, only to have Millsap fly in for thunderous put-back dunk. Nowitzkis long 3 to win it at the buzzer in regulation came up short. Utah led by four in the first overtime, only to see Nowitzki force the second extra period with a 3 with 3.9 seconds left. Jefferson hit a jumper in the third overtime then blocked Ian Mahinmis shot, setting up Millsap for a fast-break score and 115-113 lead. Devin Harris hit a 3 and Jeffersons 6-foot running jumper after Nowitzkis missed 3 gave Utah a 120-115 lead with 1:08 remaining. Delonte West sank a 3 with 56 seconds left to get Dallas back within two points. Millsap made 1 of 2 free throws with 14.9 seconds left and Utah led 121-118. Jason Terry and Nowitzki both missed 3s in the final 10 seconds. Terry finished with 27 points and four 3s. Harris free throws provided Utahs final points, before West hit a 3 that was too little too late. "Big plays and big shots on both ends of the floor, the crowd was into it, so you couldnt ask for a better game," said Nowitzki, who added nine rebounds and six assists. "We had our chances. If we get one rebound at the end of regulation the game is over." DeMarre Carroll instead would come up with two huge rebounds for the Jazz late in the third overtime. Carroll was playing just two days after having a front tooth dislodged and suffering a mild concussion in a loss at Memphis. He was cleared to play Monday morning, and finished with 15 points, four rebounds, six assists and a steal for the Jazz. Hayward added 24 points for Utah and Harris had 23, with five 3s. Like the last game played in Utah between the teams, this one got chippy, with the Mavericks whistled for three individual technical fouls. West drew chants of "Throw Him Out" after he was called for a technical in the second quarter after fouling Hayward away from the ball then poking his index finger in the back of Haywards head a few seconds later. Nothing was more physical than the matchup between Nowitzki and Millsap, who bumped and battled the entire night. "Hes a tough player," said Nowitzki, who started 3 of 3 but found early foul trouble. "I always liked him. He can make plays off the dribble and can post up. Hes an active defender. We always have good matchups. Just their whole team competes. I dont care who they throw out there." Millsap finished with 16 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. No matter how tight the Western Conference race, the Jazz know how hungry Jefferson is. "He was huge," Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin said. "I mean 26 rebounds, the timely shots on the perimeter. They were double-teaming him as soon as he got it, had bodies on him all night to try to get him off the block. But he hung in there." NOTES: Mavericks PG Jason Kidd was making his 1,300th career start, and his 498th with Dallas. ... Terry tied the Clippers Chauncey Billups for fourth place on the NBAs career 3-pointers list at 1,783. ... Jazz SF Josh Howard (knee surgery) and SG Raja Bell (knee) both worked out for about 15 minutes on the court during Mondays morning shootaround. ... Jazz backup PG Earl Watson will undergo surgery Tuesday in New York to repair torn cartilage in his right knee. ... NBA D-League call-up Blake Ahearn scored his first Jazz points on a 3-pointer with 11:43 left in the second quarter. 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It wasnt clear on replays Thursday whether it was intentional. "I really dont have anything to say about that play or that person," Schaub said. Suh was on his chest, taken down by an offensive lineman, when he extended his left foot below Schaubs belt. MINNEAPOLIS -- After leading the Minnesota Vikings to a surprising playoff berth last season, coach Leslie Frazier had a contract option picked up for 2014. The Vikings announced they exercised the fourth-year option on his Wednesday, helping Frazier avoid what would have been a lame-duck season in 2013 while also giving the team some flexibility going forward. "Coach Frazier has done a remarkable job in building a strong foundation for the Minnesota Vikings and creating a very positive future," Vikings owner Mark Wilf said in a statement issued by the team. "We value his leadership and look forward to working with him for many years to come." Frazier was entering the final year of his deal, and talks of an extension started to become an issue publicly as the Vikings mounted a stunning December run to the playoffs. Stuck at 6-6 and without injured receiver Percy Harvin, the Vikings rode Adrian Peterson to four straight victories, including a thriller over Green Bay in the regular-season finale to thrust them into the post-season. They lost to the Packers the next week in the wild-card round. In deciding to exercise the option rather than extend Fraziers deal out further, Vikings ownership could be looking to avoid what burned them with their previous coaching hire. While Brett Favre was leading the Vikings to the top of the NFC North and a 12-4 record in 2009, Zygi and Mark Wilf gave Childress a contract extension through 2013. That deal came back to bite them the next season when things went so poorly so quickly that they felt compelled to fire Childress 10 games into that deal, a decision theyre still paying for this year. Fraziers agent, Bob LaMonte, said there have not been negotiations on a longer-term extension with the Vikings. Frazier took over for the fired Childress with six games to go in the 2010 season. He went 3-3 to finish that season, 3-13 in his first full year in 2011 and 10-6 in 2012. GM Rick Spielman has spoken in glowing terms about the working relationship he has shared with Frazier since taking over the general manager duties last year. "Leslies been doing an outstanding job," Spielman said during the bye week. "Knowing the situation that we were going to have a lot of nnew faces on this roster, and I think the coaching staff has done an outstanding job. Air Max 90. "We can bring in guys that are talented, but its our coaches who should get the credit for developing these guys. And our coaches should get the credit for playing these guys and letting them grow into the positions as they grow." Frazier inherited a team in turmoil that was falling apart fast after starting the season with Super Bowl aspirations. Favre wasnt playing nearly as well in his second season with the Vikings, a trade for Randy Moss turned into a disaster and the Metrodome roof collapsed shortly after he took over for Childress. Last season, Frazier never wavered even when quarterback Christian Ponder was struggling, Harvin was hurt and the defence was having difficulty putting pressure on the quarterback. "Just his voice and what he has brought to this team and the locker room, its been huge," Peterson said in December. "Guys really connect with him on that level. Just feeling his presence through his words and the confidence he has in us. Everything he speaks out there, we embrace and trust in his word." The approach worked like a charm. Ponder started to play better in December, Peterson topped 2,000 yards to run away with the MVP award and the Vikings surprised everyone by squeaking in as the sixth seed in the NFC. It was an emphatic rebound for Frazier after that rough first full season. Frazier and the rest of the coaching staff made big strides, along with the team, as the season drew to a close in December, but apparently not quite enough to earn him a long-term extension. But it does solidify things for the next two years at least, with Spielman and Frazier at the top of the organizations pecking order. Now a team that posted back-to-back last-place finishes in its division for the first time in the franchises proud history appears primed to get back into contention much sooner than first thought. Peterson will have a full healthy summer to work out after being limited last year while recovering from ACL surgery, Ponder will have another year of development under his belt and the Vikings will look to continue to the productive drafting that has aided the quick turnaround. ' ' ' 

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He allowed another single and walked the bases loaded before being lifted for a reliever after 6 1-3 innings Cahill (10-11) retired the first 16 batters he faced in earning his 50th career win. Air Max Chaussures . The Western Semifinal, featuring Saskatchewan at Calgary in a game punctuated by a wild finish, attracted an average audience of 1.6 million viewers on TSN, marking a 32 per cent increase compared to last year. Nike Air Max 2013 . "Intent is something that is very difficult for us to ever try to make a judgment on," Goodell told reporters before speaking at a Lions charity event Tuesday night. Goodell said he hasnt spoken to Suh about what he did in last Thursdays game, adding that the leagues football operations staff is in the process of speaking to him about it. ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota has never been "flyover country" to Zach Parise. The star forward grew up here, honed his hockey skills here and built a house here to make sure his roots remain in Minnesota for the long term. Yet even in hockey-mad Minnesota, where the passion for the sport may only be rivaled by the country on its northern border, the Twin Cities has always been considered a medium-sized market that doesnt have enough sizzle to lure the biggest names in the game. When Parise and fellow blue-chip free agent Ryan Suter decided to sign matching 13-year, $98 million contracts with the Wild, part of their aim was to turn Minnesota into a destination for the best pros in the league. "I think at the end of the day, hopefully, with Ryan and I coming here, good players want to play with good players," Parise said Monday when he was introduced along with Suter at a press conference. "Hopefully that helps influence some people if they need some and we have a lot of friends around the league so hopefully that will help, too." Theres a certain chip on the collective shoulder of sports fans in these parts who have grown tired of being overshadowed by the big cities and seeing their teams passed over time and again by the most high-profile free agents in favour of sexier locales. So to see a team in their state score the two best players on the free-agent market, and spend a truck full of money to keep them away from the deep pockets in New York and Chicago, stood as one of the bigger days in Minnesotas proud sports history. "Free agents of Zach and Ryans calibre are often attracted to the major markets where there is more attention, brighter spotlights, and frankly, more money," owner Craig Leipold said. "These two chose Minnesota over those things and, in doing so, they have transformed our franchise. Weve all walked a little taller since July 4." The goal is to keep that swagger going for years. The Wild lost the only other true star the franchise when Marian Gaborik left for the Rangers in 2009. Since then, the Wild have spent good money on winger Martin Havlat, who never fit in with the team and was traded to San Jose, to extend centre Mikko Koivu and keep the franchise building block from leaving and added Dany Heatley in a trade last summer. Air Max 95. But nothing like this. Parise, the captain of the New Jersey Devils, was the most sought-after forward on the market. Suter was the most prized defenceman available. And the Wild got em both. "This just takes it to a whole new level," general manager Chuck Fletcher said. "Anytime you can attract players in the prime of their career, two premiere free agents who had many options where they could go and they chose to come together and come here. As we get better, we hope that well be a place that every free agent will at least consider." In hockey circles, Minnesota can in some ways be considered a major market. The Wild have a beautiful arena, a dedicated fan base and a hockey heritage where children sometimes are put on ice skates before they can walk. But 12 years into the franchises existence, the fans were getting restless while watching a starless team miss the playoffs year after year. The franchise was desperately in need of an adrenaline shot. It got two. In the days since, fans have burned up the phone lines, gobbling up nearly 2,000 season tickets and buying every piece of memorabilia with "Parise" or "Suter" on it that they can get their hands on. "We were not expecting this," Leipold said. "We knew there would be a great reaction. We just didnt know it would ever reach this size." Now the challenge is to keep the momentum going. Winning games, of course, will probably be the biggest key to making Minnesota an attractive destination for future free agents. But seeing two stars choose Minnesota over Detroit, New Jersey, New York and Chicago, and seeing a fan base respond to a sport that is not as high profile as it once was will certainly grab attention as well. "I think people see the warm welcome were getting right now," Suter said. "They see how much commitment the owner shows. That says a lot for players. Were going to try to help get as many free agents here as we can." This is only the beginning, Suter said. "I think Minnesota IS a big-time market," he said. "I think its going to get even bigger." ' ' ' 

The players union and the four players suspended in the Saints bounties case filed motions Wednesday to have former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue removed from hearing their appeals. Air Max 95 . They asked in U.S. District Court in New Orleans that Tagliabue recuse himself because of a conflict of interest, and also asked for a neutral arbitrator to be appointed by the court. The NFL said it would oppose Tagliabue stepping aside. Commissioner Roger Goodell removed himself from hearing this set of appeals and appointed his predecessor last week. But the players and their union contend Tagliabue should be disqualified because of his employment by a law firm that has handled bounty-related matters for the league and represented Goodell in Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilmas defamation lawsuit against him. The hearings are scheduled for next Tuesday, subject to any court rulings. The players association has concerns about "ethical and legal" issues involving Tagliabue hearing appeals by Vilma and defensive end Will Smith, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita and free- agent defensive end Anthony Hargrove. Fujita, meanwhile, will be placed on injured reserve later this week by Cleveland and will miss the rest of the season. His suspension originally was three games, then was reduced to one by Goodell after a first set of player appeals. Vilma was suspended for the entire season, but played last Sunday while the appeals process is in motion. Smith has a four-game suspension and Hargrove got eight games, subsequently reduced to seven. But he was cut in preseason by Green Bay and does not have a team. The union also contends that such "pay-for programs" existed when Tagliabue was commissioner, with his knowledge. "We have advised the union that we believe there is no basis on which former Commissioner Tagliabue should recuse himself and we will oppose any request that he do so," NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an email. "The appointment is consistent with the CBA and past practice, and there is no question that Commissioner Tagliabue is fully qualified to hear these appeals." Last week, the NFL and the union discussed the possibility that Tagliabue would step in if Goodell recused himself from hearing the appeals, and the union also suggested "several outsiders" who could be used in place of Goodell. After Tagliabue was chosen by Goodell, Vilma said: "I think its a good first step for Paul to be the neutral arbitrator. We expect that he is going to do things in a neutral capacity, which would be to allow us to cross-examine some of the witnesses, allow us to see more of the evidence -- if there is more evidence -- and be able to have a fair hearing." Tagliabue was NFL commissioner from 1989-2006. For part of that time, Goodell was the leagues general counsel. The collective bargaining agreement with the union that was reached to end the lockout in August 2011 gave Goodell exclusive authority to hear appeals of discipline for conduct detrimental to the league or to appoint someone to hear and decide an appeal. Goodell periodically has appointed others to hear appeals for club fines, personal conduct suspensions and for matters concerning drug and steroid policy. Goodell handed down the suspensions in May and they took effect in July after initial appeals were rejected by Goodell. Those suspensions lasted through training camp before being vacated by a three-member appeals panel that instructed Goodell to start the disciplinary process again and clarify his reasons for suspending the players. The suspensions were reissued by the NFL two weeks ago and promptly appealed by all four players. Air Max 2013 . 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Chelsea fought back quickly after Grant Holts opener for Norwich in the 11th minute, with Fernando Torres, Frank Lampard and Eden Hazard scoring before the break. Branislav Ivanovic fired in a late fourth as Chelsea went four points ahead at the top of the league in its best start since the 2005-06 season.SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres have exercised the 2014 and 2015 option years in manager Bud Blacks contract. The club previously had extended Blacks contract through 2013. Black replaced Bruce Bochy as manager before the 2007 season. He is 464-509 ((. Nike Air Max. 477) in six seasons, including a 90-72 mark in 2010. Black won the NL Manager of the Year Award that season. Also Monday, the Padres agreed with outfielder Kyle Blanks on a $605,000, one-year deal to avoid arbitration. ' ' ' 

DALLAS -- Tony Parker writhed in pain alone under the basket, his hand covering the same left eye that was seriously injured last summer when the San Antonio guard was a bystander in a bottle-throwing melee at a nightclub. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . He stayed down the entire 20 seconds of a Dallas possession on the other end because no foul was called, and he had to be pulled away from the referees as he was led to the bench. It turned out to be a cut above the eye that required three stitches, and Parker came back after missing a quarter to lead seven Spurs in double figures with 23 points in a 113-107 victory against the Mavericks on Friday night, San Antonios seventh straight win. "I was a little bit mad, obviously, but I just told the doc to hurry up and get the stitches in and get back on the court," Parker said. The Spurs star said he didnt flash back to the June incident at a New York club, when tiny shards of glass embedded in his cornea and doctors told him he was millimeters away from losing the eye. "Because it wasnt my eye," he said. San Antonio didnt need Tim Duncan, who stayed home with a sore right knee, because DeJuan Blair had a season-high 22 points, including 17 on 8-of-9 shooting in the first half. Tiago Splitter, normally paired with Duncan in the starting lineup, had 13 points and 12 rebounds. "I think this group has shown that ability to if somebody is down then somebody else is going to step up," said Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer, filling in -- and winning -- a second time for the ill Gregg Popovich. "They all have a lot of confidence, and they know we have confidence in them." The Mavericks, who trailed by double digits for large portions of the game after two blowout losses to San Antonio, made it interesting only after Parker left with 1:02 remaining. Dallas cut a 15-point deficit to four with mostly reserves on the floor in the final minute, but Nando De Colo hit two free throws with 2.2 seconds left to end the threat. Rodrigue Beaubois led the Mavericks with a season-high 19 points. Parkers head collided with Elton Brands arm on a drive early in the first quarter, and he angrily complained about drawing blood without getting the call. The Spurs, who also played most of the game with Manu Ginobili on the bench, went up by 11 early without Parker. Blair, Boris Diaw and Gary Neal had eight points apiece, and Neal had a four-point play when he hit a 3-pointer from the wing as he was getting bumped by Darren Collison. "When the big dogs go out, youve got to step up," Blair said. "You cant put your head down and worry about what could have happened." Blair repeatedly got uncontested shots at the rim off pick-and-rolls and hit a couple of nifty running bank shots, including one when Neal jumped and couldnt find anywhere to throw the ball before sliding a bounce pass to Blair just before coming back down. "Its hard to overcome layup after layup, and thats what happened," Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. When he returned early in the second quarter, Parker hit three straight shots and finished the half with 10 points. For the game, he added 10 assists and four rebounds. The Spurs took control with a 21-6 run in the third quarter, capped by a Dallas turnover when a pass from Collison went through O.J. Mayos legs and led to a fast break that ended with Diaw throwing a behind-the-back bounce pass to Splitter for a layup and a 74-49 San Antonio lead. "They execute so well on offence and they make you pay and they do a good job of exploiting however your defence plays," said Vince Carter, who had 17 points for Dallas. "We just didnt adjust well enough tonight." Dirk Nowitzki, who debuted a month ago in a 38-point loss at San Antonio after a 27-game absence following right knee surgery, had 15 points on 6-of-14 shooting. Mayo, the teams biggest 3-point threat, finished with 14 but missed all four from long range. The Mavericks got within 10 with 4 minutes left during a strange sequence that resulted in a technical foul against Carlisle even though officials reversed the call that caused him to complain. Vince Carter tipped in a miss, but Courtney Kirkland called goaltending. Carlisle argued and was given the technical by Eli Roe. The Spurs still got the free throw even after Carter was awarded the basket when Kirkland consulted with the crew. The Dallas deficit was briefly 10 before Neal hit the free throw and Parker drove for the back-to-back layups and a 105-90 lead. NOTES: Budenholzer said there werent any health problems with Ginobili, who didnt play in the second half and was scoreless on 0-of-2 shooting in just 8 minutes. "We just decided to keep him out and keep him healthy," Budenholzer said. ... Brand played in his 899th game and made his 14th start for Dallas. His last start was Dec. 6 at Phoenix. Cheap Jerseys Paypal . - Canadian Steve Nash sliced through the lane, broke down the defence, and created shots for Kobe Bryant time and again, just the way he has for teammates throughout his brilliant 17-year NBA career. Cheap Jerseys From China . Even they couldnt anticipate that Wilson would be the Seahawks Week 1 starter. Carroll announced Sunday night that the undersized, but highly successful rookie quarterback from Wisconsin will be the starter when the Seahawks open the regular season on Sept. http://www.cheapnikejerseybiz.us/ . 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"To play against Roger, Friday night, full house, its a dream and I played like in a dream." The defeat ended top-seeded Federers quest to become the first man to win the Rotterdam tournament three times. It also gave Benneteau a measure of revenge for last years Wimbledon, when he blew a two-set lead to lose to Federer, and the London Olympics, where Federer beat him 6-2, 6-2. The Frenchman set the tone by breaking Federer in the matchs first game, pouncing on a Federer backhand that hit the net to power a backhand pass down the line for the game. He looked to have stumbled in the 4th game when he served two double faults to allow Federer to break back, but Benneteau broke again in the 7th and 9th games to take the set. He raced to a 4-1 lead in the second set before Federer again reeled off three straight games. The Swiss 17-time Grand Slam champion looked like he was on his way back when he forced three break points at 5-5, but Benneteau grittily held service. Summing up his sloppy play on the night, Federer served his fourth double fault to give Benneteau match point and the Frenchman immmediately took it to win. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale. "I started bad, but fortunately got back into the game," Federer said. "But when you get broken as much as happened to me, you wont get the job done." Earlier, Grigor Dimitrov rallied to overcome Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 6-7 (4), 7-6 (0), 6-3 to advance to the semifinals, where he will meet 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, who beat Jarkko Nieminen 6-3, 6-4. Dimitrov broke Baghdatis first service game of the final set to set up a win he celebrated by leaping over the net to hug his opponent. "That was my last one per cent of power," Dimitrov said. "Thank God I didnt injure myself." The 21-year-old Dimitrov has been compared to a young Federer with a similar one-handed backhand, but he still doesnt possess the Swiss masters temperament. That was demonstrated by his smashing a racket into the court after Baghdatis broke his serve in the second set. Del Potro also was frustrated against Nieminen, but the 1.98-meter (6-foot-6) Argentines serve saved him whenever he looked in trouble. The second-seeded Del Potro served 10 aces, seven in the second set. "It was a really difficult match," Del Potro said. "I played well, but I need to improve my game for the next round." Dimitrov reached his first ATP final in January, losing to Andy Murray at the Brisbane International. Gilles Simon advanced in the last quarterfinal after Martin Klizan retired with the score at 6-7 (6), 6-3, 3-0, meaning Simon will face Benneteau in an all-French semifinal. ' ' ' 

BURNABY, B. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale .C. - Tom Heinemann reached Major League Soccer the hard way — and he has not had any easy time staying, either. The 25-year-old striker is trying to revive his MLS career this season with the Vancouver Whitecaps after missing all but five minutes of the 2012 campaign as a member of the Columbus Crew because of a knee injury. "Its kind of crazy," he said of his road to the pros after a Whitecaps workout this week. "Ive been cut by a team before, released by a team before in the past, had a knee injury. You just learn to move on, to adapt to your next opportunity. "You just have to find it within yourself to put (your difficulties) off our back and keep moving forward and pressing on towards the goal." The Whitecaps signed Heinemann to a two-year contract (one year plus an option) in January. Vancouver claimed him off waivers from Columbus after the Crew oversaw his rehab, but chose to release him rather than give him a third chance. But its a bit of a wonder he got a first one with the Ohio-based squad. "I actually got cut by my high school team," said Heinemann, a St. Louis native. "I never played varsity high school soccer. I got cut by my club team in high school, except they ended up inviting me back after they needed some players." Heinemann was a walk-on with his Rockhurst University team in Kansas City, Mo., opting for the small NCAA Division II school because he wanted to study business in a place near his hometown, and he knew the schools soccer club had a no-cut policy. "I didnt have anything to lose," he said. Thats right, everybody stayed, but only the best played. Heinemann made the playing roster, but tore his anterior cruciate ligament in the same knee that he would spend last season rehabilitating. So he was a medical red-shirt his second season. But he came back and excelled, earning Division II All-America status in his sophomore and junior years. While in college, he also played in the USL Premier Development League for the St. Louis Lions, scoring 35 goals in 36 games over three seasons. Columbus brought him in on a trial in 2009, but he could not stick and wound up playing for the Charleston Battery of USL 1 after he won a spot on a tryout. Ironically, his first pro game was against the Whitecaps, in April of that year, while Vancouver was still toiling in lower tiers. Heinemann remained with Charleston in 2010 and gained the attention of Martin Rennie, now Vancouvers coach, who was guiding the Carolina RailHawks of the North American Soccer League at the time. After helping Charleston win a championship, Heinemann signed with Carolina and toiled under Rennie for the balance of the season. "We almost won the title," said Heinemann. "We lost in the final. We made a good run." In January of 2011, he received a second chance from the Crew and was signed to a contract. He suited up for 29 games, starting 12, in 2011 and scored nine goals.. He played five minutes of the opening game of the 2012 MLS season, but was sidelined the next week in a friendly. "We had a bye week and we played a college team (West Virginia), and thats when I got hurt, middle of March," he said. "I had a surgery April 6, last year. ... I just tore some articular cartilage and required a microfracture surgery." After Crew team doctor Pete Edwards performed the orthopedic procedure at the Ohio Therapy Institute in Columbus, Heinemann tried — figuratively — to take the setback to his career in stride. "When you get an injury and youre out for an extended period of time, it can be a crushing piece of news, but I think that everything happens for a reason though," said Heinemann. "I believe that firmly, and Gods in control of everything. Its just part of my makeup, what I believe as an individual. "So at that point, I just looked at it as: This is what Im faced with, and started adapting and trying to overcome it, focusing day in and day out on getting my body stronger and getting healthier and doing the right things to prepare for this year." He spent nine weeks on crutches and then, for the next three to four months, trained five times a week — three days on land and two on water — to strengthen the knee without hurting the cartilage. "The procedure is a little bit tricky in the sense that, if you rush (the recovery), it could affect me ... for me for four or five years. So, all along, Ive been trying to be as patient as possible, take extra time, so everything heals properly." It was a lengthy process that required a careful training regimen. "Around six or seven months, I could start to ramp up. I started jogging in an ultra-gravity machine, where youre actually jogging at about 20 per cent of your weight. Id move up to 50 per cent of my weight," said Heinemann. "Then Id move up to 80 per cent of my weight and finally, fully, actually jogging on 100 per cent of my body weight. Then I changed to a treadmill. "So its kind of a long process. The load that youre putting on your knee is kind of evolving as time goes on. The whole thought behind that: As time goes on, the bone marrow in my knee is becoming more compact and stronger and tougher." Now, he has a chance to help rehabilitate a Vancouver offence that has scored only 35 goals in each of the past two seasons. The six-foot-four Heinemann brings height — and skill in the air — to a Whitecaps front third that features mainly small speedsters. "Hes a different type of striker than the ones that weve got and that gives us a different option in games, whether it be coming off the bench or, in different games, maybe, starting," said Rennie. The Whitecaps coach said Heinemann dealt with his injury well, is psychologically strong and will "come back even stronger." "Hes looking strong and (offering) the same physical presence he had before, he has now," said Rennie. "But also, just the enthusiasm and positive energy he brings to the group is infectious and I really like that about him, too." In other words, Heinemann is not lamenting his release from the Crew after his long rehab or the uncertainty he has faced in his career, chalking everything up to fate and the usual life of a pro. "When one door closes, another opens. ... This is kind of part of the business, especially the player movement — everything in this league," he said. "Youve gotta stay wherever you can." Notes: The Whitecaps departed Wednesday for a pre-season games against MLS, lower-tier pro and college teams in South Carolina and North Carolina. Cheap NFL Jerseys . The WHL said the Winterhawks will be excluded from the first five rounds of the 2013 WHL bantam draft and will forfeit their first-round selections in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. 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LOUIS -- St.KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The home of Sporting Kansas City has a new name following a disagreement between the Major League Soccer team and the cancer charity founded by Lance Armstrong. In a statement posted on the team website Tuesday, Sporting KC chief executive Robb Heineman accused Livestrong of "utilizing aggressive tactics designed to force us into an unsatisfactory arrangement." He said the foundations conduct was particularly surprising considering the organization is "in the midst of a significant transitional phase." Heinemans statement comes one day after Armstrong admitted in an interview with Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs during an extraordinary cycling career that included seven straight Tour de France victories. The interview is scheduled to air Thursday night. "Our faith and trust in this partnership have been permanently damaged; therefore we are terminating our agreement with Livestrong, effectively immediately," Heineman said. "As a result of this decision, our stadium will now be referred to as Sporting Park. While we are ending this relationship, our support of the fight against cancer will endure." According to ESPN, which was the first to report on the name change, Livestrong recently told Sporting KC it still owed $750,000 of the $1 million promised to the foundation in 2012. Greg Lee, the chief financial officer for the charity, did not address any details in his emailed statement, but said part of his role is "to ensure that the teerms of the foundations agreements are adhered to. Cheap Jerseys From China. " "If a partner is struggling to meet the terms of an agreement, we do everything possible to reach a fair and reasonable compromise," he said. "If no compromise can be reached, as good stewards of our brand, mission and donors dollars, we have no choice but to bring that agreement to an end. That is the case here." Heineman said the $250,000 that the team paid Livestrong for 2012 fulfilled its contractual obligation to the charity. Armstrong resigned from the board of directors for Livestrong in November, hoping to avoid further damage for the charity in the wake of a report by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that accused him of helping run "the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen" within his U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel teams. Before this weeks interview with Winfrey, Armstrong had long denied doping, and Sporting KC had said as late as last summer that it planned to leave the name of the stadium in place. Sporting KC announced its partnership with Livestrong in March 2011, and the teams $200 million state-of-the-art soccer stadium opened that June. The naming rights deal differed from traditional agreements in that Livestrong did not pay to have its name on the stadium. Instead, the club promised to donate $7.5 million in stadium revenues to the organization over six years. Sporting Park is scheduled to host the MLS All-Star game on July 31. ' ' ' 

MIAMI -- The Golden State Warriors used a savvy play by a rookie and took advantage of a defensive breakdown to surprise the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Draymond Green, a second-round draft pick out of Michigan State, made a layup with 0.9 seconds left give the Warriors a 97-75 win over the Heat. The Heat left him open under the basket as there was miscommunication between Ray Allen and Shane Battier. "With the last shot, Coach didnt point out who specifically was going to take the shot," Green said. "We were going to find out who was open and make the best play. Of course guys are going to go with Klay (Thompson) and Steph (Curry). I just happened to be wide open and (Jarrett Jack) found me." Klay Thompson tied a season high with 27 points to lead the Warriors, who have won five straight. "Were on fire right now," Thompson said. "Were going to continue building on this. This is a special win. We havent played the best competition the last few games but with the Miami Heat, were showing people were going to bring it every night. We have a chance to be special." LeBron James led Miami with 31 points as he reached the 20-point mark for the 25th consecutive game, the longest current streak in the NBA. After the game, James talked to Green to congratulate him. "He played hard, it was great competition out there between me and him," James said. "Ive also respected him especially in college, a big-time player and no one really gave him a shot, but you can tell he knows how to play the game. "Any team that got him he will find a way to get minutes because he knows how to play the game and (Golden State) is a good fit for him. It was good to see him out there." Jack dribbled the ball at the top of the key for the Warriors on the final possession as the clock ticked down before finding Green open underneath the basket. "I was about to shoot it," Jack said. "... I was about to jump and in the corner of my eye I saw Draymond and I was able to make the pass and he converted the basket." Green caught the pass in mid-air and made the basket as Battier was late in coverage. "I think I showed too early," Battier said. "It was my responsibility. I got anxious. They made a nice play and burned for us our over-anxious play out there, my over-anxious play." James jumper from the baseline banged off the rim giving Golden State the win as Miami lost for just the second time in 12 home games and did not score in the final 3:18. "You have to give Golden State a lot of credit for this road trip they are on right now, five straight," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "It doesnt matter where youre doing that on the road, thats impressive. They took control of this game. They were playing more consistently with more force, more rhythm, execution, and they dug out a good win tonight." David Lee scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jack added 20 points off the bench for the Warriors. Wednesdays victory over the NBA champs adds to their best start since 1991-92 improving to 15-7 and 9-4 on the road. Golden State took a 77-74 lead into the fourth quarter after leading for most of the third. After hitting a 3 to tie the game at 87, James gave the Heat their first lead since early in the third with a turnaround 18-footer with 6:39 left for an 89-87 advantage. The teams played a one-possession game over the next four minutes before Lee knocked down a pair of free throws to tie the game at 95 with 1:54 left. The score was still tied at 95 with under a minute remaining. Allen had a chance to give the Heat a lead with 46 seconds left. Lee followed by missing a driving layup. Battiers miss from the corner with 12 seconds left gave the Warriors an opportunity in the closing seconds. "Ray got two clean looks, Shane got a clean look, Chris had some daylight on his roll to the rim, for the most part our execution going down the stretch weve had a lot of those games where that ball is going in and it changes your perspective," Spoelstra said. The Heat received a scare in the second quarter when Lee sent James to the floor with a flagrant foul sending James to the floor on his back. James popped up quickly, but spent the next couple of minutes stretching out his right shoulder before knocking down the free throw and hitting a shot on the ensuing possession for a 47-43 lead. "Ill be all right," said James, who had an ice pack on his shoulder after the game. "It will be sore tomorrow, but Ill be ready by Saturday. Thats all that matters." Moments later, Dwyane Wade was poked in the eye by Thompson while trying to fight through a screen. With Wades head down, Chris Bosh ran into Wade knocking him to a floor. After staying down on the floor, Wade eventually got to his feet and went to the locker room holding the back of his neck with 3:11 left in the half. "Right now its fine," Wade said. "Hopefully it doesnt stiffen up on me tonight." Thompson helped the Warriors take a 53-52 lead into halftime by scoring 21 points including five 3-pointers. Thompson scored 14 points in the second quarter, including 11 in a four-minute span. Wade returned for the second half and opened the scoring with a dunk. Both teams got off to a good start offensively, but it was defensive efforts by both teams which sparked the first highlight of the game. After Stephen Curry picked off a pass by James, Wade returned the favour deflecting Currys pass and ran toward the sideline saving the ball with an around-the-back pass to Mario Chalmers. Chalmers then found James, who tipped a pass to Wade for a layup and a 23-22 lead. "We played against two guys (James and Wade) that will go down as all-time greats," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "For us to grind out a victory against the champs, its special." NOTES: Thompson has made at least five 3-pointers in three of his past five games. ... Prior to the game, Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said he believes Wade is the third-best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. "I see a guy I love as a basketball fan," Jackson said of Wade. ... Curry had his career-best streak of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points snapped as he scored nine points. Beats by Dre Studio .  He spoke about playing and living in New Yorks spotlight, competing against the Red Sox, and how he has been trying to give back to the local and international community. Beats By Dre .They just regrouped and went on to a six-run victory.Jose Bautista hit his major league-leading 35th home run, Colby Rasmus and Aaron Hill each drove in four runs and the Jays rallied twice in a 13-7 win over the Mariners. http://www.officielbeatsbydre.fr/ .J. -- The days of Avery Bradley being just defensive guard for the Boston Celtics are seemingly over. Beats By Dre Pas cher . Retired Norwegian rider Steffen Kjaergaard said Tuesday that he had used EPO and cortisone, and was immediately suspended from his job at the Norwegian Cycling Federation.NEW YORK -- The NBA has fined Milwaukee Bucks forward Larry Sanders $50,000 for using offensive language and criticizing officials. Sanders was displeased after getting whistled for a foul on Miamis LeBron James with 2:44 left in the fourth quarter of Milwaukees 107-94 loss to the Heat on Friday night. 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OTTAWA -- It seemed like a home game to Nazem Kadri and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Kadri scored three times and had an assist while James Reimer made 31 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Senators 4-0 in Ottawa. The 22-year-old from London, Ont., scored a one-timer on Ottawas Ben Bishop at 4:48 of the third period to complete his hat trick. Resumption of play was delayed as hats littered the ice and chants of "KA-DRI" broke out. "Leafs Nation is everywhere," said Kadri. "We obviously appreciate the support and want to give back as much as we can. To see everyone, especially at the start of the game with that Go Leafs Go chant, and to hear it throughout the whole building, it kind of got everyone going. We took advantage of that." Joffrey Lupul scored and added three assists for the Leafs (20-12-4), who have won three in a row and continued an eight-game point streak. Bishop made 19 saves for the Senators (19-10-6), which was coming off a 3-0 shutout over the New York Rangers on Thursday. "We thought it was going to be a lot closer," said Senators forward Zack Smith. "Were used to playing tight games. "It was 4-0 but I dont think it was a 4-0 game. We had a lot of chances, just maybe not the quality third and fourth chances that were used to scoring on." The Leafs led 1-0 after the first period and 2-0 after the second. "I think we had a great start, and thats one of the things weve been focusing on. Any time you can get a decent start on the road, it puts more pressure on the home team to perform," said Toronto head coach Randy Carlyle. The first of Kadris goals came at 12:45 of the second after a horrible giveaway as Senators forward Jakob Silfverberg tried to clear the puck but instead gave it right to Lupul leading to a 2-on-0 in front of Bishop. Lupul fed a pass to Kadri at the side of the goal and he deposited the puck into a wide-open net. Lupul took advantage of another Senators giveaway to setup Kadri again for the games final goal. The Senators appeared to score in the third period as Erik Condra tucked a loose puck in from beside the post, but the referee had blown the play dead. Senators coach Paul MacLean said whether it was in or not was irrelevant as they didnt score any others. When asked what went wrong for his team, MacLean said giveaways would be a good place to start. "Two of them right in front of your net in the third period makes it kind of hard for your goaltender to save you," said MacLean. "That little bug-a-boo that weve had in the past about execution in came back to bite us. "I dont know if Toronto had better puck luck that we did but at the end of the day they ended up playing better than we did and they win." The second period produced just one goal, by Kadri on a delayed penalty call at 12:15. There were also just four minutes in penalties, two delay of game calls against the Leafs, which was a stark contrast to the first period. The opening 20 minutes also produced just a single goal, a power-play effort from Lupul, but there were 40 minutes in penalties, including six fighting majors. Ottawas Matt Kassian was the busiest player in the open period as he took on both Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren in fights. The Senators Colin Greening and Torontos Mark Fraser were the other combatants. "They put the puck in the net and we didnt. Reimer made some good saves and they got a couple bounces that helped them out too, but we just werent good enough from the drop of the puck and they wanted it more," Kassian said. "I dont think we got pushed around or got dominated physically. We just got outworked, outskilled and outplayed. Thats the bottom line." The Leafs also held an 11-5 edge in shots over the opening 20 minutes, but the Senators turned the table in that department during the second period as they outshot the Leafs 12-6 in the second. Ottawa held a 31-23 advantage in shots overall. Notes: Clarke MacArthur and Jake Gardiner were scratches for Toronto Saturday. Mike Lundin and Peter Regin were the Ottawa healthy scratches for the second straight gameaWith his goal Saturday, Lupul has eight goals in his last six games since missing 25 with an injuryaGoing into Saturday the leafs led the NHL in hits with 1143, blocked shots with 590 and fighting majors 34, a number they increased by three in the first periodaThe Senators remain just one of four teams (New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild) that have yet to allow a short-handed goal against this seasonaThe loss was just the third in regulation on home ice for the Senators in 19 games this seasonaThe Senators are 49-37-3-5 all-time against the Leafs including 26-15-5 at home. Beats by Dre France . Kemp had 3,322,009 votes in the third update from Major League Baseball released Tuesday. Melky Cabrera of the Giants jumped ahead of Ryan Braun of the Brewers to take over the third starting outfield spot behind Kemp and the Cardinals Carlos Beltran. Beats By Dre . -- The Oakland Raiders always have been seduced by size and speed so it came as little surprise that they used a third-round pick Monday in the NFLs supplemental draft to select former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor. http://www.officielbeatsbydre.fr/ . A medical certificate from Florida podiatrist Jeffrey Rockefeller says Williams "was treated for a chronic foot disorder which involved minor procedures on both of her great toes. Beats by Dre Studio . -- The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free agent defensive back Eric Wright. VINA DEL MAR, Chile -- Leonardo Mayer of Argentina and Brazils Joao Souza advanced to the second round after wins Monday at the VTR Open. Mayer defeated Santiago Giraldo of Colombia, 7-6 (5), 6-1 on the red clay courts, while Souza won over Filippo Volandri of Italy, 1--6, 7-5, 7-6 (5).dddddddddddd The top four seeds in the tournament have byes into the second round. 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ST. Wholesale Jerseys USA . LOUIS -- One week after he tied a franchise mark with six touchdown passes, Aaron Rodgers took down a couple more records during another impressive performance. Rodgers threw for 342 yards and three more scores and the Green Bay Packers depleted defence clamped down on St. Louis in a 30-20 victory on Sunday that was the Rams first home loss of the year. Randall Cobb caught two touchdown passes and Jordy Nelson had eight receptions for a season-best 122 yards for the Packers (4-3). Rookie Casey Hayward made his first start in place of injured Sam Shields and intercepted his fourth pass in three games. "Winning is fun," said Nelson, who had a 3-yard TD catch in the first quarter. "Thats why we play games. Its great to win back-to-back games, it sounds great to say that for the first time this year, but weve got to stack success." Backed by a huge contingent of cheeseheads who were every bit as loud as the real home fans, Rodgers directed Green Bay to its second consecutive turnover-free game. He now has 150 career TD passes and 42 interceptions, breaking Dan Marinos NFL record for fewest interceptions at that milestone. Marino had 69 interceptions when he threw his 150th TD pass. "This is one of the shorter trips for some of our fans, which is still a jaunt," said Rodgers, who trotted off the field to a huge ovation. "I think its probably eight hours if youre busting the speed limit a little bit. "The chants are incredible and the boos that we had on one of those calls from our fans was incredible. It was louder than the cheers for the Rams." Rodgers was 30 for 37, setting a single-game franchise completion record of 81.1 per cent with a minimum of 35 attempts. He has guided the Packers to touchdowns on 12 of 14 trips inside the 20 over the last four games. "I think their plan was to dink and dunk and catch us off guard," Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan said. "They made the plays when they needed to." Steven Jackson ran for his first touchdown of the year, and just the Rams 10th overall, to trim the deficit to a touchdown midway through the fourth quarter. But Rodgers made a terrific throw to Cobb for a 39-yard pass that put the Packers up by two scores with 3:06 remaining. The Rams (3-4) will surrender home-field advantage next week when they travel to London to play the Patriots. The team flies out on Monday. Chris Givens had a 56-yard reception for St. Louis on a screen pass in the fourth quarter, his fourth straight game with a 50-yard plus reception. Fellow rookie Greg Zuerlein kicked a 50-yard field goal. Rodgers numbers were almost as flashy as last week, when he helped Green Bay end the Texans unbeaten start with a 42-24 victory in Houston. He was very efficient while leading an offence heavily tilted to the pass game that went 9 for 15 on third down. The Rams were undefeated in the Edward Jones Dome. They opened the home schedule with victories over the Redskins, Seahawks and Cardinals, limiting opponents to 14.7 points per game. Green Bay played without four defensive starters. Shields (shin, ankle), linebacker Nick Perry (knee) and tackle B.J. Raji (ankle) were inactive. Linebacker D.J. Smith was recently placed on injured reserve. St. Louis quarterback Sam Bradford was 21 for 34 for 255 yards and an interception, and was sacked three times behind a patchwork line with just two starters left from the opener. He threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Austin Pettis with 3 seconds to go. After dominating in time of possession in the first half, holding the ball for more than 18 minutes, the Rams ran just seven plays in the third quarter and were held to minus-7 yards while the Packers had 129 yards and 11:39 in time of possession. Nelson wrapped up his second straight 100-yard game early in the third quarter, often picking on rookie cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Cobb threw a nice fake on Jenkins in the end zone on a 5-yard catch that put the Packers up 17-6 midway through the third, capping a 12-play, 80-yard drive to open the half that lasted nearly seven minutes. "We had one of our best drives of the season, for sure," Rodgers said. "It wasnt the prettiest drive, but we converted a lot of third downs. "That was a very key drive for us and a good one to look back on as we watch the film tomorrow." Rodgers completed his first nine passes for 115 yards, including a 52-yarder to Nelson that set up a 3-yarder for Nelsons fourth score in two games. The first incompletion came with just over six minutes left in the half when Rodgers slightly overthrew James Jones on a sideline pattern, with Jones able to get just his fingertips on the ball. Nelsons long catch came on a free play, with Long whistled for an offsides penalty. "Its an explosive gain and it really gets the energy heating up and going," Nelson said. "Whenever you get a free opportunity to take a shot youve got to make the most of it." The Packers Jamari Lattimore recovered an onside kick at the Rams 49 after St. Louis Trumaine Johnson was flipped on his head when he was just about to haul in the ball, setting up a 47-yard field goal by Mason Crosby for a 10-3 lead late in the first. Zuerlein ended a string of three misses, the last a 66-yarder that had the distance but was wide left at the end of last weeks 17-14 loss at Miami, with a 50-yarder that gave the Rams the early lead. Zuerlein is 5 for 7 from 50-plus. NOTES: Givens, a fourth-round pick whos been the Rams best deep threat all year, averaged 24.3 yards on three receptions. ... Johnson left with a hip injury after the onside kick but returned for the third quarter. ... Packers backup DE Mike Neal and Rams backup DE Eugene Sims both left with knee injuries in the second quarter. Sims, who will undergo additional medical testing, was the only significant injury for the Rams. ... Packers DE Clay Matthews picked up his ninth sack in the third quarter when he chased down Bradford on a rollout. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- He now has six consecutive Canadian senior titles to go with his two world crowns, but Patrick Chan still has unfinished business. Cheap Jerseys form China . He was right. Correia pitched seven innings of two-hit ball and Starling Marte hit a two-run triple to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 3-0 Monday night in a game that was delayed more than 3 1/2 hours by rain. http://www.yading.net/wholesale-jerseys/ . They say theyre concentrating on the last-place Toronto Blue Jays. They will need to concentrate harder. Wholesale Jerseys . Having two All-Stars to work with can make it look that way. Russell Westbrook scored 32 points, Kevin Durant had 23 points and 17 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 106-92 on Friday night to win their fourth straight home opener. NFL Jerseys form China . - Airing things out among themselves had the desired effect for the Los Angeles Lakers.HAVANA, Cuba -- Three-time Olympic heavyweight boxing champion Teofilo Stevenson says hes recovering well after spending two weeks in hospital for an arterial clot. Stevenson said on Wednesday he was hospitalized on Jan. 13 after doctors detected a clot in an artery near his heart. He spent 15 days in intensive care before being released last week. The 59-year-old told The Associated Press in an interview at his home in western Havana that he was exercising and walking on doctors orders, and planned to return soon to his work as vice-president of the Cuban Boxing Federation. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. "Im fine now," Stevenson said. He was also happy to knock down reports that he was in grave condition. "People called me from all over Cuba, from other parts of the world, even from Miami," said Stevenson, clad in Cuban sports garb. "Imagine, they had already killed me!" Stevenson is one of three boxers to win gold medals at three Olympics, earning his in 1972 in Munich, 1976 in Montreal and 1980 in Moscow. He also captured three world amateur championships. ' ' ' 

Each week, The Reporters put their thumbs out to the good and the bad in the world of sports. Cheap Jerseys Paypal . This week, they discuss the Marlins and Adam Greenberg, the departure of Rowing Canada coach Mike Spracklen, Martin Kaymer and the Ryder Cup, and the 10th anniversary of The Reporters. Bruce Arthur, National Post: As much as I hate to give Jeffrey Loria even partial credit for anything, my thumb is up to Adam Greenberg, who was briefly a member of Lorias Miami Marlins. Greenberg was a fringe Cubs prospect who was called up in 2005, and in his lone major-league at-bat, he got beaned. He was like Moonlight Graham, if Moonlight Graham wound up with severe post-concussion symptoms and a long road through baseballs minor-league mazes instead of medical school. Well, Greenberg wound up in Miamis system, and was given a single at-bat in the second-last game of the season. He faced Mets knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, and he struck out, sure. But he got his chance. Sometimes thats all you can ask for. Steve Simmons, Sun Media: My thumb is down to Rowing Canada, for choosing to part ways with the long time national coach Mike Spracklen. All Spracklen has done over the years is what we expect from the best of our Olympic coaches: the man develops medal winning athletes. The mens eight teams. Silken Laumann. The list is long and impressive. Rowing has been something of a Canadian staple at most Summer Olympic Games unlike almost any other sport you can think of. And Spracklen is crusty, in a Scotty Bowman kind of way. It wasnt a lot of fun playing for Bowman, but the end result was. Its been the same with Mike Spracklen. A whole lot of people dont care for him or his methods but all he did was win. Michael Farber, Sports Illustrated: My thumb is up to Martin Kaymer, whose putt capped Europes historic comeback in the interactive phenomenon known as the Ryder Cup. It was a simple putt, really. Five feet, uphill, inside right. Simple, as long as Kaymer could shove everything else into a box: the pressure, the rabid pro-American crowd at Medinah and, yes, the ghosts of Kiawah Island where 21 years earlier his German compatriot, Bernhard Langer, had missed a putt of similar length to hand the cup to the U.S. Kaymers putt was perfect, as was the ending of a biennial event that is on the cusp of eclipsing the majors as the must-see golf event. Dave Hodge, TSN: My thumb is up to our 10th anniversary here at TSN The Reporters, and as promised earlier, we hereby present proof that we went on the air 10 years and one day ago. Click here to see the original animated opening, ghastly as it was for too long, and then my first thumb up - which following Michaels thumb just now, surely proves that what goes around, comes around. Jerseys China . Reyes drove in three runs and the Marlins snapped a four-game losing streak with a 7-3 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Croatia took advantage of six Canadian turnovers in the opening quarter to jump out to a 20-9 lead. The Canadians cut the deficit to six points at the half and tied the game early in the fourth quarter before Croatia pulled away. http://www.cheapnikejerseybiz.us/ . Canadas Olympic and world champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir lead after the short dance. American Gracie Gold narrowly heads the womens field. Chan, who finished second at Skate Canada International two weeks ago, was nearly nine points ahead of his nearest rival, despite turning a planned triple after his initial quad toe into a single. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .J. -- The days of Avery Bradley being just defensive guard for the Boston Celtics are seemingly over. Cheap Jerseys . This week, they discuss Alain Vigneaults contract extension, the University of Ottawas choice for head football coach, golfing fates and Sepp Blatters stance on penalty kicks.NASHVILLE -- Nate Washington jokes that Titans offensive co-ordinator Chris Palmer has been busy in the "lab" scheming up new ways for Tennessee to attack on offence. Well, whats new actually is something a bit old school. Just call it a variation of the run and shoot. Palmer said Thursday he is expanding the playbook from the limited approach introduced last year that provided minimal options for receivers. Its the same offensive system Palmer has been using for 20 years, dating to his days working with the then-Houston Oilers when now-Titans head coach Mike Munchak played guard alongside current offensive line coach Bruce Matthews and blocked for Warren Moon when they called it the run and shoot. "Ive taken that every place Ive gone," Palmer said. Weve been fortunate to be successful with it." Palmer said the run and shoot is alive and well and points to the number of NFL teams using four wide receiver-sets. The biggest difference from the pass-happy offence the Oilers used to now is protecting the quarterback. Palmer said the key now is dropping the quarterback instead of rolling behind the tackle to throw. "To score youve got to be able to throw the ball. To win, youve got to be able to run. Youre going to hit some bad weather and youre going to have to be able to run," Palmer said. That helps explain why the Titans used their first-round draft pick on receiver Kendall Wright out of Baylor, even though they have Kenny Britt expected back by the start of the season after tearing his right ACL and MCL last September. They also have a group of receivers who turned in their best seasons yet in Palmers first season as co-ordinator. Palmer said the best three will be on the field, though he expects Britt and Wright to be in that group along with Washington, who had a career year with 74 catches for 1,023 yards and seven touchdowns. "Im a much better coach with those two guys I can tell you that," Palmer said of Britt and Wright. The Titans posted passing numbers not seen by this franchise since Moon was filling the air at the old Astrodome in Palmers first season as coo-ordinator. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. Matt Hasselbeck threw for 3,571 yards, fourth-best in franchise history with Moon holding the top three seasons. Hasselbecks 518 attempts also ranked fourth, while his 319 completions ranked third-most. Hasselbeck also had 28 completions of 25 yards or more, most by this team since Steve McNair had 32 such plays in 2001. Palmer didnt have much time to implement his offensive schemes in 2011 thanks to the NFL lockout, so he kept routes simple. Hes expanded on the playbook this year, creating more options for receivers in their routes to help them get open. The plan is to see during the preseason what the receivers can handle and adjust accordingly. Tennessee ranked 12th in the NFL in passing offence, carrying most of the load with Chris Johnson and the run game was 31st in the NFL. The Titans signed veteran guard Steve Hutchinson to help bulk up the line for the run game, and Palmer said he will definitely help. Johnson also has been taking part in the off-season program. "Were coming together as a group and with the tools that we have at wide receiver, I think thats going to even open up the running game better," Palmer said. Tight end Jared Cook also had a career year, ranking fifth among all tight ends with 759 yards off of 49 catches. He thinks the changes will allow the Titans to take advantage of all the talent with the new wrinkles. "Hes thrown some demanding stuff in there," Cook said about Palmer. "But its going good. Everybodys trying to get it down. Theyre having some good practices out there, just working together." The Titans hold their first on-field team sessions of the off-season program next week. Thats when the quarterback competition moves past individual workouts and film sessions, but Palmer expects the changes will only help Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker. "Weve added a couple plays that we held up last year so from that standpoint there will be more options for the receivers. From a quarterback (standpoint), which I think makes it quarterback friendly, the receivers get open," Palmer said. ' ' ' 

The Blue Jays certainly have more pressing issues right now. But I was just wondering, when the Jays are going to elevate Carlos Delgado to their Level of Excellence. Delgado spent 12 seasons in Toronto and owns just about every offensive mark in their record book. He was as close to a "Captain" as this team has ever had. In the 2000 season, Delgado might have had the greatest individual offensive season in Blue Jays history, when he batted .344 with 41 homers, 57 doubles and 137 runs batted in.  Consider this, in 1941 Ted Williams hit .406 with 37 homers and 120 runs batted in.   The "Splendid Splinter" won the Triple Crown that year. Delgados career numbers in no way compare with Williams, but for that one season, Carlos won out in the two power categories. He is also the only Blue Jays player to hit four homeruns in a game. Though Carlos, never actually played in a World Series, he was given a ring after the 1993 World Series because he was a rising prospect in the organization. Of the nine greats on the Level of Excellence, Goerge Bell is only one who doesnt have a ring. I could go on and on, but next year will be the 25th anniversary of the Blue Jays initial signing of Carlos Delgado. He deserves the acclaim and the recognition this honour would bring.   Blue Jays, get it done! ---- No matter that Alex Rodriguezs teammates are struggling at the plate every bit as much as he is, if the Yankees lose their Division Series to Baltimore later on Friday, A-Rod will be depicted as the goat of the series from here to eternity He isnt the only Yankees great to falter in the big spotlight. In the 1962 World Series, one Yankees star hit .174 and another batted .120, yet the Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in game 7 and took the series 4 games to 3.  Those two players were Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle respectively and neither was benched or pinch hit for. While Im still sticking with Detroit as my pick to win the World Series, this is the 50th anniversary of that Giants-Yankees World Series. It might be something special if they hooked up again this year. ---- Pretty much everyone knows, Babe Ruths first homerun as a professional, came in Toronto against the old Maple Leafs when he was playing for Providence in the International League.   The ball was hit out of the old ballpark on the Island and legend has it landed in Lake Ontario. What you probably dont know is that Ted Williams first home runs as a pro were both inside-the park jobs for the Minneapolis Millers. Williams won that leagues Triple Crown that season and oddly enough he only hit one more inside the park homer over his entire Major League career. ---- Though I believe Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers should win the American League MVP award over Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, winning a Triple Crown hasnt always made it so. Ted Williams won the Triple Crown in 1942 and 1947. He lost out in the voting both years to Yankees, Joe Gordon in 1942 and Joe DiMaggio in 1947.   Williams did win the MVP in both 1946 and 1949, but those were years that he didnt win the Crown. ---- This doesnt quite compare to Raul Ibanez pinch hitting for A-Rod, but in 1938, Ben Chapman hit .340 for the Red Sox. In the off-season he was traded. Why? Well to make room for rookie Ted Williams who took over in right field in 1939 at Fenway. Yes I said right field. "The Kid" was moved to left the following season, so he wouldnt facing into the sun as much. The Bosox didnt want to risk damaging his great "hitting eye."    Beats by Dre Studio . Baylor coach Art Briles confirmed to USA Today and The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the Washington Redskins rookie has a torn lateral collateral ligament. He said the surgery also will determine whether Griffin has damaged the ACL in that knee. Beats By Dre Pas cher . The Nationals made the moves before Monday nights game against the New York Mets. Desmonds move was retroactive to Sunday. Desmond was hitting .286 with 17 home runs, 53 RBIs and 15 steals for the NL East-leading Nationals. http://www.officielbeatsbydre.fr/ . -- Riley Sheahan scored twice, including a power-play goal, to lead the Grand Rapids Griffins past the Abbotsford Heat 5-1 on Friday in American Hockey League play. Beats By Dre . The Canadian squad scored three power-play goals and added another while short handed en route to a 7-5 victory over Sweden on Tuesday. Canada improved to 2-0 at the tournament after opening with a 4-1 win over Switzerland on Monday.TORONTO -- Omar Vizquel looked for some devine intervention in his final game in the major leagues. After going hitless in his first two at-bats Wednesday, the 45-year-old laced a single to centre in his final big-league plate appearance as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1. "The last at-bat I took in the big leagues, I wanted to go out with a hit somehow, you know, a bunt or something, I wanted to get on base," said Vizquel, a three-time all-star and 11-time Gold Glove winner who has indicated he intends to retire. "God helped me out. I said God I havent talked to you too many at-bats in my career but this is the time youre going to have to come through for me. "The first two at-bats it felt like somebody was holding my bat behind me. And I was so nervous I didnt know what was going through my mind." Vizquel received a standing ovation for the 2,877th and final hit his career to move past Mel Ott into 40th on the all-time list. The veteran infielder, who broke into the major with Seattle in 1989 and also played with Cleveland, San Francisco, Texas and the Chicago White Sox, started at shortstop and was cheered each time he touched the ball or came to the plate. "To tell the truth it was a little bit surprising," Vizquel said. "There were a lot of Venezuelan people here with flags, pretty loud, and I think the rest of the fans picked up the things and they started cheering. It was surprising but very nice to see everybody supporting me in my last game." Then with two out in the ninth, Vizquel was removed from the game and received another standing ovation before being hugged by teammates. "Its a mixed emotion," he said. "You dont know how youre going to take it. You wake up this morning, my legs were shaking, my heart was pumping 100 miles an hour. You dont know if you really wanted to go to the ballpark or stay home." Vizquel said the final game of his 24-year playing career was a sad day. "Of course it is," he said. "I would say that it is sad. A lot of people tell me No, it should be the happiest day of your life. I believe its the other way around, it is one of the saddest." Vizquel, one of the best shortstops to play the game, took the field for his 2,968th major-league game surrounded by friends. Another great shortstop, Luis Aparacio, the only Venezuelan in baseballs Hall of Fame, was at Rogers Centre. So were two players who played second base beside him with the Cleveland Indians, Carlos Baerga and Hall of Famer and former Toronto Blue Jay Roberto Alomar. They were joined by former Montreal Expos great, Andres Galarrraga, who is also from Venezuela.dddddddddddd Vizquel would not talk about the possibility of being elected to Cooperstown to join Aparacio one day. "I really do not like to talk about that too much," he said. "I think there is still a long way to get there. I think my numbers will try to speak by themselves." Those statistics include a career batting average of .272 with 80 home runs and 951 runs batted in and a .336 on-base percentage. But what set him apart was his fielding wizardry. When Vizquel was signed in 1984 by the Seattle Mariners there was no indication he would be so good for so long. "When I was 16 years old when I signed my first professional contract, I weighed 165 pounds and I didnt know how to hit at all," he said. "All of a sudden, they asked me to hit left-handed. I think that could have been a minus in my career. If you got through double-A and triple-A and you just hit .220, youre probably going to be released. "But with dedication and hard work and trying to be smart about listening to what other guys have to say, trying to improve every day I became a better ball player, and every year was a challenge for me to try to stay on the team and try to make the team." Now years later, Vizquels next goal is to be a manager. "I dont know where destiny is going to take me," he said. "I would like to be a manager some day and try to apply all the things I learned in the game and see what are the chances." The 2012 season was his only campaign with the Blue Jays but will leave him with lasting memories. "This team is pretty close," he said. "I love this team. Like Ive been saying from the beginning, we have a very enthusiastic team, a lot of energy." He was impressed by the adaptability of Adeiny Hechavarria, a shortstop who was called up from triple-A late in the season and played mostly at second and third base. The talent of third baseman Brett Lawrie of Langley, B.C., also made an impression. "I think one of the players who surprised me the most was Hechavarria," Vizquel said. "He was in triple-A almost the whole year , he got the call up and he started playing positions he wasnt used to playing. "Obviously Brett Lawrie is one of those players that you only see once in a lifetime. Hes got a lot of talent and it was a pleasure working with him too." Vizquel batted .235 with seven RBIs in 60 games for Toronto this season. "Today Im looking back and feeling small," he said. "I realize that I have been a fortunate guy and had the opportunity to be here for a long time." ' ' ' 

WASHINGTON -- A strong second-half performance helped the Dallas Mavericks avoid their first seven-game skid in nearly 14 years. Jonathan Toews Red Jersey . Vince Carter scored 23 points, and O.J. Mayo and Darren Collison each added 15 to help the Mavericks break their six-game losing streak with a 103-94 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The Wizards (4-25) took a 14-point lead early in the second quarter before Dallas rallied. The Mavs trailed by four at the half before outscoring the Wizards 35-19 in the third quarter to take an 83-71 lead. "Its been a rough two weeks," coach Rick Carlisle said. The Mavericks have tried to work Dirk Nowitzki back into the lineup, and in his fifth game back after right knee surgery the former league MVP scored 11 points. "The locker room is miserable. The coaches are miserable when we lose, so it definitely is one we wanted to get," Nowitzki said. The Mavericks were ahead 99-84 with 3:28 to play, but Washington scored eight straight to cut the lead to seven. Carter, making only his second start of the season, followed with an emphatic dunk with 1:11 to play to make it 101-93. Carter began the game with a dunk, and the one that secured the win was reminiscent of his high-flying prime. "The body felt good. Sometimes when I go to dunk, the next couple of plays, Ill stay away from the rim. So, I felt good. I was in attack mode. Those were plays that were needed," Carter said. Carter will be 36 later this month, but his play doesnt surprise Carlisle. "He shows flashes of those things more frequently than you might think. The play to open the game was a key play for us because it kind of woke our whole team up and I thought it got us going in the right direction. The play at the end of the game was pivotal because I thought it sealed the game," Carlisle said. "He said to me coming off the court during the timeout, he goes: Bet you didnt think I could do that. Six players scored in double figures for Dallas. Chris Kaman scored 12 and Shawn Marion had 11 points with a season-high 14 rebounds. Bradley Beal equaled a career high with 22 points for the Wizards. Emeka Okafor had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Martel Webster also scored 14. Dallas arrived in Washington in the midst of its longest losing streak since a seven-game slump from Feb. 9-19, 1999 during Nowitzkis rookie season. The Mavs hadnt been losing close games, either, with only one loss during the recent slide coming by single-digits. The six losses came by an average of 19 points. "Its been crazy, man. Not winning, and we all lose sleep, all a little stressed out, and a little tense," Mayo said. NBA champions just two seasons ago, the Mavs havent missed the playoffs since 2000 and looked to be a team in turmoil. Carlisle was so upset after Sundays 25-point loss to San Antonio, he threatened suspensions to underperformers, a threat he dismissed before the game. He did institute a dress code for team charters, banning sweat suits and insisting on at least business-casual attire. "Losing is not something were used to in this franchise, in this organization. The fans are used to it, to a lot more," Nowitzki said. The Wizards outrebounded the Mavericks 20-8 in the first quarter as they took a 29-23 lead and ended a 10-0 run with a 37-23 advantage with just over two minutes gone in the second quarter. Dallas clawed back with a 7-0 run to go into halftime trailing 52-48. "We had a great start. They have experience, they have good players right there. We wake up the beast, Nowitzki started making shots. Vince Carter looked like the young Vince Carter," Washington forward Nene said. Just before Washington left the court, coach Randy Wittman took reserve centre Kevin Seraphin aside to hector him for allowing Kaman three easy baskets late in the half. NOTES: Dallas recalled G Jared Cunningham from the D-League, but he was inactive, as was C/F Brandan Wright with a quad strain. ... The Wizards gave out bobbleheads depicting Beal. ... Washington has lost six in a row to the Mavericks. ... While the Mavericks were introduced, the strains of "Hail to the Redskins" were played. Patrick Kane Black Jersey . Bolognas 35-year-old captain Marco Di Vaio put the hosts ahead in the 17th minute and Mirko Vucinic equalized for Juve in the 58th. The match was postponed from last month due to a snowstorm and now Milan leads Juve by two points with both clubs having played the same number of matches. Duncan Keith Red Jersey . The 21-year-old Jamaican scored a goal in each half Sunday as the Whitecaps defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 in Major League Soccer play. http://www.officialnhlblackhawksstore.us/ . Clearly, they were ready. Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and Chicago hung on to beat the St. Patrick Sharp Blackhawks Jersey . -- The Montreal Canadiens head into the off-season feeling they could have done better and with questions lingering about what changes may be in store for next season. Patrick Sharp Black Jersey . -- Denver Broncos defensive tackle Ty Warren will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair his partially torn right triceps.TORONTO -- The Toronto Argonauts acquired veteran defensive lineman Jermaine Reid and two 2013 fifth-round picks from the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday for a third-round selection. Reid, 29, a Toronto native, spent the last two seasons in Edmonton, registering 24 tackles and three sacks. Reid began his CFL career with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2007-11). "Jermaine is an experienced Canadian defensive lineman who will fit well into our defence," Argos GM Jim Barker said in a statement. "Were excited to bring him home to Toronto and we know hes very excited to come home." The six-foot-four, 2275-pound Reid, a native of Pickering, Ont. Duncan Keith Womens Jersey. , played collegiately at the University of Akron. He was selected in the second round, ninth overall, in the 2007 CFL draft by Hamilton and has spent the off-season working as a construction engineer in Ohio. "This move allows those closest to me to stay close and be an even greater part of my familys life," Reid said. "Having family close by will also help to enhance my focus for the football season. "I was an Argonauts fan growing up and Ive always wanted to play in Toronto. This situation couldnt be better." ' ' ' 

EUGENE, Ore. Beats By Dre For Sale . -- Oregon running back LaMichael James is skipping his senior year and declaring himself eligible for the NFL draft. James, a Heisman Trophy finalist in 2010, said Friday he has not hired an agent. "I feel like Im leaving with a bang," said James, less than a week after he helped the Ducks to a victory over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. A five-foot-nine, 195-pound All-American, James rushed for a school-record 1,805 yards this season despite missing two games with a dislocated right elbow. He led the nation with an average of 150.4 yards rushing per game. James is Oregons career leader in yards rushing with 5,082. He is the first Pac-12 player to have three straight 1,500-yard seasons. In Oregons 45-38 Rose Bowl victory over the Badgers, James rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown. At a news conference Friday afternoon, James said hes been told hes likely a third-round pick. He hopes to improve his status with workouts. James is one term away from completing a degree in General Social Science, or sociology. He may take the winter term off to train before returning to school in the spring to finish up. He said he ultimately reached his decision on Thursday, which was difficult because of his close relationship with Oregon running backs coach Gary Campbell. "He is a very special person and certainly will be remembered as one of the very best players ever to wear a uniform at the University of Oregon," coach Chip Kelly said in a statement released by the school. "I could not have asked any more from him and I am confident he will be a success at the next level." Earlier this season, Stanford coach David Shaw raved about James. "Hes not a big guy, but he breaks tackles. He can stop and start. Hes got some Reggie Bush characteristics at times," Shaw said. "And by all accounts, outside of playing us, Id pull for him because hes a great kid. Everybody that Ive ever had contact with who has had contact with this kid says hes a great kid." James got off to a slow start this season with 54 yards rushing in the season-opening loss to LSU before he had 67 against Nevada, spurring talk that perhaps some weight he added in the off-season was slowing him down. But then he reeled off three straight games with 200 or more yards. James first grabbed attention as a redshirt freshman after running back LeGarrette Blount was suspended for punching a Boise State player after Oregons 2009 season opener. James ran for a Pac-10 freshman-record 1,546 yards and was honoured as the leagues freshman of the year. Last season he keyed the Ducks super-fast spread offence to a 12-0 regular-season record and a berth in the BCS championship game. James declared he was returning to Oregon even before the loss to Auburn in the title game, saying he wanted to complete his education. When the season was over, James led the NCAA in yards rushing with 1,731. He finished third in the Heisman vote behind winner Cam Newton of Auburn and Andrew Luck of Stanford. James leaves Oregon with several school records, including most career touchdowns (58), most career 100-yard rushing games (26) and most career points (348). He has seven career 200-yard games. He is the eighth Ducks player to leave school for the draft with eligibility remaining. Cheap Beats By Dre UK . "Forget Pro Bowl, Im going to make him president of the United States," the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback said with a laugh. When asked what Millers platform would be, Roethlisberger -- who installed himself as Millers campaign manager -- kept it simple. Beats By Dre Headphones . 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NEW YORK -- Kyrie Irving, the MVP of last years Rising Stars Challenge, will return to the game featuring top rookies and second-year players. Cheap Jerseys Sale . The Cleveland All-Star was one of 18 players chosen Wednesday for the Feb. 15 game in Houston. Charles Barkley and Shaquille ONeal will again serve as general managers and draft teams during TNTs pregame show Feb. 7. Rookie stars Damian Lillard of Portland and Anthony Davis of New Orleans, the No. 1 pick in the draft, also were selected. Irving, voted an Eastern Conference reserve by the conferences head coaches, scored 34 points last year in Orlando to lead Team Chuck over Team Shaq, 146-133. Cavaliers teammates Dion Waiters, Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller also were picked. The remainder of the roster is: Harrison Barnes and Klay Thompson (Golden State); Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (Charlotte); Brandon Knight and Andre Drummond (Detroit); Bradley Beal (Washington); Kenneth Faried (Denver); Kawhi Leonard (San Antonio); Chandler Parsons (Houston); Alexey Shved (Minnesota); and Nikola Vucevic (Orlando). Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . Thats a perfect attitude for someone playing on the over-50 tour. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Arizona quarterback Kevin Kolb is listed as doubtful for Sundays game against the St. http://www.usfootballjerseysstore.com/ . A brief statement from World Wrestling Entertainment says the 62-year-old Lawler will be heading home in the next several days. He collapsed at the announcers table at a WWE event at Montreals Bell Centre last Monday night, after suffering a mild heart attack. Cheap NBA Jerseys . The Heat had Bosh on their active roster for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics tonight, after the All-Star forward missed nine games with a strained lower abdominal muscle. Cheap Jerseys . Matt Moulson scored a goal and assisted on another, Evgeni Nabokov stopped 37 shots and the Islanders dominated listless Pittsburgh 4-1 on Tuesday night.MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Brandon Kozun and Tyler Toffoli both scored twice as the Manchester Monarchs dropped the St. Johns IceCaps 5-2 on Friday in American Hockey League play. Anthony Stewart had the other goal for Manchester (22-22-5), while Martin Jones made 22 saves for the win. Eric ODell and captain Jason Jaffray scored for St. Cheap Football Jerseys. Johns (21-27-3). Goaltender Mark Dekanich stopped 28 shots. Both teams went 1 for 5 on the power play. ODell opened scoring in the second before Toffoli, Stewart and Kozun quickly replied to give the Monarchs a 3-1 lead. ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- Linebacker Bo Lokombo has moved into top spot in the CFL Scouting Bureaus latest list of the top 15 prospects eligible for the 2013 CFL Canadian Draft. Lokombo, from Abbotsford, B.C., rose two spots on the winter list. McMaster University offensive lineman Matt Sewell, University of Calgary defensive lineman Linden Gaydosh, University of Regina defensive lineman Stefan Charles and McMaster defensive lineman Ben DAguilar round out the top five. Charles held the top spot on the initial list last September. Lokombo has recorded 34 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, one forced fumble and four pass knockdowns this season at the University of Oregon. The Ducks will play Kansas State in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 3. The CFLs Scouting Bureau is comprised of scouts, player personnel directors and general managers from the leagues eight teams. The 2013 CFL Combine will be held March 22-24 in Toronto. The 2013 draft date has not yet been released. Beats By Dre .5 million. The fifth-ranked Rose shot a 5-under 66 to defeat his Ryder Cup teammate and fellow Englishman by one stroke at the Antalya Club. Beats by Dre Studio .K. Subban will be the first task for the Montreal Canadiens new management team. http://www.officielbeatsbydre.fr/ . - Gambian winger Sanna Nyassi scored in the 61st minute to help the Montreal Impact beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Sunday in Major League Soccer. Beats By Dre Pas cher . Seventh-round draft pick Tommie Campbell returned an interception 90 yards for a touchdown, and the Titans rallied to beat the Chicago Bears 14-13 on Saturday night after what Munchak called a pretty flat start.BALTIMORE -- Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz and Baltimore Orioles closer Kevin Gregg began three-day suspensions Monday after having their four-game suspensions reduced following an appeal. Both players will sit out the entire series between Baltimore and Boston that runs through Wednesday. Ortiz and Gregg were given four-game suspensions on July 14 after nearly getting into a fight six days earlier at Fenway Park. "Got to take it like a man," Ortiz said. "You just dont want to go over the same things again. Doing what I did wasnt the right thing to do, so youre going to be punished. Just want to get over with and continue the season." The fray started when Gregg threw two inside pitches to Ortiz, who started toward the mound after the second throw. Players from both benches and bullpens trotted onto the field, but nothing further developed. "MLB has offered to take a three-game suspension and a slight reduction in the fine," Gregg said. "Ortiz and I are both going to sit outt this series.dddddddddddd Thats it." Gregg was miffed that he got the same amount of time as Ortiz, Gregg insisted he was just doing his job -- pitching inside to a good hitter -- and Ortiz overreacted. "I talked to the league a little bit, I talked to the players association a little bit," he said. "The bottom line is trying to do whats in the best interest of the team. Just to get things done, to take my time now. I still dont think its fair that we have the same fine, same suspension, but were going to move past that point and get on with the season." Orioles reliever Mike Gonzalez, who appealed his three-game suspension, has not yet heard from MLB officials. "Kevin had four and I had three," the left-hander noted. "Im expecting them to at least make it two games or something." Baltimore manager Buck Showalter has already served his one-game suspension. Showalter and Gonzalez were ejected after the pitcher threw a fastball behind Ortiz in the series finale on July 10. ' ' ' 

(Sports Network) - The San Antonio Spurs have been perfect through the postseason so far as they get ready to host the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals. Air Max 90 . Chris Paul and Company will take another shot at solving whats looking like a juggernaut. The Spurs tied a franchise playoff record on Tuesday with 13 three-pointers and never trailed in the second half of their series-opening 108-92 victory. There were 12 lead changes in a tight first half of Game 1 but the well-rested Spurs opened up a 19-point lead in the third quarter and never looked back. Tim Duncan led the way with 26 points and 10 rebounds, his 133rd postseason double-double, while Manu Ginobili chipped in 22 points in San Antonios 15th straight win dating back to the regular season, which included an opening- round sweep of the Utah Jazz. "Tim was solid as usual," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said. "Hes played like that all year long. Hes not going to do anything thats going to be on a highlight film for TV, but highlight film for coaches possibly. Just being solid, making a great pass, playing the defense that he did, rebounding; hes the anchor." "It started with the ball movement," Duncan added. "We know they are going to be physical and we know they are going to pack it into the lane. Tony (Parker) did a great job of getting into the lane and finding shooters and obviously our guys shot the ball well." Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green added 16 and 15 points, respectively while Parker had a bad night from the field, scoring just seven points on 1-of-9 shooting but orchestrated it all with 11 assists. "He (Kawhi Leonard) seems to have a pretty good knack for the ball," Popovich said. "He makes a steal here and there. Hell get an offensive board here and there. Hell get a block now and then. Obviously, hes a rookie -- hes still figuring out what his game is. He does things that help win basketball games." The Clippers, two days removed from a Game 7 win in Memphis, were led by Eric Bledsoes 23 points. Bledsoe went 10-for-16 from the field en route to matching his career-high. "I just come in and try to help my team in the best way possible, whether its scoring, playing defense, or whatever," Bledsoe said. "Whatever I need to do to help them win at the end of the day is what Im going to do." Caron Butler and Blake Griffin each chipped in 15 points, but Paul, who finished third in the NBA MVP voting and turned this moribund franchise around, netted just six on 3-of-13 shooting, although he did have 10 assists. Griffin, suffering from a sprained left knee, played 28 1/2 minutes and also pulled down nine rebounds. "We werent able to slow them [the Spurs] down," Clippers head coach Vinny Del Negro said. "The tempo was in their favor a lot. We missed a lot of easy shots which got them out in the open court. 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GREEN BAY, Wis. Air Max 90 . -- Aaron Rodgers is putting up MVP-worthy numbers again, throwing for more touchdowns than anyone in the NFL and ranking near the top in completions and yards passing. Imagine if hed had all of his favourite toys for the whole year. With Randall Cobb back from a sprained ankle and Jordy Nelson planning to play in Saturday nights NFC wild-card game against Minnesota, the Green Bay Packers finally will have all four top receivers for the first time in, essentially, three months. "It makes us very dangerous," Greg Jennings said Thursday. "Its pretty obvious when we have all four guys healthy, the amount of big plays that we can accumulate goes up. Aaron has a lot more options." Theres no question Rodgers is a special quarterback, one of the leagues finest, and hed put up impressive numbers if he had only one or two guys to throw to. But he has four -- count em, four -- receivers who could be No. 1s on many other teams. "I dont think so," Nelson said when asked if any other team is as loaded at receiver as the Packers. "I dont think you can go four and five deep like we can." Jennings had 1,000-yard seasons from 2008-10, and came up just short (949) last year despite missing three games. Nelson has a career average of 15.1 yards per catch, and joined Jennings in the 1,000-yard club last year. James Jones led the NFL with 14 TD catches this year, and matched a Packers record with two scores in three straight games. Cobb is the newest of the bunch, and all the second-year receiver has done is lead the team in catches (80) and yards receiving (954). Add in big tight end Jermichael Finley and you can see why defensive co-ordinators have nightmares about facing the Packers. "You can go to any one of them and get a big play, so it makes it more difficult for defences to defend," Green Bay offensive co-ordinator Tom Clements said. "If (opponents) only have one guy or two guys that they have to defend against, they can structure their defences and set it up in certain ways to take those guys away. But if you have four out there, and sometimes even five, it makes it more difficult. "So if its more difficult for them, its advantageous for us." But injuries have kept the Packers (11-5) from making full use of that advantage. The Big Four have played less than three full games together this year, and you have to go all the way back to the Sept. 24 game in Seattle for when they were last all at full strength. (Yes, they were all available for the Dec. 2 game against the Vikings, but Nelson was gone after the second series with a hamstring injury.) Jennings was hurt in the season opener, and wound up missing eight of the first 11 games with a torn muscle in his abdomen. Nelson was out for four games with a hamstring injury. And Cobb, whos also been Green Bays primary kick returner, was sidelined last week with a sprained ankle. Only Jones made it through the entire season unscathed. "Its been a while," Nelson agreed. "Hopefully we can go out and perform well, make a lot of plays and play a few games together. Thats what you want. You want to be at full strength going into the playoffs, and I think were as healthy as we can be." To get an idea just how potent the Packers could be, look at their last three games, when only one of the Big Four was on the sidelines. Rodgers has thrown for 998 yards and 10 touchdowns. Cobb, Jones and Jennings have had 100-yard games, and each game has had three receivers with five or more catches. Green Bay has put up 110 points, including hanging a season-high 55 on Tennessee. Yes, the Packers lost at Minnesota on Sunday. But the offence found another gear after an uncharacteristically slow start on the first three drives, outgaining and outscoring the Vikings over the final 40 minutes. Jennings had his best showing since his return with 120 yards and two touchdowns on eight catches, while Nelson averaged a whopping 29 yards on his three catches. Finleys eight catches gave him 61 for the year, a Packers record for a tight end. "We definitely got it going," Jennings said. "Felt good with what we were seeing, ARod was delivering the ball on the point and guys were making plays all across the field. Are there some things we could have done better as a whole? Absolutely. But we got another shot at it. Weve got a chance to make it right this week." And theyll be doing it at full strength. Cobb was held out last weekend as something of a precaution, but hes practiced all week. Nelson was a question mark after he banged up his knee against the Vikings. But he was a full participant in practice Thursday and said "no, none whatsoever" when asked if there was any question hed play. "We were hoping that, come this time, everyone would be together and ready to go and we are," Nelson said. "And we look forward to the opportunity." Notes: Coach Mike McCarthy said there wont be a rep count on Charles Woodson, who will be playing his first game since breaking his collarbone Oct. 21. "Were going to let him play and communicate on the sidelines and make sure hes OK," McCarthy said. "Hes been really pushing the conditioning really the last five or six weeks and he has been practicing the last four weeks. Its just that transition to the games." ... CB Tramon Williams missed Thursdays practice with the flu. Nike Air Max 97 . The star power is high. Nike Air Max . Serbian fans directed monkey chants at black England players throughout an ill-tempered match in Krusevac that ended in an on-pitch brawl between players and coaches from both teams. 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MIAMI -- The lingering backlash caused by Ozzie Guillens praise of Fidel Castro contributed to another Miami Marlins managerial shakeup Tuesday. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Guillen was fired after only one year with the team, undone by too many losses and one too many ill-advised remarks. A promising season began to derail in April with his laudatory comments about Cubas former leader. Six months later, the episode was a factor in the decision to fire Guillen, Marlins officials said. "Lets face it. It was not a positive for the team; it was not a positive for Ozzie," president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest said. "It was a disappointment, no doubt about it." A lousy team didnt help, either. The Marlins took high hopes into their new ballpark following an off-season spending spree but finished last in the NL East at 69-93, their worst record since 1999. Miamis next manager will be the fifth for owner Jeffrey Loria since early 2010. The latest change comes even though Marlins still owe Guillen $7.5 million for the three years remaining on his contract. "We all felt we had a pretty good ballclub coming out of spring training, and we just didnt play well," Beinfest said. "We all share in this. This is not a fun day for me, certainly not for Ozzie or Jeffrey or anybody involved. This is an organizational failure. But we felt like we needed to make this change so we could move forward." There had speculation that Beinfests job might also be in jeopardy, but hell continue in his current role. The search for a new manager has just begun, he said. "We could definitely use some stability in the dugout," said Beinfest, who has been with the Marlins since Loria bought the team in 2002. "Were looking for a winner. At times weve done a better job of identifying that individual. Other times we havent. Were going to try to find the right guy this time." On Twitter, Guillen said the firing left him with "my head held up high, real high." "To the fans that support me and for those who are happy as well my love and respect to you," Guillen tweeted. "In life there are worse things and I have experienced them. I have lived through bad moments and I will get through this with support." In spring training, Guillen touted his team as well balanced and ready to win. But a dismal June took the Marlins out of contention for good, and management dismantled the roster in July. The season went sour from the start. Guillens comments praising Castro in a magazine interview angered Cuban Americans, who make up a large segment of the Marlins fan base. The Venezuelan manager apologized repeatedly at a news conference for his remarks, then began serving a five-game suspension only five games into his stay with the team. "That was a very, very hard situation for me and the people around me," Guillen said in September. "It was maybe the worst thing I ever did." Marlins officials believe the damage was lasting. They blame disappointing attendance at the new ballpark in part over lingering fan resentment about the Castro comments. The decision to fire Guillen came on the eve of the World Series, nearly three weeks after the Marlins final game, following a lengthy assessment of what went wrong this year. "Everybody wanted to take a step back," Beinfest said. "It was really an organizational decision." Guillen was returning Tuesday from a vacation in Spain and was informed of his dismissal by phone by Beinfest in a brief conversation. Guillen left the Chicago White Sox a year ago after eight seasons. Some 24 hours later he sealed a four-year deal with the Marlins, where he was a third-base coach for the 2003 World Series championship team. "I feel like Im back home," he said at the time. Loria traded two minor league players to obtain Guillen and gave him a team-record $10 million, four-year deal. But by June, the Marlins had fallen below .500 for good. Despite the frustrations of losing, the talkative, opinionated, profane Guillen kept his cool for the most part, and he repeatedly accepted responsibility for the teams performance. Mindful of speculation his job might be in jeopardy, he said two weeks before the end of the season he was glad he rented a house in Miami rather than buying when he took the job. "With the job I did this year, do you think I deserve to be back here?" Guillen said on the final day of the season. "Of course not. But Im not the only one. ... Lets start from the top. The front office failed, Ozzie failed, the coaching staff failed, the players failed, everybody failed." In December, the Marlins signed All-Stars Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell to contracts worth a combined $191 million. But Bell was a bust as the closer, and the Marlins were plagued by poor hitting, especially in the clutch. Bell was traded last week to Arizona. In the Marlins 20 seasons they have reached the post-season only twice, as wild-card teams in 1997 and 2003. Both times they won the World Series. Under Loria they have usually been among baseballs thriftiest teams. With attendance and revenue falling short of projections this year, the spending binge of last off-season ago is unlikely to be repeated. "We need to spend some time redefining ourselves in conjunction with a new manager," Beinfest said. "I cant tell you exactly what the Marlin way is today." Cheap Jerseys Wholesale .A.!" in the final minute. Its amazing the fans werent speechless over what they were witnessing. It wasnt merely that the Los Angeles Lakers had blown a 21-point, second-half lead to the lowly Washington Wizards -- it was the fact that the Lakers had essentially lost the game to a bunch of Wizards second-stringers. Cheap Jerseys From China . 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The Watson Lake, Yukon, rider finished the multi-discipline event six points back of Australias Glenn OShea. Lasse Norman Hansen of Denmark was third. The six-discipline omnium will make its debut as an Olympic medal event at the London Games. The omnium consists of six events -- three timed and three mass-start -- that take place over two days. Riders are ranked according to their finishing position in each event, with the lowest score winning. Jasmin Glaesser of Coquitlam, B.C., helped the Canadian womens pursuit team capture a bronze medal Thursday before taking silver in the 25-kilometre womens point race. The three medals are a new record for Canada, which had never won more than two at a world track cycling championship. "I was hoping to be able to pull out something special," Bell said. "But Im thinking four months down the road, and to get back on the podium after a few years of struggling at worlds was really positive. I was taking it step by step. Ive been struggling with individual events, so I was just trying to put it back together. "Im going to talk with the coaches, and we are going to do everything to change this into the right colour (at the Olympics)." Meanwhile, Britains Victoria Pendleton won the womens sprint title in dramatic fashion after crashing in the semifinals and twice profiting from officials rulings. After a comfortable win over Simona Krupeckaite of Lithuania in the first finals heat, Olympic champion Pendleton was edged out in the second following an elbow touch in the closing meters. Race officials later reversed the result and awarded Pendleton her sixth world title after ruling that Krupeckaite was riding dangerously. The announcement of the decision prompted loud boos from the crowd at Melbournes Hisense Arena. "This is probably the most significant and probably one of my most emotional world titles, being that this is the last time Im going to do this, so it means a lot to me," Pendleton said. "It probably means as much as the first one." Pendleton earlier lost her first semifinals heat to Australian defending champ Anna Meares when she fell while contesting the sprint line. Pendleton appeared to connect her elbow with Meares while defending her lead, causing her bike to slide out from under her. The British rider suffered track burns to her shoulder, hip and knee, but was otherwise remarkaably calm in the pits afterward. Jerseys China. Pendleton looked to be eliminated from the event when Meares easily won the second heat, but was later awarded the win by officials who said Meares impeded Pendletons line. She won the deciding third heat to set up a gold-medal race against Krupeckaite, who beat Lyubov Shulika of Ukraine in the other semifinal. Meares and Pendleton hugged on the infield after the race. "Im delighted I won, but obviously its nice to win by crossing the line first," Pendleton said. "Relegations always make it feel a bit weird and iffy, so its a shame in some respects. ... But theyre the rules." Meares, who set a world record in the flying 200 during qualification for the event, went on to win the bronze medal after cruising past Shulika in both third-place heats. "It was very disappointing to feel as though I had progressed to the final and then to lose so agonizingly close in the third round," Meares said. "It was difficult for me to pick myself up and race again for the bronze medal, but I did and Im proud of that." The win gives Pendleton a valuable psychological advantage going into the London Olympics where she and Meares will again be favourites for the event. Earlier, Katarzyna Pawlowska of Poland produced a powerful burst of speed in the final meters to claim the womens scratch race title. Jarmila Machacova of the Czech Republic made a break with four laps remaining, but could not maintain her lead and was overhauled by the pack in the final sprint. Australias Melissa Hoskins was second and Belgiums Kelly Druyts third. After scraping into the sprint quarter-finals, four-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy of Britain reached the mens sprint semifinals by a photo finish in the third and deciding heat against Germanys Robert Foerstemann. Hoy was earlier beaten by Frenchman Gregory Bauge in the second round of qualifying and was forced to book his quarter-finals spot via the repechage round. Hoy will race Bauge again in Fridays semifinals, while fellow Briton Jason Kenny rides against Australias Shane Perkins after his third heat loss to Mickael Bourgain was reversed by officials who ruled the Frenchman left his lane twice during the ride. These world championships also serve as Olympic qualifiers, and changes to the qualification process dictate that each nation can only have one representative in the sprint events at London -- meaning Fridays races carry extra significance for Hoy and Kenny. -- With files from The Associated Press ' ' ' 

AROSA, Switzerland -- Canadas Dominique Maltais won gold and teammate Maelle Ricker took the bronze at a snowboard cross World Cup on Saturday. Cheap Beats By Dre UK . Maltais, from Petite-Riviere-Saint Francois, Que., led from start to finish to extend her lead in the race for the Crystal Globe. "It was a close final so I tried to focus on my own line," Maltais said. "Im really happy." Italys Michela Moioli held off Ricker, the reigning world and Olympic champion from Squamish, B.C., for second place. World champion Alex Pullin of Australia won the mens final by beating American Nate Holland in a photo finish. Lucas Eguibar of Spain won bronze. Jake Holden of Caledon, Ont., was the top Canadian in 10th place. Beats By Dre Headphones . In a letter to council, a spokesman for Oilers owner Daryl Katz says it makes more sense to hash out those issues in private with city bureaucrats before meeting publicly with Mayor Stephen Mandel and council. "While we appreciate the mayors invitation, we do not think such a meeting can be productive until we have reduced the outstanding issues," John Karvellas, a vice-president for the Katz Group, said in the three-sentence press release posted on the Oilers website. Beats By Dre . Timmins, entering his 12th season with the Canadiens, is responsible for overseeing and directing the Canadiens amateur scouting system, including the NHL Draft. "The Montreal Canadiens organization is very proud of the work that Trevor Timmins has done in terms of player scouting and development over his time with the team and we are very happy to count on his services for years to come," general manager Marc Bergevin said in a statement. http://www.thebeatsbydreukstore.co.uk/ . At-bats are sporadic, starts are rare and staying sharp can be challenging. Beats By Dre For Sale . How times have changed. The once long, wild and often unkempt hair is shorter today. Now 28 and a father of two, Grabovski enters year five in Toronto with considerably less noise than when he arrived, an almost forgotten figure at Leafs training camp, a steady presence whose spunkier days appear behind him. Cheap Beats By Dre . LaPorta had the procedure on Thursday in Nashville, Tenn. The Indians said LaPorta, who spent most of last season at Triple-A Columbus, had a "debridement" of his left hip joint.ASPEN, Colo. -- As much as the jumps, flips and twists, this weeks Winter X Games will, indeed, be about Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke. Burke, a four-time X Games champion, died last week from injuries suffered during an accident while she was training for this weeks action in Aspen. An official tribute to the Canadian, who helped push her discipline of superpipe skiing into the Olympics, will take place Thursday. But during training runs and at a pre-event news conference Wedneesday, Burke was on everyones mind.dddddddddddd Canadian ski halfpipe coach, Trennon Paynter, set the tone by tweeting a picture from the top of the mountain with a bumper sticker that reads "Celebrate Sarah." Wrote Paynter: "Sun is shining on the XGames pipe for the first training session. She is right here with us." Burke was born in Barrie, Ont., and grew up in nearby Midland. She began attending summer ski camps in Whistler, B.C., as a teenager. ' ' ' 

It appears the search for the next head of the Montreal Alouettes is underway. Nike Air Max 2013 . According to Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette, Alouettes general manager Jim Popp has received permission from the Toronto Argonauts to talk to defensive coordinator Chris Jones about their head coaching position. The Alouettes also asked and received permission to speak to B.C. Lions offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Jacques Chapdelaine. Jones began his CFL coaching career with the Alouettes in 2002 as the teams defensive line coach. The following season, he took over the reins as the defensive coordinator; a position he held for five seasons before taking the same position with the Calgary Stampeders. Last season, Jones joined the Toronto Argonauts and head coach Scott Milanovich as the teams assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and assistant general manager. Chapdelaine just completed his ninth season with the Lions after joining the club in 2003 as the teams receivers coach. In 2005, Jacques was promoted to offensive coordinator, which culminated in a Grey Cup championship in 2006. After a brief stint with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2007, Chapdelaine rejoined the Lions in 2008 as receivers coach and was then promoted to the coordinator post once again in 2010. The Alouettes are looking to replace Marc Trestman, who was hired as head coach of the Chicago Bears this week. Air Max 95 . Gabon President Ali Bongo lived every moment of his teams rollercoaster ride at Stade de lAmitie as it came from 1-0 down to take the lead with two goals in a minute, conceded a 90th-minute equalizer and then won a stunning game with a stoppage-time free kick from Bruno-Zita Mbanangoye. Air Max Chaussures .C. -- After 14 years Mike Shula is getting another chance to run an NFL offence. http://www.officialairmaxshop.fr/ . 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A surprise standout as a rookie on the Leafs blue line last season, Gardiner is a Marlie these days, intent on making the best of the hold currently placed on his National Hockey League prospects. "It just gives you the ability to work on some things," he said of his AHL stint this fall. Call it a looming trap of complacency for the intriguing crop of NHL up-and-comers currently toiling in the American League, a group that includes Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Brayden Schenn and Cody Hodgson. The luster isnt quite as bright here in the AHL, the aura of a minor league barn in Peoria light years away from the historic shine of Madison Square Garden. Many young players have endured the long bus rides, overnight journeys and three-game in three-night body sappers before, but after a taste of charter jets, luxury hotels and the best competition in the world, this league is likely to feel much different this time around. Simply put, its not the NHL and these guys know it. But if theres a challenge for top guns like Gardiner, its to treat the league like it is the NHL, promptly demonstrating nightly why theyre just a cut above the present competition. "I expect him to be the best defenceman on our team," said Marlies coach Dallas Eakins of Gardiner. "Weve had no problem with him, his motivation, weve had no problem with him playing hard every night, he wants to win, he wants to be the best player on the ice; I think this time for him right now is being well-served. "Listen, I dont want him to become a good player in the American League or a good player in the NHL, we want him to push his limits. There can never be a limit on a player. And if he continues to push that limit every day then who knows what kind of player he ends up at the top level." Eakins offered a warning to Gardiner after the Marlies run to the Calder Cup final late last spring, impelling him to remain focused in the offseason. "I know that I had a good season last year," said Gardiner before laying out the advice he received, "but dont sit back and dont do anything in the summer. I think some guys do that and hurt themselves a lot so just to keep working hard and doing the same things I did the previous summer to be ready for camp. And I did those things. It was some good advice. Obviously youre happy with what youve done, but its nothing comparedd to a lot of people and you want to keep getting better every year. Nike Air Max. " "The one thing that I love about Jake and Ive said it to him a few times during practice is dont pull back," said Eakins. "The way hes practicing right now he is right at the top of the list here. Hes head and shoulders above some of our other guys. And what happens sometimes when a guy is practicing that well and that hard is that hell pull back so hell fall into the group. Its almost like he doesnt want to stand out, but I keep encouraging him, keep pushing the envelope, make them catch up to you, pull the group with you and hes been doing that for the most part." Using his AHL opportunity to heighten his "offensive abilities", Gardiner has specifically set his sights on improving the scope of his shot, its accuracy and precision through traffic. "Shooting for sticks, I think thats one of the things I needed to work on the most and its been good so far," he explained. A seven-goal man in 75 games with the Leafs a year ago – adding just two in 17 playoff games with the Marlies – Gardiner has fired 22 shots in six games with the Marlies, scoring three times (13.6 per cent accuracy), including the second goal in a 5-4 overtime win against Hamilton on Friday. In an overall sense, its been obvious most nights that hes just a grade better than the competition, precisely how it should be for a player of his calibre. With no obvious end in sight to the lockout, Gardiners AHL work placement will continue as the Marlies hit the road for two-plus weeks, landing in Abbottsford, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Oklahoma City. With a temperament that rarely fluctuates above the median or as Eakins puts it, "he doesnt get too fired up about much", Gardiner has the steady approach necessary to the task of remaining on point in an inferior, albeit vastly improved league. While hes emerged as arguably the most valued commodity within the Leafs organization – outside of maybe only Morgan Rielly, the fifth overall pick in the 2012 Draft – Gardiner seems to understand that he cant sit back on what he accomplished last year – leading all rookie defencemen with 30 points, also earning an All-Rookie team selection – or fall prey to the sophomore swoon thats humbled the careers of so many others before him. Complacency just isnt an option. "Dont think youre an all-star or anything like that," he said of his mindset this season, "just be the same way you were the previous summer and then in the season play the same way with more confidence, just dont get too over-confident I guess." ' ' ' 

BELEK, Turkey -- The anticipated matchup between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods on Wednesday may not count for much after both lost their opening matches at the eight-player World Golf Finals. McIlroy lost to Matt Kuchar by six shots and Woods fell to Charl Schwartzel by one shot on Tuesday in the $5.2 million event at the Sultan course in Antalya. In the other group of the medal match-play format, Lee Westwood beat Webb Simpson by one shot and Justin Rose defeated Hunter Mahan by four strokes. McIlroy and Woods -- ranked No. 1 and No. 2 -- face each other Wednesday in the last of their three group matches, but both could already be eliminated by then. The top two in each group will advance to the semifinals. In Wednesdays morning matches, McIlroy will face Schwartzel and Woods will play Kuchar. Woods and Schwartzel were all-square going to the 18th when the American went into a greenside bunker and finished with a bogey. "It came right down to the wire, but I cant believe how far that second shot flew into the back bunker and that was the match," Woods said. "It means now that I have to play Kooch and try and win that match before facing Rory in the afternoon." McIlroy unraveled against Kuchar with a triple bogey at the 15th hole and double bogeys at 16 and 17. "I hit a drive into the trees on 15 and lost a bit of confidence," McIlroy said. "I need to win both of my matches tomorrow if I am to advance. I just struggled for a bit of motivation out there, so I need to go out and concentrate on both of my matches tomorrow." Kuchar, after taking a bogey at the first, birdied the next two holes and was never behind. "I just thought I had to play mistake-free, and hopefully Rory wouldnt get too hot," the American said. "There we are all-square with four to go, he hits it right and makes triple bogey, and I go three up with three to go and I think both of us lost a little interest at that point." The event allows players to wear shorts, and Westwood, Schwartzel, Mahan and Kuchar chose to do so. All but Mahan won their matches. Westwood wore a red shirt and white shorts in tribute to his favourite soccer club, Nottingham Forest. "Them are footballers legs," Westwood said. "I could still play for Forest with these legs." Kuchar said he was happy to wear shorts again. He spent the week after the Ryder Cup loss to the European with his family in Greece. "Being able to come to an event like this that is a little more relaxed is just great to be able to throw shorts on," he said. The winner of the event, sponsored by Turkish Airways, will receive $1.5 million. Beats By Dre UK . -- World champion Rosalind Groenewoud of Calgary won a silver medal at a freestyle skiing World Cup event on Friday. 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"Although I was able and capable of competing with the best drivers that are around, at some point its time to say goodbye and this time it might be forever." Schumacher holds the record for championships and grand prix wins, with 91. He began his career in 1991 and won two titles with Benetton then five for Ferrari. He initially retired in 2006 then came back with Mercedes in 2010. The comeback has not lived up to expectations, with just one podium finish. "Its without doubt that we did not achieve our goals to develop a world championship fighting car," Schumacher said. "But it is also very clear I can be happy with my overall achievements." Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn paid tribute to Schumacher. Brawn was also chief strategist at Ferrari when Schumacher and the Italian team became so dominant thhat the sports authorities made several rule changes to spice up the level of competition.dddddddddddd "Hes the most courageous racing driver of the century," Brawn said "And I feel very privileged to have worked with Michael from the beginning." Schumacher said he hasnt decided what he will do after the season, saying he just wants to focus on the final six races. He has struggled this season, and was issued a 10-place grid penalty at Suzuka for causing a spectacular crash with Toro Rossos Jean-Eric Vergne during the Singapore GP. "There is no point in the need to make any decisions right now," Schumacher said. "I have options obviously but whatever it will be will be made in time." Schumacher acknowledged he considered retiring even before the announcement of Hamiltons move to Mercedes. "During the past month I was not sure if I still had the motivation and energy which is necessary to go on," Schumacher said. "It is not my style to do something which I am not 100 per cent feeling for." Schumacher holds the record for the most races won in a single season, with 13 in 2004. In 2002, he became the only driver in F1 history to finish in the top three in every race of a season, and set the record for most consecutive podium finishes. ' ' ' 

Toronto, ON – March 10, 2013 - Bob Stewart stood on competition ice at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton where he shot for the chance to win $1 million in the Capital One Million Dollar Button final. Air Max BW . Mr. Stewarts rock was on-line for a good result, but came up just short of the house.  His throw earned him a $5,000 cheque from Capital One.  The winning shot was performed live on TSN during fifth-end break of the gold-medal game in front of a live audience of more than 10,000 fans. In order to win the Capital One Million Dollar Buttons grand prize of a one-time payment of $1 million, Mr. Stewart had to successfully deliver a rock from the hack and place the stone within the button on a regulation curling sheet. He only had one opportunity to execute the shot. "I thought the throw was fine with the outturn. I just didnt have enough weight for that ice, thats all," said Mr. Stewart after his shot.  "Oh, its been a great experience. Unbelievable. We got the weekend at the Scotties, we got the weekend here. It was just an unbelievable experience…a great time" Mr. Stewart and three of his friends received an all-expenses-paid trip to the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton.  His friends came along for the trip to be his own personal "cheer squad" for the final-round throw.  "We engaged thousands of Canadians in this great sport through the Capital One Million Dollar Button this year," said Clinton Braganza, VP Brand Marketing, Capital One Canada.  "Taking one shot for a million dollars at the biggest event in curling is a lot of pressure, and Mr. Stewart handled it like a real pro.  Congratulations to him and their cheer squad for doing a great job."     The Capital One Million Dollar Button contest was open from January 3, 2013, until January 28th, 2013. Full contest rules are available on Capital One Canadas Facebook page {facebook.com/CapitalOneCanada}, or by going to milliondollarbutton.ca. 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The 18-year-old Peliwo reached all four junior grand slam finals in 2012, and won the Wimbledon and U.(Sports Network) - The Houston Texans, one of the two remaining undefeated teams in 2012, will host the Green Bay Packers, last years final unbeaten, which has fallen on hard times this season. Watch all the action unfold live on TSN, beginning with Football Night in America at 7pm et/4pm pt. Two of the premier defensive players in the NFL will be in the spotlight tonight: Green Bays Clay Matthews and Houstons J.J. Watt. Watt leads the NFL with 8 1/2 sacks and Matthews is on his heels with eight. Who is missing might be the bigger story, however. The Texans improved to 5-0 with a 23-17 win at the New York Jets on Monday night but lost leading tackler Brian Cushing, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. "Its what we thought. He tore his ACL and we lost him for the year," said Texans head coach Gary Kubiak. "Hes going to have surgery, probably in about two or three weeks, when the swelling goes down. Its a big blow to our team. You feel bad for Brian because he works so hard. Hes going to be missed." The Packers, meanwhile, lost three key players in their 30-27 setback to Indianapolis last week. Running back Cedric Benson left the game in the second quarter with a left foot injury, tight end Jermichael Finley departed in the third stanza with a shoulder injury and nose tackle B.J. Raji hurt his left ankle. Cushing, a friend and teammate of Matthews in college at USC, had amassed 29 tackles and one interception so far this season. Seven-year veteran Tim Dobbins replaced Cushing in New York and is the first option to slide into his role, while the newly-signed Barrett Ruud will also be considered down the road. Ruud, a former starter in Tampa Bay, had seen limited action with New Orleans this season before being released. The eight-year veteran has amassed 642 tackles, six forced fumbles and seven interceptions over the course of his career. "Its a challenge for our team, thats what this is," Kubiak said. "We know Dobbins is going to go in there and play well, and every player in our locker room is going to take on a little bit more responsibility." For the Packers, Bensonn was placed on the injured reserve designated to return list earlier this week with what was diagnosed as a Lisfranc injury. Air Max pas cher. . He is expected to be out at least eight weeks and possibly the rest of the season. Finley and Raji, along with star wide receiver Greg Jennings, were all held out of Wednesdays practice, leaving eachs status for Sunday in question. On the field, Arian Foster ran for 152 yards and a touchdown as the Texans held off the Jets on Monday night. Matt Schaub completed 14-of-28 passes for 209 yards with a touchdown and an interception in that one, while Shayne Graham connected on three field goals for the Texans, who keep building on their best start in franchise history. Owen Daniels added 79 yards and a score on four receptions in the win. "Being that were undefeated right now, I think it perks everyones interest when theyre playing us to go out and give us their best shot," Schaub said. The Packers, meanwhile, are aiming to get back to .500 after dropping to 2-3 in Indianapolis last Sunday. The Colts Reggie Wayne caught 13 passes for a career-high 212 yards, which included the go-ahead touchdown with just 35 seconds remaining. Green Bay kicker Mason Crosby had a chance to force overtime, but his 51-yard field goal with eight seconds to go hooked wide left. Aaron Rodgers completed 21-of-33 passes for 243 yards with three scores and an interception for the Packers. "We talked about the fundamentals and Ill stop right there because thats as far as it went for me in the second half," Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said. "The number of penalties we had. Were just not doing a very good job of handling the football ... Give credit to the Colts. They battled back." Alex Green replaced Benson on Sunday and produced 55 yards on nine carries. The Packers also have James Starks, who is expected to return from a turf toe injury that has kept him sidelined. This is just the third meeting between the two clubs. The Texans evened the series at 1-1 with a 2-21 win on Dec. 7, 2008 when Schaub passed for 414 yards and Kevin Walter caught a 58-yard touchdown. ' ' ' 

Goaltending was the story on Thursday, from rookie Braden Holtby to future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur, with two of this seasons best individual stories -- Mike Smith and Brian Elliott -- thrown in for good measure. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Scott Cullen looks at the Capitals and Devils tying their respective series while the Coyotes and Blues move to 3-1 leads. HOLTBY STONES BRUINSCapitals rookie G Braden Holtby saved the day for the Capitals, turning aside 44 of the Bruins shots he faced to preserve Washingtons 2-1 win, which tied the series at two games apiece. Its the second time in this series that Holtby has stopped more than 40 shots in a game, accounting for both Capitals wins. Bruins D Zdeno Chara and RW Tyler Seguin led the way with six shots, but RW Rich Peverley was the only one that managed to get one past Holtby. Bruins C David Krejci somehow managed to not record a shot on goal. Washington played the game without C Nicklas Backstrom, who was serving a one-game suspenion for cross-checking Peverley, leaving a more significant role for Mathieu Perreault, who moved up form the fourth line to centre a line with Jason Chimera and Alexander Semin. Semin scored the game-winning goal on a power play late in the second period. The Capitals did get strong efforts from bottom six forwards. C Jay Beagle led all Capitals with five blocked shots and LW Matt Hendricks led the team with seven hits. The Capitals were clinging to a one-goal lead, so a defensive focus was understandable, but LW Alexander Ovechkin played just 1:58 in the third period. If Ovechkin wasnt hurt, thats not exactly a vote of confidence from head coach Dale Hunter. The long-term success of the Capitals will require production from Ovechkin and, now that hes due to return form his suspension, Backstrom and Washington now heads to Boston all even, not a bad place to be as a seventh seed. DEAL WITH THE DEVILSIf the Capitals have a young up-and-comer making noise between the pipes, the Devils go the other way, with 39-year-old Martin Brodeur stopping all 26 Florida shots for the shutout in New Jerseys 4-0 win, evening the series. Brodeur notched his record-setting 24th career playoff shutout. Florida decided to go with Scott Clemmensen in goal. Clemmensen, a 34-year-old former Devil, had never started an NHL playoff game before, but recorded his first playoff win for his relief win on Tuesday. After four goals against on 27 shots, there is now further uncertainty. Do the Panthers go back to starter Jose Theodore? Further complicating matters for Florida, they were missing D Jason Garrison, who was sidelined by a lower body injury. Not only did Garrison put up 16 goals during the regular season, but he plays 22-23 minutes per game and that isnt easy to fill. Dmitry Kulikov saw his role increase Thursday and he led the Panthers with five shots on goal in 24:13 of ice time. New Jerseys attack was led by C Travis Zajac who had a goal and an assist, giving him a team-high four points in the series. Having missed most of the season due to an Achilles injury, Zajacs ability to contribute in a top-six role for the playoffs makes a world of difference for the Devils. Devils D Bryce Salvador recorded his first two-assist game since October 16, 2009, playing 25:18 to lead all Devils in ice time. New Jersey hasnt been able to gain an advantage in the series, despite strong production from their fourth line -- Steve Bernier scored in Game Four, Stephen Gionta in Game Three -- but that has bought them some time and now that Brodeur is coming off a strong game and Ilya Kovalchuk and Zach Parise are getting on the board, the Devils should be a little more optimistic about their chances in the remaining best-of-three in this series. BACK-TO-BACK BOEDKERFor the fourth time in four games, the Phoenix Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks went to overtime and, for the second straight game, Coyotes winger Mikkel Boedker scored the winner, used great speed to get past Nick Leddy in neutral ice, but barely got a shot off under pressure as he reached the Blackhawks goal and it somehow trickled through Corey Crawfords legs. As well as Crawford played in Game Four, it was the second straight game in which the overtime winner was of questionable quality. Chicago forced overtime when Michael Frolik knocked in a rebound off a David Bolland backhand with 1:26 remaining in the third period. It was the second straight game in which Frolik had scored -- a bit of a resurrection for a winger who had been a healthy scratch until Andrew Shaw got suspended. The Blackhawks dominated the game territorially, outshooting Phoenix 23-10 through two periods, but then couldnt mount an attack early in the third period, with the Coyotes scoring twice while registering the first eight shots of the period. In a fit of desperation, then, Chicago recorded the final nine shots on goal of regulation time, getting goals from Frolik and Brendan Morrison, the veteran inserted into the lineup in place of Jamal Mayers. The other addition to the Blackhawks lineup was Brandon Saad, the 19-year-old winger who played two games in Chicago at the start of the season before returning to Saginaw of the OHL, where he scored 76 points in 44 regular season games then added 17 points in 12 playoff games. Saad played 13:11, primarily with Jonathan Toews and Andrew Brunette. The way Chicago has cominated play when they need to score late, it shows how talented they are as a team, but the fact that they have put themselves in a position to need those late goals suggest that they dont apply that talent as consistently as they need to in order to create some separation from the Coyotes. Mike Smith was solid in the Phoenix net in Game Four, stopping 30 of 32 shots but, at some point, the Blackhawks have to figure out how to beat Smith rather than as the obstacle that will prevent them from reaching the second round because, down 3-1, thats the path they are heading down at this point in the series. BLUES IN CONTROLContinuing the theme of Thursday night -- and why not, its playoff hockey -- Blues G Brian Elliott stopped 24 of 25 San Jose shots to backstop the Blues to a 2-1 win, giving them a 3-1 series lead. Patrik Berglund and David Perron each had two assists for the Blues. They were Perrons first points of the series, while Berglund now has six points in four games, leaving him one behind Andy McDonald, who scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal and also recorded seven shots on goal. There was much concern about the Blues ability to score goals this year, considering that they ranked 21st in the league with 2.51 goals per game, but that number is misleading because of all the time missed by McDonald, Perron and Alex Steen (the trio combined to miss 121 games) and now that the Blues are relatively healthy, McDonald is pacing the offence and theyve managed to score enough to take a 3-1 series lead. Blues RW Chris Stewart, who was a healthy scratch in Game Two, continues to play a limited role, but he did record five shots on goal in just 7:25 of ice time against the Sharks in Game Four. Sharks D Dan Boyle continues to play big minutes, skating 30:29 in Game Four, a time on ice total that he last surpassed in a regulation game in November 27, 2010. While Joe Thornton got the Sharks on the board, and leads the team with four points in four games, the Sharks are going to be hard-pressed to mount a comeback without production from Patrick Marleau and Joe Pavelski, both of whom are still seeking their first points in the series. Scott Cullen can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Wholesale Jerseys . Prado made the All-Star team as the Braves second baseman in 2010 but is slated to play at third base for the Diamondbacks. The 29-year-old infielder, who will play for Venezuela in this years World Baseball Classic, is a career . Jerseys China . Atlanta has cleared that hurdle with six straight wins over the Phillies this month. 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The Czechs carried a commanding 2-0 lead in the best-of-five tie into Sundays reverse singles play, but Ana Ivanovic kept Serbias slim hopes alive with a 6-3, 7-5 win over Petra Kvitova in the first match of the day. Safarova then went out and blasted Jankovic, 6-1, 6-1, in just 77 minutes to give the host nation an insurmountable 3-1 lead. It ended that way after the scheduled doubles match was not played. "Here at home in this type of crowd, its indescribable," said Safarova about earning the clinching point, "its an amazing feeling." The star of the weekend was Safarova, who won both of her singles matches. She gave the Czechs their first point Saturday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Ivanovic. Jankovic, meanwhile, had a tough weekend for the Serbs. She was thumped by Kvitova in the second opening singles match on Saturday, 6-4, 6-1. "Its a difficult loss because its not only my loss, but its a team loss," said Jankovic, who indicated that she played the weekend with an injured back and said it got worse as she went along. "Its never easy to lose in a final. We all wanted to win." Kvitova, the 2011 Wimbledon champ, had the first opportunity to give the Czechs the title, but Ivanovic had other ideas. The former French Open champ broke serve for a 3-2 lead in the opening set and nearly squandered another break chance in the ninth game. Kvitova saveed five set points before Ivanovic finally converted on the sixth. Nike NFL Jerseys. Kvitova saved a pair of break points in the fourth game of the second set before Ivanovic converted the third for a 3-1 lead. She was unable to hold the advantage while serving for the match at 5-3, as Kvitova broke and followed with an easy hold to level the set. Ivanovic, though, regrouped and held at love for 6-5, then quickly gained three match points in the next game. She needed all three and finally prevailed with a forehand winner to keep the Serbs alive. "To give a whole point to our team was just amazing," said Ivanovic. "It was a really good quality match. I knew I was going to play better today because I got that experience yesterday." The momentum she provided did not last long. Safarova broke serve to start the second match and added a second break en route to a quick 4-0 lead. After Jankovic finally held in the next game -- saving another break point in the process -- Safarova won the next two games to capture the opening set. Jankovic sent a forehand long to give Safarova a break for a 3-1 lead in the second set and the Serb never recovered. Safarova won the next two games at love and opened a 40-0 lead in the final game before Jankovic saved one match point. A forehand winner down the line on the second match point gave Safarova and the Czechs the crown. 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BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil -- Wanderlei Silva returned to his native Brazil a hero, but he left the loser of a heart-breaking decision to Rich Franklin in the main event of Saturdays UFC 147 event. Nike NFL Jerseys . Silva nearly earned a stoppage win over Franklin in the second round, when a right hand sent "Ace" tumbling to the canvas, and "The Axe Murderer" swarmed with hammerfists. However, Silva didnt do enough for referee Mario Yamasaki to intervene, and Franklin lasted until the bell. From then on, it was Franklin who controlled the action, using his reach advantage and superior mobility to outstrike Silva en route to a clear-cut unanimous decision over a tiring Silva. After the fight, Franklin revealed the early knockdown left his memories of the fight faint, at best. "Honestly, I remember in between the second round and the next thing I know its the fifth round," Franklin said. "I dont remember (the punch that knocked me down). When that kind of stuff happens, you remember bits and pieces." With the win, Franklin (29-6) rebounds from a February 2011 loss to Forrest Griffin. Meanwhile, Silva (34-12-1), who offered a furious final-round rally that simply fell short of the mark, is just 2-4 in his past six fights. There have long been rumblings of a potential retirement for the 35-year-old, but UFC executive Marshall Zelaznik revealed at the evenings post-event press conference that the promotion is planning on pitting the former PRIDE champ against Vitor Belfort at Octobers UFC 153 event in Rio de Janeiro, should Silva elect to return to the octagon. In additional notable action, middleweight Cezar (Mutante) Ferreira and featherweight Rony (Jason) Mariano Bezerra each claimed victory in their respective divisions in "The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil." Mutante earned a unanimous-decision win over Sergio (Serginho) Moraes, while Mariano edged Godofredo (Pepey) Oliveira, also by decision. 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Memphis made some big plays in the games final minute for its fifth victory in six games. The win gave the Grizzlies a four-game sweep of the Kings for the first time in franchise history. It should come as no surprise that the Grizzlies won the game at the defensive end. Second in the NBA in fewest points allowed, the Grizzlies held the Kings to just under 36 per cent shooting and blocked 12 shots. The final block, Gasols fifth of the game, was the most important. With the clock running down, Kings guard Marcus Thornton tried to launch a 3-pointer with 1 second left for the victory, but Gasol stepped up to block the shot. Gasol also blocked a drive to the basket by DeMarcus Cousins with 7 seconds left. Gasol was on Cousins and made the switch to Thornton, who tried to launch the 25-footer over the Grizzlies 7-foot-1 centre. "He pump faked and I didnt jump," Gasol said. "Im not much of a jumper anyway. The switch worked out." Kings coach Keith Smart was hoping the Kings would penetrate on the final play and not go for the game-winning 3-point. "You have to drive that; you have to turn the ball and go," Smart said. "Marcus needed to turn the corner and get himself into the paint. We didnt need a winner. They were obviously going to switch any pick-and-roll that came together. For that, you take the ball to the basket and try to create something." Trailing by one point, Conley penetrated the lane and tossed in a runner to give Memphis an 86-85 lead with 30 seconds left. With a chance to retake the lead, Cousins drove to the basket and Gasol partially blocked his shot, with Pondexter grabbing the rebound. The emotional Cousins briefly argued that he was fouled, but Gasol said no way. "I know I got the ball; I got lucky," said Gasol, who also contributed 15 points and 10 rebounds. "Cousins is strong and has a lot of weapons. He can shoot, drive and pass the ball." Quincey Pondexter tied his career high with 17 points and Tony Allen scored 12 for the Grizzlies, who have five games left and currently are in fifth place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies (52-25) have set a franchise record this season for victories and are headed to the post-season for a third straight season and for the sixth time in franchise history. The Grizzlies are 19-7 following the All-Star break, which is the third--best record in the league. Cheap Jerseys From China. Theyve also won 23 of their last 32 games since trading away leading scorer Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors. "Were gearing up for the playoffs," Pondexter said. "Were happy with this win. This is the NBA. Getting any win is tough in this league. We executed down the stretch and grinded this one out." Cousins had 22 points and nine rebounds for the Kings, who have dropped four straight. Isaiah Thomas had 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Toney Douglas scored 14 points and Jimmer Fredette added 13. "It came down to execution," Kings reserve Chuck Hayes said. "They got a block and Conley hit a floater. You can tell they are getting ready for the playoffs and they are in playoff form." Cousins, the Kings leading scorer and rebounder, was back in the starting lineup after being relegated to a reserve Friday night against Dallas, when he had six points in nine minutes. It was the first time in 69 games this season that Cousins wasnt in the starting lineup. Although no reason was given for the benching, Cousins seemed motivated offensively in the opening quarter, when he had 11 points and four rebounds. After Memphis took an eight-point lead, the Kings scored seven straight, cutting the margin to 84-83 with 1:25 left on Cousins two free throws. On the Kings next possession with the shot clock running down, Cousins hit a 21-footer to give the Kings an 85-84 lead. After his shot was blocked by Gasol, Cousins fouled Pondexter, who made both free throws for an 88-85 Memphis lead. Thomas scored on a layup for the Kings, but Conley made one of two free throws to make it 89-87. It was a rough game offensively for Memphis forwards Zach Randolph and Tayshaun Prince. Randolph shot 4 of 13 and had nine points, and Prince shot poorly as well and finished with three points. Following a subpar second quarter defensively, the Grizzlies returned to what they do best -- making it tough for teams to score. Gasol had eight points in the third when the Grizzlies had a 25-20 advantage and took a four-point lead into the fourth. After a poor opening quarter, the Kings outscored the Grizzlies 28-18 in the second. Fredette scored 10 points and Douglas had eight in the period. Cousins had 11 first-half points, helping the Kings to a 44-43 lead. Notes: Memphis reserve guards Keyon Dooling and Tony Wroten were back with the team after playing Saturday with the NBA Development Leagues Reno Bullhorns. Wroten scored 30 points in the final game this season for Reno. ... Cousins shot 5 of 7 in the opening quarter, while the rest of the Kings shot a combined 1 of 12. ... Kings reserve forward Patrick Patterson didnt play due to a sore lower back. ' ' ' 

LONDON -- Rory McIlroy may skip the 2016 Olympics because of a problem over which country to represent. Wholesale Jerseys . The No. 1-ranked player from Northern Ireland is eligible to compete for either Britain or Ireland when golf returns to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. He said he may miss the games to avoid having to choose between the two. "I just think being from where were from, were placed in a very difficult position," the 23-year-old McIlroy said in a BBC documentary. "I feel Northern Irish and obviously being from Northern Ireland you have a connection to Ireland and a connection to the U.K." McIlroy stirred controversy last year when he said in a British newspaper interview that he felt "more British than Irish." He then posted a clarification on Twitter saying he grew up "a proud product of Irish golf" and had not made a decision on the Olympics. "If I could and there was a Northern Irish team Id play for Northern Ireland," he said in the BBC program. "Its a tough one, whatever decision I make -- whether its play for Ireland, play for Britain or not play at all, maybe, just because I dont want to upset too many people. "Its definitely an option. I either play for one side or the other or I dont play. Those are the three options that I have and Im still considering them very carefully." McIlroy, who has twice represented Ireland at the World Cup, was asked whether he regretted saying last year that he felt more British. "It was a moment, I dont want to say of weakness, but of frustration with it all," he said. "People tune in to watch me play on TV and feel like they are connected to me in some way. I dont want to repay them for their support by doing something that they wouldnt want me to do. "When I do make a decision, its going to be one that Ive thought long and hard about, and one I feel comfortable with." Cheap Jerseys Paypal . Beljan soared to No. 159 thanks to his win, and Manassero soared 39 places to No. 46 this week. The top four in the rankings remained the same with Rory McIlroy followed again by Tiger Woods, Luke Donald and Lee Westwood. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . Get in the post. Learn some moves in the post. Dominate in the low block. http://www.cheapnikejerseybiz.us/ . And the NBA commissioner isnt sure he wants to see his veteran players in the Olympics anymore. Stern and Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the league is committed to sending top players to the Olympics only through London, and then wants to look into saving them just for the world basketball championship and having the Olympics reserved for those 23 and under, as soccer does. Cheap Jerseys From China . The Calgary native continues to shine on the World Cup circuit after winning his second silver medal in as many races Wednesday. But after two close losses, Leman wants his turn on top of the podium. Jerseys China . He was 77. Jenkins was one of the first icemakers to start experimenting with water, scraping patterns and rocks to try to make a livelier ice surface. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- Defending champion David Ferrer advanced to the semifinals of the Copa Claro clay court tournament on Friday with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Fabio Fognini of Italy. The top-seeded Ferrer will face fellow Spaniard Tommy Robredo, who beat Julian Reister of Germany 6-3, 6-2. "It will be a tough match," Ferrer said. "Each time I have played Tommy it has been a close match and I will have to play at my best to beat him." Ferrer holds a 5-2 edge in head-to-head matches, including the past two. No. 2 Nicolas Almagro of Spain became the third Spaniard to reach the semifinals, defeating Federico Delbonis of Argentina 6-1, 7-6 (3). TThe possibility of four Spaniards in the semifinals ended when No. Cheap NFL Jerseys. 3 Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland defeated Albert Ramos of Spain 7-6 (4), 6-4 to set up a match with Almagro. With his No. 4 ranking, Ferrer is a strong favourite to win his second tournament of the season. He defeated Almagro in last years final. Ferrer won the Heineken Open last month in Auckland, New Zealand, and will be going for his second title in two months. Seven-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal skipped this event on his Latin American tour, after making his comeback from a knee injury by playing in Chile and Brazil. He will play next week in Acapulco, Mexico. ' ' ' 

With the NHL lockout reaching a conclusion, the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League have pulled forwards Jordan Eberle and Taylor Hall, as well as rookie defenceman Justin Schultz, from the lineup for Sundays game in Chicago. Beats By Dre . "Were heading back to Oklahoma," Eberle told TSNs James Duthie on Sunday. "It was a little surprising to hear (about the lockout ending) this morning, but Im sure the (Barons) will be fine." The 22-year-old Eberle, who was named AHL player of the month this week, leads the league with 25 goals and 26 assists in 34 games for the Barons this season. The Regina native had 34 goals and 42 assists in 78 games for the Edmonton Oilers last season. The 21-year-old Hall joined the Barons after coming off shoulder surgery and seven months of rehabilitation. In 26 games this season, the Calgary native has 14 goals and 20 assists.  Last season, Hall racked up 27 goals and 26 assists through 61 games with the Oilers. 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"It was a season where a lot of things went on, up and down, a roller coaster, but one we can learn from," said defensive back Joe Burnett. LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Lakers spoke to 11-time NBA champion coach Phil Jackson on Saturday about returning for a third stint on their bench. The Lakers confirmed on their website that Jackson discussed the job with owner Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak. Theyll meet again early next week. Los Angeles fired coach Mike Brown on Friday after a 1-4 start to a season of enormous expectations. Interim coach Bernie Bickerstaff led the Lakers to a blowout win over Golden State later that night, and the Lakers said Bickerstaff will coach the club in a home game against Sacramento on Sunday night. Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard have voiced their interest in playing for Jackson, and the legendary coachs return to the 16-time champion franchise seems probable as long as Jackson decides hes up to another stint in the prestigious job with a team that won five titles and reached seven NBA finals in his 11 seasons on its bench. "Knowing him the way I do, I think its really just a matter of health, if he feels physically up to doing it," Bryant said Friday night. "Hes a perfectionist. We all know hes a perfectionist. If he feels like he can come in here and give what he demands from himself, then I think he would be interested." After several chants of "We want Phil!" broke out in the Staples Center crowd on Friday night, the Lakers had the day off Saturday. Jackson walked away from the Lakers in 2011, eager to improve his health by avoiding the constant grind of NBA travel. The former Knicks forward spent nine seasons on the Chicago Bulls bench, winning six titles with Michael Jordan before moving to the Lakers in 1999. Jackson left the Lakers in 2004 after the club lost to Detroit in the NBA finals, but he returned for a second stint after Rudy Tomjanovich and Frank Hamblen led Los Angeles to a 34-48 record in his one-year absence. After a rough start to his second stint, the Lakers reached three NBA finals and wonn two titles after acquiring Pau Gasol.dddddddddddd They fell short of Jacksons fourth three-peat when they lost to eventual champion Dallas in the second round of the 2011 playoffs. Jackson followed through on his promise to leave the club, which didnt acknowledge his departure with a news conference or any ceremony. "The one thing thats kind of always bothered me is that his last year, I wasnt able to give him my normal self because I was playing on one leg," said Bryant, who had knee problems throughout the season. "Thats always kind of eaten away at me, that the last year of his career, I wasnt able to give him everything I had." If Jackson isnt looking forward to travel, he could return at a good time. Los Angeles began a six-game homestand Friday night, and will host San Antonio on Tuesday night. Bryant vocally backed Browns work over the past two seasons, including his decision to install a new offence that didnt click immediately with Howard or Steve Nash. After reacting to Browns firing with shock, the fifth-leading scorer in NBA history said he would welcome a reunion with the coach who created a nearly impossible act to follow in both Chicago and Los Angeles. Bryant has stayed in contact with Jackson during the coachs retirement, even getting a couple of Jacksons famed book recommendations. "A lot of it is Phils fault," Bryant said of the struggles of the coachs successors. "He teaches guys to be thinkers. He teaches us the little nuances, the details and the intricacies of the game that just a lot of people dont know. Its no fault of their own. When it comes to basketball, hes genius-level. Its tough for anybody to step in those shoes afterward from players that were raised underneath that tutelage." Mike DAntoni and Nate McMillan also are thought to be candidates for the job if Jackson declines. Kupchak said the Lakers are likely to hire a veteran coach who isnt currently employed. ' ' ' 

PARIS -- France and Wales will be driven by wounded pride when they meet without their captains in the Six Nations on Saturday. Air Max 97 . France seek to rebound from another, even more galling loss to Italy in Rome. For Wales, the wounds run deeper. The Welsh still havent won since last years Grand Slam, a miserable run of eight defeats and counting. Captain Sam Warburton wasnt considered because of a "stinger" injury to his shoulder, but his form made it debatable whether he deserved to be picked again ahead of Justin Tipuric. France counterpart Pascal Papes absence was clear cut, as he failed to recover from a back injury in the 23-18 loss to Italy. France paid for underestimating the Italians in an historic loss two years ago. Last weekend, France feebly capitulated in the face of unrelenting pressure, blowing another lead. "Yes, I am angry. Well see how the team reacts," France coach Philippe Saint-Andre said. "The team really has to fight back with a strong performance." Despite his annoyance, Saint-Andre resisted making sweeping changes -- making only one enforced and one tactical switch. Pape was replaced by lock Jocelino Suta, while Mathieu Bastareaud swapped in for Florian Fritz at centre with the task of stopping Jamie Roberts. Thierry Dusautoir took over as captain. "We cant throw away everything we did well in November," Saint-Andre said, referring to the autumn test series wins over Australia, Argentina and Samoa. "We all want to bounce back," prop Nicolas Mas said. "It would be crazy to say otherwise -- we have to win." Wales has not won in France since its 2005 Grand Slam success, and France has won 10 of their last 14 meetings dating to 2000 -- hardly encouraging for Wales given that the current slump is its worst in 10 years. "We are not in crisis. There is one game down and the tournament is still wide open," fullback Leigh Halfpenny said. "We are the defending champions, and that means something. We have to go out and play like we are champions." Wales gave the armband to Ryan Jones for a record 30th time. He was recalled on the blindside flank for Aaron Shingler. A third change had hooker Richard Hibbard in for Matthew Rees. "Its about us maintaining belief, keeping our composure and a cool head and making sure we play the way we train," Jones said. "Ive been in changing rooms like the one last week, and Ive been in successful ones as well. One thing weve said this week is about picking your chin up and knuckling down." Saint-Andre echoed those sentiments and gave his players a second chance even though they missed countless tackles and were often dominated in the scrum by the fired-up Italians at Stadio Olimpico. "There is no excuse for the way we played against Italy. You cant lose the ball in contact 16 times at the highest level and expect to win," Saint-Andre said. "We have faith in the squad but its up to them to set the record straight." Saint-Andre has a placid demeanour and is not usually a coach for strong words, but he warned his players that they have to respond. "Its unacceptable to have regrets at the end of an international match. I dont want to have any regrets on Saturday," he said. "I want us to get our anger back, our desire back, our will to win tackles and to win the ball." ------ Lineups: France: Yoann Huget, Wesley Fofana, Maxime Mermoz, Mathieu Bastareaud, Benjamin Fall, Frederic Michalak, Maxime Machenaud; Louis Picamoles, Thierry Dusautoir (captain), Fulgence Ouedraogo, Yoann Maestri, Jocelino Suta, Nicolas Mas, Dimitri Szarzewski, Yannick Forestier. Reserves: Benjamin Kayser, Vincent Debaty, Luc Ducalcon, Romain Taofifenua, Damien Chouly, Morgan Parra, Francois Trinh-Duc, Florian Fritz. Wales: Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies, Jamie Roberts, George North, Dan Biggar, Mike Phillips, Toby Faletau, Justin Tipuric, Ryan Jones (captain), Ian Evans, Andrew Coombs, Adam Jones, Richard Hibbard, Gethin Jenkins. Reserves: Ken Owens, Paul James, Craig Mitchell, Lou Reed, Aaron Shingler, Lloyd Williams, James Hook, Scott Williams. Air Max 90 . The 34-year-old Lampards contract expires at the end of the season, and there are no signs he will be offered a new deal. "Devastated is an understatement," Terry wrote Friday on his Instagram social networking account. Nike Air Max 2013 .J. -- Martin Brodeur is going to remain the face of the New Jersey Devils. http://www.officialairmaxshop.fr/ . -- Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester and guard Chris Spencer have been ruled out for Sundays game against Seattle. Air Max 95 .The second-seeded Serb had no problem containing Tsongas booming serve, jumping out in front with a break in the second game and again late in the set. "I started off really sharp, using every opportunity to come to the net. Nike Air Max 90 . The Braves, who are second in the National League East Division and trail Washington by 5 1/2 games, are 8 1/2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers in the chase to secure one of the leagues two wild card berths. Atlanta is six games ahead of St. AUSTIN, Texas -- Lance Armstrong may be considering a change in course, dropping his years of denials and admitting that he used performance-enhancing drugs -- though whether such a move would help him is uncertain. The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, reported late Friday that Armstrong has told associates he is thinking about the move. However, Armstrong attorney Tim Herman says that the cyclist hasnt reached out to USADA chief executive Travis Tygart and David Howman, director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency. A USADA spokeswoman declined comment on Saturday, while Howman was quoted by the Sunday Star-Times in New Zealand, where he is vacationing, saying Armstrong has not approached his group. USADA stripped Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles last year and issued a report portraying the cyclist as the leader of a sophisticated doping operation on his winning teams. Public confessions and apologies have been the route of redemption for several athletes who have gotten in trouble. For example, Tiger Woods said he was sorry for cheating on his wife in televised speech, and baseball slugger Mark McGwire eventually admitted to steroid use. Yet Armstrong faces serious legal entanglements those megastars didnt, and a confession to doping could end up complicating matters for Armstrong -- not making them easier. The U.S. Department of Justice is considering whether to join a federal whistle-blower lawsuit filed by former Armstrong teammate Floyd Landis alleging fraud against the U.S. Postal Service during the years the agency sponsored Armstrongs teams. A Dallas-based promotions company has also said it wants to recover several million dollars paid to Armstrong in bonuses for winning the Tour de France. And the British newspaper The Sunday Times is suing to recover about US$500,000 paid to Armstrong to settle a libel lawsuit. Armstrong has testified under oath that he never used performance-enhancing drugs, which could theoretically lead to charges if he confessed. Former U.S. track star Marion Jones spent several months in federal prison for lying to investigators about her drugg use. Nike Air Max 97. And after so many years of vehement denials and sworn statements that he never doped, at this point, what would Armstrong gain from a confession? There would be no guarantee that his personal sponsors would return or that the public would accept it. Is the public even interested in an Amrstrong confession? Gene Grabowski, executive vice-president of Levick, a Washington, D.C.-based crisis and issues management firm, said "it may be too little, too late because hes been denying it for so long." A confession would only work to salvage Armstrongs reputation if he accepted full responsibility and blamed no one else, Grabowski said. And it would have to include some public act of atonement. "If he does all three, he has a shot," Grabowski said. "You have to show people you are willing to pay a price." The New York Times reported the 41-year-old Armstrong may be considering a confession in an attempt to reduce his lifetime ban from cycling and Olympic sport so he can return to competing in triathlons and elite running events. Armstrong lost most of his personal sponsorship worth tens of millions of dollars after USADA issued its report and he left the board of the Livestrong cancer-fighting charity he founded in 1997. He is still worth about a reported $100 million. Livestrong might be one reason to issue an apology. The charity supports cancer patients and still faces an image problem because of its association with its famous founder. And if Armstrong did confess, the corporate sponsors who abandoned him might support him again, Grabowski said. "Theyll do what the public does," Grabowski said. Betsy Andreu, the wife of former Armstrong teammate Frankie Andreu, was one of the first to publicly accuse Armstrong of using performance-enhancing drugs. She dismissed a potential confession from Armstrong as self-serving and too late. "Sorry, your chance is over. Youre banned for life. Its not with an asterisk, that because you are Lance Armstrong you get to come back," Andreu said. "He does not belong in sport." ' ' ' 

MINNEAPOLIS -- For Ricky Rubio, the waiting has been the hardest part. Devier Posey Jersey . Now that Minnesotas dynamic young point guard is achingly close to playing in his first game in nearly nine months, Rubio says its important to be patient with his recovery from torn ligaments in his left knee. He was cleared to return to full-contact practice this week and is expected to practice this weekend, but its still too soon to tell when he will be able to play in a game for the Wolves. "I dont want to think about dates, cause I dont want to rush it," Rubio said Friday after the teams shootaround before a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. "I want to feel like (I can) practice, and (worry) nothing at all about my knee. When that time comes, I will be ready." Rubio tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee late in a game against the Lakers on March 9, derailing a thrilling rookie season for the Spanish import that helped make the Timberwolves relevant again after years of wallowing at the bottom of the Western Conference. He had surgery on March 21, and started the first significant rehabilitation program of his basketball career. The laborious process took the fun and creativity away from a game thats consumed him since he was a young boy. "I think the most difficult part is being patient," Rubio said. "You cant do more than they say because you can get hurt. Being patient is hard. Its hard, but it is what it is. You just have to work as hard as you can and thats it." Rubio has been participating in non-contact work with the Wolves for the past two weeks. He says the mobility in his knee is just about 100 per cent, and hes anxious to see how it responds to his first practice, which could come as soon as Saturday. "I think I feel great, but what theyre saying is once youre playing basketball its different," he said. "You can do whatever you want. You can run a lot. But then practice, its just different. In the game, its just different than everything else you do. They were saying I have to do running, do sprint, and after a couple things I will be exhausted, but I want to feel that." The Timberwolves have been adamant throughout the process that they wont rush Rubio back. Hes too important to the long-term health of the franchise to risk further injury for the sake of an extra win or two in December. That said, the sooner hes back on the court zipping behind-the-back passes and alley-oop lobs before an adoring fan base, the better for a Wolves team that has struggled to find a consistent offensive flow without him. Luke Ridnour and JJ Barea havent been able to get the ball moving from side to side as freely and easily as it did when Rubio was pulling the trigger. Theyve also played at a much slower pace than coach Rick Adelman has historically preferred, turning games into grind-it-out affairs based heavily on the pick-and-roll in the halfcourt. With Rubio last season, the pace was much quicker, baskets were easier to come by and his defence on the perimeter made a huge difference as well. Injuries to Kevin Love, Brandon Roy, Chase Budinger, Nikola Pekovic and Barea have also factored into the change in approach. But Rubio is the straw that stirs the drink in Minnesota. So when will he play in a game? The Timberwolves hosted the Bucks on Friday night, followed by three days off before a back-to-back in Philadelphia and Boston next week. The team has yet to announce a practice schedule, but they are expected to workout at least twice before hitting the road, and quite possibly on all three days as they try to get Rubio back up to speed. The chances of Rubio playing in the back-to-back next week would seem slim given the teams stated approach of easing him back into things. That means a possibly playing a home game against Cleveland on Dec. 7, or perhaps a home game against Denver on Dec. 12 after four more days off. "After the first or second practice, I will know more where Im at," Rubio said. "Because right now I can practice, but I dont know how I will feel after my first practice." Timberwolves president of basketball operations David Kahn said Rubio likely will start out with about 16-18 minutes of action in his first few games. Rubio knows thats probably for the best, but he doesnt have to like it. "Thats what the doctors said, that the first games well have to limit the minutes, which I say OK," Rubio said. "But once Im out there, I dont think I can handle that. But its going to be coachs decision to put me on the court." T.J. Yates Jersey . The veteran wide receiver was awarded to New York off waivers from Seattle on Tuesday as the Jets try to bolster their injured receiving corps with a familiar face. J.J. Watt Womens Jersey ." The former U.S. Postal Service rider failed an out-of-competition doping test on Aug. 29, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport said, and was provisionally suspended by Cycling South Africa ahead of an independent tribunal. He now faces a two-year ban. http://www.2013houstontexans.com/ . Sterling grabbed the hand of coach Vinny Del Negro and held it up, exhorting his team, "Lets hear it for the coach." Then he told Del Negro, "Vinny, give me a hug" and the two men embraced. Wade Smith Jersey . -- Alex Ovechkin joked about his engagement to a tennis player and wore a T-shirt that read, in Russian: "Am I really the prettiest one here, again?" Who knows how hell look on the ice, but the two-time NHL MVP sure seems like his old self. J.J. Watt Jersey . The six-foot-three slotback led the Canadian Football League a year ago with 112 catches for 1,777 yards when he was clearly the favourite target of quarterback Anthony Calvillo in the first season after the retirement of veteran Ben Cahoon.Jake Smith made 19 saves for his first Ontario Hockey League win as the Brampton Battalion defeated the Windsor Spitfires 4-1 on Friday. The 17-year-old rookie was making his third start of the season and was less than seven minutes away from recording his first shutout before Windsor finally scored. "I cant say I wasnt thinking about the shutout in the third period, but Im just happy to get that first win. Its a pretty awesome feeling," said Smith. Connor Jarvis scored his first career OHL goal for the Battalion (3-4-4) and Blake Clarke, Jamie Lewis and Barclay Goodrow added the others. Brady Vail scored the lone goal for the Spitfires (5-3-3), who lost in regulation for the first time in five outings. Jordan DeKort stopped 35-of-39 shots in a losing effort for Windsor. Neither club could produce with the man advantage as Brampton went 0-for-5 and Windsor 0-for-2. Elsewhere in the OHL, it was: Plymouth 8, Kingston 3; Erie 3, London 2 (SO); Saginaw 6, Mississauga 1; Guelph 6, Sarnia 3; Kitchener 6, Oshawa 2; Owen Sound 4, Ottawa 1 and Sudbury 3, Belleville 2. At Brampton, Ont., Lewis opened the scoring 7:26 into the first period, firing a shot that went high on DeKort. Goodrow -- the Battalions captain -- added to his teams lead less than two minutes later, beating DeKort five hole. Clarke gave the homeside a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes of play, after sneaking a low shot by DeKort while positioned at the side of the net. Jarvis moment came at the 5:16 mark of the second period, as he pounced on a rebound in the slot. Chris Myers Jersey. Smiths shutout bid was spoiled by Montreal Canadiens prospect Vail, who took advantage of a Battalion turnover and roofed a shot over the sprawled goaltender. --- Whalers 8 Frontenacs 3 At Kingston, Ont., Garrett Meurs scored two goals and Ryan Hartman and Cody Payne both had a goal and two assists as Plymouth (4-3-3) crushed the Frontenacs (5-4-0). --- Otters 3 Knights 2 (SO) At London, Ont., Connor Brown scored the lone shootout goal and Oscar Dansk stopped 37-of-39 shots as Erie (3-6-2) edged the Knghts (5-3-1 --- Spirit 6 Steelheads 1 At Saginaw, Mich., Jake Paterson stopped 42-of-43 shots and Dalton Young earned the games first star with a goal and two assist as the Spirit (4-5-2) downed Mississauga (6-4-1). --- Storm 6 Sting 3 At Guelph, Ont., Ryan Horvat scored twice and set up one more and Brody Milne had a goal and two assists as the Storm (7-2-1) downed Sarnia (5-5-1). --- Rangers 6 Generals 2 At Kitchener, Ont., Ryan Murphy set up four of his clubs goals and Matia Marcantuoni and Eric Ming each scored twice as the Rangers (4-4-1) defeated Oshawa (7-3-1). --- Attack 4 67s 1 At Owen Sound, Ont., Cameron Brace and Chris Bigras each had a goal and an assist as the Attack (8-1-1) picked up their fifth win in a row by defeating Ottawa (3-8-0). --- Wolves 3 Bulls 2 At Sudbury, Ont., Ray Huether scored the winning goal 6:13 into the third period and Joel Vienneau stopped 33 shots as the Wolves (6-6-0) ended their three-game losing skid with a win over Belleville (7-3-1). 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JOHANNESBURG - The South African Football Association says a FIFA report into match-fixing ahead of the 2010 World Cup has found "compelling evidence" that one or more games played by the host in the buildup to the worlds showpiece tournament were fixed by betting syndicates. Stephen Nicholas Jersey . South Africas national football association says Saturday that it was "infiltrated" by now-convicted match-fixer Wilson Perumal and his "bogus" football company Football4U — which was actually a front for the Asian syndicates. No players have been implicated in fixing matches. Instead, referees appointed by Football4U are believed to have fixed the games. SAFA didnt identify the games but South Africas 5-0 win over Guatemala was under suspicion. SAFA says FIFAs report — which it received on Friday — also recommended "further examination" of some South African officials. Deion Sanders Falcons Jersey . Starting left guard Jason Pinkston remains hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs, a life-threatening condition hes grateful was detected early. Thomas DeCoud Jersey . The new Toronto Raptors forward scored 39 points for Panama in a 91-89 win over Canada that dashed the national teams Olympic hopes and led to head coach Leo Rautins resignation. http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-john-abraham-jersey . Nash introduced his longtime friend on Thursday as the man who will lead the senior mens team, confirming a hiring that likely had only one candidate. "Thats why its been one of the best kept secrets in three or four months," Nash joked. Tony Gonzalez Jersey . -- Dan Quinn birdied three of his first seven holes Sunday to pull ahead and then stretched his lead on the back nine to earn a six-point victory over former NFL quarterback Mark Rypien in the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Sean Weatherspoon Jersey . Safety George Wilson hopes that translates into a decided home-field advantage Sunday when the upstart Buffalo Bills return to Rogers Centre.BOLOGNA, Italy - The Montreal Impact will play its first game of its post-season training tour in Italy Thursday against Bologna FC, at 6:30pm local time (12:30pm ET), at the Stadio Renato DallAram, in Bologna. This will mark the return of Impact Designated Player Marco Di Vaio to Bologna, where he scored 65 goals in 143 matches over four seasons with this club, from 2008 to 2012. "Im really happy to be back in Bologna and to see my former teammates as well as the president," said Di Vaio. "I spent four great years here. I never thought I would be coming back so quickly. It will be an important game for the team and for the players." The Impact is expected to play a familiar 4-2-3-1 system, with a few tweaks to the lineup, in which, interim head coach in Italy Mauro Biello will make his debut. "We want to continue our good work," said Biello. "It will be a great experience for the team, especially the players that have never been in Europe. We will need to work hard on the plays we must improve. It will be a good test for our players." Defender Dennis Iapichino will join Hassoun Camara, Matteo Ferrari and Alessandro Nesta on the backline, while Sinisa Ubiparipovic should play the supportting role to Marco Di Vaio. Tony Gonzalez Womens Jersey. The Impact is expected to dress all 25 players for the friendly. Bologna notes The club, established in 1909, won the Italian championship seven times in addition to finishing the runner up on another seven occasions. This season, Bologna is in 18th place in Serie A with a 2-7-2 record. Bologna is coming off a 1-1 tie last weekend with Udinese. Italian national teamer Alessandro Diamanti scored the lone goal for the rossoblu, his third of the season to go along with his four assists in nine games played. Bologna also counts amongst its ranks former Italian national team member Alberto Gilardino, who has seen resurgence this season in Italian first division, scoring five goals in 10 appearances. Next game The Montreal Impact will face off against ACF Fiorentina on November 15 at 7pm (local time) at Stadio Artemio Franchi. The team will also take part in a weekly training schedule, as well as a third matchup versus Fiorentinas primavera (reserve) team.Starting lineup vs Bologna FC: GK - Troy Perkins; D - Hassoun Camara, Alessandro Nesta, Matteo Ferrari, Dennis Iapichino; M - Patrice Bernier, Collen Warner, Davy Arnaud, Sanna Nyassi, Sinisa Ubiparipovic; F - Marco Di Vaio ' ' ' 

NEW ORLEANS -- NBA Commissioner David Stern said Wednesday his $250,000 fine of the San Antonio Spurs was justified because the club went beyond what league owners agreed was a reasonable approach to resting healthy players. Chris Myers Jersey . Stern said coaches should have the authority to rest players at the end of the season, but that teams should not rest four starters little more than a month into it, and the team made matters worse by not notifying the league beforehand. Last week, the Spurs sent home Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green before a game in Miami. Stern points out that Green is 26 and Parker 30, and that he doubted any of the players needed rest this early in the season in what was also their only visit to Miami. "In the case of San Antonio, they didnt just come into town and rest healthy players, they sent a 26-year-old and a 30-year-old, plus Manu and Tim home virtually under cover of darkness ... and without notifying as our rules require for injury and illness," Stern said before watching the Hornets play the Los Angeles Lakers. Stern said owners discussed resting healthy players at a meeting in April 2010, and that the Spurs would have remembered it. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich often rested healthy players last season after the lockout and there was no punishment, but Stern decided to act after this game, which was televised nationally by TNT. "Maybe its my mistake not to think that injury and illness when youre secreting someone away should also include deciding to move them out," Stern said. "So in all of the circumstances, I thought that if we didnt do something this time, there would never be a reason to do it. "(It was the Spurs) only visit to Miami, practically the first month of the season. Notifying nobody and sending home young and healthy players merited a rebuke and I did it." Stern said the punishment had nothing to do with his feelings about Popovich but solely the actions of the Spurs, who ignored NBA rules that teams must notify the league, opposing team and media when players wont travel because of injury. They have not appealed the fine. "This was a team decision," Stern said. "This was not me and Pop. Pop is a great coach, Hall of Fame coach, and this decision was made by the entire senior management of the San Antonio Spurs. And I felt that they were doing what they perceived as their job and I was doing what I presume as my job and thats what happens. "I would suggest to you if we had been notified it wouldnt have happened, so maybe from their perspective they did the right thing." Stern was making a regularly scheduled visit with first-year Hornets owner Tom Benson, who is also the owner of the NFLs Saints, to see how Bensons plans for the NBA franchise were taking shape. Stern visited Saints headquarters, where new construction has begun on additions that will also accommodate Hornets offices and practice courts. Glover Quin Jersey . Jeremy Hellickson will get the ball for the Rays.  He has alternated wins and losses over his past six starts and was on the losing end of a 4-2 decision versus Oakland on Saturday. Brandon Brooks Jersey . Briere scored 1:47 into overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. http://www.2013houstontexans.com/nike-james-casey-jersey . Mixing and matching with All-Star forward Chris Bosh out with an abdominal strain, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra started centre Ronny Turiaf and forward Shane Battier in Sundays Game 4 up front with LeBron James. Brian Cushing Jersey . A one day event - nine races, not too tough - but still tough enough where you had time to analyze the races in depth. T.J. Yates Jersey . The deal makes the four-man American group the first foreign majority owners of a Serie A club. Under the terms of the preliminary deal signed in April, DiBenedettos group is paying about C70 million ($100 million) for a 60 per cent share of a new company that owns roughly two-thirds of Roma.DAVOS, Switzerland -- A dramatic change of venue hasnt done anything to disrupt the chemistry between Tyler Seguin and Patrice Bergeron. The Boston Bruins teammates have joined forces on the same line again for Canadas Spengler Cup squad, and just like old times they are providing quality offence, relentless energy and hard-nosed defence to boost their team. "Pretty much everything is different," said Seguin, referring to the size of the ice surface, head coach Doug Sheddens system and of course, their teammates. "But big ice, small ice, Switzerland, Boston -- when you have chemistry with someone and you know each other like we do, youre going to find success." Seguin and Bergeron, who won a Stanley Cup together in 2011, have combined for three points and numerous scoring chances in their first two games of the tournament. In the opener against Adler Mannheim, Seguin scored the game-tying goal late in the third period after blasting home a cross-ice pass from Bergeron. "It came naturally," Bergeron said of dangerous lethal connection. "I just try to do the little things, and with his speed if I put him in a good situation, hes going to bury the puck." While feisty winger Brad Marchand played alongside them in Boston last season, Shedden chose power forward Ryan Smyth to complete their line at the Spengler Cup. "Were happy to have him with us," Bergeron said. "Hes got such great experience, hes pretty good around the net, he hunts the puck and hes good in the corners." Seguin agrees that Smyth is an ideal partner for the pair, who finished with a combined rating of plus-70 with Boston last season. "We do a lot of cycling, trying to win battles with quick feet and going towards the net," he said. Brice McCain Jersey. "Smyth was doing it with us (Thursday) night so its working well and its been a lot of fun." As for their opponents, fun is not the word that comes to mind when facing off against them. "Theyre pretty explosive players," said Adler Mannheim defenceman Dennis Seidenberg, who is normally teammates with the pair in Boston. "With guys like Seguin and Bergeron, you have to play it safe because if they get behind you, its done." During the NHL lockout, both Seguin and Bergeron moved to Switzerland to play in the National League A. Seguin has been playing in the French part of the country with EHC Biel, while Bergeron suited up for HC Lugano in the Italian region. Each of them are producing at well over a point-per-game pace, and are beginning to catch on to the new culture. "Im learning a few words, I can order some food in French now," said Seguin, a native of Brampton, Ont. "Im trying to teach him a lot actually, only the good words though," added Bergeron, a native of LAncienne-Lorette, Que. "So far so good." Though the two are prospering in Europe, they say the transition to the different style of hockey has not completely set in yet and that they are still improving. "You have to change your style, since were used to playing in tighter spaces," Bergeron said. "But its just hockey, you go out there and you play, once you start clicking it snowballs from there." With Canadas round-robin schedule now complete and a semifinal berth secured, the team will be counting on the development of Seguin and Bergerons chemistry to help push them through to the championship game. ' ' ' 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova overpowered defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 to set up a semifinal against former No. Bill Bentley Jersey . 1 Caroline Wozniacki in the Dubai Championships on Thursday. Wozniacki needed more than two and a half hours to get past Marion Bartoli of France, whose aggressive play was undermined by 14 double faults -- two that cost her games in the second set -- and 46 unforced errors. Doubles specialist Roberta Vinci of Italy surprised former U.S. Open champ Sam Stosur 6-2, 6-4 in their quarterfinal and will face doubles partner Sara Errani after the seventh-ranked Italian overcame 12th-ranked Nadia Petrova of Russia 6-4, 0-6, 6-3. No. 4-ranked Radwanska had no answers for the big-hitting Kvitova, who neutralized the Pole with a powerful forehand that contributed to 37 winners. Neither player managed to hold serve in the nervy first five games. But then eighth-ranked Kvitova held for the first time to go up 4-2 and broke for a fourth time to make it 5-2. The second was tighter but Kvitova took control when she converted a fifth break chance in the game to go up 4-2. The Czech won the match with a powerful forehand that Radwanska returned weakly into the net. "I think to beat Agnieszka here it means something more because shes defending champion, so shes playing well here," said Kvitova, who has a 4-1 record against the Pole. "So thats a good sign for me." Kvitova said she would have to play even better against Wozniacki, including reducing the 38 unforced errors she had against Radwanska. "Its important to have less unforced errors, but its part of my game," she said. "I am a player who is going for the winners, so I have to accept the unforced errors, too. I shoot bullets on the court next time." Wozniacki and Bartoli had a similar sloppy start, with six breaks of serve in the first set. Bartoli came from 4-2 down to win the first set. Wozniacki was almost untouchable in the second, and the third became back-and-fourth. Bartoli jumped out to 2-0 and then Wozniacki ran off five straight games. Bartoli won two straight to make it 5-4 but Wozniacki was able hold her nerve and serve out the match. After her win, Diego Maradona, an ambassador for the Dubai Sports Council, came onto the court to give her one of his signed Argentina jerseys emblazoned with his No. 10. The Dane gave him a signed tennis racket. "It was disappointing to lose that first set after I had been up," Wozniacki said. "But then I felt like she couldnt really do much in that second set because I was all over it. And in the third set, down 2-love, could have been 3-love and all of a sudden its not looking too good. But I just kept fighting and every game was close." Earlier, Vinci put away a mistake-prone Stosur, who lost in the quarterfinals in Doha last week following a galling second-round exit at her home Australian Open. Stosur made 28 unforced errors and was broken twice in each set. "Way too many errors," Stosur said. "She did well to not be bothered by anything I was trying to do. She used her slice very well which kept all the points neutral." Despite the latest setback, Stosur felt she was improving over her dismal start to the year. "January didnt really go as well as I wanted it to. I wasnt playing up to the standard and level that I think Im capable of," she said. "The last couple of weeks, its gotten better. Ive played many more good matches than bad." Vinci also ousted sixth-ranked Angelique Kerber. Her coach told her to attack Stosurs backhand. "She (Stosur) has an unbelievable forehand, so I tried to play against her backhand because she has a lot of problem with backhand, and try some slice and also some top when I have time," Vinci said. Vinci said her success in doubles -- the Italian has 19 doubles titles to only seven singles -- has contributed to her resurgence in singles, where she was ranked 17th. "In doubles, you can try something that you can play in singles," she said. "I probably play more relaxed and then I play better in the singles." Jahvid Best Jersey . -- Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed delivered a much different message Wednesday than his cryptic off-season comments where he hinted at a potential holdout and contemplated retirement. Nate Burleson Jersey . Justin Masterson finished off the Reds -- completely. Masterson pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game this season and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Indians capped off a three-game sweep with an 8-1 win Wednesday night. http://www.2013detroitlions.com/nike-ryan-broyles-jersey . Catch all of the action on TSN2 at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. The Raptors have lost two in a row, three of four and seven of nine. The most recent setback came at home against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Golden State earned the 114-102 victory thanks to seven players in double figures. Barry Sanders Jersey . The games are all digitally re-mastered with each game featuring a marquee panel of Team Canada coach Mike Keenan, Team Canada defenceman and Hockey Hall of Fame member Larry Murphy and Team Soviet Union centre and Hockey Hall of Fame member Igor Larionov. Gosder Cherilus Jersey .cas MMA staff takes a look at some of the hottest issues in the world of mixed martial arts.READING, England -- Santi Cazorla scored a hat trick Monday as Arsenal emphatically bounced back from its recent disappointments with a 5-2 win at last-place Reading in the Premier League. Coming off an embarrassing loss on penalties at fourth-tier Bradford in the League Cup last week, Arsenal was back to its best for the first hour at the Madejski Stadium, attacking at will and taking a 4-0 lead when Cazorla netted his third in the 60th minute. Reading then somehow made a game of it by scoring two cheap goals in five minutes, but Cazorla settled any nerves by setting Theo Walcott up for the fifth in the 80th. Lukas Podolski opened the scoring for Arsenal in the 14th, while Adam Le Fondre and Jimmy Kebe netted for Reading. The win lifts Arsenal back up to fifth place, two points behind Tottenham and Chelsea, and more importantly restored some confidence after last weeks fiasco at Bradford and a stretch of inconsistent league results. "We showed people, hopefully, the real Arsenal," said Walcott, who was given a rare chance to play up front rather than his usual place on the wing. Cazorla and Podolski had been among several Arsenal players to struggle recently but the Spaniard especially seems to have recovered his flair and creativity after imposing his will on the Reading defence throughout the game. It was Podolski, though, who put Arsenal in front after laying the ball off to Kieran Gibbs on the left flank and then running into the area to meet the defenders cross. The German controlled the ball with one deft touch before firing a shot past goalkeeper Adam Federici. Podolski then turned provider for Cazorlas first goal came in the 32nd minute, running down the left flank andd sending a perfect cross in toward the Spanish midfielder, who dove in to send a header into the near corner. Nick Harris Jersey. Cazorla then added his second just two minutes later from a similar spot after Walcotts cross from the right was headed back by Gibbs. Cazorla controlled the ball with his back toward goal before turning and slotting it into the bottom corner. Arsenal kept attacking after the break, and Cazorla completed his hat trick after a text-book attack by the Gunners. Jack Wilshere released Podolski down the left side of the area, and the German slotted another cross back toward Cazorla to drill the ball in at the far post. Arsenal then relaxed, with Gibbs turning the ball over sloppily in midfield and Jay Tabb feeding Le Fondre, who calmly rounded goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny to slot into an empty net. Kebe then slotted home the second after a failed offside trap by the Arsenal defence. "I thought our response in the second half was excellent," said Reading manager Brian McDermott, whose team has just nine points from 17 games. "We gave our home crowd something to cheer about." But the Gunners -- who rallied from 4-0 down at Reading in the League Cup in October to win 7-5 after extra time -- ended any hopes of a comeback when Cazorla led a quick counterattack and released Walcott into the area, and the England winger stepped back inside before slotting a curling effort into the far corner. That capped off a night in which Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he saw some "very encouraging signs" from his squad. "Ive said many times I believe in this team," Wenger said. "We need now to go from strength to strength." ' ' ' 

Singapore (Sports Network) - Azahara Munoz fired a 7-under 65 on Thursday to take a 2-stroke lead following the first round of the HSBC Womens Champions. Kevin Durant Swingman Jersey . Five-time LPGA winner Stacy Lewis is among five players tied for second place at 5-under-par 67 at the Sentosa Golf Clubs Serapong Course. She is joined by Pornanong Phatlum, Sun Young Yoo, Lizette Salas and Karin Sjodin. World No. 1 Yani Tseng, Chella Choi, Paula Creamer and Danielle Kang all sit a stroke behind in seventh place with 68s, while second-ranked Na Yeon Choi is one of nine players tied for 11th at 3-under 69. Munoz opened her bogey-free round with a par before rolling in a pair of birdies at the second and fourth. After parring the fifth and sixth, the 25-year-old began a streak of alternating birdies and pars over the next nine holes. Birdies at the seventh, ninth, 11th, 13th and 15th holes dropped her to 7- under before she closed out her round with consecutive pars to head into the clubhouse with the lead. "I hit a lot of really good second shots to give myself the opportunities, and I managed to convert a lot of them," said Munoz. Lewis came out to a slightly slower start, countering a birdie at the second with a bogey at the third. She then settled in, however, as she reeled off four birdies over her next seven holes -- capped with consecutive birdies at the ninth and 10th -- to jump into contention. Three straight pars followed before she again traded a birdie at the 14th with a bogey at the 15th. She then finished her opening round with her seventh birdie of the day at the 18th. Yoo joined Munoz with a bogey-free first round, while Phatlum and Salas each recorded one bogey and Sjodin overcame three bogeys with eight birdies. Tseng eagled the par-5 18th to avoid heading into Fridays second round with a 5-stroke deficit. The mark broke a string of 10 straight pars for the 15-time LPGA titlist. NOTES: World No. 9 Ai Miyazato withdrew prior to the start of her first round due to whiplash suffered during a car accident on Sunday. World No. 7 Suzann Pettersen and Creamer were also involved in the accident ... Pettersen finished with a 1-over 73 ... Defending champion Angela Stanford carded a 4- over 76 on Thursday and sits tied with Mika Miyazato for 58th. Russell Westbrook Swingman Jersey . Jackson more than made up for that miscue that ended the first half. After starter Taylor McHargue was knocked out the game because of a concussion, Jackson threw for 264 yards with two second-half touchdowns to Jordan Taylor, and Rice beat Air Force 33-14 on Saturday. Serge Ibaka Authentic Jersey . Acknowledging it was now his move, Andrew Harris of the B.C. 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The 35-year old Pierce became the oldest player in Celtics history to score 40 points in a regulation game, carrying Boston to a 103-91 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.OTTAWA (CIS) - Basketball players Diane Schuetze from Thompson Rivers University and Matt Forbes from the University of Saskatchewan were named the CIS female and male athletes of the week on Wednesday. Schuetze, a fourth-year tourism student from Vernon, B.C., averaged 25.5 points and 15 rebounds per game as the WolfPack (14-5) moved closer to a home playoff berth thanks to a two-game sweep against Trinity Western, 81-72 and 72-60. The 6-foot-3 post recorded 28 points, 17 rebounds and five assists in last Thursdays series opener and followed up with another double-double on Friday, this time finishing the contest with 23 points and 13 boards. A second-team all-Canadian last season, Schuetze currently leads the country in rebounding (12.3 rpg) and sits second in Canada West scoring (18.8 ppg). Memorial basketball player Ally Forsey, Sherbrookke volleyball player Catherine Martin and York basketball player Kayla Pangos were also nominated for the womens award. Kendrick Perkins Jersey. Forbes, a second-year arts and science student from Regina Beach, Sask., was simply too much for Winnipeg last weekend as he averaged a remarkable 35 points per game to lead the ninth-ranked Huskies (13-5) to 95-74 and 89-65 victories over the Wesmen. The 6-foot-6 forward toyed with perfection on Friday when he shot 13-of-14 from the floor and posted the exact same numbers from the free-throw line en route to a career-high 40 points. The talented sophomore was also dominant the following night with a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double. Moncton hockey player André-Michel Guay, Laval volleyball player Tommy Bélisle and Lakehead hockey player Adam Sergerie were the other male nominees. ' ' ' 

CHICAGO -- Matt Garza and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a $10. Shayne Graham Jersey .25 million, one-year contract that avoids salary arbitration. Creative Artists Agency, which represents the right-hander, announced the deal Thursday night on Twitter. Garza also posted on his account, "Business side over! Hooray! Time to focus on what really matters 2013." Garza avoided arbitration a year ago as well, agreeing to a $9.5 million deal with the Cubs, and was a potential trade candidate before he was derailed by an injury to his pitching elbow against St. Louis on July 21. He missed the rest of the season, finishing 5-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 18 starts. Garza, the 2008 AL championship series MVP with Tampa Bay, can become a free agent after the upcoming season. Quintin Demps Jersey . Burke, you see, has no interest in hiding the face of his newest recruit, on this night a defenceman from the Moose Jaw Warriors. Morgan Rielly was high atop the Maple Leafs draft rankings in June, and was picked fifth overall by the Leafs on Friday night. Texans Jersey .J. -- This Linsanity stuff is contagious and spreading from New York. http://www.protexansstore.com/connor-barwin-jersey-1 . Earlier in the day, Kane posted a picture of himself in Las Vegas with stacks of wrapped dollar bills. In his right hand, Kane used the stack as a fake phone. Houston Texans Foster Jersey . The 19-year-old goaltender has suited up in 17 games this season with Gatineau after spending parts of last season split between the Ontario Hockey Leagues Sault Ste. J.J. Watt Jerseys . Chara appeared in 79 games last season, scoring 12 goals and 40 assists and was a plus-33.DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers have released left-hander Adam Wilk and sent left-hander Matt Hoffman outright to Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers say they let Wilk go after selling his contract to a team from the Korean Baseball League. Wilk went 0-3 with an 8.18 ERA in three starts for the Tigers in 2012, spending most of the seasonn in the minors. Houston Texans Watt Jersey. He turned 25 earlier this month. Hoffman spent all of last season with Toledo, going 1-2 with a 3.69 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 46 1-3 innings. He made 43 appearances. Wilk was one of several Tigers in contention for a spot in the rotation last spring, but he was beaten out by Drew Smyly. ' ' ' 

The Winnipeg Jets are in Pittsburgh tonight for a 6pm ct/5pm pt face off against the (26-8) Penguins on TSN 1290 and TSN Jets. Tony Gonzalez Throwback Jersey . The Jets lead the Southeast Division standings with 38 points, and sit six ahead of second-place Carolina. The Hurricanes are in Toronto tonight. Al Montoya will start in goal as Ondrej Pavelec gets the night off after starting 11 consecutive games. Dustin Byfuglien, who celebrated his 28th birthday yesterday, is on a three-game point streak (three goals and one assist). Toby Enstrom has scored in back to back games since returning from injury. The Penguins are on a season high 13-game winning streak. Tomas Vokoun starts in goal for the Penguins. Marc Andre Fleury, who was injured Tuesday against Montreal will be the back up. Evgeni Malkin returns after missing the last nine games due to injury. He will play on a line with Brenden Morrow and James Neal. Sidney Crosby is on a five-game point streak (three goals and four assists). Winnipeg is 1-1 against Pittsburgh this season with both teams scoring five goals. Following tonights game, the Jets return home to host Carolina Saturday afternoon at MTS Centre. Tony Gonzalez Jersey . Eagles coach Andy Reid said Jackson will be placed on injured reserve. "He fractured a couple ribs up high in his chest," said Reid Tuesday during his day-after game press conference. Julio Jones Jersey . - Standing on the 18th green needing a two-putt to win, Jay Haas stood over his putt and backed away. http://www.fansfalconsstore.com/sean-weatherspoon-jerseys . 4 Connecticuts nation-leading, 16-game win streak with a 68-63 comeback victory in the semifinals of the Battle 4 Atlantis. Peter Konz Jersey . The Italian, who held the overnight lead with Alexander Noren, remained consistent in changing weather around the Castle Stuart links on Saturday to stay in front on 17 under. Jason Snelling Jersey . The 30-year-old Aoki hit over .300 in six of his seven full seasons and was a three-time batting champion in Japans Central League. He was the leagues 2005 rookie of the year and is a six-time golden glove award winner.VITORIA, Spain -- Houston Rockets guard Goran Dragic has reached a deal to play for Spanish club Caja Laboral until the end of the ongoing NBA lockout. The team, which also plays in the Euroleague, announced the signing of the Slovenian playmaker to a one-year contract on Sunday. Dragic joins fellow NBA players Rudy Ferrnandez and Serge Ibaka who have opted to play in Spain for the duration of the labour dispute in the United States. Dunta Robinson Jersey. The 25-year-old guard averaged 7.5 points per game last season for Houston. Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio has recently said he is considering a return to Barcelona. ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- Goaltender Roberto Luongo issued a tweet on Sunday that said: "So (what) do we do now?" Many Toronto fans may be asking the same question after months of speculation over whether the veteran goaltender with the 12-year contract will be joining the Maple Leafs from the Vancouver Canucks for the lockout-shortened NHL season. Terrell Davis Jersey . The league and union reached a tentative deal early Sunday. The agreement still needs to be formally ratified by both sides. Luongo, now considered the backup in Vancouver behind Cory Schneider, is reported to be on the market, although the Canucks could still opt to keep him and then either trade him or buy him out at the end of the 2013-14 campaign. Vancouver assistant general manager Laurence Gilman said Sunday that Luongo is expected to report to Canucks training camp. Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has denied that a deal has already been made for the 33-year-old Luongo, who is signed through 2021 at an average of US$5.3 million per season. Finding reliable, veteran goaltending is key for Toronto, which has seen James Reimer, Ben Scrivens and Jonas Gustavsson struggle through the last two campaigns. Gustavsson signed with Detroit in the off-season. The Leafs can afford Luongo since they have 22 players signed for a total salary-cap hit of $63.5 million. The pro-rated cap for this season is expected to be $70.2 million, although it drops to $64.3 million in 2013-14. Reimer caused a bit of a stir in the fall as he skated with Canucks players at the University of British Columbia, raising the question of whether he knew of a deal involving him and Luongo. Reimer denied knowing of any trade and said he was just in Vancouver visiting his wifes family. The Leafs have one restricted free agent to sign, defenceman Cody Franson. They will need him, as Jake Gardiner is likely to miss time with a head injury. Their other roster defencemen are Dion Phaneuf, Mike Komisarek, John-Michael Liles, Carl Gunnarsson and Korbinian Holzer. A bigger concern will be next season, when Joffrey Lupul, Clarke MacArthur, Tim Connolly, Matt Lombardi, Tyler Bozak and David Steckel are slated to become free agents. Lupul, whose 25 goals and 67 points in 66 games was second on the team to Phil Kessels 82 points in 82 games, will likely be looking for a long-term deal. Denver Broncos Manning Jersey . -- Mark Trumbo already hits the ball harder and louder than any of his fellow Los Angeles Angels, according to the slugging rookies teammates. Jason Hunter Jersey . And the Bombers rookie running back also isnt really sure how the Banjo Bowl between the CFL clubs got its name. But that doesnt stop the Miami native from really, really wanting to beat the Riders on Sunday. http://www.probroncosstore.com/knowshon-moreno-jersey . Substitutes Rickie Lambert and Steven Davis put a dogged Southampton side 2-1 in front and wipe out Carlos Tevezs opener for City. But Samir Nasri spared City from an opening weekend upset by scoring an 80th-minute winner following Edin Dzekos equalizer. Von Miller Jerseys . The Roman club kept the score level despite being reduced to 10 men with five minutes remaining when Libor Kozak picked up his second yellow card. Justin Bannan Jersey . Check out this weeks Power Rankings for more of my takes on all 32 teams. A look at the Week 15 matchups in the NFL: CINCINNATI (-5. ATLANTA -- The Atlanta starters were a little weary after a grueling road trip. The guys off the bench gave them a boost. Especially Anthony Tolliver. The journeyman forward scored a season-high 21 points as the Hawks bounced back from a sluggish start to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-96 on Wednesday night, snapping a three-game losing streak. Jeff Teague led the Hawks with 27 points, and Al Horford came up big with 21 points and 12 rebounds. But everyone agreed that Tolliver and another backup, Kyle Korver, provided the spark that was needed after Atlanta missed its first eight shots. "The starters played a lot of minutes on the road," said Tolliver, referring to a six-game, 10-day trip that included a swing to the West Coast. "We knew that coming off the bench, we had to bring a lot of energy and help these starters get the win." Korver scored seven of his nine points in the first quarter, sparking a team that still seemed to be suffering from jet lag when Philadelphia raced to an 8-0 lead. The Hawks went nearly 5 minutes before scoring their first points, as Josh Smith laid one in after a series of quick passes to break up a string of errant jumpers. Suddenly, it was a different team. Atlanta dominated the rest of the half, hitting 25 of 36 (69 per cent) from the field. "Coming off the long road trip, guys were just trying to get their feet under them," Teague said. "We couldnt get any shots to fall. But eventually we got rolling. Kyle came in and gave us a great boost. " Tolliver took it from there. Averaging just 3.4 points a game, he had already surpassed his previous season best of 13 points by halftime. The Sixers kept leaving him open beyond the arc, and he kept knocking down 3-pointers, finishing 5 for 7 from long range. "My teammates did a great job of finding me whenever I was open," Tolliver said. "The shots were just going in. For some reason, I kept finding myself being the odd man out. I happened to be the man who was open." Philadelphia, which was playing its eighth game in 12 days, trailed by 19 in the first half before the Hawks settled for a 59-47 lead at the break. The Sixers had one more run left in them, cutting the deficit to 66-63 in the third. But the Hawks finished the quarter on a 25-7 spurt, and the Sixers never got any closer than 10 in the final period. "Theyve got excellent 3-point shooting," Philadelphia coach Doug Collins said. "t;Tolliver really hurt us tonight with his shooting. Dennis Smith Jersey. " Damien Wilkins led the Sixers with 21 points, while Dorell Wright had 20. But, after the quick start, they quickly looked like the tired team, not surprising since they were coming off a loss at home to Boston the previous night. "We were just a step behind," Collins said. "I just thought our whole team was sluggish. We were very fortunate to start the game. They werent ready to roll. We were up 8-0, but I thought we should have been up 15-0." Teagues performance was no surprise. The point guard repeatedly beat the Sixers off the dribble, slicing into the lane for easy layups and thoroughly outplaying Philadelphias Jrue Holiday. Teague made 10 of 15, including three beyond the arc, and doled out 11 assists. But Tollivers play caught Philadelphia totally off guard. In the teams previous meeting, a Sixers victory in December, the journeyman played only 7 minutes and failed to score. This time, he couldnt miss from the outside, not to mention pulling down eight rebounds for another season high. "My job is to help the team win any way I can," Tolliver said. "Tonight, my role was knocking down a lot of shots." Thaddeus Young had 16 points for the Sixers, who had six straight wins over the Hawks but shot just 43 per cent (37 of 86). Atlanta finished at 54 per cent (43 of 80) from the field. "We tried to give it our all, especially at first," said Holiday, who had only 11 points on 3-of-12 shooting. "Sometimes when fatigue kicks in, its hard to concentrate, especially coming on a back-to-back like that. I think we just need some rest." NOTES: The Hawks recalled F Mike Scott from Bakersfield of the NBA Development League, where he averaged 24.7 points and 11.3 rebounds during a three-game stint. ... Atlanta also made a couple of other moves, waiving F-C Jeremy Tyler and signing G Shelvin Mack to a 10-day contract. Tyler was acquired from Golden State on Feb. 21 but played only one game for the Hawks. ... Philadelphias starters combined for just 37 points. ... Korver extended his franchise-record streak for hitting at least one 3-pointer to 53 games. ... The Hawks played without C Zaza Pachulia, who remains slowed by a strained right Achilles. ... Holiday, who had 12 assists, jammed his left thumb late in the game and had it heavily bandaged afterward. "Nothing serious," he said. ' ' ' 

VICTORIAVILLE, Que. Shaun Alexander Womens Jersey . -- Anton Karlsson and Gustaf Franzen each scored twice as Sweden overcame Russia 7-5 to win its first under-17 world hockey challenge title Friday. Karlsson broke a 4-4 tie on the power play nearly 10 minutes into the third period, before Gustaf Franzen put Sweden ahead 6-4 with another power-play goal less than two minutes later. Eduard Nasybullin gave Russia some late life by scoring at 18:05 with the man advantage, but Karlsson added his second into an empty net in the dying seconds to win gold for Sweden. Robin Kovacs, Adrian Kempe and August Gunnarsson also scored for Sweden, which went undefeated at the tournament. Franzen also had two assists, and goaltender Jesper Eriksson stopped 24 shots. Nikita Yazkov, Ivan Nikolishin, Alexander Mikulovich and Yevgeni Svechnikov scored for Russia, while Maxim Sidorov made 22 saves. Earlier at Drummondville, Que., a loss by Quebec meant no Canadian team would win a medal for the first time in the 28-year history of the tournament. Austin Poganski scored a hat trick as the United States beat Quebec 4-3 in the bronze-medal match. Ryan MacInniss goal at 10:37 proved to be the difference, giving the Americans a 4-2 lead and their seventh consecutive medal at the tournament. Goaltender Chris Birdsall stopped 26 shots. Nick Marois, Carl Neill and Francis Perron replied for Quebec, while Alex Bureau made 23 saves. Robert Turbin Jersey .S. Open approaches, the tennis world is focusing on Novak Djokovic and his remarkable season -- and rightly so, according to the man he replaced at No. Paul McQuistan Jersey . Jarome Iginla scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff made 21 saves Saturday as the red-hot Flames blanked the Oilers 3-0 -- their eighth straight win against Edmonton and 15th in the last 16 games. http://www.2013seattleseahawks.com/nike-cliff-avril-seahawks-jersey . Rickie Weeks homered twice and tied a career high with four RBIs to help Wily Peralta win his first major league start and lead the surging Brewers over the Miami Marlins 8-5 on Wednesday night. Marshawn Lynch Womens Jersey . Ichiro Suzuki had four hits, including a homer, to help the Seattle Mariners amass 15 hits during a 7-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Steve Largent Womens Jersey . The Laval, Que., native finished with 365.10 points after posting an 11th-place finish in Rome two years ago. "After two years and all the work that Ive done with my coach, everyone can see that Ive improved," Abel said on a conference call.In this weeks Tweet Bag, we look at the fit between Terrence Ross and DeMar DeRozan, we touch on Bryan Colangelos relationship with MLSE and we take a look back at the 2006 draft that netted the Raptors Andrea Bargnani. @therunawaymusicAs Ross is developing, How likely is a Ross/DeRozan 2-3 combo long term? Ross is coming along. Hes developed some kinks in his shooting form, which has led to a .383 shooting percentage, and he has undeniable tunnel vision once the ball is in his hands, which has ranked 57th out of 61 NBA shooting guards in assist ratio. That said, games like his 18-point effort against Dallas give a glimpse of the kind of player he could be, and hes had some very impressive defensive showings that he needs to make a point of focus whenever he hits the court. As for a pairing with DeMar; its tough. If he can become a lock-down defender and start consistently hitting his three-point shot then they would complement each other a little better, but its the ball-stopping that really kills them. DeRozan is ranked only three spots above Ross in shooting guard assist ratio, and in halfcourt sets if the ball doesnt move well it puts an untenable strain on individual shooting percentages to make up for the stagnant offence. Until one of them learns to keep the ball moving theyll see only spot minutes together in Torontos rotations. @canadiensCP31tell me its true Colangelo is summoned by mlse ? possible firing? please be fired Obviously he wasnt fired and the meeting was reportedly scheduled some time ago, but there is no doubt that Colangelo had his back pressed against the wall when he was tasked with explaining what on earth is going on with his team. His relationship with his bosses is relevant beyond any possible firing, too, because they ultimately have to sign-off on any substantial trades that he might hope to push through. If he is looking to move Jose Calderon or Andrea Bargnani then hell be bringing back tens of millions of dollars inn salary and hes going to have to be able to persuade a potentially wary ownership group that such a move is in the best interest of the franchise. Sidney Rice Jersey. @nickdelucoAldridge over Bargnani if the Raptors had a 2006 do-over? In a vacuum? Sure. If you want to ignore the fact that the Raptors had an Aldridge-clone in Chris Bosh at the time and that hed mesh even worse with Aldridge than he did with Jermaine ONeal then Aldridge was absolutely the way to go. The problem with looking back at the 2006 draft is that no one at the time looked like a sure-thing. The best player from that entire draft class turned out to be Rajon Rondo and he went 21st. Fans in Portland are currently going through the same struggles seeing Aldridge as a franchise cornerstone as the Raptors fans had with Bosh. Rudy Gay has been a near-constant source of trade speculation. Tyrus Thomas, Adam Morrisom and Shelden Williams completely flamed out despite being top-five picks. Its not very popular to say this these days, but all things considered the Raptors did alright coming out of that draft with what they got.  @alexhenriquezWill Jose really net the Raptors something better than what he already provides? Hes extremely valuable The problem with Calderon this year is that he has only given the team the goods when hes been in the starting lineup. Yes, due to Lowrys injuries that has been a blessing, but hes simply too valuable a trade chip for a team this bad to hang on to. $10-million in salary is a large figure to swallow when youre talking about a reserve, especially when the money could be used as a part of a trade to bring a more valuable piece in at another position. The Raptors may have six wings right now, but only one (DeMar DeRozan) is performing at an NBA average PER. If the Raptors can turn Calderons deal into meaningful help at that position then they have to do it, even if it means losing the things that Calderon brings to the table. ' ' ' 

(Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers have locked up the AL Central title, but eyes will still be on their three-game series with the Kansas City Royals, which resumes on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Russell Wilson Jersey . That is because Detroits Miguel Cabrera is in position to win baseballs first Triple Crown in 45 years. Cabrera was key in Mondays division-clinching 6-3 win over the Royals. He had four hits, including his AL-leading 44th homer of the season which put him one blast ahead of the Texas Rangers Josh Hamilton. The 29-year-old already came into the game leading the league in average and RBI and upped those numbers to .329 and 137, respectively. No player has led their league in all three categories at seasons end since Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski of the Boston Red Sox in 1967. He hit .326 with 44 homers and 121 RBI that season and won his first and only AL MVP. Detroit is headed to the postseason in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1934-35 thanks in part to a five-run sixth that Gerald Laird capped with a three-run double. The win also capped the Tigers rally past the Chicago White Sox, who led the division by three games on Sept. 18 but has gone 2-10 while Detroit has rattled off a victory in nine of 13. "(Chicago) got up three games about a week and a half ago but we didnt panic," Laird said. "We just played our game. We got some help from other teams and we were able to play good baseball." Alex Gordon hit a homer for the Royals, who have lost eight of their last nine. Five of those setbacks have come versus the Tigers. In fact, Detroit is 12-4 versus the Royals this season, but has won just four of seven in Kansas City. Cabrera is hitting .419 (13-for-31) in the seven games at Kauffman Stadium this year and is 7-for-23 with a pair of homers and four RBI lifetime off of tonights starter for the Royals, Jeremy Guthrie. Guthrie is 4-3 with a 3.18 earned run average in 13 starts with Kansas City since coming over in a trade with the Colorado Rockies. He has gone 1-1 with a 4.15 ERA in three meetings with the Tigers this year. The 33-year-old righty has not lost since Aug. 3, winning each of his last four decisions but not factoring into the outcome of his past four outings. That includes a game at Detroit last Wednesday in which he allowed four runs on seven hits over seven innings of his clubs 5-4 loss. The back-breaker for Guthrie was a pair of homers allowed to Alex Avila and Austin Jackson in the fourth inning that accounted for three runs. "The home runs were big swings for them. When I let em out of the hand, I didnt expect them to go like they did," Guthrie said. "But both hitters did a real nice job of putting the good part of the bat (on it) and driving it really hard." Doug Fister will take the hill for the Tigers tonight for the first time since his record-setting performance last Thursday versus the Royals. Coming off a seven-hit shutout of the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 22, Fister fanned 10 batters over 7 2/3 innings of a no-decision on Thursday. That included a span of nine strikeouts in a row, setting a new AL mark. He also scattered three runs -- two earned -- on five hits in the outing. "I didnt really have any idea what was going on," Fister said of the record. "Still, it was a humbling experience. I cant put it into words. Its one of those things I can look back on after the season is over. Thats when Ill be able to appreciate it." The 28-year-old righty is 10-9 with a 3.38 ERA in 25 starts this season. In seven career meetings with the Royals, including six starts, Fister is 2-2 with a 3.74 ERA. Richard Sherman Jersey . The Steelers, though, will be without top cornerback Ike Taylor for a third consecutive game because of an ankle injury. 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They also wanted Denver. They got it. Having disposed of Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts, they now face a far more imposing challenge -- Peyton Manning and the streaking Broncos.REGINA -- It would be preposterous to suggest that Andy Fantuz did the Saskatchewan Roughriders a favour by signing with the Hamilton-Tigers in the off-season. The fact remains, however, the departure of the stellar Canadian slotback gave his former team the financial wherewithal to address some arguably more pressing concerns. Once it became apparent that Chatham native Fantuz had his heart set on returning to Southern Ontario, general manager Brendan Taman immediately shifted his focus to the offensive line. He moved quickly to sign former Toronto centre Dominic Picard and guard Brendon LaBatte, who played in Winnipeg. While the offensive line was not entirely responsible for Saskatchewans disastrous 2011 campaign -- the 5-13 Riders finished last in the West Division and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2001 -- the inability to adequately protect quarterback Darian Durant was a major contributing factor. "We had some hiccups last year," Taman says diplomatically. "That was a fortunate break for us to be able to get those two guys (Picard and LaBatte) in particular, and also some of the other people weve added." The other people include guard Ben Heenan, the first pick overall in the 2012 CFL draft, and tackle Xavier Fulton, acquired in an off-season trade with the Edmonton Eskimos. Taman continued to make moves right into training camp, adding yet another tackle, Chris Patrick, from the Argos. Remarkably, when the Roughriders open the regular season against the Tiger-Cats in Hamilton on Friday, they will do so with an offensive line that is entirely new: Picard at centre, LaBatte and Heenan at guard, Fulton and Patrick at tackle. While it isnt nearly as drastic in other areas, there have been roster changes and coaching changes galore. "Its a new team," Taman says. "We had been kind of chipping away at it the last couple of seasons, but somewhere along the line it gets to the point where you just have to turn it over." Corey Chamblin is the new head coach, replacing the retired Ken Miller. He had replaced Greg Marshall, who was fired halfway through the 2011 campaign. The assistant coaches are Bob Dyce, Richie Hall, Alex Smith, Mike Walker and Craig Dickenson, all of whom were retained by Chamblin. Kris Sweet, Khari Jones, Jason Tucker and Barron Miles were all added to the staff. Here, too, the changes continued well into training camp with the surprising announcement on the weekend that offensive tackle Dan Goodspeed, who was placed on the nine-game injured list with a damaged knee, has been added to the coaching staff. Goodspeed will be coaching the offensive linemen, of course, with a focus on the tackles. "Its funny just hearing the players say, Whats up, coach?" he says. "The hard part is going to be not putting the pads on." Goodspeed intends to stay in good physical condition and he is not discounting returning to active duty when he becomes eligible in September. "Theres a possibility for everything," he says. Taman, however, has all but ruled out that possibility and Goodspeed seems resolved to it. "If this is where they see me helping the franchise, this is what I want to do," said Goodspeed. What made the move possible, Taman explained, is that Goodspeed is "a quality individual" who has "great chemistry with his coaches and teammates." Behind a revamped offensive line, quarterback Darian Durant is expected to return to form following a 2011 season that was not up to his standards. On average, Durant passed for 4,920 yards in 2009 and 2010. His production in 2011 dropped to 3,653 yards with 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, although the latter statistic is misleading because Durant does have a history of throwing as many interceptions as touchdowns. "Darian would be a big paart of our success, obviously," Taman says. Steven Hauschka Jersey. "But Im pleased that the guys behind him have played pretty well. Im very optimistic about where we are in that area." Drew Willy, who rewrote the record book for passing at the University of Buffalo, has won the backup role, but the Roughriders also like what they have seen from third-stringer J.T. OSullivan, who played his college ball the University of California-Davis. Willy and OSullivan are newcomers to the CFL, but they have bounced around the NFL and UFL for four and 10 seasons, respectively. "We did have some good quarterback play," Chamblin said of Saskatchewans pre-season losses to the B.C. Lions (44-10) and Calgary Stampeders (33-31). "Im pleased in that area." The Riders will continue to tweak the starting lineup until they depart for Hamilton on Thursday, but the tailback is likely to be Kory Sheets, a rookie from Purdue, who won a spirited battle with Brandon West. In order to retain his status, Chamblin says, Sheets will have to improve his blocking. Taman admits to being nervous about the lack of experience among the running backs, but he is confident in the level of talent. The receiving corps is solid even without Fantuz. The bulk of the production is expected to come from the trio of Chris Getzlaf and Weston Dressler, who both had more than 1,000 yards in 2011, and Rob Bagg, who missed the entire campaign with a knee injury. Between his NFL tryout with the Chicago Bears and then an ankle injury upon his return to the CFL, Fantuz was a non-factor last season. Defensively, the Roughriders are still reconfiguring their secondary -- Taman refers to it as a work in progress -- and linebacking corps. The shuffling is likely to continue into at least the early part of the season. In the meantime, a heavy emphasis has been placed on increasing the number of quarterback sacks. Last season Saskatchewan was sixth in the CFL with 29 -- and only 15 of them came from the defensive line. "Thats a huge part of where our success is going to come from," says Taman, who struck a deal with the Blue Bombers for Odell Willis in the off-season. Willis will be paired at defensive end with Brent Hawkins. The starting tackles are Keith Shologan and Tearrius George, christened "Furious George" by one of his teammates. In the secondary, Canadians Craig Butler (a West Division all-star as a rookie last season) and Paul Woldu (a former Montreal Alouette who was signed as a free agent) will give the team great flexibility. The Roughriders are planning to use a number of nickel and dime packages. Veteran cornerback Lance Frazier was cut and Chamblin hinted it was because the team needs defensive backs capable of playing more than one position. For the season opener, at any rate, Fraziers post will be manned by Eddie Russ, who is in his second year with Saskatchewan. "He has a lot of football ahead of him," Chamblin said. "He has a lot of potential." The least of the teams worries is the kicking game. Chris Milo handles both the punting and the placements and does so at a high level, to extent that Taman speaks of him as "a potential Paul McCallum." As opening day approaches, Taman speaks cautiously but optimistically about a change of fortune for the Green and White. "I like the energy and the confidence," he says. Taman believes it is crucial that his team gets off to a faster start and plays better at home. Last year the Riders lost five of their first six games, and their record at Mosaic Stadium was 3-6. "Theres going to be a few bumps and bruises," Taman said. "But Im looking for better things this year." Chamblin, understandably, avoids comparisons altogether. "This is a new day," he says, "and a new team." ' ' ' 

Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry Fraser wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn. Hakeem Nicks Jersey .ca! Hi Kerry, love the blog - keep them coming! I read some of your excerpts from your book last week and really enjoyed the stories you had to tell. Now did you see what Erik Cole did with the high-five with Greg Kimmerly after he scored the goal last night? Did anything of the sort ever happen to you during your career and if so, how did you react? It was fun to watch as a fan, but as a professional doing his job you would have to feel a bit weird about it, no? Jessica Stone,Edmonton, Alberta Hi Jessica: Thank you for enjoying the excerpts last week from The Final Call. The book is full of great stories from the inside. I loved the spontaneity of Erik Coles high-five celebration with Referee Greg Kimmerly last night even if others didnt. Events such as this demonstrate a couple of things for us to recall. We have all observed the "big business" side of hockey and experienced disappointment and loss to various degrees during the lockout season. Some of the loss was purely emotional while others endured a year of financial loss. Lets hope we dont go down that road again! Erik Cole exhibited for the hockey world that the game can still be played by "big kids." In doing so he tapped into our emotions, lightened our hearts and perhaps restored in us the youthful enthusiasm that first caused us to fall in love with this great game. What Cole also did was build a bridge for him and the rest of the hockey world to venture onto that secluded island inhabited by the referees and linesmen. Kimmerly and his colleagues were humanized and no longer the adversary. In crossing that bridge we saw a positive relationship initiated by the player toward the official; even if only for a moment. It was not done in disrespect. While unsolicited by the referee, Kimmerly became part of the celebration and did not reject Coles offering. While maintaining a somewhat stern and professional demeanor I am sure that Referee Kimmerly also felt "a bit weird", Jessica. I hope that beneath the Referees veiled look of seeming discomfort, Greg was suppressing a smile and perhaps even a chuckle as he became an unlikely celebrant with the goal scorer. Every official loves the game and its character moments (and characters) as much as the rest of us. After all, Kimmerly and his colleagues are only human and not robots. There were several events during my 30-year NHL career (both verbal and non-verbal) that caused me to smile, sometimes laugh out loud and on occasion feel a bit weird. The feeling of weird often came through physical contact since it became visible to everyone in the arena and at home on their television monitor. Bernie Nichols was not only a great player but a super guy to deal with. Bernie was a real free spirit however and you never knew from one minute to the next what was going to come out of his mouth or what he might pull. I waved off a goal scored against the L.A. Kings one night and a debate with players on the ice ensued. My mind was made up and as I broke away from the pack of players on my way to the time keepers bench to report my decision.  Bernie quickly skated up beside me and asked what the call was. When I told him NO GOAL, Bernie reached his arm around me and gave me a big hug as we continued to skate together to the box. Shocked and weirded-out I said, "Bernie, what are you doing?" Bernie said with a big smile, "That was a great call and I just want to share my joy with you." As I wiggled out of his arm grasp I said, "Thanks Bern, but the other team isnt quite as joyous so no more hugs please. Go away." I enjoyed an equally pleasant working relationship with giant Steve McKenna who at 68" and 255 pounds was a very imposing figure. While not as skilled as Nichols, McKenna the enforcer could similarly demonstrate a humourous side to his likeable personality. One night, as a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, a scrum was taking place in the Igloo with Big Steve right in the middle of it. I slid well below his arm pits, look right up at him and shouted, "McKenna if you dont stop right now you and I are gonna go!" A huge smiled broke out on Steve McKennas face and forgetting all about the scrum reached down and lightly speed bagged me on the chin. My response of, "Keep it up Knucklehead and Ill knock you out," brought laughter from all the potential combatants gathered and the scrum disbanded. In my final visit to the Boston TD Garden (which was the second last game of my career) another giant of a man, Zdeno Chara, approached me after the last commercial time-out and in a private moment as I wrote in The Final Call, congratulated me on a tremendous career and that he and the game would miss me. Big Z, who stands six-nine, had to bend over at the waist to reach the level of my ear. At the end of the game I was a little embarrassed as Mark Recchi chased me down and gave me a big hug along with a sincere "good-bye my friend." At least I could look Rex in the eye! When all is said and done, success in business (big or small) is often incumbent upon the bridges built to develop positive working relationships! For anyone that might be wigged out that Erik Cole somehow demonstrated disrespect toward the referee or threatened his authority I say, "Relax." Enjoy the lighter moments and unique personality that the game participants have to offer on occasion; especially when the puck isnt moving and there are no decisions to be made. Phil Simms Jersey . -- Qualifiers Rajeev Ram and Marinko Matosevic upset seeded opponents in the first round of the Atlanta Tennis Championships on Tuesday. Eli Manning Jersey . -- Chandler Jones never seems satisfied. http://www.nflgiantsfans.com/lawrence-taylor-jerseys . PAUL, Minn. Ahmad Bradshaw Jersey . After closing out the year with tough back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Jazz opened 2013 with an overpowering 106-84 victory over an uninspired Minnesota Timberwolves team on Wednesday. Victor Cruz Jersey . The Three Amigos - Cutler has been in need of a reliable pass catcher ever since the Bears acquired him in 2009.BALTIMORE -- Holding a six-run lead with James Shields on the mound, the Tampa Bay Rays appeared poised to end their three-game skid with a no-sweat victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays won it all right, although it was anything but easy. Elliot Johnson and Ben Zobrist homered, Carlos Pena ended an extended slump with two doubles and two RBIs, and Tampa Bay squeezed past the Orioles 9-8 Sunday to avert a three-game sweep. The Rays led 7-1 in the fourth inning and 9-6 in the eighth, but it was 9-8 when Fernando Rodney got Matt Wieters to ground out in the ninth with runners on second and third with two outs. Third baseman Sean Rodriguez backhanded the final grounder while retreating and fired a one-hopper to first to get Wieters by a step. Rodney got his 10th save in 10 tries in a game that earlier appeared was going to be blowout. "When I ran out on the field I was high-fiving everybody, yelling, We had it all the way," manager Joe Maddon said with a slight grin. Shields earned his sixth win for the Rays, now 2-6 in their last eight games. Tampa Bay entered the series tied atop the AL East with Baltimore and left town happy to have salvaged the finale. "We never like getting swept," Shields said. "Its a big win." Zobrist had three RBIs and Johnson scored three runs and drove in two. Pena was 3 for 37 with 14 strikeouts in May before hitting a third-inning double and adding a two-run double in the fourth to make it 7-1. Pena also contributed with his glove by snaring the throw from Rodriguez for the final out. "On the last play, it seemed (Rodriguez) fell a little bit and he had to get something on it and obviously Carlos was there to pick him up," said Johnson, who had a great view at shortstop. "(Pena) has a Gold Glove for a reason." After Baltimore closed to 7-6 in the seventh, Johnson and Zobrist hit successive homers off Troy Patton in the eighth for a 9-6 lead. The nine runs were the most scored by the Rays since April 19, and they needed every one of them. Wieters and Nick Johnson homered, and Nick Markakis had three RBIs for the Orioles, who were denied their first three-game home sweep of Tampa Bay since 2007. "This team never gives up," Wieters said. "We had a chance in the ninth and just didnt come thhrough. Jason Pierre-Paul Jersey. It would have been a nice game to win, but at the same time you know this team is going to keep playing hard and were not out of any game. Thats how we feel in this clubhouse." Shields (6-1) gave up six runs, four earned, and seven hits in 6 1-3 innings. The right-hander is 9-5 lifetime against Baltimore, including 6-1 at Camden Yards. Shields retired eight straight batters before J.J. Hardy doubled in the sixth. Markakis followed with an RBI double and Wieters hit his eighth homer to make it 7-4. "I wish I could have gotten Wieters out right there," Shields said. "That was a really big moment in the game." A throwing error by Tampa Bay second baseman Will Rhymes preceded a two-run double by Markakis in the seventh. After Elliot Johnson and Zobrist connected in the top of the eighth, Nick Johnson hit a solo shot in the bottom half, his second homer in three games off Joel Peralta. Orioles starter Jake Arrieta (2-4) allowed seven runs and a career-high 10 hits in 3 2-3 innings. The right-hander has yielded 13 earned runs in his last 10 innings and has only one win in seven starts since opening day. "I think it really comes down to four fastballs that were elevated with guys on base that they were able to put good swings on it," Arrieta said. "So, really the only thing I take away from it is, just I got to get the ball down." After stranding runners at the corners in the first inning, the Rays went up 3-0 in the second when Johnson hit an RBI single and Zobrist followed with a two-run double. Wieters led off the bottom half with a double and scored on a single by Chris Davis. In the Tampa Bay third, Rhymes snapped a 0-for-13 drought by bringing home Pena with a two-out single. The Rays went up 7-1 when Matt Joyce singled in a run and Pena delivered a two-out double. NOTES: Tampa Bays B.J. Upton struck out four times. ... Orioles OF Xavier Avery, the teams second-round pick in the 2005 draft, went 0 for 4 in his major league debut. ... The Orioles open a two-game series against the Yankees on Monday. RHP Jason Hammel (1-3, 6.69 ERA lifetime against NY) will start for Baltimore. ... Tampa Bay will send Jeff Niemann to the mound Monday night in Toronto. ... Baltimore has lost six straight on Mothers Day. ' ' ' 

PITTSBURGH -- A Pittsburgh fan would have to be well into his 20s to remember a Pirates team this good. Russell Westbrook Jersey . They would have to be a little older to recall an inning quite like the one that lifted their team to yet another win on Saturday. A.J. Burnett remained undefeated at home by pitching 7 2-3 strong innings and Pittsburgh matched a season high with its fourth consecutive win, beating the Miami Marlins 5-1. The Pirates went ahead during a four-run fourth in which they did not record a hit and did not so much as record an official at-bat until their ninth man came to the plate. "Never," Burnett said when asked if hes seen an inning like the one that gave Pittsburgh a 5-1 lead. "Never, but thats the game of baseball, man. Thats why we play." The announced crowd of 39,411 was the 11th sellout of the season in a city that hasnt experienced a winning baseball season in 20 years. As if the idea of the Pirates tied for the third-most wins in baseball in late July wasnt extraordinary enough, the fifth-largest crowd in PNC Park history witnessed one of the most bizarre innings in the majors this season. Miami starter Carlos Zambrano imploded in the fourth, when Pittsburgh scored three times via bases-loaded walks and an error. "Youre not going to win many games if that happens in one inning," Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said. The most recent time a team scored four runs in one inning without a hit was the Oakland Athletics on Sept 23, 1998, against Seattle, according to STATS, LLC. Also according to STATS, LLC, only once in the past 28 years has an inning started with each of the first eight men going to the plate and failing to record an official at-bat: St. Louis did it against Philadelphia on June 26, 1991. "I cant remember an inning like that," Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes said. "That was a pretty crazy inning, to score the runs we did in the way we did." The fourth alone was enough for Burnett (11-3) to improve to 7-0 at home this season and for Pittsburgh (53-40) to move 13 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 1992 season. The Pirates entered the day a half-game behind the Cincinnati in the NL Central. The Reds beat Milwaukee 6-2 on Saturday night. Garrett Jones had two RBIs and Alex Presley scored two runs for the Pirates, who have the majors best home record at 31-14. Brad Lincoln got four outs to earn his first save as a professional. Pittsburgh has won 20 of its past 24 at home and 15 of its past 20 overall. Justin Ruggiano led off the second with his seventh home run for the Marlins, who have lost four straight. Although he had only three strikeouts, Burnett scattered eight hits and one walk. Only four Marlins runners advanced past first base. "Whats not dominant about retiring guys, giving up eight hits but only giving up one run?" Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said. "Thats dominant." Burnett improved to 8-1 in 12 career starts at PNC Park. Thats the same record Zambrano entered the game with at the 11-year-old park, but he was done in by a fourth in which he walked three, hit two batters and committed a throwing error on a sacrifice attempt by Burnett. Pittsburghs Rod Barajas scored on that play, Barmes came home on a sacrifice fly by Neil Walker and Burnett was forced in when Jones walked. Chad Gaudin continued the trend when he was called in to relieve Zambrano, walking Casey McGehee to force Presley home. Zambrano (5-8) was charged with five runs (four earned), three hits and six walks with two strikeouts. He has lost five of his past six decisions and has allowed at least three earned runs in each of his past eight outings after doing so in four of his first 11 starts. "Im not pitching the way Im supposed to pitch," Zambrano said. "Im not doing my job. Its terrible." Greg Dobbs and Omar Infante each had two hits for the Marlins, whose only hit with a runner in scoring position was Lees infield single. Miami entered on a 1-for-23 slide in such situations. Notes: Miami 3B Hanley Ramirez was not in the lineup for the second consecutive game due to an infected right hand. Guillen said Ramirez is expected to not be in the lineup for a few more days. Ramirez, whose infection was the result of missing a dosage of prescribed antibiotics, entered the game as a pinch-runner Friday. ... On June 26, 1991, the Cardinals walked six times and hit two sacrifice flies to begin the bottom of the first against Phillies. ... According to STATS, LLC., the previous time any team had eight consecutive plate appearances without an at-bat was Aug. 13, 2008, by the Astros in the sixth inning against the Giants. ... Sundays pitching matchup is Miami RHP Anibal Sanchez (5-6, 3.95 ERA) against Pittsburgh RHP Jeff Karstens (2-2, 4.15) Kevin Martin Authentic Jersey . The Sens hope to avoid a third straight loss this evening against the Coyotes in center Kyle Turris return to Phoenix. Ottawa opened up a six-game road trip with victories in Toronto and San Jose to give the club wins in 10 of its past 12. Kevin Martin Jersey . Neureuther made up a 0.05-second deficit from the first run to win by 0.21 from the Austrian overall World Cup leader, who was seeking his fourth straight slalom win. http://www.officialthundersteamshop.com/ . -- Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey has been hospitalized after feeling ill. Kevin Durant Jersey . Tony Parker scored 34 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, as the San Antonio Spurs dealt Toronto its third-straight loss, 113-106, on Wednesday. Ray Allen Thunder Jersey . Safety George Wilson hopes that translates into a decided home-field advantage Sunday when the upstart Buffalo Bills return to Rogers Centre.NAPLES, Fla. -- Stacy Lewis might not be the LPGA Tour player of year if not for her doctor buying a raffle ticket he didnt want. Its a bizarre twist in her unlikely path to the top of womens golf. And its a reminder to Lewis that whenever she asks that familiar question -- "Why me?" -- the answer no longer is grounded in self-pity, but in sheer amazement. "I guess its fate a little bit," Lewis said. Fate doesnt happen without hard work, and few players had it tougher than Lewis. She was diagnosed with scoliosis when she was 11, so severe that she wore a back brace for 18 hours every day from age 11 until she got out of high school, and then had to have surgery when that didnt correct the curvature in her spine. Thats when Gary Brock, her orthopedic surgeon in Houston, entered the picture. Brock knew Lewis played golf at The Woodlands Country Club. He just didnt know she was good enough to have earned a scholarship to Arkansas. In the months leading up to her back surgery, Brock was invited to a charity event in which one of the prizes was a series of lessons with a golf pro. "I went with a friend of mine. He was the one who wanted to win the raffle ticket," Brock said Wednesday. "I just bought one to humour him, and I ended up winning. The pro that I worked with had worked with Stacy. All summer long, he said what a great golfer she could be." It was enough for Brock to consider giving Lewis a chance to succeed. The original plan was to insert two rods in her back. Brock suggested a single rod with five screws, which would allow her more flexibility and rotation for golf. It also meant going in from the side, breaking a rib and manoeuvring around two major blood vessels. "I remember he called my wife and I and said, We need to do a different surgery," said Dale Lewis, her father. "He said, Its going to take twice as along. Its twice as risky. The recovery is twice as long. But shell be so much more flexible." Lewis took it from there. She spent her first year at Arkansas as a redshirt, recovering from surgery. She could only chip and putt for six months before she was allowed to swing, and she earned a spot on the team. As a junior, she won the NCAA title. As a senior, she tied for third at the Kraft Nabisco Championship on an amateur invitation. She ended her amateur career by going undefeated at the Curtis Cup. And now this, a breakthrough year of four wins to become the first American since Beth Daniel in 1994 to win the points-based player of the year. She will be honoured Friday night during the LPGA Titleholders, and Brock is flying to Florida to join the celebration. All because of his raffle ticket? "Exactly," Lewis said, smiling at how something so small can lead to something so grand. "I think its amazing how you make a decision a certain way, how little things seem to fall into place and you can look back say that was a turning point. At the time, I didnt really think the stuff with my doctor was that big of a deal. But now lookking back, I mean, he doesnt win the raffle and Im not here today? Its crazy. Russell Westbrook Swingman Jersey. ." Brock thinks that might be a stretch, but not much of one. Lewis still could have played golf with two rods in her back, but its fine line between good and great, and he wonders if she could have gone as far as she has. With Lewis, though, there was always something about her that had nothing to do with science. "She has a spirit about her," Brock said. "I dont think anything would have held her back." That spirit showed as a kid. Lewis despised being in a brace, and she hated it even more when she was told after three years that she needed to keep it even longer because she kept growing. Her father said she never bought clothes, such as sleeveless shirts or halter tops, that would expose her brace. It was a happy day when the brace came off for good, and Lewis thought about burning it. Instead, she keeps two of them in a closet at her parents house -- the first one and last one she had to wear. Her agent said a photo doesnt exist anywhere of Lewis wearing the brace. She refused to be seen in it. "She got over the bitterness and it became, How lucky I am that I still get to play golf," the father said. "She just wanted to be normal again." There is nothing flashy about Lewis, which might explain how she reached her main goal -- becoming the highest-ranked American in womens golf -- and achieved another one that she didnt think possible at the start of the year the way Yani Tseng ruled the sport. That also might explain why she has been overlooked for so much of her career. She didnt have the star power of Michelle Wie, the youth of Lexi Thompson, the marketing prowess of Paula Creamer. "I didnt have all the expectations everyone else had and I think thats really helped me get to where I am," Lewis said. "I like working hard. Some girls like to do all the extra stuff off the course and the sponsor things and this and that, and I just love to go out and play golf. I dont know if thats what has gotten me to this point versus everybody else. But thats just what I like to do." There is work left for Lewis at the LPGA Titleholders, which starts Thursday at TwinEagles Golf Club. Lewis would have to win to have any chance of overtaking Inbee Park on the money list. Park only has two wins this year, but she collected first-place money from the Canadian Womens Open when an amateur, 15-year-old Lydia Ko, won the tournament. Park also has a narrow lead in the Vare Trophy for lowest adjusted scoring average. Otherwise, this week is a celebration. Brock didnt realize until this week that Lewis would be honoured Friday night. He rescheduled a clinic to be there. Even now, he has a hard time believing that a change of surgery brought on by a winning raffle ticket would lead to this. That the little girl, who grew 1 1/2 inches after surgery, would become the best American female in golf. "We would never have dreamed that in a million years," Brock said. ' ' ' 

ORCHARD PARK, N. Asante Samuel Jersey .Y. -- C.J. Spiller is the first to admit his transition from star college running back to NFL rookie was much more difficult than he had imagined. But two years later, the former first round pick is rounding into form. Spiller, the ninth overall pick out of Clemson in the 2010 draft, will once again be thrust into the starting role in Buffalos backfield when the Bills (0-1) host Kansas City (0-1) Sunday. With starter Fred Jackson out with a knee injury sustained in last weeks loss to the Jets, the rushing load will be squarely on Spillers shoulders for at least the next month. Itll be the second straight season in which Spiller has been plugged in as the main man following a Jackson injury. In relief, Spiller began showing signs of breaking out after Jackson broke his leg in a game against Miami in Week 11. "It definitely gives you confidence to know that you can do it," said Spiller, who averaged nearly 90 yards rushing in each of the final three games last season. "But the quote that I am going to stick by for the whole year is past success doesnt guarantee future success. I cant just bank on what I did the last six weeks to say Im capable." After Jackson went down, Spiller came in and picked up a career-high 169 yards on 14 carries, including an electrifying 56-yard touchdown scamper against the Jets. And since Week 13 of last season, his total of 757 yards from scrimmage is the fourth-most in the league. "He handled being the guy at the end of last year really well, so I expect him to handle that this year as well, how ever long were in this situation," coach Chan Gailey said. "Hes not the biggest back in the world, but hes really strong for his size. I think hell be able to handle it. He had a great game, made some great runs, showed great speed and burst." It was that burst of speed that Spiller was unable to unlock during a frustrating rookie campaign. Garnering a mere 283 yards rushing in 2010, Spiller seemed lost when he touched the ball. Used to turning something into nothing throughout his stellar career at Clemson -- where he finished second in NCAA Division I history with 7,588 all-purpose yards -- Spiller found the NFL terrain much more difficult to navigate. Rather than busting long runs, Spiller was on the verge of being labeled a bust after his uninspiring first year. But after averaging 5.2 yards per carry on 107 carries last season, followed by his showing against the Jets, Spiller is efficiently quieting his doubters one by one. "I was a rookie coming into the NFL and, of course, you get a Top 10 pick and there are high expectations," he said. "Ive learned a lot over the past couple of years, and taking the mindset that anything between three to eight yards is a great run. I think that was probably my biggest adjustment, just because of the success that I had on the college level. I tried to translate it over. But once I realized that, I think that kind of helped in my advantage." That maturation has helped Spiller become a better runner between the tackles, and his rookie habit of trying to dance around the defence is a thing of the past. "With C.J., the biggest thing is confidence," quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said. "Last year he found that confidence at the end of the year after Fred (Jackson) went down and he became the man. So you could see in that game vs. the Jets, the C.J. that was there at the end of last year with the swagger and all that. "Hes here to stay." Julio Jones Jersey . All of Uniteds goals came in the second half, with Scholes close-range strike in the 52nd minute -- his 163rd for the club -- sparking the sluggish hosts into life at Old Trafford. 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"He fractured a couple ribs up high in his chest," said Reid Tuesday during his day-after game press conference.Amos Ramon said he knew it was coming. The Winnipeg Goldeyes third baseman figured Wichita Wingnuts pitcher Ryan Hinson was going to throw him a 1-0 cutter in the bottom of the sixth inning. And thats exactly what Ramon saw – looking as big as a grapefruit – when he barreled-up and drilled the pitch over the leftfield wall for the three-run home run that gave the Goldeyes a 5-3 lead and eventually a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five American Association championship final. The Goldeyes got two more runs in the eighth on a two-run double by Chris Roberson and won Game 2 of the series 7-3. The Fish will now head off to Wichita for Game 3 on Friday night and Games 4 and 5 on Saturday and Sunday, if necessary. “He threw me a cutter in and it was the pitch I was expecting,” said Ramon after the ballgame. “Hed been throwing it on 1-0 all night long. As soon as he missed with the first pitch, I just said to myself, ‘Im going to see the cutter in right here. I kind of knew it was coming.” At the time, the Goldeyes trailed 3-2. Ramons blast, his second of the post-season and the second one he has ever hit at Shaw Park, gave Goldeyes starter Chris Salamida and the bullpen of Chris Allen, Zach Baldwin and Brian Beuning plenty to work with as Winnipeg took a 2-0 series lead. Winnipeg opened the scoring in the first inning as Yurendell de Caster was hit by a pitch, went around to third on a double by Barbaro Canizares and scored on a wild pitch by Hinson. Wichita took a 3-1 lead in the second when catcher Jesse Mier, who was hitting . Sam Baker Jersey. 133 in the post-season, hit a three-run homer off Salamida. But the Goldeyes starter didnt allow another run and the hitters started to heat up. Winnipeg made it 3-2 in the bottom of the third when Ramon singled and came around to score when Josh Mazzola walked with the bases loaded. Then Ramon pulled off his heroics in the sixth. Mazzola singled, Mike Coles was hit by a pitch and with two out Ramon drilled Hinsons cutter deep into the night. Roberson added a pair of runs in the eighth with a two-run double and then, despite some nervous moments in the ninth, Beuning held the Wingnuts scoreless and Winnipeg had its 7-3 victory. “That game was big for us,” said Ramon. “It was just great tonight. We want to win this thing for the city. The fans here have been great to us. It was so loud in here tonight. It was incredible. It was just great. These fans are always driving us to do better.” Salamida (1-0, 4.26 ERA) got the win for Winnipeg while Hinson (1-1, 4.38 ERA) suffered the loss. Beuning picked up his fourth save of the post-season as he worked in his fifth straight game. The Goldeyes and Wingnuts will play Game 3 of this best-of-five championship final on Friday night at Laurence-Dumont Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. Matt Rusch (1-0, 1.29 ERA) will get the start for Winnipeg while Derek Blacksher will toe the slab for Wichita. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The game can be heard live on TSN 1290 with Paul Edmonds calling the play-by-play. ' ' ' 

There are no changes in the top five of the TSN. Harry Douglas Jersey .ca NHL Power Rankings, meaning another week at the top for the Chicago Blackhawks. However, as great as they have been this season, Chicagos reign is hardly a sure thing going forward. The gap between Chicago, Boston and Anaheim, in particular, has closed, especially as the Blackhawks are playing without Patrick Sharp, one of their better all-around performers. Five wins in six games lifted the New York Rangers from 17 to nine, while eight wins in the last 10 gams helped bump the Los Angeles Kings from 15 to 10. Getting defencemen Ryan Wilson and Erik Johnson back, as well as centre Ryan OReilly in the lineup helped lift the Colorado Avalanche from 27 to 19 and the Minnesota Wild vaulted from 20 to 11, riding a 9-4-1 record in their last 14 games. San Jose has lost three in a row, dropping from seven to 14, and six losses in the last seven games dropped Vancouver from 12 to 17. Shaky goaltending from Ilya Bryzgalov -- no, really, its true -- contributed to the Philadelphia Flyers falling from 13 to 18 and one regulation win in the last dozen games leaves the New Jersey Devils falling from 16 to 21. Among the rest of the Canadian teams, Montreal remains ranked highest, at four. Toronto is up a couple spots to six and Ottawa slips a couple spots to 12. Winnipeg holds at 24, three spots ahead of Calgary, falling to 27, and the Edmonton Oilers are suddenly down at 29, a long way to fall for a team that peaked as high as 10 after the first couple weeks of the season. Scott Cullen can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Sean Weatherspoon Jersey . The Bucks could have been eliminated from contention in the Eastern Conference with a loss after No. 8 seed Philadelphia beat Indiana in overtime Saturday. Instead, they remained three games behind the 76ers with three to play. Jason Snelling Jersey . -- Zack Greinkes first pitch in a Los Angeles Angels uniform was lined to left field for a single by Desmond Jennings, who had never faced him in a regular-season game. http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-justin-blalock-jersey . -- Ottawas Brad Fritsch and Ryan Williams of Surrey, B. Ray Edwards Jersey . Toronto FC heads into the week with the first overall pick in the SuperDraft along with pick number three. Vancouver Whitecaps also hold two of picks in the top ten, theyre currently slated to select at five and ten. As Montreal Impact prepares for its second year in the league, they are sitting eighth. Brett Favre Falcons Jersey . Johns IceCaps. The NHL affiliate of the Winnipeg Jets made the announcement Tuesday, ahead of camp opening on Oct.TORONTO -- The Toronto Marlies were up against the wall in the first 20 minutes against the Syracuse Crunch. But after a first period where they were outshot 22-5 -- and thoroughly outclassed -- the Marlies survival instincts kicked in. Spencer Abbott and Ryan Hamilton each scored twice as the Marlies pulled away with three second-period goals to beat the Crunch 6-3 in American Hockey League action Wednesday. "The tide seemed to turn their way immediately and thats hard to weather, but if you can get through it it strengthens your team and you saw that in the second period," said Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins. "We got through it, it was even and it almost makes the rest of the game is going to be easier." Paul Ranger and Jesse Blacker also scored for the Marlies (30-19-6). Philip-Michael Devos, J.T. Brown and Alex Hutchings scored for Syracuse (34-17-7). The Marlies roared to life in the second period with Ranger, Blacker and Abbott all scoring in the first seven and a half minutes. Ranger scored Torontos second of three power play goals in the game at 1:31 of the second, then Blacker scored off his own rebound at 2:27. The scoring spree ended on a power play at 7:24 when Abbott scored his second of the afternoon by finishing off a nice passing play with Ranger and Hamilton. Drew MacIntyre made 39 saves for Toronto. Syracuse starting goalie Riku Helenius gave up four goals on seven shots and was replaced by Pat Nagle after Torontos fourth goal of the game in the second period. Eakins said that prior to the game he encouraged his team to take shots as often as possible as Heleniuss save percentage was an unimpressive .893 "Today waas a very up-and-down game and one that showed you how important goaltending is," Eakins said. Jacquizz Rodgers Jersey. . "Our guy was very good and their guy wasnt." Syracuse opened the scoring in a one-sided first period when Devos banged in a rebound at 5:32. It took Toronto almost 10 minutes to get their first shot on goal, but when it did it paid off. After Helenius saved a Jake Gardiner shot, Hamilton threw himself at the loose puck to poke it in at 9:55. "It was a playoff game. There was a lot of energy and a lot of emotion out there," Hamilton said. "When we were able to get that power play goal and go in at the intermission tied up it was good and something to build on." Much of the energy in the building came from the sold-out crowd of 7,851. Most in attendance were students attending one of the Marlies "school day matchups" and the noise was ramped up even before the game started. Syracuse went ahead again at 14:48 when Brown quickly headed to the net after a faceoff in the Toronto zone and scored from close range. Though they didnt spend much time in the Crunch zone, Toronto efficiently found a second game-tying goal at 15:24 when Abbott fired in a one-time shot from a Gardiner pass from the edge of the right faceoff circle. "When it looks really bad at the start youve just got to try to get through it. You never know how its going to go out there," said MacIntyre whos won four games in six starts since signing with the Marlies in February. "It was huge that we scored even one but two. That was huge that we survived." Toronto had more penalties (eight) in the first period than shots. ' ' ' 

With a quarter of this shortened NHL season left to play, a look at the NHL award races heading into the stretch run. Iker Casillas Jersey . Injuries are playing a factor in some races. Its a short season already, so it doesnt take long before the time missed becomes a significant percentage of the overall season. Nowhere is that more of a question than in the Hart Trophy Race, where the leader through three quarters of the season is easy pickings. Its a question of how to measure value if the current leader doesnt play again until the postseason. In any case, heres my take on the NHL awards for the first three quarters of the 2013 NHL season: HART TROPHY Winner: Sidney Crosby, C, Pittsburgh Runners-up: Jonathan Toews, C, Chicago; Ryan Getzlaf, C, Anaheim Comment: Theres little debate that Crosby has been the best player in the league this season, so its easy to hand him the award through three quarters of the season. The more intriguing question becomes what happens if hes sidelined for the rest of the regular season? Is playing three-quarters of the season enough to warrant MVP? When was the last time an NHL MVP missed more than 20 games in a season? Even goaltenders that have won the award (Jose Theodore, 2001-2002 and Dominik Hasek, 1996-1997 and 1997-1998) played more than 62 games. In the last lockout-shortened season, 1994-1995, Eric Lindros was named MVP and played 46 of 48 games. However, in 1992-1993, the Hart Trophy was awarded to Mario Lemieux, who played 60 games, scoring 160 points, still finishing a dozen points ahead of second-place finisher, Pat Lafontaine. Crosby currently has an eight-point lead over Steven Stamkos (56 to 48) in the points race, one that seems likely to be overcome by seasons end. If he doesnt win the scoring title, and still wins the Hart Trophy, then that would make Crosby the first player to do so while missing at least 25% of the games in that MVP season. As great as Crosby has been this year, has he been 25% better than the second-best player in the league? Thats a big gap. However that question is answered, if Crosby doesnt win, the race goes wide open (which might make Crosby the easier default choice). Jonathan Toews would have to battle teammate Patrick Kane for votes; Ryan Getzlaf, Stamkos and Eric Staal are others deserving of consideration to this point. Theres still time for others to insert their name into the discussion. NORRIS TROPHY Winner: Kris Letang, Pittsburgh Runners-up: P.K. Subban, Montreal; Ryan Suter, Minnesota Comment: Like Crosby, Letang is a leading candidate to this point but, currently out of the lineup with a broken toe after having already missed time with previous injuries, he faces the same questions over how many games should be played to warrant a season-long award. Letang also has closer competition than Crosby. P.K. Subban has been excellent for Montreal and veteran Francois Beauchemin is in the midst of a career season. Ryan Suter started slowly in Minnesota, but is very much a contender now. Perennial contenders Shea Weber, Suters former Nashville teammate, and Bostons Zdeno Chara arent far off the pace either. VEZINA TROPHY Winner: Sergei Bobrovsky, Columbus Runners-up: Antti Niemi, San Jose; Tuukka Rask, Boston Comment: The Ottawa Senators have received unbelievably great goaltending this season, but Craig Anderson got injured and while theres barely been a drop-off when rookie Robin Lehner mans the crease. However, neither has really played enough games to qualify as the best. None of the goaltenders, to this point, have separated dramatically from the group, but Columbus Sergei Bobrovsky has the best save percentage (.930) among goaltenders to have played in at least 20 games. The next best? Rask and Niemi. Some other contenders: Cory Schneider, who has claimed the crease in Vancouver; Henrik Lundqvist, great as always and Chicagos Corey Crawford, backstopping the leagues winningest team and having a bounceback year. CALDER TROPHY Winner: Brendan Gallagher, RW, Montreal Runners-up: Brandon Saad, LW, Chicago; Jonas Brodin, D, Minnesota Comment: While theres certainly an argument to be made for Panthers rookie Jonathan Huberdeau, who leads all rookies with 25 points (ni 37 games), the top two forward nominees -- Gallagher and Saad -- have worked their way into more signficant roles for winning teams as the season has progressed. Gallagher, my midseason leaders, still holds the edge, but Saad has been gaining ground. Ever-steady Brodin, who pairs with Suter on the Wilds top tandem, is starting to put up better traditional stats (six points, plus-8 in last 12 games) which might help him gain notice that is otherwise lacking for how effective he is against high-quality opposition. Not unlike the Vezina race, none of these rookies have pulled away enough to feel secure ahead of the crowd. Defencemen Jake Muzzin, Dougie Hamilton and Justin Schultz could factor into the face, as could forwards Huberdeau, Cory Conacher and Nail Yakupov. SELKE TROPHY Winner: Patrice Bergeron, C, Boston Runners-up: Pavel Datsyuk, C, Detroit; Jonathan Toews, C, Chicago. Comment: Using www.behindthenet.ca to look at strength of opposition, zone starts and shot differential, it becomes apparent which forwards are asked to do more than score. Bergeron is a perennial favourite for the award and his play this year hasnt done anything to remove him from consideration. Hes currently sidelined with a concussion, though, so his return may be a deciding factor in his candidacy. This is the same trio of leaders that I had in midseason. Toews and Datsyuk are elite two-way centres who consistently face hard matchups, are 1-2 among forwards in takeaways and are both winning more than 55% of their faceoffs. In fact, among players with at least 500 draws, Bergeron (61.5%) and Toews (60.5%) are 1-2 in that category. Datsyuk is merely seventh, at 55.8%. The Blues David Backes is having a hard time scoring, which shouldnt detract from his strong defensive play and tough assignments, but scoring does tend to gain more notice for the two-way types that contend for the Selke. JACK ADAMS AWARD Winner: Joel Quenneville, Chicago Runners-up: Michel Therrien, Montreal, Paul MacLean, Ottawa Comment: The Jack Adams is always a difficult award because not everything a coach does is going to show up on the ice and sometimes team results dont always mean that the coaching is superior. Theres guesswork involved because no one is on the inside for all 30 teams to know what is happening from a coaching perspective. Exceeding preseason expectations, significant improvement over the previous season or overcoming notable injuries during the season usually warrants consideration for the honour. If its improvement from last season, Montreal, Anaheim, Toronto, Columbus and even the Islanders could qualify. However, it gets difficult to separate the value of goaltending from the coachs impact. Is Toronto that much better because they are playing a superior brand of hockey or is it because they have an above-average goaltending tandem? Given the Leafs rank 28th in shot differential, its hard to ignore the goaltending angle. Same goes for Columbus. No team has handled injury adversity better than the Ottawa Senators, who lost their two best players, Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza, relatively early in the season. Head coach Paul MacLean deserves credit, but the Senators also have goaltenders stopping an unbelievable 93.9% of the shots they face, which doesnt seem like its necessarily a result of coaching strategy. That doesnt mean MacLean isnt a candidate -- he could easily win -- but its a factor to weigh into the decision. Montreals Michel Therrien has guided the Habs to significant improvement and done so while Carey Price is playing at about his average level (as opposed to some of the goaltending performances already noted). Montreal allowed 1.2 more shots against per game last season and now outshoots the opposition by 2.9 per game, an indication that their turnaround is legitimate and not based on unsustainable percentages. As it stands now, my (theoretical) vote stays with Joel Quenneville, whose Blackhawks didnt lose in regulation through the first half of the season and havent slipped much even with Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp missing time with injuries. I could still listen to arguments for Bruce Boudreau (Anaheim), Dan Bylsma (Pittsburgh), Alain Vigneault (Vancouver), Mike Yeo (Minnesota) and Mike Babcock (Detroit), but its always tough to limit the contenders for this award. Scott Cullen can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Marcelo Real Madrid Jersey . Complementing the networks UEFA EURO 2012 television broadcast schedule of all games, TSN is providing extensive digital coverage with a series of new TSN EURO 2012 companion viewing apps for mobile devices featuring exclusive UEFA content and video. Xabi Alonso Jersey . 31 opener. Bynum will continue to be held out of all basketball activity as he recovers from a bone bruise suffered during an off-season workout. http://www.officialrealmadridshop.es/ricardo-carvalho-jersey/ . 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"I hit driver, 3-iron, 7-iron and holed a 12-foot putt," said Fichardt, who lives 10 minutes from the Els Club course at the Copperleaf Golf and Country Estate. "But I mean, at that length, into the wind and with the fairways not running, its not a fun hole." Bjorn Akesson of Sweden was at 66, with six players at 67. Darren Clarke opened with a 69 while Michael Campbell was at 72 and Jose Maria Olazabal at 76. "This golf course is awesome, its very fair," Fichardt said. Pepe Jersey. . "The greens are very soft, so youre able to attack the flags." Two weeks ago, Fichardt captured a fourth European Tour title in winning the Africa Open at East London. Last week, he was seventh in a Sunshine Tour event. "Ive been playing for eight weeks in a row and I dont even know whats going on," he said. "Im just going with the flow and hitting one shot at a time, so Im looking forward to a break after this week." Akesson joined Fichardt in the lead after birdies at Nos. 13 and 14 and an eagle-3 at the 15th. Akesson, however, bogeyed the 17th to drop into second. In the big group in third were Englands David Howell and Gary Lockerbie, South Africas Charl Coetzee and Jean Hugo, Indias Jeev Milkha Singh and Chiles Mark Tullo. ' ' ' 

TSNs Bob Weeks takes a look at two rising Canadian stars on the PGA Tour, including David Hearn and Graham DeLaet. Mark Bavaro Jersey . David Hearn In 2012, David Hearn showed he has the consistency to make him a successful golfer at the top level and for 2013, he wants to improve on that. He spent a busy off-season working hard to shore up the parts of his game he believes hell need to push him further up the money list from the 95th spot he ended up in a year ago. Specifically, the 33-year-old, Brantford, Ont., native focused on his wedge play. Not the longest hitter on tour – he averaged 285 yards off the tee – the wedge will be a key tool in his quiver if he wants to score well. Hearn will continue to use the long putter that served him well in the past year, despite the proposed rule change that may take the long wands out of play. "I played my way on to the Tour with a regular length putter so its not like I cant go back," he told me last fall. Hearn hopes to jump out to a faster start than a year ago. After posting a T10 at the SONY, he missed the cut in six of his next nine events. He turned that around, missing the weekend just three times in the next 18 starts. With more experience under his belt and some hard work in the off-season, I expect Hearn to improve on his 2012 year and challenge for his first win. Graham DeLaet Graham Delaet bounced back from back surgery in 2011 to finish as the top Canadian in 2012, earning more than $1 million. Perhaps more important, he put himself in the hunt to win his first Tour stop, playing in the final group on Sunday at New Orleans. While he didnt win, being near the top of the leaderboard over the final few holes was great experience, one hes hoping to get more of in 2013. And theres no reason to believe that DeLaet wont do just that. Among the longest hitters on the PGA Tour, the Weyburn, Sask., native will always live and die by his putter, but hes got a power game tailored to this era of golf. When hes on, he can be very, very good, evidenced by his 29 sub-70 rounds last year. In the off-season, DeLaet spent a lot of time in the gym, working on preparing his body for the coming season. Once youve got a bad back, youve always got one and the defence against that is to be in the best shape possible. Last year, DeLaet burst from the blocks, firing a 63 in the first round of the SONY to lead the event. Look for him to play well in the early going of this season as well and to play a consistent year. I also believe that DeLaet has the most upside of any Canadian golfer right now and it will be a bigger surprise if he doesnt win this year than if he does. Jason Pierre-Paul Jersey . Del Potro showed an impressive all-around game to help avenge a heartbreaking loss to Federer in the Olympics Games semifinals in August. 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He is considered one of the teams top shutdown defencemen and on Thursday was named an alternate captain.SETUBAL, Portugal – Richard Weinberger of Victoria overcame a rough start to win the silver medal on Sunday in the mens 10 kilometre race at the FINA Olympic Marathon Swimming Qualifier on Saturday. With the result, he earns a first career Olympic team nomination. Oussama Mellouli of Tunisia won the gold medal in one hour and 45 minutes and 18.5 seconds. Weinberger, 22, followed in 1:45:30.2 and Petar Stoychev of Bulgaria was third in 1:45:34.1 Within the first 200 metres, Weinberger ripped off a bothersome cap and accidently, at the same time, lost his goggles. He was forced to stop and put on his goggles back on which put him in last place early in tSETUBAL, Portugal – Richard Weinberger of Victoria overcame a rough start to win the silver medal on Sunday in the mens 10 kilometre race at the FINA Olympic Marathon Swimming Qualifier on Saturday. With the result, he earns a first career Olympic team nomination. Oussama Mellouli of Tunisia won the gold medal in one hour and 45 minutes and 18.5 seconds. Weinberger, 22, followed in 1:45:30.2 and Petar Stoychev of Bulgaria was third in 1:45:34.1 Within the first 200 metres, Weinberger ripped off a bothersome cap and accidently, at the same time, lost his goggles. He was forced to stop and put on his goggles back on which put him in last place early in the race. Weinbergers split times clearly indicate the incredible comeback he made. He was in order 49th, 23rd, 15th, eighth and fifth at the splits in the six--lap race. Michael Boley Jersey. "There are a lot of ups and downs in marathon swimming so we train for that," said Weinberger. "I knew I would just have to chip away and rely a lot on my training. My race plan didnt really work out but I knew what I had to do to catch the field." Weinberger has made a name for himself in the past year winning key marathon events. He won the Olympic test event last summer at Hyde Park, and went on to winning the Pan American Games. During the World Cup season, Weinberger collected a silver in Argentina, and bronze in Brazil. "To know Im going to the Olympics is just unexplainable," said Weinberger. "I don,t think it has sunk in just yet." Xavier Desharnais of Sherbrooke, Que., was 20th. "It was a very difficult race," he said. "The dynamics were much different. Im disappointed with the result but it was a valuable experience." The top-nine finishers –with a limit of one per country – earned an Olympic nomination. Canada has two marathon swimmign nominees for the Olympics. On Saturday, Zsofia Balazs of Toronto earned her spot with a sixth place finish in the womens 10 kilometre. Canada had no entries in 2008. "This was a very successful four years for us in marathon swimming," said Swimming Canadas CEO and national coach Pierre Lafontaine. 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The Phoenix Coyotes are within one game of the Western Conference Final after a 1-0 win in Game Four at Nashville Friday. Duncan Keith Womens Jersey . Coyotes captain Shane Doan scored the only goal on a backhand in traffic at 14:25 of the first period. Predators G Pekka Rinne stopped 23 of 24 shots faced, while Phoenix G Mike Smith stopped all 25 shots sent his way. Smith is proving to be the difference in the series, posting a .937 save percentage in the first four games. It was a night for the Coyotes to lock down defensively and that they did, despite some late pressure by the Predators that came close, but failed to yield the tying goal. Veteran C Daymond Langkow led the Coyotes with four blocked shots while playing just 10:29. In a game in which the Predators had enough chances to score at least one goal, but couldnt find the net, there will naturally be criticism heaped on Predators coach Barry Trotz for keeping Alexander Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn on the sidelines. Once the message was sent in Game Three that curfew violations would not be tolerated and Nashville won the game without them, the Predators didnt alter their lineup. Now that they are down three games to one and heading to Phoenix for Game Five, the Predators should see fit to include, at the very least, Radulov, the teams leading playoff scorer. No matter what the Predators brass is trying to get across about team rules, they need to score more goals and the way to do that is to get their most skilled players in the lineup. Down 3-1 in the series, there is no longer any margin for error and Nashville can hope that their disciplined players return to action with more focus and motivation now that the season is on the line. The truth is, the Predators need something and it might as well be the return of skilled forwards to the lineup. Scott Cullen can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Duncan Keith Authentic Jersey . The injuries involved Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III and Bills defensive end Mario Williams. Washington was fined for not properly updating media on Griffins status during the Oct. Jonathan Toews Womens Jersey . -- Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore and cornerback Asante Samuel missed practice Friday for the third straight day and are questionable for Sundays game at Carolina. http://www.officialnhlblackhawksstore.us/ . Wozniackis father Piotr told Wednesdays edition of the Ekstra Bladet that his daughter didnt get "new impulses" from the co-operation with Sanchez. Patrick Sharp Authentic Jersey . The 26-year-old posted a 1.93 ERA in 14 innings last season in Washington.  His season ended early after he needed rotator cuff surgery in July. In 166 career minor league games, including 45 as a starter, Kimball has a 4. Jonathan Toews Blackhawks Jersey . -- Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur will be out up to six weeks after breaking the top of the fibula in his left leg preparing for training camp.ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain returned to practice Wednesday after serving a two-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. McClain started nine games this season for the Raiders but had not been at the teams facilities since Nov. 28 when he was kicked out of practice following an argument with coach Dennis Allen. McClain was suspended two days latter. Duncan Keith Red Jersey. The eighth overall pick in 2010, McClain was reinstated to Oaklands roster on Monday but was unable to meet with Allen because the coach was in Texas to attend his fathers funeral. Omar Gaither started at middle linebacker in place of McClain the past two weeks and continued to work with Oaklands defence while McClain practiced with the second-team unit. ' ' ' 

Toronto Blue Jays (3-6, 5th AL East) at Kansas City Royals (6-3, 1st in AL Central) PITCHING MATCHUPS: Friday, 8:10pm ET: LHP J. Wholesale MLB Jerseys .A. Happ (1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP Luis Mendoza (0-0, 1.50)Saturday, 7:10pm ET: RHP R.A. Dickey (0-2, 8.44) vs. RHP James Shields (1-1, 3.75)Sunday, 2:10pm ET: RHP Brandon Morrow (0-1, 5.59) vs. RHP Ervin Santana (1-1, 3.21) WHOS HOT: SS Jose Reyes has an eight-game hitting streak (14-31, 1HR, 1 2B.) WHOS NOT: Two of the Blue Jays three starting pitchers in this series are looking for bounce-back performances. In R.A. Dickeys last start, he allowed the Red Sox seven earned runs on 10 hits. Boston went on to win the game 13-0. Brandon Morrow opened the just-completed series in Detroit, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up five earned runs on nine hits while walking two and striking out none. FAVOURABLE MATCHUP: The sample sizes are relatively small but four Blue Jays have hit .500 or better for their careers against Luis Mendoza. They are: Edwin Encarnacion (4-5, 1 RBI;) Maicer Izturis (3-4, 1 2B, 2 RBI;) J.P. Arencibia (3-5, 1 2B, 1 RBI;) Jose Bautista (3-6, 1 HR, 2 RBI.) NOT-SO-FAVOURABLE MATCHUP: Saturdays Royals starter, James Shields, has won 11 of 21 career starts (all with Tampa Bay) versus the Blue Jays (11-5, 3.24.) Shields 11 wins against Toronto are his highest total against one team. Shields was acquired by the Royals, from the Rays, along with RHP Wade Davis and IF Elliot Johnson on December 9, 2012. The trade sent top OF prospect Wil Myers, P prospect Jake Odorizzi and two other minor leaguers to the Rays. 2012: The Blue Jays won six of eight games against the Royals last season, including sweeping a four-game series at Kaufmann Stadium April 20-23. Wholesale Jerseys USA . After being swept at Yankee Stadium, the Jays open a three-game weekend set against the Boston Red Sox. Wholesale Jerseys . TSNs exclusive live coverage begins Saturday at 9 p.m. ET with Canadas opening draw against USA. Coverage runs March 17-25 and features every Canada draw plus the playoffs and Final (see complete broadcast schedule below). http://www.wholesalestitchednikejerseys.com/ . The defending champions looked set to snatch a victory in injury time when Andres Iniesta was fouled in the area, but Sevilla goalkeeper Javi Varas stopped Lionel Messis penalty to cap his excellent performance of nine saves. "All penalties are complicated, and both luck and all the work you have put in play a part," Varas said. Wholesale NHL Jerseys . The 37-year-old blueliner, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, scored one goal and added 12 assists in 76 games in 2011-12 split between the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Free SHipping . TSN2s live coverage begins Sunday, April 8 at 8pm et/5pm pt with the Chicago White Sox taking on the Texas Rangers - and Japanese phenomenon Yu Darvish - at Rangers Ballpark.DRUMMONDVILLE, Que. -- Bryce Milson and Jeremie Malouin each had two goals as the Drummondville Voltigeurs won their second straight game, 5-1 over the P.E.I. Rocket on Tuesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Jordan Murray scored the other goal for the Voltigeurs (15-12-0), while goalie Louis-Philip Guindon made 22 saves on 23 shots. Louick Marcotte had the lone goal for the Rocket (13-10-2). Milson opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game with his fourth of the season, but Marcotte tied it with a short-handed goal midway through the opening period. It was all Drummondville from there as Milson scored his second midway tthrough the second period and Murray made it 3-1 with a power-play marker at 17:07. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap. Malouin rounded out the scoring with two in the third period, including an empty-netter to give him 14 goals on the season. Antoine Bibeau made 25 saves on 29 shots for the Voltigeurs. Oceanic 5, Olympiques 3 At Rimouski, Que., The Oceanic (15-9-4) scored five unanswered goals and then held on to beat Gatineau (9-16-1). Maxime Gravel, Scott Oke, Jess Tanguy, Francis Beauvillier and Peter Trainor scored to give Rimouski a 5-0 lead after two periods. Tomas Hyka scored twice and Taylor Burke added a goal in the third for the Olympiques. ' ' ' 

GOLD COAST, Australia -- British slugger Ross Pearson earned a devastating third-round TKO on Saturday over Australian George Sotiropoulos, his opposing coach on "The Ultimate Fighter," in the main event of UFC on FX 6. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . The match between Pearson (14-6 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Sotiropoulos (14-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) took place Saturday morning at Australias Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre but aired in North America on Friday night due to the time difference. Returning to lightweight after two fights at 145 pounds, Pearson appeared more muscular than in recent memory and walked confidently forward throughout the fight. The rangy Sotiropoulos tried to retreat and counter, but Pearson was the more accurate and devastating striker throughout. Pearson appeared well on his way to ending the fight in the first round after a left hook put Sotiropoulos on the canvas. but the Aussie scrambled back to his feet and showed impressive resiliency. Sotiropoulos then did his best to turn the momentum of the fight with a well-placed jab and a late scramble that saw him move to his opponents back. However, the bell sounded before he could fully sink in a hold. Sotiropoulos looked fresh to open the second, but he still couldnt find an answer for Pearsons slick head movement and crisp counterpunches. Pearson scored nearly three times as many punches as Sotiropoulos in the second round according to a FightMetric report, and the end appeared inevitable. A left hook started the assault again in the third, and after Sotiropoulos climbed up off the mat, a jab-hook combo landed flush to the chin and earned Pearson the win 41 seconds into the round. In the nights co-feature, Team Australias Robert Whittaker (9-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Team UKs Brad Scott (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) combined for one of the most memorable tournament final fights in the 18-edition history of "The Ultimate Fighter." In the end, it was Whittaker who just edged his opponent en route to a "TUF: Smashes" welterweight title. The bout was fast-paced and exciting from the opening bell as both fighters were willing to engage quickly and trade punches and kicks in the pocket. Whittaker appeared to get the best of the early exchanges with a slight edge in both speed and intensity of his combinations. In the second round, Scott changed the momentum after narrowly slipping a high kick and scoring an outside trip before moving immediately to his opponents back. The Brit searched desperately for a fight-ending rear-naked choke, but Whittaker brought the crowd to life by surviving the attacks and eventually working free to his feet. Still, it was obvious the fight was even after two rounds. With the fight on the line in the third, both fighters stepped up their intensity. Whittaker counted on kicks to all level and a thunderous series of elbows to score points while Scott stood on the outside and fired straight punches up the middle. The momentum went back and forth throughout the final five minutes, but as blood trickled down Scotts face, Whittaker picked up the pace, and the late volume earned him a hard-fought unanimous-decision win, 29-28 on all three judges cards. "The third round, I knew the second couldve gone either way," Whittaker said after the fight. "I just wanted to seal that third round and make sure (the judges) knew who won it." In the lightweight final of "The Ultimate Fighter: the Smashes," Northern Irelands Norman Parke (17-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) became the first man from his country to claim a tournament win on the long-running reality series with a convincing decision win over fellow Team UK fighter Colin Fletcher (8-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Despite facing on opponent with an eight-inch reach advantage, Parke was able to counterstrike effectively and take his opponent to the ground nearly at will. To his credit, Fletcher remained active throughout the bout and might have had his best round in the closing five minutes, but he simply had no answer for Parke, who took a unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 and now earns a UFC contract. Additionally, former Bellator Fighting Championships middleweight title holder Hector Lombard (32-3-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) earned his first UFC win with an impressive first-round finish of Brazilian submission master Rousimar Palhares (14-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC). Unlike his disappointing UFC debut this past June, Lombard was aggressive from the opening bell and moved forward with powerful strikes. Palhares never looked comfortable as he tried to retreat and counter the blows, and Lombard was able to pierce his defence with sweeping hooks and powerful straights as the action moved against the cage. A native of Cuba who long resided in Australia, Lombard wowed the crowd with a flurry of punches that sent Palhares to the canvas and forced a TKO stoppage at the 3:38 mark of the opening frame. Immediately following the result, Lombard called for a future fight with top British contender Michael Bisping, who is currently scheduled to face Vitor Belfort in January. "I would now love to fight Michael Bisping," Lombard said. "Hes said a lot of things about me lately, and I want to settle it in the Octagon." Cheap Jerseys From China .J. -- Jeff Vanderbeek has taken over sole control of the New Jersey Devils and refinanced the teams debt. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . 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Wholesale Jerseys .J. -- Jonathan Quick was back in lockdown mode: preparing for Game 5 of the finals as though it were Game 1, and not the Los Angeles Kings second chance to claim the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history.STONEHAM, Que. -- Canadians fared poorly in the parallel giant slalom event at the FIS Snowboarding World Championships on Friday, with stars Jasey-Jay Anderson and Caroline Calve failing to advance to the finals. Anderson, who won gold at the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, finished 20th in qualification. "I feel pretty ordinary because I had high hopes," a disappointed Anderson said. A new board which he made with a friend functioned well, but a plate that was fixed to it caused problems. "Its a good plate but it was too rigid for my weight and the trail conditions today," said Anderson, who weighs 175 pounds. "I could have used an old plate but I thought this was better. I didnt think I could win with an old plate and you dont come to the World Championships to lose." Matthew Morison of Blackstock, Ont., was the top Canadian on the mens side, finishing 19th. Torontos Michael Lambert fell on his second run, while Steve Barlow of Courtice, Ont., ended up 37th. Lambert described his fall as "definitely devastating." "Everything felt fantastic and Ill have to look at the video to see what happened," he told reporters afterward. "It was a heel-side turn and firm snow and I probably just caught the boots on the ice. "I came into the turn fine soo I think I must have just had too much edge angle. Cheap Jerseys 2013. quot; On the womens side, Calve, of Aylmer, Que., was eliminated after her first run and came in a disappointing 34th. "Im very disappointed but thats part of the sport," she said. "You have more defeats than you do victories during your career. "But this is super disappointing because Im home and I want to make an impression. And its also the World Championships and the giant slalom, which is my race." Calgarys Ekaterina Zavialova finished 24th, Marianne Leeson of Burlington, Ont., was 31st and Ariane Lavigne of Mont-Tremblant, Que., ended up 38th. Anderson and Calve will be among the atheletes who will try to seek redemption in Sundays parallel slalom. On Saturday, Dominique Maltais, Maelle Ricker and Chris Robanske will take part in the snowboard cross event. The world championships include more than 400 athletes from some 40 countries and will give some Canadians a chance to secure a spot on the Olympic squad with the Sochi Games a year away. Calve, who had a podium finish in the parallel slalom before the holidays in Italy, already has a spot. So does Maltais, who won the snowboard cross event in Austria at the beginning of the season. Canada can send a maximum of 24 snowboarders to Russia. ' ' ' 

Edmonton Oilers restricted free agent forward Linus Omark has reportedly found a new home overseas for the 2012-13 hockey season. NFL Jerseys China . According to a post on his personal twitter account, the Overtornea, Sweden native is now a member of EV Zug of Switzerlands National League A. The Edmonton Journal is reporting that he has signed a one-year-deal. Last season, the 25-year-old played in 14 games with the Oilers, finishing the year with three goals. He also appeared in 18 games with the Oklahoma City Barons of the American Hockey League, contributing 16 points including six goals. Omark was selected by Oilers in the fourth round, 97th overall, of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in 2010 playing in 51 games, scoring five goals and picking up 22 assists for the Oilers. China Jerseys Cheap . Gomez is slated to make $5.5 million this season, while his contract carries a cap hit of $7.357 million. 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The Minnesota Twins signed Josh Willingham to be their hammer in situations just like this, and the struggling slugger delivered in a big way against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. Willingham hit a three-run homer to lift the Twins to a 3-2 victory, their second come-from-behind win in as many days. "You want to be in that situation whether you get a hit or not," said Willingham, who hit his fifth career walk-off homer. "Fortunately I was able to get a hit tonight. Ive been on the other end several times as well." Justin Morneau added two doubles for the Twins, who trailed 2-0 heading into the ninth thanks to a strong start from As right-hander Jarrod Parker. But Jamey Carroll led off the ninth with a single against Brian Fuentes (2-1), who then walked Denard Span. With two out, Willingham hit a 1-0 pitch into the bullpen and was mobbed by teammates at home plate. The Athletics squandered another late-inning lead to lose for the seventh time in a row. The Twins ended Ryan Cooks 23-inning scoreless streak in the eighth inning Monday en route to a 5-4 victory. "Dont ask me how," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "I really cant tell you. Thats why you play nine innings." Parker allowed four hits, walked four and struck out four in six shutout innings for the As. Glen Perkins (1-1) pitched the ninth for the Twins and Fuentes, the former Twins reliever, blew his second save in six chances this season. Signed to replace the departed Michael Cuddyer, Willingham got off to a fantastic start, hitting .313 with seven homers in his first 31 games. But he was hitting just .203 with one homer and 11 RBIs in his last 17 games before stepping to the plate in the ninth against his former team. "We werent able to do a whole lot tonight offensively," said Willingham, whose Twins left 11 men on in the first eight innings. "We had some chances with some guys on and werent able to get the big hit. Anytime you can come from behind and win a game like that, its great. Theyre the wins that can kind of springboard you a little bit." Collin Cowgills base hit in the seventh gave the Athletics a 1-0 lead and Coco Crisps single in the eighth made it 2-0, but that was all their weak-hitting lineup could muster while they wait to see if Manny Ramirez can give them a much-needed jolt. The As left 12 runners on base and couldnt taake advantage of control problems by jittery Twins starter Cole De Vries, who was able to pitch five shutout innings while walking five and hitting another batter. Wholesale Jerseys Free SHipping. . While Ramirez is working on his timing with Triple-A Sacramento following a 50-game suspension, the beleaguered As offence entered the night hitting an MLB-worst .211 this season. De Vries gave the sputtering offence plenty of opportunities to get going. He walked five and hit a batter in the first three innings, but the Twins turned two double plays and Seth Smith grounded out to first with the bases loaded in the third. "It kind of baffled me how we didnt give up more runs than that, to tell you the truth," Gardenhire said. De Vries is from the Minneapolis suburb of Eden Prairie and played in college at the University of Minnesota. The 27-year-old was signed as a rookie free agent in 2006 and languished in the majors for six years before finally making his debut with the Twins this year. This was his first start at home, and there seemed to be plenty of jitters early on. The right-hander was able to settle down eventually, needing just 22 pitches to get through the next two innings before giving way to Jeff Manship. "I was fairly composed during my bullpen," De Vries said. "I could tell I was a little amped up. I went and sat down for a little bit but when I started to walk out to the mound, boom, right through the ceiling. I was like, All right, lets calm down a little here." NOTES: As manager Bob Melvin said they are leaving their options open when OF Yoenis Cespedes comes off the disabled list. The As are exploring the idea of moving Cespedes to one of the corner outfield positions, likely LF, and keeping Coco Crisp in CF. Cespedes stronger arm and comfort with the idea makes it a possibility, Melvin said. ... Crisp extended his franchise record to 30 straight steal attempts without getting caught in the third inning. ... The Twins announced that LHP Phil Dumatrait, who was rehabbing a shoulder injury, decided to retire. The Twins then released him so he would be free to sign with any team if he changed his mind down the road. ... The As will send RHP Tyson Ross (2-5, 5.79) to the mound in the series finale on Wednesday to face LHP Francisco Liriano (0-5, 8.47). Liriano will be making his first start since being demoted to the bullpen on May 9. He made five relief appearances. Ross is 1-5 with a 7.36 ERA in his last six starts. ' ' ' 

The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked up winger B. Patrick Sharp Blackhawks Jersey .J. Crombeen for the next two years. Crombeen agreed to a two-year extension with the Bolts on Monday worth an average annual value of $1.15 million. "We are pleased to have B.J. with the Lightning organization for another two years," general manager Steve Yzerman said. "He has proven to be a hard-nosed right winger and reliable penalty killer, as well as a very popular teammate of outstanding character." The 27-year-old Denver-native has one goal and six assists, while registering 86 penalty minutes in 30 games with the Lightning this season. Originally selected in the second round (54th overall) of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Dallas Stars, Crombeen has scored 28 goals and 35 assists in 318 career games between the Lightning, Stars and St. Louis Blues. Crombeen is currently in the final year of a two-year, $2 million deal he signed prior to the 2011-12 season. Patrick Kane Red Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. Duncan Keith Blackhawks Jersey . With an enthusiastic crowd of 1,745 looking on, Canada had the game won at halftime, leading 18-3 and then salting it away in the second half with a try and penalty goal. Connor Braid led the Canadian scoring with three penalty goals and two converts. http://www.officialnhlblackhawksstore.us/ . Kuale, set to become a free agent in February, was granted his release early by the Argonauts so that he could pursue NFL opportunities before the February 15th free agency date, according to TSN CFL analyst Dave Naylor. Patrick Kane Blackhawks Jersey .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone will run down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and rest of the season. Patrick Sharp Jersey . He wasnt complaining. On his way to some NFL history, Wilson was told to be an observer for the final 25 minutes of Seattles 58-0 rout of the inept Arizona Cardinals.Toronto, ON – March 10, 2013 - Bob Stewart stood on competition ice at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton where he shot for the chance to win $1 million in the Capital One Million Dollar Button final. Mr. Stewarts rock was on-line for a good result, but came up just short of the house.  His throw earned him a $5,000 cheque from Capital One.  The winning shot was performed live on TSN during fifth-end break of the gold-medal game in front of a live audience of more than 10,000 fans. In order to win the Capital One Million Dollar Buttons grand prize of a one-time payment of $1 million, Mr. Stewart had to successfully deliver a rock from the hack and place the stone within the button on a regulation curling sheet. He only had one opportunity to execute the shot. "I thought the throw was fine with the outturn. I just didnt have enough weight for that ice, thats all," said Mr. Stewart after his shot.  "Oh, its been a great experience. Unbelievable. We got the weekend at the Scotties, we got the weekend here. It was just an unbelievable experience…a great time" Mr. Stewart and three of his friends received an all-expenses-paid trip to the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton.  His friends came along for thee trip to be his own personal "cheer squad" for the final-round throw. Jonathan Toews Womens Jersey.   "We engaged thousands of Canadians in this great sport through the Capital One Million Dollar Button this year," said Clinton Braganza, VP Brand Marketing, Capital One Canada.  "Taking one shot for a million dollars at the biggest event in curling is a lot of pressure, and Mr. Stewart handled it like a real pro.  Congratulations to him and their cheer squad for doing a great job."     The Capital One Million Dollar Button contest was open from January 3, 2013, until January 28th, 2013. Full contest rules are available on Capital One Canadas Facebook page {facebook.com/CapitalOneCanada}, or by going to milliondollarbutton.ca. "The Capital One Million Dollar Button was a great experience and gave our fans a thrilling opportunity to be part of this contest. Capital One has done a wonderful job to help put this promotion on and today you could feel the energy in the arena as it all came down to that one final shot. We are very pleased that Capital One chose the Tim Hortons Brier to showcase the Million Dollar Button" commented Greg Stremlaw, the CCAs Chief Executive Officer. ' ' ' 

Torontos Daniel Nestor and new partner Mahesh Bhupathi of India opened the Australian Open doubles draw with a victory on Wednesday in Melbourne. Nestor and Bhupathi, the fifth seeds on the mens side, defeated unseeded Pablo Andujar and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 6-2, 6-4. Nestor, who won the Australian Open doubles crown in 2002, was playing his first Grand Slam match with his new partner, the 38-year-old Bhupathi. Nestor won 10 career Grand Slam doubles titles playing with previous partners Mark Knowles and Nenad Zimonjic. His most recent partnership with Max Mirnyi ran through 2011 and 2012. Nestor and Bhupathi will play the winner of Thursdays first round match between Brian Baker/Raven Klaasen and Victor Hanescu/Martin Klizan. Cheap Beats By Dre . He was 71. Palchak was with the Canadiens for 31 years and worked on 10 Stanley Cup winners, including the 1970s dynasty that won four straight from 1975-76 to 1978-79. Beats By Dre UK . 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"Ive been playing football forever and Ive been making plays forever," Smith said. "Having a game like this, it proves to other people that havent seen me play, it lets them know I can play." The Ravens (2-1) got back on their game and then some after stumbling in a loss at Tennessee last week. The 406-yard first half that fuelled a 27-point cushion, and the game total of 553 yards, were both bests for the franchise that moved from Cleveland in 1996. Baltimore also sacked Sam Bradford five times. "Im proud of the way we attacked, really in all three phases," coach John Harbaugh. "I like the way Joe got after it. Torrey Smith, what can you say? You talk about a breakout performance in the first quarter, thats pretty historic right there." St. Louis (0-3) finally got on the scoreboard with Brandon Gibsons 34-yard catch late in the third quarter. Haloti Ngata wrapped up a thorough whipping with a 28-yard fumble return after Ray Lewis stripped Bradford on a sack late in the fourth quarter. By then, the Edward Jones Dome was virtually empty. "I dont have an explanation," coach Steve Spagnuolo said. "I wish I did. If I had, I would have solved it at halftime, but I dont." Flacco was 27-for-48 for a career-high 389 yards, 192 more than last week. This, he said, was more like it. "Hey, we came out and attacked today," Flacco said. "Is the goal getting to the playoffs for us? No, we know we can do that. The goal is to win the Super Bowl." Spagnuolo expected more of a conservative, pound-it-out approach from the Ravens. "They came in with a little different approach than we thought," the coach said. "They were winging it downfield and they were successful doing it." Bradford was 16-for-32 for 166 yards with one touchdown and an interception and agreed with running back Steven Jacksons assessment that the Rams got bullied. After the game he appeared dazed, slumped in a chair in front of his locker stall with legs askew. "We knew that was kind of their M.O.," Bradford said. "We did what we didnt want to do, which is fall behind. Its like we werent even playing in the first half." The Ravens punted for the first time with about 2 1/2 minutes left in the third quarter. Their lone failure was long field goal kicking, with Billy Cundiff making three chances inside the 40 but missing twice from 51 yards.dddddddddddd Cundiff hurt his right calf after getting hit on a roughing-the-kicker call following the final touchdown and didnt make the ensuing kickoff, but was fine after the game. Smith, a second-round pick who had 12 touchdown receptions last year at Maryland, got his first career start ahead of injured Lee Evans. Touchdown catches of 74, 41 and 18 yards capped three of the Ravens first four possessions, and finished with five receptions for 152 yards. Smith burned cornerback Justin King down the right sideline on Baltimores second offensive play, catching Flaccos pass in stride and sprinting in the last 30 yards. King, a starter because Ron Bartell was lost for the season with a neck injury, was schooled again on the second score. Smith made the catch running full-out near the back of the end zone. King and safety Darian Stewart couldnt cover Smith on a fade pattern into the left corner of the end zone that put Baltimore ahead 21-0 late in the first quarter. Smith finished the half with four catches for 144 yards. Flacco consistently got the ball out just in time to negate the Rams frequent blitzes. He had the three touchdown passes and no interceptions, just like in the Ravens impressive opening 35-7 victory over the Steelers. Against the Titans, he had one TD pass and threw two picks. "He was lights out," Rams defensive end Chris Long said. "He put the ball exactly where he was supposed to in tight coverage. He was deadly in play-action and bootleg stuff." Jackson started for St. Louis; he missed last Monday nights loss to the New York Giants with a right leg problem. He was no factor, finishing with 23 yards on four carries. Backup Cadillac Williams had 75 yards on 18 carries. The Rams were expected to contend in the NFC West, but resembled the 2009 unit that dropped its first seven, got beaten four times by at least 19 points at home, and went 1-15 in Spagnuolos first season. St. Louis had six punts and an interception in the first half, mustering 81 yards and six first downs. Players were serenaded with boos as they trotted off at halftime. "I understand where the fans are coming from," Bradford said. "They deserve more out of us and weve got to give more. We share their frustration." During the second quarter, Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk tweeted, "Has anyone seen the Rams that played the pre-season?" St. Louis was 4-0 in the games that didnt count. Notes: The Ravens previous yardage record was 548 in 2009 against the Lions. Their only other 500-yard game was 501 yards against the Chiefs earlier in 2009. ... Ravens S Haruki Nakamura injured his left knee in the first half. ... The 74-yard pass was the longest of Flaccos career. His previous game best was 385 yards Oct. 18, 2009 at Minnesota. ' ' ' 

With the April 3 NHL Trade Deadline looming, teams are making decisions on whether to buy or sell and deciding which players can make the biggest difference and hold the greatest value. NHL Jerseys China . Check out todays trade rumours and speculation from around the NHL beat. And follow TSN.ca each day until Deadline Day for all the updates. Habs Seeking Size TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN believes that the Montreal Canadiens are looking for a top six power forward and are looking at a Ryane Clowe-type player. The Habs have three second-round picks in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft plus two third-rounders that could be used as bait. Times They Are A Changin? In the same story, Kings general manager Dean Lombardi told LeBrun that the market might be slower this season due to some changing trends. "Whats happened the last five or six years is teams realizing that even if theyre a seller, they realize its not like the old days where you trade [a UFA to be] for a draft pick and easily replace them [in the offseason]," Kings GM Dean Lombardi said. "Even midrange players, many teams are now deciding to keep them and try to sign them versus giving them away for a second- or third-round pick. Thats something thats changed in this business since I got in it; very different. Some teams are looking at that No. 4 or No. 5 defenseman and saying, Im not replacing him this summer, I need to keep him and sign him." Third Watch Joe Haggerty of CSNNE.com feels that the Boston Bruins need to upgrade their third line. He states that Bruins have scouted Ryan Clowe from the Sharks, but notes that the club could target Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla, Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Smyth or Dallas Stars winger Brendan Morrow if those players can be had. Moves in Motown? Ansar Khan of mlive.com states that while the Detroit Red Wings will wait until closer to the deadline before they make a move, but if the club does act, they will be targeting a top-four defenceman or a top-six forward. Khan lists Jay Bouwmeester of the Flames, Ryan Whitney of Oilers, Winnipeg Jets veteran Ron Hainsey, Lubomir Visnovsky and Mark Streit of the New York Islanders, and Buffalo Sabres veteran Robyn Regehr as players that the club could target. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland told Khan that the deadline could be busy, but theres still time for teams to figure out where they are. "I think there will be a lot of little depth trades," Holland told mlive.com. "Will there be big ones? I dont know. "What helps create moves at the deadline is separation. Lots of teams are not in a selling mode because they have a chance to be in the playoffs. In our position, you want to win some games to be in a position to be a buyer." Wholesale NFL Jerseys . 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Lawson and Danilo Gallinari each scored 26 points, and the Denver Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Boston Celtics 97-90 Tuesday night. Lawson has averaged 27.5 points in his last four games, well above his season average of 15.8 going into the game against the Celtics. "Im just attacking, not thinking about whether I should shoot it, not second-guessing my shot," Lawson said. "Im just trusting myself and its been working out for me." And its also working for the Nuggets, who gained a split of their season series with Boston after losing in triple overtime to the Celtics the week before. The loss to Boston had ended the Nuggets season-high nine game winning streak and marked the start of a three-game skid leading up to the All-Star break. "Tonight, we just didnt close out any quarter very well," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "End of the first, end of the half, the end of the third killed us. They went on their little run to end the game. "Everybody came into this game wanting to win it and that may have gotten in our way. Each guy wanted to win it instead of trusting the team. We had a great first half, it got away from us in the third and fourth." Lawson noted that Gallinari (sinus infection) and Andre Iguodala (neck strain), who contributed defensively despite not scoring, returned after missing the previous two games to help make the difference in the rematch with the Celtics. "Everybody was back," Lawson said. "And it shows how much weve matured as a team, to come back from the All-Star break and beat a team like that." Andre Miller and Kosta Koufos added 11 points apiece and Kenneth Faried had 16 rebounds to go with his seven points for the Nuggets, who beat Boston for the eighth time in nine games in Denver, including the last four in a row. "Theyre one of the better defensive teams in the league and youve got to figure out ways to get baskets," Miller said. "We didnt always shoot the ball the way we wanted to, but we found ways to get some easy baskets and we got to the free throw line. And we finished off the game the right way." Jeff Green had 20 points off the bench to lead the Celtics, who have been playing well despite losing Rajon Rondo (torn ACL), Jared Sullinger (back surgery) and Leandro Barbosa (torn ACL) to season-ending injuries in the past month. Avery Bradley added 17 points and Courtney Lee had 15 for the Celtics, who are stilll looking for their first win on the road against a Western Conference team this season. NFL Jerseys Outlet. "We got stagnant with ball movement," said Bostons Paul Pierce. "We just didnt make the adjustment. A little too much one-on-one. On the other end, we didnt get key stops. We fouled a little bit too much. Every crucial possession that we needed a stop, we didnt get the stop that we needed and they were able to pull away." Behind much of the night, the Nuggets stretched their lead to 78-70 going into the fourth quarter when Corey Brewer made layups on successive possessions. The Celtics fought back to tie it at 84-all on Bradleys 3-pointer with 5:37 left to play, but Gallinari hit a clutch 3-pointer and Lawson added a basket on a putback. After Kevin Garnett missed a pair of free throws, Faried grabbed an offensive rebound and put it back in to give the Nuggets a 93-86 lead with 2:35 left. Boston got a driving layup from Green and a pair of free throws from Jason Terry to cut Denvers lead to 94-90 with 1:09 left. After Faried missed a pair free throws, Garnett missed a short, contested jumper and Gallinari rebounded for Denver, getting the ball out to Lawson. He was fouled and made both free throws to give the Nuggets a six-point cushion with 20.7 seconds remaining. The Celtics didnt score again. Boston had pulled to within four points late in the third quarter when Denvers JaVale McGee was called for goal-tending on Greens 3-pointer. That cut into a lead that Denver had built with a 9-2 run punctuated by a 3-pointer by Gallinari and a swooping one-handed dunk by McGee. Lee hit a 17-foot jumper as the second-quarter buzzer sounded, offsetting a 3-pointer by Lawson moments earlier and giving the Celtics a 50-49 halftime lead. Boston led by as many as nine points after going on a 12-2 burst that culminated in Lees three-point play for a 36-27 lead with 7:08 left in the quarter. Denver answered with a 12-3 run, pulling into a 39-all tie when Miller drained a 3-pointer and Lawson drove for layups on back-to-back possessions. NOTES: The game was preceded by a moment of silence for Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who died Monday at 80. ... In a pregame ceremony, Iguodala was presented with his Olympic ring by USA Basketball executive director Jim Tooley. Iguodala, who missed two previous games with a neck strain, was held scoreless on 0-7 shooting in his return. ... The Celtics continue a five-game road trip by playing the Lakers on Wednesday in the second of a back-to-back set. ... Boston missed a chance to sweep the season series with Denver for the first time since 2003-04. ' ' ' 

OAKLAND, Calif. Cheap Jerseys 2013 . -- After a season filled with dramatic comebacks and memorable endings, the Oakland Athletics now expect the unexpected. Two runs down and three outs away from their season ending, the As staged their most magical finish yet. Seth Smith hit a game-tying two-run double off closer Jose Valverde in the ninth inning and Coco Crisp capped Oaklands rally with a two-out RBI single as the As staved off elimination for a second straight night with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 4 Wednesday night. "Weve heard a lot of people say were not smart enough to know when to lose a game like most people do," said Josh Reddick, who started the rally with a single. "Weve been battling till the 27th out all year and were not going to stop now." The As rode a major league-leading 14 walkoff wins in the regular season to an improbable AL West title. Those paled in comparison to No. 15, which set up a win-or-go-home Game 5 against Justin Verlander and the Tigers. Reddick led off the ninth with a single just under the glove of diving second baseman Omar Infante. Josh Donaldson followed with a double off the wall in left-centre and both runners scored on Smiths double. "Theres a confidence," manager Bob Melvin said. "Weve done it so many times so theres always going to be that confidence until we make that last out." Two outs later, Crisp lined a single and Smith scored easily when right fielder Avisail Garcia couldnt handle the ball. That set off a raucous celebration near first base as the As poured out of the dugout to mob Crisp, who was the recipient of a whipped cream pie that became a regular occurrence in this remarkable season in Oakland. This marked the second time the As erased a two-run deficit in the ninth inning to win a post-season game, the other coming in Game 5 of the 1929 World Series. "Its amazing," Crisp said. "The guys in front of me obviously did a fantastic job of getting on base. ... This club, weve been battling the whole year, giving 100 per cent, and these walkoffs have been our MO this year." Ryan Cook retired four batters for the win. The As, who have the lowest payroll in baseball, need just one more surprising result to win their second post-season series since 1990. Rookie Jarrod Parker will take the mound in Game 5 on Thursday night against Verlander, the reigning AL Cy Young winner and MVP. "Thats why this is the greatest game of all," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said. "It looked like we were going to get it. We didnt do it. We didnt quite get the 27 outs, thats part of the game. You get tested all the time in this game. And this is a good test." The Tigers looked to be in prime position to advance to their second straight ALCS and have a rested Verlander for Game 1 when they took a 3-1 lead into the ninth behind a strong start from Max Scherzer and a homer from Prince Fielder. Now the As are one win away from repeating last weeks three-game sweep of Texas that gave them the AL West title on the final day of the regular season. After losing the first two games in Detroit, the As won 2-0 in Game 3 and are looking to become the eighth team to rally from two games down to win a best-of-five series. The San Francisco Giants will have a shot to do it as well earlier Thursday when they face Cincinnati in Game 5 of their NL division series. Scherzer, who was dealing with shoulder, deltoid and ankle injuries late in the season, looked in top form against the As. He allowed just one baserunner in the first four innings and struck out seven of the first 15 batters before running into his first trouble in the fifth. Smith worked a two-out walk and went to third on Derek Norris opposite-field blooper down the right-field line. But Scherzer responded by getting Cliff Pennington to chase an offspeed pitch in the dirt for his eighth strikeout. The As finally got to Scherzer for an unearned run in the sixth. Crisp reached when Fielder misplayed a hard grounder to first base into a two-base error. Crisp advanced on a wild pitch and scored on Stephen Drews double to right-centre. But the As ran themselves out of a potential big inning when third-base coach Mike Gallego waved Drew around to third, where he was easily caught on the relay for the first out. Octavio Dotel and Phil Coke both retired a batter to get out of the sixth and Al Alburquerque pitched a perfect seventh in his first appearance since his memorable kiss of the baseball on a comebacker by Yoenis Cespedes in Game 2. Joaquin Benoit escaped a first-and-second jam in the eighth by striking out Brandon Moss, but Valverde couldnt close it. "This is the toughest moment in my whole career," Valverde said. "I had everything. These guys hit it. Theres nothing I can do." NOTES: This is the seventh post-season walkoff win for the As in franchise history and first since Ramon Hernandez won it with a squeeze bunt in the 2003 division series against Boston. ... A.J. Griffin allowed two runs in 5-plus innings. He was the third Oakland rookie pitcher to start a game this series, the most ever by a team in a single post-season. The As used just two rookie starting pitchers in 147 post-season games before this year:: Joe Bush in the 1913 World Series and Barry Zito in the 2000 division series. ... Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera has not driven in a run in the series. ... Reddick has struck out eight times in the four games, setting an Oakland record for most in a post-season series. Cheap Jerseys USA . Peralta has appealed, and can continue to play until the process is complete. The Rays were at Washington on Thursday night. Peralta was ejected from Tuesday nights game in Washington after umpires found pine tar on his mitt. Cheap Jerseys . 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Roman Hubnik put the home side in front in the 19th minute, but Thomas Broeker equalized in the 64th and an Adrian Ramos own goal in the 71st put Fortuna firmly in control before Tuesdays second leg in Duesseldorf.PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Calgary Hitmen rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to down the Portland Winterhawks 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Cody Sylvester scored two of the Hitmens three goals in the final period, including the game winner with 1:32 left in regulation. Alex Roach and Brooks Macek also scored for Calgary (34-16-4), which broke a three-game losing streak. Greg Chase contributed three assists for the Hitmen. Brendan Leipsic, Shaun MacPherson and Ty Rattie scored for the Winterhawks (43-8-3), who ended a seven-game streak without a regulation loss. Chris Driedger stopped 42 shots for the Hitmen, including all 19 he faced in the third period. His Portland counterpart, Mac Carruth, made 26 saves in defeat. Portland scored the only goal of the first period on a long wrist shot by MacPherson that got past a screened Driedger. Roach tied the game for Calgary on the power play midway through the second, but the Winterhawks seemingly took control with goals 14 seconds apart late in the period. Sylvesters goal 56 seconds into the third period gave the Hitmen life. Macek tied the game on a rebound with 13:03 left in regulation shortly after a video review of a Portland shot that Driedger covered just before the puck crossed the goal-line. With Portland pressing for a late goal, Calgary countered with an end-to-end rush, and Sylvester beat Carruth with a one-timer to win the game. Both teams went 1 for 5 on the power play, and Portland failed to score in 1:58 of 5-on-3 time in the third period. -- Red Deer 4, Prince George 3 PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Patrik Bartosak put on a show with a 50-save performance as the Red Deer Rebels beat the Prince George Cougars 4-3 in a shootout in Western Hockey League play Wednesday. Rhyse Dieno and Dominik Volek each scored for the Rebels in the shootout, while Joel Hamilton, Christian Stockl and Tyson Ness added goals in regulation. Bartosak meanwhile was terrific in the third period as Red Deer (28-21-6) was being out-shot 20-10. Zach Pochiro scored twice for Prince George (16-30-8) while Jari Erricson added one goal. Cougars goalie Mac Engel meanwhile stopped 27 shots. -- Victoria 4, Seattle 1 VICTORIA -- Jamie Crooks scored twice as the Victoria Royals beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 in Western Hockey League action Wednesday night. Austin Carroll and Ben Walker each scored and added an assist for the Royals (30-19-4). Connor Sanvido had the Thunderbirds only goal (19-31-5). Victoria opened the scoring on the power play when Brandon Magee fed Carroll in the slot for a quick snapshot that beat Seattle goalie Brandon Glover low glove side. Walker made it 2-0 halfway through the first period after taking a perfect feed from Carroll and scoring on a low wrist shot from just inside the right face off circle. Wholesale Jerseys. The Royals extended their lead to three goals on another power-play goal when Crooks picked up a loose puck in the goalmouth and poked it behind a fallen Glover. The Thunderbirds got on the scoreboard early in the second period on a quick backhander from the slot by Sanvido. The Royals made it 4-1 when Crooks scored his second of the game, breaking past the Thunderbirds defence and sliding the puck past goalie Danny Mumaugh, who had relieved Glover at the start of the second. Royals goalie Patrick Polivka made a number of big saves during the game and shut the door in the third period, making eight saves. Polivka continued his hot streak, stopping 31-of-32 shots in the game for his 26th win of the season. Glover made eight saves on 11 shots before being pulled in favour of Mumaugh, who stopped 18 of 19. -- Spokane 5, Kelowna 0 SPOKANE, Wash. -- Eric Williams made 33 saves to help the Spokane Chiefs shut out the Kelowna Rockets 5-0 in Western Hockey League play Wednesday. Brenden Kichton, Mike Aviani, Mitch Holmberg, Riley Whittingham and Todd Fiddler each scored for the Chiefs (31-20-2). Jordon Cooke was pulled from the Rockets (40-11-4) net after allowing three goals on 16 shots. He was replaced by Jackson Whistle, who stopped 20-of-22 shots. -- Saskatoon 7, Prince Albert 1 SASKATOON -- Michael Ferland and Matej Stransky each scored twice as the Saskatoon Blades hammered the Prince Albert Raiders 7-1 in Western Hockey League play Wednesday. Shane McColgan, Erik Benoit and Collin Valcourt also scored for Saskatoon (29-21-3), which won its sixth straight game to move to within four points of the East Division-leading Raiders. Leon Draisaitl scored the lone goal for Prince Albert (30-19-5) in the third period. Andrey Makarov made 30 saves for Saskatoon, while Luke Siemens was pulled from the Raiders net after stopping 28-of-33 shots. He was replaced by Andy Desautels, who gave up two goals on 13 shots. -- Brandon 4, Lethbridge 1 BRANDON, Man. -- Curtis Honey made 36 saves to lead the Brandon Wheat Kings to a 4-1 victory over the Lethbridge Hurricanes on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League. Jens Meilleur scored two goals for Brandon, while his linemates Taylor Cooper (one goal, two assists) and Tim McGauley (three assists) had three points each. John Quenneville also scored for the Wheat Kings, who improved to 20-31-4. Axel Blomqvist replied for the Hurricanes (25-24-8). Ty Rimmer made 29 saves for Lethbridge. ' ' ' 

ABBOTSFORD, B. Wholesale Jerseys .C. -- Brett Carsons season debut may not have come in the league he wanted, but it was definitely a success. The defenceman scored the winner in his first game of the 2012-13 campaign as the Abbotsford Heat defeated the Milwaukee Admirals 2-1 in American Hockey League action Saturday. Carson was sent down to the AHL by the Calgary Flames this week, joining three other players returning from the NHL camp. "Its been a while since Ive been in game action," said Carson, who trained in Calgary during the lockout. "I was a little rusty early on but I think I found my legs later in the game." Carson played 34 games last season in Abbotsford, scoring two goals and six assists. "Anytime you play you want to make a contribution," he said. "It was good to get into a game, even it is down here. Obviously everyones goal is to be in the NHL but this is where I am right now and I have to make the most of it." Ben Street, the Heats second-leading scorer, was another one of the players returned to the AHL. He was glad to see Carson have success in his debut. "Impressive for him, thats his first game of the year," said Street. "Hes going to help us a lot, however long hes here. If they keep that pairing of him and (Chris) Breen together, thats going to be pretty difficult to play against. He kept it simple for the most part, did a good job on the power play, hes going to be a great addition." Krys Kolanos had the other goal for Abbotsford (20-12-7), which has now won three straight. Danny Taylor made 24 saves in the victory. Taylor improved on his stellar January in which he has a goals-against average of 0.87 and a 0.959 save percentage while going 4-1-0. His best save may have been with seven minutes to go in the game when he robbed Taylor Van Guilder in close with a kick save to preserve the lead. "I think he had to make more great saves for us tonight to find us a win than maybe he did earlier this week," said Abbotsford head coach Troy Ward. "Youve got to give him good credit." Kevin Henderson scored the lone goal for Milwaukee (17-15-6), while Jeremy Smith made 25 saves in the loss. Kolanos opened the scoring for the Heat at 9:37 of the first period. Ben Walter sent Max Reinhart and Kolanos in on a 2-on-1 and after taking Reinharts perfect saucer pass, the Calgary native deked to the backhand and slid the puck under Smith for his 10th of the season. Carson then doubled Abbotsfords lead at 10:49 of the second. With one second remaining on a man advantage, Matczak set up a one-timer for Carson that Smith likely never saw through Quinton Laings screen. "He does that as well as anybody in this league," said Carson of the Heat captain, who will lead the AHLs Western Conference all-star team Jan. 28. "He was in front, I saw the lane, Matczak made a good pass to me and I just figured, Throw it on net and see what happens and luckily it went in." The Admirals got on the board at 16:13 of the period when Van Guilders initial shot was blocked by a Heat defender but came right back to Henderson, who beat Taylor high to the blocker side for his 10th of the season. Notes: Though Taylor has been stellar of late, it will be the Heats other goalie, Barry Brust, that will join Laing at the AHL all-star game. China Jerseys . Stanton hopes to return to the big league club on Aug. 10 to face the Los Angeles Dodgers during the Marlins next homestand. "Its not fun to just sit there helpless," Stanton said. NFL Jerseys China . The flashy forward was suspended by the Russian-based KHL on Wednesday after it was revealed he didnt secure a transfer card to join Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . 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White said he plans to showcase Rousey in the main event of a pay-per-view event, unless there is another champion of a higher weight class who is defending his title on the card. Rousey, a former Olympic judo bronze medallist, has won all six of her pro MMA fights via armbar in the first round. White says it appears that Brazilian Cris (Cyyborg) Santos has no interest in coming down in weight to fight Rousey. Cheap Jerseys From China. "Im trying this whole womens thing out," White said after Saturdays UFC 154 card. "Obviously Rondas the champ. I think that Ronda has the potential to be a big star. Shes already getting media that weve never even got before and shes never even set foot in the UFC yet." Rousey will be the first UFCs womens champion, he added. The UFC owns Strikeforce, so it can add other 135-pound female fighters. White said having female coaches on "The Ultimate Fighter" reality TV show was also a possibility. ' ' ' 

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The way the Los Angeles Lakers are playing lately, Bryant has reason to hope hell spend less time cramming boxscores and more time riding the pine. Howard had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Bryant scored 27 points and the Lakers never trailed in their sixth win in seven games, 104-87 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Pau Gasol had 15 points and nine rebounds as the Lakers closed out their 2012 schedule by climbing back to .500 (15-15) in their rocky season. Los Angeles had little trouble rolling past the Blazers, taking a 20-point lead in the first half and methodically dissecting Portlands defence with another fluid offensive performance. "It was just energy," Bryant said. "Were playing really well. Weve just got to keep it going." The Lakers earned an easy fourth quarter with dominance in the first three, when they resembled the offensive powerhouse everybody expected to see in purple and gold this year. "Im a big believer that the ball will find energy," Lakers coach Mike DAntoni said. "If you put energy on the floor, you end up with a good game." Nashs playmaking again set an impressive tone for the Lakers, who outrebounded the Blazers 52-44 and took a 27-point lead late while scoring 23 fast-break points. Nash had 10 assists and six points while playing just 27 minutes in his fourth game back from a seven-week absence with a small fracture in his leg, the result of a collision with Portlands Damian Lillard on Oct. 31 in Nashs second game with the Lakers. "Were obviously still a new team," Nash said. "Its new to me. Im new to the offence. Were trying to figure it out. I think were growing more and more cohesive, but Ive got a long way to go." The biggest impact was made by Howard, who played with noticeable urgency on both ends after a lacklustre outing in Denver two days ago, blocking three shots and even hitting four straight free throws when Portland briefly played Hack-a-Howard with the 50 per cent foul shooter in the second quarter. "We just came out and we played hard tonight from the beginning," Howard said. "Our effort was there. We played inside-out, ran the ball, and our defence was real good tonight. And Pau was looking like (Dirk) Nowitzki out there. Pau Nowitzki hit two 3s.&quoot; Yes, even Gasol appeared to have little trouble getting open shots -- including those two 3-pointers -- despite playing with plantar fasciitis in his right foot, a recently diagnosed condition that will only get better with rest. Patrick Sharp Authentic Jersey. The Lakers have the weekend off before returning Tuesday against Philadelphia. LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points before sitting out the final minutes with a bruised chest for cold-shooting Portland, which lost for just the second time in eight games. Los Angeles defence held Lillard, Portlands star rookie, to 11 points on 4-for-17 shooting. "They just outworked us from top to bottom and played harder than us," Lillard said. "And because of how aggressive they were, they made shots. They scored transition points, and theyre not even a running team." Will Barton scored 11 points for Portland and Nicolas Batum added 10. Aldridge kept the Blazers fairly competitive during the first three quarters, but his teammates combined for 24-of-70 shooting and couldnt keep up after Aldridge sat down. "It happened on a drive to the basket against Dwight when I tried to dunk it," Aldridge said. "I was exposed, and I got hit on a soft spot on my chest. I came down and I couldnt really breathe. Im a little sore and Ill probably be worse tomorrow, but Ill be OK." Portland hosts Philadelphia on Saturday in its final game before the new year. The Lakers came out with more energy and aggression than they showed in Wednesdays defence-deficient loss at Denver, hitting 14 of their first 21 shots and jumping to a 12-point lead in the first quarter. Los Angeles then made a 12-0 run to a 20-point lead shortly before halftime, with Gasol hitting a 3-pointer from straightaway to cap it. At halftime, the Lakers retired the No. 52 jersey of Jamaal Wilkes, the Hall of Fame scorer who won three of his four NBA titles with the Lakers. Wilkes, a three-time All-Star with an unorthodox jump shot, choked up while thanking his teammates and fellow Lakers greats including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jerry West, Elgin Baylor and James Worthy, who all joined Wilkes for the ceremony. NOTES: G Wesley Matthews, the Blazers fourth-leading scorer with 15 points per game, missed his third straight game with an injured left hip. ... Gasol made a 3-pointer in his third straight game, a first in his NBA career. ... Fans received a replica Wilkes jersey at the door, and director Penny Marshall wore it in her courtside seat. ' ' ' 

(Sports Network) - The well-rested Calgary Flames will try to build off their first win of the season when they host the sliding Colorado Avalanche in a Northwest Division battle at the Saddledome. Cheap Jerseys . The Flames went 0-2-1 to begin the season before finally picking up a win Saturday against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. Lee Stempniak had a goal and two assists to help lift Calgary to the 4-3 regulation decision. Jay Bouwmeester registered a goal and a helper for the Flames, who got 17 saves from Miikka Kiprusoff. "We did a good job of sticking with it tonight," Stempniak said. After three consecutive losses, Bob Hartley was able to pick up his first win as the Flames head coach. Hartley led Colorado to a Stanley Cup title back in 2001, but this Calgary job is his first stint as an NHL head coach since he was fired by Atlanta early in the 2007-08 campaign. With four days off in between the Edmonton game and Thursdays test against Colorado, the Flames tried to use the break to come together as a team. "Certainly this time off is going to allow us some time to fix and correct and improve the way Bob wants us to play," said Calgary forward Alex Tanguay. Things will pick up for Calgary beginning with this game. The Flames have five games over the next 10 days and eight in the next 16. The Flames are 1-2-0 as the host and will close a three-game homestand when Chicago visits the Saddledome on Saturday. Colorado enters this contest on a three-game skid and the Avalanche have only managed one goal during that losing streak. The club was shut out Wednesday in Vancouver, marking the second time Colorado has been blanked in the last three games. The Avalanche fired 24 shots at Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, who earned his 61st career shutout in the 3-0 decision at Rogers Arena. The Canucks improved to 16-0-2 in the last 18 meetings with the Avalanche. Semyon Varlamov stopped 20 shots in defeat. "I thought we stuck with it, we worked hard," Colorado coach Joe Sacco said. "I cant fault their effort at all." Colorado is 0-4 on the road this season and the team is ending a four-game swing on Thursday. The Avs will begin a four-game homestand Saturday when they host the Edmonton Oilers. Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has missed the last two games with head and leg injuries. The reigning Calder Trophy winner was hurt Saturday when he absorbed a check by Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart in Colorados 4-0 setback at San Jose. As of yet, there is no timetable for the Swedish forwards return to game action. Calgary won four of six against the Avalanche in 2011-12, but Colorado claimed the final two meetings. The Flames have 11 wins in the last 14 encounters in this series overall, but Colorado has taken five of nine in Calgary. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . She had just won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open and was headed back home when she saw her face on TV at the airport. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- The Sacramento Kings have extended a qualifying offer to Jason Thompson to make the forward a restricted free agent. http://www.cheapwholesalenikestore.com/ . Britains High Court and the government delivered twin decisions Wednesday that marked significant milestones in the relatives search for justice over the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy in which 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death. Cheap Jerseys USA . So when they got one Monday night, they made the most of it. DJ LeMahieu had a career-best four hits, Jeff Francis pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Rockies beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-6. Cheap Jerseys China . Eight months after failing a NASCAR drug test and losing his job on Roger Penskes Cup team, the 31-year-old California native was rehired by The Captain to drive in two IndyCar races this season -- including the seasons biggest race, the Indianapolis 500.CHICAGO -- Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa is out of the lineup against Colorado because of an upper-body injury. Hossa was scratched just before Wednesday nights game against the Avalanche. The Blackhawks (20-0-3) were trrying to extend their NHL record after earning at least one point in their first 23 games. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. Hossa, who has 10 goals and eight assists, scored a goal Tuesday night in Chicagos 5-3 win over Minnesota. ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- There was considerable buzz around Julian de Guzman when Toronto FC signed him to a lucrative contract almost three years ago. Nike Air Max 2013 . A local talent who made a name for himself in one of the top leagues in Europe, he was counted on to be a catalyst for turning the young Major League Soccer club into a playoff contender. Those plans came to an official end on Friday as de Guzman was traded to FC Dallas, capping an inconsistent tenure for his hometown club. TFC received forward Andrew Wiedeman in return. "Sometimes you have to do some things for the football club that make the football club better," Toronto FCs head coach and director of soccer operations Paul Mariner said on a conference call Friday. "I feel the fans sometimes are questioning the things that were doing but this really helps us to improve the defensive situation." The move frees up a designated player spot and significant salary-cap space. De Guzman was in the final year of a rich contract that paid him US$1.9 million this season. Mariner said the team is in talks with a few players who could fill the available DP spot and plug some gaps on the teams ailing back line. "This creates significant flexibility for the team moving forward," Mariner said. "Weve been saying for quite some time that we need to strengthen the defensive line and this gives us the ability to do so." The 31-year-old de Guzman originally signed with Toronto FC as the clubs first designated player in September 2009. He showed flashes of skill in Toronto, but had trouble living up to his DP status and big contract. He had two goals and eight assists in 65 league appearances for Toronto. "I know its been tough for him over there," said Patrice Bernier, a central midfielder for the Montreal Impact and de Guzmans teammate on the Canadian national team. "From the get-go when he arrived theres been a label. They expected a lot from him. "Personally I think they didnt really help him out to make sure he was the key element in the structure around him. It was tough for him. "Now hes moving on. I hope for him that at least hell be able to enjoy his football and not live with all the stress that he had in Toronto, and Toronto can move on also, not having the label of a Canadian player thats a DP and they expected something out of it." Mariner said the decision to part with de Guzman came about "very recently." A possible factor in De Guzmans departure is the excellent recent form of midfielders Torsten Frings and Terry Dunfield. De Guzman found himself on the outside looking in as Mariner went to a 4-4-2 system that revolved around Frings and Dunfield in central midfield, with more offensive players on the flank. "Terry Dunfield and Torsten Frings have done everything to a T to what Ive been asking of them," Mariner said. "Its been a little difficult for Julian to get into that (central midfield) spot." Prior to joining Toronto, de Guzman spent time with Hannover 96 of the German Bundesliga and Deportivo La Coruna of the Spanish La Liga. He was the first Canadian to play in La Liga, one of the worlds premier leagues. He thrived with Deportivo, anchoring the Spanish clubs midfield in the 2007-08 season, when he was named the clubs player of the year. He has also earned 56 caps for the Canadian mens national team. De Guzman said earlier this week he had hoped to work out a deal to stay in Toronto before his contract expired in December. "Were in the early stages of talking about it right now," he said Tuesday when asked about his contract status. "Trying to figure out what the best possibility is. Its going to take some time. Hopefully Id like to know, I guess both parties like to know whats going to happen. But I believe we just started talking, so well see what happens." Asked about his preference, he said: "Im happy here, it would be great for me to continue my career here. Well just have to wait and see how both sides feel about it." FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman said de Guzman is a good fit for his teams system. "He will give FC Dallas an additional veteran that can solidify our possession style of play," he said in a statement. "He also has a bit of toughness to him that will help us win 50-50 balls and control the central midfield." De Guzman was travelling with the team on Friday, but Hyndman said he wasnt sure if the paperwork would be ready in time to include him in the lineup for Dallass game in Colorado on Saturday night. Wiedeman, 22, has made eight MLS appearances. He was selected 21st overall in the 2010 SuperDraft. He came up to the MLS through the Generation Adidas program, which encourages early entry of American players into the league. As such, he doesnt count against the salary cap. "Hes an intriguing player," Mariner said. "Hes young. Hes very, very hungry. Hes one of the best finishers Ive seen in the modern era. 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Having not pitched in the majors since June 27, the veteran is ready to get back on the mound. Pettitte was slated to start Tuesdays opener of this three-game set between AL East teams, but the contest was postponed due to rain.Hundreds of fans filled the Habs practice facility for the opening day of training camp in Brossard on Sunday. So many in fact, several stood outside in the rain, waiting in line to enter. Here are news and notes from Day 1. Dressing Room Changes: The Canadiens dressing room received a slight make-over from the new coaching staff. The slogan "No Excuses" has been added on the wall in the dressing room. A new carpet was installed in the room with a much bigger CH logo in the middle of it. This year, Bergevin and Therrien implemented that the logo will be covered when the media is in the room to avoid anyone stepping on it.  Gomez Reaction: When Brian Gionta spoke with the media, he had yet to speak with Gomez. He was called into Michel Therriens office when he arrived at Brossard and was told what happened and why. Gionta was the one that informed the players. Josh Gorges saw Gomez pulling out of the practice facility as he was driving in this morning. Max Pacioretty spoke about the pressures of playing in Montreal and how that might have factored into Gomezzs demise. Air Max 97.   Practice: Therrien will be trying many different scenarios throughout training camp, including giving Alex Galchenyuk some time on wing. Therrien wants him to start him there to learn the systems and eventually he will move him to centre to see what he can bring.  Mondays Practice Lines: Pacioretty - Desharnais - ColeGalchenyuk - Eller - GiontaBourque - Prust - MoenArmstrong - White/Dumont - Gallagher Markov - EmelinGorges - KaberleBouillon - DiazWeber - Tinordi Injury Update: Tomas Plekanec is day-to-day, Petteri Nokelainen is still at least two weeks away. Intra-Squad Game: Because there are no pre-season games, the Canadiens will have an intra-squad game on Thursday night (7pm at the Bell Centre). General Manager Marc Bergevin will recall extra players from Hamilton for the game. They are Louis Leblanc, Mike Blunden, Frederic St Denis, Patrick Holland and Michael Bournival. Fans can attend for free. They will also be allowed to watch the Habs and Leafs morning skates on Saturday at the Bell Centre. ' ' ' 

VANCOUVER - Ryan Keslers return to the Vancouver Canucks overshadowed another clinical performance from goaltender Cory Schneider. Cheap Jerseys Paypal . Kesler scored in his return after missing 20 games to injury and Schneider made 19 saves to help the Canucks shut out the Phoenix Coyotes 2-0 on Monday. The 28-year-old centre, who suffered a foot fracture in his first game back after shoulder and wrist surgeries in the summer, opened the scoring at 7:26 of the first period on what looked to be a failed odd-man rush. Kevin Bieksa took a pass at the point from Zack Kassian but fanned on his point shot. However, the puck came right to Mason Raymond at the side of the net, who bounced it off the post where Kesler was to score the goal. "It was a nice pass off the post," said Kesler. "(Raymond) laid it up for me, got my confidence early. It just happened tonight." The story of the game could have been Schneiders shutout had it not been for the fact hes had a lot of them lately. He picked up his fifth shutout of the season, tying Phoenixs Mike Smith and Nashvilles Pekka Rinne for first in the NHL. Four of them have come in the 11-straight starts hes had in the Vancouver net. "I think this is what they call a system shutout," said Schneider. "It was more about my teammates than me." Schneider added hes been working to focus in games where his teammates are picking up the slack. "Its just finding ways in games like tonight ... where you are not seeing a lot of shots and your team is playing well that you dont have that brain cramp, or that stand around moment when you havent seen a shot in 10 minutes and all of a sudden one sneaks through," he said. "Part of it has just been me learning this year how to avoid those." After seeing just four shots through the first 18 minutes of the third period, Schneider and the Canucks had to kill off a penalty with just over a minute left in regulation when Kesler took a tripping penalty in the offensive zone. But Keith Yandle missed a pass from Antoine Vermette and the puck went the distance for a short-handed empty-net goal for which defenceman Dan Hamhuis was credited. "Its nice to get that extra goal there, being down six-on-four," said Hamhuis. "They dont draw pictures on the scoresheet so Ill take credit for it." Canucks blue-liner Jason Garrison went off with 22 seconds to play, giving Phoenix a short six-on-three advantage but Schneider, Alex Burrows, Hamhuis and Jannik Hansen kept the puck away from the Vancouver goal. Coyotes captain Shane Doan narrowly missed the net late in the third on a rush, mirroring the kind of night Phoenix was having offensively. "Smith keeps us in the game so youre looking for one break like that where you can maybe steal a point or two," said Phoenix head coach Dave Tippett. "Those are the things to find a way to get points, thats a play that can go your way or go against you and tonight we didnt find that play that we needed to give us a chance to win." Smith finished with just one save shy of his season high, stopping 40 shots. "Theyre out there fighting for a playoff spot," said Canucks captain Henrik Sedin. "We thought they were going to be ready ... so we got a lot of pucks to the net but Mike, hes a great goalie. Hes big and hes great playing the puck, so its tough getting to him but I think we did a great job tonight." The Coyotes (17-16-6) had their three-game win streak snapped and missed a chance to edge closer to Detroit for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. It was their first regulation loss in seven games. Vancouver (22-11-7) moved four points up on Minnesota in the Northwest Division standings thanks to their 9-2-0 record in their past 11 games, including three-straight wins. Despite the low score, there were a few quality scoring chances that kept the 18,910 fans at Rogers Arena in their seats. Martin Hanzal had the best scoring opportunities for the visitors in the first period and then tested Schneider again about 11 minutes into the second. He got the puck at the left hash marks but Schneider snared his quick snapshot with his glove. Hanzal had a two-game goal scoring streak snapped Monday. Perhaps the best save of the game came with just under six minutes to go in the second period. Derek Roy centred a pass to Hansen but the Danish wingers one-timer was robbed by Smiths pad. "The only reason we were close was Smitty played great," said Doan. "We werent as good as we needed to be, especially in the first 10 minutes. We fell behind and then youre chasing it the rest of the way." Vancouver appeared to score a goal in the dying seconds of the second period on the power play. Henrik Sedin and Burrows crashed the Phoenix net on an Alex Edler point shot to knock the puck past Smith, but a review ruled the goal was scored with a distinct kicking motion and was waved off. "Offensively this could have been one of our best games this year, as far as the number of quality chances," said Canucks head coach Alain Vigneault. "Its a tough league to score. If you look at the two goals we scored, the first one was kind of two lucky bounces and the second one they put in their own net 200 feet away." Scoring should improve now that former Selke Trophy winner Kesler is back in the mix. "With Kesler and (newly acquired) Derek (Roy) coming in, it was a lot more balance throughout our lines," said Hamhuis. "It makes it easier and more fun ... and as a team were going to have way more puck possession with those guys in the lineup." NOTES: The final shots were 42-19 in favour of Vancouver. The Canucks led 32-15 after two periods ... 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Jamal Crawford scored 22 points, Blake Griffin added 20 and the Clippers hardly broke a sweat in cruising to a 90-77 victory over the free-falling Timberwolves on Thursday night.WINDSOR, Ont. -- Canadas Olympic and world ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir lead by just .01 points in their short dance at Skate Canada International on Friday. Virtue, from London, Ont., and Moir, from Ilderton, Ont., scored 65.09 points for their program set to a waltz written by Sir Anthony Hopkins. Virtue, wearing a gauzy teal dress, and Moir, in a smart blue jacket and slacks, lost major marks for a messy lift -- the same one that kept Virtue and Moir out of a competition earlier this month in Finland when Moir injured his neck. "It just didnt go as well as wed been practissing it," Moir said. NFL Jerseys China. "The transition wasnt very smooth and sometimes when you put a lift at two minutes and 45 seconds, thats the risk you take. It hasnt been like that at practice but it is a lift weve been thinking of changing anyways. Itll be interesting to see how much longer that lift lives." Italys Anna Cappellini and Luca Lanotte were second with 65.08 points, while Russians Ekaterina Riazanova and Ilia Tkachenko were third with 55.80. Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier of Unionville, Ont., are fifth, while Torontos Kharis Ralph and Asher Hill are eighth. ' ' ' 

ASHBURN, Va. nike jordan . -- On third-and-one, Robert Griffin III faked an up-the-middle handoff to Alfred Morris -- and the New York Giants fell for it big-time. "They all just crashed down on me," Morris said. "When that happens, I really just laugh in the pile. Ha, ha. I was thinking, like, Yall dumb, yall tackled me, but the quarterback is running down the field." Morris acting job on Griffins 46-yard scamper might have been the best example of how the Washington Redskins rookie backfield tandem is driving defences crazy. Its hard enough to account for a dual-threat quarterback with world-class speed, but theres also the sixth-round draft pick from Florida Atlantic who is tied for third in the NFL with 1,106 yards rushing. In another time or place, Morris would be the newest sensation -- the kid who emerges from an 1-11 college team and instantly becomes a cog in the No. 1 rushing offence in the pros. Instead, hes been eclipsed by the supernova known as RG3. "Its a good thing for me, because I really dont like the limelight," Griffin said. "I just love playing the game. I dont really need any outside attention. Not to say dump it on him, but he can have it all. "People feel like Im in the shadow -- I dont feel like Im in the shadow. Im thankful that hes my quarterback. And Im glad that we get an opportunity to be rookies together, to grow together. I hope its the beginning of a beautiful relationship, and that it goes on for quite some time." Thats not to say Morris is shy or withdrawn. He talks a mile-a-minute, especially when the topic turns to old cars or movies, but hell happily settle for the occasional "You da man!" shout-out when hes out in the community when compared to the nonstop adulation heaped on Griffin. "Robert, he cant go anywhere," Morris said. "Im surprised he even makes it to the movies." Morris also knows his road to NFL success was hardly guaranteed. He was far from a sure bet to make the roster when he arrived at training camp to compete with Tim Hightower, Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster. A 107-yard preseason effort against the Indianapolis Colts, who were playing their starters for much of the game, put Morris in the running for the starting job and confirmed to him that: "I know for a fact I can do this." Now he has five 100-yard rushing games, including a season-best 124 in Monday nights 17-16 win over the Giants that raised Washingtons record to 6-6 ahead of Sundays game against the Baltimore Ravens. "I didnt think Id touch the field until around the fifth or sixth game," Morris said. "Maybe Id get in there and get a couple of snaps. If I told you Id known it was going to happen this fast, it would have been a lie. But Im just thankful that it did." Morris has also become known for his 1991 Mazda, affectionately known as "Bentley." He thought he was going to have to park it for the winter when the battery died while he away for a few days after Thanksgiving, but a warm spell has persuaded him to keep driving it to Redskins Park every day. If "Bentley" does give him more trouble, Morris said hell probably lease a car or get a ride from his roommate, a friend from middle school who happens to work at a pharmacy in the area. Morris dream car, however, is a 1964 Impala. "Im going to get one, one of these days," Morris said. "I want to build my 64 Impala from the ground up." If the Impala runs as well as its owner, itll be in good shape. Morris averages 4.8 yards per carry with a long of 39. The book on him is that hell take a play thats blocked for three yards and get six, but that hes not someone who will break one for 60. "They keep saying that," Morris said. "But dont be surprised if it happens." Morris is also emphatic that hes not going to hit the so-called rookie wall, having learned the rigours of life in the pros in a hurry. "All the stuff I didnt do in college, I do now," Morris said. "I never stretched in college. I was stiff as a board. ... Im not going to hit a rookie wall. I dont mean that to be, like, arrogant or anything. Its the truth. Ive been taking care of my body, and mentally Im prepared for anything." And, while Griffin continues to get most of the publicity, Morris is also learning more about the role model responsibility that comes with being a productive NFL player. He shared a letter he received this week from the family of Michael Denis Morlino, a Redskins fan from Virginia who died in October at the age of 11. "He just took a liking to me," Morris said. "I dont know why." Morris said he plans to frame the letter. He said he was particularly touched by a quote Michaels family found written in pencil on a piece of paper in the boys room: "Arrogance leads to failure. Success is derived from patience and humility." "So much negative stuff going around," Morris said. "Kids need someone positive to look up to." jordan france . Morrison came up big with 14 saves in the final period and he earned the games first star for his effort. "In the last three games in the third period the pucks kind of got away from us and its good to see the guys rebound," said Morrison. pas cher jordan . Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday both players will go through informal workouts early in the week before any decision is made on whether they can return to practice. http://www.officieljordanshop.fr/ . The All Blacks set up a final against France — a rematch of the decider from the inaugural tournament in 1987 — by beating the Wallabies 20-6 in the semifinals. The wounded Wallabies are now preparing for the bronze medal match on Friday, conscious that a letdown after a semifinal loss to France in 87 cost them dearly when Wales beat them 22-21 for third place. air jordan . Loch was fastest in both runs for an aggregate time of 1 minute, 27.257 seconds -- 0.390 seconds quicker than Andi Langenhan, and 0.519 ahead of Johannes Ludwig. Russias Semen Pavlichenko was the fastest non-German in fourth, followed by Germanys David Moeller and another Russian, Albert Demchenko. pas cher air jordan . Durbin returns to Philadelphia where he played a key role in the bullpen on the 2008 World Series championship team. The deal is pending a physical, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didnt make an official announcement. HAMILTON, Ont. -- Joe Piskula scored at 3:59 of overtime and the Abbotsford Heat defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 3-2 in the American Hockey League on Tuesday. Greg Nemisz and Jon Rheault also scored for the Heat (7-3-0), who won their second straight over Hamilton. Leland Irving made 24 saves in the win Robert Mayer stopped 32 shot in his third straight loss for the Bulldogs (4-5-0), while Philip Lefebvre and Olivier Fortier had Hamiltons goals. Hamilton opened the scoring at 17:19 of the first when Lefebvre knocked in an easy rebound. Nemisz tied it three minutes into the second with a shot that beat Mayers right pad. "I thought we got better as the game went on," said Heat coach Troy Ward. Hamilton, attempting to kill its fifth penalty of the game, failed to get sticks in passinng lanes and Guillaume Desbiens found Rheaults stick in front of the net. air jordan france. Despite being covered by two Bulldogs defenceman, Rheault beat Mayer over his glove to put the Heat up 2-1. Desbiens said his team took longer than usual to find their focus in the game. "Sometimes it takes a couple shifts or a big hit, something to get the emotion level up," said Desbiens after the game. With the Bulldogs on the power play early in the third, Aaron Palushaj circled the zone with the puck and fed a cross-ice pass to Fortier who tied the game with a one-timer. Notes: The Bulldogs played the game with 19 men after Abbotsford got the referees to send off Andreas Engqvist, who was dressed, but listed as a scratch. Andrew Conboy, who was eligible to play, wasnt dressed ' ' ' 

One day after losing Scott Hartnell for four-to-eight weeks with a broken foot, the Philadelphia Flyers have suffered another significant injury. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . General manager Paul Holmgren told the media Friday that defenceman Andrej Meszaros, who was hurt on Thursday night against the Rangers, will miss four weeks with a muscle injury in his left shoulder. "Right now were hoping that its about a four-week rehabilitation of the injury," Holgren said.  "Its a muscle injury in and around his shoulder joint.  Weve just got to try to get it stronger." The club recalled Andreas Lilja from AHL Adirondack to fill help fill the void. "Hes played very good for the Phantoms," Holmgren said of Lilja. "Hes a good guy; hes got lots of life to his game." The Flyers have just one win in four games so far this season and play next on Saturday in Florida against the Panthers. Wholesale Jerseys . Soon after, Scott Feldman made a strong case for himself. Feldman, starting after Roy Oswalt was scratched with back tightness, threw seven strong innings to lead the Rangers to a 9-1 victory over the Red Sox. "Tremendous outing," Texas manager Ron Washington said. China Jerseys . Toronto will host the centennial edition Grey Cup next year and Barker likes where his team is headed after pulling out a 31-29 win over the Calgary Stampeders on a last second Noel Prefontaine field goal. http://www.wholesalejerseyschinabiz.us/ . The Rock and Knighthawks will play Dec. 15 at the Bell Centre. It will be the first pro lacrosse played in the city since the short-lived Montreal Express left a decade ago. "The Quebec Lacrosse Federation got involved with this event because we want to contribute in a concrete way to getting a professional lacrosse franchise back in Montreal," federation director Pierre Filion said in a statement. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . Several top players decided to return to school for a sophomore season -- dont press your luck for a junior one as well -- and they are the main reason the preseason Top 25 is top heavy. It was way back in April that Kemba Walker directed Connecticut to its third national championship, and the questions started right away about the junior guard and coach Jim Calhoun returning to defend the title. Wholesale Jerseys China . Saskatchewan announced a deal Friday with the defensive back/kick returner, who joined the Riders last season in a trade with the Edmonton Eskimos.Phillip Danault gave the Victoriaville Tigres a glimpse of what they once had. The 19-year-old scored at 16:58 of overtime and set up two others in regulation as the Moncton Wildcats edged his former club 3-2 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff action. Danault, who is a native of Victoriaville, Que., spent his first two seasons in the QMJHL with the Tigres and the first half of this year until he was shipped to Moncton at the trade dead line in January. In 155 games with his hometown club, Danault registered 55 goals and 183 points. Alex Saulnier had a goal and an assist for the Wildcats, who evened the first-round series at one game each, while his brother Allain chipped in with two assists. Rookie Ivan Barbashev scored his first-career playoff goal to round out Monctons offence. Dmitrij Jaskin, who led the Wildcats in regular-season scoring with 46 goals and 99 points in 51 games, was absent from the scoresheet for the second game in a row. The last time the forward was held pointless in back-to-back games was way back in October as he finished the season by recording at least one point in 42-of-47 contests. Philippe Halley scored both goals for the Tigres. Monctons Alex Dubeau made 27 saves for the win. Victoriavilles Brandon Whitney gave his club another chance to win as he stopped 55-of-58 shots in a losing cause. In Game 1, Whitney stopped 37 shots for a 3-0 victory. The Wildcats went 2 for 7 on the power play while the Tigres scored once on seven chances with the man advantage. Game 3 is set for March 26 when Victoriaville hosts Moncton at the Colisee Desjardins. Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was: Baie-Comeau 8, Sherbrooke 1; Gatineau 5, Rimouski 3; Halifax 2, Saint John 1; Val-dOr 8, P.E.I. 3; Quebec 5, Chicoutimi 1 and Rouyn-Noranda 3, Drummondville 2. At Moncton, NN. Cheap Jerseys. B., Alex Saulnier opened the scoring with a power-play goal only 34 seconds into the first period, however Halley responded for Victoriaville at 4:56 to make it 1-1 after 20 minutes of action. Barbashev scored the only goal of the second as the Wildcats outshot the Tigres 30-13 through two periods and carried a 2-1 lead into the third. With Jaskin in the box for slashing, Halley tied the game at 14:34 of the third. Danault scored the winner for Moncton with the clubs 16th shot in overtime. --- Drakkar 8 Phoenix 1 At Baie-Comeau, Que., Raphael Bussieres, Petr Straka and Gabryel Paquin-Boudreau combined for six goals and 11 points as the Drakkar crushed Sherbrooke to take a 2-0 series lead. --- Olympiques 5 Oceanic 3 At Rimouski, Que., Etienne Boutet broke a 3-3 tie at 13:44 of the third period and Emile Poirier had a goal and an assist as Gatineau beat the Oceanic to even their first-round matchup at one game apiece. --- Mooseheads 2 Sea Dogs 1 At Halifax, Saint Johns goaltender Sebastien Auger stopped 43-of-45 shots, but Matthew Boudreau scored the winner on the power play at 12:42 of the third period to give the Mooseheads a 2-0 series lead. --- Foreurs 8 Rocket 3 At Charlottetown, Anthony Mantha scored two goals and set up three more while Philippe Trudeau stopped 38-of-41 shots as Val-dOr beat the Rocket, evening their series at 1-1. --- Remparts 5 Sagueneens 1 At Quebec City, Nick Sorenson scored three times and Mikhail Grigorenko chipped in with three assists as the Remparts downed Chicoutimi to split the first two games of their first-round matchup. --- Huskies 3 Voltigeurs 2 At Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Redgie Bois and Dillon Fournier both scored in the third period as the Huskies erased a 2-1 deficit against Drummondville to take a 2-0 series lead. 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After a weekend rife with rumours and speculation, Chip Kelly and the Oregon Ducks are right back where they started. Cheap Jerseys China . Oregons enigmatic head coach flirted with a trio of NFL teams over three days before deciding late Sunday to stay with the No. 5 Ducks. On Monday it was back to business. Kelly was at a coaches convention in Tennessee. Oregon did not formally announce Kellys decision -- for the school his status hadnt changed, hes still the head coach -- but athletic director Rob Mullens was expected to talk with reporters informally in the afternoon. It was an anticlimactic end to the whirlwind that started soon after Oregons 35-17 Fiesta Bowl victory over Kansas State on Thursday night. Kelly was peppered with questions about whether he would entertain NFL offers in the days leading up to the bowl game and immediately after it. He told reporters: "Ill listen and well see." On Friday, he met with the Cleveland Browns. The interview went on for some seven hours, and by the end of the night, sources close to the team were telling the media that Kelly was "close" to signing a deal. But the next day, Kelly went ahead and met for a reported nine hours with the Philadelphia Eagles about their open coaching position. Somewhere in the midst of all that, he also spoke to the Buffalo Bills. The roller coaster even took a comical turn when musician Mat Kearney released a song entitled "Chip Dont Go," on YouTube. Kearney, a Eugene native, joked in the song: "They dont have half the heart or the jerseys." By midday Sunday, The Associated Press learned that the Browns had started looking elsewhere because they werent sure Kellys heart was in the NFL. That night, sources connected to Oregon and the Philadelphia Eagles confirmed an ESPN report that Kelly would remain in Eugene. Kelly is 46-7 in four years as head coach at Oregon. The Ducks have been to four straight BCS bowl games -- including a bid for the national championship against Auburn two seasons ago -- and have won three Pac-12 championships. He originally came to the Ducks in 2007 as offensive co-ordinator under Mike Bellotti. Before that, he was offensive co-ordinator at New Hampshire, where he started devising the innovative hurry-up offence the Ducks are known for today. Oregon finished last season 12-1. The team was ranked No. 1 and appeared headed for another shot at the national championship until a 17-14 overtime loss to Stanford on Nov. 17. The team will return two of its most dynamic players next season: redshirt freshman quarterback Marcus Mariota, and speedy sophomore running back DeAnthony Thomas, who ran for a 94-yard touchdown on the opening kickoff of the Fiesta Bowl. But there may also be some challenges: Oregon still faces possible NCAA sanctions based on its use of recruiting services. Reports surfaced in 2011 concerning payments Oregon made to two such services, including a $25,000 check sent to Willie Lyles and Houston-based Complete Scouting Services in 2010. Lyles had a relationship with a player who committed to Oregon. Earlier this year, Oregon requested a summary disposition in the case. The school presented a report to the infractions committee outlining violations the school believed occurred and appropriate sanctions. But Yahoo Sports reported that the two sides could not reach an agreement and now the matter is headed for a hearing, as early as this spring. And theres certainly no evidence Kelly has ruled out a future in the NFL. Its hard to argue that his stock has fallen in any way because of the failed courtship by four teams, including his talks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early last year. Kelly obviously has a proven offensive mindset. That said, there was already speculation that he might be waiting for his "dream" job with the New England Patriots, a seat currently held by Bill Belichick. Only Kelly knows, and hes not saying. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . As part of the Kraft Celebration Tour, Porcupine Plain will host a special edition of SportsCentre featuring anchors Darren Dutchyshen and Kate Beirness when they broadcast live from the Saskatchewan community on Tuesday, Aug. NFL Jerseys China . Typically viewed in their home environment as the forgotten little brother to the more established Giants throughout most of their existence, the Jets have overtaken their fellow Big Apple tenants as the toast of the city and headliners of the back pages in Rex Ryans two years as head coach. http://www.stitchednikejerseyschina.com/ . Dunn tied the game with a two-run homer in the seventh, Dayan Viciedo had a two-run single later in the inning and Chicago rallied Tuesday night for an 11-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. China Jerseys Cheap . It is not as though the returning players are about to take over the club, but the midfielders goal in a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC last Saturday at Olympic Stadium was a happy moment for the group that played last season in the North American Soccer League, which is rated as second division. Cheap Jerseys . Burish suffered the injury during Tuesdays game against the Florida Panthers. He is expected to miss at least four weeks of action. In 16 games this season, Burish has three goals and five assists.CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao would like to return to action as soon as possible. Unfortunately for the NBAs leading rebounder and his team, its unclear when hell be on the court again. Varejao will miss at least two more games because of a bruised right knee. He will sit out Friday nights home game against Atlanta and will not travel with the team for Saturdays game in Brooklyn so he can get more treatment. Varejao has already missed four games since hurting his knee on Dec. 18 against Toronto. "I want to be back tomorrow, but I know thats not possible," he said before Fridays game. The Cavs had hoped extra rest would get Varejao back on the floor, but hes not ready to play. Hed like to return in another week, but he cant say for sure if that will happen. "I dont think its anything really bad," Varejao said. "Its getting better every day. Its just not there yet." Varejao said he feels sharp pain when he tries to bend or push off on the knee, but he can participate in other activitiies. Cheap NFL Jerseys. "Im able to shoot," he said. "Im able to do cardio. Ive been running a lot on the treadmill that we have. Im trying to lift weights, upper body, Im doing a lot of stretching with my knee. I just cant have contact yet." Cleveland coach Byron Scott doesnt believe Varejaos injury is more serious than originally diagnosed. He said the area where Varejao was hurt is tender and needs time to heal. "We want to get him as close to 100 per cent as possible before he steps back out on the court," Scott said. Varejao is averaging 14.4 rebounds for the Cavs, who have won two straight games for the first time this season. Varejaos curly hairstyle has been his trademark since coming into the league in 2004. The Cavaliers had a wig giveaway to emulate his unique style Friday. "Its really sad I cant play on my day," he said with a laugh. "I wish I could play tonight, but I know the fans are excited and Im very excited. I cant wait to see how its going to be tonight." ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- Shea Weber escaped suspension after driving Henrik Zetterbergs head into the glass in Game 1 of the Nashville-Detroit series. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . But in handing the Predators captain the maximum US$2,500 fine, NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan said it will affect how he handles "any incidents involving Shea Weber throughout the remainder of the playoffs." As time expired in Nashvilles victory Wednesday night, the Predators defenceman responded to a hit from Zetterberg by throwing a punch at his opponent before grabbing him by the head and driving him into the end boards. "We felt this was a reckless and reactionary play on which Weber threw a glancing punch and then shoved Zetterbergs head into the glass," said Shanahan. Weber said he talked with Shanahan and thought it was a straightforward conversation to play to the edge but not over. He noted that everyone gets "ramped up" during the playoffs. "Its a quick game and things happen and its an emotional game," said Weber. "Im just thankful hes not hurt, and now we can move forward." The Predators could ill afford to lose a player who logs big minutes, especially with defenceman Hal Gill on the sidelines with a lower-body injury. "Sheas a big part of our team," said Predators coach Barry Trotz. "The league does a great job all the time of the reviewing. Nothing gets by them anymore." Zetterberg had to look at tape to see what happened and said he thought it looked pretty bad. He said his helmet was cracked and he was a little dizzy at first. Zetterberg did skate Thursday with the Red Wings after passing a baseline test for possible concussion. But the Red Wings forward didnt hide his feelings over the fine. "I thought it was dirty," Zetterberg said. "I think it was a direct (blow) to my head and look what happened the last few years with all the head injuries. I think that shouldnt belong in the game." Many were surprised Webers actions didnt merit a suspension, especially since the NHL has launched a crack down on hits to the head in recent years. The incident was reminiscent of a turnbuckle move in professional wrestling and caught the attention of World Wrestling Entertainment. John Laurinaitis, the interim general manager of WWE Raw, tweeted Thursday that Weber "might make good addition" to his roster and attached video of the play. Game 2 in the series goes Friday night in Nashville. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . After being swept at Yankee Stadium, the Jays open a three-game weekend set against the Boston Red Sox. NFL Jerseys China . Its the prognosis -- or lack of one -- thats a source of worry now. And suddenly, the Indiana Pacers may be even more of a threat. http://www.wholesalejerseyschinabiz.us/ .30 ERA, against the Kevin Youkilis-less Red Sox in Boston Monday night. The Jays could have a boost in their lineup, they recalled former starting 1B Adam Lind from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday. Cheap Jerseys . After Fridays 11-inning demoralizing defeat, the Nationals promptly lost the opener of Saturdays doubleheader and the prized rookie to an injured ankle. China Jerseys . 1 overall draft pick Kwame Brown. Agent Mark Bartelstein announced the move Friday. Brown will be reunited with Sixers coach Doug Collins. RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- While the infamous Coachella Valley winds toppled the worlds best golfers, Karin Sjodin thrived with a mix of patience and power. That same blend has kept her on the LPGA Tour through seven seasons without a win, and now shes taking it into a final-round duel with Yani Tseng in the first major of the year. Sjodin shot a steady 4-under 68 through heavy wind while chasing down the top-ranked Tseng on Saturday, pulling even at 9 under heading into the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship. The dominant Tseng proved shes not unbeatable, showing visible frustration while posting a five-birdie, four-bogey 71 that was as inconsistent as the wind that buffeted Mission Hills from about the time she stepped onto the first tee. While Tseng is a five-time major champion, the long-hitting Sjodin has only four top-10 finishes in seven years -- nothing higher than 19th in a major. Yet Sjodin made just one bogey in her third round, briefly taking the outright lead down the stretch. "The day was kind of smooth," said Sjodin, who kept playing despite apparently dislocating one of her ribs Friday. "I was never in any trouble, apart from one hole. It was nice and smooth out there. ... It feels great to be there. I dont know if Ive really had time to think about it much. Its going to be fun tomorrow, definitely." Haeji Kang, who also has never won on the LPGA Tour, was two strokes back after struggling to a 72. She will join Tseng and Sjodin in the final group Sunday. World No. 2 Na Yeon Choi was among five players at 6 under. Sjodin is among the few LPGA Tour pros who can compete with Tseng off the tee, but the Oklahoma State alum is ranked 216th. Sjodin first played the Kraft Nabisco on an exemption in 2005 while still in college, but had never made the cut until this weekend, when she will play in a final group for the first time in her LPGA career. "In college and amateur golf, I lived off of my long drives," Sjodin said. "I never realized what my weaknesses were, because I could just bomb it up there and had such an advantage because of that, and coming out here, all of a sudden there are a lot of people that hit it further. It took me a while to first realize what I needed to work on, and how to work on those things." And if the wind keeps blowing, Sjodin doesnt mind. "Playing in wind is more about trusting the decision you made, and hit it as solid as you can," said Sjodin, who got plenty of experience in wind-affected golf from Sweden to Stillwater. "The solid shots dont move too much at least." Sjodin hasnt yet reached the enormous potential suggested by her driving abilities, but the 28-year-old smiled throughout her third round after beginning the day three strokes back. Shes off to a strong start tto the season despite an off-season bout of pneumonia that forced her to stop working out and kept her out of qualifying school for the European tour. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. Yet after three rounds, Sjodin has matched Tseng, who has won the last two tournaments and three of five so far this season, leading 10 of the last 11 rounds on the LPGA Tour. The 23-year-old Tseng is shooting to become the youngest six-time major winner in golf history, even three years younger than Tiger Woods. But Tseng knew she might be in trouble when serious wind hit the Dinah Shore tournament course as Tseng and Kang teed off in the final twosome of the day. "Actually, the front nine, I played very solid, especially under this wind," said Tseng, who also has plenty of experience in bad-weather golf growing up in Taiwan. "I dont think it was as tough as I thought, because maybe I was prepared for this. But on the back nine, I got kind of emotional, maybe thinking too much, wasnt trusting as much as I did on the front nine." Tseng dropped back to 9 under with a bogey on the seventh hole, and Sjodin briefly grabbed a share of the lead with a birdie putt on the 11th before Tseng birdied the 10th. But Tseng was put on the clock on the next hole, and she bogeyed the 11th with a poor tee shot. She then missed a 2-foot par putt on the 13th hole, staring at her ball blankly after it toured the rim of the cup before popping back out. She fell back to 8 under and a tie with Sjodin, but reclaimed the lead with a birdie putt on the next hole. "Im glad this happened today instead of tomorrow," Tseng said. "I was just thinking too much and trying too hard. Its good to find out earlier." Sjodin pulled back into the lead with a birdie putt on the 16th, while Tseng bogeyed the 15th after a poor shot out of a bunker. Tseng pulled even with Sjodin yet again on the par-3 17th, holing a beautiful 6-iron for birdie. Kang began the day one stroke off the lead, but had three bogeys in five holes around the turn. She rebounded with an eagle on the 11th and another birdie. Se Ri Pak stayed in the hunt at the only major she has never won, shooting a 72 to stay at 5 under. Australias Lindsey Wright was hurt by the wind, falling from third to 24th with a 76. World No. 3 Suzann Pettersen, who has finished second at the Kraft Nabisco three times, took full advantage of an early tee time to match the tournaments lowest round at 66, moving up 36 spots to 12th. Lexi Thompson, the 17-year-old prodigy, also avoided the winds with a 68, matching Pettersen at 4-under 212. With winds expected throughout Saturday night into Sunday, the Kraft Nabisco delayed its first tee times for the final round to finish course cleanup, and grouped the players in threesomes with split tees to finish quickly. ' ' ' 

UNIONDALE, N. Dani Alves Jersey .Y. -- The New York Islanders are in a place they havent been in quite a while -- holding their playoff chances in their own hands. Matt Martin scored the go-ahead goal with less than seven minutes left, and Evgeni Nabokov was sharp in goal to lift the Islanders past the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Saturday night. The Islanders remained in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, tied in points with the seventh-place New York Rangers, who hold the tiebreaker. Both teams lead the ninth-place Winnipeg Jets, who are below the post-season cutoff, by two points. The New Jersey Devils are three points back in 10th. The Islanders (19-16-4) are trying to make the post-season for the first time since 2007. They have nine games remaining, while Winnipeg has eight, and the Devils 10. "Were working toward what we are trying to accomplish, and we still have a ways to go," said Islanders leading scorer John Tavares, who assisted on Josh Baileys first goal midway through the first period. "We still have much we can do better. But we are excited to be in this position." Michael Grabner also scored, and Andrew MacDonald added an empty-net goal at 19:46 to make it 4-2 for New York, which won for the sixth time in eight games. The Islanders have five straight home wins against Tampa Bay and are 10-2 in their last 12 at Nassau Coliseum versus the Lightning. "We battled hard and we continue to do little things well which bring big results," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "Our leadership is strong, and we are showing it." Richard Panik and Matt Carle had goals for the Lightning. Martin netted the go-ahead goal when his soft wrist shot from between the circles fooled goalie Ben Bishop, who appeared to be screened. Martin has three goals this season. The Islanders have won three straight at home overall for the first time since December 2011-January 2012. They host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, and the Rangers on April 13. "Were playing big games and were playing well," said Islanders right wing Kyle Okposo, who assisted on Baileys goal. "We have to keep it going." Grabner, who took the place of ill left wing Matt Moulson on the top line with Tavares and Brad Boyes, opened the scoring 14:45 in with his 12th goal. Grabner intercepted a clearing attempt by defenceman Sami Salo and fired the puck past Bishop, who was making his second start for Tampa Bay after he was acquired from Ottawa on Wednesday. Tavares, who leads the Islanders with 23 goals and 40 points, assisted on the goal. "This is big for the guys in the room because they are seeing results," Tavares said. "The steps weve been taking are paying off." Panik made it 1-1 at 4:44 of the second with a snap shot from the left circle for his second goal of the season. Bailey put the Islanders back on top at 8:22 of the second when he jammed his seventh goal of the season past Bishop off a scramble in front. "We know that with nine games left we still have plenty of work to do," Bailey said. "We have to play our best." Carle, who also had an assist, tied it again at 4:00 of the third period when he scored off a rebound of Steven Stamkos shot. The Islanders have been tied or ahead in the third period in 33 of 39 games. They are 18-2-2 when scoring at least three goals and 1-14-2 fewer than three. "We did a good job defensively," Capuano said. "We stayed with our structure." The Lightning were missing defenceman Victor Hedman. who sustained a lower body injury against Carolina on Wednesday. Defenceman Matt Taormina was recalled from AHL Syracuse to take Hedmans place. "We didnt do a good job of puck management," said Lightning coach Jon Cooper, who replaced Guy Boucher on March 25. "We have to do a better job of that if we want to be successful." The Islanders play three of their next four at home before ending the regular season with five road games. The Islanders started 2-8-1 at home but are 6-3-1 there since March 1. The Islanders are 11-5-2 on the road. The Islanders swept the three-game season series from the Lightning. NOTES: Moulsons consecutive games streak ended at 284. He hadnt missed a game in his Islanders career. The only Islanders with longer streaks are Billy Harris (576) and Bob Nystrom (301). ... Islanders LW Jesse Joensuu made his season debut. ... The Lightning were without C Dana Tyrell. ... Nabokov has started all but six of the Islanders 39 games. Thiago Alcantara Jersey . Matt Mahalak stopped all 35 shots he faced to lead the Whalers over the Windsor Spitfires 2-0 on Saturday night in Ontario Hockey League action. Diego Maradona Barcelona Jersey . The person spoke Saturday under condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement about the agreement. The 34-year-old Ludwick hit .275 with 26 home runs and 80 RBIs while helping Cincinnati win the NL Central. http://www.officialbarcelonashop.es/johan-cruyff-jersey/ . TSN 1290s coverage begins with Hustler & Lawless at 4:00. Rick Ralph hosts the official Jets pregame show at 5:30. Jordi Alba Jersey . Wade was, however, disappointed that he wont be with the club to see what will come of the many prospects he brought into the organization. "I do think the work we have done with regard to the depth in the system will be saluted in due time," he said Monday. Sergio Busquets Jersey . -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have no plans to renegotiate running back Maurice Jones-Drews current contract.WASHINGTON -- Brian Carroll scored early in the first half and the Philadelphia Union held off D.C. United in a 1-1 draw on Sunday in a match that featured two disallowed goals and three ejections. Carroll put the Union (7-12-3) ahead in the eighth minute when he bundled the ball over the line after the Uniteds Emiliano Dudar headed away a previous Philadelphia shot. D.C. (11-8-4) tied it in the 71st on an own goal set up by Dwayne De Rosarios free kick. De Rosario also appeared to send D.C. into the lead in an 87th minute on a penalty kick but the attempt was ordered retaken because of encroachment by another United player. D.C. midfielder Branko Boskovic was sent off for wrestling a Union player to the ground during protests that followed, and three minutes later De Rosario missed the retry high. The miss prevented United from getting their eighth straight home win in league competition, which wouldve tied a club record. For the Union, it was just their first draw since May 19 at FC Dallas. Referee Mark Geiger also red carded D.C.s Emilliano Dudar in second-half stoppage time for a slide tackle from behind. Alex Song Jersey. And he sent off Philadelphias Sheanon Williams moments after that for a second yellow card for a challenge attempting to stop a United breakaway. Replays appeared to show that Williams made solid contact with the ball on the challenge. United thought they tied it in the 64th minute when Nick DeLeon reached a loose ball after a goalmouth scramble and drove it into an open net. But Geiger whistled for an apparent foul by United forward Hamdi Salihi during the scramble on Union goalkeeper Zac McMath. D.C. did even it seven minutes later when De Rosarios free kick from the left caromed off Union defender Amobi Okogu and into the net. United forward Lionardo Pajoy and Union midfielder Danny Cruz saw their first action with their new clubs since the players were traded for each other on Thursday. Pajoy scored five goals in 20 appearances with the Union (16 starts), while Cruz had a goal and three assists in 16 appearances (12 starts) for United. ' ' ' 

BERN, Switzerland -- Italy coach Cesare Prandelli sees Wednesdays friendly against England as an ideal testing ground for young players ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. T.J. Yates Jersey . Prandelli has opted for youth for the match in Switzerland with the inclusion of teenagers Mattia De Sciglio, Stephan El Shaarawy and Mattia Perin, as well as Manolo Gabbiadini, 20, and Andrea Poli, 22. Mario Balotelli withdrew from the squad on Monday with conjunctivitis and was replaced by Udineses Diego Fabbrini, increasing the number of uncapped players in the Italy squad to nine. "The idea is to plan the next two years and immediately see if these lads are up to proving themselves ready," Prandelli said. "For that reason the match against England is very important. "What Im expecting is to continue the way we have been playing to get the results, but improving our finishing. Thats why Im going to give most attention to the attack." Italys attack will be composed of players born after 1990 following the withdrawal of Balotelli and the decision to leave out Antonio Cassano. "I want to look at players who have different characteristics so I have options in the future," Prandelli said. "But it doesnt rule out Antonio or others. "I hoped Mario would recover in time, but it wasnt to be. I want to give him an important role, on his side he has to assume this type of responsibility." Italy beat England on penalties in the quarterfinals at the European Championship en route to the final, which it lost 4-0 to Spain. Ignazio Abate, Federico Balzaretti and Daniele De Rossi are the only three players who started the quarterfinal to be included in Prandellis squad, although Alessandro Diamanti and Antonio Nocerino came on as substitutes. England coach Roy Hodgson has also named an inexperienced squad, with only Joleon Lescott, James Milner and Ashley Young included from the starting lineup of that quarterfinal as well as substitutes Andy Carroll and Theo Walcott. Lescott was a late addition following the withdrawals of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Daniel Sturridge and goalkeeper Joe Hart with injuries. Harts absence means Birmingham Citys Jack Butland is in line to become Englands youngest ever goalkeeper following impressive performances with Britain during the Olympic Games. Butlands only senior experience at club level is the 24 games he played on loan for Cheltenham in the fourth tier of English football last season. "Its what dreams are made of," Butland said. "Unfortunately its come, or hopefully will come, due to an injury which is unfortunate for Joe but if I get the chance it will be a dream come true. Its something I cant stop thinking about and Id love the chance to be able to perform on that stage on Wednesday night. "I think its very important, Im not going to try and put too much pressure on myself or expect anything because theres not a lot of goalkeepers who get the chance at such a young age so Im very privileged to be in this position. Im going to take everything in my stride. If it doesnt happen on Wednesday Im going to work harder to make it happen on a different occasion." Antonio Smith Jersey . -- Grizzlies forward Darrell Arthur will be out up to six weeks after breaking the top of the fibula in his left leg preparing for training camp. Ed Reed Texans Jersey . - The University of Michigan Board of Regents has called a special meeting to discuss renting Michigan Stadium to the NHL for the Winter Classic. http://www.2013houstontexans.com/nike-donnie-jones-jersey . The 20-year-old defenceman has scored in three straight outings and now has seven goals in his last seven games. Gagne leads all QMJHL defencemen with 10 goals, which is also a career high for the fourth-year player. Shayne Graham Jersey . Great Britains Ed McKeever, known as "Usain Bolt on water," won gold; Spains Saul Rivero Craviotto earned silver. Arian Foster Womens Jersey . Lipnitskaia had qualified to be one of six skaters in the womens event by winning silver at the Cup of China and bronze at the Trophee Eric Bompard.CLEVELAND -- To Jim Thome, helping Baltimore win its third straight game meant more than hitting his 610th home run. Thome move past Sammy Sosa into seventh place on the career homers list and Orioles beat the Cleveland Indians 10-2 Friday night. The 41-year-old Thome got his historic home run with a towering 418-foot shot off Derek Lowe (8-8) to open the fourth inning. "The big thing is we won another game," Thome said, wearing a large icepack on his neck. Thats been a long-time postgame ritual to sooth his back that has ached for years, but not put a crimp in his production. "I knew I got it," Thome said of the majestic shot. He then got the baseball, exchanging a bat and two signed balls with the fan who caught it. Thomes homer was his sixth this season and first since being acquired by Baltimore on July 1 from the Philadelphia Phillies for two minor-leaguers. He had signed with the Phillies as a free agent last winter. "Nothing Jim does surprises me and I just feel pretty lucky to watch and enjoy it," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "Im glad hes passed our way. He sets a great example for everybody and works incredibly hard. He plays every game like it his first in Little League." It was Thomes 189th homer at Progressive Field. The left-handed slugger holds Clevelands career record with 337 homers. He was a key part of the Indians power-laden lineup from 1991-02 and returned for the final two months of the 2011 season. Ken Griffey Jr. is next up on the career list with 630 homers. Thome had three hits, including his 449th career double, tying Hall of Famer Joe Morgan and two others for 97th all-time. He also struck out for the 2,526th time, leaving him 61 behind career leader Reggie Jackson. Ryan Flaherty had a three-run homer and Mark Reynolds doubled home two runs in Baltimores six-run third as the Orioles went ahead 7-1. Miguel Gonzalez (2-1) gave up seven hits and two runs over 6 2-3 innings in his third career start. The right-hander struck out five and is 1-0 with a 2.14 ERA on the road. Asdrubal Cabrera and Jack Hannahan homered for Cleveland, which has lost six of its last nine. "We couldnt do much offensively, but it was a big, big hole to climb out of," Indians manager Manny Acta said. Orioles relieveer Matt Lindstrom was hit in the left knee by a wicked line drive by Johnny Damon in the eighth. Tim Jamison Jersey. He wanted to stay in the game, but with a 10-2 lead, Showalter brought in Kevin Gregg with the bases loaded and two outs and Lindstrom walked to the dugout. "Im a little sore," Lindstrom said, a red welt on his leg just below the knee. "Im icing it and have complete confidence in our training staff. I just need quicker reactions. I put my glove down, but not far enough." Baltimore took a 1-0 lead in the first on a wild pitch by Lowe. J.J. Hardy hit a one-out double, moved up on a groundout by Thome and scored when Adam Jones walked on a pitch that got past catcher Matt Wieters. Cleveland tied it in the bottom half on Cabreras 12th homer. Hannahan hit his fourth in the seventh to make it 10-2. Lowe allowed nine runs and seven hits -- five doubles and two homers -- over three-plus innings. He walked five without a strikeout. "The game speaks for itself," Lowe said. "It was embarassing, frustrating, all of the above." The right-hander was the Indians best starter in the first two months of the season, but the 39-year-old veteran is 2-7 with an 8.31 ERA in his last 10 starts -- allowing 48 earned runs and 75 hits in 52 innings. Reynolds went 1 for 5 and is hitting .304 with eight RBIs over six games after going 10 for 66 (.152) with seven RBIs in his previous 22 contests. NOTES: Baltimore acquired INF Omar Quintanilla from the New York Mets for cash. He was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday and is expected to join the Orioles on Saturday after a roster spot is cleared for him. ... Indians LHP Rafael Perez, out since April 26 with a sore shoulder, threw a bullpen session and is scheduled to resume a minor-league rehab assignment Monday. ... Cleveland RHP Cody Allen made his major-league debut, working one inning in relief. The 23rd-round draft pick in 2011 was called up from Triple-A Columbus as the Indians optioned out LHP Scott Barnes. ... Hannahan moved from third base to shortstop in the seventh -- for his sixth career appearance at the position. ... Damons three hits tied a season high. ... Cleveland leads the series 24-16 since 2007. The Indians took three of four in Baltimore, June 28-July 1. ' ' ' 

SOCHI, Russia -- Canadas Matt Dunstone will play for bronze at the world junior curling championships after dropping an 11-8 decision to Russias Evgeny Arkhipov in semifinal play Saturday. Matt Willis Jersey . Dunstone will play Sweden in the third-place game Sunday. Russia will play Scotland for the gold medal. "Obviously it sucks right now, for all of us," said Dunstone. "But I couldnt be more proud of the guys. Weve come a long way in the past year and to get third or maybe fourth in the whole world is an amazing thing. "Hats off to the Russians. They played amazing again. Theyre going to kill it in the final tomorrow, but weve got to go out and win that bronze now and were very proud to be Canadian." The Canadian rink of Dunstone, third Colton Lott, second Daniel Grant and lead Brendan MacCuish lost to Scotland in the 1-2 Page playoff game a day earlier. They needed to defeat Russia in order to get the rematch, but Arkhipov came through in the extra end to get the berth in the final. Arkhipov went on the offensive right away in the 11th end and forced misses from the Canadians as they tried to set up for the steal. Dunstone made a hit and roll behind cover on his last throw, but Arkhipov just skimmed by a guard to make the takeout for the win. Dunstone took the early lead by making a tricky double to score two in the first end. The teams continued to trade deuces through the next four ends. Tied 7-7 after eight ends, Dunstone gave up a steal of one in the ninth when his takeout attempt flashed by a Russian counter. Canada scored one in the 10th to force the extra end. Skip Corryn Brown and her team from Kamloops, B.C., did not qualify for the womens playoffs. Scotland will play Russia for the gold on Sunday. Japan will meet the Czech Republic for bronze. Dan Koppen Jersey . And the NBA commissioner isnt sure he wants to see his veteran players in the Olympics anymore. Stern and Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the league is committed to sending top players to the Olympics only through London, and then wants to look into saving them just for the world basketball championship and having the Olympics reserved for those 23 and under, as soccer does. Mike Adams Jersey . The school will be back playing in the OUA in 2013, returning to Canadian university football after the program was cut following the 1998 season due to poor performances and a plan by Carletons athletic department to invest money in other sports. http://www.probroncosstore.com/demaryius-thomas-jersey . -- Damian Lillard usually sticks to the rookie script, rarely showing much excitement. Zane Beadles Jersey . -- Matt Cassel is getting another chance to be the Chiefs starting quarterback. Peyton Manning Jersey . 28. Locker loosened up Wednesday by throwing a few short balls before working in individual drills. He also threw during 7-on-7 for the defence for his first practice since dislocating his left shoulder Sept. 30 for the second time in four games.SHENZHEN, China -- The top-seeded Li Na stumbled into the Shenzhen Open quarterfinals with a messy 6-3, 6-4 win over Julia Cohen of the United States in the second round on Wednesday. The Chinese star overcame five double faults and struggled on serve throughout the 94-minute match. Li will play eighth-seeded Bojana Jovanovski of Serbia next. No. 2-seeded Marion Bartoli also advanced by defeating Swiss qqualifier Stefanie Voegele 7-5, 6-4. Von Miller Jersey. Bartoli will take on fifth-seeded Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic for a place in the semifinals. Chinas Zhou Yi-miao, ranked 177, completed the quarterfinals lineup with a 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (3) win over Taiwans Chang Kai-chen. Romanias Monica Niculescu, who ousted No. 7-seeded Laura Robson in the first round, will take on Zhou on Thursday. ' ' ' 

LOS ANGELES -- Wichita State and La Salle busted a few brackets with their early wins in the NCAA tournament. Saku Koivu Ducks Jersey . Now theyre in the final 16 and playing a short drive from Hollywood. Just dont script their matchup as a meeting of underdogs. These guys think theyve got a lot of credibility, even if large chunks of the country didnt pay them any attention until now. Catch all Thursdays Sweet 16 match-ups on TSN and TSN2 starting at 7pm et/4pm pt. "The beautiful thing about the NCAA tournament is to see great teams that you dont see every night and to see different players that you might see some day at the next level," La Salle coach John Giannini said. The ninth-seeded Shockers (28-8) and No. 13 Explorers (24-9) meet in the second West Regional semifinal on Thursday night at Staples Center, where Kobe Bryant of the Lakers and Blake Griffin of the Clippers can usually be found changing outcomes with last-second jumpers or highlight-reel dunks. Ramon Galloway of La Salle couldnt resist creating some of his own NBA-style moves at the end of Wednesdays open practice. The senior guard, one of four Philadelphia-bred players on the team, showed off what he called "dunk-contest dunks." "When the game time comes, if I can get a fast break, hopefully I can show the world what I can do," he said. The Explorers and the Shockers have proud pasts in the tournament; they occurred just long enough ago to have fallen off the current radar. La Salle was the 1954 national champion; Wichita State made the 1965 Final Four. "Were not rags to riches," said Giannini, whose Ph.D. in kinesiology earned him the title of Dr. in front of his name. "Maybe people are surprised weve won three in a row. But weve beaten good teams all year." And the Explorers will have to beat another one to continue their tournament road trip that began 2,754 miles ago in Dayton, Ohio, where they won a play-in game against Boise State to get into the NCAAs. Then they took out Kansas State and Mississippi by a combined four points in Kansas City, and havent been back to Philly since. "If we would have gone home, we might have lost focus just enough to slip up a little bit," guard Tyreek Duren said. Indeed, their city has embraced the team. The 76ers posted a good luck message for the Explorers on the video board at Wednesday nights game that was greeted with an ovation. "We didnt have that support all year," Galloway said. "When you do stuff and people get to see you, then they actually praise you. Im just glad that weve got the opportunity to play on national television, in front of everybody, so everybody can see what La Salle stands for." The Shockers did return home after their upset of No. 1 seed Gonzaga last weekend. "The community was very excited, but it was just a regular basketball game for us," guard Malcolm Armstead said. "It proved a lot to the country and also to ourselves, but it was just something that we had to do." La Salle plays in front of a few thousand at its home games; Wichita State draws more than 10,000. The Shockers travel by private plane to their away games and coach Gregg Marshall hops one on recruiting trips. "Instead of a school bus, theyre more like Ferraris and Jaguars," he said. "They go pretty fast." In between coaching his team, Marshall is practically moonlighting for the chamber of commerce "spreading the good word about Wichita and Wichita State University," as he put it. "Weve had our share of great basketball," he said, ticking off famous players like Dave Stallworth, Xavier McDaniel and Antoine Carr. "Its all coming together for us again." No more so than for Ron Baker, a freshman guard whose 16 points, including four 3-pointers, helped the Shockers beat Gonzaga. He returned for the Missouri Valley Conference tournament after missing 21 games with a left foot injury. "Ive said many times if Ron Baker were a stock, you better get in now," Marshall said. La Salle will get some size back and rebounding help when 6-foot-11 centre Steve Zack returns Thursday after missing the previous six games with a sprained foot. "He can play if he feels well enough and we put him in there," Giannini said, "so that dramatically changes things." Only one of these smaller schools gets to move on to a stage usually dominated by the bigger schools, and Galloway isnt sure why the matchup needs sizzle to sell. "Were basically two of the same teams. Were both going to go out there and play hard," he said. "Theyve gotten great wins to get here. We got great wins to get here. If you look at our track record that should speak for itself. Were in the Sweet Sixteen. Youve got to watch everything." Anaheim Ducks Jersey . The NFL Network reported Saturday that the Bears will interview Trestman, the head coach of the CFLs Montreal Alouettes, for their top coaching position. Premier Ryan Getzlaf Jersey . The Alouettes officially announced the signing of the McMaster Marauders quarterback to a two-year deal Tuesday. What makes the move unique is Quinlan, 23, a native of South Woodslee, Ont. http://www.officialducksteamshop.com/ryan-getzlaf-jersey/ . Starting left guard Jason Pinkston remains hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs, a life-threatening condition hes grateful was detected early. Saku Koivu Authentic Jersey . Bertaggia, a 19-year-old undrafted forward from Switzerland, was dealt to Spokane for forward Marek Kalus, 16-year-old prospect Rhett Gardner, a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick. Authentic Ryan Getzlaf Jersey . LOUIS -- The St.(Sports Network) - A two-week road trip doesnt usually serve as a big motivator, but for the Senators it could represent a great chance to move in front in the Northeast Division. An encounter with the surging Ducks could put a damper on those plans. Ottawa aims for a sixth consecutive road win this afternoon against an Anaheim club that has points in seven straight. The Senators have opened up a six-game swing with victories in Toronto and San Jose, making them 7-0-4 in their past 11 away from Ottawa. The Sens are coming off a 4-1 win at San Jose on Thursday, their sixth victory in seven games and 10th in the past 12 overall. Ottawa sits a point behind Boston for the top spot in the division and the Bruins are hosting the New York Rangers on Saturday. Colin Greening scored twice versus the Sharks and Craig Anderson turned aside 36 shots. Kyle Turris and Erik Karlsson also scored in Ottawas first win at San Jose since Oct. 18, 2003. The Sens will try to keep that momentum going as they stay out west in Anaheim, Los Angeles and Phoenix before a trip to Boston after hosting the All-Star Game. "Were very confident right now. This shows were a very good road team. Youve got to be able to get points on the road, especially when were coming on the West Coast," said Greening, who also gave a lot of credit to Anderson for the victory. Daniel Alfredsson, who wiill serve as one of the captains for next weekends All-Star Game, had an assist after notching a goal and a helper in Toronto. Saku Koivu Jersey. Anaheim could end up being one of Ottawas more difficult stops seeing as the Ducks have won three straight and are 6-0-1 in their past seven games. They picked up a fourth straight home win with Wednesdays 6-2 triumph over the Coyotes. The third line of Jason Blake, Nick Bonino and Andrew Cogliano clicked versus Phoenix. Blake had a goal and an assist and Bonino and Cogliano ended with two assists each. "Our third line has been very productive, and thats been vital to us," said defenseman Francois Beauchemin, who had a pair of goals and a helper to lead the offense from the blueline. "Its our defense, though, that has been playing very well. It all starts in the defensive zone. We create offense off our defense." Niklas Hagman, Corey Perry and Matt Beleskey all lit the lamp for the Ducks, who are still 13 points out of a playoff spot. Jonas Hiller made 25 saves. Anaheim, which is on its longest point streak since also going 6-0-1 from Nov. 3-14, 2010, earned a 2-1 shootout in Ottawa last year in the only meeting between the clubs. The Ducks have won four of their past five versus the Senators overall, but Ottawa is 4-2-0 with a pair of ties in its past eight trips to Anaheim. ' ' ' 

OKLAHOMA CITY -- For James Harden, the notion that he could impact a game just as much off the bench as he would from the starting lineup didnt really click until he was forced to test it out. Bobby Orr Blackhawks Jersey . When the Oklahoma City Thunder traded starters Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic to Boston in the middle of last season, it put Harden in a bigger role -- even if he still was the first player off the bench. In his first season fully understanding the role, Harden won the NBAs Sixth Man of the Year Award after leading all bench players in scoring. "A lot more opportunities have come my way," Harden said Thursday after accepting the award. "All I did was just took advantage of them." Harden averaged 16.8 points on career-best 49 per cent shooting this season, and he recorded his first career 40-point game last month in a win at Phoenix. The bearded combo guard also became known in the final week of the regular season when he sustained a concussion while taking an elbow from the Los Angeles Lakers Metta World Peace. He recovered in time to return for the playoffs and was the star of the Thunders fourth-quarter comeback to beat Dallas in the clinching Game 4 of their opening round sweep. Although Harden is a bench player, coach Scott Brooks refers to him as his sixth starter and gives him the minutes a front-line player would normally get. His 31.4 minutes were second-most among reserves this season -- a touch less than Dallas Jason Terry -- and more than about half the starters in the league. "Most of the time in the second quarter and the fourth quarter, Im out there with the starters finishing games," Harden said. "That came with that trust, from my rookie year to now, being out there in the fourth quarter, hes giving me the ball, letting me make plays." Lou Williams, who led Philadelphia in scoring despite not starting a single game this season, was second in the balloting. Harden got 115 of the 119 first-place votes and three of the second-place votes, getting left of one ballot. Williams got three first-place votes and Chicagos Taj Gibson got the other one. Terry, the 2009 Sixth Man Award winner, was third in overall points and perhaps demonstrated best to Harden what the top bench player can mean to a team during the Mavericks run to last years NBA title -- including a win over Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals. Harden said his view on not starting is: "If were winning championships, I have no problem." Thats not the way he felt after getting drafted third overall in 2009. "At first, as a rookie, I didnt get it. I just thought I was going to go out there and score and just do all the other things that every other player thought," Harden said. "It took me three years to embrace that role." Harden said everything changed after last seasons trade deadline, when Green -- who had been the teams third option behind All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook -- and fellow starter Krstic were traded away for Kendrick Perkins and Nate Robinson. "At that point, he really understood that I have to be more of an all-around player, to have an impact," Brooks said. Brooks decided to stick with defensive ace Thabo Sefolosha as his starting shooting guard this season, but he made sure Harden understood that his minutes would line up with the usual breaks for Durant and Westbrook and Harden could be the featured player during those stretches. "You have an opportunity if you dont start to be the facilitator and to be a scorer and to do everything during those minutes that Russell and Kevin are on the bench getting their rest," Brooks told him. "Thats intriguing for James. He has six or seven minutes a half where he has to do everything -- keep the scoreboard moving and lead us on the defensive end." Harden shined, increasing his scoring output from 12.2 points per game to 16.8, improving his shooting percentage in all areas and recording more assists in 62 games this season than he did in a full 82-game schedule a season earlier. And now, he has something else to be known for besides his trademark beard and that elbow to the head he took from World Peace. The 22-year-old is the second-youngest player to win the Sixth Man Award and only the fifth of the 30 recipients to be 25 years old or younger. Ben Gordon was the youngest to win it, at age 21 with Chicago in 2005. "He has a great game and he has a cool look. His beard, that is a cool look," Brooks said. "I didnt like it at first but its growing on me. I would never want him to shave it." Keith Magnuson Jersey . Edwin Encarnacions bat shattered on his groundout but the barrel flew up in the air and landed in the Toronto dugout. Walton was able to get his arms up in time to protect himself. He was treated on the bench before leaving the dugout area for precautionary X-rays. Patrick Kane White Jersey . Schalke finished the match with nine men after red cards for top scorer Klaas-Jan Huntelaar in the first minute of the second half and Jermaine Jones in injury time. Rising star Marco Reus scored two goals for Moenchengladbach and played a role in another as the surprise team of the season continued its strong run through two domestic competitions. http://www.chicagoblackhawksteamstore.com/ed-belfour-jersey/ . They double-teamed Andrew Bynum, harassed Pau Gasol and scored relentlessly in the paint. Nope, still not enough to beat Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. Jonathan Toews Red Jersey . 7-seeded Mathilde Johansson of France were knocked out of the first round of the Monterrery Open on Tuesday. Patrick Sharp Red Jersey . -- A person familiar with the negotiations says veteran linebacker Kevin Burnett has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins as a replacement for Channing Crowder.Hamilton, Ontario - The Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Arkells are thrilled to announce that the multi-award winning Hamilton band has released a new single that will serve as the official anthem of the 143-year-old Canadian Football League franchise, Ticats are Hummin. Ticats are Hummin is now available for download by visiting Ticats.ca. Proceeds from downloads will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton.  As the official anthem of the Tiger-Cats, Ticats are Hummin will be heard inside the stadium before kickoff and immediately following victories, while the chorus will play after touchdowns.  The songs official music video will make its debut at the Labour Day Classic on September 3, when the Ticats host the Toronto Argonauts at Ivor Wynne Stadium. "Ticats are Hummin is an incredible song performed by an iconic Hamilton band. The Arkells have captured the spirit of TigerTown and we know that our fans everywhere will embrace this single as the official anthem off the Ticats. Jonathan Toews Youth Jersey. nbsp; The Arkells and the Tiger-Cats are forming a winning combination with all proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton," said Ticats President Scott Mitchell. Formed in Hamilton, Arkells (Max Kerman, Mike DeAngelis, Nick Dika, Tim Oxford, Anthony Carone) have become one of Canadas most acclaimed rock outfits. In 2008, the band released their super-charged debut CD, Jackson Square. In 2010, Arkells were propelled further into the national spotlight, garnering The Juno Award for New Group of The Year; The Canadian Music Week Indie Award for Favourite Live Artist/Group; and Canadian Radio Music Award for FACTOR Breakthrough Artist. "Theres a wealth of history and culture tied between the Ticats and the city of Hamilton, and we wanted the song to represent this uniquely Hamilton experience. Were honoured that the Ticats gave us the opportunity to share this song with the city, and fans of Canadian sports," said Arkells. ' ' ' 

OAKLAND, Calif. Richard Sherman Jersey . -- What a December to remember for the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry had 22 points and nine assists, David Lee scored 20 points and the Warriors whipped the short-handed Boston Celtics 101-83 on Saturday night to close out a memorable month. Golden State (21-10) finished December with a 12-4 record and has at least 20 wins before New Years Day for the first time since 1980. "What more is there to say?" Lee said. "Happy New Year." First-round pick Harrison Barnes added 15 points and eight rebounds to help Golden State build a 20-point lead in the second quarter and cruise most of the way. The Warriors tied the 1961-62 team -- when the franchise was still in Philadelphia -- with 12 wins in December. "The bottom line is its been a great year for us," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "2012 has been real good to us. We will put it behind us and now look forward to doing great things in 2013." The Celtics, meanwhile, are hardly ringing in the new year in style. Courtney Lee had 18 points and five rebounds starting in place of Rajon Rondo, who was a late scratch for Boston because of a bruised right thigh and hip. Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Rondo will be a game-time decision at the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night, but he was far more concerned about the teams horrendous shooting and offensive flow. Paul Pierce finished with 13 points on 4-for-20 shooting, Jason Terry scored 13 points on 6-for-19 shooting and both were taken out with 4:19 remaining and the game well out of reach. The Celtics (14-15) have lost six of eight to fall below .500 for the first time in almost two months. Combined with Thursday nights 106-77 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers, Boston has been outscored by 47 points the last two games. "We got to figure out who we want to be," Pierce said. "Do we want to be a defence-first team? If were not going to be a defensive team, we got to be a better offensive team. Its got to be something. We still got to find our way." After beating the Philadelphia 76ers at home Friday night, the Warriors continued to pound Eastern Conference competition. Golden State outshot Boston 51 to 36 per cent from the floor, the lowest an opponent has shot against them all season. The Warriors also had a season-high with 10 blocked shots -- five by rookie Festus Ezeli -- and improved to 13-2 against the East this season. And this one wasnt even close. Curry shook off the double teams the Celtics threw his way on most pick-and-rolls and found Lee and others for easy dunks. At one point, the Warriors scored 11 straight and later took a 19-9 lead that got Rivers ranting and raving at his players to pick up the intensity. After the Celtics started to close the gap, Jackson switched to the three-guard lineup of Curry, Klay Thompson and Jarrett Jack. The trio shredded Bostons depleted backcourt, with Curry and Thompson each connecting from beyond the arc to cap a 21-7 run that gave Golden State a 50-30 lead late in the second quarter. "This was huge," Curry said. "Youre just trying to keep the momentum going." The Celtics simply had no rhythm offensively and no pressure defensively without Rondo, the three-time All-Star point guard who had started the first 24 games this season. Rivers said Rondo was hurt at the Clippers but doesnt think the injury is anything serious. Pierces 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter highlighted a brief burst that brought Boston to 78-70. The highlights for the Celtics ended there, with the Warriors swarming Boston defensively to build back a 22-point lead. "We got to keep working at this," said Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, who had 6 points and three rebounds in 23 minutes. "This is where you start to see whos with you. This is when you see who really wants it, who really wants to get down and work and grind for it. Were about to find it out." NOTES: SG Leandro Barbosa is expected to rejoin the Celtics at Sacramento after missing four straight games for personal reasons. ... Boston fell to 5-10 on the road. ... Raiders WR Jacoby Ford was among those in attendance. Clinton McDonald Jersey . Nasri was walking through the interview area when the heated exchange took place after the journalist asked him for a reaction to the loss. Reports said the dispute escalated and Nasri challenged the journalist to take their argument further. Russell Wilson Womens Jersey . After seeing a substantial lead whittled to just one point, as the Penguins went on a refuse-to-lose surge, the Rangers appear to have broken out their slump. They still have little room for error, but for now they are keeping Pittsburgh at arms length. http://www.2013seattleseahawks.com/nike-12th-fan-jersey . Williams made the comments Saturday night in Chicago before the Hornets faced the Bulls with first overall draft pick Anthony Davis sidelined by a mild concussion. Golden Tate Jersey . The team announced the deal Friday night. Iwakuma signed with the Mariners last January. The Japanese right-hander began the season in the bullpen before transitioning into the starting rotation in July, and he thrived in a familiar role. Cortez Kennedy Jersey . The Blue Jays open a three-game series against the Orioles tonight at Camden Yards. The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder had one victory in 10 starts last season. He faced the Orioles twice overall, emerging with a no-decision in the second matchup and allowing just three runs on 12 hits in 15 innings.SAGUENAY, Que. – Ontario Red has won the gold medal at the National Womens Under-18 Championship for the seventh consecutive time, beating Quebec 3-0 in Sundays gold medal game in front of more than 2,000 fans at the Centre Georges-Vézina. Sundays final marked the sixth time in seven tournaments Ontario Red and Quebec had met with the gold medal on the line, with Ontario Red winning all six games (2001, January 2005, November 2005, 2007, 2008, 2011). It took just 63 seconds for Ontario Red to take the lead, as Jaimie McDonell (East York, Ont.) beat Quebec netminder Ann-Renée Desbiens (La Malbaie, Que.) for a 1-0 advantage. Victoria Pittens (Whitby, Ont.) made it 2-0 late in the second period and Laura Stacey (Kleinburg, Ont.) rounded out the scoring into an empty net with just 24 seconds remaining as Ontario Red capped off an undefeated run through the tournament and improved its all-time record at the tournament to 35-1. Pittens finnished with a goal and an assist, while Nicole Brown (Oshawa, Ont. Richard Sherman Womens Jersey. ) added two assists. Ontario Red goaltender Amanda Leveille (Kingston, Ont.) made 22 saves for her second shutout of the tournament. Earlier Sunday, Manitoba beat Team Atlantic 3-1 to win the bronze medal for the third time in four tournaments. Danielle Leslie (Winnipeg, Man.), Danielle Krzyszczyk (Winnipeg, Man.) and Ashleigh Brykaliuk (Brandon, Man.) scored the goals for Manitoba, which outshot Team Atlantic 38-11. Following Sundays gold medal game, the tournament award winners were announced: Most Valuable Player: Jaimie McDonell (East York, Ont.) – Ontario Red Top Forward: Shannon MacAulay (Mount Herbert, P.E.I.) – Team Atlantic Top Defenceman: Cydney Roesley (Stittsville, Ont.) – Ontario Red Top Goaltender: Amanda Leveille (Kingston, Ont.) – Ontario Red Most Sportsmanlike Player: Cayley Mercer (Exeter, Ont.) – Ontario Red ' ' ' 

Paul Stastny had a goal and two assists Tuesday as the United States beat Switzerland 5-2 on the final day of round-robin action at the IIHF World Hockey Championship. Andrew Luck Black Jersey . Cam Fowler and Bobby Ryan each added a goal and an assist for the Americans, while Alex Goligoski and Jeff Petry also scored. Ivo Ruthemann and Morris Trachsler replied for the Swiss. Elsewhere it was: Norway 6, Denmark 2; Slovakia 5, France 4; the Czech Republic 8, Germany 1; and Sweden 4, Latvia 0. At Helsinki, Rutherman scored 21 seconds into the second period to give Switzerland a 1-0 lead before Ryan scored the first of four straight goals for the Americans. Fowler made it 2-1 at 16:52 of the second before Stastny and Alex Goligoski scored 42 seconds apart about five minutes into the third. Trachsler and Petry then traded goals to round out the scoring. The quarter-finals go Thursday with the U.S. playing Finland and Canada facing Slovakia in Group A in Helsinki. In Group B in Stockholm, Russia meets Norway and Sweden plays the Czech Republic. Norway 6, Denmark 2 At Stockholm, Patrick Thoresen had a goal and three assists as Norway downed Denmark. --- Slovakia 5, France 4 At Helsinki, Branko Radivojevic scored the winner on the power play midway through the third as Slovakia beat France. --- Czech Republic 8, Germany 1 At Stockholm, Petr Koukal scored twice as the Czechs pounded Germany. --- Sweden 4, Latvia 0 At Stockholm, Henrik Zettterberg had a goal and two assists as the Swedes defeated Latvia. Autographed Andrew Luck Jersey . It is a horrible, sinking feeling. Byron McCrimmon had that feeling on Sept. Andrew Luck Autographed Jersey . -- It seemed almost unthinkable that the Chicago Bulls could be in this spot. http://www.shopnflcoltsgears.us/ . Hernandez allowed three singles and struck out 12 in Seattles 7-0 win Saturday. "Those guys are dangerous," Hernandez said. Andrew Luck Jersey . -- David Garrard is listed as the first-team quarterback on the Miami Dolphins first depth chart, ahead of Matt Moore and first-round pick Ryan Tannehill as they try to win the starting job. Andrew Luck Womens Jersey . The distraught 23-year-old triathlete from Edmonton said she just "had nothing in my legs," which she now believes was largely the result of iron deficiency anemia.CANBERRA, Australia -- Swedish golfer Daniela Holmqvist says she was bitten by a spider and used a tee to extract what she thought was potentially fatal venom before finishing her round during qualifying for the LPGA Tours season-opening Womens Australian Open. The Swedish Golf Federation reported on its website that Holmqvist was on the fourth hole at Royal Canberra when she felt a sharp pain on her ankle. Holmqvisst swatted the spider away and felt intense pain.dddddddddddd She said people told her it was a black widow spider, so she used a golf tee to pierce the swelling and squeeze out the venom. The tournament said it was more likely a redback spider. The University of Melbourne says 250 people are treated for redback bites each year. No deaths have been reported since the discovery of an antidote in 1955. ' ' ' 

CLEVELAND -- Right-hander Blake Wood and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a $560,000, one-year contract, a raise of $58,000. Allen Iverson Throwback Jersey . Wood was claimed off waivers from Kansas City on Nov. 2. The 27-year-old had elbow ligament-replacement surgery in May and missed the entire season. Wood, drafted by the Royals in 2006, spent two seasons in the Kansas City bullpen and appeared in 106 games. He had a 5.07 ERA in 51 appearances as a rookie and a 3.75 ERA in 2011. Cleveland had until midnight Friday to offer contracts to unsigned players, including eight eligible for arbitration: closer Chris Perez, outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, right-hander Justin Masterson, relievers Tony Sipp and Joe Smith, third baseman Jack Hannahan, catcher Lou Marson and infielder Mike Aviles. Cleveland has not gone to arbitration since 1991. Jason Richardson Jersey . "Hector lived the American dream, to come from simple beginnings and to be known by thousands of people," the Rev. Frank Skelly said. "He could lift us up, and he could break our hearts. He could inspire us and at times disappoint us. Philadelphia 76ers Jersey . The game at Camp Nou stadium was billed as a duel between Atleticos Radamel Falcao and two-time world player of the year Messi. But Atleticos new striker didnt touch the ball until 30 minutes in, and by then Messi had already followed up David Villas opener by forcing an own goal by Miranda and adding a third to set Barcelona on its way to its fifth straight home win over the visitors. http://www.official76ersteamshop.com/andre-iguodala-jersey/ . The veteran mixed martial arts fighter made the announcement on the "UFC Tonight" TV show. Evan Turner Jersey .J. Spillman to a three-year contract extension through the 2014 season, another move to keep the secondary intact for the reigning NFC West champions. Allen Iverson Black Jersey . The eighth-seeded Kings will also aim for the first sweep of a best-of-seven series in franchise history when they host the St. Louis Blues this afternoon in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV now and join our Game Night Blog to get playoff updates.CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao would like to return to action as soon as possible. Unfortunately for the NBAs leading rebounder and his team, its unclear when hell be on the court again. Varejao will miss at least two more games because of a bruised right knee. He will sit out Friday nights home game against Atlanta and will not travel with the team for Saturdays game in Brooklyn so he can get more treatment. Varejao has already missed four games since hurting his knee on Dec. 18 against Toronto. "I want to be back tomorrow, but I know thats not possible," he said before Fridays game. The Cavs had hoped extra rest would get Varejao back on the floor, but hes not ready to play. Hed like to return in another week, but he cant say for sure if that will happen. "I dont think its anything really bad," Varejao said. "Its getting better every day. Its just not there yet." Varejao said he feels sharp pain when he tries to bend or push off on the knee, but he can participate in other activitiies. Allen Iverson Womens Jersey. "Im able to shoot," he said. "Im able to do cardio. Ive been running a lot on the treadmill that we have. Im trying to lift weights, upper body, Im doing a lot of stretching with my knee. I just cant have contact yet." Cleveland coach Byron Scott doesnt believe Varejaos injury is more serious than originally diagnosed. He said the area where Varejao was hurt is tender and needs time to heal. "We want to get him as close to 100 per cent as possible before he steps back out on the court," Scott said. Varejao is averaging 14.4 rebounds for the Cavs, who have won two straight games for the first time this season. Varejaos curly hairstyle has been his trademark since coming into the league in 2004. The Cavaliers had a wig giveaway to emulate his unique style Friday. "Its really sad I cant play on my day," he said with a laugh. "I wish I could play tonight, but I know the fans are excited and Im very excited. I cant wait to see how its going to be tonight." ' ' ' 

TORONTO - A new NHL labour deal might not be as far off as it seems. Premier Ryan Kesler Jersey . Steve Fehr, special counsel to the NHL Players Association, believes the collective bargaining agreement can be wrapped up in a hurry once the sides make a breakthrough in negotiations. "One thing (deputy commissioner) Bill Daly and I agree upon is that when the moment is right the deal could be done very quickly," Fehr said Monday during a panel discussion at the PrimeTime Sports Management Conference. "One days, three days or whatever." Asked later if he agreed with that assertion, Daly replied: "I hope hes right." Representatives from the NHL and NHLPA have met seven of the last nine days, but no future talks are planned. Fehr told the panel that three issues remain to be solved: the split of money, player contract rights and who pays for the damage caused by the lockout. The contract issue in particular has flared up recently, with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby sounding off on that topic to reporters on Monday. The NHL has proposed changes to entry-level deals, arbitration, free agency and contract limits. "The question Id ask is why would we change that?" said Crosby. "I think we all think its the most competitive league in the world so why would you go and change that — the way contracts go and the way teams can operate?" Fehr and Daly discussed the player rights issue during a meeting on Sunday afternoon, and the union leader doesnt believe it will ultimately keep them from striking a deal. "Were not making any real progress in those areas," said Fehr. "Its kind of hard to believe anyones going to drive the industry bus off a cliff over things like that, but Ive seen things before that surprise me." On a more positive note, he indicated that the sides were "fairly close" to an agreement on revenue sharing. Its believed the NHL is willing to bump the annual pot to $220 million from its current position of $140 million. The NHL lockout has been ongoing since mid-September and forced the cancellation of all regular-season games through Nov. 30. It is believed a deal would need to be struck early next week for a shortened season to begin on Dec. 1. On Monday, Fehr was joined on the labour issues panel by Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke, New York Giants assistant GM Kevin Abrams and Toronto Raptors vice-president Ed Stefanski. Most of the talk centred on the NHL negotiations, which kept Burke uncharacteristically quiet because team officials can be fined up to $1 million for speaking about the CBA. At one point, he quipped: "This is painful." Fehr also spoke of his experiences with the Major League Baseball Players Association, where he earned the nickname "Designated Optimist" during the 2002 talks, and observed that lockouts seem to have become unavoidable in sports with a salary cap. "Its almost as if in the capped sports its become a rewriting of the Hippocratic Oath," said Fehr. "Instead of first do no harm, its first lockout and then well see what happens. I guess theyve decided they can live with how the fans feel about it and theyre not going to by shy about doing it." He also hinted that NHL owners might not be taking the union seriously during these negotiations. "It does remind me certainly of some disputes long ago in baseball," said Fehr. "In some ways, it reminds me of baseball in the 80s and maybe the early 90s before the baseball owners, in our view, accepted that the union was here to stay and wanted to make a deal with the union as opposed to fighting with the union. "Well see." Trevor Linden Jersey . Brazil had pulled ahead on a layup by point guard Marcelinho Huertas with 6.1 seconds remaining before Fridzon hit the dagger. Both teams were undefeated in Group B with the winner likely to finish second behind the United States. 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The Washington Capitals forward and two-time NHL MVP took to Twitter on Monday and announced: "We are engaged !!!!!!!! )))))))))" Ovechkins agent also offered congratulations to the Russian couple. Mason Raymond Jersey. Ovechkin is 27 and has been playing in Moscow during the NHL lockout. Kirilenko is 25 and is 14th in the WTA world rankings. ' ' ' 

Winnipeg Jets forward Nik Antropov will miss two weeks with a lower-body injury. Autographed Andrew Luck Jersey . The injury occured in the third period of Tuesday nights 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. Antropov has five goals and 11 assists in 38 games with the Jets this season. Andrew Luck Womens Jersey . The result was a satisfying win over his former club. Justin Maxwell, Jose Altuve, J.D. Martinez and Brett Wallace all homered, leading the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 11-9 on Sunday for their first road series of the season. Andrew Luck Jersey . By the time they reached the locker room, they had been eliminated. Reggie Bush caught two touchdown passes and scored on a short run Sunday to help beat the hapless Bills 24-10. http://www.shopnflcoltsgears.us/ . As always thanks for the questions and tweet me @timpchisholm if you want me to answer one of your questions next week. @andrew2doucetteAre you as impressed with (Valanciunas) as I am? Far more developed than I expected. Andrew Luck Black Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. Andrew Luck Autographed Jersey . TSN Jets is available to Bell TV, Shaw, Shaw Direct and MTS TV customers in the Jets broadcast region. The specialty television service dedicated to 60+ Winnipeg Jets games per season premieres Tuesday at 7:15 p. NEW YORK -- No matter who plays, who rests or how he structures his lineup, manager Terry Collins cant get the New York Mets going at the plate. Jordan Lyles won for the first time in two months and the Houston Astros snapped a seven-game losing streak Friday night with a 3-1 victory over the sluggish Mets, giving Tony DeFrancesco his first win as a major league manager. David Wright hit his 200th homer for the Mets, who have lost six straight and nine of 11. Despite facing the NLs two worst pitching staffs over the past five days, they have gone seven games without scoring more than two runs for the first time since September 1982, according to STATS LLC. "Its a humbling experience and what youve got to do is fight through it," Collins said. "We had the guys in there we felt was the team to get it done tonight and it doesnt seem like its the right lineup any night." Even new uniform tops on Merengue Night didnt help. New York wore special blue jerseys that read "Los Mets" but again played as if the first word should have ended with a t. Jonathon Niese (10-7) went seven innings but the Mets are 0 for 14 with runners in scoring position over their last two games, leaving them 25 for 151 (.166) in those situations this month. "Weve got to give our pitchers a little more room for error," Wright said. Tyler Greene homered and Lyles knocked in a run with his first career double as the Astros (40-86) improved to 4-0 against the Mets this season. Houston, with the worst record in the majors, won for only the eighth time in its last 51 games. It was the perfect homecoming for DeFrancesco, who spent his early childhood in the Bronx before moving to Rockland County just north of New York City and playing catcher at nearby Seton Hall. He said he expected about 40 family members and friends in the stands, including his parents, for each game of the weekend series. After a postgame champagne shower, DeFrancescos dark hair was slicked back when he welcomed his father into the visiting managers office at Citi Field. "Hey, Pop!" "Congratulations, kiddo. Only 999 more to go!" Anthony DeFrancesco replied as he rolled through the doorway in a wheelchair. Mom wasnt far behind. "Wheres my son?" she said -- and 15 minutes later there were about 25 giddy folks squeezed into the room sharing kisses, sipping beers and snapping photos. What the heck, right? Surely it wasnt the first time a big, boisterous Italian family from the Bronx threw themselves a party in someone elses house. "Im sure my phone has got a few text messages," said a smiling DeFrancesco, who gave his team a motivattional speech before the game.dddddddddddd "Im going to remember every one of those guys." It was the opener of a three-game series between teams with the two worst records in the National League since the All-Star break, and this will mark their final meeting as NL foes before Houston moves to the AL West next year. Both born as expansion franchises 50 years ago, the Astros and Mets share some notable baseball history in Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and a classic NLCS in 1986 that New York won en route to its most recent championship. Despite their ugly record, the inexperienced Astros have dominated the head-to-head matchups this year, including a three-game sweep at home from April 30 to May 2 before Houston traded nearly all its established veterans during the summer. The youngest starting pitcher in the majors, Lyles (3-10) kept the ball on the ground and gave up three hits over six innings. The 21-year-old right-hander was 0-6 in his previous nine starts since beating San Diego on June 26. Drafted 38th overall in 2008, he improved to 5-18 in two big league seasons. Three relievers finished, with Wilton Lopez getting four outs for his second save. The Astros had dropped all four games since DeFrancesco took over as interim manager Sunday after Brad Mills was fired, getting outscored 32-8. But they broke through early against Niese, who allowed three runs and six hits. Chris Snyder drew a two-out walk in the second and scored on a double by Brandon Barnes. Lyles, who entered as a .115 major league hitter, then pulled a double into the left-field corner for his third career RBI, all this season. Wright cut it to 2-1 in the fourth with his 17th homer of the season and first since July 27 at Arizona, an opposite-field shot that curled just over the wall and inside the right-field foul pole. Umpires upheld the home run call after a replay review that took 2 minutes, 19 seconds. "Im proud that Ive been as consistent as Id like to think that Ive been," Wright said. "I never thought Id hit 200 home runs in the big leagues." Greene connected leading off the seventh for his third homer with Houston since he was acquired this month from the Cardinals. Wright singled off the fence in right in the sixth but was cut down trying for a double on a strong throw by Steve Pearce. New York fell to 11-29 since the All-Star break, which includes a 2-15 record at Citi Field. NOTES: Houston will bring up LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Saturday against R.A. Dickey (15-4, 2.82 ERA). ... Collins rested slumping 2B Daniel Murphy and said he plans to do so again Saturday. 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BROOKLYN, Mich. Louis Delmas Jersey . -- Brad Keselowski is talking the talk of a title contender. The 28-year-old Keselowski probably wont need a wild card to reach the Chase for the Sprint Cup this year. Hes near the top of the standings after back-to-back second-place finishes at Watkins Glen and Michigan. Perhaps more important, hes starting to show some impressive consistency. "Were in a great position as a team as the Chase is about to start here to make some noise," Keselowski said. "Im just feeling lucky to be there -- but then, of course, we obviously want to win. I can taste the legitimacy of being a championship contender." Keselowski made it to the Chase last year as a wild card, but now hes solidly in fifth place with three races remaining in the Cups regular season. Not only does Keselowski have three wins in 2012 -- tied for the most on the circuit -- but he also has seven straight top-10 finishes, five of which were in the top five. Next up is Bristol, where Keselowski won earlier this season. Keselowski finished fifth in the Cup standings last year, a 20-spot jump from 2010. This year began poorly, with a late accident in the Daytona 500. Earlier in that race, he caused a bit of a stir when he posted on Twitter during a red-flag stoppage. Afterward, NASCAR said it was OK for Keselowski to keep his cellphone in his car during events, and that all drivers were encouraged to use social media. Before long, Keselowski was earning attention for his driving again, with wins at Bristol and Talladega. A victory at Kentucky started his current streak of top-10s. Last weekend, he led at his home states track before being passed by Jimmie Johnson with about 10 laps to go. Johnsons engine later faltered, and Keselowski finished second behind Greg Biffle. "My team has done an excellent job over the last few weeks of hitting their marks, executing on all fronts, no mistakes, solid cars," Keselowski said. "Im very proud of that." Before the race, Keselowski had said he felt he was at least tied for first in the standings, even though the point totals said otherwise. His reasoning was that when the Chase starts, drivers receive bonus points for regular-season wins, and the point totals dont really matter. In that sense, it was a disappointment to fall just short of what could have been a series-leading fourth victory. "Those bonus points mean a lot for the Chase, where consistent, solid-place finishes without risking a bad day are extremely important," Keselowski said. "Youll probably be happier with second in the Chase than what you would be here." Keselowski rubbed some drivers the wrong way earlier in his career with his aggression, and after he spent time in development with Hendrick Motorsports, he signed with Penske in the fall of 2009 when a Cup ride with HMS didnt materialize. After last weekends race, when he was passed by Johnson of Hendrick but still finished ahead of him, Keselowski was asked if there was any extra satisfaction to be competing race-for-race with HMS. "Its a terrible way to live your life where you live it looking back at missed opportunities. Im trying to live it where I look forward at the great opportunity that I have now," Keselowski said. "I guess the thought enters your mind that it was never meant to be and this was what was meant to be. That makes me feel very fortunate there was some higher calling in a way. "Its hard to always reflect on that, especially when youre struggling. But Im not struggling now, so its easy to say." Make no mistake, even when he tries to take the high road, Keselowski relishes competition. After Sundays race, he spent a decent amount of time talking about Johnsons No. 48 car, portraying himself as a bit of an underdog. Then he began looking ahead. "Although they might have the most speed, were not giving up," Keselowski said. "Were going to keep em honest through this Chase." Reggie Bush Lions Jersey . 4 Michigan stumbled out of the gate in its first test of the season before picking themselves back up and reasserting themselves. Gosder Cherilus Jersey .C. Lions have similar problems heading into Sundays CFL West Division Final. http://www.2013detroitlions.com/nike-bill-bentley-jersey . Scott Frandsen of Kelowna, B.C., and Victorias David Calder won their mens pair semifinal in a time of six minutes 21.51 seconds. Britain was second in 6:23.08 and Italy third in 6:27. Drayton Florence Jersey .Y. -- You cant wipe the smile off the face of Dale Earnhardt Jr. Nick Fairley Jersey . Pirlo is crucial to Italys success Aside from scoring a wonderful free kick, Italys Andrea Pirlo was at the heart of everything they did going forward against Croatia.BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns are down to their last game and a third-string quarterback. With major change looming, theyre ending another losing season in disarray. With both quarterbacks Brandon Weeden and Colt McCoy missing practice Wednesday with right shoulder injuries, Thad Lewis took first-team snaps during Clevelands workout. Rookie running back Trent Richardson remained out with a sprained left ankle. Elevated from the practice squad Monday, Lewis could make his NFL debut in Pittsburgh on Sunday. If it happens, his backup could be Josh Johnson, signed as a free agent Wednesday. "If I get the start, it will be wonderful," Lewis said. "I will be living out a childhood dream." While the 25-year-old Lewis is excited, disappointed Browns fans are anticipating more impactful changes. New owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner have promised to revamp the organization. That could include the coaching staff. Kick returner Josh Cribbs knows beating Pittsburgh -- no matter who plays quarterback -- couldnt hurt coach Pat Shurmurs future. "A win means a lot for the city and the coaching staff as well," said Cribbs, who has had three head coaches in eight years in Cleveland and doesnt seem to favour more moves. "Every year you have a constant rebuilding process, not a good recipe for successful football," he said. A new quarterback Sunday could come from sheer necessity. McCoys injury was revealed Wednesday, though he made no mention of it Sunday in the wake of the 34-12 loss in Denver. McCoy replaced Weeden in the second half against the Broncos and was sacked four times in his limited appearance. Shurmur said he didnt know if one particular play caused the problem. "Colt came in and told us he was sore," Shurmur said. "He came in and got treatment. "The injuries to Brandon and Trent are not as severe as you might have thought. Well see how they come back. If they are healthy and can go, then of course theyll play. If they cant, I have no problem ruling them out." Shurmur also did not rule out McCoy, who has not started since sustaining a concussion in Pittsburgh on Dec. 8, 2011. When the Browns (5-10) play the Steelers (7-8), they will be seeking their first season series sweep since 1988. It would be a pleasant cap to Clevelands 11th season of 10-plus losses in 14 years. They could be trying to do it with Lewis in commannd. Matthew Stafford Jersey. He would be the 21st passer used by the Browns since 1999. "Hmmm," said Lewis when asked when he last started. "That would be college, (against) Wake Forest in 2009." The 25-year-old from Duke was on St. Louis practice squad in 2010 when Shurmur was a Rams assistant. The Browns claimed him on waivers in September 2011. He has gone through the paces at every offensive position except line play on the scout team for two years. "Whatever the coach wants me to do," he said. "Right now, my job is to take reps with the 1s." Shurmur played Lewis quite a bit in exhibition games this past summer. He added that Johnson, who played 26 games for Tampa Bay over three seasons, is familiar with the Browns West Coast offence, but needs time to learn the entire playbook. "Whoevers in there I trust," Shurmur said. "(Johnson) has crossed path with a lot of our concepts. We felt like he would be a good guy to bring in. If he has to go in, Im sure wed have to pare it way down, which is the case when you bring in a guy with just a couple of days of preparation. But, wed be confident he can go in and at least execute." Johnson took safety Usama Youngs roster spot. Young likely will need thumb surgery, one week after cornerback T.J. Ward went out for the season with a knee injury. Cornerback Sheldon Brown sustained a concussion in Denver and the Browns have signed defensive back Jordan Mabin to the practice squad. Shurmur is holding auditions to start at safety. "(Ray) Ventrone, (Eric) Hagg and then (Tashaun) Gipson will practice today," he said. Gipson missed the Denver game with a foot injury, but said he is fine. Hes eager to play Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who was hurt and missed the first meeting in Cleveland, a 20-14 Browns win on Nov. 25. "Going against Big Ben, thats a talent I havent faced yet as a rookie," said Gipson, signed as an undrafted free agent in May. "I want to do it. Its a good test." NOTES: Johnson started five games for the Buccaneers after being a fifth-round choice in 2008, throwing for five touchdowns and 10 interceptions overall. He was in San Franciscos camp this summer. ... TE Jordan Cameron (concussion) also did not practice. ... Some players bolted outdoors after indoor practice for a brief, spirited snowball fight in a winter storm. ' ' ' 

METZ, France -- Top-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France beat eighth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia 6-0, 3-6, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the Moselle Open final, where he will defend his title against fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy. Magic Johnson Jersey . Both players will bid for their second titles of the season on Sunday. Tsongas last win was the Qatar Open in Doha in January, while Seppi won the Serbia Open in Belgrade in May. "This final means a lot to me because it means Im back in form," said Tsonga, who has not reached a final since Doha. Tsonga had lost both his previous matches to Davydenko, both on hard courts, in 2007 and 08. "Its another era, one when he was also playing a lot better, but Im happy to have beaten him for the first time," said Tsonga, who will aim for his ninth career title. Seppi bids for his third. Tsonga looked set for an easier win after a lopsided first set, but the Russian took both of his chances to break Tsonga in the second set. "It was hard, I didnt take my chances in the second set and he got on top," Tsonga said. "It wasnt easy to come back after that." The match turned in Tsongas favour in the ninth game of the decider when he broke Davydenko at the third opportunity when his ambitious volley flew long. Serving for the match, Tsonga sealed victory when Daydenkos big forehand went out. Earlier, Seppi fought back to beat Gael Monfils of France 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reach his third final of the season. "Its the best season of my career right now," Seppi said. "Three finals on different surfaces, it means that when I play well I can feel good on any surface." Monfils broke the seventh-seeded Seppi in the sixth game and did not face a single breakpoint in the first set, winning 94 per cent of points on his first serve. But Monfils, who has only just returned after several months out because of a knee injury, showed signs of tiredness and Seppi stepped up his performance in the second set, breaking Monfils twice. "Even though I havent been playing much, I still think it was within my reach," Monfils said. "Im not satisfied. I would have liked to have reached the final, at least." Seppi saved three breakpoints when serving for the match and clinched victory when Monfils returned high to give him an easy volley at the net. "Its always tough against Gael, he is always fighting until the end," Seppi said. "Its never easy to close out the match, especially a semifinal here in France against him." Pau Gasol Jersey . "Intent is something that is very difficult for us to ever try to make a judgment on," Goodell told reporters before speaking at a Lions charity event Tuesday night. Goodell said he hasnt spoken to Suh about what he did in last Thursdays game, adding that the leagues football operations staff is in the process of speaking to him about it. Magic Johnson Authentic Jersey .ca look back at each of the Top 10 stories of 2012. And TSNs reporters and analysts who covered the events as they happened offer their personal reflections on the stories. http://www.officiallakersteamshop.com/dennis-rodman-jersey/ . 6 Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday at the Kooyong Classic. Hewitt defied his current ranking of 82 to beat Berdych in only 88 minutes and said later he felt he would be competitive against anyone at the seasons first grand slam. Antawn Jamison Jersey . It is a horrible, sinking feeling. Byron McCrimmon had that feeling on Sept. Kobe Bryant Swingman Jersey . -- Russ Cochran shot a 7-under 65 on Friday at Del Monte for a share of the Pebble Beach Invitational lead with fellow Champions Tour player Kirk Triplett. DENVER -- By sprawling on the ground after a loose ball, Kenneth Faried helped the Denver Nuggets steal a win. Then again, his teammates expect nothing less from the high-energy forward. Granted, Faried had an incredible night, scoring 19 points and grabbing 19 rebounds to lead the Nuggets to a 108-105 win over the slumping Orlando Magic on Wednesday. But that hustle play may have been the biggest contribution by the player nicknamed "Manimal." Without it, well, who knows how this one wouldve turned out? Trailing by nine early in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets roared back and tied the game at 99 on an alley-oop dunk by Faried. But he was just getting warmed up. When Andre Iguodala missed a free throw on the next possession, Faried lunged for the ball on the floor and scooped it up, quickly calling time out. Out of the break, Ty Lawson converted a three-point play with 1:27 remaining that gave the Nuggets the lead for good and sent them to their third straight win. After the game, Danilo Gallinari made sure Farieds effort wasnt forgotten. "Gallo came up to me and said, Thank you," Faried said. "Those are the plays that do go sometimes unnoticed. Tonight, it didnt." No, it didnt at that. This game had shades of Minnesota written all over it, too. A week ago, the Nuggets were coming off an emotional victory as they snapped the Los Angeles Clippers 17-game win streak. But they stumbled at home to a depleted Timberwolves squad. Three days ago, Denver beat the Lakers in Los Angeles. Only, the Nuggets were on the ropes against the reeling Magic. Faried turned to Lawson on the bench and simply said, "This cant happen. "We cant have this letdown," Faried recounted. "Not tonight. We were all locked in and had to do what we had to do. We were able to escape with a win." This was just like Nuggets coach George Karl expected -- the Magic taking his team to the wire. These days, Orlando just cant catch a break since Glen Davis went out with a sprained left shoulder. It was the Magics 10th straight loss in the big mans absence. "Theyre not as bad as their record," Karl said. "Theyve had a lot of games similar to tonight, where in the fourth quarter they were close to winning the game and the momentum somehow slapped them and they lost the game. "Im disappointed a little bit with the energy early in the game." And the Magic feel the same way about what happened late. "Its tough to lose games, no matter how many you lose in a row, even if its just one," said Jameer Nelson, who led the team with 20 poiints. Darius Morris Jersey. "Things could have went differently out there. We just have to stick together." Before walking out of the arena and to the team bus, Arron Afflalo stopped by the Nuggets locker room to chat with his former teammates. "They played well down the stretch I guess and did what they needed to do to win," said Afflalo, who finished with 12 points before fouling out. The Magic had 27 fouls called against them, while the Nuggets only had seven. Not that anyone wanted to really address that. "Im not going to comment on the fouls. Im not going to comment on the refs," Nelson said. "Both teams played hard." Afflalo returned to Pepsi Center to applause -- at least for introductions. Soon after that he was treated like any other opposing player and constantly heckled. When Afflalo made his first basket, someone screamed, "Who?!" Afflalo was once a fan favourite, too, especially after signing a long-term contract. But the Nuggets saw an opportunity to upgrade the squad in the off-season and dealt Afflalo, along with Al Harrington, to Orlando as part of the blockbuster deal that landed Dwight Howard with the Los Angeles Lakers. In exchange, Denver wound up with Iguodala, who hit a big 3-pointer late when the Magic were threatening to pull away. The Nuggets also tried to pick up big man Nikola Vucevic in the deal, but team executive Masai Ujiri couldnt get him included in the trade. Vucevic showed Nuggets fans why he was so coveted, scoring 10 points and grabbing 14 rebounds for the Magic. He also missed a dunk late in the game before fouling out. Seeing Afflalo leave town was difficult for Karl, who constantly relied on the guards easygoing demeanour during Afflalos three seasons in Denver. Said Karl before the game: "Someone taught (Afflalo) at a very early age that winning is why you play. Its very deep in his basketball soul. You play the game to win. Its not numbers. Its not stats. Its to win." Asked before the game if he was sweating the losing streak, coach Jacque Vaughn turned into a philosopher. "To be able to fight adversity and see how you respond is a true test of a mans character, which ultimately is his destiny," Vaughn said. "That is who you are. Life is what you make of it. That is your own destiny. Its a great opportunity to forge your own destiny." NOTES: Magic G J.J. Redick had 17 points. ... Lawson finished with 19 points while reserve Corey Brewer gave the Nuggets an early spark, scoring 11 of his 16 points in the second quarter when the team was struggling. . ' ' ' 

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And when the Islanders star scored the game-winner in a 5-4 shootout win, New Yorks big victory put a serious dent in the Winnipeg Jets playoff hopes. "Its April, theres a team right behind us. Theres a lot on the line," Tavares said. "I think we knew it would have a playoff atmosphere. You could sense it in the locker-room before the game, and during the game." Tavares and Brad Boyes both beat Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec in the shootout, while Winnipeg captain Andrew Ladd replied against New Yorks Evgeni Nabokov. The win lifted the Islanders (24-16-5) into sixth place in the Eastern Conference, two points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs who beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 later Saturday to clinch a playoff spot. "Good two points for us," Isles head coach Jack Capuano said. "It was loud, it was a great atmosphere and it was one of the quickest games Ive been involved in so it was a track meet for sure." The Jets (23-19-3) have 49 points and are now a point back of the idle eighth-place New York Rangers, who also have a game in hand. Winnipeg heads on the road for games against Buffalo on Monday and a key Tuesday matchup with the Southeast Division-leading Washington Capitals (52 points), who beat Montreal 5-1 on Saturday night. Nabokov made 24 saves in the Islanders victory, while Pavelec faced 33 shots as the Jets winning streak stopped at five games. There was plenty of nail biting for the sold-out crowd at MTS Centre as the Isles led 2-1 after the first period and the score was tied 3-3 heading to the third. Michael Grabner redirected an Andrew McDonald feed past Pavelec to give New York a 4-3 lead at 9:13, but Bryan Litttle tied it again at 17:59, just seven seconds after Isles defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky was called for interference. Andre Caldwell Jersey. Little made a heads up move on the play. A rebound sent the puck at Littles left skate and he kicked it over to his stick before beating Nabokov. "It was an emotional game," Little said. "We put everything we had into it and kept fighting our way back into the game." The Islanders got a goal and assist each from Frans Nielsen and Josh Bailey, while Matt Martin also scored. Kyle Okposo and Visnovsky both chipped in with a pair of assists. Kyle Wellwood scored a pair of goals for Winnipeg, while Zach Bogosian, who left the game late in the third after a heavy hit, added the other. "It was just a team effort," Okposo said. "It was a really good hockey game, a playoff-type atmosphere, I think. "There were a lot of momentum swings throughout the game." Jets head coach Claude Noel took the positive when asked if he saw the loss as a point gained or a point lost. "I think its a point gained for me," he said. "We chased the game. It was a difficult game to play. We knew the opponent, they played the way we thought." Noel had pulled Pavelec as soon as Visnovsky got called for interference with 2:08 left in the third. "They pull their goalie, they win a faceoff, they score," Capuano said. "I mean, thats a good team, thats one of the best teams that weve played all year." Notes: The Islanders are 17-3-3 this season when scoring first. ... Winnipeg forward Olli Jokinen left the ice after his first shift of the game with what the Jets called a lower-body injury. ... New York continues its road trip with a game in Carolina on Tuesday. ' ' ' 

CALGARY -- Veteran defenceman Delaney Collins has retired from the national womens hockey team after helping Canada win three world championships. Clarence Seedorf Real Madrid Jersey . The 34-year-old from Pilot Mound, Man., won gold in 2000, 2004 and 2007. Collins also played at the world championships in 2005 and 2008 when Canada won silver. Collins played 95 international games, recording eight goals and 31 assists. She was cut from the Olympic teams in 2002, 2006 and 2010. She suffered a severe concussion in October 2008 that hampered her efforts to make the Olympic team for the Vancouver Games. Collins was the oldest player invited to try out for Canadas world championship team this year, but did not make the roster for the April tournament in Switzerland. A smaller defender at 5-4 and 130 pounds, Collins excelled on offence as a playmaker. She was named to the all-star team at the 2007 world championships in Winnipeg and was also chosen as Manitobas top female athlete that year. Collins will embark on a coaching career this fall as an assistant with Mercyhursts womens team. "I look forward to the next stage of my career, to be able to teach the game as a coach using the experience I have gained in a Team Canada jersey," Collins said in a statement Tuesday. Collins was taken fifth overall by Brampton in last years Canadian Womens Hockey League draft and helped the team reach the league championships tournament, the Clarkson Cup, earlier this year. She played two seasons for the University of Alberta Pandas from 2003 to 2005 and won named a first-team all-star both years. Collins helped the Pandas win the national championship in 2004 and reached the final the following year. Pepe Jersey . Riki made up for a missed penalty by scoring in the 53rd, and Oliveira, a young Portugal prospect, sealed the win at Riazor stadium in injury time with a superb individual effort. 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Ricardo Carvalho Real Madrid Jersey .C. -- Kyle Busch has been a force on the NASCAR circuit for years, but of is 24 Sprint Cup victories, none have come at his favourite track -- Charlotte Motor Speedway.CALGARY -- David Moss is showing how dangerous he can be when hes healthy. The Calgary winger scored two goals and added an assist Thursday as the Flames wrapped up their pre-season schedule with a 4-2 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes. "It was nice," said the 29-year-old. "The first one was pretty typical for me and the empty-netter was obviously an easy one but thats where the goals are going to come from for me so Ill be around that net." Shoulder and ankle injuries forced Moss to start and end last NHL season on injured reserve -- missing 24 games in the process. He still managed 17 goals, nearly equalling his career high of 20. This pre-season, hes been one of the few completely healthy Calgary forwards. As a result of nagging injuries to several Flames regulars up front, the only forward line that has stayed together in the pre-season of late has been Moss, Olli Jokinen and Curtis Glencross. Jokinen had two assists Thursday, while Glencross scored for the second game in a row. "Were familiar with each other as weve played together last year, and theyve kept us together for three games now," Moss said. "Every game, as a line, weve gotten a little bit better and in the second and third, we were doing a lot of good things out there." Moss opened the scoring at 11:47 of the second on a backhand after being neatly set up in the slot by Jokinen. The same trio struck again early in the third to extend Calgarys lead to 3-0 with Jokinen winning a race to a puck at the end boards and neatly setting up Glencross in the slot. In between those goals, Moss and Glencross were commended for their stellar defensive play as they helped kill off a 1:47 two-man advantage in the second period. "That was a huge part of the game," said Flames associate coach Craig Hartsburg. "Our guys did a great job, they had great sticks, got in shot lanes, and battled hard on it. The defence, but also Glencross and Moss did a great job on it." Anton Babchuk also scored for Calgary (3-3), which are off now for eight days before opening the regular season at home next Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boyd Gordon and Ray Whitney scored for Phoenix (2-4), both goals against Miikka Kiprusoff coming in the final four minutes of the game. "Its going to be a good week for us, weve been slow to get guys baack and we havent had a full line-up yet. Sergio Ramos Jersey. . It will give guys a chance to get to work -- and we have a lot of things to work on," Hartsburg said. "Its early in the season and all parts of your game can get better." Calgary had the second-best power play in the league at home last season and they showed flashes of that prowess in the second period, connecting twice with the extra man. Babchuks blast from the blue-line through a Glencross screen at 19:09 made it 2-0. Coyotes goaltender Jason LaBarbera said he didnt see it at all. "Oh my God he likes to shoot that puck. Every time he got the puck he was trying to get it on net," LaBarbera said. "As a goalie, the hardest part is trying to fight the traffic and see pucks through bodies. You cant really mimic that in the summer. When theyre going D-to-D and one-timing it like that and there are guys in the way. You either have to hope someone blocks it, or it hits you, or goes wide." LaBarbera had 29 saves for Phoenix. The 31-year-old journeyman is battling Mike Smith for the No. 1 job, vacated when Ilya Bryzgalov signed as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers. "Its a fun opportunity for me, for sure," LaBarbera said. "I havent really got a full opportunity before other than in L.A. for a little bit. Other than that, for the last four years Ive been pretty much a back-up." Kiprusoff, who played his first full game, ended up with 21 saves. The Coyotes wrap up their pre-season schedule Saturday night at home against the San Jose Sharks. The Flames power-play success came without two of its mainstays on the No. 1 unit in Jarome Iginla and Alex Tanguay. Tanguay was given the night off while Iginla continues to recover from back spasms, which has sidelined him most of training camp. The Flames captain did skate for 20 minutes today though, his first time back on the ice since leaving practice early on Sept. 17. Notes: Calgary D Cory Sarich (pelvis) made his pre-season debut... Phoenix scratches included former Flames C Daymond Langkow, C Martin Hanzal, and D Derek Morris... Getting the night off for Calgary was Tanguay and D Scott Hannan, who joined injured C Brendan Morrison, LW Rene Bourque, and RW Tim Jackman... Phoenix 22-year-old C Kyle Turris continues his contract hold out. ' ' ' 

TAMPA, Fla. Patrick Kane Jersey . -- The Tampa Bay Lightning were rewarded for their hard work. Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis each had a goal and an assist and the Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Tuesday. With new head coach Jon Cooper watching from an executive suite, the Lightning put together one of their most complete defensive efforts this season. "We did a great job of building off of last game," Stamkos said. "We didnt get the result we wanted in Winnipeg, but we played a solid game. Today we started from the get-go and we finished with solid game." Cooper is set to coach his first game on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. Buffalo, which came into the game riding a three-game winning streak, was held to just 14 shots. "There wasnt a lot of urgency in anything tonight," Buffalo coach Ron Rolston said. "(Well) just get ready for the next game. We got to win the next one." Stamkos scored his league-leading 23rd goal of the season off a deflection past Ryan Miller at 16:01 of the first period. St. Louis extended the lead to 2-0 at 8:15 of the second period with a power-play goal off a sharp pass from Teddy Purcell. "We wanted the puck today," Stamkos said. "We made plays and it showed out there." The Lightning ended a three-game losing streak while Buffalo failed to make up ground in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Sabres trail the eighth-place New York Rangers by five points. Jordan Leopold scored for Buffalo at 16:52 of the third period. "We werent prepared enough, but the bottom line is were in a race right now and we desperately needed those points," Leopold said. "We were on a roll there, too. You look at it, three games without a loss. We get something rolling there and go out and have that." Ryan Miller had 21 saves for the Sabres. "No ones going to help us," Miller added. "Weve got to get two points every night, and (the) first two periods didnt speak to what weve been trying to do lately." Notes: Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman released a statement on the death of former assistant coach Wayne Fleming: "It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of Wayne Fleming. Wayne was an extremely important part of the Lightning family on and off the ice during his time here. The thoughts and prayers of the entire Lightning organization go out to Waynes wife, Carolyn, and the entire Fleming family." ... Purcell extended his point streak to four games. Dan Carcillo Authentic Jersey . -- Brady Leman won a silver medal Thursday at the Telluride Ski Resort, becoming the first Canadian to reach the World Cup ski cross podium this season. Bobby Orr Blackhawks Jersey . Teams interested in Rick Nash say asking price remains high and theres no sense out of Columbus anything is imminent. Likely to be post-July 1. http://www.chicagoblackhawksteamstore.com/patrick-kane-jersey/ . Its Media Day at the ACC on Monday and then off to Halifax to watch Training Camp. A few quick thoughts on a Monday morning. Stan Mikita Jersey . Priscilla Lopes-Schliep of Whitby, Ont., returns to the Diamond League circuit for the first time since winning the overall 100-metre hurdles title in 2010. The Olympic bronze medallist who took last season off to become a mom, battles former world champion Perdita Felicien of Pickering, Ont. Glean Hall Authentic Jersey . North Bay was the home of the OHLs Centennials from 1982-2002, when the club moved south to become the Saginaw Spirit. The deal is subject to approval by the OHL Board of Governors, and is contingent on the city of North Bay selling 2,000 season tickets in a community campaign. INDIANAPOLIS -- Roy Hibbert wanted to set the tone, so the Indiana Pacers kept going to the big man. Hibbert had 20 points, 15 rebounds and five blocked shots, helping Indiana beat the Milwaukee Bucks 95-80 on Saturday night. It was Indianas third straight home win over Milwaukee, but its first victory against the Bucks this season. The Bucks won in Milwaukee 99-85 on Nov. 14 and 98-93 on Dec. 18. "We knew this was going to be a must-win situation for us," said David West, who had 10 points and six rebounds. "Were fighting to stay even with these guys in the season series and stay ahead of them in the standings." Hibbert told West before the game he wanted to score the games first basket, then went out and did just that. He also grabbed a career-high 11 offensive rebounds -- one shy of the franchise record -- to help the Pacers extend their home winning streak to seven. "I just wanted to carve out some space and try to get as many offensive rebounds as possible," Hibbert said. "Early in the season, Id catch the rebound and Id just go back up real soft. (Tonight) I just came back down and took my time, either passing it out or trying to go up and score it tough." The Bucks scored the first six points of the third to grab a 53-52 lead. But the Pacers responded with an 8-0 run and cruised from there. Indiana, which lost in Boston on Friday night, hasnt dropped consecutive games since falling to Denver on Dec. 7 and at Oklahoma City on Dec. 9. "A really quality win against a division opponent we needed to get a win against," Pacers coach Frank Vogel said. "Limiting ourselves to 13 turnovers was a factor, as was our rebounding, particularly on the offensive glass." Monta Ellis led the Buckks with 21 points. Brent Seabrook Jersey. Brandon Jennings scored 12 points, Larry Sanders had 12 points and 12 rebounds and John Henson collected 13 boards, but the Bucks were outrebounded 59-39 by the Pacers. "We let Hibbert get loose too much, especially in the paint," Henson said. "Hibbert really created some problems for us." Indiana was helped by the return of George Hill, who had 14 points after missing the previous three games with a groin injury. The Pacers starting point guard could have played Friday night, but wanted to be healthy for the matchup with the Bucks. "It wasnt 100 per cent, but Ill take it for what it is and keep trying to get better," Hill said of playing with the injury. "I felt like today would give me the best chance to play and get a couple days rest." The seven-game home win streak is the Pacers longest since an eight-game streak in 2009-10, but will be tested when defending NBA champion Miami comes to Indianapolis on Tuesday. "Coach is holding us accountable to protect our home court," Hill said. "Like he says, this is supposed to be sacred ground, something we have to cherish when other people come into this arena. It takes all of us, and thats what were buying into." Lance Stephenson also had 10 points for the Pacers. Jennings had a season-high 34 points in Milwaukees previous win against the Pacers, but was just 4 for 15 from the field on Saturday night. "Its been tough on him these two nights with a back-to-back because hes had tough matchups these last couple games," Bucks coach Scott Skiles said of Jennings, who had 16 points in Fridays loss to Houston. NOTES: It was the Pacers 10th win in 13 games and 16th in 23 overall. ' ' ' 

NEW ORLEANS -- James Harden committed a season-high eight turnovers against the Hornets. Daniel Sedin Jersey . He shrugged that off because he also handed out eight assists, one off his season high, as the Houston Rockets played their best game in almost three weeks. Harden had 30 points and the Rockets broke out of their worst slump of the season by beating New Orleans 100-82 on Friday night. "It was about making the easy play," said Harden, selected to his first All-Star team Thursday. "Sometimes I tried to do too much, but for the most part our team played great defensively and offensively for four quarters. We needed it a lot just for our confidence." The Rockets, who had lost eight of nine and trailed by double digits in 12 straight games, led almost all the way this time. Harden scored 10 points and Patrick Patterson had six during a 16-2 run early in the third quarter as Houston took control, going ahead 64-46. The Hornets never got closer than 10 the rest of the way, losing for only the fourth time in 11 games. "We played the right way and guys made shots," Harden said. "There were a lot of things that really put us over the top tonight." Jeremy Lin had 13 points and eight assists for Houston, matching his assist total from the previous three games combined. The Rockets outrebounded the Hornets 44-34 and made 11 of 21 3-pointers after barely hitting more than 30 per cent during their skid. Houston limited the Hornets to 38.8 per cent shooting, including a dismal 3 of 20 from 3-point range. The Rockets scored 20 fast-break points to nine for New Orleans. "Right from the jump ball we came out and played extremely hard," said Chandler Parsons, who had 10 points and beat the Hornets down the floor for three easy baskets. "Offensively our spacing was much better. We moved the ball, we didnt play selfish and our defence was great, too. That allowed us to get out on the break, which is what we do best." Harden, chosen as an All-Star reserve for the Western Conference, was 12 for 12 on free throws. Patterson added 18 points, his most since scoring 20 against Utah on Dec. 1, and a season-high 13 rebounds. The Hornets had to take rookie Anthony Davis off Patterson after he scored on an array of putbacks and inside shots. "My teammates were looking for me and my shots were falling," Patterson said. "Defensively, I just wanted to be a powerful force, someone my teammates could rely on to pick up the energy throughout the game. It seemed like everything was working for me." Eric Gordon scored 20 points for New Orleans and Ryan Anderson added 19 off the bench, but point guard Greivis Vasquez had a season-low two points on 1-of-6 shooting and played barely more than 6 minutes in the second half. "Im more concerned with how we havent been able to guard and hold teams under 100 points," Hornets coach Monty Williams said. "Thats where it starts for me. We have to defend better." Harden, who did almost all his damage on drives to the basket in the first half, sank two 3-pointers during Houstons decisive spurt in the third quarter. He also hit a tough pull-up jumper to give the Rockets a 64-46 lead with 6:47 left. The Hornets made one run in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 85-75 on Al-Farouq Aminus follow dunk, but Carlos Delfino responded with a 3-pointer. After Anderson converted a three-point play to pull the Hornets within 10 again, Aminu missed badly on a shot and Harden drove to the basket for his own three-point play to make the score 91-78 with less than 3 minutes left. The Rockets bad stretch began with an 88-79 loss in New Orleans on Jan. 9 when they set a season low for points. "This is where it all started going downhill," Patterson said. "We lost here and went on a losing streak. For us to get this win here against a solid team thats playing great basketball, hopefully this will carry over until tomorrow and well start building up a winning streak." The Hornets shot 37.5 per cent in the first half but took advantage of 14 Rockets turnovers -- seven by Harden -- to remain within striking distance. Five of the miscues came in a little more than 2 minutes as New Orleans cut a 36-26 deficit to 38-36. The Rockets went back up 48-40 by halftime. Harden helped the Rockets emerge from their losing skid by being aggressive as they took the lead for good early in the first quarter. He drove for a layup and hit a floater in the lane to tie the score at 11. He dribbled through the lane and converted a three-point play to put the Rockets ahead 14-11, then hit four free throws to stretch the lead to 22-16. Houston ended the first quarter with five points on one possession. Greg Smith was fouled as he made a putback with 6 seconds left. He missed the free throw, but Houston grabbed the rebound and Delfino drilled a 3-pointer from the corner with 1.3 seconds left to give the Rockets a 27-18 lead. "We just have to keep our bodies moving, and our spacing is right," Houston coach Kevin McHale said. "We usually come up with a pretty good shot if we dont turn it over." NOTES: The teams completed their season series, with the Rockets winning three of four. ... A nifty pass to Davis for a monster dunk in the second quarter was Gordons first assist in seven quarters. ... The Rockets started a stretch of four games in six days, with three on the road. Henrik Sedin Jersey . -- Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher was being evaluated by a neurologist for a possible head injury Thursday and missed practice for a second consecutive day, putting his 15-year consecutive-games streak in doubt. 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DeMarcus Cousins was suspended indefinitely by the Sacramento Kings on Saturday for "unprofessional behaviour and conduct detrimental to the team. Autographed Andrew Luck Jersey ." Cousins and Kings coach Keith Smart exchanged words in the locker room during halftime of Sacramentos 97-85 loss at the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Smart benched Cousins for the entire second half and ordered him to remain in the locker room. Cousins also was suspended one game without pay by the NBA for striking O.J. Mayo in the groin during a loss at Dallas on Dec. 10. Following a loss at San Antonio on Nov. 9, the league suspended Cousins two games without pay for confronting Spurs announcer Sean Elliott in a "hostile manner." "Were trying to set a standard here, and when guys move below that standard, things are going to take place," Smart said after the game in Los Angeles. "Well just move on to the next game and Ill make some decisions from there." Cousins, drafted fifth overall in 2010, took responsibility for the incident after the game. The 22-year-old centre is averaging a team-high 16.6 points and 9.5 rebounds to go with 2.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game this season. "What happens in the locker room stays in the locker room. But I was wrong. I was wrong," said Cousins, who scored nine points in 20 minutes. "Im a player that definitely wants to win every night, and Im an emotional player. Thats never going to change. But I shouldnt have responded back. Something was said, and I just should have stayed quiet. Is it a humbling thing? Yeah, I will say that. I mean, I messed up and I apologize to my teammates for responding the way I did and Ill move on from it." Cousins behaviour has been well documented going back to high school and his one season at Kentucky. He has mixed in dramatic and astonishing plays with outbursts against players, coaches, trainers and referees. Cousins clashed often last season with Kings coach Paul Westphal, who was fired after a 2-5 start -- a move that came after he released a statement criticizing Cousins commitment to the team and excusing him for a game. After Cousins workout over the summer in Las Vegas with the U.S. select team, which helped Team USA prepare for the London Olympics, USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said Cousins "has some growing up to do." Cousins later said he was just playing hard and that rubbed some the wrong way. The Kings, who have dropped six of seven, host Portland on Sunday. Andrew Luck Jersey . -- Carson Palmer walked off the field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, where the Raiders had just won for the sixth straight time, and looked just like he did at the start. Andrew Luck Black Jersey .S. Soccer Federations top male athlete for the second straight year. http://www.shopnflcoltsgears.us/ . He had three poor starts in a row in early July but was able to turn things around and the Blue Jays called him up a month later. His hard work paid off Tuesday when he earned his first major-league victory in Torontos 4-3 win over Minnesota. Andrew Luck Colts Jersey . Just before tipoff at Indiana, forwards Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye found out they wouldnt play for the Pistons again. Andrew Luck Autographed Jersey . Sterling grabbed the hand of coach Vinny Del Negro and held it up, exhorting his team, "Lets hear it for the coach." Then he told Del Negro, "Vinny, give me a hug" and the two men embraced.ANAHEIM, Calif. -- The Los Angeles Angels traded pitcher Ervin Santana to the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday for minor league left-hander Brandon Sisk. The Angels exercised Santanas $13 million option for next season before sending the 2008 All-Star and $1 million to the Royals. "Were proud to have him, and he certainly fits with what were doing in 2013," Kansas City general manager Dayton Moore said. Santana has been a fixture in Los Angeles rotation since 2005, going 96-80 with a 4.33 ERA while starting at least 23 games in eight consecutive seasons. He has spent his entire career with the Angels, who signed him as a free agent in 2000 and nurtured his development into a solid starter of 96 games over the past three years. But Santana struggled for much of last season, going 9-13 with a 5.16 ERA while giving up a major league-worst 39 homers despite significant improvements over the final two months. "I have to realize that this is a business," Santana said, citing Kauffman Stadium as one of his favourite ballparks in the majors. "I just have to accept it and move on. Its going to be hard because Ive known my teammates for a long time, but now Im going to have new teammates. I cant wait to meet them in person and hang out." Santanas woes and Dan Harens similarly slow start were major factors in the Angels midseason struggles, prompting them to make a trade for Zack Greinke and ultimately keeping them out of the playoffs for the third straight season. "I dont have any physical problems," Santana said. "Everything was good. I just have bad luck. I was pitching good, and I didnt have the opportunity to win a lot of games." With rising starter Garrett Richards already slated for the Angels rotation in 2013 alongside ace Jered Weaver, C.J. Wilson and hopefully Greinke, Santana has long realized he might be headed out of Orange County. "Ervin had a lot of really great moments with the Angels, and has always been an Angel," said Los Angeles GM Jerry Dipoto, who just finished his first season with the club. "This is just the start of something new for Ervin, and we wish him well." In their annual hunt for starting pitching, the Royals made a similar deal last November for Jonathan Sanchez, giving up Melky Cabrera for the San Francisco starter who was expected to anchor their rotation. But Sanchez was aa complete flameout, going 1-6 with a 7.dddddddddddd76 ERA in 12 starts before getting designated for assignment and eventually traded to Colorado. Moore wasnt shy about dealing for Santana with just a year left on his contract, saying he hadnt discussed a long-term extension with the right-hander. "We were able to scout Ervin during the entire year, specifically the second half," Moore said. "His August and September were really good. From a statistical standpoint, he was very good." Santana, who will turn 30 in December, has shown moments of brilliance in his career, which includes three seasons with at least 16 victories and an All-Star selection. He threw a no-hitter in 2011 and a one-hitter last season, yet confounded the Angels with his inconsistencies in 2012. "Ervin struggled out of the chute," Dipoto said. "I think his struggles were more relative to his command than his physical stuff. Once he determined that his issue was command, he throttled back his fastball a little bit and tried to gain command of his slider and pitched very well for us. To say Ervins season was a failure would be unfair. Ervins season was very uneven, and he took it down the stretch and gave us an opportunity to be in the race until the final week of the season." The Angels are more interested in developing Richards and attempting to re-sign Greinke, who went 6-2 with a 3.53 ERA during his impressive but brief stint with Los Angeles. The Angels havent announced whether theyll pick up Harens $15.5 million option for next season before Fridays deadline, and Dipoto gave no hints Wednesday. The club is thought to be shopping Haren, who had a career-worst 4.33 ERA and spent time on the disabled list for the first time. Sisk spent last season with Triple-A Omaha, going 3-2 with a 2.54 ERA and eight saves. Hes pitching in the Venezuelan winter league and has never pitched in the majors, but Dipoto is eager to see what the 27-year-old can do in spring training. Los Angeles could use any bullpen help after a mostly dismal season. "Hes always had the deceptive ability to miss bats," Dipoto said. "Hes done it at every minor league level, and hasnt had the opportunity to showcase it in the big leagues. We dont know if thats going to happen. Worst-case scenario is were building much-needed depth and building toward creating a little bigger fishnet (in the minors)." ' ' ' 

Patrick Chan left Skate Canada International earlier this season a little red-faced but all-the-more more determined. Robert Griffin III Womens Jersey . The two-time world figure skating champion said that, looking back now, suffering his first major international defeat in a year-and-a-half was a blessing in disguise and put him back on track for the rest of the season. Hell have a chance to test his theory against the best in the world this week at the ISU Grand Prix Final. "It was a huge shock," Chan said. "I havent lost in front of a home crowd in a long time, and it was definitely a wakeup call. I think that was the turning point in the season. "I got embarrassed, I was disappointed in myself. But it was great, I got back home and worked really hard." The 21-year-old Chan, the two-time defending Grand Prix Final champion, finished runner-up to Spains Javier Fernandez at Skate Canada back in late-October, but rebounded to win the Rostelecom Cup in Russia a couple of weeks later. "You know what, sometimes it takes losing a competition to get you back on track, because you cant win every competition there is for a long period of time. I needed Javier to beat me. I said Hey, Im better than this, I can do better than this," Chan said. "It was not a bad thing at all." The Grand Prix Final is the culmination of the Grand Prix series that includes six stops. Skaters compete in two stops each, and the top six entries in each of the four disciplines based on points face off in the Final. Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir -- Canadas Olympic gold medallists and two-time defending world champions -- look for ice dance redemption after finishing second behind American rivals Meryl Davis and Charlie White last year in Quebec City. Canada also qualified two pairs teams -- defending Canadian champions Meagan Duhamel of Lively, Ont., and Eric Radford of Balmertown, Ont., and Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Dylan Moscovitch of Toronto. Chan will face a stiff field that includes Fernandez, plus Japans fierce duo of Daisuke Takahashi and Yuzuru Hanyu. Notable absences are Russias Evgeni Plushenko and Evan Lysacek of the U.S. Both are making a comeback for the 2014 Games but both have undergone surgery in recent weeks. The Canadian team skaters said competing in the Sochi arena will provide some measure of comfort when they return a little more than a year from now for the Olympics. "Obviously its exciting to test out the Olympic venue, sort of get the lay of the land," Virtue said. "We spent so much time in Vancouver before the 2010 Olympics, so I think this is an excellent opportunity for us to mentally and physically prepare ourselves for that specific venue." Added Chan: "I like to be comfortable in the environment that Im in, and that affects the way that I skate." Moir said he and Virtue are a different team than they were going into last years Grand Prix Final. Virtue was finally healthy last fall for the first time in years, after surgery on her lower legs derailed the better part of a couple of seasons. "Last year we were kind of out to prove to everybody that we were back, and that we were finally healthy and while that was true, we were trying a little bit too hard and we just tried to show everybody so much so that it kind of worked against us," Moir said. "So well be reminding each other and reminding ourselves that the training is there, and weve just got to let our skating speak for itself." Virtue and Moir won both their Grand Prix events this season -- Skate Canada and the Rostelecom Cup. Duhamel and Radford earned their spots after finishing second at both Skate Canada and Trophee Eric Bompard. Moore-Towers and Moscovitch were second at the NHK Trophy and fourth at the Cup of China. 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"We needed it bad," said Dan Haren, who allowed one run and three hits in six innings. "We knew we needed to get all three. Our will to win these last three games has been different from the rest of the year." McCarthy (8-6) was sent to the hospital after he was struck by Erick Aybars comebacker. The As said Wednesday night he was conscious and doing well, but doctors wanted him to stay overnight for further observation and he would not travel with the team to Seattle on Thursday. Howie Kendrick doubled and hit a two-run single to help the Angels pull within 2 1/2 games of Oakland for one of two AL wild-card spots. Haren (10-10) struck out seven and walked three. The Angels outscored Oakland 21-5 in the series. Los Angeles (74-63) has won eight of nine to move a season-best 11 games over .500. "Its awesome," Hunter said. "(Oakland) was one of the hottest teams in baseball. To come in here and take three from the hottest team, it shows a lot about this ballclub." Seth Smiths single in the third drove home Oaklands only run. Four relievers held the As scoreless over the final three innings, including three straight strikeouts by Nick Maronde on his 23rd birthday. Oakland, which had won a season-best nine straight games entering the series, had not been swept at home since dropping three straight to the Yankees from May 25-27. "They came in, they pitched well, they got some timely hits and won some games," As second baseman Cliff Pennington said. "Same thing weve been doing for a while." Just not in this series. The Angels grabbed control with three runs in the third. Alberto Callaspo hit a leadoff single, moved to second on Bobby Wilsons sacrifice and scored on Hunters two-out single. After Albert Pujols doubled and Kendrys Morales was walked intentionally, Kendrick tacked on a two-run single. Haren almost handed the lead to Oakland until he found his groove. 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Team trainers checked on McCarthy for several minutes as As players huddled around the infield and on the top step of the dugout. Aybar also stood on first base and looked on with concern. He was later seen in the Angels dugout sitting with his head down and his hands over his head. He said he would try to call McCarthy soon. "You feel really bad," Aybar said in Spanish. "Hes a good guy. You never want to hit anybody over the head, and hes a good guy. Hopefully everything turns out all right and, God-willing, that he gets better soon." McCarthy eventually sat up and stroked his hands through his hair and around his head. He walked off the mound under his own power to an ovation from the Oakland Coliseum crowd. "You try not to let it linger, but its human nature for it to," said Norris, the As catcher. "Your heart goes out to your teammate. You battle with them throughout the course of the season, but we try our best to motivate us to win it for Mac." NOTES: Angels ace Jered Weaver returned to Southern California for further examination of his bruised right arm. He likely will miss his next start Friday against Detroit. ... Pujols double in the third was his 40th this season. He had 29 doubles last year with St. Louis. ... Oakland LHP Jordan Norberto (shoulder tendinitis) is expected to start throwing again in the next few days. ... Both teams are off Thursday. ' ' ' 

The Detroit Lions did not want to lose Cliff Avril. monster beats outlet store . Detroit placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on the defensive end Monday, the last day the team could prevent him from becoming an unrestricted player on the free agent market next week. The non-exclusive tag allows other teams to negotiate with Avril, but gives the Lions the option of matching the offer or letting him go in exchange for a pair of first-round picks from the team that signs him. If Avril doesnt sign a long-term deal with Detroit or another team before July 15, he will have a one-year contract with the Lions for $10.6 million -- the average of the five highest-paid players at his position. Detroit general manager Martin Mayhew has said he didnt plan to use the franchise tag and Avril made it clear he didnt want it. The 25-year-old Avril has 19 1/2 sacks the past two seasons and 30 in his four-year career. He was a third-round pick out of Purdue in the 2008 NFL draft. beats audio . 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Under coach Andy Reid, the Eagles are 13-0 after a week off since 1999. Stretching that streak to 14 wont be easy, however. The Eagles (3-3) host Atlanta (6-0) on Sunday. "I think the coaches use the bye to figure out what works and what doesnt, what are we excelling at and what we can get better at," quarterback Michael Vick said, trying to explain the teams success. "That is just coaches and their philosophies and the way they think. It definitely helps and its something that you have to do. Hopefully, we can get this thing turned around and Im optimistic that we will." While some coaches hold a few practices during the bye, Reid always give the Eagles the entire week off. Some players stick around the practice facility, work out and get treatment. Others stay away for the whole week, spend time with family or take a short vacation. Theres no second-guessing Reid on his approach. His formula has certainly worked well through the years. "I definitely feel refreshed," All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy said. "Its a whole week to just relax. Im feeling better." Winning their first game after a bye has usually kickstarted a strong run for Philadelphia. Since 1999, the Eagles are 84-39-1 after their bye and only 45-45 before it. Theyve had a winning record after the bye 12 of the last 13 seasons. "You just have to come out fresh and start fast," said Vick, who is 11-4 as a starter after the bye over the last two years. "You just have to get better. I cant attribute it to anything. Its just me trying to play good football." Coming off consecutive losses on the final play after blowing fourth-quarter leads, the Eagles coaching staff had plenty to work on the past two weeks. Defensive co-ordinator Juan Castillo was fired and replaced by Todd Bowles, who was the seccondary coach. monster beats outlet uk. Bowles didnt have time to make major changes or install a new system, so he used the extra time to tweak a few things. The defence is ranked 12th in total yards and 11th in points allowed, which is better than average in both categories. Their biggest problem has been protecting leads late in games. "It was more or less, in your bye week, you get to self-scout a lot and you get to see a lot of things that youre doing wrong and right and you try to fix the things youre doing wrong," Bowles said. "I dont think it was more or less of us being unpredictable. Its just more or less of us correcting the things that we need to correct that people are taking advantage of." On the offensive side, the problem is simple. Turnovers have hurt the Eagles, especially inside the red zone. They have 17 giveaways, including five inside the opponents 20. Thats why the Eagles are 30th in scoring -- their worst ranking under Reid -- despite being seventh into total yards. "You make adjustments every week in this league. Every week. The bye week gives you some time to spend on some of the fine details," offensive co-ordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. "There was a host of fine details, virtually with every player and then as a unit and as an offence, to certainly try and help, most of which was focused on the turnover ratio. "We want to try and help there just a little bit." ------ NOTES: RG Danny Watkins is doubtful for Sundays game because of an ankle injury. Watkins missed practice the last two days. Rookie Dennis Kelly, a fifth-round pick out of Purdue, would start in his place. Reid called Watkins injury a "chronic" one. ... If Kelly starts, the Eagles will have two new starters on their offensive line. King Dunlap is replacing Demetress Bell at LT. "Any player who is playing at this level, you have to have confidence in him," Vick said. ' ' ' 

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Id been pulling off pitches all day and I was real frustrated with it. "I went up there with the mindset, just stay inside the ball. We dont need a homer. We need a single. I had the mindset of really staying on the ball and not getting out in front and rolling over on something. Stayed through it and good things happened." Chen (8-5) gave up three runs and six hits with five strikeouts in seven innings for his first win since June 17, and Jim Johnson picked up his 28th save in 30 chances for the Orioles, who came back to split the series after dropping the first two games. Cole De Vries allowed one run and five hits with five strikeouts in six innings for the Twins, who led 3-2 going into the eighth inning. But Minnesotas normally reliable bullpen faltered. Chris Davis hit a solo homer and Nick Markakis had a hit and an RBI for Baltimore, which was outscored 25-11 in the first two games of the series. "The way they thumped us around, they were really swinging the bats well the first two games," manager Buck Showalter said. "Thats a pretty tough lineup to go through. Its frustrating because we had some chances to really open it up some, with a lot of runners out there. Its kind of crazy how the game is because it kind of revolves around a flare that Mark threw out there in centre field." Alex Burnett (3-3) pitched 1-3 of an inning and was charged with both runs that Reynolds drove in to take the loss. Justin Morneau had two hits for the Twins. Chen was a little shaky in the first inning, giving up an RBI single to Josh Willingham and a double to Trevor Plouffe that made it 2-0 Twins. But he settled down after that, giving the Orioles a steady, solid performance that theyve come to expect from the Taiwanese rookie. Chen gave up a sacrifice fly to AAlexi Casilla in the fourth inning to fall behind 3-1, but otherwise kept the Twins off balance with an array of breaking balls and off-speed pitches. Cheap Jerseys China. He stranded six runners on base and kept the ball in the yard after giving up seven homers in his previous five starts, including three to the Angels on July 8. "The first inning I tried to pitch too cautious and thats why I struggled a little bit," Chen said through his interpreter. "But after the first inning, I just changed my eye level on them, and everything will be fine. I just kept pitching and just throwing hard." Chen is the only Orioles starter who has remained in the rotation for the entire season, and unfortunately for him, he has also come to expect little run support when he takes the mound. The Orioles had failed to score at least four runs in eight of his previous 11 starts and Chen left trailing 3-2 after seven. It was looking like more of the same on Thursday against De Vries, whose only mistake was a soaring homer to Davis in the second inning. The Orioles scratched another one across in the seventh when Davis scored on a throwing error from Plouffe at third base. For the second time in the series, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire decided to walk slumping J.J. Hardy so his left-handed pitcher -- this time it was Brian Duensing -- could pitch to Jim Thome. The risky strategy paid off both times. Duensing got Thome to ground into a double play with the bases loaded to escape with a 3-2 lead. "It was still 3-1, going into the seventh inning, and he still went out there and finished out the inning," centre fielder Adam Jones said of Chen. "We were fortunate to get him a couple runs in the eighth, and he was able to still get the win. That just shows you, he went out there and he still wanted to pitch. I enjoy that." NOTES: Gardenhire was feeling better after leaving the game Wednesday night because of a stomach bug. ... Twins RHP Matt Capps, who hit the DL on Tuesday with irritation in his rotator cuff, will likely be out for a while. "Hes not even going to pick up a baseball until hes healthy," Gardenhire said. ... The Orioles head to Cleveland next, with RHP Miguel Gonzalez (1-1, 2.59) getting the start for Baltimore on Friday night against RHP Derek Lowe (8-7, 4.43). ... The Twins leave town for Kansas City, where Nick Blackburn (4-5, 8.10) will make his return to the rotation against RHP Luke Hochevar (6-8, 5.16). Blackburn was recalled from Triple-A this week after making two starts. "We need him desperately," Gardenhire said. ' ' ' 

Jordan Dekort made 17 saves and Ryan Kujawinski scored the short-handed winner as host Ontario defeated Atlantic 3-0 a the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge on Sunday. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Ontario, the defending champion, improved to 3-0 with the win and leads Group A with nine points. Sweden and Quebec are tied for second with six points each. Ontario faces Quebec on Monday in its final preliminary round game. In other games, it was: United States 7 West 3; Sweden 5 Germany 2; and Russia 3 Czech Republic 2. At LaSalle, Ont., Cole Cassels and Stephen Harper, into an empty net, also scored for Ontario, which broke open a 0-0 tie in the second period by scoring twice while outshooting Atlantic 18-4. Jacob Fancy made 35 saves for Atlantic (1-2), which was eliminated from medal contention with the loss. United States 7 West 3@ At Tecumseh, Ont., Anthony Louis had a hat trick to lead the United States (2-1) to victory. The U.S. moved into a tie with Russia for second place in Group B. Pacific leads the group with a perfect 3-0 record. Connor Chatham, J.T. Compher, Luke Voltin and Hudson Fasching also scored for the U.S. Remi Laurencelle, Kayle Doetzel and Cory Milette replied for West (0-3). --- Sweden 5 Germany 2@ At Tecumseh, Andre Burakowsky, Rasmus Fyrpihl and Leon Bristedt all scored before the game was six minutes old as Sweden (2-1) won its second game in a row. Burakowsky finished with two goals and Tobias Liljendahl also scored for Sweden. Erik Gollenbeck and Frederik Tiffels replied for Germany (0-4). --- Russia 3 Czech Republic 2@ At LaSalle, Ivan Barbashev tied the game six minutes into the third period and Ivan Fischenko scored the winner with 4:29 to go as Russia beat the Czech Republic. Vladislav Gavrikov scored the other goal for Russia (2-1). Patrik Zdrahal and Jakub Vrana replied for the Czechs (1-3), who are out of medal contention. Cheap NFL Jerseys . 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Choo went 4 for 5 with a homer, scored four runs and collected three RBIs to lead the Indians past the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 Saturday. TORONTO -- Newly acquired forward Andrew Wiedeman lived up to his billing Wednesday, helping Toronto FC continue its revival under head coach Paul Mariner. "A finisher, thats always been my strong suit," the 22-year-old Wiedeman had said by way of introduction prior to his home debut in Toronto. "So if I get a half-chance Im looking to take it and tuck it away." Wiedeman did just that, scoring in the 67th minute to give Toronto a 2-1 win over the slumping Colorado Rapids before 18,225 at BMO Field. It was his first MLS goal in his 10th career game -- and his second as a substitute since coming to Toronto in the deal that sent midfielder Julian de Guzman to FC Dallas last Friday. "Definitely a poachers goal," Wiedeman said afterwards with a smile. Coming in on the back of victories over New England and Vancouver, Toronto (5-11-4) is now riding its first three-game win streak since April 2008. Colorado (7-12-1) has lost four straight and six of the last seven, with all six defeats coming by one goal. It also marked the fourth time this season the Rapids have lost after opening the scoring, second only to Montreal (five). Fullback Doneil Henry helped make the go-ahead goal. Beating a defender in the corner, he sent the ball towards the box and, after rookie Luis Silva swept it towards goal, Wiedeman poked it in. "He just has an eye for a goal," said Mariner, a former England international who knows a thing or two about scoring. "I saw it in training last week in New England. When he was shooting on goal, that kid didnt miss." Added Mariner: "Ive been told hes probably one of the best finishers in MLS. But hes been behind some very very good players in Dallas." It was a game of woeful defending by the Rapids and Mariner admitted lambasting his team at halftime for failing to take advantage. Amazingly Colorado went to the dressing room up 1-0 on the strength of a Conor Casey goal in the 23rd minute, despite being repeatedly carved open in defence. "I gave them both barrels at halftime," said Mariner. "I think we could have been a couple of goals up after 10 minutes .... I just said to the lads Who was that who was playing in red tonight? Because I didnt recognize them. And there was a bit of a stunned silence, but they know. They know when theyre playing well, they know when theyre not playing well. And they didnt. You cant play well in this league for 10 or 15 minutes and expect to get results. You cant. "We gathered the troops, went out with a slightly different formula and I thought the second half was terrific." Jamaican international Ryan Johnson, making up for a flubbed penalty in the third minute, replied for Toronto in the 51st. Amidst the celebration of the win was the fact that a game that should have been decided early in the first half was still in the balance until the final seconds. But with 19 points, Toronto is no longer all alone at the bottom of the league and is now just nine points out of the fifth and final playoff spot in the East. There is more work to be done, however. TFCs current lack of depth was illustrated by Wednesdays bench, which featured four teenagers: goalie Quillan Roberts (17), midfielders Oscar Cordon and Matt Stinson (both 19) and forward Keith Makubuya (19). The greybeards on the bench were 21-yearr-old defender Aaron Maund, the 22-year-old Wiedeman and 25-year-old defender Dicoy Williams. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys. . "It shows you where we are at the moment," Mariner said of the green substitutes. "Earl (director of team and player operations Earl Cochrane) and I are working extremely hard behind the scenes to get some people in. (We) may have an announcement (Thursday)." Torontos record under Mariner is 4-2-4 -- after a 1-9 start under former manager Aron Winter -- despite playing those 10 games in 32 days, with six of those contests on the road. "A ridiculous run of games," said Mariner. "And basically playing with the same players, who were playing hurt. Some of those guys dont want to be taken out of the team." The contest was the first for Toronto since leading scorer Danny Koevermans tore knee ligaments in Saturdays 1-0 win in New England. The designated player is not expected to be back until next May. Mariner moved Silva up front with Johnson. Eric Avila returned to the lineup in midfield. There was redemption in the second half for both Henry, victimized on the Colorado goal and told as much by Mariner in a rare moment of locker-room finger-pointing, and Johnson, who rattled a third-minute penalty off the post. Captain Torsten Frings is the teams designated penalty-taker but he missed his last attempt and Johnson asked to take it, saying he felt confident. "Basically a captains decision," said Mariner. Frings said later he doesnt like a lot of chit-chat on the pitch, so when Johnson stepped up, he stepped aside. Casey put the visitors ahead after some nice give-and-go off a Rapids throw-in. Hunter Freeman floated in a cross and the powerful Casey outmuscled Henry before sending a looping header past Milos Kocic. It was the 50th MLS career goal for Casey, who appeared in two games for Toronto in 2007 before moving to Colorado. "Poor marking in the box," said Mariner. "Great header by Conor, fantastic header." Kocic kept Toronto in the game with a splendid foot save off Wells Thompson in the 50th minute. A minute later Johnson pulled Toronto even after Silva found him with a short pass following some woeful Colorado defending. Johnson calmly angled the ball past Matt Pickens for his fourth goal of the season. "A beautiful little flick over their defender and then a really nice little tap-in to finish it off, was a quality goal," Mariner said admiringly. "Hes a great kid, He wants this club to be successful and hes going to drag this club along with it." he added. Colorado has now lost six career games to Toronto at BMO Field, although it defeated FC Dallas in Toronto to win the 2010 MLS Cup. Torontos next league match is July 28 against visiting Houston. Next up is a friendly Saturday against Englands Liverpool at Rogers Centre. "If Im brutally honest, it couldnt have come at a worse time," Mariner said of the Liverpool game. "Because I do have some sore young men in there ... but its Liverpool, you know." The ex-Arsenal and Ipswich man said he will probably have to dig deep into his roster to field a lineup. "Its a great honour to play against them and well want to try to give a good account of ourselves, but we have to be cognizant of the Houston game which is coming up quick." ' ' ' 

SAN ANTONIO -- Manu Ginobili drove to the basket for a one-handed dunk, and the rout was on. The San Antonio Spurs may be one of the leagues oldest teams, but they had no problem dispatching with the younger Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Ginobili scored 19 points and Tim Duncan moved up a spot on the NBAs career scoring list, helping San Antonio to an easy 109-86 victory. Tony Parker had 20 points and Duncan added 16 for San Antonio, which has won 10 straight at home. Danny Green scored 13, and Tiago Splitter finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Spencer Hawes had a game-high 22 points for Philadelphia, which has lost three straight and five of six. "You cant breathe for a second," Philadelphia guard Jrue Holiday said. "Even though I would count them as one of the older groups, theres just a lot of leadership, a lot of minutes played, and a lot of basketball players. Theyre a good team." Duncan now has 23,179 points over 15 seasons, passing Adrian Dantley for 24th on the scoring list. Duncan, Ginobili and Parker set a decisive tone against Philadelphia, scoring 22 of San Antonios 31 points in the first quarter. The Spurs trio did not have any turnovers in the opening quarter while combining for six assists and four rebounds in building a 10-point lead. Philadelphia coach Doug Collins could only nod his head in admiration at what the three Spurs stars did Saturday and what they have done throughout their career under coach Gregg Popovichs guidance. "(Popovichs) got three core guys that have been with him through thick and thin," Collins said. "If youve noticed what theyve done, they always change the pieces around them. Those three and Pop are all there together. Thats the stability." Still, it was Ginobilis outing that excited the Spurs. He seems to be fully healthy after a series of leg injuries in recent seasons. "Ive been back for more than a month," Ginobili said. "Of course, when you play four games in five nights, its hard to feel fresh. Then you have a day off and a good night sleep and you start to get it back. Sooner or later it gets better, it has to." After making a pair of 3s, Ginobili crossed up Evan Turner, driving to the basket for a one-handed dunk that gave San Antonio a 29-16 lead with 3 minutes left in the first. "That was great to see," Popovich said. "Hes had to slowly get back all his athleticism. His confidence is always there because hes such an experienced guy, but his bodys caught up and he looks as good as hes looked in a while. Hes definitely back." San Antonio improved to 14-2 at home while rebounding from a blowout loss Thursday against the New York Knicks. Philadelphias only lead came via Thaddeus Youngs hook shot on the games opening possession. Splitter tied the game with a layup on the ensuing possession and Duncans 15-foot jumper gave the Spurs a 4-2 lead they would never relinquish. Turner added 12 points and Young, Holiday and Jason Richardson each added 11 for the 76ers (15-20). Philadelphia shot 42 per cent from the field, including a 3-for-17 night from long range. The Spurs had 24 assists while shooting 48 per cent. Parker was 8 for 16 from the field in 29 minutes, the most of any San Antonio player in the rout. NOTES: San Antonios Stephen Jackson (sprained right ankle) missed his 16th game of the season. He injured his ankle against New York, tripping over a waitress working the courtside seats. ... Nando De Colo was recalled from San Antonios Austin affiliate in the NBA Development League prior to the Saturdays game. ... Former Spurs F Malik Rose is now serving as an analyst for the 76ers television broadcasts. Rose subbed as an analyst for former teammate Sean Elliott on several San Antonio broadcasts last season prior to joining Philadelphias crew. Rose is a native of Philadelphia. ... Gary Neal had 12 points for San Antonio. 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Hes not wired that way. "I dont live like that, just taking off," McCoy said Wednesday. "Im a competitor, and Im going to finish the season out." McCoy will start at running back against Washington (8-6) on Sunday in his first game back after missing four because of a severe concussion. The Eagles (4-10) are playing out the string in another disappointing season, so it wouldve been understandable if McCoy just sat out the last two games after a serious head injury. But McCoy wants to play, no matter the score, situation or circumstance. He was injured in the final minutes of a blowout loss to the Redskins on Nov. 18. Still, he defended coach Andy Reids decision to keep him in the game that late with the outcome already decided. "Even when I got hurt, people blamed Coach for a bit," McCoy said, "but I want to be in there." Rookie Bryce Brown filled in nicely for McCoy, running for 347 yards and four touchdowns in his first two career starts. But Brown had just 40 yards in the next two games and fumbled four times in four games. Even still, Reid plans to rotate the two backs. "Im going to keep a close eye on him," Reid said of McCoy. "It wont be a normal workload like youd see during the season when hes fresh. Hes coming off an injury. I understand that, so Ill keep a close eye on him. Hell work in as a starter and then Bryce has some valuable experience that hes gained over the last few weeks so well get him in there." Before he got hurt, McCoy was far short of matching his 2011 numbers. He has 750 yards rushing and two touchdowns alonng with 40 catches for 235 yards and three scores.dddddddddddd Last year, McCoy set franchise records with 17 touchdowns rushing, and 20 total scores, while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honours. He also led the NFL with 102 first downs and 48 runs of 10-plus yards, while finishing as the leagues fourth-leading rusher with 1,309 yards. "Hes such a dynamic player, so its exciting to have him back because hes done so many great things here and just to have him healthy," rookie quarterback Nick Foles said. "I know hes excited to be back out there. He just adds another dimension." Quarterback Michael Vick also will be available this week, but hell be the No. 3 quarterback behind Foles and Trent Edwards because of his extended layoff. Vick missed five games with a concussion. "Well just see how things go," Reid said. "But right now, I just want to get him back in the swing and going here and make sure hes good. "Right now, he feels great, so we just want to make sure we keep it that way." ------ NOTES: Safety Nate Allen, a second-round pick in 2010, was benched. Kurt Coleman and Colt Anderson will be the safeties against the Redskins. Anderson filled in for Coleman, who missed the last two games with a chest injury. "Colt came in and we asked him to fill in at the line of scrimmage and be a physical player in there and he did a nice job with that," Reid said. "We needed that at that time and were going to need it this week. The (Redskins) run the football and do a good job. So, well leave him in that position." ... TE Brent Celek is expected to play after missing a game with a concussion. Backup TE Clay Harbor was placed on injured reserve with a back injury. ' ' ' 

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BROSSARD - The decision for Josh Gorges to stay in Montreal was very simple. Wholesale Jerseys China . He wants to finish what he started with one goal in mind, to win a Stanley Cup with the Canadiens.  As Gorges, the ever-so-well spoken veteran on the Habs put it, its a bittersweet time. Yes, his future with the team he wants to remain with is now locked up for the next six years, but his team is struggling right now, and trying to find that playoff form.  The move to extend the contract of Gorges in mid-season has much to do with talks that were well underway last summer, and the Canadiens wanted to wait to see how his recovery from knee surgery turned out. After a scary moment during the preseason against the Lightning in Quebec City, he got up, skated to the bench and realized he was fine. Since then, he has been his outstanding self both on and off the ice.  Gorges is a hard working player who will give you everything hes got each shift. He leads the NHL in blocked shots, which is a tell tale sign of the commitment he puts out on the ice every night. He is the kind of player who can lead by example on the ice, but also knows the right thing to say at the right time. He has worn the "C" before when he captained the 2004 Kelowna Rockets to a Memorial Cup championship. He was never drafted and was signed by San Jose, where he got his pro hockey start playing for the Cleveland Barons in the American Hockey League. He worked his way into 96 games with the Sharks before the trade that brought him to Montreal, where he has become a model of hard work and consistency.  With Gorges under contract, the focus will no doubt shift to players such as Carey Price and P.K. Subban, who are both restricted free agents at the end of the season. These players form the foundation of the future for the Canadiens and the organization has full intention on keeping them around for the long-term. The signing of Gorges is a great step in the right direction to not only lock up a player of his character for the long term, but also get it done and out of the way, so as Gorges even said, he can just focus on one things, which is winning.  Pierre Gauthier held his mid-season state of the union address following the Gorges announcement, and did not hold back on his feelings regarding the start to the season. While he did admit that all the organization needs to be better and owe it to the fans, he didnt shy away from challenging his team to perform better on the ice both as a team and individually. While he did admit that missing some key veterans due to injury has not helped the cause, other teams in the league are facing the same situation and are still in the playoff picture. And that the youth has performed well to try and help out, but there are some veteran players that need to be better for the sake of the team. Its been some individual break downs that have caused some of the teams collapses, and that cant continue to happen.  Randy Cunneyworth put the team through a very intense practice following the New Years break. Almost the entire practice involved one-on-one drills, driving the goal and battling for space in front of the net. He then ended practice with a mandatory 30 minute session in the gym. Many of the Canadiens losses this year have been caused by a collapse in the third period, and Cunneyworth wants to ensure his club is fully engaged both physically and mentally for a full 60 minutes. The practice even saw a tussle between Subban and Tomas Plekanec. Plekanec shrugged it off after, while Price noted he liked to see the competitive spirit. Gorges also noted that it brought up the intensity of everyone on the ice after the event, which was a good thing. In fact, it was great to see that emotion from Plekanec, who has struggled at times this year like several of the veterans. Sometimes that emotion gets channelled into the next game, which would be a good thing for not just Plekanec, but the whole team.  The Habs month of January will be a big one for them to get back into the playoff race. It starts on Wednesday night against the Jets. The game kicks off a big homestretch for the Canadiens where they will face plenty of Eastern Conference opponents this month. If there ever was a time to get hot on home ice, now would be it. The Canadiens return to the Bell Centre for the first time since Cunneyworths first NHL game. Despite having won just once, the team has a different look to it now and plays more aggressive in the attacking zone, something fans will enjoy seeing. It has produced some positive results so far, but the bottom line is not enough to generate 2 points each night. Just as the General Manager laid out in his address, its time for everyone to step up their game, and bring that extra level of intensity and hard work, and there is no place better to do that than home ice. And if theyre looking for a role model of how to make that commitment, look no further than Josh Gorges, as hes still working on finishing what hes started.  You can follow me on Twitter @BartsBytes.   Cheap NFL Jerseys . The wait was over. After a month-long delay, she had been chosen by the International Olympic Committees Tripartite Commission to receive the Americas lone wild card berth in the 75-kilogram weight class. Wholesale Jerseys . The average is $26.92 this year, up 1 cent from last season and the smallest increase in the surveys 21-year history, the Team Marketing Report said Friday. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . 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ATLANTA -- While the Utah Jazz bemoaned another lost opportunity on the road, Devin Harris and the Atlanta Hawks celebrated a character-building comeback win. Autographed J.J. Watt Jersey . Harris scored a season-high 24 points and the Hawks rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat the Utah Jazz 103-95 on Friday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. "Its huge for us," Harris said. "It builds character. It brings a team together." Randy Foye had 25 points to lead Utah, which had won four of five but was denied its first back-to-back road wins of the season. Al Jefferson had 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Paul Milsap had 20 points and 13 rebounds for the Jazz. Jefferson sat glumly at his locker, his hands over his face, as he reviewed the loss that left Utah 8-15 on the road. "This is a game we were needed to take care of," Jefferson said. "We had them down, we should have just buried them then. I think we got away from what we had been doing. We turned the ball over too much. We got away from our defence." Utah led 75-60 in the third quarter. "We got a 15- point lead, we thought the game was over," said Utah coach Tyrone Corbin. "You have to play 48 minutes." The Hawks took their first lead of the second half on consecutive baskets by Al Horford. The second basket by Horford, set up by Josh Smiths pass, gave Atlanta a 94-92 lead with 2:44 remaining. Jefferson answered with a tying basket before Ivan Johnson scored on a fast break to give the lead back to Atlanta. Utahs Jamaal Tinsley made one of two free throws to leave the Hawks lead at 96-95. Smiths short jumper and Lou Williams 3-pointer padded the lead. The Hawks outscored the Jazz 35-19 in the final period. The 15-point comeback was the largest deficit Atlanta has overcome this season. "This game was clearly about our defence," said Hawks coach Larry Drew. "Its what weve been preaching from the very beginning, being active, having active hands and just trying to cause havoc. We were a little tentative at times, but when it counted we got aggressive. We got feisty." Smith had 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Hawks. Williams had 14, Ivan Johnson scored 13 and Horford and Zaza Pachulia each added 12. Johnson and Pachulia were part of a productive second unit that provided the energy Drew sought when the team faced the big deficit. Harris made his first start since missing 10 games with a sore left foot. He played 14 scoreless minutes in a loss at Cleveland on Wednesday night and then said before Friday nights game, "As far as Im concerned, Im ready to roll." Harris backed up his claim by making 7 of 8 shots from the field. He added five assists. "Devin knocked down some shots, but I thought the way he pushed the basketball, that was the difference," Drew said. "Thats the Devin Harris of old." Atlanta had not lost more than two straight games before hitting the four-game skid. Drew said he reminded his players other successful teams had similar or worse losing streaks this season. "You dont hang your heads and feel sorry for yourself because you lost four in a row," Drew said. Utah took its biggest lead late in the third period when a 3-pointer by Hawks rookie John Jenkins sparked an 8-1 run as Atlanta cut the lead to 76-68 entering the final period. Pachulia opened the fourth period with back-to-back baskets as the Hawks cut the deficit to four points. Harris hit a 3-pointer to cut Utahs lead to 82-79 and made only 1 of 3 free throws 40 seconds later to trim the deficit to two points. The Hawks finally pulled even at 85-all with 5:48 remaining when Harris had a steal to set up his 3-pointer. Jazz forward Marvin Williams, traded to Utah in the off-season following seven seasons with the Hawks, was with the team but not in uniform in his first return to Atlanta. Williams, who was held out with inflammation in his right knee, visited his former Hawks teammates before the game. Harris was acquired by Atlanta in the Williams trade, but he insisted it didnt matter that his big game came against his former team. Drew started Harris with Jeff Teague in the backcourt and Kyle Korver at small forward as he tweaked the lineup. NOTES: Former Hawks star Dominique Wilkins, on press row as a TV colour analyst, was presented a birthday cake during a break. Wilkins celebrates his 53rd birthday on Saturday. ... Korver hit a 3-pointer in the first quarter to give him 3s in a personal-best 29 consecutive games. It is tied with Mookie Blaylock for the second-longest streak in Hawks history. ... Foye had 15 points in the first quarter as he made each of his three 3-pointers. Arian Foster Jersey . Its not the Steelers. Its not the Colts. Its not the Patriots either. Its the 3-0 Buffalo Bills, who roared back from a 21-point first half deficit to shock the Patriots 34-31 on Sunday. Arian Foster Womens Jersey . Ryan scored twice in a 5-0 hammering over the visiting Hamilton Bulldogs, making a strong case to remain in Torontos lineup. "I was waiting for the opportunity and get in the game," said Ryan. http://www.shopnfltexansgears.us/ . -- It took about 10 minutes to wreck several cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. J.J. Watt Jersey . The 40-year-old Rogers, a former breaststroker, said Wednesday that thieves made off with an Olympic medley relay bronze medal from Atlanta in 1996, two Commonwealth Games gold medals, two world championship gold medals, two Pan Pacific golds and Rogers Order of Australia medal. J.J. Watt Black Jersey . The 19-year-old winger had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to 20 games and during his run hes scored 19 goals and 35 points. Lowry now has 29 goals and 61 points in 46 games, which is good for fourth in WHL scoring. SHERBROOKE, Que. -- The No. 7 Alberta Pandas won their second straight upset on Friday with a five-set victory over the No. 3 Ottawa Gee-Gees in the semifinals of the CIS womens volleyball championship. Alberta beat Ottawa 17-25, 25-20, 25-11, 23-25 and 15-12 a day after stunning second-seeded Montreal in the tournaments opening round. The Pandas victory sets up a gold-medal rematch between Alberta and the UBC Thunderbirds on Saturday afternoon. Alberta let a two-sets-to-one lead over UBC slip away in a 3-2 loss at the 2012 national final. The Gee-Gees, who were looking to reach the CIS final for the first time since 1980 (vs. Saskatchewan), started the semifinal well as the OUA champions easily beat thhe Pandas 25-17 in the first set. Arian Foster Black Jersey. But Alberta, the Canada West bronze medallists, also had high aspirations. They evened the score by winning 25-20 in the second set and continued to impose their rhythm in the third frame to win again by 25-11, and this after having quickly taken the lead 10-3 at the beginning of the set. The fourth set offered very balanced play. The Gee-Gees rallied to come back for a 25-23 win, forcing the fifth and deciding set. The Pandas finally grabbed the victory 15-12 on a third match point to win the contest 3-2. This was the first match of the tournament which was pushed to its limit. Ottawa faces Trinity Western for bronze Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. ' ' ' 

MILWAUKEE -- On an NBA trade deadline that lacked star-power, the Bucks believe they made a deal that will help them lock down a playoff spot and move up the Eastern Conference ladder. Milwaukee acquired shooting guard J.J. Redick from the Orlando Magic along with point guard Ishmael Smith and centre Gustavo Ayon in exchange for backup point guard Beno Udrih and youngsters Tobias Harris and Doron Lamb. The move, general manager John Hammond said Friday, is a "win-now" proposition for a team currently in the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.. "This comes down to us trying to win; us trying to remain competitive," Hammond said. "Were hoping to get an uptick from this. We havent been playing quite as well lately and were hoping we can at least solidify this eight-spot. Wed like to move up, try to get the seven, the six ... whatever we can do. This, for us, trying to get a piece like J.J. is about us trying to win games." Milwaukee has had an up-and-down season and parted ways with coach Scott Skiles on Jan. 9. The Bucks started 8-3 under Skiles replacement, Jim Boylan, but have gone 2-8 since, and take a 26-27 record into their game Saturday night against Atlanta. Still, Milwaukee has a 3 1/2-game lead over Philadelphia for the final playoff spot, and by adding Redick, who is having the best season of his seven-year career, to a backcourt that includes Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis, Hammond thinks the team could hit its stride. In 50 games with Orlando this season, Redick is averaging a career-high 15.2 points, 4.4 assists and 2.4 rebound in 31.5 minutes. A 45 per cent shooter (262-582), Redick has also hit 117 of 300 3-point attempts. Playing with Jennings and Ellis, who have combined for 40 per cent of Milwaukees total shots and 38 per cent of the teams points wont be a problem for Redick, who thinks his game will be a complement in the Milwaukee backcourt. "I dont need the ball in my hands a lot," Redick said. "I dont need a lot of touches; a lot of dribbles. Thats not my game." Hammond also sees more in Redick than just a shooter. "People think that because he shoots so well that hes just kind of a stand still shooter and has no other abilities beside that," Hammond said. "Hes a quality ball handler, a good passer and hes made himself into a very good defender and a really tough, competitive guy." Redick is making $6.3 million this year and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer. Ellis can also become a free agent should he not exercise an $11 million player option and Jennings rookie contract expires at the end of the season, making him a restricted free agent. The Bucks have enough room under the cap to purse all three, Hammond said. "Hell have a chance to get to know us, well have a chance to get to know him and that does play into it," Hammond said. "We have other players that could be, will be free agents this upcoming summer. The great thing is were in a position where we can address issues like that. We have no financial restrictions as we move forward in that regard. Were going to be under the cap, we could be significantly under the cap." Milwaukee was mentioned in several trade scenarios, including possible deals including Ellis or Jennings. "Everybodys name was being thrown out there," Jennings said. "I really thought we were going to get Josh Smith. Just the fact the trade talks said he wanted to play in Milwaukee and things like that. It didnt happen, so we have to see Josh Smith tomorrow." Hammond dismissed the speculation. "There was never a true offer on the table from Atlanta," he said. "They never said this is exactly what it will take to get a deal done, but we just continued to negotiate, talk and exchange ideas until the very last moment. It was a possibility." Parting with Harris and Lamb -- Milwaukees first and second round choices over the last two years -- was not an easy decision. The team was high on Harris, the 19th overall pick in 2011 after just one season at Tennessee, but his minutes dwindled after Boylan took over. Lamb was the Bucks second-rounder out of Kentucky last summer and has seen limited action while making two stints in the D-League. "Both are really good guys and both are guys that I think have a chance to be in this league for a long time," Hammond said. "You do look up and you dont know what its going to look like in a few years. But his is kind of more about trying to win now." Beats By Dre Outlet . Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday both players will go through informal workouts early in the week before any decision is made on whether they can return to practice. Cheap Beats By Dre . By the time they reached the locker room, they had been eliminated. Reggie Bush caught two touchdown passes and scored on a short run Sunday to help beat the hapless Bills 24-10. http://www.beatsbydreonlineshop.co.uk/ . The Brewers bounced back from a demoralizing ninth-inning loss Tuesday night to take two-of-three games from the Blue Jays. Gallardo (6-5) went 6 2-3 innings, giving up three runs and seven hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. Beats By Dre UK . Swiss Tennis spokeswoman Sandra Perez tells The Associated Press that Federer is scheduled to arrive in Amsterdam on Wednesday and will play in the opening singles matches on Friday.PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard Jeremy Pargo for the remainder of the season. Pargo was playing on a 10-day contract. He had 12 points, six assists and four rebounds in his debut against Charlotte on Feb. 9, and has averaged 8 points, 2.7 assiists and 2.dddddddddddd.3 rebounds in three games. Pargo played in 27 games for Cleveland this season, making 11 starts. He averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 assists and 1.3 rebounds with the Cavaliers. The 76ers (22-29) return to action at Minnesota on Wednesday. ' ' ' 

PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns are striving for a bit more than reaching the . Cheap NFL Jerseys USA .500 mark. Jared Dudley scored 23 points and Steve Nash matched a season high with 17 assists to lead the Suns to a 109-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Phoenix improved to 22-22 with the victory and sits just outside the playoff bubble in ninth place in the Western Conference, two games back of both Houston and Denver. "We have a belief that every player can step up," said Grant Hill, who scored 10 of his 14 points in the critical third quarter. "We have contributions up and down the roster. Thats who we are and thats our identity." Marcin Gortat scored 16 points, and Channing Frye added 15 points and 13 rebounds to help the Suns win their second straight game and improve to 8-2 since the All-Star break. Rodney Stuckey scored 23 points to lead the Pistons, who lost for the second time in their last six games. Phoenix trailed 80-79 to start the fourth quarter before Robin Lopez made a pair of free throws and dropped in a hook from the left base line to give the Suns an 83-80 lead. The lead changed hands five times in the fourth, but the Suns held Detroit to two points in the final 1:41 to hold on for the win. After the Pistons tied the game at 95, Dudley scored on a putback and Frye buried a 3-pointer to put Phoenix ahead 100-97 and the Suns never trailed after that. "We want to create a rhythm each night, and need to be aggressive," said Frye. "Right now, its about guys making big-time plays. This was a gritty win against a very good basketball team." Stuckey scored 17 of his points in the opening half and Brandon Knight added 14 to help Detroit take a 59-54 lead at the break. Nash, who had 17 assists three times earlier this season, returned after missing Thursday nights win over the Clippers in Los Angeles. "(Nash) picked us apart," said Ben Gordon, who had 10 points for Detroit. "Plus, our transition was not good and gave them easy shots. They have several guys who can shoot and that makes it tough to play against." Phoenix started strong and finished strong. They outscored the Pistons 31-20 in the final period for their fifth win in six games. The Suns took a 17-11 lead midway through the opening period before the Pistons broke off a 13-3 run in the second. Stuckey hit two free throws with just over 7 minutes remaining before intermission to give Detroit its first lead, 40-38. Dudley converted a three-point play to tie it at 46 with just under 5 minutes left in the half, but the Pistons held the lead the rest of the way. Jonas Kerebko and Knight each hit a 3-pointer in the closing minutes of the second quarter to keep Detroit ahead. The Suns came out stronger in the second half. After Hill hit two jumpers and buried a 3-pointer with 4 minutes left in the third period, the Suns tied it at 70. "We did manage to tie at 95 and the good thing is that we were in it," said Pistons coach Lawrence Frank. "Then we needed to get the stops, and that didnt happen. They came up with quality possessions, and generally beat us to the ball." With a month and one half left in the regular season, there is developing sense of urgency and quicker step in the Suns execution. "At this point, we need to focus at the task at hand," said Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry. "At times, weve come up short, but were not taking one game at a time. Our goal right now is to focus on the immediate task." NOTES: The Suns won a season-high three straight for the second time this season. ... After hitting no 3-pointers in his last two games, Knights four 3s led Detroit, which hit 17 from long range on the night. Cheap Jerseys . Andy Dirks made them cheer. 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(October 6, 2012) – Winnipegs Richard Pope has kicked his way into the semifinal of this years Wendys Kick for a Million.PARK RIDGE, Ill. -- The Big Ten has taken Joe Paternos name off the Big Tens football championship trophy. League commissioner Jim Delany said Monday that it is "inappropriate" to keep Paternos name on the trophy that will be awarded Dec. 3 after the first Big Ten title game. Penn State fired Paterno, its longtime head coach, last week and investigations are under way into allegations of child sex-abuse involving a former assistant for the Nittany Lions. The trophy had been named the Stagg-Paterno Championship Trophy. Amos Alonzo Stagg won 319 games in 57 years, most at the University of Chicago. Paternos 409 wins are the most by a major college coach. The trophy will now be caalled the Stagg Championship Trophy. Cheap Jerseys China. Penn State (8-2, 5-1 Big Ten ) and Michigan State (8-2, 5-1) lead their respective divisions and will advance to the title game in Indianapolis if they win the rest of their games. Robert Stagg of Grand Rapids, Mich., a great grandson of Amos Alonzo Stagg, said last week his family was honoured to have the Stagg name on the trophy whatever happened with Paternos name. Tickets to the championship game already have been printed and they include an image of the trophy and the name Stagg-Paterno. Big Ten spokesman Scott Chipman said many of the tickets have been shipped and the conference will not reprint the remaining tickets. ' ' ' 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Kaepernick Jersey . -- With his Canon 60D in hand, Darrell Wallace Jr. is a fixture at the track, eagerly snapping photos with an insiders view of auto racing. His Instagram account is littered with day-in-the-life snapshots of cars and crews, all carrying the tag, "My crazy life captured in pictures." Wallace, though, isnt a typical 19-year-old NASCAR prospect trying to climb the ladder, and hes less interested in a budding photography career. He is a pioneer of sorts as only the fourth black driver with a full-time ride in a NASCAR series. When Wallace takes the wheel for the Truck Series race Friday at Daytona International Speedway, hell become a slice of NASCAR history in a race that ignites his goal of serving as a role model for a generation of potential future black drivers. "Its kind of up to me," Wallace said. "Its kind of a huge weight." Busting down racial barriers in a sport long reserved for whites is pretty heavy stuff for a teenager and all eyes are on him. Yet Wallace, the son of a white father and black mother, openly talks of becoming the Tiger Woods of NASCAR -- the great black star who can transcend the sport and prove people of all colours can race. "You dont have a role model. Thats why you dont see anybody in it," Wallace said. "They cant look up and be like, I want to be like him because hes the same colour as me. Theres no one there to do that. Im the top one right now and Im only 19." Wallace joins Wendell Scott, Willy T. Ribbs and Bill Lester as the only full-time black drivers in the 65-year history of NASCAR. Scott is the only black driver to win a race, way back in 1964. Wallace is signed with Joe Gibbs Racing and will drive the No. 54 Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports on Friday. Gibbs knows as well as anyone what its like to work with black athletes under the microscope. He coached the Washington Redskins when Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to win a Super Bowl in 1988. Gibbs said Wallace has the talent and the mental toughness to break through in NASCAR. "I think hes the right kid," Gibbs said. Wallace, raised in Concord, N.C., has the full support of the black drivers before him. Lester has sent him encouraging tweets. Wallace met some of Scotts children at a race in Virginia. "Theyre just happy to see someone following in their dads footsteps," he said. "Im hoping that I can carry that torch a little farther." Hes in a better position to succeed than many other minorities over the years. He has sponsorship, a top-flight team in JGR and is a graduate of NASCARs diversity program. Even in NASCAR, the climate has changed where drivers of all sexes and colours are openly accepted, in the garage, and hopefully in the stands. Wallace, who goes by Bubba, spent the last three seasons driving in a low-level NASCAR developmental series and said racism in all forms was nonexistent. At lower levels of racing, though, Wallace would hear racial insults or encounter ignorant views. "We used to take it from fans," his father, Darrell, said. "Weve had it from other drivers. Weve had it from officials. Weve had it from promoters. Weve had it from track owners. Weve pretty much had it from everybody." Wallace said the heckles and hurtful words from his formative years in the sport have been left on the side of the road and he can continue to focus on racing -- just this time on his biggest stage so far. "Id show up the next week and wear em out again," he said, smiling. "I really didnt understand it. My dad got more fired up than anything." His father sparked a love of the sport when he was 9, putting him in go-karts, and always scouting out the next series. Darrell Wallace even bought a Legends car from Mark Martin. He attends every race and will be in the stands Friday night. His mother, Desiree, ran track at Tennessee and stays home to watch on TV ("She likes hearing what they say about me."). Mom did offer a piece of advice that has stuck with Wallace. Avoid confrontations with other drivers who used slurs. Just go win. Wallaces love and talent for the sport will mean nothing if he cant find the right sponsor willing to fund his career. Sponsorship cash is the lifeblood of the sport. His father has owned an industrial cleaning business since 1999 and pumped at least $1 million into his sons fledgling career. He spent as much $250,000 in 2008. The elder Wallace paid bills late and borrowed money to keep his sons career alive. "He tried to do everything he could to keep me racing," Wallace said. Its a path he expects to land him in the Sprint Cup series. "Im not ready for it next year. Im not ready for it in two years," he said. "Its all about the timing. Its all about how well I do this year." NASCAR has initiated several pushes toward boosting the number of minorities in the sport. Theres a Drive for Diversity program that may pay some dividends with Wallace and Kyle Larson after struggling to find racers for the top series. The program is 10 years old and was designed to attract minorities and women to the sport in all fields, from the track to the front office. Wallace participated in a short-lived reality show in 2010 called "Changing Lanes," that featured 10 young female and minority racers competing for a spot on a developmental team. Not even showbiz helped Wallace land the big-bucks sponsor needed to race in the second-tier series. Wallace ideally would have run in the Nationwide Series this season, but was unable to land enough sponsorship. He had three top-10 finishes and a pole in four Nationwide races in 2012. Gibbs said Wallace is still slated for some Nationwide races. "Weve had a lot of other African-American drivers get in the sport, but they got in late," Gibbs said. "Its hard to get in late. Youve got to start when youre young and race your way up. I think Darrells got it." Wallace was busy balancing Daytona duties with media requests this week and was set to hold a press conference with Gibbs on Wednesday at the track. "Darrells equipped to handle the attention," said Marcus Jadotte, NASCARs vice-president for public affairs and multicultural development. "Most importantly, hes equipped to handle the competition on the race track." He can win. But can he lead? The next generation of black golfers never followed Woods for much of the same reasons its hard to crack NASCAR. The sport is expensive and opportunities are few. And, its unfair to place the burden of a revolution on one athlete. But its time for a change. "Its not about the colour of your skin or your gender, its about your abilities," four-time Cup champ Jeff Gordon said after Danica Patrick won the Daytona 500 pole. For now, at least he has the name for a NASCAR star. Darrell, Wallace, Junior. Thats a tripleheader of iconic NASCAR names that have deep roots in the sport. His team came up with a slogan: "Darrell not Waltrip. Wallace not Rusty. Junior not Dale." Funny stuff for an easygoing teen who just wants to race while the hype of his achievement swirls around him. "If you think about it much, youll end up messing up," he said. He thought about it for a second, then added: "I wont mess up." Colin Kaepernick Jersey . Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie -- two players at opposite ends of their Old Trafford careers -- were the first-half scorers at Old Trafford to justify one British bookmakers decision to pay out on the title race more than three months before the season ends. Colin Kaepernick 49ers Jersey .Y. -- The Buffalo Bills arent going anywhere any time soon, and the teams CEO, Russ Brandon, guaranteed it Friday. http://www.nfl49erssuperbowlgear.us/ . Tomorrow - the AFC North. There are three possible playoff teams in this division; the Patriots, the Bills and the Jets. Colin Kaepernick Womens Jersey . Louis Rams for an undisclosed draft pick in 2014. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound cornerback has played 16 NFL games and started since signing with Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent in April 2010. Autographed Colin Kaepernick Jersey . Hamels, coming off a five-hitter against Atlanta last Tuesday, scattered seven hits and struck out five in his sixth career shutout and 12th complete game.TORONTO -- Drew Hutchison found the release point he had been looking for and Toronto Blue Jays found the start they needed on Monday to rest an overworked bullpen. Supported by two-run homers from Kelly Johnson and Edwin Encarnacion, Hutchison pitched seven strong innings as the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Monday. "I was able to find my release point tonight and got in a rhythm," Hutchison said. "I found my release point for the first time this year I think. That definitely had a lot to do with it." Hutchison (4-2) held the Orioles to three hits, three walks and no runs while striking out a career-high nine batters in his 114-pitch outing to give the bullpen a break. "Tonight was probably the best fastball hes shown in terms of power all season," said Jays manager John Farrell. "Just an outstanding job and really on a night when we needed the starter to go deep into the game." "I just kind of let it go," Hutchison added. "Im not going to say I didnt worry about throwing strikes, but I just let it go." Closer Casey Janssen came into the game in the ninth inning to pick up his fourth save as Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak. Johnson, who missed the previous two games with a sore hamstring, also had two doubles and three RBIs on the game. "If its going to hurt when Im running the bases, I hope it hurts all game long," Johnson said. "Everybodys playing with something, 80 to 85 per cent is enough. I hope its manageable, I hope it goes away. "Even if you have to deal with it you do what you have to do." The Blue Jays (25-24) were looking for a strong start after a 1-5 trip that featured short outings by their starters and two extra-inning games, stretching the bullpen. Toronto had to call on its triple-A club in Las Vegas for fresh arms during the weekend three-game sweep at the hands of the Texas Rangers. The Blue Jays were outscored 34-16 in the series against Texas that featured a start of two-thirds of an inning by Brandon Morrow in a 14-3 loss on Friday and a three-inning start by Kyle Drabek in a 12-6 loss on Sunday. "Obviously when you get humbled a little bit like we did in Texas you want to come back and get on track," Johnson said. "And with Drew pitching like he did and the offence scoring some runs and getting a lot of hits, it was a good win and good way to start the home stand." The Orioles (29-20), the surprise team in the American League East this season, lost their third game in a row. "Hutchison was good, real good," said Orioles manager Buck Showalter. "You can see why they think so highhly of him. Authentic Colin Kaepernick Jersey. He had great command of his fastball tonight. I thought that was the difference." Baltimore scored two runs in the ninth inning on four hits against reliever Francisco Cordero. Wilson Betemit singled in one run and Mark Reynolds doubled in another before Janssen was brought into the game. Orioles starter Tommy Hunter (2-3) left without retiring a batter in the fourth after Johnsons two-run homer. Hunter allowed nine hits and six runs, five earned. Left-hander Dana Eveland took over and pitched four runless innings. "The cutters in werent in, the fastballs in to the lefties kept coming back over the middle of the plate," Hunter said. "When that happens, professional hitters, they take advantage of it pretty quick." The Blue Jays scored in the first when Johnsons leadoff double was followed by Colby Rasmus single. Johnson has reached base in 20 consecutive games. "It almost is fitting," said Farrell. "He doubles in his first at-bat and were pressed to send him home on the base hit to right field. So he tested it right away." The Blue Jays added a run in the second on singles by David Cooper and Jeff Mathis, a sacrifice by Omar Vizquel, and a groundout by Johnson. Hutchison flirted with danger in the third when he allowed a single and three walks but the Orioles stranded three runners and did not score. "Just kind of lost it there for a second," Hutchison said. (Catcher Mathis) made a good play throwing behind and getting the guy in the run down. I was able to get a big strikeout and then make a pitch to get out of it." Jose Bautista reached first base in the third inning when Chris Davis, playing first base, failed to come up with shortstop J.J. Hardys throw. Encarnacion followed with his 16th homer of the season to increase the lead to 4-0. Johnsons ninth homer of the season in the fourth followed a leadoff single by Vizquel, who tied Brooks Robinson for 43rd on the all-time hit list with 2,848. Notes: Attendance at Rogers Centre was 16,575 ... Orioles centre-fielder Adam Jones singled in the ninth to extend his hit string to 19 games. ... The Blue Jays called up left-hander Aaron Laffey from Las Vegas for Mondays game and returned right-hander Chad Beck to their triple-A team ... Shortstop Yunel Escobar did not start Mondays game because of tightness in his left groin that forced him from Sundays 12-6 loss at Texas in the fifth inning. He is listed as day to day. ... Left-hander Ricky Romero (5-1, 3.86 earned-run average) will start Tuesday against right-hander Jake Arrieta (2-5, 4.87 ERA). ' ' ' 

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods are on the same team now -- at least when it comes to sponsorship. McIlroy officially made the switch to the swoosh on Monday as Nike confirmed one of the worst-kept secrets in golf, announcing it had signed a multi-year deal with the top-ranked Northern Irishman. The deal means Nike now has golfs two biggest names representing its brand, as Woods has been with the sportswear company since turning pro in 1996. Nike did not disclose any financial details of the deal, but industry observers have estimated that McIlroy will be paid up to $20 million a year to use the companys equipment and apparel. The partnership with McIlroy was announced in a lavish ceremony in the United Arab Emirates ahead of this weeks Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, where he will use the companys equipment for the first time. The event opened with a hologram of McIlroy swinging a club and included a video showing Woods, Roger Federer and Wayne Rooney welcoming him to Nike. "Rory is an extraordinary athlete who creates enormous excitement with his on-course performance while, at the same time connecting with fans everywhere," said Cindy Davis, president of Nike Golf. "He is the epitome of a Nike Athlete, and he is joining our team during the most exciting time in Nike Golfs history. We are looking forward to partnering with him to take his remarkable career to the next level." McIlroy said he was "really excited" to start the season and insisted he has made a "seamless" adjustment to his new equipment, especially his driver. "As soon as I hit it, I knew it was going in the bag straight away," McIlroy said. "It blew me away. My ball speed was up. My numbers were good. Im hitting it further. I thought I hit it far before but this is taking to new level. Thats great." McIlroys switch to Nike had been widely expected. In October, McIlroy cut ties with Acushnet Co., which had supplied him with Titleist and FootJoy gear since he turned pro five years ago. And this month, Jumeirah Group announced it was not renewing its five-year sponsorship deal with the Northern Irishman. McIlroy insisted hes not making the switch because of the money. "I dont play golf for the money, I am well past that," McIlroy said. "Im a major champion and world No. 1, which I have always dreamed of being, and feel this is a company that can help me sustain that and win even more major titles. At the end of 2013, if I have not won another major I will be disappointed." The deal comes in the wake of a career year for McIlroy, in which he became No. 1 and won his second major. He insisted in an interview with The Associated Press that all the attention hasnt rattled him and that he has struck the "right balance," although he acknowledged it took some time getting used to the top ranking. "I guess when I first got to No. 1 after Honda, I might have struggled with it for a few weeks," said McIlroy, who temporarily relinquished the title to Luke Donald before finishing the year at the top. "It was a big goal of mine going into last year trying to get that. I probably achieved it a bit faster than I thought I would," he said. "(Then) I sort of didnt have a goal. I was like, whats next? I had to reassess. It was a good lesson for me. Now that Ive got back to No. 1, I felt I handled it a lot better." McIlroy and Woods have already developed a friendly rivalry lately, and they will likely be seen together even more often from now on. Nike already unveiled a new commercial entitled "No Cup is Safe" that begins running Wednesday featuring McIlroy and Woods on the driving range -- with each trying to outdo the other. The players first take turn aiming at the driving range hole and then start hitting more spectacular targets, with balls going into wine glasses at a wedding and a soup bowl in a restaurant. It ends with McIlroy picking up his water glass to find Woods golf ball. "How did you do that?" McIlroy asks. Woods retorts: "Youll learn." McIlroy said the two have a mutual respect for each other, but that its too soon to say they have a real rivalry on the course. "I dont know if you can call it a rivalry yet because we havent battled each other down the stretch of a major," McIlroy told the AP. "Its not like we have been playing in the final group of a tournament and we are battling each other. Hopefully at some point that can happen this year and it would be great to be part of that." Cheap Beats By Dre . 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Baltimores sacks leader last season agreed to terms Tuesday on a five-year, $40 million contract with the Cleveland Browns, who with their first move in free agency added a proven pass rusher and weakened the defending NFL champions.Julio Billia was spectacular in net to help Quebec advance to the semifinals at the under-17 world hockey challenge. Billia made 40 saves as Quebec beat Ontario 2-1 on Wednesday to move on to a semifinal game against the United States. Carl Neill and Loik Leveille scored second-period goals for Quebec, which entered the final round-robin game tied with Ontario in the Group B standings. Brett Hargrave scored just three minutes into the game for Ontario, while Matthew Mancina stopped 30 shots in Drummondville, Que. Quebec wiill play the U.ddddddddddddS. on Thursday, while Russia will play undefeated Sweden in the other semi. The Russians advanced with a 5-4 over Finland in Victoriaville, Que. Russia had to wait for the result of the Pacific-West game later Wednesday on the same rink. Brandon Hickeys overtime goal lifted Pacific past West 4-3, but Russia moved on with more regulation wins during the tournament. In the early game in Drummondville, the Americans finished the round robin undefeated with a 7-2 victory over Slovakia. ' ' ' 

SAN ANTONIO -- Centre Blair Jones scored the equalizer for Abbotsford at 19:50 of the third period, and had one of the Heats two goals in the shootout, in a 5-4 victory over the San Antonio Rampage in A-H-L action Sunday. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Goals by Sven Baertschi and Brett Carson staked the Heat (28-27-9) to a 2-0 lead in the first period. Jack Combs cut the margin 2-1 40 seconds into the second period, and Brendon Nash tied it for San Antonio (27-26-6) at 11:48 of the third period. Max Reinhart put Abbotsford back in front 3-2 a little over two minutes later with a power play goal, the teams second of the game. The Rampage took a 4-3 the lead with goals by 14 seconds apart by Combs and John McFarland. Jones tied it with his third goal of the season. Barry Brust finished with 36 saves for the Heat. Dov Grumet-Morris stopped 37 shots for the Rampage. Abbotsford was 2 for 5 on the power play, while San Antonio was 0 for 3. 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For the fourth time in as many national polls released this season, a new team sits in the drivers seat.At a Noon press conference today, Canada Basketball brought Canadian basketballs estranged son back into the fold. As of today, Steve Nash will act as the general manager of the Canada Basketball, instantly bringing more credibility to the program than its had, arguably, since Nashs Olympic run with the team in 2000. Bringing Nash back to the program is widely seen as the first step in a two-step process (the other is reinstating Jay Triano as the teams head coach) for Team Canada as it looks to bounce back from a string of poor performances in international competition in recent years. The hope is that Nash will be able to seduce the next generation of Canadian stars (guys like Tristan Thompson, Myck Kabongo and Andrew Wiggins) to play for the team in a bid to bring the program at least to the level of second-tier international counterparts like Brazil, Puerto Rico or the Dominican Republic. While they are a long way from being mentioned in the same breath as Argentina, Spain or the USA, there is no reason that Canada, given its emerging pool of talent, cannot become a relevant player on the international stage over the next half-dozen years, and Nash has been tasked, in part, to help attract the talent to make that happen. That said, Nash has yet to prove that his NBA star power will act as a magnet to Canadas best players, especially in light of the fact that many of these up-and-coming players are too young to remember Nashs Olympic push with the team. However, Team Canada needed to do something to demonstrate its commitment to tapping the best in its meager well of name talent and going after the most famous Canadian basketball player in NBA history is a pretty good place to start. Now its up to Nash to take his new position and do something meaningful with it. Of course, Nashs return to Canada has opened up the door to questions about whether or not this is just the first announcement hell be making in Toronto this summer. While Nash as a de facto ambassador for Team Canada is a nice side gig, Nash is still very much a relevant force at his day job; being an NBA point guard. Despite turning 38 this season, Nash still finished in the top-10 in PER amongst point guards in the league, was second in the league in assists per game and had an utterly pedestrian Phoenix Suns roster within sniffing distance of the playoffs in the ultra-competitive Western Conference. There is no doubt that the Raptors are going make like Canada Basketball and  push to acquire Nash this summer as a free agent and they are probably better poised to make it happen than most fans currently realize. First of all, it sounds increasingly like Nash and the Suns are ready to part ways. The Suns need to take a step back and accept a full-on rebuilding mode, and they are sitting on a mountain of cap space this summer which could help them accelerate the process - but only if they choose to let veterans like Nash and Grant Hill walk away this summer while they focus on youth and development. Second of all, the expectation that Nash would only leave Phoenix to pursue a title is based on faulty logic. Most contending and pseudo-contending teams (San Antonio, Chicago, Boston, Oklahoma City, Denver, Philadelphia, Memphis, the L.A. Clippers) are set at point guard, while Miami needs post-play more than playmaking and the Lakers are in the weeds with their cap and seem content skew younger while they transition to an Andrew Bynum-centric future. Sure, up-and-comers like Indiana and Utah have the flexibility to make a push for him, but its unclear how attractive either of those cities are to a metropolitan guy like Nash. The hitch in the Raptors bid to lure Nash to Toronto was always suppossed to be New York. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. Its Nashs offseason home, its as vibrant a market as there is in the NBA and they have a desperate need for a playmaker to orchestrate their broken-down offense. However, the problems with the Knicks are threefold. One, they let Nashs guy Mike DAntoni go, and Nash is fiercely loyal to those whove helped him succeed (remember Nash turning his back on Team Canada when they arbitrarily fired Jay Triano?). Two, Carmelo Anthony does not want to play in a democratic offense; he wants to be fed a steady diet of isolation plays, which would significantly limit the need for Nashs greatest talent. Three, the Knicks have zero cap flexibility going forward, and so not only would Nash have to sign for below market value to play in New York, hed have to accept that whatever the team has now is what they are going to have moving forward, and that is not going to put them anywhere near an NBA title. Which brings us back around to Toronto. Lets make this clear right now: Nash wont win a ring in Toronto. At 38, he simply doesnt have enough years left in his body to make that journey. However, he could take a young and intriguing roster from his home country and bring them back to prominence, rapidly accelerating the growth of several players in the process, while also earning a salary at the high-end of his market value. The Raptors are one of the few teams that are both in a position to offer Nash the 3-year/$30-million deal that figures to be his asking price while also being motivated to offer it. Heck, the dollars hed bring back to the team in terms of ticket and merchandise sales alone would almost be enough to justify such a contract for Toronto given Nashs popularity in Canada, leaving his tremendous on-court benefits as a nice added bonus. There is also no doubt that the Raptors would be motivated to offer him a lifeline to a career in management after the NBA, too, as his ties to Bryan Colangelo and now Canada Basketball would make such a transition an obvious addendum to any offer with the Raptors. And not that this matters to Nash, but there is also the fact that while he would be welcomed in several other NBA markets, he would be adored in Toronto and Canada. While other teams would see him as a missing piece to put them over the top (coupled with all of the pressure that comes along with such a role), in Toronto hed simply be revered for being exactly what he is: Canadas greatest basketball player suiting up for Canadas lone NBA franchise. Toronto cant offer him a path to a ring, but that doesnt mean they dont have anything to offer. It also helps that his estimated asking price falls perfectly in line with what the Raptors could free-up if they amnestied Jose Calderon, their current starting point guard, so acquiring Nash would not demand a sacrifice in some other area of offseason roster improvement, like netting a starting-caliber small forward. If they nab Nash, they literally replace Calderon with him, if they dont they keep Calderon and the rest of their plans continue on unabated. For today, though, Nash has merely returned to Canada in an international basketball capacity. His presence with the national team is a welcome addition and well see if it bears fruit down the road. However, for basketball fans in Canada they hope that he makes at least one more trip to Toronto this summer, one that more directly utilizes Nashs known skill set. Maybe it doesnt happen, but its worth it for fans to realize that it happening is not as impossible as they perhaps thought it was. Stay tuned because the closer we get to July 1st and the start of free agency the hotter this story is going to get for both Nash and the Toronto Raptors. ' ' ' 

TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have signed pitchers Claudio Vargas, Richard Thompson and Juan Perez and infielders Eugenio Velez and Luis Jimenez to minor-league contracts with invitations to major-league spring training. beats by dre studio . Vargas, a 34-year-old right-hander, spent the 2012 season with triple-A Nashville. The right-hander posted a 7-1 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 20 starts. In parts of eight major-league seasons, he has a 48-40 record with one save and a 4.83 ERA. Thompson, a 28-year-old right-hander, played for the Los Angeles Angels and Oakland last season, posting a 0-1 record with a 15.43 ERA in three games. In 46 relief appearances for triple-A Sacramento, he posted a 4-2 record with a 3.34 ERA and 58 strikeouts. In parts of six major-league seasons, he has a 3-4 record with a 4.21 ERA in 82 games. Perez, a 34-year-old lefty, appeared in 10 games out of the bullpen for Milwaukee, going 0-1 with a 5.14 ERA. In 38 relief appearances with triple-A Nashville, he was 4-2 with a 3.60 ERA and recorded 54 strikeouts in 40 innings. In 42 major-league relief appearances, he has posted a 1-2 record with a 4.88 ERA. Velez, 30, spent the 2012 season with triple-A Memphis, posting a .280 average with 11 home runs and 58 RBIs in 136 games. In 259 major-league games, the switch-hitting third baseman has batted .241 with eight home runs and 72 RBIs. cheap beats dr dre . -- Three days before his third straight All-Star game, Jered Weaver again displayed the form that has made the midsummer classic a regular part of his schedule. monster beats by dre uk ., of the American Hockey League. The moves allowed the Blue Jackets to get down to the 23-man limit for their opener at Nashville on Saturday night. 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He is expected to miss the entire season because of the lingering effects of a concussion sustained a year ago Sunday. It was his second diagnosed concussion in two seasons and although a year has passed, Savard is still not ready to join his teammates. But just getting to the arena felt like a positive step. "Im excited to be back. I miss being out there, thats for sure, but just being around the crowd and being in the atmosphere is going to feel nice," Savard said. "But I do really feel good just being in the building today." Savard has donated a luxury suite for every home game for the rest of the season to be used by patients at Childrens Hospital Boston, with the focus on children suffering from the effects of head trauma. "I know what Ive gone through and what Ive been through lately. At this present time, Id like to do something for Boston because, you know, theyve been so great to me," he said before the Bruins 3-2 overtime loss to the Rangers on Saturday afternoon. "I just saw that this was something minor that I could do to put a smile on their face and their parents and stop in a couple times a year to say hi." Savard sustained his first concussion in a game against Pittsburgh on March 7, 2010, a hit by Matt Cooke that put him out for the rest of the regular season. The check led the NHL to outlaw blindside hits to the head, but that didnt help Savard in his recovery. Savard missed the last 18 games of the regular season and didnt return until the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs against Philadelphia. He scored the winner in overtime of Game 1, but wasnt a factor for the rest of the series, which the Bruins ended up blowing after winning he first three games. During off-season workouts, Savards post-concusssion syndrome returned, including a bout with depression that caused a setback and delayed his season debut indefinitely. monster beats outlet store. . He wasnt ready for the start of last season and missed the first 23 games. Savard finally played on Dec. 2, 2010, against Tampa Bay, but his return was short-lived. Savard was playing against Colorado on Jan. 22, 2011, when he was checked into the end boards glass by former teammate Matt Hunwick. He was done for the season, missing the Bruins run to winning their first Stanley Cup title since 1972. "Obviously, it was tough last year not to be a true part of being there, because, you know, I thought I could have helped at times, too," he said. "But I was excited, and when I sit back and look at it right now, if I dont ever play again, I am happy. I guess I went out a winner, too. "Im on the Stanley Cup. I got a ring, and a lot of credit to (Bruins general manager) Peter Chiarelli and the organization for doing that for me." Savard says he still has memory lapses and is uncertain about playing hockey again. "Its tough to see a bright future right now, to be honest with you. Its tough," he said. "I still have my tough days that I want to get back and play, but at the end of the day, I know if I possibly got hit again, what could happen." Savard had two goals and eight assists in 25 games last season, and 207 goals and 499 assists in a 13-year career that also includes stops with the Rangers, Calgary Flames and Atlanta Thrashers. He signed with Boston as a free agent in 2006 and was re-signed in 2009 to a seven-year extension that takes him through the 2016-17 season. For now, Savard isnt looking nearly that far ahead. "I just want to kind of take this whole year to see how everything goes throughout the year and really gauge myself," he said. "I tried to work out a couple times this week, just little bike rides here, and it didnt feel that bad. Well see how that goes and just keep building off it." ' ' ' 

PITTSBURGH -- A. Colin Kaepernick official Jersey .J. Green doesnt really care about the Cincinnati Bengals woeful past. The wide receiver wasnt part of it and hasnt really taken the time to study it. The Bengals were bad. End of story. And now theyre good. Beginning of story. Andy Dalton hit Green for a 21-yard pass in the final minutes to set up Josh Browns 43-yard field goal with 4 seconds left to lift the Bengals to a 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Cincinnati (9-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth after beating the Steelers (7-8) for the first time since 2009. Pittsburgh (7-8) was eliminated from post-season contention. The only other time the Bengals made the playoffs in consecutive seasons came in 1981-82, six years before Green was born. "This has been our goal coming in at the beginning of the season," Green said. "A lot of people talked about we hadnt been in in back to back seasons in 30 years. I dont worry about that stuff. Ive been here two years and we made the playoffs all two years. Thats all we can control." Shredding the label as erratic -- and sometimes comical -- losers one improbable victory at a time, the Bengals, their precocious duo of Green and Dalton and their quickly improving defence have Cincinnati in uncharted territory. The Bengals have been around since 1968. This is the first time theyll make the post-season in two straight non-strike years. "I know they just think that theres some complex; theres no complex, youve just got to come play and win," coach Marvin Lewis said. "This group in there has very little history of anything." Maybe thats why Bengals arent doomed to repeat it. Brown missed a 56-yarder earlier in the fourth quarter, but earned a second chance when Reggie Nelson picked off Ben Roethlisberger and returned it to the Pittsburgh 46 with 14 seconds remaining. Dalton found Green down the right sideline on the next play, setting up Browns winner. "Ive had some pretty big kicks, but that was a long time ago," said Brown, who is filling in for injured starter Mike Nugent. "When you have a chance for the playoffs theres nothing bigger. Its a big deal. Dalton completed 24 of 41 for 278 yards and two interceptions for the Bengals, which snapped a five-game losing streak to Pittsburgh. Green caught 10 passes for 116 yards and Cincinnatis defence next let the Steelers get comfortable. Roethlisberger completed 14 of 28 passes for 220 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Leon Hall returned the first pick 17 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter and Nelson stepped in front of an overthrown Roethlisberger pass in the fourth. The Steelers needed to win their final two games to make the playoffs. Instead, the team that was 6-3 in early November will spend January at home after falling for the fifth time in its last six games. ""We should be (in the playoffs) if it wasnt for me," Roethlisberger said after throwing his second game-deciding interception in eight days. Roethlisberger tossed a pick -- also intended for Wallace -- on the second play of overtime in Dallas last Sunday, allowing the Cowboys to win it on a field goal. He openly questioned offensive co-ordinator Todd Haleys play calling after the loss, but apologized later and insisted he and Haley were "on the same page." Maybe, but the Steelers hardly played like it. The Bengals sacked Roethlisberger four times and allowed Pittsburgh to complete just 2 of 14 third downs. "Not our day and thus, not our year," Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said. "Just not enough significant plays at the moments. Sounds like a broken record but reality as we sit here." Pittsburgh did a decent job of keeping Dalton and Green in check, posting season highs with three turnovers and six sacks. The Bengals couldnt run the ball at all, managing just 14 yards against the NFLs top defence. Still, it wasnt enough for the Steelers, turning a season that looked so promising before Election Day into a muddled mess. Instead of making playoff plans, Pittsburgh needs a victory next week against Cleveland to avoid the first losing season in Tomlins six-year tenure. Normally its the Bengals who are playing out the string. Yet the franchise that served as a punchline for so long is now the one throwing the punches. Cincinnati never trailed in a place it rarely wins and allowed the Steelers to make the critical mistakes. Well, most of them anyway. Cincinnati drove into Pittsburgh territory midway through the fourth quarter with the score tied at 10 before things bogged down at the Steelers 38. Rather than try to pin reeling Pittsburgh deep, Lewis sent out Brown to attempt a 56-yard field goal into the tricky Heinz Field winds. The kick was never close, giving the Steelers premium field position with 3:18 left. "I make decisions to try to win the game today and they kind of backfired on me a little bit," Lewis said. Pittsburgh, however, had its own kicking issues. The Steelers moved to the Cincinnati 36, then brought out Shaun Suisham for a 53-yard attempt that was short all the way. The Bengals went nowhere, giving Pittsburgh one last shot in regulation. Rather than run out the clock and play for overtime with the ball at their own 11 and 44 seconds to go, the Steelers tried to make something happen. And they did. For the Bengals. Facing second down at the Pittsburgh 29, Roethlisberger rolled to his right and tried to hit Wallace down the sideline. The ball sailed over Wallaces head and into Nelsons arms. Two plays later Cincinnati was celebrating a playoff berth that signalled another step out of its mediocre past. NOTES: Cincinnatis 14 yards rushing were the second-fewest in franchise history. The Bengals had 4 yards rushing against Baltimore in 2000 ... Pittsburgh TE Heath Miller left game in the fourth quarter with a right knee injury ... Brown is 8 of 9 since taking over for Nugent three weeks ago ... Five of Pittsburghs eight losses this season have come by three points ... Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall had 50 yards rushing in his return after serving a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. Colin Kaepernick red Jersey .J. -- Superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk always planned to play for the New Jersey Devils if there was an NHL season. Authentic Colin Kaepernick Jersey . -- Detroit Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan faces charges under Michigans tougher "super drunk" designation following a traffic stop during which police discovered him clad in a Teletubby costume. http://www.nfl49erssuperbowlgear.us/ . Success, it seems, comes at a price for the Montreal Alouettes. Head coach Marc Trestman is being looked at for two NFL head-coaching vacancies while assistant general manager Marcel Desjardins spoke for the second time with officials of Ottawas CFL expansion franchise about its GM position. Colin Kaepernick kids Jersey . GALLEN, Switzerland -- Fernando Torres scored as Spain eased to a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday for a second straight friendly victory for the defending champions ahead of the European Championship. Autographed Colin Kaepernick Jersey . LOUIS -- Matt Carpenter always tries to stay ready, keeping an assortment of gloves nearby.NASHVILLE -- A person familiar with the negotiations says first baseman James Loney and the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract. The agreement is pending a physical, the person said Monday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been announced. Loney can make an additional $1 million in peerformance bonuses. Colin Kaepernick Jersey. The 28-year-old, dealt to Boston in July as part of the trade that brought Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett to Los Angeles, hit .249 last season with six homers and 41 RBIs. He had 90 RBIs in each of the 2008 and 2009 seasons but his production has steadily declined. ' ' ' 

BOSTON -- Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says his club has spoken to Fulham about signing U. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping .S. forward Clint Dempsey. Rodgers says "Clint is a player weve inquired about" as "hes a very talented player," adding that managing director Ian Ayre has been in contact with Fulham "to see what the position is. That is where were at." The Liverpool manager was speaking Wednesday while on the Premier League clubs three-match tour of the United States and Canada. Rodgers also ruled out a temporary move for England forward Andy Carroll, saying "to consider a loan period for someone the club spent 35 million pounds on isnt something were looking to do at this moment in time." Rodgers adds, however, that if a permanent offer for Carroll comes in then "wed look at it." Cheap NFL Jerseys China . Jarome Iginla scored twice and Miikka Kiprusoff made 21 saves Saturday as the red-hot Flames blanked the Oilers 3-0 -- their eighth straight win against Edmonton and 15th in the last 16 games. Cheap Jerseys . Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat goalkeeper Joe Hart in the 90th minute to cap a dramatic comeback as the nine-time Champions League winners twice came from behind for a morale-boosting victory over the English champions following a week of domestic disarray. http://www.stitchednflstore.com/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Cheap Jerseys China . The 34-year-old Lampards contract expires at the end of the season, and there are no signs he will be offered a new deal. "Devastated is an understatement," Terry wrote Friday on his Instagram social networking account. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Marie Greyhounds forward Landon Schiller were handed 10-game suspensions by the Ontario Hockey League on Friday.- The Leafs have recalled Joe Colborne from the Marlies to play tonight against Washington. Colborne was among the AHL scoring leaders (19 points) before being sidelined three games with a lower-body injury. He returned to the Marlies on Friday night in Rochester. Tonight hell skate on a line with Joey Crabb (Marlies linemate early this season) and David Steckel. Colborne has played in one previous NHL game, dressing in game 82 against Montreal last season. - Ron Wilson revealed after the morning skate that Mike Komisarek will miss the next eight weeks with a broken arm and will require surgery. The injury occurred in the third period of Thursdays loss in Nashville when Komisarek blocked a shot, grimacing instantly before departing to the dressing room. The Leafs will call up a defenceman from the Marlies (they host Rochester today) following tonights game against the Capitals, likely one of Korbinian Holzer or Keith Aulie. - Jonas Gustavsson gets the start in goal against the Caps. With a back-to-back this weekend – the Leafs are in Carolina tomorrow – Wilson decided to rooll with Gustavsson because of his past experience against Washington (1-1-1, 3. Cheap NFL Jerseys USA. 93 GAA, .871 SV%). Ben Scrivens will start against the Canes on Sunday. - James Reimer was on the ice for the second consecutive day, working through a more extensive workout, which included shots from teammates. He remains a ways away from a return. - Clarke MacArthur (upper-body) took part in Saturdays morning skate, but will not play this weekend. He could return on Tuesday in Tampa. - Mike Brown did not skate this morning and is doubtful to play tonight. Colton Orr is likely to dress for just third time this season. - The Leafs have lost five of the last six, scoring a mere eight goals. The Caps have also lost five of six, concluding a three-game road trip tonight. Saturdays Projected Lines vs. Capitals Forwards:Lupul - Bozak - KesselFrattin - Connolly - KuleminSteckel - Colborne - CrabbRosehill - Dupuis - Orr Defence:Gunnarsson - PhaneufGardiner - SchennLiles - Franson Goalies:Gustavsson startsScrivens Injured: Reimer, Armstrong, Grabovski, MacArthur, Brown, Komisarek, Lombardi ' ' ' 

Fort Collins, CO (Sports Network) - Kellen Moore threw for 338 yards and four touchdowns, while Doug Martin ran for 200 yards and three scores, as the fifth-ranked Boise State Broncos routed the Colorado State Rams, 63-13. Arian Foster Black Jersey . Tyler Shoemaker had 180 yards receiving and two touchdowns for Boise State (6-0, 1-0 Mountain West), which is off to its fourth consecutive 6-0 start. D.J. Harper added 63 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, while Drew Wright had 79 yards on 16 carries. Pete Thomas was just 10-of-24 for 100 yards and an interception for the Rams (3-3, 1-1), whove lost three of four after opening the season with consecutive wins. Chris Nwoke had 74 yards on 15 carries for Colorado State, while Matt Yemm and Joe Brown hauled in the two Ram touchdowns. Martin finished off Boise States opening seven-play drive with a 26-yard touchdown run up the middle to give the Broncos a quick 7-0 advantage. After a Colorado State three-and-out, Martin struck again, this time with a 65-yard scamper to give the Broncos a 14-0 lead. Shoemaker hauled in a 52-yard touchdown on the first play of Boise States fourth possession, and Harper ran for a 36-yard score on the Broncos next drive as they took a 28-0 lead early on in the second quarter. After another Rams three-and-out, Moore threw his second touchdown pass of the game as he found Kirby Moore from nine yards out. Colorado State finally got on the board with 9:44 remaining in the second quarter when Crockett Gillmore connected with Brown for a 27-yard score. Gillmore took a quick-screen pass from Thomas from behind the line of scrimmage, and found Brown streaking down the field for the score. The extra point was blocked. The Broncos marched to the Rams 15-yard line on their ensuing possession, but Momo Thomas forced a Mitch Burroughs fumble at the 14. The Rams turned the turnover into points as Yemm hauled in a 20-yard touchdown pass from wide receiver Charles Lovett on another trick play as Colorado State made it a 35-13 game at the half. Boise State poured it on in the second half with a 14-yard touchdown run by Martin, a 62-yard score by Shoemaker, a three-yard touchdown reception by Gabe Linehan and a Harper one-yard rushing score to make it 63-13 with 4:41 remaining in the third quarter. Game Notes Moore was 24-of-26 for 273 yards and two touchdowns in the first half...Boise State had 32 first downs, while the Rams managed just 11 first downs...The Broncos were 7-for-12 on third down compared to Colorado State, which went just 1-for-12. Autographed Arian Foster Jersey . The clubs injury report on Friday confirmed the move, as it revealed Locker did not participate in practice at all this week. Locker left Sundays 38-14 loss to the Houston Texans when he was hit by Houstons Glover Quin midway through the first quarter. J.J. 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"It was a constructive dialogue which left me feeling happy," Joorabchian was quoted as saying in an interview published Saturday in Gazzetta dello Sport.It appears the search for the next head of the Montreal Alouettes is underway. According to Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette, Alouettes general manager Jim Popp has received permission from the Toronto Argonauts to talk to defensive coordinator Chris Jones about their head coaching position. The Alouettes also asked and received permission to speak to B.C. Lions offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Jacques Chapdelaine. Jones began his CFL coaching career with the Alouettes in 2002 as the teams defensive line coach. The following season, he took over the reins as the defensive coordinator; a position he held for five seasons before taking the same position with the Calgary Stampeders. Lasst season, Jones joined the Toronto Argonauts and head coach Scott Milanovich as the teams assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and assistant general manager. J.J. Watt Jersey. Chapdelaine just completed his ninth season with the Lions after joining the club in 2003 as the teams receivers coach. In 2005, Jacques was promoted to offensive coordinator, which culminated in a Grey Cup championship in 2006. After a brief stint with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2007, Chapdelaine rejoined the Lions in 2008 as receivers coach and was then promoted to the coordinator post once again in 2010. The Alouettes are looking to replace Marc Trestman, who was hired as head coach of the Chicago Bears this week. ' ' '

The records are gaudy. Cheap Jerseys . The star power is high. Here come the NFLs big boys. Denver, Atlanta, New England and San Francisco host divisional playoff games this weekend. Theyre a combined 49-14-1, and their rosters are filled with such headline grabbers as Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tony Gonzalez and Patrick Willis. Their home-field advantages could be formidable, too. The Broncos, who have won 11 straight games, and Falcons each went 7-1; the 49ers were 6-1-1 and the Patriots 6-2. None of which makes the Ravens, Seahawks, Texans or Packers quake in their cleats. "Thats not in my mind at all going up to Denver," said the Ravens Joe Flacco, the only quarterback to win a playoff game in his first five seasons. "We feel confident, and I think we should." Baltimore at Denver opens the weekends action, followed by Green Bay at San Francisco on Saturday night. Sunday, Seattle is at Atlanta, then Houston goes to New England. Ravens (11-6) at Broncos (13-3) Saturday at 4:30pm et/1:30pm pt (CTV) For all those impressive numbers, heres a baffling one: four-time league Manning is a mere 9-10 in post-season games. Those wins and losses were compiled with the Colts, with whom he never had a defence like the one the Broncos possess. That defence made a big difference when Denver won 34-17 at Baltimore in Week 15. A 98-yard interception return by Chris Harris at the end of the first half turned it into a rout. "I really havent made a whole lot of comparisons, but our defence has been outstanding all year," Manning said. "Our offence has fed off of our defence. I think thats one of the best things this team has done. If the offence was in a rut, defence picked us up. The defence was bending a little bit, the offence picked them up. Thats what youve got to have, to me, as a team." The Manning-Ray Lewis matchups through the years have been intriguing, and this will be the final one. Baltimores emotional leader announced his retirement days before he had 13 tackles in his last home game, a 24-9 wild-card victory over Indianapolis. "They are always classic," Lewis said. "Its just one of those chess matches. He knows me very well. I know him very well. ... But at the end of the day, its not about me and me and Peyton. Its about their team against our team. I love our team right now." Packers (12-5) at 49ers (11-4-1) Saturday at 8pm et/5pm pt (CTV) Another rematch, but from so long ago: San Francisco won 30-22 in the opener, at Lambeau Field. The Packers have the edge in this post-season series, 4-1. They would seem to have the edge on offence with top-rated passer Aaron Rodgers and a deep crew of receivers. And the Niners would have the advantage on defence, having yielded 63 fewer points in the regular season. A key will be whether Green Bay, which beat Minnesota 24-10 last week, can protect Rodgers after allowing 51 sacks. The 49ers Aldon Smith had 19 1-2 himself. "We understand that its going to be up to us to keep Aaron clean, let him make some plays back there in the pocket," left guard T.J Lang said. "Thats going to be a huge factor in how this game turns out." Seahawks (12-5) at Falcons (13-3) Sunday at 1pm et/10am pt (CTV) Those road woes that plagued the Seahawks can be forgotten. Theyve won three in a row away from home, including the 24-14 wild-card victory at Washington that was their first on the road in the playoffs since 1983. With six straight wins overall, theyre a confident bunch as they head to the Georgia Dome. "Weve grown and become more together and more in tune with our QB and what he can do and all that," Carroll said, referring to rookie Russell Wilson. "Were a pretty hard team to beat right now." Atlanta has been easy to beat in its last three playoff appearances, something quarterback Matt Ryan dismisses as a factor for this game. "Weve proven we can go out there and be successful. You have to buy into that. You have to believe in that. I feel more comfortable with the guys around me." Texans (13-4) at Patriots (12-4) Sunday at 4:30pm et/1:30pm pt (TSN) Yet another rematch, this from Dec. 10 when the Texans flopped in Foxborough, 42-10. That was the beginning of a fade in which they dropped three of four and sank from top AFC seed to No. 3. Houston recovered somewhat last week in a 19-13 wild-card victory over Cincinnati. This is a much tougher task. "If you want to move on, youve got to bring a sense of attitude and nastiness with you to go out and dominate your opponent on every play," said QB Matt Schaub, who got his first post-season win last week. Tom Brady has 16 post-season wins and needs one win to break a tie with Joe Montana. "Hes won a lot of regular-season games, won a lot of playoff games," coach Bill Belichick said. "What he does on a day-to-day basis, how he performs on the practice field, how he performs in games -- whether theyre preseason, regular season, post-season, whatever it is -- hes pretty consistent. I think you see that during the week, so it shows up on Sunday." Wholesale Jerseys China . Now, Phillips and the Reds have their own memorable winning playoff moment. After losing their ace, no less. Sam LeCure, Mat Latos and three other pitchers shut down San Francisco after Johnny Cueto went out in the first inning with a back injury, and Cincinnati was powered by home runs from Phillips and Jay Bruce to beat the Giants 5-2 in Game 1 of the NL division series Saturday night. Wholesale Jerseys From China . -- The Seattle Sounders will be without forward David Estrada for the next eight to 12 weeks after he broke his left foot in training. http://www.stitchednfljerseyschina.com/ . 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"Yknow, the first five outs of the game he probably had four different types of plays over there," Farrell said. Lawrie impressed Farrell by turning a double play on a hard grounder by Jake Fox, stepping on the bag and tossing across the diamond. "His throws are accurate," Farrell said. "Pretty difficult double play." Adam Lind walked and Edwin Encarnacion singled to start the Blue Jays second against James McDonald. One out later, Lawrie lofted a wind-blown double off the left-centre field fence. "The winds going to be there," McDonald said. "If you cant deal with that kind of stuff you shouldnt be playing. Go to Chicago, its windy." "Theres windy days in Pittsburgh. Theres wind everywhere. Youve just got to bear down and make your pitches," he said. McDonald said Lawrie hit "a fastball down and in. I wanted it down and in." McDonald pitched two innings. Brad Lincoln and Chris Resop each followed with a scoreless inning. In the sixth, Lawries sinking liner eluded diving centre fielder Starling Marte for two more runs. "Hes in the box with a lot of confidence and he had a very good day," Farrell said. "Offensively, I thought we had a lot of good at-bats," he said. "First day out it was good to see a different colour uniform and I thought the guys swung the bat very well." Farrell also had the pleasure of watching his son, Jeremy, a minor leaguer for the Pirates, play the final five innings. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. The younger Farrell went 0 for 1. "Anytime you get to see your son in a game its rewarding. Its one of those small special moments," Farrell said. Jeremy Farrell is a career .271 hitter in four minor league seasons. The 25-year-old third baseman spent most of last year at Double-A. Blue Jays starter Brett Cecil, 4-11 last year after a combined 22-11 in his first two seasons, pitched a hitless first inning. Kyle Drabek, Jim Hoey and Scott Richmond each followed with a scoreless inning before Pittsburgh nicked Danny Farquhar in the fifth for two of their three hits, including an RBI single by Michael McKenny. Drabek struggled with his control last season -- 55 walks in 78 2-3 innings -- and walked his second batter to face a two-on, no-out jam. "Even though Kyle had the one base on balls I thought he kept the inning together," Farrell said. "He didnt try to overthrow, get any extra. He gets a ground-ball double play and kind of moves through the inning." Eric Thames homered for Toronto. NOTES: Blue Jays RHP reliever Carlos Villanueva, held out of practice last week over concerns about a blood clot in his pitching arm, is scheduled to throw batting practice Sunday. He will pitch in a simulated game Wednesday and a spring game next weekend. An examination showed no clot; he was given a blood thinner as a precaution. ... Toronto RHP Henderson Alvarez was pulled from Sundays scheduled start opposite Eric Bedard in the Pirates home opener at Bradenton, Fla., to give him an extra day of rest based on the number of his recent bullpen and batting-practice pitches. LHP Aaron Laffey will pitch in place of Alvarez. ' ' '

CARSON, Calif. Cheap Jerseys . - Alan Gordon scored in stoppage time as the San Jose Earthquakes rallied from a late two-goal deficit to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 3-2 Wednesday night.The Earthquakes (8-2-3) went into the 75th minute down 2-0, but Steven Lenhart scored off a corner kick and Khari Stephenson converted a penalty kick to tie the score. Just seconds before time expired. Gordon finished a bouncing cross for the winning goal.I just was following up the play, I think there may have been a little bit of hesitation on their part and I was just seeing the play through, said Gordon after scoring his fourth goal of the season. They hesitated, I didnt, I finished it. Forwards get lucky sometimes, I got lucky, who cares, I put it in, end of story period.Hector Jimenez and Mike Magee scored for Los Angeles.The Galaxy went ahead in third minute when Jimenez sent a close-range shot past San Jose goalkeeper Jon Busch for his first MLS goal.Los Angeles played a man down after Jimenez received a red card in the 60th minute for a tackle on Earthquakes defender Steven Beitashour. Still, the Galaxy doubled their lead on Magees goal in the 73rd minute.In the 76th, Lenhart scored off Marvin Chavezs corner kick. Just six minutes later, Stephenson tied it on a penalty kick that was set up when referee Jair Marrufo called a handball on David Beckham in the box.The comeback was complete four minutes into stoppage time when a Galaxy turnover led to in a Jason Hernandez cross that Gordon headed in for the game winning goal.After extending their winless streak to six matches, the defending MLS Cup champion Galaxy (3-7-2) were left searching for answers.We know we played well but also were extremely disappointed. We cant be up 2-0 at home and they get three unanswered goals. Thats just unacceptable, defender Sean Franklin said. It just seems like we cant get any luck to go our way — a bounce, a call, something. It just seems like things arent going the way we wanted them to go.The Earthquakes scored in th 88th minute or later for the fifth time this season — with four of those ending in either a win or a draw.We just like to make the game exciting. Goonies never say die, Lenhart said. I think we are prepared this year. We have put in the work in training and we like each other, we show up every day and we all know we are committing to the 90 minutes, to play together and work for each other. It may not look that pretty but we know we are going to get the most out of our guys at the end of the day. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . Hamels struck out eight while allowing five hits and one run over seven innings, Carlos Ruiz had a three-hit game and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 Sunday. Cheap Jerseys China . Victoria Azarenka goes home with the No. 1 ranking. Willliams cruised into the final of elite tournament that brings together the top eight players in the world by beating Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-2, 6-1 Saturday. http://www.stitchednflstore.com/ . The oldest gymnast at the Games, Iordan Iovtchev of Bulgaria, will proceed to the rings final. 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Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek rallied to beat Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-5, 6-3 to give the Czechs the edge going into Sundays reverse singles. The Czechs improved their Davis Cup doubles record to 12-1 by converting their third match point in front of more than 13,000 fans at the O2 Arena, who blew trumpets, beat drums and cheered loudly between points. "Its incredible," said Berdych who closed out the match with an overhead volley. "Its just one point (missing). Well do everything for that." The sixth-ranked Berdych can clinch the best-of-five series in the first reverse singles on Sunday with a victory over David Ferrer. "Its still a long way to go but were in a better position than them," Berdych said. "Were leading 2-1, thats the best possible score we could get on Saturday. That gives us a lot of extra energy." Ferrer, who is wrapping up the best season of his career having won a tour-best seven tournament titles, has a 5-3 career record against Berdych. Stepanek takes on Nicolas Almagro in the final match. "It will be as difficult for us as for them," Spain captain Alex Corretja said. "We need to win both. We cannot make a mistake." Ferrer was training on Saturday while Berdych had to spend three and a half hours on the court after another four hours on Friday. "For the moment, theyre very tired, but theyre 2-1," Corretja said. While Spain has double specialists in Lopez and Granollers, the Czechs fully rely on Berdych and Stepanek, who are used to playing three matches in three days in Davis Cup. "Im ready to do it tomorrow," Berdych said. "Ill try to come with my strong game, and with the crowd on my back it would be a good combination to make it." The Czechs are seeking to complete a rare double just two weeks after the women secured the Fed Cup title in the same arena. Cheap NFL Jerseys USA. No country has won both competitions in the same year since the United States in 1990. Spain is looking for its fourth title in five years, while the Czechs only victory came in 1980 as Czechoslovakia, which split in 1993. The Czech pair broke Granollers for the first time to seize a 5-2 lead in the fourth set when the Spaniard netted a volley. "I served well until the (fourth) set," Granollers said through an interpreter. "But I couldnt put in the first serve in that game." Since they teamed up for the doubles in 2007 in a playoff against Switzerland, Berdych and Stepaneks only loss in the Davis Cup came in a 5-0 loss to Spain in the 2009 final. "We know what we are capable to do in Davis Cup," Stepanek said. "And we also know that the doubles points matter and we played together so many times so we have all the experience we can have." Coming off a big title at the ATP finals on Monday, Granollers and Lopez took control early when Stepanek double faulted twice for the Czechs to be broken in the second game of the opening set to trail 1-4. Granollers served it out at love. The Czechs turned things around in the second set, breaking Lopez for a 3-1 lead, and then converted their fourth set point with a forehand volley from Stepanek. Lopez was broken for the third time in the 12th game of the third set when Berdych converted a second set point with a backhand volley at the net. Stepanek struggled with his serve again, after making five double faults in the first set of his loss to Ferrer on Friday. Berdych than needed almost four hours to overcome Almagro in five sets to level the series. "Tomas (playing) after a four-hour game finishing at midnight and coming so strong today, it just show the desire and hunger we have for the trophy," Stepanek said. "Hopefully we can make it tomorrow." The Czechs last beat Spain in 1971 as Czechoslovakia. ' ' '

SARASOTA, Fla. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The meeting came about a week into Buck Showalters tenure as Baltimore Orioles manager. Tasked with turning around the once-proud franchise with two months left in the 2010 season, Showalter pulled the teams franchise player aside and suggested it was time to "take the gloves off" and take control a little bit. The thing is, Matt Wieters already had the reins firmly in his hands. Heralded as a saviour from the second he was taken in the first round of the 2007 amateur draft, Wieters knew if the Orioles were going to compete for the playoffs, he needed to set the tone. All hes done in his three-plus seasons in the majors is become the stoic cornerstone for one of baseballs most promising teams. Baltimore made it to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years. The "cant miss" kid hasnt. And while he just laughs when asked whether he feels like the old guy in the clubhouse at the still tender age of 26, theres little doubt Wieters has grown into the clubhouse leader. Even if he does it with a polite smile and measured words. "His words carry a lot of weight," Showalter said. "Hes a guy that his teammates want to please." Even if Wieters simply thinks hes doing his job. As the one calling the games and hitting in the middle of a potent lineup, Wieters understands he needs to speak his mind even when the words might hurt a little bit. "When something needs to be said (the catcher) is going to have to be the one to say it," the two-time All-Star said. Dont let the still babyish face fool you. When things arent going well on the mound, Wieters will let the pitcher know. He just wont do it in front of the whole world. Wieters has made a habit of pulling a pitcher aside between innings in the walkway behind the dugout. That sense of privacy was invaded during the AL playoffs, when a TV camera was mounted in the hallway. Funny thing is, the camera was mysteriously turned around -- Showalter insists he doesnt know how -- so Wieters could do his thing. Perhaps the most notable aspect to Showalter is Wieters manner. The catcher doesnt make it personal. And he doesnt tell the pitcher one thing and the coaches another. "He doesnt say something to (bench coach) John (Russell) or I that hes not going to say to the player," Showalter said. "Its very seldom. He picks his spots. Its not like hes going to talk to us and not talk to them. Sometimes he talks to them before he talks to us." Wieters handles Baltimores pitching the staff the way hed want to be handled himself. Though hes been pegged for stardom for years, he never acted like anything more than one of the gang. Pitcher Brian Matusz came up through the minors with Wieters, and hardly notices a change between the guy hanging out at the edge of the clubhouse now and the fresh-faced kid he met in the Arizona Fall League in 2008. "I thought right away this guy is a big league catcher," Matusz said. "Hes so smart back there behind the plate and knowledgeable of the game. Hes always learning, picking up new things." Even coming off a season in which he won his first Gold Glove, Wieters is intent on improving. Asked by Showalter what hed like to work on during spring training, Wieters rattled off a handful of items on his to-do list. Showalter prefers to toss the list entirely and let Wieters progress at his own rate. "I wouldnt put limitations on him, Well this is what I want him to do and this is what the limit is," Showalter said. Maybe because Wieters has stopped astonishing his manager. Consider it a mark of respect and maybe just a little bit of awe. "Ive found he doesnt surprise me anymore," Showalter said. "I just go Oh, really, thats Matt." When a weakness does appear, Wieters attacks it relentlessly. There were periods where the switch-hitting catcher struggled hitting right-handed. So Showalter stocked spring training with every left-handed pitcher he could. Wieters hit .323 against lefties last season. Things werent quite so great on the left side, where Wieters hit just .224. Still, he managed to be productive thanks to his discipline. Showalter made it a point to mention Wieters led Baltimore in getting runners home from third with less than two outs, a sign he is adept at situational hitting. Then again, Wieters is accomplished at a lot of things. "Hes a threat from both sides," Showalter said. "I dont feel bad about somebody turning him around either way. Especially when the game is on the line. He likes being in that situation." Even when it doesnt turn out the way Wieters wants. As fun as Baltimores ride to a wild-card spot was last fall, it also made the end that much more difficult. Wieters made the last out of the season, a soft grounder to back to New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia in Game 5 of the division series. Wieters quickly trotted back to the dugout, packed up and bolted for the clubhouse. No reason to watch the celebration. "You sit there and think, All right, its over now," Wieters said. "Well just keep those feelings of disappointment and use it to drive us to get better and take the next step." Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . Feng ended the final Ladies European Tour (LET) event of the year at 21-under- par 267 on the Emirates Golf Course. This was Fengs second win of the season on the LET. Cheap NFL Jerseys China .C. -- Penske Racing announced Tuesday that Joey Logano will join the team in 2013 and drive the No. http://www.stitchednflstore.com/ . 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The Seahawks could also have cornerbacks Walter Thurmond and Marcus Trufant returning after both practiced Friday. Each have hamstring injuries and Carroll said their status would be decided after pregame workouts Sunday. Wide receiver Sidney Rice has a sore knee and will work out before the game. Carroll expects him to play, too. ' ' '

SUNDERLAND, England -- Manchester Uniteds celebrations turned to stunned silence on Sunday as players and fans helplessly saw the Premier League title slip out of their grasp in the final few minutes of the season. United had seemed set to defend its title in unlikely fashion when the final whistle blew in a 1-0 win at Sunderland in the final round, with Manchester City trailing 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers as that game went into added time. But City provided an even unlikelier comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes to snatch the league trophy away from its crosstown rival with a last-gasp 3-2 victory. "Its a cruel way (to lose the title)," United manager Alex Ferguson said. "Weve experienced many ups and downs in the 25 years Ive been here, most of them have been great, weve won the title three times on the last day, today we nearly did it. "Id like to say on behalf of Manchester United, congratulations to our neighbours -- a fantastic achievement to win the Premier League." Uniteds players left the pitch in Sunderland with shell-shocked expressions, while the fans looked at each other in disbelief and stood with hands on heads in a bewildered silence. The top two were level on points going into the final round, and City used its better goal difference to clinch its first title since 1968. Sunderland manager Martin ONeill said the result took him back to his time in charge of Scottish club Celtic when he lost the title to derby rival Rangers by a goal difference of just one in 2002. "Its incredible really," he said. "Its just about the most harrowing thoughts you can have. You immediately start thinking about goals you could have scored during the course of the year ... its just really unbelievable." It was also reminiscent in a way of the 1999 Champions League final, when it was United that scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. In a Premier League season full of twists and turns, United had led the standings by eight points with six games remaining at the beginning of April after City slumped to a 1-0 loss at Arsenal. Looking to extend its record haul of league titles to 20 -- including 12 Premier League trophies under Alex Ferguson -- United seemed to have broken Citys challenge. But an unexpected loss at Wigan, followed by a shock 4-4 draw against Everton after throwing away a two-goal lead let City back into the race. City then won the much-anticipated Manchester derby 13 days ago to edge ahead on goal difference and set up a nailbiting finale. As the final-day showdown swung into action, United struck the first blow when defender Phil Jones sent a deep cross to the back post in the 20th minute for Wayne Rooney to score with a stooping header. Early as it was, the goal put United top of the standings and prompted a period of intense pressure, with Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet punching away a shot from the recalled Ryan Giggs in the 28th. Rooney almost extended the lead when he curled a free kick onto the crossbar on the half hour mark and then miskicked in front of goal after Youngs shot fell to him in the 34th. Shortly after, news that City had taken the lead against QPR filtered into the stadium, prompting the Sunderland fans to taunt the visitors with chants of "1-0 to the City boys" and suggestions that United would win nothing this season. Uniteds fans responded by holding up a banner with the number 19 -- the record number of titles won by the club -- while Ferguson chewed his gum pensively on the bench. "You never know -- youre going to get certain types of reaction from the crowd," Ferguson said. "You have to put that to one side and play your own game. I thought we did quite well." Sunderland had offered very little attacking threat in the first half and United had the better chances in the second period as Rooney had a shot saved by Mignolet in the 47th. As time ticked on, events seemed to be favouring United as the away fans learnt of QPRs equalizer at City. The news got even better for the travelling supporters as QPR took the lead and United almost made the win over Sunderland safe when Mignolet pushed Giggs shot over the top in the 76th. As the final whistle blew at the Stadium of Light, Uniteds fans stood nervously waiting for confirmation of Citys failure to beat QPR. Incredibly, that expectation turned sour in the space of just a few minutes as City clawed its way back against QPR with two stoppage-time goals to win and wrest the title from Uniteds grasp. "Weve had so many injuries this season and we have coped with that really well," said Ferguson, who hinted that Uniteds future was bright despite the bitter disappointment. "Weve a lot of young players. Theyll be around in five, six, seven, 10 years time at Manchester United. The experience is good for them, even if its a bad one." The results meant the top two finished level on points for the first time since 1989 when Arsenal snatched the title from Liverpool with a 2-0 win at Anfield in the final game. Air Max Pas cher . -- The New England Patriots have placed wide receiver Julian Edelman on injured reserve with a foot injury and signed Donte Stallworth at that position. Air Max Chaussures . The England international was hurt in training on Dec. 25 and was initially expected to be back in training by now. Manager Alex Ferguson says "Wayne is still injured. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . -- Priscilla Lopes-Schlieps comeback has officially begun. Air Max France . 26 in Chicago, according to the promotions website. Jackson, whos relationship with the UFC has grown strained over his last few fights, has just one fight remaining on his contract.ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says the return of Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa from a knee injury "may be another four weeks away." Kagawa hurt his left knee in Man Uniteds Champions League win over Braga on Oct. 23 and hasnt played since. He had only been expected to miss a month of foottball, but Ferguson said Monday that his "progress has been quite slow" and "he hasnt started any outside work" yet.dddddddddddd Kagawa has already missed six matches for United ahead of Tuesdays Champions League game against Galatasaray in Turkey plus Japans World Cup qualifying win in Oman. ' ' 'SUNDERLAND, England -- Manchester Uniteds celebrations turned to stunned silence on Sunday as players and fans helplessly saw the Premier League title slip out of their grasp in the final few minutes of the season. United had seemed set to defend its title in unlikely fashion when the final whistle blew in a 1-0 win at Sunderland in the final round, with Manchester City trailing 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers as that game went into added time. But City provided an even unlikelier comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes to snatch the league trophy away from its crosstown rival with a last-gasp 3-2 victory. "Its a cruel way (to lose the title)," United manager Alex Ferguson said. "Weve experienced many ups and downs in the 25 years Ive been here, most of them have been great, weve won the title three times on the last day, today we nearly did it. "Id like to say on behalf of Manchester United, congratulations to our neighbours -- a fantastic achievement to win the Premier League." Uniteds players left the pitch in Sunderland with shell-shocked expressions, while the fans looked at each other in disbelief and stood with hands on heads in a bewildered silence. The top two were level on points going into the final round, and City used its better goal difference to clinch its first title since 1968. Sunderland manager Martin ONeill said the result took him back to his time in charge of Scottish club Celtic when he lost the title to derby rival Rangers by a goal difference of just one in 2002. "Its incredible really," he said. "Its just about the most harrowing thoughts you can have. You immediately start thinking about goals you could have scored during the course of the year ... its just really unbelievable." It was also reminiscent in a way of the 1999 Champions League final, when it was United that scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. In a Premier League season full of twists and turns, United had led the standings by eight points with six games remaining at the beginning of April after City slumped to a 1-0 loss at Arsenal. Looking to extend its record haul of league titles to 20 -- including 12 Premier League trophies under Alex Ferguson -- United seemed to have broken Citys challenge. But an unexpected loss at Wigan, followed by a shock 4-4 draw against Everton after throwing away a two-goal lead let City back into the race. City then won the much-anticipated Manchester derby 13 days ago to edge ahead on goal difference and set up a nailbiting finale. As the final-day showdown swung into action, United struck the first blow when defender Phil Jones sent a deep cross to the back post in the 20th minute for Wayne Rooney to score with a stooping header. Early as it was, the goal put United top of the standings and prompted a period of intense pressure, with Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet punching away a shot from the recalled Ryan Giggs in the 28th. Rooney almost extended the lead when he curled a free kick onto the crossbar on the half hour mark and then miskicked in front of goal after Youngs shot fell to him in the 34th. Shortly after, news that City had taken the lead against QPR filtered into the stadium, prompting the Sunderland fans to taunt the visitors with chants of "1-0 to the City boys" and suggestions that United would win nothing this season. Uniteds fans responded by holding up a banner with the number 19 -- the record number of titles won by the club -- while Ferguson chewed his gum pensively on the bench. "You never know -- youre going to get certain types of reaction from the crowd," Ferguson said. "You have to put that to one side and play your own game. I thought we did quite well." Sunderland had offered very little attacking threat in the first half and United had the better chances in the second period as Rooney had a shot saved by Mignolet in the 47th. As time ticked on, events seemed to be favouring United as the away fans learnt of QPRs equalizer at City. The news got even better for the travelling supporters as QPR took the lead and United almost made the win over Sunderland safe when Mignolet pushed Giggs shot over the top in the 76th. As the final whistle blew at the Stadium of Light, Uniteds fans stood nervously waiting for confirmation of Citys failure to beat QPR. Incredibly, that expectation turned sour in the space of just a few minutes as City clawed its way back against QPR with two stoppage-time goals to win and wrest the title from Uniteds grasp. "Weve had so many injuries this season and we have coped with that really well," said Ferguson, who hinted that Uniteds future was bright despite the bitter disappointment. "Weve a lot of young players. Theyll be around in five, six, seven, 10 years time at Manchester United. The experience is good for them, even if its a bad one." The results meant the top two finished level on points for the first time since 1989 when Arsenal snatched the title from Liverpool with a 2-0 win at Anfield in the final game. Air Max Pas cher . -- The New England Patriots have placed wide receiver Julian Edelman on injured reserve with a foot injury and signed Donte Stallworth at that position. Air Max Chaussures . The England international was hurt in training on Dec. 25 and was initially expected to be back in training by now. Manager Alex Ferguson says "Wayne is still injured. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . -- Priscilla Lopes-Schlieps comeback has officially begun. Air Max France . 26 in Chicago, according to the promotions website. Jackson, whos relationship with the UFC has grown strained over his last few fights, has just one fight remaining on his contract.ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says the return of Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa from a knee injury "may be another four weeks away." Kagawa hurt his left knee in Man Uniteds Champions League win over Braga on Oct. 23 and hasnt played since. He had only been expected to miss a month of foottball, but Ferguson said Monday that his "progress has been quite slow" and "he hasnt started any outside work" yet.dddddddddddd Kagawa has already missed six matches for United ahead of Tuesdays Champions League game against Galatasaray in Turkey plus Japans World Cup qualifying win in Oman. ' ' 'SUNDERLAND, England -- Manchester Uniteds celebrations turned to stunned silence on Sunday as players and fans helplessly saw the Premier League title slip out of their grasp in the final few minutes of the season. United had seemed set to defend its title in unlikely fashion when the final whistle blew in a 1-0 win at Sunderland in the final round, with Manchester City trailing 2-1 to Queens Park Rangers as that game went into added time. But City provided an even unlikelier comeback, scoring twice in the final minutes to snatch the league trophy away from its crosstown rival with a last-gasp 3-2 victory. "Its a cruel way (to lose the title)," United manager Alex Ferguson said. "Weve experienced many ups and downs in the 25 years Ive been here, most of them have been great, weve won the title three times on the last day, today we nearly did it. "Id like to say on behalf of Manchester United, congratulations to our neighbours -- a fantastic achievement to win the Premier League." Uniteds players left the pitch in Sunderland with shell-shocked expressions, while the fans looked at each other in disbelief and stood with hands on heads in a bewildered silence. The top two were level on points going into the final round, and City used its better goal difference to clinch its first title since 1968. Sunderland manager Martin ONeill said the result took him back to his time in charge of Scottish club Celtic when he lost the title to derby rival Rangers by a goal difference of just one in 2002. "Its incredible really," he said. "Its just about the most harrowing thoughts you can have. You immediately start thinking about goals you could have scored during the course of the year ... its just really unbelievable." It was also reminiscent in a way of the 1999 Champions League final, when it was United that scored two late goals to secure a 2-1 win over Bayern Munich. In a Premier League season full of twists and turns, United had led the standings by eight points with six games remaining at the beginning of April after City slumped to a 1-0 loss at Arsenal. Looking to extend its record haul of league titles to 20 -- including 12 Premier League trophies under Alex Ferguson -- United seemed to have broken Citys challenge. But an unexpected loss at Wigan, followed by a shock 4-4 draw against Everton after throwing away a two-goal lead let City back into the race. City then won the much-anticipated Manchester derby 13 days ago to edge ahead on goal difference and set up a nailbiting finale. As the final-day showdown swung into action, United struck the first blow when defender Phil Jones sent a deep cross to the back post in the 20th minute for Wayne Rooney to score with a stooping header. Early as it was, the goal put United top of the standings and prompted a period of intense pressure, with Sunderland goalkeeper Simon Mignolet punching away a shot from the recalled Ryan Giggs in the 28th. Rooney almost extended the lead when he curled a free kick onto the crossbar on the half hour mark and then miskicked in front of goal after Youngs shot fell to him in the 34th. Shortly after, news that City had taken the lead against QPR filtered into the stadium, prompting the Sunderland fans to taunt the visitors with chants of "1-0 to the City boys" and suggestions that United would win nothing this season. Uniteds fans responded by holding up a banner with the number 19 -- the record number of titles won by the club -- while Ferguson chewed his gum pensively on the bench. "You never know -- youre going to get certain types of reaction from the crowd," Ferguson said. "You have to put that to one side and play your own game. I thought we did quite well." Sunderland had offered very little attacking threat in the first half and United had the better chances in the second period as Rooney had a shot saved by Mignolet in the 47th. As time ticked on, events seemed to be favouring United as the away fans learnt of QPRs equalizer at City. The news got even better for the travelling supporters as QPR took the lead and United almost made the win over Sunderland safe when Mignolet pushed Giggs shot over the top in the 76th. As the final whistle blew at the Stadium of Light, Uniteds fans stood nervously waiting for confirmation of Citys failure to beat QPR. Incredibly, that expectation turned sour in the space of just a few minutes as City clawed its way back against QPR with two stoppage-time goals to win and wrest the title from Uniteds grasp. "Weve had so many injuries this season and we have coped with that really well," said Ferguson, who hinted that Uniteds future was bright despite the bitter disappointment. "Weve a lot of young players. Theyll be around in five, six, seven, 10 years time at Manchester United. The experience is good for them, even if its a bad one." The results meant the top two finished level on points for the first time since 1989 when Arsenal snatched the title from Liverpool with a 2-0 win at Anfield in the final game. Air Max Pas cher . -- The New England Patriots have placed wide receiver Julian Edelman on injured reserve with a foot injury and signed Donte Stallworth at that position. Air Max Chaussures . The England international was hurt in training on Dec. 25 and was initially expected to be back in training by now. Manager Alex Ferguson says "Wayne is still injured. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . -- Priscilla Lopes-Schlieps comeback has officially begun. Air Max France . 26 in Chicago, according to the promotions website. Jackson, whos relationship with the UFC has grown strained over his last few fights, has just one fight remaining on his contract.ISTANBUL, Turkey -- Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson says the return of Japan playmaker Shinji Kagawa from a knee injury "may be another four weeks away." Kagawa hurt his left knee in Man Uniteds Champions League win over Braga on Oct. 23 and hasnt played since. He had only been expected to miss a month of foottball, but Ferguson said Monday that his "progress has been quite slow" and "he hasnt started any outside work" yet.dddddddddddd Kagawa has already missed six matches for United ahead of Tuesdays Champions League game against Galatasaray in Turkey plus Japans World Cup qualifying win in Oman. ' ' '

Winnipeg Jets draft pick Jacob Trouba has chosen to leave school and turn professional. RG3 Jersey . The 19-year-old defenceman agreed to terms on a new contract with the club Tuesday evening. Trouba played 37 games with the University of Michigan Wolverines this season, recording 12 goals and 17 assists along with 88 penalty minutes. He was named to the 2013 CCHA All-Rookie Team and was also named Best Offensive defenceman for the CCHA. Trouba has won three medals for Team USA during his career, most recently a gold medal at the 2013 World Junior Championships in Ufa, Russia. He also took home a gold medal at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey U-18 Championships and a silver medal in the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. Trouba was drafted by the Jets in the first round (ninth overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Robert Griffin III Womens Jersey . That was clearly a popular decision for his enthusiastic mother Karen, who might have been the happiest person in Consol Energy Center. "She likes me at home apparently," said Ceci. "Getting to stay (in Ottawa) for major junior was special for her and getting the chance to stay there now for the National Hockey League is something else that will be really cool for me and my whole family. Autographed Robert Griffin III Jersey . Nestor won the Swiss crown in 2003 and 2006 with Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and lifted it in 2009 with Zimonjic. In Sundays final, the top-seeded Llodra and Zimonjic needed 76 minutes to complete the victory at St. Jakobshalle. "It was a good final, but not so great for us," Nestor said. http://www.shopnflredskinsgears.us/ . 6-10 in Kerava and Tikkurila. Canada looks to reclaim the gold medal after suffering a 4-3 shootout loss to the United States in the gold medal game at the 2011 Four Nations Cup in Nyköping, Sweden. Robert Griffin III Black Jersey . "Overall, I think Ive been working over the summer, working through the year, just to get faster, just to get stronger," he said after practice Monday. Last season the Jets gave Scheifele a shot but decided he wasnt ready for the NHL and sent him back to junior with the Barrie Colts. Robert Griffin III Redskins Jersey . You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV, tonight at 7pm et/4pm pt. Since losing to Edmonton on July 20 by a score of 27-14 at home, the Lions have dialed up the pressure on defense and played much better in the last two road outings, defeating Calgary 34-8 and then stopping Toronto, 18-9, in the most recent contest back on August 6 before the bye week. MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Collin Klein threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and No. 7 Kansas State beat No. 23 Texas 42-24 on Saturday night for its third conference title in 117 years and a trip to the Fiesta Bowl. The Wildcats had never played for a conference championship in their last game at home, and had never had a player end the regular season in such close contention for the Heisman Trophy as Klein. Neither of his main competitors, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel nor Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo, played this weekend. So Klein, a multitalented senior, had the stage all to himself, one last chance to burnish his credentials for what would be Kansas States first Heisman. In front of their sixth sellout in seven home games, the Wildcats (11-1, 8-1 Big 12) tied their team record for victories in a season and matched Oklahomas Big 12 record. Kansas State has beaten Texas (8-4, 5-4) five in a row. The Sooners beat TCU earlier Saturday and immediately donned caps and T-shirts declaring themselves Big 12 champs. But Kansas States 24-19 win at Oklahoma on Sept. 22 gives them the tiebreaker and sends them into the Fiesta Bowl. After a slow start, Klein wound up hitting 8 of 14 passes for 184 yards and added 108 yards rushing on 23 carries. John Hubert scored three touchdowns. Texas, which may be headed for the Cotton Bowl, led 10-7 at halftime. But with Klein hitting a 29-yard pass and Hubert breaking free for 28 yards, Kansas State soared 75 yards in seven plays, with Hubert scoring from the 2. Hubert also had a 2-yard TD run with 47 seconds left in the third quarter and scored on a 1-yard run for a 35-17 lead with a little more than 3 minutes to go after Drew Liddle recovered Texas muffed punt. A few minutes later, Allen Chapman intercepted Case McCoys paass and ran it back 35 yards, setting up Kleins 9-yard TD run for a 42-17 lead with 1:53 left.dddddddddddd McCoy threw a 14-yard TD pass to Jaxon Shipley in the second quarter and a 9-yard scoring pass to Malcom Brown less than 1 minute left in the game. Brown also scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. McCoy hit 26-of-34 passes for 314 yards, with two interceptions. He was sacked four times by a swarming Kansas State defence. The Wildcats lone touchdown of the first half came on a 1-yard run by Klein and after an embarrassing lapse by defensive back Nigel Malone. With perfect timing, Malone jumped in front of McCoys intended receiver on Texas second possession, made the interception and sped 30 yards into the end zone. But the ball only travelled the 29. The play was initially ruled a touchdown, but upon review, it was determined Malone had let go of the ball and allowed it drop to the ground just as he was about to step across the goal line. So it Winnipeg Jets draft pick Jacob Trouba has chosen to leave school and turn professional. RG3 Jersey . The 19-year-old defenceman agreed to terms on a new contract with the club Tuesday evening. Trouba played 37 games with the University of Michigan Wolverines this season, recording 12 goals and 17 assists along with 88 penalty minutes. He was named to the 2013 CCHA All-Rookie Team and was also named Best Offensive defenceman for the CCHA. Trouba has won three medals for Team USA during his career, most recently a gold medal at the 2013 World Junior Championships in Ufa, Russia. He also took home a gold medal at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey U-18 Championships and a silver medal in the 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. Trouba was drafted by the Jets in the first round (ninth overall) in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Robert Griffin III Womens Jersey . That was clearly a popular decision for his enthusiastic mother Karen, who might have been the happiest person in Consol Energy Center. "She likes me at home apparently," said Ceci. "Getting to stay (in Ottawa) for major junior was special for her and getting the chance to stay there now for the National Hockey League is something else that will be really cool for me and my whole family. Autographed Robert Griffin III Jersey . Nestor won the Swiss crown in 2003 and 2006 with Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and lifted it in 2009 with Zimonjic. In Sundays final, the top-seeded Llodra and Zimonjic needed 76 minutes to complete the victory at St. Jakobshalle. "It was a good final, but not so great for us," Nestor said. http://www.shopnflredskinsgears.us/ . 6-10 in Kerava and Tikkurila. Canada looks to reclaim the gold medal after suffering a 4-3 shootout loss to the United States in the gold medal game at the 2011 Four Nations Cup in Nyköping, Sweden. Robert Griffin III Black Jersey . "Overall, I think Ive been working over the summer, working through the year, just to get faster, just to get stronger," he said after practice Monday. Last season the Jets gave Scheifele a shot but decided he wasnt ready for the NHL and sent him back to junior with the Barrie Colts. Robert Griffin III Redskins Jersey . You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV, tonight at 7pm et/4pm pt. Since losing to Edmonton on July 20 by a score of 27-14 at home, the Lions have dialed up the pressure on defense and played much better in the last two road outings, defeating Calgary 34-8 and then stopping Toronto, 18-9, in the most recent contest back on August 6 before the bye week. MANHATTAN, Kan. -- Collin Klein threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and No. 7 Kansas State beat No. 23 Texas 42-24 on Saturday night for its third conference title in 117 years and a trip to the Fiesta Bowl. The Wildcats had never played for a conference championship in their last game at home, and had never had a player end the regular season in such close contention for the Heisman Trophy as Klein. Neither of his main competitors, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel nor Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo, played this weekend. So Klein, a multitalented senior, had the stage all to himself, one last chance to burnish his credentials for what would be Kansas States first Heisman. In front of their sixth sellout in seven home games, the Wildcats (11-1, 8-1 Big 12) tied their team record for victories in a season and matched Oklahomas Big 12 record. Kansas State has beaten Texas (8-4, 5-4) five in a row. The Sooners beat TCU earlier Saturday and immediately donned caps and T-shirts declaring themselves Big 12 champs. But Kansas States 24-19 win at Oklahoma on Sept. 22 gives them the tiebreaker and sends them into the Fiesta Bowl. After a slow start, Klein wound up hitting 8 of 14 passes for 184 yards and added 108 yards rushing on 23 carries. John Hubert scored three touchdowns. Texas, which may be headed for the Cotton Bowl, led 10-7 at halftime. But with Klein hitting a 29-yard pass and Hubert breaking free for 28 yards, Kansas State soared 75 yards in seven plays, with Hubert scoring from the 2. Hubert also had a 2-yard TD run with 47 seconds left in the third quarter and scored on a 1-yard run for a 35-17 lead with a little more than 3 minutes to go after Drew Liddle recovered Texas muffed punt. A few minutes later, Allen Chapman intercepted Case McCoys paass and ran it back 35 yards, setting up Kleins 9-yard TD run for a 42-17 lead with 1:53 left.dddddddddddd McCoy threw a 14-yard TD pass to Jaxon Shipley in the second quarter and a 9-yard scoring pass to Malcom Brown less than 1 minute left in the game. Brown also scored on a 2-yard run in the second quarter. McCoy hit 26-of-34 passes for 314 yards, with two interceptions. He was sacked four times by a swarming Kansas State defence. The Wildcats lone touchdown of the first half came on a 1-yard run by Klein and after an embarrassing lapse by defensive back Nigel Malone. With perfect timing, Malone jumped in front of McCoys intended receiver on Texas second possession, made the interception and sped 30 yards into the end zone. But the ball only travelled the 29. The play was initially ruled a touchdown, but upon review, it was determined Malone had let go of the ball and allowed it drop to the ground just as he was about to step across the goal line. So it was placed on the 1 and Klein plowed into the end zone for his 21st rushing TD of the season and No. 54 for his career. Klein was 0 for 4 in Kansas States scoreless second quarter while McCoy was going 17 for 20 in the first half for 204 yards. McCoys longest pass play went for 70 yards, but almost all of that was the running of Daje Johnson right after Adrian Phillips intercepted Kleins pass in the end zone and gave the Longhorns the ball on the 20. Klein had led an impressive drive from the Kansas State 1 to the Texas 17, converting three third-down plays. But on the first play after Phillips pick, Johnson caught McCoys swing pass and sprinted 70 yards before stepping out on the 10. Kansas States defence pushed the Longhorns back 10 yards in three plays and Nick Jordan kicked a 37-yard field goal. ' ' 'was placed on the 1 and Klein plowed into the end zone for his 21st rushing TD of the season and No. 54 for his career. Klein was 0 for 4 in Kansas States scoreless second quarter while McCoy was going 17 for 20 in the first half for 204 yards. McCoys longest pass play went for 70 yards, but almost all of that was the running of Daje Johnson right after Adrian Phillips intercepted Kleins pass in the end zone and gave the Longhorns the ball on the 20. Klein had led an impressive drive from the Kansas State 1 to the Texas 17, converting three third-down plays. But on the first play after Phillips pick, Johnson caught McCoys swing pass and sprinted 70 yards before stepping out on the 10. Kansas States defence pushed the Longhorns back 10 yards in three plays and Nick Jordan kicked a 37-yard field goal. ' ' '

WASHINGTON -- Prosecutors in the Roger Clemens perjury case said Friday they had made an honest mistake in showing jurors inadmissible evidence and that shouldnt save the baseball star from facing a new trial. Wholesale Jerseys China . The prosecutors filed arguments disputing Clemens position that a second trial would violate his constitutional protection against double jeopardy by making him face the same charges twice. Clemens had argued the showing of the evidence was a deliberate ploy to invoke a mistrial because the prosecutors case was going badly. But the prosecutors say their case remains strong and Clemens wants to "gain an unwarranted windfall from this inadvertent error." The prosecutors said it was an oversight when they showed jurors a video clip that mentioned that Clemens teammate told his wife that Clemens admitted using performance-enhancing drugs -- evidence the judge had ruled inadmissible. The filing is the prosecutors first public admission of wrongdoing in the case and first explanation of what went wrong. The prosecutors wrote it was their duty to make sure that evidence was not included in their exhibits. "The government accepts responsibility for its oversight, and regrets the burdens that error has placed on this court and defendant," they wrote, but argued the mistake was due to the press of other trial matters and was not intentional. Thats an important point for the prosecutors to make to the judge, who has scheduled a Sept. 2 hearing on the retrial debate. Normally, when a defendant requests a mistrial, a second trial is not considered double jeopardy. The exception would be when the judge finds prosecutors intentionally provoked a mistrial. But the prosecutors pointed out the sudden ending to Clemens trial came only on the second day of evidence in what was supposed to be a four- to six-week case. It came before prosecutors called crucial witnesses such as Brian McNamee, the pitchers longtime trainer, who said he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone, or showed their key physical evidence -- needles that McNamee said he used to inject Clemens and which the prosecutors said contained Clemens DNA and traces of the drugs. The defence planned to dispute both vigorously, arguing that McNamee is a habitual liar who fabricated the evidence to blackmail his former boss. But jurors only had hints of that dispute in opening arguments and had seen no evidence of it yet. "It is impossible to credibly assert that the government had a motive for derailing defendants prosecution because it believed the case was going badly when the case was barely going," the prosecutors said. Clemens has steadfastly denied using performance-enhancing drugs during a standout 24-season career in which he broke multiple records pitching for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros. Clemens was the most prominent player accused of using drugs in a December 2007 investigative report to Major League Baseball led by former Sen. George Mitchell. Clemens went before a House committee in February 2008 to fight the allegations. He is charged with lying under oath by telling lawmakers he never used the drugs. The quick end to his trial came when prosecutors were showing jurors a video of Clemens testimony. In the video, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., was questioning Clemens and pointed out that his good friend and teammate Andy Pettitte says Clemens admitted using human growth hormone in a private conversation in 1999 or 2000. Clemens responded that Pettitte "misheard" or "misremembered" their conversation. But Cummings said Pettittes wife, Laura, has given lawmakers an affidavit saying that her husband told her about the conversation with Clemens at the time it happened. Walton had ruled the day before the trial began that Laura Pettittes comments were inadmissible hearsay because she didnt speak to Clemens directly. When prosecutors aired the video, Walton sent jurors out of the courtroom and scolded the government attorneys for a move that a "first-year law student" would have known to avoid. Clemens attorney asked for a mistrial and Walton granted the motion, saying Clemens couldnt get a fair trial with a jury that had seen the video. Prosecutors pointed out that Waltons ruling on Laura Pettittes statement came long after their exhibits had been prepared and as they were busy preparing for the trials imminent start. The prosecutors said while they should have redacted their exhibits to comply with Waltons ruling, they were preoccupied with jury selection, opening statements and other trial matters. "Unfortunately, neither government counsel additionally focused on whether the substance of Laura Pettittes testimony might be embedded in a question of one of defendants congressional interlocutors," said the filing. The prosecutors said the reference to Laura Pettitte "would have been removed had government counsel adequately focused on it." Fridays filing was signed by assistant U.S. attorneys Steven Durham and Daniel Butler, the two prosecutors who conducted the trial, along with their boss, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Ronald Machen Jr. and a colleague from the offices appellate division. That suggests there has been no change in the prosecution team despite the error. The U.S. attorneys office declined to answer any questions, noting that Walton has issued a gag order preventing parties from commenting. Cheap NFL Jerseys . The 21-year-old Jamaican scored a goal in each half Sunday as the Whitecaps defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 in Major League Soccer play. Wholesale Jerseys . "I left it all on the table with her and when it airs the people can decide," he said in a text message to The Associated Press. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . Inge hit a two-out, two-run double in the ninth after Crisp scored the tying run on a sacrifice fly, sliding into home to avoid a sweeping tag by catcher Wilin Rosario, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 Wednesday night. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Organizers say world-record holder Usain Bolt will miss the Areva meet. Gay returned to competition last week after a hip surgery last July, running the 100 metres in 10. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesnt want to hear it. "He needs no endorsement from me," Tomlin said.Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Eric Hosmers two-run homer in the first inning proved to be the difference, as the Kansas City Royals took down the Seattle Mariners, 4-2, in the third test of a four-game series. Jeff Francoeur hit a solo homer for the Royals, who snapped a three-game skid. Billy Butler also knocked in a run. Kansas City starter Felipe Paulino (3-6) gave up two runs on two hits to go with a season-high 11 strikeouts over seven innings. Justin Smoak and Mike Carp hit solo homers for the Mariners, who had won three of four. Rookie Michael Pineda (9-10) allowed three runs on five hits over a career- high eight innings to take the loss. He struck out eight and walked one. "That was pretty quick wasnt it? Thats what happens when you get two overpowering guys matched up against each other; its normally going to be a quick game," Royals manager Ned Yost said. The Royals scored all the runs they would need in the first inning. Alex Gordon led off with a double to right and moved to third on Melky Cabreras groundout. Butler followed with a grounder to first baseman Smoak, who threw home. Gordon beat the throw home for a 1-0 lead. Hosmer stepped to the platee and cleared the wall in left for a 3-0 margin.dddddddddddd Smoaks homer to right in the second cut the gap to 3-1. Carp cleared the left-center field wall in the fourth to make it a one-run game. Francoeur gave Kansas City some breathing room with a homer off Tom Wilhelmsen in the ninth. Greg Holland pitched a scoreless eighth and Joakim Soria tossed a perfect ninth for his 27th save. "Were better than the number of strikeouts we had, and we put it in the umpires hands too with all the called third strikes," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said. "Weve got to do a better job of protecting the plate in those situations, even if its a tad off or right on, weve got to protect the plate better than we did tonight." Game Notes Seattle is 31-20 against the Royals at Safeco Field, which opened in 1999 -- its second-best winning percentage against an opponent there...Kansas City went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and stranded three...Pineda has recorded 171 strikeouts this season, passing Freddy Garcia (170 in 1999) for second in franchise history for strikeouts by a rookie pitcher. Mark Langston holds the franchise rookie record with 204 strikeouts during 1984. ' ' 'WASHINGTON -- Prosecutors in the Roger Clemens perjury case said Friday they had made an honest mistake in showing jurors inadmissible evidence and that shouldnt save the baseball star from facing a new trial. Wholesale Jerseys China . The prosecutors filed arguments disputing Clemens position that a second trial would violate his constitutional protection against double jeopardy by making him face the same charges twice. Clemens had argued the showing of the evidence was a deliberate ploy to invoke a mistrial because the prosecutors case was going badly. But the prosecutors say their case remains strong and Clemens wants to "gain an unwarranted windfall from this inadvertent error." The prosecutors said it was an oversight when they showed jurors a video clip that mentioned that Clemens teammate told his wife that Clemens admitted using performance-enhancing drugs -- evidence the judge had ruled inadmissible. The filing is the prosecutors first public admission of wrongdoing in the case and first explanation of what went wrong. The prosecutors wrote it was their duty to make sure that evidence was not included in their exhibits. "The government accepts responsibility for its oversight, and regrets the burdens that error has placed on this court and defendant," they wrote, but argued the mistake was due to the press of other trial matters and was not intentional. Thats an important point for the prosecutors to make to the judge, who has scheduled a Sept. 2 hearing on the retrial debate. Normally, when a defendant requests a mistrial, a second trial is not considered double jeopardy. The exception would be when the judge finds prosecutors intentionally provoked a mistrial. But the prosecutors pointed out the sudden ending to Clemens trial came only on the second day of evidence in what was supposed to be a four- to six-week case. It came before prosecutors called crucial witnesses such as Brian McNamee, the pitchers longtime trainer, who said he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone, or showed their key physical evidence -- needles that McNamee said he used to inject Clemens and which the prosecutors said contained Clemens DNA and traces of the drugs. The defence planned to dispute both vigorously, arguing that McNamee is a habitual liar who fabricated the evidence to blackmail his former boss. But jurors only had hints of that dispute in opening arguments and had seen no evidence of it yet. "It is impossible to credibly assert that the government had a motive for derailing defendants prosecution because it believed the case was going badly when the case was barely going," the prosecutors said. Clemens has steadfastly denied using performance-enhancing drugs during a standout 24-season career in which he broke multiple records pitching for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros. Clemens was the most prominent player accused of using drugs in a December 2007 investigative report to Major League Baseball led by former Sen. George Mitchell. Clemens went before a House committee in February 2008 to fight the allegations. He is charged with lying under oath by telling lawmakers he never used the drugs. The quick end to his trial came when prosecutors were showing jurors a video of Clemens testimony. In the video, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., was questioning Clemens and pointed out that his good friend and teammate Andy Pettitte says Clemens admitted using human growth hormone in a private conversation in 1999 or 2000. Clemens responded that Pettitte "misheard" or "misremembered" their conversation. But Cummings said Pettittes wife, Laura, has given lawmakers an affidavit saying that her husband told her about the conversation with Clemens at the time it happened. Walton had ruled the day before the trial began that Laura Pettittes comments were inadmissible hearsay because she didnt speak to Clemens directly. When prosecutors aired the video, Walton sent jurors out of the courtroom and scolded the government attorneys for a move that a "first-year law student" would have known to avoid. Clemens attorney asked for a mistrial and Walton granted the motion, saying Clemens couldnt get a fair trial with a jury that had seen the video. Prosecutors pointed out that Waltons ruling on Laura Pettittes statement came long after their exhibits had been prepared and as they were busy preparing for the trials imminent start. The prosecutors said while they should have redacted their exhibits to comply with Waltons ruling, they were preoccupied with jury selection, opening statements and other trial matters. "Unfortunately, neither government counsel additionally focused on whether the substance of Laura Pettittes testimony might be embedded in a question of one of defendants congressional interlocutors," said the filing. The prosecutors said the reference to Laura Pettitte "would have been removed had government counsel adequately focused on it." Fridays filing was signed by assistant U.S. attorneys Steven Durham and Daniel Butler, the two prosecutors who conducted the trial, along with their boss, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Ronald Machen Jr. and a colleague from the offices appellate division. That suggests there has been no change in the prosecution team despite the error. The U.S. attorneys office declined to answer any questions, noting that Walton has issued a gag order preventing parties from commenting. Cheap NFL Jerseys . The 21-year-old Jamaican scored a goal in each half Sunday as the Whitecaps defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 in Major League Soccer play. Wholesale Jerseys . "I left it all on the table with her and when it airs the people can decide," he said in a text message to The Associated Press. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . Inge hit a two-out, two-run double in the ninth after Crisp scored the tying run on a sacrifice fly, sliding into home to avoid a sweeping tag by catcher Wilin Rosario, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 Wednesday night. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Organizers say world-record holder Usain Bolt will miss the Areva meet. Gay returned to competition last week after a hip surgery last July, running the 100 metres in 10. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesnt want to hear it. "He needs no endorsement from me," Tomlin said.Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Eric Hosmers two-run homer in the first inning proved to be the difference, as the Kansas City Royals took down the Seattle Mariners, 4-2, in the third test of a four-game series. Jeff Francoeur hit a solo homer for the Royals, who snapped a three-game skid. Billy Butler also knocked in a run. Kansas City starter Felipe Paulino (3-6) gave up two runs on two hits to go with a season-high 11 strikeouts over seven innings. Justin Smoak and Mike Carp hit solo homers for the Mariners, who had won three of four. Rookie Michael Pineda (9-10) allowed three runs on five hits over a career- high eight innings to take the loss. He struck out eight and walked one. "That was pretty quick wasnt it? Thats what happens when you get two overpowering guys matched up against each other; its normally going to be a quick game," Royals manager Ned Yost said. The Royals scored all the runs they would need in the first inning. Alex Gordon led off with a double to right and moved to third on Melky Cabreras groundout. Butler followed with a grounder to first baseman Smoak, who threw home. Gordon beat the throw home for a 1-0 lead. Hosmer stepped to the platee and cleared the wall in left for a 3-0 margin.dddddddddddd Smoaks homer to right in the second cut the gap to 3-1. Carp cleared the left-center field wall in the fourth to WASHINGTON -- Prosecutors in the Roger Clemens perjury case said Friday they had made an honest mistake in showing jurors inadmissible evidence and that shouldnt save the baseball star from facing a new trial. Wholesale Jerseys China . The prosecutors filed arguments disputing Clemens position that a second trial would violate his constitutional protection against double jeopardy by making him face the same charges twice. Clemens had argued the showing of the evidence was a deliberate ploy to invoke a mistrial because the prosecutors case was going badly. But the prosecutors say their case remains strong and Clemens wants to "gain an unwarranted windfall from this inadvertent error." The prosecutors said it was an oversight when they showed jurors a video clip that mentioned that Clemens teammate told his wife that Clemens admitted using performance-enhancing drugs -- evidence the judge had ruled inadmissible. The filing is the prosecutors first public admission of wrongdoing in the case and first explanation of what went wrong. The prosecutors wrote it was their duty to make sure that evidence was not included in their exhibits. "The government accepts responsibility for its oversight, and regrets the burdens that error has placed on this court and defendant," they wrote, but argued the mistake was due to the press of other trial matters and was not intentional. Thats an important point for the prosecutors to make to the judge, who has scheduled a Sept. 2 hearing on the retrial debate. Normally, when a defendant requests a mistrial, a second trial is not considered double jeopardy. The exception would be when the judge finds prosecutors intentionally provoked a mistrial. But the prosecutors pointed out the sudden ending to Clemens trial came only on the second day of evidence in what was supposed to be a four- to six-week case. It came before prosecutors called crucial witnesses such as Brian McNamee, the pitchers longtime trainer, who said he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone, or showed their key physical evidence -- needles that McNamee said he used to inject Clemens and which the prosecutors said contained Clemens DNA and traces of the drugs. The defence planned to dispute both vigorously, arguing that McNamee is a habitual liar who fabricated the evidence to blackmail his former boss. But jurors only had hints of that dispute in opening arguments and had seen no evidence of it yet. "It is impossible to credibly assert that the government had a motive for derailing defendants prosecution because it believed the case was going badly when the case was barely going," the prosecutors said. Clemens has steadfastly denied using performance-enhancing drugs during a standout 24-season career in which he broke multiple records pitching for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees and Houston Astros. Clemens was the most prominent player accused of using drugs in a December 2007 investigative report to Major League Baseball led by former Sen. George Mitchell. Clemens went before a House committee in February 2008 to fight the allegations. He is charged with lying under oath by telling lawmakers he never used the drugs. The quick end to his trial came when prosecutors were showing jurors a video of Clemens testimony. In the video, Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., was questioning Clemens and pointed out that his good friend and teammate Andy Pettitte says Clemens admitted using human growth hormone in a private conversation in 1999 or 2000. Clemens responded that Pettitte "misheard" or "misremembered" their conversation. But Cummings said Pettittes wife, Laura, has given lawmakers an affidavit saying that her husband told her about the conversation with Clemens at the time it happened. Walton had ruled the day before the trial began that Laura Pettittes comments were inadmissible hearsay because she didnt speak to Clemens directly. When prosecutors aired the video, Walton sent jurors out of the courtroom and scolded the government attorneys for a move that a "first-year law student" would have known to avoid. Clemens attorney asked for a mistrial and Walton granted the motion, saying Clemens couldnt get a fair trial with a jury that had seen the video. Prosecutors pointed out that Waltons ruling on Laura Pettittes statement came long after their exhibits had been prepared and as they were busy preparing for the trials imminent start. The prosecutors said while they should have redacted their exhibits to comply with Waltons ruling, they were preoccupied with jury selection, opening statements and other trial matters. "Unfortunately, neither government counsel additionally focused on whether the substance of Laura Pettittes testimony might be embedded in a question of one of defendants congressional interlocutors," said the filing. The prosecutors said the reference to Laura Pettitte "would have been removed had government counsel adequately focused on it." Fridays filing was signed by assistant U.S. attorneys Steven Durham and Daniel Butler, the two prosecutors who conducted the trial, along with their boss, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Ronald Machen Jr. and a colleague from the offices appellate division. That suggests there has been no change in the prosecution team despite the error. The U.S. attorneys office declined to answer any questions, noting that Walton has issued a gag order preventing parties from commenting. Cheap NFL Jerseys . The 21-year-old Jamaican scored a goal in each half Sunday as the Whitecaps defeated the Houston Dynamo 3-1 in Major League Soccer play. Wholesale Jerseys . "I left it all on the table with her and when it airs the people can decide," he said in a text message to The Associated Press. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . Inge hit a two-out, two-run double in the ninth after Crisp scored the tying run on a sacrifice fly, sliding into home to avoid a sweeping tag by catcher Wilin Rosario, and the Oakland Athletics rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 Wednesday night. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Organizers say world-record holder Usain Bolt will miss the Areva meet. Gay returned to competition last week after a hip surgery last July, running the 100 metres in 10. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesnt want to hear it. "He needs no endorsement from me," Tomlin said.Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Eric Hosmers two-run homer in the first inning proved to be the difference, as the Kansas City Royals took down the Seattle Mariners, 4-2, in the third test of a four-game series. Jeff Francoeur hit a solo homer for the Royals, who snapped a three-game skid. Billy Butler also knocked in a run. Kansas City starter Felipe Paulino (3-6) gave up two runs on two hits to go with a season-high 11 strikeouts over seven innings. Justin Smoak and Mike Carp hit solo homers for the Mariners, who had won three of four. Rookie Michael Pineda (9-10) allowed three runs on five hits over a career- high eight innings to take the loss. He struck out eight and walked one. "That was pretty quick wasnt it? Thats what happens when you get two overpowering guys matched up against each other; its normally going to be a quick game," Royals manager Ned Yost said. The Royals scored all the runs they would need in the first inning. Alex Gordon led off with a double to right and moved to third on Melky Cabreras groundout. Butler followed with a grounder to first baseman Smoak, who threw home. Gordon beat the throw home for a 1-0 lead. Hosmer stepped to the platee and cleared the wall in left for a 3-0 margin.dddddddddddd Smoaks homer to right in the second cut the gap to 3-1. Carp cleared the left-center field wall in the fourth to make it a one-run game. Francoeur gave Kansas City some breathing room with a homer off Tom Wilhelmsen in the ninth. Greg Holland pitched a scoreless eighth and Joakim Soria tossed a perfect ninth for his 27th save. "Were better than the number of strikeouts we had, and we put it in the umpires hands too with all the called third strikes," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said. "Weve got to do a better job of protecting the plate in those situations, even if its a tad off or right on, weve got to protect the plate better than we did tonight." Game Notes Seattle is 31-20 against the Royals at Safeco Field, which opened in 1999 -- its second-best winning percentage against an opponent there...Kansas City went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and stranded three...Pineda has recorded 171 strikeouts this season, passing Freddy Garcia (170 in 1999) for second in franchise history for strikeouts by a rookie pitcher. Mark Langston holds the franchise rookie record with 204 strikeouts during 1984. ' ' '. Greg Holland pitched a scoreless eighth and Joakim Soria tossed a perfect ninth for his 27th save. "Were better than the number of strikeouts we had, and we put it in the umpires hands too with all the called third strikes," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said. "Weve got to do a better job of protecting the plate in those situations, even if its a tad off or right on, weve got to protect the plate better than we did tonight." Game Notes Seattle is 31-20 against the Royals at Safeco Field, which opened in 1999 -- its second-best winning percentage against an opponent there...Kansas City went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position and stranded three...Pineda has recorded 171 strikeouts this season, passing Freddy Garcia (170 in 1999) for second in franchise history for strikeouts by a rookie pitcher. Mark Langston holds the franchise rookie record with 204 strikeouts during 1984. ' ' '

STRASBOURG, France -- Tamira Paszek overcame a second-set blip to beat Alberta Brianti of Italy 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Strasbourg International on Monday. monster beats cable . The eighth-seeded Austrian player constantly pressured Briantis serve but could only convert four of her 15 breakpoint chances and dropped her own serve five times. She next plays Johanna Larsson of Sweden or American player Lauren Davis in the second round. French pair Pauline Parmentier and Stephanie Foretz Gacon advanced in straight sets and next play each other, while Taiwans Hsieh Su-wei rallied to beat Romanias Irina-Camelia Begu 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1 and next plays either No. 4 Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain or Georgias Anna Tatishvili. Parmentier beat Sabine Lisicki of Germany 6-4, 6-4, and Foretz Gacon downed Britains Elena Baltacha 6-4, 6-0. beats by dre . Detroit led by four runs in the eighth inning -- but for the 2012 Tigers, nothing has come easy. The Tigers nearly wasted Fisters dazzling streak, blowing a big lead late before beating Kansas City 5-4 on Thursday when Alex Avila drove home the winning run in the ninth with a bases-loaded grounder. monster beats by dr dre headphones . Oosthuizen, the 2010 British Open champion, came into the weekend with a five-stroke lead over the field, but struggled with his putting and had a 70. The South African had a chance to retake the lead with a 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole, but missed by inches -- the last of many near misses throughout the day. http://www.thebeatsbydreukshop.co.uk/ . McIlroy made seven birdies, including a 25-yard chip-in on No. 8. He overtook first-round leader Rafael Cabrera-Bello with a 13-under-par, 131 total. "I was never really under pressure in any point of the round," said McIlroy, the 2009 champion. beats by dre solo . The 40-year-old Nestor, who has won the most doubles titles in history, was unable to nose his fifth-seeded team into the quarter-finals. "They put a lot of pressure on us and conditions favoured them a bit more," said Nestor. beats outlet cheap . Cabrera was briefly shaken up when a throw hit him on a slide into second base Sunday, but he tied a career high with four hits, including a home run, and scored all three runs for the San Francisco Giants to help Matt Cain beat the Miami Marlins 3-2.ASHBURN, Va. -- Ryan Grant had finished a workout and was close to signing a deal with the Chicago Bears when the Washington Redskins called with an offer he liked better. "I was on my way to do a physical in Chicago," Grant said. "Agreed to Washington. Told the driver to turn around and take me to the airport." Grant said arrived late Tuesday and signed with the Redskins on Wednesday morning, joining a banged-up backfield that didnt have a healthy alternative to rookie starter Alfred Morris. "This time of year you need guys that have a little bit of experience, are mentally pretty sharp," coach Mike Shanahan said. "I think hes a guy in a couple of weeks time probably could learn the system fairly quickly and help us." Grant spent five years with the Green Bay Packers but has been looking for work since the team opted not to re-sign him after last season. He rushed for 1,203 yards in 2008 and 1,253 yards in 2009 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in the 2010 regular-season opener. He returned last year and ran for 559 yards, sharing the load with James Starks. To make room for Grant, the Redskins placed running back Roy Helu Jr. on injured reserve. Helu has been dealing with turf toe in his left foot since the season opener and also has two sore Achilles from training camp. He had only two carries for 2 yards and seven ccatches for 45 yards this season. monster beats outlet store. Helu said the injuries forced him to play in pain and kept him from practicing at full-speed. He wore a protective boot on his left foot in the locker room Wednesday. "I dont like not playing football," the second-year back said. "Im still processing sitting out a season." The Redskins only other running back, Evan Royster, was limited in practice Wednesday after spraining a ligament in his right knee in Sundays loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The team originally announced his injury as a strained patella tendon. His status is uncertain for this weeks game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Redskins considered bringing back Tim Hightower, who was cut at the end of preseason after a slower-than-hoped recovery from a torn ACL a year ago. But Shanahan said Hightower had a setback in rehabilitation and could be having arthroscopic surgery on the knee. Notes: LT Trent Williams (bone bruise in right knee) was limping and did not practice Wednesday. ... CB Cedric Griffin (hamstring) also did not practice. ... WR Pierre Garcon was limited again with a right foot injury that has sidelined him since his 88-yard touchdown catch in the season opener. "Its nagging a lot more than anybody would have expected," Garcon said. ... S Brandon Meriweather (sprained left knee) was limited. ' ' '

vLONDON -- Manchester City gave its title rivals renewed hope on Sunday by slumping to a second Premier League defeat of the season, conceding a last-gasp goal to lose 1-0 to Sunderland and cap a weekend of surprise results. Manchester Uniteds shock 3-2 defeat by bottom team Blackburn on Saturday handed City the chance to pull clear at the top but the cross-town rivals remain locked together on points at the halfway stage of the season after Ji Dong-Wons dramatic winner at the Stadium of Light. Four seconds of the three minutes of stoppage time were remaining when the South Korea striker tapped into an empty net after rounding City goalkeeper Joe Hart. The impact of Citys defeat will also be felt in London, with third-place Tottenham six points behind with a game in hand despite its 1-1 draw at Swansea on Saturday. Arsenal is three points further back in fourth while even Chelsea, which was upset 3-1 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, and Liverpool might still feel in contention 11 points off the lead. In Sundays other game, Everton climbed into the top half of the table by beating West Bromwich Albion 1-0 thanks to substitute Victor Anichebes 87th-minute winner. Jis goal, which came with a suspicion of offside, came even later to continue Citys recent wobbles in the league. After looking irrepressible early in the season in its hunt for a first title since 1968, Roberto Mancinis side has won only two of its last five matches. Even the goals, which flowed in record style for the first four months of the campaign, have dried up, with the Sunderland defeat coming hot on the heels of a 0-0 draw at West Brom on Monday. "We deserved to win this game," Mancini said. "Its incredible ... I dont know how many chances we had." Micah Richards missed the best of them, the substitute defender heading downwards and onto the bar with the goal at his mercy in the 88th minute. Earlier, Edin Dzeko had wasted a number of chances in both halves, crashing a shot against the bar with one in the 34th minute. "We knew we were going to have withstand ferocious pressure from Manchester City. We did it and we did it remarkably well," said Sunderland manager Martin ONeill, whose team climbed three places to 13th. The ONeill effect has lifted the gloom at Sunderland, with the team winning three of its five matches since the Northern Irishman replaced Steve Bruce as manager at the start of December. "Weve got the belief going into games that were going to win now," Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole said. City will look to bounce back when it hosts Liverpool on Tuesday, when Mancini will no doubt recall Sergio Aguero and David Silva to the starting lineup after the attacking pair were used as second-half substitutes against Sunderland. City also play Tottenham in the league this month and has a mouthwatering FA Cup third-round match at home to United to come on Sunday. Anichebe came off the bench to grab his first goal since March 2010, pouncing on a poor defensive header by West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner to score from close range. It was the Nigeria strikers first appearance since injuring himself on international duty at the start of September. "Hes not even had a reserve game," Everton manager David Moyes said. "Hes a big-time player because of what he can do and what he brings to us." The win lifted Everton three places to ninth, extending the teams unbeaten streak to four matches. 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Over the next three days well take a look at the guards, the wings and the bigs to see whats changed and if the club is better off year over year.MARIBOR, Slovenia -- Overall World Cup leader Tina Maze rebounded from a close loss by posting an emphatic slalom victory before her home fans Sunday, giving the Slovenian victories in four different disciplines this season. Maze, who lost Saturdays giant slalom by 0.08 seconds to Lindsey Vonn, led after the opening run and clocked a two-run combined time of 1 minute, 33.68 seconds down the Radvanje course. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden finished second, a distant 0.86 seconds behind, and Kathrin Zettel of Austria was third, 1.13 back. American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin moved up from 13th after a wild opening run to finish sixth and maintained a 13-point lead ahead of Maze in the slalom standings. In the overall standings, Maze has more than twice as many points as her nearest challenger, Maria Hoefl-Riesch, the Olympic slalom champion who went out in the first run. Vonn finished 36th in the first run and failed to qualify for the second leg. Maze leads Hoefl-Riesch 1,654-806 and Vonn is third with 740 points. Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks, B.C., was the top Canadian, finishing in 17th place. Marie-Michele Gagnon of Lac-Etchemin, Que., was 20th and Brittany Phelan of Mont-Tremblant, Que., was 29th. While Vonn won two slaloms four seasons ago, it has become her weakest discipline. She hadnt even entered a slalom since last seasons World Cup finals. Maze celebrated with a cartwheel with her ski boots on. "Its so amazing to win here," Maze said. "Everybody is cheering for me." Both runs were held in clear conditions, with the temperature below freezing. It was Mazes seventh win of the season annd first in slalom.dddddddddddd She now needs only a downhill win to hold victories in all five disciplines this season. Only two women have won in all five disciplines in a single season. LONDON -- Manchester City gave its title rivals renewed hope on Sunday by slumping to a second Premier League defeat of the season, conceding a last-gasp goal to lose 1-0 to Sunderland and cap a weekend of surprise results. Manchester Uniteds shock 3-2 defeat by bottom team Blackburn on Saturday handed City the chance to pull clear at the top but the cross-town rivals remain locked together on points at the halfway stage of the season after Ji Dong-Wons dramatic winner at the Stadium of Light. Four seconds of the three minutes of stoppage time were remaining when the South Korea striker tapped into an empty net after rounding City goalkeeper Joe Hart. The impact of Citys defeat will also be felt in London, with third-place Tottenham six points behind with a game in hand despite its 1-1 draw at Swansea on Saturday. Arsenal is three points further back in fourth while even Chelsea, which was upset 3-1 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, and Liverpool might still feel in contention 11 points off the lead. In Sundays other game, Everton climbed into the top half of the table by beating West Bromwich Albion 1-0 thanks to substitute Victor Anichebes 87th-minute winner. Jis goal, which came with a suspicion of offside, came even later to continue Citys recent wobbles in the league. After looking irrepressible early in the season in its hunt for a first title since 1968, Roberto Mancinis side has won only two of its last five matches. Even the goals, which flowed in record style for the first four months of the campaign, have dried up, with the Sunderland defeat coming hot on the heels of a 0-0 draw at West Brom on Monday. "We deserved to win this game," Mancini said. "Its incredible ... I dont know how many chances we had." Micah Richards missed the best of them, the substitute defender heading downwards and onto the bar with the goal at his mercy in the 88th minute. Earlier, Edin Dzeko had wasted a number of chances in both halves, crashing a shot against the bar with one in the 34th minute. "We knew we were going to have withstand ferocious pressure from Manchester City. We did it and we did it remarkably well," said Sunderland manager Martin ONeill, whose team climbed three places to 13th. The ONeill effect has lifted the gloom at Sunderland, with the team winning three of its five matches since the Northern Irishman replaced Steve Bruce as manager at the start of December. "Weve got the belief going into games that were going to win now," Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole said. City will look to bounce back when it hosts Liverpool on Tuesday, when Mancini will no doubt recall Sergio Aguero and David Silva to the starting lineup after the attacking pair were used as second-half substitutes against Sunderland. City also play Tottenham in the league this month and has a mouthwatering FA Cup third-round match at home to United to come on Sunday. Anichebe came off the bench to grab his first goal since March 2010, pouncing on a poor defensive header by West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner to score from close range. It was the Nigeria strikers first appearance since injuring himself on international duty at the start of September. "Hes not even had a reserve game," Everton manager David Moyes said. "Hes a big-time player because of what he can do and what he brings to us." The win lifted Everton three places to ninth, extending the teams unbeaten streak to four matches. West Brom remains the leagues lowest scorers at home with just seven goals in 10 matches at the Hawthorns. Air Max Pas cher . When the NFL first announced as many as 27 current or ex-Saints participated in a cash-for-hits bounty program, seemingly all Saints regulars on defence faced suspensions. As it turned out, only two current Saints -- linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith -- will be sanctioned. Air Max France . Mitchell told The Associated Press he had about half a lap to go when he felt a popping in his left leg. He finished the lap in 46.1 seconds and helped the Americans to a tie for first with the Bahamas in 2 minutes, 58. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . -- Piecing together lineups has become the norm for Atlanta coach Larry Drew in recent weeks, with injuries consistently causing havoc for his roster. Nike Air Max . The question is, is there depth chart any better than the one that finished with a .348 winning percentage? Over the next three days well take a look at the guards, the wings and the bigs to see whats changed and if the club is better off year over year.MARIBOR, Slovenia -- Overall World Cup leader Tina Maze rebounded from a close loss by posting an emphatic slalom victory before her home fans Sunday, giving the Slovenian victories in four different disciplines this season. Maze, who lost Saturdays giant slalom by 0.08 seconds to Lindsey Vonn, led after the opening run and clocked a two-run combined time of 1 minute, 33.68 seconds down the Radvanje course. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden finished second, a distant 0.86 seconds behind, and Kathrin Zettel of Austria was third, 1.13 back. American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin moved up from 13th after a wild opening run to finish sixth and maintained a 13-point lead ahead of Maze in the slalom standings. In the overall standings, Maze has more than twice as many points as her nearest challenger, Maria Hoefl-Riesch, the Olympic slalom champion who went out in the first run. Vonn finished 36th in the first run and failed to qualify for the second leg. Maze leads Hoefl-Riesch 1,654-806 and Vonn is third with 740 points. Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks, B.C., was the top Canadian, finishing in 17th place. Marie-Michele Gagnon of Lac-Etchemin, Que., was 20th and Brittany Phelan of Mont-Tremblant, Que., was 29th. While Vonn won two slaloms four seasons ago, it has become her weakest discipline. She hadnt even entered a slalom since last seasons World Cup finals. Maze celebrated with a cartwheel with her ski boots on. "Its so amazing to win here," Maze said. "Everybody is cheering for me." Both runs were held in clear conditions, with the temperature below freezing. It was Mazes seventh win of the season annd first in slalom.dddddddddddd She now needs only a downhill win to hold victories in all five disciplines this season. Only two women have won in all five disciplines in a single season. Austrian great Petra Kronberger did it in 1990-91 and Croatian standout Janica Kostelic accomplished the feat in 2005-06. The only man to do it was Marc Girardelli in 1988-89. Mazes super-G win in St. Anton two weeks ago already gave her wins in each discipline over her career. "Tina is sensational this season," Zettel said. "She has shown her class here once again." It was the sixth runner-up finish for Hansdotter, matching Italys Manuela Moelgg for the most career second places without a win. The 17-year-old Shiffrin had won the past two slaloms and has three wins overall this season. In the opening run, she was fastest in the top section and second fastest in the last section, "but she had three really big mistakes in the middle," said U.S. head coach Alex Hoedlmoser. "The snow was pretty tricky, there were a couple of gates where it was slick and then the rest was grippy," Hoedlmoser added. "I think it was a lot more grippy than what she expected. In the second run, she just wasnt pushing as hard as she normally does, but it was still a good result." A special city event is scheduled for Moscow on Tuesday, the last race before the Feb. 5-17 world championships in Schladming, Austria. Only two more traditional slaloms remain this season, although the parallel city event -- a mix between slalom and giant slalom -- also counts toward the slalom standings. ' ' 'LONDON -- Manchester City gave its title rivals renewed hope on Sunday by slumping to a second Premier League defeat of the season, conceding a last-gasp goal to lose 1-0 to Sunderland and cap a weekend of surprise results. Manchester Uniteds shock 3-2 defeat by bottom team Blackburn on Saturday handed City the chance to pull clear at the top but the cross-town rivals remain locked together on points at the halfway stage of the season after Ji Dong-Wons dramatic winner at the Stadium of Light. Four seconds of the three minutes of stoppage time were remaining when the South Korea striker tapped into an empty net after rounding City goalkeeper Joe Hart. The impact of Citys defeat will also be felt in London, with third-place Tottenham six points behind with a game in hand despite its 1-1 draw at Swansea on Saturday. Arsenal is three points further back in fourth while even Chelsea, which was upset 3-1 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, and Liverpool might still feel in contention 11 points off the lead. In Sundays other game, Everton climbed into the top half of the table by beating West Bromwich Albion 1-0 thanks to substitute Victor Anichebes 87th-minute winner. Jis goal, which came with a suspicion of offside, came even later to continue Citys recent wobbles in the league. After looking irrepressible early in the season in its hunt for a first title since 1968, Roberto Mancinis side has won only two of its last five matches. Even the goals, which flowed in record style for the first four months of the campaign, have dried up, with the Sunderland defeat coming hot on the heels of a 0-0 draw at West Brom on Monday. "We deserved to win this game," Mancini said. "Its incredible ... I dont know how many chances we had." Micah Richards missed the best of them, the substitute defender heading downwards and onto the bar with the goal at his mercy in the 88th minute. Earlier, Edin Dzeko had wasted a number of chances in both halves, crashing a shot against the bar with one in the 34th minute. "We knew we were going to have withstand ferocious pressure from Manchester City. We did it and we did it remarkably well," said Sunderland manager Martin ONeill, whose team climbed three places to 13th. The ONeill effect has lifted the gloom at Sunderland, with the team winning three of its five matches since the Northern Irishman replaced Steve Bruce as manager at the start of December. "Weve got the belief going into games that were going to win now," Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole said. City will look to bounce back when it hosts Liverpool on Tuesday, when Mancini will no doubt recall Sergio Aguero and David Silva to the starting lineup after the attacking pair were used as second-half substitutes against Sunderland. City also play Tottenham in the league this month and has a mouthwatering FA Cup third-round match at home to United to come on Sunday. Anichebe came off the bench to grab his first goal since March 2010, pouncing on a poor defensive header by West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner to score from close range. It was the Nigeria strikers first appearance since injuring himself on international duty at the start of September. "Hes not even had a reserve game," Everton manager David Moyes said. "Hes a big-time player because of what he can do and what he brings to us." The win lifted Everton three places to ninth, extending the teams unbeaten streak to four matches. West Brom remains the leagues lowest scorers at home with just seven goals in 10 matches at the Hawthorns. Air Max Pas cher . When the NFL first announced as many as 27 current or ex-Saints participated in a cash-for-hits bounty program, seemingly all Saints regulars on defence faced suspensions. As it turned out, only two current Saints -- linebacker Jonathan Vilma and defensive end Will Smith -- will be sanctioned. Air Max France . Mitchell told The Associated Press he had about half a lap to go when he felt a popping in his left leg. He finished the lap in 46.1 seconds and helped the Americans to a tie for first with the Bahamas in 2 minutes, 58. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . -- Piecing together lineups has become the norm for Atlanta coach Larry Drew in recent weeks, with injuries consistently causing havoc for his roster. Nike Air Max . The question is, is there depth chart any better than the one that finished with a .348 winning percentage? Over the next three days well take a look at the guards, the wings and the bigs to see whats changed and if the club is better off year over year.MARIBOR, Slovenia -- Overall World Cup leader Tina Maze rebounded from a close loss by posting an emphatic slalom victory before her home fans Sunday, giving the Slovenian victories in four different disciplines this season. Maze, who lost Saturdays giant slalom by 0.08 seconds to Lindsey Vonn, led after the opening run and clocked a two-run combined time of 1 minute, 33.68 seconds down the Radvanje course. Frida Hansdotter of Sweden finished second, a distant 0.86 seconds behind, and Kathrin Zettel of Austria was third, 1.13 back. American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin moved up from 13th after a wild opening run to finish sixth and maintained a 13-point lead ahead of Maze in the slalom standings. In the overall standings, Maze has more than twice as many points as her nearest challenger, Maria Hoefl-Riesch, the Olympic slalom champion who went out in the first run. Vonn finished 36th in the first run and failed to qualify for the second leg. Maze leads Hoefl-Riesch 1,654-806 and Vonn is third with 740 points. Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks, B.C., was the top Canadian, finishing in 17th place. Marie-Michele Gagnon of Lac-Etchemin, Que., was 20th and Brittany Phelan of Mont-Tremblant, Que., was 29th. While Vonn won two slaloms four seasons ago, it has become her weakest discipline. She hadnt even entered a slalom since last seasons World Cup finals. Maze celebrated with a cartwheel with her ski boots on. "Its so amazing to win here," Maze said. "Everybody is cheering for me." Both runs were held in clear conditions, with the temperature below freezing. It was Mazes seventh win of the season annd first in slalom.dddddddddddd She now needs only a downhill win to hold victories in all five disciplines this season. Only two women have won in all five disciplines in a single season. Austrian great Petra Kronberger did it in 1990-91 and Croatian standout Janica Kostelic accomplished the feat in 2005-06. The only man to do it was Marc Girardelli in 1988-89. Mazes super-G win in St. Anton two weeks ago already gave her wins in each discipline over her career. "Tina is sensational this season," Zettel said. "She has shown her class here once again." It was the sixth runner-up finish for Hansdotter, matching Italys Manuela Moelgg for the most career second places without a win. The 17-year-old Shiffrin had won the past two slaloms and has three wins overall this season. In the opening run, she was fastest in the top section and second fastest in the last section, "but she had three really big mistakes in the middle," said U.S. head coach Alex Hoedlmoser. "The snow was pretty tricky, there were a couple of gates where it was slick and then the rest was grippy," Hoedlmoser added. "I think it was a lot more grippy than what she expected. In the second run, she just wasnt pushing as hard as she normally does, but it was still a good result." A special city event is scheduled for Moscow on Tuesday, the last race before the Feb. 5-17 world championships in Schladming, Austria. Only two more traditional slaloms remain this season, although the parallel city event -- a mix between slalom and giant slalom -- also counts toward the slalom standings. ' ' 'already gave her wins in each discipline over her career. "Tina is sensational this season," Zettel said. "She has shown her class here once again." It was the sixth runner-up finish for Hansdotter, matching Italys Manuela Moelgg for the most career second places without a win. The 17-year-old Shiffrin had won the past slaloms and has three wins overall this season. In the opening run, she was fastest in the top section and second fastest in the last section, "but she had three really big mistakes in the middle," said U.S. head coach Alex Hoedlmoser. "The snow was pretty tricky, there were a couple of gates where it was slick and then the rest was grippy," Hoedlmoser added. "I think it was a lot more grippy than what she expected. In the second run, she just wasnt pushing as hard as she normally does, but it was still a good result." A special city event is scheduled for Moscow on Tuesday, the last race before the Feb. 5-17 world championships in Schladming, Austria. Only two more traditional slaloms remain this season, although the parallel city event -- a mix between slalom and giant slalom -- also counts toward the slalom standings. ' ' '

vTALLAHASSEE, Fla. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor announced Thursday hes stepping down immediately. Taylor leaves with two games remaining in his fifth season at the school in which was disappointing season for the Rattlers. Defensive co-ordinator Earl Holmes, a Tallahassee native, will be the acting head coach for Saturdays homecoming game against North Carolina Central and the season finale in Orlando on Nov. 17 against league-leading Bethune-Cookman. Florida A&M (3-6, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) is out of contention for a MEAC championship. Taylor, 62, told his players last Saturday of his plans to retire at the end of the season, but subsequently changed his mind to leave immediately and eliminate any distraction to the team in its final two games. "My life has really been enriched because of this profession," said Taylor, who spent 40 uninterrupted years coaching after his playing days at Western Illinois. "Its the greatest profession in the world." One of the most successful coaches in the NCAAs Football Championship Subdivision, Taylor had experienced only two losing seasons in 25 years before he replaced Rubin Carter as Florida A&Ms head coach on Dec. 31, 2007 when he signed a five-year contract at $225,000 per year. Carter was fired in November 2007 after a disappointing 3-8 season in his third year at the school. Taylor concludes his coaching career with a 233-96-4 record that includes a 35-19 mark in five seasons at FAMU. He came to Florida A&M five years ago after spending 16 years at Hampton (Va.) where his teams were 136-49-1. He had previously also coached at Virginia Union and Howard University. "You dont retire to look for a job," said Taylor, who plans to remain in Tallahassee. Taylor has written an autobiography that is scheduled to be released at the end of the month and he already has three book tour stops scheduled to promote it. Holmes, 39, starred at Florida A&M University High School before moving to Florida A&M. A middle linebacker, Holmes was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh, two in Cleveland and three with Detroit as a playe. Holmes then spent two years as a high school coach in Lake Mary before joining Taylors staff five years ago. "This season hasnt turned been what we thought it would turn out to be," Holmes said Thursday. "But thats adversity and youve got to play through that. At the end of the day the game must go on." Florida A&M athletic director Derek Horne said Holmes would be a strong candidate in the schools coaching search. "We want to encourage him to go ahead and be a part of the program," Horne said. The new next coach will be the schools ninth since the legendary Jake Gaither retired in 1969. Gaithers teams were 204-36-4 with six National Black College championships in 25 seasons. Wholesale Jerseys . Ptaszek was named CIS coach of the year Wednesday night at the All-Canadian Awards Banquet. "Theres so many people that I respect, and so many programs that I look up to, that have been acknowledged this way, to be acknowledged is humbling and flattering and overwhelming," said Ptaszek. Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C., the president of Volleyball Canada, was recently appointed to the international volleyball federations (FIVB) board of administration. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . The ninth-ranked Tipsarevic won his fourth ATP title against an opponent who was playing in his first tour final. But it was the Spaniard who had the better start, winning the first three games en route to taking the first set. Cheap NFL Jerseys .A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseballs annual winter meetings for a quick visit. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.TORONTO – The big, bad bully of the block is back in town. No team has owned the Leafs quite like the imposing Boston Bruins, set to visit the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season on Saturday with another matchup looming at TD Garden on Monday. The Bruins have captured the last eight meetings between the two clubs – including both matchups this year – outscoring the Leafs by an eye-popping 41-12 margin. "Bostons a good team," said the scorching hot Nazem Kadri, eight points in his last three games pacing the Leafs. "Weve played them a couple times already this year and unfortunately came out on the wrong end of it so we owe em a little bit. I bet well be ready to play." While theyve dropped both games to Boston in the 2013 calendar, the proceedings have not been anything near the nightmare of a year ago. The Leafs actually played one of their better games in recent memory against the Bruins last time out, a handful of mistakes looming large in a 4-2 road defeat on March 7. Only a month earlier in their first matchup of the year in Toronto, one goal from Chris Bourque decided a 1-0 slugfest. "I think weve done a lot of real good things against them and weve lost a couple of tight games," Dion Phaneuf noted of the two battles this season. Fearsome with their combination of scrappiness, skill and dogged work ethic, the Bruins have picked apart the Leafs in recent years, winning 25 of the past 35 matchups. En route to a six-game season sweep a year ago, Boston outscored Toronto 36-10, winning by finals of 8-0, 5-4, 4-1, 6-3, 7-0 and 6-2. "They dont do a loot of things wrong," Kadri said of the Bruins, who sit eight points up on the Leafs as the fourth seed in the East.dddddddddddd "[But] by all means theyre not an invincible team. Weve got to give them respect, respect their skill and hard work, but at the same time weve got to approach the game-plan the way we want to play and set the tone early." Recent troubles defensively and in goal will have to be minimized. The Leafs have allowed at least four goals in eight of their past 11 games – theyve lost 10 of 12 when giving up that many this season – neither James Reimer nor Ben Scrivens seizing hold of the crease. Pockets of incomplete hockey will also need to be eradicated. And without the suspended Joffrey Lupul for the second straight game, the Leafs will need to find a jump-start offensively – managing a single goal in the two previous meetings – this against the second-ranked defensive club in the NHL. "I thought we did a better job matching up against them last time we played them," MacArthur said of the close loss in Beantown, describing the Bruins as "probably the closest team to playing 60 minutes every night". He and the Leafs have collected only five of a possible 14 points in their past seven games (1-3-3) and are about to enter an increasingly difficult stretch of the schedule. Snatching a victory or even two against a team of the Bruins caliber would go a long way towards setting an optimistic course as the race to the postseason kicks into high gear. "We know what weve got to do," Kadri concluded. The critical test awaits. ' ' 'TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor announced Thursday hes stepping down immediately. Taylor leaves with two games remaining in his fifth season at the school in which was disappointing season for the Rattlers. Defensive co-ordinator Earl Holmes, a Tallahassee native, will be the acting head coach for Saturdays homecoming game against North Carolina Central and the season finale in Orlando on Nov. 17 against league-leading Bethune-Cookman. Florida A&M (3-6, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) is out of contention for a MEAC championship. Taylor, 62, told his players last Saturday of his plans to retire at the end of the season, but subsequently changed his mind to leave immediately and eliminate any distraction to the team in its final two games. "My life has really been enriched because of this profession," said Taylor, who spent 40 uninterrupted years coaching after his playing days at Western Illinois. "Its the greatest profession in the world." One of the most successful coaches in the NCAAs Football Championship Subdivision, Taylor had experienced only two losing seasons in 25 years before he replaced Rubin Carter as Florida A&Ms head coach on Dec. 31, 2007 when he signed a five-year contract at $225,000 per year. Carter was fired in November 2007 after a disappointing 3-8 season in his third year at the school. Taylor concludes his coaching career with a 233-96-4 record that includes a 35-19 mark in five seasons at FAMU. He came to Florida A&M five years ago after spending 16 years at Hampton (Va.) where his teams were 136-49-1. He had previously also coached at Virginia Union and Howard University. "You dont retire to look for a job," said Taylor, who plans to remain in Tallahassee. Taylor has written an autobiography that is scheduled to be released at the end of the month and he already has three book tour stops scheduled to promote it. Holmes, 39, starred at Florida A&M University High School before moving to Florida A&M. A middle linebacker, Holmes was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh, two in Cleveland and three with Detroit as a playe. Holmes then spent two years as a high school coach in Lake Mary before joining Taylors staff five years ago. "This season hasnt turned been what we thought it would turn out to be," Holmes said Thursday. "But thats adversity and youve got to play through that. At the end of the day the game must go on." Florida A&M athletic director Derek Horne said Holmes would be a strong candidate in the schools coaching search. "We want to encourage him to go ahead and be a part of the program," Horne said. The new next coach will be the schools ninth since the legendary Jake Gaither retired in 1969. Gaithers teams were 204-36-4 with six National Black College championships in 25 seasons. Wholesale Jerseys . Ptaszek was named CIS coach of the year Wednesday night at the All-Canadian Awards Banquet. "Theres so many people that I respect, and so many programs that I look up to, that have been acknowledged this way, to be acknowledged is humbling and flattering and overwhelming," said Ptaszek. Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C., the president of Volleyball Canada, was recently appointed to the international volleyball federations (FIVB) board of administration. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . The ninth-ranked Tipsarevic won his fourth ATP title against an opponent who was playing in his first tour final. But it was the Spaniard who had the better start, winning the first three games en route to taking the first set. Cheap NFL Jerseys .A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseballs annual winter meetings for a quick visit. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.TORONTO – The big, bad bully of the block is back in town. No team has owned the Leafs quite like the imposing Boston Bruins, set to visit the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season on Saturday with another matchup looming at TD Garden on Monday. The Bruins have captured the last eight meetings between the two clubs – including both matchups this year – outscoring the Leafs by an eye-popping 41-12 margin. "Bostons a good team," said the scorching hot Nazem Kadri, eight points in his last three games pacing the Leafs. "Weve played them a couple times already this year and unfortunately came out on the wrong end of it so we owe em a little bit. I bet well be ready to play." While theyve dropped both games to Boston in the 2013 calendar, the proceedings have not been anything near the nightmare of a year ago. The Leafs actually played one of their better games in recent memory against the Bruins last time out, a handful of mistakes looming large in a 4-2 road defeat on March 7. Only a month earlier in their first matchup of the year in Toronto, one goal from Chris Bourque decided a 1-0 slugfest. "I think weve done a lot of real good things against them and weve lost a couple of tight games," Dion Phaneuf noted of the two battles this season. Fearsome with their combination of scrappiness, skill and dogged work ethic, the Bruins have picked apart the Leafs in recent years, winning 25 of the past 35 matchups. En route to a six-game season sweep a year ago, Boston outscored Toronto 36-10, winning by finals of 8-0, 5-4, 4-1, 6-3, 7-0 and 6-2. "They dont do a loot of things wrong," Kadri said of the Bruins, who sit eight points up on the Leafs as the fourth seed in the East.dddddddddddd "[But] by all means theyre not an invincible team. Weve got to give them respect, respect their skill and hard work, but at the same time weve got to approach the game-plan the way we want to play and set the tone early." Recent troubles defensively and in goal will have to be minimized. The Leafs have allowed at least four goals in eight of their past 11 games – theyve lost 10 of 12 when giving up that many this season – neither James Reimer nor Ben Scrivens seizing hold of the crease. Pockets of incomplete hockey will also need to be eradicated. And without the suspended Joffrey Lupul for the second straight game, the Leafs will need to find a jump-start offensively – managing a single goal in the two previous meetings – this against the second-ranked defensive club in the NHL. "I thought we did a better job matching up against them last time we played them," MacArthur said of the close loss in Beantown, describing the Bruins as "probably the closest team to playing 60 minutes every night". He and the Leafs have collected only five of a possible 14 points in their past seven games (1-3-3) and are about to enter an increasingly difficult stretch of the schedule. Snatching a victory or even two against a team of the Bruins caliber would go a long way towards setting an optimistic course as the race to the postseason kicks into high gear. "We know what weve got to do," Kadri concluded. The critical test awaits. ' ' 'TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor announced Thursday hes stepping down immediately. Taylor leaves with two games remaining in his fifth season at the school in which was disappointing season for the Rattlers. Defensive co-ordinator Earl Holmes, a Tallahassee native, will be the acting head coach for Saturdays homecoming game against North Carolina Central and the season finale in Orlando on Nov. 17 against league-leading Bethune-Cookman. Florida A&M (3-6, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) is out of contention for a MEAC championship. Taylor, 62, told his players last Saturday of his plans to retire at the end of the season, but subsequently changed his mind to leave immediately and eliminate any distraction to the team in its final two games. "My life has really been enriched because of this profession," said Taylor, who spent 40 uninterrupted years coaching after his playing days at Western Illinois. "Its the greatest profession in the world." One of the most successful coaches in the NCAAs Football Championship Subdivision, Taylor had experienced only two losing seasons in 25 years before he replaced Rubin Carter as Florida A&Ms head coach on Dec. 31, 2007 when he signed a five-year contract at $225,000 per year. Carter was fired in November 2007 after a disappointing 3-8 season in his third year at the school. Taylor concludes his coaching career with a 233-96-4 record that includes a 35-19 mark in five seasons at FAMU. He came to Florida A&M five years ago after spending 16 years at Hampton (Va.) where his teams were 136-49-1. He had previously also coached at Virginia Union and Howard University. "You dont retire to look for a job," said Taylor, who plans to remain in Tallahassee. Taylor has written an autobiography that is scheduled to be released at the end of the month and he already has three book tour stops scheduled to promote it. Holmes, 39, starred at Florida A&M University High School before moving to Florida A&M. A middle linebacker, Holmes was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh, two in Cleveland and three with Detroit as a playe. Holmes then spent two years as a high school coach in Lake Mary before joining Taylors staff five years ago. "This season hasnt turned been what we thought it would turn out to be," Holmes said Thursday. "But thats adversity and youve got to play through that. At the end of the day the game must go on." Florida A&M athletic director Derek Horne said Holmes would be a strong candidate in the schools coaching search. "We want to encourage him to go ahead and be a part of the program," Horne said. The new next coach will be the schools ninth since the legendary Jake Gaither retired in 1969. Gaithers teams were 204-36-4 with six National Black College championships in 25 seasons. Wholesale Jerseys . Ptaszek was named CIS coach of the year Wednesday night at the All-Canadian Awards Banquet. "Theres so many people that I respect, and so many programs that I look up to, that have been acknowledged this way, to be acknowledged is humbling and flattering and overwhelming," said Ptaszek. Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C., the president of Volleyball Canada, was recently appointed to the international volleyball federations (FIVB) board of administration. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . The ninth-ranked Tipsarevic won his fourth ATP title against an opponent who was playing in his first tour final. But it was the Spaniard who had the better start, winning the first three games en route to taking the first set. Cheap NFL Jerseys .A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseballs annual winter meetings for a quick visit. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.TORONTO – The big, bad bully of the block is back in town. No team has owned the Leafs quite like the imposing Boston Bruins, set to visit the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season on Saturday with another matchup looming at TD Garden on Monday. The Bruins have captured the last eight meetings between the two clubs – including both matchups this year – outscoring the Leafs by an eye-popping 41-12 margin. "Bostons a good team," said the scorching hot Nazem Kadri, eight points in his last three games pacing the Leafs. "Weve played them a couple times already this year and unfortunately came out on the wrong end of it so we owe em a little bit. I bet well be ready to play." While theyve dropped both games to Boston in the 2013 calendar, the proceedings have not been anything near the nightmare of a year ago. The Leafs actually played one of their better games in recent memory against the Bruins last time out, a handful of mistakes looming large in a 4-2 road defeat on March 7. Only a month earlier in their first matchup of the year in Toronto, one goal from Chris Bourque decided a 1-0 slugfest. "I think weve done a lot of real good things against them and weve lost a couple of tight games," Dion Phaneuf noted of TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor announced Thursday hes stepping down immediately. Taylor leaves with two games remaining in his fifth season at the school in which was disappointing season for the Rattlers. Defensive co-ordinator Earl Holmes, a Tallahassee native, will be the acting head coach for Saturdays homecoming game against North Carolina Central and the season finale in Orlando on Nov. 17 against league-leading Bethune-Cookman. Florida A&M (3-6, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) is out of contention for a MEAC championship. Taylor, 62, told his players last Saturday of his plans to retire at the end of the season, but subsequently changed his mind to leave immediately and eliminate any distraction to the team in its final two games. "My life has really been enriched because of this profession," said Taylor, who spent 40 uninterrupted years coaching after his playing days at Western Illinois. "Its the greatest profession in the world." One of the most successful coaches in the NCAAs Football Championship Subdivision, Taylor had experienced only two losing seasons in 25 years before he replaced Rubin Carter as Florida A&Ms head coach on Dec. 31, 2007 when he signed a five-year contract at $225,000 per year. Carter was fired in November 2007 after a disappointing 3-8 season in his third year at the school. Taylor concludes his coaching career with a 233-96-4 record that includes a 35-19 mark in five seasons at FAMU. He came to Florida A&M five years ago after spending 16 years at Hampton (Va.) where his teams were 136-49-1. He had previously also coached at Virginia Union and Howard University. "You dont retire to look for a job," said Taylor, who plans to remain in Tallahassee. Taylor has written an autobiography that is scheduled to be released at the end of the month and he already has three book tour stops scheduled to promote it. Holmes, 39, starred at Florida A&M University High School before moving to Florida A&M. A middle linebacker, Holmes was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh, two in Cleveland and three with Detroit as a playe. Holmes then spent two years as a high school coach in Lake Mary before joining Taylors staff five years ago. "This season hasnt turned been what we thought it would turn out to be," Holmes said Thursday. "But thats adversity and youve got to play through that. At the end of the day the game must go on." Florida A&M athletic director Derek Horne said Holmes would be a strong candidate in the schools coaching search. "We want to encourage him to go ahead and be a part of the program," Horne said. The new next coach will be the schools ninth since the legendary Jake Gaither retired in 1969. Gaithers teams were 204-36-4 with six National Black College championships in 25 seasons. Wholesale Jerseys . Ptaszek was named CIS coach of the year Wednesday night at the All-Canadian Awards Banquet. "Theres so many people that I respect, and so many programs that I look up to, that have been acknowledged this way, to be acknowledged is humbling and flattering and overwhelming," said Ptaszek. Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C., the president of Volleyball Canada, was recently appointed to the international volleyball federations (FIVB) board of administration. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . The ninth-ranked Tipsarevic won his fourth ATP title against an opponent who was playing in his first tour final. But it was the Spaniard who had the better start, winning the first three games en route to taking the first set. Cheap NFL Jerseys .A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseballs annual winter meetings for a quick visit. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.TORONTO – The big, bad bully of the block is back in town. No team has owned the Leafs quite like the imposing Boston Bruins, set to visit the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season on Saturday with another matchup looming at TD Garden on Monday. The Bruins have captured the last eight meetings between the two clubs – including both matchups this year – outscoring the Leafs by an eye-popping 41-12 margin. "Bostons a good team," said the scorching hot Nazem Kadri, eight points in his last three games pacing the Leafs. "Weve played them a couple times already this year and unfortunately came out on the wrong end of it so we owe em a little bit. I bet well be ready to play." While theyve dropped both games to Boston in the 2013 calendar, the proceedings have not been anything near the nightmare of a year ago. The Leafs actually played one of their better games in recent memory against the Bruins last time out, a handful of mistakes looming large in a 4-2 road defeat on March 7. Only a month earlier in their first matchup of the year in Toronto, one goal from Chris Bourque decided a 1-0 slugfest. "I think weve done a lot of real good things against them and weve lost a couple of tight games," Dion Phaneuf noted of the two battles this season. Fearsome with their combination of scrappiness, skill and dogged work ethic, the Bruins have picked apart the Leafs in recent years, winning 25 of the past 35 matchups. En route to a six-game season sweep a year ago, Boston outscored Toronto 36-10, winning by finals of 8-0, 5-4, 4-1, 6-3, 7-0 and 6-2. "They dont do a loot of things wrong," Kadri said of the Bruins, who sit eight points up on the Leafs as the fourth seed in the East.dddddddddddd "[But] by all means theyre not an invincible team. Weve got to give them respect, respect their skill and hard work, but at the same time weve got to approach the game-plan the way we want to play and set the tone early." Recent troubles defensively and in goal will have to be minimized. The Leafs have allowed at least four goals in eight of their past 11 games – theyve lost 10 of 12 when giving up that many this season – neither James Reimer nor Ben Scrivens seizing hold of the crease. Pockets of incomplete hockey will also need to be eradicated. And without the suspended Joffrey Lupul for the second straight game, the Leafs will need to find a jump-start offensively – managing a single goal in the two previous meetings – this against the second-ranked defensive club in the NHL. "I thought we did a better job matching up against them last time we played them," MacArthur said of the close loss in Beantown, describing the Bruins as "probably the closest team to playing 60 minutes every night". He and the Leafs have collected only five of a possible 14 points in their past seven games (1-3-3) and are about to enter an increasingly difficult stretch of the schedule. Snatching a victory or even two against a team of the Bruins caliber would go a long way towards setting an optimistic course as the race to the postseason kicks into high gear. "We know what weve got to do," Kadri concluded. The critical test awaits. ' ' 'TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Florida A&M coach Joe Taylor announced Thursday hes stepping down immediately. Taylor leaves with two games remaining in his fifth season at the school in which was disappointing season for the Rattlers. Defensive co-ordinator Earl Holmes, a Tallahassee native, will be the acting head coach for Saturdays homecoming game against North Carolina Central and the season finale in Orlando on Nov. 17 against league-leading Bethune-Cookman. Florida A&M (3-6, 3-3 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) is out of contention for a MEAC championship. Taylor, 62, told his players last Saturday of his plans to retire at the end of the season, but subsequently changed his mind to leave immediately and eliminate any distraction to the team in its final two games. "My life has really been enriched because of this profession," said Taylor, who spent 40 uninterrupted years coaching after his playing days at Western Illinois. "Its the greatest profession in the world." One of the most successful coaches in the NCAAs Football Championship Subdivision, Taylor had experienced only two losing seasons in 25 years before he replaced Rubin Carter as Florida A&Ms head coach on Dec. 31, 2007 when he signed a five-year contract at $225,000 per year. Carter was fired in November 2007 after a disappointing 3-8 season in his third year at the school. Taylor concludes his coaching career with a 233-96-4 record that includes a 35-19 mark in five seasons at FAMU. He came to Florida A&M five years ago after spending 16 years at Hampton (Va.) where his teams were 136-49-1. He had previously also coached at Virginia Union and Howard University. "You dont retire to look for a job," said Taylor, who plans to remain in Tallahassee. Taylor has written an autobiography that is scheduled to be released at the end of the month and he already has three book tour stops scheduled to promote it. Holmes, 39, starred at Florida A&M University High School before moving to Florida A&M. A middle linebacker, Holmes was drafted in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He spent five seasons in Pittsburgh, two in Cleveland and three with Detroit as a playe. Holmes then spent two years as a high school coach in Lake Mary before joining Taylors staff five years ago. "This season hasnt turned been what we thought it would turn out to be," Holmes said Thursday. "But thats adversity and youve got to play through that. At the end of the day the game must go on." Florida A&M athletic director Derek Horne said Holmes would be a strong candidate in the schools coaching search. "We want to encourage him to go ahead and be a part of the program," Horne said. The new next coach will be the schools ninth since the legendary Jake Gaither retired in 1969. Gaithers teams were 204-36-4 with six National Black College championships in 25 seasons. Wholesale Jerseys . Ptaszek was named CIS coach of the year Wednesday night at the All-Canadian Awards Banquet. "Theres so many people that I respect, and so many programs that I look up to, that have been acknowledged this way, to be acknowledged is humbling and flattering and overwhelming," said Ptaszek. Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C., the president of Volleyball Canada, was recently appointed to the international volleyball federations (FIVB) board of administration. http://www.sportsjerseyswholesalestore.com/ . The ninth-ranked Tipsarevic won his fourth ATP title against an opponent who was playing in his first tour final. But it was the Spaniard who had the better start, winning the first three games en route to taking the first set. Cheap NFL Jerseys .A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseballs annual winter meetings for a quick visit. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.TORONTO – The big, bad bully of the block is back in town. No team has owned the Leafs quite like the imposing Boston Bruins, set to visit the Air Canada Centre for the second time this season on Saturday with another matchup looming at TD Garden on Monday. The Bruins have captured the last eight meetings between the two clubs – including both matchups this year – outscoring the Leafs by an eye-popping 41-12 margin. "Bostons a good team," said the scorching hot Nazem Kadri, eight points in his last three games pacing the Leafs. "Weve played them a couple times already this year and unfortunately came out on the wrong end of it so we owe em a little bit. I bet well be ready to play." While theyve dropped both games to Boston in the 2013 calendar, the proceedings have not been anything near the nightmare of a year ago. The Leafs actually played one of their better games in recent memory against the Bruins last time out, a handful of mistakes looming large in a 4-2 road defeat on March 7. Only a month earlier in their first matchup of the year in Toronto, one goal from Chris Bourque decided a 1-0 slugfest. "I think weve done a lot of real good things against them and weve lost a couple of tight games," Dion Phaneuf noted of the two battles this season. Fearsome with their combination of scrappiness, skill and dogged work ethic, the Bruins have picked apart the Leafs in recent years, winning 25 of the past 35 matchups. En route to a six-game season sweep a year ago, Boston outscored Toronto 36-10, winning by finals of 8-0, 5-4, 4-1, 6-3, 7-0 and 6-2. "They dont do a loot of things wrong," Kadri said of the Bruins, who sit eight points up on the Leafs as the fourth seed in the East.dddddddddddd "[But] by all means theyre not an invincible team. Weve got to give them respect, respect their skill and hard work, but at the same time weve got to approach the game-plan the way we want to play and set the tone early." Recent troubles defensively and in goal will have to be minimized. The Leafs have allowed at least four goals in eight of their past 11 games – theyve lost 10 of 12 when giving up that many this season – neither James Reimer nor Ben Scrivens seizing hold of the crease. Pockets of incomplete hockey will also need to be eradicated. And without the suspended Joffrey Lupul for the second straight game, the Leafs will need to find a jump-start offensively – managing a single goal in the two previous meetings – this against the second-ranked defensive club in the NHL. "I thought we did a better job matching up against them last time we played them," MacArthur said of the close loss in Beantown, describing the Bruins as "probably the closest team to playing 60 minutes every night". He and the Leafs have collected only five of a possible 14 points in their past seven games (1-3-3) and are about to enter an increasingly difficult stretch of the schedule. Snatching a victory or even two against a team of the Bruins caliber would go a long way towards setting an optimistic course as the race to the postseason kicks into high gear. "We know what weve got to do," Kadri concluded. The critical test awaits. ' ' 'sweep a year ago, Boston outscored Toronto 36-10, winning by finals of 8-0, 5-4, 4-1, 6-3, 7-0 and 6-2. "They dont do a loot of things wrong," Kadri said of the Bruins, who sit eight points up on the Leafs as the fourth seed in the East.dddddddddddd "[But] by all means theyre not an invincible team. Weve got to give them respect, respect their skill and hard work, but at the same time weve got to approach the game-plan the way we want to play and set the tone early." Recent troubles defensively and in goal will have to be minimized. The Leafs have allowed at least four goals in eight of their past 11 games – theyve lost 10 of 12 when giving up that many this season – neither James Reimer nor Ben Scrivens seizing hold of the crease. Pockets of incomplete hockey will also need to be eradicated. And without the suspended Joffrey Lupul for the second straight game, the Leafs will need to find a jump-start offensively – managing a single goal in the two previous meetings – this against the second-ranked defensive club in the NHL. "I thought we did a better job matching up against them last time we played them," MacArthur said of the close loss in Beantown, describing the Bruins as "probably the closest team to playing 60 minutes every night". He and the Leafs have collected only five of a possible 14 points in their past seven games (1-3-3) and are about to enter an increasingly difficult stretch of the schedule. Snatching a victory or even two against a team of the Bruins caliber would go a long way towards setting an optimistic course as the race to the postseason kicks into high gear. "We know what weve got to do," Kadri concluded. The critical test awaits. ' ' 'v

CHICAGO -- New Orleans Hornets coach Monty Williams blasted the NBAs protocols for determining when a player can return from a concussion, a day after No. Cheap Jerseys China . 1 draft pick Anthony Davis suffered a mild one. Williams unloaded before Saturdays game against the Chicago Bulls, saying, "Now, they treat everybody like they have white gloves and pink drawers and its getting old. Its just the way the league is now." His comments came on the heels of Davis leaving Fridays win over Utah after taking an inadvertent elbow to the head from teammate Austin Rivers in the first half. A Chicago product, Davis stayed back in New Orleans to be examined and did not accompany the team on the trip. He cannot return until he completes a series of tests to determine if hes fit to play. "Its a mans game," Williams said. "Theyre treating these guys like theyre 5 years old. He desperately wanted to come (to Chicago), but he couldnt make it." Concussions and the long-term effects of repeated blows to the head have become a hot-button topic in sports the past few years, most notably in the NFL. Other leagues have also taken steps to make the games safer, but Williams apparently thinks the NBA has gone too far. Asked what he doesnt like about the concussion policy, he said, "Im not saying I dont like it. Weve got to protect the players, but I think the players should have more say-so in how they feel. Im sure I had four or five concussions when I played, and it didnt bother me. The NBA is doing whats necessary to protect the players, but this is not the NFL. You dont get hit in the head that much. I understand it. But as a coach, Im a baby about it. I want my guys ready to play." Cheap Jerseys . 1 in this weeks national rankings, becoming the third team to claim the pole position in the first five coaches polls of the campaign. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . His three years as an NFL executive didnt go as hoped. 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What about adding more payroll, in-season, if a player is available that could send the club over the top? "If were in it in July, Ive been told that we certainly could," said Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "From what Pauls (Beeston) has expressed to me, if were in it in July and we have a chance to add a player well be able to do it." After restocking the organization with quality prospects via the draft and the trade market in his first three seasons on the job, Anthopoulos launched his broader plan into action this offseason when club ownership opened the vault and allowed him to make about $200-million worth of long-term commitments. You know the notable acquisitions: First there was the November 19th deal that brought Jose Reyes, Josh Johnson, Mark Buehrle and Emilio Bonifacio from the Marlins. Melky Cabrera signed shortly after as a free agent and then R.A. Dickey, considered the ace of the pitching staff, was added to ice the cake in a December 17th trade with the Mets. Anthopoulos also addressed comments made by Adam Lind on Saturday, when Lind suggested he got conflicting messages from the coaching staff as he continued to struggle last season to recapture the magic of 2009. Lind implied that former manager John Farrell was preaching a patient approach at the plate, while former hitting coach (now first base coach) Dwayne Murphy suggested he be more aggressive. "You try to please people, especially a manager because thats who puts your name on the lineup card," Lind said on Saturday, adding, "The types of personalities we had on our staff, last year, they micro-managed a lot. And that can affect how we play and how we coach." To the extent Anthopoulos, typically low key, can bristle at comments made by one of his own players, he did. "I like Adam a lot but I dont necessarily entirely agree. The organization wanted him to be more selective (at the plate.)  Its on me as well. I told Adam, you have an on-base percentage under .300 two years in a row. "(Dwayne Murphy) will tell you, when you get a pitch to hit, a strike, you swing and you attack it. You look for thhat pitch and if you dont get it, obviously at that point you lay off and thats where your walks will come from. NFL Jerseys China. " Lind is working closely with new hitting coach Chad Mottola, with whom he formed a bond when he was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas last May.  Mottola was promoted to the big league staff after John Gibbons was hired to be manager. Gibbons has Lind penciled in to the everyday lineup to start the season but plenty can happen between now and opening day.  In order to maintain a consistent role with the Blue Jays, the 29-year-old will need to improve against left-handed pitching and hell need to make some strides on that front in Grapefruit League action. He hit only .202 with two home runs against southpaws in 2012. Notes: - Sergio Santos threw live batting practice on Sunday, for a total of 25 pitches. "I felt great," said Santos, 29. "The ball was coming out great. I threw some good change ups, a couple of good sliders. For the first time, having a hitter in the box, since April, it was nice." Santos went down last April with an injured shoulder.  He had surgery, which he describes as a "general clean up." Initially, there was fear Santos had suffered a torn labrum, which would have required a full calendar year of rehab. As for his role in John Gibbons bullpen, hes not concerned. Santos says hell take the ball when its handed to him. - Other Blue Jays pitchers who threw live BP: R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle, Brandon Morrow, Steve Delabar, Esmil Rogers, Brett Cecil, Darren Oliver, Brad Lincoln, Ramon Ortiz and Claudio Vargas. - Dickey, an English literature major at the University of Tennessee, brought it at his post-workout media scrum on Sunday. Among the words he used, all in context, typically not heard in a pro sports locker room: "purview," "metamorphosis," "crystallized" and "behooved." Dickey threw about 40 pitches on Sunday. He said he "could have thrown 100" pitches if necessary. - Conspicuous by his absence from Dunedin, first baseman David Cooper.  Today, we found out why.  Cooper, 26, is dealing with what the Blue Jays are calling a "serious" back injury. Not expected to break camp with the Blue Jays, Cooper last played on August 22 before being placed on the disabled list with a back issue.  He is out at least through spring training. ' ' '

DUNEDIN, Florida – There they sit, side by side, locker beside locker, sharing a laugh on an early Dunedin morning, moments before taking the field for another spring workout. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . To an observer, Mark DeRosa and Brett Lawrie appear a hybrid of father-and-son, teacher-and-student, mentor-and-mentee. DeRosa, the grizzled veteran of 15 major league seasons, the Blue Jays his eighth organization. Lawrie, the 23-year-old budding star who has played but 168 games. It is not clear what they are joking about but it is obvious they already get along. "Just a bundle of energy to be around," said DeRosa of his appointed understudy. "Hes got enough energy for the both of us over at third. I look forward to this year and hopefully being a sounding board for him." DeRosa need not worry. Lawrie will talk to him. Hell ask questions, hell prank him. Generally, whenever he is in DeRosas vicinity, the 37-year-old will know it. "Hes got everything you need to be successful in this game," said DeRosa. "Its just a matter of maturing on the mental side of it and not letting the game beat you up." Therein lies the key. Nobody questions Lawries potential, his raw ability or his willingness to work to improve his game. There have been times at the plate, in the field, on the basepaths, when the excitable kid from Langley, British Columbia has allowed his pent-up aggression to get the better of him. Chalk it up to being young and hungry. "Energy helps," said manager John Gibbons. "Thats a big part of this. He can always back down if he needs to. Energetic guys, they come to play everyday and they give (the team) that little shot of adrenaline. Thats whats made him successful, his approach and his attitude. We just want him to be smart when hes out there." Gibbons has a well-documented history of mixing it up – he sparred, almost literally, with Shea Hillenbrand and Ted Lilly in separate incidents during his first tenure as Blue Jays manager – but Lawrie is likely to be a different case. He is dogged by a desire to compete, to win, and you dont quell such aspirations even if you do have to help guide them at times. "Hes so young and inexperienced, naturally hes not going to be where hes going to be two, three years from now when he starts hitting his prime," said Gibbons. "The skys the limit. Theres really nothing he cant do. Hes got a chance to be a gold glove guy down there at third base. Hes just got tone down his game a little bit, play smart baseball (consistently,) and hell be very, very good." Lawries ceiling, likely, will be set by the player himself. In a perfect world, hes a five-tool player who hits for power and average, uses his speed and smarts to steal bases and becomes a gold glove candidate at third base with his range and arm. DeRosa has played with some of the best hitters in the game, including Albert Pujols in St. Louis, Chipper Jones with the Braves and Michael Young down in Texas. "These guys know whats coming before the guy even goes into his windup," said DeRosa, referring to an elite players instincts and also to his methodical preparation. "Its all about execution at that point but its nice to think your way through certain at-bats and certain situations to be able to slow the game down." Preparation involves, among other things, video work and consultation with hitting coach Chad Mottola. While its one thing to be prepared, its another to deal in the moment as an in-game scenario plays out. DeRosa thinks he can help Lawrie slow a moment down. "I know they sometimes say a full head is an empty bat but the way the game is now, its become so specialized, its a situation where if you come up with runners in scoring position, youre going to get pitched a lot different than if you come up with no runners on." Notes: - The Grapefruit League schedule starts on Saturday. Manager John Gibbons outlined a possible rotation through Sunday. Saturday, February 19, in Lakeland vs. Detroit: Brandon MorrowSunday, February 20, split squad in Dunedin vs. Baltimore: Mark BuehrleSunday, February 20, split squad in Tampa vs. New York Yankees: J.A. Happ A handful of major leaguers will make the trip to Lakeland but the veteran mainstays, like Jose Bautista, will debut in the home game on Sunday. Gibbons is happy with the tone and pace of camp but admits he is eager to put his team on the field. "Im very pleased. Short and sweet, we get our work done and get out of here," said Gibbons. "Everybody, for the most part, is healthy. At this point in the spring, things get a little monotonous, youre doing the same things over and over. Until you start playing some games, basically youve got to get through it." - As Blue Jays Brett Lawrie and Adam Loewen prepare to play for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic, they were surprised to hear various reports of Pirates catcher Russell Martin playing shortstop when the games begin next month. Neither, however, doubts Martins ability to set aside his catchers garb, pick up an infield mitt and go to work. "The last time I played with Russell Martin was at the World Baseball Classic (in 2009) and then before that was on the junior national team when he played third base," said Loewen, in camp for a second tour in the Blue Jays organization. He was unbelievable at third base, great hands and great range. Hes just a complete athlete." Said Lawrie of Martin: "He definitely can (play shortstop) because he takes ground balls there all the time." - Loewen was your typical Canadian boy. Growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, he played hockey until age 15 and says he had a knack for the sport. "I was pretty good," said Loewen, a forward who played centre and the wing. "I could have gone on to major junior the following year but I enjoyed baseball more." Loewen hopes to earn a starting outfield job with Triple-A Buffalo. - Sergio Santos, 29, is a die-hard Oakland Raiders fan. He wears a black, sleeveless shirt bearing the teams distinct logo underneath his Blue Jays garb on workout days. A native of Los Angeles, Santos was 12 years old in 1995 when late owner Al Davis moved the Raiders from LA back to Oakland. Santos threw his second live batting practice on Tuesday and appears to be on schedule as he recovers from shoulder surgery. - Had an opportunity to stand right behind J.P. Arencibia (with a chain link fence between us) as he caught R.A. Dickeys warm up bullpen session Tuesday morning. A unique perspective, to say the least, and not sure that seeing Dickeys knuckleball on TV will do it justice. Youll best be able to judge by keeping your eye on confused hitters flailing away, in some cases, hopelessly. Its certainly a hard knuckleball. There is nothing about his pitch that "floats." Cheap NFL Jerseys China . -- The NCAA says that Connecticuts basketball program -- already banned from the post-season for failing to meet other academic standards -- has a graduation rate of just 11 per cent. Cheap Jerseys . 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Mike Santorelli scored the winning goal in the shootout to lift the Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. The injury-riddled Panthers got just their fifth home win in 18 games (5-8-5) this season. "I felt like there was a feeling on the bench that, you know what, we owed our fans here at home, we owed ourselves," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "We didnt want to make it that entertaining but well take it." Jonathan Huberdeau also scored in the shootout for the Panthers and Jason Pominville scored for Buffalo. Santorellis winner came on the fourth round of the shootout. "I saw him poke check there and luckily I was able to go around him," Santorelli said. "Tonight it was good to come back and finish it off." Shawn Matthias had two goals in regulation and Huberdeau and Tomas Fleischmann also scored for the Panthers, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Jacob Markstrom made 36 saves. Marcus Foligno, Drew Stafford, Andrej Sekera, and Nathan Gerbe scored for the Sabres and Ryan Miller stopped 36 shots. Huberdeau tied the score at 4-all when he pushed the puck past Miller for a power-play goal with 6:09 remaining in the third period. It was Huberdeaus first goal in his past 10 games. "It felt good," Huberdeau said. "As long as we win, I dont care if I dont score for 15 games." Folignos power-play goal with 8:27 to go in the third broke a 3-3 tie. Jordan Leopolds shot from the left circle was deflected by Foligno and got past Markstrom, but the Sabres couldnt hold the lead. "We had a chance to just hunker down in the third and didnt do it," Miller said. Matthiass put tthe Panthers up 1-0 at 3:28 of the first period. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. Miller blocked a shot but Matthias took the rebound in the slot and beat Miller on the stick side. It gave Matthias eight goals in his past 15 games. "A couple of lucky bounces. Ill take it," Matthias said. Fleischmanns power-play goal 43 seconds into the second period made it 2-0. He took a pass to the right of the crease and wristed the puck high into the net. The Sabres made it 2-1 less than a minute later when Gerbe took a shot from above the right circle near the boards that deflected off a Panthers player and into the net at 1:36. Gerbe has four goals this season and three of them have come against the Panthers. The Sabres scored twice late in the second to take a 3-2 lead. Sekera grabbed a loose puck at the point and fired it past Markstrom with 5:04 remaining to tie the score. Christian Ehroffs shot from above the right circle was deflected by Stafford and bounced into the net with 56 seconds to go to put Buffalo ahead. The Panthers tied it 3-all on Matthiass second goal as he got a rebound at the bottom of the left circle and his wrist shot got past Miller at 5:23 of the third. "Obviously we didnt get the start we wanted, fell behind and kept composure and bounced back into the game, but again its unfortunate to give up a lead," Pominville said. "Again, its one of those one-goal games that we have to find a way to win." NOTES: Sabres F Thomas Vanek was scratched from Thursdays game with an upper-body injury he suffered in Tuesdays game at Tampa Bay. ... Sabres C Steve Ott played his 600th NHL game. ... Panthers D Ed Jovanovski will have hip surgery on April 5th. Jovanovski has only played six games this season and has been on injured reserve since Feb. 1. ... Kopecky has 16 points in his last 22 games. ' ' 'DUNEDIN, Florida – There they sit, side by side, locker beside locker, sharing a laugh on an early Dunedin morning, moments before taking the field for another spring workout. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . To an observer, Mark DeRosa and Brett Lawrie appear a hybrid of father-and-son, teacher-and-student, mentor-and-mentee. DeRosa, the grizzled veteran of 15 major league seasons, the Blue Jays his eighth organization. Lawrie, the 23-year-old budding star who has played but 168 games. It is not clear what they are joking about but it is obvious they already get along. "Just a bundle of energy to be around," said DeRosa of his appointed understudy. "Hes got enough energy for the both of us over at third. I look forward to this year and hopefully being a sounding board for him." DeRosa need not worry. Lawrie will talk to him. Hell ask questions, hell prank him. Generally, whenever he is in DeRosas vicinity, the 37-year-old will know it. "Hes got everything you need to be successful in this game," said DeRosa. "Its just a matter of maturing on the mental side of it and not letting the game beat you up." Therein lies the key. Nobody questions Lawries potential, his raw ability or his willingness to work to improve his game. There have been times at the plate, in the field, on the basepaths, when the excitable kid from Langley, British Columbia has allowed his pent-up aggression to get the better of him. Chalk it up to being young and hungry. "Energy helps," said manager John Gibbons. "Thats a big part of this. He can always back down if he needs to. Energetic guys, they come to play everyday and they give (the team) that little shot of adrenaline. Thats whats made him successful, his approach and his attitude. We just want him to be smart when hes out there." Gibbons has a well-documented history of mixing it up – he sparred, almost literally, with Shea Hillenbrand and Ted Lilly in separate incidents during his first tenure as Blue Jays manager – but Lawrie is likely to be a different case. He is dogged by a desire to compete, to win, and you dont quell such aspirations even if you do have to help guide them at times. "Hes so young and inexperienced, naturally hes not going to be where hes going to be two, three years from now when he starts hitting his prime," said Gibbons. "The skys the limit. Theres really nothing he cant do. Hes got a chance to be a gold glove guy down there at third base. Hes just got tone down his game a little bit, play smart baseball (consistently,) and hell be very, very good." Lawries ceiling, likely, will be set by the player himself. In a perfect world, hes a five-tool player who hits for power and average, uses his speed and smarts to steal bases and becomes a gold glove candidate at third base with his range and arm. DeRosa has played with some of the best hitters in the game, including Albert Pujols in St. Louis, Chipper Jones with the Braves and Michael Young down in Texas. "These guys know whats coming before the guy even goes into his windup," said DeRosa, referring to an elite players instincts and also to his methodical preparation. "Its all about execution at that point but its nice to think your way through certain at-bats and certain situations to be able to slow the game down." Preparation involves, among other things, video work and consultation with hitting coach Chad Mottola. While its one thing to be prepared, its another to deal in the moment as an in-game scenario plays out. DeRosa thinks he can help Lawrie slow a moment down. "I know they sometimes say a full head is an empty bat but the way the game is now, its become so specialized, its a situation where if you come up with runners in scoring position, youre going to get pitched a lot different than if you come up with no runners on." Notes: - The Grapefruit League schedule starts on Saturday. Manager John Gibbons outlined a possible rotation through Sunday. Saturday, February 19, in Lakeland vs. Detroit: Brandon MorrowSunday, February 20, split squad in Dunedin vs. Baltimore: Mark BuehrleSunday, February 20, split squad in Tampa vs. New York Yankees: J.A. Happ A handful of major leaguers will make the trip to Lakeland but the veteran mainstays, like Jose Bautista, will debut in the home game on Sunday. Gibbons is happy with the tone and pace of camp but admits he is eager to put his team on the field. "Im very pleased. Short and sweet, we get our work done and get out of here," said Gibbons. "Everybody, for the most part, is healthy. At this point in the spring, things get a little monotonous, youre doing the same things over and over. Until you start playing some games, basically youve got to get through it." - As Blue Jays Brett Lawrie and Adam Loewen prepare to play for Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic, they were surprised to hear various reports of Pirates catcher Russell Martin playing shortstop when the games begin next month. Neither, however, doubts Martins ability to set aside his catchers garb, pick up an infield mitt and go to work. "The last time I played with Russell Martin was at the World Baseball Classic (in 2009) and then before that was on the junior national team when he played third base," said Loewen, in camp for a second tour in the Blue Jays organization. He was unbelievable at third base, great hands and great range. Hes just a complete athlete." Said Lawrie of Martin: "He definitely can (play shortstop) because he takes ground balls there all the time." - Loewen was your typical Canadian boy. Growing up in Surrey, British Columbia, he played hockey until age 15 and says he had a knack for the sport. "I was pretty good," said Loewen, a forward who played centre and the wing. "I could have gone on to major junior the following year but I enjoyed baseball more." Loewen hopes to earn a starting outfield job with Triple-A Buffalo. - Sergio Santos, 29, is a die-hard Oakland Raiders fan. He wears a black, sleeveless shirt bearing the teams distinct logo underneath his Blue Jays garb on workout days. A native of Los Angeles, Santos was 12 years old in 1995 when late owner Al Davis moved the Raiders from LA back to Oakland. Santos threw his second live batting practice on Tuesday and appears to be on schedule as he recovers from shoulder surgery. - Had an opportunity to stand right behind J.P. Arencibia (with a chain link fence between us) as he caught R.A. Dickeys warm up bullpen session Tuesday morning. A unique perspective, to say the least, and not sure that seeing Dickeys knuckleball on TV will do it justice. Youll best be able to judge by keeping your eye on confused hitters flailing away, in some cases, hopelessly. Its certainly a hard knuckleball. There is nothing about his pitch that "floats." Cheap NFL Jerseys China . -- The NCAA says that Connecticuts basketball program -- already banned from the post-season for failing to meet other academic standards -- has a graduation rate of just 11 per cent. Cheap Jerseys . The 23-year-old England international has joined Liverpool for around 12 million pounds ($19.6 million) after struggling to establish himself in the starting lineup since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in July 2011. http://www.stitchednflstore.com/ . And then it was the Canadian mens turn. And while they took their time to pull ahead, the men ended up savouring their own curtain call after a key 1-0 win over Panama moved them atop their World Cup qualifying group. Cheap NFL Jerseys USA . -- The Los Angeles Angels began the season confident Albert Pujols would anchor a powerful lineup. Cheap NFL Jerseys . TSN scout Craig Button and TSN hockey contributor Pierre McGuire took turns predicting where hockeys top prospects would end up on Friday in the 2012 TSN Mock Draft. SUNRISE, Fla. -- The Florida Panthers came through with a rare chance to get some cheers at home. Mike Santorelli scored the winning goal in the shootout to lift the Panthers to a 5-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. The injury-riddled Panthers got just their fifth home win in 18 games (5-8-5) this season. "I felt like there was a feeling on the bench that, you know what, we owed our fans here at home, we owed ourselves," Panthers coach Kevin Dineen said. "We didnt want to make it that entertaining but well take it." Jonathan Huberdeau also scored in the shootout for the Panthers and Jason Pominville scored for Buffalo. Santorellis winner came on the fourth round of the shootout. "I saw him poke check there and luckily I was able to go around him," Santorelli said. "Tonight it was good to come back and finish it off." Shawn Matthias had two goals in regulation and Huberdeau and Tomas Fleischmann also scored for the Panthers, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Jacob Markstrom made 36 saves. Marcus Foligno, Drew Stafford, Andrej Sekera, and Nathan Gerbe scored for the Sabres and Ryan Miller stopped 36 shots. Huberdeau tied the score at 4-all when he pushed the puck past Miller for a power-play goal with 6:09 remaining in the third period. It was Huberdeaus first goal in his past 10 games. "It felt good," Huberdeau said. "As long as we win, I dont care if I dont score for 15 games." Folignos power-play goal with 8:27 to go in the third broke a 3-3 tie. Jordan Leopolds shot from the left circle was deflected by Foligno and got past Markstrom, but the Sabres couldnt hold the lead. "We had a chance to just hunker down in the third and didnt do it," Miller said. Matthiass put tthe Panthers up 1-0 at 3:28 of the first period. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. Miller blocked a shot but Matthias took the rebound in the slot and beat Miller on the stick side. It gave Matthias eight goals in his past 15 games. "A couple of lucky bounces. Ill take it," Matthias said. Fleischmanns power-play goal 43 seconds into the second period made it 2-0. He took a pass to the right of the crease and wristed the puck high into the net. The Sabres made it 2-1 less than a minute later when Gerbe took a shot from above the right circle near the boards that deflected off a Panthers player and into the net at 1:36. Gerbe has four goals this season and three of them have come against the Panthers. The Sabres scored twice late in the second to take a 3-2 lead. Sekera grabbed a loose puck at the point and fired it past Markstrom with 5:04 remaining to tie the score. Christian Ehroffs shot from above the right circle was deflected by Stafford and bounced into the net with 56 seconds to go to put Buffalo ahead. The Panthers tied it 3-all on Matthiass second goal as he got a rebound at the bottom of the left circle and his wrist shot got past Miller at 5:23 of the third. "Obviously we didnt get the start we wanted, fell behind and kept composure and bounced back into the game, but again its unfortunate to give up a lead," Pominville said. "Again, its one of those one-goal games that we have to find a way to win." NOTES: Sabres F Thomas Vanek was scratched from Thursdays game with an upper-body injury he suffered in Tuesdays game at Tampa Bay. ... Sabres C Steve Ott played his 600th NHL game. ... Panthers D Ed Jovanovski will have hip surgery on April 5th. Jovanovski has only played six games this season and has been on injured reserve since Feb. 1. ... Kopecky has 16 points in his last 22 games. ' ' '

LONDON -- A person familiar with the situation says Ireland, Scotland and Wales are considering mounting a joint bid to host the 2020 European Championship. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . The person says the three nations have submitted a formal declaration of interest to UEFA. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been publicly announced. The decision was also reported by British media. The deadline to declare an interest is Tuesday, but the three nations dont have to decide whether to submit a formal bid until next year. Turkey had been the only candidate so far for the 24-team tournament. UEFA is to announce the host in late 2013 or early 2014. Istanbul is also bidding for the 2020 Olympics. The IOC and UEFA have indicated Turkey cant host both events. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Jim Leyland called it one of the most difficult games hes ever had to manage, tougher than Game 7 of the World Series, even though there was nothing at stake for his team. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The wrenching story of Notre Dame football star Manti Teos girlfriend dying of leukemia -- a loss he said inspired him to play his best all the way to the BCS championship -- was dismissed by the school Wednesday as a hoax perpetrated against the linebacker. http://www.cheapstitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Well, sort of. But it will certainly be a long-awaited homecoming as Shane Doan and the former Jets - known for the last 15 years as the Coyotes - roll into town to take on the newly-minted Jets of 2011. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .C. -- The Panthers reached a five-year contract extension with running back Jonathan Stewart on Saturday. NFL Jerseys Discount . Benzema headed in after Alcoyano defenders Javier Selvas and Arkaitz Perez failed to clear Alvaro Moratas cross in the 21st minute. Alcoyano made a fast-passing start and had pounced on three of Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adans short clearances, causing Madrid to have to chase the ball hard in midfield.HOUSTON -- Carlos Correa, taken by Houston with the top pick in this weeks amateur draft, agreed to a contract with the Astros for a signing bonus of $4.8 million on Thursday. The deal for the 17-year-old shortstop is the first for a top pick since the new collective bargaining agreement that places restraints on spending for selections in the first 10 rounds. It is the lowest guarantee for a top selection since Kansas City gave pitcher Luke Hochevar $3.5 million in 2006. Under the labour deal, agreed to in November, the recommended slot value for the top pick was $7.2 million. The values of the slots for a teams picks in the first 10 rounds are added up, and teams exceeding their totals are penalized with a tax and possibly the loss of future draft picks. All selections are limited to minor league contracts. "Were absolutely thrilled to have him as a part of our organization," general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "Its a monumental day for us and for him and for the city of Houston. Were delighted." Correa was at Minute Maid Park on Thursday for the announcement and met players and took batting practice with the team. He said he picked the No. 12 jersey he donned on Thursday because he was the top pick in 2012 and because he admires fellow Puerto Rican Roberto Alomar, who wore the number. Correa will return to Puerto Rico to graduate from high school this weekend before joining the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League on Tuesday. Hes happy they were able to get a deal done quickly so he coulld begin his career. Cheap Jerseys China. "It means a lot," he said. "I want to play baseball. I want to play for the Houston Astros. I dont want to lose time. I feel comfortable signing early. I like this team. I just want to work hard." Correa is the highest draft pick ever from Puerto Rico. He also is the first shortstop to go first overall since Tampa Bay selected Tim Beckham in 2008, and the fourth shortstop taken with the top pick since 1994. St. Louis players Carlos Beltran and Yadier Molina, who are both from Puerto Rico, came on the field early before their game against the Astros to meet Correa and also talked to and posed for pictures with his family. Beltran was excited that Correa was chosen first in the draft. "It really means a lot," Beltran said, adding that he called to congratulate him on draft night. "I think Correa is a hero in Puerto Rico being the first pick overall. At the same time, its going to motivate a lot of kids back home in Puerto Rico to continue to play the game of baseball." The Astros, who fell to a franchise-worst 56-106 last season to earn the top pick, are looking for Correa to develop into a superstar. He seems ready for the challenge. "I just want to get to the big league level the quickest that I can," he said. "I want to be a leader. I want to be the face of the franchise. Thats what I want as a player. I will work hard right now to be a great player, an impact player in the big leagues." ' ' 'LONDON -- A person familiar with the situation says Ireland, Scotland and Wales are considering mounting a joint bid to host the 2020 European Championship. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . The person says the three nations have submitted a formal declaration of interest to UEFA. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been publicly announced. The decision was also reported by British media. The deadline to declare an interest is Tuesday, but the three nations dont have to decide whether to submit a formal bid until next year. Turkey had been the only candidate so far for the 24-team tournament. UEFA is to announce the host in late 2013 or early 2014. Istanbul is also bidding for the 2020 Olympics. The IOC and UEFA have indicated Turkey cant host both events. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Jim Leyland called it one of the most difficult games hes ever had to manage, tougher than Game 7 of the World Series, even though there was nothing at stake for his team. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The wrenching story of Notre Dame football star Manti Teos girlfriend dying of leukemia -- a loss he said inspired him to play his best all the way to the BCS championship -- was dismissed by the school Wednesday as a hoax perpetrated against the linebacker. http://www.cheapstitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Well, sort of. But it will certainly be a long-awaited homecoming as Shane Doan and the former Jets - known for the last 15 years as the Coyotes - roll into town to take on the newly-minted Jets of 2011. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .C. -- The Panthers reached a five-year contract extension with running back Jonathan Stewart on Saturday. NFL Jerseys Discount . Benzema headed in after Alcoyano defenders Javier Selvas and Arkaitz Perez failed to clear Alvaro Moratas cross in the 21st minute. Alcoyano made a fast-passing start and had pounced on three of Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adans short clearances, causing Madrid to have to chase the ball hard in midfield.HOUSTON -- Carlos Correa, taken by Houston with the top pick in this weeks amateur draft, agreed to a contract with the Astros for a signing bonus of $4.8 million on Thursday. The deal for the 17-year-old shortstop is the first for a top pick since the new collective bargaining agreement that places restraints on spending for selections in the first 10 rounds. It is the lowest guarantee for a top selection since Kansas City gave pitcher Luke Hochevar $3.5 million in 2006. Under the labour deal, agreed to in November, the recommended slot value for the top pick was $7.2 million. The values of the slots for a teams picks in the first 10 rounds are added up, and teams exceeding their totals are penalized with a tax and possibly the loss of future draft picks. All selections are limited to minor league contracts. "Were absolutely thrilled to have him as a part of our organization," general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "Its a monumental day for us and for him and for the city of Houston. Were delighted." Correa was at Minute Maid Park on Thursday for the announcement and met players and took batting practice with the team. He said he picked the No. 12 jersey he donned on Thursday because he was the top pick in 2012 and because he admires fellow Puerto Rican Roberto Alomar, who wore the number. Correa will return to Puerto Rico to graduate from high school this weekend before joining the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League on Tuesday. Hes happy they were able to get a deal done quickly so he coulld begin his career. Cheap Jerseys China. "It means a lot," he said. "I want to play baseball. I want to play for the Houston Astros. I dont want to lose time. I feel comfortable signing early. I like this team. I just want to work hard." Correa is the highest draft pick ever from Puerto Rico. He also is the first shortstop to go first overall since Tampa Bay selected Tim Beckham in 2008, and the fourth shortstop taken with the top pick since 1994. St. Louis players Carlos Beltran and Yadier Molina, who are both from Puerto Rico, came on the field early before their game against the Astros to meet Correa and also talked to and posed for pictures with his family. Beltran was excited that Correa was chosen first in the draft. "It really means a lot," Beltran said, adding that he called to congratulate him on draft night. "I think Correa is a hero in Puerto Rico being the first pick overall. At the same time, its going to motivate a lot of kids back home in Puerto Rico to continue to play the game of baseball." The Astros, who fell to a franchise-worst 56-106 last season to earn the top pick, are looking for Correa to develop into a superstar. He seems ready for the challenge. "I just want to get to the big league level the quickest that I can," he said. "I want to be a leader. I want to be the face of the franchise. Thats what I want as a player. I will work hard right now to be a great player, an impact player in the big leagues." ' ' 'LONDON -- A person familiar with the situation says Ireland, Scotland and Wales are considering mounting a joint bid to host the 2020 European Championship. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . The person says the three nations have submitted a formal declaration of interest to UEFA. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision had not been publicly announced. The decision was also reported by British media. The deadline to declare an interest is Tuesday, but the three nations dont have to decide whether to submit a formal bid until next year. Turkey had been the only candidate so far for the 24-team tournament. UEFA is to announce the host in late 2013 or early 2014. Istanbul is also bidding for the 2020 Olympics. The IOC and UEFA have indicated Turkey cant host both events. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Jim Leyland called it one of the most difficult games hes ever had to manage, tougher than Game 7 of the World Series, even though there was nothing at stake for his team. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The wrenching story of Notre Dame football star Manti Teos girlfriend dying of leukemia -- a loss he said inspired him to play his best all the way to the BCS championship -- was dismissed by the school Wednesday as a hoax perpetrated against the linebacker. http://www.cheapstitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Well, sort of. But it will certainly be a long-awaited homecoming as Shane Doan and the former Jets - known for the last 15 years as the Coyotes - roll into town to take on the newly-minted Jets of 2011. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .C. -- The Panthers reached a five-year contract extension with running back Jonathan Stewart on Saturday. NFL Jerseys Discount . Benzema headed in after Alcoyano defenders Javier Selvas and Arkaitz Perez failed to clear Alvaro Moratas cross in the 21st minute. Alcoyano made a fast-passing start and had pounced on three of Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adans short clearances, causing Madrid to have to chase the ball hard in midfield.HOUSTON -- Carlos Correa, taken by Houston with the top pick in this weeks amateur draft, agreed to a contract with the Astros for a signing bonus of $4.8 million on Thursday. The deal for the 17-year-old shortstop is the first for a top pick since the new collective bargaining agreement that places restraints on spending for selections in the first 10 rounds. It is the lowest guarantee for a top selection since Kansas City gave pitcher Luke Hochevar $3.5 million in 2006. Under the labour deal, agreed to in November, the recommended slot value for the top pick was $7.2 million. The values of the slots for a teams picks in the first 10 rounds are added up, and teams exceeding their totals are penalized with a tax and possibly the loss of future draft picks. All selections are limited to minor league contracts. "Were absolutely thrilled to have him as a part of our organization," general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "Its a monumental day for us and for him and for the city of Houston. Were delighted." Correa was at Minute Maid Park on Thursday for the announcement and met players and took batting practice with the team. He said he picked the No. 12 jersey he donned on Thursday because he was the top pick in 2012 and because he admires fellow Puerto Rican Roberto Alomar, who wore the number. Correa will return to Puerto Rico to graduate from high school this weekend before joining the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League on Tuesday. Hes happy they were able to get a deal done quickly so he coulld begin his career. Cheap Jerseys China. "It means a lot," he said. "I want to play baseball. I want to play for the Houston Astros. I dont want to lose time. I feel comfortable signing early. I like this team. I just want to work hard." Correa is the highest draft pick ever from Puerto Rico. He also is the first shortstop to go first overall since Tampa Bay selected Tim Beckham in 2008, and the fourth shortstop taken with the top pick since 1994. St. Louis players Carlos Beltran and Yadier Molina, who are both from Puerto Rico, came on the field early before their game against the Astros to meet Correa and also talked to and posed for pictures with his family. Beltran was excited that Correa was chosen first in the draft. "It really means a lot," Beltran said, adding that he called to congratulate him on draft night. "I think Correa is a hero in Puerto Rico being the first pick overall. At the same time, its going to motivate a lot of kids back home in Puerto Rico to continue to play the game of baseball." The Astros, who fell to a franchise-worst 56-106 last season to earn the top pick, are looking for Correa to develop into a superstar. He seems ready for the challenge. "I just want to get to the big league level the quickest that I can," he said. "I want to be a leader. I want to be the face of the franchise. Thats what I want as a player. I will work hard right now to be a great player, an impact player in the big leagues." ' ' '

ROME -- Defending champion Juventus moved atop Serie A with a 4-1 win over 10-man Udinese on Sunday that extended the Bianconeris unbeaten streak in the Italian league to 41 matches. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . The match turned when Udinese goalkeeper Zeljko Brkic was sent off for a foul on Sebastian Giovinco, leading to a penalty kick that Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal converted in the 14th minute. Mirko Vucinic doubled the lead in first-half added time and Giovinco added two more goals, in the 53rd and 71st. Andrea Lazzari pulled one back for Udinese in the 78th. Juventus has a full six points, having also won its opener against Parma last weekend. Napoli and Lazio also have six points, but Juventus is ahead on goal difference. Napoli beat Fiorentina 2-1 with second-half goals from Marek Hamsik and Blerim Dzemaili before Stevan Jovetic pulled one back for the Tuscan side. Lazio downed Palermo 3-0 with two goals from Miroslav Klose and another from former Juventus midfielder Antonio Candreva. Sampdoria also remained perfect with a 2-1 win over Siena but has only five points after being penalized one point in a betting scandal. Sampdoria opened with a 1-0 win over AC Milan, which bounced back with a 3-1 victory at Bologna on Saturday. Also Sunday, Roma beat Inter Milan 3-1 with goals from Alessandro Florenzi, Pablo Osvaldo and Marquinho after Antonio Cassano had temporarily equalized for Inter. Roma and Catania, which edged out Genoa 3-2, have four points each. In other matches, Parma beat Chievo Verona 2-0 with goals from Algerian forward Ishak Belfadil and Aleandro Rosi; and Swedish midfielder Albin Ekdal scored a last-minute equalizer as Cagliari drew 1-1 with 10-man Atalanta after having two penalties saved by Atalanta goalkeeper Andrea Consigli. Having gone all of last season unbeaten, Juventus has not lost in Serie A since falling 1-0 to Parma in the penultimate round of the 2010-11 season. Thus far, it doesnt appear distracted by the 10-month match-fixing suspension imposed on manager Antonio Conte for violations stemming from when he coached Siena two seasons ago. Udinese also lost its opener, to Fiorentina, and failed to qualify for the Champions League following two draws with Portuguese side Braga in the final round of playoffs. In Udine, Andrea Pirlo again ignited Juves attack. First, the midfield maestro placed a long, vertical pass at the feet of Stephan Lichtsteiner, but the fullback wasted a great chance by shooting high in the fifth. In the 12th, Pirlo used a similar pass to Giovinco that resulted in the penalty and the red card for Brkic, who made contact with Giovinco as he leaped into the air to grab the ball near the edge of the area. Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta concurred with sharp criticism from Udinese that Brkic should not have been sent off, but he agreed the penalty was deserved. "Honestly I think the decision was excessive," Marotta said. "We wanted to win 11 vs. 11." Vucinic was left unmarked to score from the centre of the area, while Giovinco pounced on a rebound for his first goal, then received a pass from Pirlo before firing in an angled shot for his second. Juventus paid Parma C11 million ($13.9 million) to re-acquire Giovinco in the off-season. So far its looking like a smart deal. Wholesale Jerseys 2013 . The Hamilton Bulldogs rookie is leading the AHL club in scoring as he waits for a chance to attend his third NHL training camp with the parent Montreal Canadiens. NFL Jerseys China . Commissioner David Stern determined Tuesday there was no evidence of bad faith or intent to withhold information on the part of the Thunder, but that their cardiologists had knowledge about Green that was not shared with their own team management and should have been disclosed to the Celtics. http://www.wholesalenikeelitemall.com/ . Irving police spokesman John Argumaniz said the accident happened about 2:20 a.m. Saturday in the Dallas suburb, hours before Brent was to be on a team flight to Cincinnati for the Cowboys game Sunday against the Bengals. Whoelsale NHL Jerseys . Ben Scrivens had nothing to do with a franchise-worst home losing streak that doomed the teams season, but he had a big hand in ending it by making 29 saves in a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Whoelsale NBA Jerseys . AC Milan outclassed Arsenal on Wednesday to plant one foot firmly in the Champions League quarterfinals, beating the English club 4-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 series. The Blue Bombers had a surprising second year under head coach Paul LaPolice that saw the gold and blue climb to the top of the East Division powered primarily by their ferocious defensive unit. And no matter what moniker – if any – they decide to give themselves this year, Winnipegs defence should return a top unit. After some tense back-and-forth between player and team this off-season, as outlined on Jovon Johnsons Twitter timeline, last years Most Outstanding Defensive Player signed a contract extension in late March ensuring the DB shows up happy and ready to lead one of the leagues top units once again in 2012. Up front on defence, it would appear the Bombers lost some punch – at least on paper with the trade of Willis and Browns retirement – but Winnipeg has players that seem set to emerge as new impact performers on the defensive line. Mainor and Vega will need to continue their upward trajectory to ensure the Bombers defence doesnt miss a beat. The duo combined for 15 sacks as rookies last season and looked to have gotten stronger as the year went on – six of Vegas seven sacks came after Labour Day. But while Swaggerville was one of the top units in the league last year, Winnipegs offensive numbers were in the bottom half of league rankings. The Blue Bombers were fifth in league scoring, averaging 24 points per game, but it wasnt all doom and gloom for the blue and gold offence last year. Buck Pierce used last season to cement himself as the quarterback in Winnipeg. Pierrce didnt have the stats to match the top QBs in the league, but the veteran always seemed to find a way to win, with his gutsy play endearing himself to Bomber fans. Whoelsale NCAA Jerseys. Injury is always a concern with Pierce however; a big reason why Winnipeg made it a priority to lock up competent backups Alex Brink and Joey Elliott before free agency, should they be needed to fill in. In the running game, Garrett is now the unquestioned man and after acing his late-season tryout a year ago, theres optimism in Winnipeg over what he can do over the course of 18 games. Terrence Edwards was another of the Bombers core players locked up long-term in the off-season. The seven-year CFL veteran was named an East Division All-Star as Pierces favourite target in 2011. Whats clear is Winnipeg is content sticking with their original plan moving forward. The Bombers made it a priority to lock up as much of their homegrown talent as possible in the off-season, rather than find new pieces on the open market. A further sign that things are likely to stay the same in Winnipeg: both LaPolice and GM Joe Mack received extensions to continue building the team in their vision. Winnipegs strength lies in its defence, but this year the focus should be on getting more output from the offence, taking pressure off the D. If the defence can maintain a similar level of high play, and the offence can stay healthy and grow on positive signs gleaned from last years campaign, the Bombers have a formula for another successful season. ' ' '

ROME -- Defending champion Juventus moved atop Serie A with a 4-1 win over 10-man Udinese on Sunday that extended the Bianconeris unbeaten streak in the Italian league to 41 matches. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . The match turned when Udinese goalkeeper Zeljko Brkic was sent off for a foul on Sebastian Giovinco, leading to a penalty kick that Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal converted in the 14th minute. Mirko Vucinic doubled the lead in first-half added time and Giovinco added two more goals, in the 53rd and 71st. Andrea Lazzari pulled one back for Udinese in the 78th. Juventus has a full six points, having also won its opener against Parma last weekend. Napoli and Lazio also have six points, but Juventus is ahead on goal difference. Napoli beat Fiorentina 2-1 with second-half goals from Marek Hamsik and Blerim Dzemaili before Stevan Jovetic pulled one back for the Tuscan side. Lazio downed Palermo 3-0 with two goals from Miroslav Klose and another from former Juventus midfielder Antonio Candreva. Sampdoria also remained perfect with a 2-1 win over Siena but has only five points after being penalized one point in a betting scandal. Sampdoria opened with a 1-0 win over AC Milan, which bounced back with a 3-1 victory at Bologna on Saturday. Also Sunday, Roma beat Inter Milan 3-1 with goals from Alessandro Florenzi, Pablo Osvaldo and Marquinho after Antonio Cassano had temporarily equalized for Inter. Roma and Catania, which edged out Genoa 3-2, have four points each. In other matches, Parma beat Chievo Verona 2-0 with goals from Algerian forward Ishak Belfadil and Aleandro Rosi; and Swedish midfielder Albin Ekdal scored a last-minute equalizer as Cagliari drew 1-1 with 10-man Atalanta after having two penalties saved by Atalanta goalkeeper Andrea Consigli. Having gone all of last season unbeaten, Juventus has not lost in Serie A since falling 1-0 to Parma in the penultimate round of the 2010-11 season. Thus far, it doesnt appear distracted by the 10-month match-fixing suspension imposed on manager Antonio Conte for violations stemming from when he coached Siena two seasons ago. Udinese also lost its opener, to Fiorentina, and failed to qualify for the Champions League following two draws with Portuguese side Braga in the final round of playoffs. In Udine, Andrea Pirlo again ignited Juves attack. First, the midfield maestro placed a long, vertical pass at the feet of Stephan Lichtsteiner, but the fullback wasted a great chance by shooting high in the fifth. In the 12th, Pirlo used a similar pass to Giovinco that resulted in the penalty and the red card for Brkic, who made contact with Giovinco as he leaped into the air to grab the ball near the edge of the area. Juventus CEO Giuseppe Marotta concurred with sharp criticism from Udinese that Brkic should not have been sent off, but he agreed the penalty was deserved. "Honestly I think the decision was excessive," Marotta said. "We wanted to win 11 vs. 11." Vucinic was left unmarked to score from the centre of the area, while Giovinco pounced on a rebound for his first goal, then received a pass from Pirlo before firing in an angled shot for his second. Juventus paid Parma C11 million ($13.9 million) to re-acquire Giovinco in the off-season. So far its looking like a smart deal. Wholesale Jerseys 2013 . The Hamilton Bulldogs rookie is leading the AHL club in scoring as he waits for a chance to attend his third NHL training camp with the parent Montreal Canadiens. NFL Jerseys China . Commissioner David Stern determined Tuesday there was no evidence of bad faith or intent to withhold information on the part of the Thunder, but that their cardiologists had knowledge about Green that was not shared with their own team management and should have been disclosed to the Celtics. http://www.wholesalenikeelitemall.com/ . Irving police spokesman John Argumaniz said the accident happened about 2:20 a.m. Saturday in the Dallas suburb, hours before Brent was to be on a team flight to Cincinnati for the Cowboys game Sunday against the Bengals. Whoelsale NHL Jerseys . Ben Scrivens had nothing to do with a franchise-worst home losing streak that doomed the teams season, but he had a big hand in ending it by making 29 saves in a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Whoelsale NBA Jerseys . AC Milan outclassed Arsenal on Wednesday to plant one foot firmly in the Champions League quarterfinals, beating the English club 4-0 in the first leg of their round of 16 series. The Blue Bombers had a surprising second year under head coach Paul LaPolice that saw the gold and blue climb to the top of the East Division powered primarily by their ferocious defensive unit. And no matter what moniker – if any – they decide to give themselves this year, Winnipegs defence should return a top unit. After some tense back-and-forth between player and team this off-season, as outlined on Jovon Johnsons Twitter timeline, last years Most Outstanding Defensive Player signed a contract extension in late March ensuring the DB shows up happy and ready to lead one of the leagues top units once again in 2012. Up front on defence, it would appear the Bombers lost some punch – at least on paper with the trade of Willis and Browns retirement – but Winnipeg has players that seem set to emerge as new impact performers on the defensive line. Mainor and Vega will need to continue their upward trajectory to ensure the Bombers defence doesnt miss a beat. The duo combined for 15 sacks as rookies last season and looked to have gotten stronger as the year went on – six of Vegas seven sacks came after Labour Day. But while Swaggerville was one of the top units in the league last year, Winnipegs offensive numbers were in the bottom half of league rankings. The Blue Bombers were fifth in league scoring, averaging 24 points per game, but it wasnt all doom and gloom for the blue and gold offence last year. Buck Pierce used last season to cement himself as the quarterback in Winnipeg. Pierrce didnt have the stats to match the top QBs in the league, but the veteran always seemed to find a way to win, with his gutsy play endearing himself to Bomber fans. Whoelsale NCAA Jerseys. Injury is always a concern with Pierce however; a big reason why Winnipeg made it a priority to lock up competent backups Alex Brink and Joey Elliott before free agency, should they be needed to fill in. In the running game, Garrett is now the unquestioned man and after acing his late-season tryout a year ago, theres optimism in Winnipeg over what he can do over the course of 18 games. Terrence Edwards was another of the Bombers core players locked up long-term in the off-season. The seven-year CFL veteran was named an East Division All-Star as Pierces favourite target in 2011. Whats clear is Winnipeg is content sticking with their original plan moving forward. The Bombers made it a priority to lock up as much of their homegrown talent as possible in the off-season, rather than find new pieces on the open market. A further sign that things are likely to stay the same in Winnipeg: both LaPolice and GM Joe Mack received extensions to continue building the team in their vision. Winnipegs strength lies in its defence, but this year the focus should be on getting more output from the offence, taking pressure off the D. If the defence can maintain a similar level of high play, and the offence can stay healthy and grow on positive signs gleaned from last years campaign, the Bombers have a formula for another successful season. ' ' '

LONDON -- English Premier League clubs agreed Thursday to restrain spiraling player salaries and rapid spending through financial controls that would see rule breakers face heavy point deductions. The move, which is designed to ensure that the expected $8 billion being generated by a new television rights deal isnt frittered away, comes days after UEFA warned that escalating player costs were jeopardizing the future of clubs in Europe. Teams with wage bills exceeding 52 million pounds ($82 million) would only be able to increase them by 4 million pounds ($6 million) per season for the next three years if the rise is funded through TV revenue. And clubs would only be able to record a loss of 105 million pounds ($165 million) from 2013-16 -- a rule Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool would have breached recently if it was already in place. The regulations are more lax than UEFAs Financial Fair Play rules, which are forcing teams entering European competitions to eventually make teams break even on their football-related business. "The clubs understand that if people break the 105 million pounds we will be looking for the top-end ultimate sanction range, a points deduction," Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said. Scudamore said the regulations will prevent teams emulating Chelsea and Manchester City by embarking on turbo-charged spending sprees under new ownerships to quickly win silverware. "You can still build a very decent club with substantial owner funding that over time can challenge anybody but ... its just going to mean doing that is going to take a few years longer, which is not at all a bad thing," Scudamore said. Scudamore believes that the spending by Chelsea and City has contributed to wages rising across the league. Player costs at City hit 200 million pounds ($315 million) last season as the team won the English title for the first time in 44 years after investment of about $1 billion since being taken over by Abu Dhabi owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan three years earlier. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had to fork out 171 million pounds ($269 million) last season on salaries as the team won the Champions League. The west London club won the Premier League in 2005, two years after Abramovichs took over and started spending heavily to strengthen the squad. Such rapid spending will be curtailed by the new regulations approved by 13 of the 20 Premier League clubs on Thursday. "If a new owner or even an existing owner with a change in attitude or a change in fortunes ... what they arent going to be doing is throwing 100s of millions at it in a very short period of time," Scudamore said. "If thats going to be done in future, its going to have to be done in a slightly longer term, slightly more controlled way without the huge losses being made." But Scudamore said it is "harder and harder to envisage (someone) buying a club that is not currently successful and making them title contenders." "The fact Chelsea and Man City have done what they have done makes it harder and harder for anyone else to come in," he added. "Because youve got to come in and climb over far more clubs than you used to have to climb over a couple of years ago." The rules are designed to prevent a repeat of the financial meltdown at Portsmouth, which became the first Premier League club to enter bankruptcy protection in 2010. Any club losing more than 5 million pounds ($8 million) a year will have to guarantee that the owners assets can support them for three years. British Sports Minister Hugh Robertson hopes the new rules will ensure clubs are run on a "more sustainable basis." "The Government has been clear that we want clubs to be on a secure financial footing for the long-term health of the game," Robertson said. "This is a welcome and positive move." Nike Air Max . JOHNS, N. Air Max France . -- Kei Kamara atoned for a missed penalty kick with a goal in the 88th minute to give Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday night. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . In other CIS sports, the only change at the top this week sees the UBC Thunderbirds climb back to No. 1 in womens volleyball. Meanwhile, Windsor (womens basketball), Carleton (mens basketball), McGill (womens hockey), Alberta (mens hockey & mens volleyball), UBC (womens swimming) and Toronto (mens swimming) all hold on to the pole position in their respective disciplines. Air Max Pas cher . Rainer Salzgeber, the racing director of Vonns equipment supplier Head, told The Associated Press that the four-time overall winner arrived in Austria on Wednesday and began light training on Thursday.SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Most of the Brazil players at the London Olympics have been included in the senior squad for friendlies against South Africa and China next month. Coach Mano Menezes picked Neymar, Oscar, Leandro Damiao and seven other players on Thursday who were in the squad that failed to bring Brazil its first Olympic gold medal in football after losing 2-1 to Mexico in the finaal.dddddddddddd He also included David Luiz, Paulinho, Daniel Alves and Ramires, who had been added to the senior squad for the friendly against Sweden just four days after the Olympic final in London. Paulo Henrique Ganso and the injured Alexandre Pato are not on the 22-player list. Brazil will play South Africa on Sept. 7 in Sao Paulo and China on Sept. 10 in Recife. ' ' 'LONDON -- English Premier League clubs agreed Thursday to restrain spiraling player salaries and rapid spending through financial controls that would see rule breakers face heavy point deductions. The move, which is designed to ensure that the expected $8 billion being generated by a new television rights deal isnt frittered away, comes days after UEFA warned that escalating player costs were jeopardizing the future of clubs in Europe. Teams with wage bills exceeding 52 million pounds ($82 million) would only be able to increase them by 4 million pounds ($6 million) per season for the next three years if the rise is funded through TV revenue. And clubs would only be able to record a loss of 105 million pounds ($165 million) from 2013-16 -- a rule Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool would have breached recently if it was already in place. The regulations are more lax than UEFAs Financial Fair Play rules, which are forcing teams entering European competitions to eventually make teams break even on their football-related business. "The clubs understand that if people break the 105 million pounds we will be looking for the top-end ultimate sanction range, a points deduction," Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said. Scudamore said the regulations will prevent teams emulating Chelsea and Manchester City by embarking on turbo-charged spending sprees under new ownerships to quickly win silverware. "You can still build a very decent club with substantial owner funding that over time can challenge anybody but ... its just going to mean doing that is going to take a few years longer, which is not at all a bad thing," Scudamore said. Scudamore believes that the spending by Chelsea and City has contributed to wages rising across the league. Player costs at City hit 200 million pounds ($315 million) last season as the team won the English title for the first time in 44 years after investment of about $1 billion since being taken over by Abu Dhabi owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan three years earlier. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had to fork out 171 million pounds ($269 million) last season on salaries as the team won the Champions League. The west London club won the Premier League in 2005, two years after Abramovichs took over and started spending heavily to strengthen the squad. Such rapid spending will be curtailed by the new regulations approved by 13 of the 20 Premier League clubs on Thursday. "If a new owner or even an existing owner with a change in attitude or a change in fortunes ... what they arent going to be doing is throwing 100s of millions at it in a very short period of time," Scudamore said. "If thats going to be done in future, its going to have to be done in a slightly longer term, slightly more controlled way without the huge losses being made." But Scudamore said it is "harder and harder to envisage (someone) buying a club that is not currently successful and making them title contenders." "The fact Chelsea and Man City have done what they have done makes it harder and harder for anyone else to come in," he added. "Because youve got to come in and climb over far more clubs than you used to have to climb over a couple of years ago." The rules are designed to prevent a repeat of the financial meltdown at Portsmouth, which LONDON -- English Premier League clubs agreed Thursday to restrain spiraling player salaries and rapid spending through financial controls that would see rule breakers face heavy point deductions. The move, which is designed to ensure that the expected $8 billion being generated by a new television rights deal isnt frittered away, comes days after UEFA warned that escalating player costs were jeopardizing the future of clubs in Europe. Teams with wage bills exceeding 52 million pounds ($82 million) would only be able to increase them by 4 million pounds ($6 million) per season for the next three years if the rise is funded through TV revenue. And clubs would only be able to record a loss of 105 million pounds ($165 million) from 2013-16 -- a rule Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool would have breached recently if it was already in place. The regulations are more lax than UEFAs Financial Fair Play rules, which are forcing teams entering European competitions to eventually make teams break even on their football-related business. "The clubs understand that if people break the 105 million pounds we will be looking for the top-end ultimate sanction range, a points deduction," Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said. Scudamore said the regulations will prevent teams emulating Chelsea and Manchester City by embarking on turbo-charged spending sprees under new ownerships to quickly win silverware. "You can still build a very decent club with substantial owner funding that over time can challenge anybody but ... its just going to mean doing that is going to take a few years longer, which is not at all a bad thing," Scudamore said. Scudamore believes that the spending by Chelsea and City has contributed to wages rising across the league. Player costs at City hit 200 million pounds ($315 million) last season as the team won the English title for the first time in 44 years after investment of about $1 billion since being taken over by Abu Dhabi owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan three years earlier. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had to fork out 171 million pounds ($269 million) last season on salaries as the team won the Champions League. The west London club won the Premier League in 2005, two years after Abramovichs took over and started spending heavily to strengthen the squad. Such rapid spending will be curtailed by the new regulations approved by 13 of the 20 Premier League clubs on Thursday. "If a new owner or even an existing owner with a change in attitude or a change in fortunes ... what they arent going to be doing is throwing 100s of millions at it in a very short period of time," Scudamore said. "If thats going to be done in future, its going to have to be done in a slightly longer term, slightly more controlled way without the huge losses being made." But Scudamore said it is "harder and harder to envisage (someone) buying a club that is not currently successful and making them title contenders." "The fact Chelsea and Man City have done what they have done makes it harder and harder for anyone else to come in," he added. "Because youve got to come in and climb over far more clubs than you used to have to climb over a couple of years ago." The rules are designed to prevent a repeat of the financial meltdown at Portsmouth, which became the first Premier League club to enter bankruptcy protection in 2010. Any club losing more than 5 million pounds ($8 million) a year will have to guarantee that the owners assets can support them for three years. British Sports Minister Hugh Robertson hopes the new rules will ensure clubs are run on a "more sustainable basis." "The Government has been clear that we want clubs to be on a secure financial footing for the long-term health of the game," Robertson said. "This is a welcome and positive move." Nike Air Max . JOHNS, N. Air Max France . -- Kei Kamara atoned for a missed penalty kick with a goal in the 88th minute to give Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday night. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . In other CIS sports, the only change at the top this week sees the UBC Thunderbirds climb back to No. 1 in womens volleyball. Meanwhile, Windsor (womens basketball), Carleton (mens basketball), McGill (womens hockey), Alberta (mens hockey & mens volleyball), UBC (womens swimming) and Toronto (mens swimming) all hold on to the pole position in their respective disciplines. Air Max Pas cher . Rainer Salzgeber, the racing director of Vonns equipment supplier Head, told The Associated Press that the four-time overall winner arrived in Austria on Wednesday and began light training on Thursday.SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Most of the Brazil players at the London Olympics have been included in the senior squad for friendlies against South Africa and China next month. Coach Mano Menezes picked Neymar, Oscar, Leandro Damiao and seven other players on Thursday who were in the squad that failed to bring Brazil its first Olympic gold medal in football after losing 2-1 to Mexico in the finaal.dddddddddddd He also included David Luiz, Paulinho, Daniel Alves and Ramires, who had been added to the senior squad for the friendly against Sweden just four days after the Olympic final in London. Paulo Henrique Ganso and the injured Alexandre Pato are not on the 22-player list. Brazil will play South Africa on Sept. 7 in Sao Paulo and China on Sept. 10 in Recife. ' ' 'became the first Premier League club to enter bankruptcy protection in 2010. Any club losing more than 5 million pounds ($8 million) a year will have to guarantee that the owners assets can support them for three years. British Sports Minister Hugh Robertson hopes the new rules will ensure clubs are run on a "more sustainable basis." "The Government has been clear that we want clubs to be on a secure financial footing for the long-term health of the game," Robertson said. "This is a welcome and positive move." Nike Air Max . JOHNS, N. Air Max France . -- Kei Kamara atoned for a missed penalty kick with a goal in the 88th minute to give Sporting Kansas City a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday night. http://www.officialairmaxstore.fr/ . In other CIS sports, the only change at the top this week sees the UBC Thunderbirds climb back to No. 1 in womens volleyball. Meanwhile, Windsor (womens basketball), Carleton (mens basketball), McGill (womens hockey), Alberta (mens hockey & mens volleyball), UBC (womens swimming) and Toronto (mens swimming) all hold on to the pole position in their respective disciplines. Air Max Pas cher . Rainer Salzgeber, the racing director of Vonns equipment supplier Head, told The Associated Press that the four-time overall winner arrived in Austria on Wednesday and began light training on Thursday.SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Most of the Brazil players at the London Olympics have been included in the senior squad for friendlies against South Africa and China next month. Coach Mano Menezes picked Neymar, Oscar, Leandro Damiao and seven other players on Thursday who were in the squad that failed to bring Brazil its first Olympic gold medal in football after losing 2-1 to Mexico in the finaal.dddddddddddd He also included David Luiz, Paulinho, Daniel Alves and Ramires, who had been added to the senior squad for the friendly against Sweden just four days after the Olympic final in London. Paulo Henrique Ganso and the injured Alexandre Pato are not on the 22-player list. Brazil will play South Africa on Sept. 7 in Sao Paulo and China on Sept. 10 in Recife. ' ' '

DETROIT -- After watching his Detroit Tigers avoid a series sweep with a nice rally, manager Jim Leyland admitted his team has a lot to prove right now. Colin Kaepernick kids Jersey . The Tigers have developed an unpleasant habit of fading in the second half, so there was an antsy vibe around Comerica Park when they lost two straight to Chicago immediately after the All-Star break. "Were not hiding from that," Leyland said. "The only way you quiet that down is to do what we did today -- go win games." Carlos Guillen hit a tiebreaking RBI single in Detroits three-run sixth inning, leading the Tigers to a 4-3 win over the White Sox on Sunday. Detroit came back from an early 3-0 deficit. The Tigers havent played above-.500 baseball after the all-star break since 2000, and they dropped the first two games of this series by a combined 13-2. Chicago led 3-1 on Sunday before Victor Martinez tied it with a two-run single in the sixth. Jhonny Peralta then singled, and Guillen followed with a line drive to right field that drove in Martinez. Detroits Brad Penny (7-6) allowed three runs and nine hits in 6 2-3 innings. Three relievers finished for the Tigers, with Jose Valverde working the ninth for his 25th save in 25 chances. Detroit moved into a virtual tie for first place with Cleveland, which lost at Baltimore. The Tigers had the Indians-Orioles game on in their clubhouse after their victory. Phil Humber (8-6) allowed four runs and seven hits in 5 2-3 innings for the White Sox. He struck out eight and walked one. Penny laboured early on a hot afternoon, giving up three runs in the second. Alex Rios hit an RBI double, A.J. Pierzynski added a sacrifice fly and Gordon Beckham singled in a run. But Penny was able to settle down after that. He ended up throwing only 78 pitches. "Some teams are different. Those guys are really aggressive, and theyre doing me a favour by swinging first and second pitch every time," Penny said. "Im throwing strikes, and theyre helping my pitch count, when they had me a little bit on the ropes in the second inning." The first time the Tigers hosted the White Sox this season, Detroit outscored Chicago 21-3 in a three-game sweep. The White Sox seemed ready to return the favour, but Humber ran out of steam. Brennan Boeschs solo homer in the fourth made it 3-1, and Andy Dirks led off the Detroit sixth with a hard-hit ball that shortstop Alexei Ramirez deflected but couldnt stop. Dirks hustled all the way to second as the ball rolled into short centre field, and Magglio Ordonez walked one out later. Miguel Cabrera hit a grounder to Ramirez, but with the runners moving, Chicago couldnt turn a double play. "If he hits a line drive at the third baseman, I look like a fool, but you dont manage like that," Leyland said. "That was the right play, and fortunately it worked out good for us, but it wasnt anything that 30 out of 30 managers wouldnt have done, in my opinion." Martinez came up with men on second and third and two out. His single brought home both runners when right fielder Carlos Quentin overran the ball slightly. "I really wouldnt change anything I threw, but they have great hitters and they got some hits off me," Humber said. "You just have to tip your cap to them." Humber left after Peraltas hit, and Guillen followed with a clutch base hit off Chris Sale. Quentin tried to play the ball on a short hop, but it bounced off him and went several feet away. Martinez scored easily. Al Alburquerque relieved Penny with two on and two out in the seventh and got Paul Konerko to fly out to centre. Joaquin Benoit struck out two in a perfect eighth for the Tigers. Penny struck out two and walked one. "That was probably one of the worst games Ive thrown in a long time, for me," he said. "That wasnt a great game for me by any means." NOTES: The White Sox confirmed LHP John Danks is slated to start Wednesday night at Kansas City, although the team did not make a roster move. Danks has been on the DL with a strained right oblique. ... Boesch struck out three times. ... The temperature was 90 degrees at game time. Colin Kaepernick official Jersey . Woody Johnson believes hes up to the massive task. The Jets hired the Seattle Seahawks executive to be their general manager Friday, completing an interview process that began two weeks ago and included 10 candidates. Colin Kaepernick 49ers Jersey . He never expected it would come on a home run. The 28-year-old rookie hit a three-run shot for his first major league homer to back a steady outing by Kyle Kendrick and help lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their seventh straight series win with an 8-5 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday. http://www.nfl49erssuperbowlgear.us/ . -- With his NFL debut still more than two weeks away, Ryan Tannehill can already boast of an achievement unprecedented among Miami Dolphins quarterbacks: He won a starting job in his first training camp. Kaepernick Jersey . Brents attorney called the bond amount excessive and beyond what the team had authorized him to post. George Milner said he was working to reduce the bond, but was doubtful his client would be released from the Irving jail until Monday. Milner also said he was trying to get the Cowboys to authorize payment of a higher bond amount. Autographed Colin Kaepernick Jersey . Corey Brown, Tyler Moore and Ryan Zimmerman each went deep for the Nationals, who have won seven of their last eight games. Zimmermann (8-6) allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out five to win his fifth straight decision. AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas will honour former Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams with a statue at the football stadium that be unveiled at the Longhorns annual spring game on April 1. The 8-foot, 1,000-pound bronze figure will stand next to a statue of Earl Campbell, another former Texas Heisman winner. Williams wonn the Heisman in 1998 and finished his Longhorns career as the NCAA career rushing leader. Colin Kaepernick black white Jersey. He recently retired from the NFL. Texas retired Williams No. 34 jersey in 2000. Cleveland artist David Demming, who taught at Texas for 26 years, was commissioned to design the Williams statue in 2010. ' ' '

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NEW ORLEANS -- As Tim Duncan strode forcefully into the lane for a running hook in the final seconds, Tony Parker could not help but be reminded of a couple of the greatest players the NBA has ever known. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . "It was a mix of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson --a kind of sky-hook, and well take it," Parker said of Duncans 13-foot game-winner over Hornets centre Emeka Okafor with 1.4 seconds left. The shot capped a season-high 28-point performance by the Spurs 15-year veteran star forward and sent New Orleans to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night. "Okafor played pretty good defence and thats the shot I had had, and just luckily made it," Duncan said. "I couldnt do it again if I tried, but it went in that time. Thats all that matters." Parker added 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid, while Richard Jefferson added 14 points and Tiago Splitter added 12 points. The Hornets inbounded the ball to Carl Landry for a desperation three-pointer that could have won it as time expired, but the shot fell short, dooming New Orleans to its 14th loss in 15 games. Jarrett Jack led the Hornets with 26 points and nine assists. Trevor Ariza tied a season high with 18 points and Landry also scored 18. "Its extremely frustrating," Jack said. "The good part is that we gave ourselves a chance. ... It just comes down to making plays. There are a couple that I am kicking myself about that I wasnt able to complete." The Spurs led 102-98 after Duncans free throws with 1:16 to go, setting up a thrilling finish to a game that included 15 lead changes and eight ties. Jack hit a reverse layup in a crowd to make it a one-score game, then the Hornets got a pair of critical defensive stops to set up Landrys tip-in of Jacks missed floater, tying it with 5.2 seconds left. The Spurs immediately took timeout and then fed the ball to Duncan, who had no intention of giving it up as he went strong to the lane for his winning shot, quieting a crowd that was on its feet and begging for one more stop. Hornets coach Monty Williams said he sensed what was coming when he saw San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich say something to Duncan as the Spurs left their bench after the timeout. "I told Emeka, Its coming to you," Williams said. "He made a tough shot. Youd take that defence every time. Its just that (Duncan has) been there, done that. Thats why he is one of the best power forwards of all time and one of the best players in the history of the game. Those situations dont bother him." What did bother Duncan and the Spurs was the trouble theyd been having on the road. The victory in New Orleans was only their second in eight away games. "I just wanted to win on the road, honestly," Duncan said. "I dont remember the road ever being this tough." New Orleans led most of the third quarter and was up 80-74 late in the period after Jacks jumper, but Jefferson responded with one of his four three-pointers and Parker converted a difficult driving scoop to cut it to 80-79 heading into the final quarter. Popovich credited Parker with picking up all aspects of his game while Manu Ginobili has been has been out with a broken left hand. "Hes scoring for us, but hes finding players and involving everybody," Popovich said. "Hes doing a great job of keeping us together." The Hornets, who had turned the ball over only eight times through the first three quarters, turned it over six times in the fourth, which hurt in a game that went down to the wire and wound up being New Orleans third-straight two-point loss to a Southwest Division opponent. Both teams shot well, with the Spurs hitting 55 per cent (41-of-75) and the Hornets, who had struggled to break 90 points recently, connecting on nearly 51 per cent (42-of-83). New Orleans was strong inside, outscoring San Antonio 42-40 in the paint and outrebounding the Spurs 40-27. Marco Belinelli had 12 points for New Orleans and Okafor 10. Gary Neal scored 10 for the Spurs, hitting both threes he attempted. Looking to get over the hump after consecutive close losses to Houston and Dallas, New Orleans raced to a 22-13 lead. The Spurs then responded with a 12-2 run that included three jumpers by Duncan -- one of them a running bank shot -- to go up 25-24. The Spurs built a first-half lead as large as six when Parkers 22-foot jumper made it 42-36. The game remained tight for the remainder of the opening half, which ended with San Antonio leading 56-55. Notes: The Hornets reached 100 points for the first time this season. ... Hornets G Xavier Henry, who has been recovering from a right ankle injury, was activated for the first time but did not play. ... The Hornets home losing streak is now nine games. ... Movie stars Melanie Griffith, Daryl Hannah, Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes and Camryn Manheim took time out from filming a basketball-themed movie in New Orleans to attend the game in courtside seats. They were among the announced crowd of 12,599. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Vekic, a 16-year-old qualifier who had won seven straight matches coming into the final, was looking to become the youngest winner on the WTA tour in six years. But she struggled to keep up with Begu and her serve let her down. Wholesale Nike Jerseys .A. Dickey wasnt feeling it Saturday. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . Peliwo is just the second Canadian to be honoured as a World Champion after veteran doubles star Daniel Nestor. The 18-year-old Peliwo reached all four junior grand slam finals in 2012, and won the Wimbledon and U. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . Middleweight Karlos Vemola has dropped out of his bout against Chris (The Crippler) Leben after fracturing a cheekbone in training. Wholesale Jerseys . LOUIS - When Torontos top goalie James Reimer went down with an injury, the Maple Leafs looked for someone to step in and pick up the slack.TOKYO -- Former figure skating world champion Daisuke Takahashi of Japan says he will retire after the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Takahashi, the Olympic bronze medallist and world champion in 2010, said Saturday "I think my career will finish with Sochi." The 26-year-old Takahashi won this years Grand Prix final to become the first Japanese man to win gold in the event. He will bee bidding to capture a second world title in London, Ontario, in March. Cheap Nike Jerseys. His win at the 2010 world championships in Turin made Takahashi the first Asian to win a world title in mens singles. Takahashi also represented Japan at the 2006 Turin Olympics where he was in a good position after the short program, but had a poor long program and placed 8th overall. ' ' 'NEW ORLEANS -- As Tim Duncan strode forcefully into the lane for a running hook in the final seconds, Tony Parker could not help but be reminded of a couple of the greatest players the NBA has ever known. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . "It was a mix of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson --a kind of sky-hook, and well take it," Parker said of Duncans 13-foot game-winner over Hornets centre Emeka Okafor with 1.4 seconds left. The shot capped a season-high 28-point performance by the Spurs 15-year veteran star forward and sent New Orleans to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night. "Okafor played pretty good defence and thats the shot I had had, and just luckily made it," Duncan said. "I couldnt do it again if I tried, but it went in that time. Thats all that matters." Parker added 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid, while Richard Jefferson added 14 points and Tiago Splitter added 12 points. The Hornets inbounded the ball to Carl Landry for a desperation three-pointer that could have won it as time expired, but the shot fell short, dooming New Orleans to its 14th loss in 15 games. Jarrett Jack led the Hornets with 26 points and nine assists. Trevor Ariza tied a season high with 18 points and Landry also scored 18. "Its extremely frustrating," Jack said. "The good part is that we gave ourselves a chance. ... It just comes down to making plays. There are a couple that I am kicking myself about that I wasnt able to complete." The Spurs led 102-98 after Duncans free throws with 1:16 to go, setting up a thrilling finish to a game that included 15 lead changes and eight ties. Jack hit a reverse layup in a crowd to make it a one-score game, then the Hornets got a pair of critical defensive stops to set up Landrys tip-in of Jacks missed floater, tying it with 5.2 seconds left. The Spurs immediately took timeout and then fed the ball to Duncan, who had no intention of giving it up as he went strong to the lane for his winning shot, quieting a crowd that was on its feet and begging for one more stop. Hornets coach Monty Williams said he sensed what was coming when he saw San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich say something to Duncan as the Spurs left their bench after the timeout. "I told Emeka, Its coming to you," Williams said. "He made a tough shot. Youd take that defence every time. Its just that (Duncan has) been there, done that. Thats why he is one of the best power forwards of all time and one of the best players in the history of the game. Those situations dont bother him." What did bother Duncan and the Spurs was the trouble theyd been having on the road. The victory in New Orleans was only their second in eight away games. "I just wanted to win on the road, honestly," Duncan said. "I dont remember the road ever being this tough." New Orleans led most of the third quarter and was up 80-74 late in the period after Jacks jumper, but Jefferson responded with one of his four three-pointers and Parker converted a difficult driving scoop to cut it to 80-79 heading into the final quarter. Popovich credited Parker with picking up all aspects of his game while Manu Ginobili has been has been out with a broken left hand. "Hes scoring for us, but hes finding players and involving everybody," Popovich said. "Hes doing a great job of keeping us together." The Hornets, who had turned the ball over only eight times through the first three quarters, turned it over six times in the fourth, which hurt in a game that went down to the wire and wound up being New Orleans third-straight two-point loss to a Southwest Division opponent. Both teams shot well, with the Spurs hitting 55 per cent (41-of-75) and the Hornets, who had struggled to break 90 points recently, connecting on nearly 51 per cent (42-of-83). New Orleans was strong inside, outscoring San Antonio 42-40 in the paint and outrebounding the Spurs 40-27. Marco Belinelli had 12 points for New Orleans and Okafor 10. Gary Neal scored 10 for the Spurs, hitting both threes he attempted. Looking to get over the hump after consecutive close losses to Houston and Dallas, New Orleans raced to a 22-13 lead. The Spurs then responded with a 12-2 run that included three jumpers by Duncan -- one of them a running bank shot -- to go up 25-24. The Spurs built a first-half lead as large as six when Parkers 22-foot jumper made it 42-36. The game remained tight for the remainder of the opening half, which ended with San Antonio leading 56-55. Notes: The Hornets reached 100 points for the first time this season. ... Hornets G Xavier Henry, who has been recovering from a right ankle injury, was activated for the first time but did not play. ... The Hornets home losing streak is now nine games. ... Movie stars Melanie Griffith, Daryl Hannah, Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes and Camryn Manheim took time out from filming a basketball-themed movie in New Orleans to attend the game in courtside seats. They were among the announced crowd of 12,599. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Vekic, a 16-year-old qualifier who had won seven straight matches coming into the final, was looking to become the youngest winner on the WTA tour in six years. But she struggled to keep up with Begu and her serve let her down. Wholesale Nike Jerseys .A. Dickey wasnt feeling it Saturday. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . Peliwo is just the second Canadian to be honoured as a World Champion after veteran doubles star Daniel Nestor. The 18-year-old Peliwo reached all four junior grand slam finals in 2012, and won the Wimbledon and U. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . Middleweight Karlos Vemola has dropped out of his bout against Chris (The Crippler) Leben after fracturing a cheekbone in training. Wholesale Jerseys . LOUIS - When Torontos top goalie James Reimer went down with an injury, the Maple Leafs looked for someone to step in and pick up the slack.TOKYO -- Former figure skating world champion Daisuke Takahashi of Japan says he will retire after the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Takahashi, the Olympic bronze medallist and world champion in 2010, said Saturday "I think my career will finish with Sochi." The 26-year-old Takahashi won this years Grand Prix final to become the first Japanese man to win gold in the event. He will bee bidding to capture a second world title in London, Ontario, in March. Cheap Nike Jerseys. His win at the 2010 world championships in Turin made Takahashi the first Asian to win a world title in mens singles. Takahashi also represented Japan at the 2006 Turin Olympics where he was in a good position after the short program, but had a poor long program and placed 8th overall. ' ' 'NEW ORLEANS -- As Tim Duncan strode forcefully into the lane for a running hook in the final seconds, Tony Parker could not help but be reminded of a couple of the greatest players the NBA has ever known. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . "It was a mix of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson --a kind of sky-hook, and well take it," Parker said of Duncans 13-foot game-winner over Hornets centre Emeka Okafor with 1.4 seconds left. The shot capped a season-high 28-point performance by the Spurs 15-year veteran star forward and sent New Orleans to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night. "Okafor played pretty good defence and thats the shot I had had, and just luckily made it," Duncan said. "I couldnt do it again if I tried, but it went in that time. Thats all that matters." Parker added 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid, while Richard Jefferson added 14 points and Tiago Splitter added 12 points. The Hornets inbounded the ball to Carl Landry for a desperation three-pointer that could have won it as time expired, but the shot fell short, dooming New Orleans to its 14th loss in 15 games. Jarrett Jack led the Hornets with 26 points and nine assists. Trevor Ariza tied a season high with 18 points and Landry also scored 18. "Its extremely frustrating," Jack said. "The good part is that we gave ourselves a chance. ... It just comes down to making plays. There are a couple that I am kicking myself about that I wasnt able to complete." The Spurs led 102-98 after Duncans free throws with 1:16 to go, setting up a thrilling finish to a game that included 15 lead changes and eight ties. Jack hit a reverse layup in a crowd to make it a one-score game, then the Hornets got a pair of critical defensive stops to set up Landrys tip-in of Jacks missed floater, tying it with 5.2 seconds left. The Spurs immediately took timeout and then fed the ball to Duncan, who had no intention of giving it up as he went strong to the lane for his winning shot, quieting a crowd that was on its feet and begging for one more stop. Hornets coach Monty Williams said he sensed what was coming when he saw San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich say something to Duncan as the Spurs left their bench after the timeout. "I told Emeka, Its coming to you," Williams said. "He made a tough shot. Youd take that defence every time. Its just that (Duncan has) been there, done that. Thats why he is one of the best power forwards of all time and one of the best players in the history of the game. Those situations dont bother him." What did bother Duncan and the Spurs was the trouble theyd been having on the road. The victory in New Orleans was only their second in eight away games. "I just wanted to win on the road, honestly," Duncan said. "I dont remember the road ever being this tough." New Orleans led most of the third quarter and was up 80-74 late in the period after Jacks jumper, but Jefferson responded with one of his four three-pointers and Parker converted a difficult driving scoop to cut it to 80-79 heading into the final quarter. Popovich credited Parker with picking up all aspects of his game while Manu Ginobili has been has been out with a broken left hand. "Hes scoring for us, but hes finding players and involving everybody," Popovich said. "Hes doing a great job of keeping us together." The Hornets, who had turned the ball over only eight times through the first three quarters, turned it over six times in the fourth, which hurt in a game that went down to the wire and wound up being New Orleans third-straight two-point loss to a Southwest Division opponent. Both teams shot well, with the Spurs hitting 55 per cent (41-of-75) and the Hornets, who had struggled to break 90 points recently, connecting on nearly 51 per cent (42-of-83). New Orleans was strong inside, outscoring San Antonio 42-40 in the paint and outrebounding the Spurs 40-27. Marco Belinelli had 12 points for New Orleans and Okafor 10. Gary Neal scored 10 for the Spurs, hitting both threes he attempted. Looking to get over the hump after consecutive close losses to Houston and Dallas, New Orleans raced to a 22-13 lead. The Spurs then responded with a 12-2 run that included three jumpers by Duncan -- one of them a running bank shot -- to go up 25-24. The Spurs built a first-half lead as large as six when Parkers 22-foot jumper made it 42-36. The game remained tight for the remainder of the opening half, which ended with San Antonio leading 56-55. Notes: The Hornets reached 100 points for the first time this season. ... Hornets G Xavier Henry, who has been recovering from a right ankle injury, was activated for the first time but did not play. ... The Hornets home losing streak is now nine games. ... Movie stars Melanie Griffith, Daryl Hannah, Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes and Camryn Manheim took time out from filming a basketball-themed movie in New Orleans to attend the game in courtside seats. They were among the announced crowd of 12,599. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Vekic, a 16-year-old qualifier who had won seven straight matches coming into the final, was looking to become the youngest winner on the WTA tour in six years. But she struggled to keep up with Begu and her serve let her down. Wholesale Nike Jerseys .A. Dickey wasnt feeling it Saturday. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . Peliwo is just the second Canadian to be honoured as a World Champion after veteran doubles star Daniel Nestor. The 18-year-old Peliwo reached all four junior grand slam finals in 2012, and won the Wimbledon and U. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . Middleweight Karlos Vemola has dropped out of his bout against Chris (The Crippler) Leben after fracturing a cheekbone in training. Wholesale Jerseys . LOUIS - When Torontos top goalie James Reimer went down with an injury, the Maple Leafs looked for someone to step in and pick up the slack.TOKYO -- Former figure skating world champion Daisuke Takahashi of Japan says he will retire after the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Takahashi, the Olympic bronze medallist and world champion in 2010, said Saturday "I think my career will finish with Sochi." The 26-year-old Takahashi won this years Grand Prix final to become the first Japanese man to win gold in the event. He will bee bidding to capture a second world title in London, Ontario, in March. Cheap Nike Jerseys. His win at the 2010 world championships in Turin made Takahashi the first Asian to win a world title in mens singles. Takahashi also represented Japan at the 2006 Turin Olympics where he was in a good position after the short program, but had a poor long program and placed 8th overall. ' ' 'NEW ORLEANS -- As Tim Duncan strode forcefully into the lane for a running hook in the final seconds, Tony Parker could not help but be reminded of a couple of the greatest players the NBA has ever known. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . "It was a mix of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson --a kind of sky-hook, and well take it," Parker said of Duncans 13-foot game-winner over Hornets centre Emeka Okafor with 1.4 seconds left. The shot capped a season-high 28-point performance by the Spurs 15-year veteran star forward and sent New Orleans to an eighth straight loss, 104-102 on Monday night. "Okafor played pretty good defence and thats the shot I had had, and just luckily made it," Duncan said. "I couldnt do it again if I tried, but it went in that time. Thats all that matters." Parker added 20 points and a career-high 17 assists for the Spurs, who snapped a two-game skid, while Richard Jefferson added 14 points and Tiago Splitter added 12 points. The Hornets inbounded the ball to Carl Landry for a desperation three-pointer that could have won it as time expired, but the shot fell short, dooming New Orleans to its 14th loss in 15 games. Jarrett Jack led the Hornets with 26 points and nine assists. Trevor Ariza tied a season high with 18 points and Landry also scored 18. "Its extremely frustrating," Jack said. "The good part is that we gave ourselves a chance. ... It just comes down to making plays. There are a couple that I am kicking myself about that I wasnt able to complete." The Spurs led 102-98 after Duncans free throws with 1:16 to go, setting up a thrilling finish to a game that included 15 lead changes and eight ties. Jack hit a reverse layup in a crowd to make it a one-score game, then the Hornets got a pair of critical defensive stops to set up Landrys tip-in of Jacks missed floater, tying it with 5.2 seconds left. The Spurs immediately took timeout and then fed the ball to Duncan, who had no intention of giving it up as he went strong to the lane for his winning shot, quieting a crowd that was on its feet and begging for one more stop. Hornets coach Monty Williams said he sensed what was coming when he saw San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich say something to Duncan as the Spurs left their bench after the timeout. "I told Emeka, Its coming to you," Williams said. "He made a tough shot. Youd take that defence every time. Its just that (Duncan has) been there, done that. Thats why he is one of the best power forwards of all time and one of the best players in the history of the game. Those situations dont bother him." What did bother Duncan and the Spurs was the trouble theyd been having on the road. The victory in New Orleans was only their second in eight away games. "I just wanted to win on the road, honestly," Duncan said. "I dont remember the road ever being this tough." New Orleans led most of the third quarter and was up 80-74 late in the period after Jacks jumper, but Jefferson responded with one of his four three-pointers and Parker converted a difficult driving scoop to cut it to 80-79 heading into the final quarter. Popovich credited Parker with picking up all aspects of his game while Manu Ginobili has been has been out with a broken left hand. "Hes scoring for us, but hes finding players and involving everybody," Popovich said. "Hes doing a great job of keeping us together." The Hornets, who had turned the ball over only eight times through the first three quarters, turned it over six times in the fourth, which hurt in a game that went down to the wire and wound up being New Orleans third-straight two-point loss to a Southwest Division opponent. Both teams shot well, with the Spurs hitting 55 per cent (41-of-75) and the Hornets, who had struggled to break 90 points recently, connecting on nearly 51 per cent (42-of-83). New Orleans was strong inside, outscoring San Antonio 42-40 in the paint and outrebounding the Spurs 40-27. Marco Belinelli had 12 points for New Orleans and Okafor 10. Gary Neal scored 10 for the Spurs, hitting both threes he attempted. Looking to get over the hump after consecutive close losses to Houston and Dallas, New Orleans raced to a 22-13 lead. The Spurs then responded with a 12-2 run that included three jumpers by Duncan -- one of them a running bank shot -- to go up 25-24. The Spurs built a first-half lead as large as six when Parkers 22-foot jumper made it 42-36. The game remained tight for the remainder of the opening half, which ended with San Antonio leading 56-55. Notes: The Hornets reached 100 points for the first time this season. ... Hornets G Xavier Henry, who has been recovering from a right ankle injury, was activated for the first time but did not play. ... The Hornets home losing streak is now nine games. ... Movie stars Melanie Griffith, Daryl Hannah, Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes and Camryn Manheim took time out from filming a basketball-themed movie in New Orleans to attend the game in courtside seats. They were among the announced crowd of 12,599. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Vekic, a 16-year-old qualifier who had won seven straight matches coming into the final, was looking to become the youngest winner on the WTA tour in six years. But she struggled to keep up with Begu and her serve let her down. Wholesale Nike Jerseys .A. Dickey wasnt feeling it Saturday. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . Peliwo is just the second Canadian to be honoured as a World Champion after veteran doubles star Daniel Nestor. The 18-year-old Peliwo reached all four junior grand slam finals in 2012, and won the Wimbledon and U. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . Middleweight Karlos Vemola has dropped out of his bout against Chris (The Crippler) Leben after fracturing a cheekbone in training. Wholesale Jerseys . LOUIS - When Torontos top goalie James Reimer went down with an injury, the Maple Leafs looked for someone to step in and pick up the slack.TOKYO -- Former figure skating world champion Daisuke Takahashi of Japan says he will retire after the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Takahashi, the Olympic bronze medallist and world champion in 2010, said Saturday "I think my career will finish with Sochi." The 26-year-old Takahashi won this years Grand Prix final to become the first Japanese man to win gold in the event. He will bee bidding to capture a second world title in London, Ontario, in March. Cheap Nike Jerseys. His win at the 2010 world championships in Turin made Takahashi the first Asian to win a world title in mens singles. Takahashi also represented Japan at the 2006 Turin Olympics where he was in a good position after the short program, but had a poor long program and placed 8th overall. ' ' '

OAKLAND, Calif. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Bartolo Colon finally received some early run support from his Oakland teammates. He didnt need much at all as it turned out, even if his fastball was lacking its regular zip. The 39-year-old Colon scattered seven hits over eight innings, extending his shutout streak to 16 1-3 innings and leading the Athletics to a 4-1 win over the slumping Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night. "Early in the game I didnt know if he had his best stuff, to tell you the truth," As manager Bob Melvin said. "I dont know if our gun was off today, but you saw a lot of 86s, 87s (mph), which you dont normally see out of him. But he finds a way. He makes you make the adjustment." Colon (8-8) didnt do much out of the ordinary while winning his second consecutive start. The right-hander relied primarily on his fastball, changing speeds just enough to keep the Blue Jays off balance. He retired 15 of 18 during one stretch and pitched out of a bases-loaded jam in the sixth by getting Rajai Davis to ground out. Colon had three strikeouts and one walk. The As staked him to a 3-0 lead following Josh Reddicks two-run homer in the third. Thats something Oakland hasnt done much with Colon on the mound. In 12 of his 21 previous starts, the As were held to two runs or fewer, "I dont pay much attention to it," said Colon, who has not allowed a run since the fourth inning against the New York Yankees on July 22. "Its more important for me to do the best that I can when Im on the mound and let the team do whatever they want." Brandon Inge and Seth Smith also drove in runs for the As, who improved to 14-5 since the All-Star break. Oakland, held to no more than one run in three of its previous four games, moved past the Los Angeles Angels into second place in the AL West. The As are 4 1/2 games behind Texas. The Blue Jays have lost five straight, matching their season high. "Were in a stretch where runs are at a premium," Toronto manager John Farrell said. "Its difficult to string hits together right now. You have to credit Colon. He stayed out of the middle of the plate." Colby Rasmus, Edwin Encarnacion and Yunel Escobar had two hits apiece for Toronto. Eric Sogard singled leading off the third, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on Smiths single to right. Reddick followed with his 23rd home run, a towering shot into the bleachers above the right-field scoreboard to give Oakland a 3-0 lead. "(Colon) has done great all year and we havent gotten him the run support that he deserves, so for me to be able to do that was huge," said Reddick, who was mired in a career-worst 0-for-21 slump before singling in the first. "I went home last night and had a long talk with (my) dad, and it seemed to work out." The As missed an opportunity to add on when Davis misplayed Coco Crisps fly to left. Davis appeared to lose the ball in the lights as it sailed past his glove and rolled to the fence. Crisp, who slowed to a trot on his way to first, raced to third but was stranded there after Brandon Moss later grounded out with the bases loaded. Colon did the rest. Henderson Alvarez (7-8) struggled with his control and lost for the second time in six decisions. He had a career-high five walks, pitched with runners on base in all but one of his five-plus innings, and struck out one. Oakland made it 4-0 in the seventh when Inge singled home Chris Carter to extend his hitting streak to 12 games. The Blue Jays scored in the ninth to avoid the shutout. David Cooper doubled leading off against Sean Doolittle, went to third on Davis infield single and scored two batters later on Moises Sierras groundout. Four of Torontos 10 hits didnt leave the infield. NOTES: Smith, the As DH, left the game after straining his left hamstring trying to run out a comebacker in the fifth inning. ... Escobar has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games. ... Oakland SS Cliff Pennington (left elbow) may begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday, but the team has no plans to call him up soon. "Well probably ease into it a little bit," Melvin said. ... Oakland made a pair of roster moves, adding INF Adam Rosales from Sacramento while INF Brandon Hicks was optioned down. Hicks was batting.183 with three home runs and seven RBIs in 20 games. ... Rookie RHP Dan Straily will make his first major league start for the As on Friday. Straily has more strikeouts (175) than any other pitcher in professional baseball, including major league leader Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals. LHP Brett Cecil (2-4) goes for Toronto. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . So when they scored seven in the first three innings on Monday night, the Astros were pretty confident they were headed for a win. Jason Castro and Chris Johnson each hit three-run homers and Norris threw seven scoreless innings to give the Astros an 8-4 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . The world No. 4 Pole, the 2012 Wimbledon runner-up who was last weeks champion in Auckland, got past Italian Roberta Vinci 6-4, 7-5 at Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre. http://www.cheapstitchedjerseyschina.com/ . The big topic of discussion for the players was Gary Bettmans offer of an owner-player only meeting. Bettman proposed Thursday that the leadership from both sides step aside for the next bargaining session, leaving a group of owners and players to try and break the stalemate The players are expected to make a decision and let the NHL know one way or another no later than Saturday. NFL Jerseys Discount . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because the deal was not yet complete. The person says LSU hopes to have an official announcement next week. Cheap Jerseys . -- The upbeat mood was evident as Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin and coach Michel Therrien got back into hockey mode on Monday after the nearly four-month NHL lockout.CHON BURI, Thailand -- Charl Schwartzel shot a 7-under 65 for the third time at the Thailand Golf Championship, wrapping up a dominating victory by 11 shots. Schwartzel led from the first round and never slowed down, finishing with a 25-under total of 263 at the Amata Spring Country Club for the South Africans first victory since last years Masters. This yyears Masters winner Bubba Watson also shot a 65 to finish in a tie for distant second with Thai golfer Thitiphun Chuayprakong, who finished with a 70. NFL Jerseys China. Sergio Garcia of Spain shot a 70 and was fourth in the Asian Tour event, 12 shots back. Schwartzel finished second here last year, when Lee Westwood won it by seven. ' ' '

WASHINGTON -- A season ago, the Charlotte Bobcats were the losingest team in the history of the NBA. Cheap MLB Jerseys . The Washington Wizards are trying to avoid that distinction. The Bobcats beat the Wizards 108-106 in two overtimes on Saturday night, equaling their win total from last season in just their 12th game. In the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season, Charlotte was 7-59, the lowest winning percentage in NBA history. Theyre already 7-5. Washington was hoping to win its first game, but fell to 0-11. "We were that victim, but we didnt play it," Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap said. "Were trying to go from the losingest organization in the history of the NBA to establishing where people have to respect us. I dont know anything about wins. I do know about respect." The Wizards and their fans tried desperately for their first one. One fan held up a sign that read: "All I want 4 Christmas is a win." Washington has 14 games between now and Dec. 25, and if it doesnt win before then, the Wizards would be 0-25 and easily set a record for the worst start in NBA history. New Jersey went 0-18 to start the 2009-10 season. The Wizards led 103-101 with 1:27 to play in the second overtime, but Reggie Williams hit his only shot of the game -- a 3-pointer to give Charlotte a 104-103 lead with 1:18 to play. "Its hard to win a game," a disheartened Washington coach Randy Wittman said. "You have to make plays down the stretch. I thought we had three great looks, they just didnt go in. A lot of things -- start of the game, start of third quarter. That lies with me. Im not pointing a finger at my players. Obviously, it lies with me, I know it lies with me and I need to figure a way out to get this righted. Thats what my job is and Ill take full responsibility for that." Byron Mullens scored 27 points, Ramon Sessions had 20 and Ben Gordon added 19 for the Bobcats. Washington fell to 0-11 despite the spark supplied by Nene, who energized the Wizards during most of his 29 minutes, but in the end, the Bobcats pulled out the win. Martel Webster had 21 points for Washington and Nene scored 19. It was just the second game for Nene after he missed the first nine with a foot injury. "I dont know how many games we lost. I just know there were a couple games we were supposed to win," Nene said. Webster defended Nene. "He wants to win. Hes out here battling his butt off. Hes got some issues, but for the team, for what our vision, for what our goal is, he goes out there and plays with heart, he wants to win." Bradley Beal made a 3-pointer to draw Washington within 107-106 with 1.6 seconds to go. Kemba Walker made one of two free throws with 0.8 seconds to play, and Jordan Crawford missed a long heave at the buzzer. The Bobcats appeared to have won the game in the first overtime, but Chris Singleton was fouled by Charlottes Jeff Taylor as he attempted a 3-point attempt with 0.4 seconds to play. Singleton made the first, missed the second and converted on the third for a 99-all tie. Nene returned to the game with just over four minutes left in regulation and Washington trailing 88-83. The Wizards scored the last six points of regulation to force the first overtime. In its first 10 games, Washington lost by an average of seven points. The only game in which the Wizards were totally uncompetitive was their 16-point loss in Charlotte on Nov. 13. Three of their 11 losses have been in overtime. NOTES: On Sept. 28, the Wizards announced that G John Wall would miss the first month of the regular season with a left knee injury. Wittman said that he wont hazard a guess on Walls return. "I dont know where were at. If I could give you a time, I would," Wittman said. "I have no idea. He has not practiced at all, so until that time comes, I dont know what the timetables going to be." ... Washington F Trevor Booker missed his second straight game with a left knee injury. ... Charlotte G Gerald Henderson (sprained left foot) and F Tyrus Thomas (strained left calf) will continue to be out for "the foreseeable future," coach Dunlap said. ... Three Bobcats -- Gordon, Taylor and F Michael Kidd-Gilchrist fouled out. ... According to STATS LLC., this was Charlottes first double-overtime game since an Oct. 30, 2009, win over New York, and Washingtons first since Mar. 23, 2011, when it lost to the Clippers in Los Angeles. Cheap Jerseys Sale . The American sports publication has branded the Leafs as the worst professional sports franchise in their annual Ultimate Standings. Cheap NFL Jerseys . 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Savard clocked 58.89 seconds for the win with Britains Francesca Halsall second in 58.99 and Finlands Emilia Pikkarainen third in 59.16. Vancouvers Noemie Thomas was sixth in 1:00.20. It was Savards fifth medal on the tour and third gold. In the mens 100-metre freestyle, Brent Hayden of Mission, B.C., was edged for the gold clocking 49.37 for second place while Frances Yannick Agnel was first in 49.14. Hayden has stepped on the podium in all of his five races on the tour so far. "Brent didnt have much in the tank tonight," said Haydens coach Tom Johnson in a statement. "He wasnt happy with the result today but overall its been a very good tour. We came here for some tough racing under tough conditions and thats what we got. Cheap NBA Jerseys. " In the womens 200-metre backstroke, Britains Lizzie Simmonds dominated the race winning in 2:09.10 with Sinead Russell of Burlington, Ont., second in 2:13.09 and Vancouvers Lauren Lavigna fourth in 2:14.74. In the mens 200-metre individual medley, Torontos Tobias Oriwol took the bronze in 2:03.63 beating out Jake Tapp of Langley, B.C., who finished fourth in 2:03.81. Montreals Barbara Jardin took third in the 200-metre freestyle in a tight race for the silver with Frances Charlotte Bonnet. Camille Muffatt of France produced a meet record in victory. Jardin is also up to five medals this week. Charles Francis of Cowansville, Que., was fourth in the mens 100-metre backstroke. Savard, Hayden, Russell, Oriwol, Jardin and Francis are all Olympic team nominees currently preparing for the London Games. ' ' ' 

CHARLOTTE, N. Wholesale MLB Jerseys .C. -- The Charlotte Bobcats acquired Josh McRoberts from the Orlando Magic on Thursday in exchange for Hakim Warrick in a trade involving two backup veteran forwards. The 6-foot-10 McRoberts, who played at Duke, has appeared in 41 games this season with three starts and is averaging 3.9 points and 3.7 rebounds. Warrick, in his eighth NBA season, was acquired earlier this season in a trade with the New Orleans Hornets. Since joining the Bobcats he has averaged 6.9 points per game and 3.2 rebounds, but has played in only one of the teams last 11 games. The Bobcats were unable to unload veteran guard Ben Gordon, who is due $13 million under next years salary cap. Gordon and first-year coach Mike Dunlap have clashed at times this season. "Josh McRoberts is a quality young big man who can play either post position for us," said Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins. "We look forward to adding his size and energy to our rotation." Currently in his sixth NBA season, the McRoberts has career averages of 4.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists, along with a career field goal percentage of .496 in 246 games played for the Trail Blazers, Pacers, Lakers and Magic. Earlier this season he posted career highs of 14 rebounds on Nov. 25 against Boston and eight assists on Jan. 7 at Portland. McRoberts was originally selected with the 37th overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft by the Trail Blazers after two years at Duke, where he was a teammate of Bobcats guard Gerald Henderson during the 2006-07 season. He had his best overall season in 2010-11, when he averaged career highs of 7.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 22.2 minutes in 72 games played for the Pacers, including 51 starts. Wholesale NHL Jerseys . Dykstra, 49, entered his plea in U.S. District Court to one count each of bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money laundering. It was the latest legal problem for Dykstra, who earned the nickname "Nails" because of his gritty style of play, and spent his 12-year career with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. Wholesale Jerseys USA . "Theres a lot right now thats going through my mind as far as the game and the season." The story is well documented now. After Tate succumbed to a shoulder injury early in the regular season, Glenn led Calgary to a 12-6 record and home playoff date. Tate returned for the post-season but once again was lost to injury, and Glenn came in to lead the Stamps to the Grey Cup game before falling to the Argos. http://www.wholesalestitchednikejerseys.com/ . Cavani, who struck a brace against Manchester City to eliminate the Premier League leaders in the group stage, was again in inspirational form as he gave Napoli the lead at halftime, before setting up Lavezzis second in the 65th minute. China Jerseys . Armstead is entering his ninth CFL season and has recorded 13,812 combined yards and 24 touchdowns in 106 games played with Ottawa, Saskatchewan, Hamilton, Montreal, Winnipeg and Edmonton. Cheap Jerseys . The St. Louis Blues announced on Monday that the defenceman has signed a three-year, $9.Heres the real story: Manti Teos stock in the NFL draft already was sinking. Blame his performance in the BCS title game, not any hoax or conspiracy, for that. Still, the uncertainty surrounding Notre Dames All-American linebacker could further hurt his draft stock, NFL draft consultant Gil Brandt said. Brandt called the story "something I have never witnessed" in his half-century in pro football. "I think some teams will say it isnt worth the problem" to draft Teo, said Brandt, who has the linebacker rated 19th overall in the first round. The former Dallas Cowboys general manager added Thursday that Teos stock had plummeted after a poor performance in the BCS championship game. "I dont think anybody considered him to be a top-five pick before all this happened," Brandt said. "In that game against Alabama, this was like a guy who was the best shooter in the world in basketball and here comes a game and he cant even hit the backboard. His play in that game was absolutely horrible. He missed on run blitzes; guys ran over him ..." Teo would hardly be the first player to see his draft stock sink because of off-field issues. Last year, North Alabama cornerback Janoris Jenkins fell to the second round after multiple run-ins with the law related to marijuana got him dismissed from Florida. Warren Sapp in 1995 and Randy Moss in 1998 slid because of character concerns; both are now considered potential Hall of Famers. Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery said "its no different what the red flags are." "Youve got to identify them," he said. "Youve got to research it and then you decide what impact that has on the total person in terms of his ability to play football and to manage his life." Oakland Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie agreed. "It makes you go and get all the answers, cross your Ts and dot your Is and make sure," he said. "With any player, you have to make sure what youre getting from a character standpoint other than his ability, his talents. Try to get to know the guy. So, yes, it will weigh in heavily." David Schwab, a senior executive at sports management firm Octagon, considered Teo perhaps the most marketable player coming into this years draft. As the face of a Notre Dame team that returned to national relevance, the Heisman Trophy runner-up had the name reecognition of few college stars. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap. "Compassionate" and "heartwarming" were some of the adjectives Schwab would have used to describe his image. Now, that persona will depend on the details that emerge about the story of a girlfriend who didnt exist. "If he truly had nothing to do with it, I think the long-term damage is zero," said Schwab, who specializes in matching companies to celebrities. In the short term, its unlikely to see Teo promoting any products, because a public appearance would turn into an impromptu news conference about the hoax. If uncertainty lingers about exactly what happened, Schwab said, many companies may hesitate to sign him. But even if Teo is implicated in the hoax, he could still eventually turn into a sponsors dream if he blossoms as an NFL star. "If you perform on the field, you quickly become marketable," Schwab said. Look no further than Ray Lewis, the Baltimore Ravens linebacker who was charged with murder in 2000. The charges were dropped after Lewis agreed to testify against two other men and he subsequently pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour charge of obstruction of justice. This week hes a beloved figure heading into the AFC championship with retirement looming. Teams may be less likely to take a risk on Teo in the draft if they dont believe he can become a dominant player. Brandt noted how the inside linebacker position doesnt carry as much importance in the NFL as it once did. In the last 10 years, only four inside linebackers were taken in the first round, although one of them was perennial All-Pro Patrick Willis of San Francisco. "I think it would be different if it was a quarterback who would change the game," he said. "But linebackers are a piece to the puzzle; they dont solve the puzzle. Other than Ray Lewis, I dont know of any linebacker you say, Weve got to have this guy. "(Inside) linebackers are not as important as they used to be. Were down to one or two first-round linebackers now." Brandt wondered how Teo could be so effective during the season, including seven interceptions -- "unheard of, like hitting .450 in baseball" -- and then so unproductive in the championship game. "Between now and 97 days from now when the draft comes, therell be a lot of people investigating just what took place," he said. ' ' ' 

MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins have declined their $9.25 million option on right-hander Scott Bakers contract for next season, making him eligible for free agency. The team announced the decision on Monday. Baker didnt pitch this year because of an elbow injury that required elbow-ligament replacement surgery. The Twins have expressed interest in bringing him back for 2013, but not at that price. The 31-year-old Baker was a second-round draft pick by the Twins in 2003. He is 63-48 with a 4.15 ERA since his debut in 2005, spanning 163 appearances and 159 starts. The Twins also agreed to terms with right-hander P.J. Walters on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Walters went 2-5 with a 5.69 ERA in 12 starts last season. Beats By Dre UK . -- Billy Butler is wrapping up a career year, and Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost thinks the slugger is capable of more. Beats By Dre For Sale .J. -- The NFL is looking into an Internet video that appears to show New York Jets coach Rex Ryan using an obscenity while angrily responding to a fan after the teams 37-16 loss to the New England Patriots. http://www.thebeatsbydreshop.co.uk/ . TSNs exclusive live coverage begins Saturday at 9 p.m. ET with Canadas opening draw against USA. Coverage runs March 17-25 and features every Canada draw plus the playoffs and Final (see complete broadcast schedule below). Cheap Beats By Dre . "Our starts going to have to be key, for everyone in the league," he said after an unofficial practice Tuesday with a few other players.EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France - Miki Saiki of Japan took a one-stroke lead at the Evian Masters on Friday, shooting a 5-under 67 in the second round to move to 9 under as the drenched course started to dry under sporadic sunshine. Saiki heads into Saturdays third round with former Evian champion Ai Miyazato of Japan, Kraft Nabisco winner Stacy Lewis and joint-overnight leader Maria Hjorth of Sweden all poised to launch a challenge at 8 under. "From yesterday I was hitting the ball really well and it kind of continued today," Saiki said through a translator. "Yesterday there was a lot of rain and you didnt know what you were going to get. Today you had no wind, the greens were consistent." Two more players, Angela Stanford of the United States and South Koreas Ahn Shin-ae, are also one shot behind Saiki. Stanfords 6-under 66 included seven birdies as she attacked from the outset. "Before we went out (we) realized the course could be scoreable with some of the pin placements," Stanford said. Players were relieved not to have the burden of the teeming rain to deal with, although more showers are forecast for Saturday. "We didnt have our umbrella up the whole time, so that was nice," Stanford said. Lewis, meanwhile, picked up her form after crumbling at the end of her rain-soaked first round Thursday. Starting the day at 3 under, the American sank seven birdies in her round of 67. Lewis, who went 3-over in Thursdays last four holes to drop down the leaderboard, decided she would take to the course with a positive attitude in the morning. "I could have started todays round with the same attitude, kind of mad and upset," Lewis said. Instead, she wrote something on her glove to gee herself up. "I just wrote confident. Just to trust what Im doing," she said. &quuot;I just started making birdies and putts.dddddddddddd" Luck had gone against Lewis under the driving rain, but the improved weather came with an unexpected reprieve for her. "I got a huge break on 13," she said. "I pulled it left, it was a side slope going away from me and plugged in the rough. I was pretty lucky there." Ahn had a share of the first-round lead with Hjorth and Karen Stupples of England at 5 under. Ahn was pressuring for a share of the lead again until she hit a wild tee shot into the rough on the 18th, managing only par on a hole that saw birdies sunk throughout the day. Stupples, the former British Open champion, had three bogeys and is level with Paula Creamer and Cristie Kerr -- both also former major winners -- at 7 under. Hroth managed a birdie from the edge of the green on the fifth hole, while Kerr, the 2007 U.S. Open champion, hit an eagle on the ninth and followed that up with a birdie on 10. "The greens are still soft so everyones going to shoot a low score," Miyazato said, looking ahead to the third round. Creamer hopes her form continues, as she is without a title since winning last years U.S. Open. Creamer was only 18 when she beat 15-year-old Michelle Wie to win at Evian in 2005. She has not won it since, and admits that early success resulted in unrealistic expectations. "Every year Ive come back and Ive expected myself to do it over and over again," she said. "In reality I put a little too much pressure on myself." Meanwhile, Wies miserable form continued and she missed the cut at 5 over. The 21-year-old American had shot a 4-over 76 on Thursday and followed that with a 1-over 73, despite birdies on the 17th and 18th. Seven-time major champion Juli Inkster also failed to make the cut, finishing 3-over. ' ' ' 

WASHINGTON -- One day after he appeared to win the Washington Redskins kicking job, Graham Gano is out of work. Cheap Jerseys From China . His replacement is Billy Cundiff, who spent two days unemployed after getting cut by the Baltimore Ravens. Gano was released and Cundiff signed by the Redskins, who announced the move on Tuesday. It was an abrupt development in the Redskins kicking carousel. Gano stood at this locker feeling excited and looking forward to the season Monday after his lone competition in training camp, Neil Rackers, was sent packing when the team made its first round of cuts. But Ganos numbers have never been impressive. He has made 73.8 per cent of his field goal attempts since joining the Redskins (No. 25 in the AP Pro32) late in the 2009 season, the second-worst percentage in the league over the last three seasons. Gano, 25, missed 11 attempts in 2010, tied for most in the NFL. He had a league-high 10 misses last season, although five of those were blocked. He beat out Rackers without attempting a field goal in the Redskins preseason games, coming out ahead based on his performance during practice. Cundiffs statistics are only marginally better. The 32-year-old kicker has a career field goal percentage of 76.7 with the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore. He joined the Ravens during the 2009 season and went to the Pro Bowl season in 2010, going 26 for 29, but last season he missed a potential game-tying, 32-yarder against the New England Patriots in the waning seconds of the AFC title game. Cundiff also has limited range. He is 5 for 19 over his career from 50-plus yards, including just 1 for 6 last season. He was cut Sunday by the Ravens, who opted to go with rookie Justin Tucker. NFL Jerseys China . -- Riley Sheahan scored twice, including a power-play goal, to lead the Grand Rapids Griffins past the Abbotsford Heat 5-1 on Friday in American Hockey League play. Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Jeremie Malouin was dominant on Saturday. http://www.stitchednikejerseyschina.com/ . Viewers in the Jets region can see the game live on TSN Jets, beginning at 8pm et/7pm ct. You can also listen to all the action on TSN Radio 1290 and at TSN. China Jerseys Cheap . Newcastle had taken the lead with a lucky goal in the 25th, as Ryan Taylors cross was headed toward goal by Yohan Cabaye and then deflected off Liverpool defender Daniel Agger to wrongfoot goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Cheap Jerseys . -- Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley and wide receiver Titus Young were back on the practice field Tuesday -- with security escorts to keep reporters away.GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Canadas mens field hockey team blanked Barbados 10-0 at the Pan American Games on Monday to finish up the preliminary round undefeated. Vancouvers Matthew Guest and Scott Tupper recorded a hat trick apiece, while Keegan Pereira of Ajax, Ont., Adam Froese of Abbotsford, B.C., and Mark Pearson and Rob Short of Tsawwassen, B.C., each added singles. The defending Pan Am champions have outscored their opponents 21-2 over three matches. The Games field hockey champion earns an automatic berth in the London Olympics. Canadas womens water polo team, also gunning for an Olympic beerth, collected its second straight victory, beating Brazil 13-4. China Jerseys. . Joelle Bekhazi of Pointe-Claire, Que., scored a hat trick, while Montreals Katrina Moncton, Rosanna Tomiuk, and Marina Radu all had two apiece. Krystina Alogbo of Riviere des Prairies, Que., Whitney Genoway of Regina, Dominique Perreault of Montreal and Monika Eggens of Pitt Meadows, B.C., all had singles. Canada routed Venezuela 23-2 in its opening game Sunday. The mens handball team finished in fifth place after a 26-23 win over Mexico. Geoffroy Bessett of Montreal scored nine goals to top Canada. ' ' ' 

ZURICH, Switzerland -- Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake both set Weltklasse meeting records despite rain and cold winds at the Diamond League event on Thursday. beats by dre . The hottest star attractions in athletics continued to fulfil their post-London Olympics plan of dividing the glamor sprints between them -- and making fast times seem routine. Bolt playfully shivered for the television cameras at the 200 metres starting line, then timed 19.66 seconds in the fastest half-lap race ever seen in Zurich. "Running after the Olympics is much more fun, it is less stress. The fans make me enjoy it," Bolt said. Earlier in the 100, fellow Jamaican Blake blazed to a dominating victory in 9.76, after Tyson Gay of the United States was disqualified for a false start. There was a major surprise in the 800 as Olympic champion David Rudisha was beaten by Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia. Rudisha was targeting the world record he set at the London Games but said he was unsettled by the poor weather. Bolt is no lover of the cooler European climate, yet still set a record for the high-class Weltklasse meeting which has long called itself "the Olympics in two hours." The triple Olympic gold medallist was only a meter clear of Nickel Ashmeade in the final straight then muscled through to widen the gap. "I paced myself in the curve. Im happy to achieve a sub-20 time but I did not want to push my body," Bolt said. Bolts 19.66, without a following wind, was .13 faster than Wallace Spearmon of the U.S. ran here two years ago. He also pulled through Ashmeade -- who could not even make the Jamaican Olympic team at 200 -- to a personal best of 19.85. Blake ran perhaps a technically better race than Bolt, and used a chilling 1.4 metre per second wind to accelerate clear of Olympic relay teammate Nesta Carter, who finished second in 9.95. "Bad weather cannot stop me. Next year, I can be even better," said Blake, who will defend his 100-meter world title in Moscow next August. The 22-year-old Blake ran .01 faster than Asafa Powell here in 2006, which was good enough then to equal Powells own world record. Bolt will complete his season over 100 next Thursday when Brussels hosts the second half of the Diamond League finals. Blake goes in the 200 there. Rudisha arrived at Zurich with the stated aim of lowering the 1 minute 40.91 world mark he set on a warm London evening three weeks ago. In swirling winds and steady rain, Rudisha was paced through the first lap but could not distance Aman on the back straight and was headed coming off the final bend. "My legs felt tired and I cannot run good if the weather is not good," Rudisha said. "The race was good, really. It was the rain that stopped me." The Ethiopian winner timed 1:42.53 to take two-thirds of a second off his personal best set when placing sixth in the Olympic final. "Hopefully next year I will beat the world record," Aman said. In the womens 100, two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reasserted her authority over Carmelita Jeter following two defeats to her American rival in the past week. Fraser-Pryce was fast out of the blocks and never looked troubled as she crossed the line in 10.83, with Jeter timing 10.97. Olympic 400 champion Sanya Richards-Ross of the U.S. extended her season-ending good form, winning in 50.21, and Dawn Harper crossed in 12.59 to lead an American podium sweep in the 100 hurdles. Long jump gold medallist Brittney Reese retired after two attempts on injuring her left ankle, and will stop for the season. "I had a stress fracture and it aggravated here. Now I am just ready to go home and rest," Reese said. A final-round triple jump of 17.29 metres lifted Fabrizio Donato of Italy past Olympic champion Christian Taylor of the U.S. by 13 centimetres. American Angelo Taylor won the 400 hurdles, with Olympic gold medallist Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic in fourth. Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie won the pole vault The Weltklasse meet began Wednesday with shot put events at the main rail station in downtown Zurich, won by Reese Hoffa of the U.S. and Olympic champion Valerie Adams of New Zealand. Adams set a meet record of 20.81 metres, beating the old mark set by disgraced Belarus athlete Nadezhda Ostapchuk who was stripped of the London Games gold medal for doping. cheap beats dr dre . -- So Yeon Ryu was rarely so nervous, with so many great players all around her. monster beats outlet store . - The Canadian contingent of Albin Choi of Toronto, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. http://www.officialbeatsbydrestore.co.uk/ . And then in Canadas first two games of the tournament he gives up six goals combined against Germany and Slovakia. People were asking questions; they were all answered on Sunday. beats outlet uk . In a response Wednesday to papers the players filed earlier this week, the NFL says its collective bargaining agreement with the players union gives Goodell the power to handle discipline involving conduct detrimental to football "at his discretion. monster beats by dre uk . They get a chance to start fresh Friday. One chance -- or the season will be over for the two-time defending American League champions long before another World Series. "I dont feel any different," Washington said.CLEVELAND -- Jim Thome has swung back to the Cleveland Indians. The slugger accepted a trade from Minnesota on Thursday night to return to the Indians, the team he started with and one hoping its career home run leader can help them run down the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central. An unexpected season full of surprises and comeback wins for the Indians now has the most improbable return of all. As hes done on more than 600 career homers, Thome has rounded the bags and is coming home. Thome spent 12 seasons with Cleveland from 1991-2002, hitting a team-record 334 homers and helping the Indians get to two World Series. He hit 52 in his final season before signing as a free agent with Philadelphia, a decision that angered many Indians fans who will have to welcome him back. "Hes excited," Indians general manager Chris Antonetti said. "Hes fired up to come back and join the team. I am hopeful and confident that fans will embrace him wearing an Indians uniform again. Hes not only an exceptional player but a person as well. Even if he wasnt a person that hit 600 home runs, hes just a great person." Earlier this month, the five-time all-star became the eighth player in history to hit 600 homers. The 40-year-old Thome waived a no-trade clause in his contract to clear his return to the Indians, who have been in contention all season but have lost six of their last seven games amid a rash of injuries. Thomes arrival will soften the loss of designated hitter Travis Hafner, who is on the disabled list and may need season-ending foot surgery. "Theres no question its a bittersweet deal," Twins GM Bill Smith said. "But theres also no question this is the right thing to do for Jim Thome. "He is all the superlative things that we knew we were getting when he came here two years ago. At this point in his Hall-of-Fame career, this is the right thing for him." The Indians put a claim in for Thome on Wednesday, two days after the Twins waived him. Once the Indians were awarded Thome, the clubs had 48 hours to work out a trade. The Twins will receive a player to be named by Oct. 15. Antonetti hopes Thome will arrive in time to be in the Indians lineup Friday night. Antonetti doesnt expect Thome to play every game. "We will have to manage his playing time," Antonetti said. "Hes certainly not an everyday player at this point. Well work with Jim on this. Wed like to have him out there to impact the team as often as we can. Every game for the team is meaningful. We are trying to win as many games as possible and well see where that takes us." Thomes bat once helped Cleveland twice get close to its first Series title since 1948, and now the Indians hope it still has a little magic. "What If?" team president Mark Shapiro tweeted, using the teams 2011 motto. "Jim Thome came home." After finishingg 25 games out in 2010, the Indians werent expected to contend this season, but have been at or near the top of their division since April. beats by dre outlet. However, as August drains to its final days, the Indians have slipped back in the standings and trail the Tigers by 6 1/2 as they enter a three-game series against Kansas City. The Twins are 16 games behind, which is why they decided to part with Thome, who has also played for the Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers. On his most recent visit to Cleveland, the Peoria, Ill., native said he would relish a chance to finish his career where it began. Thomes return will probably give the Indians an immediate attendance boost, and may help some of the fans who couldnt forgive him for leaving despite saying his Indians jersey would have to be torn off for him to go anywhere else. "Its a chance for him to go back where he started," Smith said, "a place where he should be as revered in Cleveland as he is in Philadelphia and Chicago and Minnesota. "Im sure it will be a special moment when he goes back on the field wearing an Indians jersey." A skinny third baseman when he came up, Thome, along with fellow all-stars Sandy Alomar Jr., Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, Manny Ramirez and Carlos Baerga formed the core of the Indians teams that dominated their division in the 90s and went to the World Series in 1995 and 1997 -- losing both times. Thomes big swing, a blend of quickness, power and follow-through, and his aw-shucks attitude, made him one of Clevelands most popular players. That changed, though, following the 02 season. As a free agent, Thome turned down a generous, long-term contract from the Indians -- who even offered to build a statue in his honour -- for a chance to win in Philadelphia. At the time, he felt the Phillies were closer to a title than the Indians, who were in the early stages of a massive rebuilding project. Thome had a memorable first season in Minnesota, leading the team with 25 homers in just 276 at-bats with the Twins in 2010. His aching back felt better than it had in years, and he was energized by the youthful energy surrounding him as he helped the Twins run away with the division crown. Thome had several suitors as a free agent in the off-season. He ultimately decided to return to the Twins, thinking a nucleus of Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer would help him capture the World Series championship that has eluded him all these years. But his second season in Minnesota hasnt gone nearly as well. He has struggled with injuries to his back, toe and quadriceps that have slowed that mighty left-handed swing of his, and Mauer and Morneau have also been out for long stretches. Thome reached the 600-homer mark with two blasts at Detroit earlier this month, one of his and the teams only highlights this season. Now he has another. ' ' ' 

Quarterback Anthony Calvillo, who left the Montreal Alouettes 27-24 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday with an eye injury, said that vision in the eye was still blurry after the game. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . Calvillo said that he couldnt see out of his right eye after getting up from a Darius Romero hit that chased him from the game in the second quarter. The all-star QB wasnt sure what caused the injury but did not think that he was poked in the eye. The Alouettes said that they will see how his injury progresses throughout the week before making a decision on his status for Fridays game in Hamilton. Following the game, Alouettes head coach marc Trestman said that Calvillo would be taken to a hospital to get the eye checked. Calvillo said that despite the short week, the plan is for him to play against the Tiger-Cats, but he did add that his main concern is that his eye is completely healthy before suiting up again. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Supply . 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Lions loss is the Cleveland Browns gain.NEW YORK -- Dwyane Wade thinks the NBA should have postponed Miamis game at New York on Friday night, while LeBron James is "50-50" over whether the game should be played. With New York hit hard by Superstorm Sandy, the Knicks game scheduled for Thursday in Brooklyn was postponed, and Heat players thought theirs would follow. Instead, they flew from Miami on Thursday afternoon and arrived in their New York hotel after a three-hour bus ride from nearby Newark, N.J. Wade was so sure the game would be postponed that he never even packed until after practice Thursday. His reaction to all the traffic as New Yorkers struggle to recover further convinced him it should have been rescheduled. "If were in a car and were in traffic for three hours, what are other people who are really affected by this, what are they doing? How are they getting around, how are they moving, et cetera?" Wade said after the Heats morning shootaround at Madison Square Garden. "So it was just like, come on man, we shouldnt be here to play a basketball game. If anything, we should be here to do something to help the city." The NBA had no response to Wades comment. Wade is planning to donate the equivalent of a game check -- $209,536.59, before taxes -- to relief efforts, a decision he made Friday morning. Hes done similar things in the past, like joining former Heat teammate Alonzo Mourning to raise $1 million after a massive earthquake struck Haiti in 2010. James said the Heat hadnt been here long enough to witness any damage beyond what they had seen on TV. He added he was glad to be in the city but was aware that even New Yorkers were conflicted as to whether the games should go on. "I think were all in agreement when we say that getting everything situated and getting everything back up and running from the hurricane is more important than a basketball game, but theres also people that believe that we need this basketball game for a lot of spirits and a lot of families," James said. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap. "So Im kind of 50-50 with it as well. "Im happy to be here to play a basketball game, but at the same time, if the people thats here at the basketball game or you know the people thats helping out with this game, could give their efforts to make the city run or make these families come out of this situation, then I think thats more important." The Knicks-Nets game that would have been played at the Barclays Center on Thursday was postponed at the request of Mayor Michael Bloomberg because most of the citys mass-transit system still wasnt operational. But the city didnt have the same concerns about playing at Madison Square Garden, which is easier to drive to and offers much more parking options in Manhattan. Knicks players said Thursday they werent sure what kind of crowd to predict for what would normally be a packed house. James and Wade, who like many stars love playing at the Garden, expect the usual vocal crowd as long as fans can get here. Wade just isnt sure they should even have to try. "I just felt like everything thats going on that theres bigger things to be concerned about, worried about than us coming to town to play a basketball game," he said. "So I didnt feel it, obviously were here and we want to play well and we want to do all that, but I thought they would cancel it. I woke up yesterday and I thought it would be cancelled. "I didnt think that the game of basketball was of importance today, but the show must go on I guess and we will try to come out here and represent both cities, Miami and New York," Wade added. "Miami is always affected by hurricanes, so were very sensitive to whats going on here because we know how it can affect the community. But I just felt there was bigger things to be concerned about." ' ' ' 

MONTREAL -- Marianne St. Cheap Jerseys USA . Gelais of St. Felicien, Que., and Charles Hamelin of Sainte-Julie, Que., won Saturdays 500-metre races at the Canadian Open Short Track Championships. St. Gelais won the womens race in a time of 43.574 seconds. "Its a distance that I have confidence and that I control well," said St. Gelais. "And we saw very well today the results I can get in the 500 metres." Valerie Maltais of La Baie, Que., settled for the silver medal in a time of 43.732 seconds, while Valerie Lambert of Sherbrooke, Que., took bronze in 45.516 seconds. In the mens 500-metre final, both Hamelin and silver medallist Francois-Louis Tremblay bounced back from disappointing results in Fridays 1,500 metres. Hamelin defended his 500-metre title with a convincing win, leading from start to finish in a time of 41.062 seconds. "I didnt have any bad luck. I didnt fall and I had good races," said Hamelin, who was first in each of his four races. "I showed that I was the fastest on the ice today. It went well, a big final, a big victory that moves me back up in the ranking. Im very relieved." Tremblay, of Alma, Que., took second place in 41.346 seconds, while Charle Cournoyer of Boucherville, Que., won the bronze medal in 41.383 seconds. Francois Hamelin, also of Sainte-Julie, cut his left foot during the quarter-finals and will not compete the rest of the weekend. The championships serve as the main component for national team selection for the world championships in Debrecen, Hungary, in March. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . Jeff Francis tossed five solid innings and four relievers combined to shut out Philadelphia the rest of the way Thursday night in the Rockies 4-1 victory over the Phillies. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed long snapper Scott Albritton and waived Christian Yount. http://www.cheapwholesalenikestore.com/ . -- The Detroit Lions have re-signed punter Ben Graham to a one-year contract. Cheap Jerseys . Wade was, however, disappointed that he wont be with the club to see what will come of the many prospects he brought into the organization. "I do think the work we have done with regard to the depth in the system will be saluted in due time," he said Monday. Cheap Jerseys China . Fujita said Friday he is not ready to announce that his career is over and wants time to discuss the decision with family.BEIJING -- Canadas Roseline Filion and Meaghan Benfeito won bronze in the womens 10-metre synchro final Saturday at the second stop on the FINA World Series diving circuit. Filion, from Laval, Que., and Montreals Benfeito finished third with 326.10 points. Ruolin Chen and Hao Wang of China won gold with 360.66 points and Paola Espinosa and Alejandra Orozco of Mexico were second at 327.48. It was the third consecutive international medal for the Canadians. Cheap NFL Jerseys China. . They won bronze at the World Series opener last week and took silver at the FINA World Cup last month. In the womens three-metre competition, Jennifer Abel of Laval, Que., was sixth and Emilie Heymans of St-Lambert, Que., was seventh. The World Series is an annual four-stop series for the top-eight divers in the world rankings in each event. The next event is set for April 13-14 in Moscow. ' ' ' 

(Sports Network) - The Edmonton Oilers, who have lost four of five and eight of their last 10 games, will try to turn things in the right direction when they visit the St. NBA Jerseys China . Louis Blues tonight at Scottrade Center. Edmonton ended a three-game slide with Mondays 4-3 win in Chicago, but then fell to 1-4 on a seven-game road trip after losing the following night in Buffalo. The Oilers are just 6-14-1 overall as the visiting team this season. Drew Stafford scored and added a pair of assists to lead the Sabres to Tuesdays 4-3 decision at First Niagara Center. Taylor Hall, Sam Gagner and Corey Potter scored, while Ales Hemsky chipped in with two assists for the Oilers. Nikolai Khabibulin was tagged for all four goals on 33 shots in defeat. "I thought we gave Buffalo everything they could handle," Oilers head coach Tom Renney said. "It was a winnable game for us. Obviously we didnt, but I thought we played well. Id like to see a bit more traffic at the net, but I thought we played a very organized game." Edmonton played without star rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who missed the game with a shoulder injury suffered Monday in Chicago. Nugent-Hopkins, who leads all NHL rookies with 35 points, is expected to miss tonights test as well. Oilers defenseman Tom Gilbert is questionable for tonight with an injured right knee. Fellow blueliner Ryan Whitney (ankle) could return this evening after sitting out the last five tilts. Edmonton recorded a 4-2 home win over the Blues on Oct. 30 in the only meeting between the clubs this season. That win ended a three-game series slide for the Oilers and was just their second victory in the last eight meetings with St. Louis. The Blues have taken three straight encounters in the Gateway City. The Blues lost their final three games of the 2011 calendar year and the 0-2-1 stretch marked the clubs longest slide this season. However, before the streak reached four straight losses, St. Louis was able to record Tuesdays 4-1 victory over the visiting Phoenix Coyotes. The victory marked the start of a three-game homestand and improved St. Louis record as the host this year to an 15-3-2. Jaroslav Halak made 34 saves and Jamie Langenbrunner recorded a goal and an assist to lead the Blues to the win over the Coyotes. Patrik Berglund, Chris Stewart and T.J. Oshie also tallied for the Blues, while Alex Pietrangelo and David Perron notched two assists apiece. "I like the way we competed, two hard-working hockey clubs," Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We took away their speed and our game looked organized again." Blues defenseman Ian Cole will serve the second portion of a three-game suspension tonight. Cole earned the ban for an illegal hit on Detroits Justin Abdelkader on Saturday. St. Louis forward Alex Steen is expected to sit out a fourth straight game with concussion-like symptoms. 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We couldnt stop them. We just outscored them. You know, Brandon just got going and he made some tough shots." Scoop Jardine added 10 points and 11 assists for Syracuse. It is the second consecutive season the Orange (16-0, 3-0 Big East) have opened with 16 straight wins. Last seasons team went 18-0 before its first loss. Gerard Coleman and Vincent Council each scored 17 points for Providence, and LaDontae Henton had 11 points and 13 rebounds. The Friars (11-5, 0-3) were playing the No. 1 team in the nation for the first time since beating top-ranked Pittsburgh 81-73 in Providence in 2009. "That was a good basketball game. Im proud of my team," said Providence coach Ed Cooley, who is in his first year after taking over a team that went 4-14 in the Big East last season. "Im not in it to be congratulated on a loss. We want to win. This process takes time. At the end of the day its about winning the basketball game." Providence took its last lead when Council was fouled making a three-pointer with 1:46 left in the first half. He made the free throw to give the Friars a 34-33 lead, but Triche hit a three-pointer to give Syracuse a 36-34 halftime lead. It was 40-38 with two minutes gone in the second half when the Orange scored nine straight points, capped by Triches three-pointer. Aftter Brice Kofane made one of two free throws, Triche hit another three-pointer and then added another that made it 55-41 with 15 minutes left. Wholesale Jerseys Paypal. "Just trying to be aggressive," Triche said. "After I hit a few shots, plays were being called for me." Henton hit a three-pointer to make it 62-55 with just under 10 minutes left, but he missed two free throws that could have cut it to five points after being fouled on a fourth-chance put-back. Triche drove for a layup, then Council was called for a charge; James Southerland made a three-pointer to give Syracuse a 67-55 lead. Providence made it a six-point game, 70-64 with 5:33 left, but Dion Waiters made a scoop shot and then Bryce Cotton was called for a charge. Waiters hit a three-pointer to make it an 11-point game. "It was unfortunate that when he had the game close, we missed a free throw, a couple of offensive fouls," Cooley said. "It goes from six to 11 like that." Providence honoured Dave Gavitt during its first conference home game since the death of the former Friars coach, Big East commissioner and Naismith Hall of Famer. There was a moment of silence for Gavitt, who died on Sept. 16, and a halftime video tribute. Earlier in the day, the city renamed a street near the arena "Dave Gavitt Way." The Friars had previously named their court for him, and they are wearing "DG" patches on their jerseys this season. "I think there would be no Jim Boeheim, Jim Calhoun, no Syracuse winning a national championship ... Dave Gavitt is the only guy that could have put together the Big East," Boeheim said. "If we could have just stayed basketball, we could have had the greatest basketball league ever, forever. But unfortunately it doesnt work that way. "He made us all, and he did it in a way that never hurt anybodys feelings ever, and was respected by every side. Hes the greatest man Ive ever known, and we owe everything to him. Everything." ' ' ' 

The Canadian Curling Associations Season of Champions officially gets underway later this month with the Capital One Canada Cup, November 28-December 2 at Mosaic Place in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Aaron Rodgers Authentic Jersey . The mens and womens winners will earn berths directly into the 2013 Tim Hortons Canadian Curling Trials Roar of the Rings, December 1-8 in Winnipeg, which will determine Canadas representatives at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. The womens field comprises reigning Scotties Tournament of Hearts champion and Ford Worlds bronze medallist Heather Nedohin of Edmonton; defending Canada Cup (and two-time winner), four-time Scotties and 2008 world champion Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg; two-time Cup winner Stefanie Lawton of Saskatoon; 2003 Cup winner Sherry Middaugh of Coldwater, Ontario; Winnipegs Cathy Overton-Clapham, a five-time Scotties winner, 2008 world and 2007 Canada Cup champion; 2011 Cup runner-up Chelsea Carey of Winnipeg and Crystal Webster of Calgary, a 2009 Pre-Trials event winner.  Jones qualified as the defending Cup champion, Nedohin qualified by winning last years Scotties, while the balance did so from their standing on the 2011-12 Canadian Team Ranking System (CTRS). The mens field boasts the reigning Tim Hortons Brier and world champion Glenn Howard of Coldwater, Ontario; 2010 Olympic gold medallist and record four-time Cup winner Kevin Martin of Edmonton; two-time world champion Jeff Stoughton of Winnipeg; 2010 Canadian and world champion Kevin Koe of Calgary; 2006 Olympic gold medallist Brad Gushue of St. Johns; Mike McEwen of Winnipeg, a four-time Tour winner last year and John Epping of Toronto, winner of the 2006 Canadian Mixed. Martin qualified as the defending Cup champion, Howard for winning last years Brier, the balance from their standing on the 2011-12 CTRS. For the first time in Canada Cup history, TSN will provide complete coverage of the Capital One Canada Cup, presented by Mosaic, from the Opening Draw on Wednesday, November 28 through the womens and mens finals on Sunday, December 2. The seven mens and seven womens teams play a round robin, with the first place teams advancing to their respective finals, while the second and third place teams meet in semi-finals, after any required tiebreakers, to determine the other finalist. The total prize money is $70,000 each for men and women, with the winning teams receiving $14,000. The runners-up gets $9,000 while the third place finishers earn $5,000. Teams also receive $2,000 for each round robin win. In addition to berths into the 2013 Trials, the winners also earn invitations to the 2014 World Financial Group Continental Cup, at a site and date to be announced. Aaron Rodgers Black Jersey . Starting left guard Jason Pinkston remains hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs, a life-threatening condition hes grateful was detected early. Autographed Aaron Rodgers Jersey . The British team raised its total of golds to 22 on Tuesday and trails only superpowers China and the United States in the medal table. http://www.shopnflpackersgears.us/ . The new rule allows a player placed on the list to return to practice after six weeks, but not play for at least eight. If McGahee were to return in eight weeks, he would be available in the AFC Championship Game, should the 7-3 Broncos make it that far. Clay Matthews Jersey . Starace, a finalist last year, couldnt recover from a 0-3 hole in the third set after being broken twice. Also in the second round, Marin Cilic rallied to beat Robin Haase of the Netherlands 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Autographed Clay Matthews Jersey . Play was halted for four minutes in the seventh inning while the fan received CPR and was carted off on a stretcher. Ambulance sirens could be heard outside the stadium as the fan was carted off, still receiving CPR.BARCELONA, Spain -- Andy Murray cruised into the Barcelona Open quarterfinals Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Santiago Giraldo. The fourth-ranked Briton was hardly troubled by his Colombian opponent on the clay, serving nine aces in a quick victory. Murray will play Milos Raonic next after the 11th-seeded Canaadian eased past Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 6-3. Clay Matthews Womens Jersey. Also, Japans Kei Nishikori beat Spains Albert Ramos 7-6 (2), 6-3 and Feliciano Lopez also reached the last eight with a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Jarkko Nieminen. Defending champion Rafael Nadal plays Colombian qualifier Robert Farah later Thursday. ' ' ' 

ALAMEDA, Calif. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . -- The Oakland Raiders are ready to get a long look at Terrelle Pryor to see if he can be their quarterback of the future. Pryor got the nod to start Sundays season finale in San Diego in place of the injured Carson Palmer. After being deemed not ready to be the backup when Palmer got hurt last week in Carolina, Pryor now gets the chance to make his first career start. "We know what his strengths are, we know what his weaknesses are," coach Dennis Allen said Friday. "But really, to give him an opportunity to go out in a game, against a division opponent, at their place, and give him a chance to play, it gives us a view into the future." Allen said he told Pryor and Matt Leinart early in the week that he was leaning to Pryor but wanted to see how practice developed. He said he thought Pryor responded well and now wants to see what his athleticism can bring to a team that has failed to score a touchdown the past two weeks. Pryor said hes confident he is ready to start his first game since the Sugar Bowl for Ohio State against Arkansas on Jan. 4, 2011, but admitted to having some anxiety. "Im nervous. Until the first play Im going to be nervous," he said. "Im human like you guys. Im human like everybody. I just happen to play one of the best sports in the world. Ill be nervous until the first snap." Pryor was taken in the third round of the supplemental draft in August 2011 by late Raiders owner Al Davis. Pryor missed almost all of training camp and then served a five-game suspension before he could be activated. He got on the field just once as a rookie -- committing a false start before his only play -- as he needed to work on his footwork and mechanics. Pryor got a few chances to shine in the preseason but was then inactive the first 11 games of this year. He played briefly the past two weeks in specialty packages. He completed one of two passes for 5 yards, ran the ball once for 2 yards and caught a 22-yard pass. Pryor said he guarantees he will have no problems with the logistics of quarterback, calling the play in the huddle, getting to the line of scrimmage on time and recognizing defences. "Im confident," he said. "Im sure my teammates have confidence in me as well. Like I said, you cant put everything on my shoulders, cant try to do everything. Just go out and let the players make plays and let myself make plays." Pryor will be the 15th player to start at quarterback for the Raiders since the start of the 2003 season. "Of course he brings the running ability, but hes trying to be a leader out there, have command of the huddle and doing the job that a starting quarterback should do," receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey said. Leinart had hoped to be able to make his third start since 2007 but thought the Raiders might give the nod to Pryor to see what he can do in a real game. "The competitor in me wants to play, wants to start, but I do understand that they need to evaluate him, and I get that," Leinart said. "Obviously, youre not happy by any means, but at the same time Im a team player. Ive learned a lot this year, and Im happy to help." The Raiders also could have a new starter on the offensive line as starting right guard Mike Brisiel missed his third straight practice as he recovers from an ankle injury and concussion. Brisiel, one of Oaklands biggest free-agent signings this past off-season, has struggled in his first season with the Raiders. He has committed a team-high 10 penalties and been part of a running game that has struggled to generate any consistency. Brisiel is listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision. If he cant start, rookie Tony Bergstrom would get the nod. Bergstrom was Oaklands top draft pick in April at 95th overall but has struggled to get on the field. He has played eight games this season and gotten 75 snaps on offence, with most coming as a tight end in Oaklands six-linemen alignment. "Hes going to go through some growing pains like any new player would," offensive co-ordinator Greg Knapp said. "I feel good about him. I like what Ive seen in practice. I also have seen the rookie mistakes that I know this might show up in a game. But Im looking forward to get him some reps to see him play live." NOTES: CB Phillip Adams will be placed on IR with a groin injury and be replaced in the lineup by Brandian Ross, who has played well as a reserve in recent weeks. ... DB Cory Nelms and DL Brandon Bair will be activated from the practice squad for Sundays game. S Tyvon Branch (neck, ankle) returned to practice Friday and is listed as questionable. NFL Jerseys China . Coach Pat Shurmur announced Friday that all three are out for the game against the Broncos (11-3) on Sunday. Massaquoi, a starting wide receiver, has a knee injury. 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Cheap Jerseys . -- David Beckham and Robbie Keane each scored two goals to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy over the Portland Timbers 5-3 Saturday night.OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will miss the remainder of the season with an arm injury, an enormous blow to an already depleted defence that has uncharacteristically struggled this year. Lewis tore his right triceps during Sundays 31-29 victory over Dallas. The 37-year-old Lewis leads Baltimore in tackles and is the voice of experience in the huddle. "Ray in the locker room afterward, we didnt know (the extent of the injury) but he was worried about it," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday. "He said some things about his faith. He said some things that Ill never forget." Over a spectacular 17-year career, Lewis has been invited to 13 Pro Bowls, was named Super Bowl MVP and is a two-time NFL defensive player of the year. He turns 38 in May, so its possible that Sundays game was his last. "Thats for Ray to speak on," Harbaugh said. Baltimore also lost cornerback Lardarius Webb for the year after he tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday. The injury occurred when Webb collided with Dallas wide receiver Dez Bryant in the first quarter. Neither Lewis nor Webb spoke after Sundays game and both were unavailable for comment on Monday. For Harbaugh, it was more about the players than the impact losing them would have on the team. "Im disappointed for those guys," Harbaugh said. "It doesnt matter how I or someone else feels about it. Its their thing. These are guys that put so much effort, heart and soul into what they do." Webb missed the latter part of his rookie season in 2009 with a torn right ACL, and now hes facing surgery again. "Lardarius was distraught. I could see it when I walked onto the field, on his face," Harbaugh said. "He kind of knew because hes been through it before. I just felt like he knew. He was just beside himself." The loss of Webb took some of the edge off Baltimores third straight win. "Im hurting for that guy right now," safety Ed Reed said. "I know how hard he works to be out here and what he brings to the game. We have to play for him and pick him up because hes young." Webb, who turned 27 last week, probably has many years left to play. Lewis status is not as certain. Lewis missed four games last year with a toe injury. During the wweek and on game day he cheered for his teammates and offered encouragement. Wholesale Jerseys. That, evidently, will be his job over the next few months. "When you look at his situation and what hes accomplished, and what he was hoping to accomplish this year, hes going to have to accomplish those things in different ways because thats the way its gone," Harbaugh said. "He puts his faith in providence. Thats where hes going to go with that." Jameel McClain and Dannell Ellerbe will fill the void left by Lewis absence. Its the same role they filled last year. "Those guys have played a lot of football and weve got a lot of confidence in those guys, Jameel and Dannell," Harbaugh said. "We feel good about that." Jimmy Smith will probably step in for Webb. The manner in which the Ravens rebound from the loss of Lewis and Webb will determine if they make the playoffs for a fifth straight season. "I feel great about our guys chances to fill in," Harbaugh said. "Thats something weve been able to do in the past. Obviously, thats going to define what were going to be able to accomplish this year. Thats something were going to need to do, from a leadership standpoint and from a playing standpoint. Our chances of doing it? I wont put odds on it. Thats just something that were going to have to get done." The Ravens (5-1) have struggled to make up for the loss of linebacker Terrell Suggs, who is recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon. Baltimore yielded 489 yards, a franchise-record 227 on the ground, against Dallas on Sunday. Now that the defence is without its leader and best cornerback, the Ravens may have to abandon its usual method of success. "There have been many, many times where weve won because of our defence has carried a heavy, heavy burden over the years," Harbaugh said. "For our offence to carry some of that burden, and for our special teams to carry some of that burden, is a great thing. Im quite sure our defence is going to do the same during the course of the season. Ive got a lot of confidence in those guys. Were going to play really good defence as the year goes on." Next on the schedule for Baltimore is a trip to Houston (5-1) in a rematch of last years playoff game. ' ' ' 

ST. Clay Matthews Black Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A home-plate collision overshadowed a strong performance by Alex Cobb. Cobb scattered four hits in 7 1-3 innings, Kelly Johnson homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Indians 6-0 on Saturday night. Indians catcher Lou Marson left the game in the fourth with a cervical-neck strain, when he had a jarring collision with Desmond Jennings. "It was clean," Marson said. "He got me pretty good. He had nowhere to go. I had the plate blocked pretty good, but its just my neck is a little sore." Marson said tests showed he does not have a concussion. Jennings walked leading off the third, stole second and third before being thrown out at home on Matt Joyces grounder. Jennings slammed hard with Marson, who held onto third baseman Lonnie Chisenhalls throw. "A chopper ... I thought I could beat the play home," Jennings said. "I looked if I could go either way and I couldnt. My only play was to do what I did." Marson was replaced by designated hitter Carlos Santana. The moves forced Indians starter Trevor Bauer into the lineup. He struck out in the fifth. Its a good baseball play," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "He held his ground, he held the ball and he took a jolt." Both benches were warned by the umpires in the seventh when Cody Allen hit Rays cleanup hitter Evan Longoria in the buttocks with a pitch, which Tampa Bay felt was intentional. "I was actually cleaning my glasses at the time, so I didnt see it firsthand," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. "So then I heard about it, and its pretty much a consensus opinion that he did it intentionally. However, I will say one thing unequivocally, I know it did not come from Tito (Francona). He would not do that. "I know it was a clean baseball play that did not deserve that kind of retaliation," Maddon added. "The concern that they should have over there is thats how you get players hurt on your team. For me, it had to come from one of the players, and I would absolutely point to the bullpen." Cobb (1-0) struck out six and walked three as the Rays blanked Cleveland for the second consecutive game. Joel Peralta and Cesar Ramos completed a five-hitter. The Rays won the series opener when Matt Moore and three relievers combined on a two-hitter in a 4-0 win on Friday night. "Cobbie pitched unbelievable," Johnson said. "Two shutouts in a row is pretty cool." Tampa Bay got its first hit when Jose Molina had a one-out single in the fourth. Johnson followed with a two-run homer that put the Rays up 3-0. Bauer (0-1) had control problems in his Cleveland debut, walking his first four batters and seven overall in five innings. The right-hander, obtained in an off-season trade with Arizona as part of a three-team deal and recalled before the game from Triple-A Columbus, gave up three runs, two hits and had two strikeouts during an 105-pitch outing. Longoria drew the Rays fourth straight walk in the first to make it 1-0. Bauer avoided further damage when James Loney hit a foul pop to third, and Indians right fielder Ryan Raburn caught Yunel Escobars liner and threw out Joyce as he tried to score from third base. "Ive got the bases loaded and one runs in and I still dont have an out ... Uh-oh!" Bauer said. "It was a struggle for sure, but I did make some good pitches in key situations and got out of some jams." Bauer made the spot start in place of left-hander Scott Kazmir, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right rib cage muscle. Shelley Duncan had a sixth-inning RBI single, and Loney drove in a pair with a double in the eighth. Cleveland had two runners on in the both second and third innings, but failed to score after going 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position. Indians reliever Matt Albers was ejected by second base umpire CB Bucknor after the right-hander pitched the sixth inning. NOTES: Tampa Bay LHP David Price was presented with his 2012 AL Cy Young Award before the game. "He was just disgustingly consistent last year," Maddon said. ... Price (0-0) and Cleveland RHP Justin Masterson (1-0) are the scheduled starters for Sundays series finale. ... Indians RHP Carlos Carrasco, currently serving a six-game suspension dating from July 2011, had a bullpen session and will start Tuesday against the New York Yankees. ... Tampa Bay RHP Jeff Niemann, placed on the 15-day DL Friday with right shoulder soreness, said he will get a second opinion in Texas on Monday. ... Francona expects 1B-DH Jason Giambi (lower back strain) will be activated from the DL Tuesday. Autographed Clay Matthews Jersey . -- Coach Lovie Smith says the Chicago Bears are still evaluating injuries to linebacker Brian Urlacher and several other players in Sundays overtime loss to Seattle. Aaron Rodgers Jersey . 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Terry Dunfield scored five minutes into stoppage time to give Toronto FC a 3-2 win over Vancouver in a wild game Wednesday night that appeared headed for a heartbreaking tie after the home side had gifted a goal to the Whitecaps on an earlier injury-time mistake. For Toronto manager Paul Mariner, it was a Tony Robbins-type lesson of a game. "As Ive said many times this week, the brain is an unbelievable thing that keeps those legs going as far as football is concerned," said the former England international. "Its all about the state of mind. If you keep telling yourself that youre tired, then you are tired. But if youre willing to drive on, as we did for 90-plus minutes tonight, then anythings possible. "I asked the players for a response from Philadelphia (a 3-0 loss Sunday) because that wasnt us and I think that we all got it." Toronto (3-11-4) had pulled ahead 2-1 on second-half goals by rookie Luis Silva and captain Torsten Frings four minutes apart, only to see the bottom fall out one minute into stoppage time. Goalie Milos Kocic tried to punch away a high cross and missed it, leaving Vancouvers Darren Mattocks a clear header that sent the ball looping into the goal. It was the second goal of the game for the rookie striker from Jamaica, who looked dangerous all night. While most of the 19,821 fans at BMO Field hung their heads at the 2-2 score, the Toronto players kept their eye on the prize and blitzed the Vancouver goal. "I think we were all wide-eyed looking at that and amazed at just how high he got and how well he timed it," Vancouver coach Martin Rennie said of the goal by the six-foot Mattocks. "He outjumped a goalie whos already six foot four whos able to use his hands. So that was an amazing jump." Toronto won a corner and Dunfield, a former Vancouver player who scored against Toronto in the Whitecaps MLS debut last season, rose majestically and headed in the winning goal off a Frings corner in the fifth minute of injury time. "Probably the best feeling in my soccer career. That was incredible," said a delighted Dunfield, who may still be smiling after his first league goal for Toronto. "Its been a long, tough season for us at the bottom there but the guys showed a lot of character to come back twice today." There was supposed to be four minutes of injury time but the Vancouver score kept the clock ticking. "I told Terry I owe him dinner," said Kocic, whose blushes were spared by the late goal. "He really stepped up for me and for the team and for everybody. "We showed character tonight," he added. After collecting three points in the first 10 games of the season under Aron Winter, Toronto has now picked up 10 in eight games under Mariner. And remarkably those eight games have been compressed into 26 days. While Toronto remains at the foot of the standings, it still represents quite a turnaround for a defensively-challenged team that lacks depth in all positions. Frings go-ahead goal came in the 72nd minute after goalie Joe Cannon hit the turf in the wake of punching away an Eric Avila cross. The ball came to Frings and the former German international hammered home a right-footed shot from outside the penalty box with the goalie out of position. Frings had come close seconds earlier, forcinng a diving save from Cannon off a free kick. Clay Matthews Authentic Jersey. . Silva had earned the kick after being scythed down by Alain Rochat. Silva, who was influential all game, made it 1-1 in the 68th minute with his first MLS goal. And it was a thing of a beauty as he stuck out a foot to deflect in an Ashtone Morgan cross. Fullback Lee Young-Pyo was off the pitch for both goals receiving treatment. "By the time he was back on, we were 2-1 down," said Rennie, who noted that Morgans cross and the corner both came in Lees area. "So that was very disappointing, that was a major turning point in the game because we were winning and fairly comfortable. "So to come out of that losing three goals leaves me scratching my head a little bit. But its something that were going to have to bounce back from." Lee had a glorious chance to tie the game in the 85th minute but his shot rattled the right post. Vancouver (8-5-6) had opened the scoring in the 50th minute after midfielder Barry Robson carved open the Toronto defence with a through ball to Mattocks, who seemed to have butchered the chance when his scuffed shot was stopped by Kocic as a nearby defender went flying. But the ball bounced back to the rookie striker and Mattocks moved towards the byline, slotting the ball into the empty net from a tight angle. It was the fifth goal in nine games this season for the elusive Jamaican, taken second overall in the 2012 SuperDraft. The goal was a bitter pill for Toronto, which had taken the game by the scruff of its neck late in the first half and come close to scoring. The second-half comeback was a welcome tonic, especially on the heels of the poor performance in Philadelphia. The game continued the Whitecaps losing run at BMO Field. Last season, Vancouver celebrated its MLS debut with a 4-2 win over visiting Toronto but later lost 1-0 at BMO Field on a goal by Nick Soolsma, a Dutch forward who was released earlier Wednesday. The Whitecaps had more bad memories of Toronto this season after losing the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship 1-0 in an ill-tempered game that saw players from both sides sent off. But Vancouver, on the fourth leg of a five-game road trip, came into the game with a 20-point bulge over Toronto in the standings. The first half started slowly with neither team showing much finesse in the final third of the pitch. Fans behind or to the side of the goal seemed in more danger from shots than either keeper. Vancouver did not manage a shot on target in the first half although Brazilian Camilo had a couple of chances, sending a header from a corner over the bar and later driving a ball across the goal. But as the first half wore down, Silva began to make his presence felt and the home side came close. A long Silva pass to Ryan Johnson in the 41st minute bounced off defender Martin Bonjour and found the Jamaican international with a clear path on goal. But Cannon came out and made the save with his body. Seconds later, Cannon was up to the challenge again, this time palming away a Julian de Guzman shot. Johnson, found behind the defence again via a beautifully flighted Silva pass, seemed destined to score in stoppage time but -- with Cannon beaten -- his shot bounced off the right post. For the hard-working Johnson, who has played every minute this season but only has three goals, it was yet another instance where he deserved better. Toronto fullback Jeremy Hall exited in the 28th minute with a tight hamstring. ' ' ' 

CHICAGO -- Joe Mathers two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 comeback win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. St. Louis closer Jason Motte (1-1) had the Cubs down to their final strike when Mather, a former Cardinal, grounded a 2-2 slider up the middle, scoring Bryan LaHair and Geovany Soto. LaHair battled Motte for 12 pitches before drawing a one-out walk. Motte then walked Soto, before Steve Clevengers grounder moved the runners up to set the plate for Mather. Rafael Dolis (1-1) picked up the win in relief. Jaime Garcia outdueled Matt Garza, who held St. Louis to two runs and four hits in seven innings, striking out five and walking three. Garza has allowed three earned runs or fewer in his last 14 home starts, the longest streak by a Cubs pitcher since Mark Prior had 16 in a row over the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Garcia threw just 85 pitches before departing with two outs in the eighth, striking out just four batters and walking one. Skip Schumaker led off the fourth with an infield single and went to third on Matt Hollidays double down the left-field line. Schumaker scored on Carlos Beltrans groundout, and Holliday scored on Yadier Molinas sacrifice fly. The Cubs improved to 4-7 at Wrigley Field and won for just the second time the eight games. Chicagos 4-13 mark is its worst start since it began the 1997 season 2-15. Holliday had two hits and scored a run for St. Louis. Schumaker, making just his second start of the season, singled and scored the other run. Garcia gave up a first-inning run when Alfonso Sorianos sacrifice fly scored Darwin Barney, but he limited Chicago to just four hits over his final 6 2-3 innings. He was aided by double plays in the fifth and sixth. Garcia allowed an eighth-inning single to speedster Tony Campana, who stole second and third off reliever Mitchell Boggs. But Boggs escaped the threat by getting Starlin Castro on a roller to short. Darwin Barney singled twice, walked, and scored the Cubs only run. Castro legged out an infield single in the first, increasing his hitting streak to 11 games. Hes reached base in 56 of his last 57 games. The punchless Cubs went homerless for the ninth straight game, their longest drought since June 30 to July 13, 2007. Chicago is last in the majors with just five homers on the season. NOTES: The Cubs added reliever Michael Bowden to the roster on Monday, two days after the righty was acquired with a player to be named later from the Red Sox for outfielder Marlon Byrd and cash. Bowden was 0-0 with 3.00 ERA in two appearances for Boston before being designated for assignment. . An MRI on Cardinals outfielder Jon Jays right shoulder revealed no structural damage. Jay injured the shoulder when he crashed into the fence on Thursday in St. Louis. Manager Mike Matheny said Jay may be able to pinch-run during the series against the Cubs. Autographed Russell Wilson Jersey . Rattie now has seven goals and 12 points over his last 10 games. Nicolas Petan had a goal and two assists for the Winterhawks (7-3-1), while Chase De Leo, Taylor Leier and Derrick Pouliot chipped in with two assists each. Percy Harvin Seahawks Jersey . Garcia as lead prosecutor to investigate allegations of corruption in world football on Tuesday. http://www.shopnflseahawksgears.us/ . -- The Los Angeles Angels began the season confident Albert Pujols would anchor a powerful lineup. Russell Wilson Black Jersey . -- Vijay Singh keeps giving himself chances to end four years without a PGA Tour victory. Russell Wilson Jersey . 1. Jeremy Lin (Knicks) - Wow. What a game in Toronto on Tuesday night.CHICAGO -- Justin Verlander was running in the outfield Thursday when he heard a round of cheers from the sizeable contingent of Detroit Tigers fans that packed Wrigley Field for the series finale against the Chicago Cubs. "I got chills," Verlander said. He returned the favour during an important 5-3 victory, pitching eight solid innings and helping himself with a pair of sacrifices as Detroit capped an encouraging 4-2 interleague road trip through Cincinnati and Chicago. While Verlander shut down the Cubs in another impressive performance, Austin Jackson hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the seventh and a two-run homer in the ninth to help the Tigers to their fourth victory in five games. "Weve got to start winning two out of three," manager Jim Leyland said. "Thats how you crawl back into the thing." The combination of Verlander and a picturesque day in Chicago led to a season-high crowd of 42,292 that ran the total for the series to 124,782, setting a Wrigley Field record for a midweek three-game set. Tigers fans made up a good amount of that total, and they cheered everything Verlander did in the finale. "Its a lot more fun when you hear all the fans chanting Lets go Tigers on the road," Jackson said. The Cubs scored two runs in the second on Darwin Barneys double and Luis Valbuenas groundout, but that was it against the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Verlander, who also won the MVP award for his dominant 2011 season, retired 10 in a row and 16 of 17 batters following Barneys one-out hit in the second. Pitcher Travis Wood was the only one to reach during that string, but he was cut down trying to stretch his two-out liner in the fifth into a double. "After the second I started getting my rhythm a little bit," Verlander said. "I started throwing my breaking ball for strikes. Keeping guys off balance and just making better pitches." Verlander (6-4) yielded five hits, struck out eight and walked none in his first victory since he flirted with a no-hitter while allowing just one hit in a 6-0 victory against Pittsburgh on May 18. The ace right-hander was 0-3 with a 4.10 ERA in his previous four starts. "He kind of stayys on you the whole time," Cubs centre fielder Tony Campana said.dddddddddddd. "He mixes his pitches so well and thats why hes so good." Campana doubled and scored in the ninth before Jose Valverde finished for his 13th save in 16 chances. Jackson also hit a leadoff double in the first and scored on Prince Fielders double. He went 3 for 4 and is batting .359 (23 for 64) in his last 17 games. Wood (0-3) allowed three runs and eight hits in 6 2-3 innings. The left-hander struck out three, walked two and hit two batters. "It was another battle for me out there today," he said. "I found a lot of trouble but I was able to keep it close and pitch out of a lot of jams. A guy like Verlander is a great pitcher even when he doesnt have his A game. We battled but just came up short." Verlander went 0 for 1 to leave him hitless in 22 career at-bats, but that didnt diminish his day at the plate. He moved Ryan Raburn to second with a perfect sacrifice in the seventh and Jackson followed with a base hit to give the Tigers a 3-2 lead. NOTES: Raburn went 2 for 3 after he was recalled from Triple-A Toledo before the game when the Tigers placed LHP Drew Smyly (blister) on the 15-day disabled list. ... Valbuena was promoted from Triple-A Iowa earlier in the day, and went 0 for 3. The Cubs also put 3B Ian Stewart (sore left wrist) on the DL, activated C Welington Castillo from the injured list and designated C Koyie Hill for assignment. ... Detroit RHP Doug Fister will come off the DL to start Saturdays home game against Colorado. He had been sidelined with a left side strain. The Tigers will make a corresponding roster move before the game. ... Michigan State mens basketball coach Tom Izzo was on the field before the game. ... The Cubs host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series beginning on Friday afternoon. RHP Ryan Dempster (2-3, 2.31 ERA) faces Red Sox RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka (0-1, 7.20 ERA) in the opener. ... The Tigers return home to open a three-game set against Colorado on Friday night. LHP Casey Crosby (1-1, 9.35 ERA) and Rockies LHP Jeff Francis (0-1, 21.60 ERA) are scheduled to face off in the first game. ' ' '  

TORONTO -- After watching negotiations go off the rails in a very public setting last week, the NHL and NHL Players Association are heading back underground. Air Max 95 . And theyve invited some company. The sides are set to resume talks at an undisclosed location Wednesday with U.S. federal mediators Scot L. Beckenbaugh and John Sweeney rejoining the process. Those men first met with league and union leaders Nov. 27 and 28 before deciding they couldnt help negotiations along. The NHLPA continued to push for mediation when players and owners gathered in New York last week and the NHL eventually agreed. However, deputy commissioner Bill Daly acknowledged Tuesday that he would carry "no expectations" into the next session. Some traction was made during the last round of negotiations when owners and players met directly -- commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr were both kept out of the room -- although talks broke down in spectacular fashion shortly after Fehr met reporters on Thursday night and announced that agreements had been reached on most of the main issues. Even though the NHL subsequently rejected the unions offer and pulled its own off the table, the NHLPA leader stuck by his comments when he spoke to the Canadian Auto Workers in Toronto over the weekend. "My comments from a couple of days ago stand on their own," Fehr said Saturday. "I think we were very close." The biggest change since the sides last met with mediators is the NHLs willingness to increase the amount of deferred make-whole payments to US$300 million -- a jump of $89 million from what had previously been on the table. The league also dropped proposed changes to rules governing unrestricted free agency, arbitration and entry-level contracts while the NHLPA began entertaining the introduction of term limits on deals and increasing the overall length of the CBA. In short, they moved closer together during three up-and-down days of negotiations and the mediators will rejoin the process at a more progressed stage than they left it. Non-binding mediation has been used by the NFL and NBA during recent work stoppages without success. The Washington-based Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service was also involved during the lockout that cancelled the 2004-05 NHL season, with Beckenbaugh attending sessions back then as well. As recently as last week, Bettman indicated that he didnt think mediators would be able to help bridge the gap in negotiations and questioned why the union continued to ask for their presence after claiming a deal was at hand. "Were not interested in mediation," Bettman said Thursday. "We went through it a week and a half ago. It was of no value because of the position of the parties. When the mediators werent available this week, we did what we felt was our own informal mediation in terms of trying to move the process forward, giving where we could. "Its an interesting question, because if we were so close (to a deal) why would we need mediation?" From the leagues point of view, three main issues remain in negotiations: the length of the CBA, rules governing term limits on contracts and the transition rules to help teams get under the salary cap. There are also a handful of secondary issues that have yet to be agreed upon, including the continued participation of NHLers in the Olympics, the international calendar and rules governing drug testing. The lockout hit Day 87 on Tuesday and has already resulted in the cancellation of 526 regular-season games through Dec. 30, plus the Winter Classic and all-star game. 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"Obviously, Im also excited to be working with (manager) Alex McLeish annd its going to be a fresh start for everybody at the club this season. Air Max 2013. ." Given is replacing Brad Friedel at Villa after the 40-year-old American joined Tottenham last month. "Shay has come here probably with something of a point to prove and that wont do any harm at all," McLeish said. "Everybody who has watched him perform over many years in the Premier League will know his pedigree, so we believe we have secured the services of one of the best goalkeepers in the business. "Hes a real competitor and a world-class keeper and Im delighted hes the first signing Ive made at Villa." ' ' ' 

LOS ANGELES, Calif. <a href="http://www.cheapwholesalenikestore.com/">Cheap NFL Jerseys China</a>. - Derrick Rose drove the lane and lofted home a smooth floating shot for the winning points in the Chicago Bulls opener, just in case anybody doubted the youngest MVP in NBA history can shoulder the expectations that come bundled with that shiny new trophy and a huge contract extension. Yet Rose realized the Bulls dramatic comeback and his beautiful winner were only possible because Luol Deng did a whole mess of dirty work against Kobe Bryant. Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead shot with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Bulls rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final 3:44 for an 88-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. "If it werent for my teammates, making the steal and getting the ball to me at the end, theres no way I could have gotten that shot off to help us win that game," Rose said. That credit went straight to Deng, who scored 21 points and stole Bryants pass with 16.9 seconds left to set up Roses winner before finally blocking Bryants short shot right before the buzzer. Rose was grateful the Bulls hung on to win the clubs first Christmas meeting, but even happier about their poise in an early test. "We definitely dont want to be in a situation like that, but we fought our way back," said Rose, who went 9 for 13. "We just played harder. We stepped up our intensity on the defensive end. Throughout the whole game, our defence wasnt there. I mean, we showed spots of it, but we didnt keep it consistent. Then, at the end, we played defence." Carlos Boozer had 15 points for the Bulls, who have designs on a championship run after leading the NBA with 62 regular-season victories last season. But Chicago appeared headed for a mildly surprising loss in the first game of a season filled with high expectations until Rose and Deng bailed out the Bulls, who finished with a 17-5 rally. The Bulls had to score the final seven points to earn their first road win over the Lakers in six tries. Deng scored nine points in the fourth quarter, including a three-point play and two free throws in the final 45 seconds. One possession before he stretched to block Bryants final shot, Deng alertly intercepted Bryants pass to Pau Gasol out of a trap, setting up Roses winner. "He threw a lob pass, and I was able to get to it," Deng said. "As soon as we got the ball, I knew we were going to score." Until the final minutes, the Bulls were thoroughly disappointed with their effort, while the Lakers were pleased by their passion and execution after a tumultuous preseason. Chicago struggled mightily against coach Mike Browns new defensive schemes for the Lakers in the second half, managing just 25 per cent shooting (12 for 48). Bryant scored 28 points and committed eight turnovers while playing with a torn wrist ligament for the Lakers, but couldnt finish strong in his NBA-record 14th Christmas Day appearance. Los Angeles still led 87-81 on Bryants jumper with 54 seconds left, but Deng and Rose took the game away from him. "I saw a lot of positive things," Bryant said. "Defensively, we were terrific. We did a good job, and were just going to get better. Were going to be very good defensively." Bryant wore a compression sleeve on his right arm while playing without a brace on his right wrist after getting hurt last week. He appeared to have trouble handling the ball, but displayed a fairly smooth jump shot and his usual superb footwork. Gasol added 14 points for the Lakers, but was held scoreless in the fourth quarter while committing four fouls. Los Angeles also played without suspended centre Andrew Bynum and departed sixth man Lamar Odom in the debut of Brown, who replaced 11-time champion Phil Jackson. "We played pretty good basketball until right down the stretch," Brown said. "There were a lot of things that went wrong down the stretch where we didnt quite finish the game." Los Angeles began the second half with an 18-7 run, clicking on both ends while claiming a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter. Chicago finally awoke after Los Angeles pushed its fourth-quarter lead to 82-71 with 3:45 to play, and the Bulls game-ending run was abetted by four straight missed free throws by the Lakers. The Lakers 13th straight Christmas appearance was the second straight for the Bulls, who returned to the holiday slate last season for the first time since the last of Michael Jordans six championship campaigns in 1997. 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This is, for many, what the suicide of a loved one feels like: no heads-up, no time to process. It is a shock to the system, from which there is no real recovery, just the hideous aftershock. Looking back, there were signs - unheeded and unrecognizable, but they were there. He stopped talking. Let me clarify: he was seventeen and a smart-ass, really gifted with words. So when I say he stopped talking, I mean he became more abrupt, more angry, more snippety, and less willing to play along. He also stopped caring about his appearance; stopped taking care of himself; stopped trying at school. Never all at once - it was never that obvious - but intermittently. He stopped bugging me, too. Were only a year and a half apart, me his younger sister with two other brothers to worry about. I figured, hey, he wants to be left alone, suits me just fine. He slept a lot, too.     One night, Im told many years after his death, shortly before he died, he came home drunk. Around this time I also learned that James, despite confident outward appearances, was very sensitive. Even as a baby. He held tight to the security of my moms legs as a toddler. He was just one of those people who felt deeply, who was easily wounded, who really took things to heart. As a teenager on the verge of becoming a young man, he learned to hide this. Like all boys do. Correction: like we teach our boys to. Anyway, I was saying. That night he came home drunk, he cried, and he opened up to my mom. He said to her: "the pressure to be perfect, its too much." In the note he left behind for us only weeks later, he spoke of the pressure he was under - in school, in relationships, in general. He was a worrier; he internalized the extreme pressure to be, what, perfect? He was a beautiful and wonderful (even if sarcastic to the extreme) young man, funny and full of spunk, and he didnt need to be anything, just himself, but he didnt know it. He took the weight of the world around him and the things he struggled with deep into himself. Youd never know this if you met him. You probably wouldnt so much as suspect it. But my mom knew her baby; she knew James was an extremely sensitive soul, with a loving heart, and a propensity to be wounded just like the rest of us. He just didnt show it. Or, worse, we - and maybe I really mean I - didnt see it. So, one day he left school early, completed his homework, and hanged himself in our garage, not knowing how to let anyone in on his pain. My younger brother, Sean, 13 at the time, found him after school. Just months after he died, my mom - a quiet, shy, and sensitive soul herself - was sick of the silence we were observing surrounding suicide when we would speak of Jamess death, of the pressure to bury this kind of thing deep in the recesses of some forbidden attic, for fear of shame and judgment. Why would he kill himself? Whats wrong with that family? So she proposed an awareness-raising event. <a href="http://www.cheapwholesalenikestore.com/">Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping</a> My dad, much more outspoken and outgoing, was momentarily against it. He didnt want to mobilize our grief to some end. It didnt take much for him to see that she was right, and he supported my mom, who, in turn, wanted to do right by her remaining three kids and send us the message, loud and clear, that we ought to talk about this. For someone so painfully shy herself, this was huge. But she was angry and heartbroken, and sick to death of the silence surrounding suicide. As she should have been - she lost her son to it. And so, given Jamess love of golf, we started a charity golf tournament in his memory, held every year on June 30, Jamess birthday. In 13 years, proceeds from the tournament - over $300,000 - have gone toward innovative initiatives in mental health services, including programs that have helped us personally.  We all dealt with the death of our James in different ways. My moms grief was raw and loud. I envied her ability to feel it so immediately. Watching her suffer was unbearable, but I didnt worry about her; I knew shed make it because she was feeling it. I wavered between disbelief and shock for much of my teenage years (I was 15 when it happened), and struggled with bouts of depression that were sometimes serious, but most of the time manageable. I still do. My brothers Ryan and Sean and my dad all struggled in their own ways. I worried constantly about them. No one survives the suicide of a loved one and learns its lessons immediately; we too found it hard to talk, to communicate the wretched pain of our loss. We fought, we screamed, we hurt ourselves and each other. But we also kept loving and trying, and I think this was in no small part due to the profoundly supportive community that gathered round us. These same folks ran the tournament, where once a year we celebrated Jamess love of life and sports, and reminded ourselves to go gently. The tournament also gave us permission to talk and to grieve, long after it was considered acceptable by the rest of the world - the world that keeps pace, keeps spinning, regardless of the losses that freeze us in time. Aside from the immediate aftermath of Jamess death, I barely saw my dad cry. I was told he had his moments, he dealt with it in his own time, in his own way, but I worried. Every year at the tournament, we invite golfers and their friends and family back to the house, where we eat and drink and let it all out. And every year my dad addresses the crowd. A year hasnt gone by that hes been able to make it past the first word or two without breaking down. He opens up about James and his death, making visible the immense pain it continues to cause him while always careful to remember and to celebrate the good that was lost. And this, to me, is what it is all about. Sharing what feels, and often is, unshareable. And it is the responsibility of the rest of us to create safe spaces for such self-exposures, such gestures of reaching out, to take place. I admire my dad - and my mom - for their willful acts of vulnerability, for their willingness to share their pain. They talk because James couldnt. And cant. These acts of baring oneself are important, undervalued, and too often mistaken for weakness. Especially among boys and men. So I guess I, or we, want to talk, and want you to talk too. Well continue this tournament as long as we can, because its our way of joining the conversation; after all this time, we too are self-conscious, hesitant, and more than a little scared, but we have tremendous hope. For more information, please visit www.jpmemorial.org and [email protected]. ' ' '

The Toronto Blue Jays, who lost three starting pitchers to injury over a four-day period last week, are reportedly considering Colorado Rockies right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. According to FoxSports.com, a deal isnt imminent but the clubs did discuss a framework that would see the Jays possibly give up Double-A first baseman Mike McDade. The 33-year-old Guthrie has struggled in his first season in Colorado, posting a 9.53 ERA at Coors Field and a 4.70 ERA on the road.  Hes 3-6 with a 7.02 ERA this season. Guthrie is no stranger to the American League East.  He pitched for the Baltimore Orioles from 2007-2011, posting a 4.12 ERA during those five seasons. Beats By Dre For Sale . -- Graeme McDowell knew it was a mistake as soon as he glanced up at the scoreboard. Beats By Dre UK . Zito pitched the NL West-leading Giants past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 on Sunday night to extend their division lead to 5 1/2 games, coming through in among the most important outings of his tenure on this side of the bay. http://www.thebeatsbydreshop.co.uk/ .Y. -- The U. Cheap Beats By Dre .S. Open approaches, the tennis world is focusing on Novak Djokovic and his remarkable season -- and rightly so, according to the man he replaced at No.TORONTO -- Veteran defenceman Steve Staios is retiring and moving into the Toronto Maple Leafs front office. The Hamilton native, who spent 18 seasons in the NHL, has been named Torontos new player development adviser. Staios, 39, will advise the Leafs management team on the prospects and players at all levels of the organization. He will also take on special assignments for both the amateur and pro scouting departments. Staios spent last season with the New York Islanders, recording eight assists in 65 games. He finishes his career with 56 goals and 164 assists in 1,001 games with Boston, Vancouver, Atlanta, Edmonton, Calgary and the Islanders. Staios said it was time to "move on to aa news chapter in my life.dddddddddddd" "I am very excited about joining the Toronto Maple Leafs management team," Staios said in a release Wednesday. "I am looking forward to doing everything I can to help the team have success." The move reunites Staios and Leafs general manager Brian Burke, who was the GM of the Vancouver Canucks when Staios played there in the late 90s. Burke called Staios a "working mans player. "Steve has tremendous character and leadership skills and he has a bright future," said Burke. "This position will allow him to provide insight and analysis while developing his understanding of our hockey operations." ' ' ' 

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball has revealed its 2013 schedule, which will begin with an undetermined stand-alone matchup on Sunday, March 31, and features new twists for interleague play with the Houston Astros switching to the American League. Andrew Luck Womens Jersey . Houstons first game as an AL West member will be against new division rival Texas at Minute Maid Park on April 2. Thanks to the Astros move from the NL, each league will now have 15 teams, necessitating interleague play throughout the year. The first season-opening interleague matchup will feature the Cincinnati Reds hosting the LA Angels of Anaheim on April 1. The Toronto Blue Jays open their season on April 2 at home against the Cleveland Indians. Interleague play for the Blue Jays will feature home series against the Giants, Braves, Rockies, and Dodgers, and road dates against the Braves, Padres, Giants, and Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays wrap up their season at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 29. Another new feature for interleague play takes place the week of May 27, when prime rivals will face each other for four straight days at two different venues. For instance, the New York Yankees will visit the Mets at Citi Field for games on May 27 and May 28. The teams will then square off at Yankee Stadium on May 29 and May 30. Each team will play a total of 20 interleague games throughout the season in a total of eight series -- four at home and four on the road. The Los Angeles Dodgers will venture to Yankee Stadium for the first time since leaving Brooklyn, as former Yankee star Don Mattingly takes his Dodgers into the Bronx for two games on June 18-19. The Yankees then head to LA on the final two days of July. Other interleague matchups of note include the return of Ozzie Guillen to the south of side of Chicago. Guillens Marlins will visit the White Sox for the first time on May 24. Also, the Rays will play at Dodger Stadium for the first time from Aug. 9-11 and the Cubs will visit Oakland for the first time on July 2, while Albert Pujols will play against his former club, the Cardinals, in Anaheim from July 2-4. The new schedule will have teams play 19 games against divisional opponents for a total of 76 games. Each team will play six or seven contests against non-divisional league foes for a total of 66 games. Opening day matchups on April 1 will feature the Yankees and Red Sox in the Bronx; the Dodgers and Giants in Los Angeles; the Padres visiting the Mets; the Nationals hosting the Marlins; the White Sox welcoming the Royals; the Tigers traveling to Minnesota; the Diamondbacks hosting the Cardinals; the Rockies visiting Milwaukee; and the Cubs meeting the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Citi Field in New York will be the site for the 84th All-Star Game on July 16, as the Mets host the Midsummer Classic for the first time since 1964. 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Argentina has 20 points atop the standings, three ahead of Ecuador and four up on Colombia. Uruguay, Chile and Venezuela have 12 each, with the top four to qualify for the World Cup and the fifth team to face a further playoff. Peru and Bolivia have eight and Paraguay has seven. "It was a good couple of days for us," Messi said. "Six points against difficult teams like Uruguay and Chile. But when this resumes in March, it will be just as difficult. But obviously six points help us relax." Messi has 31 goals for Argentina, two behind Diego Maradona on Argentinas career scoring list. Gabriel Batistuta leads the all-time list with 54. The Barcelona star has 12 goals in eight games this year for Argentina, the main reason that the South Americans are looking as one of early favourites to win the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. South American qualifiers resume on March 22, when the fixtures will be: Argentina vs. Venezuela, Uruguay vs. Paraguay, Peru vs. Chile, and Colombia vs. Bolivia. Ecuador will sit out the next round. In the match in Santiago, Chile, Messi scored in the 28th and Higuain added another in the 31st. Felipe Gutierrez scored for Chile in second-half stoppage time. Messi took a perfect through-ball from Fernando Gago and thenn slotted the ball home from 12 metres (yards).dddddddddddd Higuain doubled the lead when he broke down the right flank, cut inside and hit a left-footed shot into the net. Sergio Aguero hit the post in the 44th and Angel Di Maria came close in first-half stoppage time. In Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, Segundo Castillo scored in the 24th minute to help Ecuador secure a hard-earned 1-1 draw with Venezuela. Juan Arango opened the scoring in the sixth minute for Venezuela. The draw provided a valuable point for Ecuador, which improved to 17 points. Venezuela, which has 12 points from nine games, is the only team in the South American confederation that has never qualified for the World Cup finals. In Asuncion, Paraguay, defender Pablo Aguilar scored early to give Paraguay a 1-0 victory over Peru. Aguilar scored from a centring pass from Julio Dos Santos in the 52nd minute. In La Paz, Bolivia, the local team took advantage of the thin air in La Paz to beat Uruguay 4-1. Carlos Saucedo scored in the fifth, 51st and 55th minutes and Gualberto Mujica added the other in the 26th. Luis Suarez scored in the 81st for Uruguay. "Bolivia did well, taking advantage of the two goals in the first half," Uruguay coach Oscar Tavarez said. "Were not dead, but we need to fix things. We have no cushion now and well have to fight it out. Well get out of this tough spot." Uruguay is not looking like the team that won last years South American championship, nor the club that finished fourth in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Like many teams which travel to play at 3,500 metres (11,500 feet) in La Paz, Uruguay looked fatigued and never got into the match. ' ' ' 

The New England Patriots have returned to the top of the TSN.ca NFL Power Rankings for the first time since the first week of the NFL season. New England has won six straight, including last weeks road win at Miami, to overtake the San Francisco 49ers, coming off an overtime loss to St. Louis. Houston, Denver and Atlanta maintained the next three positions to round out the Top Five. Expecting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to return, and coming off a big road win at Baltimore, the Pittsburgh Steelers climb from 14 to 10, while Buffalos decisive home win over Jacksonville lifts them from 26 to 21. Back-to-back losses dropped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 12 to 15 and the New Orleans Saints from 19 to 24. Scott Cullen can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Russell Wilson Womens Jersey . 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LONDON -- With the European Championship less than two weeks away, Spain showed it is in good shape to defend the title by beating Serbia 2-0 in its first warmup game on Saturday. It wasnt such a successful night for two more of the continents heavyweight sides, however, with a Germany team missing its Bayern Munich stars losing 5-3 in Switzerland and the Netherlands losing 2-1 to Bulgaria. Germany and the Netherlands are in the same Euro 2012 group, along with Portugal, which drew 0-0 with Macedonia, and Denmark, which was beaten 3-1 by Brazil. But Roy Hodgson began his reign as England manager with a 1-0 victory at Norway. The friendlies give Euro 2012 contenders a chance to assess their lineups just two weeks before the tournament starts in Poland and Ukraine. Adrian Lopez made a case for starting up front for the Spanish at the Euros in place of the injured David Villa by opening the scoring in the 64th minute on his international debut, before earning the penalty that was converted by Santi Cazorla 16 minutes from time. Adrian was one of six players introduced after the break by coach Vicente del Bosque, who was without his star names from Barcelona, and they helped turn the game the world champions way in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The Atletico Madrid striker finished off a quick counterattack by heading home Jesus Navas cross after the winger was released from a long ball by substitute Benat Etxebarria. Adrian -- the leading scorer in Spains win in the Under-21 European Championship last year -- was then felled by Branislav Ivanovic, allowing Cazorla to step up to score from the penalty. He has Fernando Torres, Fernando Llorente, Roberto Soldado and Alvaro Negredo to compete with for a spot in Del Bosques squad, which will be announced on Sunday, but the coach couldnt have failed to be impressed by the debutant. While Spain looks to have good backup for its leading players, the same maybe cant be said about Germany -- arguably the holders biggest rivals for the title at Euro 2012.dddddddddddd Germany rested its Bayern players who were involved in the loss to Chelsea in last weekends Champions League final and was made to pay as Eren Derdiyok scored a hat trick in Basel. Stephan Lichtsteiner and Admir Mehmedi also scored for Switzerland, which failed to qualify for next months tournament, while Mats Hummels, Andre Schuerrle and substitute Marco Reus were the scorers for Germany. In Amsterdam, World Cup runner-up the Netherlands lacked its trademark fluency. Robin van Persie gave the Netherlands the lead on the stroke of halftime, running onto a pass over the Bulgaria defence by Wesley Sneijder and volleying home with his left foot for his 26th international goal. Bulgaria hit back shortly after the break through an Ivelin Popov penalty after Rafael van der Vaart was adjudged to have handled the ball in the area while attempting a sliding block. And substitute Ilian Micanski scored the winning header in injury time for Bulgaria. In Oslo, Ashley Young scored Englands only goal in the 9th after combining with Andy Carrolll. Cristiano Ronaldo started in attack for Portugal but he couldnt break down a packed Macedonia defence in Leiria, with the home fans ending up jeering their own players. Denmark is the other team in a tough Group B at the Euros and the Nordic team was swept aside 3-1 by Brazil, which was starting a four-match tour ahead of the London Olympics. Porto striker Hulk, who has been linked with a move to European champion Chelsea, scored two of Brazils goals while Nicklas Bendtner grabbed a late consolation for the Danes. In Dublin, Ireland beat Bosnia-Herzegovina thanks to Shane Longs second-half goal as it prepares for a first tournament appearance in 10 years. Greece, the 2004 European champion, prepared for another shot at the title with a 1-1 draw with Slovenia. ' ' ' 

(Sports Network) - Cant we all just get along? Twenty months after their first AFC Championship Game appearance in a decade and eight months off of their second, it seems the honeymoon phase could be over for the New York Jets as they prepare for a Week 4 visit to Baltimore to meet the Ravens in a Sunday night showdown. Andrew Luck Womens Jersey . You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 8:15pm et/5:15pm pt. Still smarting from last weeks disappointing 34-24 point loss at Oakland in which a perpetually chest-thumping defense was gashed for 171 yards and two scores by Raiders running back Darren McFadden, the first hairline cracks of dissension are showing in the Gang Green foundation under head coach Rex Ryan. The brash third-year boss was called out after the defeat by no less than franchise icon Joe Namath, who implied that an overly talkative culture bred by Ryan was responsible for what Namath perceived as a lack of proper preparation, because the Jets players think theyre better than they actually are. "Rex has been the only coach that we know, in maybe the history of the game that Im familiar with, that keeps continually telling his guys how good they are," Namath said on a New York radio show. "And they have been pretty good -- pretty good -- but they havent won a championship yet. "Theres one thing about the athlete. You keep telling him how good he is, hes going to start believing it to the point that he may not be preparing quite the way he should. He may be losing some respect for the other team." Not shockingly, Ryan had a few words in response for the Super Bowl III hero. "I welcome him to come out here and watch our guys prepare," he said of Namath. "Hed see a team that, in my opinion, prepares as well as any team Ive been around. I disagree with him. Im not going to change who I am just because Joe Namath said something. "Joe Namath can come in here and if he can still throw, well have him as a backup quarterback. He doesnt know our team, hes on the outside. Even though hes a Jet, and once youre a Jet youre always a Jet, but hes on the outside. Hes not in these meetings. I think if he was, hed be shocked with our preparation." As fate would have it, if any team actually does know Ryan and his preparation, its the Ravens. Ryan spent 10 seasons with the Baltimore franchise, climbing the ladder from defensive line coach to defensive coordinator to assistant head coach under both former head coach Brian Billick (1999-2007) and incumbent head man John Harbaugh (2008). He left that organization to take the job in New York in 2009, leaving Harbaugh to go 9-7 and 12-4 in two more seasons while establishing himself alongside his former employee as one of the best in the leagues new fountain of sideline managers. Ironically, Harbaugh himself has stirred tempers after Baltimores 37-7 win at St. Louis last week, in which quarterback Joe Flacco was still playing and passing the ball late in the fourth quarter with a 30-point lead -- much to the initial chagrin of Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo, a longtime friend of Harbaughs. "During the game and toward the end [I felt like I wouldnt speak to Harbaugh again]," Spagnuolo remarked. "Even when I was home with (his wife) Maria, I said, Were not ever talking to him again. "John Harbaugh is a competitor. I know that, and Ive got no problem with it. I did feel one way [the day before], but I calmed down and looked at it." SERIES HISTORY The Ravens have usually had the upper hand in this series, having prevailed in six consecutive matchups with New York since losing the first-ever meeting between these teams in 1997, a 19-16 overtime decision at the Meadowlands. That includes a 10-9 verdict on the road in last years season opener. The Jets have also never won in three previous trips to M&T Bank Stadium, leaving with defeats in 2000 (34-20), 2005 (13-3) and 2007 (20-13). Ryan is 0-1 against both his former employer and Harbaugh, who took over as the Ravens head coach in Ryans final year with the organization. WHEN THE JETS HAVE THE BALL Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez aims for fourth game in a row with two or more touchdown throws and an 85-plus passer rating. He had a career-best 369 passing yards in last weeks loss to the Raiders. Running back LaDainian Tomlinson has averaged 85.5 rush yards per game against Baltimore over four lifetime meetings. Last week, Tomlinson joined Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (208) and Emmitt Smith (175) as the only players in history to score 160 touchdowns with a scoring catch. He posted his third career 100-yard receiving game against the Raiders with a 116-yard effort and leads AFC running backs with 196 receiving yards in 2011. Wide receiver Santonio Holmes aims for a seventh consecutive game with a touchdown against Baltimore. The former Steeler has seven career touchdown catches against the Ravens, his most versus any opponent. Wide receiver Derrick Mason spent six seasons (2005-10) with Baltimore before joining the Jets this offseason and needs 38 receiving yards to become the 18th player in NFL history to reach 12,000. Tight end Dustin Keller ranks second among AFC players at his position with 249 receiving yards, trailing only New Englands Rob Gronkowskis 281 yards. The Baltimore defense is tied for second in the NFL with five interceptions, trailing only Buffalos six. Linebacker Ray Lewis (39.5 sacks, 31 interceptions) needs just half a sack to reach 40 for his career and can become the first player in league history with 40 sacks and 30 picks. Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs has 15 sacks in his past 19 games and safety Ed Reed has an interception in two of three career games against the Jets. The Jets are ninth in the NFL in scoring (27.7 points per game), 16th in total offense (360.7 yards per game), 10th in passing (278.7 ypg) and an uncharacteristic 25th in rushing (82.0 ypg). Defensively, Baltimore is first in the league in scoring defense (13.3 ppg), 13th in total yards allowed (329.3 ypg), 17th against the pass (245.3 ypg) and sixth in rushing defense (84.0 ypg). WHEN THE RAVENS HAVE THE BALL Flacco has a 20-5 career record at home with 32 touchdown passes, 13 interceptions and a 93.3 passer rating. The Ravens are 19-2 when he has a 100- plus rating, and Flacco had a career-high 389 pass yards last week. Running back Ray Rice had 162 yards from scrimmage (79 rushing, 83 receiving) in last years win over the Jets, while in three career games against New York, wide receiver Anquan Boldin has averaged 105.3 receiving yards (316 total) and will be aiming for a third straight outing with 100-plus yards against the Jets. Wide receiver Lee Evans has five career touchdowns versus the Jets, though the ex-Buffalo Bill is doubtful to play this week with a sprained ankle. Rookie Torrey Smith took Evans place last week, and the 2011 second-round pick became the first rookie in NFL history with three touchdown receptions in the first quarter of a game, scoring from 74, 41 and 18 yards out. For the Jets, aggressive linebacker Bart Scott spent seven seasons alongside Lewis at Baltimore from 2002-08. Sixth-year safety Eric Smith has 20 tackles to lead the backfield, in addition to a sack and an interception. Up front, defensive end Mike DeVito has nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble through three games. The Baltimore offense is eighth in scoring (28.3 ppg), 11th in total yards (389.0 ypg), 13th in passing yards (261.3 ypg) and eighth in rushing (127.7 ypg). Defensively, the Jets are 12th in scoring defense (20.3 ppg), 11th in yards allowed (325.3 ypg), sixth against the pass (188.7 ypg) and second from last against the run (136.7 ypg). KEYS TO THE GAME Baltimores Rice will be first to test whether the gaping wounds on the Jets rush defense last week were a temporary mirage, or a long-term symptom. If its the latter, New York could be in for a long night. Though the Ravens have been effective snuffing the run, it seems a certainty that New York will at least try to revive the ground-and-pound attack identified with it for two playoff runs, which will be a key to its success. The Jets may be without two dinged-up starters, cornerback Antonio Cromartie and center Nick Mangold, which could hamstring their attempts to defend the pass and execute the run. Andrew Luck Black Jersey . I look forward to discussing basketball again, the much more fun on-court aspect of things rather than the other nonsense. Lets hope that we have both NCAA and NBA hoops to watch and give our opinion on. In the meantime, here is my Top Five for 2011-12 NCAA hoops season as we begin to start the road towards March Madness right here on TSN and TSN 2 in March. Autographed Andrew Luck Jersey . As a follow-up, TSN.ca offers you the opportunity to chime in on all the big issues with our insiders. Read up on all the questions and answers, and put in your own two cents on our popular Your Call feature. http://www.shopnflcoltsgears.us/ . -- Joey Logano had wasted enough shots at winning Dover to feel like he was on the brink of doing it again. Andrew Luck Jersey . Nova combined with four relievers on a five-hitter and the Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 3-0 on Monday night to claim a share of first place in the AL East for the first time in seven weeks. Andrew Luck Autographed Jersey . Canadas Mark Oldershaw won Olympic bronze in the mens C-1 1000m on Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games; and he accomplished it in the same city where the Oldershaw Olympic legacy all started.(Sports Network) - The Toronto Raptors have won four of their last seven games since a grueling eight-game losing streak and will play back-to-back road games against Miami and Washington. They are just 5-10 away from home this season. Toronto is coming off of Fridays 106-89 win over the Wizards at Air Canada Centre, as Leandro Barbosa scored a team-best 19 points and Amir Johnson posted 18 points and 13 rebounds. Barbosa was able to shake off flu-like symptoms and missed the teams shootaround. "It feels good, it was a breakout game for me," Johnson said. "I talked to coach, he told me just to be patient and just play." James Johnson netted 13 points and Jose Calderon collected eight and a game- high 17 assists for the Raptors, who had a lopsided 61-37 advantage in rebounds and bounced back from a 100-64 loss at Boston on Wednesday. The 61 boards were a franchise record in regulation. Toronto had 65 rebounds in an overtime game against New York back on March 21, 1999. Torontos bench scored a season-high 68 points against Washington. The team can match their road win total of last season (6) with an improbable triumph Sunday against the Heat. Raptors center Andrea Bargnani missed his 11th game of the season with a nagging calf injury. Toronto is 2-9 without Bargnani, who is out indefinitely and leads the team with 23.5 points in 13 games. The Raptors lost all four meetings with the Heat last season and are winless in the previous five contests in this series. Toronto has also lost four straight and nine of 12 trips to south Florida. Raptors forward DeMar DeRozan is averaging 16.0 points in seven career games against Miami, while James is posting 27.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.6 assists in 28 career matchups with Toronto. Wade is averaging 27.5 ppg in 21 career games in this series. Heat forward Chris Bosh said a few days ago its important for this team to make the essential adjustments following a loss. "If we lose one or two, we need to make the necessary adjustments, get it done and cut that down," Bosh told the Miami Herald. "Thats the next step." Bosh, his teammates and the coaching staff aired their grievances and offered suggestions on what they can do to make this team better after blowing a lead against Milwaukee in Wednesdays 105-97 loss. The meeting of the minds worked in a big win at PPhiladelphia Friday night and the Heat look to build off of that triumph in a Super Bowl matinee this afternoon versus Toronto.dddddddddddd. The New England Patriots will face the New York Giants tonight in Super Bowl XLVI. The Heat are back in south Florida following their two-day sojourn and will host both the Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Winners in nine of their last 11 games, the Heat recorded a 99-79 victory over the pesky 76ers at a packed Wells Fargo Center and were led by Dwyane Wades 26 points. LeBron James turned in another solid performance with 19 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists for Miami, which used a 27-8 run to start the fourth quarter and outscored the Sixers by a 32-16 margin in the final stanza. "The most important thing is that this team improved in 48 hours," Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said. "This was a very good team win against a very good team that has been playing well." Mario Chalmers and Bosh scored 13 and 12 points, respectively, while Mike Miller also had 12 points and Norris Cole added 11 in the win. The Heat shot 51.9 percent and aim for a fifth straight win at home Sunday. They are 10-2 as the host and own a 1 1/2-game lead over Atlanta for the top spot in the Southeast Division. Miami is 12-3 versus the Eastern Conference this season and sports a 5-0 mark against Atlantic Division inhabitants. It has won nine in a row against teams from that division during the regular season. A win today for the Heat would match their best 24-game start to a season since an 18-6 ledger in both the 1996-97 and 1998-99 campaigns. Another victory would also put them a season-high 12 games above the .500 mark. James is the best candidate to make that happen and is the only player in the NBA to average at least 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists per game. He has posted at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists in 25 straight games, and only one other player in league history has registered those numbers in at least that many contests. Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson turned the trick on three other occasions. Robertson, named one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA history in 1996, had a 26-game streak in the 1962-63 season and two years later accomplished the feat in a league-best 29 consecutive contests (1964-65). "The Big O" had a 25-gamer in the 1963-64 season. ' ' ' 

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Bengals coach Marvin Lewis agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season on Tuesday, giving him more chances to pursue the elusive goal of winning a playoff game. Lewis already holds the club record for tenure as a head coach, entering his 10th season. Owner Mike Brown offered the extension even though the Bengals (No. 14 in the AP Pro32) are 69-74-1 under Lewis with only three winning records and an 0-3 mark in the playoffs. Asked if he would still be head coach if he were the owner, Lewis laughed. "Probably not," he said. Lewis works for an owner who isnt inclined to change. Brown prefers to stay the course rather than try something significantly different, one of the obstacles that Lewis has had to overcome during his time in Cincinnati. When he arrived in 2003, the Bengals were in the midst of one of the worst streaks of futility in league history -- no winning record since 1990. They broke the streak by reaching the playoffs in 2005, only to lose to Pittsburgh in a first-round playoff game when quarterback Carson Palmer tore up his knee. They reached the playoff again in 2009, then lost to the Jets. They made the playoffs as a wild card last season with a 9-7 mark and lost to Houston. Although the team has been more competitive under Lewis, it still hasnt won a playoff game since 1990. "Its gratifying, obviously, to have that opportunity to be in place here now for 12 seasons," Lewis said. "But at the end of the line there is one thing that hangs over your head, and youve got to do that, and thats to win a championship." Lewis is third in the NFL in current tenure with one team, behind Philadelphias Andy Reid and New Englands Bill Belichick. By agreeing to an extension before the start of the season, Lewis eliminated the uncertainty that hung over the franchise in 2010. The Bengals finished 4-12 that year, the last on Lewis previous deal. He decided to play it out rather than accept an extension, looking to see if ownership would make some changes before he decided whether to stay. After two days of talks at the end of the season, he agreed to a two-year deal even though Brown said there would be no significant changes. For instance, Cincinnati is still the only northern NFL team without a covered practice field. Lewis likes the way the front office has changed over the years. A team once known for acquiring players who didnt fit their system has been much better at acquiring those who fit the system. "Obviously weve gotten better since I first walked in this room in January 2003," Lewis said. "Theres been an evolution. I think everybody who ever walks out on that practice field -- talking about visiting coaches and so forth -- theyve talked about that. "This is a very good-looking football team. Its big and its fast. Thats kind of a metamorphosis from where we started. Its something the organization ought to be very, very proud of, that we really have converted into what an NFL team looks like in size and girth and speed and length, the things you want to have in order to be successful." Wholesale Jerseys . Gut won her first World Cup downhill and Vonn suffered a rare crash in her strongest discipline to miss out on a fifth straight win in speed events this season. NFL Jerseys China . "We talked about the dimensions here, and we talked about, fly-ball pitcher today, and weve had some guys struggling, so we decided to make some changes," manager Joe Girardi said. It was the second time A-Rod has been benched this post-season. Hes hitting . http://www.usnflbiz.com/ . -- Canadian Dwayne De Rosario scored a pair of second-half goals and D.TORONTO -- Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out of tonights road game against the Dallas Mavericks as he recovers from a right ankle sprain. The Raptors confirmed on their Twitter account that Lowry wont dress and his condition will be reassessed daily. Lowry twisted his right ankle after landing on Thunder forward Serge Ibakas foot while going for a reebound in the second quarter in Torontos 108-88 loss in Oklahoma City on Tuesday.dddddddddddd. He wore a walking boot as a precaution after leaving the game. Jose Calderon will start in Lowrys place. Lowry was acquired from Houston over the off-season and had a stellar first three games for the Raptors, averaging 23.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and seven assists. ' ' ' 

RIO DE JANIERO, Brazil -- Canadian boxers Simon Kean and Custio Clayton have secured spots for the 2012 Summer Olympics. Mike McGlynn Jersey . Kean, who hails from Trois-Rivieres, Que., qualified on Saturday when he earned a bronze in the 91 kg division at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament of the American Confederation. The six-foot-five, 215-pound Kean lost to Ecuadors Ytalo Antonio Perea Castillo in the semifinal on Friday and had to wait until Castillo beat American Angelo Dominic Breazeale in the final Saturday to learn his fate. The three best boxers in the category obtained their Olympic passes. Halifaxs Clayton secured the fifth and final a berth in the 69 kg class when his opponent from the quarter-finals, Mike Ribeiro of Brazil, won the gold. Heavyweight Samir El-Mais of Windsor, Ont., missed qualifying in the 91 kg weight class. He lost in Fridays semis, and his opponent lost in the final. Canada qualified just one boxer for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Jerrell Freeman Jersey . "Im sure most of the people watching the game were like Here we go again," he said. Turner put a stop to that by hitting his second homer of the game to put New York up for good in the fourth inning and the Mets stopped a five-game losing streak with an 11-7 victory over Atlanta on Saturday night. Mewelde Moore Jersey . -- Denvers Danilo Gallinari has struggled to find his shooting rhythm this season. http://www.fanscoltsroom.com/nike-t-y-hilton-jersey .C. - Steven Diez is the second Canuck to earn a quarter-final berth in mens singles play at the Odlum Brown Vancouver Open. Pat McAfee Jersey . -- Darryl Sutter coached the Los Angeles Kings in two late-season games against the St. Indianapolis Colts Jerseys . The 28-year-old Brummett spent the majority of his season with Reading (AA) and Lehigh Valley (AAA), posting a 5-6 record with a 3.LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- Mikael Kingsburys quest for a berth in the 2014 Sochi Olympics is off to an impressive start. The moguls skier from Deux-Montagnes, Que., won gold in the mens moguls competition Thursday at a World Cup event. The competition was the first of five that will determine Canadas team for the Olympics. "Im on the right track to qualify for the Games," Kingsbury said. "Every time theres a World Cup that counts for the Olympics Im going to be at my best." Kingsbury won with a score of 27.05, his personal best on the Lake Placid course, and held on to the yellow bib as the FIS points leader for mens moguls. Parick Deneen took the silver with a score of 25.71 and fellow American Dylan Walczyk earned bronze with a 23.57 total. Olympic champion Alex Bilodeau fell in the last section of the final run and finished fifth at 19.77. "I need to adjust a few things for next week in Calgary," said the Rosemere, Quee. Andrew Luck Jersey. native. Kingsbury has had success at Lake Placid in the past, winning at the course last year and finishing second two years ago. He hopes to keep his momentum going at next weeks World Cup event in Calgary, where he also won last year. Kingsbury said he is accustomed to the hard moguls found on North American courses. "Theyre the moguls that I learned to ski on," he said. "I learned to ski at Mont Saint-Sauveur in Quebec, and we dont get a lot of snow. We get the fake snow, its always icy. "I think Im good at every kind of course, but in North America I always do well." In womens action, Olympic champion Hannah Kearney of the U.S. won gold with a score of 23.53. Nicola Sudova of the Czech Republic was second at 22.36 and Britney Cox of Australia third at 21.62. Montreals Chloe Dufour-Lapointe was fourth with a score of 16.63, while sister Justine was sixth with no score in the final run. ' ' ' 

DEBRECEN, Hungary -- Canada defended its mens relay world title, taking the gold medal at the short-track speedskating world championships Sunday. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . Charles Hamelin, Michael Gilday, Oliver Jean and Charle Cournoyer finished the race behind the South Korean squad. But the Korean team was penalized for interfering with Gilday and almost making him fall in a turn. That gave the Russians the silver medal and the Dutch team received bronze. "I went to pass (the Korean skater) and he came across at me pretty hard," said Gilday. "I thought I was by and he sort of almost body-checked me. I lost my balance, I was on my left skate for a long and went pretty low on it (but held on). "We defended our world championship, and I think is the most important. All the guys did a good job. We had a dismal World Cup season and we didnt execute very well throughout the whole year. But when it mattered at the world championships, we executed in the semifinal yesterday and executed in the final today. I think we earned our title." The Canadian womens relay team earned a silver medal and Hamelin also won bronze medals in the 1,000 metres to finish third in the overall ranking. Hamelin, of Sainte-Julie, Que., took the overall bronze medal with 39 points from his bronze medals in the 1,000 and 1,500 metres and a third place finish in the 3,000 metres. Da Woon Sin of Korea was the overall world champions with 89 points and countryman Yun-Jae Kim was the silver medallist with 55 points. In the womens relay, Marianne St. Gelais, Valerie Maltais, Marie-Eve Drolet and Jessica Hewitt skated to silver medal in 4:15.106. China won gold in 4:14.104 and Japan came in for the bronze in 4:15.680. Korea was fourth in 4:20.104. The Canadians were trailing the teams from Korea and China for most of the race, but with four laps to go a Korean skater fell. "Im really satisfied with what we did in the relay," said St. Gelais. "It was a pretty fast race even thought the ice isnt really fast. The Korean and Chinese were fighting in front. They (Koreans) made a mistake so thats why we got the silver." Wholesale Jerseys . The Russians put on a clinical attacking display Friday, scoring two goals in each half in a 4-1 win over the Czech Republic in Group A. Post-victory, Advocaats only regret was that the score wasnt higher. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . The Mets recalled righty Elvin Ramirez on Sunday before playing the Los Angeles Dodgers to help a bullpen that has been overworked. Mets Manager Terry Collins said he hopes Batista clears waivers and agrees to pitch in the minors. http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/ . Still, if he keeps pitching this way its going to be quite a season for the young left-hander. Pablo Sandoval homered to back Bumgarners fourth straight victory, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Padres 4-1 on Sunday to deny San Diego its first series win of the season. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- LeBron James and the short-handed Heat were no match for Detroits brilliant bench. Cheap Jerseys . "The athletes selected are the most experienced and have helped Canada returned to the worlds elite since the 2008 Olympics. This is the best team we can possibly have in order to attain that difficult goal of stepping on the Olympic podium in 2012," said Coach Julie Sauvé in a release.WINNIPEG -- Casey Creehan is rejoining old pal Tim Burke and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as their new defensive co-ordinator and linebackers coach, the CFL club announced Thursday. This move -- unlike Chris Jones hotly debated defection from Calgary to Toronto last year -- was done with the blessing of Creehans now former boss, Hamilton Tiger-Cats head coach George Cortez. "He knows that Casey and I are tight, much like his relationship with John Hufnagel in Calgary," said Burke, when asked why Cortez would sanction the lateral shift. Its also true that Hamilton, like the Bombers, had issues on defence last season, with both teams shutting up shop early at 6-12, out of the playoff picture. It was particularly disappointing for the Bombers, who reached the Grey Cup game in 2011. Burke says Hamilton had a lot of injuries to deal with, particularly in the secondary. "The better defences have continuity and consistency and thats one thing we were unable to get done over there in Hamilton in my short stint there," added Creehan. "We played a number of different combinations there in the secondary and in the defensive line due to injuries and rookies. . . . There were some things we did really well in Hamilton in spurts but we were inconsistent." Burke said Winnipeg had similar problems, but not because of rookies. "First of all we were banged up early," he said, pointing to four road games that opened the season because of construction delays on the new Winnipeg stadium. "Certainly we did not play up to the level we played at the year before." Burke says he has already had words with the defence about some of the emotional aspects of their game he felt were lacking. "I believe we have the talent, we just have to have the great desire and effort. . . When we come back were going to have the great desire and effort or were going to be making some changes." Creehan says hhe likes the idea of working with a more experienced crew, most of them dating back to his time with the Bombers. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale. "Theres something to be said for experience in this league. Thats one of the things Im looking forward to in coming back to Winnipeg," he said. He also had lots of nice words for his former and new boss, Bombers general manager Joe Mack. "What I see is a team that has gotten tremendously better in terms of talent over the years and the one man responsible for that the most more than anybody is Joe Mack," he said. "I think hes a tremendous evaluator of talent, a great GM, but an even better person." Creehan coached the linebackers and defensive line in Winnipeg from 2010-2011 before taking the defensive co-ordinator spot with Hamilton. Burke started last season as Winnipegs defensive co-ordinator but was promoted to head coach when Paul LaPolice was sacked. He said he wanted his replacement to be someone who shared his philosophy, and Creehan and Burke have been tight since they worked together in Calgary about seven years ago. Creehan confirmed they have similar beliefs about what makes a good defence. "First and foremost ,you have to be able to pressure the quarterback," he said. "The second thing is you have to be able to disrupt the timing of the quarterback and the receiver. We both believe strongly in playing a fair amount of press-man coverage, which in our opinion is the best way to do that." One of the positions Winnipeg struggled to get right last season was strong-side linebacker. Late-season auditions by Johnny Sears and Demond Washington proved successful and Burke says they feel better about their choices going into 2013. Sears will be having off-season surgery and is a free agent but he has already suggested hed like to return. "I think were going to be OK at that position with those two guys," said Burke. ' ' ' 

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball has revealed its 2013 schedule, which will begin with an undetermined stand-alone matchup on Sunday, March 31, and features new twists for interleague play with the Houston Astros switching to the American League. David Krejci Jersey . Houstons first game as an AL West member will be against new division rival Texas at Minute Maid Park on April 2. Thanks to the Astros move from the NL, each league will now have 15 teams, necessitating interleague play throughout the year. The first season-opening interleague matchup will feature the Cincinnati Reds hosting the LA Angels of Anaheim on April 1. The Toronto Blue Jays open their season on April 2 at home against the Cleveland Indians. Interleague play for the Blue Jays will feature home series against the Giants, Braves, Rockies, and Dodgers, and road dates against the Braves, Padres, Giants, and Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays wrap up their season at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 29. Another new feature for interleague play takes place the week of May 27, when prime rivals will face each other for four straight days at two different venues. For instance, the New York Yankees will visit the Mets at Citi Field for games on May 27 and May 28. The teams will then square off at Yankee Stadium on May 29 and May 30. Each team will play a total of 20 interleague games throughout the season in a total of eight series -- four at home and four on the road. The Los Angeles Dodgers will venture to Yankee Stadium for the first time since leaving Brooklyn, as former Yankee star Don Mattingly takes his Dodgers into the Bronx for two games on June 18-19. The Yankees then head to LA on the final two days of July. Other interleague matchups of note include the return of Ozzie Guillen to the south of side of Chicago. Guillens Marlins will visit the White Sox for the first time on May 24. Also, the Rays will play at Dodger Stadium for the first time from Aug. 9-11 and the Cubs will visit Oakland for the first time on July 2, while Albert Pujols will play against his former club, the Cardinals, in Anaheim from July 2-4. The new schedule will have teams play 19 games against divisional opponents for a total of 76 games. Each team will play six or seven contests against non-divisional league foes for a total of 66 games. Opening day matchups on April 1 will feature the Yankees and Red Sox in the Bronx; the Dodgers and Giants in Los Angeles; the Padres visiting the Mets; the Nationals hosting the Marlins; the White Sox welcoming the Royals; the Tigers traveling to Minnesota; the Diamondbacks hosting the Cardinals; the Rockies visiting Milwaukee; and the Cubs meeting the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Citi Field in New York will be the site for the 84th All-Star Game on July 16, as the Mets host the Midsummer Classic for the first time since 1964. The regular season will conclude on a Sunday for the first time in three years, as the final day will be Sept. 29. The 2011 season finished on a Wednesday and the 2012 campaign will also end on a Wednesday. Tyler Seguin Jersey . The Memphis Grizzlies have been more than competitive in their Western Conference quarterfinals series with the Los Angeles Clippers but find themselves on the brink of elimination as they return to Beale Street for Game 5 of the set. Authentic Marc Savard Jersey . In Canada, the BMW Championship outdrew any NFL games on the opening weekend of U.S. football (it still came second to the CFL). http://www.officialnhlbruinsteamshop.com/patrice-bergeron-jersey/ . Dykstra, 49, entered his plea in U.S. District Court to one count each of bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money laundering. 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"We were going to find out who was open and make the best play. Of course guys are going to go with Klay (Thompson) and Steph (Curry). I just happened to be wide open and (Jarrett Jack) found me." Klay Thompson tied a season high with 27 points to lead the Warriors, who have won five straight. "Were on fire right now," Thompson said. "Were going to continue building on this. This is a special win. We havent played the best competition the last few games but with the Miami Heat, were showing people were going to bring it every night. We have a chance to be special." LeBron James led Miami with 31 points as he reached the 20-point mark for the 25th consecutive game, the longest current streak in the NBA. After the game, James talked to Green to congratulate him. "He played hard, it was great competition out there between me and him," James said. "Ive also respected him especially in college, a big-time player and no one really gave him a shot, but you can tell he knows how to play the game. "Any team that got him he will find a way to get minutes because he knows how to play the game and (Golden State) is a good fit for him. It was good to see him out there." Jack dribbled the ball at the top of the key for the Warriors on the final possession as the clock ticked down before finding Green open underneath the basket. "I was about to shoot it," Jack said. "... I was about to jump and in the corner of my eye I saw Draymond and I was able to make the pass and he converted the basket." Green caught the pass in mid-air and made the basket as Battier was late in coverage. "I think I showed too early," Battier said. "It was my responsibility. I got anxious. They made a nice play and burned for us our over-anxious play out there, my over-anxious play." James jumper from the baseline banged off the rim giving Golden State the win as Miami lost for just the second time in 12 home games and did not score in the final 3:18. "You have to give Golden State a lot of credit for this road trip they are on right now, five straight," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "It doesnt matter where youre doing that on the road, thats impressive. They took control of this game. They were playing more consistently with more force, more rhythm, execution, and they dug out a good win tonight." David Lee scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jack added 20 points off the bench for the Warriors. Wednesdays victory over the NBA champs adds to their best start since 1991-92 improving to 15-7 and 9-4 on the road. Golden State took a 77-74 lead into the fourth quartter after leading for most of the third. Authentic Zdeno Chara Jersey. After hitting a 3 to tie the game at 87, James gave the Heat their first lead since early in the third with a turnaround 18-footer with 6:39 left for an 89-87 advantage. The teams played a one-possession game over the next four minutes before Lee knocked down a pair of free throws to tie the game at 95 with 1:54 left. The score was still tied at 95 with under a minute remaining. Allen had a chance to give the Heat a lead with 46 seconds left. Lee followed by missing a driving layup. Battiers miss from the corner with 12 seconds left gave the Warriors an opportunity in the closing seconds. "Ray got two clean looks, Shane got a clean look, Chris had some daylight on his roll to the rim, for the most part our execution going down the stretch weve had a lot of those games where that ball is going in and it changes your perspective," Spoelstra said. The Heat received a scare in the second quarter when Lee sent James to the floor with a flagrant foul sending James to the floor on his back. James popped up quickly, but spent the next couple of minutes stretching out his right shoulder before knocking down the free throw and hitting a shot on the ensuing possession for a 47-43 lead. "Ill be all right," said James, who had an ice pack on his shoulder after the game. "It will be sore tomorrow, but Ill be ready by Saturday. Thats all that matters." Moments later, Dwyane Wade was poked in the eye by Thompson while trying to fight through a screen. With Wades head down, Chris Bosh ran into Wade knocking him to a floor. After staying down on the floor, Wade eventually got to his feet and went to the locker room holding the back of his neck with 3:11 left in the half. "Right now its fine," Wade said. "Hopefully it doesnt stiffen up on me tonight." Thompson helped the Warriors take a 53-52 lead into halftime by scoring 21 points including five 3-pointers. Thompson scored 14 points in the second quarter, including 11 in a four-minute span. Wade returned for the second half and opened the scoring with a dunk. Both teams got off to a good start offensively, but it was defensive efforts by both teams which sparked the first highlight of the game. After Stephen Curry picked off a pass by James, Wade returned the favour deflecting Currys pass and ran toward the sideline saving the ball with an around-the-back pass to Mario Chalmers. Chalmers then found James, who tipped a pass to Wade for a layup and a 23-22 lead. "We played against two guys (James and Wade) that will go down as all-time greats," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "For us to grind out a victory against the champs, its special." NOTES: Thompson has made at least five 3-pointers in three of his past five games. ... Prior to the game, Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said he believes Wade is the third-best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. "I see a guy I love as a basketball fan," Jackson said of Wade. ... Curry had his career-best streak of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points snapped as he scored nine points. ' ' ' 

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Major League Baseball has revealed its 2013 schedule, which will begin with an undetermined stand-alone matchup on Sunday, March 31, and features new twists for interleague play with the Houston Astros switching to the American League. David Krejci Jersey . Houstons first game as an AL West member will be against new division rival Texas at Minute Maid Park on April 2. Thanks to the Astros move from the NL, each league will now have 15 teams, necessitating interleague play throughout the year. The first season-opening interleague matchup will feature the Cincinnati Reds hosting the LA Angels of Anaheim on April 1. The Toronto Blue Jays open their season on April 2 at home against the Cleveland Indians. Interleague play for the Blue Jays will feature home series against the Giants, Braves, Rockies, and Dodgers, and road dates against the Braves, Padres, Giants, and Diamondbacks. The Blue Jays wrap up their season at home against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 29. Another new feature for interleague play takes place the week of May 27, when prime rivals will face each other for four straight days at two different venues. For instance, the New York Yankees will visit the Mets at Citi Field for games on May 27 and May 28. The teams will then square off at Yankee Stadium on May 29 and May 30. Each team will play a total of 20 interleague games throughout the season in a total of eight series -- four at home and four on the road. The Los Angeles Dodgers will venture to Yankee Stadium for the first time since leaving Brooklyn, as former Yankee star Don Mattingly takes his Dodgers into the Bronx for two games on June 18-19. The Yankees then head to LA on the final two days of July. Other interleague matchups of note include the return of Ozzie Guillen to the south of side of Chicago. Guillens Marlins will visit the White Sox for the first time on May 24. Also, the Rays will play at Dodger Stadium for the first time from Aug. 9-11 and the Cubs will visit Oakland for the first time on July 2, while Albert Pujols will play against his former club, the Cardinals, in Anaheim from July 2-4. The new schedule will have teams play 19 games against divisional opponents for a total of 76 games. Each team will play six or seven contests against non-divisional league foes for a total of 66 games. Opening day matchups on April 1 will feature the Yankees and Red Sox in the Bronx; the Dodgers and Giants in Los Angeles; the Padres visiting the Mets; the Nationals hosting the Marlins; the White Sox welcoming the Royals; the Tigers traveling to Minnesota; the Diamondbacks hosting the Cardinals; the Rockies visiting Milwaukee; and the Cubs meeting the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Citi Field in New York will be the site for the 84th All-Star Game on July 16, as the Mets host the Midsummer Classic for the first time since 1964. The regular season will conclude on a Sunday for the first time in three years, as the final day will be Sept. 29. The 2011 season finished on a Wednesday and the 2012 campaign will also end on a Wednesday. Tyler Seguin Jersey . The Memphis Grizzlies have been more than competitive in their Western Conference quarterfinals series with the Los Angeles Clippers but find themselves on the brink of elimination as they return to Beale Street for Game 5 of the set. Authentic Marc Savard Jersey . In Canada, the BMW Championship outdrew any NFL games on the opening weekend of U.S. football (it still came second to the CFL). http://www.officialnhlbruinsteamshop.com/patrice-bergeron-jersey/ . Dykstra, 49, entered his plea in U.S. District Court to one count each of bankruptcy fraud, concealment of assets and money laundering. It was the latest legal problem for Dykstra, who earned the nickname "Nails" because of his gritty style of play, and spent his 12-year career with the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. Patrice Bergeron Jersey . 5 because of a recurrence of concussion-like symptoms, was placed on the injured list on Saturday. Authentic Milan Lucic Jersey . A lot. Sure the Baltimore Ravens had more than two minutes to score a touchdown to overcome a four-point deficit and sweep their archrivals. MIAMI -- The Golden State Warriors used a savvy play by a rookie and took advantage of a defensive breakdown to surprise the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Draymond Green, a second-round draft pick out of Michigan State, made a layup with 0.9 seconds left give the Warriors a 97-75 win over the Heat. The Heat left him open under the basket as there was miscommunication between Ray Allen and Shane Battier. "With the last shot, Coach didnt point out who specifically was going to take the shot," Green said. "We were going to find out who was open and make the best play. Of course guys are going to go with Klay (Thompson) and Steph (Curry). I just happened to be wide open and (Jarrett Jack) found me." Klay Thompson tied a season high with 27 points to lead the Warriors, who have won five straight. "Were on fire right now," Thompson said. "Were going to continue building on this. This is a special win. We havent played the best competition the last few games but with the Miami Heat, were showing people were going to bring it every night. We have a chance to be special." LeBron James led Miami with 31 points as he reached the 20-point mark for the 25th consecutive game, the longest current streak in the NBA. After the game, James talked to Green to congratulate him. "He played hard, it was great competition out there between me and him," James said. "Ive also respected him especially in college, a big-time player and no one really gave him a shot, but you can tell he knows how to play the game. "Any team that got him he will find a way to get minutes because he knows how to play the game and (Golden State) is a good fit for him. It was good to see him out there." Jack dribbled the ball at the top of the key for the Warriors on the final possession as the clock ticked down before finding Green open underneath the basket. "I was about to shoot it," Jack said. "... I was about to jump and in the corner of my eye I saw Draymond and I was able to make the pass and he converted the basket." Green caught the pass in mid-air and made the basket as Battier was late in coverage. "I think I showed too early," Battier said. "It was my responsibility. I got anxious. They made a nice play and burned for us our over-anxious play out there, my over-anxious play." James jumper from the baseline banged off the rim giving Golden State the win as Miami lost for just the second time in 12 home games and did not score in the final 3:18. "You have to give Golden State a lot of credit for this road trip they are on right now, five straight," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "It doesnt matter where youre doing that on the road, thats impressive. They took control of this game. They were playing more consistently with more force, more rhythm, execution, and they dug out a good win tonight." David Lee scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Jack added 20 points off the bench for the Warriors. Wednesdays victory over the NBA champs adds to their best start since 1991-92 improving to 15-7 and 9-4 on the road. Golden State took a 77-74 lead into the fourth quartter after leading for most of the third. Authentic Zdeno Chara Jersey. After hitting a 3 to tie the game at 87, James gave the Heat their first lead since early in the third with a turnaround 18-footer with 6:39 left for an 89-87 advantage. The teams played a one-possession game over the next four minutes before Lee knocked down a pair of free throws to tie the game at 95 with 1:54 left. The score was still tied at 95 with under a minute remaining. Allen had a chance to give the Heat a lead with 46 seconds left. Lee followed by missing a driving layup. Battiers miss from the corner with 12 seconds left gave the Warriors an opportunity in the closing seconds. "Ray got two clean looks, Shane got a clean look, Chris had some daylight on his roll to the rim, for the most part our execution going down the stretch weve had a lot of those games where that ball is going in and it changes your perspective," Spoelstra said. The Heat received a scare in the second quarter when Lee sent James to the floor with a flagrant foul sending James to the floor on his back. James popped up quickly, but spent the next couple of minutes stretching out his right shoulder before knocking down the free throw and hitting a shot on the ensuing possession for a 47-43 lead. "Ill be all right," said James, who had an ice pack on his shoulder after the game. "It will be sore tomorrow, but Ill be ready by Saturday. Thats all that matters." Moments later, Dwyane Wade was poked in the eye by Thompson while trying to fight through a screen. With Wades head down, Chris Bosh ran into Wade knocking him to a floor. After staying down on the floor, Wade eventually got to his feet and went to the locker room holding the back of his neck with 3:11 left in the half. "Right now its fine," Wade said. "Hopefully it doesnt stiffen up on me tonight." Thompson helped the Warriors take a 53-52 lead into halftime by scoring 21 points including five 3-pointers. Thompson scored 14 points in the second quarter, including 11 in a four-minute span. Wade returned for the second half and opened the scoring with a dunk. Both teams got off to a good start offensively, but it was defensive efforts by both teams which sparked the first highlight of the game. After Stephen Curry picked off a pass by James, Wade returned the favour deflecting Currys pass and ran toward the sideline saving the ball with an around-the-back pass to Mario Chalmers. Chalmers then found James, who tipped a pass to Wade for a layup and a 23-22 lead. "We played against two guys (James and Wade) that will go down as all-time greats," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "For us to grind out a victory against the champs, its special." NOTES: Thompson has made at least five 3-pointers in three of his past five games. ... Prior to the game, Warriors head coach Mark Jackson said he believes Wade is the third-best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. "I see a guy I love as a basketball fan," Jackson said of Wade. ... Curry had his career-best streak of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points snapped as he scored nine points. ' ' ' 

NASHVILLE -- Right-hander Jason Marquis will stay with the San Diego Padres, reaching a $3 million, one-year deal Monday. Tracy Porter Jersey . The 34-year-old Marquis went 6-7 with a 4.04 ERA in 15 starts for San Diego last season. The Padres signed him as a minor league free agent on May 31 after he went 2-4 with an 8.47 ERA for Minnesota and was released. Marquis was put on the disabled list Aug. 23 with a broken left wrist that ended his season. Two weeks earlier, he pitched a two-hit shutout against Pittsburgh. Marquis is 112-109 with a 4.60 ERA in 13 major league season with Atlanta, St. Louis, the Chicago Cubs, Colorado, Washington, Arizona, Minnesota and the Padres. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Broncos Jersey . -- Stacy Lewis is starting to feel right at home in Alabama, savoring everything from the Bermuda grass to the comfort of the familiar low-budget hotel where the staffers greet her by name. Dennis Smith Jersey . Cullen spent the past three seasons with Jacksonville. Before joining the Jaguars, Cullen was at Idaho State and spent three seasons (2006-08) with the Detroit Lions. Cioffi, who has 18 years of NFL experience to the Browns staff, was with Arizona the past two seasons. http://www.2013denverbroncos.com/nike-tom-jackson-jersey . The CFL team is meeting with league officials today to discuss Quick Sixs status. The horse charges down the sidelines at McMahon Stadium when the Stampeders score a touchdown. Von Miller Jersey . United is just four points ahead of Manchester City after Patrice Evras headed opener was cancelled out by Swansea midfielder Michu. Tempers flared late on when Swansea captain Ashley Williams cleared the ball straight into Robin van Persies head from close range while the United striker was on the ground. Shannon Sharpe Jersey . The players were locked out for 4 1/2 months last year, and they emphasized in the letter, posted Sunday on the unions website, that a lack of a safe working environment exists with replacement officials working the games.FRISCO, Texas - FC Dallas midfielder Daniel Hernandez is retiring from professional soccer. The club said in a statement Wednesday that Hernandez would retire immediately and move into a coaching role. The 36-year-old Hernandez has played for five MLS teams over a 13-season career. He scored six career ggoals and 20 assists and served as a captain on FC Dallas 2010 team that won the Western Conference championship. Lance Ball Jersey. Coach Schellas Hyndman says the club is looking forward to working with Hernandez as he moves into coaching. Hernandez is a native of Tyler and a graduate of SMU. ' ' ' 

HAIFA, Israel - Fernando Llorente and Gaizka Toquero scored in either half Wednesday to give Athletic Bilbao a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in a Europa League game that was postponed last week because of security reasons. Peter Konz Jersey . The win lifted Bilbao out of last place in Group I, past the Israeli club, but neither team has a chance of advancing to the knockout round. Llorente scored the opener in the 34th minute, slotting in the rebound after Toqueros close-range effort from a corner was blocked. Toquero then netted the second in the 76th when a free kick by Ibai Gomez was deflected into his path and he sent a shot past goalkeeper Daniel Amos. The match was originally scheduled for last Thursday but was postponed before a ceasefire was called following eight days of violence between Israeli forces and the Hamas group in Gaza. Sean Weatherspoon Jersey . -- Luke Donald apologized Sunday for criticizing golf course architect Gil Hanse in a tweet that was meant to be private. Travian Robertson Jersey . Right-hander Rafael Martinez was penalized Monday by the commissioners office. Martinez was banned after he refused to take a drug test. http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-dominique-franks-jersey . Andrea Stramaccioni was promoted from youth club coach and will now direct the first team, Inter said on its website. He becomes Inters fifth different manager since Jose Mourinho departed upon leading Inter to a treble in 2010. Stephen Nicholas Jersey . JOHNS, N. Deion Sanders Falcons Jersey . The Frenchman converted six of his 15 break points to secure the victory in 2 hours, 13 minutes. Simon said "Kubot played a very good match at the beginning; he was very aggressive," adding that "I was a little bit tired, not moving perfectly .CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers acquired point guard Jeremy Pargo, a second-round draft pick in 2014, and cash considerations from the Grizzlies in exchange for guard-forward D.J. Kennedy on Wednesday. Pargo, 26, played in 44 games with Memphis last season, averaging 2.9 points and 1.3 assists in 9.7 minutes. In 2010-11, Pargo played in the Israel Premier League and averaged 10 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 27.1 minutes. "Our approach remains consistent as we try to bring in young talent, create future opportunity with draft picks as potential assets, and maintain flexibility," Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant said. Asante Samuel Jersey. "Jeremy adds depth to our backcourt. He is a young, aggressive, athletic guard who we feel fits well with our style of play, both defensively and offensively." Kennedy appeared in two games for the Cavaliers last season and averaged six points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. ' ' ' 

HAIFA, Israel - Fernando Llorente and Gaizka Toquero scored in either half Wednesday to give Athletic Bilbao a 2-0 victory over Hapoel Kiryat Shmona in a Europa League game that was postponed last week because of security reasons. Peter Konz Jersey . The win lifted Bilbao out of last place in Group I, past the Israeli club, but neither team has a chance of advancing to the knockout round. Llorente scored the opener in the 34th minute, slotting in the rebound after Toqueros close-range effort from a corner was blocked. Toquero then netted the second in the 76th when a free kick by Ibai Gomez was deflected into his path and he sent a shot past goalkeeper Daniel Amos. The match was originally scheduled for last Thursday but was postponed before a ceasefire was called following eight days of violence between Israeli forces and the Hamas group in Gaza. Sean Weatherspoon Jersey . -- Luke Donald apologized Sunday for criticizing golf course architect Gil Hanse in a tweet that was meant to be private. Travian Robertson Jersey . Right-hander Rafael Martinez was penalized Monday by the commissioners office. Martinez was banned after he refused to take a drug test. http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-dominique-franks-jersey . Andrea Stramaccioni was promoted from youth club coach and will now direct the first team, Inter said on its website. He becomes Inters fifth different manager since Jose Mourinho departed upon leading Inter to a treble in 2010. Stephen Nicholas Jersey . JOHNS, N. Deion Sanders Falcons Jersey . The Frenchman converted six of his 15 break points to secure the victory in 2 hours, 13 minutes. Simon said "Kubot played a very good match at the beginning; he was very aggressive," adding that "I was a little bit tired, not moving perfectly .CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers acquired point guard Jeremy Pargo, a second-round draft pick in 2014, and cash considerations from the Grizzlies in exchange for guard-forward D.J. Kennedy on Wednesday. Pargo, 26, played in 44 games with Memphis last season, averaging 2.9 points and 1.3 assists in 9.7 minutes. In 2010-11, Pargo played in the Israel Premier League and averaged 10 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 27.1 minutes. "Our approach remains consistent as we try to bring in young talent, create future opportunity with draft picks as potential assets, and maintain flexibility," Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant said. Asante Samuel Jersey. "Jeremy adds depth to our backcourt. He is a young, aggressive, athletic guard who we feel fits well with our style of play, both defensively and offensively." Kennedy appeared in two games for the Cavaliers last season and averaged six points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. ' ' ' 

Each week, The Reporters put their thumbs out to the good and the bad in the world of sports. Bradie James Jersey . This week, they discuss the financial dealings of the Carolina Panthers, the beginning of Mariano riveras farewell tour, the lasting effect of Stompin Tom Connors and the excellence of Canadian curlers. Bruce Arthur, National Post: My thumb is down to the Carolina Panthers, the latest team to be caught with their hands in the cookie jar in the shell game of professional sports. During 2010 and 2011, the Panthers said they had a net loss, in terms of profit flow, of $200 million. Well, Deadspin.com found some financial documents that showed that, while owner Jerry Richardson was leading the charge during the NFL lockout, the Panthers were making $112 million in profit over those two years, despite having a lousy team. And right now, Carolina is trying to get public money for a stadium, which is the grand-daddy of all shell games in professional sports. Before this report, polls were going against the idea in terms of the public favour. I have an idea the polls might look a little worse today. Steve Simmons, Sun Media: My thumb is up to the beginning of the Mariano Rivera farewell tour. On Saturday, Rivera announced this will be his final season in the Major Leagues. And who comes to your news conference says a lot about you. Derek Jeter was there, Andy Pettitte was there, Reggie Jackson was there, some of the greatest Yankees who have ever played, to pay tribute to the greatest closer in baseball history. I admire things when you can say this is the best ever and with Rivera, the number that blows me away is 42 post-season saves. Thats more than 100 per cent more than anyone else whos ever played. Michael Farber, Sports Illustrated: My thumb is up to the good old hockey game, its the best game you could name, and the best game you could name, is the good old hockey game. Thats what Stompin Tom Connors sang. As a songwriter, hes not Bob Dylan or Paul Simon but he had the ability to paint a portrait of this country in stick figures and it worked. It wasnt elaborate, it was simple but he made people believe and he will be missed. Dave Hodge, TSN: On this final day of the Brier in Edmonton and two weeks after Rachel Homans impressive win at the Scotties in Kingston, my thumb is up to Canadian curlers, seemingly the best, or certainly among the best in the world again this year.I had intended to use Glenn Howard as an example of the skill and precision that is on display when Canadas best take to the ice. Then there was Saturday nights extremely rare and costly miss by Howard that dropped him into Sunday mornings semi-final. But hey, I miss my wastebasket with crumpled paper from 10 feet and guys like Howard put a curling rock on the H in Tim Hortons when the first o would spell defeat. Its only news when they miss a shot. Arian Foster Jersey . Theyre coaching, managing, broadcasting and working in front-office positions. Not Vizquel. Not yet. "Im still jumping around, fielding ground balls and hitting," he said. Owen Daniels Jersey . Newcastle manager Alan Pardew had been under pressure with his injury-hit team winning only one league match since he signed an eight-year contract extension in late September to sit just two points above the relegation zone. http://www.protexansstore.com/danieal-manning-jersey . This week, they discuss umpire Jim Joyce, the Nationals decision to shut down Stephen Strasburg, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and the Hamilton Ticats coaching staff. Texans Brian Cushing Jersey .A. Happ makes his starting debut for the Toronto Blue Jays tonight when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays in an all-important AL East showdown. Shaun Cody Jersey . to pay about US$114,000 for avoiding questioning from rival fighter Manny Pacquiaos lawyers in a defamation case.TORONTO – It was a frigid Friday morning in Winnipeg, the home away from home for Randy Carlyle. The Leafs were practicing at MTS Centre, spirits high after their second consecutive win against the Jets the previous night. The team was scheduled to depart for Montreal later that afternoon amid a frantic snowstorm in the Northeast. "You guys know what right through the red-line means?" Carlyle beckoned with a grin as he paced his group through a spirited conditioning drill. If there is a single primary reason behind the Leafs unlikely fast start (8-5-0), it is the man toiling behind the bench. Carlyle has pressed the right combinations of buttons for his clubs early season success. "Hes been extremely good with this group in the sense that weve got a young team and he understands that," John-Michael Liles told TSN.ca recently. "You hear that hes tough before he ever came in and you know what, I would say that its accurate. Hes tough but fair, which is all you can ask." Carlyle has coaxed more from the group – its still very early – than its collective talent would suggest. Take the defence as a prime example. Half of the current composition played most, if not all, of last season in the American Hockey League. Mike Kostka is a 27-year-old rookie averaging 24-plus minutes, Mark Fraser is getting a second chance in the NHL after losing ground in Jersey, joining his fifth team in the past year alone, and Korbinian Holzer is amid the single digits of game experience at this level. And yet all have stepped in and played a role, even if circumstances have dictated exposure beyond their means. Carl Gunnarssons hip injury required Holzer to play upwards of 20 minutes recently on a first pairing with Dion Phaneuf and in a small sample size, he has taken advantage. It was evident from training camp that status would mean little to Carlyle. He and the organization quickly determined that Tim Connolly had been pushed out of a job by Nazem Kadri. Connolly was placed on waivers and assigned to the Marlies. Fraser gradually usurped veteran Mike Komisarek, finding a fit with Cody Franson, who had also earned greater opportunity himself and now leads the team in scoring from the back-end. Seemingly destined for a spot on the roster, Matt Frattin had a poor camp and was cut. His emergence after an injury to Joffrey Lupul is evidence of the effect the early demotion may have had. Opportunity would have to be earned. When he joined the Leafs in early March last year, Carlyle spoke of stealing a page or two from Ken Hitchcock and the evolution of his playbook in St. Louis, working with the NHLs new youthful generation. "He tried to bring a positive attitude day in, day out, no matter what was happening outside of the rink or outside of the playing surface or what had happened the night before," Carlyle explained of Hitchcock last April. "He was going to take a positive approach and try to do that on a day-to-day basis." "Its not quite the old mentality of yelling at a guy every day," Clarke MacArthur concurred of the approach recently in conversation with TSN.ca. "Its tough to do that. I dont think it really works good for either side. I think throughout the league, its evolving." Case in point was Carlyles handling of Phil Kessel. Not once during a dry spell that lasted 10 games did Carlyle criticize Kessel, only asking that he remain positive and refrain from outward signs of frustration. The fact that the Leafs found some success despite Kessels meager early production – not to mention a determined effort from the 25-year-old generally across three zones – is a testament to the contributions Carlylee has coaxed from the likes of Kadri, Frattin, and James van Riemsdyk, filling in more than capably for Lupul, who remains sidelined with a fractured right forearm. Whitney Mercilus Jersey. Interesting has been the construction of the roster with Carlyle in charge and the roles hes assigned various talent. Typically a proponent of the so-called top-six, bottom-six dynamic, Carlyle judged the pieces not to be fit for such a template. Kadris emergence at camp dictated that the Leafs boast three scoring lines, a complement that has worked in the early going. But with Kadri slated as the third centre – behind Tyler Bozak and Mikhail Grabovski – Carlyle had to adapt without a regular spot for Jay McClement, the Kingston, Ontario native signed to line up as the teams checking line centre. In doing so, he thrust Grabovski and Nik Kulemin into two-thirds of a widely used shutdown unit and designated McClement for a utility role of sorts. Adamant about the need for toughness on his roster, Carlyle has also found effect in doses from the likes of Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren, although its worth wondering whether a more useful fourth unit would ease some of the strain forced upon Grabovski and Co. in defensive situations. At issue during the Ron Wilson era, Carlyle has generally made communication a priority. Hes not yet taken to the media to publicly sting a player, keeping most informed with a direct face-to-face approach. When he felt the tenacity in Grabovskis game was lacking, he told the player as much at a morning skate in Pittsburgh. Pressing a similar button with van Riemsdyk, Carlyle asked that he grind in the dirty areas more often, a tactic thats reaped early rewards for the 23-year-old winger. Unlike Wilson and to a greater extent, Brian Burke, Carlyle has also taken steps to keep bold proclamations in check, never quite waxing poetic about the potential of any given player. In doing so, hes kept expectations from driving skyward, always a danger in Toronto. Asked to forget the run-wild attack of Wilsons tenure, Carlyle has made attention to detail in the defensive zone a central priority. Second from the bottom in goals against last season, the Leafs rank 13th after 13 games this year. "Things are definitely changing here," MacArthur said. "Were obviously playing a lot better defensive game. Were not going to get the shots maybe every night that weve had in the past and the rush chances, but were clamping down defensively and were making it tougher to play against." Improving stability in the defensive zone means less pressure on the goaltender. Sidelined for at least the next week with a left knee strain, James Reimer was off to a resurgent start in goal, generally sturdy when the Leafs sprung leaks defensively. That (in addition to continued improvement defensively) will have to continue in the short-term with Ben Scrivens. Carlyle has additionally demanded that his team compete harder, aspiring for contributions that are more than ordinary. Those levels have been generally consistent thus far. Despite their surprise success, it remains very early, even in a condensed schedule. Carlyle has had only a single month – with relatively few extensive practices – to impose his will and teachings on the group and has suitably described the Leafs as a work in progress. Home ice for example, remains a delicate point. The first signs of his effect are clearly positive, but as he noted this past weekend, "Weve had some stretches where we look like we know what were doing and then weve had some stretches where you question if we know what were doing" before concluding, "were not here claiming were anything. Were continuing to be a work in progress". ' ' ' 

CHENNAI, India -- Second-seeded Janko Tipsarevic beat French player Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-2, 6-3 Wednesday in the second round of the Chennai Open. Chris Paul Jersey . Tipsarevic, who had a bye in the first round, jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and maintained the tempo to set up a quarterfinal match with Go Soeda of Japan. Also, Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia defeated sixth-seeded Robin Haase of the Netherlands 7-5, 6-3, and fourth-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka beat German qualifier Cedrik Marcel-Stebe 6-4, 6-3. Soeda beat Indian qualifier Prakash Amritraj 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4. Tipsarevic was happy to start the new season well ahead of the Australian Open. "Looks like my preparation in Doha in the off-season is paying off," Tipsarevic said. "I worked hard to improve my fitness and that will help in the long run." The Serbian has improved his performance every time he plays in Chennai to help solidify his spot in the top 10 for the past two years. "I lost the final (to Milos Raonic) in 2012 and hopefully will win the tournament this year," Tipsarevic said. "If I have to move into the top five, I have to improve every aspect of my game. But it wont be easy as the big players are really very good." Meanwhile, Soeda held off a resurgent Amritraj despite his opponent enjoying the support of the crowd. Amritraj, who played well at the net, said he was happy with his overall performance at the event. "I played 11 good sets of tennis (including in qualifying) and came through some tough matches," Amritraj said. "I didnt have enough (gas) left in the tank in the final set." Los Angeles Clippers Authentic Jersey . His tie was bright orange. While Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry left, Wright is following through on his goal of playing his entire career with the New York Mets. Caron Butler Jersey . And that is precisely what happened. Tillman took a three-hit shutout into the eighth inning to extend a run of successful starts by Baltimore pitchers, and the Orioles beat Jason Vargas and the Mariners 3-1 on Monday night. http://www.officialclippersteamshop.com/blake-griffin-jersey/ . Riki made up for a missed penalty by scoring in the 53rd, and Oliveira, a young Portugal prospect, sealed the win at Riazor stadium in injury time with a superb individual effort. Also, Roberto Trashorras scored from a free kick deep into stoppage time to give Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez a 1-0 win over Granada in his the debut. Blake Griffin Authentic Jersey .  Taylor, who was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 15, has accumulated a combined 6,710 yards and six touchdowns on kickoff, punt and missed-field goal returns in 60 career regular-season games. Eric Bledsoe Jersey .com Arena. The Oilers made it six wins in a row with Thursdays 3-0 win at Los Angeles, as Ryan Smyth scored in his return to Staples Center. Smyth, a longtime Oiler, was traded back to Edmonton in the offseason and spent his first 12 seasons in the league with his current team.Its a little quieter these days in Swaggerville. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers still have the CFLs best record — tied with the Calgary Stampeders at 7-3 — and remain atop the East Division. But the club has lost two straight to the Saskatchewan Roughriders and is just two points ahead of Montreal heading into a crucial six-week stretch that will see it play division rivals five times — including three against the defending Grey Cup-champion Alouettes. Actually, Winnipeg is fortunate not to be riding a three-game losing streak. The Bombers beat Hamilton 30-27 at Canad Inns Stadium on Aug. 26 in a game rookie receiver Chris Williams fumbled at the Winnipeg one-yard line that the home team recovered in the end zone and kicker Justin Medlock missed two field goals. The loss tarnished a stellar performance by Hamilton quarterback Kevin Glenn, who was 22-of-34 passing for 351 yards and two TD strikes with an interception. Glenn was sacked once — not a surprise given Winnipeg has a league-high 34 sacks — but Hamilton got to Bombers quarterback Buck Pierce three times. Winnipegs defence has certainly anchored the franchises amazing transformation following last years league-worst 4-14 record. Not only have the Bombers continually harassed rival quarterbacks but also surrendered an average of 303.1 total yards and 239.4 passing yards per game, also both league bests. Winnipegs defence has also forced a league-high 36 takeaways (13 interceptions, 13 fumble recoveries, 10 on downs). But the offence hasnt consistently kept pace. Despite standing second overall in terms of time of possession (31 minutes 20 seconds)), the Bombers are ranked last in completions (198) and second-last in total yards (334. Matt Barnes Jersey. 9 yards per game ), passing yards (252.3) and total touchdowns (19). A big key to Winnipegs fortunes this season has been the health of Pierce. He started just five games last year due to injury and despite being rocked hard in 2011 has remained under centre for the Bombers. While Winnipeg has had its issues offensively this season, the unit has rarely beat itself. That wasnt the case Sunday against Saskatchewan when the Bombers had six turnovers — including five Pierce interceptions — in a 45-23 home loss. Pierce has stood tall despite Winnipeg giving up 24 sacks, second-most in the CFL. The veteran quarterback has completed nearly 65 per cent of his passes and routinely gives the Bombers their best shot to win when he plays. But hes seventh among CFL starters in passing yards (2,300) and now has more interceptions (11) than touchdowns (10). Another concern offensively is tailback Fred Reid, whos second overall in rushing with 631 yards but averages a paltry 3.9 yards per carry. The Bombers still hold a commanding lead in giveaway-takeaway at plus-16 — Montreal and Edmonton are tied for second, both at plus-4 — but their 20 total turnovers leaves them tied for fourth overall. The five interceptions Sunday boosted Winnipegs overall total to 12, second-most behind Toronto (13). Fortunately, the Bombers remain very much in control of their fate in the East Division, where theyre 4-0. And with five inter-conference games the next six weeks, Winnipeg has glorious chance now to solidify its standing. ' ' ' 

SINGAPORE -- Stacy Lewis shared the lead with Na Yeon Choi at the HSBC Womens Champions after the South Korean birdied the 18th hole in a rain-delayed third round on Saturday. Authentic Patrik Elias Jersey . Choi shot a 5-under 67 to tie the 28-year-old American at 14-under 202. Lewis, the overnight leader and reigning LPGA Player of the Year, had a 69. Paula Creamer, who injured her shoulder in a car accident after a tournament in Thailand last weekend, shot 69 to trail the leaders by two shots. Four golfers were three strokes behind Creamer -- American Danielle Kang (70), Spaniard Azahara Munoz (72), South Korean Sun Young Yoo (72) and Thai 17-year-old Ariya Jutanugarn (72). Lewis and Choi were in the last group on the course and had just teed off on the 18th when a thunderstorm rolled in and caused a 2 1/2-hour delay. Lewis was up a stroke when they left the course, but when they returned, Choi made a 10-foot birdie putt to pull even heading into Sunday. The two golfers traded the lead throughout the day. Lewis bogeyed holes No. 1 and 3 to fall two strokes behind Choi. Lewis pulled even after reeling off three straight birdies -- including a 25-foot putt on No. 8 that barely caught the edge of the hole. Choi moved atop the leaderboard again with a birdie on the 14th, but she bogeyed the next hole after missing a long par putt to give the lead right back. Lewis maintained the one-shot advantage going into the 18th. And then the rain came. "It was very frustrating," Lewis said. "It is what it is and luckily we got finished today. Its going to be tight tomorrow and we are going to have to make some putts." Creamer, who was in the next-to-last group, said she barely made it off before the start of thunder and lightning. "Sometimes it has its perks being second to last," she said. "Dinner will taste a lot better, especially not having to grind it out on the last hole." Creamer, the 2010 U.S. Open champion, had low expectations coming into the tournament after injuring her shoulder in a five-car accident on the way to the Bangkok airport on Sunday night. She said the pain was so bad Thursday morning that she wasnt sure if shed play. "Im just so pleased to be out here, and let alone to be in contention on Sunday," Creamer said. "Thats just beyond my imagination of what I thought even teeing it up on Thursday." Top-ranked Yani Tseng had a 71 on Saturday. The five-time major winner hasnt won a tournament in nearly a year and could be in danger of losing her No. 1 spot to Choi, currently in second. Choi cant overtake Tseng with a victory this week, but she is moving closer. "I think that if I think about that tomorrow, then I dont think I can have good results," she said. "So I will try to just think about one shot at a time." Authentic Ken Daneyko Jersey . Clearly, they were ready. Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and Chicago hung on to beat the St. Zach Parise Jersey . With the score deadlocked at 3-3 late in the third period, Stastny scored the winner on a power play and then added an insurance goal to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. http://www.officialdevilsteamshop.com/patrik-elias-jersey/ . He added they could also lose to anybody. The enigmatic Russians lived up to their captains word. With a team built around 11 players who ended third at Euro 2008 and another Dutch coach, Dick Advocaat, Russia was tipped early to be a dark horse at the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Martin Brodeur Jersey . "Prior to my professional bout at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado, I used a substance prohibited by Colorado Boxing Commission rules," the 33-year-old American said Friday in a statement released by his management group. Ken Daneyko Jersey .H. -- Brandon Kozun had back-to-back goals and the eventual winner as the Manchester Monarchs downed the St. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Anze Kopitar skated at the Los Angeles Kings training complex Monday with a brace on his sprained right knee, reporting no problems in his comeback from the recent injury. The Kings high-scoring centre still is unlikely to play in the defending Stanley Cup champions banner-raising season opener against Chicago on Saturday, but might not miss much more time. "To be honest, I didnt know what to expect," Kopitar said. "It felt good, and well see day by day how I progress." Kings coach Darryl Sutter was encouraged by Kopitars post-practice return to the ice just nine days after getting hurt in a collision on the boards while playing for Mora IK in Sweden. Kopitar skated with coaching consultant Bernie Nicholls, shooting a few pucks with no obvious limitations. "I didnt go all-out right off the hop," Kopitar said. "Just curious to explore the turns and stuff, and I didnt have any problems. I thought it would be a little worse than it was. ... Im very optimistic. Its in my nature." Kopitar has been the Kings leading scorer in each of the past five seasons, with a career-high 51 assists among his 76 points last year. The seventh-year pro was the NHLs top playoff scorer last summer with 20 points, tied with linemate Dustin Brown. Kopitar played alongside his brother, Gasper, at Mora IK, and Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan also joined the team later in the NHL lockout. Although the injury probably will deprive Kopitar of the chance to celebrate the Kings championship on the ice this weekend, hes still glad he played during the labour stoppage. Authentic Martin Brodeur Jersey. "No regrets whatsoever," Kopitar said. "Ive been hit plenty of times when it looked way worse, and nothing happened." The Kings improbably managed to keep together their entire roster from last seasons Cup run until Sunday, when they traded little-used enforcer Kevin Westgarth to Carolina for Anthony Stewart, who skated with his new teammates Monday. But Los Angeles likely will be missing at least two key components when the first Stanley Cup banner goes in the Staples Center rafters. "One of the reasons that we won the championship last year is ... the lineup that we were able to use from the middle of January on was pretty much intact," Sutter said. Veteran defenceman Willie Mitchell had knee surgery in the off-season and still isnt back to full strength, forcing the Kings to dig into their defensive depth. The Kings arent sure when Mitchell will be ready to return. But Jonathan Quick, the Kings Conn Smythe Trophy-winning goalie, appears to be in top shape after off-season surgery to repair a disk problem in his back. The injury caused pain for Quick whenever he wasnt on the ice during Los Angeles championship run last season, but the timing of his off-season surgery allowed him to work with the Kings medical staff during rehabilitation this fall. "They didnt push me if I was in any pain, and the trainers and doctors did a great job," said Quick, a Vezina Trophy finalist last year. "Im back to 100 per cent." ' ' ' 

SINGAPORE -- Stacy Lewis shared the lead with Na Yeon Choi at the HSBC Womens Champions after the South Korean birdied the 18th hole in a rain-delayed third round on Saturday. Authentic Patrik Elias Jersey . Choi shot a 5-under 67 to tie the 28-year-old American at 14-under 202. Lewis, the overnight leader and reigning LPGA Player of the Year, had a 69. Paula Creamer, who injured her shoulder in a car accident after a tournament in Thailand last weekend, shot 69 to trail the leaders by two shots. Four golfers were three strokes behind Creamer -- American Danielle Kang (70), Spaniard Azahara Munoz (72), South Korean Sun Young Yoo (72) and Thai 17-year-old Ariya Jutanugarn (72). Lewis and Choi were in the last group on the course and had just teed off on the 18th when a thunderstorm rolled in and caused a 2 1/2-hour delay. Lewis was up a stroke when they left the course, but when they returned, Choi made a 10-foot birdie putt to pull even heading into Sunday. The two golfers traded the lead throughout the day. Lewis bogeyed holes No. 1 and 3 to fall two strokes behind Choi. Lewis pulled even after reeling off three straight birdies -- including a 25-foot putt on No. 8 that barely caught the edge of the hole. Choi moved atop the leaderboard again with a birdie on the 14th, but she bogeyed the next hole after missing a long par putt to give the lead right back. Lewis maintained the one-shot advantage going into the 18th. And then the rain came. "It was very frustrating," Lewis said. "It is what it is and luckily we got finished today. Its going to be tight tomorrow and we are going to have to make some putts." Creamer, who was in the next-to-last group, said she barely made it off before the start of thunder and lightning. "Sometimes it has its perks being second to last," she said. "Dinner will taste a lot better, especially not having to grind it out on the last hole." Creamer, the 2010 U.S. Open champion, had low expectations coming into the tournament after injuring her shoulder in a five-car accident on the way to the Bangkok airport on Sunday night. She said the pain was so bad Thursday morning that she wasnt sure if shed play. "Im just so pleased to be out here, and let alone to be in contention on Sunday," Creamer said. "Thats just beyond my imagination of what I thought even teeing it up on Thursday." Top-ranked Yani Tseng had a 71 on Saturday. The five-time major winner hasnt won a tournament in nearly a year and could be in danger of losing her No. 1 spot to Choi, currently in second. Choi cant overtake Tseng with a victory this week, but she is moving closer. "I think that if I think about that tomorrow, then I dont think I can have good results," she said. "So I will try to just think about one shot at a time." Authentic Ken Daneyko Jersey . Clearly, they were ready. Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and Chicago hung on to beat the St. Zach Parise Jersey . With the score deadlocked at 3-3 late in the third period, Stastny scored the winner on a power play and then added an insurance goal to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. http://www.officialdevilsteamshop.com/patrik-elias-jersey/ . He added they could also lose to anybody. The enigmatic Russians lived up to their captains word. With a team built around 11 players who ended third at Euro 2008 and another Dutch coach, Dick Advocaat, Russia was tipped early to be a dark horse at the tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Martin Brodeur Jersey . "Prior to my professional bout at UFC 150 in Denver, Colorado, I used a substance prohibited by Colorado Boxing Commission rules," the 33-year-old American said Friday in a statement released by his management group. Ken Daneyko Jersey .H. -- Brandon Kozun had back-to-back goals and the eventual winner as the Manchester Monarchs downed the St. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Anze Kopitar skated at the Los Angeles Kings training complex Monday with a brace on his sprained right knee, reporting no problems in his comeback from the recent injury. The Kings high-scoring centre still is unlikely to play in the defending Stanley Cup champions banner-raising season opener against Chicago on Saturday, but might not miss much more time. "To be honest, I didnt know what to expect," Kopitar said. "It felt good, and well see day by day how I progress." Kings coach Darryl Sutter was encouraged by Kopitars post-practice return to the ice just nine days after getting hurt in a collision on the boards while playing for Mora IK in Sweden. Kopitar skated with coaching consultant Bernie Nicholls, shooting a few pucks with no obvious limitations. "I didnt go all-out right off the hop," Kopitar said. "Just curious to explore the turns and stuff, and I didnt have any problems. I thought it would be a little worse than it was. ... Im very optimistic. Its in my nature." Kopitar has been the Kings leading scorer in each of the past five seasons, with a career-high 51 assists among his 76 points last year. The seventh-year pro was the NHLs top playoff scorer last summer with 20 points, tied with linemate Dustin Brown. Kopitar played alongside his brother, Gasper, at Mora IK, and Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan also joined the team later in the NHL lockout. Although the injury probably will deprive Kopitar of the chance to celebrate the Kings championship on the ice this weekend, hes still glad he played during the labour stoppage. Authentic Martin Brodeur Jersey. "No regrets whatsoever," Kopitar said. "Ive been hit plenty of times when it looked way worse, and nothing happened." The Kings improbably managed to keep together their entire roster from last seasons Cup run until Sunday, when they traded little-used enforcer Kevin Westgarth to Carolina for Anthony Stewart, who skated with his new teammates Monday. But Los Angeles likely will be missing at least two key components when the first Stanley Cup banner goes in the Staples Center rafters. "One of the reasons that we won the championship last year is ... the lineup that we were able to use from the middle of January on was pretty much intact," Sutter said. Veteran defenceman Willie Mitchell had knee surgery in the off-season and still isnt back to full strength, forcing the Kings to dig into their defensive depth. The Kings arent sure when Mitchell will be ready to return. But Jonathan Quick, the Kings Conn Smythe Trophy-winning goalie, appears to be in top shape after off-season surgery to repair a disk problem in his back. The injury caused pain for Quick whenever he wasnt on the ice during Los Angeles championship run last season, but the timing of his off-season surgery allowed him to work with the Kings medical staff during rehabilitation this fall. "They didnt push me if I was in any pain, and the trainers and doctors did a great job," said Quick, a Vezina Trophy finalist last year. "Im back to 100 per cent." ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- Tim Tebow has been invited to Mark Sanchezs "Jets West" passing camp this summer and is expected to attend. Allen Iverson Pink Jersey . A person with knowledge of the invitation said Monday that Sanchez extended the invite to Tebow. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the invitation was not made public. Sanchez has held the camp in California each of the last two years. Four Jets quarterbacks attended in 2011. The Jets acquired Tebow in March to be a backup to fourth-year QB Sanchez and to run some plays in the wildcat/option offence. Both have been heavily involved in voluntary off-season workouts at the team facility in New Jersey, and "Jets West" is an extension of those practices. New York is installing a new offence under co-ordinator Tony Sparano, hired to replace Brian Schottenheimer after last season. Most of the Jets skill-position players are expected to attend Sanchezs camp, although its uncertain if top receiver Santonio Holmes will be there. Holmes had feuded with several players on offence last season, but all of them have said there is no lingering animosity. Holmes has yet to attend any of the organized team activities in New Jersey. Sanchez has looked sharp during the workouts, while Tebow has been inconsistent throwing the ball. "I know hes going to help us all over the field," Sanchez said of Tebow." The invitation previously was reported by several media outlets. Allen Iverson Throwback Jersey . According to The Ottawa Citizen, Senators defenceman Chris Phillips has filed a $7. Philadelphia 76ers Jersey . -- In his return to The Palace to face his former team, Richard Hamilton wanted to keep his emotions under control. http://www.official76ersteamshop.com/allen-iverson-jersey/ . Now theyre 48 minutes away from tying the series in a rare back-to-back postseason contest. Thats how quickly things can turn in the NBA playoffs. With both the Lakers and Clippers still in the NBA postseason, and the Los Angeles Kings in the NHLs Western Conference finals, Staples Center has a full slate this weekend. Authentic Allen Iverson Jersey . Martinez, a first baseman in the majors for 16 years, has been a New York Yankees special assistant and worked an analyst for the YES Network. Nick Young Jersey . This week, they discuss the journalists that covered Lance Armstrong, the World Baseball Classic, Alex Kovalev, and the NHLs attempts to apologize for the lockout. PHILADELPHIA -- Nick Foles officially remained No. 2 on the depth chart, even as he talked like a starter. Facing a crush of media in front of his locker, Foles sounded every bit like the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback who will make his first career start Sunday at Washington, not an injured Michael Vick. "Im ready," Foles said after running the first team Wednesday. "Im excited to just play again. Like I said before, my prayers are with Mike, I just want Mike to be healthy. But its my time to go out there and just play and do everything I can for this team and help in any way possible." Vicks status atop the depth chart is a mere formality. He did not practice or even come to the Eagles practice facility again Wednesday as he recovers from a significant concussion suffered in last weeks loss to Dallas. His headaches are subsiding, for now, but the veteran still needs to complete the mandated concussion testing this week. Foles, a third-round draft pick out of Arizona, ran the offence in front of A-list actor Bradley Cooper and remained confident he can help the Eagles end their miserable five-game losing streak. "Im going to do my job right now until he gets healthy," Foles said. Because Vick had not started his concussion testing, he has not officially been ruled out of Sundays game. Coach Andy Reid declined to say when Vicks status would change. Reid, however, did add Vick had improved. "Michaels in a good place," Reid said. "Hes hurting a little bit from the concussion, but hes in a good place. I havent tried to overburden him right now." Vick suffered a concussion after consecutive punishing hits in the second quarter of a 38-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys Foles was 22 of 32 for 219 yards with a touchdown and an interception in relief of Vick. Those numbers werent enough to help the Eagles avoid their fifth straight loss, a first in coach Reids 14 seasons. Reid also discussed Foles as if hed start against fellow rookie QB, Robert Griffin III. Philadelphia and Washington, both 3-6, are tied for last place in the NFC East. "Hes going to handle it like hes going," Reid said of Foles. "Whether he does or not, well see how that works out." Vick was diagnosed with a significant concussion and told to stay home and rest. Moses Malone Jersey. Reid stressed several times on Monday just how badly Vick was hurt. Asked if he expected Vick to play again this season, Reid said, "I think so. Weve just to see. I dont know that. He hasnt done any of the tests so far." Reid said head trainer Rick Burkholder would discuss Vicks condition later this week. Foles was quick to credit Vick as a mentor and an inspiration on the field. "Ive learned a lot from him and the guys a tough dude," Foles said. "One of the toughest guys Ive ever seen. He gets hit, he gets right back up. He gets hit, he gets right back up and he keeps firing." Vick got up every time for another snap except the one time he didnt -- and now Foles is poised to prove hes the right guy for the job Sunday ... and the future. With little to play for this season, the time could be right anyway for Foles to take over and see if he can start to prove hes the QB of the future. Vick struggled most of this season and is no longer the dynamic playmaker he was in Atlanta and early in his Eagles tenure. Foles performance down the stretch could be a factor in evaluating if Reid deserves to return for a 15th season, though that appears a long shot. "I have a lot of confidence in him," Reid said. "Thats why I brought him here." Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who will play after suffering a strained back against Dallas, said the team believed in Foles. Unlike some teams, like the New York Jets this week, there is strong support for the backup quarterback. "He can throw the ball in places, put the ball in certain places, not most guys can do in this league," Maclin said. "When he got into the preseason, the poise that he showed, its not what most rookie quarterbacks show. "I was impressed with that." The Eagles were impressed with Cooper, star of "The Hangover," who mingled with players and posed for pictures before practice. Cooper was at the facility as part of a promotional tour for his new movie, "The Silver Linings Playbook." Cooper, raised in northeast Philadelphia, plays an Eagles fan in the film -- one who surely wouldnt love this disaster of a season. ' ' ' 

BARCELONA, Spain -- David Villa made his case for returning to Barcelonas starting lineup by scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Cordoba on Thursday that sealed a place in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals. Danny Granger Authentic Jersey . The Spain striker has struggled to find minutes since returning from a broken leg. But he again proved he hasnt lost his scoring touch with two fine goals to follow Thiago Alcantaras opener at Camp Nou stadium. Barcelona eased by its second-division opponent 7-0 on aggregate after Alexis Sanchez added two goals in the second half. Villa was forced off in the closing stages with what the club said later was cramp in his left leg. "(Villa) is a great scorer. Its his great characteristic and he played a good game," said Barcelona assistant Jordi Roura, who coached the team while coach Tito Vilanova is receiving treatment for a throat tumour. "He showed us what we all know, that he will be an important player for us this season." Barcelona now faces three games in the next two weeks against Malaga. The two teams play on Sunday in the Spanish league and then twice more in the Copa. Atletico Madrid will meet Real Betis in another quarterfinal after they both wrapped up their last-16 ties on Thursday. Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who was awarded his fourth straight Ballon dOr on Monday, never left the bench. He had already scored Barcelonas two goals in the first leg. Barcelona also rested first-choice midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta while Sergio Busquets was reserved as a substitute. Thiago opened for the hosts in the 17th minute when he ran onto Alex Songs chipped pass and slotted a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Mikel Saizar. Villa doubled the lead four minutes later with a beautiful slalom down the left flank to dribble by a defender before he gently lofted the ball over the onrushing Saizar. He netted again in the 26th with a hard blast that hit the far post before nestling into the back of the net. Despite not enjoying much playing time this season, Villa has scored 10 goals in all competitions. Alexis, who had missed two clear chances in front of an open net, headed in a corner kick in the 55th and tapped in his second in the 85th. "These goals will give me confidence," said Alexis, who had only scored once previously this season. Villa appeared to hurt his right thigh after a sprint and had to go off after trying to continue, leaving Barcelona with 10 men for the final 13 minutes having made all there substitutes. Earlier, Atletico drew 0-0 with 10-man Getafe to go through with a 3-0 victory on aggregate. Atletico had little trouble protecting its lead from the home leg. Getafe was lacklustre in attack and was reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute after defender Rafael Lopez was red carded for fouling Radamel Falcao with only the goalkeeper to beat. Getafe forward Angel Lafita was carried off with an injury early in the match. Betis eliminated second-division club Las Palmas with a 1-0 win to advance 2-1 over the two legs. Ruben Castro scored his second goal of the tie in the 85th to seal Betis place in the quarterfinals. Paul George Authentic Jersey . -- The Kansas City Chiefs have the first overall pick in the NFL draft for the first time in franchise history. George Hill Authentic Jersey . Messi scored for an eighth straight Spanish league game by converting a penalty in Barcelonas 4-0 thrashing of crosstown rival Espanyol, while Ronaldo netted twice in a three-minute span to give 10-man Real Madrid a hard-fought 4-3 victory over Real Sociedad. http://www.officialpacersteamshop.com/george-hill-jersey/ . Benneteau, a former French Open quarterfinalist, was scampering to retrieve a shot from the baseline at 5-5 in the first set on Thursday when he slipped and rolled his right ankle. He landed heavily on his right arm as he tried to break his fall, and retired from the match shortly afterward. Danny Granger Jersey . Its the prognosis -- or lack of one -- thats a source of worry now. And suddenly, the Indiana Pacers may be even more of a threat. David West Jersey . The 40-year-old Nestor, who has won the most doubles titles in history, was unable to nose his fifth-seeded team into the quarter-finals. "They put a lot of pressure on us and conditions favoured them a bit more," said Nestor.NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Houston Astros are confident theyll get an impact player with the top pick in the baseball draft. But without a clear-cut No. 1 prospect, its anyones guess as to whose name will be called first Monday night. "At the end of the day, this draft is filled with a number of players that are going to play in the big leagues for a long time," Houston general manager Jeff Luhnow said, "and we need to do our best to try to figure out which ones we want to be wearing Astros uniforms." The Astros have the No. 1 pick for the first time since taking Phil Nevin in 1992 — one of five teams to pass on a young shortstop named Derek Jeter, selected sixth overall by the New York Yankees. Nevin played in 18 games for Houston before being traded to Detroit and playing for five other teams during a 12-year major league career. This time, the Astros hope to get a franchise-changing player. "In an ideal world, youd have a player pick themselves like that, one that was obviously separated like Alex Rodriguez or Ken Griffey, or more recently with Harper and Strasburg," said Astros scouting director and assistant general manager Bobby Heck. "But the positive that comes out of it is that we have options, we have choices." Most major league teams agree that theres no Stephen Strasburg or Bryce Harper in this years baseball draft. Theres not even a Gerrit Cole or Danny Hultzen, last years first two picks, at the top of the class. "Its a below-average draft as far as drafts go, and its certainly down from last year as far as depth and premium players in the first round," said Sean Johnson, Minnesotas West Coast scouting supervisor. "Its lean in certain spots." But there is certainly some solid talent available. Stanford right-hander Mark Appel, Florida catcher Mike Zunino, LSU righty Kevin Gausman and Georgia high school outfielder Byron Buxton are expected to be among the players picked early. "The top five guys, weve seen a lot," said Seattle scouting director Tom McNamara, whose team picks third. "I think its a good group of top guys this year. You have some high school athletes, pitchers, college guys." Appel is considered the likely No. 1, which would mark the first time that the top draft picks in MLB and the NFL (Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts) have come from the same school. Appel has a mid-90s fastball and is 10-1 with 2.27 ERA for the Cardinal. Zunino is a slugging catcher who has been compared to Jason Varitek for his leadership and how he handles a pitching staff, while Gausman is a fireballer who is one of the countrys top pitchers. Buxton, from Appling County High School in Georgia, is a five-tool player whose bat is considered the best among all draft prospects. "I think I can verify that its thinner than some, but theres no excuse, though," said Twins GM Terry Ryan, whose team drafts second. "Youre going to hear about players that come out of this draft and four, five, six years from now, there will be players that are good major league players, that werent talked about. ... If we dont get any goood players out of this draft, then shame on us. Reggie Miller Authentic Jersey. " With the uncertainty about the talent and several significant rule changes in place, teams face some intriguing decisions and an unpredictable first round. Allotted spending caps based on the number and placement of teams picks, and an earlier signing deadline are among the changes clubs will navigate this year. The draft also is shorter now, pared from 50 to 40 rounds. "Im old school," McNamara said. "I wish it was 70 rounds. You may find a guy in the 55th round." Under baseballs new collective bargaining agreement, teams will have a pool of bonus money from which to sign players. The Astros, for example, have about $11.2 million to use as bonuses on their 11 picks through the 10th round. The Twins, who have 13 picks in 10 rounds, have about $12.4 million to use for bonuses. Teams face a punitive tax and the possibility of losing draft picks if they stray from the prescribed bonuses. If a player doesnt sign, the team loses the amount for that slot. And if a player signs for less than the slot, the team could shift that money to other picks. For players selected in the 11th round and beyond, portions of signing bonuses above $100,000 would count against the bonus pool. "I think its interesting in the sense that it has some protections from the previous system that was much more easily manipulated," said Bobby Evans, San Franciscos vice-president of baseball operations. "Theres certainly some elements set up that will guard against manipulating a given players slot and where hes taken in the draft." Teams will now have only until mid-July to sign their draft picks, instead of the previous mid-August deadline. That could affect clubs approaches in targeting players who have a greater chance of signing. But it also could sway high school players, who might choose to go to college instead. And because multimillion-dollar signing bonuses will no longer be available in lower rounds, more college juniors might opt to stay in school. "I think it does have potentially some effects on high school players maybe being harder to sign them unless theyre taken really high," Evans said. "Because of the slotting dollars, as they fall lower and lower, it will be harder to sign them at some of those smaller slots." Major league teams have been preparing for months to operate with the changes, which Luhnow anticipates are here to stay — at least for now. "I think were going to all learn how to operate under this current environment and there will be some differences in terms of how clubs approach it," Luhnow said, "but this is the CBA, this is how its going to be for the ongoing future. So were ready for it." The first and supplemental rounds are held Monday night at MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, N.J., with the remaining rounds completed via conference calls among the teams over the next two days and finishing Wednesday. ___ AP Sports Writers Tim Booth in Seattle, Jon Krawczynski in Minneapolis, Janie McCauley in San Francisco and Kristie Rieken in Houston contributed to this report. ' ' ' 

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will start on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers. Nick Young Jersey . Roethlisberger missed the last three weeks with a sprained right shoulder and dislocated rib but practiced for the second straight day on Thursday without incident. Roethlisberger said he felt "good" but declined to go into details. Offensive co-ordinator Todd Haley said he believes Roethlisberger can make all the necessary throws. The Steelers (7-5) went 1-2 in Roethlisbergers absence, including a 23-20 victory over Baltimore last week behind backup Charlie Batch. Tight end Heath Miller said he hasnt noticed any drop off in velocity from Roethlisberger, who took "90 per cent" of the snaps with the first team on Thursday. Pittsburgh is tied with Cincinnati for the AFCs final wild card spot. Allen Iverson Womens Jersey . 19 Syracuse advanced to the Big East championship game with a 58-55 victory over No. Swingman Allen Iverson Jersey . -- Tom Kite has set a USGA championship, nine-hole record with a 28 and finished at 5-under 65 to take the early first-round lead at the U. http://www.official76ersteamshop.com/jason-richardson-jersey/ . The Flames went on the lengthy road trip while their home building, along with Edmontons Rexall Place, was used to host the 2012 World Junior Championship. Calgary began the epic swing with wins in Vancouver and Columbus, but posted an 0-4-1 mark in the final five tilts and lost the finale in Boston by an embarrassing 9-0 margin. Evan Turner Jersey .   The truth is most, if not all teams, give the players the entire week off.  No football, no pressure, no demands, no exceptions.  This is the way it works in both in the NFL and CFL, so it is not a product of the  Canadian style at all. Just about every sport experiences a bye week or a similar break in one form or another at some time during a season. Allen Iverson Black Jersey . He is considered one of the teams top shutdown defencemen and on Thursday was named an alternate captain. KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- So much for the Montreal Impacts sizzling start to its second MLS season. The Impact gave up a goal five minutes into play Saturday against two-time reigning Eastern Conference champion Sporting Kansas City and spent the rest of the game mostly frustrated in a 2-0 loss. Sporting KC (2-1-2) got an early goal from Claudio Bieler and a late goal from Graham Zusi in sending Montreal (4-1-0) to its first loss of the season. "The possession was better and we had lots of chances, but when you see the whole game Kansas was the better team," said first-year Impact coach Marco Schallibaum, who was ejected in the 80th minute after Zusis goal effectively buried the Impact. Schallibaums frustration must have mirrored that of his team, which had a slight edge in possession but failed to seriously threaten Sporting KCs goal throughout the match. Montreal was outshot 21-6 and put only one shot on goal in the loss. After Zusi carved up the Impact defence, beating defender Karl Ouimette to a slotted pass from Benny Feilhaber and chipping behind goalkeeper Troy Perkins for the 2-0 lead, Schallibaum had seen enough. He lobbed a half-empty water bottle in referee Jorge Gonzalezs general direction and was promptly escorted from the sideline. "I threw a bottle with a little bit of water," Schallibaum said. "It was two metres from me. It was not on the other side, but its OK. I made a mistake, so Ill wait for a decision from MLS." Defensive midfielder Patrice Bernier has been outstanding during the Impacts sizzling start to their second MLS season. He had three assists in the first four games. However, in the opening minutes against Sporting KC, Berniers terrible giveaway led to Montreals early hole. Bernier tried to roll a long diagonal pass for Hassoun Camara in the right channel, but Sporting KC left back Seth Sinovic intercepted the ill-conceived pass and sprung forward on a quick counter. Sinovic pushed the ball ahead to Feilhaber, who had several options as he approached the Impact penalty area. Ultimiately, Feilhaber, wwho was acquired in a December trade with the New England Revolution, opted to slot a direct pass for Bieler, the clubs Argentinian designated player with a reputation for clinical finishes. Andrew Bynum 76ers Jersey. Bieler took a touch around Montreal centreback Matteo Ferrari then lived up to his reputation by pinging the ball past Perkins at the far post for a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute. "When we lose anytime, its not good," Schallibaum said. "Starting like this after five minutes, to give a goal, was a mistake for our part and its difficult especially here in Kansas." The Impact nearly went down two goals six minutes later when Aurelien Collin, Sporting KCs French-born all-star centreback, nodded a free kick from Zusi past Perkins again. However, Collin was offside and the goal was wiped away. The Impact settled down defensively the rest of the half, but struggled to break down Sporting KC and mustered only one shot -- a soft header well wide and high of goal by Ouimette late in first-half stoppage time -- before halftime. By contrast, Bieler alone had four of Sporting KCs 10 first-half shots. Montreals best chance at an equalizer came in the 60th minute when forward Marco Di Vaio had a crack from the top of the penalty box, but Sporting KC goalkeeper and captain Jimmy Nielsen calmly punched the left-footed volley from danger. Sporting KC, which stretched its league-best shutout streak this season to 339 minutes, wasnt content to rest on its lead in the second half. Off another Montreal turnover, Sinovic got free in the box along the left side, rolling a potential knockout shot inches wide of the right post in the 58th minute. During the 70th minute, midfielder Paulo Nagamura bent a 20-yard curler toward the same post, missing the upper corner by a foot. Sporting KC would break through in the 80th minute. Feilhaber corralled another loose pass by the Impact at midfield then threaded a ball forward through three defenders for Zusi, who cut in front of Ouimette, withstood contact and then chipped a shot behind a sliding Perkins. ' ' ' 

ALAMEDA, Calif. Michael Palmer Jersey . -- The Oakland Raiders have signed running back Jon Hoese, nose tackle Johnny Jones and receiver Isaiah Williams to reserve/future contracts. The team announced the deals Thursday. Hoese spent the 2011 season on Green Bays practice squad as an undrafted free agent from Minnesota. He was in training camp with the Packers in 2012 but did not make the team. Jones spent the past two seasons with the Packers. He spent most of 2011 on the practice squad and was on injured reserve this season before being cut last month. Williams spent time this past season on Arizonas practice squad. He has also spent time with Pittsburgh, Seattle and Baltimore. He was a teammate in college at Maryland with current Raiders receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey. Gonzalez Jersey . Hamels, coming off a five-hitter against Atlanta last Tuesday, scattered seven hits and struck out five in his sixth career shutout and 12th complete game. Travian Robertson Jersey . And after winning 6-4, 7-5 on Friday, she offered a prediction for the future. "For me to get a win against Serena, it means 2013 is going to be a great year," Venus said to cheers from the crowd at Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. http://www.fansfalconsstore.com/matt-bosher-jerseys . Having not pitched in the majors since June 27, the veteran is ready to get back on the mound. Pettitte was slated to start Tuesdays opener of this three-game set between AL East teams, but the contest was postponed due to rain. William Moore Jersey . See who he likes to win each division, and then check out who he thinks will advance in the playoffs and eventually win the Super Bowl. Brent Grimes Jersey . DeRozan and Calderon each had 10 points in the first half for the Raptors, who had a franchise-low five points in the fourth quarter. Toronto led 69-58 heading into the fourth and hit only one field goal the rest of the way, also a franchise low record.MONTREAL -- The Montreal Impact knows what it has to do to remain in MLS playoff contention: start winning road games. Standing sixth in the Eastern Conference and five points shy of a post-season berth heading into the final nine games of the season, Montreal will try to double its win total away from Saputo Stadium against the New England Revolution (6-11-5) on Sunday. Montreal, 9-13-3 overall but only 1-10-1 on the road, enters the match having won two straight and three of its last four. That includes a 2-1 home triumph over the Revolution on July 18. "Were playing teams that have games in hand on us so its important that we continue on this good stretch," said midfielder Patrice Bernier, who scored in the last match against New England. "We know we have to be better on the road to get the points we need to move up in the standings and make things tougher for those teams around us that hold games in hand." New England saw its winless streak reach five games Saturday, falling 1-0 to Sporting Kansas City. The club has scored twice in that stretch while being shut out three times. The clubs woes led to the trade of team captain and Revolution mainstay Shalrie Joseph to Chivas USA earlier this month for reserve midfielder Blair Gavin, a 2013 second round draft pick and allocation money. "Theyre in a tough moment," said Impact coach Jesse Marsch. "How are they going to respond, who are they going to look to for leadership? Those are all question marks. Those arent things for us to worry about. "Whats important is for us to go there, have a good start, keep things tight and handle a game on the road in a good way and push to get a result." The Impact have played a league-high 25 games. Fourth-place D.C. United holds a six-point edge on Montreal with four games in hand while the fifth-place Chicago Fire have played three fewer ggames. Tony Gonzalez Kids Jersey. Behind them, the Columbus Crew sits in seventh place and trails Montreal by just two points with just 20 games played. "More than anything, we just need to focus on a game at a time," Marsch said of his teams approach during its playoff push. "Its never easy to win in New England. "Weve got to have a good approach, be smart and now make it hard on them and take advantage of our opportunities." At such a crucial point in the season, the coach said his team is well aware of the situation it faces. "Right now, from my end a lot can go unsaid because theres confidence in the group," he said. "Everyone fully understands where we are. "Weve been through so much this year. The group has a really good belief in each other. Sometimes as a coach you need to stay out of the way more than anything else." The team will welcome back forward Marco Di Vaio for the match after the Italian striker was acquitted on match-fixing charges in his native Italy on Friday. Marsch could also have defender Alessandro Nesta available. The former Italian international has been sidelined with a right knee sprain and the team is taking a cautious approach regarding his potential return. "Were just trying to be smart," he said. "Knowing that its going to be on turf and everything else, were just trying to evaluate whats best for him in the moment. "Its not out of the question but well see how he progresses." On Monday, the Impact will say a brief goodbye to Bernier, forward Evan James and defender Shavar Thomas after all three were called to join their respective national teams Friday. Bernier and James will join Canada for an international friendly against Trinidad and Tobago on Aug. 15 in Florida. Thomas will join Jamaica for its match against El Salvador that same day in Washington, D.C. ' ' ' 

SURREY, B. Montreal Canadiens Jersey .C. - Jovan Olafioye is grateful that the B.C. Lions have welcomed him back with open arms after he considered a number of NFL options. But the gratitude is definitely mutual. And now that the tackle has spurned NFL offers to return, Lions general manager Wally Buono has fewer worries on how to revitalize an injury-riddled offensive line. "I felt it was the best opportunity — to come back to somewhere somebody loves you," said Olafioye. When Olafioye lingered around the Surrey, B.C., practice facility locker-room on the day the Lions cleaned out their lockers last November, many wondered whether he would be back — and what his departure would mean to the banged-up offensive line. "If Id lost (Olafioye), that would have been a huge loss for us," said Buono. But Olafioyes re-signing means the Lions now have three pillars in place — himself, centre Angus Reid and Ben Archibald, who are all former all-stars. Olafioye, a 25-year-old Detroit native who is entering his fourth CFL season, was named the leagues most outstanding lineman in 2012 and has earned league all-star selections the past two campaigns and West Division all-star status in all three. Also, veterans Jon Hameister-Ries (back) and Dean Valli (knee) are recuperating from off-season surgery, while Matt Norman, a guard ticketed as Reids eventual replacement at centre will be around for a full season after missing a large chunk of his rookie campaign to complete his teaching studies. "Its good that (Hameister-Ries) and (Valli) are coming back, because they were a big part of our success even in going to the Grey Cup (in 2011)," said Olafioye. He said Reids return will really help the unit out, and with Norman in tow, the offensive line is "ready to go." But, even after receiving a number of NFL offers and witnessing perks like multiple lounges, video games and shoes galore in the American circuits dressing rooms, Olafioye did not feel ready to leave the Lions. "I went to Cleveland and did a physical," he said. "Im already here, and in the NFL, youve got to do so much stuff just to try to get your foot in the door. My foot is in the door here." He is the second Lion in recent days to stay put instead of pursuing the NFL dream. Linebacker Solomon Elimimian also re-signed with the Lions on Friday, rather than take another NFL shot after he completed the 2012 season with B.C. following his release from Minnesota and Cleveland. Elimimian has not ruled out another foray south of the border in the future, but Olafioye plans to stay with the Lions for "a long time." "Thats pretty much it," said Olafioye. "Im not even going to think about the NFL no more." Buono thought he had lost Olafioye after the 2011 season, when he signed with the St. Louis Rams. But the Rams voided the contract because Olafioye, who suffers from high blood pressure that is hereditary, was off his medication and failed a physical. His health has gained considerable public discussion — but all of it has been moot, because he has never missed a game in three seasons with the Lions. Despite the Rams concerns, his high blood pressure was not an issue last season as he relied on advice from his father, a Detroit-based doctor who specializes in internal medicine, and the teams medical staff. Olafioye stayed on his medication and had monthly check-ups. Dr. Salewa Olafioye, who attended Tuesdays session and also suffers from high blood pressure, said his sons health is under control and does not affect his ability to play. Olafioyes health was not an issue with Buono, either, when the time came to re-sign him. "I would be more concerned if I wasnt, maybe, up to speed on this," said Buono, adding he had "tremendous comfort" that the lineman was being properly cared for. Buono also feels comfortable with the state of his offensive line, which could also feature the addition of University of Calgary guard Kirby Fabien, a 2012 first-round draft choice who chose to re-sign with the Dinos after exploring NFL options. "As you say, theres three pillars that are solid," said Buono. "Theres some good young guys that are coming into the fold (and) the veteran guys (coming back). I just feel confident from what Ive been told in where theyre at medically." Buono said he expects Valli to be medically cleared to play in the first week of training camp. But the lineman already has a full range of motion back, and his recovery is ahead of schedule. Guy Lafleur Jersey . The Laval, Que., native finished with 365.10 points after posting an 11th-place finish in Rome two years ago. "After two years and all the work that Ive done with my coach, everyone can see that Ive improved," Abel said on a conference call. Authentic Tomas Plekanec Jersey . The Mets exercised the 2013 option on their manager Tuesday, announcing the move shortly before their next-to-last game of the season. http://www.officialcanadienssteamshop.com/max-pacioretty-jersey/ . Team doctors say the former Bayern Munich forward will undergo medical checkups Monday in Germany that will determine whether he will travel with the team to the tournament. Larry Robinson Jersey . Durbin returns to Philadelphia where he played a key role in the bullpen on the 2008 World Series championship team. The deal is pending a physical, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team didnt make an official announcement. Jean Beliveau Jersey . Calm and ready. There wasnt the slightest hint of tension in the air as the NHL Players Association wrapped up executive board meetings Wednesday and shifted its attention to the imminent negotiation of a new collective bargaining agreement. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The Green Bay blowout just about everyone had expected never materialized. Aaron Rodgers connected with Donald Driver for a 4-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, Mason Crosby made up for an earlier miss with a 25-yard field goal and Green Bay escaped with a surprisingly tough 24-15 victory Sunday over the NFLs worst team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. "It was definitely a grind-it-out type victory today," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. Not a real pretty one, either. Still, it gave the Packers (5-3) a third straight victory. "Its good to be on this side of an ugly win," Rodgers said. "The way we played on offence, especially the last couple weeks, the expectations were we were going to come out and maybe blow them out. But we didnt start fast, we didnt have enough juice early on and didnt play well enough on offence to get that done." Rodgers was 22 of 35 for 186 yards and two touchdowns, which moved him past Bart Starr into second place on the Green Bay career list with 153. Brett Favre holds the Packers record with 442 TDs. James Jones had seven catches for 31 yards, and Green Bays special teams chipped in with yet another score, recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown for the first time in 22 years. Davon House blocked Bryan Angers kick in the second quarter, and the ball rolled around until Dezman Moses fell on it in the end zone. "You never know which play is going to be the play that determines the game," Moses said. "It turned out being a lot closer game than we expected. So all those plays count, and that was definitely a big one." The Jaguars (1-6) are the NFLs worst team even when they have Maurice Jones-Drew. With their best player out because of a foot injury and Blaine Gabbert nursing an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, Jacksonville figured to be an easy mark for the Packers. "Theyre an NFL team, not to get that wrong, but the Jacksonville Jaguars stayed around in Lambeau Field," Jermichael Finley said. "They were supposed to have been under the Frozen Tundra at halftime." Instead, the Jaguars were in it right until the end. They put up 341 yards of offence, more than 100 above their average, and got big contributions from Cecil Shorts and Rashad Jennings, Jones-Drews backup. Jennings rushed for 59 yards and added another 56 yards receiving. Shorts had a career-best 116 yards on eight catches, including a 24-yard reception to set up Josh Scobees 32-yard field goal that cut Green Bays lead to 21-15 with 6:50 left. But Gabbert -- who had his first 300-yard day, going 27 of 49 for 303 yards -- came up empty on key plays of two critical drives in the fourth quarter, and the Jaguars hurt themselves repeatedly with drops and untimely penalties. "I hate to stand up here again with another loss, but ... theres some positives that we can take from this game," Jacksonville coach Mike Mularkey said. "We came into a tough environment and some guys had to step up and make some plays for us. Including our quarterback, which I thought he did." Green Bays offence hadnt missed a beat without top receiver Greg Jennings, who will have surgery Tuesday to repair the torn abdominal muscle that has sidelined him for most of the season. Jordy Nelson and James& Jones picked up much of the slack, and the emergence of Randall Cobb gave Rodgers yet another weapon. Carey Price Jersey. Nelson was sidelined Sunday by a bad hamstring, however, and losing their two top receivers was almost too much for the Packers. "We had some tough sledding, particularly early with the no-huddle," McCarthy said. "Our production in the run game needs to improve. We came in here to be a little more balanced run and pass. Statistically we hit that, but the efficiency was not there." The Packers managed just 238 yards on offence, and were 5 of 13 on third down. The running game was flat, and receivers werent finding the open spaces they had the last two weeks. Even Rodgers struggled, getting sacked hard on back-to-back drives at the end of the first half and losing the ball on the second hit. Rodgers appeared to find his groove late in the third quarter with a drive in which he was 5-of-6, including a 9-yard pass to James Jones that put the Packers at the Jaguars 14. Green Bay has been the leagues toughest team in the red zone this season, with 18 touchdowns on 25 possessions inside the 20. But the Packers failed to pick up the remaining yard on second and third down, and they were left clinging to a 14-12 lead after Crosby clanged a 32-yard field goal attempt off the right upright. The defence shut the Jaguars down again -- Jacksonville gained only 108 yards in the second half -- and, this time, the Packers capitalized. Rodgers found Jones for a 31-yard gain up the middle, then hit Randall Cobb for a short gain. A tripping penalty against the Jaguars gave the Packers the ball at the 4-yard line and, two plays later, Rodgers and Driver connected for the score. "Hes going to make the most of his opportunities," Rodgers said. "We know what we get out of Donald. We know what kind of player he is, what kind of professional. And when he gets opportunities, hes going to make the most of them." The Jaguars marched to the Green Bay 12, only to stall on back-to-back incompletions by Gabbert. Scobee kicked his third field goal of the day, but then booted the kickoff out of bounds, giving the Packers the ball at their own 40 with less than 7 minutes left. But a quick three-and-out gave the Jaguars the ball back with a chance to make things interesting. After Gabberts first two passes to Blackmon from midfield fell incomplete, they finally connected on the third try for a 6-yard gain. They went for it on fourth down, but the only player who got near the ball was Green Bay cornerback Tramon Williams. "We did some good things offensively," Gabbert said. "But when you get in the red zone three times and only come away with one touchdown, youre not going to win many games." Notes: Scobee has now made 20 straight field goals, tying Mike Hollis franchise record. ... The blocked punt was the first by the Packers since Sept. 29, 2003, and first returned for a touchdown since Dec. 2, 1990. ... Driver appeared in his 200th regular season game, joining Favre as the only Packers to accomplish the milestone. Driver is the 22nd wide receiver in the NFL to play in 200 games. ... Packers DE Jerel Worthy left the game with a concussion. DE Mike Neal injured his ankle. ... After just five sacks in their first six games, the Jaguars got to Rodgers twice. ' ' ' 

WINNIPEG – The silver lining disappeared with a thud as the winless streak hit three. Wholesale Jerseys . Misfiring "in all facets of the game" the Leafs dropped their third game in a row for the first time all season, sinking in a 5-2 loss to the Jets. "Honestly, it might be the first time all year where we can say that was not a good effort all around from any of us," Jay McClement told TSN.ca as the visiting dressing room emptied at MTS Centre. "We didnt really do anything that we set out to do." Proud of their resiliency and effort in close losses to the Bruins and Penguins, the Leafs could claim little in the way of optimism on Tuesday night as the Jets scored four unanswered goals to snatch the win. "Tonight was by far the most disappointing for sure," McClement said of the three most recent defeats. The Leafs managed little offence beyond their top unit in the loss, continued to spring leaks defensively and were generally incomplete with their usual physical presence. With a real chance to make things interesting with an extended five-on-three in the middle frame, they came up empty. "They just beat us everywhere, thats what I think," said Mikhail Grabovski, who rarely saw the ice in the final two periods. After never dropping more than two consecutive games at any point during the first half of the season, adversity is staring this group in the face and demanding a response when the Penguins visit Toronto on Thursday evening. "We need to regroup," McClement concluded, "stop the bleeding here." Five Points 1. Defensive Issues Tuesday marked a continuation of the Leafs recent defensive issues. For the sixth time in the past seven games they allowed four goals or more – an alarming trend – with their generally inexperienced blueline under increasing strain. "First of all, were killing ourselves with turnovers so we dont get a forecheck going," said Carl Gunnarsson, who played 22 minutes, second only to Dion Phaneuf. "Theyre coming back at us all the time [in transition] and it gets tough to stay out there for too [of a] long shift. That makes it tough to pin guys against the glass and be physical." "Were doing a lot of circling right now," Randy Carlyle added. "Were not engaging in the hockey game from a physical standpoint and if you watch our defensive zone coverage in some of the situations we want to circle and were not playing in straight lines right now. Thats been the glaring factor from our perspective as a coaching staff. We have things that wed like to do. The try is there, but the smart or the intelligent try right now wasnt there." 2. Time for change on defence? Carlyle said he would "ponder everything" as far as changes to the group are concerned and at some point the composition of his top two pairs on defence may require some consideration. Korbinian Holzer and Mike Kostka are logging significant minutes in their first tour of the NHL – alongside Phaneuf and Gunnarsson respectively – and both have struggled in recent days, hardly a surprise given their inexperience and the quality of opposition theyve been tasked with facing. John-Michael Liles and Mike Komisarek await their next opportunity patiently in the press box, but if change is deemed necessary it only makes sense to consider Jake Gardiner, who remains with the Marlies. With their success in the first half and a tricky waiver situation – Holzer is the only defender who doesnt require waivers – the Leafs have resisted such a move until now, but as the intensity ratchets up in the race to the postseason, now might just be the time. Gardiners gifts are unique and unmatched on the Toronto roster and would inject a needed flair of offence from the back-end. His agent, Ben Hankinson added fuel to the fire late Tuesday evening when he posted to Twitter, "#FreeJakeGardiner". 3. Empty on the five-on-three The five-on-three advantage lasted for one minute and 55 seconds in the middle frame with the Leafs trailing 2-1 at the time. Primed to wrestle control of the hockey game, they mustered just two shots and failed to score. "It just seemed like we hurried everything that we were trying to do on it and then the rest of our game seemed to deteriorate from that point on," Carlyle said. The Jets increased their lead to two just minutes after the Leafs came up empty. Carlyle did call timeout with 35 seconds left in the two-man advantage, urging his group, "Just to settle it down, try not to force things just to make our plays. It seemed like we were looking past the obvious and we got ourselves in too tight and we just had a lack of execution in that area. Youve got to score on a 5-on-3." James van Riemsdyk and Cody Franson managed the only shots in the extended power-play, a pair of bombs from Phaneuf were blocked six seconds apart and a third attempt whistled just wide.  4. Grabovskis dwindling ice-time against the Jets The 29-year-old played one shift in the final 11 minutes of the second period and did not play at all in the final eight minutes of the third. He logged just 12 minutes and 23 seconds total, his lowest total this season. Grabovski has now gone the past seven games without a goal and has just two assists during that span. He had one prime opportunity on Tuesday, but misfired, the Jets racing down right afterward to score their second goal of the game. "If I have chance to score I need to score goals, thats it," he said. Asked if hed received any message from Carlyle on why his ice-time had been cut – he averages nearly 17 minutes – Grabovski said no. "Nobody give me any message. Only message on the ice, my shifts, thats it." 5. Carlyle pressing for more production from Grabovski and Kulemin Carlyle declined to offer detail on why Grabovski had seen his ice-time sliced against the Jets, but revealed the necessary insight prior to the game. "Wed like to see the Grabovski-Kulemin line score some more and make more of a contribution in the offensive side," said Carlyle. While noting the fierce defensive responsibilities the duo face as the teams primary checking forwards, Carlyle said, "there is a little bit of leeway there given to them, but on the other hand wed like to see them provide more offence also." Because they begin most of their shifts in the defensive zone, mostly against opposing top lines, Grabovski and Kulemin tend to see their opportunities for offence diminished. Heres the problem: with no production from the Grabovski line and little to no production expected from the fourth line, Carlyle is forced to rely on two lines – the Kessel and Nazem Kadri units – for offence. When the Kadri line goes silent, as they did on Tuesday, the Leafs are a one-line attack. One interesting related note: prior to Tuesday, Grabovski and Kulemin had actually combined to produce more points at even-strength (22) than Kessel and Tyler Bozak (21). Quote of the Night "Honestly, it might be the first time all year where we can say that was not a good effort all around from any of us. We need to regroup and get back on home-ice on Thursday and stop the bleeding here." -Jay McClement, on the Leafs performance against Winnipeg. 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PHILADELPHIA -- Sticking with their plan for an exhaustive search to replace Andy Reid, the Philadelphia Eagles added Lovie Smith to their list of candidates. Andre Iguodala Jersey . The Eagles will interview Smith for their coaching vacancy on Thursday, making him just the second former head coach to be considered for the job. Smith was fired last Monday after going 81-63 in nine seasons with Chicago. He led the Bears to three division titles, two trips to the NFC championship game and a loss to Indianapolis in the Super Bowl following the 2006 season. Despite winning 10 games this season, Smith lost his job after the team went 3-5 following a 7-1 start and missed the playoffs. The Eagles, who fired Andy Reid after 14 seasons, also plan to interview Indianapolis offensive co-ordinator Bruce Arians and Seattle defensive co-ordinator Gus Bradley this week. Theyve also received permission to interview Cincinnati offensive co-ordinator Jay Gruden. Owner Jeffrey Lurie, general manager Howie Roseman and president Don Smolenski already have interviewed Atlanta assistants Mike Nolan and Keith Armstrong, Denver offensive co-ordinator Mike McCoy and Penn States Bill OBrien and Oregons Chip Kelly. OBrien and Kelly chose to remain at their schools. Nolan is the only one among the co-ordinators with previous head coaching experience. He was 18-37 in 3 1/2 seasons with San Francisco. "Its flattering when someone wants to talk with you," Nolan said. "Philadelphia is a great organization. They have a tremendous owner, much like we do here. I think whoever ends up with that job is going to do a good job and also appreciate the fact that is a great organization. They dont change coaches very often. Its been 14 years since they changed the last time, and thats a credit to their entire organization -- not just to Andy, who I think is a hell of a coach -- but its a real credit to them. 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Flynn will get his second straight preseason start for the Seahawks on Saturday night when Seattle travels to Denver, with rookie Russell Wilson expected to play the second half in a similar format to what the team followed last week against Tennessee. Apparently left out of the rotation is incumbent starter Tarvaris Jackson, who took all the reps with the No. 1 offence as Seattle (No. 22 in the AP Pro32) returned to practice on Tuesday, but will be shuffled to the end of the line and may see extremely limited action, if any, against the Broncos. Carroll again repeated that the Seahawks need to learn more about Flynn and Wilson, having seen Jackson for all of last season. But when asked why not start the rookie third-round pick out of Wisconsin against the Broncos, Carroll made clear that Flynn has the lead. "I think this is the right way to do it. I think this is where they sit right now," Carroll said. "I thought this would happen. I did consider that as one of the possibilities and it was going to be based on the progress that were making. Matt has done a really good job of commanding all the stuff. He understands the game in great depth and he gives us a veteran presence even though he doesnt have a lot of starting time, because he recognizes defences, hes well into that whole understanding of what is going on on the other side of the ball. Its still a challenge for Russell to catch up with all that stuff. Hes battling to get there. There is a difference right now." Flynn made his debut with the Seahawks playing an efficient first half in their 27-17 win over Tennessee last Saturday. Flynn didnt take chances and only made one mistake in completing 11 of 13 passes for 71 yards and an interception. Only one of his throws actually hit the ground, a pass that was dropped by tight end Anthony McCoy. Most impressive for Flynn was directing a nine-minute drive in the first quarter that took 15 plays and ended in a field goal. Flynn was 6 of 6 on that drive. WWilsons performance in the second half was far flashier. Kenneth Faried Jersey. He threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards on his first possession and added a 32-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for good measure. Wilson finished 12 of 16 for 124 yards passing and added 59 yards rushing. Left to watch was Jackson, who didnt see the field at all against the Titans and is expected to be in the same position again this week. "Tarvaris has played a lot of football for us and we have to give somewhere so were giving that," Carroll said. "We understand the kind of player he is. Hes in great shape, hes studied hard, hes ready to go and were banking that hell be able to hold his level of play without two weeks of playing time. If he gets in the game he does. I dont know how thats going to work. ... The emphasis is to get Matt and Russell their play time again so we can get another big body of knowledge on them." Even though Jackson has yet to take a snap this preseason, Carroll said he remains in the three-way competition. Jackson played in 15 games last season and through a painful pectoral injury for much of the year. But his time with the first team offence in the last 10 days has been limited to a scrimmage, and the past two Tuesdays of practice. "Hes still in the competition. Absolutely he is. This is just the way Ive chosen to do it," Carroll said. "Im banking on the 18 games weve seen him. And he knows the offence, he knows what is going on and seen him practicing one day a week last year for five weeks. Im using all that information to allow us the opportunity to see these other guys. If we cut it in thirds I dont think we can do that at this time. This is what the plan was all along if it worked out." Notes: OL John Moffitt had surgery Tuesday to clean up his injured left elbow. He was initially expected to be out two or three weeks, but its unclear if that timeline has changed following the surgery. ... WR Sidney Rice was a full participant in practice and had ditched the red no-contact jersey he had worn for much of training camp. ... Carroll said he did not know yet if WR Terrell Owens will play Saturday. ' ' ' 

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ASHBURN, Va. <a href="http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-ray-edwards-jersey">Ray Edwards Jersey</a>. -- Three days after spraining his knee, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was just a little gimpy on the practice field and very cagey behind the microphone He likes his chances of playing Sunday, but he and coach Mike Shanahan want to keep the Cleveland Browns guessing as long as possible. Wearing his No. 10 jersey and a black knee brace underneath his sweatpants on a chilly day, Griffin high-stepped and moved laterally with barely a hitch as he stretched, then favoured his right leg during throwing drills as the Redskins began on-field preparations for this weeks game. "Sunday night, I thought there was probably no chance that I could play the next week," Griffin said. "And then Monday morning, I felt better about it. Yesterday, I felt better about it. And today I feel really good about it, so it just depends on if I continue to progress the way I am." So, to cut to the case, Griffin was asked if he expects to play Sunday. "I cant tell you all that," he answered. "First, I dont want to give the Cleveland Browns a competitive advantage. And I dont want to let anybody down, so I dont want to say that Ill be playing and end up not playing." Griffin has a mild sprain of the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee, a favourable diagnosis considering the scary hit to his leg from defensive tackle Haloti Ngata at the end of a scramble late in regulation in Washingtons 31-28 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens. "I was the happiest guy in the world on Monday to be blessed with the injury that I did have," Griffin said, "after looking at it so many times." Still, the Redskins (7-6), who have won four straight to move within a game of the first-place New York Giants in the NFC East, are trying their best to keep Griffins status shrouded in mystery. They closed practice to the media after 20 minutes, in compliance with NFL rules. And even Griffin -- who at one point waved to reporters watching his every move -- admitted that there was a public relations aspect to his participation. "Coming out here and doing what I did in practice, its kind of a showcase for you guys to see me move around, and that Im not on crutches or limping or anything like that," Griffin said. "But its also for (my teammates) to see that Im OK, and if I do step out there between those lines that they dont have to worry about me." Griffin was officially listed as "limited" in practice, and neither he nor backup Kirk Cousins would say who took most of the work with the starting offence. "I was advised not to comment on the rep distribution," Cousins said. "So Im sorry, but Im not going to say anything along those lines, just to protect my team and give us the best chance to win on Sunday." Shanahan was also naturally vague about his No. 2 overall draft pick. "I was impressed with how he worked and what he did," the coach said. "Well see at the end of the week if hes full-speed and ready to go. And if he is, hell play." Shanahan was asked if he plans to string out the announcement as long as possible, even if he already knows who will start. "Probably," he said with a smile. "Why did you ask that silly question?" Griffin did offer some insight into the factors that will help determine whether he will play. He said he wants to be able to make "instinctive moves without thinking about it" and that he was able to accomplish that to some extent Wednesday. Griffin also said planting and throwing is "not a problem" and that it has become much easier to walk up and down steps as the leg loosens up and the swelling goes down. "If I can give the team the best chance to win, then Ill play," Griffin said. "And if I can ensure my safety out there and my health and my career, then Ill go out there and play. 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I dont think Ive enjoyed myself so much on the golf course like I have the last three or four weeks, so I think that might be a huge part of it. Really playing with my heart, playing with my instinct, even on the last shot. Just being aggressive." Park shot a 74. The South Korean won two weeks ago in Malaysia for her second victory of the year and leads the money list. "Today, I hit the ball good, I think," Park said. "Just, putts just didnt fall. I mean I holled a lot of putts the last three days, so I guess today was just unlucky day. <a href="http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-michael-palmer-jersey">Michael Palmer Jersey</a> Just try to take the things from this week and go on to next week." Local favourite Yani Tseng had a 71 to finish third at 15 under. The top-ranked Taiwanese player won the event last year. "I really enjoyed this week to coming back home and play the LPGA tournament here," Tseng said. " So many fans out here to cheer for me and to give me 100 per cent support, so I really, really appreciate that. I cant wait to come back next year to play well." She won three of the first five tour events this year, then struggled before finishing third in the last two events. "I know I didnt finish where I wanted to, but its getting better and I think its getting better slowly, so Im very happy what I play right now," Tseng said. "I always have something that I can improve on like every day, so Im very happy to see my game right now and feel very confident and going to play Japan next week, so hopefully Ill have a good week, too." Matthew was fourth at 14 under after a 70. Cristie Kerr was the only American in the top 12, shooting a 73 to tie for sixth at 9 under. Michelle Wie had a 76 to tie for 23rd at 1 under. ' ' '

What a way to say, "Good-bye. Justin King Jersey ." Tuesday night at Shaw Park, Winnipeg Goldeyes reliever Brian Beuning pitched a brilliant four innings to earn his second win of the season as the Winnipeg Goldeyes came from behind to beat the Sioux City Explorers 8-7. After Wednesday nights final game of the three-game series with Sioux City, Beuning will head back to Luverne, Minn., and go back to work as a Minnesota State Trooper. "Brian is phenomenal," said Goldeyes pitching coach Bill Pulsipher. "Thats the last time well see him because he goes back to his real job on Thursday, but what a pleasure he was to be around. Id love to have him around all season. He allowed one unearned run tonight on one hit and got the win. What can you say? He was great." Beuning has written an amazing story in his two weeks with the Goldeyes. He made five appearances, had a 2-0 record with a 0.82 ERA and nine strikeouts, including four on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Gabby Martinez snapped out of a one-for-19 slump with a single and a two-run homer, while Chris Roberson doubled twice and drove in two runs, including the winner. The Goldeyes improved to 23-15 and remained in first place in the American Associations North Division, three games ahead of second place Sioux Falls. "It was a baffling game for the pitchers," said Pulsipher. "Sally (starter Chris Salamida) threw a lot of quality pitches between the so-so pitches that cost him six runs. Brian was phenomenal and then Dexter (closer Carter) has just taken the few little mechanical changes weve made and run with them. He was great again." After falling behind 1-0 in the first inning, the Goldeyes scored two in the second as Dan Barbero singled, Price Kendall singled and both baserunners came home on a double by Chris Roberson. After Peter Barrows hit a grand slam home run in the third to give Sioux City a 5-2 lead, the Goldeyes bounced back with three in the bottom half as Luis Alen singled, Gabby Martinez singled and Josh Mazzola drove home Alen with another single. Then David Narodowski drove home both Martinez and Mazzola with yet another single. The Explorers made it 6-5 in the top of the fourth, but in the bottom half of the fourth, Alen doubled and Martinez hit a two-run homer to straightaway centerfield. But the Explorers wouldnt go away. Sioux City tied it in the top of the sixth on a single, an error, a sacrifice bunt and a groundout, but the Goldeyes answered in the bottom half as Roberson ripped his second double and scored on a single by Jon Weber. That proved to be the winning run but the Goldeyes didnt with it without some drama. In the top of the ninth, Yusuke Inoguchi doubled off the glove of Josh Mazzola and closer Dexter Carter had to strike out Peter Barrows, who had five RBI on the night, for the final out. Despite the fact the Goldeyes allowed seven runs, starter Salamida, middle reliever Beuning and closer Carter combined for 13 strikeouts. Beuning got the win (2-0, 0.82 ERA) while Aaron Correa (0-1, 4.50 ERA) suffered the loss. Carter got his fourth save. Wednesday night the Goldeyes and Explorers will play the final game of this three-game series at Shaw Park in Winnipeg. Goldeyes manager Rick Forney will announce his starter on Wednesday morning. Andrew Snowden (0-1, 7.13 ERA) will take the ball for Sioux City. Game time is 7 p.m. and it can be heard live on TSN Radio 1290 with Paul Edmonds calling the play-by-play. Reggie Wayne Jersey . Having two All-Stars to work with can make it look that way. 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Brett McLean, Kurtis McLean, Pascal Pelletier, Byron Ritchie and Derrick WWalser are all back from the squad that reached the quarter-finals last time out. Jerrell Freeman Jersey. There is plenty of international experience through the Canadian roster. Bergeron and Smith both won gold for Canada at the Olympic Games. Those two and nine others have represented Canada at the IIHF World Hockey Championship. The team is coached by Doug Shedden. Canada opens Boxing Day against German club side Adler Mannheim at the annual tournament in Davos, Switzerland. The other team in Canadas group is HC Davos (Switzerland). The other pool features HC Fribourg-Gotteron (Switzerland), HC Vitkovice Steel (Czech Republic) and Salavat Yulaev Ufa (Russia). The Canadians last won the tournament in 2007. Lativias Dinamo Riga won the last edition. ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- For all of his home runs, All-Star accolades and huge salaries, Alex Rodriguez finds himself in a most familiar spot this season. Danny Granger Jersey . A-Rod is an October lightning rod. With every swing and miss, memories of his amazing run during the New York Yankees championship season in 2009 fade even further. Instead, fans are becoming more and more vocal, calling for manager Joe Girardi to drop him from the No. 3 spot in the lineup. Rodriguez struck out to end the Yankees 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of their division series Monday night, leaving the best-of-five matchup tied at 1. Hes fanned plenty of times -- five in all while going 1 for 9 so far in the series. "I feel fine at the plate," Rodriguez said after the loss. "Ive just got to finish at-bats. Im getting good swings." Hell have the chance to turn things around Wednesday night when the series shifts to the Bronx for Game 3. Hiroki Kuroda (16-11) starts for New York against Miguel Gonzalez (9-4), a rookie right-hander who has 17 strikeouts in 13 2-3 innings against the Yankees in two starts. After their train experienced an electrical outage after the loss Monday and turned a usual 2-hour, 15-minute trip to New York into a 5-hour journey, manager Joe Girardi was reluctant to address the Yankees more pressing power problem Tuesday. "I think that were going to do whatever it takes to win this three-game series. Nothing that we do will be something that is just a knee-jerk reaction," Girardi said. "The great thing about this is I have a great group of guys thats very unselfish, and they really want to win. And thats what were going to do, what we think is best to win." Always protective of his players, Girardi might be choosing to coddle Rodriguez after watching Joe Torre cause a stir in 2006 by dropping the 14-time All-Star to eighth in the Yankees order against the Detroit Tigers in the first round. "Sometimes its just not as easy as just writing a name or taking a guy out, a pitcher out. You have to think about the emotional part," Girardi said. "You always have to think about that as a manager." A big fan of the numbers, all collated in his ever-present binder, Girardi need not look too deep to see that the 37-year-old Rodriguez is not the same player that has amassed 647 homers, fewer than only Willie Mays, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds. The third baseman hit only 18 home runs and had a .430 slugging percentage while driving in just 57 runs in 122 games this season, exclusively batting third or fourth for the team that scored the second most runs in the majors with 804. Rodriguez went a startling 67 at-bats in September without an extra-base hit shortly after returning from a broken left hand. Robinson Cano, who had an RBI double Monday, had nine straight multihit games to finish the season, hitting .615 over that stretch, and many fans want to see him hit in the No. 3 slot. Granted, Rodriguez is not the only player thats nearly Oh-for-October. Baltimores Adam Jones is 1 for 8, Washingtons Bryce Harper is 1 for 10 and Detroits Prince Fielder is 1 for 8, but the Tigers are up 2-0. But none of those stars have as much history as the three-time MVP, either. The highest-paid player in baseball with a contract that can exceed $300 million and has five years remaining, A-list girlfriends, a gossip page fixture. Ending the Yankees last two trips to the playoffs with whiffs doesnt help -- Game 6 in 2010 ALCS with a caught looking and a swinging strike three against the Tigers last year in the first round. He also hasnt homered in the post-season since hitting six in 2009, but hes fanned 17 times. Overall, Rodriguez is a career .271 hitter in the post-season with 13 homers and 41 RBIs since making his first playoff appearance in 1995 with Seattle. He is a career .300 hitter in the regular season with 1,950 RBIs. But Girardi insisted he likes what he sees from Rodriguez. He hit a sharp liner that Baltimore second baseman Robert Andino stopped with a dive and singled before striking out twice as the Yankees tried to rally. "He squared up two balls," Girardi said. "You look at the ball he hit in the first inning, he squared it up. And then he had the other hard single. Right now I dont have any plans to make any changes." Rodriguez isnt the only one struggling for the Yankees against the Orioles solid pitching staff. New York went 2 for 8 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 in Mondays loss. Paul George Authentic Jersey . The captain of Canadas Womens National team accepts her punishment from FIFA and intends to focus on what she describes as "the biggest three years in the history of the Canadian Womens program. Danny Granger Authentic Jersey . But they still have plenty of ground to cover. With collective bargaining talks reaching a critical point, the sides have quietly exchanged new proposals and are committed to picking up talks again on Friday. http://www.officialpacersteamshop.com/roy-hibbert-jersey/ . -- The off-season house cleaning continues for the Toronto Argonauts. Paul George Jersey . -- Carlos Lee drove in five runs with a double and a home run off a once again ineffective Mike Pelfrey, and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 9-5 Sunday to extend New Yorks spring training losing streak to eight. George Hill Authentic Jersey . The players urine sample was collected during out-of-competition doping control last January and revealed the presence of the steroid stanozolol, the CCES said in a release. Pavlopoulos, a six-foot-three, 200-pound kicker, exercised his right to a hearing and an arbitrator imposed the sanction effective through Jan.LONDON -- After another off-field misdemeanour, Ashley Cole will hope to do his talking in Poland on the pitch on Tuesday and nudge England closer to the World Cup. The defender didnt feature in Fridays 5-0 rout of Marino, with coach Roy Hodgson insisting that wasnt punishment for a vulgar Twitter outburst against the Football Association. Whether he was dropped or rested, Cole now cant reach a century of England appearances in Warsaw -- and hes facing increasing competition for the spot at left back. Leighton Baines has started all four England games since the European Championship, although Cole was injured for the August and September matches. "Ashley has deserved every one of his 98 caps and hopefully he will reach the 100 mark because he deserves it," Baines said. "I dont think I will be denying him that. It will happen. Ashley is a top player and Im sure he will get to the milestone." On his 99th international showing Tuesday, Cole is likely to be the most experienced member of the defence as England copes without centre back John Terry, who quit international football before the FA punished him for racially abusing an opponent. It was after reading criticism of his role defending Terry in the case that Cole turned to Twitter to criticize the FA. "Getting involved in what he has been involved in at the moment has been unfortunate," former England defender Martin Keown said. "He has been misunderstood to a large extent. For all that, what you cannot argue with his success on the football field because Ashley is a phenomenal player. "He keeps putting in the performances year after year ... if he had a point to prove he has proved it." England will hope to gain more than just a point in Poland. Although the easier games against Moldova and San Marino have been won so far in qualifying on the road to Brazil in 2014,, Roy Hodgsons side was held at home to Ukraine last month. Reggie Miller Jersey. . And while England holds a three-point lead in Group H, Montenegro and Poland have each played a game less. Hodgson will need Wayne Rooney to pick up where he left off against San Marino on Friday when he scored twice to rise to fifth in the England scoring leaderboard on 31. The Manchester United striker will relinquish the captains armband to midfielder Steven Gerrard, who returns from suspension. "At the moment I am seeing the best of Wayne Rooney," Hodgson said. "Maybe in the earlier games he could play for me he wasnt at that level. Now I have to hope now he stays at his best and that he stays fit and healthy and continues to do what he is doing for Manchester United at the moment, which means hell do it for us as well." While the ball rarely even entered Englands half against San Marino on Friday, Poland struggled in a friendly against South Africa. Waldemar Fornaliks side won 1-0 in just his second game in charge courtesy of Marcin Komorowskis debut goal. Captain Jakub Blaszczykowski will be missing with an ankle injury, while Przemyslaw Tyton is set to remain in goal in placed of the sidelined Wojciech Sczcesny. But Polands main goal threat is fit: Robert Lewandowski, who has scored four times this season for Borussia Dortmund but failed to beat Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart in their Champions League encounter. "Lewandowski played well in that game," Rooney said. "He had the runners either side of him and they counter attacked very well. That is something we have to be aware of because we know Poland are a good counter attacking team. We will have to deal with that. "But, as long as Joe plays well, Ill be happy. He is a fantastic keeper and he is certainly the best to come out of England for a long time." ' ' ' 

vJon Merrills rocky road to redemption looks as though it will run right through the 2012 World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Calgary. Justin Abdelkader Jersey . The big (6-3, 210-pound) American defenceman, a standout freshman at the University of Michigan last season and a 2010 second-round pick of the New Jersey Devils, is one of 29 players invited to try out this weekend for the U.S. national junior team. And since he is one of eight returnees from last years team, theres every reason to believe hell be on the Americans 22-man official final roster submitted on Christmas Day. Except theres one big difference between Jon Merrill and every other player wholl be at the U.S. camp in Camrose, Alta. -- he hasnt played a single hockey game this season. Merrill has been in a heap of disciplinary trouble that dates back to the end of the 2010-11 school year. For the public record, Merrill was suspended for the first 12 games of this season by the University of Michigan for "violating team rules." But when Merrills 12-game suspension was believed to be over at the end of October -- and it was expected he would begin playing games again -- he was only reinstated to the Wolverines as a practice player. Technically, hes currently a member of the team, able to attend all team functions, workouts and practices but he is still not permitted to play games amid a cloud of uncertainty that involves when or if hell be able to see game action again and exactly what "team rules" he violated. While no one is prepared to publicly specify the nature of the "violations," it is common knowledge within the NHL community that Merrill has been dealing with some off-ice issues. And, in fact, one of the violations occurred while he was already under suspension (during the first 12 games) for a prior violation. The secondary violation is apparently the reason hes still not being permitted, for now, to play any games for Michigan. "Jon is working with the University of Michigan and USA Hockey to get his hockey career, his life and his school work back on track," Merrills family advisor Alec Schall told TSN. Some were surprised when USA Hockey included Merrill on its 29-man invitation list for the final selection camp for the WJC. Merrill hasnt played a game this season because of the disciplinary violations, though hes been practising with the Wolverines since Nov. 1 and doing extra skating with Michigan head coach Red Berenson a few mornings each week Obviously, USA Hockey doesnt perceive Merrill as any sort of risk or threat to the program. USA Hockey is well familiar with him as he was part of its national development program for two years. That said, he was suspended for two weeks in his second year of the U.S. program for an off-ice incident at school. But hes also a big, strong mobile blueliner who can be a standout and impact player at both ends of the ice. "Like all 29 players coming to camp, we feel Jon is a candidate for our team," USA Hockey assistant executive director, hockey operations, Jim Johansson told TSN. "Jon has been reinstated to participate in (University of Michigan) activities...it just happens to not include games yet, but he is an active member of his team." At an earlier Team USA media conference call, Johansson responded to questions about Merrills inclusion as follows: "Weve been in communication with Red Berenson and the University of Michigan. Jons situation at Michigan is that hes being supported by Michigan and his participation with us is being supported by Red and Michigan. That was important for us in Jons involvement and his continued development as a student-athlete. "With us, Jons got a long history in our programs and has performed extremely well for us and carried himself well in everything hes done with us. For him to be involved with us, we, number one, wanted to make sure Michigan was on board with it and they are. Second, can he help our team? We think he can help our hockey team. So that led to his involvment with us. Hes been skating and hes in great shape and should be ready to go, if his playing history carries with him, we expect him to be a big part of this team." What appears to be happening here is both Michigan head coach Berenson and  Team USAs Johansson are apparently rallying around and showing some support for a 19 year old who obviously has had some off-ice problems, perhaps in part because the player himself has shown a commitment to the Michigan program and a desire to work through the issues as opposed to taking the easy way out and quit school. Many players in a similar situation simply would have left Michigan to sign a professional contract with the Devils. Merrill, who had an impressive seven goals and 25 points in 42 games as a freshman for a Michigan team that lost in overtime of the NCAA national championship, is considered a blue-chip NHL prospect. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello has been quoted as being supportive of Michigans disciplinary action against Merrill and Merrills decision to stay in school, but theres no question if he were to leave school, the Devils consider him a valued asset. As long there are no further issues or violations, some believe Merrill could be permitted to play college games at Michigan upon completion of the WJC in early January. But its also believed the final call on allowing him to play games again doesnt rest solely with Berenson but the Michigan athletic department and university administrators as well. In the meantime, Merrill will fly to Canmore tomorrow to join the U.S. team and if, as expected, hes named to the national junior team, hell play his first game of this season on Dec. 26 in Edmonton against Denmark. That, and take his first on-ice strides towards getting his life and career back on track. Authentic Gordie Howe Jersey . In other CIS sports, the only change at the top this week sees the UBC Thunderbirds climb back to No. 1 in womens volleyball. Meanwhile, Windsor (womens basketball), Carleton (mens basketball), McGill (womens hockey), Alberta (mens hockey & mens volleyball), UBC (womens swimming) and Toronto (mens swimming) all hold on to the pole position in their respective disciplines. Gordie Howe Jersey . The 31-year-old has averaged 8.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 489 games. The Bucks did not release contract terms Tuesday. Daniels was undrafted out of Auburn. He spent three years each in Dallas and Indiana before joining the Celtics. http://www.officialredwingsteamshop.com/steve-yzerman-jersey/ . JOHNS, N. Authentic Johan Franzen Jersey . Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ont., Albin Choi of Toronto and Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., were 10-under, 14 shots back of Team USA. The Canadian trio completed second-round action earlier Saturday at the Cornelia Golf Clubs Faldo Course after play had been suspended on Friday evening due weather delays and then darkness. Valtteri Filppula Jersey . Cabrera was briefly shaken up when a throw hit him on a slide into second base Sunday, but he tied a career high with four hits, including a home run, and scored all three runs for the San Francisco Giants to help Matt Cain beat the Miami Marlins 3-2. CAIRO, Egypt -- Egypts top prosecutor on Thursday charged 75 people in connection with a deadly soccer riot last month in the Mediterranean city of Port Said in which authorities said fans were thrown to their death off the stadium walls and others killed by explosives as they tried to flee. Scores of fans face murder charges and nine police officers were accused of complicity in murder, in the Feb. 1 riot that left at least 74 people dead. It was the worlds worst soccer-related disaster in 15 years. The riot began minutes after the final whistle in a league game between Cairo club al-Ahly and al-Masry of Port Said. The home side won 3-1 but its fans set upon the rival supporters in a killing frenzy that witnesses said lasted 30 minutes. Many witnesses claimed that policemen at the venue did nothing to stop the bloodshed. The riot shocked soccer crazy Egypt, deepening the sense of uncertainty felt by many as their nation continues to be roiled by unrest a year after the ouster of longtime authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak. That senior police officers were charged in connection with the tragedy would lend credence to persistent claims that the nations much hated police were deliberately turning a blind eye to the wave of violent crime gripping Egypt over the past year. Police have yet to fully retake the streets after they melted away in yet-not-fully-explained circumstances on the fourth day of the 18-day popular uprising that toppled Mubarak. An end to police brutality was among the main root causes of the uprising and many rights activists believe the polices apparent reluctance to restore security is payback for their humiliating defeat in the face of millions of unarmed protesters. A statement issued by the office of the nations prosecutor general said nine police officers, including six major generals and a colonel, participated in the Port Said riot by way of "assistance" to al-Masry fans. They said the officers, along with several al-Masry officials, knew in advance that the home fans planned to attack al-Ahly supporters. They, said the statement, allowed al-Masry fans to exceed by 3,000 the maximum number authorized to attend the game and did not search any of them for weapons before they were allowed inside the ground. Detroit Red Wings Jersey. Many of the charged fans were criminals known to the local police, it said. It said the police at the matchs venue did nothing to stop al-Masry fans from attacking their rivals. "Those from the police among the defendants failed to take any measure ... to maintain security, protect lives and property," it said, in what is probably the strongest official condemnation since Mubaraks ouster of the polices attitude toward the rise of crime in Egypt. The nine police officers included Maj. Gen. Issam Samak, who was Port Saids chief of security at the time of the riot. Samak has already been suspended. The statement said the charges were based on video footage of the riot and the confessions of suspects. It said the killing of the protesters was planned in advance and that the culprits prepared for the massacre with knifes, rocks and explosives. Fans from the two teams have a history of animosity, but no one had expected that the heated rivalry could turn murderous. It described how al-Masry fans threw al-Ahly supports to their death from the terraces and how they detonated explosives in their midst as they became trapped in a corridor leading to an exit gate. Among those charged is the chief electrical engineer of the Port Said stadium, a fact that alludes to numerous witness accounts that power inexplicably went out at the venue minutes after the final whistle. The darkness, according to witnesses, helped the assailants to attack with impunity. On Thursday, thousands of al-Ahly fans staged a sit-in outside the office of the nations top prosecutor, Mahmoud Abdel-Maguid, to protest what they said was the delay in filing the charges and to demand swift justice. Many of the fans, known as Ultras Ahlawy, wore the red jersey of the club, possibly the most popular in Egypt. The Port Said riot led to the cancellation of the soccer league and sparked days of clashes in Cairo between police and protesters accusing the Interior Ministry, which is in charge of police, of doing nothing to protect al-Ahly fans. The Egyptian soccer federation has yet to punish al-Masry for the riot. It is widely expected to relegate the team to a lower league and ban any official games from being played on its grounds. ' ' ' 

MONTREAL -- Lucian Bute and his suspect chin are set to return to the boxing ring for the first time since being sent crashing to the canvas by Carl Froch in May. Mark Bavaro Jersey . The previously undefeated fighter from Montreal will face unheralded Russian Denis Grachev (12-0-1) at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. The 12-round bout could be a first step in restoring Butes tarnished reputation. A win will set up a rematch on home soil with Froch, tentatively set for March 31. "The only opponent in my head is Grachev," Bute (30-1) said Tuesday after a workout at the InterBox gym. "This is a very important fight. "I defended my title 10 times but this is the most important fight." The 32-year-old was considered among the worlds top two or three super-middleweights before travelling to Frochs hometown of Sheffield, England, to make the 10th defence of the International Boxing Federation title he had held since 2007. He got an exemption from his contract with the U.S. specialty channel Showtime, which wasnt interested in the bout, to face Froch and quiet detractors who said he never faced top contenders and would only fight in friendly environments in Quebec or his native Romania. The doubters had a field day when the brawling Froch pounded Bute senseless in five rounds to take the title. Suddenly, the one-punch knockdown and near knockout he suffered a few years ago from Librado Andrade looked more like an omen than an accident. Suddenly, Butes chin and heart were being questioned. "People ask how it happened, but it doesnt matter," he said. "The damage is done and now were looking forward. "Well learn from it." Bute took a month off after the loss before getting back to work. In training, the southpaw with the deadly left uppercut looked his old quick-handed self and was perhaps more business-like in his approach than before recent bouts. "Hes going to get hit again and hes going to have two choices -- retaliate and get into the war or say Its too hard for me, " said Butes trainer Stephan Larouche. "But hes ready for this. "Hes against the wall and he feels it. And (Grachev) is a guy who is going to test him." The 30-year-old Grachev, a former kick-boxer based in San Diego, was on no ones radar until his April bout against previously unbeaten Ismayl Sillakh. The Russian was knocked down in the third round but got up to floor Sillakh and end the fight in the eighth to claim the minor NABF light heavyweight title. That belt will be on the line against Bute, although at a catch-weight of 170 pounds. "Ill put a lot of pressure on Bute and he wont be able to handle it," said Grachev. "Thats my style, I cant fight different. "Froch spoiled my goal. I like to fight undefeated guys. But Bute is a strong fighter. I like fighting him. I think Im going to win. I would like to visit England and fight Carl Froch. I think this will be a big step for my career." The bout is to be aired in the U.S. on Wealth TV and on pay-per-view in Canada. Froch has his first title defence in two weeks against Yusaf Mack, but what may stand in the way of a rematch with Bute is another Montreal fighter. Adonis Stevenson won an elimination bout Oct. 12 that makes him the mandatory challenger to Froch. The IBF would need to grant an exemption to let Froch fight Bute first. Stevensons promoter Yvon Michel opposes an exemption. The undercard also has some interesting bouts. The 10-round co-feature has veteran Renan St. Juste (23-3-1) of Repentigny, Que., against American Allan Green (31-4). Green was once a top contender at both super-middleweight and light heavyweight but is coming off a loss to Mikkel Kessler, the former WBC champion who beat Froch in 2010. Super-bantamweight Sebastien Gauthier (22-3) takes on former IBF champion Rodrigo Guerrero (17-4). And Mikael Zewski (16-0), a 23-year-old light middleweight from Trois-Rivieres, Que., who was overlooked by Quebec-based promoters and fights out of Las Vegas, faces Mexican Cesar Chavez (20-2). Phil Simms Jersey .J. -- Rex Ryan and Woody Johnson sat a foot away from each other, both decked out in green ties and appearing as united as a coach and owner could be. Harry Carson Jersey . Dustin Brown and Jeff Carter scored first-period goals, Trevor Lewis added his first career short-handed goal, and the defending Stanley Cup champions beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-1 on Saturday for their third straight victory. http://www.nflgiantsfans.com/michael-boley-jerseys . Goran Dragic had 13 points and six assists for the Suns, who won two of their last three. Jordan Hamilton scored 15 points and Kenneth Faried added 12 for the Nuggets, who were without starters Danilo Gallinari and Andre Iguodala. Carl Banks Jersey . Hills co-agent, Michael Whitaker, wrote in a text message Tuesday that Hill, a 26-year-old restricted free agent, will sign once the NBAs moratorium period ends on July 11. Jason Pierre-Paul Jersey . FX University mens soccer teams have been sanctioned by Canadian Interuniversity Sport for ineligible player violations. PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles have signed cornerback Chris Hawkins, the third player out of football in 2012 that theyve signed in the past three days. Hawkins played in nine games with Tennessee in 2011 and was released after training camp this year. He originally signed as a rookie free agent with Jacksonville in 2010. On Wednesday, the Eagless signed defensive end Everette Brown and cornerback Trevard Lindley to two-year contracts. Ahmad Bradshaw Jersey. Neither played in the NFL this season. Philadelphia fired coach Andy Reid on Monday, after a 4-12 season and a last-place finish in the NFC East. The search for a replacement is expected to carry on through the weekend. 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In a game that was supposed to be all about the new youngster, it was the old youngster that stole the show. Vladimir Konstantinov Red Wings Jersey . Wednesday nights preseason outing in Detroit was the first NBA action for last years fifth-overall selection, Jonas Valanciunas, a player that fans have been eagerly waiting to see play, and while his debut was perfectly fine, it was DeMar DeRozan who, for the second game in a row, grabbed the attention of anyone who was watching. The edict for DeRozan coming into the season is to be aggressive and get to the free throw line. In just 27 minutes against Detroit he got himself to the line 10 times (making nine) by simply being relentless at attacking the basket off of the dribble. He put tons of pressure on Detroits perimeter defense with his assertiveness, and he kept Toronto in the game early when their defense was simply nowhere to be seen (they let Detroit shoot over 70 per cent in the first quarter of play). What was most impressive about his outing was that he had opportunities to force some semi-open jumpers, shots that he wouldnt have hesitated to take last season, but he turned them down and instead looked to go hard to the basket and draw contact. That mindset helps offset to a certain degree DeRozans lack of court vision, because if hes not going to pass at least hes getting himself to the line instead of just dribbling into a block or a turnover. The other impressive player to hit the court for Toronto was John Lucas, the diminutive backup guard that went off for 16 points, nine of which came from behind the arc. The situation facing Lucas is fascinating. He has a huge fan in head coach Dwane Casey, but he also has two standout guards playing in front of him in Kyle Lowry and Jose Calderon. Now, if Calderon is traded during the season then Lucas will slide into the backup role and minutes wont be an issue. Until that happens it will be interesting to see if Casey works his lineups to get Lucas onto the floor. The Raptors can use all of the outside shooting that they can get, and in preseason no one has been as prolific from behind the arc as Lucas. While its unlikely hell steal minutes from either Lowry or Calderon, he could perhaps snag some minutes at the off-guard spot in the right situations. Its a storyline worth keeping an eye on. Considering that the Raptors lost the game there were also imperfections that need to be sorted out, mainly the highly inconsistent defensive rotations that saw Detroit shoot 50.6 per cent on the game. It wasnt just botched close-outs on jumpers, either, as the Pistons were able to get 60 points in the paint, several as a result of missed assignments under the basket. Andrea Bargnani, Amir Johnson and Ed Davis all took their lumps in this area, and the club in general needs to be more mindful of the action all over the court, not just in the action happening between a man and the man hes guarding. Something else to watch out for has been the lackadaisical play of Bargnani through two games. Last year Bargnani was out to prove himself to his new coach and a skeptical fan base and he played his butt off right up until he strained his calf and disrupted his season. So far in preseason Bargnani has looked very disengaged at both ends and that can be read one of two ways: it can be a case of a veteran player easing his way into the preseason, loafing a bit through inconsequential games, or it can be a return to form for a guy that was never too interested in playing all-out for long stretches of time. Hes played 53 minutes and only grabbed five rebounds, a pathetic per-minute rate, and as was mentioned before, he has botched plenty of rotations on defense. All of this can be corrected by the time the season starts, and it wouldnt be fair to assume that it wont be, but with five games left in the preseason sched its going be a storyline that gets more attention the closer the team gets to opening night. The Raptors get another shot at Detroit on Friday, this time at the ACC, and you can expect two things after tonights outing. First is that the club will not be so sloppy at the defensive end to start the game. Casey is going to want his team to show him that they can suffocate an opponent like they are supposed to and hell probably less lenient about leaving guys in the game who arent making the right reads. The other thing you can basically bank on is more minutes for Valanciunas. He was a part of one of the clubs most positive runs at the start of the second half and gave the lineup a real pop when he was on the floor. He also defied expectations somewhat by managing to get through 13 minutes of play while only picking up one foul. He had the teams best plus/minus rating (plus-8) on the night and so long as hes pain free today and tomorrow he should probably see a small bump in minutes and an appearance with a few different lineup combinations. The Raptors play Friday and then get five days to practice before their next contest against Washington. Theyll have plenty of time to sort out some of the troubling issues that have cropped up as well as time to start locking in certain playing combinations that have worked so far (and eliminating the ones that havent). Well see how the approach to the Pistons changes between Wednesdays and Fridays game, especially since Casey will no doubt start turning the screws at the defensive end of the floor. 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This, after all, was the site of his spectacular showdown with Tiger Woods at the 1999 PGA Championship. ' ' ' 

The first official NHLPA reaction to the NHL offer is in -- NHLPA executive director Don Fehr sent a letter to all players and agents last night -- and not unexpectedly the leagues proposal wasnt met with great enthusiasm. Serge Ibaka Authentic Jersey . In the letter, which breaks down a summary of the NHL offer, Fehr writes the following: - "Simply put, the owners new proposal, while not quite as Draconian as their previous proposals, still represents enormous reductions in player salaries and individual contracting rights. As you will see, at the 5 per cent industry growth rate the owners predict, the salary reduction over six years exceeds $1.6 billion. What do the owners offer in return?" - "The proposal does represent movement from their last negotiating position, but still represents very large, immediate and continuing concessions by players to owners, in salary and benefits (the Players Share) and in individual player contracting rules." On some of the specific aspects of the NHL proposal: - "They want to "clarify" HRR definition and rules. It is not immediately clear what this means, but so far all of their ideas in this regard have had the effect of reducing HRR, and thereby lowering salaries." - "The Players Share is reduced to 50 per cent from 57 per cent immediately -- this season. This is a reduction in the share of 12.3 per cent. On last years revenue numbers, this would mean that players salaries would be cut by about $231 million." - "The proposal includes a "Make Whole" provision, to compensate players for the anticipated reduction in absolute dollars from last year (2011-12), to this year and next year. However, it would work like this. The Players Share in subsequent years would be reduced so that this "Make Whole" payment would be made. It is players paying players, not owners paying players. That is, players are "made whole" for reduced salaries in one year by reducing their salaries in later years." - "Finally, they also proposed that the players could appeal supplemental or commissioner discipline to a neutral arbitration, on a "clearly erroneous" standard, which, as a practical manner, makes it very unlikely that any decision would be overturned." The final two paragraphs of the letter sums up where Fehr believes the process is at and reinforces the players position on all issues: - "We do not yet know whether this proposal is a serious attempt to negotiate an agreement, or just another step down the road. The next several days will be, in large part, an effort to discover the answer to that question." - "Bear in mind the approach that the Players have taken to these negotiations. It is: - Given the enormous concessions players made in the last round, plus 7 years of record revenue reaching $3.3 billion last season, there is no reason for a reduction in the amount the players receive. - Players are willing to take reduced share going forward so that the NHL can grow out of whatever problems some franchises face. - The player contracting rights secured in the last negotiations should be, at minimum, maintained. - Revenue sharing needs to be enhanced and structured so as to encourage revenue growth by the receiving teams. - The overall agreement has to be fair and equitable for both parties. Bargaining is both give and take." Shawn Kemp Jersey . The Ottawa Senators defenceman told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun on ESPN.com on Friday that in his opinion, staying home is a possibility. 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Kevin Durant Authentic Jersey . -- Local favourite Richard Scott and Roger Sloan both fired a scorching 8-under 63 to share a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Canadian Tour championship on Thursday.The Mariners added some much-needed power to their lineup Wednesday, acquiring Michael Morse from Washington in a three-team deal that moved catcher John Jaso from Seattle to Oakland. The NL East champion Nationals reacquired pitching prospect A.J. Cole, dealt from Washington to Oakland 13 months ago in the trade for Gio Gonzalez. Washington also got minor league pitcher Blake Treinen and a player to be named. Morse hit .291 with 18 home runs and 62 RBIs last year in an injury-shortened season, playing mostly as a corner outfielder. He was with the Mariners from 2005-08 before he was traded to the Nationals for Ryan Langerhans in June 2009. "Im just glad this whole thing has unfolded the way it has," Morse said on a conference call, noting he was aware he might be traded by Washington. "I knew there were teams involved and I knew Seattle was one of them. That was one of the teams I was hoping for. I love it out there and I always felt like I had an unfinished-business feeling in Seattle. I never got to prove myself completely what kind of player I could be or who I am," he said. The deal clears up a logjam in the outfield for Washington and at designated hitter for Seattle. The Nationals acquired speedy centre fielder Denard Span from Minnesota this off-season and contemplated moving the 30-year-old Morse to first base but then re-signed Adam LaRoche. They are set at the corner outfield spots with Bryce Harper and Jayson Werth. Jaso, 29, batted .276 with 10 homers and 50 RBIs last year but became expendable when Seattle obtained Kendrys Morales and Raul Ibanez, moves that shift Jesus Montero from a catcher-DH split to primarily behind the plate. The AL West champion As traded starting catcher Kurt Suzuki to the Nationals last season and replaced him with rookie Derek Norris. To open a roster spot for Jaso, Oakland designated catcher George Kottaras for assignment. After struggling to score for years, Seattle has been trying to add offence the entire off-season. The Mariners acquired Morales in a trade with the Angels and pursued Arizona slugger Justin Upton. Seattle had a deal in place with the Diamondbacks, but the two-time All-Star blocked the trade. Uptons contract gave him the power to turn down a trade to a short list of cities, Seattle included. Morse, however, was happy to return and said hes comfortable playing first base or the outfield. "My main goal is to play every single game. Imm so excited. Kevin Martin Jersey. . Words cant describe what me and my family are going through right now. Seattle is where I got my first shot," he said. "Im glad to be back home." Morse had a breakout season in 2011 with Washington, hitting .303 with 31 homers and 95 RBIs. He was sidelined until June last season because of a strained back muscle and later missed time with wrist and thumb injuries. "Hes got big-time power and has obviously grown and accomplished quite a bit since hes been in Washington," Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik said. "I was very, very excited today after I talked to him about how excited he was and that really made me feel good." The Mariners, coming off their third straight last-place finish in the AL West, ranked 27th out of 30 major league teams in runs last season with 619. They were last in slugging and on-base percentage, and 19th in home runs (149). Looking to help an inept offence and finally attract some hitters, the club is bringing in the fences at spacious Safeco Field next season. "If you ask me, I feel like I can hit the ball out of the Grand Canyon. The fences are not a problem for me," Morse said. With the additions of Morse, Morales and reclamation project Jason Bay, the Mariners think theyll have a more dangerous offence. "It certainly gives you some big pop in this lineup," Zduriencik said. "We were looking for a banger and I think in Michael we got that. ... When you can look around and say you are in position to acquire an everyday guy who can hit the ball hard and hit the ball far, it can change your game. One of the things I have seen since being here is our lack of raw power." Jaso, a left-handed hitter, had a .394 on-base percentage last season and batted .378 with runners in scoring position. He gives the As another option at DH and a catching complement for Norris, a right-handed hitter who batted .201 with seven homers in 60 games last year. Cole, a 21-year-old right-hander, was among four players traded by Washington to Oakland in December 2011 for Gonzalez. Cole was 0-7 with a 7.82 ERA in eight games at Stockton of the California League and 6-3 with a 2.07 ERA at Burlington of the Midwest League, both Class A level. Baseball America recently rated Cole as the top pitching prospect in Oaklands organization. Treinen was 7-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 24 games at Stockton last year. The 24-year-old righty was selected by the As in the seventh round of the 2011 draft. ' ' ' 

Leading up to SportsCentres Year In Review on Christmas Eve, TSN and TSN. Indiana Pacers Jersey .ca look back at each of the Top 10 stories of 2012. And TSNs reporters and analysts who covered the events as they happened offer their personal reflections on the stories. Today, the NHL on TSNs James Duthie recaps the Los Angeles Kings and their remarkable Stanley Cup run. I tend to remember the Stanley Cup Final for the stuff that happens away from the ice.   Like the night in L.A. last June we went to a club after Game 3 and the DJ was Reggie Bush (he was pretty good too, though my DJ evaluation ability is somewhat stunted by the fact I never go out). Or riding up a crowded elevator at Game 5 in New Jersey with Emmanuel Lewis and hearing two fellow riders giggle-whisper, "Whatchoo talkin bout Willis?" - leaving me wondering how many times a day poor Webster has to say, "No you freakin idiots that was Gary Colem…ahhh…never mind."  Or when Dustin Penner, just minutes after winning the Cup, and still in full champagne-drenched uniform, passed by me outside his dressing room and said, "Hey, I read your book!"  Not even a compliment technically, but considering the timing, I felt honoured. Thats what happens covering the playoffs when you are neutral.  Who wins doesnt really matter.  You just root for good games, short flights (took the loss on that one), and amusing former child-actor sightings. But I will remember the L.A, Kings of 2012 - The Best Eighth Seed Ever.  We prefer the easy headline in this business.  You know, the uncomplicated Disney After School Special endings (Yeah, I know they havent aired Disney After School Specials in 15 years, but their over-the-top-extra-cheese earnestness still haunt my soul).  So when I Googled L.A. Kings Cinderella, I got About 1,080,000 results (0.27 seconds).  "L.A. KINGS COMPLETE CINDERELLA RUN"  (Bleacher Report) "L.A. KINGS SKATING TO CINDERELLA-STORY FINISH" (Vanhockey.com) "CINDERELLA KINGS ON VERGE OF STANLEY CUP" (CNN) On the surface, fair enough.  After all, they were the lowest seed in the Western Conference, right?  They stumbled and bumbled their way through most of the season before figuring things out just in time to sneak in.  And hey, they did beat the defending Western Conference Champion Canucks and the top-seeded St. Louis Blues in the first two rounds.  The stat geeks would argue that basically adds up to 8 over 1 (squared), and thus must be Cinderella-worthy, right?  Phooey. Hong-Kong Phooey. These Kings were the biggest, most bad assed faux-Cinderellas in the history of Cinderellaism (I tend to make up a lot of words, just so were clear in advance).  (Now, to be fair, that Google search also turned up some sites and columns that included key words "NOT A" before "CINDERELLA" in their descriptions of the Kings, so this column isnt exactly revolutionary thinking.  But hey, its a year-end recap, not Platos Republic.  So back off. ) The age of the upset is over in hockey.  The margins between top and bottom seeds have never been smaller.  An eighth seed (Edmonton) went to the Stanley Cup Final in the first year of post-lockout hockey (remember when we used that term as if there wouldnt be another one for 20 or 30 years?  What do we say when this latest farce is over, post-latest-lockout hockey?) The bottom three seeds in the East all won their first-round series in 2010, with the seventh-seeded Flyers eventually beating the eighth-seeded Canadiens in the conference final.  There is a reason a smelly monkey (you have no idea) spinning a wheel beat our TSN experts half the time in her playoff predictions.  Almost every 1 vs. 8 or 2 vs. 7 series is a crapshoot in todays NHL (which I guess is now yesterdays NHL…dang, this is confusing).  And none of the low seeds above had a lineup built for a Cup run like the 2012 Kings. One of the conference favourites in October, most of L.A.s season was a mess of mediocrity.  Win one, lose one, see a shot of Beckham in the crowd. Win one, lose one, see a shot of Alyssa Milano in the crowd (looking pretty spectacular, by the way). Win one, lose one, lather, rinse, repeat.  And so it went.  That kind of season would be cause for celebration in say, Columbus. But it got coach Terry Murray fired in December.  And if things didnt turn around, general manager Dean Lombardi would soon be joining him. Lombardis decision to bring in Darryl Sutter brought head scratches in some places and guffaws in others.  How could The Jolly Rancher and his plaid farmboy shirts work in the land of botoxed butts (seriously, they do…I read it in a copy of In Touch) and fake everythings?  And at first, it didnt. The Kings were in that dead zone just out of a playoff spot with a month left in the season.  The low point came on a Friday night in early March in Detroit. The Red Wings, banged up and skating a bunch of call-ups from Grand Rapids, didnt get a shot until midway through each of the first two periods. They would have only 15 in the game  (In retrospect, the Kings were already showing signs of the shutdown force they would soon become).  But Detroit scored twice in the last four minutes to win 4-3. I later asked a bunch of L.A. players to pinpoint when their turnaround started and several mentioned the aftermath of that loss in Detroit. It was a "fix it or were finished" moment.  They fixed it.  Two days after the loss, they won in a shootout in Chicago - the first of six wins in a row and the heart of a 9-3-2 run that didnt just get them into the playoffs…it got them in believing they could go deep. But deep is one thing.  Demolition is another.  Cmon - a 16-4 playoff run?  Four straight 3-0 series leads? A 10-1 record on the road?  No use trying to explain that degree of dominance. Sometimes, after countless years when things go mostly wrong - 45 of them in all in LA - everything just goes right. Thats what happened to the Kings in the spring of 2012.  Sutter, as it turned out, was the perfect man for the job.  Before games, he would get into a low crouch, one hand on each knee, so he could look his players right in the eye.  Ive seen that look before, after I asked a question he didnt like at the NHL Draft.  I thought my face was going to melt off.  Easy to see how his message got through loud and clear to his players.  L.A.s most beloved champion coaches were Slick (Pat Riley) and Zen (Phil Jackson).  Sutter is a whole lot of neither.  TSN reporter after playoff loss: "What was the problem in the offensive zone tonight?" Sutter:  "Not enough shots." Reporter:  "Okay, how specifically can you rectify that?" Sutter:  "Shoot more." That doesnt mean he isnt a great strategist.  Sutter installed an aggressive forecheck that capitalized on the Kings size up front.  Injuries late in the season led to the call-ups of Jordan Nolan and Dwight King, who would both be physical forces during the run.  Meanwhile, Dean Lombardi traded for Jeff Carter - who wasnt THE difference-maker some figured he would be, but was another splendid piece in a suddenly perfect puzzle. Perhaps Lombardis best deadline move was not trading captain Dustin Brown after briefly pondering it.  Brown scored a hat trick in his next game, and went on a spring run worthy of a Conn Smythe Trophy - if his own goalie hadnt stolen it.  Oh yeah…the goalie. That guy. Jonathan Quick didnt seem to love the spotlight. Hed often do his media scrums with his hoodie up and his eyes down.  But its hard to keep a low profile when you are virtually unbeatable for two months.  The Kings were so dominant, he didnt have to be great on most nights.  But he was anyway, the human exclamation point on any description of his teams performance. They were something to behold, these Kings.  Id watch Anze Kopitar most playoff nights and think to myself, "He should be in the conversation for the best player in the league." Then Id watch Drew Doughty and be convinced Kopitar wasnt the best player on his own team. The Stanley Cup is supposed be the hardest trophy in the world to win.  The Kings made it look as tough as winning a grade school participant ribbon (not to brag, but I have several).  It was the most impressive playoff run Ive ever witnessed.  At the team party at Staples after the victory (well, the first one…there were after/after/after parties that lasted for the next…oh…month or so), they didnt look like wide-eyed underdogs shocked that theyd pulled off some miracle.  They just stood around smiling, smoking fat cigars, mingling with family members, team officials, and Jerry Bruckheimers, looking like theyd done this a dozen times before.  There was no Cinderella to be found here. No prince either. Just Kings being kings and looking every bit the part. George Hill Jersey . Jacques has appeared in 24 games this season with San Antonio of the American Hockey League and has collected five goals with two assists. The 27-year-old Montreal native has nine goals and eight assists for 17 points in 166 NHL games with Edmonton and Anaheim. David West Authentic Jersey . Clearly, they were ready. Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and Chicago hung on to beat the St. http://www.officialpacersteamshop.com/danny-granger-jersey/ . -- The New England Patriots have placed wide receiver Julian Edelman on injured reserve with a foot injury and signed Donte Stallworth at that position. Reggie Miller Authentic Jersey . -- The Arizona Cardinals, one of two NFL teams still looking for a head coach, have interviewed Seattle Seahawks offensive co-ordinator Darrell Bevell and plan to talk to Indianapolis Colts offensive co-ordinator Bruce Arians. David West Jersey . You can watch the game live on TSN, TSN Mobile TV and TSN.ca at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt and join our Game Night Blog to chat with other hockey fans during the game. Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson skated with the team on Wednesday morning but there is no timetable for his return from a concussion. NEWPORT -- Lee Slattery overcame a sore wrist and windy conditions to shoot an opening round 4-under 67 Thursday for a one-shot lead at the Wales Open. Marcel Siem of Germany was second after a 68. Slattery said on his website he struggled with a wrist injury during last weeks BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and it contributed to him missing the cut. The Englishman made any wrist pain look meaningless despite the tough pin positions at Celtic Manor. Ryder Cup hopeful Paul Lawire struggled to master the windy conditions, shooting 3 over par. Miguel Angel Jimenez, who played a part in winning the trophy for Europe when the event was staged at Celtic Manor in 2010, struggled to a 776. Roy Hibbert Jersey. Defending champion Alex Noren withdrew with a bad back after shooting 81. Noren had six bogeys, a double-bogey and a quadruple-bogey. Noren qualified for the U.S. Open alongside Slattery, but it was unknown whether his injury will allow him to compete in the second major of the year at the Olympic Club in San Francisco in two weeks. Gary Boyd of England had to retire injured, too, complaining of dizzy spells after 10s at the par-4 5th and 17th holes in a round of 17 over. Slattery won his first European Tour title last year at the Madrid Masters, and qualified for the U.S Open on Monday at Walton Heath to make his first tournament on American soil. ' ' ' 

ST. Wholesale Jerseys China . JOSEPH, Mich. -- Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure has pleaded guilty to marijuana possession, two months after police discovered him with pot in his mouth during a traffic stop in southwestern Michigan. Leshoure appeared in court Friday in Berrien County, pleaded guilty and paid a $575 fine. Baroda-Lake Police Chief Gary Ruhl says "these cases are a dime a dozen," unless someone caught with marijuana is trying to deliver it. That wasnt the allegation in Leshoures case. A police report said Leshoure was a passenger in a car stopped on Interstate 94 in March. The officer reported seeing him chewing marijuana and noticed small pieces on his shirt. Its the second time Leshoure has been caught with marijuana in Berrien County. He missed the 2011 season because of a torn Achilles tendon. Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys . Mazzola, 26, played in 98 games for the Goldeyes last season. 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A decision on how many cities and countries will stage the 24-team, 51-match tournament is scheduled for the spring of 2014. Gianni Infantino, general secretary of European soccers governing body, called the format a "Euro for Europe" and the fulfilment of a wish by UEFA President Michel Platini, who floated the idea in June. "The only thing that is decided is that the concept is changing. This leaves the door open to all countries," said Infantino, adding that 52 of UEFAs 53 national members gave support in recent consultations. UEFAs executive committee committed to Platinis project despite opposition from his most senior vice-president, Senes Erzik of Turkey. He wanted his country to host the tournament alone. UEFA said the multinational hosting plan is in place only for Euro 2020, and the 2024 host will be chosen in a traditional bidding contest. Platini wants to ease the cost burden on hosts and fans, and give smaller countries an opportunity to be in the sports global spotlight. The former France star said he was "really passionate" about the plan during Euro 2012, after seeing how co-hosts Poland and Ukraine had been stretched to finance and complete stadiums, airports and infrastructure costing billions of dollars for just 16 teams. France will be the sole host for an expanded 24-team tournament in 2016, having edged Turkey in a final vote. UEFA believes the financial demands are too much for one or two hosts during a prolonged economic downturn. "The economic situation is such that you cant expect countries to invest in sporting facilities that such an event requires," Infantino said. "The fact that the Euro moves from 16 to 24 teams bears an additional burden on a country to host the event." Infantino suggested that the tournament could allow fans in "10, 12, 15" countries to cheer their teams in matches played at home. The detailed task of suggesting a format and logisstics for the monthlong tournament will be studied by UEFAs national team competitions panel. Wholesale Jerseys. Infantino hinted that smaller countries that have never hosted a Euro, World Cup or Champions League final could be encouraged in a yearlong bidding process that will begin in January or March. Romania, which hosted the Europa League final in May at a new, 50,000-plus stadium in Bucharest, will be a strong candidate to host up to four matches. Countries such as Hungary, Cyprus or Estonia could be given an "impetus to build such a national stadium" seating about 40,000, Infantino suggested "We hope we can boost national team football with this decision," he said. Still, major European powers such as England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain will expect to be included. Some UEFA members, whose entire population could fit in such a venue, can be excluded from calculations. One model format for Euro 2020 has each of the six four-team groups allocated to two cities. Those 12 total venues could then get one match each -- completing an allocation of four -- in the last 16 and quarter-finals stages combined. A 13th host could then stage the semifinals and final. Domenti Sichinava, president of Georgias soccer federation, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that his country could share group hosting with Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia or Turkey. England has expressed interest in hosting the final stages at Wembley Stadium. Istanbul is another contender after Turkey was overlooked as the perceived favourite for sole rights to Euro 2020. The UEFA panel advising on possible formats must look at how many countries could want, or expect, home advantage to create a festive atmosphere. Infantino said fans would find it "difficult to understand" if their country was a host but its national team played elsewhere. The hosts, however, must be chosen "well in advance" of the qualifying matches. Qualifiers would likely be completed up to eight months before the first Euro 2020 match. "This will have to be thought about," Infantino acknowledged. ' ' ' 

GOLD COAST, Australia -- British slugger Ross Pearson earned a devastating third-round TKO on Saturday over Australian George Sotiropoulos, his opposing coach on "The Ultimate Fighter," in the main event of UFC on FX 6. Kevin Durant Authentic Jersey . The match between Pearson (14-6 MMA, 6-3 UFC) and Sotiropoulos (14-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) took place Saturday morning at Australias Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre but aired in North America on Friday night due to the time difference. Returning to lightweight after two fights at 145 pounds, Pearson appeared more muscular than in recent memory and walked confidently forward throughout the fight. The rangy Sotiropoulos tried to retreat and counter, but Pearson was the more accurate and devastating striker throughout. Pearson appeared well on his way to ending the fight in the first round after a left hook put Sotiropoulos on the canvas. but the Aussie scrambled back to his feet and showed impressive resiliency. Sotiropoulos then did his best to turn the momentum of the fight with a well-placed jab and a late scramble that saw him move to his opponents back. However, the bell sounded before he could fully sink in a hold. Sotiropoulos looked fresh to open the second, but he still couldnt find an answer for Pearsons slick head movement and crisp counterpunches. Pearson scored nearly three times as many punches as Sotiropoulos in the second round according to a FightMetric report, and the end appeared inevitable. A left hook started the assault again in the third, and after Sotiropoulos climbed up off the mat, a jab-hook combo landed flush to the chin and earned Pearson the win 41 seconds into the round. In the nights co-feature, Team Australias Robert Whittaker (9-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Team UKs Brad Scott (9-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) combined for one of the most memorable tournament final fights in the 18-edition history of "The Ultimate Fighter." In the end, it was Whittaker who just edged his opponent en route to a "TUF: Smashes" welterweight title. The bout was fast-paced and exciting from the opening bell as both fighters were willing to engage quickly and trade punches and kicks in the pocket. Whittaker appeared to get the best of the early exchanges with a slight edge in both speed and intensity of his combinations. In the second round, Scott changed the momentum after narrowly slipping a high kick and scoring an outside trip before moving immediately to his opponents back. The Brit searched desperately for a fight-ending rear-naked choke, but Whittaker brought the crowd to life by surviving the attacks and eventually working free to his feet. Still, it was obvious the fight was even after two rounds. With the fight on the line in the third, both fighters stepped up their intensity. Whittaker counted on kicks to all level and a thunderous series of elbows to score points while Scott stood on the outside and fired straight punches up the middle. The momentum went back and forth throughout the final five minutes, but as blood trickled down Scotts face, Whittaker picked up the pace, and the late volume earned him a hard-fought unanimous-decision win, 29-28 on all three judges cards. "The third round, I knew the second couldve gone either way," Whittaker said after the fight. "I just wanted to seal that third round and make sure (the judges) knew who won it." In the lightweight final of "The Ultimate Fighter: the Smashes," Northern Irelands Norman Parke (17-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) became the first man from his country to claim a tournament win on the long-running reality series with a convincing decision win over fellow Team UK fighter Colin Fletcher (8-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Despite facing on opponent with an eight-inch reach advantage, Parke was able to counterstrike effectively and take his opponent to the ground nearly at will. To his credit, Fletcher remained active throughout the bout and might have had his best round in the closing five minutes, but he simply had no answer for Parke, who took a unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 and now earns a UFC contract. Additionally, former Bellator Fighting Championships middleweight title holder Hector Lombard (32-3-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC) earned his first UFC win with an impressive first-round finish of Brazilian submission master Rousimar Palhares (14-5 MMA, 7-4 UFC). Unlike his disappointing UFC debut this past June, Lombard was aggressive from the opening bell and moved forward with powerful strikes. Palhares never looked comfortable as he tried to retreat and counter the blows, and Lombard was able to pierce his defence with sweeping hooks and powerful straights as the action moved against the cage. A native of Cuba who long resided in Australia, Lombard wowed the crowd with a flurry of punches that sent Palhares to the canvas and forced a TKO stoppage at the 3:38 mark of the opening frame. Immediately following the result, Lombard called for a future fight with top British contender Michael Bisping, who is currently scheduled to face Vitor Belfort in January. "I would now love to fight Michael Bisping," Lombard said. "Hes said a lot of things about me lately, and I want to settle it in the Octagon." Serge Ibaka Authentic Jersey . Holiday scored a career-high 35 points, Nick Young had 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers cruised to a 97-80 victory over the New York Knicks on Saturday night. 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Braun received a brief standing ovation when he was introduced following a video tribute. Standing outside the Brewers dugout, he was given the Silver Slugger award as the NLs top hitting left fielder from team owner Mark Attanasio. Yount, the 1982 and 89 AL MVP, then handed Brraun the MVP award. Russell Westbrook Authentic Jersey. . Braun held the trophy above his head, smiled and walked back to the dugout, where he high-fived his teammates. Braun hit .332 in 2011 with 33 homers, 111 RBIs, 109 runs scored and 33 stolen bases, leading the Brewers to the NL Championship Series. Shortly after he won the MVP award, it was reported by ESPN that Braun tested positive in October for elevated testosterone but his 50-game suspension was overturned on appeal. ' ' ' 

ST. Wholesale Jerseys From China . LOUIS -- Carlo Colaiacovo happened to be in the right place at the right time Saturday night. Colaiacovo deflected in a shot from Patrik Berglund 3:18 into overtime to give the Blues a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. David Perron added two goals and an assist, and T.J. Oshie also had two assists as the Blues won for the fourth time in five games and improved to 15-0-3 in their last 18 at home. Colaiacovo, stationed 20 feet from the net, got his elbow on Berglunds drive, re-directing it behind goalie Semyon Varlamov. It wasnt a picture-perfect tally but Colaiacovo, who has two goals this season, will take it. "I didnt need my stick to put it in," Colaiacovo joked. "I felt it glance off my elbow. I didnt care who got it. I was just happy that it went in." St. Louis, among the NHLs best home teams at 23-3-4, has recorded at least one point in a franchise-record 18 straight games. Colaiacovos 30th career tally helped the Blues improve to 15-0-3 in that stretch. They have outscored their opponents 53-30 during the home-ice run. "We battled hard tonight and played an excellent game," Colaiacovo said. "At the end of the day we found a way to win. Thats one thing about us. Weve been finding a way to do it at home." Colaiacovo broke a 37-game scoreless drought with his fourth shot on goal of the night. "I didnt really have any other choice but just to throw it on the net," Berglund said. "Luckily, it got through and it went in. Its nice to get out of here with two points." Colorado defenceman Erik Johnson said the puck bounced off several players on the way to the net. "It hit two guys, including me," Johnson said. "Thats just how it bounces sometimes." Johnson and Shane OBrien scored for the Avalanche, who snapped a two-game winning streak and dropped their sixth in eight games. OBrien put Colorado ahead 1-0 midway through the first period before Perron scored twice in a span of 4:05 later in the first to give St. Louis a 2-1 lead. Perron has five goals in his last three games, including a pair in a 3-1 win at Ottawa on Tuesday. Johnson -- the top overall pick by the Blues in the 2006 draft -- tied it less than three minutes after Perrons second tally, breaking a 22-game scoreless skid. The Blues bounced back and outshot Colorado 33-11 after the first period and held a 44-19 advantage overall. "Im proud with the way we stayed with it," St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock said. "I thought we competed at a high level. Kudos to the players." St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott made 17 saves and improved to 18-5-2. He made a big stop on Gabriel Landeskog with 3:45 left in the third period to keep the game tied at two. The Avalanche, who have five points in their last three games, kicked off a four-game trip. "I like where we are at right now," Colorado coach Joe Sacco said. "We had an opportunity to block that last shot and we didnt. It takes a funny bounce and it goes in." Johnson believes his team can build off the one-point effort. "Thats a good team that really wears you out in its own building," Johnson said. "Obviously, wed like to get two but well take the one point." Notes: Colorado RW Milan Hejduk played in his 967th game as a member of the Avalanche franchise, tying him with Adam Foote for second all-time. Joe Sakic leads with 1,378 appearances. ... The Avalanche lead the NHL with 18 one-goal wins. ... The Blues 23 wins at home ties last seasons total and is six short of the franchise record set in 1980-81. ... St. Louis is 24-0 when scoring three or more goals. ... The Blues are 27-1-3 in their last 30 home games with Perron in the lineup. ... St. Louis improved to 27-7-7 under coach Ken Hitchcock. cheap stitched jerseys . 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Monta Ellis scored 22 points, and the Bucks quickly erased an early deficit before pulling away with a 13-0 run bridging the third and fourth quarters to beat the Wizards 101-91 Friday night, when Milwaukees Brandon Jennings and Washingtons Bradley Beal were ejected in the final minute. stitched nfl jerseys . Mercedes announced last week that Schumacher would be replaced by Lewis Hamilton next season, and while there was speculation the 43-year-old German could move to Sauber, he instead announced on Thursday that he would end his racing career.CHESTER, Pa. -- The opponent was the same, but the outcome was drastically different. Back on May 26, Toronto FC beat the Philadelphia Union to snap a nine-game MLS losing skid. But on Sunday, the Union dominated Toronto from start to finish in a comprehensive 3-0 win at PPL Park. Toronto is last in the Eastern Conference standings at 2-11-4 and trails Philadelphia (5-9-2), its closest competitor, by seven points. Like Toronto, Philadelphia has seen a coaching change since the teams last met, and Sundays game was the latest in a string of improved results under interim manager John Hackworth, who improved to 3-2 in league play. Coming off a last-minute road win against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday, Philadelphia used a considerable advantage in both speed and energy to dominate possession against Toronto. "I think today they were on the front foot and first to everything and that little bit sharper than us," Toronto midfielder Terry Dunfield said. The Union seized control of the match with two goals in three minutes late in the first half. In the 34th minute, forward Jack McInerney, who has three goals and two assists since stepping into the lineup on June 16, set up the opener from the right wing. His cross found midfielder Gabriel Gomez, whose shot deflected off the sliding Toronto defender Richard Eckersley. leaving goalkeeper Milos Kocic with little chance. Philadelphia got its second goal two minutes later through the tricky left-side tandem of Gabriel Farfan and Frreddy Adu. Wholesale Jerseys. Farfan slipped a pass into the penalty area, and Adu broke behind the Toronto defence to collect the ball, and fire past Kocic from a tight angle. "They just broke us down on a couple of easy plays where we didnt rotate quick enough," Toronto right back Jeremy Hall said. "They need points just as bad as we do, and they picked them up today." Toronto improved in the second half, but even red-hot striker Danny Koevermans -- riding a five-game goalscoring streak -- couldnt get on the board. He saw a header saved and a bicycle kick fly wide, but his best scoring chance came on an 82nd-minute scissor kick that beat goalkeeper Zac MacMath but was cleared off the goal line by Philadelphia right back Sheanon Williams. Philadelphia wrapped up the game in the 78th minute, when Michael Farfan fed substitute Antoine Hoppenot racing into the area, and he powered a simple finish past Kocic. "It was just a bridge too far for us today," said Toronto head coach Paul Mariner, who saw a five-game unbeaten streak (1-0-4) come to an end. "Seven games in 23 days, five on the road, and dressing the same players is a tall order. They were sharper than us in the first half. We had a little regroup at halftime ... but it was just too much for us." Both teams return to action Wednesday, with Toronto playing rival Vancouver at BMO Field in MLS play and Philadelphia hosting Kansas City in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup semifinals. ' ' ' 

BARCELONA, Spain -- Real Madrid President Florentino Perezs confounded expression upon hearing that veteran goalkeeper Iker Casillas had been dropped for Saturdays game against Malaga showed just how far coach Jose Mourinho has gone in his quest to exert control over the club. stitched jerseys china . And it may be that Mourinho has finally gone too far. After waves of criticism from fans and players alike as Madrid slumped to a 3-2 loss in the game, the question arises whether Perez has reached the limits of his support for the often successful, yet equally abrasive, Mourinho. "Mourinho has his particular way of dealing with his squad," said former Madrid player and coach Jorge Valdano. "But this was him doubling down. It was an exhibition of power. It was him imposing his decision on a club legend." Mourinho did not announce his decision to drop Casillas, highly respected both in Spain and abroad for his decade of quality service in Madrids net, for the little-used Adan Garrido until minutes before the game. The move backfired in the second half when Malaga scored on the inexperienced Adan three times to deal Madrid another loss that left it flagging 16 points adrift of Spanish leader Barcelona and its league title defence hopes shattered. Mourinho said that he had picked Adan because he was "in better form" than Casillas. That argument was far from convincing to fans and players past and present. A fan poll published on Monday by Spanish sports daily Marca indicates that most of Madrids fans want Mourinho out. Eighty-two per cent of the almost 100,000 participants in the online poll voted yes to the question "Should Real Madrid fire Mourinho?" "Iker doesnt need to be punished to play better," said former Madrid goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez, an old teammate of Casillas. "This only brings to a boil the atmosphere of conflict that Madrid already has." Madrid defender Sergio Ramos said after the match that he was "surprised" by the decision. Casillas told La Sexta television on Sunday that he felt fine and that Mourinho hadnt told him why he had been benched. "Im not used to being a backup," Casillas said. "But the team is above any player. I have to keep training and try to win back my place in the starting lineup." Since arriving at Madrid three seasons ago, Mourinho has won a Spanish league title in 2012 and a Copa del Rey a year earlier. But he has also ruffled the feathers of more than one of Madrids purist fans, as well as dispatching several perceived enemies within the club. Casillas, the captain of Madrid and Spains world and two-time European championship national team, was always seen as untouchable. The 31-year-old goalkeeper is the most revered member of Madrids current squad. Many fans see him as the last link to the winning days of the "Galaticos" of David Beckham, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane and to the prior golden era of beloved forward Raul Gonzalez and Vicente del Bosque, the clubs ultimate "gentleman" coach. Two weeks ago, Perez called Casillas "a legendary captain of Real Madrid." "He is one of the great captains in the history of this club," Perez said. "He shows that above and beyond winning titles, he knows how to interpret this institution." And therein lies the potential problem for Mourinho. Perez had not been informed of Casillas exclusion when a journalist for Canal Plus television showed him the lineup minutes before the game. The 65-year-old club president, who in his 10 years has made Madrid one of the worlds richest teams, raised his glasses as if to get a better look at the player list and then, apparently stunned, just turned away. Perez has been Mourinhos biggest backer. He has defended the Portuguese coach every time he has been questioned by the sector of Madrids fans who interpret that his aggressive style goes against the clubs proud tradition of always behaving in a "noble" manner. Perez didnt flinch even when Mourinho poked Barcelonas then assistant and now head coach, Tito Vilanova, in the eye during a melee between the archrivals. Last week, with Mourinho under increasing pressure to turn things around in the league, Perez told a meeting of club members that Mourinho had his "confidence" and "affection." Mourinho is known for wanting to control how much information from his dressing room reaches the media, and he has had no problem taking on other personalities within the club. In 2011, Valdano, then the clubs spokesman, left after his conflict with Mourinho went public with the coach openly discrediting him. Mourinho belittled player Pedro Leon before he was shipped back to Getafe. He has even ostracized former Ballon dOr winner Kaka, for whom Madrid paid (euro)65 million (then $92 million) in 2009, to an almost permanent role on the substitutes bench. This season, he benched defender Ramos after a supposed dispute, and he has used various press conferences to criticize the running of Madrids B-team by coach Alberto Toril. And through all of this Perez has been there to grant him his wishes, including a contract extension last summer that ties Mourinho to Madrid until the end of the 2016 season. Mourinho, a former Chelsea, Inter Milan and FC Porto manager, has enjoyed the unquestioning support of Madrids most radical fans, which even applauded his eyepoke of Vilanova with a large sign at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium that read: "Your finger points the way forward." But that could all change after the Casillas benching. And if Mourinho losses Madrids die-hard fans it may be only a question of time before his last defender also abandons him. Columnist Tomas Roncero, who writes for sports daily AS and represents the most vehement section of Madrids fans, wrote on Sunday that "Mou threw down the gauntlet without weighing the consequences." "(Casillas) is the triumphant symbol of Spain that has dominated the European and World Cups since 2008. Mou cant understand this sensibility because its not his national team, but he should be able to evaluate it," he said. "For a decade now, 70 per cent of the children who are Real Madrid fans wear the Iker shirt. He is an idol, a mirror, a hope, a hero." stitched nfl jerseys . Manto was the White Soxs minor league hitting co-ordinator the last four seasons and will now be the big clubs hitting coach. McEwing managed Chicagos triple-A affiliate at Charlotte last season. Wholesale Jerseys Outlet . The 28-year-old American lost only nine points on serve and had 10 aces. 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(Sports Network) - The Toronto Blue Jays will send Ricky Romero to the hill tonight at the Rogers Centre looking to to slow down the surging Oakland Athletics, wholl be taking aim at their longest winning streak in nearly three years. Kevin Love Swingman Jersey . In Tuesday nights 7-2 loss, Travis Snider and J.P. Arencibia each hit solo homers for the Blue Jays, who were coming off a three-game road sweep of Boston over the weekend. Starting pitcher Brett Cecil was solid in a tough-luck defeat, permitting just two runs and fanning eight batters over the first six innings. "In two innings tonight the third out was a little elusive," Toronto manager John Farrell said afterward. "The way Blackley was pitching, that was obviously too big a hole for us to come back. We contributed to that big inning in the seventh with some walks and it was too much to overcome by that point." The Blue Jays will try to bounce back in their first-ever encounter with rookie A.J. Griffin, one of the unexpected contributors to Oaklands outstanding run. Since being called up from the minors to late June to replace the injured Brandon McCarthy in the rotation, Griffin has pitched six innings in all five of his starts and surrendered three or less runs each time out. The young right-hander has registered an impressive 2.70 ERA to go along with a 2-0 record. Griffin notched his first big-league victory with six innings of three-run ball at Minnesota on July 13, then followed up by holding the Yankees to two runs with no walks through six frames to win again this past Thursday. Romero is currently saddled with a five-start losing streak in which hes recorded an subpar 8.33 ERA. Romero had appeared to be turning the corner after yielding just three runs over a 12-inning span in defeats to the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland on July 7 and 13, respectively, but the former first-round pick was hit hard by the Yankees a week ago to extend his winless drought. New York battered him for six runs and 12 hits through six innings that day, which raised Romeros season ERA to a concerning 5.22. The Blue Jays havent given Romero much support as of late, however, as Toronto has been shut out in each of his last three assignments. Romero has put together a 5-2 record in nine Rogers Centre starts this year and does own a 4-0 mark with an excellent 1.70 ERA in six career outings against Oakland. He allowed two runs and struck out seven in a six-inning no- decision versus the As at the Coliseum back on May 8. The surprising As won the final five tests of a six-game homestand that concluded with a resounding 5-4 comeback victory over the American League East-leading New York Yankees on Sunday. An off day and a long trip didnt affect the red-hot club at all in last nights opener of this three-game set, as Travis Blackley threw seven strong innings and Yoenis Cespedes knocked in three runs to lift Oakland to a 7-2 triumph over the Blue Jays. Blackley limited Toronto to one run on five hits and struck out a career-high eight batters while walking just one to post his third straight winning decision. The left-hander, who hadnt pitched in the majors since 2007 prior to this season, now has a 2.69 earned run average in 13 games (9 starts) with the Athletics. "I didnt think (Blackley) was great the first two innings maybe," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said. "But after that he pitched really well and mixed up his pitches really well. (Catcher Derek Norris) did a great job with him behind the plate, kind of recognizing what was working for him and sticking with that." Oakland was clinging to a 2-1 lead after six innings before scoring five times in the top of the seventh against the Toronto bullpen, highlighted by a bases- loaded single by Cespedes that brought in all three runners. Norris had a two-run homer earlier in the game and Jemile Weeks went 2-for-4 with an RBI triple for the As, who are an MLB-best 15-2 thus far in July and will be shooting for their first seven-game win streak since Sept, 14-20, 2009. The surge has moved Oakland into a tie with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for the lead in the AL Wild Card race. These teams split a brief two-game set in Oakland from May 8-9, as well as 10 overall meetings last season. The As have won in four of their last five visits to the Rogers Centre, however. Authentic Minnesota Timberwolves Jersey . J.J. Watt wasnt interested in them, anyway. 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The expectation is the NHL will, as early as tomorrow, announce another block of games (two weeks worth?), including the NHL All-Star Game in Columbus, will be officially cancelled.NASHVILLE -- Detroit centre Darren Helm was cut on the right arm in the first period against Nashville on Thursday night, and didnt return the Red Wings 3-2 loss in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series. Helm played 3:08 in the first period with six shifts before tossing his glove to the ice and speeding to the locker room during a penalty kill against Nashville. Detroit coach Mike Babcock said Helm was taken to a hospital forr surgery. Kevin Garnett Timberwolves Authentic Jersey. The centre missed the final 10 games of the regular season after spraining the medial collateral ligament in his left knee March 17 in a collision with San Joses Dominic Moore. Helm had nine goals and 17 assists in 69 games this season. Nashville scratched defenceman Hal Gill against Detroit because of a lower-body injury. 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TORONTO -- The Hockey Hall of Fames facelift is complete. Kenneth Faried Authentic Jersey . A US$20-million renewal project launched in 1998 was officially completed Friday with the opening of the Esso Great Hall. The final phase of renovations saw $1.7 million spent on reconfiguring the exhibition space where all of the NHL trophies and inductees plaques are displayed. "Welcome to the next chapter of progress," said Hall of Fame chairman and CEO Bill Hay. "The Hockey Hall of Fame is a shrine to the game and those that made it great. ... It is about the pd multimedia content and custom-built showcases for the trophies. "Its just a continuation of our support for the Hockey Hall of Fame," said Imperial Oil CEO Bruce March. "And a continuation of a long tradition of s and it is about the people who broadcast and report the excitement into our homes and brought the game into the world." It took a little over three months to complete the final phase of renovations. Six Hall of Famers were on hand for the official opening: Johnny Bower, Yvan Cournoyer, Harry Howell, Bernie Parent, Denis Potvin and Darryl Sittler. The final construction work was being completed as they arrived Friday morning. "As long as my picture was still on the wall, I was OK," said Bower, the former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie. Imperial Oil helped fund the extensive work. The redesign features improved sightlines for visitors, enhanced multimedia content and custom-built showcases for the trophies. "Its just a continuation of our support for the Hockey Hall of Fame," said Imperial Oil CEO Bruce March. "And a continuation of a long tradition of supporting hockey in Canada." Standing under the cathedral ceiling in the Great Hall, Hall of Fame curator Phil Pritchard wore a wide grin. "Most of all, this is the reason were here," said Pritchard. "The Hockey Hall of Fame exists because of the guys on these walls. This is the epitome of the sport -- the pinnacle if you want to call it that." The Hockey Hall of Fames current lease runs through 2032. Ty Lawson Jersey . Danny Knobler of CBS Sports reports that although the team has not announced the move, Linds name was among those placed on waivers on Friday according to a major league source. Outright waivers are irrevocable, so if Lind is claimed by another Major League franchise he would immediately become their property. Kenneth Faried Jersey . -- Andy Reid is wasting about as much time putting together his first coaching staff in Kansas City as he did in finding his new job. http://www.officialnuggetsteamshop.com/ . Reus scored twice against his former side, cutting through the defence to open the scoring in the 35th minute -- five minutes before Neven Subotic made it 2-0 -- and putting the result beyond doubt with a wonderful effort in the 70th, when he curled his shot over the helpless Marc-Andre ter Stegen and inside the far post. JaVale McGee Jersey . -- Carlos Bocanegra, Clint Dempsey and Herculez Gomez scored as the United States opened World Cup qualifying with a somewhat shaky 3-1 victory over Antigua and Barbuda on Friday. Corey Brewer Jersey . With a looming and frightful deadline of January 11 ticking ever closer – league-imposed date to save a 48-game season – the NHL and NHLPA appear to be furiously game-planning for positioning at this late stage in the exhausting lockout process.CLEVELAND -- Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao will miss his fourth straight game because of a bruised right knee. The Cavs said Varejao wont travel with them to Washington for Wednesday nights game against the Wizards. Varejao, who leads the NBA in rebounding, wasnt with the Cavs on Saturday when they snapped a six-game losing streak with a win in Milwaukee. He stayed in Cleveland to receive additional treatment, aand the Cavs had hoped the extra rest would help him return this week. Danilo Gallinari Jersey. Varejao injured his knee last week against Toronto. The 6-foot-11 Brazilian has been replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Tyler Zeller. Cavs coach Byron Scott said the team would take a cautious approach with Varejao so he doesnt make his injury worse and miss more time. Varejao averages 14.4 rebounds per game. ' ' ' 

NEW ORLEANS -- Hearings in the NFL bounty probe of the Saints have resumed with witness appearances by former Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt and linebacker Jonathan Vilma. Texans Watt Jersey . Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has been appointed to oversee the hearings, which he has scheduled to conclude in New Orleans by Tuesday. There were also several days of witness appearances in Washington, D.C., last week. Tagliabue also has requested strict confidentiality by those involved. Childress and Vitt honoured the request after their appearances. As Childress left the downtown law office on Monday he said he had "nothing to add" after meeting with the former commissioner. Vitt also didnt have much to say, though he spent about five hours at the hearing. The Saints coach had said previously, including under oath in federal court last summer, that his players never took the field intending to injure an opponent. As he left, Vitt said that testimony "was reiterated." Like other witnesses, Vitt said he could not discuss details of the hearing, but added that it was good to see the former commissioner, who hed met before. Vitt said that they had friendly exchanges, even sharing some old stories. Vitt then headed back to the Saints suburban headquarters to catch up on how practice went. Tagliabue has informed attorneys representing all parties that he hopes to rule on the appeals of Vilma, Saints defensive end Will Smith and two other players shortly after the hearings conclude. Smith, suspended four games, and Vilma, suspended for the entire current season, have been allowed back on the field while their appeals are pending. It is unclear if they will be able to play against the New York Giants on Sunday. Two former New Orleans players also were banned: Cleveland Browns linebacker Scott Fujita had his suspension reduced to one game, while free-agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove has not played in the NFL this season but faces a two-game suspension if he signs with a team. The NFL has described Vilma and Smith as ringleaders -- and former Saints defensive co-ordinator Gregg Williams as being in charge -- of a performance pool designed to knock targeted opponents out of games from 2009 to 2011. The league has sworn statements from Williams and former Saints assistant coach Mike Cerullo -- who testified last week -- saying Vilma offered $10,000 to anyone who knocked quarterback Brett Favre out of the 2010 NFC championship game. Childress had informed the NFL after that game hed heard from former player Jimmy Kennedy that the Saints had a bounty on Favre. Childress is currently the Cleveland Browns offensive co-ordinator. The NFL also has identified Kennedy as one of its witnesses, but Kennedy has said the league is lying about his statements. He added that the league irreparably damaged his reputation by its "shoddy, careless, shameful so-called investigation." According to the NFL, Kennedy heard about the bounty from Hargrove, who has also denied knowledge of a bounty program. Tagliabue has insisted that the contents of the appeals process remain private, and all of the hearings have been behind closed doors in private law offices. Vilma offered a wave and a thumbs-up sign as walked into the downtown New Orleans law office for Mondays proceedings. Vitt only joked to several reporters that he sees them "in his dreams" and that they should be at Saints practice instead of the law office. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued the initial suspensions, which also included a full-season ban for Saints head coach Sean Payton. Lawsuits brought by Vilma and the NFL Players Association to challenge Goodells handling of the case, including his decision in October to appoint Tagliabue as the arbitrator for the appeals, are pending in federal court in New Orleans. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan gave the parties until Monday to answer questions about whether the NFLs collective bargaining agreement prevents a commissioner from handing out discipline for legal contact, and whether the CBAs passages about detrimental conduct are "ambiguous, hence unenforceable." The NFLPA responded Monday afternoon, saying the labour agreement does not give the commissioner authority to punish players for legal hits. The union added that if Tagliabue interprets the agreement otherwise, the provisions pertaining to the commissioners authority in the CBA would be unenforceable. In its response to Berrigans request, the NFL said players were not punished for on-field actions. The league said the players suspensions resulted from meeting or locker room pledges, rewarding injury-causing hits and lying to NFL investigators about the incentive pool. In March, the NFL announced that its investigation showed the Saints put together a bounty pool of up to $50,000 to reward game-ending injuries inflicted on opponents. "Knockouts" were worth $1,500 and "cart-offs" $1,000 -- with payments doubled or tripled for the playoffs, the league said. According to the league, the pay-for-pain program was administered by Williams, with Paytons knowledge. At the time, Williams apologized for his role, saying: "It was a terrible mistake, and we knew it was wrong while we were doing it." Later that month, Payton became the first head coach suspended by the league for any reason -- banned for all of this season without pay -- and Williams was suspended indefinitely. 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DETROIT -- The San Jose Sharks still have a slight edge over the Detroit Red Wings. Joe Thornton scored twice and Antti Niemi made 30 saves in San Joses 4-2 win over Detroit on Friday night. San Jose has eliminated Detroit in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs the past two seasons. It was a seven-game set last spring in which the Red Wings rallied from a 3-0 series deficit to force a decisive Game 7. Six of the seven games in that were decided by one goal and only Thorntons empty-netter in the final minute prevented Fridays contest from being another one-goal affair. "Every game against them seems to be a one-goal game," Thornton said. "These are two good, competitive teams, and its become a pretty good rivalry the last couple of years." Patrick Marleau had a goal and an assist and Ryane Clowe also scored for San Jose, which won its fourth straight. "Its always a great game when these two teams come together," Marleau said. "Theyve been a very good organization, an elite team, for a long time, so you know youd better come prepared to play. Getting a win against them does feel good, because you know its always an elite game." Henrik Zetterberg, and Tomas Holmstrom scored for Detroit, which has lost three in a row Nicklas Lidstrom had two assists and Jimmy Howard made 26 saves. "It was a good game. Sometimes you can fool yourself in these games though. The opposition gets you prepared for these games. You dont have to get yourself prepared," Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "But being a pro is getting prepared every night so you have energy to play every night. So thats a challenge for us tomorrow (at Minnesota)." Thorntons breakaway goal with 1:42 left in the second period snapped a 2-2 tie. The San Jose star beat Howard between the pads for his second goal after taking a pass from Joe Pavelski. "They really started to pinch a lot as a team and we were fortunate enough to get the puck in behind them and away we went," San Jose coach Todd MMcLellan said. J.J. Watt Jersey. "It was nice to see Jumbo shoot it, he had nobody to pass to. But he did look behind him. He worried me." Marleau gave San Jose a 2-1 lead 7:57 into the second when he chipped a shot over Howards shoulder from the slot after beating former Sharks defenceman Ian White to a loose puck, which actually deflected off Whites sick. "I was right in front of him, the puck was right there, I took a swipe at it, it bounced over my stick," White said. "I tried to get a stick on the shot and I tipped it right upstairs." White also got caught up ice on Thorntons goal. Holmtroms power-play goal with 5:16 left in the second period tied the score at 2. Pavel Datsyuks shot from about 15-feet inside the blue line deflected in off Holmstrom for his first goal. Zetterberg opened the scoring with 7:40 left in the first period. He put in the carom of Lidstroms intentionally-wide shot, off the boards behind the net, from the bottom of the right circle. It was Zetterbergs second goal. An apparent goal by Detroit was waved off with 1:28 remaining in the opening when referee Brian Pochmara ruled incidental contact with Niemi by Tomas Holmstrom. No penalty was a called. "Yeah, I didnt like the call, but that doesnt matter if I like it or not," Babcock said. Clowe tied the score at 1 with a power-play goal 2:10 into middle period. His third goal came from the bottom of the left circle after a set up by Martin Havlat. Detroit defenceman Brad Stuart made a save with his upper chest in the crease on Clowes shot at an empty Detroit net during a San Jose power play a little less than five minutes into the game. NOTES: White signed with Detroit as a free agent during the off-season. ... McLellan is a former Red Wings assistant under Babcock. ... There was a video tribute to Lidstrom in the first period honouring the Red Wings captain for reaching the 1,500-game plateau last Saturday in Washington. ... Clowes goal was the Sharks first road power-play goal this season on their 14th attempt. ' ' ' 

SARASOTA, Fla. beats audio . -- Baltimore Orioles manager Buck Showalter puts it bluntly. He wants to move J.J. Hardy out of the second spot in the lineup. The Orioles shortstop is coming off his best year defensively -- and a year hed like to forget offensively. In a season where Baltimore surprised and won 93 games, Hardy won his first Gold Glove in the majors. Along with centerfielder Adam Jones and catcher Matt Wieters, Hardy gave the Orioles solid defence -- and spotty offence. "I look at it as one of the worst offensive seasons Ive had," Hardy said. In 2012, Hardy batted .238 with 22 home runs and 68 RBIs. It was his first year of a three-year $22.25 million contract -- an extension he earned during a solid 2011 season. That year, he hit 30 homers with 80 RBIs and a .269 average in 129 games -- 29 fewer than he played last season. During a particularly discouraging stretch, Hardy watched as his batting average fell from .261 in mid-June to .216 a month later. Baltimore was in the midst of its first winning season in 15 years, and Hardy was helping with his glove. "When youre playing well defensively, and youre winning, it does help -- for sure. Had we been losing, I think my offence would have been brought up last season -- and it wasnt brought up that much," Hardy said. He doesnt draw many walks, and Showalter feels hed be more effective lower in the batting order. Perhaps it would have helped last year. "Instead of going 0 for 5, maybe it would have been 0 for 4," Hardy said. When he came to the major leagues in 2005 with Milwaukee, Hardy was known as a defensive shortstop. In 2007 and 2008, Hardy combined to hit 50 home runs and drive in 154 runs, but in 2009, he was slumping so badly, the Brewers sent him to the minors. He thought about that a lot last year he struggled. "I would compare it to the season I had in 09 when I got sent down. Maybe my numbers were better when I got sent down than last year," Hardy said. Hardys position in the batting order may depend on Brian Roberts health. If the second baseman can regain his form, Roberts could bat leadoff and Nick Markakis second. If Roberts cant play, the Orioles may have to bat Hardy second -- unless Showalter decides second-year third baseman Manny Machado is comfortable enough batting second. Its all dependent on Hardys swing. It was off last season. "If I was hitting, five, six, seven, I dont know if it would have made that much of a difference other than one less at-bat per game. Had I been swinging the bat well, it wouldnt have been an issue," Hardy said. There are no complaints about his defence. Showalter is always raving about the nuances of Hardys defensive game, and hes so good at short, there was never any consideration to moving him when Machado was brought up. Machado played shortstop in the minors, but was placed at third when he joined the Orioles last August, shoring up the team defensively. Hardy would like to play often. Last year, he set his career high in games. "Id like to play more. If I can stay in the lineup, Id like to play 162, Hardy said. "Id like to be a lot more consistent offensively, be able to play 162." Notes: Orioles OF Nick Markakis returned to Baltimore for a family funeral. Hes expected back on Friday. ... Baltimore played its first pair of intrasquad games on Wednesday and will play another on Thursday before the first game on Saturday against Minnesota. monster beats outlet uk . The 24-year-old Willett moved ahead of Englands Chris Wood (70) and Chilean-born Swede Joel Sjoholm (72) on the Gut Larcenhof course. "I feel good about my game and today I drove the ball really well," Willett said. beats by dre uk . In the end he made it all work out. Yonder Alonsos two-run single in the seventh inning snapped a tie and helped the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Sunday. http://www.beatsbydreoutletshop.co.uk/ . Williams has won 35 of her past 36 matches, including titles at Wimbledon, the Olympics, the U.S. Open, the season-ending championship and now the first event of 2013. She already has won the Australian Open five times, and with the seasons first major a little more than a week away, shes in good shape to add another one. monster beats outlet . The Nevada State Athletic Commission said opponent Alistair Overeem made $264,285.71 with a win bonus of $121,428.57. Lesnar, whose $400,000 purse matched that for his loss to Cain Velasquez at UFC 121 and his victory over Shane Carwin at UFC 116, had no win bonus for the fight Friday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. beats ouelet store . While the feeling had slowly been creeping up on her, it was then the Olympic medallist and former world champion realized she was ready to embrace life after speedskating.CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of a fractured left wrist. Pierzynski was hit by a pitch in the third inning Friday night and removed himself from the game after the fourth. Initial X-rays were negative, but a follow up MRI on Monday showed a hairline fracture, so the 34-year-old wore a brace on his left wrist Tuesday and told reporters he expects a cast to be put on within the next 24 hours to keep it immobilized and speed up the healing process. "Its not displaced or anything, so its more of a precautionary thing than anything," Pierzynski said. "Knowing me, Id try to play today and go, but theyre basically doing this to keep me out of my own harms way. Hopefully were going to retest it in 10 days and if its better, then hopefully Ill be ready to go." The move is retroactive to Aug. 13, making Pierzynski eligible to be activated Aug. 28. He says he hopes to be ready by Sept. 1. Pierzynski is leading American League catchers with a .296 average. He has six homers and 39 RBIs. This is the first career trip to the DL for Pierzynski, and it couldnt come at a more inopportune time with the White Sox, who are just 3 1/2 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central with the second-place Indians -- two games back -- in town. Backup catcher Ramon Castro has been shelved since July 9 with a broken right hand, so the White Sox will turn to catchers Tyler Flowers and Donny Lucy to handle the backstop. monster beats outlet store. "I can just be here for support and try to help them," Pierzynski said. "Help Flowers and Lucy out as far as catching and that kind of stuff. Other than that, it just stinks you have to sit here and you cant really go out and hit or catch or do anything to help the team." The White Sox purchased Lucys contract from triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Flowers has been up since Castro went on the DL. Flowers, one of Chicagos top prospects, hadnt started consecutive games since being recalled, but had four hits in seven at-bats over the weekend, including his first major league home run. "I had some good at-bats these last few games," Flowers said. "I feel way better than I did in the years past, so I look at it more that way. The development process over the last few years. It has been really good and hopefully I can continue and be consistent and have success." Pierzynski is confident that Flowers will be a more than adequate fill-in while he recovers. "Hes been up and down a couple times. This isnt his first time here, hes comfortable around the guys," Pierzynski said. "Hes just thrust into a new situation where he and Lucy are gonna be out there every day and they have to figure it out. (Pitching coach Don Cooper) will do a good job of keeping them informed on what we want to do." ' ' ' 

The Toronto Blue Jays signed righthanders Jesse Litsch and Dustin McGowan to one-year contracts on Monday. Clay Matthews Womens Jersey . The team came to an agreement with catcher Jeff Mathis shortly afterwards on a one-year, $1.5 million contract. Litsch, whose deal is worth $975,000, was 6-3 with one save in 28 appearances last season. In 75 innings pitched, he allowed 69 hits and 28 walks with 66 strikeouts and an earned run average of 4.44. Litsch struggled early in 2011 as part of the Jays rotation but re-emerged down the stretch as a long-relief option after the team recalled him from Las Vegas (AAA) in late July. McGowan, who returned late last season after missing almost two full seasons due to recurring shoulder problems, signed a deal worth $600,000. He finished with an 0-2 record in four starts. Mathis was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels on Dec. 3 to serve as the teams back-up catcher behind JP Arencibia. 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Aaron Rodgers Womens Jersey .Y. -- John Tavares emphatically showed the Carolina Hurricanes why the New York Islanders made him the top pick of the 2009 NHL draft.KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- First his North Carolina players gave Roy Williams a tough, hard-fought, milestone victory. Then they surprised their coach with a specially made gift to help him commemorate the occasion. As soon as the Tar Heels got into the locker room after beating gritty Villanova 78-71 in the second round of the NCAA tournament Friday night, they gave Williams a jersey with the number 700 emblazoned on the front. It was his 700th career win, a plateau he had been downplaying all week but a moment his players had said they all wanted to be a part of. "It was special because Coach didnt even know we had the jersey for him," said P.J. Hairston, who led North Carolina with 23 points. "He wasnt expecting it at all. He is proud, but he wasnt even thinking about the 700." Now hes surely thinking about what comes next. North Carolinas win set up a dream matchup Sunday in the third round of the South Regional between the eighth-seeded Tar Heels (25-10) and top-seeded Kansas, where Williams coached for 15 years and rang up 418 wins. The Jayhawks (30-5) struggled to put away scrappy Western Kentucky in a 64-57 victory Friday night. Kansas fans have been jamming the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City, about 30 minutes from the Jayhawks campus. Now, they get the game theyve been waiting for. By beating Villanova, Williams extended his NCAA record of consecutive tournament appearances with at least one win to 21. "I love the mental toughness of our team the last eight or nine minutes," he said. The never-say-die Wildcats (20-14) have plenty to be proud of as well. They erased a 20-point deficit that North Carolina built in the first half and then nearly climbed out of a nine-point hole in the final minutes after the Tar Heels hit three consecutive 3-pointers and once again appeared to take control. "Im proud of this team. Im proud of their effort," Villanova coach Jay Wright said. "Theyre tough guys. Theyve got faith in what we do." Picking on a season-long weakness for the ninth-seeded Wildcats, North Carolina shot 11 of 21 from 3-point range while getting outrebounded 37-28. JayVaughn Pinkston had 20 points and Darrun Hilliard scored 18 for Villanova. After UNC took a seemingly comfortable 65-56 lead on Hairstons 3-pointer and James Michael McAdoos jumper, Ryan Arcidiacono answered with Villanovas second 3, cutting the lead to 65-59. But Marcus Paige dropped in a short jumper that put the Tar Heels on top 67-59 before a media timeout with 3:03 to go. A pair of foul shots by Arcidiacono, James Bells 3-pointer and Pinkstons two free throws sliced the lead to 67-66. Paige then drilled aa 3 and Hairston completed a three-point play a little while later for a 76-68 lead with 42 seconds left. Clay Matthews Jersey. "I thought earlier in the game it was all happy and smooth and the ball was going in the basket," Williams said. "Then all of a sudden they started competing a little harder than we did." Earlier, trying to protect a precarious 54-50 lead over the plucky Wildcats, North Carolina went to its strongest weapon and unleashed 3-pointers on three straight possessions by Hairston, Reggie Bullock and Hairston again. Shooting from long range, the Tar Heels were openly exploiting a season-long weakness for Villanova, which had struggled with perimeter defence. "We worked really hard on trying to prevent them from getting 3s," Wright said. "They do a great job. They know youre trying to stop their 3s." Paige had 14 points and Bullock added 15 for UNC. Mouphtaou Yarou scored 17 points and Arcidiacono had 10 for Villanova. A 15-0 run midway through the first half led to a 32-12 North Carolina lead and Williams appeared poised to comfortably cruise to victory No. 700. A jumper by McAdoo gave North Carolina its biggest lead with 7 minutes to go in the half. But after going without a field goal from the 10:56 mark to 5:16 showing on the game clock, the Wildcats regrouped, pounced on some sudden sloppiness by North Carolina and closed out the half on a 14-3 spree to go into halftime trailing only 37-29. Then, opening the second half on an 11-3 spurt, they finally caught up when Hilliards layup tied it 40-all at the 16:04 mark. "We just couldnt make a shot," Hairston said. "We took some crazy shots, we rushed some shots, we turned the ball over and at the same time Villanova was coming down and getting chip-ins and easy two-point plays." Hilliards bucket and Pinkstons putback gave Villanova a 44-42 lead, its first since it was 4-3. But at the 12:06 mark, Bullocks third 3-pointer gave North Carolina a 47-45 advantage. Paige, Hairston and McDonald all hit 3-pointers while the Wildcats were committing five turnovers during North Carolinas first-half run. After Leslie McDonald took a pass from Bullock and moved in for a layup, Hairston scored on an underhand scoop and McDonald drilled a 3 to put North Carolina on top 28-11. Two free throws by McAdoo made it 30-11, then Pinkston and Arcidiacono hit free throws before Pinkston dropped in a jumper to end the Wildcats field goal drought. Pinkston got open for a 12-footer and Hilliard followed with another short jumper, making it 37-23. After a Tar Heels turnover, Tony Chennault kept the spree alive with another bucket. ' ' ' 

HOUSTON -- Texans coach Gary Kubiak said quarterback Matt Schaub was back at work and looked "fine" the day after losing a bit of his left ear lobe in a win in Denver. Wholesale Jerseys China . The Texans moved to 3-0 for the first time in franchise history by beating old nemesis Peyton Manning and the Broncos on Sunday. Houston is one of three unbeaten teams left, along with Arizona and Atlanta, heading into Sundays game against Tennessee (1-2) at Reliant Stadium. Schaub took a beating in Denver, losing his helmet and a chunk of his ear on a hard hit by Joe Mays. He still tied a career high with four touchdown passes and he only missed one snap after Mays dazed him, an answer to any skeptics whove questioned his toughness in past years. NFL Jerseys China . Both institutions revealed to the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) that they inadvertently allowed the participation of a player who is 20 years of age or older (as of Aug. Nike NFL Jerseys . The Tribune reported the move on Tuesday, saying that GM Theo Epstein will retain the 54-year-old, who was brought into the organization in 2005 as special assistant to then-GM Jim Hendry. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ .J. Grant is moving down to lightweight and will make his 155-pound debut against Shane Roller on Oct. Cheap Jerseys . Bailey, 27, was 0-1 with a 10.50 ERA in six appearances out of the Goldeyes bullpen. The Goldeyes now have 20 players on their active roster, including 10 pitchers and 10 position players. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . James Reimer and the 96th overall pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning (2003) joined forces in the spring of 2009 to secure the South Carolina Stingrays third and most recent Kelly Cup, the top prize in the East Coast Hockey League.DENVER - Andre Miller scored each of his 18 points in the second half, including four free throws in the final 10.2 seconds, and the Denver Nuggets edged the Memphis Grizzlies 99-94 on Friday night. Andre Iguodala scored 20 points for the Nuggets, who came off a grueling eight-day, five-game road trip to win their fourth in a row at home. Rudy Gay had 21 points for Memphis, which has lost three straight games for the first time this season. Marreese Speights and Mike Conley scored 14 points apiece and Wayne Ellington had 11. The Grizzlies lost Darrell Arthur at the end of the first quarter when he was struck in the mouth while trying to rebound a missed free throw. Arthur lay on the floor for several minutes receiving treatment from medical personnel before being helped to his feet and walking to the locker room for additional treatment. Trailing by four at the break, the Grizzlies evened the score at 69 on Ellingtons 3-pointer that beat the third-quarter buzzer. Ellington hit another 3-pointer with 7:22 remaining that put Memphis in front 81-80 but the next time down, JaVale McGee blocked a short jumper by Zach Randolph, starting a fast break that Ty Lawson finished with a go-ahead layup for the Nuggets. Memphis regained the lead on a 19-foot jumper by Gay that made it 85-84, but Denvers Danilo Gallinari answered with a 3-pointer. Gallinari added a pair of clutch free throws with 3:09 remaining and Lawson hit two more 32 seconds later to stretch the Nuggets advantage to four points. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping. After a pair of free throws by Marc Gasol, Iguodala rebounded Gallinaris missed jumper and put it back in before a Memphis turnover led to a Nuggets fast break that Iguodala finished with a jam for 95-89 lead with 1:33 remaining. Gasol converted a three-point play to get the Grizzlies within one with 53.8 seconds left but the sides then traded turnovers and Miller was fouled with 10.2 seconds remaining. He made both free throws to give the Nuggets a three-point cushion. Gays attempted 3-pointer with 5.9 seconds left rimmed out, and Miller made two more foul shots with 4.9 seconds left to secure the win. Lawson hit a 16-foot jumper with three seconds left in the second quarter to give the Nuggets, down by 10 earlier in the quarter, a 45-41 lead at halftime. After a layup by McGee put the Nuggets in front 21-18, the Grizzlies put together a 13-0 run that featured three baskets by Speights and a 3-pointer by Ellington. But the Nuggets got right back into it, scoring 10 of the next 13 points, including 3-pointers by Gallinari and Lawson. NOTES: The game was preceded by a moment of silence in honour of the victims of a shooting at a Connecticut elementary school earlier in the day. ... The Nuggets Wilson Chandler remains sidelined by a left hip injury. ... Gay has scored at least 14 points in a career-best 23 consecutive games, including all 20 this season. ' ' ' 

NASHVILLE -- Gary Kubiak can tell his Houston Texans are maturing both as a franchise and as a championship contender with a simple glance around his locker room. beats outlet . This time, they acted like theyve been in the playoffs before. Yes, the Texans are excited by clinching a second straight post-season berth and setting a franchise record for wins in a season by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-10 on Sunday. "Were very happy, I can tell you that," Kubiak said. "But I think they expected to get there, and they got there today. Theres a lot more to work on. Weve got to continue to push our group." Rookie linebacker Whitney Mercilus recovered a fumble and had two sacks as the Texans (11-1) remain tied with Atlanta for the best record in the NFL with their sixth straight win. After needing overtime the past two games, the Texans forced six turnovers they turned into 10 points and had six sacks of Jake Locker when the Texans werent batting down a handful of other passes. Houston is 6-0 on the road this season, the only unbeaten team away from home. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, injured when Houston clinched its first post-season berth a year ago against Cincinnati, called this a great feeling. "Its good to know were in," Schaub said. "Its a great feeling to know that weve reached that goal, but weve got a lot more to accomplish." The Texans also swept Tennessee (4-8), the team they replaced in Houston, for only the second time. Schaub threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, and Arian Foster ran for a TD. The Titans debuted new offensive co-ordinator Dowell Loggains, but they didnt help him much as receivers repeatedly dropped balls in losing their second straight. "To work so hard to turn things around and go out and have a performance like that is very frustrating," Titans running back Chris Johnson said. Tennessee scored on a 34-yard pass from Locker to Kenny Britt late in the third quarter to pull within 24-10. The Titans had plenty of chances, including third-and-3 at the Houston 7 early in the fourth quarter before Locker was sacked and fumbled on fourth down. Darryl Sharpton sealed the win with the third interception with 2:05 left. Locker finished with two fumbles and three interceptions. "I guess thats why were 4-8," Titans coach Mike Munchak said. "We cant make enough plays to win when we have an opportunity." The Texans avoided all the late-game dramatics needed in beating first Jacksonville, then Detroit in overtime in a span of five days. But their injury list grew. Linebackers Bradie James and Brooks Reed, cornerback Johnathan Joseph and right tackle Derek Newton all sat out. Cornerback Brice McCain hurt his foot and couldnt finish. Tight end Garrett Graham also suffered a head injury and couldnt finish. Houston improved on last seasons 10 wins with Schaub completing four of his first five passes for 78 yards on the opening drive. Schaub also connected with James Casey on a 5-yard pass for a 14-3 lead in the second quarter. By halftime, Schaub was 15 of 24 for 167 yards with a 110.9 passer rating, and he finished 21 of 35, completing passes to eight teammates, including himself off a batted ball he pulled in for a 6-yard loss. "Our defence really won the game for us," Schaub said. "They created all those turnovers and stops on fourth down. The game ball goes to the defence because we werent holding up our end on offence." Shaun Cody tipped Lockers pass to Houston linebacker Tim Dobbins, a Nashville native, who ran it 7 yards to the Tennessee 3 before Locker knocked him up into the air. Arian Foster scored on a 2-yard TD run two plays later for a 21-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Shayne Graham added a 50-yard field goal in the third quarter after Mercilus recovered Lockers fumble forced by Antonio Smith. That was all Houston needed with the defence disrupting Tennessee repeatedly, even though the Titans wound up with a 354-332 edge in total offence with two offensive linemen knocked out of the game with injuries. Texans defensive end J.J. Watt had another sack, giving him 15 1-2, adding to his franchise record for a season and joining Reggie White as the only NFL players with at least 15 sacks and 13 passes defenced in a season. Watt batted down a couple of passes, giving him 15 for the season. "Obviously, weve had some struggles the last two weeks, but today is what were used to and the way were used to playing with the turnovers and the momentum swings," Watt said. Smith had a sack and recovered a fumble by Johnson he ran to the end zone waving the ball in the air, thinking and hoping he had a TD in the second quarter. But officials had whistled the play dead at the spot of the turnover. Notes: Andre Johnson, the AFC offensive player for November, had five catches for 56 yards after totalling 35 catches for 614 yards over the past month. ... Fosters streak of rushing for at least 90 yards a game ended at five. He ran for 38 yards on 14 carries. ... Titans RT David Stewart broke his right leg on the opening series and was taken to a hospital, and LG Steve Hutchinson hurt his right knee. beats by dre review . And with that, the Heat are three wins away from another trip to the NBA finals. James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Wade scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Heat beat the Boston Celtics 93-79 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. beats solo . The pair replace Dustin Byfuglien and Tobias Enstrom, who wore the letters last year. Andrew Ladd remains the captain of the Jets. http://www.officialbeatsbydrestore.co.uk/ . 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"There have been times this year where it has been frustrating. You want to contribute to the wins and I have felt like the last little while I have been playing better. Its a good feeling." The 22-year-old forward now has 10 points in his last nine games. Ben Eager and Jordan Eberle also scored for the Oilers (14-12-3), who had won just one of their previous six games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two assists. He has 32 points this season, leading all rookies. "It was huge for us to bounce back like this," Nugent-Hopkins said. "Tonight we stuck to the game plan and it really paid off. Especially against a team like this." Oilers head coach Tom Renney was glad to see his team return to form after a pair of sub-par performances. "It was a much better effort," he said. "We had a bigger commitment to the little things that you need to pay attention to if you want to be successful. "I got the sense this morning that the players had had enough and were going to do something about it." Jay McClement replied for the Avalanche (13-16-1), who have lost three in a row and eight straight on the road. "We got caught out of position too many times and they took advantage of it," said Colorado captain Milan Hejduk. "We need to play with more pride. We didnt execute. "We got down early and started to try and chase the game. Thats not how you win in this league. We have to have a hard look in the mirror and bounce back." Edmonton opened the scoring six minutes into the game on a great individual effort by Gagner. He stole tthe puck from Shane OBrien in the corner and went hard to the net, getting his own rebound off of Kyle Quincey and tucking a power-play goal underneath Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov. monster beats by dr dre headphones. The Oilers made it 2-0 in the final minute of the opening period as Eager was allowed to get three whacks at the puck before finally chipping in his second of the season. Colorado cut into the lead three and a half minutes into the second period. Edmonton goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin missed on an attempt to catch the puck as it came off the boards. It ended up in front of McClement, who swatted it in before Khabibulin could recover. Edmonton went up 3-1 midway through the second period on a power-play goal as Nugent-Hopkins made a cross-ice feed through Gagners legs to Eberle, who blasted a shot into the net over Varlamovs shoulder. It was Eberles 30th point of the season. Khabibulin atoned for his earlier mistake as he stoned Daniel Winnik on a breakaway with seven minutes left in the game. He then stopped Winniks rebound attempt and then another rebound shot by David Jones. The Oilers took a three-goal at the end of the second period as Nugent-Hopkins fed Gagner on a 2-on-1 opportunity for his second of the game. Notes: Both teams had players out due to league disciplinary actions. Colorados Kevin Porter is in the midst of a four game suspension for kneeing Vancouvers David Booth, while Oilers D Andy Sutton is suspended indefinitely for a hit on Carolinas Alexei Ponikarovsky on Wednesday, his second suspension of the season. Colton Teubert was called up to take his place... Avalanche D Ryan Wilson (head) and F Paul Stastny (upper body) missed the game. The Avalanche put Stastny on injured reserve so they could call up rookie Brad Malone from the AHLs Lake Erie Monsters. Malone made his NHL debut against the Oilers... After starting the season with six consecutive road wins, the Avalanche are now 0-7-1 in their last eight games as the visiting team. ' ' ' 

NASHVILLE -- Gary Kubiak can tell his Houston Texans are maturing both as a franchise and as a championship contender with a simple glance around his locker room. beats outlet . This time, they acted like theyve been in the playoffs before. Yes, the Texans are excited by clinching a second straight post-season berth and setting a franchise record for wins in a season by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-10 on Sunday. "Were very happy, I can tell you that," Kubiak said. "But I think they expected to get there, and they got there today. Theres a lot more to work on. Weve got to continue to push our group." Rookie linebacker Whitney Mercilus recovered a fumble and had two sacks as the Texans (11-1) remain tied with Atlanta for the best record in the NFL with their sixth straight win. After needing overtime the past two games, the Texans forced six turnovers they turned into 10 points and had six sacks of Jake Locker when the Texans werent batting down a handful of other passes. Houston is 6-0 on the road this season, the only unbeaten team away from home. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, injured when Houston clinched its first post-season berth a year ago against Cincinnati, called this a great feeling. "Its good to know were in," Schaub said. "Its a great feeling to know that weve reached that goal, but weve got a lot more to accomplish." The Texans also swept Tennessee (4-8), the team they replaced in Houston, for only the second time. Schaub threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, and Arian Foster ran for a TD. The Titans debuted new offensive co-ordinator Dowell Loggains, but they didnt help him much as receivers repeatedly dropped balls in losing their second straight. "To work so hard to turn things around and go out and have a performance like that is very frustrating," Titans running back Chris Johnson said. Tennessee scored on a 34-yard pass from Locker to Kenny Britt late in the third quarter to pull within 24-10. The Titans had plenty of chances, including third-and-3 at the Houston 7 early in the fourth quarter before Locker was sacked and fumbled on fourth down. Darryl Sharpton sealed the win with the third interception with 2:05 left. Locker finished with two fumbles and three interceptions. "I guess thats why were 4-8," Titans coach Mike Munchak said. "We cant make enough plays to win when we have an opportunity." The Texans avoided all the late-game dramatics needed in beating first Jacksonville, then Detroit in overtime in a span of five days. But their injury list grew. Linebackers Bradie James and Brooks Reed, cornerback Johnathan Joseph and right tackle Derek Newton all sat out. Cornerback Brice McCain hurt his foot and couldnt finish. Tight end Garrett Graham also suffered a head injury and couldnt finish. Houston improved on last seasons 10 wins with Schaub completing four of his first five passes for 78 yards on the opening drive. Schaub also connected with James Casey on a 5-yard pass for a 14-3 lead in the second quarter. By halftime, Schaub was 15 of 24 for 167 yards with a 110.9 passer rating, and he finished 21 of 35, completing passes to eight teammates, including himself off a batted ball he pulled in for a 6-yard loss. "Our defence really won the game for us," Schaub said. "They created all those turnovers and stops on fourth down. The game ball goes to the defence because we werent holding up our end on offence." Shaun Cody tipped Lockers pass to Houston linebacker Tim Dobbins, a Nashville native, who ran it 7 yards to the Tennessee 3 before Locker knocked him up into the air. Arian Foster scored on a 2-yard TD run two plays later for a 21-3 lead midway through the second quarter. Shayne Graham added a 50-yard field goal in the third quarter after Mercilus recovered Lockers fumble forced by Antonio Smith. That was all Houston needed with the defence disrupting Tennessee repeatedly, even though the Titans wound up with a 354-332 edge in total offence with two offensive linemen knocked out of the game with injuries. Texans defensive end J.J. Watt had another sack, giving him 15 1-2, adding to his franchise record for a season and joining Reggie White as the only NFL players with at least 15 sacks and 13 passes defenced in a season. Watt batted down a couple of passes, giving him 15 for the season. "Obviously, weve had some struggles the last two weeks, but today is what were used to and the way were used to playing with the turnovers and the momentum swings," Watt said. Smith had a sack and recovered a fumble by Johnson he ran to the end zone waving the ball in the air, thinking and hoping he had a TD in the second quarter. But officials had whistled the play dead at the spot of the turnover. Notes: Andre Johnson, the AFC offensive player for November, had five catches for 56 yards after totalling 35 catches for 614 yards over the past month. ... Fosters streak of rushing for at least 90 yards a game ended at five. He ran for 38 yards on 14 carries. ... Titans RT David Stewart broke his right leg on the opening series and was taken to a hospital, and LG Steve Hutchinson hurt his right knee. beats by dre review . And with that, the Heat are three wins away from another trip to the NBA finals. James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, Wade scored 10 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter and the Heat beat the Boston Celtics 93-79 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. beats solo . The pair replace Dustin Byfuglien and Tobias Enstrom, who wore the letters last year. Andrew Ladd remains the captain of the Jets. http://www.officialbeatsbydrestore.co.uk/ . 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"There have been times this year where it has been frustrating. You want to contribute to the wins and I have felt like the last little while I have been playing better. Its a good feeling." The 22-year-old forward now has 10 points in his last nine games. Ben Eager and Jordan Eberle also scored for the Oilers (14-12-3), who had won just one of their previous six games. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had two assists. He has 32 points this season, leading all rookies. "It was huge for us to bounce back like this," Nugent-Hopkins said. "Tonight we stuck to the game plan and it really paid off. Especially against a team like this." Oilers head coach Tom Renney was glad to see his team return to form after a pair of sub-par performances. "It was a much better effort," he said. "We had a bigger commitment to the little things that you need to pay attention to if you want to be successful. "I got the sense this morning that the players had had enough and were going to do something about it." Jay McClement replied for the Avalanche (13-16-1), who have lost three in a row and eight straight on the road. "We got caught out of position too many times and they took advantage of it," said Colorado captain Milan Hejduk. "We need to play with more pride. We didnt execute. "We got down early and started to try and chase the game. Thats not how you win in this league. We have to have a hard look in the mirror and bounce back." Edmonton opened the scoring six minutes into the game on a great individual effort by Gagner. He stole tthe puck from Shane OBrien in the corner and went hard to the net, getting his own rebound off of Kyle Quincey and tucking a power-play goal underneath Avalanche goaltender Semyon Varlamov. monster beats by dr dre headphones. The Oilers made it 2-0 in the final minute of the opening period as Eager was allowed to get three whacks at the puck before finally chipping in his second of the season. Colorado cut into the lead three and a half minutes into the second period. Edmonton goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin missed on an attempt to catch the puck as it came off the boards. It ended up in front of McClement, who swatted it in before Khabibulin could recover. Edmonton went up 3-1 midway through the second period on a power-play goal as Nugent-Hopkins made a cross-ice feed through Gagners legs to Eberle, who blasted a shot into the net over Varlamovs shoulder. It was Eberles 30th point of the season. Khabibulin atoned for his earlier mistake as he stoned Daniel Winnik on a breakaway with seven minutes left in the game. He then stopped Winniks rebound attempt and then another rebound shot by David Jones. The Oilers took a three-goal at the end of the second period as Nugent-Hopkins fed Gagner on a 2-on-1 opportunity for his second of the game. Notes: Both teams had players out due to league disciplinary actions. Colorados Kevin Porter is in the midst of a four game suspension for kneeing Vancouvers David Booth, while Oilers D Andy Sutton is suspended indefinitely for a hit on Carolinas Alexei Ponikarovsky on Wednesday, his second suspension of the season. Colton Teubert was called up to take his place... Avalanche D Ryan Wilson (head) and F Paul Stastny (upper body) missed the game. The Avalanche put Stastny on injured reserve so they could call up rookie Brad Malone from the AHLs Lake Erie Monsters. Malone made his NHL debut against the Oilers... After starting the season with six consecutive road wins, the Avalanche are now 0-7-1 in their last eight games as the visiting team. ' ' ' 

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Keeping the 27-year-old sluggers bat in the middle of the lineup -- and off the disabled list -- figures to be one of the keys to remaining competitive in the rugged AL East, so the team is pondering ways to help the three-time All-Star stay on the field for an entire season. Longoria has spent time on the DL three of the past five seasons, including a three-month stretch last summer that might have cost the Rays a playoff berth. Tampa Bay went 41-44 during the 85-game stretch he was sidelined, compared to 47-27 in the career-low 74 games he started at either third base or as the designated hitter. "Theres no greater proof to how important Evan Longoria is to us than last year. Keeping him on the field is extremely important," Rays executive vice-president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. To that end, the club is contemplating ways to keep their star fresh for a run they hope will continue deep into October. That could include giving him occasional days off, as well as more starts at DH. "As everybody knows, his work ethic is top shelf. Hes going to do whatever he can to stay on the field," Friedman said. "That coupled with how good our trainers are, I think gives us a great chance to be able to do that." Longoria spent a combined 143 games on the DL in 2008, 2011 and 2012, yet has managed to post impressive numbers over the first six years of his career. The Rays rewarded him this off-season with a 10-year contract that added six guaranteed seasons and $100 million to an existing deal which called for him to earn $36.6 million over the next four seasons. The new deal includes a team option for 2023 that could make the contract worth $144.6 million over 11 years. Encouraged to arrive to spring training early to begin working out with team trainers, Longoria reported to camp with pitchers and catchers. 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In addition to trading pitchers James Shields and Wade Davis to Kansas City for a collection of promising minor league prospects, the team acquired first baseman James Loney, second baseman Kelly Johnson and shortstop Yunel Escobar. Like Friedman and manager Joe Maddon, Longoria is confident that the Rays remain strong enough to contend in a division that sent the Yankees and Orioles to the playoffs last season and figures to be even more competitive with Toronto expecting to be one of the most improved teams in baseball. "I actually did something Ive never done. I actually looked at the roster before I came to spring this year. Its good to see. The further you get along in your career, when we sign free agents you know more about these guys," Longoria said. "Bringing in Escobar and Kelly Johnson in the middle is going to be huge for us," he added. "The one question in our lineup every year has been the shortstop. Weve shuffled that position more than any one." Maddon believes the team has a chance to be as good defensively as it has ever been. And hes counting on the off-season additions to help make a difference offensively, too. But no one is expected to provide as big a boost as a healthy Longoria. Despite insisting his goal is to play every game, he seems receptive to the idea of the clubs plan to be proactive in trying to keep him fresh. "If I have to take a day off here or there to not go on the DL, to not have to deal with that kind of stress or worry, Ill do it," Longoria said. "To try to avoid the DL is going to be the biggest thing for me." ' ' '

Andrei Kirilenko is returning to the NBA, this time with Minnesota. The Timberwolves found the versatile, tough-defending small forward theyve been seeking to fill out their roster, and this one they didnt have to try to pry away from a division rival. Kirilenkos signing of a two-year, $20 million contract was completed Friday after a three-team trade with New Orleans and Phoenix cleared the necessary space under the salary cap. The 31-year-old Kirilenko spent last season with CKSA Moscow after a 10-year run with Utah, choosing to play in his native Russia during the lockout and staying there once it ended. "I think playing a more regular schedule in Europe helped his body. He told me he feels tremendous. He feels as good as hes ever felt," Timberwolves president of basketball operations and general manager David Kahn said. "I think that, if anything, it was probably a small advantage for him to not play in the NBA." Kirilenko, currently playing with the Russian national team at the Summer Olympics in London, won the Most Valuable Player and Best Defender awards in the Euroleague. In a statement provided by the team, he said hes excited to be coming back to the United States, where he has dual citizenship. "The Wolves have one of the best coaches in the league in Rick Adelman, and I feel my game fits in well with his style of play," Kirilenko said. "I also like the talent that Minnesota has on the team with star players like Kevin Love and Ricky Rubio." All 10 of Kirilenkos NBA seasons have been with the Jazz, who selected him with the 24th overall pick in the 1999 draft. He averaged 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 30.8 minutes per game during that time, including an All-Star 2003-04 season when he averaged 16.5 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 1.9 steals. He has 62 games of five or more blocks and 14 games of five or more steals. The Timberwolves signed restricted free agent Nicolas Batum to an offer sheet and also tried to swing a sign-and-trade deal with Portland, but the Blazers didnt budge and kept the 23-year-old from France. So the Wolves turned to Kirilenko, a 6-foot-9 budding superstar at one point whose productivity waned over the last few years under the weight of a variety of injuries. "We see somebody who can help us in a number of ways," Kahn said, "and frankly is the kind of player we didnt have on our team." With all of the dominant, score-from-anywhere-on-the-floor wing players in the league these days, the Wolves need to keep them in check. "By no means am I suggesting that Andrei can shut them down, but I at least think now we can send somebody out there with the wingspan and the capabilities of guarding them a little bit," Kahn said. That couldve been translated as a slight against Derrick Williams, who plays the same position as Kirilenko, had an up-and-down rookie year and has found himself the subject of trade talks. "Derrick should be challenged to seize what he wants, as opposed to it simply being handed to him," Kahn said. "There will be no limitations on Derricks ability to play here from a minutes standpoint, but itll be up to him to determine." The rebuilding project is clearly over for the Timberwolves, with the addition of another veteran. Theyve now sent away two first-round draft picks, one on paper (Kahn said its protected for the next few years if it falls in the top 13) and one in person (Wes Johnson was the fourth overall choice in 2010 but struggled mightily over two seasons here) to the Suns. They received three future second-round picks in the Suns-Hornets trade. They plan to sign guard Brandon Roy and centre Greg Stiemsma next week, leaving Kevin Love, Nikola Pekovic and Luke Ridnour as the only players whove been on this roster more than one season. Whatever becomes of these latest transactions by the wheel-and-deal Wolves, at least their best player is in a better mood. Love spoke at a meeting with the media in London on Friday, where Team USA was preparing to begin Olympic play. The All-Star power forward said hes feeling better about the shape of the roster after seeing the moves Kahn has made this month. Recently, Love publicly urged the organization to add veteran players to the young core, expressing impatience with becoming a playoff team. With Kirilenko, Roy, Stiemsma, Shved and Cunningham coming, Love sounded more confident in the plan. "Im happy with it," Love said. "I know a few weeks ago I didnt necessarily sound that way. But I just want to make the playoffs." 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Irving, TX (Sports Network) - Notre Dame has essentially punched its ticket to Miami, and the release of the penultimate BCS standings on Sunday indicated the winner of the SEC Championship Game will likely join the Fighting Irish in South Beach. Alabama (11-1) and Georgia (11-1) were both No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, in the poll last week and remained in the same positions following blowout wins against rivalry opponents. The pair will square off next Saturday in Atlanta in the SEC title game in what amounts to a de facto national semifinal. The BCS champion has come from the SEC each of the past six years. While the Crimson Tide and Bulldogs still have work to do, the Fighting Irish finished off their 12-0 regular season with a victory at Southern California on Saturday night to stay atop the BCS poll. Notre Dame, which vaulted into the top spot last week thanks to losses by Kansas State and Oregon, is No. 1 in both human polls and in the computers for a near perfect 0.998 BCS average. The Irish are all but assured to play for the national title on Jan. 7 at Sun Life Stadium, where they could meet the reigning champs or the streaking Bulldogs. Alabama had its run as No. 1 stopped as a result of a 29-24 loss to Texas A&M two weeks ago, but fell just behind the then-unbeatens to stay a threat in the title race. The Tide rolled over Auburn, 49-0, in the Iron Bowl on Saturday and currently has a 0.924 BCS average. Georgia has not lost since its lone blemish at South Carolina on Oct. 6, a six-game run that includes a pivotal 17-9 win over the Florida Gators, who upended Florida State on Saturday but stayed at the undesirable No. 4 spot despite the computers having them ranked second. The Bulldogs hold a just a 0.003 edge over Florida, and because the Gators cant improve their resume, they will likely be on the outside looking in. However, Florida stands a good chance of vaulting ahead of the SEC championship loser into third place in next weeks poll, which would guarantee the Gators a BCS bowl as an at-large entry. Oregon is currently fifth, followed by Kansas State, LSU, Stanford, Texas A&M and South Carolina. The BCS poll is computed by averaging the percentage totals of the Harris Interactive poll, USA Today poll and computer rankings. Since 1998, the top two teams in the poll following the conference title games squared off for the BCS Championship. In two years, a four-team playoff system goes into effect. Percy Harvin Seahawks Jersey . Still, hes happy with the way the NL Central leaders have been pulling out wins lately. Drew Stubbs delivered another huge hit in the ninth inning, launching a two-out, two-run double that rallied the Reds past Houston 5-3. Russell Wilson Womens Jersey . Drew broke his right ankle in Wednesday nights game against Milwaukee on a fourth-inning slide to home plate. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said after the game that Drew is out for the season and probably needs surgery. http://www.shopnflseahawksgears.us/ . Fish gave the U.S. an early 1-0 lead after beating Nielsen 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in mens singles, but Wozniacki, who arrived only four hours earlier on a flight from Thailand, beat Mattek-Sands 7-6 (4), 6-2 to level at 1-1 before the Danish pair combined to win the decider. Russell Wilson Jersey . Having the reigning MVP, Corey Perry, is a great way to start and Perry has to be considered a high first-round pick in most leagues, not only because hes averaged better than a point-per-game over the last three seasons, but Perrys agitating style has resulted in more than 100 penalty minutes for four straight seasons. Autographed Russell Wilson Jersey . The Rangers will now wait and see if their top two sluggers will be sidelined. Hamilton and Beltre homered before each left the game with injuries, and Texas beat the slumping Cleveland Indians 5-2.The New York Islanders held the fourth pick in the 2012 NHL entry draft and took defenceman Griffin Reinhart of the WHLs Edmonton Oil Kings. The six-foot-four, 207-pound Reinhart had 12 goals in 58 games this season and is the son of former NHLer Paul Reinhart.dddddddddddd The Islanders also made a trade on the draft floor, getting defenceman Lubomir Visnovsky from the Anaheim Ducks for a second-round draft pick in 2013. ' ' ' 

Sam Bennett knew the Kingston Frontenacs luck had to change. Nike Air Max . He scored two goals and added an assist as the Kingston Frontenacs doubled the Brampton Battalion 6-3 in Ontario Hockey League play Friday. Spencer Watson also scored twice, while Darcy Greenaway and Cody Alcock had singles and Roland McKeown added three assists for the Frontenacs (7-8-0). "Its good because we were just on a really bad losing streak, and now we turned everything around," said Bennett. "Were going good now." Brandon Robinson, Nick Paul and Brendan Childerley had a goal apiece for the Battalion (5-7-5), which dropped their fourth straight game. Both teams traded goals in the first period until Pauls goal in the final minute gave the Battalion a 3-2 lead. But Kingston exploded with four unanswered goals in the second and goaltender Mike Morrison shut the door in the third. "I just felt (the biggest problem) was our lack of ability to compete," said Brampton head coach Stan Butler. "The Kingston team outworked us and they just kept coming harder and harder and our guys instead of responding backed off and thats why the game was 6-3." Morrison finished with 20 saves, 10 of which came in the third as he bailed out a Frontenacs offence that went cold in the final period with just two shots. Battalion goalie Matej Machovsky was chased from net after allowing six goals on 22 shots. His replacement, Jake Smith, stopped all four shots he faced. Elsewhere in the OHL it was: Owen Sound 6 Erie 3; Guelph 4 Oshawa 1; Plymouth 3 Sarnia 2; Ottawa 6 Sault Ste. Marie 1; Kitchener 5 Windsor 1; London 4 Belleville 3 (OT); Mississauga 4 Peterborough 1 and Sudbury 6 Barrie 4. Attack 6 Otters 3 At Erie, Pa., Daniel Catenacci and Gemel Smith each had four-point nights as Owen Sound (11-2-2) defeated the Otters (4-9-3). Storm 4 Generals 1 At Guelph, Ont., the Storm (11-4-1) exploded with four goals in the third period to beat Oshawa (10-6-2). Whalers 3 Sting 2 At Sarnia, Ont., Matt Mahalak made 32 saves as the Plymouth (8-4-3) edged the Sting (8-7-1). 67s 6 Greyhounds 1 At Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., power-play goals by Jake Cardwell and Remy Giftopoulos 59 seconds apart along with a goal by Ryan Van Stralen in the second period helped Ottawa (5-8-2) past the Greyhounds (9-8-0). Rangers 5 Spitfires 1 At Kitchener, Ont., Justin Bailey had the eventual winner as the Rangers (9-5-2) skated past Windsor (8-7-3). Knights 4 Bulls 3 (OT) At London, Ont., Alex Broadhurst buried a rebound 54 seconds into overtime as the Knights (9-5-2) slipped past Belleville (8-5-1). Steelheads 4 Petes 1 At Mississauga, Ont., Stuart Percy and Trevor Carrick each scored a goal and an assist to lead the Steelheads (10-4-1) over Peterborough (4-9-3). Wolves 6 Colts 4 At Sudbury, Ont., the Wolves (8-8-1) well-rounded offence dominated Barrie (11-4-1) and claimed a victory against the top team in the OHL. Nike Air Max 90 .C. 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The Briton succumbed to a painful body shot in the ninth round from the Ukrainian welterweight Senchenko in the non-title fight in his hometown. SEATTLE -- Edinson Volquez pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the skidding Seattle Mariners 6-2 Thursday night for their first series sweep of the season. Volquez (3-6) was in command all night, allowing one run and four hits in 6 2-3 innings. He struck out six and walked four while sending Seattle to its fifth consecutive loss. Converted reliever Erasmo Ramirez (0-1) took the loss in his first start for the Mariners. He threw five innings, allowing eight hits and six runs -- five earned. He struck out three and walked one. In an interleague matchup of last-place teams, Padres starters yielded only two earned runs in three games at Seattle. San Diego put together four singles to score three runs in the third. Chris Denorfia led off with an infield single, then Jesus Guzman blooped a hit to right. John Baker was trying to put down a sacrifice bunt, but it turned into a single when Ramirez did not commit off the mound. Third baseman Kyle Seager ran to cover third, and shortstop Munenori Kawasaki sprinted to second. The ball just rolled out to shortstop, and everyone was safe. Kawasaki made a leaping grab of Alexi Amaristas liner to temporarily stem the rally, but Will Venable singled crisply to right, the first hard hit of the inning, to score Denorfia. Everth Cabrera followed with a grounder to Seager, who threw to second. Second baseman Dustin Ackley tried to turn a double play, but threw low to first. Guzman scored on the fielders choice and Baker came in on Ackleys throwing error when the ball skiddedd past Justin Smoak. Nike Air Max 97. The Padres chased Ramirez with three consecutive hits to open the sixth. Carlos Quentin and Yonder Alonso singled, and Denorfia doubled to score Quentin. Hisashi Iwakuma replaced Ramirez and allowed a single to Guzman. That was Iwakumas only batter faced, and he threw just two pitches. Charlie Furbush took his place. Hitters were 0 for 32 against Furbush in his last 11 1-3 innings before Baker and Amarista hit back-to-back singles. Furbush struck out Venable and Cabrera to end the inning with San Diego ahead 6-0. Volquez sailed through the first five innings, allowing only one hit. Ramirez was right with him following a 28-pitch first. Cabrera had a 13-pitch at-bat in the first to earn a walk, raising Ramirezs pitch count early. But Ramirez zipped through the second, third and fourth, allowing just a leadoff single in the second before retiring nine consecutive batters. Ackley singled in the seventh to drive in Franklin Gutierrez and snap Seattles 15-inning scoreless streak. Gutierrez made his season debut Thursday after recovering from a partial right pectoral tear followed by plantar fasciitis. In his first at-bat, he was hit by a pitch from Volquez. Gutierrez finished 1 for 2 and drove in a run in the eighth. NOTES: San Diegos three starters for the weekend series against Oakland will be Anthony Bass, Ross Ohlendorf and Clayton Richard. ... Seattle left-handed reliever Lucas Luetge has not allowed an earned run in his first 24 major league appearances. The streak spans 16 innings, a club record. ' ' ' 

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Victoria Azarenka had produced one of the most lopsided Australian Open final victories to capture a Grand Slam title and the No. China Jerseys . 1 ranking for the first time. She started celebrating on Rod Laver Arena, then suddenly did a double-take to ask her coach, "What happened?" The answer: She routed three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 in 1 hour, 22 minutes on Saturday night, winning 12 of the last 13 games after dropping her first service game and falling behind 2-0. "Its a dream come true," she said. "I have been dreaming and working so hard to win the Grand Slam, and being No. 1 is pretty good bonus. Just the perfect ending and the perfect position to be in." Azarenka won 11 straight matches, including a run to the Sydney International title, to reach her first Grand Slam final. Her previous best performance at a major was a semifinal loss to Petra Kvitova at Wimbledon last year. Sharapova had all the experience, being in her sixth major final and having won three -- dating back to her 2004 Wimbledon title. But it didnt unnerve the 22-year-old Azarenka, who is the first woman from Belarus to win a singles major. Shes also the seventh different woman to win a Grand Slam title since Francesca Schiavone won the 2010 French Open, and the fifth different winner in as many majors. Azarenka became only the third woman to earn the No. 1 spot after winning her first Grand Slam title. She moved from No. 3 to No. 1 in the rankings, helped by Caroline Wozniackis loss in the quarterfinals. The third-seeded Azarenka set up championship point with a stunning forehand, her 14th clean winner, and sealed it when Sharapova netted a backhand. She dropped on to her knees at the baseline with her hands over her face. She got up, held up her hands up and jogged up to her coach, Sam Sumyk, in the stands to celebrate. "The best feeling, for sure," Azarenka said. "I dont know about the game. I dont know what I was doing out there. Its just pure joy what happened. I cant believe its over." And she paid special credit to her grandmother, "the person who inspires me the most in my life." Azarenka has been a distinctive presence at Melbourne Park as much as for her shrieks and hoots with each shot and seemingly boundless energy as for her white shorts, blue singlet and lime green head and wrist bands. Against Sharapova, she maintained the frenetic movement that has been the hallmark of her campaign in Australia, her 25th consecutive major. She won the Sydney International title the weekend before the years first major and is now on a 12-match winning streak -- the first player since 2004 to win a WTA tour event the week before winning a major. A lot of attention before the final was on the grunting of both players. In the second game, someone shouted "turn the volume down," but there was nothing after that except for a few mutterings when the shrieking got really loud. "She did everything better than I did today. I had a good first couple of games, and that was about it," Sharapova said. "Then she was the one that was taking the first ball and hitting it deep and aggressive. I was always the one running around like a rabbit, you know, trying to play catch-up all the time." Sharapova also won only three games in a 2007 final loss to Serena Williams, who also conceded only three games in the 2009 final against Dinara Safina. When Sharapova won the first two games, there was no indication of how lopsided the match would be. Azarenka took control after holding for the first time, breaking Sharapova at love and then holding again on a three-game roll. Sharapova held, finishing off with an ace, to level the score at 3-3 in the first set but then didnt win another game. Azarenka started dictating the points, coming to the net at times, hitting winners from the baseline and forcing the 24-year-old Russian to the extremes on both sides of the court. Sharapova seemed barely able to move by comparison, and had 30 unforced errors in the match. The second set was completely lopsided and lasted only 36 minutes, with Sharapova winning only 12 points. "As in any sport, you have your good days, you have your tough days and you have days where things just dont work out," said Sharapova, who has now been on the losing end of two of the most lopsided scorelines in a final at Melbourne Park. In the later mens doubles final, Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied Bob and Mike Bryan their record 12th Grand Slam doubles title, beating the American twins 7-6 (1), 6-2. The 33-year-old Bryans were attempting to secure their place as the most decorated doubles team since the Open Era began in 1968. The Bryan brothers remain level on 11 major titles with the Australian duo of Mark Woodforde and Todd Woodbridge. On Sunday, defending champion Novak Djokovic takes on Rafael Nadal in a mens singles final featuring No. 1 vs. No. 2. Djokovic won three of the four majors last year and beat Nadal in six finals in 2011 among his 70 match wins for the season. Azarenka had her best season on record in 2011, winning 55 matches and losing 17 as she finished at a year-end No. 3 ranking. There was a time when shed momentarily flirted with the idea of quitting the sport during a quick trip home to Minsk after a loss at Doha. But she was quickly set straight by her family, including her grandmother, who had reportedly worked three jobs to the age of 71. She couldnt get through to her family immediately "because my phone is freaking out right now," but she texted them from the court. "I made a pretty smart decision, not walking out, right? That was pretty special," she said. "Theres always ups and downs, now Im up." Cheap Wholesale Jerseys . -- Mark Jackson received a congratulatory text message from Hall of Famer Reggie Miller that might have seemed a bit strange after his Golden State Warriors grinded out a win against the Western Conferences worst team. Wholesale Jerseys China . Police said no signs of foul play were found. Miami Beach police said the woman, whose name was not immediately released, went to Boshs home Monday and "appeared to be well and in good spirits" upon arrival. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . CFL fans in four Canadian cities are looking forward to shiny new stadiums, packed with goodies that will make watching football more enjoyable and more expensive. Cheap Jerseys . Watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV, tonight at 7pm et/4pm pt. Fantuz sat out Hamiltons last game, a 32-25 loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers with concussion-like symptoms. NFL Jerseys China . The European Tour also said Friday that the 2013 edition of the tournament would be staged at Carton House Golf Club in County Kildare, Ireland -- the venue for the championship in 2005 and 2006.QUEBEC -- The Toronto Blue Jays have purchased the contract of left-handed pitcher Tony Davis from the Quebec Capitales, the Can-Am League club announced Friday. In 20 appearances for Quebec this season, the Newberry, Fla., native went 2-0 with a 1.06 ERA. He was used mostly out of the bullpen against lefthanded hitters. Davis, 24, was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 12th round in 2009 but was released this spring. He joined Fargo-Moorhead of the American Association before he was traded to Quebec in July. He had a 2.51 ERA in 44 appearances with the Twins double-A affiliate from 2009 to 2011. Capitales manager Patrick Scalabrini said in a statemeent that the Jays made the move to fill a need for left-handed relievers in their organization. NFL Jerseys From China. Davis is the second Capitales pitcher sold to a major league club in recent weeks. Right hander Chris Cox of St. George, Ont., a Blue Jays 2011 draft pick, was purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks in November. The Jays also claimed third baseman and outfielder Russ Canzler off waivers from the Cleveland Indians. Canzler appeared in 26 games for the Indians last season, hitting .269 with three home runs and 11 RBIs. The Blue Jays outrighted right-hander Mickey Storey to triple-A Buffalo to make room on the 40-man roster. ' ' ' 

ABBOTSFORD, B. Cheap NCAA Jerseys .C. -- Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Ontario all surged to early leads in womens competition at the Canadian senior curling championship with a pair of wins each on Saturday. Newfoundlands Cathy Cunningham followed up a 15-0 win over the Northwest Territories with a 12-5 rout of Saskatchewan in Saturdays late draw. Cunninghams rink scored five in the eighth end to clinch the game. Albertas Cathy King improved to 2-0 with a 9-7 win over the Northwest Territories Ann McKellar-Gillis. King cruised by P.E.I. 9-3 in Saturdays earlier draw. Ontario joined the leaders, scoring two in the 10th end in a 7-5 win over Northern Ontario. In other Draw 3 action, Nova Scotia beat British Columbia 10-6 and Quebec doubled P.E.I. 10-5. On the mens side, Newfoundlands Geoff Cunningham had four points in the eighth end to win 9-4 against Quebecs Pierre Charette. Alberta, Manitoba, Northern Ontario, B.C., and Saskatchewan joined Goss at 1-0 in mens play. Alberta opened the tournament with a 10-4 win over P.E.I., Northern Ontario edged Nova Scotia 7-6, B.C. beat Yukon 8-2, Manitoba defeated Ontario 8-5 and Saskatchewan rolled over New Brunswick 10-3. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . Relive all the drama at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt on TSN and TSN Mobile TV. The NHL on TSNs James Duthie hosts tonights broadcast alongside 1972 Summit Series teammates Bobby Clarke and Peter Mahovlich. You can also join TSN. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap . The big topic of discussion for the players was Gary Bettmans offer of an owner-player only meeting. Bettman proposed Thursday that the leadership from both sides step aside for the next bargaining session, leaving a group of owners and players to try and break the stalemate The players are expected to make a decision and let the NHL know one way or another no later than Saturday. http://www.elitejerseysnflcheapusashop.com/ . Fedor took a cross from substitute Josef Martinez and beat Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima from close range in the 62nd minute to pull the visitors even at Sapporo Dome. Wholesale Jerseys China . Scott Frandsen of Kelowna, B.C., and Victorias David Calder won their mens pair semifinal in a time of six minutes 21.51 seconds. Britain was second in 6:23.08 and Italy third in 6:27. Cheap NHL Jerseys . The team announced Wednesday that Frings, a former German international, will return for pre-season action in 2013. Frings played all 90-plus minutes of Torontos 3-1 CONCACAF Champions League loss to Houston in late August, but he was left off the roster for the Reds last two Major League Soccer games, suggesting the veteran midfielder had suffered a nagging injury.Saturday nights contest between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins has been postponed due to an extreme winter storm that hit the eastern part of North America and the state of emergency that has been placed in effect in the Boston area. The game, which was originally scheduled to begin at 1pm et on Saturday, and was first pushed back tto 7pm et before eventually being wiped out. Cheap NBA Jerseys. Both teams are already on the schedule for Sunday as the Lightning will be in New York to take on the Rangers, while the Bruins are headed on the road to face the Buffalo Sabres. The NHL announced that the game will be played at a later date which has yet to be determined. ' ' ' 

TORONTO – Excitement was palpable in the city of Toronto four years ago. Nike Air Max 2013 . Brian Burke and his Stanley Cup ring had been lured from Anaheim to join the Leafs as president and general manager, replacing interim manager Cliff Fletcher and the much-chagrined John Ferguson Jr. "Rebuilding this team is not going to be easy," said Burke from a grand introductory news conference at the Air Canada Centre. "Its going to take some time and some patience." Four-plus years later and it appears all that time and patience has run its course. Famously dismissive of the five-year rebuild, Burke will not get to five years in Toronto, relieved of his duties on Wednesday morning. His resume will land far short of the lofty expectation which surrounded his celebrated arrival. He spoke gloriously that day in November of 2008 about the religion of hockey in Toronto, aspiring to bring Stanley Cups back into the holy fold.  Unfortunately for Burke, the Leafs did not make the postseason once in his tenure – they finished as high as 10th in 2010-2011 – a stinging failure that will surely define his legacy. "Its not easy to fix a team thats broken," said Burke last April. "And I had no illusions or delusions about that except that I watch general managers in all sports get up there the first day and they say Weve got a five-year plan and theyre just buying five years right out of the gate. And I dont respect that. My view is I was hopeful we could do it quicker." Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment President and COO Tom Anselmi refused to offer specifics regarding the stunningly-timed dismissal of Burke – who remains again oddly, as a senior advisor – noting only the need for a "different voice" and "different leadership" style. Anselmi hinted at dissension between Burke and the organizations new ownership group – Bell and Rogers taking control this past summer – but again declined to get into specifics. Stubbornly impatient throughout his tenure in Toronto, Burke will be replaced at the helm by Dave Nonis, a friend and colleague who also supplanted him in Vancouver. Clearly shaken and worn sitting beside Anselmi at the incredibly awkward news conference announcing the change in course, Nonis noted the primary difference between himself and Burke. "Im a little more patient," said Nonis, who was informed of the decision on Wednesday morning. Burke was notorious is his attempts to fast-forward the process of transformation in Toronto – one that had seemingly bottomed out under John Ferguson Jr. only to fall further under Burke – most notably with the much-debated Phil Kessel trade, which sent three draft picks to Boston in exchange for the talented, but mercurial winger. As the face and voice of the Leafs, he engineered some astute trades, but struck out in most of his free agent attempts. Under his direction, the quality and depth of the organization did improve – with the acquisitions of Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul, Jake Gardiner, the recently-drafted Morgan Rielly and some other prospects – but none of the acquired talent could push his Leafs into the playoffs. The most prominent failing of his tactical tenure in Toronto was his inability to land a number one goaltender, amid constant speculation at the moment regarding a possible trade for Roberto Luongo. Like in Vancouver, goaltending during Burkes reign was increasingly unstable. He was also unable to acquire a number one centre, a long-stated goal while at the helm. Rules often defined Burkes time in Toronto. He was firmly against offer sheets and long-term, back-diving deals, declining either avenue as a means for improving his hockey club. Burke boasted on the day of his hiring that he wanted to change the culture in Toronto, removing the so-called "blue and white disease" that had so consumed the organization, while delivering a team busting of pugnacity and toughness. He was unable to build a roster matching such a description, compounded by the desire of then-head coach Ron Wilsons preference for skill over truculence. Burke replaced Wilson with Randy Carlyle in March, changing course back to a black-and-blue style with the coach who led his Ducks to a Stanley Cup in Anaheim. His tenure will stand defined by brash rhetoric and bold statements, but short on the results those declarations require. His hope was to transform the Leafs into a perennial Stanley Cup contender, a goal that never materialized with even hints of the post-season absent. He acquired pieces to the puzzles, but failed to string together a collection capable of finding success. Burke did not live up to his billing with the Leafs and will be remembered as such. Air Max 90 . That was clearly a popular decision for his enthusiastic mother Karen, who might have been the happiest person in Consol Energy Center. "She likes me at home apparently," said Ceci. "Getting to stay (in Ottawa) for major junior was special for her and getting the chance to stay there now for the National Hockey League is something else that will be really cool for me and my whole family. Nike Air Max 97 . You can watch the highlights and make your decision here (http://www.tsn.ca/showdown/2012/). Voting on both plays continues through Friday at Noon et/9am pt. Last year, Jordan Eberle of the Edmonton Oilers garnered the most votes from TSN. http://www.officialairmaxshop.fr/ . 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Rumours of Guardiola coming to the German powerhouse have been swirling around local media for weeks and Bayern made it official just a day after Guardiola expressed his desire to manage in England at some point. Guardiolas arrival is a major coup for Bayern. "You have to say, hat off," former Bayern star and president Franz Beckenbauer said. "Matthias Sammer and Guardiola - I dont know where you can find a better partnership," Beckenbauer told Sky television, referring to Bayerns director of sport. Even Bayerns rivals were impressed. "A great compliment to Bayern that they have landed this coup," said Hans-Joachim Watzke, the managing director of Borussia Dortmund. Guardiolas arrival will be good for the entire league, "because the whole world can see that they managed to bring such a coach to Germany," Watzke said. Guardiola, who turns 42 on Friday, stepped down at the end of last season and is on a one-year sabbatical. Under his guidance, Barcelona dominated Spanish and European competitions with its passing game and frequent scoring from standout Lionel Messi. Barcelona won the Champions League twice during Guardiolas tenure, in 2009 and 2011, and captured three Spanish championships and two cup titles. In his first season after being promoted from Barcelonas reserve side, Guardiola won an unprecedented treble, taking the Champions LLeague, Spanish league and Copa del Rey. Air Max 2013. "We are very pleased that we managed to win the football expert Pep Guardiola for Bayern Munich although he had been contacted and sought by many famous clubs," Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said. "Pep Guardiola is one of the most successful coaches in the world and we are certain that he can give a lot of lustre not only to Bayern but also to German football." Guardiola, a former Barcelona midfielder who has never coached outside Barcelona, comes to the most scrutinized club in Germany. Bayerns top management is staffed by some of Germanys biggest past stars, with no small egos. Bayern is Germanys biggest club, with 21 Bundesliga titles and one championship before World War II. Bayern president Uli Hoeness said only a coach of Guardiolas calibre could be an adequate replacement for Heynckes, who will be 68 when he retires. Bayern lost the Champions League final last season to Chelsea and has failed to win a trophy in the past two seasons. But it has a large lead in the Bundesliga this season, which resumes this weekend. Bayern is nine points ahead of Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern also is in the knockout stage of the Champions League, with Arsenal its next opponent. In the German Cup, Bayern faces Borussia Dortmund in the quarterfinals. Dortmund has won the last two championships and took the double last season. Heynckes praised his own team in glowing terms last week. "Bayern has never played such a modern, attractive and contemporary football in its history," Heynckes said. In Bayern, Guardiola will find Spanish compatriot Javi Martinez, whose transfer was worth (euro)40 million ($53 million). The clubs biggest stars are Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mario Gomez. ' ' ' 

SURPRISE, Ariz. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap . -- Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez will have surgery on his left knee to repair a lateral meniscus tear. Perez will likely be out several weeks. The surgery will determine the severity of the cartilage tear and how much time he will miss. Perez injured his knee while warming up starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez in the bullpen before a 7-5 victory Tuesday over the Cincinnati Reds. Perez caught the first inning but left with a noticeable limp and was replaced by Cody Clark. He was on crutches in the Royals clubhouse Wednesday and was set return to Kansas City for further examinations. A MRI on Tuesday night revealed the tear. "Heading to KC today - Thanks to all the fans for the support. I will work hard to be back as soon as possible. God bless you," Perez tweeted Wednesday morning. The 21-year-old Perez hit .331 in 39 games with the Royals last season after a promotion Aug. 10. He signed a five-year, $7 million contract Feb. 27 with a club option for three more years. Perezs injury leaves the Royals thin in catching. Manny Pina, a rookie backup who made his big league debut last year, had surgery on his right knee after tearing cartilage in a Feb. 22 practice. Brayan Pena is the lone remaining healthy catcher on the 40-man big league roster, hitting .248 in 72 games last year. Non-roster invitee Max Ramirez is the only other catcher in camp with big league experience. He hit .217 in 45 games in 2008 and 2010 with the Texas Rangers. Wholesale Jerseys China . Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday both players will go through informal workouts early in the week before any decision is made on whether they can return to practice. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Supply . In a fight dubbed "Get Your Irish Up" on St. Patricks night, Martinez dominated Matthew Macklin in an action-packed bout and stopped him after 11 rounds Saturday. http://www.chinajerseyswholesalestore.com/ . James Reimer and the 96th overall pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning (2003) joined forces in the spring of 2009 to secure the South Carolina Stingrays third and most recent Kelly Cup, the top prize in the East Coast Hockey League. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . -- Luke Donald apologized Sunday for criticizing golf course architect Gil Hanse in a tweet that was meant to be private. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China .  Thats just the economic reality in a league where the pay scale cant compare to that of the National Football League with its billion-dollar broadcast revenues, drawn from a market of more than 300 million people.SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Padres have signed right-hander Ross Ohlendorf to a big league contract and designated right-hander Matt Palmer for assignment. Ohlendorf was 4-3 with a 4.61 ERA in 10 starts for Triple-A Pawtucket in the Boston Red Sox organization this season. Over parts oof five major league seasons with the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates, he is 14-28 with a 4. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap. 77 ERA. Palmer made three appearances for the Padres, posting a 9.00 ER. He had made seven starts for Triple-A Tucson prior to having his contract selected on May 20. ' ' ' 

PHOENIX -- Michael Redd is enjoying his time with the Phoenix Suns. Air Max . Redd scored a season-high 25 points off the bench and the Suns beat the Houston Rockets 99-86 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win. "I dont feel any pressure to do more than Im capable of," said Redd, who signed as a free agent just after the start of the season. "Im just having fun." Redd had two major knee injuries in as many years and played only 10 games for the Milwaukee Bucks a season ago. His role -- and his minutes -- have been in flux for most of this season. Against the Rockets, Redd hit his first five shots and finished 10 of 13 from the floor including three 3-pointers. "Every night there is someone else playing big minutes and having a big game," said Marcin Gortat, who had 15 points and 10 rebounds. Redd scored 15 consecutive points for the Suns over a six-minute stretch of the second quarter as the Suns extended a 13-point, first-quarter lead to as many as 21 before settling for a 52-36 halftime lead. "We tried to run some stuff for him but the guys did a good job of finding him," Suns coach Alvin Gentry said. Channing Frye scored 19 points for the Suns, who moved within a half-game of the Rockets for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. "For the first time in a while we played well from the first minute," Gortat said. "The chemistry is just outstanding right now. Everybody feels good." Phoenix, which moved over .500 for the first time this season at 23-22, is 11-3 over its past 14 games and 8-1 at home since the All-Star break. "The chemistry is coming together," Gentry said. "Im not sure that happens and nobody can tell you how that happens. Guys are feeling pretty comfortable in their roles." Luis Scola scored 18 points and Goran Dragic added 16 for the short-handed Rockets, who have lost eight of 11. Courtney Lee, who scored 25 points on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers and averages just over 10 a game, was 0 for 8 from the field and scored two points. "Yesterday we had a close game with the Clippers and we didnt have any ammo," Dragic said. "We were missing open shots. We didnt have that energy." Marcus Camby made his Rockets debut, recording eight points and eight rebounds in nearly 20 minutes. But Houston is still short at point guard with Derek Fisher not reporting to the Rockets after his trade from the Lakers. "We had some opportunities to make it more of a ballgame but we just didnt," Rockets coach Kevin McHale said. "We gave them baskets and we were not sharp tonight. We werent making shots and our ball movement got stagnant." Houston pulled no closer than 12 until a layup by Dragic made it 92-82 with 1:41 remaining. But Gortat hit a short hook shot and Frye scored off an offensive rebound with 44.5 seconds left to give the Suns a 96-84 lead. The Rockets shot 43 per cent from the field -- 26.1 per cent during a 13-point first quarter -- and were 1 of 11 from beyond the 3-point arc. "Thats about where we want teams to be," Gentry said. NOTES: The Suns led for all but the games first 2:41. . Houstons 13 first-quarter points were an opponent season low for Phoenix. ... When Dragic picked up his fifth foul later in the third quarter, the Rockets were left with Courtney Fortson to run the point. Fortson, who was signed to a 10-day contract Saturday from the NBA D-Leagues L.A. D-Fenders and was wearing a jersey without his name on the back, had three rebounds, two assists, a turnover and had one of his two shots blocked. ... Phoenix F Markieff Morris outscored his brother, Houston F Marcus, 4-2 in limited minutes. It was the first time they had played against each other. ... 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After Fridays 11-inning demoralizing defeat, the Nationals promptly lost the opener of Saturdays doubleheader and the prized rookie to an injured ankle.DALLAS -- Shawn Marion scored 24 points, Eddy Curry added 11 one day after he was claimed off waivers, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 99-82 on Friday night in the final preseason game for both teams. Marion scored 10 of his 24 points in the second quarter to help the Mavericks pull ahead 61-43 at halftime. O.J. Mayo had 13 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists for the Mavericks, who finished 4-4 in the preseason. Byron Mullens, Charlottes leading scorer in the preseason, had 16 points and 19 rebounds. Gerald Henderson scored 17 points for the Bobcats, who shot just 30 per cent from the floor. The Mavericks claimed Curry off waivers Thursday after San Antonio cut him and he was in the starting lineup a day after being picked up. The 7-footer had seven rebounds and was 4 of 8 shooting, including a nifty layup to finish a break early in the third. Currys addition comes at a time when Dallas frontcourt is short-handed because of injuries. Dallas forward Dirk Nowitzki, who played just one preseason game, had right knee surgery last Friday and could miss up to six weeks. Centre Chris Kaman missed his fourth in a row with a right calf strain and hhis status for Tuesdays regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers is up in the air. Air Max pas cher. Forward Elton Brand was also rested Friday night by coach Rick Carlisle. Dallas Darren Collison had 12 points and rookie Jae Crowder chipped in with 11. The Bobcats, who finished 1-7 in the preseason, had a 7-59 record last season and the worst winning percentage in NBA history. Charlotte will look to snap a 23-game losing streak in the regular season when it opens at home next Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. The Bobcats missed 16 of their first 17 shots and fell behind by 18 in the first quarter. Charlotte closed the gap to 40-33 before the Mavericks went on a 16-4 run that was finished off by consecutive baskets from Marion, who also had 12 rebounds. Mullens hit a turnaround jumper that brought the Bobcats within 85-82 in the fourth quarter. The Mavericks scored the final 14 points of the game to close things out. Charlottes Ramon Sessions had 16 points and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, the second overall pick in this past summers draft, had 10 rebounds. Bobcats forward Tyrus Thomas missed his second straight game with a bruised right heel. ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- Joey Elliott has been recognized for his stellar 2012 debut with the CFLs offensive player of the week award. beats outlet uk . The Winnipeg quarterback completed 33-of-43 passes for 406 yards and one touchdown in last weeks 32-25 victory over Hamilton to help the Blue Bombers to their second win of the season. Elliott, who was making his third career CFL start after missing most of last season with a knee injury, led the Bombers in place of Alex Brink and injured starting quarterback Buck Pierce. Meanwhile, Winnipeg teammate Alex Hall took the defensive nod. The defensive end had one tackle, one sack and two forced fumbles against Hamilton. The special teams award went to Hamilton wide receiver/kick returner Chris Williams, who returned five punts for 146 yards and a touchdown for Hamilton in a losing effort. B.C. Lions safety Cauchy Muamba was named the top Canadian after registering one tackle and two interceptions in the 24-5 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The players of the week awards are sponsored by Gibsons Finest. beats by dre review . Benzema headed in after Alcoyano defenders Javier Selvas and Arkaitz Perez failed to clear Alvaro Moratas cross in the 21st minute. Alcoyano made a fast-passing start and had pounced on three of Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adans short clearances, causing Madrid to have to chase the ball hard in midfield. cheap beats dr dre . -- The Philadelphia Flyers took advantage of some sun and fun during their trip to Florida. http://www.beatsbydreoutletshop.co.uk/ . Check out todays trade rumours and speculation from around the NHL beat. And follow TSN.ca each day until Deadline Day for all the updates. Future Planning On Wednesday mornings edition of Blue Breakfast on TSN Radio 1050, NHL Insider Darren Dreger spoke about the Toronto Maple Leafs as the NHL trade deadline approaches. monster beats by dre uk . Russia led all the way, although Canada twice came with one goal of tying the game. Canada won the first game of the series 3-2. "Any time we seemed to get close we seemed to take a penalty," said a disappointed Canadian coach Steve Spott. beats solo . A day after being acquired from the Steelheads, Clint Windsor was the starter in the 67s goal and he allowed five goals on 36 shots to his very recent ex-teammates. Trevor Carrick had two goals and an assist for the Steelheads (13-5-1), Dylan Smoskowitz had two goals and Riley Brace had two assists. NEW YORK -- The NHL and the players association are expected to resume labour negotiations this week in New York. The sides are likely to meet Wednesday and Thursday in New York, a union spokesman told The Associated Press in an email. The plans and the agenda are expected to be worked out Monday. On Friday, the sides held an unannounced meeeting in Toronto to discuss where they were and how to move the process forward. beats by dre outlet. Officials on both sides were in contact Saturday and Sunday, leading to the meetings. The lockout reached its 22nd day Sunday. The NHL cancelled the first two weeks of the regular season Thursday, wiping out 82 games from Oct. 11-24. ' ' ' 

CLEVELAND -- Browns wide receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin will miss Clevelands game Sunday against the New York Giants because of hamstring injuries. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Both players sat out practice all week and the Browns downgraded them on their final injury report Saturday before facing the defending Super Bowl champions. Greg Little and rookie Josh Gordon will likely start Sunday, with Jordan Norwood working as the slot receiver. It will be the first career start for Gordon, who has seven catches for 93 yards in four games. Browns offensive co-ordinator Brad Childress said Gordon, who was taken in the second round of the NFL supplemental draft, had a strong week of practice. Also, rookie running back Trent Richardson travelled with the team to New York after missing practice Friday to be with his girlfriend while she was in labour. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . The 18-year-old forward scored two goals and added two assists as his Val-dOr Foreurs downed the visiting Victoriaville Tigres 7-2 on Friday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Cheap Jerseys USA . The lawsuit was filed last week in Miami federal court against Aroldis Chapman, a left-handed pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. The lawsuit claims that Chapman falsely accused Danilo Curbelo Garcia of involvement in human trafficking, leading to his 2008 arrest and conviction in Cuba. http://www.usfootballjerseysstore.com/ . -- Kenny Perry and Sean OHair birdied five of the last six holes to win the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Sunday. Cheap Jerseys . -- Victorias Jim Rutledge shot a competitive course record 7-under 65 Wednesday and took an early lead at the PGA Seniors Championship of Canada at Emerald Hills Golf Club. Cheap Jerseys Sale .C. -- Penske Racing announced Tuesday that Joey Logano will join the team in 2013 and drive the No. LETHBRIDGE, Alta. -- The Western Hockey Leagues Lethbridge Hurricanes have fired head coach and general manager Rich Preston. The Hurricanes made the announcement Tuesday. The club failed to make the WHL playoffs during Prestons four seasons at the helm. They finished in ninth place in the Eastern Conference in 2012-13, six points behind eighth-place Kootenay with a 28-34-10 record. "Rich has done what we have asked him by rebuilding the team through the draft and we appreciate all the work he has done," Hurricanes board of directors president Brian McNaughton said in a statement. Cheap Jerseys Store. "We are, however, not satisfied with the direction we headed in the last 30 games of the season and believe that making a change today is in the best interest of the franchise." The Hurricanes promoted Brad Robson to general manager. Robson had been an assistant GM with the club since 2008. ' ' ' 

WATERLOO, Ont. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Rookie Sandra Changkija remained on top of the leaderboard after the completion of the first round Friday morning at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. Changkija opened with an 8-under-par 63 and had a three-stroke lead on Chinas Shanshan Feng when play was suspended at 4:20 p.m. Thursday due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. On Friday morning, Swedens Anna Nordqvist shot up the leaderboard at Grey Silo Golf Course with a first-round score of 7-under-par 64 to shave Changkijas lead to one stroke. South Koreas Hee Kyung Seo and Americans Karlin Beck and Lexi Thompson were tied with Feng at 5 under par. The high heat and humidity on the opening day were replaced by sunny, comfortable conditions for Fridays play. Isabelle Beisiegel of Sainte Hilaire, Que., and Charlottetowns Lorie Kane were the top Canadians at even-par 71. NFL Jerseys From China . Betemit has torn cartilage in his right wrist, and an MRI also revealed "a pretty significant bone bruise," according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . "I thought we were really solid defensively, except for the start of the third quarter. We just came out very flat," Adelman said after the 95-76 win lifted the Timberwolves to 4-2 in pre-season play. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Play was halted for four minutes in the seventh inning while the fan received CPR and was carted off on a stretcher. Ambulance sirens could be heard outside the stadium as the fan was carted off, still receiving CPR. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The Seattle Sounders will be without forward David Estrada for the next eight to 12 weeks after he broke his left foot in training. Nike NFL Jerseys . -- Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach. BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins power-play woes took a dramatic turn. While Boston still has much to work ahead with the man advantage, a pair of rare power-play goals led the Bruins from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Tyler Seguins goal early in the second period was Bostons first at home during a power play this season, then Brad Marchand doubled the small total when he scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:16 left in the third period with Tampa Bay down a man because of a four-minute high sticking penalty. "Its big. We needed those," Marchand said. "Thats what we need our power play to do -- step up at the right times, get us in the game." Seguins goal cut Tampa Bays lead to 2-1, Rich Peverley scored 1:17 later to tie it and Marchand scored the winner when he and Patrice Bergeron got behind the Lightnings penalty killers for a 2-on-1. Bergeron raced up the right side and timed the pass to his left perfectly. All Marchand had to do was direct it at the net, where goalie Mathieu Garon was caught on the wrong side. "Bergie gives me a wide-open net to shoot at. I think anyone in this league wouldve hit that," said Marchand, who leads the Bruins with 11 goals. "Im fortunate to be on the team I am." The Bruins are now 9 for 59 on the power play, still one of the lowest percentages in the league. Yet the Bruins continue to win, extending their streak to six straight on Saturday as they enjoy their best start since the 1929-30 season. "Its not always going to be your way so you have to find ways to show some character," Bergeron said. "I think weve done that again tonight." The Bruins were called 10 penalties, six in the first period, and the Lightning had seven in the game, including Brendan Mikkelsons double-minor for a high stick on Milan Lucic with 5:39 left in the third. The Lightning nearly had the penalty killed, but Steven Stamkos tried for a short-handed goal instead of killing time. The shot took a funny bounce off the boards and set up Bergeron and Marchand for the winning goal. "We gambled and wasted 58 minutes of hard, intelligent, paying-the-price work," Lightning coach Guy Boucher said. Stamkos and Alexander Killorn scored for Tampa Bay, both on power plays in the first period. The Lightning failed to score on six other power plays and finished withh just 22 shots on goal. Wholesale Jerseys. "Its not all the time that you score on the first two power plays," Stamkos said. "Sometimes its the last two and then everyone says Oh, your power play is great! Our power play was better tonight. We generated some chances and we got two. Hopefully we build on that. Anton Khudobin had 20 saves as Boston starter Tuukka Rask got the day off with rival Montreal coming to Boston on Sunday. Garon finished with 24 saves for the Lightning, who lost their fourth in a row. The Bruins were called for six penalties in the first period and Tampa Bay capitalized on two of them. Stamkos put the Lightning up 1-0 on a wrist shot 5:32 into the game off passes from Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. Purcell got another assist when Alexander Killorn beat Khudobin with a backhander for a 2-0 lead with 11:22 left in the first. Purcell took a pass from Martin St. Louis, crossed the blue line and headed straight up the middle before dropping a pass behind to Killorn, who got Khudobin off balance and tapped it in for his third goal of the season. Seguin got a rare power play goal for the Bruins on a one-timer from the left circle 3:22 into the second. It was the first power-play goal at home for the Bruins and just the eighth time they scored in 57 chances overall this season. Dougie Hamilton and David Krejci assisted on the goal. The Bruins got an obvious emotional boost by finally scoring on Garon, who had just stopped a flurry of good scoring chances. Peverley scored again for the Bruins just over a minute later to tie it at 2-all on another one-timer from the left circle. Adam McQuaid surprised the Lightning with a crossing pass from the blue line to the opposite corner, where Peverley fired off the shot before Garon had a much of a chance to get across. NOTES: The Bruins improved to 6-1-1 at home. ... Stamkos extended his point streak to nine straight games. ... The Bruins and Lightning will meet one more time during the regular season when the Lightning return to Boston on April 25. The game was scheduled for Feb. 9 but postponed because of a blizzard. ... Peverleys goal was his 199th career point. Lighting LW Benoit Pouliot left the game with an upper body injury after taking a hard hit from Dennis Seidenberg with 9:15 left in the first period. Seidenberg was called for boarding on the play. ' ' ' 

WATERLOO, Ont. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Rookie Sandra Changkija remained on top of the leaderboard after the completion of the first round Friday morning at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. Changkija opened with an 8-under-par 63 and had a three-stroke lead on Chinas Shanshan Feng when play was suspended at 4:20 p.m. Thursday due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. On Friday morning, Swedens Anna Nordqvist shot up the leaderboard at Grey Silo Golf Course with a first-round score of 7-under-par 64 to shave Changkijas lead to one stroke. South Koreas Hee Kyung Seo and Americans Karlin Beck and Lexi Thompson were tied with Feng at 5 under par. The high heat and humidity on the opening day were replaced by sunny, comfortable conditions for Fridays play. Isabelle Beisiegel of Sainte Hilaire, Que., and Charlottetowns Lorie Kane were the top Canadians at even-par 71. NFL Jerseys From China . Betemit has torn cartilage in his right wrist, and an MRI also revealed "a pretty significant bone bruise," according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . "I thought we were really solid defensively, except for the start of the third quarter. We just came out very flat," Adelman said after the 95-76 win lifted the Timberwolves to 4-2 in pre-season play. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Play was halted for four minutes in the seventh inning while the fan received CPR and was carted off on a stretcher. Ambulance sirens could be heard outside the stadium as the fan was carted off, still receiving CPR. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The Seattle Sounders will be without forward David Estrada for the next eight to 12 weeks after he broke his left foot in training. Nike NFL Jerseys . -- Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach. BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins power-play woes took a dramatic turn. While Boston still has much to work ahead with the man advantage, a pair of rare power-play goals led the Bruins from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Tyler Seguins goal early in the second period was Bostons first at home during a power play this season, then Brad Marchand doubled the small total when he scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:16 left in the third period with Tampa Bay down a man because of a four-minute high sticking penalty. "Its big. We needed those," Marchand said. "Thats what we need our power play to do -- step up at the right times, get us in the game." Seguins goal cut Tampa Bays lead to 2-1, Rich Peverley scored 1:17 later to tie it and Marchand scored the winner when he and Patrice Bergeron got behind the Lightnings penalty killers for a 2-on-1. Bergeron raced up the right side and timed the pass to his left perfectly. All Marchand had to do was direct it at the net, where goalie Mathieu Garon was caught on the wrong side. "Bergie gives me a wide-open net to shoot at. I think anyone in this league wouldve hit that," said Marchand, who leads the Bruins with 11 goals. "Im fortunate to be on the team I am." The Bruins are now 9 for 59 on the power play, still one of the lowest percentages in the league. Yet the Bruins continue to win, extending their streak to six straight on Saturday as they enjoy their best start since the 1929-30 season. "Its not always going to be your way so you have to find ways to show some character," Bergeron said. "I think weve done that again tonight." The Bruins were called 10 penalties, six in the first period, and the Lightning had seven in the game, including Brendan Mikkelsons double-minor for a high stick on Milan Lucic with 5:39 left in the third. The Lightning nearly had the penalty killed, but Steven Stamkos tried for a short-handed goal instead of killing time. The shot took a funny bounce off the boards and set up Bergeron and Marchand for the winning goal. "We gambled and wasted 58 minutes of hard, intelligent, paying-the-price work," Lightning coach Guy Boucher said. Stamkos and Alexander Killorn scored for Tampa Bay, both on power plays in the first period. The Lightning failed to score on six other power plays and finished withh just 22 shots on goal. Wholesale Jerseys. "Its not all the time that you score on the first two power plays," Stamkos said. "Sometimes its the last two and then everyone says Oh, your power play is great! Our power play was better tonight. We generated some chances and we got two. Hopefully we build on that. Anton Khudobin had 20 saves as Boston starter Tuukka Rask got the day off with rival Montreal coming to Boston on Sunday. Garon finished with 24 saves for the Lightning, who lost their fourth in a row. The Bruins were called for six penalties in the first period and Tampa Bay capitalized on two of them. Stamkos put the Lightning up 1-0 on a wrist shot 5:32 into the game off passes from Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. Purcell got another assist when Alexander Killorn beat Khudobin with a backhander for a 2-0 lead with 11:22 left in the first. Purcell took a pass from Martin St. Louis, crossed the blue line and headed straight up the middle before dropping a pass behind to Killorn, who got Khudobin off balance and tapped it in for his third goal of the season. Seguin got a rare power play goal for the Bruins on a one-timer from the left circle 3:22 into the second. It was the first power-play goal at home for the Bruins and just the eighth time they scored in 57 chances overall this season. Dougie Hamilton and David Krejci assisted on the goal. The Bruins got an obvious emotional boost by finally scoring on Garon, who had just stopped a flurry of good scoring chances. Peverley scored again for the Bruins just over a minute later to tie it at 2-all on another one-timer from the left circle. Adam McQuaid surprised the Lightning with a crossing pass from the blue line to the opposite corner, where Peverley fired off the shot before Garon had a much of a chance to get across. NOTES: The Bruins improved to 6-1-1 at home. ... Stamkos extended his point streak to nine straight games. ... The Bruins and Lightning will meet one more time during the regular season when the Lightning return to Boston on April 25. The game was scheduled for Feb. 9 but postponed because of a blizzard. ... Peverleys goal was his 199th career point. Lighting LW Benoit Pouliot left the game with an upper body injury after taking a hard hit from Dennis Seidenberg with 9:15 left in the first period. Seidenberg was called for boarding on the play. ' ' ' 

WATERLOO, Ont. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Rookie Sandra Changkija remained on top of the leaderboard after the completion of the first round Friday morning at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. Changkija opened with an 8-under-par 63 and had a three-stroke lead on Chinas Shanshan Feng when play was suspended at 4:20 p.m. Thursday due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. On Friday morning, Swedens Anna Nordqvist shot up the leaderboard at Grey Silo Golf Course with a first-round score of 7-under-par 64 to shave Changkijas lead to one stroke. South Koreas Hee Kyung Seo and Americans Karlin Beck and Lexi Thompson were tied with Feng at 5 under par. The high heat and humidity on the opening day were replaced by sunny, comfortable conditions for Fridays play. Isabelle Beisiegel of Sainte Hilaire, Que., and Charlottetowns Lorie Kane were the top Canadians at even-par 71. NFL Jerseys From China . Betemit has torn cartilage in his right wrist, and an MRI also revealed "a pretty significant bone bruise," according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . "I thought we were really solid defensively, except for the start of the third quarter. We just came out very flat," Adelman said after the 95-76 win lifted the Timberwolves to 4-2 in pre-season play. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Play was halted for four minutes in the seventh inning while the fan received CPR and was carted off on a stretcher. Ambulance sirens could be heard outside the stadium as the fan was carted off, still receiving CPR. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The Seattle Sounders will be without forward David Estrada for the next eight to 12 weeks after he broke his left foot in training. Nike NFL Jerseys . -- Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach. BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins power-play woes took a dramatic turn. While Boston still has much to work ahead with the man advantage, a pair of rare power-play goals led the Bruins from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Tyler Seguins goal early in the second period was Bostons first at home during a power play this season, then Brad Marchand doubled the small total when he scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:16 left in the third period with Tampa Bay down a man because of a four-minute high sticking penalty. "Its big. We needed those," Marchand said. "Thats what we need our power play to do -- step up at the right times, get us in the game." Seguins goal cut Tampa Bays lead to 2-1, Rich Peverley scored 1:17 later to tie it and Marchand scored the winner when he and Patrice Bergeron got behind the Lightnings penalty killers for a 2-on-1. Bergeron raced up the right side and timed the pass to his left perfectly. All Marchand had to do was direct it at the net, where goalie Mathieu Garon was caught on the wrong side. "Bergie gives me a wide-open net to shoot at. I think anyone in this league wouldve hit that," said Marchand, who leads the Bruins with 11 goals. "Im fortunate to be on the team I am." The Bruins are now 9 for 59 on the power play, still one of the lowest percentages in the league. Yet the Bruins continue to win, extending their streak to six straight on Saturday as they enjoy their best start since the 1929-30 season. "Its not always going to be your way so you have to find ways to show some character," Bergeron said. "I think weve done that again tonight." The Bruins were called 10 penalties, six in the first period, and the Lightning had seven in the game, including Brendan Mikkelsons double-minor for a high stick on Milan Lucic with 5:39 left in the third. The Lightning nearly had the penalty killed, but Steven Stamkos tried for a short-handed goal instead of killing time. The shot took a funny bounce off the boards and set up Bergeron and Marchand for the winning goal. "We gambled and wasted 58 minutes of hard, intelligent, paying-the-price work," Lightning coach Guy Boucher said. Stamkos and Alexander Killorn scored for Tampa Bay, both on power plays in the first period. The Lightning failed to score on six other power plays and finished withh just 22 shots on goal. Wholesale Jerseys. "Its not all the time that you score on the first two power plays," Stamkos said. "Sometimes its the last two and then everyone says Oh, your power play is great! Our power play was better tonight. We generated some chances and we got two. Hopefully we build on that. Anton Khudobin had 20 saves as Boston starter Tuukka Rask got the day off with rival Montreal coming to Boston on Sunday. Garon finished with 24 saves for the Lightning, who lost their fourth in a row. The Bruins were called for six penalties in the first period and Tampa Bay capitalized on two of them. Stamkos put the Lightning up 1-0 on a wrist shot 5:32 into the game off passes from Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. Purcell got another assist when Alexander Killorn beat Khudobin with a backhander for a 2-0 lead with 11:22 left in the first. Purcell took a pass from Martin St. Louis, crossed the blue line and headed straight up the middle before dropping a pass behind to Killorn, who got Khudobin off balance and tapped it in for his third goal of the season. Seguin got a rare power play goal for the Bruins on a one-timer from the left circle 3:22 into the second. It was the first power-play goal at home for the Bruins and just the eighth time they scored in 57 chances overall this season. Dougie Hamilton and David Krejci assisted on the goal. The Bruins got an obvious emotional boost by finally scoring on Garon, who had just stopped a flurry of good scoring chances. Peverley scored again for the Bruins just over a minute later to tie it at 2-all on another one-timer from the left circle. Adam McQuaid surprised the Lightning with a crossing pass from the blue line to the opposite corner, where Peverley fired off the shot before Garon had a much of a chance to get across. NOTES: The Bruins improved to 6-1-1 at home. ... Stamkos extended his point streak to nine straight games. ... The Bruins and Lightning will meet one more time during the regular season when the Lightning return to Boston on April 25. The game was scheduled for Feb. 9 but postponed because of a blizzard. ... Peverleys goal was his 199th career point. Lighting LW Benoit Pouliot left the game with an upper body injury after taking a hard hit from Dennis Seidenberg with 9:15 left in the first period. Seidenberg was called for boarding on the play. ' ' ' 

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Betemit has torn cartilage in his right wrist, and an MRI also revealed "a pretty significant bone bruise," according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . "I thought we were really solid defensively, except for the start of the third quarter. We just came out very flat," Adelman said after the 95-76 win lifted the Timberwolves to 4-2 in pre-season play. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Play was halted for four minutes in the seventh inning while the fan received CPR and was carted off on a stretcher. Ambulance sirens could be heard outside the stadium as the fan was carted off, still receiving CPR. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The Seattle Sounders will be without forward David Estrada for the next eight to 12 weeks after he broke his left foot in training. Nike NFL Jerseys . -- Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach. BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins power-play woes took a dramatic turn. While Boston still has much to work ahead with the man advantage, a pair of rare power-play goals led the Bruins from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Tyler Seguins goal early in the second period was Bostons first at home during a power play this season, then Brad Marchand doubled the small total when he scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:16 left in the third period with Tampa Bay down a man because of a four-minute high sticking penalty. "Its big. We needed those," Marchand said. "Thats what we need our power play to do -- step up at the right times, get us in the game." Seguins goal cut Tampa Bays lead to 2-1, Rich Peverley scored 1:17 later to tie it and Marchand scored the winner when he and Patrice Bergeron got behind the Lightnings penalty killers for a 2-on-1. Bergeron raced up the right side and timed the pass to his left perfectly. All Marchand had to do was direct it at the net, where goalie Mathieu Garon was caught on the wrong side. "Bergie gives me a wide-open net to shoot at. I think anyone in this league wouldve hit that," said Marchand, who leads the Bruins with 11 goals. "Im fortunate to be on the team I am." The Bruins are now 9 for 59 on the power play, still one of the lowest percentages in the league. Yet the Bruins continue to win, extending their streak to six straight on Saturday as they enjoy their best start since the 1929-30 season. "Its not always going to be your way so you have to find ways to show some character," Bergeron said. "I think weve done that again tonight." The Bruins were called 10 penalties, six in the first period, and the Lightning had seven in the game, including Brendan Mikkelsons double-minor for a high stick on Milan Lucic with 5:39 left in the third. The Lightning nearly had the penalty killed, but Steven Stamkos tried for a short-handed goal instead of killing time. The shot took a funny bounce off the boards and set up Bergeron and Marchand for the winning goal. "We gambled and wasted 58 minutes of hard, intelligent, paying-the-price work," Lightning coach Guy Boucher said. Stamkos and Alexander Killorn scored for Tampa Bay, both on power plays in the first period. The Lightning failed to score on six other power plays and finished withh just 22 shots on goal. Wholesale Jerseys. "Its not all the time that you score on the first two power plays," Stamkos said. "Sometimes its the last two and then everyone says Oh, your power play is great! Our power play was better tonight. We generated some chances and we got two. Hopefully we build on that. Anton Khudobin had 20 saves as Boston starter Tuukka Rask got the day off with rival Montreal coming to Boston on Sunday. Garon finished with 24 saves for the Lightning, who lost their fourth in a row. The Bruins were called for six penalties in the first period and Tampa Bay capitalized on two of them. Stamkos put the Lightning up 1-0 on a wrist shot 5:32 into the game off passes from Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. Purcell got another assist when Alexander Killorn beat Khudobin with a backhander for a 2-0 lead with 11:22 left in the first. Purcell took a pass from Martin St. Louis, crossed the blue line and headed straight up the middle before dropping a pass behind to Killorn, who got Khudobin off balance and tapped it in for his third goal of the season. Seguin got a rare power play goal for the Bruins on a one-timer from the left circle 3:22 into the second. It was the first power-play goal at home for the Bruins and just the eighth time they scored in 57 chances overall this season. Dougie Hamilton and David Krejci assisted on the goal. The Bruins got an obvious emotional boost by finally scoring on Garon, who had just stopped a flurry of good scoring chances. Peverley scored again for the Bruins just over a minute later to tie it at 2-all on another one-timer from the left circle. Adam McQuaid surprised the Lightning with a crossing pass from the blue line to the opposite corner, where Peverley fired off the shot before Garon had a much of a chance to get across. NOTES: The Bruins improved to 6-1-1 at home. ... Stamkos extended his point streak to nine straight games. ... The Bruins and Lightning will meet one more time during the regular season when the Lightning return to Boston on April 25. The game was scheduled for Feb. 9 but postponed because of a blizzard. ... Peverleys goal was his 199th career point. Lighting LW Benoit Pouliot left the game with an upper body injury after taking a hard hit from Dennis Seidenberg with 9:15 left in the first period. Seidenberg was called for boarding on the play. ' ' ' 

WATERLOO, Ont. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- Rookie Sandra Changkija remained on top of the leaderboard after the completion of the first round Friday morning at the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic. Changkija opened with an 8-under-par 63 and had a three-stroke lead on Chinas Shanshan Feng when play was suspended at 4:20 p.m. Thursday due to thunderstorms and heavy rain. On Friday morning, Swedens Anna Nordqvist shot up the leaderboard at Grey Silo Golf Course with a first-round score of 7-under-par 64 to shave Changkijas lead to one stroke. South Koreas Hee Kyung Seo and Americans Karlin Beck and Lexi Thompson were tied with Feng at 5 under par. The high heat and humidity on the opening day were replaced by sunny, comfortable conditions for Fridays play. Isabelle Beisiegel of Sainte Hilaire, Que., and Charlottetowns Lorie Kane were the top Canadians at even-par 71. NFL Jerseys From China . Betemit has torn cartilage in his right wrist, and an MRI also revealed "a pretty significant bone bruise," according to Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . "I thought we were really solid defensively, except for the start of the third quarter. We just came out very flat," Adelman said after the 95-76 win lifted the Timberwolves to 4-2 in pre-season play. http://www.wholesalestitchedjerseyschina.com/ . Play was halted for four minutes in the seventh inning while the fan received CPR and was carted off on a stretcher. Ambulance sirens could be heard outside the stadium as the fan was carted off, still receiving CPR. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- The Seattle Sounders will be without forward David Estrada for the next eight to 12 weeks after he broke his left foot in training. Nike NFL Jerseys . -- Romeo Crennel stood in the middle of the Kansas City Chiefs locker-room Sunday, the emotion threatening to overcome the good-natured coach. BOSTON -- The Boston Bruins power-play woes took a dramatic turn. While Boston still has much to work ahead with the man advantage, a pair of rare power-play goals led the Bruins from a 2-0 deficit to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Tyler Seguins goal early in the second period was Bostons first at home during a power play this season, then Brad Marchand doubled the small total when he scored the tiebreaking goal with 2:16 left in the third period with Tampa Bay down a man because of a four-minute high sticking penalty. "Its big. We needed those," Marchand said. "Thats what we need our power play to do -- step up at the right times, get us in the game." Seguins goal cut Tampa Bays lead to 2-1, Rich Peverley scored 1:17 later to tie it and Marchand scored the winner when he and Patrice Bergeron got behind the Lightnings penalty killers for a 2-on-1. Bergeron raced up the right side and timed the pass to his left perfectly. All Marchand had to do was direct it at the net, where goalie Mathieu Garon was caught on the wrong side. "Bergie gives me a wide-open net to shoot at. I think anyone in this league wouldve hit that," said Marchand, who leads the Bruins with 11 goals. "Im fortunate to be on the team I am." The Bruins are now 9 for 59 on the power play, still one of the lowest percentages in the league. Yet the Bruins continue to win, extending their streak to six straight on Saturday as they enjoy their best start since the 1929-30 season. "Its not always going to be your way so you have to find ways to show some character," Bergeron said. "I think weve done that again tonight." The Bruins were called 10 penalties, six in the first period, and the Lightning had seven in the game, including Brendan Mikkelsons double-minor for a high stick on Milan Lucic with 5:39 left in the third. The Lightning nearly had the penalty killed, but Steven Stamkos tried for a short-handed goal instead of killing time. The shot took a funny bounce off the boards and set up Bergeron and Marchand for the winning goal. "We gambled and wasted 58 minutes of hard, intelligent, paying-the-price work," Lightning coach Guy Boucher said. Stamkos and Alexander Killorn scored for Tampa Bay, both on power plays in the first period. The Lightning failed to score on six other power plays and finished withh just 22 shots on goal. Wholesale Jerseys. "Its not all the time that you score on the first two power plays," Stamkos said. "Sometimes its the last two and then everyone says Oh, your power play is great! Our power play was better tonight. We generated some chances and we got two. Hopefully we build on that. Anton Khudobin had 20 saves as Boston starter Tuukka Rask got the day off with rival Montreal coming to Boston on Sunday. Garon finished with 24 saves for the Lightning, who lost their fourth in a row. The Bruins were called for six penalties in the first period and Tampa Bay capitalized on two of them. Stamkos put the Lightning up 1-0 on a wrist shot 5:32 into the game off passes from Teddy Purcell and Marc-Andre Bergeron. Purcell got another assist when Alexander Killorn beat Khudobin with a backhander for a 2-0 lead with 11:22 left in the first. Purcell took a pass from Martin St. Louis, crossed the blue line and headed straight up the middle before dropping a pass behind to Killorn, who got Khudobin off balance and tapped it in for his third goal of the season. Seguin got a rare power play goal for the Bruins on a one-timer from the left circle 3:22 into the second. It was the first power-play goal at home for the Bruins and just the eighth time they scored in 57 chances overall this season. Dougie Hamilton and David Krejci assisted on the goal. The Bruins got an obvious emotional boost by finally scoring on Garon, who had just stopped a flurry of good scoring chances. Peverley scored again for the Bruins just over a minute later to tie it at 2-all on another one-timer from the left circle. Adam McQuaid surprised the Lightning with a crossing pass from the blue line to the opposite corner, where Peverley fired off the shot before Garon had a much of a chance to get across. NOTES: The Bruins improved to 6-1-1 at home. ... Stamkos extended his point streak to nine straight games. ... The Bruins and Lightning will meet one more time during the regular season when the Lightning return to Boston on April 25. The game was scheduled for Feb. 9 but postponed because of a blizzard. ... Peverleys goal was his 199th career point. Lighting LW Benoit Pouliot left the game with an upper body injury after taking a hard hit from Dennis Seidenberg with 9:15 left in the first period. Seidenberg was called for boarding on the play. ' ' ' 

ALPE DHUEZ, France - After Christmas is traditionally the time of year that Canadas Christopher Del Bosco rounds into form on the World Cup ski cross circuit. China Jerseys Cheap . The former world champion from Montreal did just that Wednesday, finishing second in a mens event for his first podium of the season. Marielle Thompson of Whistler, B.C., captured the silver medal in the womens event. "Typically, thats how it has been in the past," Del Bosco said of his post-Christmas trend. "Ive skied well enough in my early races to get on the podium, Ive just had some tough luck. "I know once we get here these kind of tracks I really like. I know Ive been skiing well but thats how it seems to go, about this time I kind of find my stride ... well see how it plays out." Filip Flisar of Slovenia won the mens final for his first World Cup win. Del Bosco was second ahead of Swedens Lars Lewen. Sanna Luedi of Switzerland earned her first World Cup victory in the womens final to top the ski cross standings. Thompson was second while Andrea Limbacher of Austria finished third. Thompson said she took a cerebral approach in the final. "I definitely kept thinking the whole way down," she said. "Sometimes I dont pay attention or I get off into a different world. "I kept on my lines the whole day and it worked. I need to keep thinking." Thompson, who claimed her first career World Cup podium with a third-place finish in the season-opener last month, is now fourth in the overall standings with 187 points. Luedi leads with 289, ahead of world champion Kelsey Serwa of Kelowna. B.C., (276). "I was kind of shocked when I looked at the standings," Thompson said. "Coming out of last season I never really thought I could do that but it looks like it if I keep these results coming and keep skiing how Im skiing I might get there." But the news wasnt all good for the Canadian team as Serwa went out in the final, suffering a knee injury to finish fourth. "Well, I made it to the finals today but never crossed the finish line. I did a flat spin 360 off one of the jumps, unfortunately my knee didnt survive the crash. Havent had an MRI yet but they figure theres damage to the ACL, MCL and possibly meniscus. Congrats to my teammates Marielle Thompson and Chris Del Bosco on their second place finishes!!" Serwa posted on Facebook. The next event will be held Sunday at Les Contamines, France. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . Schallibaum, named coach of the second-year Major League Soccer club on Monday, answered questions in English and French and could have fielded more in Italian or German had any been asked of the 50-year-old from Switzerland. China Jerseys . It was the third goal of the game for the Calgary native. "I had the defender coming on me and I just heard my captain Krystina (Alogbo) yelling that we needed a shot," said Csikos. http://www.stitchednikejerseyschina.com/ . The 23-year-old Sandro was forced off the field against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday and consultation with Tottenhams knee surgeon has revealed cruciate ligament damage, which will keep the player sidelined for the remainder of the season. Cheap Jerseys From China . LOUIS -- Nine runs in 1 1-3 innings said it all. Cheap Jerseys Paypal . The 37-year-old former England captain is leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy after six seasons next month in search of a new challenge. Redknapp told the BBC hes sure Beckham "could still play in the Premier League," adding: "Ive not discussed it with the chairman so wed have to look at that.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Tony Stewart has had plenty of chances to win the Daytona 500, and hes had his heart broken every time. Stewart wound up on his roof in 2001, and his engine blew in the opening laps of the 2002 race. He finished second to Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2004, and wrecked while leading in 2007. The most difficult defeat was likely 2008, when Ryan Newman was pushed past Stewart on the last lap to snatch away the victory. Last year, Stewart was second on the final restart but faded to a 13th-place finish as rookie Trevor Bayne pulled off the upset. The race is such a crapshoot that one of the Daytona 500 rookies, Danica Patrick, has said she believes shes got as good a chance to win the race as anyone. "I felt comfortable. I feel more than ready for Sunday," said Patrick, who walked away from a violent crash in Thursdays qualifying race. Her car is owned by Stewart, the defending NASCAR champion who goes into Sundays season-opening Daytona 500 with a disappointing 0-for-13 record in "The Great American Race." Stewart has been reminded every day since arriving in Daytona about his inability to win the big race here. "Its not a good feeling to not have that tally in the win column," Stewart said. "Everything else we have pretty much accomplished in this sport that we want to accomplish. Its the biggest race of the year. Everyone wants to win that race. I wont say that it is not a complete career if you dont win it, but there is a lot of priority on this." He has a tremendous opportunity once again. Stewart, who closed last season with five victories in the final 10 races to win his third NASCAR title, has given no indication hes slowed down one bit during over the off-season. He lost the exhibition Budweiser Shootout last week when Kyle Busch passed him at the finish line, but rallied to dominate his qualifying race on Thursday. The victory in the 150-mile race gave Stewart the third starting spot in the Daytona 500. And unlike years past, when hes hung around the back of the pack and waited to make his move, hes given every indication he wants to race hard Sunday. His performance during SpeedWeeks, he believes, has made him the driver everyone should want to work with on the race track. "I want those guys to see that weve got strength," he said. "I think its an advantage to do that at this point of the game, showing that guys around you are going to hopefully want to be around you, and know that youve got a car that can stay up there, so they want to stay with you." The irony is that Stewart has always been one of the strongest drivers at Daytona. His 17 victories at the track rank second only to the 34 tallied by the late Dale Earnhardt. But like Earnhardt, its the big race thats eluded Stewart. It took Earnhardt 20 tries to win the Daytona 500. Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip needed 17 attempts to win the Daytona 500. Mark Martin has never won this race. Neither have former NASCAR champions Terry Labontee, Bobby Labonte or Kurt Busch, a three-time runner-up and the guy who pushed Newman past Stewart in 2008. Cheap Jerseys. "Its the race that can define a drivers career," Busch said. "Its a priority because of the prestigious value and what it can do long-term and the immediate impact. Like the Super Bowl, this race is our spectacle." Stewart, meanwhile, has six top-10s in his 13 starts. But hes the only driver in NASCAR history with three or more championships who has never won the Daytona 500. "I wouldnt trade three championships to win Daytona," said Stewart, who was also winless in his five Indianapolis 500 attempts. "Weve been leading late in these races, and so I feel like the law of averages, were going to get one eventually. There have been a lot of them that have slipped away and slipped through our fingers. But weve had good luck here; we just havent had that good luck during the 500 yet. So well just keep digging." Problem is, he may end up at the mercy of others as the style of racing at Daytona has shifted back to the pack that fans preferred. Racing at restrictor-plate tracks the last few years had morphed into a two-car tandem style as drivers hooked up with a partner and took turns pushing each other around the track. NASCAR said a survey of fans showed that more than 80 per cent "hated" the practice, and series officials worked hard during the off-season to develop a rules package that would return the racing to the three-wide packs. NASCAR also banned driver-to-driver communications, which pole-sitter Carl Edwards wants re-instated. "I still think that NASCAR ought to allow us to talk between cars. I still think that is safer," Edwards said. "I dont think it gives you any competitive advantage and it is just safer. If we are going to run in a pack, if they do get this thing worked out so we cant really push, then the spotters are going to be invaluable. "You really need the spotter to help you to make sure that you are clear, especially toward the end of these races. It is just amazing the chaos out there and you are trying to figure out which line is moving and as a driver you look up and think you are clear but at the same time you are listening and I have to hear it from my spotter because you cant always see what is out there." The Shootout was marred by three multi-car wrecks, and there was a five-car accident in the first of Thursdays qualifying races. The second qualifying race, won by Matt Kenseth, was caution-free. But Paul Menard, who was involved in accidents Saturday and Thursday, openly criticized the way the pack racing has developed over SpeedWeeks. "We tore up two really good race cars not of our doing, and theyre going to tear up a hell of a lot more," he said. "Im concerned were not going to finish. It is going to make for us, I think, riding around in the back, and trying to be there at the end. Wait for everybody else to wreck." ' ' ' 

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Phillies have promoted Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg to their coaching staff as third-base coach and infield instructor. Bruce Irvin Jersey . Sandberg had spent the past two seasons managing Philadelphias Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The Phillies also promoted Steve Henderson to hitting coach and Rod Nichols to bullpen coach. The moves were announced Thursday, a day after the Phillies fired first-base coach Sam Perlozzo, hitting coach Greg Gross and bench coach Pete Mackanin. Pitching coach Rich Dubee will return. Mick Billmeyer goes from bullpen coach to catching coach. Juan Samuel, the former third-base coach, was offered the role of first-base coach and outfield and baserunning instructor. The Phillies finished 81-81 this season after winning five straight NL East title and the 2008 World Series title. Chris Clemons Jersey . -- The Oakland Raiders had something more meaningful to celebrate on Monday than their first win under a new regime. Richard Sherman Womens Jersey . This week, they discuss the surprising Indianapolis Colts, uncertainty surrounding Olympic hockey in 2014, the notion of Vince Carter returning to the Raptors and baseballs GM meetings. http://www.2013seattleseahawks.com/nike-clinton-mcdonald-jersey . The French club, which is top of the league after three matches, said on its website Thursday that the Brazilian successfully passed a medical. Alan Branch Jersey . Seguin scored two goals and had an assist as the Bruins increased their winning streak to five with a 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Cliff Avril Seahawks Jersey . Jagr, the NHLs active leader in goals, assists and points, had a hand in all four goals for Dallas. Ray Whitney, Phoenixs leading scorer last season, scored a goal in the first game against his former team. CHICAGO -- With each point, the pressure grows. The wins are piling up, increasing the expectations. And the Chicago Blackhawks just keep going and going. Looking down on the rest of the NHL, Marian Hossa and Co. show no signs of slowing down. The Blackhawks set a franchise record with their 10th consecutive victory and extended their points streak to 23 games with a 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. "Its a great time right now," said Hossa, who scored after he was honoured in a pregame ceremony for playing in his 1,000th NHL game Sunday at Detroit. "Everybody is hungry. We have a strong lineup and the guys are playing well." Bryan Bickell scored twice in the first period and Patrick Kane added a big goal in the third as Chicago (20-0-3) remained the only team in the league without a regulation loss. It also snapped a tie with the 1977-78 Montreal Canadiens for the second-longest points streak in league history. "It doesnt feel like were on a streak," Bickell said. "Were just business, come to the rink and were going to do what we need to do." Ryan Suter scored his first goal with Minnesota, sending a power-play slap shot past a screened Corey Crawford in the third period. Kyle Brodziak then poked in his own rebound to get the Wild within one at 10:32. But Kane beat Darcy Kuemper just 61 seconds later, sending a rebound into the upper right corner for his team-best 12th goal. "Once they get their momentum going, theyre tough to slow down," said Suter, who signed a big free-agent deal in the off-season and is tied for the team lead with 14 assists. "You saw that in the third period. When they score a goal, weve got to come back and with a good shift to try to get the momentum back. They just have so much firepower." Brandon Saad had a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks, who host the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. Crawford finished with 20 saves. Kuemper, who replaced Niklas Backstrom at the start of the second period, had 14 stops for the Wild (11-9-2), who had won five of seven. "We were not good," Minnesota coach Mike Yeo said. "It went beyond the first period, too, to be honest with you. We kind of made a game of it late there, but we definitely didnt deserve this one." Matt Cullen helped Minnesota grab the lead in thee first, poking the puck away from Andrew Shaw for a turnover in the Blackhawks end. Michael Bennett Seahawks Jersey. . Cullen then got it back and was stopped by Crawford, but Devin Setoguchi poked in the rebound to make it 1-0 at 8:22. Chicago responded with four consecutive goals in a span of 5:43, showing off the depth and tenacity at the centre of its long points streak. Coming against the talented Wild, one of three teams with a victory over the Blackhawks this season, it was quite the statement. Saad kicked off the dizzying display when he followed his own backhand attempt with another one that found the back of the net at 13:02. Bickell then swept in another rebound 44 seconds later, and scored again at 17:12 when Saad got the puck away from the boards and found him for a wrister that went in off Backstroms left arm. The Blackhawks tacked on another one when Jonathan Toews forced a turnover in the Minnesota end, and Saad made a nifty pass to Hossa for his 10th goal of the season. Chants of "Hossa! Hossa!" cascaded down from the rafters as the right wing celebrated his first goal since he beat Edmonton in overtime on Feb. 25. "We had some stretches, we made some real nice plays," coach Joel Quenneville said. "Got a little loose there on the (penalty kill) and they got a little momentum off that in the third, but good start." The night began with each of the Blackhawks wearing a No. 81 jersey during pregame warmups as the franchise honoured Hossa for his milestone appearance. The 34-year-old forward was joined by his wife, Jana, and daughter Mia for the pregame ceremony, when he was presented a silver stick and a painting of when he hoisted the Stanley Cup for the first time in 2010. Hossa, who signed a free-agent deal with Chicago in 2009, held Mia in his arms for much of the ceremony and maintained a stoic look as the crowd chanted his name in tribute. "It was a special night for me, for my family," He said. "It was amazing to have my wife and daughter right there with me at the ceremony. It was a nice, warm welcoming by the fans and I enjoyed it." NOTES: Blackhawks C Dave Bolland returned to the lineup after missing five consecutive games with an upper-body injury. ... C Zenon Konopka and D Nate Prosser were scratched for the Wild. ... Blackhawks RW Michael Frolik was scratched due to an illness. ' ' '

KIAWAH ISLAND, S. Sami Khedira Jersey .C. -- Tiger Woods watched the flight of his tee shot until he could see it drifting too far right, and he hung his head slightly as the ball tumbled off the green. Already with three bogeys in seven holes, it looked as though nothing was going right for him in the PGA Championship. Dark clouds seem to have followed Woods on the weekend at majors this year. On Saturday at Kiawah Island, they might have saved him. Facing a 7-foot putt to avoid another bogey, the darkening sky crackled with thunder and play was suspended with 26 players having to return for a marathon finish Sunday.  That might be good news for Woods, not so much for Rory McIlroy. You can watch live streaming of Woods and Vijay Singh on TSN.ca starting at 7:30, and 3rd round coverage at 8am on TSN2. McIlroy raced to the top of the leaderboard, and not even a tee shot that lodged into a tree on the third hole could slow him. Once he finally found it stuck in a rotted section of a thick limb, he took a penalty drop and drilled his wedge to 6 feet to save par. He went out in 32 after a bogey on the ninth hole and was at 6-under par, tied with Vijay Singh, who was on the par-3 eighth hole. "Its nice going into the final day -- hopefully, if we get it finished -- in a great position," McIlroy said. "And it being 27 holes, I definitely dont mind. I dont mind if it takes a while to get done." Singh started and finished his short day with birdies -- an 18-foot putt on the first, and a 25-foot putt on the par-5 seventh. Right behind was Adam Scott, showing more magic than hangover from his British Open collapse last month. Scott was three shots out of the lead when the third round began and cruising along with pars until four birdies on the last five holes of the front nine. That stretch began with a shot he holed from a sandy area on the par-3 fifth, and it ended with a 45-foot birdie putt across the green on the ninth. "Right now I am in good position," Scott said. "Unfortunate not to continue because I was on a little bit of a run. But hopefully, Ill come back out and play 27 good ones tomorrow." About the only players disappointed to see the windswept third round end were the players who had already finished -- Bo Van Pelt (67) at 3-under 213, Steve Stricker (67) at 2-under 214, Padraig Harrington (69) another shot behind. And Woods. "I got off to a rough start today and couldnt get anything going," Woods said through a spokesman. "Ill come back tomorrow morning and see what happens. There are a lot of holes left to play." He failed to birdie the par-5 second hole when he tugged his approach into the back bunker and only blasted out to 20 feet. The real damage came on the third hole, the one that saved McIlroy. Woods hit a wedge into 4 feet, and his birdie putt raced by the edge of the cup. It unraveled after that. He hit a spectator with his tee shot at No. 4, signing a glove for the fan, went over the green and muffed a difficult chip. Woods had to make a 4-foot bogey putt, and then hit another low hook that led to bogey on the fifth. He started the third round tied for the lead with Singh and Carl Pettersson at 4-under 140. Seven holes into the third round, Woods already was five shots behind. It was starting to look familiar to Woods, who has yet to break par on the weekend at a major this year. This was the second time this year Woods had a share of the 36-hole lead going into weekend at the majors. He is 13-over par in his six weekend rounds at majors, including a 75-73 finish at Olympic Club to go from a tie for the lead to a tie for 21st in the U.S. Open. The 26 players who didnt finish the round will return Sunday morning. The final round was to be played in threesomes of both tees, rare for a major championship. Singh, the 49-year-old who has not been in contention at a major in six years, opened with a 15-foot birdie putt and made a strong recovery from trouble on the par-5 seventh by making a 25-foot putt to join McIlroy atop the leaderboard. Pettersson was at 4 under through eight holes. Stopping play might be the best thing that happened to Woods -- and a tough break for those who finished. "You never know what the weather will be like when they go back out," said Van Pelt, the clubhouse leader. "So they might get the good end of it or the bad end of it. To me, just glad to be done. I did what I could do, and Im sure before I go to bed tonight Ill know kind of where I stand going into tomorrow." Not really. Its the first time since 2008 that the PGA Championship didnt complete three rounds on Saturday. Some players had to go 36 holes on the final day that year, and Padraig Harrington wound up winning his second straight major. "Unfortunately, the weather gods turned against us today," said Kerry Haigh, the PGAs managing director of championships. Harrington might be in the picture again, depending on how the rest of the field fares Sunday morning. He was 4 under on his round until a double bogey on the 10th hole, though that was his only big mistakes and he wound up with a 69. Harrington was at 1-under 215. "I would rather it just stayed the way it was," Harrington said about the weather. "Who knows whats going to happen now? ... It could be a good break, but it could be a bad break. Well just have to wait and see how it all pans out. But would have settled for the guys to play the same conditions we played and have them play the back nine in the wind, because the back nine was a lot tougher than the front nine." McIlroy opened with a 15-foot birdie putt, followed with a long two-putt birdie on the par-5 second, and then the adventure began. His tee shot dropped out of the sky and into a crevice in the thick limb that appeared to be dying. "I know the line of the ball was right on the tree," McIlroy said. "Wed been looking for it for maybe about three minutes and then one of the guys that was working for TV came over and said, You know, its actually stuck in the tree. Im like, How can it be stuck in this thing? Theres no branches, no leaves for it to be stuck in. But it had wedged itself in between the tree bark and the actual tree. "I was just happy to get it up-and-down for 4 and move on to the next," McIlroy said. The next hole was just as good, though not as dramatic, when he holed a 15-foot putt for par, and then he hit his tee shot to about 5 feet on the par-3 fifth hole. Stricker, trying to earn his way onto the Ryder Cup team, brought a chance at his first major championship into the picture when he ran off five birdies in a seven-hole stretch around the turn before missing a short putt on the 13th for his lone bogey. He finished with a birdie. Trevor Immelman was 3 under through 10 holes, while Graeme McDowell remains poised to contend in a third straight major. He was at 2 under through 11 holes, and then ducked into the clubhouse to avoid the pounding rain. Players checked the weather on their phones, and saw nothing but bad weather. "Disappointing," McDowell said. "Weve done well this week to avoid the storms that are pretty inevitable in this part of the country this time of the year." And it was slightly disappointing to have to stop, especially for those chasing. "It was a great test of golf out there this afternoon, a nice 50 mph breeze to keep everyone honest," he said. "Well see how conditions are in the morning." Ricardo Carvalho Jersey . Cribbs and fellow wide receivers Mohamed Massaquoi and Travis Benjamin were not on the field Monday. Sami Khedira Real Madrid Jersey . The former Eskimos wide receiver was confirmed Monday as the teams general manager, a move that wasnt a major surprise. http://www.officialrealmadridshop.es/iker-casillas-jersey/ . 1 Kim Clijsters ended her career with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Venus Williams in a ceremonial farewell match. Karim Benzema Jersey . Muamba travelled to Belgium last week to seek further medical advice from a cardiologist after consultations in Britain and Europe, and has been advised to retire from playing at the professional level. Pepe Real Madrid Jersey . -- Connor Sanvido had two goals and two assists as the Seattle Thunderbirds ended a 22-game skid at Toyota Center with an 8-4 victory over the Tri-City Americans in Western Hockey League play Thursday night.Alexey Shved scored 25 points and recorded seven assists as Russia beat Argentina 81-77 and claimed the bronze medal in mens basketball at the London 2012 Olympic Games.Shved took over in crunchtime as Russia picked up their first Olympic medal in mens basketball."This is one of the best moments of my life. When you come to the Olympic Games and win a medal, not every athlete can do this," Shved said. "Right now, Ive done this, and I dont understand it. I need some time, maybe one hour or two hours (for it to sink in)."In the first half, the Russians shot over 50 per cent and appeared to be in control when Kirilenko made a pair of layups four minutes before the break to push Russias lead to 33-27.  But just as they did throughout the game, Argentina closed on a run and Russias lead was just two at halftime.Despite an having an aging squad, Argentine coach Julio Lamas played 35-year-old point guard Pablo Prigioni the entire first half which would prove to be his sides undoing.Over most of the third quarter, the song remained the same as Russia exploited their size advantage to once again surge in front 61-50 with just 1:04 to play. Argentina continued to fire away from long range and had runs of their own. The South American side closed the quarter with a 7-0 run to cut the gap to four. Argentinas strong play continued in the fourth quarter as they tied the score at 62 with seven minutes to play. It was a dogffight going forward as Russia and Argentina would stay close the rest of the way with Shved taking over for Russia, while Manu Ginobili would run things for Argentina. Michael Essien Real Madrid Jersey. With 43 seconds to play, Ginobili drove right, ducked under the basket, finishing with a lefthanded circus shot to put Argentina in front. It appeared as though the Argentines had the momentum to finish off Russia, but Shved was hot. He continuously exploited Prigionis aging, tired legs in the fourth quarter. With 37 seconds to play he countered Ginobilis magical drive with a long-range bomb that finished off Argentina."It was a difficult shot because if I miss we are dead," Shved said.A missed three-pointer from Argentinas Andres Nocioni was followed with a big steal by Shved off Delfino as the Russian pitched the ball to Vitaly Fridzon who closed the scoring with an open lay-up."They were better than us. We had the chance, but they played better in the last minutes," said Argentina forward Luis Scola who finished with 11 points and six rebounds. "We can get angry about the last play because it was a foul, but we didnt lose the game in that ball. We lost it before."Ginobili finished with 21 points in a losing effort while Nocioni totaled 16.Andrei Kirilenko, Shveds teammate with the Minnesota Timberwolves, helped thee Russian cause with 20 points and eight rebounds despite playing with a calf injury. ' ' '

POZNAN, Poland -- Italy forward Mario Balotelli is back in training and appears to have recovered from a right knee injury, making him available for Mondays match against Ireland. Steven Hauschka Jersey . Moments before Sundays training session, coach Cesare Prandelli said Balotelli is "much better," adding that "if he trains, then hell be available." The 21-year-old striker had to abandon training Saturday because of what the Italian football federation said was "a minor right knee problem." Balotelli has often been bothered by right knee problems. He had meniscus surgery on that knee in September 2010 and was out for two months. Antonio Di Natale replaced Balotelli in the second half of Italys opening two matches, 1-1 draws with Spain and Croatia, and scored against Spain. Bobby Wagner Jersey . Edwin Encarnacions bat shattered on his groundout but the barrel flew up in the air and landed in the Toronto dugout. Walton was able to get his arms up in time to protect himself. He was treated on the bench before leaving the dugout area for precautionary X-rays. Alan Branch Jersey . Chase Headley and Yonder Alonso each hit two-run homers off Harvey and the San Diego Padres earned a 7-3 win over the Mets on Sunday. http://www.2013seattleseahawks.com/nike-jon-ryan-jersey . Philadelphia was largely written off in the playoff race for much of the season, but has played well lately to climb over .500 and within three games of the St. Louis Cardinals in pursuit of the final National League wild card berth. Steve Largent Womens Jersey .   The injury bug has plagued Strikeforce again and what was once called "Champions" is now  "Marquardt vs. Russell Wilson Jersey . They were signed on Wednesday to one-year, two-way contracts. Each deal is for $600,000 at the NHL level.NEW YORK -- The Brooklyn Nets paid back the Hawks and now want to get even with the Knicks. Deron Williams scored 24 points, making four free throws in the final 43.4 seconds, and Brooklyn beat Atlanta 94-89 on Friday night to earn a split of a home-and-home series. Brook Lopez added 20 points for the Nets, who bounced back from a 109-95 loss in Atlanta on Wednesday that snapped their seven-game winning streak. The Nets pulled within two games of the first-place Knicks ahead of Mondays matchup at Madison Square Garden, their final meeting of the season. New York has won the last two after Brooklyn took the first game as city rivals. "Weve got to go in there with the mind-frame that we understand its going to be a hostile environment and some way, somehow weve got to come out of there on top," Nets guard Joe Johnson said. "They beat us the last two times and we owe them." Johnson, a perennial All-Star in Atlanta before the Hawks dealt him to the Nets last summer, finished with 18 points. Reggie Evans grabbed 20 rebounds as the Nets beat the Hawks for the first time in seven meetings. "We were happy we were playing them again," Lopez said. "Thats the great thing about the NBA. You play so many games, you play right after your last game, so we were up, ready to against them, you know, and we had motivation." Jeff Teague had 21 points and 10 assists for the Hawks, who played without Horford, their starting centre, and lost key reserve Lou Williams to a serious-looking right knee injury. Former Nets guard Devin Harris scored 17 and Josh Smith had 12 points and nine rebounds in his return from a one-game team suspension, but shot just 5 of 15. The Hawks were only 5 of 22 from the field in the fourth quarter and lost for the seventh time in nine games. "I thought particularly my guys, they really hung in there, particularly after we lost Lou Williams in the first half. We were already short-handed with no Al Horford. It made it even tougher losing Lou," Hawks coach Larry Drew said. "I thought our guys came out, I thought they played hard. We did some good things, we did some not so good things. But the energy was there. The effort was there." In a game that was tied after each of the first three quarters, the Nets relied on solid defence to pull ahead in the fourth, then held off a late run. It was 74-all before the Nets scored the first five of the fourth. Johnsons jumper with 8:06 left was the first basket of the quarter and made it 79-74 before the Hawks could get on the board. The Nets pushed it to 90-82 after five free throws by Lopez and appeared safe with under 3 minutes left. Doug Baldwin Jersey. But the Hawks ran off seven straight, capped emphatically when Smith grabbed a rebound, drove all the way and threw down a powerful dunk over Lopez to make it 90-89. The Hawks thought they came up with a turnover but replayed showed the ball was off them, and Williams made a pair of free throws with 43 seconds to go. Lopez blocked Teagues shot, Williams made two more from the line with 11 seconds left, and that was it. "We had a hard time getting quality shots. When the game slowed down, we just couldnt get very good looks," Atlanta forward Kyle Korver said. "Obviously, we were missing some guys that help us get those shots. They played well. They have a lot of weapons. The Nets have a lot of size, so you have to give them credit." Williams was only 1 of 10 from the field in the second half, saying he let some frustration with the referees affect his aggressiveness. But he made all seven free throws and will bring a streak of 47 consecutive makes into Mondays Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee. "Its a really big game for us," Williams said. "They beat us twice now, twice in a row and its a huge game. Were only a couple games back of them and so this is big." Drew said Horford had a sore hamstring and calf. He was in uniform but didnt start for just the second time in Hawks 39 games, and Drew decided not to use him at all. Interim coach P.J. Carlesimo said before the game the Nets transition defence had to be "400 times" better than it was Wednesday, wanting to see how his team came out in the first few minutes. The Hawks then made seven of their first eight shots, including all four 3-pointers, but the Nets stuck right with them and it was 29-all after one. It was still tied in the second when Williams came up with a steal and was driving for a basket when his leg gave out as he tried to plant to go up for the shot with 7:12 remaining. He limped out of bounds behind the basket and was taken to the back for attention, unable to put any pressure on the leg. The Hawks said he had a sprained right knee and would undergo testing Friday night and Saturday. Notes: Smith passed Eddie Johnson (9,631 points) for eighth on the teams career scoring list. Smith now has 9,633. ... Gerald Wallace returned to the Nets lineup after missing two games and coming off the bench in one because of bruised ribs. He had eight points on 1-of-6 shooting. ... Nets official scorer Herb Turetzky worked his 1,200th consecutive game, a streak that began in May 1984. Turetzky is in his 46th season as the Nets official scorer and has worked 1,887 games overall. ' ' '

TORONTO -- Georges St-Pierre says his knee surgery was a success and he has started physiotherapy. Victor Cruz Jersey . The UFC welterweight champion tweeted: "Dr. ElAttrache says my surgery (ACL patellar tendon autograft) was huge success! Ligament very strong. Tks for support!" The surgery was done Tuesday in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic. ElAttrache is head physician for the Los Angeles Dodges and is an orthopedic consultant with the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Lakers and Kings, St. Louis Rams and PGA Tour. St-Pierre also tweeted a picture of him, in a recovery room, shaking hands with his doctor. He then tweeted a photo of him sitting down, next to a pair of crutches. "Physio starts today, first step on my road to recovery. Going to do exactly what the experts tell me to do!" he tweeted Wednesday. The 30-year-old mixed martial arts star from Montreal suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a small tear to his internal meniscus during a wrestling training session. He is expected to be out for some 10 months. Nick Diaz, who was slated to fight St-Pierre on Super Bowl weekend, will instead face Carlos Condit for the interim 170-pound title. Eli Manning Jersey . - Three members of the Ontario Hockey Leagues Sault Ste. Michael Boley Jersey . Shots were falling and they didnt stop dropping until the final buzzer. Good thing, too, since Derrick Rose wasnt available. http://www.nflgiantsfans.com/harry-carson-jerseys . And after the Astros knocked off the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Friday night, he bluntly conveyed that point. "I know theyve been struggling and they keep talking about getting to . Hakeem Nicks Jersey . Milone won for the fourth time in five starts on Friday against Baltimore and set an Oakland record for most victories by a rookie in the process, as he allowed just an earned run in 6 1/3 frames to run his record to 13-10 on the year to go along with a 3. Mark Bavaro Jersey . Harden scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter, and the Rockets rallied to win their fifth straight, 87-84 over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Hardens drive to the basket gave Houston (16-12) an 85-84 lead with 39 seconds left.Vancouver Canucks forward Ryan Kesler, who missed the first 12 games of the season recovering from off-season surgeries, is now dealing with another injury. Kesler has a broken right foot and was seen wearing an air cast at practice on Wednesday. According to reports, he suffered the injury in a game against the Dallas Stars on Feb. 21. Despite two earlier negative x-rays, head coach Alain Vigneault confirmed that CT scan results showed a fracture and he said the nature of the injury may keep Kesler out of the lineup up to four-to-six weeks. "I assume Kesler will be out for a little while," Vigneault said. "Hes blocked a few shots since hes been back. Thhat foot had taken two X-rays. Martellus Bennett Jersey. Hes been playing. Other than some discomfort he was handling it well. "Yesterday he came in and told the doctor he still felt a little discomfort so just for peace of mind they decided to do a CT scan," Vigneault said. "We didnt get the results we had been anticipating obviously." Kesler has yet to miss time due to the injury and played 19:07 in the Canucks loss to the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday. In seven games this season, the 28-year-old has one goal and four assists. Andrew Ebbett will likely be called up to take Keslers spot in the lineup. Earlier in the day, the team placed forward Aaron Volpatti on waivers. ' ' '

Ottawa Senators rugged defenceman Matt Carkner underwent surgery on Monday to repair a knee injury that has been lingering since last season. Brandon Tate Jersey . According to Senators general manager Bryan Murray, Carkner is expected to be out of the lineup for at least a month. Last season, the 30-year-old defenceman appeared in 50 games contributing seven points and accruing 136 minutes in penalties. The Winchester, Ontario native is entering his third season in the Nations Capital, he also appeared in one game with the San Jose Sharks during the 2005-06 season. With Carkner out for at least the first month of action, defenceman David Rundblad is expected to make the Senators opening day roster. Rundblad spent the last four seasons in the Swedish Elite League with Skelleftea. Senators forward Peter Regin is also expected to skate on Tuesday and could be recovered enough from a shoulder injury to be ready on opening night. Jeromy Miles Jersey . -- Kyle Busch has three races remaining to claim a spot in the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Leon Hall Jersey . -- Washington Redskins receiver Joshua Morgan felt the full downside of the social media age this week, receiving death threats and other venomous message on Twitter because of his fourth-quarter blunder in the loss to the St. http://www.2013cincinnatibengals.com/nike-armon-binns-jersey . Chase Headley and Yonder Alonso each hit two-run homers off Harvey and the San Diego Padres earned a 7-3 win over the Mets on Sunday. Kyle Cook Jersey . 87 will lead Pittsburgh tonight when the Penguins host the St. Louis Blues at Consol Energy Center. Playing in his first game in over 10 months, Crosby notched two goals and two assists to lift the Penguins to a 5-0 home win over the New York Islanders. Bernard Scott Jersey . -- Bartolo Colon finally received some early run support from his Oakland teammates.MILWAUKEE -- The Indiana Pacers couldnt make a basket in the final 4 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, they did plenty of other things well enough to win their fourth consecutive game. Roy Hibbert had 23 points and 14 rebounds, including six free throws in the final 74 seconds, to lead Indiana to a 105-99 victory Saturday night in a crushing blow to the Bucks playoff hopes. Indiana missed its last nine shots, but didnt allow Milwaukee to score for nearly 4 minutes during the final minutes. "We made positive plays," Indiana coach Frank Vogel said. "We knocked down our free throws. We hurt them on the glass. We outrebounded them by 11. In crunch time we were able to get some stops." Monta Ellis had 20 points and Brandon Jennings added 16 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for Milwaukee. The Bucks lost for the third time in four games to fall 2 1/2 games behind New York and Philadelphia for one of the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. "If you want to be a really good team, you have to be able to take a time out, move the ball up, draw up a play that youve worked on countless times and everybody go out there and do it," Skiles said of his teams struggles at the end of games. "If you have two or three guys that dont go out there and do it, youre not going to be a good team and we have struggled with that all year long," he said. Milwaukee has just six games left, including one with Philadelphia. Indianas post play was too much for the Bucks, with Hibbert making 7 of 14 shots and nine of 10 free throws. Vogel invoked the names of NBA legends Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson and Tim Duncan in describing his teams offence against Milwaukee. The Pacers took 43 shots inside the paint, making 19, and made 24 of 26 free throws. "Its kind of like the old-school NBA with Olajuwon, Duncan and Robinson," he said. "Dump it in the post and those guys go to work." The Bucks also took 26 free throw attempts, but missed 10. Danny Granger scored 21 points and George Hill added 13 points for Indiana. "We hit our free throws," Granger said. "We only missed two. Thats huge for us. On the flipside they missed about 10. The free throws were the difference." Granger andd Jennings were called for a double technical with 10 seconds left and continued jawing on the way off the court. Michael Johnson Jersey. "We were just talking a little trash to each other," Granger said. "We just had a little chit chat. We competed in a basketball game, were talking a little trash. Move on. Thats it." Milwaukee missed five straight shots before Ellis hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left to pull the Bucks to 103-99 with 11 seconds left. Hibbert then made two free throws for the final margin, and Ellis missed a 3 with 5 seconds left. With Indiana leading 99-93, Mike Dunleavy hit a 3 for the Bucks with 4:02 to go. Thats when lids seemed to go on both baskets. Neither team could score until Hibberts two free throws with 1:14 left, giving the Pacers a 101-96 lead. Milwaukees Larry Sanders then missed two free throws, and Hibbert made two more for Indiana. Ellis then hit his 3 and Hibbert made two more from the line to close the scoring. "We went out there and played hard," Ellis said. "We fought until the end. Thats all we can do. There isnt anything else you can ask of us. "We go out there every night, we compete, we play as a team, they make shots, we dont, we lose the ballgame," he said. Before the game, Skiles said his team would have little chance of winning unless it outrebounded the Pacers. Indiana was 29-5 when outrebounding its opponents coming in. The bigger Pacers, though, had no trouble dominating the boards against Milwaukee, holding a 54-43 advantage in the game. Indiana had 17 second-chance points to Milwaukees nine. "Most of the game they were more active than us on the glass," Skiles said after the game. "We started the game kind of slow on both ends." Indiana is third in the East and can play spoiler, still playing the Bucks another time, and Philadelphia twice in its final six games. NOTES: Indiana starting PG Darren Collison missed his fourth consecutive game with a sore groin. He did warm up before the game. ... Granger has scored at least 18 points in 11 consecutive games. ... Indiana F David West was called for a Flagrant 1 foul after grabbing Dunleavy as he drove the lane with 7:55 left in the second quarter. ... The teams play again Thursday night at Indianapolis. ' ' '

EAST RUTHERFORD, N. Roberto Carlos Real Madrid Jersey .J. -- David Carr is perfectly content being Eli Mannings backup and knows his chances of playing arent the best in the world. As for the other team that plays in MetLife Stadium and its developing situation at quarterback? Different story. But as for the New York Giants, Carr -- who officially re-signed Thursday despite not throwing a pass in either the regular season or the playoffs of their championship season -- is just fine with everything, thank you. "Ive said it before, these guys, you play ball in high school, you play ball in college and theres really not a better locker room that Ive been in, and thats including those times," Carr said. "Its a great environment. Guys keep you humble. They keep it loose. No one takes themselves too seriously, and with all the egos and all the good football players, youd think that would be a problem. But theres really not that issue in this locker room. "Thats why I like to be a part of it. It makes it very easy to come back." Carr and the Giants tentatively reached their agreement last week but needed time before announcing it. It is for one year, and $925,000. Carr was Mannings backup quarterback in 2008 and 09. He played in three games the first season and in six games in 2009 and in those two seasons, he completed 33 of 42 passes (78.6 per cent) for 340 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. He played in San Francisco in 2010 before rejoining the Giants last summer. He and incumbent Sage Rosenfels competed for the backup job until Rosenfels went on the injured reserve list because of back problems. "Its just natural for me," Carr said of the Giants offence. "I feel really comfortable in it. Ive run this for the majority of my career, partly with Chris Palmer who was here before, and now with (Kevin Gilbride and Manning) for my fourth year. So its very familiar to me. I feel really comfortable here. I know that if given the opportunity and put in the position to play on this team, I would do well. "Thats also a comforting feeling knowing that if you get into the game, youre in there, first of all, with the world champions, so how can you go wrong? And secondly, to know that youre going to go out there and succeed is also a positive." Carr was selected by the expansion Houston Texans with the first choice in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played five seasons in Houston and one with the Carolina Panthers before joining the Giants. In his 10-year career, Carr has completed 1,351 of 2,264 passes (59.7 per cent) for 14,433 yards, 65 touchdowns and 71 interceptions. He has been sacked 266 times, including a record 76 as a rookie in 2002. Carr said last season was special, especially with the Giants posting wins over the Jets and Dallas in the final two weeks of the regular season to win the NFC East with a 9-7 record. "Honestly, when we got in the playoffs, I didnt think we were going to lose just because of the talent level that we have in this locker room," Carr said. "If we could get on the same page ever at some point during the season, I knew wed be all right because honestly, I havent been around a team like this before -- physically, mentally. Its a mentally tough football team." The Giants charge, indeed, started with the 29-14 win over the Jets on Christmas Eve. It helped propel the Giants into the post-season, and helped push the Jets out. On Tuesday, the latter acquired quarterback Tim Tebow from Denver, though incumbent Mark Sanchez just also received a new deal. So, while confusion reigns for the Jets under centre, its status quo with the Giants. "There are so many times we came from behind in the fourth quarter and pulled them out. Its just a pleasure to be around," Carr said. "I think its one of the reasons I came back." While he didnt play last season, Carr contributed by helping prepare the Giants defence each week as the scout team quarterback. Carr is well suited for that role, because he can impersonate both dropback and running quarterbacks with equal efficiency. Iker Casillas Jersey . Doug Fister pitched gamely, but his fine effort wasnt good enough either. Guti.Haz Real Madrid Jersey . Try telling that to the Cleveland Browns. Manning threw for a season-high 339 yards and three touchdowns, two of which he zinged into impossibly tight windows to well-covered receivers, that pushed the Denver Broncos into a first-place tie in the AFC standings with a 34-12 win over the Browns. http://www.officialrealmadridshop.es/karim-benzema-jersey/ . Thats because theyll be in Houston to face the Dynamo, who hold the fifth and final playoff spot in the MLS Eastern Conference. Houston, which has yet to lose in 15 home games at BBVA Compass Stadium, has 49 points for a nine-point lead over seventh-place Montreal. Sergio Ramos Real Madrid Jersey . Join our TSN.ca Game Night blog at 8pm et/5pm pt to get updates throughout the game. The Kings jumped out to a 3-0 lead in this best-of-seven series, but faltered when they had a chance to secure the Cup in Game 4 on home ice. Real Madrid Jersey . "My advice," Recchi told Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe, "is that the longer it goes, the worse (the offer) is going to get (for the players)." Recchi, 44, won three Stanley Cups and amassed 1,533 points over 22 NHL seasons - a career that was also marked by a 10-day player strike in 1992 and lockouts in 1994-95 and 2004-05.LAHTI, Finland -- Daiki Ito won the ski jumping event at the Lahti Ski Games on Sunday for his third World Cup triumph. The Japanese scored 245.5 points from his two jumps, ahead of Norways Anders Bardal in second place with 239.2 points. Czech Lukas Hlava was third with 237.2 points. The competition was held on a normal hill because of strong winds. With hiss second-place finish, Bardal scored 80 points to remain in the overall World Cup lead. Marcelo Jersey. The Norwegian now has 1,219 points, 84 ahead of second-placed Gregor Schlierenzauer of Austria. Andreas Kofler of Austria is third overall, 153 points behind Bardal. Bardal managed the longest jump of the day -- 96 metres -- on his second attempt. ' ' '

CHARLOTTE, N. Kenneth Faried Jersey .C. -- Charlotte Bobcats President of Basketball Operations Rod Higgins says the team will hire a new head coach within the next couple of weeks, but it wont be Patrick Ewing. Higgins said that owner Michael Jordan informed Ewing that the team plans to hire someone other than him to replace Paul Silas. Exactly who that is remains to be seen. Higgins says "Patrick has a lot of great qualities as a coach and he will one day be a head coach." The Bobcats have interviewed eight candidates for the job and plan to talk with more in the next week or so. Once they conclude that process, theyll narrow the list down to the final few candidates who will then meet with Jordan face-to-face before a final decision is made. Andre Iguodala Authentic Jersey . Francesco Lodi converted a penalty in the 23rd minute and Catanias Argentine goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carizzo made a series of difficult saves in the final minutes. 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McIlroy missed the cut for the third straight time with a 7-over 79 in cool, blustery conditions at Muirfield Village.ROME -- At least 15 more cyclists are being linked to Lance Armstrongs banned Italian sport doctor in an intricate scheme of money laundering, tax evasion and widespread doping. Former Giro dItalia winners Michele Scarponi and Denis Menchov, and this years Olympic champion Alexandre Vinokourov, are under investigation for doping under the supervision of Dr. Michele Ferrari, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported Friday. Citing documents from an inquiry led by Padua prosecutor Benedetto Roberti, the Gazzetta detailed how Ferrari allegedly masterminded a C30 million ($40 million) operation whereby riders and teams avoided taxes by recycling money via Gibraltar, Monte Carlo, Switzerland and South America. Ferrari and the cyclists deny wrongdoing. Roberti has been leading a sweeping investigation of Ferrari for several years, parts of which were used in the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) report detailing why it banned Armstrong for life and ordered him to be stripped of all seven of his Tour de France titles. Armstrong has acknowledged that Ferrari was his trainer until 2004, and Ferraris name is mentioned throughout the USADA report. In July, USADA banned Ferrari for life. Roberti told The AP last week that his inquiry was nearly finished. "We need to figure out where the real truth lies in all this," Gianni Bugno, the president of the international cyclists union (CPA) told The Associated Press on Friday. "Theres an ongoing investigation and once the inquiry ends, then well see what the situation is." Doping is a crime in Italy, and Ferrari was already cleared on appeal in 2006 of criminal charges of distributing banned products to athletes. But he remains barred for life by the Italian Cycling Federation under a 2002 ruling. "Doping is not a cycling problem, its a problem for all sports," Bugno said. "Ferrari didnt work only with cyclists. He also worked with athletes from other sports." For example, former Olympic race walking champion Alex Schwazer acknowledged working with Ferrari after it was revealed on the eve of this years London Games that he tested positive. Bugno doesnt want to see pro cycling stopped, even momentarily. "No, we need to move forward. Stopping would hurt the innocent (riders)," he said. "We need to fight against those cheating the system and defend the innocent. ... Were waiting for a response from the UCI (International Cycling Union) on all that has happened. Its the UCI that needs to respond to the USADA report." Ferrari is now reportedly under investigation again in Italy for criminal association, traffickinng and administering doping substances, tax evasion and money laundering. Corey Brewer Jersey. Investigators placed hidden microphones in the camper van that Ferrari used to meet with cyclists in remote areas of Italy and in Switzerland, the Gazzetta said. The newspaper printed a phone-tap conversation between Scarponi and Ferrari inside the van in Sept. 2010 during which the rider said he could win the following years Giro and the physician replied that if he used a blood transfusion he had a chance. Scarponi finished second in the 2011 Giro but then was bumped up to champion when Alberto Contador was stripped of the title for doping at the 2010 Tour de France. Vincenzo Nibali finished behind Scarponi. In 2007, Scarponi was banned for 18 months for involvement in the Spanish doping scandal Operation Puerto. Police also tapped a Sept. 2010 phone call between Menchov and agent Raimondo Scimone during which the Russian rider tells the agent that he wants "all the cyclists working with him followed by Ferrari," according to the Gazzetta. Scimone wrote in a statement to the paper that he was never involved in doping or wrongdoing. Menchov raced with the Rabobank team from 2005-2010 and won the Giro in 2009. He also won the Spanish Vuelta in 2005 and 2007. Rabobank announced Friday that it is ending its long sponsorship of professional cycling, saying "the trust in the cycling world has gone" following the publication of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agencys report on Armstrong. Vinokourov is also reportedly under investigation by Roberti. He won the mens road race at the London Olympics, having served a two-year ban after testing positive for blood doping during the 2007 Tour de France. The Kazakh rider retired at the end of this season. Others reportedly under investigation are Armstrongs former teammates Yaroslav Popovych and Volodymyr Bileka; Russian riders Alexandr Kolobnev, Vladimir Karpets, Vladimir Gusev, Mikhail Ignatiev; Czech rider Roman Kreuziger; and Italians Filippo Pozzato, Lorenzo Bertagnolli, Giovanni Visconti and Franco Pellizzotti. Bertagnollis detailed confession to Roberti was published in the USADA report to reveal Ferraris system. Also, riders and teams took advantage of their image rights contracts to limit taxes, the Gazzetta reported, with Scimone helping them work with a company called T&F Sport Management in Monte Carlo to register the deals there and avoid tax. The contracts were not registered with the UCI and the riders paid only 6 per cent tax and then transferred the cash to Switzerland to use it in part for paying Ferrari, the Gazzetta said. ' ' '

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Reds are still trying to figure out how to cope with the loss of first baseman Joey Votto, who had surgery Tuesday for torn cartilage in his left knee and will be sidelined for three to four weeks. Harry Carson Jersey . Their initial move was to replace him with a pitcher, giving themselves a backup plan in case Johnny Cuetos blister bothered him during his start Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Beyond that, the NL Central leaders arent sure how theyll try to replace one of the leagues top hitters for up to a month. "Youre bombarding me with questions that I really dont have answers to right now," manager Dusty Baker said. "So lets take it today and then well see what we can do tomorrow. We have things in the works." Vottos injury gives the Reds more incentive to try to acquire another hitter to help them stay in contention. Theres no replacement ready in the minors. The first baseman is batting .342 and leads the National League in doubles, walks, on-base percentage and extra-base hits. Votto hurt the knee June 29 while sliding into base, but didnt think it was a significant injury and kept playing. He started at first base in the All-Star game Tuesday. When the knee began bothering him again over the weekend, he had an MRI on Monday evening that found the tear. He decided to have the surgery now rather than try to keep playing with the injury, which could get worse over time. Baker had a long talk with him about it Monday night. Baker hurt his left knee during his playing career but chose not to have surgery, which wasnt as advanced then. The knee caused him problems the rest of his career. "I just expressed some of the things the doctor expressed to him," Baker said. "Mine was a little different issue, where I didnt get mine done. I went through a number of cortisone shots and played my last 10 years when I should have had it done right away." The Reds put Votto on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and called up right-hander Todd Redmond from Triple-A Louisville. The Reds got Redmond from Atlanta on Saturday for shortstop Paul Janish in a swap of minor leaguers. Redmond was with Triple-A Gwinnett playing against Louisville when the trade was completed. He switched clubhouses, finished the series with his new team, then went to Columbus, Ohio, for a series when the Reds called him up. "Its real exciting, especially with the last couple of days -- getting traded, switching dugouts and looking at my team on the other side," Redmond said. Cueto developed a blister on the index finger of his pitching hand while throwing in the bullpen over the All-Star break. The Reds pushed his start back two days to give it time to heal. Starter Bronson Arroyo lasted only three innings in a 5-3 loss to Arizona on Monday night, forcing Baker to use his bullpen. With questions about Cuetos blister, the Reds decided to bring up another pitcher for the night. "I was in the bullpen deep and early yesterday, so we need some innings," Baker said. "Weve got a couple of guys who have thrown two of three days or three out of four days." Mark Bavaro Jersey . It is a horrible, sinking feeling. Byron McCrimmon had that feeling on Sept. Lawrence Taylor Jersey . In a response Wednesday to papers the players filed earlier this week, the NFL says its collective bargaining agreement with the players union gives Goodell the power to handle discipline involving conduct detrimental to football "at his discretion. http://www.nflgiantsfans.com/phil-simms-jerseys . Montreal Alouettes linebacker Shea Emry was fined for an illegal block below the waist on a special-teams play during last Fridays game against the Toronto Argonauts. Hakeem Nicks Jersey .A. Dickey wandered through the sprawling Opryland Hotel on Sunday, dropping into baseballs annual winter meetings for a quick visit. Michael Boley Jersey .ca looks back at the stories that made the year memorable. BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Ravens did just about everything they set out to do in their most significant game of the preseason. In the process, they provided the Jacksonville Jaguars with a harsh taste of reality. Joe Flacco completed 27 of 36 passes for 266 yards and two touchdowns before leaving early in the third quarter, and Baltimore cruised to a 48-17 victory Thursday night. Because the Ravens will likely rest their starters during most of next weeks preseason finale, this game served as the final tuneup for the regular season. Baltimore wanted to finish drives with touchdowns and shore up a defence that was burned for 507 yards by Detroit just six days earlier. And that is precisely what happened. Flacco connected with nine receivers, most notably second-year wideout Torrey Smith, who finished with eight catches for 103 yards. Anquan Boldin caught a 5-yard TD pass and Vonta Leach scored on an 8-yard reception. "Joe put up some good numbers there for three quarters, and the red-zone defence was really good," coach John Harbaugh said. "We finished things. Thats the one thing weve been striving for. We finished catches. We finished runs. We finished drives for the most part." Baltimore amassed 571 yards in total offence and had five drives of at least 80 yards. The 48 points were the most ever scored by the Ravens in a preseason game. With support from a defence that kept Jacksonville quarterback Blaine Gabbert in check, the Ravens (No. 5 in the AP Pro32) built a 20-3 lead before Flacco took a seat. "The first two games didnt go the way we wanted, but we were just warming up," cornerback Lardarius Webb said. "We came into this game looking to handle our business." The only downer was injuries to backup safeties Emanuel Cook (broken leg) and Sean Considine (concussion). After opening the preseason with wins over the New York Giants and New Orleans, Jacksonville (No. 31) took a huge step back against the Ravens. Gabbert went 11 for 21 for 117 yards over three quarters, and Rashad Jennings, starting in place of holdout Maurice Jones-Drew, gained 57 yards on 13 carries. "Maybe that is what we needed, to have that bad a feeling, even in a preseason game," coach Mike Mularkey said. "This is why we play exhibition games. This will be a true test of this team to see how we bounce back from this. I am anxious to see how this team responds after getting pounded like we did. In all three phases, we didnt do the things we needed to do. Martellus Bennett Jersey. " Jacksonville cornerback Rashean Mathis played for the first time this summer following knee surgery, but Jaguars cornerback Aaron Ross was forced from the game with an ankle injury and tight end Zach Miller left in the second quarter with an injured leg. Fortunately, the Jaguars still have one preseason game left before the opener against Minnesota. "You cant go into the season feeling the way we do now," Gabbert said. "This one leaves a nasty, nasty taste in your mouth. You never want to lose a game like this, even if it isnt the regular season." Against the Giants and Saints, Gabbert drove the Jaguars (2-1) to a touchdown on their opening possession. In this one, Jacksonville started on its own 5 after a Ravens punt and made only one first down -- on a 16-yard completion to first-round draft pick Justin Blackmon -- before kicking the ball away. Ray Rice began the subsequent drive with a 28-yard run, but the march stalled inside the 10 before rookie Justin Tucker kicked a 33-yard field goal. It was an unfulfilling score for the Ravens (2-1), who were intent upon improving their inability to get touchdowns when inside the 20. That shortcoming would be resolved in Baltimores third drive. Flacco went 8 for 9 for 87 yards and made it 10-0 with a touchdown throw to Boldin. The march started with a 16-yard pass to Smith, who came up limping but returned later in the series and caught a key third-down pass. Smith missed last weeks game with a sprained ankle. Following another Jacksonville punt, Flacco went 5 for 5 on a 30-yard drive that ended with a 53-yard field goal by Tucker. In his effort to take the job from incumbent Billy Cundiff, Tucker has made all five of his field goal tries this preseason, including two from beyond 50 yards. Gabbert finally got the Jaguars rolling late in the half, directing a 12-play, 73-yard march that produced a field goal with 56 seconds remaining. On their first possession of the second half, the Ravens moved 80 yards to take a 20-3 lead. Flacco went 7 for 9 for 70 yards, completing passes of 7, 32 and 8 yards to Smith before concluding his night with a TD toss to Leach. "We felt good, and we had a good rhythm going," Flacco said. "There was still one drive there where we would have liked to finish off with a touchdown rather than a field goal. Overall, though, it was a pretty good night." ' ' '

ST. Manny Lawson Jersey . LOUIS -- A key deadline arrived Wednesday in the effort to keep the NFL in St. Louis. The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission was due to give the St. Louis Rams its plan to upgrade the Edward Jones Dome, a key step in whether the franchise stays put. Details about the plan have not been released. Donna Andrews, a spokeswoman for the CVC, declined comment. Officials with the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County also declined comment. Team spokesman Artis Twyman said the proposal was expected to arrive later in the day. The Rams will have until March 1 to accept or reject the offer. They can also make a counterproposal. Arbitration would begin June 15 if no agreement is reached, and the arbitration process could last through the end of the year. Public money built the dome, which opened in 1995, the year the Rams relocated to St. Louis from Los Angeles. It was financed largely with US$256 million in revenue bonds, a debt that is being paid back with $24 million annually in tax money -- $12 million from the state of Missouri and $6 million each from St. Louis city and county. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the Rams pay $500,000 each year to use the dome -- $250,000 in rent and $250,000 for reimbursement to CVC for game-day expenses. The team gets to keep box office receipts, most advertising revenue, net game-day concession proceeds, and some concession proceeds sold for non-football events. The lease also allows use of Rams Park, the practice facility in St. Louis County. But the 30-year lease that runs through 2025 also requires that the dome remain among the "top tier," or top eight, of the 32 NFL teams measured by various criteria. Critics contend it would be virtually impossible to bring the 17-year-old stadium to that level, especially since only 10 NFL stadiums are older than the dome and some of those have undergone multimillion-dollar renovations. The agreement between the CVC and the Rams allows the lease to be broken every 10 years if the dome falls short of "first tier." About $30 million in publicly funded improvements persuaded the Rams to maintain the lease after the 2005 marker, and now another deadline has arrived in which the Rams could break the lease after the 2014 season if the dome isnt in the top tier. Owner Stan Kroenke figures to be seeking a more significant upgrade this time. Kroenke has been non-committal about the future of the team, which has fans worried. Kroenke, who is married to the daughter of Wal-Mart co-founder James "Bud" Walton, is a native Missourian, but he also owns an estate in Malibu, Calif., and is among the finalists seeking to buy baseballs Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to speculation about a possible move to California. Or London. Those concerns were raised last month with the announcement that the Rams will play one "home" game each of the next three seasons in London, where Kroenke owns a majority share of the English soccer club Arsenal. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has often spoken of possibly locating a team in London. The CVC contends the games in England violate a lease agreement requiring all home games to be played in the dome. Kroenkes only recent public appearance in St. Louis came last month when he introduced Jeff Fisher as the new coach of the team that was 2-14 last season and an NFL-worst 15-65 over the past five seasons. Asked about the future of the Rams in St. Louis, Kroenke passed on the opportunity to assure fans he had no intention of moving. "The chronology of what occurs with the lease is public knowledge," he said. "I dont think for me to comment on that process is ... particularly timely." Kroenke did note that he has a long history with the Rams in St. Louis. He purchased a 40 per cent share of the team when Georgia Frontiere moved the Rams here. She died in 2008, and two years later, Kroenke bought the remaining stake from her children. St. Louis has lost an NFL team before, and a stadium issue was at the heart of that move. Bill Bidwill moved the Cardinals to Arizona following the 1987 season after years of failed attempts to get a football-only stadium. The football Cardinals shared old Busch Stadium with the baseball Cardinals. Domata Peko Jersey . The seventh-seeded Gulbis was 5-2 down in the second set before winning 11 of the next 12 games. 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NEW ORLEANS -- All four players punished in the NFLs bounty investigation have filed appeals with the league. People familiar with the situation say the players have asked Commissioner Roger Goodell to remove himself as arbitrator because they do not believe he can be impartial. One of the people also says New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma expects to play at Tampa Bay on Oct. 21 while his appeal is pending. The people spoke to The Associated Press Friday on condition of anonymity because the appeals were filed as private documents with the league. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello confirmed Friday that all four players had filed appeals, but said the league would decline comment on the substance of those documents. Its the latest round of appeals by the players. About a month ago, a three-member appeal panel created by the NFLs collective bargaining agreement vacated initial disciplinary rulings handed down by Goodell. Then Tuesday, the commissioner upheld his initial suspensions of Vilma and Saints defensive end Will Smith, and revised his suspensions of Cleveland linebacker and former Saint Scott Fujita and free agent defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove. Vilma has been on the Saints physically unable to perform list while continuing his comeback from off-season surgery on his left knee, but may be activated after the first six weeks of the regular season. Goodell said Vilma could be paid for his time on New Orleans PUP list. New Orleans has a bye this week. Vilma remains suspended for the season, while Smith remains suspended four games. Hargroves suspension was reduced from eight to seven games and Fujitas was cut from three games to one. In effect, Hargrove now faces a two-game ban because his initial eight-game suspension was reduced by one and he was given credit for five games missed as a free agent after he was cut by Green Bay in the preseason. The appeals filed Friday are only the latest of many manoeuvrs in a contentious back-and-forth involving the players, the NFL Players Association and the league office. Vilma has a related defamation case pending against Goodell in federal court in New Orleans. In addition, Vilma and the NFLPA, which is representing the other three players, could ask U.S. District Judge Ginger Berrigan to revisit their earlier legal challenge of the suspensions. The union and Vilma would have to refile those requests with Berrigan, who placed the matter on indefinite hhold when the three-member NFL appeal panel vacated the initial suspensions on technical ground and informed Goodell that he had to clarify his basis for the punishment. Jamaal Anderson Jersey. The panel, which did not address the merits of the investigation, said it needed to be clear that Goodells disciplinary decisions in the Saints cash-for-hits pool pertained exclusively to conduct detrimental to football, and not salary cap violations, which would have to be handled by an arbitrator other than the commissioner. Berrigan has stated that she found the NFLs disciplinary process unfair and that she would be inclined to grant Vilma at least a temporary restraining order if she believed she had jurisdiction on the matter. However, Berrigan also has stated that she is hesitant to rule until she is certain the players have exhausted all possible remedies available to them through the NFLs labour agreement. She has further stressed that all parties would be wise to settle the matter out of court, but a federal magistrate has had little success getting meaningful settlement talks moving. The four players were implicated in what the NFL said was a bounty pool run by former Saints defensive co-ordinator Gregg Williams and paid improper cash bonuses for hits that injured opponents. The players have acknowledged a pool but denied they intended to injure anyone. Goodell has been unmoved by the players distinction regarding intent, outlining several instances in which Williams made notations of player rewards due for hits that knocked opponents out of games. Williams, now with St. Louis, has co-operated with the leagues investigation but is currently suspended indefinitely. Saints head coach Sean Payton is suspended for the season, general manager Mickey Loomis for eight games and assistant head coach Joe Vitt six games. They were punished separately from the players and all are serving out their punishment. By contrast, the players and their union have put up intense resistance for the past half-year with no sign of letting up. Even after his suspension was reduced this week, Fujita was harshly critical of Goodell, calling the "condescending tone" of his disciplinary letter unproductive, accusing the commissioner of misusing his power and questioning Goodells record on player safety. "The commissioner says he is disappointed in me," Fujita said Wednesday. "The truth is, Im disappointed in him." ' ' '

WASHINGTON -- The St. Glover Quin Jersey . Louis Cardinals activated OF-1B Lance Berkman from the 15-day disabled list and recalled left-hander Sam Freeman from Triple-A Memphis. Berkman, out since Aug. 3 with a right knee injury, will initially be limited to a pinch-hitting role, manager Mike Matheny said Saturday before the Cardinals game against the Washington Nationals. In 28 games this season for St. Louis, Berkman is batting .267 with two homers and 13 RBIs. He finished 4 of 17 (.235) in six games during his rehab stint with Memphis. In 13 appearances this season for St. Louis, Freeman is 1-0 with 6.00 ERA over 12 innings. Lestar Jean Jersey . Pele said Wednesday that young Brazilian striker Neymar is better than the Argentina forward, and reiterated once again that he doesnt think Messi belongs in the conversation about who is the best player ever. Quintin Demps Jersey . "Football has always evolved, and it always will," he told an overflow crowd of a few hundred. "Make no mistake: change does not inhibit the game; it improves it." In a long-planned appearance that came four days after three starting NFL quarterbacks were knocked out with concussions, Goodell said that the league has already improved the way it handles hits to the head. http://www.2013houstontexans.com/nike-andre-johnson-jersey . Podolski unleashed a fierce shot from 20 metres (yards) that flew in off the right post in the 85th minute. It was the Germany forwards 14th goal of the season. "You can never completely stop Poldi. Antoine Caldwell Jersey . -- Nikita Kotlov scored off a header pass from Eriq Zavaleta midway through the second half to give Indiana a 1-0 victory over Georgetown on Sunday to win the NCAA mens soccer championship. Antonio Smith Jersey . Veteran Darian Durant is nursing a hip flexor and did not practise this week. If he is not able to play, Chamblin will put the ball in the hands of Drew Willy, a rookie from the University of Buffalo. PHILADELPHIA -- Eagles backup running back Dion Lewis was arrested in Albany over the weekend and charged with falsely reporting a fire and misdemeanour reckless endangerment. The incident occurred when Lewis and his older brother were locked out of their hotel room. Lewis was released after his arraignment and his brother was being held in Albany County jail without bail. "I want to apologize to my family, the Albany community, the Eagles organization and fans, and to the NFL for my involvement in an incident this past weekend," Lewis said in a statement. "It was never my intention to cause any public alarm or damage any property. I am sorry for any embarrassment and inconvenience that my acttions have caused. J.J. Watt Jersey. I am committed to continuing to conduct myself in conformance with the high moral, ethical and professional standards that I have my entire life and of which so many others rightly expect of me. "Because the matter is still in the hands of the court system, I cannot comment any further." Lewis was a fifth-round pick of the Eagles in 2011. He was Philadelphias primary kickoff return specialist last season as the Eagles finished 8-8. Lewis scored his first touchdown and posted a career-high 58 rushing yards in the season finale against Washington, a 34-10 victory, at home. For the season, he finished with 102 yards and that one score. He played in 15 games. ' ' '

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. Dwight Howard Jersey . -- Anthony Rizzo thought he hit a homer. A sacrifice fly, at least. He got neither and still sent Italy to its biggest win in three years of the World Baseball Classic. Rizzo hit a two-run double off San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo in the ninth inning, Jason Grilli escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and Italy rallied to beat Mexico 6-5 in the opening game of Pool D in the WBC on Thursday. The Italian team got a break when Mexican left fielder Edgar Gonzalez couldnt handle Rizzos flyball in the sunlight at Salt River Fields. "I talked to some of the guys that played before for Italy and they said the energy is unreal," Rizzo said. "Today, right out of the gate was unreal." Italy won the European championship last year, but had struggled in the WBC, failing to get out of the first round each of the previous two tournaments in 2006 and 2009. The Italians gave themselves a good shot at getting through this time with a strong start and an even better finish against the closer for the defending World Series champions. Italy scored two runs in the first inning and got a two-run homer for Drew Butera in the fourth to tie the game at 4-all. Trailing 5-4, Italy faced the daunting task of rallying against Romo, who got the final out in San Franciscos second World Series in three years last season. Romo got the first out, but Nick Punto hit a one-out double and Chris Denorfia followed with a hard single to left. Romo still appeared as if he would get out of it after two quick strikes on Rizzo, but the Chicago Cubs starting first baseman hit a fly ball to the warning track, far enough to at least score the tying run. "Our left fielder was able to get to it, he just wasnt able to corral it and finish it off," Mexico manager Rick Renteria said. It still wasnt easy for Italy after that. Grilli, the Pittsburgh Pirates closer, gave up a leadoff single to Efren Navarro and pinch-runner Walter Ibarra moved to second on a sacrifice bunt. Grilli got Ramiro Pena on a soft liner to shortstop and thought he had struck out Luis Cruz on what was called ball four. Furious about the call, Grilli hit Adrian Gonzalez with a pitch to load the bases and get the pro-Mexico crowd on his feet. Grilli gathered himself, though, and got Jorge Cantu to ground out to second, giving Italy a huge win over a Western Hemisphere team. Nick Pugliese (1-0) allowed no hits in 1 2-3 innings for Italy, which plays Canada next. "This tournament is so special because its not about one player, its not about one team, one city," Italian third baseman Alex Liddi said. "Its about an entire country, so when you have a chance to represent your country at the highest level, it cant get any better than that." Cantu hit a three-run double in the first inning and Eduardo Arredondo caused Italy problems in the early innings, scoring three runs from the top of the order in the first five innings. But Mexico didnt score another run after the fifth and Romo couldnt hold the lead, putting them in a difficult spot with the United States up next on Friday. "He was upset as was the full club," Renteria said. "When we came into the clubhouse, these guys take this to heart and you could see the emotion that Italy had when they came out on top as well as the guys coming into (our) clubhouse feeling the pain of that loss." Italy and Mexico combined for five runs in a 40-minute first inning before settling down in the opening round-robin game at the spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Italy jumped on Mexico starter Rodrigo Lopez right away, getting run-scoring singles from Alex Liddi and Mike Costanzo before the right-hander struck out Butera with the bases loaded to end the inning. Mexico answered in the bottom half against Italian starter John Mariotti, loading the bases for Cantus three-run double to the gap in right-centre. Pena made it 4-2 with a run-scoring double in the second. Lopez, a reliever with the Philadelphia Phillies, allowed two runs on four hits in three innings before being replaced by Juan Aceves, who gave up a tying two-run homer to Butera that just cleared the wall in left. Cruz hit an RBI double in the fifth that put Mexico up 5-4. Not much happened after that until the ninth, giving Italy an unexpected victory before it faces the Canadians on Friday in a game that was moved to Chase Field due to a threat of rain. "It couldnt have been a better game the way it ended, how much fun everyone had," Rizzo said. James Worthy Jersey . 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Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the 2,000-yard mark, yet helped the Vikings post-season chances with a 23-6 upset of the Texans on Sunday. Christian Ponder threw a touchdown pass, Toby Gerhart added a score and Blair Walsh kicked three field goals as the Vikings (9-6) won their third straight. The win raises the stakes for the Vikings, who host Green Bay next Sunday in the regular-season finale. "We obviously have a big one next week, and if we dont win that one, this one doesnt mean anything," Ponder said. "Our No. 1 goal is to make the playoffs." The loss kept the Texans (12-3) from clinching home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. They could still secure a first-round bye if Denver loses later Sunday, and would claim home-field advantage with a win next week at Indianapolis. "Very disappointing because we had a chance to line up here and get something done today," coach Gary Kubiak said. "That doesnt mean we still cant get it done. Thats the most important thing." Peterson had his lowest rushing total since getting 79 yards on Oct. 14 in a loss at Washington, breaking a streak of eight 100-yard games. Peterson, who is from Palestine, Texas, had more than 100 family and friends at the game. "We knew they were going to focus on the run, which is OK," Peterson said of the Texans. "It felt good to see other guys get involved and us continue to move the ball down and score some points." He has 1,898 this season and needs 208 yards to break the NFL single-season rushing record held by Eric Dickerson. Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said he took Peterson out late as a precaution because he has a sore abdomen. "Ill get some rest and be ready to get a W and break that record," Peterson said. The Vikings took a 10-3 lead when Walsh kicked a 56-yard field goal. The kick gave Walsh, a rookie, the NFL record with nine field goals of 50 yards or longer this season. The Texans failed to score a touchdown for the first time since 2006. "We didnt play well," Kubiak said. "I think we battled defensively, but offensively we probably played as bad as weve played. I take full responsibility for that. Its a huge, huge disappointment. Weve got to get over it really quick." J.J. Watt had a sack to leave him with 20 1/2 this season. Houston got within 10 points before Gerharts 3-yard run extended the lead to 23-6 with about five minutes left in the fourth quarter. That drive was helped by a 29-yard run by Ponder. Los Angeles Lakers Jersey. Ponder, who got married on Monday, was 16 of 30 for 174 yards to help the Vikings pile up 345 yards. He finished with seven rushes for 48 yards -- 14 more yards rushing than the Texans had. "Christian had a terrific day throughout, playing with a lot of poise, a lot of control -- he did all the things we needed," Frazier said. "But it was all set up by our run game." Arian Foster had 10 rushes for 15 yards before leaving with about nine minutes left in the third quarter with an irregular heartbeat. Kubiak said he is OK, but he was taken out as a precaution. "Ill be fine," he said. "Ill be OK. Its a very minor situation." Ben Tate took over and didnt fare much better with four carries for 17 yards. The Texans were foiled by their inability to convert third downs, going 1 of 11. Quarterback Matt Schaub went 18 of 32 for 178 yards. Houston got to the Minnesota 1 with a 12-yard reception by Kevin Walter late in the third quarter. Then came an incomplete pass followed by a run for no gain by Tate. Schaub was sacked by Fred Evans for a loss of 14 yards to make the Texans settle for a 33-yard field to cut the lead to 16-6. Houston had to punt on its first possession of the third quarter, but got the ball right back when Watt sacked Ponder and forced a fumble. Bradie James recovered, but the Texans had to punt again. The Vikings extended their lead to 16-3 when Walsh made a 39-yard field goal on the first drive of the second half. That series was helped when Ponder found Jarius Wright on a 15-yard reception, and the Vikings got 15 more yards when Whitney Mercilus was flagged for unnecessary roughness on Ponder. Houston was on the Minnesota 28 early in the second quarter when Jasper Brinkley forced Fosters fumble, which was recovered by A.J. Jefferson. A 41-yard field goal by Walsh left Minnesota up 13-3 at halftime. Peterson ran for 20 yards to get Minnesotas offence going. The Vikings took a 7-3 lead when Kyle Rudolph grabbed a 3-yard touchdown reception. Rudolph also had a 27-yard catch that drive. Houstons Andre Johnson had seven receptions for 97 yards. NOTES: The Texans wore decals with the initials S.H.E.S. as a tribute to the school shooting victims at Sandy Hook. ... Playing in his 137th game, Johnson got his 800th career reception on his first catch, making him the second-fastest player to reach the milestone. Marvin Harrison did it in his 131st game. ... Johnson has 100 catches this season, making him the fifth player in NFL history to have at least 100 catches in four or more seasons. ' ' '

I often get asked if I was one of the millions who claim to have attended the Blue Jays first-ever game at Exhibition Stadium on April 7, 1977. Patrick Kane All Star Jersey . The answer quite frankly is no. I was less than a year in the radio business, so my two senior colleagues went to the historic game and I stayed behind at the station to "hold the fort". I had to be content with watching the game on TV. As excited as I was about seeing Toronto finally have a Major League team, it still didnt match the thrill of seeing my very first "Big League" game when I was just 13. My brother and I were visiting family friends in Windsor in August of 1968. To our surprise on Tuesday the 20th, they took us to Tiger Stadium to see a double-header against the Chicago White Sox. It was incredible, the green grass, the Major League lighting, a packed house of over 48,000, in a pennant-winning season and in a city where the likes of Ty Cobb and Hank Greenberg once played. Thanks to the traffic, we didnt get to our seats until the third inning or thereabouts. The star of the first game turned out to be a Canadian. Scarborough, Ontario-born lefty John Hiller, who spent the bulk of his career pitching out of the pen as a long reliever-turned-closer, made a spot start against the "Pale Hose" and fired a complete game one-hitter in a 7-0 Detroit victory. The only hit he gave up was to White Sox third baseman Ron Hansen. I did a little bit of checking to find out if a Canuck had ever thrown a no-hitter before. Turns out it has only happened once. Toronto-born Dick Fowler had just returned from overseas after serving in the Canadian army during World War II. He returned to his old club the Philadelphia As and on September 9, 1945 fired a no-no against the St. Louis Browns at Shibe Park in Philly. Oddly enough that was Fowlers only victory that season. But I digress. Hillers gem took only two hours and nine minutes to complete, but of course there was no DH in those days, which Im sure helped speed things up a bit. It was indeed a different time. Hiller was only making $12,000 in 68. Something else I discovered - with the help of Baseball Almanac - is the White Sox starting second baseman in both ends of the twinbill was Sandy Alomar Sr., Robby and Sandys dad. In the second game, the Tigers looked primed for a sweep. They had Denny McLain on the mound. He was 25-3 at the point and would go on to win 31 games that season - and to this day he remains the last hurler to crack the 30-win mark. But on that night McLain didnt have it, and neither did the rest of the Tigers. McLain didnt get out of the 6th inning and gave up nine hits and nine runs, but only two were earned thanks to four Tigers errors - two in right field by the great Al Kaline. Ironically, the hero of the second game was also a Canadian. Pete Ward, who hailed from Montreal, ripped a grand slam off the facing of the upper deck in right off McLain in the 6th to blow the game open. Sandy Alomar chipped in with three hits and an RBI in a 10-2 Chicago victory. Lefty Gary Peters went all the way on a four-hitter to boost his record to 4-10. We also may have witnessed the greatest game of catcher Jerry McNertneys career. The White Sox catcher went 4 for 4, with at least a couple of those hits off McLain and he drove in four runs. This from a man who hit .219 on the season with three homers and 18 runs batted in. A couple of more footnotes. We saw Earl Wilson of the Tigers - one of the greatest hitting pitchers of his day - pinch hit for Fred Lasher, and in the first game, was saw two of the greatest knuckleballers of all time, Hoyt Wilhelm and Wilbur Wood pitch in relief for the White Sox. What surprised me was the Tigers attendance that season was only 2,031,847 fans, less than the Blue Jays drew last season. Then it dawned on me. It was just over a year after the Detroit riots of the summer of 1967. Downtown Detroit, especially in that vicinity, wasnt exactly the most popular place to be. But that Tigers team, and especially players like Willie Horton, Gates Brown, and Earl Wilson helped with the healing process in that city. The Tigers went on to win the World Series in seven games over St. Louis, with lefty Mickey Lolich winning three times in the Fall Classic. Ive never forgotten that World Series or that August night in 1968. Two Hall of Famers played in that twinbill, Wilhelm and Kaline, and Sandy Alomar fathered another. Its going to be very interesting to see how many and who exactly makes it to Cooperstown this year when the official announcement comes down on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm et. Dave Bolland jersey . All five are coming in at different points in their careers and with different levels of game. Over the next few days, Ill look at the group and their chances for 2013. 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The beleaguered Toronto Raptors finally had something to celebrate Friday, beating the Phoenix Suns 101-97 for their first victory in seven games -- a much-needed mental boost, they said, before departing on a tough five-game road trip. "The way Kyle (Lowry) put it, were in a four-and-a-half feet hole, trying to stop digging," Casey said of the Raptors early-season woes. DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points to top Toronto (4-13), while Amir Johnson added 16, Jose Calderon contributed 13 points and nine assists and Lowry finished with 15 points. "It felt good, we definitely needed it mentally, we definitely needed it before we went on this tough road trip," said Lowry. The Raptors open this latest road trip on a gruelling early-season schedule Monday in Denver. Marcin Gortat, Jared Dudley and Shannon Brown scored 14 points apiece for the Phoenix (6-10). The Raptors found themselves in a situation all-too-familiar, watching a fourth-quarter lead all but disappear against a Suns team hungry to make up for a humiliating 117-77 loss in Detroit two nights earlier -- the third worst margin of defeat in the Suns history. DeRozans putback of his own blocked shot with 0.3 seconds left to go in the third gave Toronto an 80-76 lead with one quarter left in the game, and then Calderon carried the team for much of the fourth, either scoring or assisting on virtually every point for a Raptors squad desperate to hold on for a victory. A three-point play by Johnson gave Toronto a nine-point lead, but the home teams advantage in front of 18,246 fans at the Air Canada Centre slowly disappeared, a bucket by Brown with 1:07 on the clock to make it a one-point game. But that would be the Suns only two points in the final two minutes. "Big-time defence down the stretch," Casey said. Lowry scooped up a rebound on a Gortat miss and was fouled, draining one of two free throws. Then Andrea Bargnani, back after missing Wednesdays loss at Memphis with a sore left ankle, grabbed a huge rebound with three seconds on the clock and was fouled for two free throws to clinch the rare win for Toronto. Patrick Kane Womens Jersey. "Our other guys were doing a great job offensively so I didnt need to take many shots, and I was trying to make myself useful on defence," Bargnani said. The strong late effort must have been welcome relief for the beleaguered big man who scored just four points on 1-for-4 shooting in 27 minutes. Bargnani, Torontos No. 1 draft pick in 2006, has drawn the ire of Raptors fans again this season, and last week against San Antonio scored just four points on 2-of-19 shooting. "He did an excellent job of moving his feet, sliding his feet and got the stop," Casey said of Bargnanis big rebound. "He did a great job down the stretch, free-throw wise, so he came in after struggling with a sore foot and everything and gave us something at the end." Mickael Pietrus, who made his Raptors debut just hours after the team announced his signing had kind words for Bargnani. "Sometimes youre not going to get 20 shots, so youve got to do whatever it takes to help the team," Pietrus said. The six-foot-six three-point specialist, acquired to help fill the void left by injured Landry Fields (arm), finished with six points, making two-of-five shots from three-point range. The Raptors had a sluggish start falling behind by 10 points midway through the first quarter and trailed 25-19 heading into the second. Calderon made an immediate difference in the second, doling out five assists as the Raptors shot 72 per cent and whittled away at the Suns lead. A three-pointer by Lowry at the buzzer cut the Suns lead to 52-51 at halftime. It was the first time in eight games the Raptors werent outscored in the second. DeRozan led the way with seven points in the third, and his bucket and free throw with less than a second left in the game gave Toronto an 80-76 advantage heading into the fourth. NOTES: Toronto rapper Drake had a courtside seat, along with Senator David Braley, owner of the Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts. . . The Raptors honoured Canadas mens wheelchair basketball team that captured gold at the London Olympics. ' ' '

TORONTO -- Shawn Tompkins, a renowned mixed martial arts coach who worked with some of the biggest names in the business, died Sunday morning. Mewelde Moore Jersey . He was 37. His death was confirmed by his manager Gary Ibarra. A former Muay Thai fighter in his own right, the native of London, Ont., became a highly regarded MMA trainer and worked out of the Tapout Gym in Las Vegas. "That was my go-to guy every time I went to Vegas," said Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone after his win at UFC Live 5 in Milwaukee on Sunday. "Hed hold pads for me. "I fought his guys a lot, and I would go to Vegas and call Shawn and be like, Yo, can we hit at (9 a.m.) tomorrow morning? Hed say, Anything for you, bro. He was always there for me, and for the sport, hes helped out a lot of people, and hes been there for everybody." Tompkins was responsible for the development of some of Canadas most prominent fighters, including Sam (Hands of Stone) Stout, Mark (The Machine) Hominick and Chris (The Polish Hammer) Horodecki. He was married to Stouts sister Emilie. "Obviously, hes helped produce some great fighters and some very exciting fighters," Chris Lytle said after his main-event win over Dan Hardy. "It kind of puts into perspective whats important. Hes a great guy who helped do a lot for the sport, and all of a sudden hes not with us anymore. That means a lot to me." As reports of Tompkins death began to surface, UFC announcer Mike Goldberg offered condolences during the broadcast of UFC Live 5. "I heard just before we walked out of the locker room (after my fight)," Dan Hardy said. "I stayed at his house about two years ago for four weeks of training. I trained with him a few times. Great guy. Im upset by it. I really am. "He was a very important coach. I think he changed striking in MMA to a certain extent." Tompkins first started coaching in MMA in 2007 with the Los Angeles Anacondas of the defunct International Fight League. He then worked as a striking coach at MMA star Randy Coutures Xtreme Couture gym in Las Vegas. At Xtreme Couture, Tompkins worked with former champions Wanderlei Silva and Vitor Belfort. "Shawn was a mentor and coach to many of us in the MMA world," Couture posted on Twitter. "He will be sorely missed!!!" Tompkins left Xtreme Couture in 2009 to establish his own team at Tapout. "Big loss for our sport," UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta posted on Twitter. "Shawn Tompkins. We will miss him!" -- With files from John Morgan in Milwaukee. LaRon Landry Colts Jersey . Jennings scored 19 points, Monta Ellis had 17 points and 11 assists and the Bucks beat the Sacramento Kings 98-85 on Wednesday night for their third straight win. Joe Lefeged Jersey .  1. 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LOUIS -- Albert Pujols is long gone, and the St. Louis Cardinals seem just fine about defending their World Series title without him. Their fans, too. General manager John Mozeliak got a favourable reception at the teams annual Winter Warmup this weekend when he revisited the negotiations. Chairman Bill DeWitt is bullish about the moves made with the Pujols money. "I think we came out of it great," DeWitt said Sunday. "I feel great going into the season." Outfielder Matt Holliday pointed out Sunday hes played more seasons without Pujols as a teammate than with him, and that every year its different. "Obviously, Im disappointed that hes not going to be here. Hes a great player and a good friend," Holliday said. "I still think we have a great team. Weve got to move on." Lance Berkman joked that his initial reaction when he learned Pujols had signed was unrelated to the loss of a three-time NL MVP. It was that he would be playing first base. Berkman was the NL comeback player of the year as the right fielder, his first regular outfield duty in several seasons. Berkman was eager to make that move, believing that more straight line running and fewer stops and starts would be easier on his legs, but he has no problem switching back. Last January, Berkman thought Pujols would play his entire career with the Cardinals. He pointed out that before 2010 he envisioned being a career Astro. "I would have said Hey, theres absolutely no way hes going to go anywhere," Berkman said. "I thought I was always going to be in Houston and here I am a happy member of the St. Louis Cardinals. "t;You cant ever tell in this day and age. Cassius Vaughn Jersey. " DeWitt had no regrets about the failed talks, saying the team had offered as much as it could. The Cardinals made a 10-year offer with a lower annual salary worth more than US$200 million and a five-year, $130 million offer with a higher annual salary, before getting swamped by the Angels 10-year, $240 million contract that, like the Cardinals offer, included a personal services contract. Mozeliak remembered the negotiations as an "exhausting process," and believes fans understood when Pujols left. "From a fan standpoint, they just want to see a good club out there," Mozeliak said. "They value probably the Cardinal logo on the front more than the name on the back, and they want to see winning. "How long that honeymoon will last, time will tell." DeWitt said suggestions the Cardinals were happy to be unburdened by Pujols salary are off-base. DeWitt said he and general manager Mozeliak "made it clear" to Pujols and his wife, Deirdre, in a telephone conversation how much they wanted him to stay. The Cardinals redirected the Pujols money, signing outfielder Carlos Beltran to a two-year, $26 million deal and re-signing shortstop Rafael Furcal to a two-year, $14 million contract. Plus, former 20-game winner Adam Wainwright is set to return from reconstructive elbow surgery. "I think well have a better pitching staff than we did last year, I think our bullpen is more settled than it was at this time last year and when you add a guy like Carlos Beltran, our offence is still going to be good," Berkman said. ' ' '

MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney faces spending up to three weeks out with a knee injury. Jonathan Babineaux Jersey . Manager Alex Ferguson says the injury was sustained while the player tried to hit a volley toward the end of training on Tuesday. Ferguson says Rooney "strained a ligament behind the knee. Its unfortunate, and he could be out for two to three weeks." The England international missed Uniteds 4-3 win over Newcastle on Wednesday. Ferguson didnt specify which knee was injured. Dunta Robinson Jersey . Just as Peterson pushed for all summer, the 27-year-old star running back was among the 46 players suited up for Minnesota on Sunday to face the Jaguars. John Abraham Jersey .E.I. Rocket 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. It was the first-career QMJHL hat trick for the 20-year-old centre and he now has nine goals and 26 points in 22 games. http://www.shopatlantafalconsgear.com/ . And after the Astros knocked off the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Friday night, he bluntly conveyed that point. "I know theyve been struggling and they keep talking about getting to . Sean Weatherspoon Jersey . The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect now has 10 goals in his last seven outings and leads Erie with 16 goals and 25 points in 19 games. Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Otters (5-11-3), who halted their five-game losing streak, while Anthony Cortellessa and Adam Pelech scored a goal apiece. Kroy Biermann Jersey . He was 79. McKenna played six seasons with Calgary between the 1955 and 1963. He had 88 receptions for 1,436 yards and 10 touchdowns and also saw action on defence. LONDON -- Tottenham climbed back into the top four in the Premier League on Sunday, breaking Swanseas stubborn resistance through Jan Vertonghens late goal in a 1-0 win. However, West Bromwich Albion missed a chance to move into the Champions League positions by drawing 0-0 at home to West Ham, extending the teams winless run to four games after its surprisingly strong start to the season. Vertonghen, the Belgium captain, settled a tight match at White Hart Lane by meeting Kyle Walkers right-wing free kick with a low half-volley from just inside the area. Tottenham is now level on points with third-place Chelsea, which has a game in hand. West Brom stayed sixth but the standings are congested below the top two Manchester clubs, with seven points separating third from 12th. "For us, its important to break out from the pack and join the top two," Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas said. "Until we find the stability in our run of results and distance ourselves from the pack, things can change dramatically." The Tottenham-Swansea match ended in controversy, however, with members of both benches spilling onto the pitch after visiting striker Michu was left prone on the ground after landing heavily following an aerial challenge with Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. Memories understandably drifted back to the on-field collapse of former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba on the same pitch last season, while the incident was eerily similar to that in the 1982 World Cup semifinal when France defender Patrick Battiston was knocked unconscious after colliding with Germany goalkeeper Harold Schhumacher. Justin Blalock Jersey. . While Michu was spread-eagled, and being attended by a number of concerned players, play was allowed to continue by the match officials. That disgusted Swansea, particularly defender Chico Flores and manager Michael Laudrup, and sparked confrontations on the pitch. "When I saw it I thought, Oh hell, he is unconscious, you cant fake a reaction like that," Swansea manager Michael Laudrup said. "Still they let the game go on -- it is such a poor decision and dangerous as well." Spurs deserved their win, although they left it late after top scorer Jermain Defoe wasted a couple of good chances and his teammates failed to find any penetration in their build-up play. When Vertonghen did give them the lead with his first Premier League goal since a summer move from Ajax, Spurs managed to hang on and avoid the concession of late goals that has blighted its campaign this season. "I think if there was one team to win this game it was us," Villas-Boas said. "We were very patient and persistent in what we were doing." At the Hawthorns, James Morrison struck efforts against the crossbar twice in the second half for West Brom, whose strong start to the season feels like a distant memory after the team extended its winless run. "I think the way weve played, we should be kicking on," West Brom captain Chris Brunt said. "Hopefully that can push us on going into Christmas." Mid-table West Ham will consider it a good point, with its opponent having won six of its previous eight matches at the Hawthorns this season. ' ' '

Salt Lake City, UT (Sports Network) - Mehmet Okur, a onetime All-Star center for the Utah Jazz, announced his retirement from professional basketball Thursday according to various reports. Nikola Pekovic Jersey . The Salt Lake City Tribune reported that injuries were the primary reason for the 33-year-old Turkish natives decision. Back problems had limited Okur to just 30 games over the previous two seasons. Okur spent seven of his 10 NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz and was named a Western Conference All-Star during the 2006-07 season. He averaged 17.6 points and 7.2 rebounds that campaign, one year after setting career-best averages of 18.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game with Utah. The 6-foot-11 sharp-shooter was traded to the Nets prior to last season and appeared in 17 games for New Jersey before being shipped to Portland in March. Okur was subsequently waived before playing a game for the Trail Blazers. In 634 career NBA games, Okur averaged 13.5 points and 7.0 rebounds and shot 37.5 percent from three-point range. Chase Budinger Jersey .J. -- The New Jersey Devils have signed first-round draft pick Stefan Matteau to an entry-level contract. Kevin Garnett Timberwolves Authentic Jersey . -- In need of another running back, the Green Bay Packers have signed veteran Cedric Benson. http://www.officialtimberwolvesteamshop.com/jose-juan-barea-jersey/ . The top two from each of the three semi-finals plus the two fastest times from remaining paddlers advance to the final race; paddlers ranked in places three to five plus the sixth fastest time will compete in the B final. Authentic Minnesota Timberwolves Jersey . It didnt produce much in the way of attractive basketball, though the Magic could have done worse. Their ugly win could have been an ugly loss. Ricky Rubio Jersey . Chicago sent the 11th pick in Thursdays draft to Colorado along with allocation money and a 2013 international slot. Larentowicz played the past three seasons with Colorado after spending his first five with New England.DENVER -- The Colorado Rapids have traded forward Macoumba Kandji to the Houston Dynamo for a conditional draft pick. Kandji was with Colorado when it won its first MLS Cup in 2010. His play leed to the winning overtime goal, but he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the process. Kevin Love Swingman Jersey. He returned to the field midway through the 2011 season. ' ' '

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Premier Zach Parise Jersey . -- Maurice Jones-Drew was a no-show again. The Jacksonville Jaguars running back skipped the first day of organized team activities Tuesday, and coach Mike Mularkey said the three-time Pro Bowler wants a contract extension. "Hes talked about trying to get an extension for his contract, which I think everybodys aware of," Mularkey said. "Im on the coaching end of those matters. I talk to him about football and what I can do for him on the field and in the locker room." Jones-Drew is scheduled to make $4.45 million this season, considerably less than other top tailbacks like Chris Johnson, Arian Foster and Marshawn Lynch. Since the workouts are voluntary and Jones-Drew has stayed away before, its not a huge concern. But the Jaguars would like to have their best offensive player in attendance to get acquainted with a new coaching staff and new playbook. "Its all voluntary," Mularkey said. "I wish he was here. He knows we wish he was here. His teammates have talked to him about it. Its a personal decision. Theres nothing I can do about it. I think if I spend a lot of energy on worrying about that, its not going to go in a good direction for the guys that are here. And I want to show them that positive energy that I have and I dont want to let anything be a distraction from the guys that are here. Hell catch up when he comes back in." Jones-Drew hasnt worked out in Jacksonville the last three years. He missed OTAs in 2010 to train on the West Coast, and the NFL lockout cancelled offseason training sessions last year. Nonetheless, it hasnt slowed him down. Jones-Drew led the NFL in rushing last season, gaining 1,606 yards for the leagues worst offence and making his third consecutive Pro Bowl. He has two years remaining on a five-year deal worth $31 million that he signed in 2009. Jones-Drew is entering his seventh season. He has 6,854 yards rushing, 2,473 yards receiving and 74 total touchdowns. He carried a career-high 343 times last season, averaging 4.7 yards even though defences knew he was the focal point of Jacksonvilles offence. It makes sense that he would want a new deal after a career year. Plus, hes considered underpaid compared to some of the leagues other top backs. Johnson is getting $13.5 million annually. Foster is making $8.7 million a year. And Lynch is earning $7.75 annually. St. Louis Steven Jackson, Carolinas DeAngelo Williams and Minnesotas Adrian Peterson also make more than Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew wasnt the only player absent Tuesday. Kicker Josh Scobee is skipping workouts while awaiting a new contract. The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on Scobee in March, but he has declined to sign the one-year tender worth $2.88 million. Scobee and the team want to work out a long-term deal, but the sides have made little progress. Mularkey, meanwhile, refuses to let the absences bother him. He said those things took their toll on him during his two years in Buffalo. "I let little things that I had no control over suck the energy out of me, and, really, at this job, youve got to have a high energy tank," Mularkey said. "Im not going to let that happen this time around. Theres just things you learn that you have complete control over and some you dont. No matter how you worry about it, how you handle it, theres nothing you can do about it. "Again, these guys got to see you up there with good energy, positive energy and nothing distracting me from that." Authentic Martin Brodeur Jersey ., came close to the podium in the classic Wengen downhill on Saturday when he finished fourth after a superb run on the most physically demanding track on downhill skiings World Cup tour. Authentic Patrik Elias Jersey .Y. -- The U. http://www.officialdevilsteamshop.com/ilya-kovalchuk-jersey/ . The Argos made the shocking announcement Sunday that they had released the third-year tailback. 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Iwakuma (1-0) struck out seven and didnt walk a batter as the Mariners won their second consecutive game against Oakland to begin the season. He gave up a leadoff homer by Yoenis Cespedes to the deepest part of centre field in the second inning, then quickly regrouped and retired 15 of his final 16 hitters. Kyle Seager doubled twice among his three hits, drove in a run, scored a pair and reached base five times. Kendrys Morales added an RBI single for Seattle, which is 2-0 for the eighth time in club history. "Definitely a good day," Seager said. "A good day for a lot of us." After King Felix and three relievers combined on the third opening day shutout in Mariners history Monday, Iwakuma did his part against the reigning AL West champions. So did the hitters. Morse, a former Mariners farmhand who returned to the franchise this season, had his sixth career two-homer game and first since Sept. 27 last year with Washington at Philadelphia. "Guys are confident up there," Morse said. "We had a good spring and guys are carrying it over. ... Were just playing with our blinders on. Keep pushing." Seattle tagged Jarrod Parker (0-1) for four runs and five hits in five innings, working the count to raise his pitch total in a hurry. The right-hander, a 13-game winner last season as a rookie, walked three and struck out one. He led the As pitching staff with 63 free passes last season. Parker allowed consecutive singles to Michael Saunders and Seager to start the game but retired Morales on a popup and induced Morses inning-ending double play. The pitcher also worked through the second unscathed before allowing back-to-back walks to Saunders and Seager in the third. Morales reached on a fielders choice and Morse then sent a 2-2 pitch the other way to right. Josh Reddick slammed face-first into the fence trying to make a play. Justin Smoak drew a bases-loaded walk as Seattle added a run in the seventh against Ryan Cook, who had a pair of four-pitch walks and a five-pitch free pass to go with a hit batter in a rough seventh. Oakland walked eight in all. "We pput up some tough ABs tonight," Seattle manager Eric Wedge said. Scott Stevens Jersey. . "When you do that, good things will happen." After almost daily lineup changes a year ago, As manager Bob Melvin stuck with the same hitters in order for Game 2. The group held to three hits in a 2-0 loss to Hernandez a night earlier mustered just three more. "Well, whatd we get, three hits today? Thats not going to win you many games," Melvin said. "Then we walked seven or eight or whatever it was, so thats not a great recipe to win the game. It was a bad game for us today." Iwakuma got through a 1-2-3 first inning on 10 pitches and was unfazed after Cespedes connected. The pitcher, who posted a club rookie record 2.65 ERA in 16 starts last year, allowed two hits in six innings. "After that home run, I said, I need to stay calm and be patient," Iwakuma said through a translator. "That got me in a groove." Next Friday night at Safeco Field, he will oppose pal Yu Darvish, who came oh so close to a perfect game for the Rangers at Houston on Tuesday. Iwakuma found out during his outing that Darvishs bid had been broken up with two outs in the ninth. "Youre always proud," Iwakuma said. Raul Ibanez, whose late-game power during the playoffs last fall lifted the Yankees, earned a start in left field as he returns to the Mariners for the first time in five years since spending the 2004-08 seasons with Seattle. As reliever Pat Neshek received warm applause when he relieved in the sixth. Oaklands players and fans rallied around Neshek after his newborn son, Gehrig, died 23 hours after his birth just before the playoffs began last fall. NOTES: Oakland RHP Bartolo Colon will make his first start Saturday at Houston since receiving a 50-game suspension for a positive testosterone test last Aug. 22. That means Parker, Tommy Milone and A.J. Griffin each will get two extra days of rest and No. 1 starter Brett Anderson one additional day with the team off on Monday. ... Injured As SS Hiroyuki Nakajima, who began the season on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, had a short workout on the field. ... By losing Monday night, Oaklands skid on opening day reached nine games -- setting an AL record and matching the major league mark shared with the New York Giants (1893-1901). ... Seattle plays 14 straight games before its first off day. ... LHP Joe Saunders makes his season debut for Seattle on Wednesday night against Milone. ' ' '

To mark the 25th anniversary of one of the greatest hockey tournaments of all time, TSN is delivering re-broadcasts of all the Final games from the 1987 Canada Cup. Jeremy Lin Swingman Jersey . The games are all digitally re-mastered with each game featuring a marquee panel of Team Canada coach Mike Keenan, Team Canada defenceman and Hockey Hall of Fame member Larry Murphy and Team Soviet Union centre and Hockey Hall of Fame member Igor Larionov.  Coverage begins with Game 1 tonight on TSN at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt. You can also chat with Hall of Famer and former Team Canada defenceman Larry Murphy on TSN.cas In-Game blog during the third and final game on TSN, Thursday at 7:30pm et/4:30pm pt! Game 1 - The Soviets Strike It was not an overpowering shot, but when Soviet centre Alexander Semak beat Canadian netminder Grant Fuhr at 5:33 of overtime, it gave the Soviets a 6-5 victory in Game 1. In his rookie season with the national team, Semak took a pass from Anatoli Semenov just inside the Canadian blue line and fooled Fuhr by shooting while going around a defender. The goal nullified a dramatic Canadian comeback. Canada fell behind 4-1 in the second period of a wild, topsy-turvy contest. With the Soviets opting to start the experienced Sergei Mylnikov in goal over 21-year-old Evgeny Belosheikin, the Canadians chipped away and take a 5-4 lead with three minutes left in the third period by Wayne Gretzky. With the fans at the Montreal Forum still roaring, Soviet winger Andrei Khomutov silenced them just 32 seconds later when he beat Fuhr to send the game into overtime. Because overtime wasnt used in Europe, it marked the first-ever overtime game for the Soviets. However, they played like they were well used to the pressure as the Canadians failed to get a shot in the extra period. The general consensus was that Team Canada didnt play poorly; they just didnt play well enough to get the win. And lineup changes known only to Canadian head coach Mike Keenan were in the works for Game 2. James Harden Jersey . The deal announced Monday sends allocation money to New York for Cooper, a former Dallas high school standout who scored 11 goals in 29 starts when he made his MLS debut in 2006. James Harden Swingman Jersey . -- Trevor Plouffe has struggled since returning from the disabled list and hitting into a triple play only served to highlight his recent problems. http://www.officialrocketsteamshop.com/omer-asik-jersey/ . PETERSBURG, Fla. Omer Asik Authentic Jersey . Tom Wright, UFCs director of Canadian operations, says the new rules will help attract more big-money professional fights to the province. B.C.s Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development announced Tuesday MMA judges who want to be certified with the soon-to-be-formed Provincial Athletic Commission will have to pass a rigorous training course. Authentic Houston Rockets Jersey . The team said the arthroscopic procedure on his pitching shoulder cleaned up bursitis and a joint at the top of the shoulder.(Sports Network) - After missing out on Anibal Sanchez, the Chicago Cubs have added an arm to their rotation. According to FOX Sports, the Cubs have reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson on a four-year, $52 million contract. The deal is pending a physical. The 29-year-old Jackson made 31 starts last season with the Washington Nationals, his seventh club since debuting in the majors in 2003. He went 10-11 withh a 4. Chandler Parsons Authentic Jersey. 03 earned run average for the Nationals. Jackson has also played for, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay, Detroit, Arizona, the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis. He has pitched in two World Series, winning a title with the 2011 Cardinals. For his career, Jackson is 70-71 with a 4.40 ERA. The Cubs lost a bidding war last week with the Tigers for Sanchez, who re- signed for reportedly five years at $80 million. ' ' '

DENVER - When Pablo Sandoval saw Carlos Gonzalez crash into the wall he knew he had a chance at history, so he turned on his afterburners. Brice McCain Jersey . "When I saw him fall down, thats when I started running hard," Sandoval said. "Halfway between first and second thats when I thought I had a chance to make it." Sandoval slid headfirst into third base with a triple to complete the first cycle of his career and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Thursday night to keep their slim post-season hopes alive. The Giants have won five straight and prevented Arizona from moving closer to clinching the NL West. The Diamondbacks lead the Giants by seven games with 12 to play. "Weve got a chance," Sandoval said. "You never know whats going to happen." Sandoval did his part to keep the Giants alive with his career night. He homered in the first, doubled in the second and singled in the fifth. He said he wasnt thinking about the cycle when San Francisco came to bat in the sixth. The rest of the team knew what he needed. "I was rubbing his legs saying, Hey, Ive got to get these things loose for a triple," manager Bruce Bochy said. "He said, Nah, Im not even thinking about it. Sure enough he hit the perfect ball. Its a great game for Pablo. Its quite a feat." Sandoval is the 25th Giant to hit for the cycle and the first since Fred Lewis accomplished the feat May 13, 2007, also at Coors Field. It is the 10th cycle recorded at Coors Field. The four hits all came against starter Jhoulys Chacin (11-12). "He hit everything I threw," Chacin said. "He hit a homer with a fastball, the base hit was a changeup. (The double) was off the plate and down and he just put the bat on it and he hit it to the other side. It was his night." It was all starter Ryan Vogelsong needed to end a personal five-game losing streak. Vogelsong pitched effectively into the sixth inning and had two hits. "I wouldnt get too excited about those two hits, but Ill take them," he said. The Giants gave him an early lead to work with thanks to Sandovals bat and poor fielding by the Rockies. San Francisco went ahead 2-0 in the first when Carlos Beltran singled with two outs and Sandoval homered into the second deck in right, his 20th. The Giants used two Colorado errors to extend the lead in the second. Brandon Crawford scored on a throwing error by shortstop Tommy Field. Jeff Keppinger hit a sacrifice fly and Jordan Pacheco misplayed Beltrans grounder at first, allowing Cody Ross to score from second to make it 5-0. The Rockies got one back in the third when Chacin scored from third on Mark Ellis single. Pacheco made it 5-2 when he led off the fourth with his second home run. San Francisco made it 7-2 in the sixth on an RBI double by Ross, who scored on a double play grounder by Beltran. "It was great to jump on top like that," Vogelsong said. "Definitely takes some of the pressure off." Vogelsong (11-7) allowed two runs and four hits, walked four and struck out eight in 5 2-3 innings. Santiago Casilla pitched the ninth for his fourth save. Colorado scored three runs in the seventh on Chris Iannettas 13th homer and RBI doubles by Chris Nelson and Eric Young Jr. Brandon Belt led off the ninth with his sixth homer to make it 8-5. Chacin gave up seven runs -- four earned -- and nine hits, walked four and struck out one in 5 2-3 innings. Notes: Sandoval is the second player to hit for the cycle this season. Milwaukee catcher George Kottaras did it against Houston on Sept. 3. ... Gonzalez left the game in the seventh after aggravating his right wrist on Sandovals triple. ... Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki (hip) and 1B Todd Helton (back tightness) missed their second straight game. ... Giants closer Brian Wilson (right elbow strain) threw a side session Thursday. ... 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SEATTLE -- Jesus Montero eschewed any technical explanation for his ongoing success against Jered Weaver. Wholesale Jerseys China . "I get lucky," Montero said. If thats true, then maybe Montero should be playing the lottery. Montero homered for the fourth time in nine career at-bats against the Angels ace, helping the Seattle Mariners beat Los Angeles 2-1 Sunday. Hisashi Iwakuma pitched 7 1-3 scoreless innings and Carlos Peguero hit solo homer off Weaver, too, to snap the Angels five-game winning streak. Montero actually did get more detailed in explaining how he hits one of baseballs best pitchers. He said hes always looking to go the opposite way against Weaver, who throws across his body. The right-handed Montero blooped a single to right field in the second. In the fourth, his 15th home run of the season clear the fence in left-centre. Only Curtis Granderson and Alex Rodriguez have more home runs (five) against Weaver, but needed 25 and 24 at-bats, respectively, to do it. Weaver (16-4) was pulled with two runners on base in the sixth. He threw 5 1-3 innings, allowing eight hits and walking four. Peguero hit his second homer of the season in the fifth, a high-arcing shot to right field, a day after being called up from Triple-A Tacoma. Two batters later, Dustin Ackleys line drive struck Weaver in the right arm for an infield hit. Weaver tested his pitching arm with two warmups and remained in the game. "Didnt really get me as square (as) much as it looked like it did," Weaver said. Iwakuma (6-3) mixed his pitches all afternoon, striking out seven without a walk while giving up five hits. "I felt like he took control of the ballgame right away from the first pitch on," Seattle manager Eric Wedge said. Josh Kinney relieved Iwakuma with two runners on in the eighth and retired Mike Trout and Torii Hunter on fly balls. The Angels were 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position. "I was just going to make him hit the ball the other way instead of try and get perfect and punch him out," Kinney said of Trout. "I wasnt going to let him pull the ball on me. You got respect the kid. The kids tough." Tom Wilhelmsen allowed a run in the ninth when Howie Kendrick singled home pinch-runner Vernon Wells, but retired Erick Aybar to convert his 22nd save in 25 tries. Mariners left fielder Trayvon Robinson went into the stands to catch Maicer Izturis fly ball in the fifth inning. Robinson snagged the ball just in foul territory before his momentum caused his whole body to go into the stands. On the run, his options were limited. "Going into the wall, breaking something or just ruining somebodys lunch," Robinson said. Hunter threw out Montero at the plate to save Weaver a run in the second. Peguero had singled to right and the Mariners tried to score the plodding Montero from second, but he was tagged out on a close play. Albert Pujols fourth-inning double extended his hitting streak to 11 games. He moved to third on a grounder, but Mark Trumbo struck out. Trumbo struck out three times and is hitting .198 with three home runs since Aug. 1. Pujols couldnt drive in Chris Iannetta, who had doubled and moved to third in the sixth. NOTES: The Mariners are in the midst of playing three consecutive home day games at Safeco Field for the first time since Sept. 4-6, 1999, against the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox come to Seattle on Monday for a Labor Day matinee. ... Seattle OF Franklin Gutierrez has not made an error in 296 consecutive games. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Coach Kevin ONeill said Saturday night that Jones "has been nothing short of magnificent for us for two years" and that he wants him to graduate from USC. Jones started 57 of 66 games during his first two seasons with the Trojans, averaging 11. Wholesale Jerseys . 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SUN CITY, South Africa -- Two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer says the debate over putting with long clubs is far from over. Langer has been using a long putter he anchors to his chest for 15 years, and the German remains one of the best on the 50-and-older Champions Tour, winning the money list for the fourth time this year. He was perplexed when the U.S. Golf Association and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club announced a new rule that would ban players from anchoring the club to the body. "It has been out for that long," Langer said Thursday at the Nedbank Challenge. "If there is anything illegal about it, why did they not stop it right away? If it is that easy with a long putter, a belly putter, why arent 90 per cent of the pros and 100 per cent of the amateurs using it?" Langer suggested there might be a challenge to the rule proposal. "I do not think it is the end of it," he said. "There are pros that are on tour that grew up with that putter. They have invested 15-20 years in practicing, maybe 30 years practicing with a long putter or belly putter, and now they have to switch and they make a living doing that." Carl Pettersson and Tim Clark, who use long putters, have hinted at fighting any ban on the anchored stroke. They have used long putters as long as they have been on the PGA Tour. Clark is on holiday in South African and could not be reached for comment, while Pettersson declined interviews Thursday, not wanting to talk about the rule. The governing bodies will take comment on the proposed rule for three months before approving it. The rule would not take effect until 2016. Bill Haas used the belly putter in 2011 when he won the Tour Championship can captured the $10 million bonus in the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour. He switched back to a conventional putter this year and won at Riviera. Haas, who has used both putters recently, doesnt think the rule needs to be changed. "I thought I putted worse with it (the belly putter) for a while," the American said. "I think its just a way to putt. Ive heard Webb Simpson talk about it and he says stats show the best putters arent belly putters users." Beats By Dre Outlet . -- Victorias Jim Rutledge shot a competitive course record 7-under 65 Wednesday and took an early lead at the PGA Seniors Championship of Canada at Emerald Hills Golf Club. Beats By Dre UK . Loch was fastest in both runs for an aggregate time of 1 minute, 27.257 seconds -- 0.390 seconds quicker than Andi Langenhan, and 0.519 ahead of Johannes Ludwig. Russias Semen Pavlichenko was the fastest non-German in fourth, followed by Germanys David Moeller and another Russian, Albert Demchenko. http://www.beatsbydreonlineshop.co.uk/ . King, 23, collected 14 points, 10 penalty minutes and a plus-3 rating in 27 regular season games this past season.  He was recalled by the Kings from the Manchester Monarchs (AHL) on February 10 after registering 29 points, 20 penalty minutes and plus-6 rating in 50 AHL regular season games with Manchester. Cheap Beats By Dre . -- Lindsey Vonn added to her aura of invincibility in Lake Louise, Alta.LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Galaxy has signed Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini from English Premier League club Tottenham on a free transfer. The former Chelsea goalkeeper ends a three-year spell at Spurs, where he made 37 appearances after struggling to establish himself as a first-team regular. The Galaxy says the 39-year-old Cudicinis move to Major League Soccer has been ssecured "pending the receipt of his International Transfer Certificate and work visa as well as Cudicini passing his medical examination.dddddddddddd" With Brad Friedel, Heurelho Gomes and, most recently, Hugo Lloris ahead of him in the pecking order at Spurs, Cudicini had been restricted to appearances in cup competitions in his time at White Hart Lane. ' ' ' 

Zachary Fucale stopped 28 of 30 shots as the Halifax Mooseheads edged the host Moncton Wildcats 3-2 in a shootout on Sunday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Wholesale Jerseys China . The 17-year-old goaltender improved his record to 43-5-3 and in his last four starts hes put up a .943 save percentage to go along with a 1.90 goals-against average. Darcy Ashley and Martin Frk scored in the shootout for the Mooseheads (54-6-4), who have picked up at least one point in 13 straight games. Dominic Beauchemin and Luca Ciampini scored in regulation for Halifax. Allain Saulnier scored both goals for the Wildcats (40-21-3), who are winless in three games, and Cole Holowenko made 24 saves in defeat. Saulnier has four goals and 13 points in his last nine games and is second in team scoring with 82 points in 64 contests. Both clubs went 0-for-5 on the power play. Halifax has won six of the eight meetings this season against Moncton and outscored them 36-26 in the process. The Mooseheads were without their top two scorers Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin, who sat out with injuries. Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was: P.E.I. 5, Acadie-Bathurst 3; Cape Breton 3, Saint John 2; Quebec 3, Blainville-Boisbriand 2; Drummondville 4, Val-dOr 1 and Victoriaville 5, Shawinigan 2. At Moncton, N.B., Beauchemin opened the scoring 12:23 into the first period, however, Saulnier responded with a short-handed goal in the final minute of the period. Ciampini regained the lead for Halifax early in the second period, but again Saulnier scored shorthanded to send the game to the third period at two goals apiece. Each club put 13 shots on net through the third period and extra time, however, neither were able to score. --- Rocket 5 Titan 3 At Charlottetown, Louick Marcotte and Yan Pavel Laplante each had a goal and an assist as P.E.I. 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Wholesale NFL Jerseys .Y. -- Buffalo Bills receiver David Nelson is scheduled to start running on his own to test his strained right knee for the first time since getting hurt last weekend.It was another offensive explosion that led the Winnipeg Goldeyes to victory and their 11th series win of the season. The Goldeyes tallied six runs in the eighth inning beat the Sioux Falls Pheasants 8-2 Sunday night in the fourth game of their four-game weekend series before 2,476 fans at Sioux Falls Stadium. Even with the win, the Goldeyes remain a game back of the first-place Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in the American Associations North Division. The RedHawks defeated the Wichita Wingnuts 10-5 on Sunday. After Sioux Falls took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning, Winnipeg scored single runs in the fifth and sixth innings to go up 2-1, but the game was blown open in the eighth. All nine Goldeyes players made a plate appearance in the top of the eighth inning.. Wholesale Jerseys. Price Kendall scored on a Luis Alen sac fly, Josh Mazzola drove in Chris Roberson, Jose Duran grounded out to score Kaohi Downing and Amos Ramon hit a three-run home run to cement the victory. The Pheasants were able to score a run in the ninth inning off Zach Baldwin. Ramon led the Goldeyes with three RBI, while Roberson, Alen and Kyle Day all had two hits. Goldeyes starter Matt Rusch allowed just a run over eight solid innings of work. He struck out two in his sixth win of the season. Alan DeRatt pitched into the eighth inning as the starter for Sioux Falls. He gave up five runs, four of which were earned, in the loss. The Goldeyes return home to begin a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Can-Am Leagues Quebec Les Capitals. ' ' ' 

The Montreal Canadiens will have to do without the services of bruising forward Brandon Prust for up to two weeks. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . Prust suffered a first degree shoulder separation on Saturday and will be sidelined 10-14 days. Prust hit the boards hard in the third period of Saturdays win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. In 25 games this season, Prust has four goals and five assists for nine points along with 81 penalty minutes. Cheap Jerseys . Leblanc was the NLLs rookie of the year in 2010 and returns for his fourth season in a Rock uniform. "Stephan is the prototypical power forward in this league," said Sanderson. Cheap NFL Jerseys USA . Almost a year after hurling a slur at Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, Terry was handed a four-match ban and a record 220,000 pound ($356,000) fine by a Football Association disciplinary panel after a four-day hearing. http://www.stitchednflstore.com/ . 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"Hes done a lot of great things for this organization, hes a great teammate. Were excited to have him back." Grant is fifth on Green Bays all-time rushing list, running for 4,016 yards and 25 touchdowns from 2007-11. But he missed most of the 2010 season after hurting his ankle in the season opener, and split time with James Starks last year. The Packers opted not to re-sign Grant last summer, betting that Starks, Cedric Benson and Alex Green would be enough to carry the load. But Benson hasnt played since spraining his foot Oct. 7, and the Packers announced last week that he will stay on injured reserve the rest of the season. Starks will miss "multiple weeks" with a knee injury, coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday. Green is getting better, playing one of his better games of the year Sunday against the Vikings, but he cant be Green Bays only option. Grant provides the perfect solution. Not only does he give the Packers badly needed depth, theres no adjustment period. He was with Washington from Sept. 26 to Oct. 23, and has kept himself in shape since the Redskins released him. Better yet, he knows Green Bays offence -- "Wrinkles here and there" are the only changes Grant noticed -- and McCarthy fully expects Grant will be able to play in Sunday nights game against Detroit. "Ryan has great history with us, can kind of step right in," McCarthy said. "I dont see him having any issues getting ready." Even his lack of a locker was quickly solved. All of the lockers in the Packers main room have been taken, so Grant commandeered four in the auxiliary room. "Thats kind of cool," he said. "Ive probably got the most lockers in here. ... I can spread all my stuff around." Grants return could help stabilize Green Bays running game, which has struggled with consistency all year. The Packers are 11th in the NFC with 105 yards rushing a game, and have scored just three touchdowns on the ground. Yes, Green Bays strength is always going to be its passing game so long as Rodgers is around, but the Packers have to have balancce. Cheap NFL Jerseys. They could use some help with pass protection, too. Rodgers has been sacked a league-worst 39 times, three more knockdowns than he took all of last season. "I feel good football wise," Grant said. "I stayed mentally and physically involved and attached to the game. Im looking forward to it." After he was released by Washington, Grant went back home to New York. Though he took advantage of his newfound free time to do things with his family and catch up on his reading -- "Outliers," Malcolm Gladwells book about the factors that contribute to success, was his favourite -- he never got out of the football frame of mind. He kept to a workout schedule, and would watch games on weekends. And unlike millions of Americans who like nothing better than to park themselves on the couch for an entire Sunday, that was one of Grants least-favourite parts of the layoff. "Its a different angle," he said. "I dont really like watching football. Its hard for me as a spectator. I love football and I love what goes on, but to just sit and watch games is hard for me because I watch it as Xs and Os. So its like studying film." The prep work paid off, though. Grant had always hoped to return to Green Bay, where he was a favourite both on the field and off. But he said there are no hard feelings about Green Bays decision last spring, and he didnt think twice about rejoining the Packers when they called Tuesday night. "Thats the business aspect of it," he said. "I came into this league understanding the business aspect and I think that -- I dont want to say it made things a little easier, but at the same time it made me understand some things. I dont take things personal in this business. "I didnt come here for a feel-good story," he added. "I came back here to help this team and contribute." Notes: DB Charles Woodson practiced Thursday, and McCarthy said the perennial Pro Bowlers return from a broken collarbone is "getting close." ... WR Jordy Nelson and LB Clay Matthews, who both have hamstring injuries, are getting better but McCarthy said he isnt sure if either will be ready this week. ... WR Donald Driver said the thumb injury that has limited him in practice the last couple of weeks and kept him out of Sundays game is actually a broken thumb. "I cant do anything about it," Driver said. "Its not the worst that Ive had. I can fight through anything and Ill continue to fight through this one." ' ' ' 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Air Max 90 . -- From the moment Josh Beckett stepped on the mound Thursday night, something didnt feel quite right. It wasnt something mechanical in his delivery, though, nor was it something physical. Turns out it was the mound itself. The one in the bullpen at Kauffman Stadium is far steeper than the actual mound on the field, Beckett said, so it took him a while to get comfortable. He finally did and lasted seven innings, leading the Boston Red Sox to a much-needed 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. "I had to make sure I stayed on the rubber, you know?" Beckett said. "I dont know if Ive ever thrown somewhere where they have as drastically different bullpen from the mound." Beckett (10-5) allowed all three runs over the first three innings, on a two-run homer by Alex Gordon and a sacrifice fly by Billy Butler. But he was efficient and effective after that, allowing seven hits while improving to 7-1 in his career against the Royals. The only loss was July 28 in Boston. "He left a breaking ball up to Gordon, but I mean they got a good lineup. They got a good offensive lineup. Theyre aggressive," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. "He got us through seven with the lead." Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs with a pair of well-timed singles, and Jason Varitek drove in the other run for the Red Sox, who had lost five of their last seven games after getting shut out by the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday. It was an important win to keep pace with the New York Yankees in the AL East. Daniel Bard worked the eighth for Boston, and Jonathan Papelbon made it through a perfect ninth to extend his career-best streak to 24 consecutive saves. It was his 29th of the season. "Their lineup is dangerous," Francona said. "You make a mistake and they can hurt you." Luke Hochevar (8-10) laboured through 114 pitches in just six innings for the Royals. The former No. 1 overall draft pick allowed all four runs on eight hits and two walks, despite getting some help from his defence. The Royals threw out three Red Sox base runners: Varitek was nabbed at second trying to stretch a single in the second inning; Crawford was thrown out by centre-fielder Melky Cabrera trying to score from third base on a shallow flyball in the fourth; and Pedroia was thrown out at second base by catcher Salvador Perez, who made an alert play after a late throw to the plate on Pedroias RBI single in the fifth. "Every pitch he got hurt on was actually a good pitch," Royals manager Ned Yost said of his starting pitcher. "You go back in your mind and look at the game. We competed very, very well. We just got beat. "It wasnt anything where a pitcher hung a pitch or made a terrible pitch or made a mistake," Yost said. "We had three more outfield assists. It was a really good game that we got beat." Butler gave the Royals a brief lead with his sacrifice fly in the first, but Boston answered right back on Variteks two-out single in the second. The Red Sox then pulled ahead in the third when Mike Aviles singled against his former team, Ellsbury walked, both advanced on a groundout and scored on Pedroias single. Alcides Escobar led off the bottom half of the third with a single, and Gordon followed by slapping a pitch from Beckett over the left-field wall to tie the game. His 16th homer matched a career high. "He just crushed that ball to left field," Yost said. "That takes a man-sized boat to get it out, especially from a left-handed hitter, but he got every bit of it." The Red Sox nearly pulled ahead in the fourth when Crawford reached on a single, swiped second base and then stole third -- replays showed he should have been called out. Aviles lofted a flyball to centre moments later, and Cabrera caught it on a jog and unloaded toward home in one motion. Perez fielded the throw on the fly, turned and braced himself as Crawford barrelled into him at the plate, holding on for the out. It was the 21st time a Royals outfielder has thrown out someone at the plate, leading the major leagues. Undaunted, the Red Sox pulled ahead in the fifth. Jed Lowrie doubled with one out and came around to score on a two-out single by Pedroia, who added a double in the eighth inning for a three-hit game. "He was a nemesis. He hit the ball where its pitched," Hochevar said. "The base hit up the middle that scored two runs I was trying to come in off the plate for a ball and I felt like it was off the plate. He put a good swing on it. He had a good piece of hitting." NOTES: The Red Sox placed 3B Kevin Youkilis on the DL with a sore back. C Ryan Lavarnway, called up from Triple-A Pawtucket, made his major league debut as DH and went 0 for 4. ... Boston designated LHP Randy Williams for assignment to clear roster space for Lavarnway. ... Butler finished 3 for 3. ... Jeff Francis (4-13) takes the mound for Kansas City on Friday night. He goes against Bostons Andrew Miller (4-1). Air Max 2013 . Leipheimer was Armstrongs teammate for five years during stints with the U.S. Postal Service, Astana and RadioShack teams before joining Quick Step this season. The team said in a statement Tuesday that Leipheimers contract was terminated in "light of the disclosures. Air Max 95 . Homers by Rodriguez, Russell Martin and Steve Pearce provided New York with a seven-run cushion in the fifth inning, and the Yankees held on to beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-5 on Friday night. New York had lost eight of 11 to the Orioles, including the opener of this four-game series between division rivals that runs through Sunday. http://www.officialairmax2013.fr/ . The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency brought charges of performance-enhancing drug use against Armstrong in June, threatening to strip him of his victories. 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BERLIN -- Borussia Dortmund withstood a late rally from Bayer Leverkusen to win 3-2 and move above the home side into second in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Wholesale Nike Jerseys . Robert Lewandowski set up one goal, earned two penalties and scored the winning goal in the 64th minute -- just after Stefan Reinartz had pulled Leverkusen level with two goals in four minutes. "It was a meeting of the highest level ... in the end the team that won was the one that made the one mistake less," said Leverkusen defender Philipp Wollscheid. Marco Reus opened the scoring in the third minute when he chipped Bernd Leno after Lewandowski played the Germany international through. Leno brought Lewandowski down five minutes later and Blaszczykowski stepped up to make it 2-0 from the penalty spot. "They were always dangerous. I told the guys at halftime that 2-0 is a very dangerous score (to defend)," Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp said. Leverkusen responded with tremendous pressure -- the home side had 26 efforts on goal altogether -- only to find reserve goalkeeper Mitch Langerak in fantastic form. Langerak denied Stefan Kiessling from point blank before Mats Hummels blocked Andre Schuerrles effort on the line. Then Kiessling controlled the ball on his chest, lifted the ball over a defender with one touch and away from the goalkeeper with his next for Reinartz to score his first goal of the season in the 58th. He got his second four minutes later, only for Lewandowski to reply straight away with his 13th goal of the season at the other end. Blaszczykowski had the chance to make it 4-2 in the 71st, after Sebastian Boenisch brought Lewandowski down in the area, but this time Leno saved the Poles penalty and kept his side in the game -- albeit to little avail. "I think it was an interesting game to watch," Blaszczykowski said. The result means Bayern Munichs lead stretched to 12 points after the 20th round of games. Earlier, Nuremberg ended Borussia Moenchengladbachs seven-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win that lifts the club above former coach Dieter Heckings new side Wolfsburg. Nuremberg took an early lead through Timmy Simons fourth-minute penalty. It was given for an adjudged foul by Thorben Marx on Mike Frantz, which appeared to be a dive. "You have to be careful when making decisions like that, because it can change the whole course of a game. That ones unbelievable," said Moenchengladbach coach Lucien Favre. "Weve had such situations go against us, we dont need to excuse ourselves for it," said Michael Wiesinger after his first win as Nuremberg coach. Tomas Pekhart made it 2-0 in the 30th with a well-drilled low shot to the far corner after Hiroshi Kiyotake capitalized on a Marx mistake to set him up. Raphael Schaefer made two great saves to keep the visitors scoreless in the first half, but Patrick Herrmann finally beat him for Gladbachs consolation in the 58th, when he shot high into the roof of the net. The result lifts Nuremberg one point above Wolfsburg, which Hecking joined on Dec. 22. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- The Chicago Bears will be without starting right guard Lance Louis for the rest of the season because of a left knee injury. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- Keith Smart saw a black tarp that covered an advertisement fall from the scoreboard above centre court and ran out to grab the piece of plastic while his Sacramento Kings played defence on the other end. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . 29, 2012. King, a second-year student from Vancouver, was named female athlete of the meet at the Canada West championships held in Edmonton after she claimed five medals in as many races, including three first-place finishes, while helping the Thunderbird women win the team title. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . Bremen was one of four Bundesliga sides to be knocked out by lower-ranked opposition in the first round of competition, with Hamburger SV, Nuremberg and Eintracht Frankfurt all losing on the hottest day of the year across much of Germany. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . -- Minnesota assistants Mike Singletary and Mike Priefer will interview for the Chicago head coaching vacancy.It is often said that its not possible to convince hockeys biggest, richest market to be patient enough to allow a general manager the time he needs to build his team into a long term winner. Were talking about Toronto where the Leafs have not won a championship in four-and-a-half decades, and yet supposedly neither fans nor ownership have the stomach for a long, slow rebuild. Really? In fact, time should be the greatest asset to building a hockey team in Toronto since the one thing we know about the Maple Leafs is that its impossible to keep people out of the building or away from their television sets on game nights. No matter how poorly the team performs, no matter how many disappointing seasons pile one upon another, worry that the fan base will become fed up and turn away is never, ever part of the equation. So it should be simple here, right? Hire the best general manager available, give him time and space and let nature take its course. Except, it never seems to work out that way. Which begs the question of why have so many Maple Leaf general managers of the past 30 years stumbled and failed, while the blueprint to building successful teams seems so evident in other markets around the league? Why does the slow build to success never happen? The first thing to keep in mind is that building long-term success in the NHL happens through success in the draft, with few, if any, exceptions. Free agency and the ability to execute good trades help, but find a team thats maintained success over a period of more than a handful of years and youre guaranteed to find a very strong draft record. Pick your example because there are all kinds of them right now in the NHL – LA, New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Washington, Vancouver, Chicago, Boston, to name just the most obvious. Edmonton, where fans have endured plenty of awful seasons, now has a team loaded with top draft picks that many predict will return them to their glory days. But building through draft requires two things – the patience of ownership to allow time for maturation of prospects into front-line NHLers, and the ability of the general manager to get it right on draft day (or not trade away draft picks before draft day ever arrives.) There isnt a single Maple Leaf general manager of the past 30 years who can look back and say he had both those things going for him, from Burke to John Ferguson Jr. Cheap NFL Jerseys. , Cliff Fletcher all the way back to Gerry McNamara. There have certainly been times where there was pressure from ownership to win immediately, such as during Ferguson Jr.s stormy period operating the Leafs. Brian Burke followed him with the clout of a Stanley Cup ring, and a resume that earned him more autonomy than any general manager in recent memory. But in fine Maple Leaf general manager tradition, he either traded away picks before the draft or wasnt able to pick the best available player when his turn came along. He may have never uttered the words "draft schmaaft," but his signature move -- trading three draft picks – two first-rounders and a second-rounder – to Boston for Phil Kessel, has Maple Leaf DNA all over it. And the highest pick he retained during any of his first three Maple Leaf drafts – the No. 7 overall in 2009, he used to take Nazem Kadri, a player who remains very much a work in progress at age 22. Interestingly, Kadri is the only player selected by Burke to play a single NHL game. Among players taken during the 09, 10 and 11 drafts there are 90 players whove participated in NHL games. But Kadri, whose status in the NHL remains iffy, is the only Leaf. Leaf GMs werent much more successful at the draft table during the years that preceded Ferguson, but those teams were operating in an environment where errors on draft day could always be papered over with cash, something thats never been in short supply in Toronto. That cant happen in todays NHL, which makes the skills of a general manager on draft day, and the willingness to let him build through the draft, that much more important. Yet nearly 46 years removed from a Stanley Cup win and nearly nine years since they last played a playoff game, passion for the Maple Leafs in Toronto hasnt subsided one tiny bit. Ten general managers have come and gone since 1967, all of them falling victim to impatience, either their own or that of ownership, and/or ineptitude at the draft. Building from the ground up shouldnt be so complicated, even in Toronto, with all the pressures that abound. Some day, someone is going to get it right. 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American Alex Morgans extra-time header has given USA a 4-3 victory over Canada to send the defending champions into the London 2012 gold medal game. beats by dre outlet .  Canada will play for bronze. Deep into second half extra-time stoppage time, Morgan found space in the box and got on the end of a cross from midfield substitute Heather OReilly to head the USA into the championship game against Japan. "Im still in shock thinking of what just happened," said Morgan after the game.  "I dont care who scores as long as we score and thats all that matters. I didnt even see it go in. I just try and be in the right position." The goal canceled out an incredible hat-trick effort from Canadian captain Christine Sinclair who fired Canada into the lead three times, responding twice to American equalizing goals. Perhaps the most contentious moment of the game took place in the 80th minute when Canadian keeper Erin McLeod was called for delay of game for not clearing the ball fast enough.  The resulting play was an American free kick inside the Canadian box that led to a handball penalty call. American striker Abby Wambach slotted home the penalty kick to knot the game at three and send the contest into extra time where the USA was eventually able to prevail. Canadas head coach John Herdman was puzzled by the call that gave the Americans a free kick inside his teams penalty area. "Two bizarre decisions. Ive never seen a decision like that given," said Herdman  "An indirect free-kick without a real warning or a yellow card, just a bit random.And then the handball when something just gets blasted at you. Sometimes thats the way it is, you make your own luck." Sinclairs third goal of the game was a 73rd minute strike that gave Canada a one goal advantage that they were only able to protect for seven minutes before the penalty call that created the tying goal. The Canadian captain also scored on a 67th minute cross from forward Melissa Tancredi and a 22nd minute play where she calmly stepped around the final American defender and fired the ball past American keeper Hope Solo. Sinclairs three goal performance now puts her on 143 international markers, tying her with Wambach for second all-time on the scoring list. American midfielder Megan Rapinoe turned in a two goal performance for the winning side including a 70th minute game tying blast and a 54th minute corner that the Canadian defenders and McLeod were not able to deal with watching the ball cross the line before they could clear. The win sets up a rematch of the World Cup final for the Americans as they will face a Japanese side that qualified for the gold medal game earlier with a victory over France. Canada will play for its first ever medal in Olympic Games womens soccer when they take on the French side in the bronze medal game. "We came here to get a job done and weve failed so we are a little bit disappointed we didnt get what we needed," said Herdman. "The girls put a hell of a shift in, a really incredible shift, and theyll not be happy with that." monster beats solo hd .C. -- Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Tajh Boyd will return to Clemson for his senior season. beats outlet uk . Early in the third quarter of a 114-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday, Washington centre JaVale McGee had a breakaway. 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DeRozan and Calderon each had 10 points in the first half for the Raptors, who had a franchise-low five points in the fourth quarter. Toronto led 69-58 heading into the fourth and hit only one field goal the rest of the way, also a franchise low record. George Hill scored 18 points and Paul George had 12 points and nine rebounds to lead the Pacers, who have lost four of the last five. Indiana went on a 9-0 run in the fourth and pulled to 74-72 with 1:02 left in the game. Neither team scored again. The Pacers missed five shots in the remaining 22 seconds with a chance to tie or take a lead. The Raptors went on a 15-4 run at the end of the first quarter to take a 29-21 lead. The Pacers missed four shots and turned the ball over on an offensive foul by Roy Hibbert while DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani each hit two buckets to contribute eight points in the run. That came after the Pacers jumped to a 9-2 lead at the start of the first quarter in what looked like a promising start. Lance Stephenson scored five points in the early spurt on a 3-pointer and a layup. David West scored and George hit two free throws. The Pacers eventually a 13-4 lead before the Raptors went on a 10-0 run to regain the advantage. Calderon hit a jumper, a technical free throw and a 3-pointer, and DeRozan scored back-to-back shots in the run that gave the Raptors their first lead of the game And the Raptors never let up. While the Pacers were taking shots that hit the edge of the rim or that didnt hit the rim at all, the Raptors maintained the lead. IIt was by far not a half the Pacers were looking for, but a half the Raptors could use to bounce back from a 140-133 3OT loss the night before. beats outlet cheap. The Raptors led 46-36 at halftime and things didnt get any better for the Pacers in the second half. Indiana missed four shots on the first three possessions of the second half and Dominic McGuire and Jonas Valanciunas scored to extend the Raptors lead to 50-36 before George hit a 3-pointer to make it 51-39. Then West hit two free throws and Hill hit a shot to cut the Toronto lead to 51-43. But it didnt take long for the Raptors to take back the momentum. Calderon and Bargnani hit back-to-back 3-pointers to make it 57-43. DeRozan hit two free throws before the Pacers scored five consecutive points to pull to 59-50 with 4:20 left to go in the third quarter. Hill scored a technical free throw and Stephenson and Hibbert each scored next to the basket. But, again, the Raptors regained the momentum. Amir Johnson was fouled with 4:20 left, made the first free throw and missed the second. Calderon grabbed the rebound and drove to the basket and was fouled and went to the free throw line to extend the lead to 64-52. The Pacers committed turnovers on the next two trips down the floor and then Linas Kleiza scored on two free throws to make it 64-52 with 2:30 left in the third quarter. NOTES: Pacers F Danny Granger remained out with left patellar tendinitis. . Toronto G Kyle Lowry (sprained right ankle) and F Landry Fields (right hand/wrist injury) didnt travel with the Raptors and, instead, the two travelled to New York to see a specialist for another opinion on their injuries. . Raptors G Alan Anderson was out with a sprained left foot. ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- Little about Christine Sinclairs brilliant performance at the London Olympics came as a surprise to her teammates. Wholesale Jerseys China . But it allowed the rest of the world to finally see the captain they all know so well. The 29-year-old star of Canadas womens soccer team lifted her squad to a bronze medal at last summers Olympics, Canadas first medal in a traditional team sport since 1936. The result firmly entrenched her as a Canadian sports hero and brought global acclaim to a player who has been among the best women on the planet for years. It also capped a tremendous season that earned the Burnaby, B.C., native the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award as The Canadian Press female athlete of 2012. "Shes always been one of the best in the world, shes always been fantastic, and whats great about this year is that the world got to see her at the highest stage -- Olympics," said Canadas veteran goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc. "The world was watching, and she showed what weve all known for so long. "People are starting to see all sides of her -- her funny side and her humble side. Shes a phenomenal athlete. And she believes so much. Playing for Canada is such an honour, and she shows that in the way she plays. She doesnt go out there and talk the talk. . . She shows it in the most beautiful way." Sinclair earned 269 points, including the majority of first-place votes (84), to run away with the award, which is determined through balloting among sports editors and broadcasters across the country. Olympic trampoline champion Rosie MacLennan was second with 118 points ahead of speedskater Christine Nesbitt (76), tennis player Eugenie Bouchard (30) and hockey player Caroline Ouellette (27). "Its a huge honour," Sinclair said, but then deflected praise to her teammates as deftly as she delivers a pass. "Im proud of our team. We had a goal this year heading into the Olympics and that was to bring home a medal, and we accomplished that and just to sort of see the way Canada fell in love with our team, its been very remarkable." Sinclair, who has won nearly every athlete of the year award in Canada this month, led her team to bronze in London in spectacular fashion, scoring an Olympic-record six goals to win the Golden Boot. Sinclair recorded a hat trick in a controversial 4-3 extra-time semifinal loss to the U.S., and then lashed out at the officiating, which seemed to endear her even more to frustrated fans watching back home. "Christine Sinclair is Canadas best soccer player," said Phil Andrews of the Guelph Mercury. "What a passionate leader. What a clutch performer. What an inspiration to the thousands of youths playing soccer in Canada and dreaming of being a star at an international level. She was the biggest story at the Olympics for Canada this year." Cyclist Ryder Hesjedal of Victoria won the Lionel Conacher Award as Canadas male athlete of the year Wednesday. Sinclair scored a Canadian-record 23 goals in 2012, and added six assists, meaning she contributed to 65.9 per cent of her teams scoring in 2012. Her 143 career international goals rank third all-time. The season was a remarkable turnaround for the five-foot-nine player with the sweet scoring touch. Only a year earlier, Canada was ousted in the preliminary round of the womens World Cup. Coach John Herdman, hired to pick up the pieces after their heartbreaking World Cup result, used a photo of Canadas disconsolate captain, head in hands, her face contorted in despair and dashed hopes, as motivation for his players heading into London. "When you look at Christines face in that picture, it wasnt just disappointment, it was frustration, it was anguish, it was guilt, it was a little bit of shame as well," said Herdman. "I told them, I never want to see a player with this sort of talent with this sort of love for the game feeling like this after any game they play for Canada. " Hes since added a much happier photo of a crying Sinclair on her knees on the pitch, her arms raised in jubilation after Canadas bronze-medal victory over France. "I emailed that around the team and I said, I think we promised wed make Sincy cry, and this time for the right reasons, " Herdman said. Sinclair is the first soccer player to win the Bobbie Rosenfeld Award, originally awarded in 1933 and named for the Olympic champion and all-round athlete who was voted Canadas top female athlete for the first half of the 20th century. Herdman compares her to a Rolls Royce -- because shes all class. Hes said she could be the David Beckham of the womens game because of her smart soccer mind. He likes to tell the story of how when she emails him about a particular trip, she always adds "if selected" in brackets. Sinclair, true to form, heaps all the praise for the teams success this past season on Herdman. "He brought back this confidence and belief within us, and had the veteran players learning new things and excited to play, and we all bought into his system and his style," Sinclair said. One might not think a veteran such as Sinclair would have many new things to learn. But she points to Herdmans "grow room" as an example. A soccer computer lab of sorts with six laptops, players can watch footage of their performance in practice and games. "Weve never had that before so youre able to watch every single time, for instance, in practice you are involved in the play, every single time you touch the ball: what did you do with it, what was your pass percentage, how many times did you turn?" Sinclair said. "Thats been a big thing for me is watching myself in practice. Its one thing to watch yourself in games, but day in and day out what you do in practice is what makes a difference and weve never experienced that before." Sinclair, who was Canadas flag-bearer at the closing ceremonies, took a month off following London -- her longest break from the sport since having mono in 2002. She knows the next three years could be the busiest of her career. Canada will be gunning for gold when it hosts the 2015 World Cup, and then looking for a podium performance -- an perhaps a measure of revenge against its American rivals -- at the Olympics a year later. She still has to sit out a four-game suspension for a post-game incident after that heartbreaking loss to the U.S. in London. But she will travel with the Canadian team to next months Four Nations tournament in China. "Shes banned from the games in China, but she wants to be in that environment, she wants to be able to support players," Herdman said. "It speaks reams about her. "You get into some of the spiritual and emotional things that Christine brings to the game and I think in a society now where were challenged with whether we can keep kids active, whether we can actually find opportunities for kids during those troublesome teenage years to stay in involved with sport, people like Christine come along." Cheap NFL Jerseys . -- Luke Donald apologized Sunday for criticizing golf course architect Gil Hanse in a tweet that was meant to be private. Cheap Jerseys . -- Boise State has backed out on a commitment to join the Big East and will remain a member of the Mountain West. http://www.uswholesalejerseysoutlet.com/ . He wound up doing a lot better than that. Johnson scored 28 points, including a desperate 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Atlanta Hawks held on for a 109-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, moving a step closer to wrapping up home-court in the first round of the playoffs. stitched jerseys . The 35-year-old first baseman, released by Arizona on Aug. 5, will report to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday, general manager Frank Wren said on Monday. Wholesale Jerseys Outlet . Louis, they could be at a crossroads. Off-Season Game Plan looks at a Sharks team that is surely good enough to reach the playoffs again next season, but do they have enough to harbour loftier goals? Without breaking a sweat, the Sharks could put together a roster for next season that has the skill necessary to reach the playoffs, but if San Jose is going to compete for the ever-elusive Stanley Cup, they may have to get bold and make moves to upgrade this summer.TORONTO -- The longest hiatus Steven Stamkos has ever taken from high-level hockey is not without its occasional good moments. There are always plenty of laughs when the NHL star takes the ice for a weekly pickup game with his father Chris and some buddies, a handful of whom are almost three times his age. There is the extra time spent in the gym alongside close friend and mentor Gary Roberts, who Stamkos jokes is dangerously close to making him too big. And then there is the anticipation of next weeks Christmas celebration, the first one hell get to enjoy at home with family in Markham, Ont., in six or seven years. "As tough as it is, as frustrating as it is, you try to pick up some positives," said Stamkos. But its clear the NHLs most dangerous goal-scorer is feeling the pain of the lockout. Standing under the signature sloped roof at the building formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens on Monday afternoon, the locked-out Tampa Bay Lightning forward couldnt help but slip in a few references to his growing displeasure while speaking with reporters. "Its frustrating," said Stamkos. "You do something for your whole life and you dont really think anything of it. Everything you do is geared towards playing hockey. Now when you dont have that, its tough." Catching himself, the 22-year-old quickly steered the conversation back to a charity game on Wednesday night, where hell captain a team that plays against one led by Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban. For Stamkos, it represents the chance to make the best of a bad situation. Hell get to skate alongside James Neal, Dion Phaneuf, Phil Kessel and Logan Couture, among others, with all of the proceeds from the soldout Mattamy Athletic Centre benefiting the NHLPAs Goals & Dreams Fund and the RBC Play Hockey program. "When theres no hockey you try to find other things to do and a great cause to be part of," said Stamkos. "This is one of them." It was during another charity game last month where Stamkos was reminded of exactly what he has been missing during the NHLs labour dispute. The atmosphere was electric for "Operation Hat Trick" in Atlantic City, N.J.. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap. ., which raised more than US$500,000 for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Among the chants the fans screamed in Boardwalk Hall? "We want hockey!" The feeling was mutual. "I got the itch back when we were in Atlantic City," said Stamkos. "Obviously, it was a little bigger venue than this (the revamped Maple Leaf Gardens seats about 2,500), there was I think 10,000 people at the game. And you can just feel the passion that the hockey fans have -- those are the guys that are really truly hurting right now. "We feel bad for them, but were obviously trying to get something done." Stamkos has kept some distance from the ongoing collective bargaining talks. Hes leaned on Roberts and veteran Lightning teammates Marty St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier for advice, and attempted to keep on top of the issues. However, he admits he never expected the lockout to drag into mid-December. "I thought wed be able to work something out but thats the nature of the beast," said Stamkos. "For the guys that have been through this before, theyve told me its a long process. Sometimes it looks like its going to be happening in the near future and then something happens. "Theres so many ups and downs and highs and lows. For me this is my first (lockout). You just try to stay informed and learn from it and just try to stay ready." It seems like ages ago that Stamkos became just the 20th player in NHL history to hit the 60-goal barrier. More than eight months have passed since he fired the puck past Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec on the final day of the regular season -- a goal that earned him a standing at Winnipegs MTS Centre. Stamkos scored 28 times over his final 34 games to hit the milestone, but has been denied the opportunity to try and carry the momentum into a new season. "For me this is the longest that Ive gone without playing a competitive game," said Stamkos. "I know Im a very competitive person and I know a lot of guys in the league are. I miss that. 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MONTREAL -- Its Victor Andersons time with the Montreal Alouettes. Wholesale Jerseys . The rookie running back is expected to be the starter Sunday when Montreal hosts the Toronto Argonauts in a crucial East Division showdown. Andersons promotion to the starting lineup comes after incumbent Brandon Whitaker learned Tuesday hes out for the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Whitaker, 27, will require surgery after being injured in Montreals 28-17 home win over Saskatchewan on Sunday. Whitaker is fourth in CFL rushing with 631 yards and four touchdowns while adding 516 receiving yards with five TDs. He led the league in rushing last year with 1,381 yards and four touchdowns and also had 638 receiving yards and six TDs. The five-foot-nine, 188-pound Anderson admits he has big shoes to fill. "Brandon is the best running back in the league in my opinion," Anderson told reporters. "You have to stay on your best game in practice because hes always going hard so that continues to push all the younger backs. "We just have to continue to push and play strong for Brandon . . . weve got to do this for him." Anderson, who played collegiately at Louisville, has seen spot duty in his first CFL campaign, rushing 130 yards on 30 carries (4.3-yard average) and two TDs while also registering seven catches for 64 yards and a touchdown. Whitaker spent his first two CFL seasons backing up veteran Avon Cobourne before becoming Montreals starter after Cobourne left to sign as a free agent with Hamilton in 2011. The former Baylor Bear fit into the offence immediately by leading the league in rushing his first season as the starter. "Its frustrating but its football, its one of those things that happens," Whitaker said. "God has a plan for all of us and I dont quite know what it is right now but its his plan and I just have to follow it." Whitaker has often credited Cobourne for helping mentor him when Whitaker was a rookie adjusting to a new game in a different country. While speaking of Cobourne, Whitaker has called him a "big brother." This year, Whitaker assumed the role of mentor with Anderson and believes Montreals high octane offence -- spearheaded by CFL passing leader Anthony Calvillo -- will be just fine with the rookie in the backfield. "Im always trying to help the next guy because Ive been in that position before," Whitaker said. "Victor is a great running back and hes going to do very well. "I dont feel like were going to skip a beat back there. With more reps and more experience hes going to get better and better. Hes always prepared like a starter every week. You never know in this game and thats something I learned in the past being behind one of the great running backs in this league (Cobourne)." Alouettes general manager Jim Popp said while its not known just how long Whitaker will be out, he believes Whitakers long-term prognosis looks good. "With todays technology and the doctors, hell have every bit of a chance to recover 100 per cent and be right back with us next year," Popp said. "I know hes disappointed but its part of the game and we cant control it and just have to deal with it and move on. "Victor is a solid, quality person let alone a great football player. Hes able to do a lot of different things in our offence and help us in other areas like special teams. Hell be the guy now and well give him every opportunity along with anybody else we bring in." The loss of Whitaker comes at a bad time for Montreal (7-4), which leads second-place Toronto (6-5) by just two points in the East standings heading into this weeks crucial matchup. But Argos head coach Scott Milanovich, who spent the five previous seasons as an assistant with Montreal -- the last four as the clubs offensive co-ordinator -- wasnt taking any satisfaction knowing his defence wont have to contend with the versatile Whitaker. "That kid has worked so hard to get his job and how well he has played and hes a great young man," Milanovich said. "I dont see him interviewed very much, he doesnt seem to get a lot of media publicity but that one hurts me. "I had a special relationship with him and I feel badly for him." Veteran Argos cornerback Jordan Younger echoed his coachs sentiments. "I feel bad for him because hes a competitive guy and I have a tremendous respect for the way he plays and how well-rounded he is," he said. "Unfortunately, injuries are a part of football and now they have to have their backup step up." Wholesale Jerseys China . 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Tigres goaltender Brandon Whitney stopped 34 shots for the victory while Philippe Cadorette allowed six goals on 24 shots before getting pulled in the third period by Baie-Comeau. Simon Lemieux came on in relief for Cadorette and allowed one goal on the only shot he faced in the final 8:49 of the game. Victoriaville went 2-for-8 on the power play while Baie-Comeau failed to score on five chances with the man advantage. Elewhere in the QMJHL, it was: Quebec 5, Sherbrooke 0; Halifax 3, Cape Breton 2; Saint John 3, Gatineau 1; Rouyn-Noranda Blainville-Boisbriand and Drummondville 4, Val-dOr 3. At Victoriaville, Que., Micelo opened the scoring 7:32 to into the game with a power-play goal. Leblanc scored 38 seconds later and Danaults first goal of the game, by way of power play at 14:24, gave the Tigres a 3-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. 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LAKE FOREST, Ill. Cheap Nike Jerseys . - The Chicago Bears released veteran safety Chris Harris on Thursday after he asked for a trade, ending his second run with the team. Coach Lovie Smith said the move had been building over several weeks of sub-par play. "We dont all of a sudden wake up one morning and just say, Hey, were going to go this direction," Smith said. "Its a pattern and I feel good about the decision that we had to make." Harris got beat for a touchdown pass and dropped an interception Sunday against Tampa Bay. He had asked for a trade two weeks ago and was inactive against the Minnesota Vikings on Oct. 16, but then started Sunday in London against the Bucs. "We have young guys that we have in our starting lineup that we like," Smith said. "Well see how they play. We feel pretty confident that theyll play good football." Rookie Chris Conte started Sunday at free safety against Tampa Bay and made his first career interception while second-year player Major Wright is the starter at strong safety. Harris has played both spots. Smith has maintained that Harris couldnt help the team on special teams, so he was less valuable than some other safeties if he wasnt starting. "Chris doesnt play special teams, cant really play special teams," Smith said. "We have better options there. Were trying to win a championship. The guys were keeping here I feel like give us our best chance to do it." Wright (hip injury) is expected back for the Bears next game, Nov. 7 at Philadelphia. The other safeties on Chicagos roster are Brandon Meriweather, Craig Steltz and Anthony Walters. Harris was in his second stint with the Bears after being traded back from Carolina last year for linebacker Jamar Williams. After tying for the team lead in interceptions with five last season, he started the opener against Atlanta but missed the next three games due to a pulled hamstring. Former teammates expressed surprise at Harris departure. Defensive back D.J. Moore thought asking for a trade probably didnt help Harris situation. "I feel like once you say, OK, I want a trade, I want something like that, somebody (with the team) is feeling like hes trying to one-up me or something," Moore said. "It might be one of those things." Smith called it a personnel move and not an attempt to send a message to other players about what can happen if they request trades. "Im not really interested in trying to keep anybody on edge," Smith said. "Were trying to get good play. Were evaluating what were doing on the football field." The Bears filled Harris spot by signing former St. Louis Rams linebacker Jabara Williams off waivers. Williams, a seventh-round draft pick out of Stephen F. Austin in 2011, played in two games for the Rams before being waived. Wholesale Nike Jerseys . 6 Georgia Bulldogs topped the Buffalo Bulls, 45-23, in the first-ever meeting between the schools at Sanford Stadium. "Theres no such thing as a bad victory. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Simpson rushed for 136 yards and a TD as Winnipeg ran for 260 yards and four touchdowns to overpower the Toronto Argonauts 44-32 and keep their slim CFL playoff hopes alive before a Rogers Centre gathering of 23,419. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . Louis Blues, TSN hockey insiders Pierre LeBrun and Darren Dreger confirmed. Wholesale Jerseys China . -- The Los Angeles Galaxy announced a multiyear contract extension for forward Robbie Keane on Wednesday, extending the Irish national team captains stay with the two-time Major League Soccer champions. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . You can watch the game live on TSN and TSN Mobile TV at 7pm et/4pm pt and join our Game Night Blog to get playoff updates. The third-seeded Panthers are in the postseason for the first time since 2000 after winning the franchises first-ever Southeast Division title.DENVER -- The Denver Nuggets have re-signed free agent centre JaVale McGee to a multiyear contract, fulfilling one of their top off-season priorities. Masai Ujiri, Denvers executive vice-president of basketball operations made the announcement Wednesday night. Yahoo Sports reported the deal was for $44 million over four years. The 24-year-old 7-footer averaged 11.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.16 blocked shots in 61 gammes last year for the Washington Wizards and the Nuggets, who acquired him in the Nene deal in mid-March. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. McGee had two huge games against the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs, prompting coach George Karl to say: "I dont think Ive ever coached a guy like this. He has the moves of a 6-6 player." Earlier this summer, the Nuggets also re-signed free agent point guard Andre Miller. ' ' ' 

WINDSOR, Ont. Whoelsale NHL Jerseys . -- Grigori Dikushin scored two goals, including the overtime winner, as Russia advanced to the final of the 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge with a 4-3 win over Ontario on Tuesday. Ivan Barbashev and Sergei Tolchinski had the other goals for Russia (4-1) while Stephen Nosad, Aaron Ekblad and Hunter Garlant replied for Ontario. With key injuries to forwards Brandon Robinson, Jordan Maletta and Nicholas Ritchie and with defenceman Adam Bateman taking the odd shift up on the wing, Ontario (4-1) iced a depleted roster and was able to ice only 10 forwards for the game. "I think that with all the injuries, the guys were pretty taxed out there tonight and we just couldnt get the legs going," said Ontario head coach Troy Smith. "There are also some other injuries that we have that you ( the media) dont know about. "Weve played five game in eight days, and I think that took a toll on us tonight. I also thought the guys emptied the tank out there, and Im very proud of the effort that was made tonight." Also Tuesday, pacific beat Quebec 5-4 in overtime in the fifth-place game, Atlantic beat the Czech Republic 4-2 in the seventh-place game and Germany downed West 6-3 in the ninth-place game. Russia will now face the United States in Wednesday nights gold medal game. The U.S. advanced with a 2-1 shootout win over Sweden in the other semifinal. Ontario, last years champion, will play Sweden in the bronze medal game Wednesday afternoon. Smith said Ontario had to put the loss behind them and concentrate on the bronze-medal game. "Its a quick turn and while everyone would rather be playing for a gold medal, we still have the opportunity to win a bronze medal at a world championship," he said. After Garlant had given Ontario to a 3-2 lead midway through the third period, Dikushin scored what may be the goal of the tournament when he shovelled a backhander while on his knees and with his back to the Ontario net. Russia dominated play in overtime, outshooting the host team 8-1, with the winning goal came as a result of a goalmouth scramble 8:27 into extra time. Nikita Serebryakov made 23 saves to pick up the win in goal while Spencer Martin made 36 stops at the other end. Earlier, Evan Allen scored the shootout winner to lead the United States into the gold-medal game. Leon Bristedt opened the scoring for Sweden (3-2) on a short-handed, unassisted effort when he scooped up a loose puck just ourtside the American blue-line and skated in alone before beating American goaltender Thatcher Demko. The goal came with 2:40 remaining in the second period on Swedens 11th shot on net. Michael McCarron tied the game for the U.S. (4-1) just over three minutes into the third period when he scooped up a rebound off the half-boards and rifled a wrist shot from the top of the right face-off dot past a screened Ebbe Sionas. Neither team could score during the reminder of the third period and 10-minute overtime session, setting the stage for Allens heroics. "We knew coming in that it was going to be a low-scoring game because the Swedes are very defensive-minded," said Demko, who made 22 saves. "We just had to keep battling through it." The shootout wasnt nerve-wracking for Demko, who stopped both shots he faced. "I cant control what the other teams shooters or goaltender are going to do," he claimed. "But I had a lot of confidence in myself and my teammates going into that stage of the game." Sionas made 38 stops in a losing effort for Sweden. Pacific 5 Quebec 4 (OT)@ At LaSalle, Ont., Josh Morrissey scored a power-play goal in overtime to lead Pacific over Quebec in the fifth-place game. --- Atlantic 4 Czech Republic 2@ At Tesumseh, Ont., Bronson Beaton scored twice as Atlantic beat the Czechs in the seventh-place game. --- Germany 6 West 3@ At LaSalle, Leon Draisaitl and Tim Bender had a goal and an assist to lead Germany to victory in the ninth-place game. West (0-5) is the first Canadian team to go winless and finish in 10th place since Atlantic went through the 2001 tournament in New Glasgow and Truro, N.S., without a victory. Wholesale Jerseys Online . At-bats are sporadic, starts are rare and staying sharp can be challenging. NFL Nike Jerseys Wholesale .J. -- Meet Anze Kopitar, one of the best players in the NHL who very few seem to know about. http://www.wholesalenikeelitemall.com/ . 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I really cant do nothing but appeal it at this point." The hit came in the second quarter of Houstons 13-6 win on Sunday night when Dobbins hit a scrambling Cutler after he threw a pass. Cutler was past the line of scrimmage and called for an illegal forward pass on the play, and Dobbins was flagged for unnecessary roughnesss. Cheap Jerseys China. "Im definitely disappointed," Dobbins said. "I didnt know if he was going to run the ball or if he was going to pass the ball. I felt like he was past the line. I just went and tried to get a clean hit on him and it just didnt work out, I guess. I looked at the film and it looked like I got a little helmet-to-helmet, but I definitely didnt try, though." Houston defensive end J.J. Watt had a simple reaction when he heard about the fine. "Thats a lot of money," Watt said, shaking his head. Cutler remained in the game for the rest of that series and threw an interception. He started experiencing symptoms at halftime and did not return. ' ' ' 

DENVER -- Losing 100 games seemed to be a distant worry for the Colorado Rockies a week ago. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . Its definitely more real now. Wilin Rosario homered among his three hits, but the Rockies fell 8-7 against the Arizona Diamondbacks for their eighth consecutive loss. Jordan Pacheco also had three hits and Andrew Brown had a solo shot for Colorado (58-93), which is two losses shy of its most in a single season. The Rockies need to win five of their last 11 games to avoid the franchises first 100-loss season. Colorado lost Saturday despite outhitting Arizona 14-13. "There has to come a time where seven runs and 14 hits are enough," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said. Aaron Hill tripled and drove in four runs for Arizona, which has won five of six. Jason Kubel had two hits and two RBIs. J.J. Putz pitched a scoreless ninth for his 31st save as Arizona remained 4 1/2 back of St. Louis for the second NL wild card. "Were not out of it. Weve still got a little time left," Kubel said. "If we keep this up hopefully we put more pressure on teams in front of us, but weve got to keep it up ourselves." Both starting pitchers struggled and neither got to the fifth inning. Arizona staked Patrick Corbin to an early lead but he allowed five runs and nine hits in just three innings. Brad Bergesen (2-0) tossed two innings of one-hit ball to get the win. Rockies starter Jhoulys Chacin needed 84 pitches to get through four but left with a 5-3 lead. The Diamondbacks then scored five times in the sixth with the help of the Colorado bullpen. Carlos Torres (4-3) loaded the bases with two walks before Hill tripled to centre field. Torres issued another walk before Josh Outman came on and loaded the bases again with the fourth walk of the inning. Kubel knocked in Hill with a sacrifice fly and Chris Johnson had an RBI single to make it 8-5. "Loading the bases twice on four walks, more times than not thats going to cost you pretty badly at the major league level," Tracy said. "Thats where the game lies. We set the stage for them. Thats how they were able to come up with five runs in the sixth." The Rockies got one back in the bottom half on Matt McBrides RBI single, and Josh Rutledge scored on Rosarios double-play grounder in the seventh. Rosario hit his 26th homer leading off the third to establish a franchise rookie record. Todd Helton hit 25 homers as a rookie in 1998. The Diamondbacks got off to a fast start one night after pummeling Colorado pitchers for 15 runs and 19 hits. Adam Eaton led off with a triple and scored on a groundout. Justin Upton and Paul Goldschmidt doubled and Kubel singled to give Arizona a 3-0 lead. "I started throwing strikes in the first inning," Chacin said. "They just started swinging and got me. They just hit it where nobody was." Colorado responded with four in the second. Brown led off with his third homer of the season, DJ LeMahieu tripled and scored on Dexter Fowlers single and Pacheco hit a two-run double. "Its a very difficult chore to ask these guys to keep coming back two or three times," Tracy said. "They get down early, they get us back in to the game, they get us a lead. We have the bad inning and they continue to do more." NOTES: Rosario also leads all NL rookies in home runs. ... Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez (tight left hamstring) did not start but pinch hit in the ninth. He struck out. Cheap Jerseys China . Vogelsong allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings and drew a disputed hit by pitch in San Franciscos four-run seventh as the Giants beat the Oakland Athletics for the 11th straight time at home, 4-0 on Saturday. Cheap Jerseys . "My advice," Recchi told Kevin Paul Dupont of The Boston Globe, "is that the longer it goes, the worse (the offer) is going to get (for the players)." Recchi, 44, won three Stanley Cups and amassed 1,533 points over 22 NHL seasons - a career that was also marked by a 10-day player strike in 1992 and lockouts in 1994-95 and 2004-05. http://www.stitchednflstore.com/ . -- Christian Ponder is out, and backup Joe Webb is in at quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Cheap NFL Jerseys . The former Formula One driver is vying for a Paralympic medal Wednesday in paracycling - a hand cycle powered by the arms - at the Brands Hatch race track, where he once raced cars. Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping . Reilly passed for two touchdowns and Paul McCallum booted six field goals as the B.C. Lions clinched first place in the CFLs West Division with a 39-19 victory over the Edmonton Eskimos. MILWAUKEE -- When the Milwaukee Brewers were 12 games under .500 on Aug. 19, very few fans expected the team would rebound, let alone have a winning season and be in contention for the NL playoffs down to the last few days. But with the Brewers 5-3 win Monday over the San Diego Padres, the Brewers clinched a winning season for the second straight year. The Brewers won 28 of the last 40 to turn the season around and make a run at an NL wild card before being officially eliminated after a loss Sunday. "I dont think anyone thought we would have a winning season, considering where we were in August," said catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who hit a home run Monday. "We wanted to be in the playoffs, but we never gave up this year. I think we really showed the character of the team." Brewers closer John Axford struck out the side in the ninth inning Monday to get his 34 save in 43 chances. It was a nice bounce back for Axford, who struggled this season blowing nine saves, including one Thursday in Cincinnati when the team was still battling for the wild card. "This shows that perserverance pays off," he said. "We never gave up despite our record in August. I think we have a very good team and am confident we can rebound next season." Shaun Marcum (7-4) gave up two runs and six hits in six innings. Marcum was likely making his last start for the Brewers as the team is not expected to re-sign the veteran pitcher. It was his second straight victory after not winning a game since June 8 as he spent two months on the disabled list with right elbow tightness before being activated Aug. 25. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said Marcum was good enough to get the win. "He mixed speeds well and really battled," Roenicke said. "We always knew Shaun knew how to pitch. It is just a question of keeping him healthy." Rickie Weeks and Carlos Gomez added home runs for the Brewers, who pounded out 10 hits. Clayton Richard (14-14) gave up five runs and 10 hits in sseven innings for his second straight loss after winning five straight decisions. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. . Richard said he was not executing his pitches. "They jumped on everything I didnt execute," he said. The Brewers grabbed a 1-0 lead in the first. With two outs, Ryan Braun lined a double down the right-field line and scored on Aramis Ramirezs RBI single. Richards first career home run with one out in the third inning tied the score at 1-1 for the Padres. Marcum then walked three of the next four batters, but got Yonder Alonso to fly out to end the inning. "Ill take a win over a homer every time," Richard said. "But its definitely neat to be able to do that (hit a home run). It was just more luck than anything." Gomezs career-high 19th home run of the season gave the Brewers a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning. Gomezs previous high eight in 2011. Weeks two-run home run in the fifth inning boosted Milwaukees lead to 4-1. It was the Brewers 200th home run of the season, the second straight season the team has hit that mark and only the fifth time in team history. Jesse Guzmans RBI single in the sixth inning scored Will Venable for the Padres to cut the lead to 4-2. Venable had doubled down the right field line and then stole third base. Lucroys 12th home run of the season in the sixth inning increased the Brewers lead to 5-2. San Diego pulled to 5-3 in the seventh inning on Yasman Grandals RBI single. NOTES: Padres manager Bud Black said RHP Casey Kelley will not make his scheduled start Tuesday due to general arm and elbow soreness. RHP Anthony Bass (2-7) will start in his place. ... Brewers manager Ron Roenicke had a team meeting before the game to tell his team he was pleased with the way they had played in the last month to get back into the NL wild-card race. ... Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers visited Braun in the clubhouse before the game. The two are close friends and are involved in the ownership of a Milwaukee-area restaurant together. ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- Eight walks by the pitchers. cheap beats dr dre . Fifteen strikeouts by the batters, including four in one inning. Another dismal night for the Toronto Blue Jays, who ensured their second straight losing season with a 10-7 loss to the New York Yankees on Thursday. "Its just one of those days thats pretty disappointing," Aaron Laffey said. Ichiro Suzuki homered to start New Yorks comeback, then hit a go-ahead, two-run double in a seven-run fourth inning capped by Nick Swishers grand slam. The Yankees completed a three-game sweep and opened a one-game AL East lead over idle Baltimore. Toronto lost for the seventh time in nine games and dropped to 66-82, its third sub-.500 record in four years. Laffey (3-6) gave up five runs -- four earned -- five walks and two hits in three-plus innings, dropping to 0-4 with a 5.45 ERA in his last eight appearances. "Its been a problem over the last couple of outings," Laffey said. "Im throwing the ball well the first couple of innings and then losing that command and falling behind in counts and walking guys. Five walks is just not going to get it done." Toronto built a 2-0 lead when Kelly Johnson hit an RBI double in the second and Phil Hughes (16-12) hit Moises Sierra in the left ribs with a bases-loaded pitch in the third. Hughes got out of the inning by striking out Johnson. Suzuki, 9 for 12 in the series, hit a solo home run in the third. New Yorks big fourth started when Russell Martin of Chelsea, Que., walked and took second on a delayed steal. "No one called out anything," catcher J.P. Arencibia said, adding that batter Curtis Granderson blocked his view. "I couldnt see first base. And you rely on trying to hear a steal call. When I realized it, it was too late." Granderson reached when Johnson fumbled his grounder to second for an error,and Casey McGehee loaded the bases with a walk. Suzuki hooked a based-loaded double to right on an 0-2 pitch, giving the Yankees a 3-2 lead and extending Suzukis spurt to nine hits in 10 at-bats. Reliever Brad Lincoln reloaded the bases with a walk to Jayson Nix. Derek Jeter followed with an RBI single for a 14-game hitting streak, and Swisher sent a 96 mph fastball into the right-field seats for his seventh career slam and third this season. "Seemingly, every time we scored, theyd answer right back," Blue Jays manager John Farrell said. "Any time youre trying to get a little momentum, youre looking for a zero to be put back up when we go out and take the field. Give them credit. Thats a deep lineup and theyre explosive, as you saw tonight." After Sierras two-run homer in the fifth cut the gap to 8-4, the Yankees added a pair of runs in the fifth against Brett Cecil. Granderson popped a 200-foot, wind-blown double that Sierra chased from right field but allowed to fall on the grass behind second base. Nix doubled in a run and scored on Jeters single. "Not a good decision," Sierra said. "There was a lot of wind today and the ball kept coming in. That was the problem." Johnson hit a solo homer in the eighth off Cory Wade, Brett Lawrie of New Westminster, B.C., had a run-scoring single against Joba Chamberlain and Mike McCoy hit into an RBI forceout. Hughes (16-12) won his third straight start, allowing four runs and four hits with nine strikeouts. David Robertson struck out the side in the ninth for his second save this season and first since May 8. After struggling for much of the summer, the Yankees have won five in a row, their longest winning string since June 23-27. "I feel that were getting that inner confidence back that we lost there for a little bit," Swisher said. "Regardless of whatever the situation is, whatever team were playing, we feel like were going to go out there and get the job done." NOTES: Toronto DH Edwin Encarnacion went 2 for 4 with a walk. He had not played since Saturday because of a sore right big toe. ... The Blue Jays are 5-9 against the Yankees this year. ... Toronto was 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position. ... Torontos 16 Ks was one shy of its season high. ... Sierras three RBIs were a career high. Arencibia, Adeiny Hechavarria, Anthony Gose and Lawrie all struck out in the third. Hechavarria reached on Martins passed ball. monster beats by dr dre headphones . -- Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright pulled himself out of practice twice with an injured right groin Monday. beats by dre . - The Canadian contingent of Albin Choi of Toronto, Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont. http://www.thebeatsbydreukshop.co.uk/ . After struggling in the first set, the sixth-seeded Errani broke No. 9 Bartoli in the second game of the second set and never looked back. monster beats by dre . In other CIS sports, the only change at the top this week sees the UBC Thunderbirds climb back to No. 1 in womens volleyball. Meanwhile, Windsor (womens basketball), Carleton (mens basketball), McGill (womens hockey), Alberta (mens hockey & mens volleyball), UBC (womens swimming) and Toronto (mens swimming) all hold on to the pole position in their respective disciplines. beats audio . Instead, they dug in and gutted out a victory that moved them closer to a playoff spot. Ottawa looks to take another step towards the postseason today and keep its faint hopes at a division title alive as it visits the New York Islanders. ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Brandon Morrow wasnt quite as stingy as Jered Weaver was the night before on the Angel Stadium mound. The Toronto Blue Jays right-hander gave up three more hits than Weaver -- while matching his nine scoreless innings. Morrow earned his second career shutout with 102 pitches, facing one batter over the minimum, and batterymate J.P. Arencibia hit a three-run homer in the third inning to lead the Blue Jays to a 5-0 win on Thursday night in the opener of an 11-game road trip. "It was just really fastball command the whole time," said Morrow, who didnt throw a changeup all night and just two curve balls. "I pretty much put it anywhere I wanted every time. When you get an early lead like that and your pitch count is down, youre thinking complete game at that point." Morrow (3-1) won his third straight start, striking out eight and walking none to help Toronto win for the fifth time in six games after a four-game skid. The only Angels hits were a pair of singles by rookie Mike Trout and a leadoff double in the ninth by Trumbo that ended a string of 14 consecutive batters retired by Morrow. The 28-year-old, picked fifth overall in the 2006 draft by Seattle and traded to Toronto in December 2009, has allowed just one run in 21 2-3 innings over his last three outings. His other shutout was on Aug. 8, 2010 at Toronto, when his no-hit bid was broken up by Tampa Bays Evan Longoria with two out in the ninth. Morrow settled for a one-hitter with 17 strikeouts. "I missed more bats that night, but I think I pitched better tonight," Morrow said. "My fastball command was really what did it for me. Thats probably the best Ive ever been with that. I mean, I felt like I could have hit that down-and-away strike with my eyes closed. I probably could have thrown all fastballs the way I was locating." It was plain for everyone to see how dominant Morrow was as he tamed an offence that put up nine runs and 15 hits the night before against the Minnesota Twins. He ended the first and fourth innings with double-play grounders by Albert Pujols and Vernon Wells. "Thats a pretty special thing to do, especially against a team with a lineup that top to bottom is one of the best in the big leagues," Arencibia said. "He was ahead of everybody. It seemed like he was 0-1, 0-2 right away. He was in advantage counts the whole night, so they kind of had their backs against the wall. "When you have a guy whos throwing 95-96 down at the knees with an 88-89 mile-an-hour slider, its going to be a tough night for them. And the way he was out there tonight, a couple of runs was all he was going to need." Still basking in the afterglow of Weavers no-hitter against the Twins, the Angels were counting on Dan Haren to continue the momentum. beats by dre review. But Haren (1-2) was charged with five runs -- three earned -- and five hits over seven innings in his sixth start after getting his first victory of the season last Saturday at Cleveland. Haren gave up a single to centre by Brett Lawrie on his first pitch of the third, ending a streak of 17 1-3 consecutive hitless innings by Angels pitchers (54 batters) following Weavers gem and Jerome Williams complete game shutout in which he no-hit the Twins over the final six. The streak technically began with Williams inning-ending pickoff of Denard Span. Lawrie was the first of four consecutive batters to hit safely in the third -- in a span of just five pitches. Colby Rasmus bunted his way on before Arencibia, the Blue Jays No. 9 hitter, drove the next pitch into the left field bullpen for his second homer of the season. He came in 0 for 9 against Haren. Toronto added two more runs on a throwing error by converted third baseman Mark Trumbo, who made a key defensive play on a bunt to help preserve Weavers no-no. Trumbo fielded a two-out grounder in the hole by Edwin Encarnacion in the sixth and threw the ball into the runner as Pujols backed off the bag to avoid a collision with Encarnacion. Kelly Johnson and Yunel Escobar scored on Trumbos fourth error of the season. Pujols career-worst home run drought reached 32 games and 133 at-bats after he went 0 for 3, lowering his average to .202. The three-time NL MVP, who signed a 10-year, $240 million contract in December as a free agent, has just five RBIs in 104 at-bats. Six more at-bats by Pujols without a homer would eclipse Eddie Murrays 1996 record for the longest home run drought at the start of a season (109) by anyone with at least 400 career homers, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Murray finished his Hall of Fame career with 504. Pujols hit 445 over his 11 previous big league seasons -- all with the St. Louis Cardinals. "For a guy thats has as much success as he has, Im sure that he might wish to be in a different position than he is right now," Trumbo said. "But hes handled it as well as anybody I can possibly imagine, as far as staying upbeat and not showing any outward frustration." Notes: The game lasted just 2 hours, 11 minutes ... The Angels will be sending Weavers and batterymate Chris Iannettas jerseys and one of the authenticated baseballs Weaver threw in his no-hitter to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. ... The Angels superstitious TV announcing team of Victor Rojas and Mark Gubicza did not mention the phrase "no-hitter" on the air Wednesday night until RF Torii Hunter caught the final out. Rojas and Gubicza handled Ervin Santanas no-hitter last year the same way. ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- The New York Jets were moving forward with their search for a new general manager, with San Francisco 49ers executive Tom Gamble appearing to be the front-runner to replace Mike Tannenbaum. monster beats by dr dre headphones . Gamble, the 49ers director of player personnel, met with the Jets over the weekend. He also cancelled a second interview with Jacksonville and postponed a meeting with San Diego for their GM vacancies, according to published reports. New York also spoke with Atlanta director of player personnel David Caldwell this weekend. The Jets were still expected to interview Marc Ross, the Giants director of college scouting, and in-house candidate Scott Cohen, the teams assistant GM under Tannenbaum. The meeting with Ross will satisfy the NFLs "Rooney Rule," which mandates that teams must interview at least one minority candidate for front-office and head coaching jobs. But Gamble seemed to have the clear edge as of Sunday night. ESPN reported Sunday, according to sources, that Gamble told the Jaguars he wasnt taking a second interview for their vacancy so he could concentrate on the Jets. NFL Network also reported that Gamble rescheduled a meeting with the Chargers, fueling speculation that New York could be moving close to a deal. The new general manager will have several issues to consider, including what to do with starting quarterback Mark Sanchez, who struggled mightily this season and was benched but has $8.25 million in guarantees in his contract for next season. The team would take a hefty salary cap hit of $17.1 million if he is cut. The Jets are also expected to try to trade Tim Tebow or release him after just one disappointing season in New York in which he was rarely used -- and never started at quarterback even as Sanchez was pulled. Tebow was disappointed in his lack of playing time, failing to reach the end zone during the regular season despite the team touting him before the season to be a major part of the offence. The Jets also have several key potential free agents to address, including LaRon Landry, Dustin Keller, Braylon Edwards, Shonn Greene and Yeremiah Bell. Owner Woody Johnson has not spoken publicly since the season ended and he fired Tannenbaum on Dec. 31 , but he will address the media -- along with coach Rex Ryan -- on Tuesday at the teams facility in Florham Park, N.J. Its unlikely the Jets will have their new general manager in place by then. If they decide on Gamble, the Jets would get a veteran front-office presence who has been in the league for 24 years, including the last seven with the 49ers. He was promoted to director of player personnel before this season after serving as the teams director of pro personnel. Gamble played a key role in helping general manager Trent Baalke turn the 49ers into one of the NFLs top franchises during the last few years. He was previously a college scout for the Colts from 1998-2004, a defensive assistant/quality control coach with the Jets from 1995-96 and started out working in Philadelphias front office from 1988-94. Gamble and Ryan have some history since their fathers worked together with the Eagles. Harry Gamble was the team president when Buddy Ryan was the Eagles coach in the late 1980s. Rex Ryan is expected to remain as coach for at least this season since he has two years remaining on his contract, and Johnson praised him in a statement last week, saying he "has the passion, the talent, and the drive to successfully lead our team." Ryan and his staff were expected to return from a week of vacation on Monday. Despite rampant speculation, the team hasnt made a decision on the fate of offensive co-ordinator Tony Sparano, whose offence finished 30th overall in his first season with New York. Defensive co-ordinator Mike Pettine turned down a contract extension early in the season, and special teams co-ordinator Mike Westhoff retired after the season finale, so there could be several changes to Ryans staff. beats by dre . Javier Hernandezs close-range finish in the 19th minute was enough to earn the Premier League champions their first victory at Goodison Park since 2007. Alex Fergusons side kept up the pressure on Manchester City at the top of the league and also went some way to erasing the memory of the 6-1 humiliation a week ago. beats by dre uk .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone will run down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and rest of the season. http://www.thebeatsbydreukshop.co.uk/ . Riki made up for a missed penalty by scoring in the 53rd, and Oliveira, a young Portugal prospect, sealed the win at Riazor stadium in injury time with a superb individual effort. Also, Roberto Trashorras scored from a free kick deep into stoppage time to give Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez a 1-0 win over Granada in his the debut. monster beats by dre uk . -- Alex Galchenyuk and Brendan Gallagher are staying with the Montreal Canadiens. monster beats solo hd . -- Nate McCoy of the U.DURHAM, N.C. -- No. 3 Duke figured the best way to win without Ryan Kelly was to play to its other strengths. That meant Seth Curry hitting from long range and Mason Plumlee converting from much closer. Curry scored 24 points and matched a career high with six 3-pointers in the Blue Devils 73-57 win over Georgia Tech on Thursday night. Plumlee finished with 16 points and 13 rebounds after going just 2 for 12 during an awful first half, and Duke (16-1, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) shot 53 per cent from the field over the final 20 minutes to bounce back from its only loss and snap a three-game losing streak when playing without the injured Kelly. "The biggest thing is, we have to find a new identity because we are a different team" without Kelly, Plumlee said. "Whatever that is, we have to find it. We have to play to our strengths, and were not the same team that was (15-0)." Freshman Chris Boldens 20 points were the most scored by a Georgia Tech player this season. But the Yellow Jackets (10-6, 0-4) had 21 turnovers in losing their fourth straight, remaining the only team winless in ACC play and falling to 5-32 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. "They have two of the premier players not only in the league but in the country," coach Brian Gregory said, referring to Curry and Plumlee, "and we couldnt stop them in the second half." Freshman Rasheed Sulaimon broke out of a slump with 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting after coming off the bench for the first time in his Duke career. "Its all about how you come back," Plumlee said of Sulaimon. "I dont know of any player who started every game ever at Duke. I mean, he sat Elton Brand and those guys. We just told him its part of the process." He was a combined 7 for 32 in his previous four games and missed all 10 of his shots in the 84-76 loss to then-No. 20 North Carolina State that knocked the Blue Devils from No. 1. A second straight loss looked like a real possibility until Duke produced a 27-6 run that started late in the first half, ended early in the second and swung the lead its way to stay. Curry -- who has scored at least 22 points in three of his last four games -- had 11 pointts during the burst. cheap beats dr dre. He ended his teams 5-minute field goal drought by swishing a deep 3-pointer that started the run with 2 minutes left in the half. Then, he added two more 3s shortly after halftime before his putback of a miss by Plumlee put Duke up 46-32 with just under 15 minutes to play. That came two possessions after the signature snapshot of the night: After Plumlee got Cameron rocking with a dunk with 14 minutes left and Georgia Tech called a timeout, a fired-up coach Mike Krzyzewski charged off the bench to jump on and embrace his senior centre. "I think Ive given emotion a lot during 33 years here at Duke, so Im going to do whatever I think my team needs," Krzyzewski said. "I did that in 1980 and I should do it in 2013. So I thought thats what my team needed, and thats what I gave." Tech cut the Duke lead to 10 points twice, the final time coming when Mfon Udofias three-point play with 6:48 left made it 57-47. Sulaimon countered with a three-point play 39 seconds later, Curry hit another 3 and Sulaimon followed with a dunk to make it 65-49 with just under 5 minutes to go. Freshman Amile Jefferson finished with 10 rebounds for the Blue Devils, who played their second straight game without Kelly, a captain whos out indefinitely with an injured right foot. He was on the bench in street clothes using crutches, his foot in a boot. They ended a streak that dated to the 2012 post-season, having lost their previous three games without the 6-foot-11 senior whose outside touch commands opponeriving lanes and certain places we know were going to kick to with Ryan, but its totally different with Josh (Hairston) and Amile out there," Curry said. "Were still working on that, and some lanes close up quicker than others." With Duke still learning to play without him, Georgia Tech led for all but about a minute of the half and four times pushed its lead to seven points while clamping down on Plumlee and the Blue Devils in the opening 20 minutes. "I thought we were hesitant to shoot," Krzyzewski said, "and no team of mine should be that way." ' ' ' 

HOUSTON -- Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith says hes been fined $21,000 by the league for kicking Miami guard Richie Incognito during last weeks win over the Dolphins. Wholesale Jerseys . Smith missed two practices this week with a sore right ankle. He says he was only retaliating when Incognito tried to twist his ankle after the whistle. "If youre going strictly by the rule book, me kicking him was breaking the rules," Smith said Friday. "But I want them (the NFL) to look at why I was kicking him, trying to get him off of my ankle. You see on the film, the moment my ankle came free, I stopped. I was just trying to get my ankle free from him mauling it." Incognito said he was innocent of wrongdoing and argued videotape supported his contention. The NFL agreed: He wasnt fined. "The eye in the sky doesnt lie," Incognito said Thursday. Dolphins centre Mike Pouncey was fined $7,875 for unnecessary roughness. Incognito, who has carried what he says is an outdated reputation as a dirty player, said the complaint about twisting Smiths ankle stemmed from a play where the Dolphins fumbled. The Texans (1-0) play at Jacksonville (0-1) on Sunday. Smith practiced on Friday and coach Gary Kubiak expects him to play against the Jaguars. Smith says he plans to appeal. "Its very disappointing, whenever you lose money," said Smith, who had a career-high 6 1/2 sacks last year. "Nobody wants to lose money, especially $21,000. That could be going to my daughter or sons trust fund, or something. Thats a pretty penny, and nobody would like to get (fined) that kind of money, especially when I felt like I was defending myself." Smith was fined $7,500 last season for pulling off Baltimore guard Andre Gurodes helmet in a game against the Ravens. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Montreal Alouettes linebacker Shea Emry was fined for an illegal block below the waist on a special-teams play during last Fridays game against the Toronto Argonauts. Wholesale Jerseys From China . Williams, who helped the Americans win the gold medal in Beijing in 2008 and defend their title last month in London, says he loves representing the U.S. and wouldnt rule out returning for a third Olympics in four years, when he would be 32. http://www.uswholesalejerseysoutlet.com/ . ST. LOUIS BLUES OVER 57.5 POINTS - The Blues put up 109 points last season, with new head coach Ken Hitchcock finding a defensive conscience, as he is wont to do, so theres little reason to expect a drop-off to the point of a 98-point pace this season. Cheap Jerseys China . -- Bruce Chen pitched into the seventh inning, Alex Gordon hit a two-run double and the Kansas City Royals beat the AL Central-leading White Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night to snap Chicagos five-game winning streak. wholesale stitched jerseys . The Clippers, who were a solid 24-9 as the host at Staples Center during the regular season, will be playing their first postseason game in LA since 2006 with a chance to take a 2-1 series lead. A historic comeback in Game 1 of the set by the Clippers was tempered a bit on Wednesday when Rudy Gay led six players in double figures with 21 points and Memphis kept LA at arms length down the stretch, claiming a 105-98 Game 2 victory to even the best-of-seven series.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Broncos linebacker Joe Mays received a one-game suspension and a $50,000 fine from the NFL for the hit that dislodged Texans quarterback Matt Schaubs helmet and took off a piece of his ear. Mays will appeal the fine and suspension, a person familiar with the process told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Broncos hadnt yet notified the NFL of the decision. According to NFL rules, the appeal will be heard and decided before Sundays game against the Oakland Raiders. Mays drew a roughing-the-passer penalty for the third-quarter hit on Schaub, who left the field with blood flowing from his ear and missed one play before returning. Schaub threw for four touchdowns in Houstons 31-25 win last Sunday. If he loses the appeal, Mays wouldnt be able to practice with the Broncos this week or be at the teams headquarters. Mays would be reinstated next Monday. When asked after the game if he expected to be fined, Mays said: "Oh yeah. Imm expecting that. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping. . But it was not my intention to do that." Coach John Fox said Mays was not trying to intentionally hurt Schaub. "Thats not Joe Mays, thats not what we teach," Fox said. "Its accidental, playing football. You see it around the league every week." The NFL fined Mays $7,875 after Week 2 because Mays hit Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan late and in the head area after Ryan had slid to declare himself down. The play did not draw a penalty. The latest Mays penalty came a day after the NFL levied a $30,000 fine against Fox and a $25,000 fine against defensive co-ordinator Jack Del Rio for verbal abuse of the officials during the Atlanta game. The Broncos are already missing starting linebacker D.J. Williams, who is serving a six-game suspension for violating the leagues banned-substance policy. Backup linebacker Nate Irving suffered a concussion in Sundays game, and on Monday, Fox said he was "day-to-day." ' ' ' 

MANCHESTER, England -- Football fans in Manchester -- from both the red and blue sides of the city -- are already feeling the nerves as the excitement builds. Wholesale Jerseys . Its derby time up north, and the Premier League title is the target. Manchester United holds a three-point lead going into Mondays match at Manchester City, though Citys superior goal difference means it can move back into first place with a win at Etihad Stadium. United manager Alex Ferguson has called the latest installment of the Manchester derby the most important of his 25-year reign, while City manager Roberto Mancini has tried to ease the pressure on his team by insisting United is favourite to win the league. With only a few more days to go, United and City fans can agree on at least one thing -- this is no ordinary derby. "Theres something a bit extra-special about this one," said 37-year-old City fan Andrew Hutton, who grew up around the clubs former Maine Road Stadium. "Its always huge for everyone in the city, but this time it could be the turning point when the power shifts from United to City. Ive already got that buzzing feeling and there are butterflies in my stomach just thinking about it." Patrick Keyes, a cook at "The Theatre of Food" fish and chip shop around the corner from Uniteds Old Trafford, said he would be watching the game in the pub with friends that support both teams. "Its going to be a big game. Maybe the biggest ever," Keyes said. "It could be a title decider and its going to be a tough match considering the team City have got. Its gutting to lose the derby and sometimes the fans can go over the top, but its a chance to have a bit of healthy rivalry." John Cox, a United fan and tour guide at Old Trafford, said Citys recent rise to become genuine title contenders means the derby has never been so important. "Everybody knows someone or has a family member who supports the other lot and you always ask yourself why, because we have always upstaged them," Cox said. "Its a fraternal thing. It will sting a lot more if we lose because of things like the (Carlos) Tevez affair and the fact theyve got more money than we have now. "Its the game thats on everybodys lips, everybodys talking about it in the pub and when you get the newspaper or turn on the television its all over the place." The global reach of Premier League football was exemplified by the party taking a tour of Old Trafford, a 20-strong group which included visitors from China, Brazil, Kuwait, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands. Mahdi Hussain, a Kuwaiti student living in Manchester, was taking a look around the 76,000-capacity stadium with his cousin Omran. Both are United fans and have tickets for the derby -- though they will have to sit among the City supporters. "Ive told him not to make any noise if United score because they will kick us out," Mahdi said. "In Kuwait, the big teams are United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona, but City is becoming more popular, not because of the owner Sheik Mansour, but because they are signing great players and that makes headlines." While United has a three-floor museum and boasts a record 19 league titles and 11 FA Cup wins, plus three European Cup titles, City is hoping to start closing the gap in silverware after embarking on a $1 billion spending spree under the new owners from Dubai. South Korean fan Pong Kyul, a 30-year-old computer engineer from Seoul, said he wanted to see where City plays because of their exciting strikers -- but admitted hed visited Old Trafford the day before as part of a 10-day trip to England. "If Ji-sung Park plays for Manchester United then I like them," he said. "But I also like Carlos Tevez because he was Parks best friend. "The derby is a very important game, even in South Korea. I think if Manchester City win it is very good because then the Premier League will have a new champion and it wont get boring." Interest in the match has intensified so much that an extra television studio is being built in a corner of Citys stadium. With so much at stake, however, fans from both sides of the divide said it was sometimes difficult to just enjoy the game. "Im not sure whether Ill be able to watch -- its too nail-biting and the blood pressure does go up a bit," said United fan Chris Gregory, who is from Wrexham, Wales. "We need a win to win the league. It would be a good game anyway because its a derby, but this has got a bit of extra spice." Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Brothers Justin Upton and B.J. Upton both hit career homer No. 100 on Friday night, just about an hour apart and in different leagues. Cheap Nike Jerseys . 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RALEIGH, N. beats by dre uk .C. -- Blake Wheeler helped the Winnipeg Jets get a win while their thoughts were with their injured teammate. Wheeler scored his second goal of the game with 4:54 remaining to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Jets rookie defenceman Zach Redmond had surgery to repair a laceration to an artery in his right leg after a teammate accidentally stepped on him during the clubs morning skate. "You cant really put it into words what goes through your mind when a teammate is hurt like that on the ice," Wheeler said. "I think all you can really do is just try to channel those emotions into going out and putting your best foot forward and trying to win for one of your teammates." Wheeler scored his go-ahead goal by speeding in on a partial breakaway after Carolina defenceman Joe Corvo slipped near the blue line and beat goalie Cam Ward. Wheelers goal concluded a stretch where the teams scored three goals in a span of 1:03 in the third period. Jiri Tlutsy scored twice for Carolina while Jordan Staal also scored for the Hurricanes, who have lost two in a row after a 5-0-1 streak. Andrew Ladd and Evander Kane also scored for Winnipeg and Ondrej Pavelec made 27 saves. Ladd also had two assists. The Jets have won the first two games of a five-game road trip after losing three in a row at home. "It was big just to find a way to win," Wheeler said. "It wasnt necessarily our A game. ... Thats the way you get the job done in this league. Youve got to find a way to win when you dont have your best game." Redmonds injury occurred near the end of practice when Redmond tripped and landed on his back. The teammate then stepped on Redmond with his skate, opening a sizeable wound in Redmonds mid-thigh region -- cutting the femoral artery. Redmond was rushed to the hospital and underwent a three-hour operation, the team said. The Jets added that Redmond was resting comfortably and will be out indefinitely. "It was just a really bad feeling seeing a teammate in pain and sitting on the ice like that," Ladd said. "Its not something you ever want to see." Ladd had given Winnipeg a 3-2 lead at 14:03 of the third after Ward failed to snag a floating puck and then whiffed on an attempt to clear it from the front of the net. Tlutsy answered 47 seconds later on a quick shot from the slot. Wheelers go-ahead goal came 16 seconds after Tlutsys goal. Kane gave the Jets a brief 2-1 lead at 2:10 of the third period, snapping a wrist shot from a sharp angle that eluded Wards glove. Staal tied it 1:27 later when the puck bounced to him in the slot. Staals shot deflected off the skate of a Winnipeg defenceman and got past Pavelec. The Jets opened the scoring at 1:53 of the first when Wheeler beat Ward blocker side on a harmless-looking wrist shot from the right boards. Ward couldnt handle it, however, and the puck went off the post and into the net. "Im sure hes going to look at a couple of them and probably feels like he had an opportunity to make a couple more saves there," Carolina coach Kirk Muller said of Ward. Carolina tied the score at 18:39 of the first period on a nifty play by Alexander Semin. Eric Staal won the puck along the boards and found Semin, who was in front of the net to Pavelecs left. Semin then spun and passed the puck through a pair of legs to Tlutsy, who knocked it into the open net. Both teams had two-man advantages in the second period, but neither could take advantage. Winnipeg entered the game with the worst penalty killing unit in the NHL; Carolina had the leagues second worst. Carolina was without regulars Joni Pitkanen (lower body), Tim Gleason (lower body), Jeff Skinner (concussion) and Jamie McBain (upper body). 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Late in the third period during a scrum, Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty grabbed Grabovski from behind, his gloveless right hand wrapped around Grabovskis mouth and face. Once the melee was over, a clearly agitated Pacioretty bared his arm to the officials and accused Grabovski of biting him. Both players received 10-minute misconducts with Grabovski also landing a roughing minor. After the contest, Pacioretty said he received a tetanus shot as a precaution. Grabovski had a disciplinary hearing with the NHL but wasnt fined or suspended due to inconclusive evidence. Montreal (12-4-3) hasnt looked back, going 6-0-2 since. Defenceman Josh Gorges said following Tuesdays practice the Canadiens are more concerned about continuing their winning ways than redemption. "We need two points." he told the Canadiens website. "Yeah, we can look at it like we want revenge because we lost 6-0 but I think our focus has been and needs to continue to be on getting two points. "Whatever happened yesterday or two weeks before doesnt matter. Well approach (Wednesdays) game as if its the most important game of the year and make sure were ready to go out and get two points." Its the same approach Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said his team is taking. "I think two teams are competing for the two points, thats got to be the focus of our group," he said. "Theyve played extremely well, theyre winning a lot of hockey games and getting a lot of points. "We have to be prepared for their A game. All the other stuff is a sidebar as far as were concerned. Were going to focus on playing the game." Toronto is 2-0 against Montreal, also winning 2-1 in the season opener Jan. 19 at the Bell Centre. The Leafs (12-8-0) have won three straight at home. Regardless, though, it doesnt really matter whats on the line when these two Original Six clubs square off in their long and storied rivalry. "When you have two teams that are good teams, it makes for exciting hockey," said Gorges. "Anytime you play the Leafs, the games are always hard-fought; theyre always tight. "To have two teams that are playing well and are both good hockey clubs, it adds a little bit more. It makes it fun to play."t; It doesnt hurt, either, that the five-foot-11, 183-pound Grabovski has a history with Montreal. beats by dre. . The Canadiens took the 29-year-old in the fifth round, 150th overall, in the 2004 NHL entry draft. Grabovski appeared in 27 career games with Montreal, recording three goals and six assists. He helped the Canadiens AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs, capture the 2006-07 Calder Cup. But the following season Grabovski landed in then head coach Guy Carbonneaus doghouse for 27 games. He was subsequently dealt to Toronto in July 2008. In April 2009, Grabovskis hit on Montreals Andrei Markov resulted in the Canadiens defenceman suffering a knee injury that kept him out of the clubs final four regular-season games and its playoff sweep at the hands of the Boston Bruins. Grabovski also had a very public feud with compatriot and former Canadien Sergei Kostitsyn, now with the Nashville Predators. So maybe its not surprising that Grabovski is frequently a target for Canadiens players and often showered with boos when he plays at the Bell Centre. However, if the Canadiens want to give him extra attention Wednesday, Grabovski said that will only serve to motivate him more. "If they play hard against me, I play harder against them," he said. "Were going to play hard against this team because we play hard against any team." Grabovski has six goals and three assists in 20 games this season, having scored three times in the Leafs last four contests. "With him, its about his skating ability," Carlyle said of Grabovski. "Hes playing, I think, a higher level of work ethic and putting himself first on pucks. "Hes got to learn to stop more . . . when he stops on pucks and battles and gets loose pucks, a lot of good things start to happen for him and his linemates." Carlyle said chances are good forward Colton Orr will play Wednesday after missing three games with a lower-body injury. Carlyle said goaltender James Reimer -- out since suffering a knee injury Feb. 11 against Philadelphia -- could return Thursday night against the New York Islanders. But after facing the Islanders, the Leafs dont play again until Monday against New Jersey. Reimer said the club could decide to err on the side of caution and give Reimer until the Devils game to fully recover. "Its getting better every day and I was able to do more (Tuesday)," Reimer said. "Its just a matter of keeping the process going and keep it healing. "I know Randy is a smart guy and so Im sure whatever decision he makes will be the right one." Forward Mike Brown, forced from Monday nights 4-2 road win over Philadelphia with a lower-body injury, was on the ice Tuesday but left early. ' ' ' 

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Barcelona eased by its second-division opponent 7-0 on aggregate after Alexis Sanchez added two goals in the second half. Villa was forced off in the closing stages with what the club said later was cramp in his left leg. "(Villa) is a great scorer. Its his great characteristic and he played a good game," said Barcelona assistant Jordi Roura, who coached the team while coach Tito Vilanova is receiving treatment for a throat tumour. "He showed us what we all know, that he will be an important player for us this season." Barcelona now faces three games in the next two weeks against Malaga. The two teams play on Sunday in the Spanish league and then twice more in the Copa. Atletico Madrid will meet Real Betis in another quarterfinal after they both wrapped up their last-16 ties on Thursday. Barcelona star Lionel Messi, who was awarded his fourth straight Ballon dOr on Monday, never left the bench. He had already scored Barcelonas two goals in the first leg. Barcelona also rested first-choice midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta while Sergio Busquets was reserved as a substitute. Thiago opened for the hosts in the 17th miinute when he ran onto Alex Songs chipped pass and slotted a right-footed shot past goalkeeper Mikel Saizar. Jordan Staal Jersey. Villa doubled the lead four minutes later with a beautiful slalom down the left flank to dribble by a defender before he gently lofted the ball over the onrushing Saizar. He netted again in the 26th with a hard blast that hit the far post before nestling into the back of the net. Despite not enjoying much playing time this season, Villa has scored 10 goals in all competitions. Alexis, who had missed two clear chances in front of an open net, headed in a corner kick in the 55th and tapped in his second in the 85th. "These goals will give me confidence," said Alexis, who had only scored once previously this season. Villa appeared to hurt his right thigh after a sprint and had to go off after trying to continue, leaving Barcelona with 10 men for the final 13 minutes having made all there substitutes. Earlier, Atletico drew 0-0 with 10-man Getafe to go through with a 3-0 victory on aggregate. Atletico had little trouble protecting its lead from the home leg. Getafe was lacklustre in attack and was reduced to 10 men in the 33rd minute after defender Rafael Lopez was red carded for fouling Radamel Falcao with only the goalkeeper to beat. Getafe forward Angel Lafita was carried off with an injury early in the match. Betis eliminated second-division club Las Palmas with a 1-0 win to advance 2-1 over the two legs. Ruben Castro scored his second goal of the tie in the 85th to seal Betis place in the quarterfinals. ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- Former defenceman Stephane Quintal has joined the NHLs department of player safety. Scott Stevens Jersey . The 16-year veteran will serve as a manager on the staff of president of player safety and hockey operations Brendan Shanahan. "Stephane was a physical defenceman who played the game with great passion and intensity," Shanahan said in release Thursday. "His insight and his ability to articulate our views will be a great asset to our department." The 43-year-old Quintal was taken 14th overall by the Boston Bruins in the 1987 NHL draft. The Boucherville, Que., native scored 63 goals and 180 assists to go along with 1,320 penalty minutes in 1,037 regular season games with Boston, Montreal, St. Louis, Winnipeg, Montreal, Chicago and the New York Rangers. Patrik Elias Jersey . Damiris Dantas led all scorers with 13 points as Brazil beat Canada 56-39 Sunday at the Olympic qualifying tournament. Zach Parise Jersey .J. - The Terminator has been terminated. http://www.officialdevilsteamshop.com/patrik-elias-jersey/ . -- David Lee and rookie Harrison Barnes each scored 16 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns 107-92 on Tuesday night to close out their preseason. Premier Zach Parise Jersey . This week, they discuss the Toronto Raptors signing Demar DeRozan to a four-year deal, the Atlanta Falcons, Rory McIlroy and the shooting range in Port Coquitlam, BC. Adam Henrique Jersey . Rainbow throws from quarterbacks on opposite ends of their careers may have done the trick. The 37-year-old Batch completed 11 of 14 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown to bolster his hopes of playing a 15th season and the Pittsburgh Steelers held off a late rally by Clausen and the Carolina Panthers for a 17-16 preseason victory on Thursday night.CLEVELAND -- The Cavaliers acquired point guard Jeremy Pargo, a second-round draft pick in 2014, and cash considerations from the Grizzlies in exchange for guard-forward D.J. Kennedy on Wednesday. Pargo, 26, played in 44 games with Memphis last season, averaging 2.9 points and 1.3 assists in 9.7 minutes. In 2010-11, Pargo played in the Israel Premier League and averaged 10 points, 3.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 27.1 minutes. "Our approach remains consistent as we try to bring in young talent, create future opportunity with draft picks as potential assets, and maintain flexibility," Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant said. New Jersey Devils Jersey. "Jeremy adds depth to our backcourt. He is a young, aggressive, athletic guard who we feel fits well with our style of play, both defensively and offensively." Kennedy appeared in two games for the Cavaliers last season and averaged six points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. ' ' ' 

GENEVA - Another day, another doping case, another Tour de France result amended. Donald Brown Jersey . Cycling revisited its scandal-scarred recent history again Thursday as the Court of Arbitration for Sport found a Tour winner guilty of doping for the second time this week. Jan Ullrich, the 1997 champion, was stripped of his third-place finish in the 2005 race for "intensive involvement" in blood doping linked to the Operation Puerto case. The 38-year-old German was also banned from the sport for two years. Because Ullrich retired in disgrace after the Spanish doping probe emerged in 2006, his latest shame lacked the impact of Alberto Contadors defeat at sports highest court on Monday. Contador was stripped of his third Tour victory after CAS rejected his explanation that eating contaminated meat caused his positive tests for clenbuterol in the final days of the 2010 race. The 29-year-old Spaniards backdated two-year ban will remove the best Tour de France rider since Lance Armstrong from this years race at the peak of his career. Both cases represented victories for the International Cycling Union, whose appeals forced the star riders to fight for their reputations in court. Yet the two often-delayed cases, launched years apart, delivered back-to-back decisions which reinforced the perception that cycling is riven with cheating. In addition, French great Jeannie Longo became embroiled in scandal Wednesday when her husband was arrested on suspicion of buying the banned performance-enhancer EPO. The UCI, which described Contadors sanction as "a sad day" for cycling, declined to comment on Ullrichs case before studying the ruling of the CAS panel. The 24-page document spoke volumes about doping in the peloton almost a decade ago. Ullrich had been "fully engaged" in the doping program of Spanish doctor Eufemiano Fuentes that was exposed in Operation Puerto, the panel wrote. "In particular, the UCI alleges that Ullrich engaged in blood doping (a prohibited method) and used several prohibited substances, including growth hormones, IGF-1, testosterone patches (PCH), EPO and a masking substance referred to as magic powder that is said to destroy EPO in urine samples," it said. IGF-1 is a hormone similar to insulin. The panel expressed "surprise" that Ullrich did not challenge the evidence at a hearing held last August. Instead, Ullrichs lawyers focused only on procedural issues, arguing that the case should be heard by an anti-doping tribunal in Switzerland where he held his riders licence. The CAS arbitrators also suggested Ullrichs doping started before May 2005, the date from which they annulled all his race results. "The evidence presented by the UCI shows that Ullrichs intensive involvement with Dr. Fuentes doping program goes back to at least 2004, and likely substantially earlier," CAS said. In 2003, Ullrich finished runner-up to seven-time Tour winner Armstrong for the third time in a four-year span. Thursdays verdict showed how the 2005 Tour, Armstrongs final victory, had been affected by the Puerto doping ring organized by Fuentes from Madrid. Second-place Ivan Basso of Italy later served a two-year ban based on Puerto links, and Ullrichs sanction will likely move another Puerto suspect, Spanish rider Francisco Mancebo, up to third place. Armstrong had stood on the podium on the Champs Elysees in Paris that day, flanked by Basso and Ullrich, and praised the integrity of cyclings greatest race. Aiming his words at "the cynics and the skeptics," Armstrong said he was "sorry you dont believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes and you should believe in these people." Ullrich had travelled to Madrid to link up with Fuentess doping operations "on multiple occasions" and paid C80,000 (US$106,000) for his services, the CAS ruling said. The riders DNA was later matched by German authorities to blood bags seized in Spain. Tour de France organizer ASO declined comment to The Associated Press about having to reorder another race result for the history books. It is unclear if the CAS panel suspect Ullrich was blood doping when he won an Olympic gold medal in the road race at the 2000 Sydney Games. He also won silver in the time trial, knocking Armstrong into the bronze medal position. The International Olympic Committee said in a statement to The AP that it "would not be appropriate" to comment before studying the judgment. German Olympic leader Thomas Bach said he hoped the Ullrich and Contador verdicts would deter other athletes from doping. "It is regrettable that Jan Ullrich didnt take the chance sooner to create clarity himself," Bach, an IOC vice-president, said in a statement. Ullrichs sentence could have been heavier. CAS rejected the International Cycling Unions request to impose a life ban and disqualify all of Ullrichs results since May 2002. CAS said Ullrichs six-month ban for using amphetamines outside of competition in 2002 should not be classed as a doping offence. A second offence can trigger a life ban. The UCI wanted Ullrich prevented him from ever working again in professional cycling. It had appealed to CAS to challenge a decision by Switzerlands Olympic committee to decline responsibility for prosecuting the former Swiss-based rider. CAS took jurisdiction for the much-delayed case, and ultimately rendered a damning verdict on cyclings recent history. Tom Zbikowski Jersey .J. -- Let the other Eastern Conference playoff teams body check, elbow, trip and rough each other up for seven games. 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Andrew Luck Jersey . -- Nikita Kotlov scored off a header pass from Eriq Zavaleta midway through the second half to give Indiana a 1-0 victory over Georgetown on Sunday to win the NCAA mens soccer championship.LEVI, Finland -- Olympic champion Maria Hoefl-Riesch of Germany overcame a nagging hip injury and local favourite Tanja Poutiainen on Saturday, putting down a blazing second run to overtake the Finn and win the first womens World Cup slalom of the season. The German was second behind Poutiainen after the first run but had the fastest time in the second for a total time of 1 minute, 55.58 seconds. "Its amazing, Im so happy," said Hoefl-Riesch, who also won a slalom in Levi in 2009 and was second here in 2010. "Im already looking forward to next year." Poutiainen led by 0.30 seconds after the first to raise hopes of a home victory, but couldnt keep up in the second and finished 0.55 behind Hoefl-Riesch. Hoefl-Riesch competed despite being limited in training lately because of an ailing hip, and said she wasnt getting enough speed on the flat portions of the course. "So I knew I had to take a lot of risks on the steep," she said. "I had to attack." American teenager Mikaela Shiffrin held on to third place for the second podium finish of her career, 0.74 seconds back. This was her first race in Levi -- the northernmost venue on the World Cup circuit, some 80 milles north of the Arctic Circle. Vick Ballard Jersey. . "Im speechless, really," said the 17-year-old Shiffrin, who was also third in a slalom in Lienz, Austria, last year. "I couldnt really ask for more. ... This is going to give me a lot of confidence." Slovenias Tina Maze, who won the giant slalom in the season opener in Soelden, Austria, two weeks ago, was fourth to stay first in the overall World Cup standings with 150 points. Defending overall World Cup champion Lindsey Vonn of the United States skipped the race. Hoefl-Riesch is second overall with 124 points and Poutiainen is third with 91. Marie-Michele Gagnon of Lac-Etchemin, Que., was 10th, while Erin Mielzynski of Guelph, Ont., tied for 14th. Austrian slalom specialist Marlies Schild went out in the first run when she straddled a gate just before the finish. "I had a little mistake before the combination and then I was just straight and yeah ... I have to look at it with my coaches," Schild said. Schild, the reigning World Cup slalom champion, won the Levi races in 2006 and 2010 and was looking to become the first woman to win three times at the Finnish venue. Last season, she won six of 10 slaloms. ' ' ' 

CARSON, Calif. Juan Mata Jersey . -- Omar Gonzalez, Jose Villarreal, Robbie Keane and Jack McBean scored and the Los Angeles Galaxy advanced to the CONCACAF Champions League final four for the first time by beating visiting Herediano 4-1 Wednesday. Gonzalez headed home a corner kick in the 18th minute, Villarreal held off two defenders to curl home a fine shot from 22 yards in the 69th. "Its a good win," Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said. "It was going to be a hard game, and they were a good opponent. "The first half if our passing was a little better, I think we produce another goal. Second half got a little bit better. Obviously, Jose scored a great goal, Robbie scored a great goal for the third goal. Its being a little sharper around the penalty area." Keane added another from a tight angle in the 83rd and McBean scored in stoppage time as the Galaxy got a 4-1 aggregate victory over their Costa Rican opponent and advanced to the semifinals. "That was very important," said Keane, the Galaxy captain. "And I think once we had that second goal, we killed them off. ... I dont think (Herediano) were brilliant, to be honest. They didnt look like they were going to score. It was quite a comfortable performance." Los Angeles will play Mexicos Monterrey, the two-time defending tournament champion, in early April. The Seattle Sounders face Mexicos Santos Laguna in the other semifinal. The teams had a 0-0 draw in the first leg last week in Heredia, Costa Rica. Elias Aguilar scored in the 85th minute for Herediano. "We have potential to be good," said Herediano technical director Marvin Solano, who has been on the job for about three weeks. "But were not up to the tactical quality of the L.A. Galaxy for a tournament of this size." Clive Walker Chelsea Jersey . He was incredible. With one shot better than his last, Irving scored 35 points, including 13 in the final 2:52, as the Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-110 on Saturday. Demba Ba Jersey . Edwards, a former standout at Michigan, makes the claims in a civil suit filed in Oakland County Circuit Court. It accuses the South restaurant and bar in Birmingham and three of its employees of slander, extortion and malicious prosecution. Edwards claims he had an offer from an NFL team with $15 million guaranteed, the suit says. http://www.officialchelseashop.co.uk/fernando-torres-jersey/ . The Twins announced the signing on Wednesday, one day after Buxton joined the team for batting practice and a physical at Target Field. Buxton receives a $6 million signing bonus, which makes it the biggest contract in this years draft class. Dennis Wise Chelsea Jersey .E.I. Rocket 6-1 on Sunday afternoon in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. It was the first-career QMJHL hat trick for the 20-year-old centre and he now has nine goals and 26 points in 22 games. Gary Cahill Jersey . It ended with a catch that gave the Ravens a season sweep of Pittsburgh. Five plays after a sure scoring strike tipped off his fingers, the Baltimore rookie receiver held onto a 26-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco with eight seconds remaining to lift the Ravens past the Steelers 23-20 on Sunday. NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Caroline Wozniacki remained undefeated in New Haven on Thursday, but her quest for a fifth consecutive title here may hinge on her right knee. Wozniacki suffered an injury early in the second set of her 6-2, 6-1 quarterfinal win over Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia. She was hopeful, but not certain, that she would be able to play in Fridays semifinal against Maria Kirilenko. "You need to judge whether you can continue or you cannot," she said. "You need to judge whether its going to get worse or its not. Thats all decisions you need to make yourself, decisions that are important because you dont want to jeopardize long-term injury. Doesnt matter what tournament it is." On the other side of the draw, Czech star Petra Kvitova clinched the U.S. Open Series title with her quarterfinal win over Lucie Safarova. The worlds fifth-ranked player had little trouble with her friend and countrywoman, recording 10 aces and no double-faults in a 6-3, 6-3 win. The series championship, based on points earned in five U.S. hardcourt tournaments this summer, makes Kvitova eligible for a bonus of up to $1 million depending on her finish in next weeks U.S. Open. "I dont care about the money," she said. "Im really proud that Im champ. But, I mean, the money is not the important thing in the world and in the life. So Im so glad that I played a lot of matches, good matches. I have great results. Im here in the semifinal. Thats important for me to have some confidence for the US Open." She will play and Sara Errani of Italy, who beat Marion Bartoli of France 6-4, 6-2 in last quarterfinal. Errani jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first set and hung on for the straight set win. She said the key was taking Bartoli off the baseline. "She plays so straight, so strong, and I just tried to change the game to make her run," she said. Wozniacki is now 20-0 in New Haven. A fifth straight title would tie her with Steffi Graf (Hamburg), Martina Navratilova (CChicago) and Chris Evert (Charleston) as the only players with that many consecutive championships at the same tournament. Victor Moses Jersey. But it was not clear Thursday night how seriously she was injured. She said she felt a sharp pain in her knee when she hit a backhand return in the first game of the second set. After Cibulkova double faulted on the next point, Wozniacki walked to the chair umpire, motioned to her knee, sat down and grabbed a bag of ice from a cooler. "I decided straightaway after I felt it," she said. "I played one more point and decided I needed to see the trainer because I felt a sharp pain in there. I needed to treat it." Wozniacki had the knee taped and returned to the court, and continued to dominate. But she seemed to have a slight limp at times, flexed her leg between points and looked over to the coachs box several times seeking guidance. She left after the match to have the knee examined and receive treatment. Cibulkova said she was distracted by the injury. She won that first game of the set, but dropped the next six. "I was paying too much attention to her," Cibulkova said. "When you ask for a physio like this, I was serving, it was my game, it was during the game, it doesnt happen often. When you do it, it has to be serious. You really either cannot move or you cannot continue or something like that." Kirilenko advanced over qualifier Olga Govortsova 6-1, 6-2 who was celebrating her 24th birthday. It is the second New Haven semifinal in three years for the seventh-seeded Russian, who lost to Nadia Petrova in 2010. Shes had a relatively easy week this year, winning her first match 6-2, 6-2 over Shahar Peer, and advancing to the quarterfinals when German Mona Barthel withdrew with a stomach bug. "Before US Open, I (dont want) to use too much energy," Kirilenko said. "So the first match was quite easy. Second one I didnt play, so I had couple days off. But I was practicing really hard." ' ' ' 

STANFORD, Calif. Authentic Steve Yzerman Jersey . -- One of the most important road trips the Stanford mens basketball team will have made this season never shows up on the schedule, in the teams record or total miles travelled. In September, the Cardinal gathered around to support one of their own after junior forward Dwight Powell lost his mother. The coaches and several players flew to Toronto for the funeral. Jacqueline Weir died on Sept. 13 in Boston after a short fight with cancer, three months shy of her 54th birthday. Powells coaches visited the hospital in the Boston area, where Weir worked and lived. And Stanford received permission from the NCAA to fly the players from Powells recruiting class to Canada to be there for him at the memorial. "It was important, for sure," Powell said. "My friends in my life are my family. The team is my family, so it meant a lot for them to come out there. I have a really good support group in Toronto as well, some guys I played with in high school." Coach Johnny Dawkins realizes the importance of everyone supporting Powell, an only child attending college so far from home. Dawkins already had a close-knit group on the reigning NIT champions, who hope last seasons special run is only a preview of bigger things for the program this March in the NCAA tournament. Stanford hasnt been since 2008, and not yet under fifth-year coach Dawkins. Powell will be an integral part in getting Stanford there. Keeping him in the right frame of mind as he continues to mourn his mother has been a joint effort. Dawkins considers the trip to Toronto one that showed Powell just how much support -- and how many brothers -- he has within his own locker room, and on campus. "Absolutely," Dawkins said. "Thats what its about. It was very unfortunate what happened to his mom, and very sudden. It really puts it in perspective when something happens to a young man and a family. The players understand that. His teammates and his coaches are a big part of his life. Its important to rally around him." The Cardinal (6-3) are finishing up their annual two-week break for final exams before returning to the court to host UC Davis on Saturday, the first of four remaining nonconference games ahead of Pac-12 play. Stanford is picked fourth in the conference. Powell has led Stanford in scoring three times already, including going off for a career-high 29 points in a 71-58 victory against Denver on Dec. 2. He is averaging 14.2 points per game, second to Chasson Randles 14.7, while also pulling down 6.9 rebounds. "This is the best place for me to be right now. First of all, its a different country, so I dont even have too much family except for the team," Powell said. "I cant really think of anyone else Id rather lean on right now than my teammates. Regardless of what goes on, they can take my mind off things. They can put my mind on the things I need to think about sometimes and help me talk things out, just be there. "I feel very lucky to have the team that I have, just for that reason. It also translates onto the court, that closeness, that trust." The 6-foot-10, 235-pound Powell always felt comfortable on The Farm and in the Bay Area. He chose Stanford over Harvard and Georgia Tech. Yet Powell was a late bloomer when it came to basketball, first playing volleyball and competing in the high jump in track. Once Powell picked up hoops, he moved to Florida at age 16 to attend the IMG Academy and prepare for college. He emerged as an impact player late last season for Stanford, averaging 8.8 points and 5.8 rebounds during the Cardinals five-game NIT title run while shooting 65.4 per cent from the field. He started just 11 times but played in 35 games and averaged 5.8 points and 4.6 rebounds overall. Powells biggest challenge so far with an increased role and more responsibility has been keeping his emotions in check. In a 70-62 loss to Belmont at home in Maples Pavilion on Nov. 18, Powell fouled out in only seven minutes -- sitting down for good early in the second half. "Hes playing with a heightened focus," Dawkins said. "Hes just so focused right now that my biggest thing is that he stays level and doesnt get too emotional. I talk to him a lot about it and how you approach the game -- never get too high or too low." Powell attended Canada Basketballs senior mens national team training camp in late August in Toronto. By the time he returned to Boston to see his mom, she was hospitalized and deteriorating quickly. The breast cancer had spread to her liver. "I think she had a feeling for a couple of months but she didnt want to burden me," Powell said. "She kind of left it unattended." Teammate and roommate Josh Huestis was the one to tell Powell he would have dear friends coming to Canada to help him in the grieving process. "Were all really close with Dwight. Hes one of my best friends," Huestis said. "Our coaches talked to us and proposed that we go out there for the funeral. All the guys thought it was a great idea. I cant imagine what he was going through. It was the right move. He was in Toronto and I had been talking to him. I told him we would be coming out there and he was really thankful for that, just to have some familiar faces around, especially in such a hard time." Its no surprise that before and after each practice Stanfords players gather for a cheer of "Family!" These guys truly consider themselves brothers. That Toronto trip only helped cement the bond. "The fact we were able to go out there just brings us so much closer together," Huestis said. "It shows were not just a team but a family, too." The Cardinal were thrilled to capture a national championship and get the taste of winning their final game, but both Powell and Huestis called it "bittersweet." There have been many important messages for this bunch over the past year. Earlier this season, Stanford shot a video in the locker room after practice and sent it to NFL star Ray Lewis, who paid the team a surprise visit at Madison Square Garden and delivered a spirited speech before the NIT semifinal game against Massachusetts. The Cardinal players wanted to encourage the injured Ravens linebacker and spiritual leader in his rehab from a torn triceps after he did so much to pump them up before a key game. Stanford went on for a commanding win against Minnesota in the championship game. Not that Powell needs much to inspire him at the moment. Huestis sure wont question his teammates motivation. "The passing of his mom put everything in perspective for him. Nothings given in life, nothing guaranteed," Huestis said. "Obviously his mom is in the forefront of his mind." Exactly, Powell said. "Everything I do is in her memory," he said, "absolutely." Premier Henrik Zetterberg Jersey . Brothers Justin Upton and B.J. Upton both hit career homer No. 100 on Friday night, just about an hour apart and in different leagues. Valtteri Filppula Jersey . With less than a week remaining before the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players runs out, no new negotiations took place after an informal return to the table Friday. There was hope that negotiations would resume Saturday or Sunday, but the communication between the sides was limited to phone and email instead. http://www.officialredwingsteamshop.com/gordie-howe-jersey/ . Hours later, the Browns found out it was worse than they thought. Gocong is likely out for the season after injuring his right Achilles tendon. Detroit Red Wings Jersey . -- Right-hander Randy Wells was among nine players sent to the minors Thursday by the Chicago Cubs. Ted Lindsay Red Wings Jersey . -- The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Ryota Igarashi from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday for a player to be named and cash.In his first start of the season Robert Steeves stopped 35-of-36 shots as the Gatineau Olympiques downed the host Val-dOr Foreurs 3-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. The 19-year-old, who was acquired from the Acadie-Bathurst Titan in the summer, was expected to start the year as Gatineaus number-one goaltender before going down with a left-knee injury in back in September. In two seasons with the Titan, Steeves appeared in 68 games and went 35-19-6 with a 3.10 goals-against average and .898 save percentage. Taylor Burke and Jonathan Bourcier each had a goal and an assist for the Olympiques (13-19-1), who have won back-to-back games, and Emile Pourier added two assists. For 16-year-old Bourcier, it was his first-career QMJHL goal and earned him the games first star. Gabriel Bourret scored a single goal to round out Gatineaus offence. Anthony Mantha scored the lone goal for the game for the Foreurs (16-16-3), who fall to 8-8-2 on home ice. Mantha has scored in three straight outings and now has 28 goals and 50 points in 33 games, which moves him into the top-5 in QMJHL scoring. Francois Tremblay turned aside 25 shots in a losing cause. The power play didnt factor in for either club as Gatineau went 0 for 3 while Val-dOr failed to score on six chances with the man advantage. Authentic Pavel Datsyuk Jersey. Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was: Halifax 8, Moncton 6 and Rouyn-Noranda 6, Blainville-Boisbriand 3. At Val-dOr, Que., the two clubs combined for 24 shots in the first period, however it wasnt until 7:16 of the second period that the game had its first goal. Bourcier opened the scoring for Gatineau and Bourret and Burke scored 25 seconds apart to extend the Olympiques lead to 3-0 heading into the third period. Mantha scored for the Foreurs at 11:19 of the third, but Steeves stopped 10 shots in the final 20 minutes to preserve the victory. --- Mooseheads 8 Wildcats 6 At Moncton, N.B., Christophe Lalonde scored four times for Moncton, but it wasnt enough as Matthew Boudreau scored three times and Darcy Ashley had two goals and three assists to help Halifax (28-3-2) beat the Wildcats (21-12-1). --- Huskies 6 Armada 3 At Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Jean-Sebastien Dea scored three times and Felix Caron added two goals as the Huskies (23-10-1) doubled up Blainville-Boisbriand (22-8-4) for their fifth win in a row. ' ' ' 

NASHVILLE -- Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright has missed his third straight practice with a rib injury and isnt expected to play Sunday at Green Bay. Kavell Conner Jersey . Wright is listed as questionable on the Titans injury report. Linebacker Colin McCarthy (concussion), receiver Damian Williams (hamstring) and defensive end Scott Solomon (knee) also are listed as questionable, but they practiced Friday and have a better chance of playing. McCarthy has missed three straight games. Cornerback Ryan Mouton (hamstring) didnt practice again and also is questionable. Centre Kevin Matthews wont play Sunday because of a high ankle sprain. The Titans could move left guard Fernando Velasco to centre and use recent waiver claim Mitch Petrus at Velascos old spot. Velsasco made 12 starts at centre this season before switching to guard. Donald Brown Jersey . -- Even George Cortez was impressed by his quarterbacks numbers. Johnny Unitas Womens Jersey . Vince Trocheck added an empty-net goal for the Americans, who defeated Canada 5-1 in the semifinal. Filip Sandberg put defending champion Sweden ahead on power play early in the second period, but Grimaldi scored twice in a three-minute span to swing the game in the Americans favour. http://www.fanscoltsroom.com/nike-donnie-avery-jersey . The move, retroactive to May 17, was made Thursday following a 2-1 loss to Cleveland that completed a three-game sweep. Batting .331 and setting the table for Detroits power hitters, Jackson has been out since he got hurt on a swing May 16. Dwayne Allen Jersey .S. Open was that par would be a good score in any round at the unforgiving Olympic Club course. Andrew Luck Womens Jersey . Blame his performance in the BCS title game, not any hoax or conspiracy, for that.With the lockout-shortened NHL season underway, TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun gathered for the latest installment of Insider Trading. Among the topics discussed were the rumours of Wayne Gretzky becoming the next president of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Gillis comments on trading Robert Luongo, the NHL once again taking a look at staged fighting and the exceptional status of 15-year-old Sean Day. Is Wayne Gretzky going to be the next president of the Toronto Maple Leafs? McKenzie - The rumour is constantly out there and it floats every so often.  What I can tell is that there has been absolutely no official contact between Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment and Wayne Gretzky or his representatives, none whatsoever. After the Bell and Rogers consortium took over MLSE in August, Gretzkys name may have come up internally in informal discussions as a potential president or goodwill ambassador. There may have been some third party that informally relayed that to Gretzky and his group, but at the end of the day, no formal contact has been made over the last couple of months. Having said all that, this is one job in hockey that Gretzky would seriously consider taking himself out of semi-retirement to accept. Dreger - This rumour surfaced a couple weeks ago when Brian Burke was relieved of his duties and via text at that time, Gretzky said he has never received word or talked to the Toronto Maple Leafs.  That was then and this is now, but that was a very direct statement. Are Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis comments that he has a Roberto Luongo deal in place accurate? LeBrun - I can tell you, via sources, that Robert Luongo is still a member of the Vancouver Canucks.  They are not closer to trading him, despite the kerfuffle that was caused with Mike Gillis quote in Cam Coles column. Is there another team out there we havent spent a lot of time on?  What about the Philadelphia Flyers?  If the season ends and Luongo is still a member of the Canucks, I believe the Flyers could still be a factor if Ilya Bryzgalov has another terrible season and they are willing to buy him out.  Until then, I dont see the Flyers as a possible trade partner.  Toronto remains the number one destination and whether Gillis was trying to smoke out the Leeafs, thats a possibility, but they believe they are the only trade partner and they are trying to wait out Vancouver. Jerrell Freeman Jersey. Its a game of chicken. Will Nino Niederreiters trade request be granted? Dreger - I had a chance to speak with New York Islanders GM Garth Snow and he was surprised and taken aback by the trade request from Nino Niederreiters agent.  Snow said he spoke to Niederreiter during training camp and he seemed happy.  They love the way hes playing in the American Hockey League with Bridgeport and they believe hes going to be a good fit in their top six at some point in the future, just not right now.  If there is going to be a Niederreiter trade, its going to come at great expense. Is the NHL going to crack down on staged fighting? LeBrun - The league has talked about staged fighting internally, this pops up every few years.  As of right now, no memo has been sent out.  The league is probably going to bring it up at the GM meetings in March or April if this continues to be a trend so look for that discussion to take place. Will Sean Day be granted exceptional status to play in the CHL? Dreger - It has to go through an appeal process of Hockey Canada, the reason being he is a Canadian citizen by way of having a Canadian passport; he does not have a US passport.  He did not play in the Canadian system and that language is important to the exceptional player status.  Once it gets passed by appeal, assuming it does, then it goes to exceptional review and ultimately, that deadline is February 15th. How will the Ducks deal with impending UFAs Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry? McKenzie - Its going to hang over them all season until something goes one way or the other.  I can tell you that Pat Morris, the agent for Corey Perry, is heading to California in the next week or 10 days, not necessarily to speak to GM Bob Murray of the Anaheim Ducks, but to sit down with Perry to have a strategy session about whether they are going to negotiate or go to free agency.  The representative for Ryan Getzlaf, Gerry Johannson, will initiate dialogue soon on a contract; there was a lot of it last season.  I think everyone gets the sense that Getzlaf is a good bet to re-sign with the Ducks, the jury is very much out on Corey Perry. ' ' ' 

The Dallas Stars have acquired defenceman Cameron Gaunce from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Tomas Vincour. Carey Price Jersey . The 23-year-old Gaunce has skated the last three seasons for the Lake Erie Monsters, Colorados development affiliate in the AHL. As a member of the Monsters, hes posted nine goals and 51 assists, 272 penalty minutes and a plus-22 rating in 197 games. The native of Sudbury, Ont., has skated in 11 career NHL contests. Gaunce was Colorados second-round selection (50th overall) in the 2008 NHL Draft. The Stars assigned Gaunce to the Texas Stars, Dallas development affiliate in the American Hockey League. The 22-year-old Vincour has played 86 career NHL games, posting seven goals and eight assists. The native of Brno, Czech Rep., was the Stars fifth-round selection (129th overall) in the 2009 NHL Draft. Doug Harvey Jersey . The Amqui, Que., native was originally picked in the second round, 57th overall by the Canucks in the 2012 NHL entry draft in June. Authentic Andrei Markov Jersey . Burke, you see, has no interest in hiding the face of his newest recruit, on this night a defenceman from the Moose Jaw Warriors. Morgan Rielly was high atop the Maple Leafs draft rankings in June, and was picked fifth overall by the Leafs on Friday night. http://www.officialcanadienssteamshop.com/guy-lapointe-jersey/ . -- Leave it to CC Sabathia and Derek Jeter, a couple of grizzled veterans, to give the New York Yankees an uplifting performance when they need it the most. Tomas Plekanec Jersey . Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera returned to the lineup and knocked in two runs. Cabrera sat out Saturdays game after fouling a pitch off his left knee in the series opener. Gomez (2-2) gave up one run on six hits to pick up the win. He walked three and struck out two for the Indians, who start a key three-game series with the AL Central-leading Tigers on Monday. Authentic Howie Morenz Jersey . -- In about 24 hours, Danica Patrick went from her biggest crash to her biggest moment in a stock car. Matt Finn scored twice and set up one more as the Guelph Storm downed the host Saginaw Spirit 8-5 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. The 18-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs prospect now has five goals and 12 points in 11 games, which is good for second in scoring for OHL defenceman. He sits two points behind the Niagara IceDogs Dougie Hamilton, who has 14 points in 13 games. Hunter Garlent had one goal and three assists for the Storm (8-2-1), who won their fourth straight contest, and Jason Dickinson had a goal and two assists. Tanner Richard and Scott Kosmachuk each had a goal and an assist while Zack Mitchell and Cody McNaughton each scored once to round out Guelphs offence. Eric Locke led the Storm (4-6-2) offensively with two goals and two assists, Vincent Trocheck had a goal and an assist while Garret Ross and Sam Povorozniouk scored a goal apiece. Garret Sparks made 41 saves for the win as Jake Paterson allowed all eight goals against on 40 shots in a losing cause. Guelph was successful with its power play as they went 3-for-5. Saginaw went 1-for-7. Elsewhere in the OHL, it was: Windsor 3, Erie 2; Niagara 4, Kingston 2; Kitchener 5, Sarnia 3; London 3, Barrie 2 (SO) and Oshawa 2, Owen Sound 1. At Saginaw, Mich., Finn opened the scoring 5:47 into the first period. Locke responded for the Spirit at 12:06, but Mitchell scored in the final minute of the period to give Guelph a 2-1 lead after 20 minutes of play. Richard and Garlent scored early in the second period to increase the Storms lead to three goals, however Ross and Loccke scored two minutes apart to make it 4-3 Guelph. Dominic Moore Canadiens Jersey. McNaughton and Finn added two more goals for the Storm to make it 6-3 heading into the final period. Trocheck scored for Saginaw 3:03 into the third, but power-play goals from Dickinson and Kosmachuk that came just 18 seconds apart stopped any chance of the Spirit making a comeback. Povorozniouk added one more to the board for Saginaw with 1:29 to play in the game. --- Spitfires 3 Otters 2 At Erie, Pa., Kerby Rychel scored twice, including the winner, and Chris Marchese and Josh Ho-Sang chipped in with two assists each as Windsor (6-4-3) edged the Otters (3-7-2). --- IceDogs 4 Frontenacs 2 At St Catharines, Ont., Brett Ritchie scored twice, including the game-winning goal, and Christopher Festarini made 35 saves as the IceDogs (8-4-1) came from two goals down to defeat Kingston (5-5-0). --- Rangers 5 Sting 3 At Sarnia, Ont., Tobias Rieder scored two goals, including the game winner, and John Gibson made 26 saves as Kitchener (5-4-1) handed the Sting (5-6-1) their third straight defeat. --- Knights 3 Colts 2 (SO) At Barrie, Ont., Matt Rupert scored the shootout winner and Jake Patterson made 26 saves in his first start for London as the Knights (6-3-1) halted the Colts (9-2-1) eight-game winning streak. --- Generals 2 Attack 1 At Owen Sound, Ont., Daniel Altshuller stopped 26-of-27 shots and Scott Laughton scored the winner midway through the second period as Oshawa (8-3-1) slipped past the Attack (8-2-1), who lost for the first time in six outings. 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TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays have reached a two-year player development contract extension with the double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Hakeem Olajuwon Jersey . The extension runs through the 2014 season. The Jays have been affiliated with the Fisher Cats since 2004. New Hampshire won Eastern League championships in 2004 and 2011. New Hampshire has sent 55 players to the majors, including current Blue Jays pitchers Ricky Romero, Kyle Drabek and Henderson Alvarez. Evan Crawford, Drew Hutchison and Yan Gomes are among the former Fisher Cats who made their major-league debuts with Toronto this season. Authentic Houston Rockets Jersey . Arsene Wengers team trails leader Chelsea by 10 points, after Norwich captain Grant Holt capitalized on goalkeeper Vito Mannones error in the 19th minute. Chandler Parsons Authentic Jersey . The two-time Olympic silver medallist hit his head on the board during a training session in Spain earlier this month, receiving a 10-centimetre cut to his forehead and what he later described as a "small concussion. http://www.officialrocketsteamshop.com/chandler-parsons-jersey/ . LOUIS -- Reliever Randy Choate and the St. Omer Asik Swingman Jersey .C., and Trey Denton of the U.S. share the lead at 10 under after three rounds of the Canadian Tour Championship. Jeremy Lin Jersey . Both teams started aggressively, looking to continue their campaigns with a second straight win. Ivan Perisic put the visitors ahead in the sixth minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake by captain Vincent Kompany who failed to clear a cross from Mario Mandzukic.(Sports Network) - Last night, the Kings found the offense they have been so sorely lacking but it still resulted in a third straight loss. Los Angeles looks to rebound this evening and avoid a season series sweep at the hands of the hosting Colorado Avalanche. Watch the game live on TSN2 and TSN Mobile TV at 9:30pm et/6:30pm pt. The Kings struggles with scoring have been well documented this season, with the club ranking dead last in the NHL with 124 goals. They have been shut out eight times on the season, including consecutive 1-0 setbacks going into last nights meeting at Phoenix. Los Angeles looked to have blasted out of its funk after getting goals from Drew Doughty, Andrei Loktionov and Dustin Brown in the games first 15 minutes, but some poor discipline ultimately resulted in a 5-4 shootout loss. The Kings, who also got a goal from Justin Williams, allowed a pair of power- play goals early in the second and also saw Phoenix net the game-tying goal while up a man after winger Kyle Clifford was whistled for a game misconduct for a shot to the head of the Coyotes Gilbert Brule. Brown tied the shootout in the second round, but Mikkel Boedker responded by beating Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick and Jack Johnson missed the net as the final skater. Quick ended with 25 saves as the Kings lost for the fifth time in six games. "When you give up three power-play goals on the road, youre going to have a tough time winning," Kings head coach Daryl Sutter said. Though Los Angeles will be trying to avoid its longest losing streak since a five-game skid from Dec. 3-13, the point earned last night did give it sole possession of eighth place in the Western Conference. Omer Asik Authentic Jersey. The Kings moved one ahead of the Flames, while the Avalanche sit four back of the final playoff position. Colorado can close the gap this evening with its first season series sweep of Los Angeles since relocating from Quebec. The Avalanche had lost seven of eight to the Kings, including getting swept in the four-game series last year, before outscoring Los Angeles 8-4 in the three meetings this year. The Avs snapped a three-game home losing streak to the Kings with a 3-2 win back on Oct. 30 and should have a bit of a tougher edge tonight after acquiring forward Steve Downie from the Lightning on Tuesday for defenseman Kyle Quincey. Downie had 12 goals, 28 points and 121 penalty minutes in 55 games with Tampa Bay this year and logged 14 points in 17 playoff games last season in the Lightnings march to the Eastern Conference finals. "Our organization believes that Steve Downie will add grit and skill to our lineup offensively," said Avalanche general manager and executive vice president Greg Sherman. "He plays the game with an edge and we look forward to seeing the immediate and future impact he can bring to our team." Colorado made the move days after a 5-1 loss in Winnipeg, its third loss in four games. "Overall, we just werent good enough tonight in all areas of the game. I dont think we had everybody here on deck tonight," Avalanche head coach Joe Sacco said. Gabriel Landeskog lit the lamp for Colorado and Semyon Varlamov allowed all five goals on 25 shots to take the loss. ' ' ' 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Drew Brees Jersey . -- Only six of 43 cars made it unscathed to the finish line of the Nationwide Series opener at Daytona International Speedway. James Buescher was not driving one of those clean cars. Still, he managed to dodge and weave his way through an 11-car accident on the last lap of Saturdays race, stealing the victory and setting the stage for whats expected to be a wild Daytona 500. Buescher joined unknown John King, winner of Friday nights Truck Series opener, as surprise winners this weekend at Daytona. Both came from nowhere to win crash-marred races. Elliott Sadler, runner-up to Buescher on Saturday, said Sundays race will be much of the same. "Its the Daytona 500. Its a once in a lifetime race to be involved in and try to win, and I think guys are going to go for it when its showtime," Sadler said. "I think guys will be patient the first part of the race, test their cars, just like you saw today. When it gets time to go, crazy things happen." Buescher was in 11th place as he rounded the final turn and made his way through a massive pack of spinning race cars. "They all piled up in front of me, and we made it through," Buescher said. "Its hard to describe the feeling when you make it through the wreck and youre the only guy. You dont see anybody in front of you coming to the checkered flag. Its pretty incredible." It was a mess behind him. The accident, the third multi-car wreck in the waning laps, appeared to start as the tandem of Tony Stewart and Sadler charged to the top of the track to make a three-wide pack among the leaders. Kurt Busch was leading on the bottom of the track with younger brother, Kyle, pushing, and Kurt Busch seemed to start sliding up the surface in an attempt to block the huge run on the outside. Joey Logano was being pushed through the middle by defending Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne, and all four cars drifted higher into Stewart, winner of the last four Nationwide openers here, who was pinched into the wall. That triggered a chain-reaction crash that had many worried about the safety of the drivers involved. "We got a big run on the outside, and all of a sudden the door got slammed on us," said Stewart, NASCARs defending Sprint Cup champion. "I dont know why whoever it was turned right, but it wasnt a very good time to either try blocking or moving." Kurt Busch admitted he tried to "crowd the outside lane." "Didnt know that there were two cars up there. I thought it was just a single lane," he said. "I was trying to side draft to get the best finish I could at the end. Everybody was racing to the end. Man, a lot of tore-up cars. Thats just everybody full throttle at the end." There was initial concern for his younger brother, Kyle, who appeared to clear the wreck but was hooked by defending Nationwide champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The contact sent Kyle Busch straight into the wall. "I dont even know where to start. I dont even know what happened," Kyle Busch said. "I thought we had the race won. Then those guys were coming on the top, and I thought, Well see where we settled in here. When they all crashed up high, I was clear. I shot as low as I could, and somebody tagged me in the back and hooked me dead right. It was a really, really hard hit, and there were a few more after that. It seemed like they kept coming. "I swore when they all went up high. I was the leader for a second, and Im like, "I won this thing. I won this thing." But it was Buescher, who went low -- so low he crossed the yellow out-of-bounds line, but NASCAR said its allowed when avoiding an accident -- to skirt the cars and take the checkered flag. Bueschers win was his first in NASCAR and came a day after Kings victory in his eighth career start. Buescher, driver for Turner Motorsports, was listed in two of the eight caution periods, and said he was just trying to get a top-10 finish at the end. "Got down to the end, after we beat all the fenders off of it, beat em back out, didnt have anybody that wanted to draft with us," he said. "I was just trying to do everything I could to stay in the top 10." Danica Patrick, meanwhile, started from the pole but was wrecked 49 laps into the race when JR Motorsports teammate Cole Whitt ran into the back of her while bump-drafting. Her car spun into the wall and back down the track. Although she returned the damaged Chevrolet to the track late, she finished 38th in the first race of what will be her first full season in the Nationwide Series. "Well, we were just doing big pack racing and went down into three, got a little tap, got a little bit sideways, saved it, and then just got hit again and couldnt save it. You guys saw the rest from there," she said. The multiple big wrecks have prompted concerns about the Daytona 500. NASCAR worked hard during the off-season to break up the two-car tandem racing that fans disliked, and the return of pack racing has led to many accidents over SpeedWeeks. But Brad Keselowski and Sadler, who finished second and third, both said they feel safe going into Sundays race. Keselowski said NASCAR is in a difficult position of giving fans what they want in restrictor-plate racing and making it a safe event. "I feel like we walk a line in this sport between daredevils and chess players," he said. "When we come to Daytona and a track like this, were maybe more on the daredevil side of the line. And then we go other places where Id say were more on the chess-player side of the line. I think its important to have tracks like this that maybe average it back out a little bit." "Ideally, wed like to just walk straight down the line all the time. But from a standpoint of the sport and the health of it, I think not a lot of people watch chess matches, and Ive never seen one televised." Will Smith Jersey . The 25-year-old joined the team in November and had four goals and one assist in six games for Red Bull. The club said on its website on Wednesday that Brassard had assured them last week he would stay. Darren Sproles Jersey . J.P. Arencibia broke open a tight game with a seventh-inning grand slam, and the Blue Jays beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 Monday night for a doubleheader split. http://www.nflnikeneworleanssaints.com/curtis-lofton-jersey . -- The Los Angeles Angels began the season confident Albert Pujols would anchor a powerful lineup. Cameron Jordan Jersey . Dominguez is a right-hander with Chattanooga of the Double-A Southern League. He was 4-3 with a 5.25 ERA in five starts and 28 relief appearances this year for Great Lakes of the Class A Midwest League and 0-1 with a 1.29 ERA in five relief appearances for Chattanooga. Chris Ivory Jersey . The UCI said Schleck tested positive for a banned diuretic called Xipamide on July 14, another reminder of the doping cloud that has damaged the image of cycling - and its biggest event.WINNIPEG -- Perhaps the Winnipeg Blue Bombers should replace the blue "W" on their helmets with a big red cross. The hurting continues for the 0-3 Blue Bombers, who are now without quarterback Buck Pierce due to a foot injury. Backup Alex Brink is taking his place Wednesday in Toronto. Thanks to injuries, the Bombers will play the Argos (1-2) minus right tackle Andre Douglas, slotback Cory Watson, linebackers Marcellus Bowman and Brandon Stewart, and defensive back Alex Suber. In all, there were more than a dozen players on Winnipegs combined injury list Monday and the Bombers still couldnt say exactly how long theyll be without Pierces services. But at practice Monday, there was at least one ray of sunshine piercing the gloomy grey skies above Canad Inns Stadium. Bomber coach Paul LaPolice is finally getting promising running back Chad Simpson into the lineup. Hell replace Bloi-Dei Dorzon, who was third on the depth chart before pre-season injuries removed both Simpson and the No. 1 tailback, Chris Garrett. Dorzon has 108 yards on 24 carries, as well as five receiving yards. LaPolice says Simpson has more ability as a receiver coming out of the backfield. "Certainly hes one of the most prepared pros we have, he said. "Hes as smart a running back as Ive seen in the last couple of years so I think hell do a good job picking up things." Simpson missed the first three games of the season due to a leg injury and says hes anxious to get on the field. Not that he suggests he could havve turned around the three Winnipeg losses. Jonathan Vilma Jersey. "I really cant say what would have went differently but I know that some things should be different this game," he said. He played three seasons in the NFL, but sat out 2011. "Ive been out a year so missing any games is going to hurt me," he said. Brink also said he feels fine and able to lead the offence in Toronto. A hit in Edmonton last week bounced his head on the turf and led to talk of a possible concussion, but he insists he had no problems. "Ready to go," he said. "We had a short week of prep but I think in this case it was good. It got guys focused on this week and kind of put last week to bed." The humiliating 42-10 loss to the Eskimos was just the latest frustration as Winnipeg tries to get back some of the winning form it had early last season. There are signs LaPolice has started to come down harder on a team that has made plenty of costly mistakes in those three opening losses -- seven turnovers last Friday in Edmonton alone. "Just because youre out there doesnt mean youre performing at a high level," said LaPolice. He isnt shy about naming those he thinks are showing how the game should be played. "Chris Matthews, that guys getting a lot of plays because every he gets an opportunity he makes a play, he gets it right," said the coach. "Weve been talking a lot about the attention to details and if they dont, then you have to start making changes." ' ' ' 

While fans await the end of negotiation season and the beginning of hockey season, an intriguing change to free agency in the NHL has been proposed. TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun reports on ESPN.com that the league has proposed to have free agency start on July 10 instead of the traditional July 1 opening day. According to LeBrun, a later start date to free agency could allow teams more breathing room after the NHL Draft, which is traditionally held in late June. A later date would also be clear of Canada Day on July 1 and the July 4 U.S. holiday, maximizing media coverage for big signings. LeBrun adds that the flip side could be that a later start date means less time for players to sign contracts, which may not sit well with the NHLPA. Wholesale Jerseys China . The Memphis Grizzlies have been more than competitive in their Western Conference quarterfinals series with the Los Angeles Clippers but find themselves on the brink of elimination as they return to Beale Street for Game 5 of the set. NFL Jerseys China .C. - The 2012 National Womens Under-18 Championship starts Wednesday at the EnCana Events Centre, with eight provincial and regional teams hitting the ice in a battle for the gold medal, which will be decided Sunday. http://www.usnflbiz.com/ . Burris completed 29-of-40 passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns in the Ticats 35-34 comeback win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to capture the offensive award. He became the first quarterback to throw four touchdown passes in two consecutive games since Casey Printers accomplished the feat on October 16 and 22, 2005.NEW YORK – It was an odd sight. Standing side by side comfortably for perhaps the first time since the lockout began was a representative from the players association alongside a representative of the league. Concluding a lengthy day of CBA talks between owners and players at a midtown Manhattan hotel – union head Donald Fehr and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman were absent from the meetings – NHLPA special counsel Steve Fehr and NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly appeared together in front of assembled media with an unusual air of co-operation. “We had a long day obviously,” said Fehr of the talks. “I thought it was a constructive day. We had a good dialogue. In some ways Id say it might be the best day weve had, which isnt to paint too overly optimistic of a picture; theres still a lot of work to do and a lot to be done but we will be back at it [Wednesday] morning.” “Obviously I appreciate the efforts of the players in particular,” added Daly, looking worn but sounding optimistic. “I think everybody is working hard. I think everybody wants to get a deal done so I think thats encouraging. We look forward to hopefully making more progress [Wednesday].” Negotiations until this point had failed at eveery turn, including most recently an ill-fated and short-lived attempt at mediation.dddddddddddd Following those fruitless talks - with the threat of another lost season looming and resentment deepening - the league approached the players with a new idea, remove the two respective leaders from the soured process and have the players and owners negotiate independently. After some consideration, players acceded to the proposal. Six representatives for the owners were present at the meetings; Jeremy Jacobs (Boston) and Murray Edwards (Calgary) among the established guard, joined by fresh voices that included Ron Burkle (Pittsburgh), Mark Chipman (Winnipeg), Jeffrey Vinik (Tampa Bay) and Larry Tannenbaum (Toronto). They were met across the table by a diverse group of players, which included Sidney Crosby, Ryan Miller, Shane Doan, Jonathan Toews, Martin St. Louis, and Brad Richards. Hopeful tones and cautious optimism emerged from the talks, which began at 2 p.m., stretched for five and a half hours, halted for dinner and then continued well past the midnight hour. More conversations were in the works for Wednesday with an NHL Board of Governors meeting scheduled at 11 a.m. The NHL has canceled 422 games this season. ' ' ' 

NEW YORK -- Tyler Colvin stood in front of his locker wearing a Todd Helton T-shirt and cracked a big grin when he was given a choice: tying home run off R. Kevin Durant Authentic Jersey .A. Dickey or terrific play at first base. "Id go with the game-saving play," Colvin said. Either way, Helton, the three-time Gold Glove first baseman on the disabled list since Aug. 6, would approve of Colvins night that led the Colorado Rockies to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets on Monday. Getting more playing time at first base because of Heltons hip surgery and the recently-injured Michael Cuddyer, Colvin connected off Dickey in the fifth inning then made a diving grab with the bases loaded in the eighth to preserve the lead. Jonathan Herrera bunted for a hit in the top of the eighth and made his way around the bases with help from some inept defence to give Colorado a 2-1 lead. "Looking for any opportunity to get on base," Herrera said. Colvins first home run in 105 at-bats, denied the knuckleballer a chance at his 16th win and helped the Rockies to their sixth victory in eight games. With their 10th loss in 14 games, the Mets (57-65) dropped into a third-place tie with Philadelphia in the NL East, 18 1-2 games behind first-place Washington. Colvin made a lunging stop on pinch-hitter Jordany Valdespins sharp grounder just inside the bag with the bases loaded and his toss to reliever Matt Belisle just beat a diving Valdespin to the bag. Valdepsin jumped up, waving his arms in disbelief, and manager Terry Collins engaged first base umpire Lance Barksdale in a prolonged discussion. "Theyve all been told about you dont see track runners diving at the finish line. Theres a reason they dont do it. It slows you down," Collins said. "Any time you hit the ground, it slows you down. Jordany gave it his best effort." Said Valdespin: "At the moment, you not thinking nothing. You go running. The only (thing) you want to do is be safe because you know the tying run is on third base." Rafael Betancourt, the Rockies fifth pitcher, put two runners on before getting Mike Baxter to fly out to centre finishing his 24th save. Guillermo Moscoso gave up a hit in 2 1-3 innings, Rex Brothers (7-2) allowed a hit in 1 1-3 innings and Belisle got one big out for the Rockies. Alex White was done after four wild, but effective innings under manager Jim Tracys four-man rotation. He allowed three hits and two walks on 83 pitches -- 46 strikes. Tracy has been limiting his pitchers to about 75 tosses a game. "You throw 30 pitches in an inning you got to set your sites on going four innings," White said of his 29-pitch first inning. "It is what it is." The team could go back to a five-man rotation soon. Jhoulys Chacin (pectoral nerve irritation) is scheduled to make his first start since May 1 on Tuesday and Drew Pomeranz will make his next start Friday, Tracy said. Depending on how Chacin does, all five could remain. But Tracy said he never considered leaving White in. "Eighty-three pitches in four innings," Tracy said, "we want better than that." Dickey was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning, and Herrera led off the eighth with a push a bunt toward first base. Reliever Josh Edgin (1-1) tried to shovel the ball with his glove to first baseman Ike Davis but the toss went way off line and Herrera raced to second on the Mets first error in 10 games. Herrera advanced to third on Chris Nelsons sacrifice and scored on a passed ball by Kelly Shoppach, who struck out batting for Josh Thole in the seventh with a runner on first. The Mets loaded the bases against Brothers in the bottom half, getting a runner past first for the first time since they went ahead 1-0 on Daniel Murphys single in the opening inning. Pinch-hitter Ramon Hernandez had an RBI single off Jon Rauch in the ninth to make it 3-1. While the Mets have shifted to a six-man rotation to give extra rest to Johan Santana and Chris Young and help limit rookie Matt Harveys innings, Dickey will pitch on his regular schedule to give him a couple of more chances at a possible 20-win season. The knuckleballer was coming off a rough start at Cincinnati in which he was asked to remove two bracelets and matched season highs by giving up three homers and 10 hits. He had little trouble with the Rockies injury-depleted lineup. Dickey retired the first eight batters before White looped a single over the outstretched glove of a leaping Murphy, the second baseman. He gave up three hits overall and walked two in seven innings. But a Mets offence that has averaged less than three runs a game over their previous 13 provided him with little support and he was lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of a tie game. "Its tough, because the first half of the season, we scored a lot of runs and the offence really picked up the pitchers," Dickey said. " So it would be great to have a couple of games where we dont hit the ball where the pitchers pick the hitters up. It doesnt always work that way." NOTES: The Rockies have won five straight at Citi Field. ... Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez is not expected to return from Venezuela until late Tuesday night and will likely next play on Wednesday. He was placed on the bereavement list Saturday night because of the death of his grandfather. ... Santana is going to have an MRI on his stiff back Tuesday and his scheduled start Thursday is in jeopardy. Serge Ibaka Authentic Jersey . Hart, suffering from a foot injury that makes it difficult to run hard, homered twice, Marco Estrada struck out 11 in eight shutout innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Houston Astros 9-5 on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook Jersey . -- Will Power won the pole Saturday in qualifying for the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway. http://www.officialthundersteamshop.com/thabo-sefolosha-jersey/ . In the Mitchell Bowl, we have perhaps the top two teams in the nation and it seems odd saying that without mentioning Laval in that equation. The Mitchell Bowl has the OUA champions and the top-ranked team in Canada in the McMaster Marauders. Russell Westbrook Swingman Jersey .A.!" in the final minute. Its amazing the fans werent speechless over what they were witnessing. It wasnt merely that the Los Angeles Lakers had blown a 21-point, second-half lead to the lowly Washington Wizards -- it was the fact that the Lakers had essentially lost the game to a bunch of Wizards second-stringers. Ray Allen Thunder Jersey . Irving police spokesman John Argumaniz said the accident happened about 2:20 a.m. Saturday in the Dallas suburb, hours before Brent was to be on a team flight to Cincinnati for the Cowboys game Sunday against the Bengals.MONTREAL -- At last, Jamel Richardson is piling up receiving yards like he did in his career-best 2011 campaign. The Montreal Alouettes slotback, who set a CFL record with 12 games of more than 100 receiving yards last season, got his first two 100-plus performances of the current season in the clubs last two games. "There aint no need to get off to a hot start," Richardson said Thursday. "You need it for the post-season. As people die down, I get stronger." The 30-year-old broke the ice with 109 yards on three catches, including a 75-yard touchdown, in a 24-12 win in Toronto on Oct. 14. He topped that with eight grabs for 161 yards in a 34-28 victory in Saskatchewan last weekend. Hell try to make it three in a row when they Alouettes play host to the Edmonton Eskimos on Sunday. His previous best this year was 91 yards on Aug. 1 against Winnipeg. After amassing 1,777 yards on a league-high 112 receptions last season, Richardson mused about topping 2,000 in 2012, but it hasnt worked out that way. He had knee trouble early in the season and missed three games, and even when healthy found himself in double coverage much of the time. A few uncharacteristic dropped balls didnt help. And quarterback Anthony Calvillo was finding other receivers open, so balls that used to go to Richardson were now providing career-high yardage for S.J. Green and Brandon London. "Weve been calling lots of plays for (Richardson) the entire season and its just one of those things where Ive been going to a different guy because of the defence," said Calvillo. "Right now, teams are playing him man-to-man. "Toronto bracketed him a bit, but Saskatchewan did not and it created opportunities for him. He did a great job of running routes and being physical like he did last year. You can tell hes enjoying the moment right now and we have to continue to feed him the ball." The key for Richardson is that he is getting hot when the rest of the offence is being whacked by injuries. Starting running back Brendon Whitaker and backup his Victor Anderson are both out, along with Green, who is out one more week with a concussion, and London, who is out for the year with a knee injury. Richardson and Brian Bratton are the only two healthy veterans among the receivers, which has forced some adjustments to the game plan and the roster. Bo Bowling, Lavasier Tuinei and Noel Devine have been in at receiver, while Canadian Eric Deslauriers is seeing more action and rookie fullback Patrick Lavoie is being used more out of the backfield. Kevin Durant Jersey. "Its very demanding because the verbiage we use is different," added Calvillo. "Itll be a tough week to make sure I know who is going to line up where. "But our coaches have done a great job of adjusting to the personnel we have with the injuries weve had. That creates a different match-up for the (opponents) defence because now they have to worry about a three tight-end set with two receivers and all these other things." Before the Toronto game, Richardson said he wanted more passes to come his way. Calvillo has insisted he wont force the ball through coverage to him, but will get it to the six-foot-three veteran when possible. "I felt if I got the ball more I could help," said Richardson. "Right now, the teams leaning on me and Im excited about it. "Footballs fun for me right now. The teams playing at a very high level. And Im excited about the bye week we have coming up after clinching the East Division." The recent flurry left Richardson with 57 catches for 954 yards, only 46 yards short of a fifth straight 1,000-yard campaign. Coach Marc Trestman is glad to see him step up. "Hes been very productive the last two weeks," Trestman said. "Hes got to continue to be productive and everybody around him has to continue to grow and get better. "We dont want to be a one dimensional throwing team. We have to continue to improve our offence because we have so many new guys working with AC right now." The 10-6 Alouettes clinched first place with the win in Toronto and didnt let up in Saskatchewan. The Eskimos need a win to claim at least a cross-over playoff spot, which would eliminate Winnipeg and Hamilton. Most of the talk this week was about fines levied against middle linebacker Shea Emry for a hit below the belt to Saskatchewan lineman Brendon Labatte, and to rush end John Bowman for publicly criticizing an opponent. Emry, who missed practice Wednesday while his hearing with the CFL was conducted by phone, said he was relieved to escape suspension. The teams defence already took a hit this week with news that veteran Rod Davis would miss at least the final two regular season games with a foot injury. ' ' '  

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher isnt planning on his latest stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder being his last chance to play in the league. Pascal Dupuis Jersey . He has just one goal in mind and hell wear a reminder of it on his jersey in every game. Fisher chose No. 6 to wear on his uniform, to represent his quest for a sixth NBA title. He won five alongside Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers and for the second straight season will join the Thunder for the stretch run to try and help Kevin Durant win his first. "It symbolizes something for me in terms of No. 6 but it also symbolizes for me the reason why Im here to be a part of this team and thats to help get No. 1," Fisher said Tuesday after his first practice. Fisher wore No. 37 last season to reflect his age and deliver a message that he could still play after getting traded away by the Lakers. He wasnt offered the chance to return to Oklahoma City during the off-season, but he was signed Monday as a free agent after the Thunder traded away third-string point guard Eric Maynor. Fisher played in nine games earlier this season with Dallas, but asked for his release to spend more time with his family after he had injured his right knee. "I knew that I still wanted to play the game. I knew I still had the love, the work ethic, the passion," Fisher said. "The injury was a setback. The biggest struggle was for me, even after 16 years (in the NBA), playing in a different city, being away from my family. Those are things that I struggled with. But as I was leaving Dallas, I understood the risks that that could possibly be my last game or my last opportunity." He said his knee was healthy enough by Jan. 1 for him to resume training, and he hopes the end of career is not near. "Im not planning on retiring at the end of the season but if this is my last season, I deserve this opportunity to be here with this group," Fisher said. "So, thats really what brought me back." Coach Scott Brooks wouldnt say if Fisher or swingman Ronnie Brewer, who was acquired in a trade last week, will be activated for Wednesday nights game against New Orleans. He said both will get playing time, but hes not divulging how he plans to shake up his rotation to mix in the two playoff-tested veterans. "Minutes are going to be had, minutes are going to be probably taken away from many guys, and not just because of Derek Fisher. Just as the season goes on, sometimes the rotations become smaller," Brooks said. "In order to have a good team, you have to have guys that are committed to the team, and sometimes those things happen. "Theres nothing etched in stone right now." Brooks said he would prefer to settle into a steady rotation, so players can understand when theyll have chances to impact the game, rather than use the newcomers based on situations and match-ups. Last season, Fisher essentially claimed the minutes of backup point guard Reggie Jackson, although he usually played off the ball with James Harden running the show. The dynamics of the team have changed now, with Harden gone to Houston in an off-season trade. "Were a different team. Things are different," Brooks said. "One thing I think we know were going to get from him is a competitor, a winner, a guy thats going to do everything for the team, and you can never have enough guys like that." Fisher said he believes Jackson, a second-year player, "deserves the opportunity to continue to play" but left those decisions in Brooks hands. "Hes been a champion many times over. He gives us leadership. Does he take spots on the floor, minutes from the other guys? To have a good team, you have to have sacrifices from everybody," Brooks said. "I dont know what they all will entail at the moment, but definitely he will play." Brewer, viewed as a defensive stopper, joins a crowd of wing players on the Thunder roster. Durant, the three-time scoring champion, eats up the lions share of minutes at small forward while starter Thabo Sefolosha and sixth man Kevin Martin split the time at shooting guard. "Were not looking for him to score. Were not looking for him to handle the ball a lot," Brooks said. "Were just looking for him to be one of those intangible players, those winning basketball players." The new additions could mean more opportunities to use a smaller lineup, with Durant logging more minutes at power forward and diminished playing time for centres Kendrick Perkins and Hasheem Thabeet. It will be up to Brooks to find the right combinations to get the Thunder to their ultimate goal, after they lost to Miami in last years NBA Finals. 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Brooks Orpik Jersey .Y. -- Shawne Merriman is back in Buffalo after the Bills re-signed the free-agent pass-rushing star to bolster their banged-up defence.GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Greg Jamison was unable to pull together the funds and investors he needed to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes before a deadline with the city of Glendale expired. His bid to buy the team from the NHL may not be over, though. More complicated, yes, but not necessarily finished. "We remain hopeful the Coyotes sale process will be resolved successfully and we will continue to work with the City of Glendale to move the process forward," NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said in a statement on Friday. Jamison was unable to complete his purchase of the Coyotes before midnight Thursday, the deadline set in a 20-year, $308 million lease agreement he reached with Glendale for Jobing.com Arena last year. In a statement released Thursday night, Jamison said he will continue to work toward buying the team, but that the lease agreement with the city would have to be renegotiated. Despite the disappointment for the Coyotes and their fans, nothing much changes -- the team has been run by the NHL for over three years and will continue to be. "Mr. Jamison will continue to work with the NHL and the City of Glendale to close a deal that will keep the Coyotes in the Valley," Coyotes chief operating officer Mike Nealy said in a statement. "Although there is no set timetable, hopefully it will be soon. The Coyotes will continue to be owned by the NHL and nothing changges for our organization. Authentic Sidney Crosby Jersey. We will work hard on and off the ice to provide our fans with a winning team that they can be proud of. We would like to thank all of our great fans and corporate partners for their incredible patience and loyalty throughout this process. We know its been difficult and we appreciate their support." Jamisons failure to meet the deadline in the lease agreement could shake things up. Hell continue to work toward buying the team, but will have to work out a new deal with Glendale. The previous City Council approved the initial agreement with Jamison -- it was reworked in November -- but Glendale has a new mayor and three new council members, so getting another deal done isnt a sure thing. The expired deal also opens up the possibility that Jamison could face competition from new bidders to buy the team. "The city and the current owner of the Coyotes, the National Hockey League, will continue to work together on a solution that is in the best interest of Glendale and our citizens," the city of Glendale said in a statement. "The next step involves seeking direction from the City Council to determine how to move forward with this process. The arena was built to serve as a catalyst for the economic growth that has occurred in Glendales Sport & Entertainment District, and its success remains a priority for the city." ' ' ' 

TSN and Kraft Canada are hurrying hard to northern New Brunswick, as the city of Bathurst has been named the sixth winning community in this years Kraft Celebration Tour. Cheap MLB Jerseys . As part of the Kraft Celebration Tour, Bathurst will host a special edition of SportsCentre featuring anchors Jay Onrait and Dan OToole when they broadcast live from the New Brunswick community on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6pm et/3pm pt on TSN. Bathurst also receives $25,000 from Kraft Canada to put towards improvements to the Bathurst Curling Club, which needs an overhaul of the facilitys ice plant and lighting system. Known for its popular beaches, stunning landscape and famous salmon rivers, the city of Bathurst is located on the shores of the Bay of Chaleur and boasts a population of 13,000. For more than 100 years, curling has remained an important part of the citys athletic history, and the Bathurst Curling Club has hosted numerous high-profile events since it first opened its doors in 1909. Bathurst joins Creston, B.C., Clarenville, NL, Cochrane, AB, Pugwash, NS, and Porcupine Plain, SK, as one of the 10 winning communities in the Kraft Celebration Tour.  Bathurst was named to the tour after winning a national, head-to-head online vote over Sussex, NB. Bathurst brought home the victory with 291,735 votes, while Sussex amassed a total of 225,231 votes in support of its nomination. Canadians can decide the other winning communities for the Kraft Celebration Tour. One pair of communities is featured each weekday through July 20, and Canadians can visit KraftCelebrationTour.ca or Tourneedecelebrationkraft.ca to vote for their favourite communities.  Voting is unlimited and runs from Noon et/9am pt each day for a 24-hour period. During the voting period, SportsCentre on TSN and Sports 30 on RDS profile each match-up with a look at the duelling communities and their proposed recreation facility improvement projects.  Results of each vote will be announced the following weekday on SportsCentre and Sports 30. The other communities selected as finalists for the Kraft Celebration Tour, along with their match-ups and scheduled voting dates, are as follows:• Tuesday, July 17 – Hamiota, MB vs. Manitou, MB• Wednesday, July 18 – Chicoutimi, QC vs. Sainte-Adèle, QC• Thursday, July 19 – Kakabeka Falls, ON vs. New Liskeard, ON• Friday, July 20 – Trenton, ON vs. Lindsay, ON In addition to voting, fans can keep up with the Kraft Celebration Tour on social media by visiting and liking the Kraft Celebration Tour Fan Page on Facebook, and by following and interacting with the tours personalities on Twitter.  Official Twitter hashtags for the Kraft Celebration Tour include #kraftcelebrationtour and #tourneedecelebrationkraft. 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The American had an eagle on the par-4 third hole and added four more birdies on the front nine at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Old Course. She had two more birdies before a bogey at No. 16. The 2012 LPGA Tour player of the year birdied the last two holes to finish three strokes ahead of Karine Icher (66). "I really started hitting the ball solid early on. Holed out for eagle on No. 3 and from there, I dont know, that shot just really gave me the confidence to really start swinging at it," said Lewis, a six-time LPGA winner, including the 2011 Kraft Nabisco major. "I think I missed two greens all day. I just had a ton of birdie putts and I even left a few out there." Inbee Park, Amy Yang, Catriona Mattthew and Gerina Piller were four strokes behind. Cheap NFL Jerseys. Top-ranked Yani Tseng was well off the pace at 3 over after a round with five bogeys. Lewis said she left two birdie putts a half-roll short before she made an eagle on the third hole. "I was a little frustrated going to No. 3," she said. "I think I had about 145 to the pin and I hit an 8-iron. It landed a few feet short and all the fans hands went up, so I knew it went in. I guess it was just perfect." Icher had a bogey-free round, marking a vast improvement on her final round at the Australian Womens Open last week in which she shot a 75 to finish tied for 55th. "Last week I played really well, but I missed all of the putts," Icher said. "Im happy because I improved my putting today, and its a good sign for the rest of the season." ' ' ' 

SUNDERLAND, England -- Sunderland secured a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Reading in the Premier League on Tuesday to climb out of the relegation zone and relieve the pressure on manager Martin ONeill. Authentic Pavel Datsyuk Jersey . Reading, second from bottom and still without an away win in the league, fell behind in the third minute when James McClean smashed home a finish after visiting goalkeeper Adam Federici punched a corner out to the edge of the area. Steven Fletcher grabbed his seventh goal of the campaign, backheeling the ball in from Danny Roses cross, to put Sunderland 2-0 up in the 28th before Stephane Sessegnon added a third in second-half injury time. ONeills job has been under scrutiny following the teams poor run of form. This was only Sunderlands third win in its last 23 league matches. Ted Lindsay Red Wings Jersey . The German rolled to a stop after qualifying, forcing him and a Red Bull representative into a meeting with stewards. 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Ottawa Senators prospect Stefan Noesen scored twice for the Whalers (9-5-3), including the games first and last goals.GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has no qualms about playing Hanley Ramirez at shortstop all season. "Hanley can do this," Mattingly said, "if he puts his attention on playing defence and does what were asking him to do. Thats being the best player he can be at short. Were not asking him to be Omar Vizquel. Were not asking him to be Ozzie Smith. Were just asking him to catch the balls hes supposed to catch and make the plays he supposed to make, turn the double plays hes supposed to turn." Ramirez was a shortstop his entire career until last season, when Miami moved him to third base to make room for free agent Jose Reyes. But it wasnt long before the dominoes began to fall. After changing positions, Ramirez changed teams when the struggling Marlins traded him to the Dodgers on July 25 in a multiplayer deal. In August, he was back at shortstop. But it wasnt a smooth transition for Ramirez, who acknowledged that he struggled in his old spot. "I know I can do better than that," he said. "Moving in the middle of the season was different. I was pretty much a third baseman when the deal happened. Its harder to go from third to short than it is from short to third. Angles are different. Its a different perspective. The timing is different and, to me, thats what this game is all about: timing." A three-time All-Star and the 2006 NL Rookie of the Year, Ramirez was once one of baseballs brightest young phenoms. Flashing a rare combination of power and speed, he stole 51 bases in each of his first two seasons and hit 33 homers while scoring 125 runs in 2008. He signed a $70 million, six-year contract with the Marlins that runs through 2014 and then batted an NL-best .342 with 106 RBIs in 2009. But his production has dropped off dramatically the past two years, when he was supposed to be in his prime. He hit .257 last season with 24 home runs and 92 RBIs. The 29-year-old Ramirez arrived early for spring training this year. He was taking grounders at Camelback Ranch last Tuesday when pitchers and catchers reported for camp. He said wanted to get a head start on preparing himself for what Mattingly believes is his natural position. "Hes a guy who really has a chance to be the best player on the team," Mattinglly said Monday. Valtteri Filppula Jersey. "I dont have to move him. Hanley will move himself, if I have to do that." Ramirez would have started his work at shortstop during winter ball in the Dominican Republic, but he played in only two games because of a shoulder injury sustained in a collision at the plate. The shoulder, he said Monday, is healthy. Ramirezs time in Dodgers camp will be curtailed by the World Baseball Classic. He has committed to play for his home country, the Dominican Republic. "Im just happy to be there, representing my country," Ramirez said. "I mean, in the Dominican Republic, its about baseball all of the time. Baseball is all anybody talks about. Were expected to play and expected to win it all." With Ramirez at shortstop, Luis Cruz is projected as the Dodgers starting third basemen. If that doesnt work out, the Los Angeles could turn Cruz into a utility infielder and put Dee Gordon back at shortstop. Right now, it appears Gordon is headed to Triple-A Albuquerque after an off-season of trade rumours. But Mattingly still has plenty of confidence in him. "Dee has been a dynamic player and he will continue to be a dynamic player," Mattingly said. NOTES: Dodgers President Stan Kasten, a former general manager for the NBAs Atlanta Hawks, had some fond memories of Jerry Buss. Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner since 1979, died Monday after a long battle with cancer. He was 80. "I knew him for a long time," Kasten said. "I was there when he was voted into the NBA. I remember it like yesterday. I think he was a role model for all owners. He figured out so many things about our sport before other owners did. Even coming in as a new guy, he figured out things -- economics of the game, presentation of the game. And just as a human being, the ultimate class act. A role model of sports for all sports." ... Kasten introduced a design for the new Dodgers clubhouse scheduled to be completed by opening day. Its state-of-the-art and twice as spacious as the old one. It also includes a new visitors clubhouse. Visiting players had to walk by the Dodgers clubhouse en route to the batting cage. "You know what Im excited about?" Mattingly said. "The other guys not walking through our clubhouse." ' ' ' 

CHICAGO -- New Orleans Hornets coach Monty Williams blasted the NBAs protocols for determining when a player can return from a concussion, a day after No. Michael Essien Jersey . 1 draft pick Anthony Davis suffered a mild one. Williams unloaded before Saturdays game against the Chicago Bulls, saying, "Now, they treat everybody like they have white gloves and pink drawers and its getting old. Its just the way the league is now." His comments came on the heels of Davis leaving Fridays win over Utah after taking an inadvertent elbow to the head from teammate Austin Rivers in the first half. A Chicago product, Davis stayed back in New Orleans to be examined and did not accompany the team on the trip. He cannot return until he completes a series of tests to determine if hes fit to play. "Its a mans game," Williams said. "Theyre treating these guys like theyre 5 years old. He desperately wanted to come (to Chicago), but he couldnt make it." Concussions and the long-term effects of repeated blows to the head have become a hot-button topic in sports the past few years, most notably in the NFL. Other leagues have also taken steps to make the games safer, but Williams apparently thinks the NBA has gone too far. Asked what he doesnt like about the concussion policy, he said, "Im not saying I dont like it. Weve got to protect the players, but I think the players should have more say-so in how they feel. Im sure I had four or five concussions when I played, and it didnt bother me. The NBA is doing whats necessary to protect the players, but this is not the NFL. You dont get hit in the head that much. I understand it. But as a coach, Im a baby about it. I want my guys ready to play." Roberto Carlos Real Madrid Jersey . -- Veteran linebacker Marvin Mitchell has signed with the Miami Dolphins after spending the past four seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Marcelo Jersey . LOUIS -- Yuniesky Betancourt started the game on the Kansas City bench. http://www.officialrealmadridshop.es/michael-laudrup-jersey/ . Open The Gates – Before there was Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham, there was Antonio Gates. Guti.Haz Real Madrid Jersey . Luis Alens RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Goldeyes (8-3) a 7-6 win over the Amarillo Sox (6-6) Wednesday night before 6,434 fans at Shaw Park. Iker Casillas Real Madrid Jersey . The defensive end turned his 150-sack career into a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was the third of six players inducted Saturday night, joining Dermontti Dawson, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin, Willie Roaf and Jack Butler.NEW YORK -- The Yankees agreed Friday to trade much maligned pitcher A.J. Burnett to Pittsburgh for two minor leaguers, a deal that clears the way for New York to add Raul Ibanez. Pittsburgh will pay US$13 million of the $33 million salary due Burnett for 2012 and 2013, a person familiar with the negotiations said Friday, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement has been made. New York will receive 25-year-old right-hander Diego Moreno and 20-year-old outfielder Exicardo Cayones, both low-level prospects. The agreement is subject to Burnett passing a physical, which is likely to take place Sunday. Commissioner Bud Selig also must approve it because of the money involved. "I think hes looking forward to the opportunity to re-establish himself and mentor some of the young pitchers," said Burnetts agent, Darek Braunecker. Braunecker said Burnett planned to be at the Pirates spring training complex in Bradenton, Fla., on Sunday. New York intends to use the money saved to sign a designated hitter. The Yankees already have been negotiating a major league contract with Ibanez, who spent the last three seasons with Philadelphia. He has been waiting for New York to agree to the deal, a person familiar with those negotiations said, also on condition of anonymity. The contract for the 39-year-old outfielder would have a base salary of about $1 million. New York also hopes to re-sign backup infielder Eric Chavez. A 35-year-old right-hander, Burnett has gone 34-35 with a 4.79 ERA during three seasons with New York, including 11-11 with a 5.15 ERA last year. His average of 3.98 walks per nine innings was second in the AL and fifth in the majors during that span among pitchers with 400 or more innings, according to STATS LLC. Burnett became superfluous when the Yankees acquired Michael Pineda from Seattle in a trade and agreed to a one-year deal with free agent Hirokki Kuroda. Cristiano Ronaldo Jersey. They joined holdovers CC Sabathia, Ivan Nova, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia. In Pittsburgh, Burnett joins a rotation that includes newly signed Canadian Erik Bedard and returnees James McDonald, Kevin Correia and Jeff Karstens. Charlie Morton is recovering from hip surgery in October. When Morton is available, Karstens could return to the bullpen and spot starts. Burnett already has received $2,062,500 of his salary for this year because the Yankees pay him in twice-monthly installments over the entire year rather than from April to September, which is the major league standard. Of the remaining $14,437,500, Pittsburgh will pay $5 million and the Yankees $9,437,500. Next year the Pirates will pay $8 million and the Yankees $8.5 million. Both prospects appear to have little chance of making it to the majors any time soon. Moreno was 2-4 with a 3.21 ERA and 31 strikeouts in 33 2-3 innings last year during 34 relief appearances for Bradenton of the Florida State League and 0-0 with a 4.91 ERA in seven games with Double-A Altoona. Cayones was 2 for 32 (.063) for State College of the New York-Penn League and 24 for 98 (.293) with no homers and 12 RBIs for the Gulf Coast Pirates last year. Notes: Reliever Hideki Okajima was released from his minor league contract with the Yankees after failing his physical, a person familiar with the decision said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Yankees did not make an announcement. A 36-year-old left-hander, Okajima agreed with the Yankees in December, and the team announced the deal Feb. 8. He was 1-0 with a 4.32 ERA in 8 1-3 innings over seven relief appearances for Boston last year, and 8-1 with a 2.29 ERA in 34 relief appearances at Triple-A Pawtucket. An all-star as a rookie in 2007, he is 17-8 with a 3.11 ERA and six saves in five major league seasons. ' ' ' 

TURIN, Italy -- Lazio needed a late equalizer to draw 1-1 at Juventus in the first leg of the Italian Cup semifinals on Tuesday, and extended its unbeaten streak to 16 matches. William Moore Jersey . In a match between two of the top teams in Serie A, Federico Peluso put Juventus ahead with a header following a free kick in the 63rd minute. Juventus had chances to double its lead, including a shot off the post from Arturo Vidal in the 72nd, and paid the price when Stefano Mauri equalized for Lazio in the 86th. Mauri latched onto a corner kick with a shot from the far post that Juves reserve goalkeeper Marco Storari should have stopped. Gianluigi Buffon, Juves first-choice keeper, had been rested. The return leg is next week, while Roma hosts Inter Milan in the other semifinal, first leg on Wednesday. After a balanced first half that saw neither side in control, Juventus gained the edge in the second half and nearly went ahead with a volley from Alessandro Matri that was tipped over the bar by Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti in the 55th. Vidal also had a chance in the 80th. "In the second half we really struggled, but Federico made a lot of saves and then we were able to equalize," Mauri said. "I think at the end the draw was deserved." Lazio extended its unbeaten run in all competitions to 10 wins and six draws. Harry Douglas Jersey . A year later, Virtue insists shes never felt better. Canadas Olympic ice dance champions are looking to reclaim their world figure skating title this week, and for the first in four years, have a full season of training and competing -- painfree -- to bolster their quest. 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Secret papers disclosed Wednesday from an independent panel said Hillsborough, the home of Sheffield Wednesday, didnt have a valid safety certificate when it hosted the fateful FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. The report said crowd-safety dangers at the stadium were well known and "foreseeable," and that Sheffield Wednesdays "primary consideration was cost" rather than safety. "We are deeply sorry this tragedy occurred at a venue the FA selected," FA chairman David Bernstein said. "This fixture was played in the FAs own competition, and on behalf of the Football Association I offer a full and unreserved apology and express sincere condolences to all of the families of those who lost their lives and to everyone connected to the city of Liverpool and Liverpool Football Club." Bernstein wasnt in his current FA post when the tragedy occurred 23 years ago. A total of 94 supporters died on the day -- two more died later, one in 1993 -- and almost 800 others were injured when police officers herded about 2,000 Liverpool fans into caged-in enclosures that were already fulll at the northern English ground. Jason Snelling Jersey. Findings in the report exposed a shameful attempt by police to shift the blame to Liverpool fans by instructing officers to change statements and insinuating that many supporters were drunk and had histories of violence or criminality. A government-appointed panel found that injured fans were denied medical treatment that could have saved their lives. Panel member Dr. Bill Kirkup said 41 fans had the "potential to survive." Bernstein praised the tireless commitment shown by the families of the victims who refused to accept the findings of the original inquest into the incident. "This should never have happened. Nobody should lose their lives when setting out to attend a football match," Bernstein said, "and it is a matter of extreme regret and sadness that it has taken so long for these findings to be published and the truth to be told. "For 23 years, the families have suffered unbearable pain and we have profound sympathy for them ... The FA and English football has changed immeasurably, and learnt many lessons in the last 23 years." Wednesday has apologized to the families of the 96 fans who were killed, saying it hopes the release of the documents by the panel "goes some way to providing the closure sought by all those involved." ' ' ' 

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led the way with five points and 17-year-old Jonathan Drouin had a goal and an assist as Canada defeated Germany 9-3 in their opening game at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Authentic Daniel Sedin Jersey . Nugent-Hopkins, who is finally in the tournament two years after being cut by the 2011 squad, assisted on a power play marker by defenceman Xavier Ouellet at the 3:02 mark of the opening frame before scoring his first goal of the tournament six minutes later. "We have such a skilled team up front and in the back end and it was good to see us come together like that," Nugent-Hopkins told TSN. Tobias Rieder replied for the Germans with 30 seconds left in the first to cut Canadas lead in half to 2-1. With Germany on the power play early in the second period, Nugent-Hopkins went to work again - assisting on Mark Scheifeles shorthanded goal off a 2-on-1 rush. Jonathan Huberdeau, Ty Rattie and Ryan Strome then padded the lead to 6-1. Leo Pfoderl, who assisted on Rieders goal in the first, scored Germanys second goal at 16:22 and Sarnia Sting forward Nikolas Latta made it 6-3. But Nugent-Hopkins then turned on the offence once more with an assist on Scheifeles second goal of the game. The top line of Nugent-Hopkins, Huberdeau and Scheifele delivered as advertised on the scoreboard, combining for four goals and 10 points. "We felt like we knew where we were on the ice," said Nugent-Hopkins. "I liked the chemistry we had and we want to keep that going forward." Drouin, whose status was up in the air after suffering a mild charleyhorse injury during practice on Christmas Day, made it 8-3 in the third period with his first goal and second point of the tournament. Tyler Wotherspoon scored Canadas ninth goal of the game with three minutes left in the game. "Last night the doctors put (Drouin) through some vigorous exercise and when he was doing sprints I felt a lot better," Canadian coach Steve Spott told TSN. "Those are tough. Anyone whose had a charley horse knows how painful they can be." Spott said fans should get used to watching the draft-eligible Drouin compete like he did against the Germans. "Hes everything as advertised. Hes a special hockey player and, the thing I like about his game is, hes responsible in our own end and hes so dynamic offensively - so hes everything I was hoping hed be." Elmar Trautmann made 37 saves on 46 shots in Germanys net. Rieder, who plays for Spott and with Canadian defenceman Ryan Murphy on the Kitchener Rangers, said his team was less disappointed with the result and more pleased to score three goals against Canada. "It was pretty special playing against Steve Spott, Canadas coach," Rieder said. "I think we played really well the first period, but the second and third period, you just saw that Team Canada is a better hockey team." Malcolm Subban got the start in goal for Canada and made 25 saves for the victory. "Malcolm was good and hell be going again in Game 2," Spott confirmed to TSN after the game. Subban, who had a shaky start in a 3-2 exhibition loss to Finland last Thursday, was in a pre-tournament battle with Jordan Binnington for the No. 1 job. "It was tough," Spott said of the decision to go with Subban. "The deciding factor was the experience and hes played over here before this summer." With the win, Canada has won 14th straight World Junior tournament openers. Canadas next game is against Slovakia, Friday on TSN and TSN.ca at 4am et/1am pt.  Kirk Mclean Jersey . "This has been caught very early," Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday. "Theres, from all the information we have, a very good prognosis and no reason to think that Mike wont be a huge part of our 2013 team. Authentic Manny Malhotra Jersey . The 31-year-old has averaged 8.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 489 games. The Bucks did not release contract terms Tuesday. 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Allmendinger had three days notice he was going to race last Saturday night. The team had planned to use Regan Smith in the No. 51 Chevrolet, but Hendrick Motorsports asked for Smith when Dale Earnhardt Jr. was sidelined with a concussion. Earnhardt is also out for Sundays race at Kansas. Allmendinger was at the track when the garage opened Thursday, and the Phoenix crew had to hustle to get the cockpit adjusted to his size. It had been fitted that week to Smith. He qualified the car 38th at Charlotte, and Barkdoll said Allmendinger got up to speed quickly. "The first lap in the car, his first in three months, he was seventh out of 31," Barkdoll said. "We had him too loose for qualifying, but in all the practices we were around 20th. He drove it to 19th under all the green flag runs. Our pits let a tire get away, or I think we would have easily had a top-20 finish." Allmendinger was grateful for the second chance. He had last raced June 30 at Kentucky. He was susspended hours before the July race at Daytona for failing a random drug test for what hes said was Adderall. Maxim Lapierre Jersey. NASCAR does not reveal the substance involved. Allmendinger was released by Penske Racing when his backup "B" urine sample also tested positive, and he entered NASCARs recovery program. He was reinstated by NASCAR in September, and Phoenix gave him his first chance last weekend. "It was great to get back into a Cup car, and I just want to thank James Finch and everyone at Phoenix Racing for giving me this opportunity," Allmendinger said. "I was hoping I could have repaid that favour with a little bit stronger finish. But it was great to get back in the car and compete again. It was a solid weekend all around despite everything coming together so quickly." Now he gets to go to Kansas, where Allmendinger won the pole in April and led the first 44 laps with Penske before a mechanical failure. Allmendinger has two career top-10 finishes at Kansas, which was repaved this summer and is open two days this week to testing for teams to adapt to the new surface. Barkdoll said that will give the team additional time to get used to Allmendinger. "His attitude is outstanding, he is here at the shop today laughing and meeting the guys," Barkdoll said. "With two days of testing at Kansas, were pretty excited to have him in the car." ' ' '

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that the hockey club has signed 2011 draft choice David Broll to a three-year entry level contract. John Abraham Jersey . Broll, a 6-1, 225-pound forward, was the Maple Leafs sixth choice, selected 152nd overall at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The 18-year-old split the 2010-11 season between Ontario Hockey Leagues Erie Otters and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. In 41 games with Erie he collected 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) with 51 penalty minutes. He finished the season playing 24 games for Sault Ste. Marie registering five goals and seven assists for 12 points along with 34 minutes in penalties. Broll, a native of Mississauga, Ontario, played for Canadas Summer Under-18 Team at the 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In five games, he earned two assists and two penalty minutes, while winning a gold medal with Team Canada. Kroy Biermann Jersey . -- A judge on Wednesday upheld perjury charges against two Penn State administrators accused of lying to a grand jury that investigated allegations ex-assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky sexually abused children. Jonathan Babineaux Jersey . -- Texas Rangers slugger Nelson Cruz said Friday it was "shocking" and "depressing" to see his name came up in connection with a Florida clinic now at the centre of Major League Baseballs latest drug investigation. http://www.shopatlantafalconsgear.com/womens-sam-baker-nike-jersey/ . -- Jeff Tedford made a downtrodden program relevant as coach at California, putting out competitive teams for a decade, developing dozens of NFL players and spearheading a facilities upgrade. Julio Jones Jersey . And the NBA commissioner isnt sure he wants to see his veteran players in the Olympics anymore. Stern and Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday the league is committed to sending top players to the Olympics only through London, and then wants to look into saving them just for the world basketball championship and having the Olympics reserved for those 23 and under, as soccer does. William Moore Jersey .S. Open title. The American twins beat Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals Thursday.Four members of the Phoenix Coyotes who showed their displeasure with the officiating after their Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Kings will not be disciplined. NHL vice president Colin Campbell told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN.com that while the league was not pleased with the actions of forward Martin Hanzal and goaltender Mike Smith, as well as the comments of defenceman Keith Yandle and forward Shane Doan, he spoke to all four players and chose not to pursue the issue further. The Coyotes were incensed that Kings captain Dustin Brown was not penalized for a questionable hit on Coyotes defenceman Michal Rozsival in overtime just prior to the series-winning goal. Hanzal skated aggressively toward one of the officials and made a threatening gesture while Smith threw his stick in the direction of the officials. "I told Hanzal, The way you went at the official after the game physically, you didnt make contact, but that was disrespectful. Youre lucky you wereent suspended by the official for doing something like that. Dunta Robinson Jersey. Even though you didnt make contact I thought it was (of) a threatening nature," Campbell said to LeBrun. Yandle questioned the integrity of the officials, implying there was no coincidence the referees were wearing the same colours as the Kings while Doan expressed his thoughts to Brown during the post-game handshake. "I said to Yandle, I thought your comment about who was wearing what colour was wrong. Thats the integrity of the game and youre suggesting that because you didnt have an owner that you have no support? I said, Not a chance," Campbell added. "I said to Doan, Your comments after the game were not totally correct about the officiating and what you thought. I didnt hear anything after the Chicago series after (Marian) Hossa got hurt and a major wasnt applied. I didnt hear anything from the Chicago Blackhawks," said Campbell, who added that Doan was most apologetic during their meeting. ' ' '

With talks between the National Hockey League and the NHL Players Association pretty much ground to a halt, Detroit Red Wings defenceman Ian White shared his frustration with the media and took aim at Commissioner Gary Bettman. Chicago Blackhawks Jersey . According to the Detroit News, White was upset with Bettmans suggestion that the two sides take a two week break in talks. "I personally think hes an idiot," White said Friday after members of the Red Wings finished a workout. "Since hes come in, hes done nothing but damaged the game. "The moves hes made, teams that are struggling seem to be ones he put in places where theres not viable markets for hockey." White also questioned the power that Bettman has been given from the owners. "Three lockouts. I dont know if hes in control of the owners or what hes saying," White said to the Free Press.  "Eight of the owners have to agree to have something passed - youd think it would be at least 50 per cent. It just doesnt seem like theyre running a democratic process, if you will." The NHL has already cancelled games through December 1. Keith Magnuson Authentic Jersey . The four-time MVP coming off four neck surgeries completed 19 of 26 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns. He got a big assist from another free agent, cornerback Tracy Porter, whose 43-yard interception return of Ben Roethlisbergers pass with 2 minutes left sealed the win. Jonathan Toews All Star Jersey . The Tampa Bay right-hander took a three-hitter into the seventh inning to earn his first win in 10 starts, and the Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 on Tuesday night. http://www.chicagoblackhawksteamstore.com/jeremy-roenick-jersey/ . Scott Cullen looks at the Capitals and Devils tying their respective series while the Coyotes and Blues move to 3-1 leads. HOLTBY STONES BRUINSCapitals rookie G Braden Holtby saved the day for the Capitals, turning aside 44 of the Bruins shots he faced to preserve Washingtons 2-1 win, which tied the series at two games apiece. Duncan Keith Authentic Jersey . -- Former Detroit Red Wing Kevin Miller denies he owes a $1. Patrick Kane Premier Jersey .S. Open final defeat last September, Serena Williams admitted shes dreading another gruelling season but still cant live without tennis.PHILADELPHIA -- Danny Briere was thinking pass before he made a wise choice to shoot instead. Briere scored 1:47 into overtime to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday. Jakub Voracek, Matt Read and Brayden Schenn also scored for Philadelphia, which went 3-0-1 on a four-game homestand. Joe Corvo scored the tying goal in the third period, and Jiri Tlusty and Jeff Skinner also had goals for the Hurricanes, who had won two in a row. Briere skated down the left side, made a move around the circle and fired a shot that hit the far post and trickled past goalie Cam Ward. The game went to overtime because Ward stoned Read on a point-blank shot at the end of regulation. "When I cut to the middle, like I did at first, my plan was to drop it," Briere said. "I realized that their defenceman was up, and the second defenceman and forward were backchecking, lunging to go toward Kurtis (Foster), as well, so I decided to keep the puck. There was a little opening in the slot to shoot it in." The Flyers have gone 24-4-4 against the Hurricanes since Nov. 28, 2003. Philadelphia is 5-6-1 at the quarter point of the lockout-shortened 48-game schedule. Carolina fell to 5-4-1. Ilya Bryzgalov made 30 saves in the victory and earned his third assist of the season. Corvo scored his first goal of the season 7:58 into the third period to tie it at 3. After a flurry of shots on Bryzgalov, Corvo ripped a slap shot that appeared to bounce off Flyers defenceman Foster and behind Bryzgalov. "We talk about playing 60 minutes, and then some of the first starts are not right, not where we want them to be and weve got to mentally push 60 minutes. By the third, youre really starting to skate better and with spirit," Hurricanes coach Kirk Muller said. "We were skating better and moving the puck better and playing at a higher tempo." Voracek put the Flyers up 3-2 only 15 seconds after Skinners goal tied it in the second. Schenn took an outlet pass from Bryzgalov, skated down the left side, and made a perfect centring pass to Voracek, who beat Ward with a backhand redirection for his third goal. "I thought we played pretty solid for two periods and then they got bbetter a little bit in the third," Voracek said. Patrick Kane Black Jersey. "I think we were a little bit lucky to get it to overtime. Again, we were better in overtime, and Danny scored a big goal again so its huge." Skinner scored off an outstanding individual effort. His shot from the left side was stopped by Bryzgalov, but he skated behind the net, spun around, and lifted a shot over Bryzgalov, who was slow going side to side, for his sixth goal. "We carried the momentum into the overtime," Skinner said. "But in overtime anything can happen. So, I think it was a good job battling back." Read gave the Flyers a 2-1 lead 93 seconds into the period when he scored his fifth goal and first against a team other than Florida. After a turnover by Eric Staal, Mike Knuble passed the puck to Read, who wristed a shot from inside the right circle over Wards glove and just under the crossbar. After failing to score during a 5-on-3 advantage, the Flyers tied it at 1 on an even-strength goal by Schenn in the first. He deflected Kimmo Timonens shot from the left point past Ward. A five-minute major on Carolinas Tim Wallace for boarding followed by a tripping call on Bobby Sanguinetti gave Philadelphia a two-man advantage, but they couldnt get a shot past Ward. Timonen and Claude Giroux each hit the post on Philadelphias two best chances. "We got what we wanted, but the pipe got in the way," Flyers coach Peter Laviolette said. Tlusty gave the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead just 17 seconds into the game, putting in a rebound for his first goal of the season. Corvo ripped a slap shot from the top of the right circle that Bryzgalov kicked away. The puck bounced out to Tlusty, who lifted it into the top left corner. NOTES: Wallace also was ejected for his hit on Tye McGinn. ... Flyers F Wayne Simmonds was back in the lineup after sitting out three games because of a concussion. ... Former NHL MVP Peter Forsberg, who played parts of two seasons with the Flyers, was in attendance. ... The Flyers are 38-9-11 against the Hurricanes since they moved to Carolina from Hartford. ... The Hurricanes are 2-2 in the first four games of a season-high, six-game trip. ... Staals point streak was snapped at seven games. ' ' '

NEW YORK -- Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig insists the Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Rays must have new ballparks to be able to compete. Justin Blalock Jersey . Speaking on Thursday to the Associated Press Sports Editors, Selig provided no timetable for deciding the Bay Area dispute between the As, who would like to build a ballpark in San Jose, and the Giants, who wont give up their territorial rights there. "Im always hopeful when there are debates amongst clubs, I try to lead teams in a direction of solving their problems themselves," Selig said. "However, this group has an interesting comment whenever they get in trouble: Thats why youre here, Commissioner. Thats what they tell me. I dont know that thats a particularly good answer. ... Weve had a lot of meetings, spent an enormous amount of time. Ive just met with both clubs again and well continue along this process." Asked whether there could be a solution that wouldnt anger one of the Bay Area teams, Selig responded: "Time will tell. Im always hopeful. Im an optimist, and I really believe that every problem has a solution to it. The question is just finding the right one, and so far Ive been lucky on that score. And so I hope my string of luck will continue." Oakland owner Lew Wolff responded in an email to The Associated Press: "Bud is doing his best to be fair to us and the Giants." Selig was clear, however, that he wants the As to move from the Coliseum, their home since 1968 and the last stadium shared by baseball and the NFL. "The one given everybody believes is that Oakland needs a new stadium," Selig said. "The last time I was there, I probably shouldnt say this, but Ill say it anyway, it reminded me of County Stadium and Shea Stadium, and thats not a compliment, in either case. ... You cant ask people to compete if they have a stadium that doesnt produce any kind of revenue to give them a chance to compete. So thats a given." Twenty-three teams have opened ballparks since 1989, all but Boston (which celebrates the 100th anniversary of Fenway Park on Friday), the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers, Kansas City, Oakland and Tampa Bay. The ballparks of the Angels and Royals have undergone major renovations. The Rays started play in Tropicana Field in 1998, eight years after it opened. Owner Stuart Sternberg announced plans in 2007 for a new ballpark with a retractable fabric roof, then abandoned the project over the next two years. "They need a new ballpark, theres no question," Selig said. "I talked a lot to Stu Sternberg and hes talking to people. He and I have had many conversations, and well just monitor the situation. Hes doing what he should do. Hes there, hes talking to all parties trying to see what he can do." Speaking about Floridas other team, Selig backed the Miami Marlins five-game suspension of manager Ozzie Guillen for comments praising Cuban leader Fidel Castro. "I was disappointed, very disappointed," Selig said about Guillens remarks, adding that Guillens apology will be judged by "time and future actions -- theyll speak the loudest." He didnt think Guillens comments were analogous to inflammatory remarks by late Cincinnati owner Marge Schott and retired reliever John Rocker that earned longer suspensions. "I thought the suspension and the way he was treated was penalty enough," Selig said. Selig said baseball was making progress in negotiations with the incoming owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers for more information on the groups financing and ownership of the parking lots and land surrounding Dodger Stadium. Current owner Frank McCourt will keep an interest in the land. "I know how people feel there, so you bet, Im concerned with all ramifications, including the parking," Selig said. As Selig spoke, new adviser Tony La Russa listened. La Russa, who retired as manager of the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals after last season, was a member of Seligs study committee and said he originally opposed the new one-game, wild-card playoff but changed his mind. "We were looking for a way to value the regular-season champion and make the wild-card team a little more or a lot more disadvantaged," he said. Selig also said: --Cubs owner Tom Ricketts has talked to him about talks with Chicago to renovate Wrigley Field. "Some people call them cathedrals," Selig said of Wrigley and Fenway. "The sport is better off for keeping them and having them. But, how long? You know, nothing lasts forever." --he will soon announce the sites of the 2013 and 2014 All-Star games. MLB has long ago decided it wanted the 2013 game at the Mets Citi Field and 2014 at Minnesotas Target Field --revenue will exceed $7 billion this year. --baseball has not started checking into whether there are issues with the prescription painkiller Toradol. --attendance is up about 4 per cent so far this season. --he wouldnt comment on Roger Clemens perjury trial. "That is something Roger is going to have to face now. ... Theres nothing I can say." --of MLBs efforts to increase the percentage of African-American players: "progress like that doesnt come overnight." Gonzalez Jersey . With Plouffe right in Brauns rearview mirror, the reigning NL MVP put on a show in Plouffes spacious backyard on Saturday to let him know where he stands. Braun hit two home runs and Michael Fiers pitched seven strong innings to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 6-2 over the Minnesota Twins. Garrett Reynolds Jersey . In Saturdays Belmont Stakes, it was another photo finish decided by a neck. 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The Flames sit last in the Northwest Division with 17 points and lost a season-high third straight game on Friday with a 2-0 defeat at St.MILWAUKEE -- Shortstop Alex Gonzalez and the Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a $1.45 million, one-year contract. The deal, agreed to Jan. 29 and completed Wednesday, allows Gonzalez to earn an additional $800,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for 45, 60, 70 and 90 games played, and $100,000 apiece for 45, 60, 70 and 90 starts. Gonzalez, 35, hit .259 last year inn his first season with the Brewers and had four homers and 15 RBIs in 81 at-bats. Dunta Robinson Jersey. He took the spot on the 40-man roster of right-hander Fautino De Los Santos, who was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres. Milwaukee obtained the reliever from Oakland last July in the deal that sent catcher George Kottaras to the Athletics. ' ' '

Norman, OK (Sports Network) - Landry Jones and Ryan Broyles hooked up for three touchdowns, and top-ranked Oklahoma overcame a slow start to top Missouri, 38-28, in the Big 12 opener for both programs. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . Jones finished with 448 yards and two interceptions on 35-of-48 throws, with Broyles hauling in 13 passes for 154 yards for the Sooners (3-0, 1-0 Big 12), who trailed 14-3 before taking control with 28 straight points. Dominique Whaley totaled 150 yards from scrimmage with a TD as Oklahoma ran its home winning streak to 38 games. James Franklin led Missouri (2-2, 0-1) with 291 yards and one touchdown on 16- of-33 throws, while adding 103 yards and two scores on the ground. The Tigers upended Oklahoma last year and appeared poised for another upset by jumping out to a two-score lead. Franklin powered in from a yard out early on, then found LDamian Washington for a 45-yard scoring strike with six minutes left in the opening quarter. Mike Hunnicutt kicked a 26-yard field goal between the two scores. Later in the opening period, Jones went 5-for-5 on an 80-yard drive that ended in Broyles 24-yard touchdown, which was reviewed to confirm the wideout had possession before landing out of bounds. The Sooners started gaining momentum midway through the second behind an 10-play, 80-yard march, fittingly ending with Broyles hauling in a four- yard TD. Missouri quickly went three-and-out, and it took just 1:18 for the Sooners to move into scoring position again. This time, Jones took it himself, powering in with one-yard sneak to give the hosts a 24-14 lead at the break. "We jumped on them early a little bit, and they reacted like you know real good teams do," Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel said. Whaley went in from three yards out for the only score in the third. Henry Josey cut into the deficit when he took an option pitch to the left and went up the sideline for a 48-yard TD with 6:44 remaining. Bob Stoops, who signed a contract extension earlier in the week following a victory over nationally-ranked Florida State, opted not to play conservatively and threw four times on the ensuing drive. The last toss was Jones finding Broyles in the back of the end zone for a game-sealing four-yard score. "No one was panicked. I thought wed settle in and play better and we did. It was just methodically getting down and back to business," Stoops said. Franklins one-yard TD run in the final minute simply made the final score closer than it was. Game Notes The Tigers have lost 18 straight at Owen Field and havent won there since 1966...The combined total offensive output of 1,125 yards was the most ever in the 96-game series between the Sooners and Tigers...Josey logged 133 yards on 14 carries, while T.J. Moe led Missouris receiving corps with 119 yards on seven receptions. Cheap MLB Jerseys . 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In yet another loss, he had a record-breaking night. Matt Ryan threw four touchdown passes, playing his best early and late, to help the Atlanta Falcons lead from start to finish in a 31-18 victory over Detroit on Saturday night. Johnson has been a bright spot during the losing streak and throughout a miserable season in the Motor City, surpassing Jerry Rices NFL single-season yards receiving mark. Johnson also became the only player with 100 yards receiving in eight straight games and the first with 10 receptions in four games in a row in league history. He had 11 receptions for 225 yards, giving him 1,892 this season with one game left. Rice had 1,848 for San Francisco in 1995, After making the record-breaking catch in the fourth quarter, Johnson jogged over to the sideline and handed the football to his father. "That was a very special moment," he said. There havent been many of those this season for the Lions, a season after they won 10 games and ended an 11-year post-season drought. The Falcons (13-2) let the Lions pull within five points early in the fourth quarter, then took control for good on Ryans fourth TD pass to wide-open tight end Michael Palmer in the fourth quarter and Matt Bryants 20-yard field goal with 3:05 left that gave them a 15-point lead. Atlanta got what it wanted, home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs, and didnt mind Johnson had a milestone-filled night. "We had defences to stop Calvin, but we also knew the biggest thing was to get the win," Falcons cornerback Robert McClain said. "We have not peaked yet, were just goinng to keep improving. Cheap Jerseys China. ." The Lions (4-11) have been relegated to playing for pride this month and that hasnt been going very well, losing seven straight games in what has become the leagues longest active losing streak. Atlanta turned three Detroit turnovers into points, running any chance it had of winning when Johnson had his night in the spotlight. "Seventeen points off turnovers is the difference in the game," Detroit coach Jim Schwartz said. Detroit hasnt had this long of a losing streak since it had one lasting an entire season when the laughingstock of a franchise became the leagues first to go 0-16 in 2008, when Johnson was in his second season. Johnson surpassed one of Rices records with his 10th catch in the fourth quarter that put him over the 200-yard mark in the game. He needed 182 to surpass Rices mark. He had more than 100 yards receiving for an eighth straight game, breaking an NFL record set by Charley Hennigan in 1961 and matched by Michael Irvin in 1995. It was Johnsons 11th game with 100 yards receiving this season, tying Irvins league mark. In the first quarter, Johnson surpassed Herman Moores single-season franchise record of 1,686 yards. "Ive been an NFL fan my whole life, dating back to watching Johnny Unitas and Raymond Berry as a kid, and Ive coached in this league for 19 years," Schwartz said. "Ive seen a lot of Hall of Famers, but Ive never seen a better player than Calvin Johnson. "He just broke a record set by Jerry Rice, who is arguably the best player in this history of this league." Befitting a season that has gone badly, though, Johnson fumbled in the first half to help Atlanta add to its big lead. ' ' '

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Chiefs made another round of sweeping changes Monday in an attempt to lift themselves out of a season-long funk. Coach Romeo Crennel sacked himself as defensive co-ordinator, and plans to spend more time with the teams inept offence, while cornerback Stanford Routt was waived and defensive tackle Shaun Smith was signed. Crennel had been juggling head coaching and co-ordinator duties since taking over on an interim basis when Todd Haley was fired last December. Gary Gibbs will take over as defensive co-ordinator. "We have a young team, you know? And some guys, their perception, all right, may be that Im a defensive coach, or a defensive co-ordinator, and I dont care about other parts of the team, which is not true," Crennel said Monday. "They will see Im concerned about the whole team." The Chiefs fell to 1-7 with Thursday nights 31-13 loss at San Diego, their fifth consecutive defeat. They still have yet to lead a game in regulation this season. They play Monday night at Pittsburgh. "Romeo has to do what he has to do to save the team, and if somehow thats a spark for us, we dont know. We wont know until Monday night," linebacker Derrick Johnson said. Crennel said he wasnt overwhelmed by his dual roles, but he did say that the time demands made it difficult to spend as much time as he wanted with both sides of the ball. "Were going to try to get this thing right and get this thing turned," Crennel said. "Were going to try to do everything we can to come out these eight games on the winning ledger." That played into Mondays roster moves, too. Routt was one of the Chiefs most notable free-agent acquisitions, signing a three-year, $18 million deal to fill in after Brandon Carr left for the Dallas Cowboys. The longtime member of the Oakland Raiders has struggled mightily in Crennels defensive scheme, though. Hes been routinely beaten for long pass plays, including two weeks ago against his former team, and missed last weeks game with what the Chiefs called a hamstring injury. "You have relationships," Crennel said. "You bring people in and you hope that things work the way you want them to work. The transition was taking a little longer than I thought it would take. "We just thought it was time to part ways. Thats what we did." Javier Arenas started in Routts place last week against San Diego, and Crennel said thats what he envisions going forward. Jalil Brown will also be in the mix. "I was very surprised, to be completely honest with you. It kind of threw me off guard, but I have to get back on my feet and handle my job, point blank," Arenas said. "Whats happened has happened, and again, I have no control over that. I just have to do what I can do." The roster spot opened by waiving Routt was filled by Smith, who played in Kansas City two years ago but whos been out of the league since the Titans waived him in August. The veteran defensive tackle provides valuable depth along the defensive line, where Glenn Dorsey could miss significant time after hurting his calf against the Chargers. Dorsey already has missed four games this season with the same injury. "The depth along the defensive line, particularly with Dorseys situation there, I think that he helps us," Crennel said. "Hes a big body -- big, strong, physical guy. Hes seen a lot. He understands our system, what I want and what Im looking for, and I think hell help us." Smith signed a three-year, $7.5 million deal with Tennessee after the lockout ended last year, but was jettisoned after a mediocre season in which younger players developed at his position. "At the end of the day Im off the couch, I can play some football," Smith said after his first practice, pausing several times to wipe a nosebleed. "I dont have to watch no more. Its good to come back to a place that everyone wanted me to come back to. It should be good." Also, Crennel said that quarterback Brady Quinn (concussion) will be evaluated Tuesday and a determination made later this week about his availability Monday night. Crennel refused to say whether Quinn will start over Matt Cassel if hes cleared. "Quinn has made progress, but hes out. Hes not allowed to practice," Crennel said. "Hes being evaluated tomorrow and then theyll let me know something at that time." Cheap Jerseys . Clemens working out in a flak jacket with 60 pounds of weights. Clemens yelling at himself. Wholesale Jerseys . Try telling that to the Cleveland Browns. 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The win came after Pinkney beat Newfoundland and Labradors Laura Phillips 7-1 in the early draw. Quebecs Catherine Derick meanwhile took sole possession of second place at 6-2 after hammering Northwest Territories 13-1. In other Draw 15 scores, British Columbia edged Ontario 8-7 in 11 endds, New Brunswick downed P.dddddddddddd.E.I. 10-3, Northern Ontario cruised past Phillips 8-2 and Alberta scored five points in the final three ends to defeat Manitoba 8-7. In mens action, New Brunswicks Wayne Tallon took sole possession of first place with a 9-3 win over the Northwest Territories. Tallon put the game away with two in the eighth and a steal of one in the ninth. Ontarios Howard Rajala failed to keep pace when Albertas Wade White scored two in an extra end for an 8-6 win. Tallon leads with a 6-1 record, while Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia and P.E.I. are all in a second-place jam at 5-2. 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ST. John Elway Womens Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Chris Young took a big step forward in his comeback with the New York Mets. The 6-foot-10 right-hander settled down after a shaky first inning to get his first win in more than a year Tuesday night, helping the Mets stop a three-game losing streak with an 11-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. "Anytime you contribute to a team win, thats what its about. Regardless of who gets the win, for me just to be part of a win is the most important thing," Young said. "The credit goes to all the guys tonight, the lineup. ... Top to bottom, weve got a group of fighters, and its fun to be part of it." Young allowed nine hits while throwing 106 pitches over 5 2-3 innings. He walked two and struck out four in his second major league outing since returning from shoulder surgery that sidelined him most of last season. The right-hander appeared to get better and better as the progressed, winning for the first time since beating Philadelphia 7-1 on April 5, 2011 -- his first start in a Mets uniform. "The command got better. Life on the ball got better," Young said. "Everything felt a lot better as I went. It was a positive sign." Rookie Jordany Valdespin drove in a career-high four runs, three of them with a pair of two-out hits. The Mets, swept last weekend by the crosstown rival Yankees, have scored a major league-leading 134 runs with two outs -- nine of them in their first appearance at Tropicana Field in 11 years. Young yielded a bases-loaded single to Hideki Matsui and a sacrifice fly to Will Rhymes in the first. The right-hander, who launched his comeback by allowing three runs and six hits in five innings of a no-decision against Washington on June 5, worked out of tight spots in the next two innings to keep the Mets close. "It started with Chris holding it together," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "Two fly balls that should have been caught that drop in, and he fights through those and doesnt let them hurt him too bad. It kept us in the game." Valdespins two-run single off Alex Cobb (2-3) put New York ahead 3-2 in the fifth. His two-out RBI double was the first big blow in the Mets six-run seventh. Daniel Murphy followed with a two-run single that made it 6-2. Ike Davis finished the Rays off with a three-run homer off reliever J.P. Howell. "They have this propensity to score two-out runs, which they did again tonight. I mean, its just unbelievable. Nobody on, two outs and all of sudden the floodgates open," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "Thats not the way you draw it up, but youve got to give them a lot of credit. The Mets are playing the game well and hard. Thats how they beat us tonight. They just outplayed us." Since the start of the 2010 season, Young has only made 10 starts for the Mets and the San Diego Padres. Hes 4-0 with a 1.81 ERA over that stretch. Cobb, dropping his third straight start after winning the first two following his promotion from Triple-A Durham, allowed six runs and seven hits in 6 2-3 innings. The loss stopped Tampa Bays four-game winning streak. Maddon felt his team may have played its best game in completing a weekend sweep of the Miami Marlins only to follow up two nights later with its worst. "Weve been playing pretty good," Maddon said, noting that a pair of first-inning errors set the tone for a sloppy night. "That was a clunker." The Mets struggles with runners in scoring position continued. After going 5 for 18 in such situations while being swept by the Yankees, New York was 0 for 4 in the first two innings against Cobb. The first run scored against the Tampa Bay starter raced home on shortstop Elliot Johnsons fielding error. The Rays werent much better, going 2 for 8 with runners in scoring position in the first three innings. Only one run scored when Matsui lined a pitch off the right-field wall with the bases loaded in the first, and Young worked out of a jam in the second by striking out Rhymes and Jose Molina after giving up singles to B.J. Upton and Matt Joyce to begin the inning. Cobb retired eight in a row before the Mets finally broke through against the right-hander with two outs in the fifth. Omar Quintanilla singled and Kirk Nieuwenhuis doubled before Valdespins two-run single. Valdespin picked up his fourth RBI of the night when he grounded out in the eighth. Lucas Duda following with a two-out RBI single that made it 11-2. New York relievers Jon Rauch, Tim Byrdak, Miguel Bautista, Elvin Ramirez and Frank Francisco shut out the Rays over the last 3 1-3 innings. NOTES: The Mets improved to 2-5 in interleague play. The Rays are 4-3. ... With Tampa Bays Ben Zobrist out of the lineup because of a bruised right hand, Sean Rodriguez moved to second base and Will Rhymes started at third. Zobrist was injured when he was struck in the hand by a throw while sliding into second base during Sundays win at Miami. X-rays were negative and hes day to day. ... Mets SS Ruben Tejada (strained right quadriceps) will attempt to do some running drills on Wednesday. INF Ronny Cedeno (strained left calf) ran around the bases, and RHP Ramon Ramirez (strained right hamstring) threw long toss. ... The Mets have agreed to terms with C Kevin Plawecki, a supplemental first-round selection taken 35th overall in years amateur draft. ... The Rays continue to take a cautious approach to 3B Evan Longorias return. Hes been on the disabled list since May 1 because of a partially torn left hamstring. He ran before the game and could begin a minor league rehab assignment this weekend. 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Gonzalez hit a three-run homer a couple of hours after arriving at his new address, giving Clayton Kershaw all the offensive support he needed in 8-2 victory over Josh Johnson and the Miami Marlins on Saturday night.SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Robbie Keane scored two goals and Mike Magee added another as the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 Wednesday night to complete a 3-2 aggregate victory in the teams Western Conference semifinal series. Alan Gordon gave San Jose hope in the 82nd minute when he put away a miss-hit shot from Justin Morrow for his first career playoff goal. But the Earthquakes could not find the equalizer they needed to force overtime. San Jose won Sundays first leg, 1-0 at Los Angeles, thanks to Victor Bernardezs 94th-minute free kick. But with Bernardez forced out because of an injury in the 12th minute Wednesday, the Earthquakes makeshift defence couldnt hold on. The win kept alive the Galaxys hopes of repeating as MLS Cup champions for a second consecutive season. They will face Real Salt Lake or Seattle in the Western Conference finals. San Jose, which came in 3-0-1 against LA this season, lost at Buck Shaw stadium since Aug. 13, 2011, breaking an unbeaten streak of 18 MLS matches. Keane worked through San Joses midfield and knocked a 22-yard shot off the post in the 21st minute. The Irish internationaal star slipped in behind San Joses scattered backline on a 34th-minute counterattack, collected a through ball from Landon Donovan and went around Earthquakes goalkeeper Jon Busch before scoring. Jacob Tamme Jersey. Magee delivered the insurance goal in the 39th minute, making an unmarked run to 12 yards and one-timing a pass from Donovan. Earthquakes defender Ike Opara had a clear shot from 9 yards in second-half injury time, but he pushed it off the post. It was a similar result to 2005, when the Galaxy also prevailed in the playoffs first round against a San Jose team that won the Supporters Shield. The Galaxy, held without a shot through 66 minutes in the first game, quickly took advantage in this one. San Jose had several first-half chances, but the usually sure-finishing club which scored a franchise-record 72 goals in the regular season simply couldnt convert. That included a 26th-minute miss by Earthquakes star Chris Wondolowski, whose shot went over the crossbar from 9 yards out. Wondolowski, who tied the leagues all-time single-season scoring record with 27 goals this season, went scoreless in the playoffs. ' ' '

METAIRIE, La. Valtteri Filppula Jersey . -- The Saints have placed rookie running back Mark Ingram and linebacker Will Herring on injured reserve, ending their seasons. Ingram, who won the 2009 Heisman Trophy at Alabama, missed New Orleans last four games because of a sprained toe on his left foot. Coach Sean Payton says the injury got worse during practice last week and basically ensured he wouldnt be able to catch up in time to contribute this season. Ingram carried 122 times for 474 yards and five touchdowns this season. His longest run was a 35-yard touchdown against the New York Giants on Nov. 28. In Ingrams place will step Chris Ivory, who began the season on the physically unable to perform list before returning in Week 8 against St. Louis. In six games, Ivory has run for 374 yards, including 289 the past four weeks while Ingram sat out with the toe injury. "Ive always been ready to play," Ivory said. "For me, its always been about opportunity. 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With Dwyane Wade back at the hotel, there was no way the MVP was coming out.LONDON - Manchester City has already won one major battle ahead of Mondays Premier League derby: convincing Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson that it is a force to be taken seriously. Ferguson initially dismissed City as "noisy neighbours" following a 2008 takeover by Abu Dhabi investors but now says that the rivalry is becoming as important as that with its traditional enemy Liverpool. "If were going to be contesting with them for the league titles regularly -- and I think we will be -- it will become almost as important as the Liverpool derbies," Ferguson said. "Maybe not in terms of the emotions; the Liverpool-United games are emotional. But certainly in terms of importance this supersedes Liverpool at the moment because City are our direct opponents. "Manchester City are up against us to win titles. We have to focus on the team who can affect our progress in terms of winning the league." United overtook Liverpool as Englands most successful club with last years record 19th league title. City would have to win the Premier League every season until 2029 to relieve its local rival of that status but it can take a huge step forward with the victory that would draw it level on points with United at the top of the Premier League. But City manager Roberto Mancini has remained calm, pointing out that he is used to these types of situations, even if City isnt. While Mancini won three league titles as manager of Inter Milan and another two as a player, City has not been English champion since 1968. "Ive experienced other crucial matches, like the last match of the Serie A season in 2007-08 when I was Inter coach," Mancini told France Football magazine. "At halftime, Roma was champion, but in the end we won the Scudetto by scoring twice in the second half away to Parma, which was fighting to stay up. "But yes, this match is very important. City has been waiting for a match like this since 1968." If it wins, Citys superior goal difference would make it a firm favourite for the title. That is an entirely plausible outcome given that City has already won 6-1 at Old Trafford this season, handing Ferguson his worst defeat in 26 years at United. City also knocked United out of the FA Cup semifinals last season on its way to ending a 35-year streak without a trophy. "We have to get used to playing City in important games," Ferguson said. "Theyre not ggoing away. Premier Nicklas Lidstrom Jersey. The financial support they have means well meet them in a lot of big games. Cup finals, semifinals: weve already done that. Theyre there." United beat City 3-2 in the season-opening Community Shield at Wembley and won at the Etihad Stadium by the same score in Januarys FA Cup third round. "Playing often against United has helped us to improve. It has helped us to learn," Mancini said. "Weve got closer to them but they are still better than us. They have more experience and this team spirit that we are in the process of building." Both teams have thrown away the chance to take a decisive grip on the title race, most recently when United lost 1-0 to Wigan and then drew 4-4 with Everton after leading 4-2. City midfielder Gareth Barry said Uniteds spell as leader and favourite had lifted the pressure from his team. "Theres probably been less pressure on us in the last few games," Barry said. "When the game is that big the pressure is on both sets of players and its probably going to be down to who handles that best. "People are speaking of this as maybe being the biggest game in Premier League history and on a personal level, its a massive game for me to be playing in." Ferguson must decide whether to change the side that dropped points against Everton, with Phil Jones and Chris Smalling both available to replace fullback Rafael da Silva. Ryan Giggs, Tom Cleverley and Park Ji-sung could also come in to strengthen midfield. Arsenal could strengthen its hold on third place when it plays Stoke in one of Saturdays seven games. Fourth-place Newcastle is at Wigan, while Everton hosts Fulham, Liverpool is at Norwich, Sunderland hosts Bolton, Wolverhampton Wanderers is at Swansea and West Bromwich Albion hosts Aston Villa. On Sunday, its Tottenham vs. Blackburn and Chelsea vs. Queens Park Rangers. The Premier League has scrapped team handshakes before Chelseas match because of John Terrys pending racism trial. The Chelsea captain is accused of racially insulting QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, who is black, during a game in October. Terry faces a criminal trial in July over the incident, which led to him being stripped of the England captaincy for the European Championship. Ferdinand was spared having to decide whether to shake Terrys hand before an FA Cup match in January after the Football Association allowed the sides to skip the ritual. ' ' '

ST. Jerry Hughes Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays find themselves in a rare slide at home. Alexei Ramirez drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games with a 4-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Wednesday. Luke Scott and Carlos Pena homered for the Rays, who have lost nine of their last 13 home games and were swept in a three-game series by Chicago. "Were not really playing a high level of baseball right now," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "Too many mistakes on the field." Even with the slow stretch, Tampa Bay, with nine players on the disabled list, is 17-10 at Tropicana Field. "Regardless if were missing people or not, we expect more from ourselves," Maddon said. "We dont make excuses." Dayan Viciedo had a run-scoring single and Ramirez hit a sacrifice fly to help Chicago take a 3-1 lead in the third. Ramirez made it 4-1 with an RBI double in the fifth. White Sox starter Jose Quintana was ejected by plate umpire Mark Wegner with two outs in the fourth when he threw a pitch behind Ben Zobrist at knee level. "I saw the ball go about two feet behind me," Zobrist said. "I was not expecting it, and Im not sure exactly why it happened, but Im guessing it had something to with A.J. (Pierzynski) getting hit earlier in the game." Quintana, through a translator, said he was not throwing at Zobrist. "I was going to throw a fastball, but A.J. asked him for a changeup and instead of crossing him over, I went through and it just slipped away," Quintana said. Chicago manager Robin Ventura was also tossed by Wegner for arguing Quintanas ejection. "Ive never seen anything like that," Ventura said. "I dont know how to explain it. I was shocked. Usually if the guy feels it (had) intent, he gives warning and it goes from there, but it just shocked me." Tampa Bay right-hander Alex Cobb (2-1) hit a pair of White Sox batters -- Gordon Beckham during the first and Pierzynski in the third -- during the game. Pierzynski was hit with a man on second and one out. "I was just trying to get a fastball in, and yanked it a little bit," Cobb said of the pitch that struck Pierzynski. Pierzynski had made what Maddon called an awkward slide involving Zobrist in Tuesday nights game. "When a pitcher throws behind somebody like that, its pretty obvious what their intent was regardless of the denials on the other side," Maddon said. "I thought the home plate umpire did a great job, actually. That really stopped everything in its tracks." Addison Reed worked out of trouble in the ninth for his sixth save. Pena drew a leadoff walk, with pinch runner Rich Thompson advancing to second on Matt Joyces one-out single. Zobrist and Scott then both popped out to shallow left. Pena hit a two-run homer off Nate Jones (3-0) in the sixth. Alex Rios hit a first-inning RBI single. Tampa Bay tied it at 1 on Scotts opposite-field homer to left in the second. Cobb worked out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the second. After Alejandro De Aza hit a grounder and Beckham struck out, Adam Dunn hit a fly to centre that B.J. Upton caught on the warning track. Quintana allowed one run and one hit in 3 2-3 innings. Cobb gave up four runs and nine hits over five innings. De Aza left in the sixth when he was hit near the right knee by the ball while diving back to second on J.P. Howells pick off attempt. NOTES: Tampa Bay DH-LF Hideki Matsui was out of the lineup one day after homering in his Rays debut. He entered in the sixth and went 0 for 2. ... Matsui will earn $615,519 from his contract with the Rays if he stays on the 40-man roster for the rest of the season. Matsui was put on the 40-man roster Tuesday, meaning he will earn 128 days of major league pay from the 183-day season. His contract lists an $880,000 salary while in the majors and a $250,000 salary while in the minors. ... Tampa Bay OF Desmond Jennings (sprained left knee) is scheduled to start playing in minor league rehab games Thursday. Maddon said Jennings could rejoin the Rays early next week. Mike McGlynn Jersey . "Thats what you call a good, old-fashioned butt-whipping," he said following the Bulls 115-86 win. No one would argue with Scotts assessment. Adam Vinatieri Jersey .  As the second of the three leg cup series kicked-off in China, the Canadians took on Brazil, in the opening match of Pool A. http://www.nflcoltsfans.com/t-y-hilton-jersey .  Taylor, who was eligible to become a free agent on Feb. 15, has accumulated a combined 6,710 yards and six touchdowns on kickoff, punt and missed-field goal returns in 60 career regular-season games. Coby Fleener Jersey . 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Schaub is scheduled to have surgery in Charlotte next Wednesday. Doctors have assured him his injury is not career-threatening and isnt likely to occur again when he returns to action. "Once I talked to everyone, there really wasnt an option out there, other than to get it fixed for the long term," Schaub said. "Its pretty positive as far as after the surgery, getting the rehab done and being able to come back, play and be fine." Coach Gary Kubiak said Schaub will travel with the team this weekend and be available to support Leinart, rookie T.J. Yates and third-stringer Kellen Clemens, who signed with Houston on Wednesday. "He needs to stay very much involved," Kubiak said. "I think theres a way he can help this team, so were going to give him a chance to do that. Its just tough to see him standing back there." But Kubiak isnt sure how much Schaub will be able to help after his surgery. Schaub said he faces a long recovery, starting with 6-8 weeks of non-weight-bearing activity. "Its not a quick turnaround, as far as rehabilitation," Schaub said. "Its going to be an off-season getting ready and getting right for training camp." Schaub has been the Texans starter since 2007, after he was acquired in a trade with Atlanta. He missed five games in his first year with the team because of a shoulder injury and concussion, then sat out five more in 2008, one with an illness and four with a knee injury. Critics questioned his durability, but Schaub silenced them by starting every game between 2009-10 and the first 10 of this season. He hurt his foot in the second quarter against Tampa Bay and played the entire second half, but said he didnt make the injury more severe by staying in that game. Robert Mathis Jersey. . "Talking to the doctors, there wasnt anything I could do worse to it, other than something new," he said. So far, Houston has survived remarkably well as one key player after another has gone down with an injury, taking control of the AFC South behind the best 10-game start in team history. Running backs Arian Foster and Ben Tate missed time early, outside linebacker Mario Williams was lost for the season with a torn chest muscle, and star receiver Andre Johnson has sat out six games with a right hamstring injury. Johnson is expected to play in Sundays game, along with safety Danieal Manning, who broke his left leg in a victory over Tennessee on Oct. 23. Still, the Texans havent trailed in four games, hold a two-game lead in the division and seem to be closing in on the teams first playoff appearance. Schaub says this years success makes the frustration over this injury more disappointing than the ones hes had in past years. "The physical side of it and actually getting hurt is part of the game and I can handle that," he said. "Mentally and all that, I can deal with that. Ill be back. Ill get back. "But after all the hard work Ive put in and this teams put in, this organization, to get to this point, with six weeks to go, thats the frustrating part, to not see it through with my team," he said. "Thats the frustrating part, to get to this point and not be able to finish it." Schaub was determined to return to practice on Thursday and be on the sideline Sunday to help Leinart, who will make his first start since 2009, when he played for Arizona. Leinart didnt take a snap last season, and re-signed with the Texans because of his comfort level with Kubiak, Schaub and the Houston system. Schaub is confident the offence wont miss a beat with Leinart taking the snaps. "Hes been around enough football," Schaub said. "Hes played enough, too, its not too big for him. Hes going to go out there, be even-keeled, run the huddle, run the offence and hes going to be in good shape." ' ' '

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ANAHEIM, Calif. Ryan Clady Jersey . -- Rookies are supposed to be overmatched against pitchers like Felix Hernandez. Mike Trout is no ordinary rookie. Trout tied a career high with five RBIs, including a three-run homer and a rare two-run sacrifice fly, and pinch-runner Peter Bourjos scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. "Youre talking about one of the best pitchers in the game -- one of the top-five strikeout leaders -- and Trout stood up to him. Thats the type of player he is," Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said. "It shows he has the plate discipline. It doesnt matter whos on the mound. Hes not afraid. Hes ready to go. And thats what I love about him. Hes a bulldog." Kendrys Morales led off the ninth against Josh Kinney (0-2) with his second double of the game and was replaced by Bourjos. Alberto Callaspo was intentionally walked, and both runners advanced on Howie Kendricks sacrifice. Another intentional pass to Erick Aybar brought up pinch-hitter Maicer Izturis, who watched Kinneys 1-2 pitch skip past catcher John Jaso. Angels closer Ernesto Frieri (1-0) earned his first American League win, striking out the side in the ninth on 13 pitches. Ervin Santana ended up with a fortunate no-decision after falling behind 5-0 in the third on a two-run homer by Dustin Ackley and a three-run shot by Jaso on a 3-0 pitch. The right-hander was charged with four earned runs and five hits over 6 1-3 innings. He struck out six. "He just had a rough inning. Thats all," Hunter said. "Guys just went over and tapped him on the shoulder to show him that we were going to battle through it. We got three runs and got some new life, then he settled down and got the breaking ball down a little bit and located the fastball better." Hernandez allowed five runs -- four earned -- and five hits in seven innings with three strikeouts. The 2010 AL Cy Young Award winner was 6-0 with a 1.41 ERA over his previous 10 starts, lowering his ERA from 3.70 to 2.63 prior to facing the Angels. In two starts against them this season, he has yielded nine earned runs in 13 innings. The Angels tied it 5-all in the fifth when Trout was credited with two RBIs on a bases-loaded sacrifice fly. Eric Thames caught the ball in the right-field corner after a long run and collided with the short fence before making a return throw toward second base. Aybar kept running all the way from second after the catch, waved home by third base coach Dino Ebel, and scored behind Kendrick. "On that play right there, you know that all three runners are going to tag up, and the guy at third base is definitely going to score," Seattle manager Eric Wedge said. "The guy at second base is definitely going to get to third base, so what you have to do is control the baseball and make sure the guy at second doesnt come all the way around. So Eric needed to hit the cutoff man, but what he ended up doing was (throwing over) him." Trout, who celebrated his 21st birthday last Tuesday with a home run at Oakland, hit his 21st homer of the season in the third to slice Seattles lead to 5-3 after Kendrick led off with a double and Aybar reached on an error by shortstop Brendan Ryan. Aybar was running on the 3-2 pitch to Trout, who leads all rookies with 60 RBIs. "Im just comfortable right now," Trout said. "I got a good pitch to hit, a 3-2 changeup, and it was right in my wheelhouse. I was just trying to hit the ball up the middle and stay short with my swing." Trout also had five RBIs on Aug. 30, 2011, at Seattle -- a three-run homer, a solo shot and a bases-loaded walk. He is the first player to get two RBIs on a sacrifice fly since teammate Albert Pujols did it with the Cardinals on June 7, 2009, against Colorado. Hernandez was coming off a two-hitter in a 1-0 win at Yankee Stadium last Saturday. He had allowed only one home run in his previous 12 starts and 82 2-3 innings since giving up back-to-back homers by Gordon Beckham and Adam Dunn of the White Sox on June 1 at Chicago. "Felix didnt have his sharpest stuff tonight," Jaso said. "It was tough for him to throw his changeup righty-on-righty, and thats what Trout hit out. But I definitely dont want to take anything away from Trout because hes proven himself to be a great player. And driving that ball to right field to get that sac fly shows you right there how good he is. He stayed inside of it, knew what to do and hit it hard." NOTES: Hernandez and Santana are among four active pitchers with 200 or more big league starts who have made all of them with one team. The others are Detroits Justin Verlander and San Franciscos Matt Cain. ... Santana has served up eight homers in his last four outings. His career total is 192, second-most in Angels history behind Chuck Finleys 254. ... Ryan, who came in leading AL shortstops with a .993 fielding percentage, returned to the lineup after missing four games because of a bruised left elbow. ... Hernandez is third in the AL with 162 strikeouts, trailing Detroit teammates Max Scherzer (168) and Verlander (166). ... Callaspo, who had a pinch-hit grand slam against Hernandez in the Angels 5-3 victory on May 26 at Safeco Field, was 0 for 3 against him. ... Santana has a 7.29 ERA during the first three innings and a 5.82 mark overall. Shannon Sharpe Jersey . The Toronto Maple Leafs prospect now has 10 goals in his last seven outings and leads Erie with 16 goals and 25 points in 19 games. Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist for the Otters (5-11-3), who halted their five-game losing streak, while Anthony Cortellessa and Adam Pelech scored a goal apiece. J.D. Walton Jersey . The upstate New York natives bonded and trained together at an elite mixed martial arts camp in Albuquerque, N. http://www.2013denverbroncos.com/nike-von-miller-jersey . During an appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno on Wednesday, the U.S. president took time to answer questions submitted from viewers and the studio audience. Dan Koppen Jersey . Gomez is slated to make $5.5 million this season, while his contract carries a cap hit of $7.357 million. Gomez was being sent home so the Canadiens could preserve its option to exercise an amnesty buyout on his contract next season. Trindon Holliday Womens Jersey . -- Greg Jennings is listed as questionable for Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks after missing the last game with a groin injury. LAS VEGAS -- Tony Stewart has long insisted hes given up his childhood dream of winning the Indianapolis 500. He might have to reconsider. What seemed like a throwaway line in Roger Penskes speech Friday night appears to be an actual offer for Stewart to drive the Indianapolis 500 next year. The team owner tossed it out while accepting the Sprint Cup trophy and lauding Stewart, last years champion. "I know we took your spot this year," Penske said. "But youre a car owner . youre a race driver, youre a track promoter -- how about doing the double at Indy this year? Are you available?" The banquet room at Wynn Las Vegas Resort broke out into laughter, as most everyone assumed Penske was joking. But later, when given the chance to shrug it off as a lighthearted moment with Stewart, Penske insisted he was very serious. "If he wants to do the double, Id put him in it," Penske said. "Weve talked about it before, I guess I made it official tonight." And, Penske Racing President Tim Cindric backed the team owner later that evening, confidently predicting the team can convince NASCARs three-time champion to sign on for the race. Cindric even asked on Twitter if the team can count on Stewart for the race. Stewart did not comment after the banquet, only smiling tightly before walking away. Surely this is an offer the Indiana native cant refuse? Penske-owned cars have won the Indianapolis 500 15 times, and its the one race "The Captain" holds higher than anything else. Penske has not won it since Helio Castroneves 2009 victory. The Indy 500 also is Stewarts favourite race, but he failed to win it five tries and last entered it in 2001. The partnership seems perfect on paper. Penskes IndyCar operation is powered by Chevrolet, which is Stewarts longtime manufacturer. Although the Indianapolis 500 is a spectacular race that doesnt need any sideshows, Penske luring Stewart into the field would bring attention to the slumping IndyCar Series at a time its getting battered for off-track politics. And, there could be an altruistic motive for Penske, who accepted his first Cup championship Friday night with Brad Keselowski 40 years after first entering NASCAR. With really nothing left to accomplish on his racing resume, Penske could generously be trying to give Stewart, considered to be one of the few remaining pure American racers, a shot at realizing his dream. It would be a feel good story, too. The last native Hoosier to win the Indy 500 was Wilbur Shaw in 1940. Stewart ran the Indy 500 five times, starting from the pole as a rookie in 1996 and leading 44 laps before his engine failed. His highest finish was fifth in 1997. Stewart twice attempted to run both the Indy 500 and NASCARs Coca-Cola 600 on the same day: In 1999, he was ninth at Indy and fourth at Charlotte, and in 2001, he was sixth at Indy and third at Charlotte. He hasnt tried Indianapolis since, and has seemingly let go of trying to win the race. He hass twice won the Brickyard 400, NASCARs race at storied Indy. Zane Beadles Jersey. "The hard part for me was you make that decision when you sign up to do (NASCAR)," Stewart said last January. "The decision you make, you have to come to peace with yourself with saying Im not going to do this. That was my childhood dream anyway. It was hard knowing when I signed that (NASCAR) contract that I was writing off the opportunity to go race at Indy. "Its figuring out at the end of the day what do you really want to do. I guess thats the part that even though it was hard to watch opening day of practice at Indianapolis, Im enjoying what Im doing, too, and this is what I want to do at the end of the day. It makes you want 30-hour days and 400-day years and we always want to do more than what were capable of doing, but the reality is you have to pick at some point and choose your career path. This is what Ive done." The window for changing his mind is closing, too. Stewart will be 42 next May -- the same age idol AJ Foyt was when he won the 500 in 1977. Arie Luyendyk was 43 when he won 1997, Emerson Fittapaldi won at 46 and Bobby Unser and Al Unser both won at 47. Penske said it would have to take some scheduling adjustments between IndyCar and NASCAR in order for Stewart to run the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and hes not sure the two series could work together to make it happen. "Like Republicans and Democrats, its hard to get them on the same page," Penske said. "IndyCar and NASCAR, getting them on the same page to do a double, might be a difficult task." There could be a potential sponsor conflict, as well. Stewart is sponsored in NASCAR by Mobil 1, while Penske has a deal in both series with Shell Pennzoil. Either sponsor could balk at a potential pairing, but Mobil had previously been a longtime Penske partner. And, Stewart-Haas Racing competition director Greg Zipadelli recently voiced his opposition to Danica Patrick running Indy because of the distractions it would create for the NASCAR team. Zipadelli was Stewarts crew chief when he did both of his doubles. "I lived through it twice with one of the greatest racers Ive ever seen, and trying to run both of those races is just stupid," Zipadelli said in October. "She needs to focus on the Cup car if thats what she wants to do. If shes here to be in NASCAR, then she needs to be here focused on NASCAR." Penske said Friday night adding Stewart to the Indy 500 would be good for the race and IndyCar, and Penske Racing could pull it off -- but only if it was a real effort. "You could put something together that could be pretty good," Penske said. "But I said earlier that its hard to get the two series together on anything, and youd have to make it work so he could get back and forth and make it be meaningful for our team. It wouldnt be worth it for him or for us if it wasnt for a full effort." ' ' '

PORTLAND, Ore. Premier Patrice Bergeron Jersey . -- The Portland Timbers have announced that theyve acquired forward Danny Mwanga from the Philadelphia Union in exchange for forward Jorge Perlaza. Mwanga, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 MLS Super Draft, is a local favourite, having played at Portlands Jefferson High School before going to Oregon State. He played as a youngster for the Timbers Alliance club, the Westside Timbers. Mwanga, a native of the Congo, has 12 goals and nine assists over three seasons and 63 appearances for the Union. Perlaza, who is from Colombia, joined the Timbers in their inaugural MLS season and has six goals and two assists in 41 appearances. Patrice Bergeron Jersey . -- Raheem Morris joked that maybe its time he stop harping about how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers need to play better early in games. Authentic Patrice Bergeron Jersey . 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West was part of the first retooling a year ago, and figured to be a valuable role player again before two suspensions in as many weeks for conduct detrimental to the team.Leading up to SportsCentres Year In Review on Christmas Eve, TSN and TSN.ca look back at each of the Top 10 stories of 2012. And TSNs reporters and analysts who covered the events as they happened offer their personal reflections on the stories. Today, TSNs Dave Naylor recaps the Denver Broncos winning the much-anticipated Peyton Manning derby. It was really the NFLs perfect storm, a combination of circumstances that led to a scenario no one could have imagined even six months ahead of time. Peyton Manning released? Never. The Colts as bottom-feeders? No way. Bill Polian fired? Preposterous.  And yet by Super Bowl week of 2012, the forces were well in motion to produce one of the most dramatic upheavals in recent professional sports history. Peyton Manning wasnt just a franchise quarterback for Indianapolis. He was the franchise.  Drafted first overall in 1998, he turned the Colts into perennial contenders, enjoyed remarkably good health through the first 14 years of his career and showed few signs of decline by the age of 35. Any doubt that he would spend his entire career with one franchise seemed to be erased the day he signed a five-year, $90 million dollar extension during August of 2011. Neither the Colts nor Manning knew at the time that a neck injury would force him to miss the entire 2011 season and cast doubt about the very future of his career. Or that without him, the Colts wouldnt just become a worse team, they would become the NFLs worst team. Which just happened to put them in line to select one of two college quarterbacks - Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin III - each pro-ready and the kind of players that comes along once in a generation. The only question was whether the Colts would really pull the trigger on Manning while he still reasonably had good years remaining - and if he was healthy.  By the time the Super Bowl circus touched down (in Indianapolis of all places), that possibility not only existed but seemed all but assured, if still somehow unthinkable. Like so much of what fuels change in the sports world, the matter came down to dollars. Mannings contract with Indy required the Colts to pay a $28 million dollar bonus on Mar. 8 - an amount that was risk because of Mannings uncertain future. And with Luck or Griffin there for the taking, Indianapolis had the unique opportunity to pass the baton directly from one franchise quarterback to another.  All of which set the stage for a Super Bowl week where, while Peyton Manning may not have stolen the show, he was certainly its best supporting character. Mannings image is ubiquitous in Indianapolis and all week locals paraded around in Colts No. 18 jerseys while speculation about his future buzzed everywhere. A one-on-one interview with Manning aired on Tuesday of Super Bowl week - media day, no less - set the uneasy tone for the week.  During his career, no player in football had garnered more respected than Peyton Manning. And yett it was clear from the things he was saying that, despite his best efforts at taking the high road, the whole situation wasnt sitting well with him. Marc Savard Jersey. Once little brother Eli had taken care of the Patriots with late-game heroics to win the second Super Bowl title of his career, there was just one story that mattered above all others headed into the off-season. And so predictably on Mar. 7, Manning, classy as ever, said goodbye to Indianapolis and opened the door on a new chapter of his football life as one of the most-prized - perhaps the most-prized - free agents in pro sports history. The invitations came quickly. His visits to Tennessee, Miami, Arizona and Denver were covered like those of the Queen or the Pope touching down. Not that the Peyton Manning narrative of 2012 needed anything to spice it up, but the possibility of him landing in Denver carried with it a very rich twist. Tim Tebow was not only one of the most popular players in the NFL but one of the most hotly debated athletes of our time. For all the players in team sports whove been chastised for being great as individuals but poor at producing victories, Tebow was the exact opposite. A player of marginal passing ability in a league increasingly dependant on throwing the football, Tebow had rescued the Broncos season with a series of late-game comebacks capped off by an overtime win of over the Pittsburgh Steelers in January.  And the Broncos - and team president John Elway - apparently couldnt get rid of him fast enough.  Landing Manning not only would secure the services of an all-time great quarterback, it would free Denver from the grasp of Tebowmania. Elway beamed when he stood beside the Broncos new quarterback at the news conference announcing his signing. It was clear that the two all-time great quarterbacks had a bond, perhaps the kind that can only occur between two men who have stood in similar shoes.  Elway was one of the NFLs all-time greats - a Super Bowl winner who played his entire career with one franchise. And Manning was the same.  Elway had won two Super Bowl titles in his late 30s, just the way Manning intends to. When they stood together, those in the room could feel the degree of respect between them. Less than 24 hours after Manning was formally introduced at a new conference in Denver, Tebow - and the inevitable attention he attracts - were shipped off to New York.  Tebowmania, it turned, wasnt so much a wave as a blip on the NFLs radar.  All these months later, its hard to say which has been a more seamless transition: Peyton Manning solving the Broncos quarterback issues or Andrew Luck following in Mannings footsteps and somehow making that look easy. For a series of circumstances that caused so much debate and consternation, theres no loser in this tale. Except for Tebow. And while Lucks story may be just beginning, what Peyton Manning showed us in 2012 is that his own is far from over. ' ' '

EAST RUTHERFORD, N. Willie Roaf Womens Jersey .J. -- The New York Giants were all over Mark Sanchez. They got to Tim Tebow, too. With the Jets offence struggling and the Giants defence in midseason form, this turned out to be a preseason mismatch. Rookie Jayron Hosley returned an interception of Sanchez 77 yards for a touchdown, and the defending Super Bowl champions got seven sacks while stifling the Jets in a 26-3 victory over their hometown rivals Saturday night. "We played good," Giants defensive end Justin Tuck said. "Still a preseason game, still got a lot of things to learn from, but I think we played fast. We played decisive." Lawrence Tynes kicked four field goals, and former Rutgers fullback Joe Martinek had a 14-yard touchdown catch from Ryan Perrilloux for the Giants (1-1), who never trailed. Eli Manning and the rest of the offensive starters for the Giants (No. 3 in the AP Pro32) were mostly quiet, too, but they didnt need much to win on this night. "We have a lot more to fix than the Giants do, clearly," Jets coach Rex Ryan said. Both teams struggled on third downs, with the Giants going 2 for 13 and the Jets 1 for 13. But the Jets (0-2) had some costly penalties and just couldnt give their quarterbacks much time to do anything. Embattled right tackle Wayne Hunter got manhandled for four sacks -- including two by Jason Pierre-Paul -- although one was negated by a penalty. "As a defensive line, we were able to get some pressure," Tuck said. "And thats really what we need to do if we want to be a good defence. Defensively, as a whole, we played pretty well. We were able rush the quarterback. ... Its a step in the right direction, a plus for us." Sanchez finished 9 of 11 for 59 yards and the costly interception, but was under pressure on nearly every play. "Mark threw the ball well tonight," Ryan said, "but its hard to throw when youre flat on your back." Sanchez was also without injured wide receivers Santonio Holmes, Jeremy Kerley and Chaz Schilens, and it showed. Through two preseason games, the Jets have failed to score a touchdown. "We struggled," Sanchez said. "We were good in spurts, but I know we can play better than that up front. I know we can block those four-man rush looks. Ive seen our guys do it. And, I know we have the right personnel." Tebow, with his elusiveness and knack for comebacks, couldnt even help the Jets (No. 14) in his home debut. He led them to their only points of the night on a 30-yard field goal by Josh Brown, but was sacked four times and finished 5 of 14 for 69 yards. Hosley, a third-round pick out of Virginia Tech, had the biggest play when he gave the Giants a 13-0 lead on his long interception return with 2:03 left in the opening half. With the Jets finally moving the ball, Sanchez tried to get a short pass to Patrick Turner, but Hosley stepped in front of the toss that was slightly behind the receiver and ran down the sideline untouched. "When I threw the ball, I thought it was really accurate," Sanchez said. "You miss on one play and thats what can happen." What made the play even more remarkable was the fact that Hosley appeared to injure his right foot on the return. He was wearing a walking boot after the game. He wasnt sure of the extent of the injury, and expected to have more tests Sunday. Ryan joked that his teams offence would be "vanilla with some sprinkles" -- and he wasnt kidding. The Jets started slowly and never really got going as the Giants front seven played like the group that helped lead them to the Super Bowl title last season. The Jets managed just 148 net yards, including 65 on the ground. "We were able to stop the run," Tuck said, "and when that happens, its kind of like a feeding frenzy with our D-ends." Tebow came in to a mixed reaction -- cheers from Jets fans and boos from the loads of Giants fans in attendance -- and appeared to energize the team. But he had a shot at his first touchdown on second-and-20 from the 29 and short-hopped a pass to a wide-open Stephen Hill in the end zone. "I wanted to throw it to the pylon and low," Tebow said, "but I didnt want to throw it that low." The Jets settled for Browns field goal that bounced off the right upright and over the crossbar to cut the deficit to 16-3 with 3:26 left in the third quarter. It was the teams first meeting since Christmas Eve, when Victor Cruzs 99-yard catch helped send the Giants on their Super Bowl run and the Jets into a disappointing off-season without a playoff appearance. Tynes gave the Giants a 3-0 lead with a 35-yard field goal on a 12-play drive that was kept alive by a personal foul penalty on the Jets Joe McKnight -- a sign of things to come for the home team. The running back rolled into punter Steve Weatherford and turned a fourth-and-5 from the Jets 25 to a first-and-10 from the 40. McKnight got an earful from Jets special teams co-ordinator Mike Westhoff on the sideline after the play. Manning finished 7 of 14 for 62 yards, and was intercepted by LaRon Landry. "I thought we had a couple good drives and moved the ball," Manning said. "We converted some third downs, had some opportunities, but didnt get in the end zone. Whenever you play the Jets, youre always going against a great defence." NOTES: Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw left the game after a cyst popped on his right hand, but X-rays were negative and he said he would be fine. LB Mark Herzlich suffered a hip pointer, and DE Adrian Tracy tweaked a hamstring on the Jets opening series of the half, and didnt return. ... Giants DE Adewale Ojomo, an undrafted free agent, had two sacks. ... Jets P T.J. Conley had punts of 19 and 23 yards in the fourth quarter. ... It was the Giants largest margin of victory over the Jets -- preseason or regular season. Isa Abdul-Quddus Jersey . Balotelli was due to appeal against Citys punishment at a Premier League tribunal in London after being handed a fine reported to be 340,000 pounds ($550,000) — or two weeks wages. However, City said the case was dropped following "amicable talks between parties. Courtney Roby Jersey . -- Brittany Lincicome put a new spin on the old show tune "Singing In the Rain" as she gritted her way through a storm to victory in the US$2. http://www.fanssaintsroom.com/nike-junior-galette-jersey . 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Searching for their first win over the French since 1992, Canada lost 64-60 in Group B action at the Basketball Arena on Day 5 at the London 2012 Olympic Games. With 9.5 seconds remaining, Canadian guard Shona Thornburn intentionally missed a free throw, and the rebound was grabbed by teammate Natalie Achonwa, who in turn laid the ball in and was fouled on the play. She subsequently made the free throw cutting the French lead to two, but that was as close as Canada would get. Canadas cause was hampered by their inability to hit anything from long range as they went 0-11 from behind the three-point line. "We are disappointed. France played very well, they were touugh defensively. Rickey Jackson Womens Jersey. But it came to the fact we didnt shoot the ball well enough today," Canadian head coach Allison McNeill said. Thorburn of Hamilton led the way for Canada with 17 points, four rebounds and three assists. Achonwa of Guelph, Ont., also scored 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds.Emilie Gomis was Frances top scorer with 16 points. San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker and the French mens team were in attendance to support their compatriots. "They support us a lot and we support them a lot," France forward Jennifer Digbeu said. "We watch each others matches whenever we can." Canada will need a win against Brazil on Friday or Australia on Sunday to advance. ' ' '

Waco, TX (Sports Network) - Baylor blew a 24-point lead in the fourth quarter but somehow pulled out an electrifying win in regulation, as Aaron Jones late field goal upended No. Authentic Tim Thomas Jersey . 14 TCU, 50-48, snapping the Horned Frogs 25-game regular season winning streak in epic fashion. The back-and-forth thriller featured eight lead changes, none more unlikely than Ross Evans splitting the uprights from 27 yards out to give the Horned Frogs a 48-47 edge after they trailed by 24 entering the final 15 minutes. Robert Griffin III had one last drive in him, however, as the quarterback led the Bears (1-0) into field goal range with an 11-play, 60-yard march in the final 4 1/2 minutes. "Thats a big-time [drive]. Thats not easy to do when you have zero momentum," Baylor head coach Art Briles said. "Our guys really just kept fighting, kept believing and persevered." Jones, who earlier had missed two extra points, connected on a 37-yarder with 1:04 to play. Mike Hickss interception in the final seconds sealed the memorable win, Baylors first over a ranked opponent since 2004. "It was kind of tense, really. [But] I felt relaxed, I felt good and confident in my team, the field goal unit and confident in myself," Jones said. Griffin torched a usually stout TCU defense for 359 yards and five touchdowns, hitting Kendall Wright 12 times for 189 yards and two scores. Wright even threw a touchdown to Terrance Williams, whose 42-yard hookup with Griffin gave the Bears a seemingly comfortable 47-23 lead with 6:10 remaining in the third quarter. Casey Pachall, tasked with replacing the winningest quarterback in TCU history in Andy Dalton, nearly pulled off a remarkable comeback by throwing three of his four TDs in the fourth quarter while converting a pair of two-point tries. "I was very happy with what [Pachall] did. I was very happy with the offense as a whole. They put up 38 points against a Big 12 defense," TCU head coach Gary Patterson said. His 19-yard connection with David Porter pulled TCU within 47-45 with 7:11 on the clock. The two-point conversion failed, but Griffin fumbled on the first play of the next possession, leading to Evans go-ahead field goal with 4:27 showing. After two incompletions to start the ensuing drive, Griffin and Wright switched roles, as the quarterback hauled in a 15-yard pass over the middle to move the chains on a double pass. Three first downs moved the ball to the TCU 26-yard line, and after Terrance Ganaway gained six yards on three rushes, Jones came in and kicked the game- winner. Pachall completed four straight passes to move into Baylor territory with time winding down, but his forced attempted into double coverage was brought in by Hicks, who fell to the ground with two seconds to play, effectively ending the roller coaster affair. The Horned Frogs led the nation in defense the previous three seasons. They allowed 12 points per game and 228 yards of total offense en route to a 13-0 campaign last year, including a Rose Bowl win over Big Ten champ Wisconsin. The Bears, though, exceeded those numbers by the end of the first quarter just one year after getting dismantled, 45-10, by its intra-state rival. Baylor, which ended a 16-year bowl drought by making it to the Texas Bowl last season, opened the scoring with a trick play, as Wright caught a screen pass behind Griffin and lobbed a 40-yard TD to an uncovered Williams just 2:17 into the game. Greg McCoys ensuing kickoff return of 73 yards set up Pachalls nine-yard run to paydirt. Though the extra point was blocked, TCU went ahead on Matthew Tuckers four-yard touchdown run with 5:46 remaining in the opening stanza. Baylor answered right back with Griffin finding Wright in the right corner of the end zone for a 35-yard score off a play-action fake. Evans booted a 44-yard field goal to cap a flurry of first-quarter scoring that continued in the second with Wright and Logan Brock trading respective 28 and 23-yard touchdown catches in the first three minutes. Darius Jones 55-yard kickoff return gave Baylor good field position, and on the third play of the drive, Griffin hit Jordan Najvar for a 14-yard score. Jones ensuing point after was blocked. After Evans missed a 41-yard field goal, Ganaway ended an eight-play, 76-yard drive with a two-yard run up the middle off a direct snap, giving the hosts a 34-23 lead at halftime. Evans was wide right on another 41-yard attempt on the first possession of the third quarter. The errant kick came after a chop blocking penalty negated a gain that had moved TCU inside Baylors five-yard line. While McCoy set up several scores with 229 kick return yards, the speedster was beaten down the left sideline by Lanear Sampson en route to a 64-yard score on a perfectly-thrown ball by Griffin with 8:49 left in the third. Jones missed the extra point, but it took little away from Baylors momentum. Following a three-and-out, Griffin quickly struck again, hitting Williams for a 42-yard TD over the middle for a 47-23 advantage. "We played so badly on defense, especially at the corner position, that we just couldnt overcome it. Youve got to give Baylor all the credit, and youve got to understand that they did a great job," Patterson said. The Horned Frogs went down swinging, as Pachall connected with Brock in the end zone on 4th-and-goal from the one in the opening minute of the fourth. Pachall ran in the two-point try, then found Josh Boyce for a nine-yard TD a little more than three minutes later, cutting the deficit to 47-39 following another successful two-point completion. 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TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays fans have always had a special connection with Roberto Alomar and that bond was never more apparent than Sunday afternoon. <a href="http://www.officialcanadienssteamshop.com/brian-gionta-jersey/">Authentic Brian Gionta Jersey</a>. As the former second baseman addressed the crowd after his retired No. 12 was unfurled on a blue banner high above the field at Rogers Centre, a fan yelled out: "I love you Robbie!" Without missing a beat, the recent Hall of Fame inductee shot back: "I love you too! I love all you guys!" Alomar may have only spent five seasons in Toronto, but they represent the teams glory years. The dazzling infielder helped the Blue Jays win back-to-back World Series titles in 1992 and 1993 and made countless memorable plays that brought fans to their feet. There was an excitement before the game against the Texas Rangers that harkened back to that time as people outside the stadium lined up thousands deep to get inside and be a part of history. Alomar didnt disappoint, making his way to the field through the crowd flanked by two red-clad Mounties, shaking hands as fans snapped pictures and gave him a raucous standing ovation. He was joined on stage in shallow centre field, just in front of a giant No. 12 that fittingly covered second base, by former manager Cito Gaston, team president and CEO Paul Beeston, his parents and former teammates. Wearing a dark blue suit and a red tie, Alomar reflected on the moment and the two titles he won in Toronto. "When I was a little boy I never expected to have my number retired," he told the crowd of 45,629. "I just played the game I love. "My mom and dad taught me it doesnt matter how much money you earn, what you achieve or how much of a celebrity you are -- always be humble, and thats who I am." A 12-time all-star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, Alomar is the first Blue Jay to have his number retired by the club in its 35-year history. The Blue Jays pulled out all the stops Sunday, with Alomars No. 12 adorning the bag at second base and the turf behind home plate. The first 20,000 people through the turnstiles also received a commemorative bobblehead doll. It has been a whirlwind week for Alomar, who along with former Jays general manager Pat Gillick was inducted to the Hall of Fame last weekend. Hes the first player to be enshrined wearing a Blue Jays hat. "This is a day that I will remember for the rest of my life," Alomar told reporters after the ceremony. "To share this moment with the fans and my family is emotional." Beeston put the honour in perspective. "I predict it will be many years before another number is even considered (for retirement)," he told the crowd. Added current Toronto infielder John McDonald, who as on stage with Alomar: "Every Blue Jay who is privileged enough to wear this uniform has your standard to live up to." The Blue Jays fed off the energy of the crowd, jumping out to an early lead as part of a 7-3 win. "I think (the ceremony) took everybody back to a time when things were really rolling here," Jays manager John Farrell said afterwards. "It was a great environment today." Alomar, who joined the Blue Jays along with outfielder Joe Carter in a December 1990 trade with San Diego for infielders Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez, might be best remembered for his ninth-inning home run in Game 4 of the 1992 American League Championship Series off Oakland closer Dennis Eckersley. That hit helped put Toronto into its first World Series. "When I was traded to Toronto I was blessed to come and play for a great city, a great organization, and to me, the greatest manager," Alomar told the fans, referring to Gaston. Although Alomar is the first Blue Jay to have his jersey retired, his No. 12 joins another at Rogers Centre. Major League Baseball retired Jackie Robinsons No. 42 in 1997. Alomars .307 average remains the highest in Blue Jays history (minimum 200 plate appearances). He also ranks second all-time in steals. Alomar signed with the Baltimore Orioles after the 1995 season and went on to play with the Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Arizona Diamondbacks. In 17 seasons in the majors, Alomar batted .300 with 2,724 hits, 210 home runs, 474 steals and 1,134 RBIs. He was inducted into the Blue Jays Level of Excellence in 2008. Despite all of his immaculate skills in the field and at the plate, Alomar was also involved in one of baseballs ugly moments. As a member of the Orioles in 1996, he was suspended after spitting on umpire John Hirschbeck during a dispute in Toronto. The two later made up but it is an incident some fans refuse to forget. 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Mike Carp hit an RBI single in the second inning for Seattle, which bounced back from having its seven-game winning streak ended the night before. The Yankees have lost 10 of 15. After Robinson Cano doubled with two outs in the first, Hernandez didnt allow a runner to second. Only seven balls were even hit out of the infield -- all to centre until Derek Jeter flied out to right field for the second out of the ninth. "Even on a Felix day, I still figured thered be some better swings out there, and there were a couple balls hit hard, but that was outstanding," Seattle shortstop Brendan Ryan said. "That changeup, it defies science." It was the All-Star right-handers second shutout in five starts at the new Yankee Stadium. Hernandez has the ballparks lowest career ERA of any pitcher with at least two starts there. He lowered his ERA to 1.13 in the stadium that opened in 2009. He beat the Yankees 7-0 in the Bronx on June 30, 2010. On Saturday, he faced the top of the Yankees order in the ninth and retired Curtis Granderson, Jeter and Cano in order, fanning Cano to end the game in a breezy 2 hours, 32 minutes. "The thing was, he was never in any bad counts, really. I thiink he had one or two walks," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. <a href="http://www.officialcanadienssteamshop.com/andrei-markov-jersey/">Premier Andrei Markov Jersey</a> "You look, he threw about a ball a hitter, so he was never in any bad counts." Overall, it was the seventh career shutout for the All-Star right-hander. Hernandez struck out six and walked two -- both with two outs. "I hate that," Hernandez said. "When you get a quick two outs and then you walk somebody." It was about all he or the Mariners had to complain about, even with Kuroda being his stingy self. Kuroda (10-8) left in the seventh after he hit Ryan with a pitch following a one-out double by Eric Thames. The Mariners shortstop went down on the plate and stayed there for a while, before he walked to the dugout with a trainer gingerly holding his left arm steady. Munenori Kawasaki pinch-ran, but he and Thames were stranded when Boone Logan retired Dustin Ackley and Michael Saunders. Kuroda gave up seven hits and a walk, with four strikeouts for his first loss since June 19. He went 4-0 in seven starts in between. Carps single scored the first run Kuroda has allowed in a day game this season, ending a run of 31 scoreless innings. He stranded seven Mariners runners. Seattle left two on in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings. The Mariners had runners on first and third with one out in the sixth, but Kyle Seager popped up and Casper Wells grounded out. The Mariners .233 team average is third from last in the major leagues. "He was better than us," Jeter said. "Thats pretty much all you can say." NOTES: Hernandezs last loss was June 12 against San Diego. ... The back of Ryans elbow was swollen and red after the game, but Wedge said X-rays showed no break. Ryan said he expects to play in the next series, in Baltimore starting Monday. ... Yorks Ichiro Suzuki extended his hitting streak to 11 games with a single in the third, giving him exactly 11 hits during the streak. ... The Yankees hosted a drive to sign up people for a database of potential bone-marrow donors. Volunteers collected swabs of DNA from inside fans cheeks before and during the game. ... Former Mariners starter Freddy Garcia (4-5) will pitch Sunday for the Yankees against Seattles Hisashi Iwakuma (2-2) in a matchup of right-handers. ' ' '

DUNEDIN, Fla. Beats by Dre . -- On the inside of his right arm, Steve Delabar has baseball stitches tattooed over the scar from his 2002 Tommy John surgery. Under the skin, a plate and nine screws hold his elbow together from a 2009 operation. How the six-foot-five Blue Jays reliever made it to the major leagues is a remarkable story. But for manager John Gibbons, the hard-throwing Delabars future is what matters. With a beefed-up starting rotation expected to chew up innings and closers Casey Janssen and Sergio Santos hopefully restored to full health, Gibbons plans to use Delabar and Esmil Rogers in the later innings to help mow down the opposition in between. "Were counting on them," Gibbons said. "They both make us that much stronger." That means relying on a 29-year-old pitcher whose arm will set off a metal detector wand, depending on the devices setting. Delabar had never got above Class-A ball when he fractured his elbow pitching for the Brockton (Mass.) Rox of the Canadian-American Association in 2009. He had been released by the San Diego Padres the previous year, after five undistinguished years. The injury in Brockton was a nasty bump on that road. He felt something on a pitch that led to a claim of catchers interference and a mass argument at home plate while he wondered what he had just done to his arm. When the brouhaha settled, Delabar threw two more pitches. It didnt feel great and things went from bad to worse when he tried to deliver an even harder throw. His elbow gave way, with Delabar hearing a pop -- like the sound of a cork being pulled from a bottle. He went to the dugout and looked down. "It seemed like there was an alien coming out of my arm," he told HBO Sports. He was slated for a procedure called an arthrogram where they shoot dye into the arm and then X-ray it. This time they didnt need the dye when he got on the treatment table. "I looked back and I saw the screen and there was a hole where the bones supposed to be connected," he recalled in an interview. "They said Well we dont need to do an arthrogram. We can tell its broken. "I asked them what are the chances of me throwing again and they never answered the question." Still, he refused to write off his baseball future, arguing he had already come back from Tommy John surgery. "I was just trying to keep a positive attitude. But at the same time I was getting older and sometimes those doors close on older players." Doctors used the plate and screws to repair the elbow on Sept. 29, 2009. Delabar got on with life back in Kentucky where he worked as a substitute teacher and helped coach a high school baseball team. He didnt pitch in 2010, although he did play outfield on a softball team. Delabar was working at the Players Dugout in Elizabethtown, Ky., a facility aimed at developing baseball and softball players when owner Joe Newton told him about a new system called Project Velocity which has players work out with balls of various weights and also going through the throwing motion without releasing the ball. The program strengthens the shoulder while making the arm quicker at the same time. Delabar asked if he could give it a shot so he could teach it to his baseball players. As he worked his way through the program, he saw his pitching speed was increasing. So he started focusing on a comeback. The next step was to try to find a team so Delabar contacted Brian Williams, a local Seattle scout he knew. Williams was coming through to see a local high school prospect pitch and asked to see Delabar throw. Before the broken elbow, Delabars arm topped out at 94 m.p.h. -- once in 2006. Consistently he threw from 87 to 92-93 m.p.h. Today, he estimates his low at 92 and high at 97-98. The Mariners signed him and sent him to Class-A in 2011. He worked his way up through the minors that season and was told by his Class-AAA manager in Tacoma that he was going to the majors. Delabar called his wife and then his father, dissolving into tears both times. He made his major league debut Sept. 11, 2011, against the Kansas City Royals, getting a fly out before striking out Alex Gordon and Melky Cabrera. Three days later, he threw a scoreless 11th inning to get the win over the New York Yankees. He was traded to Toronto in July 2012 in exchange for outfielder Eric Thames. He finished the season with a 4-3 record with a 3.82 ERA, striking out 92 and walking 26 in 66 innings. And he entered the record books in August when he struck out four Chicago White Sox in one inning. Entering the game in the 10th, he dismissed Dayan Viciedo on three pitches. Then he got catcher Tyler Flowers to swing and miss a 3-and-2 ball. But the strikeout didnt stick when the ball got away from catcher Jeff Mathis and Flowers took first base. Delabar then struck out Gordon Beckham and Alejandro De Aza to become the 61st pitcher in major league history to strike out four in an innings and the first to do so past nine innings. Delabar came out for the 11th inning and struck out another two batters, making him the 46th pitcher to finish a game with two innings and six strikeouts. Delabar says his perfect night would be one inning and less than 20 pitches, estimating he could do that two, three or maybe four days in a row. He says his right arm doesnt feel much different these days, other than it probably weighs a little more given the hardware inside. But he works hard at maintaining it. In addition to the Velocity program, he also works on strengthening his body, to help support his arm. When Delabar takes the mound, he occasionally thinks back of the journey that took him there. "In a short period of time, a lot of things happened," he said. "It was kind of being in the right place at the right time, (the) right person saw me, the window (of opportunity) was open. And I made the most of the opportunity. "But I look back and Im like Hey, that was pretty cool. But I dont take it for granted. I definitely cherish every bit of what Ive done." And he knows every one of his pitching colleagues has had their own obstacles to overcome. "Everybodys got a story ... Everybodys had their winding road," he said. "Its been a journey for everybody." Thanks to Delabar, Jays pitcher Brett Cecil is also on the Velocity Program. Beats Sale . -- Chandler Jones never seems satisfied. Beats by Dre uk . Traded from the Hornets to the Warriors last July to clear cap space, he tied a career high with 12 assists and scored seven of his 25 points in the final minute. http://www.officialbeatsbydreshop.co.uk/ . 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"There was no way I was gonna lose this fight," said an emotional Chiesa, whose father Mark, 53, passed away two months ago after a long battle with leukemia. "This is exactly what I wanted. There was no way I was gonna sell myself short. I overcame a lot of things." With the win, Chiesa received a guaranteed six-figure contract with the UFC, as well as brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle and a apparel contract. "I want to thank all the fans. This is truly a blessing that you supported me this whole time." Welterweight contender Jake Ellenberger, who after dominating Martin Kampmann for most of their main event, seemed poise to jump in line of top contenders. But a right hook from the Danish striker and three brutal knees later, the Ellenberger was done. "I need to get punched a little bit to wake up," joked Kampmann (19-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC), who has won three in a row and 11 of his last 15 bouts. 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Justin Lawrence provided the knockout of the night when he connected with a high leg kick in the first 20 seconds of the third round, instantaneously knocking out John Cofer. "This is just the beginning. KO of the year?" Lawrence asked. "Well, Im happy with the KO but Im not satisfied. I wont be satisfied until I crack the top five. Then Ill be happy." Myles Jury submitted Chris Saunders and Daron Cruickshank scored a unanimous decision win over Chris Tickle to round out preliminary action. Jeremy Larsen and Sam Sicilia scored back-to-back TKO stoppages, with Sicilia -- Chiesas training partner from back in Spokane -- providing a colorful quip to Anik inside the cage. "You guys messed up putting the two best-looking dudes against one another," Sicilia said, after knocking out Marcello in the second round. "This is a big, big win, but also a bittersweet one. We have really become good friends and he really looked out for me during the show." The night started controversially as referee Kim Winslow stopped the first fight when John Albert put his arm down on the mat to try and escape the tight armbar that Erik Perez held. Both fighters were surprised at the stoppage at 4:18 in the first round, which was officially recorded as a verbal submission. "No, I never submitted," Albert said in protest. "I was trying to get out, I started to yell, and then the referee stopped it." ' ' ' 

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It was his second of the season in just his fourth game since joining the Heat last month. With 76 seconds to go in the middle period the Griffins tied the game. Jamie Johnson crossed the blue-line and set up Exelby for a huge one-timer slapshot that beat Taylor on Grand Rapids 25th shot of the game. After an Abbotsford power play came within a missed open net of getting the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, the Griffins got a scoring chance just as the penalized player jumped out of the box. Fabian Brunnstrom broke in on a 2-on-1 with only a Heat forward back to defend but Taylor made the save on the Swedes backhand attempt. Krys Kolanos, who was buzzing all game long for Abbotsford, came within inches of scoring when his wrist shot squeezed past McCollum but trickled just wide of the far post. NOTES: Abbotsford captain Quintin Laing played his 601st AHL game. The team paid tribute to him during a commercial timeout in the first period. 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Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .ca, as fans across Canada determine who will compete in The Dominion All-Star Curling Skins Game Presented by Pintys in a brand new qualifying process and All-Star team format.TORONTO – Reporters are not the only ones with questions for Morgan Rielly these days. Andy Rielly, Morgans father and a die-hard Maple Leafs fan, has been desperate for details since his 18-year-old son started training camp in Toronto on Sunday. "Hes been trying to talk to me a lot. Its a little annoying at times. I ignore him sometimes, but weve been chatting a little bit," said Rielly with a laugh. "Hes asking so many questions about all the guys Im with, because theyre NHL players and hes a fan so he wants to know everything about them." In a feature that aired on TSN during the recent World Junior Hockey Championship, Andy Rielly, who grew up in Hamilton, Ont., admitted he can get carried away when it comes to his sons exploits. "I kind of have to step back a little bit sometimes and just remind myself that, you know what, this is happening to Morgan," he said. The proud pops will likely have a boatload of questions for his son based on what happened at Wednesdays practice as Rielly was paired with captain Dion Phaneuf. I THOUGHT HE WAS KIDDING AT FIRST It was a development the teenager himself didnt believe initially. "It was obviously a pretty cool experience when I came in," said Rielly, picked fifth overall by the Leafs in last Junes draft. "He told me we were partners, but I thought he was kidding at first. I was like, Whatever. But I checked the roster and it was true so it was pretty cool. He helped me a lot on the ice, kind of chatting with me and trying to give me some confidence and it helped a lot." The decision to put the kid and the captain together came after Rielly and head coach Randy Carlyle had a chat following Tuesdays practice. "I had a conversation with Morgan Rielly about getting him to play more of his game," Carlyle explained. "I asked him what his strengths were and he said his number-one strength was his skating so I said, Well, I dont know if weve really saw you skate in the first couple of days. We saw you skate and pass the puck, but not really get up on your toes and get up the ice. And maybe there wasnt much of an opportunity to do that, but I thought it was important that he feels comfortable and plays to his strengths." "He was open with me and asking me how camps going and how Ive been playing and he was extremely helpful," said Rielly. "He just wanted to chat. I think he understands Im 18 and, you know, its a pretty hard experience with all these guys. He was extremely open." Carlyle decided to have Rielly and Phaneuf line up together in the teams first scrimmage of training camp, because he wanted Rielly to know that he was going to get a chance to play big minutes and to just relax. He referred to Phaneuf as a "security blanket" for Rielly. And the move worked. "I thought he showed flashes of his ability to skate and move the puck," said Carlyle when assessing Riellys performance in the scrimmage. "I think hes playing well above his age thats for sure," said Phaneuf. "He came into our training camp here and definitely fit in and does not look out of place at all. Hes practised like a professional and he looks really good. Playing with him today, he moves the puck well, thats the biggesst thing that Ive noticed since the start of training camp. Cheap Jerseys USA. " An injury to Jake Gardiner appears to have opened the door for Rielly to stick with the Leafs for at least the first couple of weeks of the season. Carlyle has not shied away from keeping an 18-year-old on the roster in the past doing so with Cam Fowler in Anaheim. And the coach certainly appears to be leaning toward giving Rielly an NHL audition. "Youre going to have to make a decision on him and it doesnt have to happen on Friday," said Carlyle referring to the NHL deadline for setting a 23-man roster. "Yeah, it has to happen to have the roster spot, but he has five games to play." The Leafs can have Rielly suit up for five games without burning the first year of his entry-level contract. A LONG JOURNEY Playing on Saturday in Montreal against the Canadiens would be an incredible way for Rielly to make his professional debut. And it would only be the latest stop on a whirlwind and worldwide journey. Back on Dec. 10 Rielly arrived at Team Canadas World Junior selection camp in Calgary. He made the team and flew to Finland for a weeklong training camp. Then it was off to Ufa, Russia for the tournament. He was on his way back to his club team in Moose Jaw, via a layover in London, England, when the NHL lockout ended so he went directly to Toronto instead. "Ive been in a hotel since early December, but as an 18-year-old hockey player thats unbelievable. I had a chance to go to Europe to play for Canada and now Im here at a pro camp so I cant complain about anything," he said. "Its been a pretty cool experience." The World Juniors didnt end the way he wanted – Canada lost in the semi-finals to the United States and then fell in overtime of the bronze-medal game against the host Russians – but despite the pair of bitter defeats the West Vancouver native believes the experience ultimately made him a better player. "It helped me in terms of playing with some high-end guys and obviously its not what we wanted in terms of how we played, but I think it was just a great experience playing against the top guys in the world and just having the chance to do that," said Rielly, who had a goal and three assists and a plus-two rating in the six games. Riellys maturity in dealing with the World Junior losses and the extended absence from home is something his teammates are picking up on. "Hes a really good kid," said Phaneuf. "Been to dinner with him a couple of times and hes a well-grounded guy and hes learning a lot. The way hes playing is good to see. Its exciting for the organization to see a guy come in at the age he is and play the way he has." And while the best may be yet to come, Rielly refuses to get ahead of himself. "I dont think I have any expectations like that," he said. "Im just trying to approach each day as a challenge, keep working hard, keep trying to prove myself and I know camps almost over and I got to keep doing that stuff. If I got the chance to play a game or two it would be a huge honour. Im just going to keep working hard." For the full feature on the relationship between Andy and Morgan Rielly click on the related video: "An Emotional Ride". ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- The league-leading B. Cheap NFL Jerseys .C. Lions have taken three of the four CFL weekly awards for their 28-23 win over Toronto last weekend. Lions quarterback Travis Lulay took offensive player of the week honours, throwing for 390 yards and two touchdowns in Saturdays win. Lulay has thrown a touchdown in 22 consecutive games, the second-longest streak in CFL history. B.C. kick returner Tim Brown was named the special teams player of the week. He had 77 yards on three kick returns, 52 yards on five punt returns and added 22 yards on one missed field goal for 151 total yards against Toronto. Slotback Shawn Gore was named top Canadian, totalling 96 yards and a touchdown on three receptions and 17 yards on one carry. His touchdown with 3:40 remaining in the second quarter helped the Lions to an important first half lead over the Argonauts. The Toronto native ended Calgary running back Jon Cornishs streak of consecutive top Canadian awards at three. Hamilton defensive back Brock Campbell prevented a Lions sweep, picking up the award for top defender for his role in the Tiger-Cats 51-8 rout of Edmonton. Campbell registered seven tackles and one sack in the win. Wholesale NFL Jerseys .C. - Dustin Sylvester scored the winning goal as the Abbotsford Heat defeated the Chicago Wolves 4-1 in American Hockey League action Saturday. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . -- The Kansas City Royals optioned left-handed pitcher Francisley Bueno to Triple-A Omaha on Saturday. http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/ . Too bad they did it in 2012. Back in the summer of 2007, the Raptors had a little bit of money to spend on bringing a much-needed small forward to Toronto. Wholesale NFL Nike Jerseys . And coach George Karl thinks it boils down to controlling the paint, preventing Lakers centre Andrew Bynum from dominating down low. Or the trick to turning this series around could be something as simple as this: Playing with a lead for once. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . You can see all the action on TSN beginning at 7pm et/4pm pt. You can also join our Game Night Blog and listen to the game on TSN Radio 1050 Toronto. SEATTLE -- The Baltimore Orioles werent going to be denied a victory -- or making history -- even if it took 5 hours and 44 minutes to do it. Taylor Teagarden stroked a pinch-hit RBI single to right in the 18th inning to help give the Baltimore Orioles a 4-2 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. The win allowed the Orioles (84-64) to pull within a percentage point of the Yankees (83-63) for the lead in the AL East. The Yankees were rained out Tuesday and will play a split double-header with Toronto on Wednesday. Baltimore maintained a three-game lead in the wild-card race over the Los Angeles Angels, who beat Texas 11-3 in Anaheim. The Orioles success in extra-inning games might be one of the biggest factors keeping them in the playoff hunt. They have won 14 straight extra-inning games for the longest extra-inning win streak since the 1949 Cleveland Indians won 19 straight. Overall, the Orioles are 14-2 in extra-inning games this season, going 9-0 in them on the road. "Its tough," said Nate McLouth, who had three hits. "When you start going that long, theres a part of you that has to fight the feeling, Oh, lets just get this game over with. Especially in the position were in. Its a really important game. Its hard to stay locked in that long." McLouth opened the 18th with a walk off Lucas Luetge (2-2). With McLouth breaking toward second, J.J. Hardy sent a single through the right-side hole. McLouth continued onto third. McLouth said it wasnt a hit-and-run. "I felt like I could get the bag. He had a strike on him so he swung," he said. "It happened to go in a good spot." Teagarden then lifted his game-winner down the right-field line. Hardy later scored on Mark Reynolds fielders choice. Tommy Hunter (5-8) picked up the victory. And he did it with a little extra measure of good luck. Just before taking the mound in the 16th, one of the hovering seagulls unloaded on his hat. "Here I was minding my own business," Hunter said. "Guys were dying laughing. Then everyone said it was good luck. Then we won the game." Jim Johnson worked the 18th to pick up his 44th save -- most in the majors -- in 47 opportunities. "Its a challenge," Mariners manager Eric Wedge said. "Its a scenario you dont get into too much, but every now and then it happens. Its tough on both sides offensively. Everyone wants it so bad. We had so many opportunities. One more hit and the games over." Orioles manager Buck Showalter added, "that dugout was alive the whole time, the whole extra innings." The Orioles rallied in the ninth off starter Erasmo Ramirez, who had allowed just two hits and was sitting on a 2-0 lead entering the inning. Pinch-hitter Ryan Flaherty and McLouth opened with singles to bring in closer Tom Wilhelmsen. Hardy dropped a sacrifice bunt to advance the runnners. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. Chris Davis followed with a two-run single to right. "It tried to be aggressive with the hitters in the ninth," Ramirez said, "just tried to get ahead in the count." Wei-Yin Chen went 5 1-3 innings, allowing two runs on six hits. He walked two and struck out two. Its the first time the Orioles have been 20 games over .500 since the last day of the 1997 season. It was the longest extra-inning game for the Mariners this season. They are 5-8 in extra innings. Justin Smoak and Dustin Ackley each had three hits for the Mariners. It appeared that Chen would breeze through the fourth as the first two batters bounced out to the infield. Casper Wells then drew a walk on a 3-2 pitch. Miguel Olivo followed with his 11th home run on a 1-2 curve from Chen, who had started him with four straight fastballs. Ramirez retired the first nine batters before McLouths leadoff single in the fourth, just tipping off the glove of second baseman Ackley. Ramirez then retired the next eight straight before McLouths double to centre in the sixth. Center-fielder Franklin Gutierrez caught the ball on a dive but it popped out of his glove on contact with the ground. Ramirez, recalled from the minors on Sept. 1, matched his career high with eight innings. He allowed four hits and both runs were charged to him. He struck out six and walked no one. Both catchers, Matt Wieters and Olivo, caught the entire 18 innings. "This is the first game I catch two games in one," Olivo said. Showalter said of Wieters: "I cant tell everyone how challenging it is to catch a game like that, make that many decisions and be right so often." NOTES: DH Jim Thome (neck) and LHP Troy Patton (ankle) are finishing rehab assignments at the Orioles Sarasota facility and could rejoin the club this weekend in Boston. "Theyre both close," manager Buck Showalter said. "Well make the call (Thursday)." ... RH Miguel Gonzalez and RH Chris Tillman will start in Boston with the third starter to be decided. ... Chen is just the fourth Orioles rookie pitcher since 1954 to make at least 30 starts. He joins Bob Milacki (36 in 1989), Tom Phoebus (33 in 1967) and Brian Matusz (32 in 2010). ... Felix Hernandez was recognized before the game as the Mariners nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. "Thats a great honour," manager Eric Wedge said. "Felix is the total package. To see what he does off the field, how he carries himself, how generous he is with his time, with people, its well-deserved." ... RHP Hector Noesi, shelled for six runs and eight hits in 1 1-3 innings Monday, is back in the bullpen for the rest of the season. RH Blake Beavan will fill his spot in the rotation, starting Saturday. ... Michael Saunders was ejected in the 10th inning for disputing a called third strike. ' ' ' 

LYTHAM ST. Cheap Jerseys USA . ANNES, England -- The course at Royal Lytham and St. Annes has been lengthened by 181 yards for this years British Open, with all but two holes having been altered since the last time the tournament was held there in 2001. Royal and Ancient Chief Executive Peter Dawson said Monday that the total length of the course has increased to 7,086 yards, but that it will remain a par 70. Dawson said the biggest changes were made to the seventh, 10th and 11th h1 years ago, while No. 7 is 35 yards longer and has a completely new green. The 11th now measures 592 yards -- 56 yards longer than last time. The only holes that have not been changed are the par-4 fourth and par-3 12th. The British Open starts July 19. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . CATHARINES, Ont. Cheap NFL Jerseys China . 12 against Venus Williams. Clijsters retired from tennis after the U.S. Open in August but announced on her website on Monday that she will face her longtime rival Wiliams in the Kims Thank You Games at the Antwerp Sports Palace. http://www.cheapwholesalenikestore.com/ . -- Alex Filiatrault of the Val dOr Foreurs was suspended for seven games by the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League on Tuesday for a knee-on-knee hit on Anthony Duclair of the Quebec Remparts. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale . Plouffe hit a tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, Denard Span had a game-ending RBI double in the 10th and the Twins rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Cheap Jerseys . The flashy forward was suspended by the Russian-based KHL on Wednesday after it was revealed he didnt secure a transfer card to join Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.KRAKOW, Poland -- Italy forward Mario Balotelli injured his right knee in training, putting his availability for Mondays European Championship match with Ireland in question. The 21-year-old striker had to abandon training Saturday because of "a minor right knee problem," the Italian football federation said, adding that he will be re-examined by team physician Enrico Castellacci on Sunday. Balotelli has often been bothered by right knee problems. He had meniscus surgery on that knee in Sept. 2010 and wass out for two months. Cheap NFL Jerseys. The injury could open up a spot for Antonio Di Natale in the starting lineup. Di Natale replaced Balotelli in the second half of Italys opening two matches, 1-1 draws with Spain and Croatia, and scored against Spain. Italy needs to beat Ireland in its final Group C match and hope for help from Spain and Croatia to advance. Antonio Cassano has been Italys other starting forward, while other reserves include Sebastian Giovinco, Alessandro Diamanti and Fabio Borini. ' ' ' 

DALLAS -- The Dallas Stars activated rookie forward Scott Glennie from injured reserve and assigned him to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League before their game against St. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . Louis on Thursday night. Glennie, Dallas first-round pick in 2009, went on injured reserve on Oct. 3 with an upper-body injury. The 20-year-old played four regular-season games and six in the playoffs for the Texas Stars last season and awaits his NHL debut. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . The sides are likely to meet Wednesday and Thursday in New York, a union spokesman told The Associated Press in an email. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Supply . Manager Harry Redknapp signed Saha despite the 33-year-old Frenchman scoring just twice in 20 appearances for Everton this season and struggling with injuries in recent years. "Hes got good movement, can score goals but probably needs a change," Redknapp said. http://www.chinajerseyswholesalestore.com/ . Querrey was forced to withdraw from the tournament as he continues to recuperate from elbow surgery. "I regret to inform my fans and the tennis fans in Canada that I wont be able to make the trip up North in 2011," saidQuerrey in a statement. china jerseys . Bute (30-1-0) will be rebounding from a loss for the first time in his career when he takes on Russian light heavyweight Denis Grachev to headline a Nov. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Chiarelli and Thomas confirmed last month that the Stanley Cup-winning netminder was not playing in 2012-13. Thomas has one year left on his current deal, which carries a $5 million cap hit for the 2012-13 season. TAMPA, Fla. -- Ottawa coach Paul MacLean was happy with the effort of his Senators. Jason Spezza had three goals and an assist, Craig Anderson made 28 saves, and Ottawa beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Tuesday night. "I think we played a pretty consistent game from start to finish," MacLean said. "Craig Anderson played real well for us, and I thought our team handled the momentum shifts and responded real well. The Spezza line, obviously the big line in getting the goals." Spezza made it 2-0 during a power play at 16:32 of the second. The centre extended the lead to 3-0 on an in-close goal with 7:23 left in the third, and then completed the hat trick on an empty-net goal. It was Spezzas fourth career three-goal game, and first since March 20, 2010, at Dallas. In 29 games against Tampa Bay, he has 18 goals and 41 points. "I think its the challenge of playing (Steven) Stamkos, (Vincent) Lecavalier, (Martin) St. Louis, you have to be on your game playing against those guys," Spezza said. "The only way to explain it, I guess, is trying to work hard." Spezza has five goals and five assists during a four-game point streak. Anderson is 6-1-2 against Tampa Bay. The goalie has beaten the Lightning in all three games between the teams this season, allowing just three goals. "We came out start to finish and stuck to our game plan," Anderson said. "We executed, did things right and got rewarded with the result." Erik Karlsson added a goal and an assist for Ottawa, which has gone 2-0-1 in its past three games after aan 0-6-1 stretch. Wholesale Jerseys China. Mathieu Garon made a pad save on Kyle Turris penalty shot midway through the third for the Lightning, who are 1-3-1 over the past five games. He finished with 23 saves. "They played hard and we played hard, the shots are equal, and they were able to put it in and we didnt," Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher said. "This is the worst team for us. Its the most scoring chances with the least goals if you look at the ratio by far." "To tell you why, its a mix," Boucher added. "Its a mix of the goaltender playing really good against us, and us missing our golden opportunities." Anderson turned aside 11 shots, including a pair by St. Louis, in the second. He has two shutouts this season and 18 overall. "Their goalie played pretty solid," Lecavalier said. "We missed a lot of opportunities." Karlsson put the Senators up 1-0 just 64 seconds into the game. The defenceman has scored in consecutive games. Ottawa improved to 9-3-2 in games against Southeast Division teams. Notes: Stamkos, the league leader with 37 goals, had two shots and finished minus-1 for the game. ... NHL commissioner Gary Bettman attended the game. ... Tampa Bay LW Ryan Malone was back in the lineup after missing eight games because of an undisclosed upper body injury. ... The Senators are 14-11-5 on the road this season. ... The Lightning were without D Matt Gilroy (hand) and D Marc-Andre Bergeron (back). ... Senators RW Bobby Butler had two assists, giving him five assists in his past three games. ' ' ' 

Sydney, Australia (Sports Network) - Polands Agnieszka Radwanska and last years runner-up Li Na of China were among several easy winners, while Denmarks Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to Tuesdays lone upset at the Sydney International, a final Australian Open tune-up. Wholesale NHL Jerseys . Last weeks Auckland champion and the 2012 Wimbledon runner-up Radwanska, who is the top seed at this event, popped four aces and converted on 6-of-10 break chances en route to a 6-4, 6-3 victory over 42-year-old Japanese qualifier Kimiko Date-Krumm. The fourth-seeded Li, the 2011 Sydney champ and last weeks titlist in Shenzhen, China, dropped just one game during a dominant 6-1, 6-0 decision over Japanese qualifier Ayumi Morita to advance to the quarterfinals. Morita capitalized on her only break opportunity, but also had a pair of double faults and allowed Li to break her serve six times. Li lost to reigning world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka in last years Sydney finale. The seventh-seeded former world No. 1 Wozniacki dropped a 7-6 (7-4), 1-6, 6-2 decision to fellow former top-five star Svetlana Kuznetsova in a nearly three-hour match, as the Russian veteran ripped off seven aces and was aided by five double faults by Wozniacki. No. 3 seed Sara Errani of Italy cruised to an easy win with a 6-1, 6-1 decision over Russias Maria Kirilenko, while Germanys No. 2 seed Angelique Kerber had a little more resistance during a 6-2, 7-5 win over Kazakhstani qualifier Galina Voskoboeva. American qualifier Madison Keys followed her stunning victory over Czech veteran Lucie Safarova in the opening round with a 6-0, 6-4 win over Chinas Jie Zheng. Tuesdays other second-round matches saw Slovakias Dominika Cibulkova advance to the quarters with a 7-6 (7-3), 1-6, 7-6 (7-1) decision over Ekaterina Makarova of Russia and Italys Roberta Vinci rally to top Serbias former No. 1 star Jelena Jankovic, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4). Jankovic reached the Sydney final back in 2007. Wednesdays quarterfinals will pit Radwanska against Vinci; Kerber versus the qualifier and 2008 Sydney runner-up Kuznetsova; the French Open runner-up Errani against Cibulkova; and Li versus Keys. Wholesale NBA Jerseys . When they returned to action against lowly Cleveland on Saturday, they made sure they didnt give up any ground with a 109-98 victory. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Now only David Ferrer in the Paris Masters final stands in the Poles way of his first major payday. http://www.uswholesalenfljerseyoutlet.com/ . A brief statement from World Wrestling Entertainment says the 62-year-old Lawler will be heading home in the next several days. He collapsed at the announcers table at a WWE event at Montreals Bell Centre last Monday night, after suffering a mild heart attack. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Its been quite a run. Messis transformation in 2012 was remarkable. The man who couldnt score for his country suddenly equaled Gabriel Batistutas 1998 record of 12 goals in a year. Cheap Jerseys . He wont get to bully the Baltimore Orioles again until September.OAKLAND, Calif. -- Manny Ramirez is a free agent again after he asked the Oakland Athletics to release him and the team granted his request on Friday. Ramirez signed a minor league deal with Oakland on Feb. 20 and hit .302 with 14 RBIs in 17 games with Triple-A Sacramento. He served a 50-game suspension for violating Major League Baseballs drug policy last year, but remained in the minors when the ban ended on his 40th birthday on May 30. "It looked like he was down there for a while and I think he wanted out," As manager Bob Melvin said. "He wanted an opportunity, if we werent going to do something, to go somewhere else. It is what it is. Certainly we wish him the best." The dreadlocked slugger was expected to make approximately $500,000 if he was added to Oaklands big league roster. "Manny believes he has demonstrated that he is ready to return to the major leagues," Ramirezs agents, Barry Praver and Scott Shapiro, said in a statement. Wholesale NCAA Jerseys. "However, given that the Oakland Athletics could not give Manny any assurance that they plan to promote him in the immediate future he asked for his release. Manny thanks the As for providing him with this opportunity." Ramirez, who has 555 career homers and 1,831 RBIs, retired last season rather than serve a 100-game suspension for failing a second drug test. But Commissioner Bud Selig cut the suspension in half after Ramirez sat out the balance of the season. He served a 50-game suspension in 2009 while with the Los Angeles Dodgers organization, playing parts of three games in Albuquerque during his rehabilitation assignment. The 12-time All-Star went 1 for 17 (.059) in five games last season for Tampa Bay, which had signed him to a one-year deal worth $2.02 million. ' ' ' 

DETROIT -- New England wide receiver Wes Welker has left Saturday nights preseason game at Detroit with a neck injury. Cheap Jerseys . Welkers return is questionable. It was not immediately clear when he hurt himself. The injury was announced early in the third quarter with the Patriots trailing 27-10. Welker was New Englands leading receiver last season, catching 86 passes for 848 yards. Hes part of a veteran group of receivers with the Patriots that also includes Deion Branch and Chad Ochocinco. Welker caught a 44-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady in the second quarter Saturday for New Englands first touchdown of the game. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- With a roster that has seemingly gotten thinner by the game over the past month, no wins have come easy for the Orlando Magic down the stretch. Wholesale China Jerseys . -- South Koreas Ji-Sun Kim made history at the womens world curling championship by making the playoffs for the first time in her countrys history. http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/ . They got one Tuesday night. Tim Stauffer pitched six innings, and four relievers completed a six-hitter to beat the travel-weary Florida Marlins 4-0. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . - It took two overtime periods, but the Los Angeles Lakers eventually made sure the Memphis Grizzlies stayed behind them in the Western Conference standings. Wholesale Jerseys . Rowell is on the roster of Class A Aberdeen of the New York-Penn League, and his penalty will start with the teams opener on June 18. The 23-year-old hit .227 with no homers and 11 RBIs last year at Double-A Bowie and .273 with one homer and seven RBIs for the Rookie League Gulf Coast Orioles. The biggest question now is whether the latest NHL lockout will result in a shortened season like 1994-95 or a scorched season like 2004-05. As the league cancelled the rest of its schedule through Dec. 30 on Monday afternoon, it brought one more reminder of how close the NHL and NHL Players Association are getting to a make-or-break moment. Even though commissioner Gary Bettman hasnt set a drop dead date for saving this season, he does believe each team must play 48 games to make it legitimate. For that to happen, the puck will need to drop by about mid-January. According to sources on both sides, negotiations are slated to resume on Wednesday. "When it gets to the point where we cant play a season with integrity, with a representative schedule, then well be done," Bettman said last week. "If you go back in history, in 94-95 I think we played 48 games. I cant imagine wanting to play fewer than that." The latest round of cancellations brought the NHLs total to 526 regular-season games -- or roughly 43 per cent of the schedule. The Jan. 1 Winter Classic at Michigan Stadium and Jan. 27 all-star game in Columbus have also been wiped away. Neither the union nor league issued statements after the cancellations were announced. There had been hope as recently as last week that the lockout could be ended in time to drop the puck over the holidays, with one report suggesting the season might start on Christmas Day. Now the earliest that will happen is New Years Eve, which was already due to see 13 games played under the original schedule. Talks between the NHL and NHLPA broke down in dramatic fashion last week. There appeared to be hope the start of the 2012-13 season was imminent when NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr met reporters on Thursday night in New York after delivering a new proposal to the league. He claimed the sides had found agreement on virtually all of the key issues. However, Fehr later returned and said the NHL had rejected the offer and pulled its own off the table. Despite that, the union leader continues to believe a deal isnt very far off. "My comments from a couple of days ago stand on their own," Fehr said Saturday after addressing thee Canadian Auto Workers in Toronto. Cheap NFL Jerseys. "I think we were very close." Deputy commissioner Bill Daly laid out the three key areas where he felt they remained apart. As part of an offer of US$300 million in deferred payments and a 50-50 split of revenues, the owners wanted: -- a 10-year term for the CBA, with a reopener after eight years (the NHLPA offered eight years, with an option to opt out after Year 6). -- no compliance buyouts, which would allow teams to buy out contracts without being penalized by the salary cap. -- contract term limits of five years for free agents and seven years for a teams own players, which Daly described as "the hill we will die on." The NHLPA proposed an eight-year cap on contracts. After becoming the first North American sports league to cancel an entire season because of a labour dispute eight years ago, the NHL is trying to avoid doing it again. That round of negotiations stretched all the way into February and saw the sides contemplate making a deal that would save a 28-game schedule before Bettman eventually pulled the plug. All indications are that the scenario wont be repeated. Instead, theyll be looking at the timeframe established in 1995, when the lockout ended on Jan. 11 and the puck was dropped on Jan. 20. The regular season ran through May 3 and saw the Stanley Cup awarded on June 24 -- thanks in part to sweeps in four of the last seven playoff series. The most recent NHL cancellations will ensure players are denied two more paycheques, which will bring the total theyve missed to six. Its proving to be a costly lockout for all involved. Progress was made in the last round of talks with Fehr and Bettman left on the sidelines and a new group of owners and players at the table. However, the leaders are likely to be back in the room when negotiations resume. Thats particularly important to the players, who received a chilly reception from owners last week after suggesting Fehr rejoin the meetings. "I cant envision a scenario, where without the help of mediation or our leadership, that we can close any deal," said Winnipeg Jets defenceman Ron Hainsey. "I dont see how we could do it." ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- Andrea Bargnani vented to an Italian newspaper on Friday, calling the Toronto Raptors the worst team in the NBA. <a href="http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/">Cheap Jerseys Wholesale</a>. But Raptors coach Dwane Casey cautioned the media to not read too much into what Bargnani told La Gazetta dello Sport, saying the forwards scathing criticism might have been exacerbated by a language issue. According to a translation, Bargnani told the newspaper: "Nothing has worked from the beginning of the season. We are pretty much the worst team in the NBA. This summers moves in the market were made to build a winning team, but we are not winning. "We are below all of the expectations. No one is used to playing with anyone. We have won four games: its a tragic thing. Whatever way you look at it, it is a desperate situation. Since four years ago, we have kept losing. To improve, the only thing we can do is to win, and for now, we have not." Bargnani suffered a torn ligament in his right elbow and a strained right wrist when he fell Monday night in Portland. The 27-year-old told La Gazetta he expects to be out at least three weeks. Casey cautioned against reading too much into the article, which ran under the headline "La frustrazione di Bargnani." "When I read it, it doesnt sound like some of the words are Andreas English, first of all, so Im sure some of it was lost in translation," Casey said. "Ill ask him about it. Every guy has his right to his own opinion, I dont monitor guys opinions or what they say. "Me personally, I would be very careful how I would interpret that, because weve all travelled and Ive seen some crazy articles come out, a lot of its lost in translation. I dont know what his intentions are or what he meant by his statement, but Ill ask him." Raptors fans have been crying for the Raptors to trade Bargnani, whos averaging 16 points a game in yet another frustrating season for the former No. 1 draft pick. Bargnani isnt the only athlete in Toronto to call out his team this year. Toronto FC striker Danny Koevermans was critical of his MLS team after it opened the season with a league-record ninth straight loss. "Were setting a record for the worst team in the world, man, and its painful," Koevermans said at the time. "What can I say more? Its just the worst ever." <a href="http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/">Wholesale China Jerseys</a>. The Alouettes also get Edmontons first- and fourth-round draft picks in the 2013 CFL Canadian Draft. McKnight was brought in to complement kicker Grant Shaw after punter Burke Dales suffered an injury. <a href="http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/">Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping</a>. 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But his manager was even happier to see Strasburg get through six innings with three strikeouts, his lowest total in 15 career starts.Members of the Canadian womens soccer team and fans are questioning the officiating as the United States downs Canada in a semifinal match that denies Canada a chance at gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.    The U.S. moved on the gold-medal game with a 4-3 extra-time win over Canada on Monday, overcoming a hat trick by Canadian captain Christine Sinclair. The Canadian athletes werent hiding their feelings. "We feel like we didnt lose, we feel like it was taken from us," Sinclair said. "Its a shame in a game like that that was so important, the ref decided the result before it started."  Melissa Tancredi echoed the comment saying: "That was our game. That was our win and it was just taken away."  Some soccer fans said they seriously question the officiating.  "I can see that they were really pushing and they were doing all the right things, and it got stolen away from them," one fan said.  "They really dominated, but the reffing was terrible," another said. "They lost because of it."  The U.S. managed to tie the game at 3-3 after two back-to-back calls on Team Canada, leading to a penalty kick and then scoring to win 4-3 in extra timee. <a href="http://www.usnflnewjerseyswholesale.com/">Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping</a>  After the game, Canadian coach John Herdman said the Americans benefited from "bizarre" officiating. Herdman was livid with Norwegian referee Christiana Pedersen for a pair of calls that led to the third American goal. With Canada leading 3-2, Pedersen awarded the Americans an indirect free kick right outside the Canadian box after penalizing goaltender Erin McLeod for holding the ball for more than six seconds.  On the ensuing kick, Pedersen charged Marie-Eve Nault with a handball in the penalty area, and Abby Wambach converted the penalty to tie the game 3-3 with about 10 minutes left.  Herdman said "it felt like it was America and the referee against" the Canadians.  "Shell have to sleep in bed tonight after watching the replays, shes got that to live with," he said. "Well move on from this, I wonder if shell be able to."  Canada hasnt defeated the U.S. since 2001, and Sinclair said this loss particularly stings because of the officiating.  Despite the disappointment, Canadian coach John Herdman said its on to the next task at hand, preparing to meet France in the bronze medal game on Thursday. The U.S. takes on Japan for gold. ' ' '

MILWAUKEE -- Dion Waiters scored 18 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 94-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. monster beats by dre . C.J. Miles added 16 points and Kyrie Irving had 15 for the Cavaliers, playing without starting centre Anderson Varejao for the third straight game because of a bruised right knee. Monta Ellis had a season-high 37 points for Milwaukee. The Bucks won the previous nine games against the Cavaliers. Both teams played Friday night, with Cleveland falling to Indiana 99-89 at home, and Milwaukee beating Boston in overtime on the road. After Milwaukee cut it to 82-72 with 6:32 left in the fourth, Tyler Zeller made two free throws and Miles added a jumper to give the Cavaliers an 86-72 lead. NOTES: Zeller made his third consecutive start filling in for Varejao. Zeller missed his first 10 shots before scoring on a putback in the third. ... Referee Haywoode Workman played eight seasons for four teams in the NBA, including 1999-2000 for the Bucks. ... Varejao stayed in Cleveland to receive treatment. beats audio . They went into their game against Cincinnati with just three wide receivers because they were counting on Lloyds availability. Football executive John Elway said on his radio show Monday that the Broncos chose to promote a running back from their practice squad Saturday rather than a wide receiver because Lloyd had practiced Friday for the first time since getting hurt in the opener and seemed OK. beats solo . Its easier to do that now than it was during most of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry. http://www.beatsbydreoutletshop.co.uk/ .Y. -- Forty-five states would welcome the upcoming mixed martial arts title fight between Jon Jones and Rashad Evans. beats outlet . The two players cleared waivers on Thursday and were bought out by  by their respective teams; the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers. cheap beats dr dre . This time, it wasnt enough. Corey Brewer matched his career high with 27 points and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 40-point effort by Bryant to beat the Lakers 126-114 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight win at home.MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester City has appealed the sending-off of captain Vincent Kompany in the English champions 2-0 win over Arsenal in the Premier League. The Belgium defender faces a three-match ban after being given a straight red card for a two-footed challenge on Jack Wilshere in the 76th minute of Sundays match at Emirates Stadium. If referee Mike Deans decision is upheld, Kompany would miss Premier Leaague games against Fulham and Queens Park Rangers, as well as an FA Cup fourth-round match at Crystal Palace or Stoke. monster beats outlet store. City manager Roberto Mancini says Kompany "anticipated the opponent and took the ball." Mancini is already without a key player in Yaya Toure potentially until mid-February because of the midfielders involvement in the African Cup of Nations with the Ivory Coast. ' ' ' 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Former Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova overpowered defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 to set up a semifinal against former No. monster beats solo hd . 1 Caroline Wozniacki in the Dubai Championships on Thursday. Wozniacki needed more than two and a half hours to get past Marion Bartoli of France, whose aggressive play was undermined by 14 double faults -- two that cost her games in the second set -- and 46 unforced errors. Doubles specialist Roberta Vinci of Italy surprised former U.S. Open champ Sam Stosur 6-2, 6-4 in their quarterfinal and will face doubles partner Sara Errani after the seventh-ranked Italian overcame 12th-ranked Nadia Petrova of Russia 6-4, 0-6, 6-3. No. 4-ranked Radwanska had no answers for the big-hitting Kvitova, who neutralized the Pole with a powerful forehand that contributed to 37 winners. Neither player managed to hold serve in the nervy first five games. But then eighth-ranked Kvitova held for the first time to go up 4-2 and broke for a fourth time to make it 5-2. The second was tighter but Kvitova took control when she converted a fifth break chance in the game to go up 4-2. The Czech won the match with a powerful forehand that Radwanska returned weakly into the net. "I think to beat Agnieszka here it means something more because shes defending champion, so shes playing well here," said Kvitova, who has a 4-1 record against the Pole. "So thats a good sign for me." Kvitova said she would have to play even better against Wozniacki, including reducing the 38 unforced errors she had against Radwanska. "Its important to have less unforced errors, but its part of my game," she said. "I am a player who is going for the winners, so I have to accept the unforced errors, too. I shoot bullets on the court next time." Wozniacki and Bartoli had a similar sloppy start, with six breaks of serve in the first set. Bartoli came from 4-2 down to win the first set. Wozniacki was almost untouchable in the second, and the third became back-and-fourth. Bartoli jumped out to 2-0 and then Wozniacki ran off five straight games. Bartoli won two straight to make it 5-4 but Wozniacki was able hold her nerve and serve out the match. After her win, Diego Maradona, an ambassador for the Dubai Sports Council, came onto the court to give her one of his signed Argentina jerseys emblazoned with his No. 10. The Dane gave him a signed tennis racket. "It was disappointing to lose that first set after I had been up," Wozniacki said. "But then I felt like she couldnt really do much in that second set because I was all over it. And in the third set, down 2-love, could have been 3-love and all of a sudden its not looking too good. But I just kept fighting and every game was close." Earlier, Vinci put away a mistake-prone Stosur, who lost in the quarterfinals in Doha last week following a galling second-round exit at her home Australian Open. Stosur made 28 unforced errors and was broken twice in each set. "Way too many errors," Stosur said. "She did well to not be bothered by anything I was trying to do. She used her slice very well which kept all the points neutral." Despite the latest setback, Stosur felt she was improving over her dismal start to the year. "January didnt really go as well as I wanted it to. I wasnt playing up to the standard and level that I think Im capable of," she said. "The last couple of weeks, its gotten better. Ive played many more good matches than bad." Vinci also ousted sixth-ranked Angelique Kerber. Her coach told her to attack Stosurs backhand. "She (Stosur) has an unbelievable forehand, so I tried to play against her backhand because she has a lot of problem with backhand, and try some slice and also some top when I have time," Vinci said. Vinci said her success in doubles -- the Italian has 19 doubles titles to only seven singles -- has contributed to her resurgence in singles, where she was ranked 17th. "In doubles, you can try something that you can play in singles," she said. "I probably play more relaxed and then I play better in the singles." monster beats outlet store .C. -- NASCAR issued steep penalties against five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson and his team for failing the first inspection for the Daytona 500. beats by dre . -- Free agent running back Ryan Grant is considering a contract offer from the Detroit Lions, according to his agent. http://www.beatsbydreoutletshop.co.uk/ . Ray, who has the Eskimos off to a 5-0 start, completed 102 of 152 passes, and was named offensive player of the month. The veteran quarterback threw 10 touchdown passes, just one shy of his total for the entire 2010 season. Ray has thrown only one interception this season. beats solo . J.J. Barea and the Minnesota Timberwolves tried to send a message on Thursday night that a second straight trip isnt going to come easy. Playing with the tenacity that made him so important to the Mavericks run to the title two years ago, Barea scored 14 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter to help the Timberwolves snap Oklahoma Citys 12-game winning streak with a 99-93 victory over the Thunder. beats outlet .J. Mayo is feeling right at home with the Dallas Mavericks.CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians entered the off-season searching for a right-handed power hitter to bolster their lineup. After striking out at last weeks winter meetings, they may have finally connected. A person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday night the Indians have agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent slugger Mark Reynolds. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending a physical. Reynolds would likely take over at first base for Cleveland, but he also could be used as the designated hitter. Reynolds, who hit 23 homers last season for Baltimore, would definitely bring immediate pop to the Indians. Last season, Carlos Santana led the club with 18 homers. The Indians have needed a righty batter to balance out their heavily lefty lineup. Indians general manager Chris Antonetti spoke with Reynolds agent at the winter meetings last week in Nashville, Tenn. The club also showed interest in Kevin Youkilis, who is weighing an offer from the New York Yankees. The Indianss reportedly wooed Youkilis with a two-year package, and new manager Terry Francona personally reached out to one of his former players, hoping to bring him to Cleveland. beats outlet cheap. The Indians also have pursued free-agent outfielder Nick Swisher, who has drawn interest from several teams. Cleveland made a four-year offer to Shane Victorino last week, but he signed a three-year deal with Boston. Youkilis may still be in play for the Indians, but they at least have a backup plan in place with Reynolds, who made 105 starts at first last season. He began the season at third, but was moved across the infield after 15 shaky starts. The 28-year-old Reynolds batted .221 with 69 RBIs in 135 games for the Orioles. Although he strikes out too much -- he fanned 159 times in 457 at-bats last season -- he has 181 career homers in six seasons in the majors. Reynolds played four seasons with Arizona before he was traded to Baltimore in 2010. Reynolds has struck out more than 200 times in three different seasons. ' ' ' 

Ottawa Senators prospect Stefan Noesen has been ruled ineligible to play for the United States at the world junior hockey championship because he is serving a suspension. Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys . The International Ice Hockey Federationupholds suspensions from certified leagues. It notified USA Hockey on Monday that Noesen wont be allowed to play at the under-20 tournament that begins Dec. 26 in Ufa, Russia. Noesen, of the Plymouth Whalers, was given a 10-game suspension by the Ontario Hockey League for charging after a hit on Tyler Hore of the Oshawa Generals in a game Dec. 8. He will have seven games remaining to serve when the world junior event begins. The Plano, Texas, native, drafted 21st overall by Ottawa in 2011, has 17 goals and nine assists in 26 games for Plymouth this season. He was expected to play on one of the American teams top lines. "While we respect the IIHFs decision, we dont feel the process is equitable," Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey, said in a statement. "Moving forward, well work with the IIHF and other federations to address the situation." The U.S. squad is to leave Tuesday for Finland for final preparations for the world tournament. With Noesen out, there were 26 players in camp. Three will be cut before the event. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Middleweight Karlos Vemola has dropped out of his bout against Chris (The Crippler) Leben after fracturing a cheekbone in training. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . LOUIS -- Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak says its unlikely the team can re-sign 16-game winner Kyle Lohse and doesnt see a spot for Lance Berkman even in a reduced role. http://www.uswholesalenfljerseyoutlet.com/ . -- The Denver Broncos have hired Mike Sullivan as their new director of football administration. Wholesale Jerseys China . And usually so accurate, the Denver Broncos quarterback threw a pass across his body -- an ill-advised toss hes gotten away with a few times over his career. Cheap Jerseys . So when they scored seven in the first three innings on Monday night, the Astros were pretty confident they were headed for a win. Jason Castro and Chris Johnson each hit three-run homers and Norris threw seven scoreless innings to give the Astros an 8-4 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs.The Toronto area should be closer to getting a big-league arena, as GTA Sports and Entertainment Chairman and CEO Graeme Roustan submitted the application to the City of Markham on Wednesday. The application will allow the City of Markham - just northeast of Toronto - to examine the design, the plans sustainability and the technical aspects of the proposed GTA Centre. Once they get approval of the application, the City of Markham will issue a building permit and construction can begin on the $325 million venue. Plans for the new arena were unveileed at a council meeting in June. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. The arena is expected to seat over 20,000 with the city responsible for $162.5 million toward the final tally. "I have been on the road, and the buzz about the GTA centre here in Markham is all over North America," Roustan told the Toronto Star in June. "Its a very exciting project and Im very excited to be a part of it." Roustan had said he would like to begin construction in 2014 and have the arena completed in time to host the World Junior Hockey Championship in 2015. ' ' ' 

ABBOTSFORD, B. 2013 Jerseys .C. -- The Chicago Wolves lineup may have been depleted Friday night, but they had plenty of fight left as the NHL training camps loom. With seven key players called up for the Vancouver Canucks camp expected to start Sunday, veteran Brett Sterling made an argument to join them, scoring three times in just over eight minutes in the first period to lead the Wolves to a 3-1 win over the Abbotsford Heat in the American Hockey League. "Our team, with a lot of new guys in the lineup, we were able to battle and play a great team game tonight," said Sterling, who now has 13 goals and 13 assists to lead Chicago in scoring. Chicago goaltender Matt Clime said players who dont usually see a lot of ice time stepped up in a big way. "With having bodies out of the lineup, it gives a chance for younger guys to step up and its a good opportunity to play a lot more minutes," he said. "Sometimes teams play more desperate when they know that everyone has to pull their weight when we dont have the guns in the lineup." That desperation was not lost on the opposition. "Usually a wounded dog hunts best -- thats life," said Heat head coach Troy Ward. "They were more wounded than we were, and I thought they played with a little better desperation. Were going to have our nights where well beat people. We just didnt play that well." Brad Hunt had two assists for Chicago (16-12-5), now 3-1-1 in its past five. Clime stopped 26 shots to get the win, keeping the Wolves in the game when the Heat did generate scoring chances. He has started 15 of the last 16 games for Chicago with No. 1 goalie Eddie Lack nursing a sore groin. "You watch some of the saves (Clime) made, those were highlight-reel saves," said Sterling. "Hopefully we see a couple on (TV). That stick save and everything. He kept us in that game early. Making those saves, thats what we needed, getting them at the right time. It could have been 3-2 or 3-3. "He played unbelievable." Ben Walter scored for Abbotsford (17-11-7). Leland Irving made just seven saves in the first period before being replaced by Danny Taylor, who made 20 stops the rest of the way. Walter opened the scoring for the Heat on the games first power play at 4:08 off a redirection. Krys Kolanos sent a crisp cross-ice pass to Paul Byron at the face-off dot and he quickly centred the puck to Walter in front. "We took penalties early in the game and gave them a little momentum," said Clime. "We gave up that power play goal but we rebounded well. We carried the play the last half of the first and it carried over into the second." Abbotsford continued to press for more but Clime stood tall, making a number of point blank saves, combining skill and luck. "I felt that early save off Kolanos, where he had the wide-open net, I thought that was a big save," said Clime. "If he scores that goal its a whole different game. It kept the momentum on our side and didnt really give them much after that. I felt that was really the turning point." The Wolves tied the game up at 10:17 on a power play of their own when Sterling beat Irving with Andrew Gordon screening in front. Sterling struck again just two minutes later, this time deflecting Hunts point shot through Irvings legs. The Los Angeles native completed the natural hat trick at 18:33. With Gordon going to the net Sterlings centring pass banked off Irving and in. "We were able to get some bounces -- obviously that third one was pretty lucky, but Ill take it any way I can get it right now," said Sterling. The two teams meet again Saturday but the Heat and Wolves are expected to look very different as NHL camps begin. Though the Flames havent made an announcement yet, up to seven players may be heading to Calgary tomorrow. "Tomorrow the league really changes," Ward said ominously. Notes: Sterlings three goals came in a span of eight minutes 16 seconds. Bill Jennings holds the record for the fastest hat trick in AHL history. He scored three times in 57 seconds for Indianapolis in 1941. ... Sterling, in his seventh year as a pro, surpassed 400 career AHL points in Chicagos 6-1 win over Oklahoma City last Sunday. Cheap Jerseys . ANDREWS -- Branden Grace credited a practice round with British Open winner and fellow South African Louis Oosthuizen for helping him to extend his lead to five shots on day two of the Dunhill Links Championship on Friday. Cheap MLB Jerseys .Y. -- Calling his injured ankle fully healed, Sabres defenceman Tyler Myers complained that the only thing slowing him down Thursday was jet lag. http://www.usfootballjerseysstore.com/ . The Ontario Hockey League announced the decision on Monday. The incident happend 5:37 into the second period of Fridays game between the Frontenacs and the Majors. Cheap NHL Jerseys . ESPN.com first reported that Selig will be offered an additional term when owners meet Wednesday and Thursday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Cheap Jerseys online . The Eskimos handled their logjam at running back by deactivating Cory Boyd and running exclusively with Hugh Charles and Jerome Messam. They have a similar situation brewing at the quarterback position, with three candidates to choose from. OTTAWA -- Brian Elliott didnt have the success he would have liked with the Ottawa Senators, but he was almost perfect against them Tuesday. David Perron scored twice and Elliott made 28 saves in his regular-season return to Ottawa as the St. Louis Blues defeated the Senators 3-1 Tuesday night. Elliott was traded to the Colorado Avalanche prior to last seasons trade deadline for Senators current No. 1 netminder Craig Anderson. He went 2-8-1 with the Avalanche before moving on to the Blues in the off-season where he now boasts a 16-5-2 record. "You really want to get back in that winning feeling and doing it here is obviously pretty big for me," Elliott said. "Its pretty fun playing against some of your best friends over there. Theyre having a great year and we just wanted to come here and get a road win. We havent been as good on the road, so coming in here for kind of a homecoming meant a lot to me and the guys played hard for me." Anderson, meanwhile, was making his 18th straight start but didnt last four minutes as he and the Senators lost their seventh straight game. Chris Porter also scored for the Blues (31-14-7), who won for just the second time in their past five games. Alfredsson had the only goal for Ottawa (27-22-7) and Anderson was replace by Alex Auld after allowing two goals on just four shots. Auld turned aside 13-of-14 shots. "The biggest thing is to make sure were sticking together," said Auld. "Thats what has gotten us through some tough times this year is the fact that we are a close group and we have to make sure that we are holding each other accountable and still having a lot of fun in practice and I believe were going to get out of this." The Blues entered the third period with a 3-1 lead after Perron scored his second of the game at 6:35 of the second when he chopped a backhand over the shoulder of Auld. The goal restored a two-goal lead for the Blues after Alfredsson scored on the power play just 56 seconds into the periood. Wholesale Jerseys. . Sergei Gonchar fired a shot that hit Alfredssons skate at the side of the St. Louis goal, bounced off Elliott and went in. The first period was much like the second as the Senators failed to gain any big rewards for their efforts. Despite outshooting and outchancing the Blues in the opening period, Ottawa trailed 2-0 heading into the first break. Porter opened the scoring with a redirect just 1:37 into the game. Perron scored his first at 3:49 after picking up a rebound that Anderson couldnt control and scoring before the Senators netminder could get back into position. "I dont think we were ready to play the game. You have to be ready to start the game," Ottawa head coach Paul MacLean said. "We made one execution error on the first goal obviously, and on the second goal they just skated right through us so obviously we werent prepared to play the game." Elliott kept Ottawa off the board with nine saves in the period, including one off Colin Greening who took a pass in tight from Jason Spezza on a two-on-none break. "I think our team has come out of the break and stayed the same while the league has gone to another level," Maclean said. "We may even have gone backwards, but we certainly havent gone to the same level as the rest of the league." The Senators wont get much relief during their current slide as they host the red-hot Nashville Predators on Thursday. The Predators had won eight of their past 10 heading into Tuesday. It will also mark the return of Mike Fisher to Ottawa for the first time since he was traded to Nashville last season. Notes: Senators defenceman Chris Phillips played his 999th career game Tuesday, all with Ottawa. ... Milan Michalek is halfway there as he played his 500th NHL game Tuesday, and 183rd with Ottawa. ... The Blues are now 10-0-2 against the Eastern Conference this season. ... The win was the first for St. Louis in Ottawa since Jan. 26, 2000. They had gone 0-5 in that time. ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- A cut has forced Swedish light-heavyweight Alexander (The Mauler) Gustafsson out of the main event of Saturdays televised UFC card in Stockholm. monster beats by dr dre headphones . Swedish training partner Iliir Latifi will step in for Gustafsson against former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2), UFC president Dana White announced via Twitter. Gustafsson (15-1) had won six in a row and had hoped to move to the top of the 205-pound contenders line with a win over Mousasi. The UFC said the Swede suffered the cut in training. beats by dre uk .Y. -- Tim Tebow had one of his best days of training camp, throwing two long touchdown passes in practice as the New York Jets had their final on-field preparations for their preseason opener at Cincinnati. beats outlet uk . It was the last chance for the players invited to selection camp to impress coach Steve Spott and his assistants. Eight players were to be released after the game and the 23-man Canadian team revealed. http://www.officialbeatsbydrestore.co.uk/ . Tafralis played three seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 2008 to 2010, serving primarily as a backup. Before joining Hamilton, Tafralis spent time with the NFLs Indianapolis Colts and was a standout quarterback for five years at San Jose State. beats outlet . -- Russell Henley won the Jacksonville Open on Sunday for his second Web. monster beats cable . Two teams from each of the five, four-team groups are guaranteed of qualifying for the finals, which will be staged in Australia in January 2015, as well as the best third-place team. China was drawn into Group C with the Saudis and Iraq -- the finalists of the 2007 edition -- and Indonesia. INDIANAPOLIS -- Bobby Rahal will be back in the IndyCar Series next season with Honda engines and it could be with a full-time team. The 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner is trying to finalize sponsorship deals for a two-car team for Rahal Letterman Lanigan, team spokesman Eric Mauk said in an email to The Associated Press on Thursday. Rahal has been eagerly trying to get back into the series since losing his primary sponsor after the 2009 season, and the reunion with Honda has rekindled some fond memories. Rahals team was the first to use Honda in the now-defunct CART series, and Buddy Rice gave Honda its first victory at Indianapolis in 2004 when he drove for Rahal. "We are pleased to once again be partnering with Honda," Rahal said in the news release. "We have a storied history with Honda and respect its tradition of excellence in motorsports. In putting together our plans for 2012, we felt that having the full support of a proven winner such as Honda would aid us in building the strongest program possible, and we intend to represent Honda in the best manner possible." Rahal has not yet announced any drivers for next season. The team has run a part-time schedule the last two years, and competed in only four races -- Indy, Texas, Kentucky and Las Vegas -- in 2011. But the team is already taking shape. About three hours before the engine deal was confirmed, Rahals teaam announced it had hired IndyCar veteran Tom Anderson as its president of racing operations. monster beats outlet uk. . Anderson was the managing director for Ganassis team when it won four consecutive CART titles from 1996 to 1999. In December 2009, Michael Andretti hired Anderson to run his team. But after the four Andretti Autosport drivers struggled in May and Danica Patrick, the series glamour girl, was nearly left off Indianapolis starting grid, Andretti fired his competition director. He wound up landing with Rahal, the fourth owner to choose Honda, the sole IndyCar engine supplier since 2006. Chip Ganassi Racing, A.J. Foyt Racing and Sam Schmidt Motorsports also have signed on with Honda. Rahals son, Graham, drives for Ganassis team. Penske Racing, Andretti Autosport and KV Racing Technology have announced they will use Chevrolet engines next season. Michael Shanks new IndyCar team will use Lotus. "Were looking forward to continuing our long and successful relationship with Rahal Letterman Lanigan as IndyCar begins a new era of multi-manufacturer competition in 2012," said Erik Berkman, president of Honda Performance Development. Four-time series champion Dario Franchitti tested the Honda engine in a closed practice at Indy on Wednesday. Rain postponed Thursdays test session. Franchitti and Tony Kanaan, of KV Racing, are scheduled to resume testing Friday at Indy. ' ' ' 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine sat back in the visiting clubhouse at Kauffman Stadium earlier this season, his feet propped up on the desk, and spoke glowingly of his first visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The former player, longtime manager and lifelong baseball fan had never before stepped through its doors in the historic 18th and Vine District of Kansas City. Never gazed upon the countless artifacts or read the exhaustive research recalling a bygone era. It opened the eyes of someone steeped in baseball history. "Great, it was great. I think everyone should go," Valentine said at the time. "During the All-Star week, they need to keep it open 24-7." Not a bad suggestion. That may be the only way to fit through the doors the thousands of fans expected during Kansas Citys moment in the spotlight. By the time Major League Baseball plays its annual All-Star game Tuesday night, the museum will likely have experienced a significant windfall, financially and in terms of awareness, possibly ensuring its future for years to come. Museum officials expect to make upwards of $500,000 over the weekend. The timing couldnt be better for the museum, which has struggled back from the brink of closure brought on in part by damaging politics and petty infighting. The museum was founded in 1990 by a group of former Negro Leagues players, including the late Kansas City Monarchs star Buck ONeil, who would travel the world telling stories of the games great black players. One of his interviews proved to be a catalyst for the museum: He was featured in filmmaker Ken Burns PBS documentary, "Baseball." Riding the momentum, the museum moved into a new facility in the late 1990s, not far from the old Paseo YMCA, where in 1920 eight independent black team owners met to lay down the bylaws for what would become the Negro Leagues. The museum thrived until ONeil died in 2006. Greg Baker was appointed president rather than Bob Kendrick, a close confidant of ONeil whom many presumed would be the natural choice. The museum began to lose money, in part due to the downturn in the economy, and it was close to shutting its doors when Baker resigned in 2010. Kendrick was appointed president last spring, and the last 15 months have seen a dedicated effort of rebuilding corporate relationships, raising awareness for the museum, finding creative ways to get people through the doors and, ultimately, raising enough money to keep them open. "I had been following what was going on, even after I left," Kendrick said. "I was a face many folks were familiar with, they trusted, and we had relationships prior to my departure from the museum. I had that luxury or advantage over someone from the outside." That didnt necessarily make Kendricks task any easier. The museums location, along with that of the accompanying American Jazz Museum, is far enough from downtown Kansas City that its difficult to reach. And once visitors find their way to 18th and Vine, there is little to do there besides visit the museums. The Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association has attempted to address the shortcomings, promoting the museums throughout the city, and touting a trolley service that drops visitors at tourist attractions, including the two museums. "History is history, and were no good without our history," said Frank White, a five-time All-Star for the Royals during the 1970s. "I think the Negro Leagues is such an important piece of American history that had vanished, and would have vanished, if not for the museum." In conjunction with the All-Star game, the museum has put together two free exhibitions, "They Were All Stars" and "Baseball: Americas Game," which are on display through Sept. 9. Both portray elements of an era before Jackie Robinson broke the colour barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and all the way through 1959, when the Boston Red Sox became the last team to integrate. On Saturday night, Sen. Roy Blount and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II are hosting "Buck, BBQ and Baseball," a night of entertainment highlighted by an amateur barbecue contest. The following morning, Hall of Famers Hank Aaron and Frank Robinson will participate in a discussion of the game moderated by fellow Hall of Famer Dave Winfield. A reunion of former Negro Leagues players who became MLB All-Stars will follow -- seven of the 20 are still alive, among them Willie Mays, Ernie Banks, Monte Irvin, Don Newcombe, Minnie Minoso and George Altman. Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is hosting an invitation-only fundraiser after Monday nights Home Run Derby, and an All-Star game watch party is planned for Tuesday night. "The timing is absolutely perfect, and sometimes the stars align," Kendrick said on a busy Friday morning. "The museum is started trending in the right direction, were getting stable, and now youve got this great event that kind of pushes us that much further along. "And like Ive been saying, its not just the All-Star festivities," he said. "We want to push as many people through the turnstiles as we can, we hope they buy everything off the shelves our of store -- but the impact of this game will be felt for years to come." Wholesale Jerseys USA . Burris completed 29-of-40 passes for 356 yards and four touchdowns in the Ticats 35-34 comeback win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders to capture the offensive award. He became the first quarterback to throw four touchdown passes in two consecutive games since Casey Printers accomplished the feat on October 16 and 22, 2005. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . Rosberg, who won the Chinese Grand Prix last week for his first Formula One victory, clocked 1 minute, 32.816 seconds in his Mercedes around the 5.4-kilometre (3.4-mile) Bahrain International Circuit. That was about a half-second quicker than Red Bull pair Mark Webber and two-time defending world champion Sebastian Vettel. http://www.chinajerseyswholesalestore.com/ . And through the first week and a half with his new team, the change has been good for both him and the AL Central leaders. Taking over at third base and batting second, Youkilis had 11 RBIs and two homers in his first 11 games. Wholesale Jerseys China . Bayern Munich sent Madrid out on penalties on Wednesday to reach a Champions League final and ensure neither of the Spanish giants will get a chance to play for the famous trophy. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . has been an All-Star player, coach and interim manager for the Cleveland Indians.LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Clippers have signed forward DaJuan Summers for the rest of the season. He has played in two games, averaging 1.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 3.5 minutess. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Supply. Summers averaged 18.0 points and 7.6 rebounds for the Maine Red Claws of the NBAs D-League in 29 games. He played for Detroit and New Orleans from 2009-12. ' ' ' 

Gabriel Desjardins was all the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies needed in the shootout Tuesday. Cheap NBA Jerseys . Desjardins was the only scorer in the shootout as the Huskies edged the Val-dOr Foreurs 4-3 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Maxime St-Cyr and Sven Andrighetto also had shots in the shootout for Rouyn-Noranda (10-3-1), but couldnt score. Anton Zlobin, Michael Beaudry and Anthony Mantha all came up short in the shootout for Val-dOr (5-7-1). Robin Gusse made 12 saves to earn the win for the Huskies, while Francois Tremblay stopped 31 shots for the Foreurs. Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was: Blainville-Boisbriand 7, Shawinigan 1. At Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Andrighetto, St-Cyr and Steven Mercier scored in regulation for the Huskies, while Zlobin, Beaudry and Mantha replied for the Foreurs. Armada 7 Cataractes 1 At Shawinigan, Que., Christopher Clapperton had two goals and an assist as Blainville-Boisbriand (10-2-2) scored seven unanswered goals against the Cataractes (2-9-2). Cheap NCAA Jerseys . -- Pau Gasol is expected to miss his fifth straight game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night while he recovers from a concussion. Cheap MLB Jerseys . Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray admitted Tuesday many football players pre-game ritual includes making sure they look just right before stepping on to the field. http://www.elitejerseysnflcheapusashop.com/ . As late as Monday night, Armstrongs bio on the social media site included a mention of his seven Tour wins from 1999-2005, but reference to the race was removed hours after he was stripped of the titles by the International Cycling Union and banned from the sport for life for his involvement in what the U. Wholesale Jerseys USA . Unbeaten Barcelonas 11th victory in 12 rounds maintained its eight-point lead over Real Madrid after the defending champions thrashed Athletic Bilbao 5-1 ahead of their critical Champions League trip to Manchester City. Messi started the scoring at Camp Nou Stadium in the 16th. Wholesale Jerseys .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone will run down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and rest of the season.MONTREAL -- This could get testy between Jacques Villeneuve and Danica Patrick at the NAPA Auto Parts 200. The NASCAR Nationwide race will be the first time the two drivers are on the track together since their incident at Elkhart Lake on June 23. Patrick was in fourth place in the Road America race, looking to equal her NASCAR best finish, when she was bumped from behind and into the gravel by Villeneuve. She ended up 12th. When asked about it at the time, Patrick told reporters to watch the replay and draw their own conclusions about who was in the wrong. But when asked about it again on Friday, she said it was no surprise the culprit was Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion who does occasional road races in NASCAR. "It was disappointing at Elkhart because it was a good race and it would be nice to come home where we ran all day, but it wasnt a surprise," said Patrick. "I actually had in my run notes from watching the race the year before. "I had a couple of words. One was turn five, first gear, Villeneuve. I had just got into first gear because I went on the inside, because it was the last lap, and I thought just dont wheel-hop it. "I broke at my correct mark. I wasnt trying to be a hero. I got it down to first gear. I was going to get a good shot off and climb the hill. And thats as far as it went. I was in first gear, turn five, Villeneuve." Villeneuve is known for making contact with other cars in NASCAR. In this case, he had been pushed into the grass by Max Papis, then got back on track and bumped the back of Patricks car as they slowed for the turn. He said at the time he applied the brakes, but the car didnt slow because the tires had been on the grass. NO FORMULA ONE FOR PATRICK -- Patrick said she once considered taking a crack at driving in Formula One, racings top level. She spent most of her career in IndyCar before switching to NASCAR for good last year. Patrick is expected to move up to NASCARs top series, Sprint Cup, next year. "A long time ago there was an opportunity to test a (F1) car," she said. "Then I made the decision, quite honestly, that I dont want to race Formula One, so why would I go and spent the time it would take to test and put myself in an exposure standpoint where if it didnt go well then people would have judgements. "I dont thiink I have any more time in my life to make another career change. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping. I just started the second one now. Im happy with the decisions Ive made. I went through the IndyCar phase and now Im ready to drive NASCAR for a long time. Im pretty sure Ill retire from NASCAR." TRACY AND INDYCAR -- Paul Tracy never said he was through with IndyCar racing, but he sees his racing future in other series now. The Toronto driver spent 22 years in Champ Car, IndyCar and other open-wheel series. This week, hes driving in the Grand-Am endurance racing series at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. "Without having driven the new (Indy) car for over a year, it would be very difficult to come in now, a year behind everybody," he said. "And I want to drive in a good team and have a proper program. "I just dont think thats available now for me, so I havent focused on trying to find a ride. If (Chip) Ganassi called me up and said Come drive the 10 car, like anyone around the world Id jump at the opportunity. But I dont think that opportunity is coming. My focus now is trying to continue my racing. I enjoy racing. If I get an opportunity next year, Id love to be in this (Grand-Am) series full time." GRAND-AM, CANADIAN TIRE -- Jon Fogarty took pole position for Saturdays Grand-Am endurance race with Memo Rojas second and Alex Tagliani of Lachenaie, Que., third. Tagliani, driving for Starworks in a team with Ryan Dalziel, hopes that getting experience in a Daytona Prototype car will lead to getting a ride in the Daytona 24-hour race. Tagliani will also be in the Nationwide race. Tracy qualified seventh for Action Express. Meanwhile, J.R. Fitzpatrick of Ayr, Ont., won pole position for the NASCAR Canadian Tire series race, just ahead of Andrew Ranger of Roxton Pond, Que. Ranger has won three of the last four Canadian Tire events at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Fitzpatrick won in 2009. D.J. Kennington of St.Thomas, Ont., was third. Former NHL defenceman Patrice Brisebois, now in player development for the Montreal Canadiens, was 25th. TOURING CARS -- Marc-Antoince Camirand of St. Leonard dAston, Que., won the 13-lap Canadian Touring Car Championship race, ahead of Sasha Anis of Brampton, Ont., who won the first race of the weekend on Thursday. Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron finished 14th. ' ' ' 

Gabriel Desjardins was all the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies needed in the shootout Tuesday. Cheap NBA Jerseys . Desjardins was the only scorer in the shootout as the Huskies edged the Val-dOr Foreurs 4-3 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Maxime St-Cyr and Sven Andrighetto also had shots in the shootout for Rouyn-Noranda (10-3-1), but couldnt score. Anton Zlobin, Michael Beaudry and Anthony Mantha all came up short in the shootout for Val-dOr (5-7-1). Robin Gusse made 12 saves to earn the win for the Huskies, while Francois Tremblay stopped 31 shots for the Foreurs. Elsewhere in the QMJHL, it was: Blainville-Boisbriand 7, Shawinigan 1. At Rouyn-Noranda, Que., Andrighetto, St-Cyr and Steven Mercier scored in regulation for the Huskies, while Zlobin, Beaudry and Mantha replied for the Foreurs. Armada 7 Cataractes 1 At Shawinigan, Que., Christopher Clapperton had two goals and an assist as Blainville-Boisbriand (10-2-2) scored seven unanswered goals against the Cataractes (2-9-2). Cheap NCAA Jerseys . -- Pau Gasol is expected to miss his fifth straight game for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night while he recovers from a concussion. Cheap MLB Jerseys . Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray admitted Tuesday many football players pre-game ritual includes making sure they look just right before stepping on to the field. http://www.elitejerseysnflcheapusashop.com/ . As late as Monday night, Armstrongs bio on the social media site included a mention of his seven Tour wins from 1999-2005, but reference to the race was removed hours after he was stripped of the titles by the International Cycling Union and banned from the sport for life for his involvement in what the U. Wholesale Jerseys USA . Unbeaten Barcelonas 11th victory in 12 rounds maintained its eight-point lead over Real Madrid after the defending champions thrashed Athletic Bilbao 5-1 ahead of their critical Champions League trip to Manchester City. Messi started the scoring at Camp Nou Stadium in the 16th. Wholesale Jerseys .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone will run down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and rest of the season.MONTREAL -- This could get testy between Jacques Villeneuve and Danica Patrick at the NAPA Auto Parts 200. The NASCAR Nationwide race will be the first time the two drivers are on the track together since their incident at Elkhart Lake on June 23. Patrick was in fourth place in the Road America race, looking to equal her NASCAR best finish, when she was bumped from behind and into the gravel by Villeneuve. She ended up 12th. When asked about it at the time, Patrick told reporters to watch the replay and draw their own conclusions about who was in the wrong. But when asked about it again on Friday, she said it was no surprise the culprit was Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One champion who does occasional road races in NASCAR. "It was disappointing at Elkhart because it was a good race and it would be nice to come home where we ran all day, but it wasnt a surprise," said Patrick. "I actually had in my run notes from watching the race the year before. "I had a couple of words. One was turn five, first gear, Villeneuve. I had just got into first gear because I went on the inside, because it was the last lap, and I thought just dont wheel-hop it. "I broke at my correct mark. I wasnt trying to be a hero. I got it down to first gear. I was going to get a good shot off and climb the hill. And thats as far as it went. I was in first gear, turn five, Villeneuve." Villeneuve is known for making contact with other cars in NASCAR. In this case, he had been pushed into the grass by Max Papis, then got back on track and bumped the back of Patricks car as they slowed for the turn. He said at the time he applied the brakes, but the car didnt slow because the tires had been on the grass. NO FORMULA ONE FOR PATRICK -- Patrick said she once considered taking a crack at driving in Formula One, racings top level. She spent most of her career in IndyCar before switching to NASCAR for good last year. Patrick is expected to move up to NASCARs top series, Sprint Cup, next year. "A long time ago there was an opportunity to test a (F1) car," she said. "Then I made the decision, quite honestly, that I dont want to race Formula One, so why would I go and spent the time it would take to test and put myself in an exposure standpoint where if it didnt go well then people would have judgements. "I dont thiink I have any more time in my life to make another career change. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping. I just started the second one now. Im happy with the decisions Ive made. I went through the IndyCar phase and now Im ready to drive NASCAR for a long time. Im pretty sure Ill retire from NASCAR." TRACY AND INDYCAR -- Paul Tracy never said he was through with IndyCar racing, but he sees his racing future in other series now. The Toronto driver spent 22 years in Champ Car, IndyCar and other open-wheel series. This week, hes driving in the Grand-Am endurance racing series at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. "Without having driven the new (Indy) car for over a year, it would be very difficult to come in now, a year behind everybody," he said. "And I want to drive in a good team and have a proper program. "I just dont think thats available now for me, so I havent focused on trying to find a ride. If (Chip) Ganassi called me up and said Come drive the 10 car, like anyone around the world Id jump at the opportunity. But I dont think that opportunity is coming. My focus now is trying to continue my racing. I enjoy racing. If I get an opportunity next year, Id love to be in this (Grand-Am) series full time." GRAND-AM, CANADIAN TIRE -- Jon Fogarty took pole position for Saturdays Grand-Am endurance race with Memo Rojas second and Alex Tagliani of Lachenaie, Que., third. Tagliani, driving for Starworks in a team with Ryan Dalziel, hopes that getting experience in a Daytona Prototype car will lead to getting a ride in the Daytona 24-hour race. Tagliani will also be in the Nationwide race. Tracy qualified seventh for Action Express. Meanwhile, J.R. Fitzpatrick of Ayr, Ont., won pole position for the NASCAR Canadian Tire series race, just ahead of Andrew Ranger of Roxton Pond, Que. Ranger has won three of the last four Canadian Tire events at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Fitzpatrick won in 2009. D.J. Kennington of St.Thomas, Ont., was third. Former NHL defenceman Patrice Brisebois, now in player development for the Montreal Canadiens, was 25th. TOURING CARS -- Marc-Antoince Camirand of St. Leonard dAston, Que., won the 13-lap Canadian Touring Car Championship race, ahead of Sasha Anis of Brampton, Ont., who won the first race of the weekend on Thursday. Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Marc-Andre Bergeron finished 14th. ' ' ' 

The coach who brought respectability to Canadian womens basketball is stepping down. Wholesale Jerseys . Allison McNeill capped her 11th year as head coach with an inspiring run to the quarter-finals at the London Olympics, but she said she realized in the days following the Games that there were other things in her life that needed attention. "Right now, this isnt the most important thing to me, and it always has been," she said Monday from her home in Surrey, B.C., as she talked of her sick father and brother-in-law. She said she first thought of continuing through the Pan American Games in Toronto and the Rio Olympics, but decided she couldnt restore basketball to the place it once held in her life. She has coached the womens team since 2002, and leaves the program as the longest-serving national team womens head coach and is second only to mens coach Jack Donohues 17 seasons. Canada Basketballs president and CEO Wayne Parrish called McNeills contribution to the game and the young women shes coached "absolutely enormous." "When you think back to the challenging circumstances she faced in 2002, youd have to say that her sheer determination and incredible dedication has everything to do with our being back in the Top 10 globally today," Parrish said. He said they would immediately begin the process to find a replacement and would look both inside and outside Canada for the best candidate. The 53-year-old McNeill took Canada to back-to-back world championships in 2006 and 2010 as the country returned to the global tournament after a 12-year absence. Speaking on a conference call from her home in Surrey, B.C., McNeill said its the athletes shell miss the most. She recalled through tears the emotional final game at the London Olympics, Canadas first appearance at the Games in 12 years. The Canadians was eliminated in the quarters 91-48 by eventual gold medallist United States, and McNeill told her players at halftime to go out and enjoy their final moments playing together. The coach and her team veterans Teresa Gabriele, Kim Smith and Chelsea Aubrey talked through tears after the game about knowing it was likely their last game together. "You realize what as a group you have done and you realize how you did it," McNeill said. "Thats probably what Im most proud of, weve done it right." Smith posted on Twitter: "Saw first hand the hard work and dedication of (at)AllisonMcNeill (at)CanBball would not be where they are today without u .thanks .proudplayer." The No. 9-ranked Canadians earned the last spot available for the London Games with a victory at a second-chance qualifying tournament on Canada Day. McNeill says her time with the national team saw great changes. When she was hired, they played eight games the first year, 12 the next and four the next. "I thought, really? Is this the national team? Is this what Ive been hoping to be part of? . . . We had played 23 games in three years. I think most junior-high teams play more than that in a season." But McNeill said the team is now the strongest it has ever been and she believes she will see Canada reach an international podium. She plans to continue working with grassroots programs across the country, a job shes done even while she was the senior womens coach. "Ive already cried for a few days and I think Im not going to cry here," she said on the call, before proving herself wrong. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . Organizers of the Sao Paulo tournament announced the entry of the 11-time Grand Slam winner on Tuesday. Nadal hasnt played tennis since June, mainly because of tendinitis in his left knee. Wholesale Jerseys China . That was the UFC event cancelled due to an injury. Since then the injury bug has plagued a few other organizations. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . 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"Of course you like to play through it as a competitor," Eaton said. "You dont like to be in the training room at all and get that type of attention. A couple of guys I talked to talked me in to going in and getting it checked out. I was still thinking it was nothing. Ive never had any arm problems my whole life." Towers said Eaton, expected to be Arizonas starting centre fielder and leadoff hitter, will be shut down for four weeks and the best-case scenario for his return would be in six weeks, but could be as long as two months. Eaton said he wants to come back sooner. "Im sitting here today saying its not going to take me that long," he said. "Im going to do at all costs to get back quicker. I put all my faith in the doctors but at the same time for me theres an aspect where I want to try to get back a little sooner and try to push things a little bit. Well be smart with it, of course, were not going to do anything stupid with it. But Im definitely going to try to do a speedy recovery for sure." Eaton played 22 games for the Diamondbacks late last season before he was hit by a pitch and broke his right hand. The speedster was to play a major role in Arizonas plans to change its offensive style and his absence leaves the team thin in the outfield, with Cody Ross -- projected to start in right field -- unllikely to be ready for opening day because of a calf strain. Cheap NFL Jerseys. That leaves the team with a probable outfield of Jason Kubel in left, A.J., Pollock in centre and Gerardo Parra in right. Eaton hit .390 this spring with 23 hits and 10 RBIs in 59 at bats. The scrappy outfielder sent a message via Twitter thanking his supporters. "You know that I will work my butt off to get back in there," he wrote. "It will be sooner than later." Eaton said that he visited team doctor Michael Lee 1 1/2 weeks ago and, when his discomfort persisted, he underwent an MRI as a precaution, only to discover the problem was worse than he expected. "Its going to be tough to see the guys go and have fun every day but I guess its all part of the game," he said, "but its going to kill me for sure." The Diamondbacks will shut Eaton down completely for up to two weeks. Eaton can hit after that but wont be allowed to throw for four weeks. "It doesnt bother him to hit and he can throw. It only bothers him when he really lets go, a long throw," manager Kurt Gibson. "He will get a lot of at-bats. He will probably stay in extended (spring training). When he gets into that window where he can throw we will send him out for a 30-day assignment. The earliest scenario is May 15th." A.J Pollock will play centerfield during some spring games. Martin Prado is also an option in the outfield with Gerardo Parra playing centerfield. Willie Bloomquist is another option. "I wouldnt rule Cody (Ross) out," Gibson said. "Hes been getting at-bats. Hes not going to run but he will get eight to 12 at-bats. We have a camp day. Its possible he could be ready in a short period of time." ' ' ' 

DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings leaned on one of their only healthy stars to get a much-needed win. Wholesale Jerseys China . Henrik Zetterberg scored twice and assisted on Valtteri Filppulas tying goal with 4:02 left, then Darren Helm scored with 1:13 remaining to give the banged-up Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night. "Youd like to produce when your big guys are out," Zetterberg said. Detroit had lost five of seven to slip behind Western Conference and Central Division-leading St. Louis. The Red Wings were missing injured All-Stars Pavel Datsyuk and Jimmy Howard, seven-time Norris Trophy winning defenceman Nicklas Lidstrom, forwards Todd Bertuzzi and Justin Abdelkader along with defencemen Jonathan Ericsson and Jakub Kindl. "You have to give credit to the farm team," Zetterberg said. "When we need them, theyre ready to play." With a several called-up prospects from the AHLs Grand Rapids Griffins, Detroit struggled until the final minutes. It took the Red Wings about 10 minutes in each of the first periods to get a shot. They finished with just 15 shots for their lowest total since April 1, 2004, according to STATS, LLC, in a 3-2 win over St. Louis Gustav Nyquist, playing in his sixth NHL game, had an assist on the winning goal that was scored by Helm in front of the net while engaged with Kings defenceman Drew Doughty. Brendan Smith, in his eighth game in the league, took Zetterbergs pass and set up Filppula on the late tying goal. "Coach (Mike) Babcock told us these are must-wins," Smith said. Losses loom even larger for Los Angeles, which has dropped two straight after winning four or five in a race for one of the final spots in the Western Conference playoffs. "What weve got to do is not get down and look ahead," Justin Williams said. "Weve got 14 games left." The Kings had their chances, including with 5:54 left when Dwight King put them ahead 3-2, but couldnt beat a shorthanded team. "When you keep shots down like that and you score three goals, you should win," Los Angeles coach Darryl Sutter said. Jonathan Quick, though, stopped just 11 shots for the Kings. "Every game has its own challenges," Quick said. "Ones where you dont see as many shots, its more mentally challenging." Los Angeles pulled Quick to have an extra skater and had a 6-on-4 advantage on a power play with 23.2 seconds left and a faceoff in the Detroit end. The Kings got the puck, but Joey MacDonald stopped Jeff Carters shot with 15.2 seconds left and they could not get another shot on net. "Blew that game," Dustin Brown said. "We played a good game and we let it get away." MacDonald made 21 saves for the Red Wings. Los Angeles had twice as many shots as the Red Wings through two periods, but allowed Zetterberg to tie it with goals late in the first and second periods on two of their eight shots. Carter, who assisted on Kings goal, put the Kings ahead 1-0 on a power play 7:29 into the game, and Justin Williams put them ahead 2-1 with 2:19 left in the first period. Zetterberg made the most of his opportunities, scoring his 17th and 18th goals on two of his first four shots to score more than once in a game for the first time since March 16, 2011. NOTES: Red Wings general manager Ken Holland said Datsyuk (right knee), Howard (groin) and Bertuzzi (groin) are expected to play at some point during next weeks three-game trip in California; Kindl (upper body) is a week or two away from returning and Ericsson (left) wrist will be out for another two to three weeks. Abdelkader was scratched with the flu. ... The Kings had won three of their last four in Detroit. Wholesale Jerseys . And no matter what moniker – if any – they decide to give themselves this year, Winnipegs defence should return a top unit. After some tense back-and-forth between player and team this off-season, as outlined on Jovon Johnsons Twitter timeline, last years Most Outstanding Defensive Player signed a contract extension in late March ensuring the DB shows up happy and ready to lead one of the leagues top units once again in 2012. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . The 40-year-old Rogers, a former breaststroker, said Wednesday that thieves made off with an Olympic medley relay bronze medal from Atlanta in 1996, two Commonwealth Games gold medals, two world championship gold medals, two Pan Pacific golds and Rogers Order of Australia medal. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ . -- Andy Reid is wasting about as much time putting together his first coaching staff in Kansas City as he did in finding his new job. Cheap NFL Jerseys . Kevin-Prince Boateng almost rescued a point for Milan in stoppage time but his effort crashed off the right post. Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini could also have scored in a frantic finale but his effort was cleared off the line by Sampdoria defender Daniele Gastaldello. Cheap Nike Jerseys . Both teams led their semifinals 2-1 after the doubles on Saturday. Czech stalwarts Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek won in straight sets in Buenos Aires for a lead that became all the more pivotal when del Potro was ruled out of the reverse singles on Sunday because he aggravated a left wrist injury in his singles win on Friday.TORONTO -- Cynthia Phaneuf hopes Brian Orser can help turn around her disappointing season. Phaneuf, a two-time Canadian figure skating champion, is moving to Toronto to train with coach Orser while retaining choreographer David Wilson. The 23-year-old from Contrecoeur, Que., will join Orser on Monday after finishing seventh at Skkate Canada and ninth at the NHK Trophy in Japan last week. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. Phaneuf also settled for a 13th at last years world championships in Moscow. Orser has had success as a coach. His first student, Yu-Na Kim, won Olympic gold in Vancouver, while Spains Javier Fernandez finished second overall at Skate Canada. ' ' ' 

GREEN BAY, Wis. Patrick Sharp Red Jersey . -- As if bearing the brunt of the call that ultimately led to the end of the NFLs replacement officials wasnt enough, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers nearly had a big comeback win undone by a blunder from the regular refs. Rodgers threw a go-ahead touchdown to Jordy Nelson in the fourth quarter, and the Packers shook off a weeks worth of controversy with a rally to beat the New Orleans Saints 28-27 on Sunday. With Lambeau Field fans howling about what appeared to be yet another bad call -- this time by the regular officials, not the replacements -- Garrett Hartley missed a 48-yard field goal attempt with just under three minutes remaining that cost the Saints a shot at the lead. "Weve probably had to deal with more adversity than most of the teams Ive played with, especially early on weve had some interesting games already," Rodgers said. "Were four games in. So, I think the character of this team is very strong. Winning games like this says a lot about the kind of men that we have." Rodgers threw for 319 yards with four touchdowns and an interception for the Packers (2-2). "Im very proud of our football team, especially the week weve endured," Packers coach Mike McCarthy said. "We talk a lot about integrity and character, and I thought todays game had plenty of those types of situations where it showed up big." Drew Brees threw for 446 yards with three touchdowns for the winless Saints (0-4). "Its going to hurt when you lose a game like this," Saints interim coach Aaron Kromer said. "But I will not let them get down. We are too close." Brees now has thrown at least one touchdown in 47 straight regular-season games, tying the NFLs all-time mark set by Johnny Unitas. "Yeah, its disappointing," Brees said of the loss. "It stinks. But despite where were at, right now I think this teams going to do something." With the win, the Packers were able to put Monday nights controversial replacement official-driven loss at Seattle behind them. But even with the regular refs back this week, the Packers and their fans still nearly were dealt a crushing blow on a blown call. After Rodgers touchdown to Nelson, Darren Sproles appeared to fumble the ensuing kickoff but officials ruled that he was down by contact. Replays showed that the ball clearly came out but the Packers were out of replay challenges, leaving Packers fans screaming at the officials for the second week in a row. "You guys were all happy that the officials were back, and we tried to tell you that theyd still get booed," Nelson said with a laugh. Brees then led the Saints into field goal range, and Hartley hit a 43-yard attempt -- but the Saints were called for holding, forcing Hartley to line up a 53-yarder. The Packers then were called for encroachment, leaving Hartley to try a 48-yarder and he missed it wide left. It was a sigh of relief for the Packers, who spent most of the week in the middle of a nationwide firestorm after a last-second decision by replacement officials cost them a game at Seattle on Monday night. It was a burden for the Packers to bear, but likely played a significant role in the NFL agreeing to a deal with its regular officials during the week. Referee Jeff Triplette struck a triumphant tone during the pregame coin toss Sunday, announcing that "its great to be back, gentlemen!" A handful of Packers fans came to the game dressed as officials, and some brought signs showing support for the regular refs. The honeymoon didnt last long. Fans howled for an offensive pass interference call after Brees threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston late in the first quarter, but no flag was forthcoming. With the Packers leading 21-14 in the third quarter, fans -- and McCarthy -- were on the officials again when McCarthy challenged a catch by Jimmy Graham but it wasnt overturned. A 20-yard field goal by Hartley cut the lead to 21-17 with 9:41 left in the third quarter. Rodgers responded with a drive but needed attention from the teams training staff after getting poked in the eye on a face mask by New Orleans Malcolm Jenkins. "I wanted to stay in the game -- obviously, I dont like coming out for anything," Rodgers said. "Just didnt have any depth perception immediately thereafter and so I figured we were a yard away and we could punch that thing in there. Unfortunately, didnt happen." Rodgers came out of the game for one play and backup quarterback Graham Harrell came in -- then tripped and fumbled as he tried to hand it off, allowing the Saints to get the ball. Brees then found Joseph Morgan wide open behind the defence for an 80-yard touchdown and a 24-21 lead. Rodgers then threw an interception to Patrick Robinson and the Saints drove for a 27-yard field goal by Hartley to take a 27-21 lead with 13:04 remaining. With the Packers trailing by 6, Rodgers threw an 11-yard strike to Nelson as the Saints Corey White tried to wrap his arms around the ball -- briefly re-creating a scene eerily similar to the controversial game-ender in Seattle on Monday. This time, though, Nelson clearly came away with the ball and spiked it emphatically. NOTES: Packers S M.D. Jennings, who played a key role in the controversial play at Seattle, left the game with a shoulder injury. ... Packers WR Greg Jennings caught a touchdown in the second quarter but later came out of the game. Jennings has been struggling to stay healthy with a groin injury. 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Jeter went 4 for 4, Ivan Nova gave up two runs in seven innings, and New York got its first win of the season, 6-2 over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night. Jeter singled and scored in the first inning, singled in the third, hit an RBI double in a three-run fourth, sacrificed in the sixth and singled in the eighth. He came in batting .231 with no runs and no RBIs. "A lot of times the first of everything is the most difficult to get in a season," Jeter said. "Whether its the first hit, first RBI, first win." Especially a win. New York began the season by losing three straight to Tampa Bay and was in danger of going 0-4 for only the fourth time in franchise history. "Its good to get the first one," Jeter said. "You dont want to think about it too long." There was no laughter, no yelling and no one exchanging high-fives. Just business as usual. Still, after the game everyone was delighted to take part in the ritual of congratulating each other in the middle of the infield. "Its nice to shake hands again. You go all winter, and in spring training not many of us are there in the ninth inning to shake hands," first baseman Mark Teixeira said. "Its nice to go through the line again." Andruw Jones homered for the Yankees, who last went 0-3 in 1998. "You always want to get that first one out of the way," manager Joe Girardi said. Matt Wieters went 4 for 4 with a homer for the Orioles, who were coming off a season-opening, three-game sweep of Minnesota. Nova (1-0) allowed two runs and 10 hits (six for extra bases) in seven innings, striking out seven with no walks. The right-hander went 16-4 last year but was 1-2 with an 8.06 ERA during spring training. "I thought Nova threw well, especially when he got in trouble," Girardi said. "He gave up some hits but got some big outs when he needed to." It was Novas 13th straight win, tied with Ron Guidry for the third-longest streak in Yankees history. "Everything was working for me," he said. Orioles starter Brian Matusz (0-1) threw 96 pitches in labouring through four innings. He gave up four runs, six hits and four wwalks in absorbing his 10th straight loss over two seasons. Stan Mikita Authentic Jersey. . "I was a little amped up," the left-hander said. "First start of the season and I was just pitching behind in the count too much today. Not getting ahead, attacking the zone like I wanted to. The walks hurt. Its a tough lineup." Against the Twins, Orioles starters pitched a collective 22 innings and allowed one earned run. Not this time. "Stuff was pretty good. Command wasnt what its going to be or what it has been up to this point," manager Buck Showalter said. "Brians stuff was pretty crisp. Got some counts away from his favour." Matusz kept it close until New York sent eight batters to the plate in the fourth. Russell Martin followed two straight walks with his first hit of the season, an RBI single, and Eduardo Nunez hit a sacrifice fly before Jeter doubled in a run. Jones homered off Darren ODay in the sixth, and Brett Gardner singled in a run in the seventh for a 6-1 lead. Chris Davis doubled in a run for Baltimore in the seventh. New Yorks big-name players wasted no time pushing the team in the right direction. Jeter began the game with a single, Alex Rodriguez drew a two-out walk and Teixeira -- who stepped to the plate with a .111 batting average and no RBIs -- delivered a run-scoring single. It was the first time this season that Baltimore trailed. Wieters rectified that in the second inning by hitting a 2-0 pitch over the right-field wall. NOTES: Jeter is 11 for 22 lifetime against Matusz. ... In his last three starts against New York, Matusz is 0-2 with a 12.66 ERA. ... Yankees LHP Andy Pettitte allowed one run and two hits over three innings for Class-A Tampa Monday night in his second game since ending a one-year retirement. ... Orioles LHP Wei-Yin Chen makes his U.S. debut Tuesday night against Yankees RHP Freddy Garcia. Chen, a Taiwan native who pitched in Japan for the last four seasons, says hes familiar with Jeter and Rodriguez. "I heard about them in Taiwan and Japan. They are really big names over there, too." ... Baltimore LHP Tsuyoshi Wada, who is on the 15-day disabled list with a sore left elbow, pitched six innings in an extended spring training game Monday. ' ' ' 

Rare is the player to have yet to play an NHL game, yet still cause such a feeding frenzy as an unrestricted free agent. Whoelsale MLB Jerseys . Defenceman Justin Schultz is one of those players and he picked his new club Saturday. Numbers Game looks at Edmontons big acquisition on the free agent market. The Oilers Get: D Justin Schultz. A second-round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in 2008, Justin Schultz used his leverage, as a highly-desired commodity coming out of college, to spark a bidding war for his services. Schultz, 22, reportedly had 26 teams express interest and its not hard to understand why. He was the top-scoring defenceman in the nation in each of the last two seasons, tallying 34 goals and 91 points in 78 games for the University of Wisconsin. By way of comparison, the second-highest scoring collegiate blueliner over the last two seasons is Danny Biega, a Carolina Hurricanes third-round pick in 2010 who had 65 points in 68 games over the last two seasons while playing at Harvard. In Edmonton, Schultz joins what is obviously a promising young team, but one that sorely needed an upgrade on defence, which means Schultz should step into a regular role with significant power play time immediately. Veteran Ryan Whitney is a proven power play quarterback, but health issues have dogged him in recent years, so Schultz could be a big part of what is already a successful power play (ranked third in the league last season at 20.6%). A right-handed shot, Schultz could have an opportunity to man the point on the Oilers top power play unit and that kind of role right off the bat could give him a shot at 40 points (or more) as a rookie next season. Since 2000-2001, there have been five defencemen to tally at least 40 points as a rookie (Marek Zidlicky, Dion Phaneuf, Tyler Myers, Kevin Shattenkirk and Cam Fowler). Joining a team with as many skilled forwards (including Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Nail Yakupov and Sam Gagner) as they have in Edmonton does put Schultz in a favourable long-term position to put up points; assuming, of course, that the Oilers can keep this core together for years to come. Schultz is signed for the next two seasons and, considering the demand for his services, its expected that the deal comes with a cap hit of $3.775-million per year, which is comprised of $925,000 base salary and $2.85-million in potential bonuses. Hell be a restricted free agent in the summer of 2014. While there are no guarantees that Schultz will be an impact player in the NHL, he has that upside, so landing him as a free agent is a huge win for the Oilers, who have not been winning a lot of bidding wars for most-desirable unrestricted free agents in recent years. Any team that could add a potential top-four defenceman without losing anything off their current roster would take the deal, but Edmontons specific needs on the blueline make this a tremendous fit. Now its up to Schultz to prove that hes capable of producing as a pro. Scott Cullen can be reached at [email protected] and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . -- Washington Redskins safety LaRon Landry has been ruled out of Sundays season opener against the New York Giants because of a hamstring injury. Whoelsale NHL Jerseys . Dwyer, No. 3 on Pittsburghs depth chart, expects to start Sunday when the Steelers (3-3) host Washington (3-4). Dwyer had a career-high 122 rushing yards in last weeks win at Cincinnati after being deactivated the previous two games. http://www.wholesalenikeelitemall.com/ . Ramon Ramirez got hurt before he could even celebrate it. The first no-hitter in New York Mets history was costly: Baxter and Ramirez are headed to the disabled list, both injured on a memorable night at Citi Field. Wholesale Jerseys Online . Yet he was hardly celebrating Utahs 113-105 win Tuesday night over Cleveland, which extended the Jazzs win streak to five. Wholesale Jerseys Sale . His teammates saw something extra in his dominating performance Sunday. Strasburg pitched three-hit ball over six shutout innings and drove in two runs to lead the Washington Nationals over the Miami Marlins 4-1.VIERA, Fla. (AP) - Stephen Strasburg pitched four innings in his tuneup to start on opening day for Washington in a loss to St. Louis. Strasburg allowed three runs, two earned, all in the second inning. He gave up five hits overall, striking out three and walking one. Cardinals starter Jake Westbrook gave up one run and two hits in 5 2-3 innings. YANKEES 11, ASTROS 9, 8 INNINGS KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Robinson Cano and Raul Ibanez each had two-run homers, 19-year-old Dante Bichette Jr. connected on the first two pitches he saw this spring and New York beat Houston in a game shortened to eight innings by rain. The Yankees and Astros combined for nine home runs. Jordan Lyles, bidding for one of two open spots in the Astros rotation, gave up eight runs and 11 hits in 4 2-3 innings. Justin Ruggiano, Carlos Lee, Brian Bogusevic and Chris Johnson hit home runs for the Astros in their final spring home game in Florida. TWINS 15, PIRATES (SS) 3 FORT MYERS (AP) -- Justin Morneau continued his surge since moving to designated hitter, going 2 for 4 with a double to help Minnesota rough up Kevin Correia and a Pittsburgh split squad in a 15-3 win. Correia gave up 10 runs and 12 hits in 2 1-3 innings. Denard Span went 4 for 5 with a double for the Twins and Ryan Doumit homered and had two hits. REDS 10, GIANTS 2 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Jeff Francis scattered three hits across seven strong innings, leading Cincinnati to the victory. Francis, bidding for a spot in the Reds bullpen, gave up a one-out infield single to Melky Cabrera in the first and then retired 15 straight hitters before hitting Brett Pill with a pitch with two outs in the sixth. Buster Posey walked and Joaquin Arias homered to left field with one out in the bottom of the seventh for the Giants runs. Joey Votto doubled, his third extra-base hit of the spring, and Scott Rolen had two hits and drove in a pair of runs for the Reds. PIRATES (SS) 6, ORIOLES 6, 9 INNINGS BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Erik Bedard gave up four runs in five innings while preparing to start on opening day start for Pittsburgh, and a split squad of Pirates tied Baltimore. The game was called after nine innings because both teams ran out of pitchers. Bedard allowed five hits, walked two and struck out two. Hes set to start on Thursday when the Pirates host Philadelphia. The Orioles took a 4-1 lead in the fourth on consecutive home runs by Ronny Paulino and Jai Miller. Paulinos homer, his first of the spring, was a three-run shot. Orioles starter Jake Arietta went five innings and gave up six runs and eight hits. He struck out five. RED SOX 7, RAYS 7, 9 INNINGS PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (AP) -- Carlos Pena, Evan Longoria and Luke Scott homered for Tampa Bay, but four errors and a shaky relief outing from Wade Davis led to a tie with Boston. The game was called after nine innings. Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine left his regulars in Fort Myers and opted to bring minor leaguers and backups to Port Charlotte. Rays manager Joe Maddon used a handful of relievers because scheduled starter Jeff Niemann was a late scratch because of a blister on his right middle finger. Niemann, who beat out Davis for the fifth spot in Tampa Bays rotation, isnt expected to miss his first regular season start. Davis gave up five runs -- only one earned -- on five hits in three innings. MARLINS 6, METS 5 JUPITER, Fla. (AP) -- Mark Buehrle allowed three earned runs in his final exhibition tuneup, and the Miami beat New York. Buehrle gave up seven hits and four runs overall in 5 1-3 innings. He finished his first spring training with the Marlins with a 6.62 ERA. Miguel Batista, who learned Friday he had made the team as a long reliever and spot starter, allowed a solo homer to Hanley Ramirez in the second inning. TIGERS 2, BRAVES 1, 6 INNINGS KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) -- Justin Verlander tuned up for opening day with a crisp outing in his final spring start and Detroit beat Atlanta in a game called after six innings due to rain. Verlander allowed four hits in six innings to finish the spring with a 2.02 ERA. The right-hander will make his next start on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Tommy Hanson also pitched six innings for the Braves, yielding five hits. Hes also slated to start on opening day on Thursday against the New York Mets. BREWERS 10, PADRES (SS) 7 PEORIA, Ariz. (APP) -- Mat Gamel hit a grand slam and a solo home run and Milwaukee topped a split squad of San Diego Padres. Wholesale Jerseys 2013. Alex Gonzalez and Carlos Gomez also homered for the Brewers. Gamel hit his slam off Padres starter Tim Stauffer and later connected against San Diego closer Huston Street. Stauffer allowed six earned runs and seven hits in five innings. Street gave up four earned runs and two homers in his inning. Jesus Guzman hit a three-run homer off Milwaukee starter Chris Narveson, who allowed seven runs and seven hits in five innings. Ryan Braun had two hits for Milwaukee. MARINERS 6, PADRES (SS) 1 PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) -- Kevin Millwood struck out eight in seven solid innings, leading the Mariners to the victory. The veteran right-hander allowed one run on Andy Parrinos homer and five hits. The Mariners fielded a team of minor leaguers behind Millwood while their regulars took the day to recuperate from a trip to Japan for two regular-season games. The split-squad Padres had four projected starters in their lineup, with first baseman Yonder Alonso collecting a pair of hits off Millwood. Padres left fielder Mark Kotsay left after the third inning with a calf injury, but manager Bud Black said it was a precaution. ROCKIES 3, WHITE SOX 1 GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- John Danks was sharp in his final outing before starting on opening day, pitching six innings for the Chicago White Sox in a loss to Colorado. Danks allowed one run and three hits, walking none and striking out two. He will pitch Friday at Texas. Rockies starter Drew Pomeranz threw six scoreless innings. He gave up four hits, struck out two and walked one. Pomeranz will join the Rockies rotation as their fifth starter April 15. Adam Dunn hit his fifth spring home run, connecting in the ninth for the White Sox against Matt Reynolds. ANGELS 3, CUBS 3, 10 INNINGS MESA, Ariz. (AP) -- Albert Pujols hit his sixth home run this spring and the Angels played to 10-inning tie with the Cubs. Pujols homered for the second straight day, connecting for a two-run shot in the first inning against Paul Maholm. Pujols had a career batting average of .564 (22 for 49) with two homers and eight RBIs in the regular season against Maholm. DODGERS 9, DIAMONDBACKS (SS) 3 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Aces Clayton Kershaw and Ian Kennedy both struggled in their final spring tuneups, and the Dodgers defeated Arizonas split squad. Kershaw, the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, gave up three runs, six hits and a walk in 3 2-3 innings for the Dodgers. Kennedy worked five innings and allowed three runs on five hits and a walk. DIAMONDBACKS (SS) 10, ROYALS 3 SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) -- Geoff Blum and A.J. Pollock homered to lead Arizonas split squad over Kansas City. Pollock led off the game with a home run on Danny Duffys fourth pitch. He also scored on Blums drive in the Diamondbacks four-run fifth. Eric Hosmer singled in a run for the Royals, extending his hitting streak to 12 games and increasing his RBI total to a Cactus League-leading 29. RANGERS 7, INDIANS 4 GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) -- Former closer Neftali Feliz pitched five innings and Mitch Moreland hit a two-run homer to help Texas beat Cleveland. Michael Brantley and Jason Kipnis hit solo homers for the Indians, who have averaged 2.8 runs during a 10-game Cactus League losing streak. Feliz, now Texas No. 5 starter, allowed three runs and five hits in his first "A" game start since leaving a March 20 outing with right shoulder soreness. Texas was without centre fielder Josh Hamilton. He left Fridays game with a tight left groin and is day-to-day. Cleveland starter Justin Masterson gave up seven hits and six runs over 3 2-3 innings in his final tuneup for his first opening-day start Thursday. ATHLETICS 9, RIVER CATS 0, 7 INNINGS SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Tommy Milone pitched six perfect innings, Coco Crisp hit a three-run homer and Oakland routed its Triple-A Sacramento affiliate. Milone struck out six and the As showed no signs of jet lag in their first game since splitting their first two games of the regular season Wednesday and Thursday in Japan. Oakland roughed up Sacramento starter Jarrod Parker, scoring three runs in each of the first two innings. Josh Donaldsons solo homer in the fifth capped the scoring. The game was called after seven innings due to rain. ' ' ' 

LAS VEGAS -- With a May 19 bout in Las Vegas on the line, boxer Lamont Petersons lawyer is telling Nevada boxing regulators the champion fighters failed doping test in March stemmed from an "inadvertent" failure to disclose medical treatment last November for low testosterone levels. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . In a letter obtained late Tuesday by The Associated Press, Washington, D.C.-based attorney Jeff Fried told the Nevada Athletic Commission that Petersons doctor determined that a one-time "therapeutic" treatment "would not produce a significant enhancement of athletic performance." Peterson, of Washington, defeated Amir Khan in a disputed split decision in December in the nations capital to become the WBA and IBF junior welterweight champion. Petersons scheduled rematch next week with Khan in Las Vegas was in doubt after a urine test in March found unacceptably high levels of synthetic testosterone in Petersons system, Athletic Commission executive Keith Kizer said Tuesday. Kizer said Peterson (30-1-1, with 15 KOs) would have faced routine approval in the next several days for the fight scheduled next week at the Mandalay Bay resort. Now, it would be up to the five-member commission to hold a special meeting to accept Petersons explanation and grant a license for the Khan bout. The panel isnt currently scheduled to meet until May 21. "Lamont has never had a positive anti-doping test either before (or) after this isolated occurrence," Fried said in the letter that appears to apologize for the failed test but doesnt specifically seek a commission hearing. Fried didnt immediately respond to an after-hours message seeking comment. The letter cited the findings of three doctors and said more tests were scheduled Wednesday. Peterson "should not be penalized by the commission based on the facts as summarized in this letter and within the medical correspondence," Fried said. Two tests of Petersons urine samples by the Las Vegas-based Voluntary Anti-Doping Association reached the same failure finding, according to a report Kizer said he received Monday from Dr. Margaret Goodman, VADA chief executive and a former ringside physician. "Unless theres some real obvious and legitimate reason for the positive test, hes not fighting," Kizer told AP early Tuesday. Khans promoter, Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions in Los Angeles, called it premature to say whether the Peterson-Khan fight will be held. But if Peterson cant fight, Khan wont face a substitute opponent, Schaefer said. "If he is allowed to fight, obviously we will fight," Schaefer said. "Were going to wait to see what the Athletic Commission decides. It would be impossible to find an opponent within a week and a half for a fight of this calibre." Goodman and Dr. Edwin "Flip" Homansky, a former Nevada Athletic Commission member also affiliated with the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, declined to comment on Petersons test results. They cast VADA as a neutral testing agency. Peterson and Fried were notified April 13, but didnt share word of the first positive steroid test by the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory in Los Angeles. "It appears as though Mr. Peterson and Mr. Fried ... chose not to notify third parties at that time in the hope that Mr. Petersons "B" sample would test negative," Goodman said. The document said the second test was conducted at the UCLA Olympic lab April 30 with at least one Peterson representative present. Khan (26-2, with 18 knockouts) lost his WBA and IBF belts in a split-decision loss to Peterson on Dec. 10, but was granted a rematch after complaining about the referees decision to deduct him two points for pushing. 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Justin Turner doubled in the decisive run with two outs in the ninth inning and New York beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Friday night moments after blowing a one-run lead.NEW ORLEANS -- Hornets rookie Anthony Davis has been scratched for a sixth straight game against Utah, which has ruled out Mo Williams for a third consecutive game on Wednesday night. Hornets coach Monty Williams says he does not expect Davis to return from his left ankle injury at least until next week. The Hornets have one more game this week when Oklahoma City visits on Saturdayy night. Cheap NFL Jerseys. New Orleans plays again on Monday at home against Milwaukee. Davis is averaging 16 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks. Utah coach Tyrone Corbin says Williams will not play because of his sprained right foot. Corbin says he thinks Williams, who averages 13.8 points, is "really close" to returning, perhaps as early as Friday night at Oklahoma City. ' ' ' 

Montreal Alouettes defensive tackle J. Wholesale Jerseys China .P. Bekasiak announced his retirement on Friday after six seasons in the Canadian Football League, including the last four with Montreal. Bekasiak, a native of Edmonton, played in a combined 61 games with the Alouettes and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats between between 2007 and 2012, recording 47 defensive tackles and five sacks over that span. Last season, the 6-foot-6, 300-pounder scored his first CFL touchdown in Week 2, when quarterback Adrian McPherson located the defensive tackle in the end zone against Winnipeg on a third down gamble. "We celebrate JPs career today. He has been a tremendous role model on and off the field for our organization," said Alouettes general manager Jim Popp. "JP will be missed and we have a big hole to fill. We wish him the best in his future endeavors and he will always be two-time Grey Cup Alouettes Champion. We thank JP for his role in helping our organization remain leaders in our community." With Montreal, the 31-year-old recorded 42 defensive tackles in 19 starts, winning back-to-back Grey Cup championships in 2009 and in 2010. Bekasiak was sidelined for the majority of the 2012 season, suiting up for just six games. In Week 5 he suffered a knee injury with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter at home against Toronto and then suffered a torn pectoral muscle at B.C. in Week 11 causing him to miss the remainder of the CFL season, including the East Division Final at Olympic Stadium. Bekasiak joined the Alouettes in 2009 as a free agent after being drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with the fourth overall pick in the 2007 CFL Canadian Draft. He played his college football with the Toledo Rockets in the NCAA. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . The 16-year-old Black, who won the gold on Saturday in the womens vault, followed up with another impressive performance in Sundays floor final, edging Switzerlands Giulia Steingruber for the title. 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The hottest star attractions in athletics continued to fulfil their post-London Olympics plan of dividing the glamor sprints between them -- and making fast times seem routine. Bolt playfully shivered for the television cameras at the 200 metres starting line, then timed 19.66 seconds in the fastest half-lap race ever seen in Zurich. "Running after the Olympics is much more fun, it is less stress. The fans make me enjoy it," Bolt said. Earlier in the 100, fellow Jamaican Blake blazed to a dominating victory in 9.76, after Tyson Gay of the United States was disqualified for a false start. There was a major surprise in the 800 as Olympic champion David Rudisha was beaten by Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia. Rudisha was targeting the world record he set at the London Games but said he was unsettled by the poor weather. Bolt is no lover of the cooler European climate, yet still set a record for the high-class Weltklasse meeting which has long called itself "the Olympics in two hours." The triple Olympic gold medallist was only a meter clear of Nickel Ashmeade in the final straight then muscled through to widen the gap. "I paced myself in the curve. Im happy to achieve a sub-20 time but I did not want to push my body," Bolt said. Bolts 19.66, without a following wind, was .13 faster than Wallace Spearmon of the U.S. ran here two years ago. He also pulled through Ashmeade -- who could not even make the Jamaican Olympic team at 200 -- to a personal best of 19.85. Blake ran perhaps a technically better race than Bolt, and used a chilling 1.4 metre per second wind to accelerate clear of Olympic relay teammate Nesta Carter, who finished second in 9.95. "Bad weather cannot stop me. Next year, I can be even better," said Blake, who will defend his 100-meter world title in Moscow next August. The 22-year-old Blake ran .01 faster than Asafa Powell here in 2006, which was good enough then to equal Powells own world record. Bolt will complete his season over 100 next Thursday when Brussels hossts the second half of the Diamond League finals. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. Blake goes in the 200 there. Rudisha arrived at Zurich with the stated aim of lowering the 1 minute 40.91 world mark he set on a warm London evening three weeks ago. In swirling winds and steady rain, Rudisha was paced through the first lap but could not distance Aman on the back straight and was headed coming off the final bend. "My legs felt tired and I cannot run good if the weather is not good," Rudisha said. "The race was good, really. It was the rain that stopped me." The Ethiopian winner timed 1:42.53 to take two-thirds of a second off his personal best set when placing sixth in the Olympic final. "Hopefully next year I will beat the world record," Aman said. In the womens 100, two-time Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica reasserted her authority over Carmelita Jeter following two defeats to her American rival in the past week. Fraser-Pryce was fast out of the blocks and never looked troubled as she crossed the line in 10.83, with Jeter timing 10.97. Olympic 400 champion Sanya Richards-Ross of the U.S. extended her season-ending good form, winning in 50.21, and Dawn Harper crossed in 12.59 to lead an American podium sweep in the 100 hurdles. Long jump gold medallist Brittney Reese retired after two attempts on injuring her left ankle, and will stop for the season. "I had a stress fracture and it aggravated here. Now I am just ready to go home and rest," Reese said. A final-round triple jump of 17.29 metres lifted Fabrizio Donato of Italy past Olympic champion Christian Taylor of the U.S. by 13 centimetres. American Angelo Taylor won the 400 hurdles, with Olympic gold medallist Felix Sanchez of the Dominican Republic in fourth. Frenchman Renaud Lavillenie won the pole vault The Weltklasse meet began Wednesday with shot put events at the main rail station in downtown Zurich, won by Reese Hoffa of the U.S. and Olympic champion Valerie Adams of New Zealand. Adams set a meet record of 20.81 metres, beating the old mark set by disgraced Belarus athlete Nadezhda Ostapchuk who was stripped of the London Games gold medal for doping. ' ' ' 

SHANGHAI, China -- Adam Scott can join rare company with a second World Golf Championship. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . Keegan Bradley still has hopes of winning PGA Tour player of the year. Paul Casey thought his PGA Tour card was gone, and has a shot at getting it back. The HSBC Champions, the semi-official end of the PGA Tour and the start of a big finish on the European Tour, offers a little bit of everything to so many players. Scott, Bradley and Casey put themselves in contention Friday on a humid, overcast day at Sheshan International. They were chasing Fredrik Jacobson, who rattled off six birdies and kept mistakes off his card for a 6-under 66. Jacobson tied the tournament record at 11-under 133 and led by one shot over Scott and Louis Oosthuizen going into the weekend. Jacobson, a Swede who lives and plays primarily in America, won his first PGA Tour title this year at the Travelers Championship and believes his game has improved to the point that he can think about getting on his first Ryder Cup team. Thats still 10 months away. There are more immediate goals for others in Shanghai, and not just of the PGA Tour variety. U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy still has the best chance of running down Luke Donald on the European Tour money list, though he might need to win the HSBC Champions and fare well in Hong Kong in three weeks to make a real game of it. McIlroy sputtered along Friday on a day of supreme scoring, trading birdies with too many bogeys for a 69 that left him six shots behind. "I was just always trying to play catch up," McIlroy said. "I feel like over the past two days, Ive left quite a few shots out there. Its one of those things. I just have to try and make them up over the weekend. "Ill need to do something pretty good over the weekend if I want to try and win this tournament." Scott was in much better shape after making nine birdies in his 18 holes and missing only one green in his round of 65. As always, Scott feels as though he could have done more this year, though he wouldnt trade that one win at the Bridgestone Invitational. A win this week would allow him to join Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson as the only players to win multiple World Golf Championships in the same year. Woods did it five times, while Mickelson won at Doral and the HSBC in 2009. "That would be a really good year," Scott said. "I feel like overall I played really well this year, and I wouldnt say I would be disappointed to only win one tournament for the year. But I feel like Ive played well enough, and been in a position a few other times, and havent taken advantage of it. So I would like to be in a position late on Sunday and see if I can edge out the field here. "And then to win two World Golf Championships ... these are the tournaments that you want to add up by the end of your career." He certainly looked up to the task while playing alongside Bradley and Lee Westwood, a threesome that combined to make 16 birdies and an eagle that kept their gallery thoroughly entertained. Westwood wound up with a 68 and was four shots out of the lead. Scott led the way by running off four straight birdies early in his round, capped off by a seven-iron from 190 yards to three feet on the par-3 sixth. It looked as though he might make it five in a row until he tried to ram in a 12-foot birdie putt, only to run it some five feet by the hole and three-putted for bogey. He bounced back with two more birdies to close out his front nine and get into the hunt. Bradley might have the most at stake this week. A win at Sheshan International would be his PGA Tour-leading third win of the year, and with two of those being the PGA Championship and a WGC, it might be enough to be voted player of the year. For now, Bradley was pleased to still be in the game. He was even par on the back, and thankful for it. On two holes, Bradley left himself 10 feet and 12 feet away for par, and both times he holed the putt. He missed his last four tee shots, yet hit a sand wedge to five feet for birdie on the last hole to salvage a 70 and stay only two shots behind at the halfway point. "The birdie on 18 was big," Bradley said. "Today could have easily been even par, and I was 2 under. Im only two shots back. Im in a really good spot. I know I could shoot a really good number on this course again." Malaysia winner Bo Van Pelt had a 69 -- hes 31 under in his six rounds of this Asian adventure -- and was three shots behind. Joining him was Casey, who suddenly has a chance for a happy ending to an otherwise dour year. Casey dealt most of the year with a foot injury that got his swing out of sync. His domestic PGA Tour season ended at Sea Island a few weeks ago when he missed the cut, and he wound up at No. 136 on the money list to lose his tour card. However, just as it does for Bradley, a win at the HSBC Champions would count as official for PGA Tour members. That means Casey, who had limited status when he left for Shanghai, could return home with an official win and a three-year exemption. "The season is not over yet, although I kind of feel like Im working toward next year already," Casey said. "And the golf I played today is the golf I remember playing." Wholesale Jerseys Cheap .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone will run down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and rest of the season. Cheap Jerseys . 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Hunter-Reay becomes the first defending series champion to follow the open-wheel tradition of using the No. 1 since Scott Dixon switched numbers following his 2003 IndyCar title. Dixon did not switch numbers after his 2008 championship. Hunter-Reay had been using the No. 28 to recognize the estimated 28 million people living with cancer, and created awareness to the cause through his Racing for Cancer organization. But he felt switching to No. 1 would properly credit Andretti Autosport and his sponsors for their 2012 championship. "The decision to switch to the No. 1 for the 2013 season was very tough. The No. 28 has so much meaning to so many," he said. "But we recognized that our team, partners and sponsors have all earned the right to carry the No. 1. We worked hard together and its something they all deserve." Hunter-Reays original number will still be part of the car design, which will have DHL as the sole primary sponsor under a multi-year agreement announced Wednesday. DHL had previously shared the primary sponsorship role. "Racing for Cancers number one goal is to beat cancer and we realized that running the No. 1 with the No. 28 incorporated into the design, a very important detail to me personally, would provide us with an opportunity to strengthen the message and cause of beating cancer while at the same time recognizing our partners and sponsors dedication to excellence on, and off, the track." he said. Hunter-Reay became the first American since Sam Hornish Jr. Whoelsale NCAA Jerseys. in 2006 to win the IndyCar championship last season when he upset Will Power to win his first title. He won three consecutive races during the summer to pull into championship contention, then won at Baltimore in September to climb back into the race when Power was on the verge of clinching. Also changing numbers in the Andretti stable next year is Marco Andretti, who after seven seasons using No. 26 decided the number is unlucky and will drop down a digit to No. 25. "The No. 26 will always be a part of me and my history in racing but I think its grown unlucky for me," he said. "I keep hearing that from people too. I like the meaning of 25 versus 26. To me 26 is a character builder through heartache and trials and looking ahead to the No. 25 means success and leadership. Its like my chance to be reborn as a veteran driver." James Hinchcliffe will keep his No. 27 as he enters his second season with Andretti Autosport. But, its his first time returning with the same team for consecutive seasons. "For me, personally, this is the first time in my career Ill have the same team for two years in a row ... have the same crew and not have the learning curve at the beginning of next season," said Hinchcliffe. "I wont have a new situation and a new team to learn and settle into and Ill have the same two teammates which great - its just good to know that off the bat well be able to move forward." Paul Tracy used the No. 1 in Champ Car following his 2003 championship, and Sebastien Bourdais used it following his 2004-06 Champ Car titles. ' ' ' 

LOS ANGELES, Calif. beats solo . - The steady improvement DeAndre Jordan has displayed at the offensive end during the Los Angeles Clippers first six preseason games has been evident to anyone who watched him struggle around the basket last season. Jordan had another strong game Monday night with 18 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Clippers to an 88-71 victory over the Golden State Warriors. "I worked tremendously hard with Marc Iavaroni and a number of the other coaches on my offensive game," Jordan said. "They all said that I had it before, but they told me I needed to just slow down and take my time when I got down there under the basket. "Last year I was a little too excited and was working too fast, but now Im getting more comfortable and letting the game come to me," he added. "Thats what a lot of the veterans told me to do. My teammates trust me with the ball, and that builds my confidence. That confidence has definitely helped me in the preseason, and hopefully it will carry over to the regular season." Blake Griffin finished with 14 points, seven boards and six assists for the Clippers (3-3), and Chris Paul had 11 points, nine assists and only one turnover during a team-high 26 minutes. "Were doing OK, but weve still got to build on the defensive end," Paul said. "I think weve showed the capability of scoring at high levels every night, but one thing I kept saying at halftime was that we cant rely on that. The good teams in this league rely on defence night in and night out, and thats what weve got to do. We have to keep the pressure on. I wish effort was enough to win in this league, but its not. We still have to play smart." Coach Vinny Del Negro sat all of his starters throughout the fourth quarter after Los Angeles built a 79-53 lead. The Clippers outscored Golden State 24-2 in the points-off-turnovers department over the first three quarters, committing only five turnovers while forcing 19 by the Warriors. "I thought it was the first time in a long time that we looked like a bad team," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "We didnt rebound the basketball, we didnt take care of the basketball, we didnt execute, and we took the path of least resistance. Its embarrassing. "Were a much better basketball team than we played like tonight, but its not a setback," Jackson added. "Weve been riding a pretty high wave and things have been going great. So tonight was a good experience for us. Well see how it feels to see what happened when you decide to stray away from who we are and why weve been so successful." Jarrett Jack had 14 points and David Lee added 12 points and nine rebounds for the wounded Warriors (5-2), who were without Andris Biedrins because of tightness in his groin and Stephen Curry due to a sore right ankle. Center Andrew Bogut continues to recover from a fractured left ankle that occurred last January while he was with Milwaukee, and the Warriors have set no timetable for his return to the lineup. "Were patient and were listening to the doctors," Jackson said. "Hes working hard, hes getting rehab and well put him out on the floor when hes a hundred per cent. But were in no rush because we understand how important he is to this basketball team." Jordan paced the Clippers to a 52-39 halftime lead with 13 points and eight rebounds. The Warriors were trailing 70-45 when reserve swingman Jeremy Tyler fouled Griffin in the lane on a delayed slam-dunk attempt. Tyler made a move toward Griffin and received a technical foul. Paul, Jordan and Clippers teammate Caron Butler all went over to Tyler and calmed him down before Griffin took his free throws. Los Angeles never trailed, building a 41-25 margin with 4 minutes left in the half and getting 16 of its first 18 field goals off assists. Golden States bench started out a collective 0 for 9 from the field and finished 9 for 37 overall as the Clippers reserves outscored their Warriors counterparts 32-22. NOTES: Jerry West, who has a statue of himself right outside Staples Center commemorating his Hall of Fame career with the Lakers, attended the game. He currently is a member of the Warriors executive board. ... In a poll of NBA general managers released by the league on Monday, Paul was voted the best point guard (69.0 per cent) and the best team leader (27.6). Injured teammate Chauncey Billups got the nod for which player would make the best head coach someday (20.7). ... Grant Hill and Lamar Odom didnt play for the Clippers because of knee issues. When Hill plays his third game of the regular season, it will be his 1,000th in the NBA. Had it not been for a rash of debilitating injuries, the 18-year veteran would be approaching 1,500 by now. ... 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Seemingly every year, in every sports league, the same question is asked about the championship team.Jake Paterson put the Saginaw Spirit on his shoulders Thursday night. Paterson turned aside all 30 shots he faced as the Spirit blanked the Sudbury Wolves 5-0 for their first win of the Ontario Hockey League season. Eric Locke scored twice for Saginaw (1-1-1) and Andrey Alexeev and Vincent Trocheck had a goal and an assist to pave the way. Justin Kea also scored and Grant Webermin had a pair of assists. Trocheck opened the scoring at 13:19 with a goal from the slot with assists going to Webermin and Ringuette. Saginaw increased its lead to 2-0, scoring the only goal of the second period as Russian import Alexeev scored his first OHL goal from the top of the face-off circle after receiving a pass from Garrett Ross. The Spirit had three power-play goals in the third period. Locke scored twice at 3:33 and added the second goal at 17:50, finishing a three-way passing play from Alexeev and Webermin. Kea scored with Sudbury two men short at 4:43 in between the two Locke goals. Elsewhere in the OHL it was: Erie 5 Peterborough 1; Windsor 4 Kitchener 2 and Barrie 4 Owen Sound 3 (SO). At Saginaw, Mich., Joel Vienneau stopped 26 shots for Sudbuury (2-1-0). beats by dre review. The game featured lots of rough stuff as the two teams combined for 14 minor and two major penalties. Otters 5 Petes 1@ At Peterborough, Ont., Oscar Dansk made 47 saves to lead Erie past the Petes. Stephen Harper scored twice to lead Erie (1-2-0), while Jake Evans, Nick Betz and Travis Wood also had goals. Trevor Murphy scored the only goal for Peterborough (1-2-0), which outshot Erie 48-30 but couldnt solve Dansk. Spitfires 4 Rangers 2@ At Windsor, Ont., Chris Marchese struck twice as the Spitfires dropped Kitchener. Derek Schoenmakers also scored for Windsor (2-1-0), while Michael Clarke put the puck into the empty net. Tobias Rieder and Brent Pedersen supplied the offence for the Rangers (2-1-0). Colts 4 Attack 3 (SO)@ At Barrie, Ont., Josh MacDonald scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Colts edged Owen Sound. Winnipeg Jets prospect Mark Scheifele and Zach Hall each had a goal and an assist for Barrie (2-2-0). MacDonald had the other goal in regulation time. Daniel Catenacci, Daniel Zweep and Zach Nastasiuk replied for the Attack (2-0-1), who lost their first game this season. ' ' ' 

VOORHEES, N. Wholesale Jerseys Online .J. -- The Philadelphia Flyers reached a minor-league affiliation with the Trenton Titans of the East Coast Hockey League on Monday. The Titans also served as the Flyers ECHL affiliate last season, and under this agreement, players contracted to either the Flyers or the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League can be assigned to Trenton. The Titans play in Trentons Sun National Bank Center. "We look forward to working closely with Trenton on developing future Flyers in a winning environment," Philadelphia general manager Paul Holmgren said. "Our relationship has always been strong with the Flyers and we look forward to taking that to the next level," Trenton president Rich Lisk said. "I am happy to call Trenton the home of future Philadelphia Flyers." Wholesale NFL Jerseys China . Bynum just couldnt run, practice or play like the rest of the team. Wearing his Sixers tank top for the first day of training camp, Bynum was reduced Tuesday to an All-Star bench player. NFL Nike Jerseys China . The 22-year-old made his season debut last Wednesday after being out of action since December 8 with a concussion that he suffered during the lockout while playing with the Marlies. http://www.wholesalenikeelitemall.com/ . Raonic defeated Benneteau in straight sets Friday night to pull Canada even at 1-1 with France after the first day of their Davis Cup tie. Whoelsale MLB Jerseys . Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray admitted Tuesday many football players pre-game ritual includes making sure they look just right before stepping on to the field. Whoelsale NCAA Jerseys .J. -- The Houston Texans rolled through the first four weeks of the season, looking every bit like the class of the AFC.ATLANTA -- Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has been suspended for two games, beginning with Saturday nights game against the Braves. Mattingly was also given an undisclosed fine "for excessive arguing" with home plate umpire Angel Campos in Thursdays 10-6 loss in Pittsburgh. Mattingly and outfielder Matt Kemp were ejected in the game. The suspension was announced Saturday by Joe Garagiola Jr., senior vice-president of standards and on-field operations for MLB. Mattingly said he was confused when he first received word of tthe suspension. Wholesale Jerseys. He said he now understands he was suspended because he did not attempt to restrain Kemp before joining the argument. Kemp received no suspension or fine. "Im happy about that," Mattingly said. Mattingly was with the team for batting practice Saturday. Asked where he will watch the game, Mattingly said "I dont know. I heard theres a suite somewhere." Dodgers bench coach Trey Hillman will fill in for Mattingly, who said Friday he was expecting to be suspended "a game or two." ' ' ' 

CHICAGO -- Jeff Samardzija knows his role with the Chicago Cubs may soon become much more prominent. monster beats by dre . He looked up to the task on Wednesday night, battling without his best stuff as the Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 in a rain-shortened game. Starlin Castro homered for Chicago and the Cubs batted around in a four-run seventh. Heavy rain began falling with Miami batting in the top of the eighth and the teams never returned to the field. The game was called after a 1-hour, 17-minute delay. Samardzija was effective for a third consecutive outing, allowing one run over five innings, though he did not factor in the decision. He got out of a jam in the fifth despite Emilio Bonifacios leadoff triple. Logan Morrison hit a grounder with the infield in, but catcher Geovany Soto bobbled the throw on a botched rundown to put runners at second and third. Samardzija struck out Ramirez and got Greg Dobbs to ground out to end the threat. Samardzija was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the fifth. He finished with nine strikeouts and two walks, scattering six hits. "After that rundown, I kind of just took a second. Thats what I was happy about, just taking my time and not rushing, making the pitches I needed to make," Samardzija said. "Things like that, you learn from it. You never know when that situation will come up again, but at least you can go back on when it happened before and rely on your past experience." With teammates Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza being mentioned in trade rumours, Samardzija may soon vault into the No. 1 spot in the Cubs rotation. "I understand what my role is on this team and what its going to be in the future," he said. "Im really trying to do everything I can today so down the road when you are relied upon, youre ready to take the reins and do what you got to do." After a rough June, Samardzija has given up just five runs in 19 innings this month. "He wasnt as efficient. First-pitch strikes were tough for him all night," Cubs manager Dale Sveum said of Samardzija. "Thats the kind of guy he is, he made all the pitches he had to, and thats what good pitchers do. When they have to do it, they get it done." Castro hit his eighth home run of the season off Marlins starter Josh Johnson (5-7) leading off the fourth. Jeff Baker highlighted the seventh-inning rally with a two-run, pinch-hit double with the bases loaded. James Russell (3-0) pitched a scoreless seventh to earn the victory. Jose Reyes ripped an 0-2 delivery over the wall in right field leading off the third to put the Marlins up 1-0. It was his fourth homer of the year, but it was all the offence Miami could muster. The Marlins left 11 runners on base and went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position. "Thats what we doing the best, leaving people on base," Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen said. "Every time we play good its because we drive those guys (in). We take advantage. When we dont, we have the result we have tonight." Bonifacio had three hits, falling a homer shy of the cycle. The Cubs rebounded from a slow start to move to 13-5 over their last 18 games. They have won nine of their last 11 at home. Johnson retired nine of the first 10 batters he faced before Castros home run. Miamis big right-hander responded by striking out the next three. Johnson was economical until trouble found him in the seventh. Alfonso Soriano singled to lead off and advanced to second on a wild pitch. He scored on Sotos chopper over the head of Hanley Ramirez. Darwin Barney followed with a single to chase Johnson. "Things were rolling along, I was getting early contact, getting ahead for the most part," Johnson said. "But then you get a chopper and a bloop. Nothing you can really do about it." Mike Dunn fared no better in relief, surrendering hits to the first two batters he faced, including Bakers double. David DeJesus sacrifice fly capped the four-run inning. Johnson was charged with four runs over 6 1-3 innings. He struck out five and walked one to continue an inconsistent season. He gave up seven earned runs in five June starts, but has allowed 14 runs in three starts in July. Guillen was again given a villains welcome by the home crowd in his return to Chicago. After visiting the mound to remove Johnson in the seventh to a rain of boos, Guillen paused for a moment to banter with fans before disappearing into the visitors dugout. Notes: The Marlins activated RHP Edward Mujica (broken toe) from the 15-day DL. RHP Ryan Webb was optioned to Triple-A New Orleans. .. Cubs OF Jorge Soler will make his minor league debut on Thursday as a DH in the rookie league in Arizona according to GM Theo Epstein. The 20-year-old Cuban prospect signed a 9-year, $30 million contract with Chicago on June 30. . Mark Buehrle (9-8, 3.13) starts for Miami against Paul Maholm (7-6, 4.33) in the finale on Thursday. It will be Buehrles first start in Chicago since leaving the White Sox in the off-season for Miami. monster beats by dr dre headphones . 6 Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday at the Kooyong Classic. Hewitt defied his current ranking of 82 to beat Berdych in only 88 minutes and said later he felt he would be competitive against anyone at the seasons first grand slam. monster beats cable . -- Regardless of the allure the Dallas Cowboys or some other franchises might have for a coach a successful who commands top dollar, Drew Brees cannot envision Sean Payton coaching anywhere but New Orleans next season. http://www.thebeatsbydreukshop.co.uk/ . This week, they discuss the decisions of Glendale city council, Forbes Magazine and the NHL, Christine Sinclairs FIFA snub and Mariano Riveras potential comeback. cheap beats dr dre . After injuries caused the former AL MVP to miss all or most of the past three Septembers, Morneau is finally finishing a season in good health. monster beats solo hd . -- When Suzann Pettersen started the day nine strokes behind leader Na Yeon Choi at the LPGA Safeway Classic, a victory was the furthest thing from her mind.Hello folks! Here are five quick thoughts from around the NBA.  1. AMIR JOHNSON (Raptors): Amazing effort on Monday night at Golden State. Ive said it before and Ill say it again; when youre looking for a guy who lays it on the line for you consistently and is both a true professional and class act, this is your man. There was a lot of disagreement/discussion when the Raptors gave him a long-term deal but watching him every day -- he was a good investment. 2. REGGIE JACKSON & DEREK FISHER (Thunder): Had a combined 20 points on 8-11 shooting Tuesday night vs. the Lakers. If Scott Brooks can get this kind of guard productivity off the bench beyond Kevin Martin, theyll be a load to deal with. Having bench guys who give you that spark when you really need it is huge. 3. JORDAN CRAWFORD (Celtics): With the injury to Leandro Barbosa, the Celtics needed a boost to their second unit. If Crawford can give them numbers similar to what he got Tuesday night vs. Philly (12 points iin 16 minutes), hell fill that sorely needed gap for them. beats by dre outlet. A winning environment has a way of getting the best out of guys. 4. TY LAWSON (Nuggets): I love watching this guy; he keeps improving. He is explosive at point of attack and tough to contain. He makes his team go. Good balance between scoring and play making for others and will set the tone/pace for their team as the games get bigger down the stretch. He is dependable and productive. 5. BRANDON KNIGHT (Pistons): Significant adjustment for him with the addition of Jose Calderon to play the point guard spot. Hes playing more off the ball and will be interesting to see how this works out down the stretch. Ive never seen him as a pure point guard but more of a scoring-minded lead guard. With Rodney Stuckey in the backcourt who plays a similar game like Knight, I see the Pistons trying to move one of them if Calderon stays in the off-season free agent sweepstakes. Too much duplication in their guard play.  ' ' ' 

SEATTLE -- Felix Hernandez handed the ball to his manager and strolled off the mound as a sea of yellow rose with a roaring acknowledgment not only of his latest effort, but another opportunity to express appreciation for his perfect game nearly a week ago. Patrick Kane Red Jersey . King Felix wasnt perfect Tuesday night against Cleveland. He was still dominant. Hernandez allowed one run in 7 2-3 innings in the first start following his perfect game, Jesus Montero hit a three-run homer in Seattles four-run seventh inning, and the Mariners won their seventh straight beating the Indians 5-1. "It was pretty amazing," Hernandez said. "This was something special." Greeted by a crowd of more than 39,000, most of them in yellow shirts with the words "King of Perfection" honouring his perfect game, Hernandez (12-5) gave up a leadoff single to Jason Kipnis on an 0-2 pitch. That ended any dream of a second straight perfecto from the Mariners ace, but the bigger task all along was keeping the Mariners winning ways going. Seattle has won 14 of 15 at home and Hernandez improved to 8-0 with a 1.53 ERA over his last 13 starts. He left to a long ovation with two outs in the eighth after throwing 105 pitches. It was the final moment in a night where nearly every move Hernandez made was greeted by noise. He allowed seven hits and struck out five and continued a brilliant two months of pitching. His last loss came on June 12 in San Diego. "None of this gets to his head, all this excitement," Seattle catcher John Jaso said. "Hes just the kind of guy that is going to enjoy it." Hernandez talked earlier this week of needing to move on from his 27-up, 27-down gem last week against Tampa Bay, just the 23rd perfect game in major league history. It was hard to forget with 34,000 blinding yellow shirts handed out to fans. Seattle manager Eric Wedge said he felt it was a night to celebrate Hernandezs accomplishment, but didnt want the emotions of the night to overtake his pitcher. "To no ones surprise he handled it beautifully," Wedge said. Every move Hernandez made was accompanied by raucous applause, whether it was walking out to the bullpen for his pregame routine or when his name was announced as part of the starting lineup. Hernandez got ahead of Kipnis 0-2 on two fastballs, but a third-pitch curveball was dribbled through the infield and under the glove of diving first baseman Justin Smoak. He allowed two hits in the first along with Shin-Soo Choos broken-bat single, but got Carlos Santana to hit into a double play to get out of the inning. Hernandez later got Asdrubal Cabrera to hit into a double play to get out of the third and a tremendous diving catch by Trayvon Robinson robbed Casey Kotchman of extra bases in the fifth. Kotchman got even in the seventh when his double play ground ball took a bad hop over shortstop Brendan Ryans glove to score Santana and tie the game at 1. The Indians then botched a squeeze play with Michael Bradley getting tagged out in the rundown and Hernandez struck out Brett Lillibridge to end the inning. It was the first run Hernandez had allowed in 17 innings. He had retired 11 straight before Santana singled with one out in the seventh. "Hes thrown the ball extremely well the last two months," Indians manager Manny Acta said. "Hes phenomenal." Seattle did nothing against Cleveland starter Roberto Hernandez (0-2) until the fifth inning when Eric Thames drove a 0-1 pitch into the seats in right field for his sixth homer of the season and his second in as many games. It was Seattles first hit and just their second baserunner off the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona. Michael Saunders started the seventh by walking on four pitches and Kyle Seager bounced a single through the right side to put runners at the corners with no outs. Jaso then doubled to deep left-centre to score Saunders and knock Roberto Hernandez from the game. Esmil Rogers took over in relief and was greeted by a 438-foot shot from Montero off the facade of the second-deck in left field. "The ball took off so quick," Montero said. "I was like, Wheres the ball? And the ball was in the stands." Notes: Hernandezs eight-game winning streak is the second-longest of his career. ... Tuesdays crowd of 39,204 was the third-largest of the season and just the 11th time in 62 home games the Mariners have drawn more than 30,000. ... Cleveland RHP Josh Tomlin will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday in Southern California. He will miss the rest of this season and likely much of 2013. Nick Leddy Jersey .5 seconds left, and the Utah Jazz rallied to beat the Sacramento Kings 104-102 on Friday night. Patrick Sharp Authentic Jersey .T. Floyd and punter Will Hagerup, for the Outback Bowl. Third-string linebacker Brandin Hawthorne was also suspended. The school said only that the players violated team rules. http://www.officialblackhawksstore.com/jonathan-toews-jersey/ .C., and Trey Denton of the U.S. share the lead at 10 under after three rounds of the Canadian Tour Championship. Keith Magnuson Authentic Jersey . Cory Schneider, the netminder tagged as the clubs new starter, allowed five goals on 14 shots before getting the hook Saturday as the Canucks suffered an embarrassing 7-3 season-opening loss at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks. Jonathan Toews White Jersey . The Penguins top line hardly looks weary from the burden. Malkin added to his NHL-leading point total, scoring his 30th goal of the season and dishing out four assists as the trio combined for three goals and 11 points in an 8-5 whipping of the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.In one afternoon Phillip Lane doubled his career total for playoff goals. The 19-year-old scored three times as the Brampton Battalion defeated the visiting Sudbury Wolves 4-2 on Sunday afternoon in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Lane had just three goals in his previous 17 playoff games heading into Sunday and his last post-season goal came March 30th, 2010 against the Kingston Frontenacs. It was also the Rochester, N.Y., natives first career hat trick in 189 games played. Despite the personal achievement, Lane was just happy to get the win. "It feels great to go up 2-0," he said. "We feel pretty good about ourselves heading into Sudbury for the next two games." Elsewhere in the OHL, it was: Belleville 4, Ottawa 3 (OT); London 3, Windsor 2; Oshawa 6, Niagara 4; and Guelph 5 Plymouth 3. At Brampton, Ont., Sam Carrick had a goal and an assist for the Battalion while Dylan Blujus and Brenden Miller chipped in with two assists each. Joshua Leivo and Nathan Pancel both scored for the Wolves. Matej Machovski only had to make 12 saves to pick up the victory as Johan Mattsson stopped 27 of 30 shots in defeat. Authentic Blackhawks Jersey. Brampton went 2-for-5 on the power play while Sudbury failed to score on four chances with the man advantage. The Battalion now lead the Eastern Conference quarter-final series 2-0 with Game 3 to take place on Tuesday in Sudbury. --- Bulls 4 67s 3 (OT) At Belleville, Ont., Jordan Mayer scored the winning goal 14 seconds into overtime and Malcolm Subban made 32 saves as the Bulls picked up their first win of the series to cut Ottawas lead to two games to one. --- Knights 3 Spitfires 2 At Windsor, Ont., Austin Watson scored the winning goal midway through the third period and Seth Griffith scored two goals 49 seconds apart as London edged the Spitfires top take a 2-0 series lead. --- Generals 6 IceDogs 4 At St. Catharines, Ont., Boone Jenner and Scott Laughton combined for five goals and nine points as Oshawa won Game 3 to make the series a 2-1 lead for Niagara. --- Storm 5 Whalers 3 At Guelph, Ont., Garret Sparks made 22 saves as the Storm beat Plymouth. The Storm, ranked seventh in the Western Conference, lead the best-of-seven series over the No. 2 Whalers 2-0. ' ' ' 

SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Barcelonas Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta, and Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo are the finalists for FIFAs male player of the year. Ronaldo Real Madrid Jersey . But Canadian captain Christine Sinclair did not make the womens shortlist. The womens final three consists of Americans Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan and Brazils Marta, a five-time winner. The mens finalists were picked from a list of 23 candidates, with Messi looking to become the first player to win the award four times. The Argentina playmaker won the award last three years. "I think they are perfect picks. There is no doubt these players are among the best," said former Brazil great Ronaldo, a three-time award winner. "Messi and Ronaldo are really the only ones with a chance of winning, thats how its been recently." The winner will be announced in Switzerland on Jan. 7. The only two other players to have won the FIFA award three times are Ronaldo and former France great Zinedine Zidane. Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque, former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola and Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho were in the running for the world coach of the year award. The womens coach of the year award will go to either Frances Bruno Bini, Japans Norio Sasaki or the United States Pia Sundhage. The Puskas Award for the best goal of the year will be presented to Radamel Falcao, Neymar or Miroslav Stoch. The omission of Sinclair from the womens ballot is worthy of debate, given her star-making performance at the London Olympics. The talismanic captain led Canada to a bronze medal at the Games, scoring a hat trick in a 4-3 extra-time semifinal loss to the U.S. Her 143 career international goals rank third all-time, second among active players behind Wambach (148). Morgan and Wambach are looking to win the womens award for the first time after leading the United States to its third straight Olympic gold medal in London. Wambach made the shortlist last year, finishing third in the voting. The U.S. team also is represented by Swedish coach Sundhage, who led the team to the gold at the 2012 Games. "Womens football was at its best this year," Blatter said, noting the record crows attending the matches at the London Games. Marta is looking for an unprecedented sixth award. "Its a great honour to be in the running again," Marta said. "Its going to be a very tight dispute and Im sure the winner will be very deserving." The 25-year-old Messi earlier this year won his second Golden Boot award for scoring the most goals in Europes domestic leagues last season. He has scored 82 goals this calendar year, putting him only three shy of Gerd Muellers record. Messi won last years Ballon dOr prize over Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored a team leading 46 goals last season for Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo -- the winner in 2008 -- was one of the six nominees from Real Madrid, along with Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema, Iker Casillas, Mesut Oezil and Sergio Ramos. In addition to Messi and Iniesta, the 23-player list also included Barcelona players Xavi Hernandez, Gerard Pique and Sergio Busquets. Iniesta finished second to Messi in the 2010 vote. Seven Spain internationals made the 23-name list and all three in the shortlist play in the Spanish league. "This shows how strong the football is in Spain, not only in the clubs but also the national team," FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said. "We have a very strong (Spanish) football system in place." Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli and Brazil forward Neymar were also in the running. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was the only English player on the list, while United teammate Robin van Persie also was a candidate after being the Premier Leagues leading scorer last season for Arsenal. Juventus veteran Gianluigi Buffon was among the three goalkeepers in the list, along with Casillas and Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich. FIFA President Sepp Blatter said it is difficult for players outside of Europe to win the top award. Blatter made the comments after praising the 20-year-old Neymar, who is touted as the future of Brazilian football. Neymar has a contract with Santos through the 2014 World Cup and has turned down several offers to move to Europe, including one from Chelsea. "It is difficult," Blatter said. "All the focus is in the big European leagues. And this is the market today in football. It is the benchmark of club football." Neymar won the 2011 goal of the year award and is looking to retain the prize courtesy of his goal for Santos against Internacional on March 7, when he scored following a maze of dribbling from mid-field. Falcao is in the running for his overhead kick on May 19 in Atletico Madrids game against America de Cali, while Stoch is in the final list for his superb hook shot from the edge of the box for Fenerbahce on March 3. Voting is by national team coaches and captains, and journalists invited by co-organizer "France Football" magazine. Pepe Real Madrid Jersey . The Tigers said Tuesday the 33-year-old Martinez tore his left ACL last week. An MRI on Monday in Lakeland, Fla., revealed the injury. The slugging designated hitter will be evaluated again next week, but the team fully expects Martinez to need surgery. Pepe Jersey . The five-foot-11, 198-pound native of Narva, Estonia, was the Leafs seventh choice in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Komarov, 25, spent the past three seasons with Moscow Dynamo of the Kontinental Hockey League. http://www.officialrealmadridshop.es/fernando-redondo-jersey/ . -- Fans stuffed the parking lots hours before the All-Star game, tailgating and having a blast until they could rush inside PPL Park to bang drums, sing songs, and, for the first time in four years, cheer the MLS stars in a win in one of the leagues showcase games. Marcelo Real Madrid Jersey . -- Disgusted with his performance since coming back from a broken right hand, Kevin Love decided to play without his protective glove Tuesday night against Sacramento. Marcelo Jersey . The 26-year-old is just the second Canadian-born player to join the Russian-based league since the beginning of the NHL lockout last month.This hasnt been quite the start linebacker Renauld Williams envisioned for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defence. Through the opening two weeks of the 2012 season, the unit finds itself last in the CFL in points allowed (41 per game), touchdowns (eight), sacks (one), rushing yards allowed (329) and total yards (883). Whats more, the Ticats (0-2) have forced no turnovers thus far under first-year defensive co-ordinator Casey Creehan. "Coach Creehan has a new scheme that guys are obviously still getting used to," Williams said Tuesday. "Every play you have to read the keys hes telling you to read and you have to get to where hes telling you to get to. "If you dont, one guy will destroy a whole play. Between the defensive line and the linebackers, everyone has to get to where theyre supposed to get on every single play. You cant have a mental lapse." The Ticats slow start cant be pinned solely on the defence. Hamiltons offence, while second overall in passing yards and total yards -- has turned the ball over six times to stand second only to Calgary (eight). The Ticats have a league-high three turnovers on downs. The good news is with 16 regular-season games remaining, theres obviously no need for Hamilton to press the panic button. Having said that, the six-foot, 228-pound Williams said Saturdays home game against the arch-rival Toronto Argonauts (1-1) is critically important. "Its definitely a must-win for us," he said. "You dont want to start 0-3. "Theres a little sense of urgency, more than last week. Any time we play Toronto, its a big game regardless of if we were 2-0 or 0-2. This is the game we want to win, we always want to beat Toronto." Hamilton opened the season dropping a 43-16 home decision to Saskatchewan on June 29. Roughriders quarterback Darian Durant finished 25-of-34 passing for 390 yards and four TDs, three going to slotback Weston Dressler, who had 13 catches for 180 yards. "We were out of sync as a defence that game," Williams said. "Guys were moved around and people were still getting comfortable to certain spots they were unaccustomed to playing. "I thought in our second game we were more in sync and for three quarters played well." On Friday night, Hamilton suffered a 39-36 road loss to the Grey Cup-champion B.C. Lions. Quarterback Travis Lulay, the CFLs outstanding player last year, threw for just 178 yards and two TDs but tailback Andrew Harris rushed for 147 yards and a TD on just 13 carries. Harris, the CFL rushing leader with 194 yards, anchored a B.C. ground attack that rolled up 208 total yards and effectivelly cemented the win. Michael Laudrup Real Madrid Jersey. After scampering 61 yards to set up a field goal earlier in the fourth quarter, Harris ran four times for 46 yards as the Lions ran out the final 2:33 after Hamilton scored a TD and a two-point convert to make it a three-point game. "He (Harris) had over half of his yards in the fourth quarter," Williams said. "We were good up until that point. "Really, though, there were some good things come out of that game . . . we just have to keep coming together and keep playing." Williams and Co. will face a Toronto offence heading into Ivor Wynne Stadium on a roll. Quarterback Rick Ray had 407 yards passing and two touchdowns in the Argos 39-36 home-opening win over Calgary on Saturday. Receivers Andre Durie (10 catches, 118 yards) and Dontrelle Inman (three catches, 107 yards, two TDs) were his favourite targets while tailback Cory Boyd ran for 101 yards and a touchdown. Williams, 31, said the key remains getting to Ray, the CFLs passing leader with 705 yards, while not losing track of Boyd. "Its getting to Ricky and containing Boyd," Williams said. "You want to try to get to Ricky and make him hold the ball, he loves to throw those outs, and also hold Boyd in the run game. "If we can do that, we should be OK." Hamilton has had trouble pressuring the quarterback as Williams has the units lone sack. The Ticats had 37 sacks last year to finish fourth in the CFL, with ends Justin Hickman (tied for league lead with 13) and Stevie Baggs (five) accounting for more than half that total. Trouble is, neither player remains in Hamilton as Baggs was released this off-season and Hickman signed with the NFLs Indianapolis Colts. But while piling up sacks is the goal of many defences, Williams admits the underlying theme of a defensive front is to get to the passer quickly and harass him. "A good defence will get to the quarterback," Williams said. "Hurries, pressures and stuff like that are effective ways to get to the quarterback even if you dont have the sacks. "But I do think sacks are important, too. Ever since Ive been in the league, the guys who have the most sacks are usually on the top defence." While Williams isnt happy about Hamiltons slow start, he says theres still plenty of time for the defence to find its mojo. "Its a long season and thats something us vets are letting the guys know, that were going to get this thing tightened up," Williams said. "The coaches will get everyone to where they need to be and were going to start rolling and get some wins sooner than later." ' ' ' 

BIEL, Switzerland -- Tyler Seguin is settling in to his new surroundings. Mike Peterson Jersey . The locked-out Boston Bruins forward has spent the past month in Switzerland, where hes found a home with EHC Biel during the NHLs work stoppage. The 20-year-old has quickly established himself as a dangerous player on the larger international ice surface with eight goals and 16 points in 12 games. "I think Im still adapting," said Seguin. "There are still plays out there that I feel like I can still make better reads. I think its just going to keep coming with experience in this league. "Hopefully, Ill keep improving." Seguin seems to have taken his game to another level recently, recording a hat trick during a win over Ambri-Piotta last week and following it with a two-goal effort in a victory over Zurich three nights later. "The last games hes coming on like crazy," said coach Kevin Schlapfer. The trip abroad has been a positive experience for Seguin, who is still playing under an entry-level contract in the NHL and could have been assigned to the American Hockey League before the lockout. Instead, he was one of the first Canadian-born players to sign overseas. "Right when I heard there was going to be a lockout I told my agent right away that I wanted to go to Europe," said Seguin. "I just thought it would be cool to see what its like to be a professional hockey player in Europe. Its been a fun ride so far, Ive gained some good friendships over here." Biel sits sixth in the 12-team Swiss league and has called in more reinforcements. Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane arrived on Sunday and is expected to make his debut against Zug on Tuesday. Seguin briefly met Kane prior to the 2010 draft, when he was one of the top prospects who attended a game during the Blackhawks-Flyers Stanley Cup final. "Im relatively new to the NHL so Im still a fan of his," said Seguin. "Im looking forward to actually getting to know him better and maybe even playing with him." For now, Schlapfer is still trying to determine how hell use his NHL stars. Hes toyed with the idea of starting them on different forward lines and then combining them occasionally when the team needs boost. "They have the same style," said Schlapfer. "They like to fly on the ice, to skate, and theyre mobile. I think thats a good combination for the hockey here in Switzerland." Ray Edwards Jersey . The award is named after the Ontario-born Thrashers forward killed in a car accident in 2003. It goes to the player who "best embodies perseverance, dedication and hard work without reward or recognition, so that his team and teammates might succeed. Chris Owens Jersey . A short-handed Barcelona, meanwhile, routed Getafe 4-1 as Lionel Messi went on with half an hour to play and added to Adrianos opener with a pair of goals before David Villa netted to keep them perfect in league play. http://www.usfalconsthegear.com/nike-thomas-decoud-jersey . The reigning world champion, who was second after the mens short program, barely made the podium after finishing just 0.04 points ahead of Spains Javier Fernandez on Saturday. Brent Grimes Jersey . - Standing on the 18th green needing a two-putt to win, Jay Haas stood over his putt and backed away. Roddy White Jersey . It was a glimpse of whats to come if the NFL and the officials union fail to reach an agreement before the season openers. And it didnt take long to have a gaffe. Craig Ochoa, who has worked Big Ten games, was the referee for the game between the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals. PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers arent ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet. General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team has had "internal discussions" on what to do with the franchises all-time leading receiver, but no decision has been made. NFL.com reported last week the Steelers were planning to release the 35-year-old Ward, who took on a diminished role last season behind Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders. Ward posted on his Facebook page Saturday that hes willing to restructure his contract in hopes of finishing his career with Pittsburgh. Ward has two years remaining on his current deal at a cost of about US$4 million a season. The 14-year veteran became the eighth player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions last season. Cornerback Ike Taylor and linebackers Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley have agreed to restructure their contracts in hopes of getting under the salary cap. Colbert said the team is in the middle off making free agent evaluations and wont make any move on Ward until that process is complete. Brett Favre Falcons Jersey. "That will give us an idea about what else is out there, where we stand with restructuring contracts and what we will have to do as far as possibly terminating people, both immediately and after the fact if we decide we want to add some players (in free agency)," Colbert said. Ward is coming off a season in which he finished with 46 receptions for 381 yards and two touchdowns, his lowest totals in each category since he was a rookie in 1998. The 2006 Super Bowl MVP -- who also won "Dancing With the Stars" last spring -- is one of only two receivers in league history to reach 1,000 receptions and win at least two Super Bowls. Colbert also said Monday injured running back Rashard Mendenhall likely will start the 2012 season on the physically unable to perform list while he continues to rehab the torn ACL in his right knee from the regular-season finale against Cleveland. ' ' ' 

It looked as if Pittsburgh was going to help sort out the national championship race, until Notre Dame made a huge comeback. Wholesale Jerseys . The fourth-ranked Fighting Irish rallied from a two-touchdown deficit on the fourth quarter, and beat Pitt 29-26 in three overtimes Saturday. Everett Golson scored on a quarterback sneak in the third overtime to end it. Notre Dame (9-0) is off to its best start since 1993. Pitt (4-5) missed a potential game-winning field goal in overtime. The Fighting Irish were among four unbeaten teams atop the BCS standings coming into the weekend. Notre Dame was supposed to have the easiest game of the three. No. 2 Oregon stayed undefeated with a wild 62-51 victory at No. 18 Southern California. No. 1 Alabama came from behind with a late touchdown to beat No. 5 LSU 21-17 in Death Valley, and No. 3 Kansas State beat Oklahoma State 44-30. ------ No. 1 ALABAMA 21, No. 5 LSU 17 BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) -- A.J. McCarron read an LSU blitz and flipped a swing pass to T.J. Yeldon, who did the rest on a 28-yard touchdown with 51 seconds remaining that gave the Crimson Tide a victory. Alabama (9-0, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) now has a clear path to the league championship game in Atlanta, and remains solidly on course to defend its national title in Miami. But this one was a struggle. Led by embattled quarterback Zach Mettenberger, LSU (7-2, 3-2) fought back from a 14-3 halftime deficit with an offensive performance that was nothing like their dismal showing against the Tide in last seasons BCS championship game. Mettenberger hooked up with Jarvis Landry on a 14-yard touchdown that put the Tigers ahead 17-14 with just under 13 minutes remaining. -------- No. 2 OREGON 62, No. 18 USC 51 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kenjon Barner rushed for a school-record 321 yards and five touchdowns, Marcus Mariota threw four TD passes, and Oregon produced another landmark offensive performance against USC. Josh Huff caught two touchdowns, and DeAnthony Thomas and Daryl Hawkins also caught scoring passes for the Ducks (9-0, 6-0 Pac-12), who outlasted USC in a back-and-forth second half to extend their winning streak to 12 games. Oregons 730 yards and 62 points were the most ever allowed by USC, which began playing football in 1888. Barner set a rushing record for a USC opponent by the third quarter, topping Curtis Enis 241 yards for Penn State in 1996, and smashed the school record shortly afterward as the Ducks gradually pulled away in their closest game of the year. Matt Barkley passed for 484 yards and four touchdowns while hitting Marqise Lee with 12 passes for 157 yards and two touchdowns for the Trojans (6-3, 3-3), who have lost two straight after a 6-1 start. ------ No. 3 KANSAS STATE 44, OKLAHOMA STATE 30 MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) -- Collin Klein piled up more than 300 yards of offence before leaving in the third quarter with an undisclosed injury, and Kansas State remained unbeaten. Klein had thrown for 245 yards and run for 64 more before sneaking in for his 50th career rushing touchdown with 9:47 left in the third quarter. The Heisman Trophy front-runner didnt return to the field on the Wildcats next offensive series. By that point, the Wildcats (9-0, 6-0 Big 12) simply had to protect a 38-17 lead. Oklahoma States Wes Lunt also left with an injury after throwing his third interception in the third quarter. The freshman quarterback, who missed six weeks with a knee injury earlier this year, threw for 184 yards and a touchdown before giving way to Clint Chelf. Chelf finished 16 of 27 for 233 yards and a touchdown for the Cowboys (5-3, 3-2. ------ No. 4 NOTRE DAME 29, PITTSBURGH 26 SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Everett Golson scored on a quarterback sneak in the third overtime and threw two touchdown pass during Notre Dames fourth-quarter comeback. Notre Dame (9-0) won despite Ray Graham rushing for 172 yards for Pitt (4-5), which missed a potential game-winning field goal in overtime. Golson threw an 11-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth. Notre Dames chances for a comeback appeared to end when Pitts KWaun Williams intercepted Golson in the end zone. But the Irish defence held and Golson completed a 45-yard pass to DaVaris Daniels at the Pitt 5. Golson then threw a 5-yard TD pass and ran in the two-point conversion to tie the game. ------ No. 6 OHIO ST. 52, ILLINOIS 22 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Carlos Hyde rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns, and Braxton Miller passed for two scores and ran for another to lead Ohio State past Illinois. The Buckeyes (10-0, 6-0 Big Ten) maintained the upper hand in the Leaders Division heading into a bye week. They have games remaining at Wisconsin on Nov. 17 and against rival Michigan at home a week later. Miller, considered a Heisman Trophy hopeful, had 18 carries for 73 yards and completed 12 of 20 passes for 226 yards. It was the sixth straight loss for Illinois (2-7, 0-5) and its 11th Big Ten loss in a row. ------ No. 7 GEORGIA 37, MISSISSIPPI 10 ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Aaron Murray threw four touchdown passes and Georgia overcame a slow start to beat Mississippi and move one win away from a spot in the SEC championship game. Georgia (8-1, 6-1) trailed 10-0 before scoring 37 unanswered points. The Bulldogs can clinch the SEC East title and second straight trip to the conference championship game with a win at Auburn next week. Ole Miss (5-4, 2-3) used blitzes to record five sacks in the first half. The defensive gambles left opportunities for Murray, who completed 21 of 28 passes for 384 yards with no interceptions and touchdown passes of 66, 40, 42 and 28 yards. ------ No. 8 FLORIDA 14, MISSOURI 7 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Mike Gillislee took a screen pass and went 45 yards for a touchdown, and Florida survived a scare to beat Southeastern Conference newcomer Missouri. The Gators kept alive their hopes of winning the SECs Eastern Division. Florida (8-1, 7-1) was shut out in the first half, managing just 111 yards and failing to contain Missouri quarterback James Franklin. The Gators played considerably better in the second half, turning two short fields into touchdowns, with Omarius Hines scoring on a 36-yard jet sweep to tie the game in the third before Gillislee put Florida ahead for good in the fourth. Franklin finished with four interceptions for the Tigers (4-5, 1-5). ------ No. 10 CLEMSON 56, DUKE 20 DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Tajh Boyd threw for 344 yards and tied a school record with five touchdown passes for the second straight week for Clemson. DeAndre Hopkins caught three of those TD tosses in the opening quarter for the Tigers (8-1, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference), who scored 42 points by halftime and rolled to their fifth straight win -- all by at least 14 points. Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant also had first-half touchdown catches, helping Clemson rack up nearly 500 yards by halftime and 718 for the game. The win moved Clemson into a tie with No. 9 Florida State atop the ACCs Atlantic Division, though the Seminoles beat the Tigers in September for the head-to-head tiebreaker in the division race to reach the ACC championship game. The loss dropped Duke (6-4, 3-3) a game behind Miami for the Coastal Division lead. ------ No. 12 LOUISVILLE 45, TEMPLE 17 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Teddy Bridgewater threw a career-high five touchdowns and Louisville rallied again to beat Temple. The Cardinals (9-0, 4-0 Big East) fell behind for the sixth straight game, but Louisville scored on five of its first six possessions to take a 31-17 halftime lead. The Cardinals, off to their best start in school history, moved into a first-place tie with Rutgers. Temple (3-5, 2-3) lost its third straight, getting outscored 127-44 during that stretch. Bridgewater completed 19 of 28 passes for 324 yards, a week after he threw for a career-best 416 yards against Cincinnati. ------ No. 14 OKLAHOMA 35, IOWA ST. 20 AMES, Iowa (AP) -- Landry Jones threw for 405 yards and a season-best four touchdowns and Oklahoma beat Iowa State to move coach Bob Stoops into a second-place tie with Bud Wilkinson on the Sooners career win list. Stoops got his 145th win and is 12 shy of tying Barry Switzer for most in school history. Brennan Clay ran for 157 yards as the Sooners bounced back from a loss to Notre Dame. Oklahoma (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) has won 20 straight following a defeat in the regular season. Steele Jantz threw for 191 yards for Iowa State (5-4, 2-4). The Cyclones lost their 21st straight home game against the Sooners, a stretch of futility that dates back 52 years. ------ No. 15 STANFORD 48, COLORADO 0 BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- Kevin Hogan ignited Stanfords sputtering offence and helped the Cardinal hand Colorado its first shutout at home in 26 years. Hogan picked apart the nations worst defence, throwing for 184 yards and running for 48 more in just two quarters of work, and the Buffaloes were powerless to respond, gaining 76 yards of offence behind a trio of overwhelmed quarterbacks. The Cardinal (7-2, 5-1 Pac-12) handed the Buffs (1-8, 1-5) their first shutout at Folsom Field since a 28-0 loss to Oklahoma on Nov. 15, 1986, snapping a streak of 150 straight games in which the Buffs had scored at home. ------ No. 16 TEXAS A&M 38, NO. 17 MISSISSIPPI ST. 13 STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) -- Johnny Manziel threw for 311 yards and ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns, leading Texas A&M to a win over Mississippi State. Manziel, a redshirt freshman, completed 30 of 36 passes. He ran for a 37-yard touchdown in the second quarter that helped the Aggies build a 31-0 lead by early in the second half. The SECs leading rusher added an 8-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Texas A&M (7-2, 4-2 SEC) has won all five of its road games this season. Christine Michael ran for 50 yards and two touchdowns and Ryan Swope caught nine passes for 121 yards. Tyler Russell completed 19 of 30 passes for 212 yards for Mississippi State (7-2, 3-2). ------ TEXAS 31, No. 20 TEXAS TECH 21 LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) -- David Ash threw for 264 yards and three touchdowns to lead Texas past Texas Tech for its third straight win. Mike Davis had a career-high 165 yards on four catches, one a 75-yarder from Ash in the second quarter for the Longhorns (7-2, 4-2), who remain alive in the Big 12 race. Freshman Johnathan Gray had 106 yards on 20 carries for Texas. Seth Doege threw for 329 yards and a touchdown for Texas Tech (6-3, 3-3), which was badly hurt by penalties, including a touchdown being called back in the fourth quarter for holding. The Red Raiders had to settle for field goals on four trips to the red zone. ------ No. 21 NEBRASKA 28, MICHIGAN ST. 24 EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Taylor Martinez threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jamal Turner with 6 seconds left and Nebraska remained tied with Michigan atop the Big Ten Legends Division. The Cornhuskers (7-2, 4-1) scored two touchdowns in the final 7:02 to erase a 24-14 deficit. The winning score was set up by a pass interference call in the end zone on Michigan States Darqueze Dennard, which gave Nebraska the ball at the 5. LeVeon Bell ran for 188 yards and two touchdowns for the Spartans (5-5, 2-4). Martinez rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the career leader in total offence for Nebraska, which is unbeaten in seven meetings with Michigan State. ------ No. 22 LOUISIANA TECH 51, UTSA 27 RUSTON, La. (AP) -- Kenneth Dixon scored three touchdowns and Louisiana Tech pulled away from Texas-San Antonio in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs (8-1, 3-0 WAC) converted a fake field goal attempt into a touchdown midway through the fourth. Tech won a record ninth consecutive WAC game on homecoming and the Bulldogs appear headed for a school-record third consecutive week ranked in the Top 25. UTSA (5-4, 1-3) dropped its fourth in a row after opening the season with five straight victories. It was the Roadrunners first game against a nationally-ranked FCS foe. The game featured 13 personal foul penalties between the two teams. ------ TCU 39, No. 23 WEST VIRGINIA 38, 2OT MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Corey Fuller caught a 25-yard touchdown pass and Trevone Boykin threw to Josh Boyce for the 2-point conversion, lifting TCU over West Virginia. TCU (6-3, 3-3 Big 12) got the victory after West Virginia (5-3, 2-3) went ahead on Geno Smiths 25-yard TD pass to Stedman Bailey in the second overtime. On TCUs possession, Boykin handed off to B.J. Catalon and he pitched to Brandon Carter, who threw to Fuller in the end zone. Boyce then caught the 2-point conversion. TCU rallied from 10 points down to force overtime. Boykin and Boyce teamed up on a 96-yard TD pass play with 1:28 left to tie the score at 31-31. Wholesale Authentic Jerseys . "Forrest Has MCL tear and ACL strain," UFC president Dana White tweeted Wednesday. "20 ccs of blood removed from his knee and the saga continues at the UFC!!" Griffin was due to face Phil (Mr. Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping . 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Mike Glennon was intercepted three times, and the Wolfpack also had two fumbles Monday in losing the Music City Bowl to Vanderbilt 38-24. "We hurt ourselves and when you play against a team like Vanderbilt, you cant do that," N.C. State interim head coach Dana Bible said. "Nobody wanted to do that. Nobody was remiss in that area, but we practiced hard through December to make sure ball security was right at the top. But obviously we didnt get that done." The Wolfpack (7-6) came into the bowl with 28 turnovers this season, and they wound up with at least four for a fifth game. That snapped N.C. States bowl winning streak at two since dropping the Papajohns.com Bowl to Rutgers on Dec. 29, 2008. Glennon finished his final game 35 of 53 for 383 yards and helped the Wolfpack outgain Vanderbilt 424-225 in total offence -- but he was also sacked three times. Bible, who filled in after Tom OBrien was fired at the end of the regular season, took blame for two of Glennons interceptions and said he was trying to be aggressive against a Southeastern Conference team. "We werent going to play it safe," Bible said. "We werent going to play back on this team. We were going to be attacking on it, and if they made a play on it more power to them." Now that the season is over, Dave Doeren, whos been working on the same fourth floor as the rest of OBriens staff, can take over fully. Bible said he hadnt thought of his future, dedicating himself to trying to be both offensive co-ordinator and head coach for the Wolfpack for this bowl. "So well see what happens," Bible said. "Ill have time to sit down and think about that and see what the future holds." Glennon, expected to be among the top prospects for the NFL draft in April, said he thinks the N.C. State program will be in good shape. "I am sure the new coach will do a good job," Glennon said. "I think we have a lot of talent coming back." A sign that this wasnt the Wolfpacks day came on the opening drive, when a third-down snap in the shootgun went a couple feet over the head of the 6-foot-6 Glennon. Wholesale Nike Jerseys. . It could have been worse because Vanderbilt (9-4) scored only 17 points off the turnovers. The Wolfpack also didnt force a mistake by Vanderbilt, either, though cornerback David Amerson has led the Atlantic Coast Conference in interceptions each of the past two seasons. With so many short fields, Vanderbilt threw the ball only 27 times with even running back Zac Stacy attempting a halfback pass to his quarterback. N.C. State held opponents to just 14.3 points a game in its six home games. The Wolfpack struggled away from that field, giving up 34.8 points per game. "This was a business trip," N.C. State senior safety Earl Wolff said. "We were here to play football. That was our main thing, goal. It is hard but (if) we are going to lose, lose with pride, lose with dignity." The Commodores finished 9-4 for their best record since going 9-1 in 1915, and its only the third time the smallest and only private university in the SEC has won as many as nine games in a season. Vandy closed the season with seven straight wins for its longest streak since an eight-game run in 1948, and its 15 wins over the past two seasons is the programs best total since 1926 and 1927. "When youre throwing out dates like 1915, you know thats a very, very, very long time," Vandy coach James Franklin said. "Talk about these guys great-great grandparents. Seven-game win streak is the teams longest win streak since 1948, and we also currently have the longest win streak in the SEC, which were very, very proud of." The Commodores took control from the opening drive, moving 65 yards for a touchdown that put them ahead to stay. Officials initially called Chris Boyd out of bounds, but the video review showed the sophomore got the toes of his right foot down for a 5-yard TD pass from Rodgers. Commodores safety Kenny Ladler picked off a Glennon pass at the North Carolina State 45 for Vanderbilts fifth interception in three games. Vanderbilt wound up matching the most points the Dores had ever scored in a bowl game by halftime with a 28-14 lead. "They were better today," Wolff said. ' ' ' 

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PHILADELPHIA -- Roy Halladay is continuing his recovery from a shoulder injury as planned after a second opinion confirmed the original diagnosis for the Philadelphia Phillies ace right-hander. Clive Walker Chelsea Jersey . The two-time Cy Young Award winner is still expected to miss between six to eight weeks because of a strained latissimus dorsi muscle on the right side of his back. Halladay will be shut down for three weeks before he begins a throwing program. He went on the disabled list on May 29. "The important thing is just knowing that a week could save me a month," Halladay said Wednesday. "As much as I want to be back, I want to make sure that when I am back, its not something I have to address later on, that its a hurdle thats been passed and doesnt need to be something that reoccurs down the road. I understand that and Im going to be very cautious of that." Halladay was first evaluated by Phillies team physician Michael Ciccotti. He also sought a second opinion from Dr. David Altchek, the New York Mets team physician who specializes in shoulder injuries. "Its a matter of calming it down and strengthening everything around it," Halladay said. "From my understanding, I was never asked to see him at a later point. Once we calmed it down and got things comfortable, it wouldnt be something wed have to evaluate later." Halladay is 4-5 with a 3.98 ERA in 11 starts. He has pitched at least 220 innings in each of the past six seasons, and four times led the league in innings. He was tied for the NL lead with 72 1-3 innings this year before he went on the DL. There were reports in spring training that Halladays velocity was down, but the 35-year-old eight-time All-Star downplayed it. "I think at times it was pretty similar. At times there was probably a few miles per hour difference," Halladay said. "Im aware that the older you get youre going to have to be a little better at spotting the ball and changing speeds. I think thats part of the aging process. I felt at times it was good. I felt at other times it wasnt as good. Ive felt like its still there. I can tell when it doesnt feel like its coming out the right way. There were plenty of times this year when it felt like it was. There were also other times I felt like everything I had it just wasnt coming out the way it should. I feel like its there. Its such a matter of timing and all that." Ashley Cole Chelsea Jersey . Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings, and Ian Desmond and Rick Ankiel homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Phillies on Tuesday night. Eden Hazard Jersey . The CFL championship game is scheduled for Nov. 25, 2012, at Torontos Rogers Centre. http://www.officialchelseashop.co.uk/ruud-gullit-jersey/ .ca looks back at the stories that made the year memorable. Peter Osgood Chelsea Jersey .com Tour, Ben Kohles put himself in position to win the Nationwide Childrens Hospital Invitational on Saturday. Ron Harris Chelsea Jersey .K. Subban will be the first task for the Montreal Canadiens new management team. NEW YORK -- San Diego Padres catcher Yasmani Grandal has been suspended 50 games because of a positive test for testosterone. The commissioners office announced the drug penalty on Wednesday. The ban will take effect at the start of next season. Grandal made his big league debut this year. He hit .297 with eight home runs and 36 RBIs in 60 games. He turns 24 on Thursday. "I apologize to the fans, my teammates and to the San Diego Padres," he said in a statement. "I was disappointed to learn of my positive test and under the joint drug program. I am responsible for what I put into my body. I must accept responsibility for my actions and sserve my suspension. Frank Lampard Jersey. " Grandal was acquired by the Padres from Cincinnati last December. The Cuban native was traded by the Reds with pitcher Edinson Volquez in a package for pitcher Mat Latos. There have been seven suspensions this year under the major league program. Six of them were for peformance-enhancing drugs -- including Melky Cabrera and Bartolo Colon for positive testosterone tests -- and one for a stimulant. The seven suspensions are the most in a year under the big league drug program since there were eight in 2007. There have been 101 suspensions this year under the minor league drug problem. ' ' ' 

PHILADELPHIA -- Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy have passed concussion tests and could return to practice with the Eagles as early as Tuesday. Wholesale Jerseys Online . Vick has missed the last four games and McCoy the last three. Rookies Nick Foles and Bryce Brown have filled in at quarterback and running back, respectively. Both players can now practice without hitting, but must be been cleared by an independent neurologist before participating in any contact drills. Tight end Brent Celek sustained a concussion in Sundays win at Tampa Bay and wont play against Cincinnati on Thursday night. Foles already has been named the starter for the rest of the season regardless of Vicks status. Foles led the Eagles (4-9) to their first win in more than two months in comeback fashion, 23-21, over the Buccaneers Sunday. Brown had 347 yards rushing in his first two starts, but was held to only 6 yards on 12 carries against Tampa Bay. Defensive tackle Mike Patterson also wont play against the Bengals because of an illness. Head athletic trainer Rick Burkholder said last week that Patterson was hospitalized with what the team believes is viral pneumonia but the condition is not related to his off-season brain surgery. The Eagles held a walkthrough late Monday afternoon. Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (neck, quad), safety Kurt Coleman (chest), left guard Evan Mathis (ankle) and wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (groin) were limited. Cheap Jerseys China . Now that the NHL lockout has been resolved, he and other, older unrestricted free agents will have their future decided once the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified by owners and players. NFL Nike Jerseys . -- The Anaheim Ducks are finished with the Los Angeles Kings for this season -- and just about done as far as their post-season chances are concerned. http://www.wholesalenikeelitemall.com/ . 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First up is a tricky rematch in Panama City on Tuesday. And converting goalscoring chances remains a work in progress. But the Canadians showed flashes Friday of a team with real speed in attack, midfield guile and some defensive steel. "I though the first half was one of the best first halfs Ive seen from Canada," said coach Stephen Hart. It was 0-0 after 45 minutes, however, despite two good headed chances by defender-captain Kevin McKenna. The Canadians, who have now recorded five straight shutouts, had pressed the action but failed to turn that advantage into goals. A canny Panama side was able to soak up the Canadian attack in the first half before showing more on attack in a more even second half. "We held our nerve," said Hart. "Defended with some intelligence and we got the result on the back of good defending." A heads-up play turned the tide in the 77th minute. Simeon Jackson, who had been a threat on the flank the whole night, was taken down on the side of the penalty box and Panama fell asleep at the switch on the ensuing free kick. Atiba Hutchinson immediately floated the ball in and an unmarked Dwayne De Rosario swooped in to tap in his record 20th goal for Canada. "Quick thinking on two players part and you get the goal," said Hart. "Great vision by Atiba Hutchinson to catch the defence sleeping," added De Rosario. "Really all I had to do was just focus on the ball and put it in the back of the net. Happy to get that goal in front of our fans and in front of a great crowd tonight." Panama coach Julio Dely Valdes, speaking through an interpreter, called his teams play on the goal "naive." Another Spanish speaker disputed the translation, saying the coach had in fact used the world childish. Up until that point, it seemed like Canada might be squandering two more precious points at home in what seemed a must-win evening. Picking up points at home is crucial in qualifying, especially in the wake of a 0-0 tie with Honduras in June. Poor performances on Canadian soil have cost the national team in recent qualifying campaigns -- last time out at this stage, Canada managed just two draws and a loss at home and failed to advance. "It was important I think playing at home to sort of break -- I dont what the word is -- the hoodoo and get the goal," said Hart. Panama is ranked 50th in the world, some 23 places above Canada, and has been enjoying an upswing in recent years. Midway through this qualifying round, Canada (2-0-1) has seven points while Panama (2-1-0) has six. Honduras (1-1-1) climbed up the group standings with a 3-0 win in Cuba earlier Friday, upping its points total to four. Cuba, winless and pointless at 0-3-0, has not scored in 573 minutes. The Hondurans, ranked No. 72, will likely add three more points Tuesday when they host the 147th-ranked Cubans. Only the top two teams from the group will advance to the final round of qualifying in CONCACAF, which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean. Six teams will then contest three places from tthe region at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, with a fourth CONCACAF team facing a squad from Oceania to see who joins them. Cheap Jerseys. "Weve got seven points and still all to play for," said McKenna, who is in his fourth qualification campaign. "I think the last World Cup qualifying we were out by now. Now weve given ourselves a massive chance and Im just delighted for everyone." After the game in Panama, the Canadians will host Cuba on Oct. 12 in Toronto before finishing the round some four days later in Honduras. A loud and proud crowd of 17,586 at BMO Field roared Canada on in a game played with plenty of emotion from both sides. As the game wore, the hard-nosed visitors looked to cloud matters by antagonizing the Canadians or just whacking them. The Costan rican referee handed out four yellow cards, with three going to Panama. Members of the Canadian bench were up in arms during stoppage time and a melee almost broke out. Hart said later that his players accused a Panamanian of stomping on a Canadian as he went to retrieve the ball. Los Canaleros (Canal Men), whose outfield players opted to stay in the dressing room rather than warm up prior to the match, were welcomed by a small but enthusiastic group of supporters in the north stand. "Our Time to Shine" read the giant Canadian banner at the other end of the stadium. The Panamanian fans were drowned out during the game. Hundreds of fans came early to meet members of the Canadian womens team, bronze medallists at the recent London Olympics. The Canadian women signed autographs prior to the game and drew chants of Canada as 14 players, including captain Christine Sinclair, were introduced prior to kickoff. Olivier Occean led the Canadian attack, flanked by Jackson and De Rosario with Will Johnson and Hutchinson looking to pull the strings from midfield. Panama looked to stay compact and counter-attack through strikers Blas Perez and Luis Tejada when possible. The visitors stayed composed, putting plenty of men behind the ball. And when cracks showed in the defence, someone was quick to move in and nullify the threat. McKenna, a central defender who played striker earlier in his career with the national team, hit the post with a header off a 36th-minute free kick. The scoreboard remained unchanged but tempers were rising. De Rosario and burly Panamanian captain Felipe Baloy jawed at each other late in the first half after Alberto Quintero was fouled and stretchered off, only to recover seconds later. The visitors failed to put a shot on target in the first 45 minutes. Canada finished the game with a 13-11 edge in shots (5-2 in shots on target). Panama began to show some offence in the second half. A shot early in the half had Lars Hirschfeld diving but the ball flew wide and a corner in the 52nd minute looked dangerous as the ball ricocheted around the penalty area before it was booted away. Canada responded with hard shots by De Rosario (saved) and Occean (wide). A long-range chip tested Hirschfeld in the 60th minute as the Canadian goalie was berating McKenna for a short backpass that led to a frantic clearance. Canada has only made it to the World Cup once, in 1986, and has stalled out in the penultimate round of regional qualifying for the last three World Cups. The Canadian men made it to the final round in CONCACAF qualifying for the 1998 tournament, but finished last in the group with a 1-6-3 record. ' ' ' 

The Montreal Impact beefed up their roster on Thursday with four picks in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft. Patrick Kane Premier Jersey . The Impact added forward Hakan Ilhan from the University of North at Greensboro with their first-round selection. The 25-year-old played three seasons with the UNCG Spartans, finishing with 29 goals and 19 assists in 58 games. In 2012, the forward was named to the NSCAA All-South Region Third Team and named First Team All-Southern Conference, leading the team in scoring with seven goals and seven assists. The Impact next drafted midfielder Jordan Leblanc from Old Dominion University. Leblanc, 21, finished his four year university career with 14 goals and five assists in 67 games played for Old Dominion University. In 2012, the midfielder scored five goals and added three assists in 17 games, all as a starter, earning third team NSCAA All-Region and Second Team All-CAA honours. Midfielder Luciano Delbono from Wake Forest University and defender Juan Arbelaez from Virginia Commonwealth University where selected in the third and fourth round, respectively. The 21-year-old Delbono played four seasons with Wake Forest, playing a total of 63 games, scoring one goal and adding five assists over that span. In 2012, the midfielder started 18 of 19 appearances, scoring one goal and adding two assists. Arbelaez, 22, started 20 of 21 games in 2012 for Virginia Commonwealth University, earning four assists. He joined the Rams in 2011 following two seasons at Georgia Permiter College. The Impact passed on its fifth and last selection. "The four players selected are players we have watched and seen over the last year," said Impact director of soccer operations, Matt Jordan. "We will evaluate how they will fit into our current and future plans while looking at the needs of our team." Jonathan Toews Premier Jersey . 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Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo beat goalkeeper Joe Hart in the 90th minute to cap a dramatic comeback as the nine-time Champions League winners twice came from behind for a morale-boosting victory over the English champions following a week of domestic disarray.Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry Fraser wants to answer your emails at [email protected]! Hi Kerry, great career in the NHL realms, how well do you know college hockey rules? I was watching a college hockey game on NBC Sports Network on Feb. 3, and the puck crossed the line, but was not seen by the officials, as play continued down the ice, a player was called for a high sticking infraction, blood was drawn, so it was a four-minute penalty. At that point, they reviewed the missed goal, and determined the puck had crossed the line. The goal was awarded to the scoring team, the clock was turned back to the time the puck crossed the line, but the penalty was not taken away. The player still sat for four minutes, serving the high sticking penalty. I was under the impression that if the goal was counted and the clock turned back, anything that happened after that point in time was erased. Please if you can, clarify the rule and how it differs from the NHL rule. Tim Kern Hi Tim: I am very familiar with the college rules. My former colleague, Paul Stewart is the Referee-in-Chief of the ECAC mens and womens officiating staff. Since my retirement from the NHL I have been assisting Paul with some coaching and supervision of his officiating crew whenever I have time. "Stew-Cat" is doing a great job in elevating the quality of officiating in that Division 1 College League. I have also joined NBC Sports as a hockey analyst with Pierre McGuire and our outstanding show host Bill Patrick on the College Game of the Week brooadcast every Friday night. Toews Jersey. The NCAA is consistent with the NHL rule to allow relief of one minor penalty following the scoring of a goal. In the case you described, once it was determined through video review that an undetected goal had been scored the clock would be reset to the time that the puck entered the net. Any penalties that resulted during that period would be assessed and served in the normal fashion. The "normal fashion" would mean that if a single minor penalty was to be assessed against the team that was scored upon then that penalty would be eliminated by virtue of the scoring of the goal. If the team scored upon was already serving a minor penalty on the clock, the remaining penalty time would come off the clock and new two minute penalty would appear on the clock. In the event that a double minor for high sticking is to be assessed and a goal results on the ensuing play, one of the minor penalties (of the double minor) is eliminated and two minutes would appear on the penalty time clock. The same principle applies; a team is allowed relief for only one minor penalty (to be assessed or being served) after being scored upon. In the college game that you were watching, unless the team scored upon was already serving a minor penalty at the time of the goal, four minutes being put on the clock was done in error. Two minutes only should have appeared following the video review and resulting goal. Keep enjoying the speed and skill being demonstrated by many future NHL players currently playing in the U.S. College ranks Tim. I know I am! ' ' ' 

ST. LOUIS -- Lance Lynn learned a lot from his 18-day stint in the St. Louis bullpen. Lynn, making his second start since an Aug. 25 demotion, tossed 6 1-3 innings and David Freese and Yadier Molina both hit their 20th home run of the season to lead the Cardinals to a 5-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night. The Cardinals, who have won seven straight against Houston, moved two games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the race for the second wild card in the National League. Milwaukee is 2 1-2 games back. St. Louis has won three straight for the first time since a four-game streak from Aug. 21-24. The Cardinals have five players with at least 20 homers for the first time in franchise history. Carlos Beltran (29), Matt Holliday (27) and Allen Craig (21) already hit the milestone. Lynn (16-7) allowed three hits, struck out five and walked two in a 102-pitch stint. It was his second successive strong effort since posting a 6.56 ERA in five August starts. "I got away from what I was all about early on in the season," Lynn said. "I got off track, and tried to start nibbling and throwing breaking pitches. "Now, Im going right after hitters and its making all my stuff better." Lynn is 2-0 with 12 strikeouts, four walks and one earned run in 12 1-3 innings since his return. Lynn, who leads a talented staff in wins, retired nine straight batters after Jose Altuves double to start the game. The All-Star was removed from the rotation after an Aug. 24 outing in which he gave up four earned in two innings at Cincinnati. He made six appearances in the bullpen before returning to the rotation last Thursday at Los Angeles. He gave up one run and five hits in six innings of a 2-1 win. Manager Mike Matheny believes Lynn has returned to the rotation a smarter and more aggressive pitcher. "He didnt go down to the bullpen and sulk, he tried to make himself better," Matheny said. "I think he learned a lot about his demeanour. He shortened up his mechanics, really tightened everything up." Molina said Lynn was at his early season form. Lynn was 8-1 through the first two months of the season. "He was outstanding, he was keeping the ball down and he was aggressive," Molina said. Freese hit a two-run homer off Lucas Harrell (10-10) in the second inning. Harrell, winless in six starts, gave up three runs and five hits in 5 2-3 innings. He struck out seven and walked one. "They have some guys that can hit the ball and you just want to work hard and try and get through the game," Harrell said. Craig led off the second with a single to set the stage for Freeses shot. The Cardinals are 16-3 when Freese homers. Molina homered in the fourth with one out to push St. Louis lead to 3-0. The 20 homers for Freese and Molina are both career highs. "If you are a guy thats trying to solidify himself, thats the number that I think everybody else looks at," Freese said of the 20-homer mark. "Its nice to get to that number. Weve got a good number of guys that have 20 or more. Its fun to be a part of." Molina was pleased to get to the magical plateau. "I cant lie, its feels so good," he said. Houston interim manager Tony DeFrancesco was impressed with Molinas game-calling skills as well as his new-found power. "Hes proven that hes one of the best players in the game right now both offensively and defensively," he said. Jason Motte recorded his 37th save in 44 opportunities. Motte entered the game in the ninth inning with the bases loaded and one out, and ended it by striking out Chris Synder and Jimmy Paredes. Mitchell Boggs had struck out the side in the eighth on 12 pitches. The Cardinals tacked on two runs in the eighth on successive hits by Jon Jay, Beltran and Holliday, and a sacrifice fly by Craig. Notes: St. Louis RHP Jake Westbrook completed a successful bullpen session before the game. Westbrook, who strained a right oblique muscle on Sept 8, will throw again Friday. He is hoping to rejoin the rotation next week. ... Houston, which has used 11 rookies this season, has the youngest active roster in the majors, averaging 26.3 years. ... The Astros are 8-9 in September after rough stretches in August (5-22) and July (3-24). ... Former St. Louis OF Jim Edmonds was in attendance. ... Cardinals LHP Jaime Garcia (4-7, 4.24 ERA) will face Bud Norris (5-12, 4.93) in the series final on Thursday afternoon. Norris is 7-4 with a 2.61 ERA in 14 career starts against St. Louis. Beats By Dre UK . Aldo was slated to meet Frankie Edgar in the main event, while Rampage was set to fight in the co-main event with Glover Teixeira. With less than five weeks left before the October 13 event, the UFC hasnt announced whether Edgar will face a replacement or be removed from the event to wait for the title shot against Aldo. 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The Braves, who are second in the National League East Division and trail Washington by 5 1/2 games, are 8 1/2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers in the chase to secure one of the leagues two wild card berths. Atlanta is six games ahead of St. Louis, which now holds the second wild card slot. The Phillies are fifth in the overall race for the two spots and trail the Cardinals by four games. For the Braves, right-hander Tommy Hanson tries to snap a skid thats left him winless since July 30. The 26-year-old has started six times since and is 0-3 with three no-decisions while his earned run average has crept slightly up from 4.29 to 4.33. He pitched five innings against the Nationals in his most recent start on Sept. 15, allowing two earned runs on five hits while getting a no-decision in the Braves 5-4 win. Hanson is 2-2 in nine career starts against the Phillies with a 3.06 ERA in 47 innings. Philadelphia counters with righty Kyle Kendrick, whos had significant success in 18 career meetings with the Braves. The 28-year-old has won six of seven decisions while posting a 2.87 ERA while starting 12 times and relieving six more against Atlanta. His last meeting with the Braves was Aug. 8 in Philadelphia and he was uncharacteristically ineffective, allowing six runs on seven hits in 3 1/3 innings of a game the Phillies lost, 12-6. In seven starts since, Kendrick is 5-2 and has trimmed his ERA from 4.86 to 3.95. On Thursday in New York, the Phillies brought 13 hitters to the plate and scored eight runs during a 33-minute first inning en route to thumping the Mets, 16-1, and finishing off a three-game sweep at Citi Field. Jimmy Rollins, Juan Pierre and Chase Utley combined for 11 hits, eight RBI and six runs scored. "We didnt have things go the way we wanted them to go (while the Cardinals played) in Houston," Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard said. "Four down, the only thing we can do is continue to win and let everything else sort itself out." On Wednesday in Miami, Kris Medlen spun eight shutout innings to guide the Braves to a 3-0 triumph over the Marlins in the finale of a three-game set at Marlins Park. Medlen (9-1) scattered four hits and struck out six to earn his eighth straight winning decision. The Braves have won 21 consecutive games that Medlen started dating back to 2010. The last team to win 21 straight starts by one pitcher was the New York Yankees, who won 22 straight Whitey Ford starts in 1950 and 1953. Ford missed the 1951 and 1952 seasons for military service. "I felt good. I didnt have that two-seamer coming back to lefties, I was kind of pulling a little bit," Medlen said. "Overall I felt great. I was trying to get a feel for the game, trying to see if they were going to be aggressive, or patient. I dont know I kind of just mixed and matched." Jason Heyward, Freddie Freeman and Jose Constanza each drove in a run for the Braves. The Braves won 10 of the first 15 games between the teams in 2012, but the Phillies won two of three when they last played from Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Atlanta. Philadelphia won 12 of 18 games in 2011. St. Louis Cardinals @ Chicago Cubs (Sports Network) - The last time that Chris Carpenter pitched on a big league mound, he helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series. Nearly 11 months later, the veteran starter is set for a somewhat surprising return as he takes the hill on Friday aiming to move his club closer to a postseason spot in the opener of a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs. The 37-year-old Carpenter was a workhorse last season, logging 237 1/3 innings in the regular season before going 4-0 with a 3.25 earned run average in six postseason starts. That fourth victory came in Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers. Carpenter, the 2005 NL Cy Young Award winner, experienced issues with his shoulder before the start of the season and underwent surgery in July because of thoracic outlet syndrome. The procedure was expected to sideline the righty for the rest of the year, but he instead returns in the middle of a playoff chase. "Ive pitched in plenty of games that have mattered, so Im going out there with the same focus, the same program, and thats to mentally and physically prepare to get outs and give us a chance to win," Carpenter said on St. Louis official website. "Hopefully, I can help us get going on a little push and that we can put a little run together here." Carpenter threw a 90-pitch simulated game last Saturday and is 11-6 with a 3.05 ERA in 25 career meetings with the Cubs. St. Louis is 2 1/2 games ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers for the NLs second wild card position after winning its fourth straight game on Thursday. The Cards edged out a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros to finish off a three-game sweep. Carlos Beltran was not in the starting lineup after coming out early on Wednesday due to knee tightness, but he came off the bench yesterday and delivered a deciding two-run double in the sixth inning. "They told me if a situation came up where guys were in scoring position, they were going to use me," Beltran said. "So Im not surprised. The manager is the one making the calls and I just have to be ready when he needs me." Allen Craig hit a three-run homer and Jamie Garcia yielded three runs over six innings to pick up the win. The Cubs will look to play spoiler on Friday behind Chris Volstad, who is coming off a no-decision against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Volstad, who will turn 26 this Sunday, was charged with six runs on 10 hits, two homers and four walks in 4 2/3 innings of work. He was taken off the hook for a decision due to his clubs 13-9 win. The righty is 3-10 with a 6.26 ERA in 18 games this season and 2-3 with a 5.15 ERA in six career meetings with the Cardinals. Chicago has lost five of its past six and dropped a 5-3 decision on Thursday to Cincinnati, a victory for the Reds that officially locked up their postseason berth. Anthony Rizzo finished with two hits and two RBI for the Cubs, while Jason Berken yielded just two hits over six scoreless innings. However, reliever Manny Corpas was tagged for five runs on six hits in the seventh inning. "For me, its just a matter of stringing together a couple more good starts and going into the offseason on a positive note," Berken saidd.dddddddddddd The Cardinals are 8-6 versus the Cubs this season despite losing four of six in Chicago. Milwaukee Brewers @ Washington Nationals (Sports Network) - With their first playoff berth in 31 years officially clinched, the Washington Nationals can turn their attention to the NL East crown. The Nats, though, face perhaps the hottest team in baseball as they begin a four-game series with the hard-charging Milwaukee Brewers on Friday evening. When Drew Storen struck out the side on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he sealed off a 4-1 victory that was the Nationals 91st win of the season. That clinched at least a wild card berth for the club, giving the franchise its first playoff spot since the 1981 Montreal Expos. Its the first time in 79 years that a team from Washington D.C. has made the postseason since the 1933 Washington Senators fell to the New York Giants in the World Series. "This is definitely a meaningful moment," Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth said of the momentous win. "Well celebrate tonight and go back to work tomorrow." Work for the Nats now means a division title. Washington owns a 5 1/2-game lead over the second-place Atlanta Braves in the NL East, giving it a magic number of eight to claim the top spot. The Braves visit the Philadelphia Phillies for three games this weekend. Washington faces its own challenge in Milwaukee, which has won five straight, eight of nine and 19 of its past 24 to get back into the playoff chase. The Brewers logged a 9-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday to remain 2 1/2 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals for the NLs second wild card spot. Milwaukee avoided a loss on Thursday when Aramis Ramirez ripped a go-ahead RBI single to cap a four-run eighth inning. Ramirez also homered in the 9-7 win. "It would have been easy for us to not fight and come back, and the guys keep doing it," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said of his teams come-from-behind victory. Hoping for his first victory since June 8, the struggling Shaun Marcum takes the mound tonight for the Brewers. Marcum will be making his sixth start since missing two-plus months due to injury and has allowed four runs in each of his last three outings. The righty has also pitched past the fifth inning just once since his return and lasted only four frames in a no-decision versus the New York Mets on Saturday. "Shaun didnt have good command. Hes a command pitcher but he didnt have it," said Roenicke. "I dont know what the reason is. I thought his stuff was good, his fastball was good, but his location wasnt." The 30-year-old is 5-4 with a 3.91 earned run average in 18 starts this season and will face the Nationals franchise for the second time in his career. He would love to duplicate the first, when he got the win after giving up two runs on three hits -- two solo homers -- over seven innings while striking out 11. The Nationals turn to Edwin Jackson, who is 9-10 with a 3.89 ERA through 28 starts this season and did not factor into a 5-4 loss to the Braves on Saturday. The 29-year-old right-hander was charged with four runs -- three earned -- on four hits, two homers and a walk, also striking out seven over 5 1/3 innings. Jackson was excellent in a win over the Brewers back on July 26, logging seven scoreless innings while scattering eight hits and a walk with four strikeouts. He moved to 3-2 with a 3.46 ERA lifetime in the series. The Nationals took three of four in that series at Milwaukee and won all three meetings at home versus the Brewers last season. Los Angeles Dodgers @ Cincinnati Reds (Sports Network) - The Cincinnati Reds know they arent done yet. One day after locking up a postseason berth, the Reds hope to give themselves a chance at the NL Central crown on Friday evening in the first of three straight games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cincinnati clinched at least a wild card berth with Thursdays 5-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs and now eye the division title. The Reds can clinch their second first-place finish in three years with a victory tonight as well as a loss by the St. Louis Cardinals, who trail Cincinnati by 11 games in the standings. With a division title just about guaranteed, the Reds are also battling the NL East-leading Washington Nationals for the leagues best record. Both teams currently have 91 wins, but the Reds have one more loss. Joey Votto drove in a run and Johnny Cueto hurled six innings of five-hit ball to win Thursdays game. "Anything less than winning the World Series is selling ourselves short," Votto said. "Thats our goal." Cincinnati was again without manager Dusty Baker, who remained in a Chicago hospital because of an irregular heartbeat. Baker is hoping to be in Cincinnati for tonights game, but isnt expected to manage. Bench coach Chris Speier has filled in for Baker over the last two games. The Reds hope to clinch tonight behind Bronson Arroyo, who had a string of five straight winning decisions snapped on Friday with a loss at the Miami Marlins. Arroyo yielded four runs on nine hits and two walks over six frames, striking out six in his first loss since Aug. 6. "Bronson didnt do badly, we just didnt put up any runs," Baker said of his starter. "He just made that one mistake on (a solo homer to Miamis Greg) Dobbs. Other than that he threw the ball pretty well." The right-handed Arroyo is 12-8 with a 3.74 earned run average in 29 starts this season. In 14 career meetings with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including 13 starts, the 35-year-old Arroyo is 5-4 with a 3.92 ERA. Once contenders for the NL West crown, the Dodgers are playing themselves out of a postseason berth as they sit three games behind the Cardinals for the leagues second wild card spot. They lost for the 10th time in 14 games on Thursday, falling 4-1 to the Washington Nationals. Chris Capuano allowed four runs -- three earned -- on six hits and a walk for the Dodgers. "Were going in the wrong direction," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. Mattingly hopes that Joe Blanton can earn his second victory tonight with Los Angeles since coming over in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies. The righty is just 1-4 with a 6.07 ERA in eight games since the deal and did not factor into a victory over the Cardinals on Saturday after yielding three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Blanton, 31, is 9-13 with a 4.97 ERA in 29 total appearances this season as well as 2-0 with a 4.85 ERA in four career starts versus the Reds. The Dodgers won two of three versus the Reds at home in early July. ' ' ' 

Nathan Cull and the Kingston Frontenacs finally found their stride Thursday. Allen Iverson Womens Jersey . Cull scored a pair of goals and Ryan Spooner chipped in with a goal and an assist as the Frontenacs skated to a 5-3 win over the Brampton Battalion in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday. Cull opened the scoring at 8:10 of the first period and added his second of the game at the 2:11 mark of the second to help Kingston to its first victory of the season. "Getting our first win is pretty big for us," said Cull. "We just need to learn to start playing three solid periods each game and well be set for a good year." Elsewhere in the OHL it was: Mississauga 6 Niagara 4; Peterborough 5 Belleville 4; Windsor 3 Saginaw 2 and Owen Sound 2 Barrie 1 (SO). At Brampton, Ont., Derek Froats and Jeff Braithwaite also scored for Kingston (1-3-0), while Spencer Green and Jean Dupuy each contributed a pair of assists. Igor Bobkov made 31 saves. Mitchell Porowski, Ian Watters and Sam Carrick replied for Brampton (1-2-0). Matej Machovsky allowed four goals on 17 shots before being pulled in favour of Keegan Wilson. Majors 6 IceDogs 4@ At St. Catharines, Ont., Riley Brace scored three goals as Mississauga (3-0-0) downed Niagara (0-2-0) 6-4. --- Petes 5 Bulls 4@ At Peterborough, Ont., Matt Puempel scored the winner in the second period and the Petes (2-0-1) came back from a two-goal deficit to beat Belleville (1-2-0). --- Spitfires 3 Spirit 2@ At Windsor, Ont., Kerby Rychel scored two goals, including the game winner, as the Spitfires (1-2-0) defeated Saginaw (1-1-0). --- Attack 2 Colts 1 (SO)@ At Barrie, Ont., Artur Gavrus scored the shootout winner as Owen Sound (3-1-0) edged the Colts (2-0-1).         Andrew Bynum 76ers Jersey . Sulzer was due to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Last season, the 27-year-old Sulzer scored three goals and added five assists for eight points in 15 games with the Sabres after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, along with forward Cody Hodgson at the trade deadline. Nick Young Jersey . Check out this weeks Power Rankings for more of my takes on all 32 teams. A look at the Week 15 matchups in the NFL: CINCINNATI (-5. http://www.official76ersteamshop.com/moses-malone-jersey/ . -- Damian Lillard usually sticks to the rookie script, rarely showing much excitement. Jason Richardson Jersey . After months of warnings, the IOC executive board imposed the sanction when the Indian Olympic Association failed to comply with the world bodys demands for holding independent elections. The decision, first reported by The Associated Press, was announced at an IOC news conference after the executive boards first day of a two-day meeting in Lausanne. Allen Iverson Jersey . PAUL, Minn.WINNIPEG - Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced today the hiring of former Goldeyes pitcher Jamie Vermilyea as the teams new pitching coach. Vermilyea, 30, spent his first season after retiring from professional baseball last season as the manager of the Maui Na Koa Ikaika (Maui Strong Warriors). He led the team to a 36-30 record in the independent North American League and a berth in the playoffs. "I am thrilled to have Jamie back," Forney said. "I wanted to find somebody that I was familiar with and that was familiar with the organization as well. Jamie was the first person that came to mind. "Jamie is very easy to talk to, very in touch with everybody. Hes not that far removed from pitching, which I think helps because hes going to be able to relate to everybody. He pitched at a high level, so he can relate to veteran players as well as the younger players. I think hes just perfect for the job." A ninth-round draft pick of the Toronto Blue Jayys in 2003 out of the University of New Mexico, Vermilyea played his final professional season with the Goldeyes in 2011. Allen Iverson Pink Jersey. . He posted a 3-3 record, 1.81 ERA and 17 saves in 45 appearances out of the bullpen as the teams closer. His 45 appearances in 2011 are tied for the second most all-time by a Goldeyes pitcher in a season behind Brian Beunings 51 appearances in 2008. Vermilyea played seven seasons in Torontos organization and made two appearances in the big leagues as a September call up with the Blue Jays in 2007. His minor league career included parts of four seasons at Triple-A. "I am definitely excited to be heading back up to Winnipeg," Vermilyea said. "I am leaving a place in Maui where I have much gratitude towards them for giving me a chance to manage one of their teams. "Being more specific towards being a pitching coach is going to help me out. I can implement what I would like to have happen with the pitching staff." ' ' ' 

(Sports Network) - Its hard to believe the Maple Leafs were the seventh seed in the East just over a month ago, but Torontos dreadful 2-13-2 mark currently has the club 10 points out of a playoff spot with just 12 games left. Cheap Nike Jerseys . Now the team heads into Tampa Bay for a date with 50-goal man Steven Stamkos and the Lightning at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Toronto lost its fifth straight game (0-4-1) and fell to 0-2 on a five-game road trip after getting slammed 5-2 by the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs at least scored twice after getting shut out in its previous two contests. Tyler Bozak and Mikhail Grabovski had the goals for Toronto, while James Reimer stopped 22 shots in the loss. The Maple Leafs are just 14-19-2 as the guest this year and will visit Ottawa and Boston to close their current swing. Toronto has had the Lightnings number this season, as the Leafs scored seven goals in each of their two wins over Tampa Bay this season. They posted a 7-1 win in Tampa on Nov. 22 and notched a 7-3 home victory on Jan. 3. The Lightning ended a three-game slide (0-2-1) with Tuesdays 6-1 thrashing of the Boston Bruins. It was the fifth victory in eight games for Tampa Bay, which enters today seven points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Stamkos became the first player to reach 50 goals this season, picking up a pair of scores in the rout of the visiting Bruins. The 22-year-old Stamkos also made his mark as the sixth player in league history to score at least 50 goals in a season twice before turning 23, joining Mike Bossy, Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Joe Nieuwendyk and Alex Ovechkin. "It was definitely in the back of my mind. It was a special night," said Stamkos, who set a career-high with 51 goals in 2009-10. Stamkos will likely win the Rocket Richard Trophy for a second time this year, as he is currently 12 goals ahead of Pittsburghs Evgeni Malkin for the league lead with less than a month left in the regular season. Tom Pyatt, Nate Thompson and Ryan Shannon all tallied in the first five minutes for the Lightning. Dustin Tokarski earned his first NHL victory, stopping a career-best 33 shots for Tampa. Tonight marks the third test of a seven-game homestand for the Lightning, who are 21-11-2 in Tampa this year compared to an 11-19-5 road record. The clubs will cap the season series on April 5 in Toronto. Wholesale Jerseys China . Good thing for the Celtics that Garnett turned it down. The All-Star centre scored eight of his 12 points in the fourth quarter and added 11 rebounds to help the Celtics overcome historically poor shooting and beat the Chicago Bulls 71-69 on Wednesday night. Cheap NFL Jerseys . A ninth-inning rally fizzled, Josh Beckett lost for the third time in six starts with the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres used two big defensive plays to beat Los Angeles 2-1 on Tuesday night. http://www.nflwholesalejerseysshop.com/ .Y. -- Receiver David Nelson sees no reason why the Buffalo Bills cant be one of the NFLs most productive offences this season. Wholesale Nike Jerseys . Ryan Giggs and Robin van Persie -- two players at opposite ends of their Old Trafford careers -- were the first-half scorers at Old Trafford to justify one British bookmakers decision to pay out on the title race more than three months before the season ends. Wholesale Jerseys . The Timberwolves announced Monday that Love will have his third and fourth metacarpal repaired Tuesday in New York by Dr.MIAMI -- Rashard Lewis has decided to join the Miami Heat, becoming yet another shooting option for the reigning NBA champions. Agent Tony Dutt said the free agent forward and the Heat agreed to terms on Tuesday, and Lewis is expected to sign his contract Wednesday in Miami. Lewis decision comes just four days after Ray Allen agreed to accept an offer from Miami. Allen and Lewis were Seattle teammates for five seasons, from 2003 through 2007 -- and both figure to fit perfectly into Miamis plan to surround LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh with even more shooters who can stretch defences. Allens 2,718 made 3-pointers are the most in NBA history, and Lewis ranks fifth among active players with 1,690 makes from beyond the arc. Lewis will make the veteran minimum from Miami for this coming season, worth about $1.3 million. Hes picking up another $13.7 million because the final year of his most recent contract -- a $118 million, six-year pact -- was bought out earlier this off-season by New Orleans, who acquired the 6-foot-10 forward in a traade with Washington and then waived him. Wholesale NFL Jerseys. Allen and Lewis are both likely to be introduced by the Heat on Wednesday, once procedural matters like physicals and paperwork are completed. Teams may start signing their free agents when the leagues moratorium officially ends at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Slowed by left knee problems this past season, Lewis averaged 7.8 points in 28 games for Washington. For his career, hes averaged 16.1 points per game with Seattle, Orlando and Washington. Lewis numbers in field-goal percentage (.385), 3-point percentage (.239) and scoring this past season all were the second-lowest of his career. Only his rookie season of 1998-99, when he appeared in 20 games, was less productive. Still, he was someone the Heat targeted early in free agency. Lewis met with the team this past weekend, had interest from several other clubs -- New York and Atlanta included -- before eventually deciding that Miami would be the best fit. 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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran wide receiver Lee Evans on Sunday and signed sixth-year receiver Demetrius Williams The team also placed third-year wide receiver Taylor Price on injured reserve with a foot injury and signed guard/centre Josh Beekman. Evans signed as a free agent with the Jaguars in April after he was released a month earlier by Baltimore. Evans could have helped the Ravens earn a trip to the Super Bowl but dropped a pass in the end zone in the final minute of Januarys AFC championship game against the New England Patriots. The Patriots won 23-20. Evans played seven seasons with the Buffalo Bills before joining the Ravens in 2011. In his eight-year career, he has 381 receptions for 6,008 yards and 43 touchdowns. Evans two best seasons came in 2006 and 2008. He had career highs in 2006 when he caught 82 passes for 1,292 yards. Two years later, he topped the 1,000-yard mark again with 63 receptions for 1,017 yards. He has 14 career 100-yard receiving games, eight multi-TD games and 57 receptions of 25-plus yards. Evans and Laurent Robinson were signed as free agents during the off-season in hopes of bolstering a Jaguars wide receivers corps led by Mike Thomas 44 catches in 2011. While Robinson has become the teams No. 1 receiver, Evans has seen limited action in training camp and was running behind several of the Jaguars younger receivers. Evans did not play in Fridays preseason game against the New York Giants. The 6-foot-2 Williams has played in 46 games with four starts since entering the NFL as a fourth-round pick of the Ravens in 2006. He spent four seasons with the Ravens (2006-09) and caught 63 passes for 1,008 yards and four touchdowns. Two of his four career touchdown receptions are from 70-plus yards, with a 77-yard score in 2006 and 70-yard catch in 2008. Price has played in six career games, with five receptions for 80 yards. He was drafted in the third round by New England in 2010. The Jaguars claimed him off waivers on Dec. 6, 2011, and he played in two games for Jacksonville late last season. Price suffered a foot injury that limited him during spring drills. He played in the Giants game Friday but did not have a reception. Beekman entered the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 2007. Cheap Beats By Dre . Arsenal moved above Chelsea into fourth place in the standings thanks to Henry volleying home a cross from Andrei Arshavin in the first minute of stoppage time to complete a comeback at the Stadium of Light. Beats By Dre Outlet . Four Annis Stukus Trophies as the CFLs coach of the year. http://www.beatsbydreonlineshop.co.uk/ . Now theyre 48 minutes away from tying the series in a rare back-to-back postseason contest. Thats how quickly things can turn in the NBA playoffs. With both the Lakers and Clippers still in the NBA postseason, and the Los Angeles Kings in the NHLs Western Conference finals, Staples Center has a full slate this weekend. Beats By Dre Outlet Online . Strasburg pitched six innings, but the Rockies rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Nationals that snapped the right-handers six-start winning streak. "I went out there and pounded the strike zone," Strasburg said.EDMONTON -- When the Toronto Rock had lost three in a row on March to sit in last place in the National Lacrosse Leagues East Division, climbing their way to the top seemed almost out of the question. Now their heading into the playoffs as the top team in the East. Garrett Billings had five goals and three assists and Stephan Leblanc scored the go-ahead goal late in the game as the Rock defeated the Edmonton Rush 12-11 in both teams regular-season finales on Saturday. Josh Sanderson had two goals and Scott Johnston, Colin Doyle, Brenden Thenhaus and Kasey Beirnes scored the others for the Rock (9-7), who have won five of their last six games and clinched first place in the East Division -- their first divisional title since 2005. "We found a way to win," said Toronto head coach Troy Cordingley. "We wanted to get first in our division on our own terms and not through someone else winning. "We were in last place six weeks ago. They had a team meeting and talked about things that needed to change. The ownership is on them and they have changed the direction of the team. We are playing some good lacrosse right now." Team captain Doyle, who added seven assists in the game, said finishing first in the East has to be considered a real achievement for a team which righted a sinking ship. "Its a pretty good accomplishment," he said. "We really battled through the year and we feel like we have earned it. In other years we have had better records and didnt win the East. Winning it in the regular season is one thing, though. Winning it outright in the playoffs is another." Toronto will take on the Buffalo Bandits in the first round of the NLL playoffs, starting next Saturday at Air Canada Centre. Shawn Williams had three goals and two assists for the Rush (6-10), who will face Calgary in the first round of the playoffs. Zack Greer had two goals for Edmonton while Scott Evans, Aaron Wilson, Brett Mydske, Ryan Dilks, Ryan Ward and Corey Small also scored. "We werent ready to play in the first half, that was pretty evident, but we did battle back," Rush head coach Derek Keenan said. "I think if we play 60 minutes we can beat anybody. Once again, we really dug ourselves a hole there, but we got ourselves out of it. It wasnt even execution, it was effort and compete level." Toronto kicked off the scoring three minutes into the game as Billings snagged a rebound off of the boards and put it past Edmonton goalie Aaron Bold. The Rock got their second unassisted goal of the match before Edmonton finally got on the board as Evans put a power-play shot ppast goaltender Nick Rose to make it a 2-1 game after the opening quarter.dddddddddddd Toronto surged ahead 4-1 on early second-quarter goals just 29 second apart from Doyle and Billings. Billings showed why he is the second-leading scorer in the league midway through the second as he walked around the entire Rush defence to score his hat trick goal short-handed. The teams traded goals before Sanderson scored a power-play goal for a 7-2 Toronto lead. Edmonton cut that advantage to four goals on a Williams shot in the final minute. The Rush showed a bit more life to start the third quarter with Greers 30th goal of the season just 19 seconds in, followed a minute later by a end-to-end goal by Mydske to make it 7-5. Each team put another in the net before Toronto started to get off its heels and Billings scored his fourth of the game with the man advantage to make it 9-6 for the Rock. However, the Rock took a costly five-minute major penalty when Glen Bryan was called for cross-checking, allowing the Rush to strike for power-play goals from Greer and Ward and close the score to 9-8. Edmonton tied the game with just over a minute left in the third frame on a long short-handed pass to Williams, who tucked it past Rose. Bold picked up his third assist on the play, breaking a team record for assists for a goal in a season. The Rush continued to storm Toronto with their fourth unanswered goal 41 seconds in by Small to take their first lead of the match. Toronto knotted the game back up on Billings fifth of the night but Williams responded with his hat trick goal 30 seconds later for an 11-10 Edmonton lead The Rock counterpunched with another power play goal, this one by Beirnes, to tie it up again with nine minutes left in the fourth. Toronto kicked it back into high gear at 11-11 with five minutes to play on a goal by Leblanc and the Rock were able to hang on from there. Notes: Toronto won the last match between the teams 12-8 at home on April 7. ... Edmonton had leading scorer Zack Greer back in the lineup after missing the last two games with an injury. ... The Rock have dramatically turned their season around since the acquisition of goaltender Nick Rose from Calgary in mid March. Rose started all six games during the hot streak, and came into the game with a 10.63 goals-against average and .751 save percentage... Toronto entered the match with a 9-3 record all-time over Edmonton. ... The Rush handed out their seasonal player awards following the contest, naming Derek Suddons top transition player, Kyle Rubisch top defender, Jimmy Quinlan unsung hero and goalie Aaron Bold team MVP. ' ' ' 

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. <a href="http://www.officialpacersteamshop.com/danny-granger-jersey/">Danny Granger Authentic Jersey</a>. -- Post-season experience meant more than home-field advantage in the opening round of the MLS Eastern Conference playoffs Wednesday night. Will Bruin scored twice and the Houston Dynamo beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Dynamo reached the MLS Cup final last year and won the league championship in 2006 and 2007. The Fire, who hosted the knockout-round match, hadnt been to the playoffs since 2009. The difference showed. "After the first goal, we kind of had that feeling it was our game," Bruin said. "We were putting them under pressure, and got the goal as a reward for our play." The Dynamo, who hadnt beaten the Fire since 2010, will host top-seeded Kansas City in Sundays first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinals. "We didnt think about getting another home game," Houston coach Dominic Kinnear said. "We give ourselves a chance to move on farther, which is nice." Bruins first goal, a header off Brad Davis corner-kick cross from the left side, came in the 12th minute. From that point until the 82nd minute, when Brazilian veteran Alex beat goalkeeper Tally Hall to cut Houstons lead to 2-1, the Dynamo had Chicago off balance. "We were able to impose our will," forward Calen Carr said. "We pressed them and kept them from getting comfortable. And a lot of our guys have been there (in the playoffs). That helped us today." Houston took advantage of a Chicago mistake at the start of the second half for its second goal. Fire defender Gonzalo Segares clearing pass was deflected, and Oscar Boniek Garcia led Bruin. Chicago goalkeeper Sean Johnson got his right hand on Bruins 10-yard shot, but couldnt stop it 19 seconds into the second half. The goal stunned the Fire, and squelched coach Frank Klopas plan to attack relentlessly with Alex, who replaced Logan Pause at halftime. It took another 35 minutes for Chicago to get untracked. "I thought we had the energy," Klopas said. "We had opportunities and didnt take advantage of them. What are you going to do?" Houston controlled the ball more effectively for the first 75 minutes, giving Hall an easy night until Alexs goal. He finished with six saves. Chicagos best chance before Alexs goal, a point-blank drive by forward Sherjill MacDonald, was kicked aside by midfielder Adam Moffat in the 71st minute. Notes: The Dynamo put six shots on goal. ... Houston is 1-0-2 against Kansas City this season. ... The second leg of the semifinals is Nov. 7 in Kansas City. ... Houston was undefeated (11-0-6) at home this season and has a 29-game unbeaten streak dating to July 9, 2011, including last years playoff matches en route to the Eastern Conference title. ... 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Leaving court Thursday, Hurd responded to a request for comment with, "Sic em, Bears," the Waco Tribune-Herald reported. Griffin was drafted No. 2 by the Redskins this year and signed a four-year deal for more than $21 million. He has thrown for 747 yards and four touchdowns in three games. The Redskins are 1-2. A team spokesman declined to comment. ' ' '

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina -- The Olympic dream for Canadas mens basketball team is over and now theres a void at the top. Patrick Sharp Blackhawks Jersey . Leo Rautins stepped down as the coach Thursday, hours after watching Panama put the final nail in the coffin of Canadas hopes of qualifying for London 2012. "This hasnt been a job, this has been a passion ... something that Ive loved doing," Rautins said on a conference call, pausing to collect his thoughts. "I love this program." Rautins, whose contract was set to run through to October 2012, resigned after Panama upset Canada 91-89 at the FIBA Olympic Americas tournament. The Canadians finished with a 2-5 record and failed to qualify for a second-chance Olympic qualification tournament next summer ahead of the London Games. Canada has not qualified for the Olympics since 2000. "The players have given me everything that Ive asked (but) I think for the benefit of this program going forward, a new voice in the locker-room will be the best thing," said Rautins, who has coached the national team since 2005. "We could very easily be in the final four of this tournament. A shot here, a couple of stops there, maybe a little luck as opposed to what weve had, but I think its time (to step down)." Like so many other competitions during Rautins tenure, injuries and players turning down invitations plagued Canada. The Canadians needed to beat Panama and hope for a Uruguay victory over Venezuela to keep its Olympic hopes alive. Neither happened as Venezuela defeated the Uruguayans 92-80 later Thursday. Wayne Parrish, Canada Basketballs executive director and CEO, called Rautins the "heart and soul" of the program and hoped he would stay on in some capacity. "We have said going back three years that the real focus is (the Olympics) in 2016," Parrish said. "That hasnt changed, but I think weve built in elements and features that have got us along that trajectory. "I know the success this program is going to have in the future is going to be tied in large part to what Leo has achieved." Gary Forbes scored 39 points for Panama against Canada, including a late three-pointer that put the game out of reach. Carl English led Canada with 24 points. Andy Rautins, Leos son, added 14, while Kelly Olynyk and Jevohn Shepherd had 13 points each. Levon Kendall was Canadas top rebounder with seven. The tournament ends Sunday with the top two teams qualifying for the Olympics. The third- through fifth-place teams will play in the qualifier to determine the final three Olympic entries. Canada and Venezuela entered the day with identical 2-4 records but Venezuela owned the tiebreaker by virtue of a win in their head-to-head matchup. Canadas Aaron Doornekamp didnt dress due to a concussion and fellow centre Joel Anthony sat out with an ankle injury. Argentina, Puerto Rico, Brazil and the Dominican Republic had already clinched spots in the final four. In Thursdays other games, Brazil defeated Puerto Rico 94-72, while Argentina beat the Dominican Republic 84-58. That set up Saturdays semifinals where the winners secure berths for the London Olympics. Brazil (6-1) faces the Dominican Republic (4-3) in one semifinal while Argentina (6-1) meets Puerto Rico (5-2). The winners move to Sundays finals. The United States has already qualified for the Games after winning the world championship last year. Rautins played for the national team from 1977 to 1982 and returned to the squad for the 1992 Olympics. The 51-year-old Toronto native has been frustrated by the inability to use all his talent, including two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash. "It would be wonderful if our country was able to put the best players we have on the floor," Rautins said. "(But) I dont ever question players that dont. Everybodys got careers, families, injuries ... a lot of things that they have to consider before playing. "I just think that somehow in our country we have to look at playing for the national team as an honour and something that is very special." Rautins played U.S. college basketball at Syracuse and was taken 17th overall in the 1983 NBA entry draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. He saw limited action in his rookie campaign with the Sixers and played four games for the Atlanta Hawks the following season. "One of the things Ive told the players is I didnt take this job to enhance my reputation, to become an NBA coach, to use this as a launching pad," said Rautins, who also played in pro leagues in Spain and France from 1985 to 1992. "I took this job because I love this program and I want to see this program succeed. "I know what this program can become and I think weve done a lot of very, very positive things." Duncan Keith Jersey . Still, they came out ahead. 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TORONTO -- Three players from the Cuban mens soccer team who vanished just before a World Cup qualifying match against Canada have defected, according to FIFA, the governing body of international soccer. Sami Khedira Real Madrid Jersey . The Switzerland-based organization confirmed in an email that the players have been missing since Thursday, one day before the scheduled game in Toronto. The FIFA official would not release any further details, referring all questions to Cuban officials. The disappearance of the players left Cuban coach Alexander Gonzalez with only 11 players on his team -- and no subs -- for the qualifier. Canada, ranked 61st in the world, defeated Cuba 3-0 in the match. He told reporters on Friday that a missing fourth player had fallen ill and couldnt make the game. Gonzalez lamented the departures of the other three. "As with any Cuban sport team that travels around the world, theyre all chasing the American dream," he said. "And its difficult to try to keep the team together ... Obviously its a difficult situation for the team and its tough for me to talk about it." A spokesman for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection would not confirm reports on social media that the players tried to cross into the United States at the Niagara Falls border point Thursday. Tom Rusert cited privacy concerns as a reason why he couldnt give out any information. He added that no arrests were made in relation to the case. Antonella DiGirolamo with the Canada Border Services Agency referred all inquiries to the Americans. Its unclear whether the missing players were in the United States or in Canada. Meanwhile, Ben Spencer, a spokesman for the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) said the organization will also not be commenting on this incident. He said he believed the rest of the Cuban team was either en route or have returned home Saturday. 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The teams leading tackler in four of the last five seasons, Williams is serving an NFL-mandated three-game ban over his August conviction for driving while ability impaired. This is on top of the six-game suspension he completed for violating the NFLs policy on performance-enhancing substances. Hes eligible to return for the Broncos game Nov. 18 against San Diego. "Its always good to have a guy that can roll in," said Woodyard. "D.J., with his experience, that allows us to be able to play a lot of different things and do a lot of different things with him." ' ' ' 

TORONTO -- Even with their playoff hopes all but shattered, Toronto FC head coach Paul Mariner doesnt see motivation being a problem going into Saturdays game at Houston. Allen Iverson Womens Jersey . Watch the game live on TSN2 at 8:30pm et/5:30pm pt. Toronto (5-15-5) is last in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer with just one point in its past five matches. TFC are coming off a 2-1 road loss Wednesday to the Columbus Crew. "The motivation is where we are in the league," Mariner said Friday after training at Downsview Park. "I like to walk around town with my head up, but I dont like getting beat. The worst thing in the world for me is getting beat. I dont get over it. It stays with me for days. Fortunately weve got a run of games almost back to back, youve got to shrug it off as soon as you can." Toronto has a loss and a tie against the Dynamo this season. In the previous meeting between the teams at Houston, Toronto led 3-1 at half time and came away with a 3-3 draw when the Dynamo scored in the last minute. Houston defeated Toronto 2-0 at BMO Field on July 28. Mariner says the key is to play hard the full 90 minutes, which for the Reds is more difficult than it sounds based on past performance. Against Columbus they started slowly and gave up a goal in the fourth minute and fell behind 2-0 in the second half before making a strong finish that fell short. "I had a meeting this morning with the players, you cant play 45 minutes of football in MLS, youve got to play 90-plus," Mariner said. "Weve got to try to put it all together. Hopefully well do that on Saturday against a very well-drilled, very good Houston team." The Dynamo are tied for third at 11-6-8 with the Chicago Fire and have not lost at home this season going 8-0-4. The Reds, meanwhile, are 2-8-2 on the road. Mariner had told his team that he wanted them to come out Columbus at full speed, but they did just the opposite. "That was our game plan to come out smart and strong from the beginning and we didnt do that and I think that hurt us," said midfielder Luis Silva, who scored Torontos goal in Columbus. "I think if we had started from the beginning we would have been on top on the score sheet." Freddy Hall, a Bermuda international, started in goal against Columbus with Milos Kocic, who had played every league game this season, given a break. Hall quickly found out what it is like playing for Toronto when Eddie Gaven of Columbus took a shot that was deflected past the helpless goalkeeper early in the game. "Its to be determined," said Mariner when asked who would start in goal Saturday. "Everybody is fit. Milos knows exactly where we stand with him and so does Fred, so its helping the staff look into the future also." Regardless of the who plays in goal, Toronto needs to come out stronger than they did against Columbus. "Just mentally, individually, we werent sharp enough," Silva said. "It happens to the best. We just have to move on and look forward to tomorrow. Theyre a really good team, theyre going to be tough but in MLS anything can happen." Notes: Hassli and midfielder Torsten Frings did not train with Toronto FC on Friday. "Just resting up, theyre more mature players, lets put it that way," Mariner said. ... Torontos next game is Tuesday at BMO Field against Santos Laguna of Mexico in their second CONCACAF Champions League group match. Each has a win over Aguila of El Salvador with Toronto winning 5-1 and Santos Laguna 5-0. ... Until Wednesday, the only game Kocic had missed was the March 7 CCL quarter-final match against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Rogers Centre. Stefan Frei played in the 2-2 draw before suffering a broken leg in training later in March. Thaddeus Young Jersey . Gonzalez hit a three-run homer a couple of hours after arriving at his new address, giving Clayton Kershaw all the offensive support he needed in 8-2 victory over Josh Johnson and the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. Allen Iverson 76ers Jersey . Cacau struggled in his Bundesliga club Stuttgart and was mostly coming off the bench during the season. He was in the Germany squad at the World Cup in South Africa two years ago. http://www.official76ersteamshop.com/andrew-bynum-jersey/ . The Clippers, who were a solid 24-9 as the host at Staples Center during the regular season, will be playing their first postseason game in LA since 2006 with a chance to take a 2-1 series lead. A historic comeback in Game 1 of the set by the Clippers was tempered a bit on Wednesday when Rudy Gay led six players in double figures with 21 points and Memphis kept LA at arms length down the stretch, claiming a 105-98 Game 2 victory to even the best-of-seven series. Allen Iverson Pink Jersey . Regarded as the fastest man on a bike, the road world champion has not been as successful this year as in previous Tours, as he and his teammates are working to help Wiggins rather than secure stage wins for Cavendish. Evan Turner Jersey . "I dont know, man," he said, after the Cincinnati Reds season ended with a collapse.FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Gambian winger Sanna Nyassi scored in the 61st minute to help the Montreal Impact beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Sunday in Major League Soccer. Montreal has won four of its last five games, while the Revolution are winless in their last six outings and have scored just two goals over that span. Nyassi stole the ball from midfielder Benny Feilhaber, beat two defenders and fired a 22-yard drive to the top right corner past keeper Matt Reis for his fifth goal of the season. At Chester Pennsylvania, Chris Rolfe scored two goals and Arne Friedrich added one to lead the Chicago Fire past Philadelphia Union 3-1. Philadelphia took a short-lived lead thanks to an own goal in the 34th minute, but Rolfe equalized the 43rd minute, and Friedrich gave the Firee a 2-1 advantage with a goal in stoppage time. Allen Iverson Black Jersey. Rolfes second goal in the 56th minute gave Chicago a two-goal cushion. Juninho scored twice and captain Landon Donovan had a hand in all four goals at Carson, California as the Los Angeles blanked Chivas USA 4-0. The Galaxy earned the victory without David Beckham, who was in London for the Olympic closing ceremony. Without Beckham, the Galaxy solidified their place in the Western Conference standings, surging to 36 points — 10 ahead of Chivas. Robbie Keane gave Los Angeles a 1-0 lead in the 27th minute with his 10th of the season, Juninho scored a pair of goals 10 minutes apart in the second half, and Omar Gonzalez added a late shot to make it 4-0 one week after the Galaxy lost 4-0 at Seattle. ' ' ' 

PHOENIX -- Pittsburghs starter lasted one inning. The closer wasnt available. The road trip, a disaster to that point. With a little grit, good pitching from the bullpen and clutch hitting, the Pirates pulled out a victory that could be a big confidence booster before they head back home. "Just duct tape, chicken wire and scrapped for eight innings and get it done," Pittsburgh manager Clint Hurdle said after the Pirates 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday night. With one win in seven road games and three on the season overall, the Pirates were facing stiff odds against the Diamondbacks and ace Ian Kennedy. They went into the game without closer Joel Hanrahan after he tweaked his hamstring the last time out. Starter Jeff Karstens was gone after one inning due to right shoulder inflammation. Pittsburgh didnt buckle, though, roughing up Kennedy early, scoring four of its runs with two outs and getting eight solid, pieced-together innings from the bullpen. Garrett Jones hit a solo homer off Kennedy in the sixth inning and drove in three runs. Andrew McCutchen had the final of Pittsburghs two-out hits, lining a run-scoring single off Bryan Shaw (0-2) in the ninth inning. Jason Grilli (1-1) gave up a solo homer to John McDonald in the eighth inning, but picked up the win. Juan Cruz, Pittsburghs sixth pitcher of the night, picked up his first save since 2009 by working a perfect ninth. "We put some runs on the board, scratched and clawed," said Pirates reliever Tony Watson, who pitched 2 1-3 scoreless innings. "The final results all that matters and we won." The Diamondbacks played without right fielder Justin Upton due to a sore thumb and lost centre fielder Chris Young in the fourth inning to a right shoulder injury after a hard crash into the wall. Upton has been bothered by a left thumb injury since jamming it into a base against the Giants on April 8. He played Monday against the Pirates, but was out of the lineup for the second game of the series after having his thumb drained. Young, the Diamondbacks leading hitter at .405 with five homers and 13 RBIs, was injured while tracking down a fly ball by Pedro Alvarez in left-centre in the fourth. Young leaped to catch the ball and slammed into the wall shoulder-first, falling in a heap onto the warning track. He lay there for several minutes as team medical personnel attended to him and gingerly walked to the dugout after being helped up. The team said Young will have an MRI on Wednesday. "I didnt think I was going to hit the wall," Young said. "As I was going down, I hit my shoulder. It got tight on me. It is a little tighter now -- I cant lift it." Kennedy was expected to have an easy night against the light-hitting Pirates. A 21-game winner who finished fourth in the 2011 NL Cy Young voting, the right-hander entered the game with an eight-game winning streak that dated to last year, including his first two starts this season. The Pirates came in as baseballs worst-hitting team at .188 and trotted out a lineup that had six players under .200. Of course they got to Kennedy early. McCutchen got it started with a two-out single in the first inning and came in two batters later, when Jones lined a run-scoring single to left-centre. Kennedy continued to scuffle after that. Pittsburgh put together another two-out rally in the third inning against him, tying it at 3-all on Neil Walkers run-scoring single and an RBI double by Jones. Jones gave the Pirates the lead in the sixth, hitting Kennedys first pitch out to the pool deck in right-centre. Kennedy didnt come out for the seventh after allowing four runs on eight hits. "All my command, off-speed was terrible, changeup was terrible, pretty much one of those days," said Kennedy, who had allowed four earned runs his first two starts combined. "You know in the first inning that it is pretty much going to be a long day." McDonald got Kennedy off the hook for the loss with his solo homer off Grilli in the eighth, his first with the Diamondbacks. The Pirates answered in the ninth with their final act of clutch hitting. Pittsburgh leadoff hitter Alex Presley got it started by legging out an infield single that went off Shaws glove, then took third on pinch hitter Casey McGehees single the next at-bat. McCutchen fought off a couple of good pitches from Shaw and put Pittsburgh ahead with a looping single that fell just in front of Willie Bloomquist in left for his fourth hit to easily score Presley. "We had better at-bats across the board from a lot of guys," Hurdle said. "Really battling and grinding on offence tonight. Just one more run than them." Notes: Arizona had a rare 9-6 putout for a fielders choice in the eighth inning when Walker was thrown out at second by Kubel on Jones floater to right. ... Kevin Durant of the NBAs Oklahoma City Thunder attended the game. The Thunder play the Phoenix Suns Wednesday night. ... Arizona RHP Daniel Hudson will start in the series finale against Pittsburgh on Wednesday after opening the season 1-0 despite allowing 10 earned runs over 10 1-3 innings in two starts. ... RHP Jason McDonald will start for the Pirates against Hudson. He lost 5-0 in his last start, when San Franciscos Matt Cain tossed a 1-hitter. Beats By Dre Outlet Online . After all, he joined the squad as a walk-on who was hoping to see the field as a special teams player. But Monday night, the Billings, Mont., native with deep Bobcats ties was named the 18th recipient of the Buck Buchanan Award, which honors the outstanding defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Cheap Beats By Dre . Marie Greyhounds forward Landon Schiller were handed 10-game suspensions by the Ontario Hockey League on Friday. http://www.beatsbydreonlineshop.co.uk/ . Chelsea also announced a fourth match for its U.S. tour on Monday, saying it will play AC Milan on July 28 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami. Coming off Saturdays 2-1 win over Liverpool for its seventh FA Cup, Chelsea plays at Bayern Munich on May 19 hoping for its first title in Europes top club tournament. Beats By Dre UK . - Once he finally made his way to the victorious visiting clubhouse, Justin Verlanders teammates greeted him with chants of "Cy Young!" and sprayed him in the face with bubbly.WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Flyhalf Aaron Cruden will start his first test since last years Rugby World Cup final as a replacement for the injured Dan Carter in the All Blacks side for Saturdays third test against Ireland at Hamilton. Carter picked up a hamstring strain in training this week, days after kicking the last-minute dropped goal that gave the All Blacks a 22-19 win in the second test and an insurmountable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Coach Steve Hansen on Thursday made six changes to his starting lineup for the test, naming captain Richie McCaw to start at No. 8 for the first time in his 106-test career. Hansen replaced both wingers, naming Hosea Gear and Ben Smith in place of Julian Savea and Zac Guildford, and named lock Luke Romano to make his test debut. Cruden started last years World Cup final as New Zealands third choice flyhalf after injuries to Carter and Colin Slade, but didnt finish the match because of a serious knee injury. His replacement, Stephen Donald, kicked the penalty that clinched New Zealands 8-7 win over France. The 22-year-old now steps back into an All Blacks team under pressure after last weeks poor performance that just kept alive New Zealands 107-year unbeaten run against Ireland in tests. Carter has been critical to New Zealands wins in the first two test matches but Cruden, in only his fourth test start, has the chance to show he can recover the poise and confidence he showed in the latter stages of last years World Cup. Hansen has moved to address the defensive weaknesses displayed by Savea and Guildford in the second test at Christchurch. Savea scored three tries on debut in the first test at Auckland but proved vulnerable under the high ball in Christchurch and couldnt be considered again for a starting role. Gear, who was poised to leave New Zealand to play in Japan before winning an All Blacks recall after injuries to wingers Richard Kahui and Cory Jane, will play his ninth test and his first since August last year.dddddddddddd Romano will make his test debut in place of Brodie Retallick as part of a reshaped All Blacks pack. Ireland out-scrummaged the All Blacks at Christchurch and much of New Zealands scrum weakness seemed to stem from the poor performance of its locks. Retallick was industrious around the field but isnt yet a strong scrummager. Veteran Ali Williams, who took the field as a replacement, has left the All Blacks squad to have knee surgery, avoiding his almost inevitable rejection by the selectors. McCaw moves from his regular position on the openside flank to No. 8 in a completely reshaped backrow. Youngster Sam Cane, seen as McCaws eventual successor, will start on the openside while Liam Messam returns on the blindside flank in place of Adam Thomson. Veteran Keven Mealamu returns at hooker after missing the first two tests with a calf injury. The All Blacks have named a young and possibly brittle reserves bench with uncapped flyhalf Beauden Barrett as Crudens understudy and one-test utility Tamati Ellison set to play his first international match since 2009. Hansen said many of the young All Blacks had their first taste of the high-pressure nature of test rugby last weekend. "It said a lot about the character of both teams and I believe this third test will see the same character and composure needed," he said. "The All Blacks by their own admission werent happy with the way they performed, and in part this is a credit to the way the Irish played. "They have laid down a challenge and the key will be how we respond." ------ New Zealand: Israel Dagg, Ben Smith, Conrad Smith, Sonny Bill Williams, Hosea Gear, Aaron Cruden, Aaron Smith, Richie McCaw (captain), Sam Cane, Liam Messam, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Owen Franks, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock. Reserves: Keven Mealamu, Ben Franks, Brodie Retallick, Adam Thomson, Piri Weepu, Beauden Barrett, Tamati Ellison. ' ' '