College Station, Texas - Texas A&M defeated the Crimson Tide, 25-20, 18-25, 27-25, 25-16, on Thursday at Reed Arena.Freshman outside hitter Hollann Hans had 16 kills, and junior outside hitter Kiara McGee added 14 as the Aggies won their fourth consecutive match and also picked up their ninth victory over their last 10 matches to improve to 15-7 overall and 9-2 in SEC matches.Alabama, which upset A&M, 3-2, on Sept. 23 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, suffered its fourth consecutive loss and dropped to 15-10 overall and 4-8 in conference play, as well as 0-5 all-time in matches played in College Station.Junior libero Amy Nettles led the Aggies with 18 digs to reach 1,000 digs in her career, with the milestone 18th dig falling in for a kill. Senior defensive specialist Victoria Arenas, the reigning SEC player and defensive player of the week, added 13 digs, and Hans pitched in 10 to record her third double-double of the year.Junior setter Stephanie Aiple also posted her third double-double of the season, tying her season high with 13 digs and also dishing out 45 assists, giving her 3,119 assists for her career and moving her into seventh place in the A&M career records.Sophomore middle blocker Kaitlyn Blake, who leads the SEC in blocks per set, had a match-high six blocks to lead A&M to a 9-5 advantage in team blocks. Senior middle Jazzmin Babers added three blocks and moved into a tie for second place in the A&M all-time career records for block assists with 451, five shy of tying the record of 456 held by Cindy Lothspeich (1994-97).Texas A&M spotted the Crimson Tide a 3-0 lead to start the match, and the Aggies continued to trail, 16-13, before a kill down the line by Hans marked the start of an 8-1 run to give A&M its first lead. The teams traded points before a kill by McGee, followed by an Alabama attack error put the Aggies at set point, 24-19. Alabamas Krystal Rivers, the national leader in kills and points per set who also lit up the Aggies for 29 kills in the previous meeting, put down her fifth kill of the frame, but the Tide whiffed on its next attack attempt to close out the set.Alabama, which was outhit, .146 to .053 in the opening set, outhit A&M, .256 to .065, in the second stanza and took advantage of the Aggies unforced errors to even the match. Blake and Babers had back-to-back kills to tie the score at 10-10 before Alabama went on a 5-0 run. Senior outside hitter Emily Hardesty ended the rally with consecutive kills to put A&M within 15-12, but it would be the closest the Aggies would get as the Tide kept a lead for the remainder of the set. Alabama later got back-to-back kills and an ace to take its largest lead at 23-16. Hans and Blake combined for a block to end the run, but the teams exchanged points for the remainder of the frame, with Alabama blocking an A&M attack to get the win heading into the intermission.The Aggies let a 7-3 lead quickly evaporate in the third frame, but they later redeemed themselves in a huge way by fighting off five set points to win the crucial set. Alabama would use a 5-0 run to take its first lead, 13-11, and the Tide would continue to reel off series of points, taking advantage of two A&M miscues to build its largest lead at 21-15. Alabama maintained its six-point advantage and was serving for the set at 24-19 following Rivers eighth kill in the stanza when A&M stormed back. Hans got a kill through the block, and Alabama was whistled for a ball-handling error on the ensuing play. Rivers then committed two unforced errors, hitting into the net and hitting long to put A&M within 24-23 and forcing Alabama to call a timeout. Aggie opposite hitter Ashlie Reasor ricocheted a kill off the Alabama block coming out of the timeout as A&M fought off the fifth set point and tied the score at 24-all. The Tide, which was outhit, .293 to .239, then hit wide on the next play to give A&M its first lead since 11-10, and more importantly put the Aggies at set point. Rivers got a kill off the block to tie the score for the sixth time, but McGee powered down a cross-court kill to put the Aggies at set point for the second time. McGee then teamed with Babers to block Rivers for the set-clinching point.A&M also let a 9-4 lead get away in the fourth set as Alabama went on a 7-1 run to take its first lead at 11-10. McGee got a kill off the block to end the rally, and Reasor followed with a kill to quickly return the lead to the Aggies. Alabama knotted the score at 12-12 before A&M erupted for eight unanswered points, including Nettles milestone dig that fell in for a kill to put the Aggies ahead, 20-12. A&M, which outhit Alabama, .469 to .235, took its biggest lead and was serving for the match at 24-16 following an Alabama attack error. Rivers kept the Tide alive, recording her match-leading 24th and 25th kills before Blake closed out the match with her ninth kill of the contest.A&M outhit Alabama, .225 to .197, for the match and led in kills, 61-53. A&M also led in assists (57-52) and digs (68-62). Alabama led in aces, 4-2, but also committed six service errors while A&M committed three. Cheap Nike Vapormax Mens . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. Cheap Nike Vapormax China . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. http://www.cheapvapormax.net/ . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. "Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery. Vapormax For Cheap .com) - The women will also have a new champion at the Australian Open. Nike Vapormax Sale . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. Greeny and Golic welcome ESPN NFL analyst Herm Edwards (6:30 a.m. ET), ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark (7:00), Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Dierdorf (8:30) and ESPN Radios Danny Kanell (9:00) to the show on Tuesday.Get in touch with Mike & Mike by emailing (mikeandmike@espnradio.com) oor tweeting (@MikeAndMike) the guys -- we will be with you from 6-10 a.dddddddddddd. ET. Follow all of the action on ESPN2, ESPN Radio and ESPNRadio.com. ' ' '
When tasked to describe the character hes attempting to play in his return to WWE after 12 years removed, Bill Goldberg couldnt help but smile from ear to ear.At the end of the day, at 49 years old, its realistic to believe that a Terminator has a heart, Goldberg told ESPN.com. [WWE] gave me the ability to be myself. They gave me the ability to eloquently [speak] my appreciation of the fans and show how appreciative I am to be given the opportunity to make a difference.No, this isnt your fathers Goldberg, the man who rose to prominence behind a storyline unbeaten streak with WCW in the late 1990s and who walked away from the WWE on his own terms in 2004 after one year. And this doesnt quite sound like the outspoken actor and mixed martial arts practitioner who wasnt afraid to speak his mind in the years immediately after his pro wrestling retirement.The man Goldberg is today -- a father, husband and philanthropist -- is much different altogether, admittedly reshaped through maturity and perspective.Goldberg recently patched what had become a rocky post-wrestling relationship with WWE when he signed on to be a downloadable character on the WWE 2K17 video game. The experience led to further discussions, which culminates in his main event match against Brock Lesnar on Sunday at WWE Survivor Series in Toronto.The bout is a rematch of their largely forgettable meeting at WrestleMania XX in 2004, when both superstars were booed out of Madison Square Garden due to the crowds knowledge that each was set to leave the company.Goldberg admits he has a lot more to lose than gain in terms of his legacy in coming back, noting the difficulty of a nearly 50-year-old man doing justice to a muscular, intimidating character who is so reliant upon intimidation.His motivation, however, is twofold, and he says it has nothing to do with repairing portions of his legacy, including his underwhelming first run with WWE, or changing the perception created through shoot interviews by some of his ex-peers that he never loved the business and was difficult to work with.Its the opportunity to play a superhero for his wife, Wanda, and 10-year-old son, Gage -- neither of whom have seen him wrestle -- that Goldberg was unable to pass up. The mere mention of his sons reaction upon hearing the news of his return brought instant tears to his eyes.As a father, you want the best for your son, quite obviously, Goldberg said. You want to create the best memories for your son. To be able to be given this opportunity -- originally by 2K and now by WWE -- to come back and be that guy, I could never repay them as far as my appreciation. Im the coolest dad in the world, and they gave me the opportunity to do that.The other reason for his return has more to do with the message he is looking to deliver.Goldberg has always played the role of babyface, but one with a hard edge of physicality and an unwillingness to be pushed around (both inside the scripted realm and behind the scenes). And when he looks back to the prime of his career, hindsight and wisdom have helped him uncover a bit of regret.I look back upon my times when more people were listening to what I had to say, and I didnt say enough, he said.The idea of being a true role model for children may sound like its straight out of the Hulk Hogan handbook from the 1980s, but its something Goldberg takes very seriously. Its why he has taken the time to stop and briefly connect with as many children as possible in the front row of live events at each of his recent appearances on Raw.The platform of Goldbergs message is a recommitment to basic manners like yes, sir and no, sir, please and thank you, and opening the door for women.If I ever see one of you guys out there not doing that stuff, Im going to call you on it, Goldberg said. It wont be a Jackhammer [coming your way], it will be a punch. Honestly, those are the simple basics in life. Everything emanates from the basics, from your base. If you dont have a strong base, Im sorry, but you are always going to be coming back to it, trying to reattain.I believe in the simple things in life; everything derives from the beginning. You take things very simplistically and try to be the best person you can be. If I can touch one or two kids in this next generation who havent seen me do my thing, then Im way ahead.Goldberg calls his WWE return a one-time thing and isnt willing, at this point, to entertain the idea of continuing on toward WrestleMania 33 next April. Part of his reluctance surrounds how big of a critic he is regarding his own work.In fact, the perfectionist within Goldberg was particularly upset with the brief spill he took inside the ring while delivering a knee to the face of Rusev during an Oct. 31 appearance on Raw.When I fell on my ass on the ground, it felt like s---, Goldberg said. The deal is that I hold myself to an extremely high standard, and its a standard that can never be ... its unattainable. But it drives me to be the very best in everything I do.Goldberg isnt expecting to have a five-star classic with Lesnar from a technical standpoint, but he promises plenty of hard-hitting violence. While the showman in Goldberg has talked publicly in recent weeks about putting Lesnar in the hospital, his real-life expectations are that hell probably be sitting in the bed right next to him when all is said and done.I was stiff before he was stiff, so you remember that, Goldberg said. And Im not proud of that but ... Im proud of that. I dont have a problem with being stiff. As a matter of fact, thats why I went to Japan to wrestle [in 2002]. I enjoy it much more. I think its much more realistic to the mixed martial arts aspect of it.Asked what success looks like for him on Sunday, Goldberg said it goes beyond getting his hand raised inside the ring. That part -- the scripted winning and losing -- has never bothered him.My life is not predicated upon being the winner -- its about the journey, he said. Its about the legacy that you leave, the impression that you leave. There are a lot of things that I have to attain.At the end of the day, if I come away with nothing other than the smiles on my wife and sons face, Im Santa Claus ... or Hanukkah Harry! Cheap Ron Santo Jersey . -- If Henry Burris has his way, he will be the starting quarterback to lead the Hamilton Tiger-Cats back to the Grey Cup next year. Cheap Ernie Banks Jersey . Hazard cut in from the left and scored with a swerving right-footed shot for ninth goal of the season, which proved to be enough for the victory despite Chelseas forwards again lacking a cutting edge up front. http://www.cheapcubsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=cheap-kyle-schwarber-jersey .05 million next season unless Graham and the Saints subsequently agree on a long-term deal. The designation was released Monday after the deadline passed for NFL teams to use franchise or transition tags on players becoming free agents. Cheap Sammy Sosa Jersey .C. -- After a listless first half, the Washington Wizards used a big third quarter run to beat the Charlotte Bobcats Bradley Beal scored 21 points and the Wizards used a 17-0 run in the third quarter to take control of what had been a close game and beat the Bobcats 97-83 on Tuesday night. Cheap Willson Contreras Jersey . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. On Tuesday, from SEC Football Media Days, ESPN senior vice president Rosalyn Durant revealed two new ESPN Films in the SEC Storied collection scheduled to air on consecutive Tuesdays this fall. The first, SEC Storied: No Experience Required, documents the story of famed 12th Man tradition and the Texas A&Ms 1983 kickoff team. Directed by Emmy Award winning director Kenan K. Holley, the film is set to debut Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network.The second film, SEC Storied: Repeat after Us, premieres the following Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 9 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Also directed by an Emmy Award winner, director Jonathan Hock, the documentary chronicles the unity of Florida basketballs 2006 and 2007 starting lineup that secured back-to-back National Championships.Full descriptions available below.SEC Storied: No Experience Required Join the team. It is a mantra that Texas A&M students have lived by since E. King Gill came out of the stands as a student to suit up for an injury riddled A&M football team in 1922. Stand as one is what Aggie students do through every home game as the 12th Man to show that they are one with their team on the field. In 1983, Aggie Head Coach Jackie Sherrill, under the pressures of having signed the the richest coaching contract in college football history and delivering only a 5-6 record in his first season, came up with a crrazy idea.dddddddddddd Emmy Award winner Kenan K. Holley (also directed SEC Storieds Dominque Belongs to Us and The Walk Off) directs the tale of a coach willing to take a risk. Sherrill decided his kickoff coverage team would be made up entirely of regular college students. Hundreds tried out; few made it. The few who made it went from being disrespected by their scholarship teammates and ridiculed by the press as a publicity stunt, to becoming the most feared kickoff team in America.SEC Storied: Repeat After Us The likes of Floridas 2006, 2007 back-to-back National Championships may never be seen again. A starting line-up of college basketball players having cut down the nets and some facing multi-million dollar opportunities in the NBA, decide all together to turn down the money and return to school for the chance to win it again. Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Corey Brewer, Taurean Green, and Lee Humphrey, led by head coach Billy Donovan, learned togetherness, loyalty, and how to deliver a championship when a championship is expected. Emmy Award winning director Jonathan Hock directs the story of this team which became the first, and possibly last, college team to repeat national championship wins with the same starting lineup.
Mercedes has been linked with a move for Williams driver Valtteri Bottas as it looks to fill the seat vacated by retiring world champion Nico Rosberg.Rosbergs shock decision to quit F1 left Mercedes with a big void going into 2017 and has seen a host of drivers tipped as potential replacements. Bottas, whose management stable includes Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, has been one name put forward, though this year he signed a deal to remain at Williams for 2017.Both BBC and Sky Sports have reported that Mercedes made an approach to have Bottas released from his contract which has been blocked by Williams. Bottas would be a logical replacement for Rosberg, as he is well regarded by Wolff and is more experienced than junior driver Pascal Wehrlein.When contacted by ESPN about the reports, a Williams spokesperson refused to comment, saying simply: We have announced our 2017 driver line up.If a move for Bottas was successful it would leave Williams looking for a replacement to partner 2017 rookie Lance Stroll, though Mercedes could potentially sweeten any deal with their junior driver as he is yet to secure a seat for next season. The news came just days after Motorsport.com reported Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe, whose contract expires at the end of December, is set for a shock switch to Williams ahead of the 2017 season.? Wholesale MLB Jerseys . There are some early surprises in the race for the Hart Trophy, but two of the contenders are the leagues biggest stars over the past decade. There are many more players in contention for the awards than just the three that Ive named, and a good or bad week can easily alter the landscape, but through the first 20 or so games of the NHL season, this is how the awards races look to me. Cheap MLB Jerseys China .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check. http://www.cheapmlbjerseysusa.com/ . Ivanovic was leading 7-5, 1-0 when Hantuchova withdrew after falling 0-40 behind in the second game. The match started slowly for Ivanovic, who surrendered her first two serves as Hantuchova took a 5-3 lead. MLB Jerseys China . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. Cheap Nike MLB Jerseys . -- Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Australias most controversial fan group, the Western Sydney Wanderers-supporting Red and Black Bloc, have taken aim at their A-League enemies in a provocative video clip.The RBB targets five figures - sports columnist Rebecca Wilson, talkback radio hosts Alan Jones and Ray Hadley, FFA chief executive David Gallop and departing A-League chief Damien de Bohun - by donning and later burning masks of their faces in the clip.The spiteful recording, uploaded to the RBBs YouTube account on Thursday, aims to promote RBB merchandise ahead of the upcoming season.The video shows the men drinking and vandalising a derelict building while in RBB-branded clothing.It concludes with a note thanking the suits and `celebrities mentioned above, before their images are placed in a bucket and set alight.The RBB has repeatedly clashed with FFA and A-League authorities over issues of fan behaviour, safety and security.An article by Wilson in November last year brought those issues to a head, when she revealed the names and faces of many of the 198 football fans who had been banned from football stadia.dddddddddddd.Wilson, who received death threats in the ugly wake of the articles publication, has repeatedly taken aim at behavioural issues among hardcore football fans.That brouhaha led to a fan boycott until peace talks between A-League chiefs and fan groups, including the RBB, brokered the return of active supporter groups to the stands.Jones and Hadley have caught the ire of football fans for airing disparaging references to them on their programs.In an interview with Wilson about her article last November, Jones compared hardcore football fans to terrorists.It is understood people featured in the video, who do not disclose their identities, could be banned fans.Adidas shoes are also oddly prominent in the clip, despite the club being sponsored by rival brand Nike.Both the Wanderers and FFA have declined to comment. ' ' '
Remi Garde left Aston Villa by mutual consent on Tuesday after just 147 days in charge, but who will be the man to succeed him? That decision comes down to the Aston Villa board, which in the last three months has experienced a major re-shuffle that has led to the departures of chief executive Tom Fox and sporting director Hendrik Almstadt.So with some new faces entering the doors of Aston Villas dedicated football boardroom, who will be responsible for appointing Remi Gardes successor? We take a look at five of the key figures. Steve Hollis Aston Villa chairman Steve Hollis has expressed his concerns on how the club spent their transfer funds in the summer A Manchester City fan with an accountancy background, Hollis has held numerous high-profile roles for KPMG in the Middle East, Far East, USA and Europe before taking on the role of Aston Villa chairman in January this year.He is also the current vice-chairman of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership.Hollis told Sky Sports News HQ that he has been frustrated at the clubs transfer spending over the last few years and that things need to be fixed before big money is spent again.Whoever does take charge of Villa should not expect to receive too much to play with next season.Mervyn King Mervyn King has joined Aston Villa as a director Aston Villa announced the appointment of Lord King of Lothbury, the former Bank of England Governor, to its board of directors on February 4.The 67-year-old is known as a life-long Villa supporter and says he has been attending matches for over 55 years.Villa chairman Hollis said of his appointment: Mervyn successfully steered the Bank of England through the most turbulent economic headwinds in living memory.His appointment to the board is a huge boost as we plan our path back to more successful times. Who will be next Villa boss? Leading contenders to replace Remi Garde, according to Sky Bets odds. David BernsteinBernstein became chairman of the FA in 2011, alongside the same role he filled for Wembley Stadium Limited since 2008.Before that, Bernstein joined Manchester City in 1994 as a board member then became chairman in 1998. He was widely respected by Manchester City supporters for bringing stability to the club, leaving in 2010.The Aston Villa role is his first with one club since. He told Sky Sports News HQ last week the club must be cautious of thinking too short-term if they are relegated.If we are thinking short-term or long-term, then it has to be a little bit of both, he said. We have to mix sensible short-term thinking and long-term planning. We cant be too short-termist, but on the other hand we cant be thinking five years ahead because a lot will happen in the next year or two.Adrian Bevington Adrian Bevington used to be the director of communications for the FA Bevington is well known in the world of football mainly for his time working with the England team in his old role as Club England managing director.He spent 17 years at the FA, holding a media role before taking on the position of head of media then director of communications.Since leaving his role in 2015, Bevington has helped the Welsh FA plan their operations for Euro 2016 and also assisted Watford with a communications plan ahead of their return to the Premier League.He was appointed to the Aston Villa board on March 29 and will work closely once again with David Bernstein.Brian Little Brian Little is the last Aston Villa manager to win a major trophy Little is a former Aston Villa player and manager who was appointed as an advisor to the board on March 11.The former Villa striker spent his entire playing career at the club from 1970 to 1980, scoring 60 goals in 247 appearances.Little was Villa manager and led them to the League Cup in 1996, the clubs last piece of major silverware. Earlier this year, he was appointed Jersey manager until the end of the season.He won 68 of his 164 games in charge of the Birmingham club between 1994 and 1998, and also took charge of West Brom, Stoke and Leicester during his managerial career.Little is highly respected among Villa fans, and his knowledge of football management should mean his input is vital when the club select their new manager. Also See: Who will be next Villa boss? Garde leaves Aston Villa Bevington handed Villa role Sherwood sacking a mistake Ecco Shoes Australia Wholesale . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. Ecco Shoes Clearance Australia . The 28-year-old from Calgary matched his career best after missing just one shot in his two rounds of shooting in the mens 10-kilometre sprint competition. Smith finished in 23 minutes 15. http://www.cheapeccoaustralia.com/ . After a lengthy wait, persistent rain finally forced the postponement of the Nationals game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. The teams, and a few thousand fans, waited nearly four hours from the 7:05 scheduled start time before an announcement was made shortly before 11 p. Cheap Ecco Shoes Australia . Halifax beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 7-5 on the strength of two goals apiece from Nikolaj Ehlers, Matt Murphy and Brent Andrews. Jonathan Drouin also scored and had three assists while Zachary Fucale made 17 saves for the Mooseheads (16-8-0), who led 6-1 after two periods. Ecco Shoes On Sale .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team. SAN FRANCISCO -- The last active pitcher to beat the San Francisco Giants in a postseason elimination game will seek to do it a second time Tuesday night when Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey takes the ball for Game 4 of the National League Division Series.The Giants staved off elimination with a 6-5, 13-inning victory Monday night, the 10th consecutive time San Francisco recorded a postseason win when a loss would have meant the end of the season.San Francisco won World Series titles in 2010, 12 and 14 but failed to capture the 2002 championship when Lackey, then a rookie, started for the Anaheim Angels on their way to a 4-1 win over the Giants in Game 7.Seems like a long time ago, Lackey said before Mondays game. That has nothing to do with (Tuesday), for sure. Ive had several postseason starts, and one doesnt really affect the next one. Once you get in the game, its another game, another challenge.Lackey, an 11-game winner for the Cubs this season, will be making his 21st career postseason start, the most among active pitchers.He has faced the Giants more often in the playoffs (four times) than the regular season (three), with three of those postseason meetings coming in the 2002 World Series.Lackey is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA against the Giants in those seven head-to-heads. However, San Francisco roughed him up for four first-inning runs the last time it saw him in the postseason, when he was pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the 2014 NL Championship Series.The Giants won that game 5-4 in 10 innings en route to a 4-1 series win over the Cardinals that propelled thhem to their third title in five years.ddddddddddddan Francisco will counter Tuesday with left-hander Matt Moore, who had been a candidate to start Game 2 in Chicago. Giants manager Bruce Bochy opted for Jeff Samardzija, pushing Moore back to Game 4.That puts Moore in the same position staff ace Madison Bumgarner faced Monday night -- win or go on vacation.This has got to be the biggest reason why we play the game, why we start training early in November and getting ready for this month, for these series, these moments, Moore said before Mondays game. So for me, Im very excited to watch Bum pitch, and probably a little bit more excited to get going myself.Moore, acquired at the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays, has never faced the Cubs. He does have postseason experience, having gone 1-1 in four games, including two starts, for the Rays.He was one of the Giants best pitchers down the stretch. San Francisco won six of his last eight starts, and Moore held the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers to a total of two runs over 15 2/3 innings in the final week of the regular season with the Giants needing every possible win to hold off St. Louis in the wild-card race.Bochy admitted before Mondays game that the plan was to split the first two in Chicago, then have Moore for the clincher at home.Youre hoping to at least get a split there ... and now youre set up pretty good here, he said. It didnt happen, and now we have to find a way to win every game. ' ' '
Remi Garde left Aston Villa by mutual consent on Tuesday after just 147 days in charge, but who will be the man to succeed him? That decision comes down to the Aston Villa board, which in the last three months has experienced a major re-shuffle that has led to the departures of chief executive Tom Fox and sporting director Hendrik Almstadt.So with some new faces entering the doors of Aston Villas dedicated football boardroom, who will be responsible for appointing Remi Gardes successor? We take a look at five of the key figures. Steve Hollis Aston Villa chairman Steve Hollis has expressed his concerns on how the club spent their transfer funds in the summer A Manchester City fan with an accountancy background, Hollis has held numerous high-profile roles for KPMG in the Middle East, Far East, USA and Europe before taking on the role of Aston Villa chairman in January this year.He is also the current vice-chairman of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership.Hollis told Sky Sports News HQ that he has been frustrated at the clubs transfer spending over the last few years and that things need to be fixed before big money is spent again.Whoever does take charge of Villa should not expect to receive too much to play with next season.Mervyn King Mervyn King has joined Aston Villa as a director Aston Villa announced the appointment of Lord King of Lothbury, the former Bank of England Governor, to its board of directors on February 4.The 67-year-old is known as a life-long Villa supporter and says he has been attending matches for over 55 years.Villa chairman Hollis said of his appointment: Mervyn successfully steered the Bank of England through the most turbulent economic headwinds in living memory.His appointment to the board is a huge boost as we plan our path back to more successful times. Who will be next Villa boss? Leading contenders to replace Remi Garde, according to Sky Bets odds. David BernsteinBernstein became chairman of the FA in 2011, alongside the same role he filled for Wembley Stadium Limited since 2008.Before that, Bernstein joined Manchester City in 1994 as a board member then became chairman in 1998. He was widely respected by Manchester City supporters for bringing stability to the club, leaving in 2010.The Aston Villa role is his first with one club since. He told Sky Sports News HQ last week the club must be cautious of thinking too short-term if they are relegated.If we are thinking short-term or long-term, then it has to be a little bit of both, he said. We have to mix sensible short-term thinking and long-term planning. We cant be too short-termist, but on the other hand we cant be thinking five years ahead because a lot will happen in the next year or two.Adrian Bevington Adrian Bevington used to be the director of communications for the FA Bevington is well known in the world of football mainly for his time working with the England team in his old role as Club England managing director.He spent 17 years at the FA, holding a media role before taking on the position of head of media then director of communications.Since leaving his role in 2015, Bevington has helped the Welsh FA plan their operations for Euro 2016 and also assisted Watford with a communications plan ahead of their return to the Premier League.He was appointed to the Aston Villa board on March 29 and will work closely once again with David Bernstein.Brian Little Brian Little is the last Aston Villa manager to win a major trophy Little is a former Aston Villa player and manager who was appointed as an advisor to the board on March 11.The former Villa striker spent his entire playing career at the club from 1970 to 1980, scoring 60 goals in 247 appearances.Little was Villa manager and led them to the League Cup in 1996, the clubs last piece of major silverware. Earlier this year, he was appointed Jersey manager until the end of the season.He won 68 of his 164 games in charge of the Birmingham club between 1994 and 1998, and also took charge of West Brom, Stoke and Leicester during his managerial career.Little is highly respected among Villa fans, and his knowledge of football management should mean his input is vital when the club select their new manager. Also See: Who will be next Villa boss? Garde leaves Aston Villa Bevington handed Villa role Sherwood sacking a mistake Ecco Shoes Australia Wholesale . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. Ecco Shoes Clearance Australia . The 28-year-old from Calgary matched his career best after missing just one shot in his two rounds of shooting in the mens 10-kilometre sprint competition. Smith finished in 23 minutes 15. http://www.cheapeccoaustralia.com/ . After a lengthy wait, persistent rain finally forced the postponement of the Nationals game against the Miami Marlins on Saturday night. The teams, and a few thousand fans, waited nearly four hours from the 7:05 scheduled start time before an announcement was made shortly before 11 p. Cheap Ecco Shoes Australia . Halifax beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 7-5 on the strength of two goals apiece from Nikolaj Ehlers, Matt Murphy and Brent Andrews. Jonathan Drouin also scored and had three assists while Zachary Fucale made 17 saves for the Mooseheads (16-8-0), who led 6-1 after two periods. Ecco Shoes On Sale .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team. SAN FRANCISCO -- The last active pitcher to beat the San Francisco Giants in a postseason elimination game will seek to do it a second time Tuesday night when Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey takes the ball for Game 4 of the National League Division Series.The Giants staved off elimination with a 6-5, 13-inning victory Monday night, the 10th consecutive time San Francisco recorded a postseason win when a loss would have meant the end of the season.San Francisco won World Series titles in 2010, 12 and 14 but failed to capture the 2002 championship when Lackey, then a rookie, started for the Anaheim Angels on their way to a 4-1 win over the Giants in Game 7.Seems like a long time ago, Lackey said before Mondays game. That has nothing to do with (Tuesday), for sure. Ive had several postseason starts, and one doesnt really affect the next one. Once you get in the game, its another game, another challenge.Lackey, an 11-game winner for the Cubs this season, will be making his 21st career postseason start, the most among active pitchers.He has faced the Giants more often in the playoffs (four times) than the regular season (three), with three of those postseason meetings coming in the 2002 World Series.Lackey is 2-1 with a 3.62 ERA against the Giants in those seven head-to-heads. However, San Francisco roughed him up for four first-inning runs the last time it saw him in the postseason, when he was pitching for the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 3 of the 2014 NL Championship Series.The Giants won that game 5-4 in 10 innings en route to a 4-1 series win over the Cardinals that propelled thhem to their third title in five years.ddddddddddddan Francisco will counter Tuesday with left-hander Matt Moore, who had been a candidate to start Game 2 in Chicago. Giants manager Bruce Bochy opted for Jeff Samardzija, pushing Moore back to Game 4.That puts Moore in the same position staff ace Madison Bumgarner faced Monday night -- win or go on vacation.This has got to be the biggest reason why we play the game, why we start training early in November and getting ready for this month, for these series, these moments, Moore said before Mondays game. So for me, Im very excited to watch Bum pitch, and probably a little bit more excited to get going myself.Moore, acquired at the trade deadline from the Tampa Bay Rays, has never faced the Cubs. He does have postseason experience, having gone 1-1 in four games, including two starts, for the Rays.He was one of the Giants best pitchers down the stretch. San Francisco won six of his last eight starts, and Moore held the Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers to a total of two runs over 15 2/3 innings in the final week of the regular season with the Giants needing every possible win to hold off St. Louis in the wild-card race.Bochy admitted before Mondays game that the plan was to split the first two in Chicago, then have Moore for the clincher at home.Youre hoping to at least get a split there ... and now youre set up pretty good here, he said. It didnt happen, and now we have to find a way to win every game. ' ' '
LONDON -- Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Harry Kane has damaged ligaments in his right ankle and it is unclear how long he will be out.Kane had to be carried off on a stretcher after scoring the winner against Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday.Pochettino says there are different rumors, we cannot guess whether its eight weeks, 10, four, one. Tony Conigliaro Jersey . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Chandler Shepherd Jersey .com) - The Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks both take aim at their first wins of the season on Saturday, as the Canucks open their home slate at Rogers Arena. http://www.cheapredsoxjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-blake-swihart-jersey . A forerunning sled crashed into the worker Thursday at the Sanki Sliding Center. The unidentified worker broke both legs and was airlifted to a nearby hospital. Tony Renda Jersey .C. -- After a listless first half, the Washington Wizards used a big third quarter run to beat the Charlotte Bobcats Bradley Beal scored 21 points and the Wizards used a 17-0 run in the third quarter to take control of what had been a close game and beat the Bobcats 97-83 on Tuesday night. Bobby Doerr Jersey . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Birmingham, Ala. -- Seven Southeastern Conference student-athletes and coaches earned cross country regional awards, according to an announcement Tuesday by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).Missouris Karissa Schweizer and Arkansas Devin Clark were named Athletes of the Year for the Midwest and South Central Regions, respectively.Five SEC coaches claimed coach of the year honors: Ole Miss Ryan Vanhoy (South - Men), Arkansas Chris Bucknam (South Central - Men), Missouris Marc Burns (Midwest - Women), Mississippi States Houston Franks (South - Women) and Arkansas Lance Harter (South Central - Women).The NCAA Championships take place Saturday at the Wabash Valley Family Sports Center in Terre Haute, Ind. The womens race will begin at 11 a.m. ET, followed by the mens race at noon.The SEC teams participating include the Arkansas and Ole Miss men, and the Arkansas, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Missouri women.Participating mens individuals includde Robbie Farnham-Rose (Alabama), Antibahs Kosgei (Alabama) and Jacob Thomson (Kentucky).ddddddddddddParticipating womens individuals include Veronica Eder (Auburn), Sara Tsai (Vanderbilt) and Katy Kune (Kentucky).In the latest national rankings released Monday, the Arkansas men are ranked sixth, while Ole Miss is No. 11. The Arkansas women are ranked ninth, Missouri is No. 13, Mississippi State is No. 19 and Ole Miss is No. 21. The Kentucky women are among teams receiving votes.2016 Cross Country Regional Awards (SEC Honorees):Womens Athlete of the Year Karrisa Schweizer, Missouri (Midwest)v Devin Clark, Arkansas (South Central)Mens Coach of the Year Ryan Vanhoy, Ole Miss (South) Chris Bucknam, Arkansas (South Central)Womens Coach of the Year Marc Burns, Missouri (Midwest) Houston Franks, Mississippi State (South) Lance Harter, Arkansas (South Central) ' ' '
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Ashley Wagner won the Progressive Skate America womens title Saturday, edging California training partner Mariah Bell.Japans Shoma Uno topped the mens short program earlier, followed by Americans Adam Rippon and Jason Brown.Wagner, the world silver medalist, overcame a few mistakes in her free skate for her second Skate America title in five seasons.Today was a little sticky, but at the end of the day I got the job done, Wagner said. I think I built upon what I did at the Japan Open. It felt like more of a complete program and I think thats what pulled me through today. Beyond that, I think I have some serious spin levels to work on going into Cup of China; they were dearly missed today.Wagner, who also noted problems with her loop combination, finished with 196.44 points.Bell, who was sixth after the short program, turned in an event-best free skate with her East of Eden program that helped her net a total score of 191.59. Bell competed on the Grand Prix Series for the first time last year at Skate America, where she placed eighth. She moved two months ago from Colorado to train under coach Rafael Arutunian in Lakewood, California.Im proud of my performance today, Bell said. My goal this season has been to improve on my personal best. I havent really been thinking about results or placements, but being on the podium is exciting and Im looking forward to the rest of the season. Im feeling now like I can do it under pressure and thats something that I can take with me.Japans Mai Mihara, second after the short program, hung on to place third with 189.28 points.U.S. champion Gracie Gold, third after the short program, fell out of medal contention with two falls in her free skate.It was an unfortunate long program; the score was overly generous but I appreciate what I was able to pull out, Gold said. I need to go back to the drawing board.Uno landed two quad jumps and secured the lead after the short program, with Rippon and Brown close behind in second and third.The free skate Sunday will determine the winner.Everything went as I was practicing, Uno said through a translator. It was unexpected that I missed the triple toe at the end of the combination, but the quad went really well, maybe too well. Overall it was a good performance.Uno scored 89.15 points, while Rippon was second at 87.32, and Brown third at 85.75. Rippon didnt attempt a quad, while Brown fell on his opening quad toeloop.Its always exciting to skate well at home and have the audience on their feet, said Rippon, the U.S. champion. Later in the season Id like to have a quad in my short program and improve the overall quality.Brown, from the Chicago area, said he was happy with his performance despite the fall on the quad.My mindset for this event is attack, so I just didnt want to hold back and thats how I feel I did, he said. Willie Stargell Jersey . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Francisco Cervelli Jersey . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. http://www.cheappiratesjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-josh-harrison-jersey .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. Gregory Polanco Jersey . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Barry Bonds Jersey .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city.Devin Toner believes Ireland dispelled the All Blacks mystique in Chicago, planting doubts in New Zealand minds ahead of Saturdays Dublin rematch. Ireland claimed their first-ever win over New Zealand in 111 years of trying at Soldier Field on November 5 and lock Toner is hopeful that historic victory carried with it some vital myth-busting.With New Zealand gunning for revenge at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday - a game you can see live on Sky Sports 2 HD - Toner has challenged Ireland to seize every shred of mental edge from that 40-29 triumph in the USA. Sean Cronin carries the ball for Ireland against New Zealand in Chicago Everyones beatable, it is only 15 men against 15 men, said Toner. Its a good thing that we won in Chicago; I didnt want to keep going on having never won against them! Ireland vs New Zealand November 19, 2016, 5:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Everyones obviously delighted that we did win, and it showed that New Zealand can have off days too. Everyones human. Hopefully it removes the mystique a little.But while we know that it was a great performance by us, I think they did have an off day as well. Jack McGrath of Ireland celebrates following his teams 40-29 victory over New Zealand There were a lot of uncharacteristic mistakes from them in Chicago and we know it wont be the same this week. Its going to be a completely different challenge this weekend.Toner remains adamant Ireland must crank up the pressure on New Zealand again in a bid to unsettle the back-to-back world champions after ending their 18-match winning streak. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six montths half price I think how we did so well in the last game was pressure: we built it through getting pressure off their lineout, getting up off their line, making them knock the ball on and putting that little bit of doubt in their head, he added.dddddddddddd Highlights of Irelands opening autumn international against Canada from Dublin I think that doubt and that seed is sown now. They know were a good team and we can get in their face.If they start sticking passes and getting the offloads theyre a different machine. But hopefully were in the back of their heads now.Everyones talking about a potential New Zealand backlash but from our point of view we have to back up with what we did in Chicago. Robbie Henshaw of Ireland celebrates with team-mates after scoring his teams fifth try at Soldier Field I dont think it would tarnish Chicago if we didnt get the right result. I think it would tarnish it if we didnt get the right performance.Well be hugely disappointed if we go out and we lose because we dont perform to the best of our ability.We know that were a good squad, we know were talented. So if we dont live up to that ability to perform, that would tarnish the Chicago result.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: Cronin: Ireland can match anyone Beware All Blacks backlash Ireland beat brave Canada Ireland 40-29 New Zealand ' ' '
A maiden ODI century by an Australian in Sri Lanka, an ODI series wrapped up 4-1 as stand-in captain, and an award for Australias best sports dad of 2016. It was a super Sunday for super dad David Warner, father to two girls, Ivy Mae and Indi Rae.The award for best sports dad was announced on what was officially Fathers Day in Australia - the first Sunday of every September. Warner, one among ten nominees for the award, will get to choose a charity to which AUD 10,000 will be donated.Warner, he of the infamous bar brawl with Englands Joe Root, credited his family for making him a calmer and more level-headed person. He said he had a sneaky suspicion he was nominated for the award by his wife, former ironwoman Candice, according to the Cricket Australia website.You look back five, six, seven years and you almost say, Could I have had kids earlier to settle me down? or Was that the thing that settled me down? Warner said. Fatherhood has helped me a lot with my game, and off the field it gives me something always to have as a responsibility.[Also] I think my wife has been a key factor of me being a little bit more tame and humble as Ive got older. I think she got me into a great routine coming from her sporting background. Cheap Air Jordans Shoes Wholesale . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. Air Jordans Australia Online . Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey last Sunday. The fine is the fourth this season for Goldson. He was fined $30,000 for a hit on the New York Jets Jeff Cumberland in Week 1. http://www.australiacheapairjordan.com/ . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. Wholesale Authentic Air Jordans . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Cheap Air Jordans Australia . Duchene scored two goals and had an assist, helping the Colorado Avalanche beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Friday night to match the best 10-game start in team history.GOING, Austria -- FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Brazil might have been the wrong choice as host of the 2014 World Cup if the tournament is affected by social protests like those as at the Confederations Cup last month. Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians took to the streets during the warm-up tournament in June, demanding better public services and expressing their anger over the costs to stage the World Cup. "If this happens again we have to question whether we made the wrong decision awarding the hosting rights," Blatter told German press agency DPA on Wednesday. FIFA spoke with the Brazilian government after the Confederations Cup, and Blatter said hell discuss the issue again with Brazil President Dilma Rousseff in September. "We didnt do a political debriefing, but we did emphasize the fact of this social unrest being there for the entire duration of the Confederations Cup," he said. "The government is now aware that next year the World Cup shouldnt be disturbed. "To me, these protests were like alarm bells for the government, the senate, the parliament. They should work on it so that this is not going to happen again. Though protests, if peaceful, are part of democracy and therefore have to be accepted ... we are convinced the government, and especially the president, will find the words and the actions to prevent a repeat. They have a year to do so." Blatter was speaking at the start of a two-day conference on sports, media and economy set up by German great Franz Beckenbauer in Austria. FIFA later verified the comments were accurate. The Confederations Cup, which was won by Brazil, angered citizens who are upset with the billions of dollars spent on the tournaments while they endure underfunded schools and hospitals.dddddddddddd Protesters aired a wide spectrum of grievances, including the high cost of hosting the 2016 Rio Olympics. The protests were originally organized by university students before spreading across the country, including tournament host cities Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Fortaleza and Belo Horizonte. "Its not we who have to learn lessons from the protests in Brazil -- politics in Brazil have to do that," said Blatter, adding that "FIFA cannot be held responsible" for social discrepancy in the country. Without FIFAs executive committee having to vote, Brazil won the right to host the tournament in October 2007. That was six months after the only other candidate, Colombia, withdrew its bid. "The decision for Brazil was the best decision we could make. It was the correct decision, we stick to this decision," Blatter said. Blatter said the success of next years tournament will be instrumental in his decision whether to stand for president for a fifth time in 2015, adding that not all of the governing bodys tasks have been fulfilled yet. "First we have to complete the reforms, which are three-quarters done. Ill then have to deliver the World Cup ... the way the world looks now, Ill say yes or no (to standing again) at the next congress in Sao Paulo in 2014," he said. "FIFA should be taken over by someone who can take over a FIFA which is not just financially healthy, which it is now, but which also has credibility." ' ' '
ST. LOUIS -- Expectations were mild for the 14th starting pitcher used by the Atlanta Braves this season.Roberto Hernandez did enough in his season debut for a team reaching deep into the barrel, and four homers made it look like a rout in the end.He knew it wasnt going to overwhelm him because hes been there before, interim manager Brian Snitker said after a 13-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night. He competed and battled, its just exactly what we needed.The 35-year-old Hernandez (1-0), who previously pitched under the name Fausto Carmona, allowed three runs in five-plus innings in his first start since July 19, 2015 with the Astros.Hernandez was starter No. 14 for the Braves, tied with the Reds for most in the majors and one off the franchise record in 1975.Thank goodness I had this opportunity to pitch in the big leagues again, Hernandez said through a translator. It was a wonderful experience.Freddie Freeman and Adonis Garcia had three-run home runs to give the Braves a 7-2 cushion in the fifth.Carlos Martinez (10-7) surrendered a season-worst seven runs, and his six earned runs matched his season worst. He entered with a 2.99 ERA and had won six of his previous seven decisions.I felt just negative, a little bit of a negative mentality, Martinez said through an interpreter. But I have faith Im going to be able to get back right into it.Ender Inciarte and Matt Kemp each had two-run homers during a six-run ninth that featured a single and two-run double from pinch-hitter Chase dArnaud.I got two knocks in an inning, it was really cool, dArnaud said.Inciarte had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 17 games, and Kemps 24th of the season off Jonathan Broxton was his first since a trade from San Diego.Atlanta beat the Cardinals for the first time in five meetings this season. Atlanta is last in the majors with a 40-70 record and 70 homers but has won seven of its last 11.Kolten Wong had a pinch-hit homer for St. Louis but grounded out with the bases loaded to end the sixth against Ian Krol.Freeman reached safely all five trips, adding two singles and two walks. Hed been batting just .205 with runners in scoring position before his 19th homer put Atlanta up 4-1 in the third.KEY REPLAYSAtlanta took the lead in the first after challenging a neighborhood play at second base. The Cardinals lost a challenge in the eighth on Tommy Phams run-scoring groundout.You have super slow-mo HD and its still hard to tell, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said.TRAINERS ROOMCardinals: C Yadier Molina (bruised finger) was taken out after taking a foul tip that made it tough to grip a bat or throw. Matt Adams pinch hit for him in the eighth and got an RBI double. Leadoff man Matt Carpenter was removed in a double switch in the sixth after coaches detected him holding back on a swing. Both players checked out with no serious injuries. ... LHP Tyler Lyons (right knee) will see a specialist early next week for a stress fracture.ROSTER FODDERThe Braves acquired two prospects, LHP Michael Mader and SS Anfernee Seymour, from the Marlins in exchange for LHP Hunter Cervenka. They filled the roster spot by purchasing the contract of Hernandez from Triple-A Gwinnett.UP NEXTBraves: Mike Foltynewicz hasnt made it through the sixth his last three outings, allowing 14 earned runs in 16 1/3 innings.Cardinals: Adam Wainwright has a 1.99 ERA his last six starts and is 8-2 with a 2.95 ERA against Atlanta, which drafted him in the first round in 2000 and traded him to St. Louis in a deal for J.D. Drew in December 2003. Authentic Braden Smith Jersey . Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. Collaros also started Torontos 23-20 regular-season finale loss to Montreal — Ray didnt dress because the Argos had already clinched first in the East Division — but was one of three quarterbacks to play that day. Whoelsale Colts Jerseys .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. http://www.cheapcoltsjerseysauthentic.com/?tag=authentic-tyquan-lewis-jersey . There are surprises among the Vezina candidates, but most of the others are standard top-tier performers, even if the two Hart Trophy runners-ups have never been quite as good as they have been through the first half of the season. Authentic Deon Cain Jersey .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. Cheap Colts Jerseys . The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. The Los Angeles Galaxy visit Yankee Stadium for the first time on Saturday to take on first-place New York City FC in a matinee battle between two contenders.The Galaxy (9-3-11) is trying to stay in the race at the top of the Western Conference table. Los Angeles is winless in its last four outings, but has a good grasp of third place heading into the final stretch of the regular season.The Galaxy will need to find a way to contain New York City FCs firepower, featuring star Frank Lampard in top form. Lampard has scored nine goals in his last 10 games, helping New York City FC maintain the top spot in the Eastern Conference.Theyre playing well at the moment, and so are we, the Galaxys Robbie Keane told the teams website. It should be an interesting game.Keane is expected to make his return to the pitch for the first time since suffering an orbital fracture in a hard collision with New York Red Bulls goalie Luis Robles on Aug. 7.New York City FC (10-7-8) will be without coach Patrick Viera and defender Maxime Chano. Both are suspended for Saaturdays match after receiving postgame red cards following last weekends 3-3 draw with Columbus.dddddddddddd. Forward David Villa had two goals against Columbus and is tied for the most goals in MLS with Torontos Sebastian Giovinco. They each have 15 on the season.The Galaxy wont be at full strength, either. Keeper Brian Rowe is out with a head injury, likely leaving Dan Kennedy to make his first start since May 11.Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s, with humid conditions at Yankee Stadium. Galaxy coach Bruce Arena, a Brooklyn native, believes the weather will be a big factor.I think probably the weather Saturday will be more of an issue than the field, Arena told reporters. Its going to be pretty warm and humid in New York and the East Coast this time of year, and the conditions are generally tough to play in.Were playing an afternoon game. I think thats going to be more challenging than the field. ' ' '
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Opening the season on Thursday night has become quite the tradition for Vanderbilt, taking advantage of the chance to lure a few more eyes.Now the Commodores want to tweak that trend.By winning.The Commodores open Thursday night hosting South Carolina -- the fifth straight year theyve helped open the college football season. Theyve come so very close to wins over the past four seasons but have not won an opener at home since beating Elon in 2011.Coach Derek Mason isnt sure if theres any benefit to being among the first to play each season.I like getting the season started early, Mason said Tuesday. Its nice to have a kickoff game that people talk about and everybody knows and understands when college football starts. So to hit it on a Thursday night, weve done it for the last couple of years, so for me its become old hat. I like where its at, and thats good.Being on national TV never hurts, even a team in a Power Five conference with its own network. The competition on Thursday night will be stiffer with 29 other games being played, though adding the Southeastern Conference opener certainly helps.The Commodores havent beaten South Carolina since 2008, and this gives them a big chance to kick off the season in style. But the Commodores have lost three of their past four season openers by a combined 10 points. Last years loss may have been the most painful, losing 14-12 to Western Kentucky when Vandys 2-point conversion failed at the end to force overtime.The only game that wasnt close came in 2014 in a 37-7 rout at the hands of Temple in Masons coaching debut, a game that didnt finish until the wee hours of the next day because of a lightning delay.Vanderbilt is coming off a 4-8 season, and Mason has written an open letter to fans asking for their support Thursday night to fill up the stadium. Hes also asked students to turn out as well. The coach said the Commodores need momentum along with the opportunity to do something they havent done his first two seasons.This team knows how important it is just based on our recent history, Mason said. Theres an opportunity to win the first home opener in I dont know six years or whatever it is, to beat south Carolina for the first time in a long time. So theres some important factors for us that really dont ride necessarily on just it being the first game.Linebacker Oren Burks said the Commodores see opening on Thursday night as an opportunity to showcase themselves on a national stage.Its Thursday night, all eyes are on you, Burks said. Theres not a lot of games ... Im excited for this season.Vanderbilt has 15 starters back, including seven from a defense that ranked 28th nationally in total defense last season and 22nd allowing 21 points per game. Kyle Shurmur started five games last season at quarterback, a job he has a firm hold on this season.Weve all been chomping at the bit to get ready for this game, Shurmur said. Were all ready to go and were real excited. Anytime you can get it two days earlier a game, its great.--Online:AP College Football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org---Follow Teresa M. Walker at www.twitter.com/teresamwalkerNFL Jerseys Cheap . The 20-year-old Pelicans big man glanced up and smiled widely at the well-wishers -- a fitting end to a day he wont soon forget. Davis responded to his selection earlier in the day as a Western Conference All-Star with 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 98-91 on Friday night. NFL Jerseys China . Ryan Garbutt had a goal and two assists as Dallas snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. http://www.nfljerseyschina.net/ . Sulaiman, 44, was chosen unanimously Tuesday in a vote by the leadership, the World Boxing Council said. Sulaiman becomes the sixth president of the organization. Cheap Jerseys . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators.Rafa Benitez praised Newcastles fighting spirit after they came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Liverpool on Saturday. The Magpies looked to be heading for defeat at Anfield as they conceded after 68 seconds and then again on the half-hour mark.However, Papiss Cisse cut the deficit before Jack Colback equalised to earn the visitors a point that could prove significant in their fight against Premier League relegation. They are now level on points with Sunderland and one point behind 17th-placed Norwich, although they have played more games than both their relegation rivals.Its a big step because we can keep believing and fighting, Benitez told Sky Sports. After the first minute we were a little bit worried. We conceded twice in the first half and we had to react. Jack Colback celebrates his equaliser Im really pleased because the fight and passion the players showed on the pitch made the difference. When you are at the bottom and you see this fight you have to be pleased. The fans were pushing and helping the team as well.The point is Newcastles first away from St James Park in 2016 and they now finish the campaign with two home games against Crystal Palace and Tottenham, either side of a trip to relegated Aston Villa. Matt Le Tissier gives his thoughts on Newcastles comeback to earn a point against Liverpool Every game is massive, said Benitez, who was given a warm reception on his return to the club he managed between 2004-2010.dddddddddddd We know we have to perform well and the fans are crucial for us.In the end its a pity because we had one or two chances on the counter. But I think Liverpool are a great team and they were playing well so a draw is fine for us at the moment. Also See: Liverpool 2-2 Newcastle As it happened Newcastle fixtures Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '
RIO DE JANEIRO -- With three small children at home -- one for each Olympic gold medal -- Kerri Walsh Jennings turned into a morning person whether she wanted to or not.So preparing to play at midnight in the marquee match of the Rio de Janeiro beach volleyball tournament is less of a struggle than it could have been.Ive been trying so long to be a morning person and its just so contrary to who I am, Walsh Jennings said after she and April Ross beat Australia 21-14, 21-13 in a match that began at 12:34 a.m. and took only 35 minutes.Ross said the players prepared for the late start by taking a nap during the day. They avoided walking around in the hot sun, watching video instead while also finding plenty of time to meditate, do a crossword puzzle and read.We knew it was going to be really electric out there and we knew it was going to be a really long day, Walsh Jennings said. And its under the lights in Copa. So its a great atmosphere.Thats something the Americans can get used to. After all, as the biggest names in the tournament -- at least for the lucrative U.S. television market -- they will play again at midnight for their second match, against China early Tuesday morning.The gold medal match is also scheduled to start at midnight.Thats the goal, Walsh Jennings said.Here are some noteworthy events from the opening day of the beach volleyball competition and things to look for on Day 2:FELLOW AMERICANSRookie Casey Patterson and two-time Olympian Jake Gibb also won their opener, beating Qatar 21-16, 21-16. They get a day off before playing Austria on Monday.The other U.S. teams make their debuts on Sunday. Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat play Poland in the morning, and 2008 gold medalist Phil Dalhausser and his new partner, Nick Lucena, meet Tunisia.DIGNITARIESU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attended the early matches and went out to the practice court to wish Walsh Jennings and Ross well. Very patriotic, Walsh Jennings said. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi also visited the venue.DAY AT THE BEACHJust outside the security fences is the iconic Copacabana beach, where locals frolicked in the surf, played soccer in the sand or cooled themselves under an umbrella at one of the many open-air kiosks serving food, beer and the local sugar cane cocktail, caipirinha.I love South American fans, and I love how the people love sports, said Argentinas Georgiana Klug, who lost her opener with Ana Gallay, falling to Spain in straight sets. All the singing, dancing -- it makes me feel like home.SKYBALLItalys Adrian Carambula got things started with his trademark Skyball, a high and spinning serve that wanders into the path of the sunshine and wind and confounds attempts at a return. Although he typically uses it sparingly, Carambula said he was egged on by his friends to start things off with a little flair.They said they wouldnt talk to me if I didnt, he said in a post-match interview that was twice interrupted because the prime minister asked him to come over and pose for a picture.My legs were shaking before the first serve, said Carambula, who with Alex Ranghieri beat Clemens Doppler and Alexander Horst 21-14, 21-13. When I walked in I actually got a little bit emotional. I wasnt expecting it, but I embraced it and I played with it. So, very special.---Jimmy Golen has covered Olympic beach volleyball since 2008. Follow him at http://www.twitter.com/jgolenCheap NFL Jerseys Paypal . -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. NFL Jerseys Supply . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night. http://www.wholesalenfljerseyssupplycheap.com/ . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. Forward Eduardo gave Ajaccio the lead in the sixth minute after being set up by right winger Benjamin Andre, and the Corsican side looked comfortable in the first half, with the lively Johan Cavalli causing problems with his probing runs from midfield. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Authentic .com) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to halt their longest losing streak of the season when they host the struggling New York Islanders in tonights clash at the Bell Centre. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. PHILADELPHIA -- Jay Wright led Villanova on a tour around the concourse of the Palestra, the basketball shrine that has served as the hardwood home for many of the games greats.Wilt Chamberlain played high school ball here. Kobe and LeBron, too.Theres even a spot dedicated to the greatest Villanova team of all -- at least, at the time the display was installed -- the 1985 national champions. The Palestra curators might want to clear space for `Novas 2016 title team -- and maybe even prep a new wing for this years Wildcats.Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and Josh Hart had 21 to help No. 1 Villanova hold off La Salle 89-79 on Tuesday night.I just wanted to remind them of the history, remind them of the tradition, of what happens in here, Wright said.La Salle (4-3) came oh-so close to making an upset happen.Johnnie Shuler and Pookie Powell made late 3-pointers that kept the deficit at seven. La Salle, which has never defeated a No. 1 team, got more late help from long range when Jordan Price popped a 3 that made it a four-point game.La Salle fans went wild. The Wildcats seemed shaken.But the great city teams that decorated the 89-year-old walls of the ol gym nestled on Penns Ivy League campus dont really lose to unranked underdogs.And the national champs werent going down to La Salle.Donte DiVincenzos late dunk and a handful of free throws sealed the win for Villanova (9-0) in its first game of the season as the top-ranked team in the country.Powell scored 27 points. La Salle just didnt have enough to get past Villanova and earn its biggest win since it reached the 2013 Sweet 16.Brunson, whose father, Rick, starred at Temple, made 10 of 17 shots and hit a pair of big buckets down the stretch to give Villanova a 10-point cushion.Hes one of those guys that you know at any point that you need a bucket, he can go get one for you, Wright said.Brunson just might find his image stamped on the Paalestra wall a decade or so from now.ddddddddddddt gave us time to bond, Brunson said of the tour. We realized what games are played here, what teams played here, who was from the area.Mikal Bridges scored 16 points and national championship game star Kris Jenkins had 12.When the balls bouncing around, they seem to get it and make a 3, La Salle coach John Giannini said. The reason for their excellence on a national level is their intangibles. They dont let up. I dont care if theyre playing us, playing Kentucky, anybody. That is the same team every single second of every single game they play.BIG PICUTRELa Salle: The Explorers lost three times to No. 1 teams in the 1950s, once each in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2010s. La Salle last lost to a No. 1 team 90-65 to Kansas on Dec. 12, 2009. They are 0-8 vs. No. 1 foes.We just had a lot of lapses and breakdowns, Powell said.Villanova: The Wildcats went 5-1 as an AP Top 25 No. 1 last season. They were the top team in the country for three weeks and proved they were worthy of the ranking with the programs second national championship. The Wildcats are trying to become the first repeat champs since Florida in 2006-07.POLL IMPLICATIONSVillanova was 5-1 last season at No. 1 and is trying to better that mark this year to stay in the top spot.We didnt really handle it a certain way last year, Hart said.BIG 17Villanova continued to dominate the Philadelphia city series known as the Big 5. The Wildcats extended their series-record win streak to 17 against La Salle, Penn, Saint Josephs and Temple. The Wildcats go for the 4-0 sweep Dec. 13 against Temple.UP NEXTLa Salle faces another Big East team Saturday in Georgetown.Villanova gets its toughest test in weeks when it plays No. 23 Notre Dame in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ' ' '
RIO DE JANEIRO -- With three small children at home -- one for each Olympic gold medal -- Kerri Walsh Jennings turned into a morning person whether she wanted to or not.So preparing to play at midnight in the marquee match of the Rio de Janeiro beach volleyball tournament is less of a struggle than it could have been.Ive been trying so long to be a morning person and its just so contrary to who I am, Walsh Jennings said after she and April Ross beat Australia 21-14, 21-13 in a match that began at 12:34 a.m. and took only 35 minutes.Ross said the players prepared for the late start by taking a nap during the day. They avoided walking around in the hot sun, watching video instead while also finding plenty of time to meditate, do a crossword puzzle and read.We knew it was going to be really electric out there and we knew it was going to be a really long day, Walsh Jennings said. And its under the lights in Copa. So its a great atmosphere.Thats something the Americans can get used to. After all, as the biggest names in the tournament -- at least for the lucrative U.S. television market -- they will play again at midnight for their second match, against China early Tuesday morning.The gold medal match is also scheduled to start at midnight.Thats the goal, Walsh Jennings said.Here are some noteworthy events from the opening day of the beach volleyball competition and things to look for on Day 2:FELLOW AMERICANSRookie Casey Patterson and two-time Olympian Jake Gibb also won their opener, beating Qatar 21-16, 21-16. They get a day off before playing Austria on Monday.The other U.S. teams make their debuts on Sunday. Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Sweat play Poland in the morning, and 2008 gold medalist Phil Dalhausser and his new partner, Nick Lucena, meet Tunisia.DIGNITARIESU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry attended the early matches and went out to the practice court to wish Walsh Jennings and Ross well. Very patriotic, Walsh Jennings said. Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi also visited the venue.DAY AT THE BEACHJust outside the security fences is the iconic Copacabana beach, where locals frolicked in the surf, played soccer in the sand or cooled themselves under an umbrella at one of the many open-air kiosks serving food, beer and the local sugar cane cocktail, caipirinha.I love South American fans, and I love how the people love sports, said Argentinas Georgiana Klug, who lost her opener with Ana Gallay, falling to Spain in straight sets. All the singing, dancing -- it makes me feel like home.SKYBALLItalys Adrian Carambula got things started with his trademark Skyball, a high and spinning serve that wanders into the path of the sunshine and wind and confounds attempts at a return. Although he typically uses it sparingly, Carambula said he was egged on by his friends to start things off with a little flair.They said they wouldnt talk to me if I didnt, he said in a post-match interview that was twice interrupted because the prime minister asked him to come over and pose for a picture.My legs were shaking before the first serve, said Carambula, who with Alex Ranghieri beat Clemens Doppler and Alexander Horst 21-14, 21-13. When I walked in I actually got a little bit emotional. I wasnt expecting it, but I embraced it and I played with it. So, very special.---Jimmy Golen has covered Olympic beach volleyball since 2008. Follow him at http://www.twitter.com/jgolenCheap NFL Jerseys Paypal . -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. NFL Jerseys Supply . Varlamov made 33 saves and Ryan OReilly had a goal and scored in the shootout as the Avalanche beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Thursday night. http://www.wholesalenfljerseyssupplycheap.com/ . Argentina winger Ezequiel Lavezzi and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi scored, with star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic setting up both despite having a poor game by his high standards. Forward Eduardo gave Ajaccio the lead in the sixth minute after being set up by right winger Benjamin Andre, and the Corsican side looked comfortable in the first half, with the lively Johan Cavalli causing problems with his probing runs from midfield. Wholesale NFL Jerseys Authentic .com) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to halt their longest losing streak of the season when they host the struggling New York Islanders in tonights clash at the Bell Centre. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . -- The Magic have their first victory of the new year. PHILADELPHIA -- Jay Wright led Villanova on a tour around the concourse of the Palestra, the basketball shrine that has served as the hardwood home for many of the games greats.Wilt Chamberlain played high school ball here. Kobe and LeBron, too.Theres even a spot dedicated to the greatest Villanova team of all -- at least, at the time the display was installed -- the 1985 national champions. The Palestra curators might want to clear space for `Novas 2016 title team -- and maybe even prep a new wing for this years Wildcats.Jalen Brunson scored 26 points and Josh Hart had 21 to help No. 1 Villanova hold off La Salle 89-79 on Tuesday night.I just wanted to remind them of the history, remind them of the tradition, of what happens in here, Wright said.La Salle (4-3) came oh-so close to making an upset happen.Johnnie Shuler and Pookie Powell made late 3-pointers that kept the deficit at seven. La Salle, which has never defeated a No. 1 team, got more late help from long range when Jordan Price popped a 3 that made it a four-point game.La Salle fans went wild. The Wildcats seemed shaken.But the great city teams that decorated the 89-year-old walls of the ol gym nestled on Penns Ivy League campus dont really lose to unranked underdogs.And the national champs werent going down to La Salle.Donte DiVincenzos late dunk and a handful of free throws sealed the win for Villanova (9-0) in its first game of the season as the top-ranked team in the country.Powell scored 27 points. La Salle just didnt have enough to get past Villanova and earn its biggest win since it reached the 2013 Sweet 16.Brunson, whose father, Rick, starred at Temple, made 10 of 17 shots and hit a pair of big buckets down the stretch to give Villanova a 10-point cushion.Hes one of those guys that you know at any point that you need a bucket, he can go get one for you, Wright said.Brunson just might find his image stamped on the Paalestra wall a decade or so from now.ddddddddddddt gave us time to bond, Brunson said of the tour. We realized what games are played here, what teams played here, who was from the area.Mikal Bridges scored 16 points and national championship game star Kris Jenkins had 12.When the balls bouncing around, they seem to get it and make a 3, La Salle coach John Giannini said. The reason for their excellence on a national level is their intangibles. They dont let up. I dont care if theyre playing us, playing Kentucky, anybody. That is the same team every single second of every single game they play.BIG PICUTRELa Salle: The Explorers lost three times to No. 1 teams in the 1950s, once each in the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and 2010s. La Salle last lost to a No. 1 team 90-65 to Kansas on Dec. 12, 2009. They are 0-8 vs. No. 1 foes.We just had a lot of lapses and breakdowns, Powell said.Villanova: The Wildcats went 5-1 as an AP Top 25 No. 1 last season. They were the top team in the country for three weeks and proved they were worthy of the ranking with the programs second national championship. The Wildcats are trying to become the first repeat champs since Florida in 2006-07.POLL IMPLICATIONSVillanova was 5-1 last season at No. 1 and is trying to better that mark this year to stay in the top spot.We didnt really handle it a certain way last year, Hart said.BIG 17Villanova continued to dominate the Philadelphia city series known as the Big 5. The Wildcats extended their series-record win streak to 17 against La Salle, Penn, Saint Josephs and Temple. The Wildcats go for the 4-0 sweep Dec. 13 against Temple.UP NEXTLa Salle faces another Big East team Saturday in Georgetown.Villanova gets its toughest test in weeks when it plays No. 23 Notre Dame in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ' ' '
Former Barcelona marketing chief Esteve Calzada says it is a dream for players and managers to work in England. And Calzada, who was chief commercial officer at the Nou Camp between 2002 and 2007, says Pep Guardiolas decision to accept the Manchester City job will only enhance a league which has become the dominant financial power in Europe.Coming to the Premier League is an aspiration for any person working in football - players, managers, executives, he told Sky Sports News HQ. Guillem Balague, Guardiolas biographer and former Barcelona player Thierry Henry reveal what type of man the incoming Manchester City manager is For some people it is like fulfilling a dream. Guardiola going to Manchester City can only enhance the Premier League.Of the top 10 transfers completed during the January window, nine involved English clubs with only Gersons £8m move from Fluminese to Roma breaking in.Many of those deals involved clubs fighting against relegation from the Premier League and one - Jordan Rhodes £9m move from Blackburn to Middlesbrough - was by a club targeting promotion into the English top flight. Thierry Henry claims Guardiola will look to dominate through possession in the Premier League La Liga president Javier Tebas has previously spoken of concerns that the Premier League will soon become like the NBA, in that it is the sole destination of the worlds best players, and he also said the Spanish league needs to prepare for the departures of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the next three years.When asked if the financial power of English clubs is a source of envy abroad, Calzada said: Definitely. One of the phrases by the La Liga president is that they need to work hard otherwise the Premier League will become the NBA of football. Every league is trying to look at what they are doing. Claudio Ranieri says hes not surprised by the news that Manchester City have appointed Guardiola In Spain in particular there has been a growth in TV revenues but there is a long way to go to catch up on the Premier League.And he added: It is not only the ability to spend money and bring these players in but also to retain the players already at the clubs.For example, Everton have two highly demanded players, Romelu Lukaku and John Stones, and they could definitely sell those players for a big amount of money. Also See: What will Guardiola bring? Credit to Pellegrini Sky Bets Guardiola specials Man City stats Authentic Minkah Fitzpatrick Jersey . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. Authentic Mike Gesicki Jersey .2 billion agreement with Rogers Communications for the leagues broadcast and multimedia rights. http://www.dolphinscheapjerseys.com/ . -- Peyton Manning will have all of his wide receivers available for the first time in a month when the Denver Broncos begin their playoff run Jan. Discount Dolphins Jerseys Online . Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March, reported symptoms on Monday morning, a team spokesman said. Authentic Jerome Baker Jersey . Kiriasis and brakeman Franziska Fritz finished two runs in one minute 55.41 seconds -- a mere 0.01 seconds ahead of Meyers and Lolo Jones, who likely bolstered her Olympic hopes by helping give USA-1 a huge push in the second heat. LAS VEGAS -- Las Vegas NHL owner Bill Foley has hired longtime adviser Murray Craven as the expansion teams senior vice president.Craven will be responsible for establishing the clubs top minor-league affiliate in the American Hockey League, developing the practice facility in Summerlin, Nevada, building up facilities at T-Mobile Arena and overseeing projects at the request of general manager George McPhee.The 52-year-old former NHL player has been Foleys right-hand man throughout the expansion process, which began with a season-ticket drive in early 2015 and culminated with the awarding of a franchise in June.dddddddddddd Foley said last month that Craven is a street-smart guy who he wanted to be involved with the organization.Craven played 18 NHL seasons for the Red Wings, Flyers, Whalers, Canucks, Blackhawks and Sharks from 1982-1999. ' ' '
EL PASO, Texas -- Ian Baker nailed 3 of 7 from beyond the arc for 20 points to help lead New Mexico State to its seventh straight win, beating UTEP 79-68 on Tuesday night.Baker has scored 1,006 career points in 97 games at New Mexico State. He was named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week Monday after tying his career-high with 26 points in an 84-71 victory over New Mexico Saturday.Jemerrio Jones was almost perfect on the night, making six of 7 field goals, one from distance, and 5 of 5 from the free throw line for 18 points. He also pulled down 13 rebounds and blocked a shot for the Aggies (9-2).UTEP, trailing 41-25 at the break, rallied late to close to 77-68 following a Kelvin Jones jumper with 38 seconds left. Baker closed the scoring with two free throws.Omega Harris led the Miners (2-6) with 18 points. Cheap Shoes China Wholesale . -- Ohio States Urban Meyer has never had any issue acclimating to the biggest stages in college football. China Shoes Cheap Free Shipping . -- Lou Brocks shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Bill Freehan during the 1968 World Series and Pete Roses bruising hit on Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star game could become relics of baseball history, like the dead-ball era. http://www.chinashoeswholesale.com/ . The 19-year-old Olsen played 34 games with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL this season. In that time, hes recorded 17 goals and 17 assists with 36 penalty minutes. China Shoes Wholesale Market .com) - Yankee Stadium is the home of the Bronx Bombers, but on Sunday afternoon it will open its gates to host the latest addition of the Hudson River Rivalry. Wholesale China Shoes Free Shipping .com) - Christian Ponder will get another chance to prove himself for the Minnesota Vikings, with head coach Leslie Frazier announcing Wednesday that the struggling quarterback will start this weekends game against the Green Bay Packers. WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Albert Funderburke ran for three touchdowns and Jonathan Dunn ran for two more as William & Mary beat Norfolk State 35-10 on Saturday night.Funderburke, in his third career start, rushed for 137 yards on 13 carries for the Tribe (2-1). Dunn had 89 yards on 18 carries.Funderburke scored first for the Tribe from short yardage late in the first quarter and Dunn took it in twice in the second quarter, lifting William & Mary to a 21-10 halftime lead.In the secoond half, Funderburke ran for two more touchdowns including a 57-yard score that put the game away, 35-10, with 9:22 left in the fourth quarter.ddddddddddddSteve Cluley threw for 179 yards but was intercepted twice. The Tribe held Norfolk State to just 237 total yards.Greg Hankerson threw for 125 yards and ran for a touchdown for the Spartans (1-2). ' ' '
BANGALORE -- The 4x400 womens relay team, which has secured its spot for the Rio Olympics, could be Indias best track-and-field bet for a medal, according to PT Usha.On Sunday, the quartet of Nirmala Sheoran, Tintu Luka, MR Poovamma and Anilda Thomas had clocked 3:27.88 to seal their position among the top 16 Rio-bound teams. The entire team pitched in with their best efforts for their season-best timing and if they keep up this momentum, an Olympic medal appears to be a strong possibility, said Usha, who is in the city along with her protégé Tintu for the relay event at the Bangalore Grand Prix.Had it not been for the slow changeover from Nirmala to Tintu, the timings could have been even better, said Usha. Nirmala was slow in exchanging the baton, which had Tintu losing time and speed. Thats something you just cannot afford to do.Tintu, who couldnt qualify for the finals of the 800m event at the London Olympics four years ago, has struggled to go below the two-minute mark this season. Though she crashed out in the heats of the World Championships in August last year, her season-best timing of 2:0.95 earned her a spot in the 800m event at the Rio Games.Qualifying for the Olympics is a feat in itself -- particularly in track and field events, Usha said. Both Tintu and the 3000m steeplechase athletes stand a good chance of qualifying for the finals this time. But in sprint I think its going to be a near-impossible task for Dutee [Chand] and Srabani [Nanda]. While Dutee has had some great timings recently, every nano second counts in sprint and the field is way too tough.Rueing the lack of competitions in the run-up to the Olympics for Tintu, Usha said the Athletics Federation of India had been far from supportive. You can only translate your training into an Olympic success when you compete at events that match your level of preparation, she said.She said they had also not yet received any support whatsoever from the Target Olympic Podium scheme. Tintu hasnt received a single penny from it despite being among the qualified athletes, Usha said.The celebrated former athlete said initially Tintu and she were not keen on travelling to Bangalore for the relay event. Tintu is in great form but needs a couple of good competitions to be able to improve upon her performance, she said. So far we have been training with the thrust mainly on endurance. She can certainly race under two minutes, 1:58 maybe, once we begin to work more on her speed. The final 100m stretch is where she needs to get better. Balenciaga Shoes Clearance . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Cheap Balenciaga Shoes For Sale .Y. - New York City has been selected to host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2015, with the game played at Madison Square Garden and the slam dunk contest and other skills events held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. http://www.cheapbalenciaga.net/ . -- Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL. Cheap Authentic Balenciaga Shoes . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. Balenciaga Shoes Sale Online . The 18-year-old American had five birdies in her bogey-free round for a 17-under total of 196. Lee held the overnight lead but mixed three birdies with two bogeys for a 70. GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Seimone Augustus grew up in Louisiana, not far from where Alton Sterling was shot this month. She knows that could have easily been someone she knew.I lived three or four blocks from where the incident happened. Its always in the back of my mind that it could have been a relative, a friend, a teammate a high school classmate, she said.Shes sad to see what has happened to her hometown where relations have broken down. Three police officers were shot and killed a few weeks ago.I have relatives in law enforcement as well. I dont want to see it happen either way. That could have been an uncle or cousin, Augustus said. I have plenty of relatives in (Baton Rouge) law enforcement. I dont know what we have to do to make it more proactive for the officers to be there in the communities to shrink the divide that is there.Augustus and her USA Basketball teammates spent time Monday in Los Angeles as part of Carmelo Anthonys town hall meeting with community leaders, police officers and teenagers.That two-hour sitdown was a powerful meeting.It was amazing, USA teammate Brittney Griner said. It was good to have officers come out, to have the community members come out and us as players come to together and voice and answer questions. For the cops not to be forced to be there and be there on their own was special. To hear both sides and try to come to a common ground. When something good starts happening, good outcomes start happening.Griner too can see both sides. Her father was a police officer for many years in Houston. She has other family members as well in law enforcement.I worry about my sister, I worry about my dad who wants to go back into law enforcement, Griner said. I told him if you do go back Id rather you go behind a desk or teach. My dad was a good cop. I think more good cops should go back and give back that experience to the academy to help educate future police officers.Griner was saddened by all that has gone on lately in tthe U.ddddddddddddS. in Minnesota, Baton Rouge, Dallas and other places.All the violence towards black lives saddens me, she said. We fight for freedom, we fight for equality. We fight for all these things and were not holding up for what we stand for. Its a change that needs to happen.Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates along with two other teams were fined $500 by the league for wearing their plain black shirts because it was a uniform violation. That fine was later rescinded.The Minnesota Lynx started the social activism in the WNBA, wearing t-shirts and holding a pregame press conference earlier this month before the Mercury, Indiana Fever and New York Liberty wore their plain black shirts. Augustus said that it was actually coach Cheryl Reeve, who is an assistant with the U.S. Olympic team, who first had the idea to do something.The Lynx activism spread and brought all galvanized the WNBA players.Thats what I am impressed about most, said Tamika Catchings, who spoke at the town hall. The fact that all 144 players in the WNBA came together on this issue and wanted to make sure their voices were heard. I think when you look at the power of African American women and being able to step up and join causes and support other brothers, thats what its all about.While the WNBA is on break for the month of August for the Olympics, the players will continue to try and come up with ideas to further show the importance of this issue. Just dont expect any sort of activism at the Olympics on the court. The IOC frown upon any social activism displays at the Olympics saying that the Games are not a place for proactive political or religious demonstrations.Right now were focused on these two weeks, Diana Taurasi said. If it comes up though, we wont shy away from it.---Follow Doug on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/dougfeinberg ' ' '
Malik Monk of Kentucky put on a show in his teams thrilling 103-100 win over North Carolina. He scored 47 points, including the game-winning trifecta against the highly ranked Tar Heels.My friends, freshmen have impacted the game for a number of years now, but Monks effort was special.Lets look back at some super performances by Diaper Dandies in recent years and you will get my point:Ben Simmons, LSU: 43 points, 14 rebounds vs. North Florida in December 2015.Jahlil Okafor, Duke: 28 points, eight rebounds vs. Notre Dame in?2015 ACC tournament.Anthony Davis, Kentucky: 27 points, 14 rebounds, 7 blocks vs. Arkansas in January 2012.Michael Beasley, Kansas State: 32 points, 24 rebounds vs. Sacramento State in November 2007.Kevin Durant, Texas: 37 points, 10 rebounds vs. Kansas in March 2007.Stephen Curry, Davidson: 30 points vs. Maryland in 2007 NCAA tournament.Take nothing away from these fabulous freshmen. What Monk did was incredible because of his prowess shooting from long range; he was 8-for-12 from 3-point range. It was also impressive because the Wildcats needed every point to get to the winners circle.Monk did it in crunch time, in a Maalox-masher affair. Some of these other performances came against cupcakes.It doesnt get easier for Monk and the Wildcats. Next up is a date against in-state rival Louisville. That should be more excitement galore for college hoop fans. Wholesale NBA Jerseys Store . Kozun faked to the forehand and beat Monsters starter, Calvin Pickard, pad side in the second round for the winner. Spencer Abbott also scored in the shootout for the Marlies (25-13-4). Cheap Authentic NBA Jerseys . -- Lou Brocks shoulder-to-shoulder collision with Bill Freehan during the 1968 World Series and Pete Roses bruising hit on Ray Fosse in the 1970 All-Star game could become relics of baseball history, like the dead-ball era. http://www.cheapjerseysnba.com/ . The phone hearing is scheduled for 4:30pm et/1:30pm pt. Winchester, who was not penalized for the hit, appeared to make contact with Kellys head early in the first period of Thursdays game in Boston. Cheap Nike NBA Jerseys . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators. Cheap NBA Jerseys China . The recently retired Stern was elected Friday to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and will be enshrined with the class of 2014 on Aug.Stoke City stole the headlines on Deadline Day with their record £18.3m deal for Portos Giannelli Imbula, but there were plenty of moves that did not come to fruition. Loic Remy ended up staying at Stamford Bridge despite weeks of speculation linking him with an exit, while West Brom managed to resist strong interest from Newcastle, Tottenham and Stoke to keep hold of Saido Berahino.Here, we look at five players left on the shelf after their mooted January transfers hit the buffers… LOIC REMY (Chelsea) Rob Dorsett confirms Leicesters failed attempt to sign Loic Remy Having played just 178 minutes of Premier League football since the start of the season, out-of-favour Chelsea striker Remy became one of the most talked-about targets of the transfer window. Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and his former club Newcastle were reportedly linked with the Frenchman, and on Deadline Day league leaders Leicester were pushing to strike a deal.We were told a loan deal was a possibility for Leicester but the crucial factor was that they had to wait until quite late in the day because Chelsea wanted to know what was happening with [Radamel] Falcao before they would let Loic Remy leave, said Sky Sports News HQ reporter Rob Dorsett. Premier League spend tops ￡1bn Premier League spending in a single season has gone over ￡1billion for the first time. If Falcao was to have his loan cancelled at Chelsea, there was no way they were letting Remy go. In the end, they decided to let Falcao go and Leicester were left frustrated, with not a lot of time in the window to do anything else. To compound matters for the Foxes, Falcao ended up staying at Stamford Bridge.RADAMEL FALCAO (Chelsea) Chelseas Radamel Falcao was reportedly linked with a late move away from Stamford Bridge Despite injury problems and poor form, on-loan Chelsea outcast Falcao was reportedly linked with a return to Spain on Deadline Day. Newspaper reports said the Colombian striker was wanted by his former club Atletico Madrid and Gary Nevilles Valencia, but Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague insists Falcaos agent, Jorge Mendes, was merely attempting to drum up interest.Jose Mendes was trying to sell him, Balague told Sky Sports. Neither Atletico or Valencia were interested. Valencia couldnt afford him as they have reached the Financial Fair Play limit and Atletico did not even consider it. Mersons transfer window grades Paul Merson grades every Premier Leagues January business - from A+ to Z-... According to the Daily Mail, however, Falcao could yet get secure a lucrative move to Asia, with the Chinese transfer market open until February 26. Juangus Suning, the club who paid £25m for Chelseas Ramires, are reportedly interested in signing the striker.SAIDO BERAHINO (West Brom) West Brom manager Tony Pulis refused to sell striker Saido Berahino West Broms Berahino was one of the chief protagonists of the summer transfer window and his future was at the top of the news agenda once again in January. Stoke, Tottenham and Newcastle were his leading suitors, but the Baggies refused to sell, with Sky sources revealing they rejeected £21m offers from the Magpies and the Potters in the build-up to Deadline Day.ddddddddddddSky Sports News HQs Anton Touloui said West Brom were reluctant to part with Berahino because they were confident of receiving a similar transfer fee in the summer, they didnt want to strengthen a relegation rival, and they would not have had time to bring in a replacement so late in the window. Berahino stays put West Brom rejected bids from Newcastle and Stoke to keep hold of Saido Berahino. Berahino was fined for protesting on Twitter when he was denied a move to Spurs in the summer, but this time he was rather more diplomatic. Everyone waiting once again for the silly little spoilt boy to make same mistake so here you go, he wrote. Goodnight all and thanks for the supportJOSE ENRIQUE (Liverpool) Jose Enrique has been a peripheral figure for Liverpool in recent months Newcastle also targeted their former full-back Jose Enrique in a frantic dash to strengthen their squad on Deadline Day. The 30-year-old had a four-year spell at St James Park before his £5m move to Liverpool in 2011, but he had fallen down the pecking order at Anfield and the Magpies were confident of luring him back. Story of the transfer window A day-by-day account of how the January transfer window unfolded. Unfortunately for Steve McClaren, however, Enrique failed to agree personal terms. Liverpool were quite keen to allow Enrique to go but talks between Newcastle and the player himself have broken down, said Sky Sports News HQs Keith Downie. It looks as though he wont be coming. That will be a disappointment to Steve McClaren because hes short on left-back options with Paul Dummett and Massadio Haidara both out injured.PETER ODEMWINGIE (Stoke) Stokes Peter Odemwingie was denied a move to Marseille on Deadline Day Odemwingie became the story of the 2013 January transfer window when he infamously drove from West Brom to QPR in a failed attempt to force through a late transfer to Loftus Road, and three years later there was more Deadline Day frustration for the striker.Odemwingie, who has played just 73 minutes of Premier League football for Stoke this season, looked set for a move to Marseille, but their offer was rejected by the Potters and the French side ended up signing Steven Fletcher on loan from Sunderland instead. Peter Odemwingie speaks to Sky Sports News HQ about on of the most famous transfer deal that never happened Sky Sports News HQs Alan Irwin was stationed outside the Britannia Stadium. Stoke have confirmed to me, both Mark Hughes and CEO Tony Scholes, that theyve turned down that bid from Marseille, he said. So as it stands Odemwingie isnt going anywhere. Get Sky Sports Join us and watch the Premier League live on Sky Sports Also See: Story of the transfer window Top 10 Premier League deals ' ' '
LUBBOCK, Texas -- Texas aims for its first road win this season when the Longhorns face Texas Tech on Saturday.The two teams have identical records, but the Red Raiders (2-3, 4-4) have won one game away from Lubbock -- after losing two earlier this season. They beat TCU last week in Fort Worth on a field goal in the second overtime.Texas coach Charlie Strong says his players need to summon a home-game mindset for the Longhorns (2-3, 4-4) to get their first road win in Lubbock.So how good you feel when youre at home, thats the same feeling that we have to take when were on the road, even though its a different atmosphere.Texas biggest challenge will be stopping Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who leads the nation in passing yards (3,519) and total offense (471.3 yards per game). The junior is still recovering from an injury to his passing shoulder in late September. He fell on it painfully on a rush that set up the winning field goal at TCU.Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury says Mahomes shoulder has steadily improved and that he gets daily treatments.I think it scared him, the fourth-year coach said. He landed right on it. Im sure there was some pain, but he sounds like he will be able to practice almost a full week so that should help.TCU kept Mahomes contained inside the pocket for most of the game, holding him to a season-low 206 yards passing. The team had a season-low 345 total yards and was held to its fewest points since a 20-10 win over the Horned Frogs in 2013.Thats whats got to be critical for us, not to let him outside, Strong said.A few more things to look for when Texas Tech hosts Texas:TEXAS RUSHINGDOnta Foreman, second in the nation in rushing yards (158 ypg), got two TDs and 250 yards on 32 carries in the Longhorns 35-34 win over Baylor last week. Thats more than the team is averaging per game (226.5 ypg). The performance made Foreman Texas first 1,000-yard season rusher since Jamaal Charles in 2007. Texas Tech has given up 300-plus yards rushing three times this season and is allowing an average of 213.8 yards. He runs with everything he has, Texas offense lineman Connor Williams said.THIRD DOWNSThe Red Raiders lead the nation in third-down conversion (57.8 percent), getting 74 first downs on 128 third downs. That is way better than the Longhorns who are 58th in the nation. Texas has gotten 52 first downs on 126 third-down attempts (41.3 percent). Kingsbury said a lot of the success is due to Mahomes abilities. Pat does a tremendous job of understanding the down and distance, he said. If its not there find a way to get it with your feet, so its a credit to him on more than the brilliant third down play calling that goes on.SMACK TALK BACKLASH?Texas DE Breckyn Hager apologized, and Strong chastised him, for a comment he made to TV reporters Monday, telling them the mission for the Longhorns defense was to injure that quarterback, referring to Mahomes. Some of Texas Techs faithful, in social media posts, wrote that the apology was not accepted. The comment could make for some added tensions between the teams.PENALTY REBOUNDPenalties have hurt the Red Raiders all season. They are 124th in the nation with 8.75 penalties per game. But against TCU Texas Tech had just one -- a 5-yarder. That hasnt happened since 1992. Can they keep it up against the Longhorns? They made their decision to play disciplined, Kingsbury said. That was the focus.---Follow Betsy Blaney on Twitter at www.twitter.com/betsyblaney---AP college football website: http://collegefootball.ap.orgWill Clark Jersey . He was followed closely by David Clarkson, donning red, seconds later. Clarksons actions one night earlier, leaping off the bench in defence of Kessel during a pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres, will cost him the first 10 games of the regular season. Cheap Giants Jerseys Authentic . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. http://www.cheapsanfranciscogiantsjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-willie-mays-jersey . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Austin Jackson Jersey . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. Hunter Pence Jersey .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. ATHENS, Greece -- Michel Platini insisted his conscience was clear and he would continue the fight to overturn a FIFA ban in a farewell speech on Wednesday to European soccer leaders before his successor as UEFA president was elected.Platini was allowed by FIFAs ethics judge to deliver the UEFA congress address as a gesture of humanity, despite serving a four-year suspension from any role in soccer over an improper payment.Emerging from his FIFA-enforced exile, Platini used the platform in Athens to highlight his achievements since assuming the UEFA presidency in 2007 and issue advice to the next head of European soccer.There was applause from UEFA delegates but no standing ovation after Platini completed his address by declaring: Friends of football, farewell.Before then, without detailing the specifics of the wrongdoing, Platini insisted there was nothing improper about taking a payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2 million) from FIFA in 2011.Be assured that I have a clear conscience, that Im convinced I did not make the slightest mistake, and that Im continuing the legal battle, Platini told an audience which included FIFA President Gianni Infantino. I want to thank everyone in this room who had the courage and loyalty to support me during the past months.The 61-year-old Platinni expected to have vacated the presidency by now to be serving as FIFA leader.dddddddddddd But the ethics ban allowed Infantino, his former UEFA administrator, to assume Platinis self-proclaimed destiny to run world soccer.This is a juddering end to a decades-long career in soccer, with Platini going from winning titles with Juventus and France to becoming one of the sports most powerful leaders before being brought down in disgrace last year.Platinis four-year term through 2019 will be completed by Slovenian federation leader Aleksander Ceferin, who won the election later Wednesday in the Greek capital.Platini told the candidates that football is a game before a product, a sport before a market, a show before a market.For millions of people around the world, football is ... a flame, Platini said. We have done much together for nine years to develop and preserve this flame.After expressing confidence that football is on the right track, Platini warned that serious abuses are still undermining the sport.Continue to balance sports realities and economic interests, he said.---Rob Harris is at www.twitter.com/RobHarris and www.facebook.com/RobHarrisReports ' ' '
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A warrant was issued for the arrest of former Ohio State running back Brionte Dunn on Friday. He is being charged with domestic violence and assault following an incident last month with his girlfriend.Dunn was dismissed by the Buckeyes on July 18 after his girlfriend requested a civil protection order against him. Dunns girlfriend told a 911 dispatcher that he punched her in the mouth and choked her. He is facing first-degree misdemeanor charges that carry a maximum penalty of six months in jail.Once projected as a possible starter and replacement for Ezekiel Elliott, who is now a rookie on the Dallas Cowboys, Dunns career with the Buckeyes is definitively over.Theres no chance that Brionte will come back, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer said at Big Ten media days last week.Dunn had battled with redshirt freshman Mike Weber during spring practice, though neither player was able to pull ahead and claim the job, which was vacated when Elliott chose to forgo his final season of eligibility. Dunns time learning behind Carlos Hyde and Elliott, knowledge of the system and veteran presence seemed to give him at least a slight edge prior to Ohio States training camp, which opens Sunday morning.Dunn leaves the Buckeyes having largely failed to live up to the hype that accompanied his recruitment as a four-star prospect ranked No. 13 in the nation among running backs in his class. In his final season with Ohio State, he had just 14 carries for 91 yards and a touchdown. Stitched Anaheim Ducks Jerseys . Only three players drafted by NHL clubs were included on the Czech selection camp roster on Wednesday. Those players were Dallas Stars 2012 first-rounder Radek Faksa, Winnipeg Jets 2013 fourth-rounder Jan Kostalek and Phoenix Coyotes 2012 seventh-rounder Marek Langhamer. Ducks Jerseys China . Rinne played two periods in his first game since left hip surgery in early May. Gabriel Bourque scored 3:07 into the second period and Austin Watson tallied 5:15 later for Nashville. http://www.cheapducksjersey.com/?tag=cheap-jakob-silfverberg-jersey . Bryzgalov stopped 25 shots on Saturday in the Oklahoma City Barons 4-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The Oilers signed Bryzgalov to a one-year $2 million contract last Friday after shedding payroll by dealing defenceman Ladislav Smid to the Flames. Cheap Ducks Jerseys Free Shipping . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. Cheap Ducks Jerseys . Hazard cut in from the left and scored with a swerving right-footed shot for ninth goal of the season, which proved to be enough for the victory despite Chelseas forwards again lacking a cutting edge up front. RIO DE JANEIRO -- Jeff Henderson had an Olympic gold medal in his grasp. Just not one he could call his own.With a pressure-packed jump on his final try of the night, the American long jumper changed all that. He won his own gold medal in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday and returned the one he carried for motivation to its rightful owner.Now Henderson and his coach, 1984 triple jump champ Al Joyner, really have something to celebrate.He said, I want you to give me back my gold medal and keep your gold medal, Henderson recounted. I gave it back before I went out there. I knew I was going to win.He was clutch on his final attempt. Its becoming an American trend. The night before, Michelle Carter won the shot put on her final attempt.Henderson rocked back and forth before starting down the runway. He flew into the air, and when he landed in the sand, he instantly knew that was good enough for gold. His jump of 8.38 meters surpassed South Africas Luvo Manyonga, who finished with silver. Defending champion Greg Rutherford of Britain was left with the bronze.I came here to win, Rutherford said. Im going away disappointed.Just imagine how Jarrion Lawson feels. The American had the final jump of the evening and thought his was well out there -- maybe even gold-medal worthy -- but he dragged his left hand in the sand before landing.That was the spot to where officials measured. He finished in fourth place.I still think I had it. Maybe I hit my hand, maybe I didnt, said Laawson, who was an All-American at Arkansas.ddddddddddddJust cant argue with technology.But I think that was a No. 1 jump.History will reflect Henderson as the winner, though. He said Joyner had used a similar ploy as motivation before -- with his late wife, Florence Griffith Joyner.It certainly got Hendersons attention.Hes always like, Youre a champion. Believe in yourself, explained the 27-year-old Henderson, who is from McAlmont, Arkansas. The last jump I was just like, OK, just keep everything the same, dont change nothing.I knew it was the winning jump after I saw it.Hows this for a little more history: Henderson captured gold medal No. 999 for the United States in the Summer Olympics. He was about 30 minutes shy of winning the magical 1,000th, but it went to the womens 4x100-meter medley relay swim team.Feels amazing, Henderson said. To be in that group and that category is awesome. To have that, 999, I didnt know that. It feels like Im in a dream, honestly.Still think the long jump is boring, Carl Lewis? The track icon recently took issue with his former event and a lack of star power. Henderson has no issues with Lewis sentiment.Although he will give his good friend some good-natured ribbing.I know Carl Lewis. Hes biting his tongue right now, Henderson said. I have nothing against Carl. Wait to see what he says after this. ' ' '
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles cruised into the All-Star break with a performance that typified their play for much of the first half of the season.Baltimore got another solid start from Chris Tillman, and the Orioles added two more homers to their major league-leading total in a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.The Orioles reached the break atop the AL East with a 51-36 record, including 33-14 at home.Were just trying to do everything to make sure were as good as were capable of being, manager Buck Showalter said.Tillman pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, and Chris Davis and J.J. Hardy homered to help Baltimore capture the deciding matchup of the three-game series.The Orioles have 137 home runs, the most theyve ever hit before the break.There are always things that you can work on, but I like the position that were in right now, Davis said. Obviously, finishing off the first half with two wins at home is good to build some momentum going into the second half of the season.Tillman (12-2) didnt have a perfect inning until the seventh. But the right-hander allowed only one runner past second base and offset his season-high five walks with five strikeouts.The end result was good, Tillman said. We came out on top. It was a grind. It was a grind from the get-go. I was missing with all my pitches early. Fortunately, we were able to kind of get in somewhat of a rhythm and mix some pitches and get out of innings.Brad Brach worked the eighth and Zach Britton got three outs for his 27th save in 27 opportunities.Angels starter Tim Lincecum (1-3) gave up three runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. The 32-year-old was making his fifth start since signing with the Angels on May 20.Lincecum kept the Orioles in check with the exception of an opposite-field, two-run shot in the fourth inning by Davis that made it 2-1.The best weve seen him, manager Mike Scioscia said. He made very few mistakes.Lincecum was pleased with his outing, especially after giving five runs in 4 2/3 innings in his previous start at Tampa Bay.I thought I challenged guys pretty well, the right-hander said. Made some pitches when I had to and my defense played real well, too.Well, not exactly.Los Angeles fell into a 3-1 hole in the sixth after a two-out popup by Pedro Alvarez dropped between shortstop Andrelton Simmons and left fielder Ji-Man Choi. Simmons exacerbated the miscue by throwing wildly to second base. Hardy followed with an RBI single.There was a mix up in communication, Scioscia said.Mike Trout and Albert Pujols had RBI for the Angels, who reached the break in last place for the first time since 1999.Pujols got Los Angeles to 3-2 with a sacrifice fly in the eighth, but Hardy countered with a solo shot off Huston Street in the bottom half. It was his first homer since April 12.Angels third baseman Yunel Escobar was ejected in the seventh inning while in the field.REPLAY REVERSALLos Angeles got a first-inning run when a call at the plate was reversed after a replay review. Kole Calhoun was initially ruled out on a double by Trout before manager Mike Scioscia challenged the call.The lead stood up until Davis hit his 22nd home run after Mark Trumbos leadoff single.TRAINERS ROOMAngels: 1B C.J. Cron was in the clubhouse Sunday, his broken left hand in a soft cast. The injury occurred Friday when he was hit by a pitch. He is scheduled to see a specialist on Monday.Orioles: LF Hyun Soo Kim strained his right hamstring running out a first-inning grounder and was removed from the game.UP NEXTAngels: Los Angeles comes out of the All-Star break on Friday with a matchup against the visiting Chicago White Sox.Orioles: Yovani Gallardo will start against Tampa Bay on Friday as Baltimore launches the second half with a seven-game road trip. Hockey Jerseys China . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic . -- If this was Aaron Gordons final home game at Arizona, and it almost certainly was, then he went out in style. http://www.cheapnhljerseysusa.com/ . P.A. Parenteau scored early in the third period to help the Avs edge Toronto 2-1 on Tuesday night. Cory Sarich also scored for Colorado (3-0-0), which is off to its best ever start. Cheap NHL Jerseys China . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Wholesale Adidas Hockey Jerseys . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. CINCINNATI -- Jacob Evans scored 23 points to help Cincinnati roll to an 84-55 victory over Brown in a season opener on Friday night.Evans was 9 of 12 from the field and made four 3-pointers. Kyle Washington had 16 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Bearcats, who are coming off a 22-11 season and a sixth consecutive NCAA tournament appearance. Gary Clark added in 14 points and Troy Caupain chipped in 10.Cincinnati opened with an 11-1 run and never traiiled.dddddddddddd Brown cut the deficit to 14-11 but didnt get closer. Evans 3-pointer gave the Bearcats a double-digit lead for good with about five minutes left in the first half.JR Hobbie scored all 12 of his points from 3-point range to lead Brown. Steven Spieth and Chris Sullivan added nine points apiece for the Ivy League Bears. ' ' '
Despite everything that Serena Williams has won and done, her sense of self can still fluctuate based on the outcome of a particular match.Doesnt always seem to matter that she owns a record-tying 22 major singles titles heading into the U.S. Open, which begins Monday with a retractable roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the first time.Not necessarily a big deal to her that shes spent the past 3+ years entrenched at No. 1 and is the oldest woman ever to top the WTA rankings.And there are times when the 34-year-old American basically forgets that she transcends her sport and has become a cultural icon away from the tennis court.Williams is devastated when she is dealt a setback, such as last years Did that really happen?! loss to Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semifinals, ending an attention-grabbing, pressure-piling bid for the first calendar-year Grand Slam by anyone in more than a quarter-century. Williams acknowledges she measures herself constantly.Unfortunately, I definitely do, which I dont think is normal. I definitely feel like when I lose, I dont feel as good about myself, she said.But then I have to, like, remind myself that: `You are Serena Williams! You know? Like, `Are you kidding me? Williams continued, laughing and leaning forward. And its those moments that I have to just, like, come off and be like, `Serena, do you know what youve done? Who you are? What you continue to do, not only in tennis, (but also) off the court? Like, youre awesome. That really just shows the human side of me. Im not a robot.She is at the stage of her career where history is in the offing nearly every time a racket is in her right hand. So while the stakes are different from what they were at Flushing Meadows in 2015, Williams does have something significant to play for yet again.After equaling Steffi Graf for the most Grand Slam titles in the professional era (which dates to 1968) by winning Wimbledon last month, Williams now can break that tie by earning No. 23 in New York. Only Margaret Court owns more major singles trophies, with 24, but more than half of that total came against amateur competition.Not that Williams was immediately ready to think about topping Graf after pulling even with her at the All England Club.One thing I learned about last year is to enjoy the moment, Williams said. Im definitely going to enjoy this.Good thing, too, because not everything has gone smoothly since that most recent triumph. Slowed by a bothersome right shoulder, Williams lost in the third round of singles and first round of doubles at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics -- she was a 2012 gold medalist in both events -- and then pulled out of a hard-court tuneup event in Ohio.Williams is assured of remaining at No. 1 until the end of the U.S. Open, which will bring her current streak to 186 weeks in a row, tying another mark held by Graf. Depending on what happens in the tournament, Williams could be overtaken in the rankings by No. 2 Angelique Kerber (who beat Williams in the Australian Open final in January), No. 3 Garbine Muguruza (who beat Williams in the French Open final in June) or No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanska.Its definitely intriguing, Roger Federer said about tracking the women vying for No. 1. Its nice to see this race.Federer, who won five of his mens record 17 Grand Slam titles in New York, will be sitting out the U.S. Open for the first time since 1999 as he takes the rest of the season off to let his left knee heal. A year ago, Federer lost in the final at Flushing Meadows to Novak Djokovic. In Federers mind, the top-ranked Djokovic is the favorite this time, even though No. 2 Andy Murrays summer has been phenomenal.One reason: Federer thinks the installation of the new $150 million roof at the main arena will limit the wind even when its open, which will help Djokovic.Not too long ago, Djokovic appeared to be close to unbeatable no matter the surface or conditions, and a buzz was building about whether he could chase a true Grand Slam. But he exited Wimbledon in the third round, then the Olympics in the first round, while Murray won both of those titles.Novak, obviously, the last two years, really, has played amazing tennis. His consistency -- what Ive done for, like, the last four months, hes been doing for, like, the whole year, Murray said. So I need to try and keep that going, and the U.S. Open is always the next big goal.---AP Sports Writer Rachel Cohen contributed to this report.---Follow Howard Fendrich on Twitter at http://twitter.com/HowardFendrichMatt Adams Jersey . The parade and rally were held to celebrate the Saskatchewan Roughriders 45-23 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday in the CFLs championship game. Tanner Roark Jersey . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. http://www.cheapnationalsjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-trea-turner-jersey . -- Tony Stewart is 20 pounds lighter and has a titanium rod in his surgically repaired right leg. Adam Eaton Jersey . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Kevin Long Jersey . The Islanders dealt Thomas Vanek to the Montreal Canadiens after less than a year on Long Island. Meanwhile, the Oilers dealt long-time sniper Ales hemsky to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick in 2014 and a third-rounder in 2015. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes has had surgery to repair a broken nose.Baynes was ruled out for Wednesday nights preseason game against the Toronto Raptors. With a protective mask, he is expected to be available to play when Detroit opens the regular season next week at Toronto.Baynes broke his nose in Tuesdays practice annd had surgery the same day.ddddddddddddThe 6-foot-10 Australian played in the Olympics last summer. He averaged 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds last season, his first with the Pistons after three with the San Antonio Spurs. ' ' '
12.03.2019 11:01