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SUNRISE, FLORIDA – There is a sense that nobody is safe with the Toronto Maple Leafs these days – from management to the coaching staff to the players. An epic collapse – 10 losses in 12 games – in Canadas largest market is not going to simply fade away. “When something is as fresh as this is right now you always think theres going to be a lot of change,” defenceman Cody Franson said on Wednesday, “and sometimes when time goes by a little bit and you sit back and evaluate [with] cooler heads I guess and, you know, there might not be as many changes as you think.” “Weve learned our lesson,” said centre Nazem Kadri, “and you almost want next season to start right now.” Yes, it will be a long off-season in Toronto where the questions about the future are flying fast and furious right now, including in the dressing room. The Leafs pending unrestricted free agents, include: Mason Raymond, Nikolai Kulemin, Paul Ranger, Dave Bolland, Jay McClement and Troy Bodie while four players are headed toward restricted free agency: James Reimer, Jake Gardiner, Carter Ashton and Franson. Meanwhile, management may look to shake things up via the trade route with Kadris name usually front and centre in the chatter. So do the players see big moves on the horizon? “Yeah, I mean, you would think so,” said Gardiner, “but you never know whats going to happen. Management here expects a lot out of us and knows we can succeed, its just, I dont know what it was this year.” REIMER ON THE WAY OUT Reimer certainly seems destined to leave town after watching Jonathan Bernier steal away the No. 1 job this season. It has been reported by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger that Reimer plans on respectfully asking for a trade once the season ends. Reimer let out a sigh of exasperation before breaking into a huge grin when questioned about that on Wednesday. “Lets wait a couple of days before we talk about that,” he pleaded. “Obviously, its a fair question. Honestly, I know my agents been thinking about things and stuff, but I havent been thinking about it. Ive just been trying to get this team to the playoffs.” The Leafs have two games left on the schedule: Thursday in Florida and Saturday in Ottawa. The players will likely clean out their lockers and have exit interviews on Monday. “Right now, I let my agent worry about those things and I worry about stopping that little black thing,” Reimer quipped showing that while he may have lost the starting gig he hasnt lost his sense of humour. Reimer seems torn. He has so many good memories from his time in Toronto, but he believes he can be a starter and he wants that chance badly. “Just the atmosphere,” Reimer said when asked what hes enjoyed most about life as a Leaf. “Its arguably the best franchise, best organization in the world so to have the opportunity and privilege to play, I mean, to put on that sweater its special, especially our run last year. Just the excitement and the buzz, thats why you play the game and it was a real honour.” That sentiment is echoed throughout the dressing room. THIS IS MY DREAM COME TRUE “Its been great,” said Franson, who was late arriving at training camp due to a contract dispute and now is once again facing some uneasy negotiations. “Toronto was my favourite team growing up. This is my dream come true so Im hopeful that I get to stay and that everything works out, but that is the business. At the end of the day, theyre going to do what they feel is best for the team and hopefully Im in that plan.” “I love it,” said Kadri, a player who craves the spotlight. “I love Toronto. I love our fans and how passionate they are. I love playing at the ACC for our home games. Ive cherished my time here and hopefully it continues.” “Im happy to stay with one team for six years,” said Kulemin, the longest-serving Leaf. ?“I like the team. I like the city, the fans, everything. Well see.” The players seem to still be in a state of shock. On March 13, after an impressive win in Los Angeles, the Leafs appeared a safe bet to make the post-season. The rest, as they say, is history. Another collapse. The third in three years following the 18-wheeler driven off a cliff by Ron Wilson and last Springs Game 7 meltdown in Beantown. Teams that dont learn from mistakes are doomed to repeat them so, yeah, changes seem inevitable. But the players are pleading for patience. PLEADING FOR PATIENCE “We are a young team and this is an experience we can definitely learn from,” said Kadri. “Its definitely leaving a bitter taste in our mouth. Its only going to help us, because this is an experience we never want to go through again.” So why are the Leafs wilting when the season is on the line? Certainly, their slack defensive play seemed to be exposed down the stretch as the games and playoff races got tighter. But what about the theory that the pressure of playing in a hockey-mad market contributed to the demise? Reimer, who was embroiled in a controversy after head coach Randy Carlyle deemed a recent performance as “just OK,” admits the so-called white noise created by the teams bloated media corps does indeed have an impact. “Oh, 100 per cent yeah. Its something that you have to do,” said Reimer, who almost always talks to reporters on game days, which is something many goalies will not do. "Its something you think about, but at the same time what you guys do creates such a hype around the game itself so there might be more pressure, because of it, but I think theres more excitement, because of it as well and playing hockey when there is that excitement, that atmosphere, thats what makes it fun. “Some days its tough, but at the same time the pros outweigh the cons.” For Reimer, the issue with the team this year is the same one that all non-playoff teams deal with whether they play in a Canadian market or sunny ice-averse Florida. “As a guy and as a team you look in the mirror and you just have to accept that we werent good enough,” Reimer reasoned moments after the Leafs were officially eliminated on Tuesday night in Tampa. “A wise man once said that the playoffs dont let you in unless youre good enough. You dont sneak in unless you deserve it.” [url=http://www.shopthetitansonline.com/Elite-Bernar… Pollard[/url] . 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Fernandez, who had an awkward landing after a quad salchow and managed only a double lutz when a triple was planned, said it was essential to eliminate errors to be able to contend for a first Olympic medal. “There are mistakes where you lose points and points and points,” said Fernandez, who skated to Henry Mancinis “Peter Gunn” and “Harlem Nocture,” a jazz standard. “In a competition like the Olympics, every single point matters.” At last years Europeans, Fernandez became the first Spaniard to win a major figure skating title. Plushenko, the Olympic champ in 2006 and a two-time silver medallist, skipped the Europeans but his absence nearly overshadowed the Russian mens trio. One of the biggest figure skating stars of the past 15 years, Plushenko is scheduled to perform a short and a free program behind closed doors for Russian skating officials on Tuesday for a chance to claim the countrys only mens slot at Sochi. Leading up to the Europeans, Voronov and Menshov were mentioned behind Russian champion Maxim Kovtun as contenders ffor the title and the position of Plushenkos main challenger.dddddddddddd But Kovtun finished fifth here and afterward seemed resigned to his fate. “After the third quad attempt, I understood this wasnt going to happen,” Kovtun said. “I dont really know what happened because it was all fine in the warmup and I had a great practice on (Friday).” Voronovs silver was his best result in international competition. Though he won the Russian nationals twice, in 2008 and 2009, his career had stagnated. He refused to speculate about Plushenkos tryout, but made it clear that if he were to be selected by Russia, he was ready for the Olympic challenge. “Of course I want to go, who doesnt want to go to the Olympics?” Voronov said. “Plushenko is an authority in figure skating but we all want to go and there is only one spot. Its not us who decides.” Adding to the intrigue, International Skating Union President Ottavio Cinquanta was showered with questions by reporters in Budapest and had to explain at length the ISUs policy allowing countries to replace injured or ill skaters at the Olympics between the team event and the individual events. The team event makes its Olympic debut on Feb. 6, a day before the opening ceremony. With a solid free skate which included two quad jumps, Menshov managed to climb to third overall after finishing 11th place in the short program. “It seems like I always have to overcome some difficulties,” Menshov said. The risk of a second quadruple jump in the short program, which he failed to complete both here and at the Russian nationals, made him fall so far behind. “Im not confident on it yet,” he said. The Europeans end on Sunday with the pairs free skate. ’ ’ ’

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Serena Williams says she asked for a wildcard into the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to combat boredom once she believed her back injury was on the mend. “My back finally started to feel better but it wasnt better in time for me to play Doha at the level Id like to play,” said Williams, in a pre-match media interview on Monday. "So then it became more about what can I play next and this was next on the calendar. “It gets boring to have to practice every day. I was like, I dont want to practice anymore. I want to play a match.” The American has been sidelined with an aching back since losing a three-set, fourth-round match to Ana Ivanovic at the Australian Open last month. The top-seeded Williams isnt just playing singles this week in Dubai. She and sister Venus, who also was given a singles wildcard into the main draw, were granted a wildcard into the doubles as well. “I think its actually going to be good for me to do (play singles and doubles) because it will give me some more match play,” Williams said. “I need to get used to the conditions and moving so its definitely helpful.” Williams, who received a first round bye, will play the winner of the all-Russian encounter between Alisa Kleybanova and Elena Makarova in the second round. In the doubles, the Williams sisters will face the second-seeded Russian pairing of Makarova and Elena Vesnina in the first round. [url=http://www.shoptheofficialdolphins.com/Elite-Di… Sims[/url] . The Maple Leafs are three points behind Columbus for the last playoff spot in the East with only three games left on their schedule. You can listen to the game live on TSN 1050 starting at 7:30pm et/4:30 pm pt. [url=http://www.shoptheofficialdolphins.com/Elite-Sh… Smith[/url] . That will be 35 more holes than the first time they played together. Walker was a senior at Baylor when he used his parents credit card — against their wishes because it was during finals — to go through Monday qualifying for the Byron Nelson Championship. http://www.shoptheofficialdolphins.com/Elite-Ja…. — Amid stories about Jeremy Lin and the upcoming all-star game, the Detroit Pistons have quietly become one of the hottest teams in the NBA. [url=http://www.shoptheofficialdolphins.com/Elite-Ja… Taylor Jersey[/url] .C. — If this was Jabari Parkers last home game at Duke, what a farewell it was. [url=http://www.shoptheofficialdolphins.com/Elite-Mi… Wallace Authentic Jersey[/url] . The Winnipeg Jets head coach, whose parents are French-Canadian, lost much of his mother tongue the result of playing and coaching hockey in the U.S. but still speaks enough to get by.CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Bengals brought back offensive tackle Dennis Roland on Tuesday, adding to their depth on their injury-depleted line. Left guard Clint Boling tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during a 17-10 victory in San Diego on Sunday. The Bengals put him on injured reserve Tuesday. Cincinnati is considering sliding left tackle Andrew Whitworth into Bolings spot and using Anthony Collins at left tackle, his best position. The Bengals (8-4) host the Colts (8-4) on Sunday. Indianapolis can clinch the AFC South championship with a win on Sunday or a Tennessee loss. Roland has played for the Bengals since 2008. He played in the first tthree games this season and was released on Sept.dddddddddddd 25. He re-signed with Cincinnati as a free agent. The Bengals also made a move with their practice squad, signing centre Scott Wedige of Northern Illinois. He was on Cincinnatis practice squad for three weeks last season. Arizona signed Wedige for the last five weeks of the season and he played in two games. He opened camp with the Cardinals and was claimed off waivers by the Giants on Aug. 20. They waived him three days later. The Bengals released defensive end Aston Whiteside from the practice squad. Whiteside, from Abilene Christian. Whiteside had been on their practice squad since Nov. 11. ’ ’ ’

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HOUSTON - The Houston Texans have interviewed Penn States Bill OBrien about their vacant head coaching job and he has emerged as a leading candidate, according to media reports. Houston team owner Bob McNair told The Houston Chronicle on Saturday night: “The process has been underway, and it continues. The process isnt over. We have other candidates to interview next week.” The paper reports OBrien met with McNair and general manager Rick Smith last week, and also has interviewed former Bears coach Lovie Smith and interim coach Wade Phillips. ESPN reported, citing unidentified sources, that OBrien is the “overwhelming favourite” to become the Texans coach. OBrien is 15-9 at Penn State, guiding the Nittany Lions through two winning seasons despite severe NCAA sanctions. Before following Joe Paterno at Penn State, he spent five years (2007-11) as an offensive assistant with the New England Patriots. The 44-year-old OBrien drew interest from the NFL last year, interviewing with Cleveland and Philadelphia before deciding to stay at Penn State. His contract was re-worked after last season and the buyout if he were to leave for an NFL job was lowered to about $6.5 million. Text and phone messages left for OBrien and Penn State athletic director David Joyner by The Associated Press were not immediately returned. The Texans (2-13) fired coach Gary Kubiak this month and have lost 13 straight games. [url=http://www.officialmlbonline.net/San-Francisco… Ott Black Friday Jersey[/url] . The 36-year-old announced his retirement on Friday after having played in Montreal, Los Angeles, Edmonton, Pittsburgh, Columbus and Tampa Bay. [url=http://www.officialmlbonline.net/Oakland-Athlet… Kazmir Black Friday Jersey[/url] . - LaMarcus Aldridge knew when it was his time. http://www.officialmlbonline.net/Chicago-White…. A goal machine for the MLS team when healthy, the former striker is back in his native Netherlands these days. [url=http://www.officialmlbonline.net/Colorado-Rocki… Belisle Black Friday Jersey[/url] . The Predators announced that Rinne had been cleared for the next step of his recovery after meeting with doctors earlier Monday. Coach Barry Trotz said a meeting was planned for later Monday to set a weekly plan for Rinne. [url=http://www.officialmlbonline.net/Oakland-Athlet… Hubbard Black Friday Jersey[/url] . Manager John Gibbons wasnt taking the bait on Friday afternoon following his clubs 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Red Sox. “When we put the team together, well announce it at the end,” said Gibbons. “Nice try, though.” Pressed further, Gibbons was only slightly more willing to share what everyone believes hes thinking about his 23-year-old right-hander.OTTAWA – When opportunity knocks, Henry Burris says the Ottawa Redblacks must answer the call. The veteran quarterback says the CFL expansion team has often been its worst enemy this season with bad penalties and an inability to consistently convert scoring chances into touchdowns. A case in point was Ottawas 33-23 road loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday when the Redblacks put several solid drives together but either came away with no points or settled for field goals. Burris said Ottawa (1-3) must take advantage of whatever chances it gets Saturday night when it hosts the defending Grey Cup-champion Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-2) at TD Place Stadium. Catch the action live on TSN at at 7pm et/4pm pt. “Weve been able to get drives going against pretty much anybody weve played but weve found ways to shoot ourselves in the foot, whether its been mental errors, penalties or something like that,” Burris told reporters Friday. "Those are things that are easily correctable but the problem is if you say theyre easily correctable then we cant have those mistakes happening over and over again. “When we have a chance to put the ball in the end zone, weve got to put seven points on the board, continually put the pressure on (the Riders) and make them one-dimensional.” Saskatchewan (2-2) comes off an impressive 37-9 home win over Toronto, with Will Ford rushing for 113 yards and three TDs in his Riders debut. The defence also registered four sacks — including two by defensive lineman John Chick — and two interceptions. Chick has a CFL-high six sacks and Saskatchewan is second overall with 18, one behind league-leading Edmonton. But Burris said facing the Roughriders gives Ottawa the chance to not only prove itself against the defending champions but also make hay in the weak East Division. Ottawa is currently tied for first as Montreal, Toronto and Hamilton all have just one win on the season. The Alouettes host the Argos later Friday night so its likely at least one club will have two victories and Burris would like the Redblacks to keep pace. “Right now, it is what it is in the East,” Burris said. "This would be a great game for us to get some momentum behind us … and do something no other team in the East is trying to do right now and thats string together a win after a win. “This is a great opportunity to play against a team like Saskatchewan. It not only gives you a chance to make a statement to yourself as a team but your fans in the stands and also across the league.dddddddddddd” The Riders will make their first CFL visit to Ottawa since Aug. 11, 2005 when the then-Renegades beat Saskatchewan 22-17. In that game, Ottawa quarterback Kerry Joseph threw for 168 yards and a TD and ran for two more against a team that two years later hed lead to a Grey Cup title en route to being named the leagues outstanding player. The CFL suspended the Renegades following the 05 season due to financial instability. “I think thats going to be a challenge for us but I think its also exciting for the guys to play at a new stadium with a brand new team,” Riders coach Corey Chamblin said of his teams Ottawa visit. “Its always new energy there and right now our record is clean there.” Chamblin says its wrong to think of Ottawa as an expansion team because many of their players are CFL veterans. “It might be new in terms of facilities and all that but these players on that team, they know how to play in this league,” Chamblin said. "I think those guys are ahead of the curve. “I think a lot of people thought theyd struggle in all three phases but I dont think theyve struggled at all. Theyve done a very good job of putting together a good team.” Durant is looking forward to seeing how many of the Riders loyal fans make the trip to Ottawa. “I love night games, first and foremost, and being in a brand new stadium in that type of environment,” he said. “Im really anxious to see what kind of green we can get.” But the veteran quarterback also believes Ottawas defence is a very capable one especially under the watch of head coach Rick Campbell, the former Calgary Stampeders defensive co-ordinator. “I see a defence that flies around,” he said. "Theyre very well coached … so I know theyll be fundamentally sound. “Theyve got some good veteran players over there who played on other teams in the past. Theyre not bad at all.” Veteran slotback Chris Getzlaf, a 31-year-old Regina native, returns after missing three games with a leg injury. “Its very important,” Durant said of Getzlafs return. "Hes one of the better receivers in our league, not just Canadian, and hes had a lot of success. “Hes a guy who I know his body language and exactly where hes going to be.” It will be an extended road trip for the Riders, wholl visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday night. ’ ’ ’

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ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Blair Jones scored the eventual winner in the third period as the Abbotsford Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Oil Barons 3-2 in American Hockey League action on Friday. Jones goal at 7:32 of the third gave the Heat a two-goal lead. The Barons scored late, but the Heat (40-25-7) hung on for the win. Brett Olson and Derek Smith scored on the Heats first two shots of the game. Matthew Ford and Taylor Fedun scored for the Barons (33-28-11), who slipped to eighth-place with the loss. Richard Bachman made 16 saves. Joni Ortio stopped 35 shots, including a toe save in close off Ford, the Barons leading goal scorer, with seconds to play. Abbotsford has won six of its past eight games, improving its chances of catching Chicago for fourth in the Western Conference. Olson opened the scoring just 90 seconds into the game after Corey Locke skated around a defender at the blue-line and fed him the puck down low. Olson took the pass off his skate and backhanded the puck over a sprawling Bachman for his 16th of the season. Brett Kulak picked up the second assist on the play for his first career AHL point. Smith made it 2-0 at 5:34, blasting a slap shot from just across the blue-line between the legs of Bachman. The Barons pushed to get on the board but were denied. Ortio robbed Juhjar Khaira in close on a rebound attempt. Then the Finnish netminder made a pad stop off Darnell Nurse on a backdoor play. Shots were 12-3 for the visiting Barons at the 14-minute mark of the period. The Barons finally solved Ortio at 5:37 of the second period on the power play as Ford deflected C.J. Stretchs wrist shot in midair, for his team-high 24th goal. Oklahoma City thought they tied it at 11:06, but the goal was immediately waved off because Andrew Miller kicked the puck in. Moments later Roman Horak was sent in on a breakaway by Miller, but the former Heat forward was stonewalled by Ortio. Jones restored the two-goal cushion for Abbotsford, taking a drop pass from Ben Street and ripping a shot blocker side for his 16th of the season. The Barons got back within one with just over two minutes to go as Feduns point shot redirected off of a Heat defenders skate past Ortio. The two teams face off again Sunday afternoon in Abbotsford. NOTES: Max Reinhart had his seven-game point streak snapped. … Reigning AHL player of the week Sven Baertschi had his five-game point streak snapped. … Ortio was recently named to the AHL All-Rookie team. [url=http://www.officialmlbonline.net/Boston-Red-Sox… Buchholz Black Friday Jersey[/url] . A Los Angeles judge on Thursday said the case wont finish by Tuesday but will continue on July 21 because some lawyers for team owner Donald Sterling have personal plans. Sterling is suing to block his wifes unilateral deal to sell the team to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. 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Jeff Shattler had a pair of goals and four assists for the Shamrocks, while Scott Ranger, Karsen Leung and Mitch Jones chipped in as well. ORLANDO, Fla. — The New Jersey Nets are one of three teams the Magic gave superstar Dwight Howard permission to talk to about potential trades earlier this month. Its safe to say the Nets wish they had the Orlando centre on their side Thursday night. Howard scored 16 points, grabbed 24 rebounds and blocked three shots and the Magic defeated the Nets 94-78 in front of a sellout crowd of 18,954. Ryan Anderson led the Magic with 22 points, while Jason Richardson added 16 points and JJ Redick had 15. “I like the way were heading right now,” Howard said after notching his 49th career 20-rebound game. “Were doing all the right things on defence — were making mistakes here and there, but well get it right — and our effort has been great.” It was a dominant performance from Howard — who neared his career high of 26 rebounds and helped hold the Nets to 44.8 per cent from inside the paint — in a game against the team hes been heavily linked to in trade rumours since the NBA lockout ended. The two teams reportedly were close to a three-team deal that wouldve sent Howard to New Jersey a couple weeks ago, but Orlando backed out while holding out hope that Howard might stick around long term. And with trade talks stalled, New Jersey has manoeuvred its payroll to make room for Howard, along with current star Deron Williams, next summer. But Orlando players say the off-court drama wasnt on their minds. “He did a great job approaching it just like any other game, and everyone on the team did the same thing,” said Magic guard Jason Richardson, who scored 15 of his 16 points in the first half. “We didnt really worry about whats going on with him.” Howard is intent on taking care of business. “My focus is on what the Magic have to do to get better,” he said. Rookie forward MarShon Brooks finished with 17 points off the bench for New Jersey, helping make up for the struggles of Williams, who scored just 10 points on 2-of-12 shooting. “It is definitely frustrating,” ssaid Williams, who shot 3 for 11 in the Nets loss to Atlanta on Tuesday.dddddddddddd “I am not playing well right now and the team is not playing too well right now. It is not time to panic. We are going to have a little bit of struggles just because everybody is learning.” The Magic jumped out to a 20-point lead early in the second quarter, but 14-3 run just before halftime — including eight points from Brooks — cut the Magics lead to six points heading into the break. But Orlandos suffocating defence prevented the Nets, who scored only 34 points in the second half, from making a serious run. New Jersey cut Orlandos lead to seven points in the fourth quarter, but a balanced Magic scoring attack led by Hedo Turkoglu put the win away. Turkoglu finished with 11 points, seven assists and six boards. “In the second half we came back with a good frame of mind and didnt go on a big run, but we were pretty consistent throughout the entire second half,” Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. “If wed been able to make free throws then we could have really opened it up.” Notes: Jameer Nelson left the game with a neck spasm early in the third quarter and didnt return. The team will evaluate him in the morning and determine if he can play Friday night at Charlotte. . In an effort to get off to better starts, the Nets adjusted their starting lineup by inserting Sundiata Gaines and Mehmet Okur in place of Anthony Morrow and Johan Petro. It didnt help; The Magic jumped out to a double-digit lead in the first quarter. “Were still in the experimental stages,” coach Avery Johnson said. . Williams, who can opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent this summer, declined to comment when asked if he would consider joining the Magic in free agency. . Howard and Williams had dinner together on Thursday night. . The Nets were without Brook Lopez, who is expected to miss several weeks with a broken foot. … It was referee Dick Bavettas 2,500th consecutive game. ’ ’ ’

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TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger have the latest on why the New York Rangers may trade Ryan Callahan, Thomas Vaneks future after the winger rejected a long-term extension from the New York Islanders, and if the Raphael Diaz trade means another Vancouver Canucks defenceman is on the way out. Ryan Callahan trade talks caught a lot of people off guard. Details are now emerging about why the Rangers would consider such a move. Darren Dreger: He wants a lot of money. Its been widely reported that Callahan is looking for a seven-year term around $6 million per year. That is not accurate. Im told that it is more than $6.5 million but less than $7 million per year on a seven-year term. Whether its $6 million per year or, as we know now, closer to $7 million, thats a lot of money; too much for the Rangers. Theres not a lot of wiggle room in this negotiation and thats why Glen Sather is considering and working towards moving his captain. It seems like a pressing issue. What are the chances Callahan gets either signed or traded before this Fridays Olympic roster freeze? Dreger: 50/50. I know thats an easy guess to make but I would say its more unlikely to get done because there is a willingness to push this as far as you can. But in the meantime the Rangers also need to get as much in return as possible for Callahan. The Chris Stewart deal with the St. Louis Blues is still there; Stewart would be a part of that. The Rangers also have to pay attention to whats going on with Dan Girardi. If he doesnt come to terms this week with the Rangers and avoid potential of unrestricted free agency, perhaps that sends a message to Sather that hes going to unrestricted free agency and he then joins Callahan in the trade speculation. Sounds more and more like New York Islanders forward Thomas Vanek wants to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. What does that mean for potential deals? Bob McKenzie: Youre right. News broke on Monday morning that Vanek rejected a verbal offer from the Islanders; a lucrative, long-term deal. The implication of course being that now hes going to get unrestricted free agency. He wants to at least test the market and see whats out there. So the Islanders are looking at trade scenarios for Vanek between now and the March 5 trade deadline. GM Garth Snow will continue to try and sign Vanek; try and sweeten the pot and push to get something done, but by the same token, hes on a track where hes talking to teams and finding out what hes going to get. The Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins are amongst those teams that would be interested in getting a scoring winger, a rental at the deadline. Pittsburgh has some cap issues, but Vaneks exactly what the doctors ordered for a lot of contending teams. Vancouver gets another defenceman in the Raphael Diaz for Dale Weise trade but isnt that an overabundance? Does this lead us to believe the Canucks will deal a defenceman at some point? McKenzie: Everybody assumes that this is the precursor to moving one of their veteran defencemen; getting Alex Edler to waive his no-trade clause or what have you. I dont believe theres any relation to the Diaz trade and making another move. Right now you have Kevin Bieksa, Chris Tanev, and Yannick Weber all battling injury. In my opinion, getting Diaz is nothing more than taking a fourth-line grinder with limited ability in Weise, and sending him to the Canadiens for a puck-moving defenceman who had fallen out of favour. I think this is about the here and now. Thats not to say the Canucks wont make a trade down the road, but I think this move is self-explanatory. David Legwand is a lifelong Nashville Predator with 951 career games, might he move? McKenzie: The Predators are shopping Legwand hard. 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With everything on the line, with any hope of the postseason hanging on by a rapidly dwindling thread did they deliver the baffling Mr. Hyde performance – a 4-2 loss to the recently eliminated Jets – that will soon seal another season of disappointment and collapse. One team on this night – the final home game of the regular season in Toronto – looked like it was fighting to get into the playoffs and it wasnt the Leafs. They were instead the lacklustre group that was pushed around, outworked, bodied off pucks, standing still, lost defensively, and lacking the urgency or emotion expected of a team fighting to stay alive for one more day. It was perhaps the predictable performance of an unpredictable and often bewildering hockey club, one who will (very) soon miss the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons and thus complete another shattering late season unraveling. “We seem to find ways to always wonder what the heck is going on,” said a befuddled Randy Carlyle afterward. “Thats the frustrating part for us is that when we are able to execute and our work ethic is strong were a hockey club that can give teams difficulty and play to a high level, but our consistency level, it goes from game to game and sometimes period to period.” The unraveling on this night began in earnest with less than four seconds left in the first frame. It was then, with the Leafs up 2-1, that Jacob Trouba knotted the score, ending a shift which included the usual assortment of failed execution and intensity. James van Riemsdyk, who failed initially to chip the puck out along the sideboards, was beaten to a rebound by the Jets blossoming young defender. Noticeably hungrier and more determined, Winnipeg wore out the home side for extended and repeated shifts in the two periods that followed. Toronto went seven minutes and 24 seconds at one point without even a shot on goal. Carlyle described his team as “flat”, missing energy, chasing the game constantly. “They won more one-on-one battles than we did thats for sure,” he said, a damning fact in a game of such importance. And while the head coach will surely and deservedly absorb his share of blame for a failed season, the stunning lack of fight in Game 79 cannot be thrust on his shoulders. Dave Bolland, known for a winning pedigree, wouldnt sugarcoat what was plainly apparent, that a team fighting for its playoff life was simply outworked. “When they were getting that puck in deep they were hungry,” he said dejectedly of the Jets attack. Tobias Enstrom would reward those efforts, capping a power-play with the eventual game-winner. It was the deserved fate of the home team on this night, a group that was booed off the ice by an increasingly sour fan-base. “I think they outplayed us,” said Phil Kessel. “We need to play better.” He and the Leafs have very likely run out of time, however, their chances of returning to the postseason for a second straight spring all but torpedoed with the loss. Toronto has just three games left and would somehow have to jump over the Devils and Blue Jackets (and maybe even the Capitals) for the final wild card position in the East, highly unlikely given that both have games in hand and the requisite tiebreakers. Any momentum seemingly built up in back-to-back wins over Calgary and Boston slipped away in a hurry. “I know in our heads we wanted it,” said a down-looking James Reimer, “[but] maybe it didnt show out there.” Earlier in the day, Carlyle and his players spoke of controlling what they could control and then letting the chips fall where they may. “We dont want to get caught up too much in what other teams are doing,” he said. “We want to make sure that our focus is totally 110 per cent on what were doing and what we have to do to give ourselves a chance.” But there was none of that here to see, just more of the bizarre same from a flawed and highly unpredictable hockey team. Five Points 1. Outworked? It seemed a plainly evident notion, but Dion Phaneuf disagreed with the assertion. “I dont think we were outworked,” he said, contradicting what seemed the obvious consensus, even for those in the Toronto dressing room. “We were working hard, but sometimes we made some mistakes that were costly mistakes.” Tyler Bozak conceded that the Leafs were outworked in certain segments of the game, including a one-sided second frame which saw his team outshot 14-7. “We shoulldve been [outworking them] the whole game seeing as the situation were in,” Bozak said.dddddddddddd"They were playing with nothing to lose and at ease and not afraid to make mistakes or anything like that." Winnipeg managed 41 shots for the game, nearly doubling the output of the Leafs (25). 2. Individuals vs. Team It was an extra pass by Kessel that landed in the hands of the opponent and eventually became the Jets first goal – one that Bryan Little scored. Such mistakes of added finesse have come to define some of the Leafs struggle. “Its one of those where the individual thinks that maybe hes going to make the difference and we play as individuals, not as a team,” Carlyle said, though not referring specifically to the goal. The Leafs head coach, whose job security hangs delicately in the balance, has always preferred a meat and potatoes brand of hockey, but has more often been treated (frustrated?) to sometimes unnecessary displays of skill. He gushed over the simplicity some of the leagues top teams seem to display. “They keep it very simple,” he said. “They dont complicate the game. And at times we seem to want to complicate it.” 3. Home Ice The Leafs concluded their home schedule with 24 wins, the most of any Toronto team since the 2005-06 season (26). Improvement at the ACC was a priority of Carlyle and the coaching staff prior to the season. “In order for you to be a team thats going to qualify for the playoffs and build an organization your home rink has to be one place thats difficult for opposition to come in and steal points,” Carlyle said. “Our mandate is to make it as difficult as possible.” Maybe the starkest contrast between home and away for the Leafs all year has been their offence, considerably more pronounced in Toronto. They averaged more than three goals per game at home versus 2.53 on the road with three games still to play. A big part of that has been the leagues no. 1 ranked home power-play, which finished 1-4 against the Jets on Saturday. 4. Career-Highs Setting up Kessel for the games first goal, Bozak matched career-highs with his 29th assist and 47th point of the season. He met those marks in 18 fewer games than when he initially established them in the 2011-12 season. The 26-year-old Kessel meanwhile matched a career-high himself, scoring his 37th goal of the year while also hitting the 80-point plateau for the second time in his career. He sits just off the 82 points totaled in the 11-12 campaign. Having already set career-highs in all three main offensive categories (goals, assists, points), Nazem Kadri hit 20 goals for the first time in his career, scoring the Leafs second goal against the Jets. 5. Out of Town Scoreboard On the edge of his seat Friday night watching the Blue Jackets play the Blackhawks, Kadri cheered loudly when Ben Smith scored with four seconds left in regulation to lift Chicago to a 4-3 win. Columbuss last-second defeat kept them just a single point in front of Toronto for the final wild card spot in the East – they hold the tiebreaker. “Were following it pretty closely, at least I am,” said Kadri of the out-of-town scoreboard before Saturdays game. “That was a pretty spectacular finish. I did fist-pump one or two times.” The Leafs could not take advantage, however, of the door which cracked open ever so slightly in the Columbus loss. The Blue Jackets, with 85 points and six games to play, occupy the final wild card spot in the East. Stats-Pack 24-16-1 – Leafs record at the ACC this season. 20 – Goals for Nazem Kadri this season, the first time hes hit that mark in the NHL. 23 – Consecutive games without a power-play point for James van Riemsdyk. 0 – Victories in a start for James Reimer since Jan. 21. 10-4-2 – Leafs record vs. Canadian teams this season. 47 – Points this season for Tyler Bozak, matching a career-high. 7:24 – Time between shots for the Leafs in the second period. 37 – Goals this season for Phil Kessel, matching a career-high. 600 – Games played in the career of Joffrey Lupul. Lupul exited Saturdays game after the second period, re-aggravating a lower-body injury. Special Teams Capsule PP: 1-4Season: 20.6% (5th) PK: 1-2Season: 78.5% (28th) Quote of the Night “I know in our heads we wanted it, maybe it didnt show out there.” -James Reimer, following the loss to Winnipeg. Up Next The Leafs conclude the regular season with a three-game road trip, beginning Tuesday night in Tampa. ’ ’ ’

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The top six teams remain in the same order in this weeks version of the TSN.ca MLB Power Rankings as the cream has risen to the top. Philadelphia continues to reign, as Cliff Lee has been dominant in the second half of the season, going 6-0 with a 0.37 ERA since the beginning of August. The Yankees sit in second spot, bolstering their lineup with the long-awaited promotion of designated hitter (and alleged catcher) Jesus Montero. There were three teams that moved up significantly. Arizona has gone 12-2 in the last 14 games and climbed up from 13th to seventh. A couple of teams playing out the string have been playing better lately and climbing the rankings as a result. The Dodgers are 12-3 in the last 15 games, good enough to move from 19th to 14th, while the New York Mets have managed a 9-3 record in their last dozen games to move up from 24th to 18th. Toronto continues to hang around, just outside the Top 10, sitting at 13th this week. 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The play was upheld after a brief replay review. Jose Altuve homered on the games first pitch for the Astros, who have lost three in a row. Dominic Leone (1-0) pitched 1 2-3 innings for his first major league win in 16 appearances, and Fernando Rodney pitched a perfect ninth for his 12th save. Houston starter Jarred Cosart (3-4) had kept Seattles offence largely bottled up until the seventh inning. Dustin Ackley and Stefen Romero led off with singles and Cosart walked Nick Franklin to load the bases with no outs. Cosart struck out Mike Zunino before giving way to Sipp, who got pinch hitter Cole Gillespie to pop up before Saunders hit. Cosart gave up three runs on five hits and four walks over 6 1-3 innings. He struck out six. Seattle starter Roenis Elias pitched into the sixth inning, allowing three hits, with the oonly run coming on Altuves leadoff homer.dddddddddddd Elias struck out six, walked four and pitched out of jams a couple times early — the first two batters reached in the second and third innings — before settling down. Altuve took Elias opening pitch deep into the visitors bullpen in right field for his second home run. It was Altuves third career leadoff homer and first this season. The Mariners scratched out a run in the bottom of the first. James Jones led off with a walk, advanced to third on Saunders single and scored on Robinson Canos sacrifice fly to centre. NOTES: Houston OF George Springer was held out of the lineup after injuring his hip while getting picked off in the ninth inning Wednesday. Astros manager Bo Porter said Springer could be back as soon as Friday. … Seattle OF Logan Morrison (strained right hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, and LHP James Paxton (strained back muscle) will make a rehab start with Tacoma on Saturday. … The Mariners signed RHP Todd Coffey to a minor league contract. … Seattle CF James Jones singled in the third inning to extend his hitting streak to 12 games. Jones has at least one hit in all 13 of his major league starts. ’ ’ ’

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PHILADELPHIA — Strong defence makes St. Johns a tough opponent, even if the Red Storm dont get a win to show for it. Darrun Hilliard scored 18 points, Ryan Arcidiacono had 12 and No. 9 Villanova beat St. Johns 57-54 on Saturday. It was the second straight win for Villanova (24-3, 12-2 Big East) since its second loss of the season to No. 11 Creighton. “That was old-school, Big East basketball,” Villanova coach Jay Wright said. “Ugly. Great defence. Physical. You had to be physically and mentally tough to play that game. It was the Big East. Im glad to see our conference at that level. It was just the kind of game in the 80s when I was an assistant here.” DAngelo Harrison had 15 points for St. Johns (18-10, 8-7), Rysheed Jordan scored 13 and JaKarr Sampson had 12 points and 10 rebounds as the Red Storms six-game winning streak ended. “It was a Big East battle right to the end,” Red Storm coach Steve Lavin said. “We punched and counter-punched right until the end in a hostile environment.” Though moral victories dont show up in the standings, games like this increase St. Johns NCAA tournament chances. “If you know basketball, our team is coming together,” Lavin said. “Now its up to us how we play the last two weeks.” Wright thinks the Red Storm should get an invitation to the field of 68. “I think we can get five teams in on a year when our conference is down,” Wright said. “Rivalries are getting interesting. Im getting excited about this league.” Arcidiacono banked a three-pointer from the top of the circle to give Villanova a 53-50 lead with 3:43 left. After the Red Storm missed a shot, JayVaughn Pinkston grabbed two key offensive rebounds for the Wildcats and Hilliard made a free throw. St. Johns went 3:36 without a point before Sampsons free throw with 1:14 remaining. Arcidiacono then threw away the inbound pass following a timeout, and Harrison made a driving layup to cut it to 54-53. Daniel Ochefu made one of two free throws to give Villanova a two-point lead with 34 seconds left. With a chance to tie or give the Red Storm a lead, Phil Greene IV was called for travelling with 14 seconds to go. Arcidiaconos free throw made it 56-53. But the Red Storm couldnt get a three-point shot off and Harrison was fouled going for a layup with 1.5 seconds left. He made the first free throw and purposely missed the second, but a lane violation gave the ball to Villanova. “We were trying to get a three, but just couldnt do it,” Harrison said. Josh Hart made one free throw and the Red Storm missed a desperation three-point shot at the buzzer. “Its frustrating,” Sampson said. “We knew it was a big game. We just have to look forward to the next one.” St. Johns came in allowing the second-fewest points in the nation (68.0). They also had the top field goal percentage defence and three-point percentage defence. It showed as the Red Storm forced 15 turnovers and held the Wildcats 23 points below their average (80.7). The Wildcats tied for the fewest points they have scored in a win this season. James Bell hit a three-pointer to give Villanova its biggest lead, 44-38, in the second half. But the Red Storm answered with a 9-3 run capped by SirDominic Pointers driving layup that tied it at 47. After both teams traded misses and turnovers for two minutes, Bell drained another three for a 50-47 with 5:52 left. 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The 33-year-old veteran appeared in 60 games for the Rays in 2013 and batted .247 with fivve home runs and 17 runs batted in.dddddddddddd A career .245 hitter, Roberts has racked up 46 homers, 169 RBI and 35 stolen bases over parts of eight seasons with Toronto, Texas, Arizona and Tampa Bay. To make room on the roster, the Red Sox optioned infielder Brock Holt to Triple-A Pawtucket and transferred pitcher Steven Wright from the 15-day DL to the 60-day DL. Holt was recalled for Sundays series finale against Milwaukee. ’ ’ ’

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CALGARY - Philip Danault of the Victoriaville Tigres and Tyler Toffoli of the Ottawa 67s each scored a pair of goals for the Canadian junior mens hockey team in a 7-4 win over a squad of university players Tuesday. The exhibition game was the last chance for players to impress head coach Don Hay, who will announce his Canadian team for the world junior hockey championship Wednesday morning. “I gave all I got at this camp and it was the last game so hopefully I will make the team,” Danault said. Danault, a Chicago Blackhawks prospect, is 18 and could play for Canada next year. Toffoli, a 19-year-old Los Angeles Kings draft pick, would not be eligible again. “Coming into today, I knew this was my last chance and coming in to the weekend I knew it was my last opportunity to play for Team Canada on the world junior stage,” Toffoli said. Saint John Sea Dogs defenceman Nathan Beaulieu and Tanner Pearson of the Barrie Colts each had a goal and an assist for Canada. Michael Bournival of the Shawinigan Cataractes also scored. Brad Ross of the Portland Winterhawks and Boone Jenner of the Oshawa Generals each contributed a pair of assists. The four goaltenders invited to camp all played Tuesday. Scott Wedgewood of the Plymouth Whalers and Louis Domingue of the Quebec Remparts went in net for the university team. Wedgewood allowed three goals on 21 shots in the first half of the game. Domingue gave up four on 28 shots in the second half. Tyler Bunz of the Medicine Hat Tigers and Mark Visentin of the Niagara IceDogs werent as tested in Canadas net, facing a combined 19 shots. Bunz had a rough start. He gave up goals on the second and third shots he faced and stopping four of just six overall. Visentin turned away 11 of 13 shots. Seven players were released Tuesday and another 13 will leave Wednesday morning when the 22-player team is announced. The 2012 world junior hockey championships opens Boxing Day in Edmonton and Calgary. The university squad scored three of four goals on the power play. Brock Nixon of the University of Calgary and Taylor Gal of the University of Lethbridge each scored twice. There were questions about Canadas offence after two low-scoring intra-squad games. The players generated more scoring chances and drove the net with more authority Tuesday. “They scored three power-play goals and we didnt do a very good job killing penalties,” Hay said. “I thought we generated offence and shots on goal and that was important.” With 35 players still in camp, 11 were scratched for the exhibition game. Defencemen Brandon Gormley, Dougie Hamilton and Ryan Murray and forwards Brendan Gallagher, Freddie Hamilton, Mark Scheifele, Jaden Schwartz, Devante Smith-Pelly and Mark Stone did not play. Injured forwards Jonathan Huberdeau (foot) and Quinton Howden (upper-body) remained out of the lineup. Hay has to make a decision on whether those two key players will be healthy enough to play in the tournament. 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The deal is pending a physical, likely to take place next week, assistant general manager Bobby Evans said Thursday. The 36-year-old Lopez went 4-2 with a 1.83 ERA in 69 appearances and 39 1-3 innings this year, when the Giants missed thhe playoffs one season after winning their second World Series in three seasons.dddddddddddd San Francisco acquired Lopez at the 2010 trade deadline from Pittsburgh for John Bowker and Joe Martinez, and Lopez emerged as a reliable option for manager Bruce Bochy as the club made an improbable run to the citys first World Series championship since moving West in 1958. ’ ’ ’

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KRASNAYA POLYANA, Russia — Pierre Vaultier of France held off hard-charging Nikolay Olyunin of Russia to win gold in mens Olympic snowboard cross on Tuesday. Vaultier fended off several advances by Olyunin in the final, drawing clear over the final jumps to victory. Alex Deibold of the U.S. grabbed bronze after narrowly edging teammate Trevor Jacob in the semifinals. Kevin Hill of Vernon, B.C., finished second in the small final, eighth overall. The event was pushed back a day due to heavy fog, with officials modifying the format to cancel the seedings run and go straight to the elimination rounds. Conditions werent much better 24 hours later. Snowboards version of NASCAR was held in a steady drizzle that slowed the course and made for dicey conditions. Several riders failed to finish due to crashes. Vaultier was able to escape the chaos and win Frances third gold in Sochi. 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Five first-round trades were made Tuesday night as well as another involving an early second-round selection.PHILADELPHIA — Lob City is undergoing renovations. For the Los Angeles Clippers, its about half-court offence and defence to be successful these days. Especially being so short-handed. Blake Griffin scored 26 points, Chris Paul added 25 points and 13 assists, and the depleted Clippers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 94-83 Monday night. DeAndre Jordan had 11 points and a season-high 21 rebounds, and Jared Dudley scored 10 points for the Clippers, who won their second straight. The Clippers are 2-1 on a season-high tying seven-game road trip. “Weve just got to keep grinding and cant worry about anything,” Clippers coach Doc Rivers said. Los Angeles played without guards J.J. Redick (injuries to right hand and wrist), Reggie Bullock (sprained left ankle) and Maalik Wayns (left knee). Forward Matt Barnes is out with a torn retina in his left eye. Help may be on the way for the Clippers, who are close to signing free agent forward Stephen Jackson. “Aint nobody going to feel sorry for us,” Paul said. “Weve got to go out there and compete.” The Sixers were not at full strength, either, missing rookie point guard Michael Carter-Williams for the third consecutive game. Carter-Williams was released from Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday after a three-night stay because of a skin infection that caused soreness in his right knee. Evan Turner scored 25 points and Thaddeus Young added 16 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers, who struggled once again without their floor leader. The Sixers are 1-6 without Carter-Williams this season. “The challenge, at times, keeps you up real late at night,” Sixers coach Brett Brown said. Tony Wroten had nine points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in place of Carter-WWilliams.dddddddddddd. The Sixers missed their first 13 3-pointers and trailed 44-36 at halftime, their lowest output in any half this season. “Weve been emphasizing defence so much,” said Sixers centre Spencer Hawes, who was limited to a season-low two points. “Weve been playing a lot better in the last couple games there. Sometimes, it comes at the expense of some things on offence.” The Clippers came out of the locker room and quickly extended their advantage to 57-36 following a 13-0 run. Paul keyed the third-quarter surge with 12 points and five assists as Los Angeles went ahead 76-60. The Sixers made a late push and got within 83-76 with 5:24 remaining. But the Clippers made enough plays down the stretch to pull away. Paul knocked down a huge 3-pointer for an 88-77 lead with 3:10 left and it was enough of a cushion to seal the win. “Were still a work in progress,” Paul said. “Weve just got to keep working.” Rivers addressed Jacksons situation before the game. “Its not done yet,” the coach said. “Nothings done in our league until its done, as you know. I just think hes a veteran. We need him in a pinch, and we need him, like, now. Thats a guy you can bring in, and hopefully he can give you something right away.” Jackson has been out of the league since being released by the San Antonio Spurs before the playoffs last season. NOTES: Youngs name has been reportedly mentioned in trade talks. “I think it would be very hard (to leave), seeing as this has been the only place Ive been in my career,” Young said. . The Clippers, who are 6-6 on the road, dont return home until Dec. 16 against the Spurs. . Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson, running back LeSean McCoy and quarterback Michael Vick were at the game. ’ ’ ’

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ST. LOUIS — Jordan Zimmermann needed just 76 pitches to throw his second straight complete game for the Washington Nationals. He made one big mistake, and Matt Adams drove it over the wall in centre to lead Lance Lynn and the St. Louis Cardinals to a 1-0 victory Friday night. It was “a changeup that was down the middle,” Zimmermann said. “He made me pay. Its tough, but tomorrows another day.” Lynn threw eight innings of two-hit ball and Adams homered on his first swing since coming off the disabled list. Zimmermann (5-3) threw a two-hit shutout at San Diego his last start and worked 19 2-3 consecutive scoreless innings before Adams hit his fourth homer on a 1-0 pitch with two outs in the second. He gave up three hits, two of them by Adams, in eight innings against St. Louis for his seventh career complete game and third in a loss. Zimmermanns 76 pitches were the franchises lowest total in a complete game since it relocated to Washington in 2005. The Nationals turned two double plays. “I was throwing a lot of strikes and they were coming up hacking,” Zimmermann said. “I was locating the fastball, got a lot of groundballs and had good defence behind me.” Just no offence. “He was on and we were off,” cleanup man Adam LaRoche said after going 0 for 3. “The majority of the time when Ive seen Jordan, hes really had it.” Adams was activated from the 15-day disabled list from a strained left calf earlier Friday and rookie Oscar Taveras was optioned to Triple-A Memphis. Lynn (7-4) struck out eight with no walks against the NL East leaders, who had won 10 of 13. Trevor Rosenthal added three more strikeouts in the ninth, working around rookie second baseman Kolten Wongs two-out error on Denard Spans routine grounder for his 18th save in 21 chances. Zimmermann is 0-5 against the Cardinals and 0-2 against the Pirates, the only two NL teams he hasnt beaten. The Cardinals have won 10 of the last 12 regular-season meetings, and beat the Nationals in the 2012 NL division series. Lynn retired his first 16 batters. He got some help from his defence when shortstop Jhonny Peralta went into the hole to snare Jayson Werths one-hop liner in the fourth and threw to first to end the inning. Jose Lobaton singled with one out in the sixth for Washingtons first baserunner and took an extra base when left fielder Matt Holliday bobbled the ball. But Zimmermann popped out and Span flied out to centre to end the inning. “Needless to say, he had pretty good stuff,” LaRoche said. “Both guys did.” Werth singled with one out in the seventh but was erased on LaRoches double-play ball. Lynn is 22-9 at home for his career, and shut out the Yankees in his first career complete game on May 27. He surrendered six runs in a total of 8 1-3 innings in a pair of losses in his next two starts at Toronto and against the Giants. The game was played in a snappy 2 hours, 3 minutes, fastest of the season at Busch Stadium. “Just a pretty quick, lifeless game offensively,” LaRoche said. “Its amazing how quick that game was.” NOTES: A pair of 2009 first-round draft picks are matched on Saturday with Stephen Strasburg (6-4, 2.99 ERA) opposing Shelby Miller (7-5, 3.59 ERA). Miller is 2-0 with a 0.50 ERA against Washington. … All four of Adams homers have come at home. … LaRoche made two nice defensive plays at first, scooping up the relay on Peraltas double-play ball in the fifth and then snaring Matt Carpenters smash in the sixth. … Zimmermann had won seven straight decisions in June before Friday, dating to 2012. [url=http://www.hockeysharksshop.com/Black-Brent-Bur… Burns[/url] . — UFC president Dana White has dismissed Georges St-Pierres concerns about drug testing, calling them ridiculous and "a little kooky. [url=http://www.hockeysharksshop.com/Black-Tomas-Her… Hertl Authentic Jersey[/url] . Rep. 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Andre Drummond had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and Detroit shot a season-best 55 per cent to blow by the Jazz 114-94 Monday night. It was the Pistons first victory in Utah since Richard Hamilton had 28 points in an 80-78 squeaker on Nov. 6, 2002, that was aided by an ill Malone taking the night off. When guard Rodney Stuckey found out, he couldnt believe it. “Wow. Well this is very rare, absolutely, but we really played as a team,” said Stuckey, who had 19 points. Brandon Jennings, who scored 15, said he was probably 12 or 13 years old the last time the Pistons won in Utah — and this one reminded him of being a kid on the playground. “Tonight felt like a pickup game. We were getting things that were so easy,” Jennings said. Drummond shot 9 for 10 from the field and Greg Monroe added 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Pistons snap a 14-game road losing streak in the finale of a four-game Western Conference trip. “We were both aggressive. We moved around trying to get second shots … and we did a good job being patient,” Monroe said. Gordon Hayward scored 32 points — his highest total since he had 37 against Oklahoma City on Jan. 7 — to lead the Jazz, who have lost seven of eight. Hayward converted a three-point play to slice the lead to 88-76 with 10:03 to play, but the Jazz couldnt get any closer. Each time they made a run, the Pistons responded with a 3-pointer or a basket near the rim. “Its too difficult when you let teams get going like this. They feel good about all the shots they get,” Utah coach Tyrone Corbin said. Detroit went 9 for 17 from 3-point range and ended a five-game losing streak. Just as they did when their comeback fell just short against the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, the Pistons used crisp ball movement to find open shots. They topped their previous mark for accuracy (54 per cent) set against Atlanta on Feb. 21. “We just took what their defence gave us. We were able to move the ball around, we were making shots and we made everybody look good tonight,” Jenniings said.dddddddddddd Monroe scored on a pass from Kyle Singler to stake the Pistons to their largest lead at 71-46 in the third quarter. The Pistons still have an outside shot at the playoffs, but they need more efforts like this one. Detroit outrebounded Utah 53-33 and hounded the Jazz into 7-of-27 shooting from beyond the arc. The Pistons gained a game on the Hawks, who lost to Phoenix on Monday, but still trail them by 5 1/2 games for the final Eastern Conference playoff berth with 12 games remaining. The Jazz missed the offensive creativity of Alec Burks, the teams second-leading scorer. He sat out his second straight game with a sprained left ankle. Utahs roster doesnt feature many players who can create their own shot, and once the Pistons interrupted the Jazz sets, they were forced into several off-balance jumpers to beat the shot clock. In the first half, the Pistons didnt miss many attempts, shooting at a 61 per cent clip. When they did happen to misfire, they were often there to get the rebound and put the ball back in. Of their 16 misses, the Pistons retrieved nine of them on their way to a 60-40 halftime lead. The Pistons avenged a 110-89 loss at home Jan. 17 when Trey Burke led Utah with 20 points and 12 assists. This time around, the former Michigan star was outplayed by both Jennings and Stuckey and shot just 6 of 15 for 15 points with two assists. “Its tough, but weve just got to continue to learn,” Burke said. “They had more energy than us early on and when we did try and make a push, it was kind of too late.” The Jazz, who have shown effort throughout this trying season, looked spent and splintered against Detroit. Players and coaches were yelling at each other, no one was sprinting to the timeout huddles, and hustle plays were few and far between. The Jazz, who never led, own the worst record in the Western Conference. NOTES: The Jazz were only able to convert Detroits 13 turnovers into six points. Utah had a season-low seven turnovers, but they led to 14 Detroit points. … The Pistons outscored the Jazz 34-17 in the second, their most dominant quarter of the season. … Drummond entered the game ranked second in the NBA in field goal percentage. ’ ’ ’

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NEW YORK — Rather than ban home plate collisions outright, Major League Baseball and its players adopted a rule limiting them this season. In what both sides said was a one-year experiment, the rule allows collisions if the catcher has the ball and is blocking the runners direct path to home plate, and if the catcher goes into the basepath to field a throw to the plate. “Its not a radical departure from what it had been,” Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said. The new rule, 7.13, states “a runner attempting to score may not deviate from his direct pathway to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher (or other player covering home plate).” A runner violating the rule shall be declared out, even if the fielder drops the ball. “Its good, I think it takes away the malicious intent behind the play at the plate,” Texas Rangers catcher J.P. Arencibia said. “Obviously the runner doesnt always have to slide, and the catcher still has the ability to block the plate once he has the ball in hand.” Along with the rule, the sides agreed to a pair of comments umpires use for interpretation. The first comment says “the failure by the runner to make an effort to touch the plate, the runners lowering of the shoulder, or the runners pushing through with his hands, elbows or arms, would support a determination that the runner deviated from the pathway in order to initiate contact with the catcher in violation.” The comment says players who slide appropriately are not in violation of the rule. The second comment says that “unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as he is attempting to score.” The runner shall be declared safe if the catcher violates that provision. In addition, it is not a violation “if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in order to field a throw, and the umpire determines that the catcher could not have fielded the ball without blocking the pathway of the runner and that contact with the runner was unavoidable.” “There are some things that often times can make the water a little muddy,” union head Tony Clark said after meeting with the New York Yankees. “Over the course of the off-season, the concern was protecting players, but trying to draw up something that not only made sense on paper, but also was going to make sense to the players that were playing on the field.” The umpire crew chief can use the new video-review system to determine whether the rule was violated. “It stops guys just going out of their way just to try to dislodge the baseball when they (catchers) have the plate,” Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington said. Debate over plate collisions has intensified since May 2011, when San Franciscos Buster Posey was injured as the Marlins Scott Cousins crashed into him at the plate. Posey, an All-Star catcher, sustained a broken bone in his lower left leg and three torn ligaments in his ankle, an injury that ended his season. In Game 5 of last years AL championship series, Detroit backstop Alex Avila was pulled a couple of innings after being run over at the plate by Bostons David Ross, a fellow catcher. “I think its fair. A runners path is to home plate,” Oakland catcher Derek Norris said. “Any deviation and hes not trying to score, hes trying to harm. A runner going out of the basepath trying to break up a double play is declared out. This is the same concept as a double-play slide.” [url=http://www.authenticsteelersjerseysteamshop.com… Lawrence Timmons Jersey[/url] . 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After Hansdotter could not match her time, it was down to Bernadette Schild — nine years younger at 23 and seeking her first win — to stop her sibling equalling the record. “She wouldnt have got any Christmas presents,” Marlies Schild said after winning her third straight race at Courchevel, but her first since winning a slalom race at Soldeu-Grandvalira in Andorra in February 2012. “Its a very big (weight) falling off my body and my heart. Its nearly two years ago since my last victory. Everyone was asking and asking what the problem was. I wasnt feeling very good for a long time now.” Canadas Marie-Michele Gagnon finished sixth to continue her hot start to the Olympic season. The 24-year-old from Lac-Etchemin, Que., cemented her reputation as a multi-discipline medal contender for the 2014 Sochi Olympics on a challenging course. “Im showing consistency. Im excited,” said Gagnon, who also competes in giant slalom, super-G, super combined and sometimes downhill. "I really feel like Im in a magical moment right now. “It was not an easy one today, thats for sure. Especially with not training slalom for a long time, I just wanted to make it down so for sure Im happy.” Gagnon was fifth in the slalom and 10th in the giant slalom in the opening World Cup, then added a sixth and a 10th-place finish in super-G races earlier this month. She looked poised for her first World Cup podium in giant slalom last weekend before she went out four gates from the finish. Brittany Phelan, of Mont-Tremblant, Que., was 27th on Tuesday while Elli Terwiel of Sun Peaks, B.C., didnt qualify for the second run. Erin Mielzynski of Collingwood, Ont., and Mikaela Tommy, of Wakefield, Que., were among 25 racers who didnt finish their first runs. Matching Schneiders record from 1986-95 was an extra bonus for Schild. “Lindsey (Vonn) was always saying If you make records, its the only thing you remember. I dont think thats the main thing,” Marlies said. “Its just that (it means) you are a good skier when you break records. Im glad that its over now.” Last season, she stopped racing in March to recover from another knee injury, but the hunger to keep going fuelled her recovery. “I lost some years because of injuries and always had the feeling that I could do moore, and thats the reason Im still here,” she said.dddddddddddd “I had back problems and knee surgery. I didnt know if I could do it again. I was thinking a lot, I was thinking too much. But now Ive got my self-confidence back.” World champion Mikaela Shiffrin, who was seventh after the first run, finished 12th. She won the seasons opening slalom at Levi, Finland, last month, but it has been a miserable few days for the 18-year-old. After failing to finish Sundays giant slalom in St. Moritz, this was her lowest finish since placing 13th in GS at Maribor, Slovenia, in January, and her lowest slalom finish since 15th in Schladming, Austria, in March 2012. “I think I needed that today. I cant win everything. I dont think its good to win everything (because) then I just become complacent,” she said. “So I need to know that Marlies is back. Thats the coolest thing for me because its nice to know Im not the Snow Queen.” She expects fierce competition from Marlies over the next few months. “For her it wasnt even that impressive. Thats saying something. Shes an amazing skier and I kept saying that I thought she was the best slalom skier,” Shiffrin said. “I dont think I own that title, I think she owns it.” Tessa Worley, the Frenchwoman who won a giant slalom in St. Moritz last weekend, was taken to hospital after falling back on her skis and tearing a right knee ligament in the first run. The International Ski Federation said she will miss the rest of the season, ruling her out of the Sochi Olympics in February. Bernadette was .13 seconds faster than Hansdotter and .20 clear of her elder sister after the first run. Marlies, who took slalom bronze at the 2006 Olympics, flew down the Stade Emile Allais course on her second run — .80 seconds faster than Zettel on the first split, .80 quicker on the second, and 1.43 quicker as she crossed the line. Bernadette was more than one second behind. Still, she earned a big hug from Marlies at the finish line for securing her second career podium result, after finishing second at Lenzerheide, Switzerland, in March. Being in the unfamiliar position of leading the race gave her some added stress. “It wasnt too easy to me. I had to breathe deeply to get my heart rate down,” Bernadette said. “Its different to stand up there when youre the last one down.” Worley, the giant slalom world champion, toppled backward before twisting forward and landing in the safety netting. She slowly got back up, and was taken to a hospital in Lyon. No further information was immediately available. “I feel bad for her. She was in really good shape,” Marlies said. “I know what its like to have so many injuries.” Anthony Sechaud, coach of the French women, said the injury likely occurred when Worley got her leg tangled up in the protective netting. ’ ’ ’

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ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders have signed quarterback Trent Edwards and defensive tackles David Carter and Torell Troup to reserve/future contracts. General Manager Reggie McKenzie announced the deals on Thursday. Edwards has played 38 games in his NFL career with Buffalo, Jacksonville and Philadelphia, throwing for 6,033 yards, 26 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. Edwards spent time in Oaklands camp in 2011 before being beaten out by Kyle Boller for a backup quarterback spot. Carter spent two seasons with Arizona and played three games this year for Dallas. Troup spent two seasons with Buffalo and has been sidelined since 2011 with a back injury. [url=http://www.thejerseyschargers.com/authentic-sha… Wright Jersey[/url] . Tanaka has certainly lived up to the hype this season, going 10-1 with an American League-best 2.02 ERA. The Japanese right-hander went the distance to win his fourth straight start on Wednesday in Seattle, as he held the Mariners to a pair of runs and six hits. [url=http://www.thejerseyschargers.com/authentic-jer… Diego Chargers Jeremiah Attaochu Jersey[/url] . — Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. http://www.thejerseyschargers.com/authentic-dav…. — Colorado goaltender Dillon Ward made 41 saves and John Grant Jr. [url=http://www.thejerseyschargers.com/authentic-kav… Conner Authentic Jersey[/url] . With just seconds left in the third and final minute of stoppage time, substitute Haris Seferovic finished off a length-of-the-field move by slamming home a close-range shot. After wild Swiss celebrations, Ecuadors shell-shocked players barely had time to restart before the final whistle was blown. [url=http://www.thejerseyschargers.com/authentic-ant… Gates Jersey[/url] . – Adam Scott didnt have to look as far down the leaderboard to find players who suddenly are a real threat to win at Bay Hill.CLEVELAND – The agent for Browns free agent safety T.J. Ward says the Pro Bowler remains hopeful of signing a long-term deal with the team. Ward is eligible to hit the open market next week. His agent, Josh Arnold, said in a statement Tuesday that he began “detailed contract discussions” with “multiple” Browns executives at the NFL combine in Indianapolis last month and that the talks have continued. However, the ssides have not yet reached an agreement.dddddddddddd Ward is coming off his best season as a pro. On Monday, the Browns placed their transition tag on centre Alex Mack and not Ward, who started all 16 games and made a career-high 129 tackles with two interceptions last season. Arnold said he and Ward “remain open to further discussions with the Browns.” The Browns drafted Ward in the second round in 2010. ’ ’ ’

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Blue Jays recalled outfielder Anthony Gose and selected the contract of infielder Steve Tolleson from Triple-A Buffalo in an attempt to jumpstart their struggling offence before Thursday nights series finale in Kansas City. To clear roster space, Toronto optioned infielder Jonathan Diaz to Buffalo and designated outfielder Moises Sierra for assignment. “Just looking to beef up the offence a little bit, and add a little team speed, something we dont have a lot of,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. The 23-year-old Gose was in the starting lineup Thursday night, batting ninth and playing left field in place of Melky Cabrera, who left Wednesday nights game when he was hit by a pitch. Cabrera walked through the clubhouse with his bruised left shin tightly wrapped but without a noticeable limp, and Gibbons said its possible he could pinch hit against the Royals. Gibbons also said its possible he could play Friday night when Toronto opens a series in Pittsburgh. “Hes doing better,” Gibbons said. “He got hit pretty good, but theres no crack (in the bone) or anything like that. He just got hit square.” Gose has spent parts of three seasons with the Blue Jays, hitting .238 with three homers and 23 RBIs in 109 games. Hes known for his speed but also his strikeout rate, and Gibbons said Gose must get that under control if hes going to stick as the clubs fourth outfielder. “When it comes down to the big leagues, its about production,” Gibbons said. “Thats why its so hard to make the big leagues for any length of time. Guys go up and down.” Tolleson, who was hitting .236 in 19 games for Buffalo, provides some versatility with the Blue Jays heading into interleague play. 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Montreal took eight minor penalties and played almost an entire period shorthanded in their 3-2 loss to a speedy Blue Jackets team on Thursday night. “They were first on the puck, making us react to them, putting us on our heels a bit,” said Lars Eller of a young and energized Columbus team in the heart of a heated playoff race. “When they do that, we take penalties.” Montreal played more than 15 minutes down a man, including 50 seconds on a 5-on-3. Seven different players did time in the penalty box for hooking, tripping, holding, high-sticking and once for having too many men on the ice. Forwards Brian Gionta, Daniel Briere and Max Pacioretty saw their average ice time significantly reduced. “There were a lot of guys sitting on the bench for long stretches that should have been out there,” said Eller. “Its not good for our rhythm. We want to be five guys on the ice.” The undisciplined Canadiens began showing signs of frustration midway through the second period, taking several unwarranted penalties. Newcomer Thomas Vanek gave Columbus Artem Anisimov a slew-foot when he was beaten to the puck, and Ryan White hooked Ryan Johansen after the 21-year-old flew past him. In the third, P.K. Subban and Tomas Plekanec took back-to-back penalties for high-sticking. But as successful as the Blue Jackets were in drawing penalties, their power play was a bit of a dud. Columbus went 0 for 8 with the extra skater, and saw all 13 power-play shots turned away by Carey Price. “Wed love to get a power-play goal,” said Columbus forward Brandon Dubinsky, whose teams power-play unit has not found the back of the net it its last 26 opportunities. “Its going to be important down the stretch. But we didnt earn all those power plays without playing the right way.” Dubinsky scored the go-ahead goal at 6:53 of the second period, at even strength, to give the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead after burying a juicy rebound past an off-balance Price. “We skated, we were physical, we fore-checked hard,” added Dubinsky. “I liked our tenacity. We created turnovers.” One of those turnovers came on the game-winning goal. Johansen made rookie defenceman Jarred Tinordi pay for a giveaway at the Canadiens blue-line. Johansen intercepted Tinordis weak pass, and beat Price on a partial breakaway for his team-leading 27th goal of the year at 16:59 of the third period. “That doesnt feeel good,” said Tinordi, who had an otherwise solid game, blocking three shots in 15:29 of work.dddddddddddd"Its a stupid play on my part. I put it on my backhand, trying to go through the middle. (Johansens) a quick player. I should have anticipated he was going to be there." The Blue Jackets (36-27-6) showcased their speed from the get-go, setting the tone after the initial faceoff by springing Cam Atkinson on a breakaway in the games first six seconds. Price, who stopped 37 shots for the Canadiens (38-26-7), got the better of him. But it was Prices counterpart, last seasons Vezina Trophy winner Sergei Bobrovsky, who got the better of the Canadiens in the end. Bobrovsky made 25 saves for the win, and has now started the last 16 games for the Blue Jackets as well as 23 of their last 24. The Habs beat Bobrovsky in the first period when Brendan Gallagher turned his stick into a baseball bat, hitting a puck out of mid-air at 14:53 to give the Canadiens the 1-0 lead. After an initial save, Gallagher took a swing at a waist-high puck, which floated above the net, landed on Bobrovsky chest and trickled past the goal-line. Columbus wasted no time finding their equalizer, scoring exactly one minute after the Canadiens. With the youngster Johansen in the box for cross checking, Derek MacKenzie scored a short-handed goal right off the faceoff. The Blue Jackets are now tied for third in the league with nine short-handed goals on the season. After the Canadiens killed off three straight minor penalties to start the third, Vanek made it 2-2 at 7:46 with a slapshot from the face off circle to Bobrovskys right. The Blue Jackets have now collected 15 out of a possible 20 points in their last 10 games (7-2-1). The team is holding on to the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Columbus hopes to play post-season hockey for only the second time in the franchises 14-year history. In 2009, they were eliminated by the Detroit Red Wings in the Western Conference quarter-finals. Notes: Brandon Prust (upper-body injury) was not in the lineup for the Canadiens. Prust was hurt in Tuesdays 6-3 win against the Colorado Avalanche. Ryan White got the start in his place. … RJ Umberger was a healthy scratch for the Blue Jackets. Rene Bourque and Douglas Murray sat out for the Canadiens. … Max Pacioretty hasnt scored in seven games, his longest goal drought since November. Hes two goals shy of 100 with the Canadiens. … The Montreal Impacts Marco Di Vaio, Patrice Bernier and Justin Mapp were in attendance. ’ ’ ’

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Rayo defender Anaitz Arbilla was in tears after being substituted in the 51st minute, moments before Jonathan Viera scored a pair of spot kicks to turn the game with Madrid on the verge of conceding an equalizer at Vallecas Stadium right to the final whistle. Coach Carlo Ancelotti called Madrids second half defensive performance “disastrous.” “To think that the game is over when youre winning 3-0 is a grave error,” Ancelotti said. “Its happened twice now, and I am sure it will not happen for a third time.” Madrids attack picked up from Wednesdays 7-3 win over Sevilla as Luka Modric sent Ronaldo racing down the left and skipping past his marker to move clear into the area and fire the third-minute opener past goalkeeper Ruben Martinez. Bale picked out Benzema inside the area with a cross from the right to head home in the 31st for 2-0. The winger showed cleverness when he flicked a ball over Arbilla to get free along the goal-line and he picked out Ronaldo streaking into the area to fire into the top of goal in the 48th. Madrid was dominating the bottom table club until Pepe kicked out at Viera — whose inopportune touch earlier waived off a Iago Falque goal bbecause of offside — and Marcelo flew into Alberto Bueno to set up Vieras goals in the 53rd and 55th.dddddddddddd “Whats happened to us in these last two games is not just down to coincidence,” Ancelotti said. “Weve got to change our attitude and rid ourselves of this air of superiority we have on the field.” Diego Lopez certainly earned his reported salary boost as the Madrid goalkeeper got a tip to Buenos smash for it to find the post, and he recovered to save from Lass Bangoura as his 65th-minute shot ricocheted through the area on goal. Substitute Adrian Gonzalez nearly scored on his first touch, just rolling wide, as the hosts came close while goalkeeper Ruben Martinez denied Ronaldo late at the other end. Barcelona leads Atletico Madrid by four points, and Madrid by six. Atletico plays Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Earlier, Real Sociedad crushed 10-man Osasuna 5-0 ahead of its must-win Champions League game against Manchester United. Sociedad dominated the visitors at its Anoeta Stadium with Ion Ansotegi, Inigo Martinez, and Antoine Griezmann all scoring through headers from set pieces, with the last coming after Osasuna defender Jordan Loties was shown a red card. Haris Seferovic released Chori Castro to score in the 81st minute before capping the rout himself by scoring Sociedads fifth with two minutes to play. Sociedad goes into Tuesdays match against the English champions winless in the continental competition. Beto gifted a pass to Alex Lopez to score an easy goal as the Portuguese keepers glaring error allowed Celta Vigo to win 1-0 away at Sevilla, which has lost two straight. Also, Rodrigo Rios scored his sixth goal with what TV replays showed was his hand as Almeria beat Valladolid, which played with 10-men over the final 15 minutes, 1-0. ’ ’ ’

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NEW YORK - Another win for the New York Knicks, in another game they mightve lost last month. Carmelo Anthony had 29 points and 16 rebounds, and the Knicks held the Phoenix Suns without a field goal in overtime to win 98-96 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory. Anthony scored four of the Knicks six points in the extra session, and New York allowed only four free throws while forcing the Suns to miss all seven shots. The Knicks pulled it out after their 14-point lead turned into a five-point deficit late in regulation. “I think now as a team, I think mentally were a different type of team,” Anthony said. “I think now were starting to believe that when we do get down, we still have a chance to win the basketball game.” Raymond Felton added 19 points for the Knicks (15-22), who climbed into a tie with Brooklyn for eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Goran Dragic had 28 points and eight rebounds for the Suns, who dropped their third straight. Leandro Barbosa scored 21 in his best game since rejoining his old team on a 10-day contract. But the Suns endured dreadful games from starters Gerald Green (2 of 16) and Channing Frye (3 of 12), ending their road trip with a 1-4 record. “For the fifth game in seven nights against a team thats playing well, I thought they gave a heck of an effort,” Phoenix coach Jeff Hornacek said. “We didnt make shots. Dont know if its because its the end of the trip.” Playing their fourth straight game without Tyson Chandler because of bronchitis, the Knicks beat a Western Conference team at home for the first time in seven chances and improved to 7-12 overall at Madison Square Garden. Despite their miserable start to the season, they can continue climbing the rest of January, as they open an eight-game homestand on Friday. “The game is not over until the clock hits zero,” Knicks forward Kenyon Martin said. “We lost some close games early on, so (were) just learning from the mistakes that we made early, just trying to build on what weve been doing.” The Suns ran off nine straight points midway through the fourth quarter to open an 88-83 lead on Barbosas jumper with 4:50 remaining. The Knicks recovered to regain the lead on Feltons 3-pointer from the corner with 53 seconds to play, and after Gerald Green and Anthony traded misses, the Suns had one final chance. Though Martin appeared to have his hand on some of the ball, a foul was called and Barbosa sank both free throws with 1.2 seconds left. J.R. Smith, who beat the Suns on a jumper at the buzzer last season, was long on a chance to do it again. Martin found Anthony for a basket to open the scoring in overtime, then dunked a missed shot to make it 96-92. The Knicks could only manage Anthonys turnaround jumper with 2:41 remaining from there, but it didnt matter because the Suns couldnt get anything going. Phoenix compounded its problems when Frye made the second of two free throws with 2.5 seconds left, leaving the Suns down 98-96 without a timeout left and unable to get another possession. With Eric Bledsoe lost to right knee surgery, the Suns just didnt have enough to support Dragic, who had been starting alongside him. “Its a little bit harder now with Eric out. Its much easier when youre playing together and you have two ballhandlers. But it is what it is and I have to keep my head up,” Dragic said. The Knicks built a big early lead in the first half, when the highlight was when the Suns Markief Morris was ejected for picking up his second technical foul for shoving Smith after he was fouled. Because Morris was scheduled to shoot, the Knicks were allowed to pick someone off the Phoenix bench to do it. Coach Mike Woodson went all the way across midcourt to tab Slava Kravtsov, a second-year Ukranian centre who had attempted just six free throws all year, making three. With fans howling, Kravtsov went 1 for 2. But the Suns opened the third quarter with an 11-2 spurt to tie it at 54. The Knicks quickly regrouped and rebuilt a double-digit lead, and were ahead 75-68 heading to the fourth. Barbosa, the Sixth Man of the Year in Phoenix in 2007 who just returned to the NBA last week, scored eight straight Phoenix points to trim it to 78-76. The Suns eventually pulled ahead when Barbosa blew by his defender on consecutive trips for layups, one of them while getting fouled, to make it 84-83 with 5:51 to play. 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Erika Brown remembers very little about her first Olympics. After all, it was 25 years ago — and she was only 15. “I remember the opening ceremony, marching, bits and pieces of the competition,” Brown said of her time at the 1988 Calgary Games, “but not a heck of a lot, actually.” Now 40, Brown has earned the chance to relive the Olympic experience. On Saturday, she was skip of the rink that swept the playoffs in the U.S. curling trials in Fargo, N.D., to claim a place at the Sochi Olympics in Russia. “Twenty-five years later is bit hard to swallow,” Brown told The Associated Press in a phone interview. “I can barely believe I have been alive that long.” Brown, who also represented her country at 1998 Nagano Games, said this will be her last Olympics. But for a fierce competitor with curling in her blood, somehow its hard to believe her. Her parents, Steve and Diane, both curled for the U.S. and own a big curling store in Madison, Wis. Steve, who coached Erika at the 1988 and 1998 Games, will coach the U.S. wheelchair team in Sochi. Even Erikas younger brother, Craig, is into curling and competed at the mens trials in Fargo. “Its been a family thing since we were little kids,” Erika said. “My mum wasnt sure what to do after I was born, so she took me to watch my dad curl when I was 7 days old. Id probably had only two trips to the doctor by then.” Brown has managed to maintain her motivation and desire to practice curling despite having a day job as a physicians assistant in Ontario, where her patients range from newborns to 90-year-olds, and being a mother of two. If she wraps up her morning appointments, she tries to squeeze in about 30 minutes of curling during her lunch hour at a curling club a short distance from work. That will change in the run-up to Sochi. “I am going to be taking a leave of absence from work, probably in January,” Brown said. “That should allow me to have more relaxed practices, where I can be a little more deliberate and take my time.” Brown certainly didnt appear underprepared in Fargo last week, clinching victory over Allison Pottingers team at the Scheels Arena with a draw into the four-foot with the final stone of the game. Her teammates — Debbie McCormick, Jessica Schultz and Ann Swisshelm — are all former Olympians and Browns rink should contend for a medal in Sochi. “We just found a great combination with this team about three years ago when we got together. Our goal was to make it back to the Olympics and we have,” Brown said. “I think anyone who has been to the Olympics once has some pretty built-in motivation to go back. Its such a privileged experience to be part of Team USA, wearing your nation on your back. 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The Texas Rangers quickly got even, and the right-hander felt like he was starting over when he got back on the mound.SAN FRANCISCO — Pat Shine joined the Miami Marlins to be their go-to guy for evaluating and monitoring replay scenarios. On Saturday night, Shine left AT&T Park with a souvenir game ball for his heads-up performance behind the scenes in a 5-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants. It saved Miami from giving up an early run that could have swung the momentum. Marlins manager Mike Redmond requested a review of whether Brandon Hicks touched first base on a second-inning double. The play was overturned in 2 minutes, 42 seconds, and became a putout from the pitcher to first baseman. That left Hector Sanchez on third base with two outs, and Brandon Crawford ended the inning on a deep fly to centre. “That was unbelievable. In my mind, Pat Shine won the game today,” winning pitcher Tom Koehler said. “I looked at the replay to see how close it was. Second inning of the game and if youre wrong you burn your challenge in the second inning. Hes been doing a great job all year and thats why he got the game ball today when we came in from the field. Thats no joke. He got the game ball.” Giancarlo Stanton homered and tripled to back Koehler (4-3) in his first road win. He struck out seven in seven innings to finally win in five tries away from South Florida after coming into his outing 0-3 on the road to start the year. He allowed four hits and walked two in his first road victory since Sept. 22, at Washington. Garrett Jones hit an RBI triple, Jarrod Saltalamacchia had a sacrifice fly and Adeiny Hechavarria singled to drive in a run for Miami. The Marlins improved to 11-2 at AT&T Park since 2011. Tim Lincecum (3-3), coming off his best start of the year with an 11-strikeout performance in a season-high 7 2-3 innings to beat Atlanta on Monday, never found his groove. On a night thousands in the sellout crowd donned orange giveaway Fedoras, the Giants were handed consecutive home losses for just the second time all year and first since April 9-10 against Arizona. San Francisco figures it missed a scoring opportunity in the second via a replay review. Giants coach Shawon Dunston, who works the replay room in the clubhouse, said the right call was made — though Hicks thhought he glanced the bag.dddddddddddd He didnt plan to watch the replay, ready to move on from the mistake. “The umpires were right,” Dunston said. “He didnt touch it. They got it right.” Stanton, whose career-high 17-game hitting streak ended with an 0 for 5 on Friday, hit a two-out triple in the third — his first since Sept. 15, 2012, off Cincinnatis Johnny Cueto. Stanton hit his 12th homer in the seventh. Kevin Slowey, Miamis third pitcher, got into trouble in the ninth and Steve Cishek entered to finish the six-hit shutout with his ninth save. San Francisco went 0 for 6 with runners in scoring position and left nine on base. “Ive said this many times, when you dont hit and score runs, you look flat,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. “That was the game. We couldnt knock in runs.” Suspended infielder Miguel Tejada was quoted as telling ESPN Deportes he had signed a minor league contract with the Marlins pending a physical. He served 41 games of a 105-game suspension last year for testing positive for an amphetamine. Tejada would be eligible to play in the Marlins 65th game, which barring rainouts would be June 10 at Texas. He could appear in minor league games at Double-A or lower on May 31. NOTES: Giants C Buster Posey had the night off until grounding out as a pinch-hitter in the ninth. … Giants RHP Tim Hudson tested his strained left hip with an up-tempo throwing session on flat ground and was scheduled to throw a bullpen Sunday. Hes on target to make his next start Thursday at Colorado. He made 30-40 throws from up to about 80 feet. … Both managers were still talking about two exclamation-point catches a night earlier — Stantons grab of a fly by Michael Morse at the StubHub! sign in right field and San Francisco CF Angel Pagans over-the-shoulder catch of a ball by Derek Dietrich at the YAHOO! sign in left-centre. Pagan landed hard on his left shoulder trying to make a diving catch Saturday. … Giants athletic trainer Dave Groeschner remains optimistic of 2B Marco Scutaro returning from a back injury this year. “Thats our goal,” Groeschner said. Scutaro is working with a physical therapist in Arizona. ’ ’ ’

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have reassigned forward Ryan Craig to their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Mass. The 31-year-old Craig was scoreless in three games with Columbus this season. He spent the 2012-13 campaign with Springfield, serving as team captain while scoring 20 goals and adding 27 assists in 75 games. Originally selected by Tampa Bay in the eighth round with 255th overall pick of the 2002 NHL draft, Craig has appeared in 193 career NHL contests with the Blue Jackets, Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins, totalling 32 goals and 31 assists. [url=http://www.authenticsteelersjerseysteamshop.com… Wheaton Jersey[/url] . The Stars were up 3-1 in the third. Stars and Jets will meet at the MTS Centre Sunday night (TSN Jets, TSN 1290) in what is a must win for the Jets. The Jets and Stars will meet in Dallas later this month, the Stars have two games in hand. [url=http://www.authenticsteelersjerseysteamshop.com… Miller Jersey[/url] . Turns out, the alternative wasnt any fun for Malone, either. Durant scored 30 points and embraced a role as a facilitator by finishing with nine assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder past Sacramento 108-93 on Sunday night. http://www.authenticsteelersjerseysteamshop.com…. There is considerable interest from fans around the league as well, with all eight teams vulnerable to poaching. Perhaps his best option at landing his first choice at QB, the expansion draft also poses problems for general manager Marcel Desjardins. [url=http://www.authenticsteelersjerseysteamshop.com… Harris Steelers Jersey[/url] . — As expected, coach John Fox has officially ruled out Wes Welker for Denvers game against San Diego on Thursday night because of a concussion. [url=http://www.authenticsteelersjerseysteamshop.com… Antonio Brown Jersey[/url] . And former Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson certainly knows his pain. “Its pretty hard to coach there without allowing some of these things to kind of affect you,” Wilson told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun in his ESPN.Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing will reportedly miss the remainder of the season after suffering a leg injury during Sundays game against Kansas City. According to the Houston Chronicle, Cushing has a fractured fibula and a torn lateral collateral ligament in his left knee. He is expected to undergo further tests on Monday and will likely need surgery. Cushing was hurt in the third quarter of the 17-16 loss when Kansas Citys Jamaal Charles went low to throw a block on the linebacker. “;Its not how many times you fall down but how many times you get back up,” Cushing wrote on his Twitter account after the game.dddddddddddd “Life is tough but Im the toughest SOB its ever seen. Ill be back.” Cushing, who was leading the team with 48 tackles this season, played just five games last year because of a torn ACL in the same knee. The 2009 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year agreed to a contract extension in the offseason, reported to be a six-year deal worth than $55 million with $21 million guaranteed. ’ ’ ’

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Washington Capitals 4 Winnipeg Jets 2 (Jets 28-26-5, road 14-15-1) – The win was the sixth straight game that the Caps have beaten the Jets, snapping the Jets winning streak at three. The Jets have still won nine of 12, and five of seven on the road. They are 2-1 on this four game trip, with three straight games against Eastern Conference teams. They close with a divisional game in St. Louis Saturday afternoon. (TSN Jets, TSN 1290). Then its the Olympic break with the Jets back in action on Feb. 27 at home against Phoenix. With Vancouver losing, the Jets still sit two points out of the eighth and final playoff spot in the west. The Jets will close with 22 games in 44 days. Troy Brouwer and Bryan Little exchanged goals in the first, as the period ended 1-1 with shots favoured the Jets 14-11. Braden Holtby stopped the initial shot by Little, but the rebound bounced in off Martin Erat. For Little it was his 18th of the year. Andrew Ladd assisted on the goal to extend his point streak to four games, 1-4-5. The Jets took the lead in the second on a nice three-way passing play between Olli Jokinen, Devin Setoguchi and Dustin Byfuglien, Byfuglien getting the goal, his 13th of the year. Jets outshot the Caps 16-7 in the second. The third period started with the Caps on their fourth power play of the game, but they were unable to beat Ondrej Pavelec. But they seemed to build momentum off the man advantage with Tom Wilson tying the game at 3:38. Then the leagues top goal-scorer Alex Ovechkin poked home a loose puck for his 40th of the year to give the Caps the lead. Toby Enstrom was tied up in front with Nicklas Backstrom who ended up on top of Pavelec, but the goal stood. Late in the period Brouwer with his second of the night put the game away. Caps outshot the Jets 12-6 in the third as the Jets appeared to run out of steam. The Jets had 50 hits in the game, 12 by Mark Stuart. 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As McGuire pointed out, it wasnt just Subbans skill – that helped him win the 2013 Norris Trophy – that allowed him to take a big step forward in the playoffs, but also the enthusiasm he showed in that interview and how he applies that both on and off the ice. “I remember when P.K. went to his first World Junior Championship and talking to him before he flew over to Pardubice,” McGuire said. “He was beaming and just so excited to go over there and to be part of the experience. Obviously then he was such a raw talent and hes worked hard to get to where he is now. But that excitement and enthusiasm for the game has never faded. Its still there now and thats a main reason for what youre seeing now. Thats why hes a leader. He loves the game; he plays it the right way and youre seeing that more and more now. Can he improve? Yes and hell tell you that. But what youre seeing now is the potential anyone who knew him well saw.” While winning the Norris Trophy last season impressed his teammates, that passion for the game and what he did to help the Canadiens go deep into the playoffs was equally if not more impressive. “Hes definitely maturing and hes showing why he won the Norris Trophy,” said teammate Carey Price on Saturday. “He had an excellent postseason. For us to win the Cup, were going to need him to play that way. Hes a fun-loving guy; hes fun to hang out with and he makes it enjoyable to come to the rink every day. Hes a really good buddy of mine obviously and I was happy to see him succeed in the playoffs and prove a lot of doubters wrong.” Canadiens defenceman Mike Weaver was acquired at the trade deadline and in his short time as Subbans teammate, realized how infectious the 25-year-olds love of the game was having an effect on him..dddddddddddd “I think a lot of the time the enjoyment of the game is sometimes forgotten,” said Weaver, who is an unrestricted free agent in July. “You almost gotta get back to the time when you had fun playing hockey and instead of it being a job, its more of a privilege. Playing with him and even in playing in Montreal, I started to enjoy the game again.” When told of Weavers comments, a flattered Subban told the media that enjoying the game and embracing the moment has always been an important part of his approach. “I enjoy every moment,” Subban said on Saturday. “Through the ups and downs you have to because as much as careers are long, theyre short too. You just dont know what can happen so you have to enjoy your time when youre out there. The playoffs are a fun time to play and I obviously enjoy playing that time of year.” Subban, who is a restricted free agent again this July (this time with arbitration rights), will continue to be a hot topic as the offseason gets under way. But before he headed off for what will be his shortest summer yet as an NHLer, he made it clear he wants to continue to enjoy the playoff moments with the Canadiens and help them build towards and achieve their ultimate goal of winning their 25th Stanley Cup. “Theres something about that,” Subban explained. “Theres something about building a team and being part of a special group that youve seen grow from the bottom up and add blocks along the way. Theres something special about winning with a team like that. I believe we have an opportunity to do that here. I look at the Montreal Canadiens winning the Cup in 93 and only being to the conference finals two times since then, and Ive been to them both times. A lot of guys go their whole career and never make it to a conference final and get to within two wins of a Stanley Cup Final, so I understand the importance of taking advantage of those moments. Its unfortunate we didnt get that done this year, but I know that the future is bright and theres going to be plenty of opportunities for us to redeem ourselves and take that next step.” James Murphy is a freelance reporter who also writes for NHL.com, the Boston Herald and XNsports.com. He covered the Boston Bruins/NHL for last 11 seasons writing for ESPNBoston.com, ESPN.com, NHL.com, NESN.com, the Boston Metro, Insidehockey.com and Le Hockey Magazine. Murphy also currently hosts the radio show “Murphys Hockey Law” heard Saturdays 9-11 AM ET on Sirius/XM NHL Network Radio and 4-6 PM ET on Websportsmedia.com. 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FIVE QUICK NBA THOUGHTS 1. KYLE LOWRY (Raptors): This is great news for Raps fans. He was in a nice spot with demand from other teams and he cashed in quite well. Bottom line, market value sets the price point and its the cost of doing business. Hes the heart and soul of their team and was an important guy to keep, mission accomplished. This is an important point to consider – the fact that he makes more money doesnt mean hes going to be an even better player than he was last year. Its a tough thing for players who sign big deals; they feel they need to live up to the money and contract. Realistically, if he can provide them what he did last season on a consistent basis and stay healthy the next three to four years – where do I sign up? Good get even if the money is a tad bit high but again its all about right place and right time for Lowry and for the Raptors. Its a deal that makes both good basketball and organizational sense. I love the addition of Patrick Patterson as a restricted free agent to the mix as well. Hes a good young player whose best days lie ahead for him. His perimeter shooting, defence, rebounding and overall toughness are a good piece for this group. Obviously, he ended up being for the Raps what Andrea Bargnani was supposed to be yet at a much more reasonable price. Good deal. Hopefully Greivis Vasquez gets done soon as well. Fingers crossed. Off to a nice start though. Masai Ujiris surely has planned his work and is working his plan. 2. BEN GORDON (Magic): What a Country! I cant believe he got a two-year deal, even if whole money amount isnt guaranteed. Im sure if former Detroit Pistons president, Joe Dumars is walking on a beach this summer thinking about the moves that cost him his job; this guy and Charlie Villaneuvas deals are right at the top of the list. He gets another chance to resuscitate his career with Magic but Im skeptical of this one. 3. SHAUN LIVINGSTON (Warriors): Im happy for him. Hes battled back from major injury in his career and hes not the player he once was in his early Clippers days, but he has reinvented himself and thats a testament to his work ethic and character. Hes a dependable pro and plays the game hard and right. Hell be a nice mature addition to Coach Steve Kerrs locker room. 4 LeBRON JAMES (Heat): Pat Rileys has to be sweating a bit here. So far no luck attracting the other pieces to compliment the King and hes evaluating his options as he should. He is legitimate by the contract he and the heat negotiated in good faith. Who knows how it will all work out with him and even a guy like Carmelo Anthony. Bottom line, guys want to get paid at the highest level as well as the mid and lower tier players. Your sales pitch as a team beyond winning is still how much cap space do you have and what percentage of it am I getting? 5. 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The Kings won the Stanley Cup two years ago with that basic formula, and they can see it clicking again as they close in on another playoff run.VANCOUVER — Buck Pierce prepared for his retirement from the CFL by getting into the restaurant business while he was still playing. 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. "(Football) is my passion. Ive always been a student of the game and looked up to coaches. “Obviously, (the passion doesnt end) just because you stop playing. That competitive fire will never burn out.” Pierce split last season between the Lions and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, throwing for 1,176 yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions. Over nine seasons with Winnipeg and B.C., he completed 1,200 passes for 15,289 yards, 76 TDs and 63 interceptions. “I feel pretty good about (retiring) actually,” he said. "I feel that, over the last nine years, its been a great career for me. I enjoyed every minute of it. The teammates, the organizations were the part that were great experiences for me. Its a hard day also, in a way, for me because its what Ive known. Its what Ive been about for the most part of my life. “So its a big day in both ways. But Im also excited about the next phase of my life and moving on.” Pierce, a 32-year-old Hutchinson, Kan., native who played collegiately at New Mexico State, originally signed with the Lions in 2005. He was a key member of the club as both a backup and starter through five seasons before playing 3 1/2 seasons with the Blue Bombers. He returned to B.C. last September in a trade that brought wide receiver Akeem Foster to Winnipeg. “Buck was a fearless competitor who never hesitated to put his body on the line for our organization,” Lions general manager Wally Buono said in a news release. Pierces career was marred by multiple injuries as he chose to take a hit instead of sliding or running out of bounds before getting tackled. But he said the rewards were worth the punishment. “I wouldnt change anything I played the game the way that I felt this game should be played, and I felt that I represented myself extremely well on and off the field,” he said. “Theres always going to be critics, and people are going to say what theyre going to say, but at the end of the day, I represented myself and my family and this league in a positive way.” He won a Grey Cup with the Lions in 2006 and led the Bombers to the 2011 championship game, where they lost 34-23 to B.C. “Obviously, winning the Grey Cup in 06 was a big pointt in my life,” he said.dddddddddddd "Theres lots of memories. You dont necessarily remember all of the big wins and stuff like that. But when you play almost a decade, you have lots of teammates and you see lots of teammates be traded and all these things, so you have lots of memories that stick with you. “Obviously, when I helped the Bombers get to a Grey Cup in Vancouver, that was a big part, and I felt very good about what we accomplished that year.” His final CFL campaign, when he was relegated to third-string status with the Blue Bombers before being dealt, was “extremely difficult.” “But its all about what he you take away from situations and what you learn,” he said. “I was fortunate enough to get traded to B.C., where it all started, and I had some great games at the end of the year. Im privileged and excited to be retiring as a Lion.” Pierce had “extremely minor” arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder following the season and would have needed to get another contract from the Lions. But neither his health nor contract issues affected the decision to retire. “I didnt know what was going to happen (after) last year,” he said. “I wanted it to be my decision. It wasnt money. It wasnt about injuries. It wasnt about anything else. It was about where I was at my point in my career and moving forward and taking that next step — and about taking advantage of some of the opportunities that I have out there.” Noting he had reached a state of contentment, Pierce expressed gratitude to fans, teammates and his two clubs alike. “The CFL and Canada have been great to me,” he said. “Ive been fortunate to have amazing teammates, great mentors all throughout my career, and have played in great cities in the league — and became a part of the culture here in Canada.” He and his wife Lori, who is from Winnipeg, live in the Manitoba capital and plan to reside there until the future opportunities take them somewhere else. “Winnipegs the place that I call home right now,” said Pierce. After announcing Pierces retirement, the Lions also announced the signings of quarterbacks John Beck and Jarrett Lee. Pending any early cuts following a mini-camp, the Lions are slated to have five quarterbacks at training camp in June in Kamloops, B.C. In addition to starter Travis Lulay, whose recovery from off-season shoulder surgery is considered ahead of schedule, the Lions have holdover QBs Joey Elliott, the apparent No. 2 at this point, and second-year pro Chris Hart. ’ ’ ’

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MONCTON, N.B. - Ivan Barbashev scored twice, including the winner in the third period, and the Moncton Wildcats staved off elimination with a 3-2 victory over the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League playoff action Thursday. Conor Garland also scored for the Wildcats, who built a 2-0 lead in the first period before the Armada stormed back. Samuel Tremblay cut the deficit halfway through the first and Frederic Bergeron added another to tie the game in the second period for Blainville-Boisbriand, which leads the series 3-2. Monctons Alex Dubeau made 33 saves for the win. Armada goalie Etienne Marcoux stopped 25 shots in the losing effort. -- OLYMPIQUES 7 SCREAMING EAGLES 1 CAPE BRETON, N.S. - Alexis Pepin and Martin Reway scored two goals apiece as Gatineau completed its four-game sweep of the Screaming Eagles. Emile Poirier had a goal and two assists, Simon Tardif-Richard had a goal and one assist, and Taylor Burke also scored for the Olympiques, who outshot Cape Breton 31-18. Maxim Lazarev replied for the Screaming Eagles with a power-play goal in the third period. Gatineaus Robert Steeves made 17 saves for the win, while Cape Bretons Zachary Fortin stopped 24 shots in the loss. -- MOOSEHEADS 11 ISLANDERS 3 CHARLOTTETOWN - Jonathan Drouin scored two goals and assisted on two more as the Mooseheads swept the Islanders in their first-round series. MacKenzie Weegar had two goals and an assist, Nikolaj Ehlers scored two, Danny Moynihan and Timo Meier had a goal and an assist apiece, and Samuel Leblanc and Connor Moynihan also scored for Halifax. Troy Vance, Kameron Kielly and Daniel Sprong all scored third-period goals for Charlottetown, who was outshot 44-24. Mason McDonald started in the Islanders net, giving up five goals on 15 shots, while Eric Brassard stopped 23-of-29 shots in relief. Halifax goaltenders Zachary Fucale and Kevin Darveau combined on 21 saves, with Fucale stopping all 16 shots he faced and Darveau allowing three goals on eight shots in relief. -- FOREURS 8 TITAN 2 BATHURST, Que. — Anthony Mantha and Nicolas Aube-Kubel both scored twice to lift Val-dOr to a four-game sweep of the Titan. Louick Marcotte scored one goal and assisted on three more, Guillaume Gelinas and Phil Pietroniro had a goal and an assist apiece, and Anthony Richard also scored for the Foreurs, who outshot Acadie-Bathurst 35-20. Guillaume Brisebois had a goal and an assist for the Titan, and Alexandros Soumakis also scored. Jacob Brennan started in net, giving up seven goals on 29 shots, and Miguel Sullivan stopped 5-of-6 shots in relief. Val-dOr goaltenders Antoine Bibeau and Keven Bouchard combined on 18 saves and each allowed one goal. [url=http://www.wildhockeyproshop.com/Nino-Niederrei… Niederreiter Jersey[/url] .S. Cellular Field on Saturday night, hell not only be returning to where his career began. [url=http://www.wildhockeyproshop.com/Ryan-Suter-Wil… Suter Jersey[/url] . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. http://www.wildhockeyproshop.com/Mikael-Granlun…. – The Colorado Rapids say theyve received a first-round 2015 MLS SuperDraft pick, allocation money and a contract buyout from FC Dallas as compensation for coach Oscar Parejas leaving to take the same job with his former club. [url=http://www.wildhockeyproshop.com/Mikko-Koivu-Wi… Koivu Jersey[/url] . Ecclestone dismissed on Wednesday any clash between the series, after the top executive at Texas Motor Speedway called F1 “arrogant” for scheduling the United States Grand Prix in Austin on the same weekend that his track hosts NASCAR in Fort Worth. [url=http://www.wildhockeyproshop.com/Mikael-Granlun… Granlund Jersey[/url] . — Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night.OSHAWA, Ont. – Barclay Goodrow scored three goals and assisted on another to lift the North Bay Battalion over the Oshawa Generals 5-2 in Ontario Hockey League playoff action Sunday. Brenden Miller had a goal and two assists, and Nick Paul also scored for the Battalion, who lead Easterrn Conference final 2-0.dddddddddddd Dylan Smoskowitz scored a power-play goal for the Generals, and Stephen Desrocher had a goal and an assist. North Bay goaltender Jake Smith made 21 saves for the win. Oshawas Daniel Altshuller stopped 24 shots in the losing effort. ’ ’ ’

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INDIANAPOLIS — All Hakeem Nicks really wanted in free agency was a chance to resuscitate a once-promising career. He was willing to play on a one-year deal, he was willing to work out a fair price and his only significant requirement was finding another star quarterback who could get him the ball. On Friday, the former Giants receiver found his new team: Indianapolis. “Hakeem is a big, tough, and highly competitive wide receiver who knows what it takes to win,” Colts general manager Ryan Grigson said in a statement issued by the team. “His big-play potential requires attention from the defence every time hes out on the field. He adds another highly talented playmaker to our offence.” Terms of the deal were not immediately available, though it is believed to be for one year. Nicks was the Giants first-round pick in 2009, and became an immediate contributor. 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The Bruins suffered their share of setbacks, a notable one just a week earlier. Once the Pac-12 tournament got rolling, the Bruins took off.No one likes it when luck is referred to when evaluating the performance of hockey players and teams. It goes against our ingrained notion, particularly in sports, that hard work is rewarded and that players create their own luck. But, the truth is, there are so many things that happen on the ice over which a single player has little to no control. Advanced stats pioneer Gabriel Desjardins has taken the position that, in a given season, 38% of the standings results are luck-driven. (Start with shootouts and go from there.) When it comes to individual players, there are a couple of numbers to look at to see if a player has been lucky, getting the bounces, whatever, and that is contributing to better-than-expected results. On-ice shooting percentage refers to the 5-on-5 shooting percentage of all players when a particular player is on the ice. League average goaltending offers about a .922 save percentage in 5-on-5 situations so, naturally, average on-ice shooting percentages come in at 7.8%. Not every player shoots the puck with the same effectiveness, but even the best skaters can only have so much impact on a metric that involves four other skaters at any given time. Very few players can, over the long haul, generate a substantially higher on-ice shooting percentage because it is so dependent on the performance of others. Sure, Sidney Crosby can hover over 11% and random fourth-liners hang around 5% year after year, but somewhere in between is where the vast majority of players fall. (Since 2007, among skaters to play at least 1000 minutes at 5-on-5, 592 of 796 skaters — 74.4% — fall between 6.5% and 9.0% on-ice shooting.) The opposite angle of that percentage game is a players on-ice save percentage during 5-on-5 situations and this is another number that, over a larger sample, is beyond a skaters control. A lot of it will depend on the goaltender, though a factor like quality of competition can play into those results too. If youre facing top lines every night, for example, its not easy to hold their shooting percentages to five or six percent. While the standard short-form measure for whether a player has been lucky is PDO (which combines on-ice shooting and save percentages), I thought I would break it into components because, while the tendency is to have a PDO around 1000 over the long haul, there are players that are outside that range. Of 796 skaters to play at least 1000 5-on-5 minutes over the past seven seasons, 39 players have a cumulative PDO higher than 102.00, while 44 players have a PDO lower than 98.00. That leaves 713 of 796 (89.6%) within that 98-102 range. What Ive done is pulled out those players that have the largest differential from their previously-established on-ice shooting and save percentages to see who has benefited or being punished, essentially, by luck. (minimum 1000 5-on-5 minutes 2007-2013; 500 5-on-5 minutes this season) HIGH ON-ICE SHOOTING Francois Beauchemin, D, Anaheim 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 6.86 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 11.30 Difference: +4.44 Vladimir Sobotka, C, St. Louis 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 5.91 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 9.14 Difference: +3.23 Ryan Getzlaf, C, Anaheim 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 9.51 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 12.62 Difference: +3.11 Tyler Bozak, C, Toronto 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 8.43 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 11.40 Difference: +2.97 Its difficult for individual players to affect on-ice shooting percentage, but especially so for defencemen, because they tend not to shoot the puck as often as forwards. So, Francois Beauchemin being far above his previous norms can be tied to spending a lot of his time on the ice with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. Oh, and it turns out that Getzlaf is even having more success than usual this year. Blues C Vladimir Sobotka is an interesting case because hes spent much of his career as a third and fourth-liner, and been plenty effective in that role, but with St. Louis, hes had the opportunity to move up the depth chart. His most common linemates have been Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko, much better than typical checking line fare, and that should be at least part of the reason for his dramatic increase. Then we get to Tyler Bozak, the Maple Leafs centre who has come under so much criticism in recent seasons, but has quieted critics this season, scoring 45 points in 53 games. Certainly, Bozak reaps the rewards of playing with Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk on Torontos top line, but thats not unfamiliar territory — Bozak has played a lot with Kessel over the years — so the conclusion to be drawn from this is that Bozak (like anyone far exceeding their established norms) is likely due for some regression because, no matter how much of a Tyler Bozak supporter you might be, theres no argument to be made that he somehow creates scoring chances at the same calibre of Sidney Crosby over the long haul. LOW ON-ICE SHOOTING Bryan Bickell, LW, Chicago 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 9.05 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 5.88 Difference: 3.17 Kris Letang, C, Pittsburgh 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 9.00 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 5.74 Difference: -3.26 Dan Cleary, RW, Detroit 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 7.90 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 4.58 Difference: -3.32 Steve Ott, C, St. Louis 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 8.03 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 4.43 Difference: -3.60 Matt Hendricks, LW, Edmonton 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 6.68 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 3.05 Difference: -3.63 Alex Ovechkin, RW, Washington 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 9.54 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 5.66 Difference: -3.88 Steve Bernier, RW, New Jersey 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 8.46 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 4.39 Difference: -4.07 Alexander Edler, D, Vancouver 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 8.12 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 3.88 Difference: -4.22 Ville Leino, LW, Buffalo 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 8.52 2013-14 On-ice SH%: 3.53 Difference: -4.99 While this season has obviously been far from ideal for Blackhawks LW Bryan Bickell following his tremendous 2013 playoff performance, he has scored 10 goals, his most since 2010-2011, while playing 11:18 per game. However, Bickell has also managed just two assists in 53 games - the last one coming December 30 — so no one is doing much scoring with Bickell on the ice and, in the rare instances that they do, hes rarely part of the scoring play. Veterans Dan Cleary and Steve Bernier run into fourth-line problems. Theres no guarantee that skating on the fourth line is going to leave you with an on-ice shooting percentage that low, but thats not going to happen with a full season on the first line either. To an extreme, look at what has happened with Matt Hendricks, already starting from a relatively low point and still finding a way to cut that percentage more than in half — he hasnt recorded an assist in 27 games withh Edmonton.dddddddddddd Ville Leino and, since traded Steve Ott suffer from the effects of playing together in Buffalo, apparently. Kris Letang and Alexander Edler counted among the unluckiest defencemen, epecially so in Letangs case since his most common forwards have been Sidney Crosby, Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin — not exactly lacking in finishing skill. Of course, we cant ignore Alex Ovechkin, who has spent plenty of time with Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson, but Ovechkin has been the only one on the Capitals scoring when hes on the ice 5-on-5. In those situations, Ovechkin has 20 goals on 215 shots (9.3%) and the rest of the Capitals on the ice with him have combined for 10 goals on 309 shots (3.2%). Its such a dramatic departure from Ovechkins previous levels, that it doesnt reasonably figure to be the new norm, unless the Capitals decide to keep skating Ovechkin with Jay Beagle on a regular basis. HIGH ON-ICE SAVE PERCENTAGE Paul Ranger, D, Toronto 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 88.76 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 93.58 Difference: +4.82 Kyle Clifford, LW, Los Angeles 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 91.75 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 95.41 Difference: +3.66 Nikita Nikitin, D, Columbus 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 90.73 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 94.32 Difference: +3.59 John Mitchell, C, Colorado 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 91.71 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 95.21 Difference: +3.50 Marco Scandella, D, Minnesota 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 90.76 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 94.09 Difference: +3.33 John-Michael Liles, D, Carolina 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 90.99 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 94.32 Difference: +3.32 Anze Kopitar, C, Los Angeles 2007-2013 On-ice SH%: 91.48 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 94.70 Difference: +3.22 Cody McLeod, LW, Colorado 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 91.91 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 95.08 Difference: +3.17 Maxime Talbot, RW, Colorado 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 91.56 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 94.73 Difference: +3.17 Alexei Emelin, D, Montreal 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 89.68 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 92.84 Difference: +3.16 When you see the list of players that have experienced higher-than-normal save percentages, it doesnt seem to indicate anything more than they are playing in front of goaltenders having strong seasons and thats fine, but given the variance in goaltending from year to year, thats not something upon which you would like to base your opinion of a skater. Paul Ranger is at the extreme end, but his data also has a large gap for the years that he didnt play between the Lightning and the Leafs. Kyle Clifford and Anze Kopitar have strong goaltending in Los Angeles, but theyve had strong goaltending in the past, so it sure seems that theyre extra fortunate this year. The Colorado trio of John Mitchell, Cody McLeod and Maxime Talbot is certainly reaping the rewards of Semyon Varlamovs play. Its those fortuitous percentages that leave them with positive plus-minus numbers despite subpar puck possession stats. Where the value comes in seeing these numbers is in terms of perception. Nikita Nikitin or Marco Scandella may not be held in terribly high regard, but these numbers show that there is some luck involved in their respective plus ratings this season, the type that would be due to regress in time. LOW ON-ICE SAVE PERCENTAGE Pavel Datsyuk, C, Detroit 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.33 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 89.26 Difference: -3.07 Eric Nystrom, LW, Nashville 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.38 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 89.29 Difference: -3.09 Michal Rozsival, D, Chicago 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.51 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 89.40 Difference: -3.11 Frans Nielsen, C, N.Y. Islanders 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 91.85 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.64 Difference: -3.21 Michael Grabner, LW, N.Y. Islanders 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 91.57 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.25 Difference: -3.32 Dustin Byfuglien, RW, Winnipeg 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.03 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.66 Difference: -3.37 Dmitry Kulikov, D, Florida 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.89 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 89.49 Difference: -3.40 Mike Cammalleri, LW, Calgary 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.06 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.59 Difference: -3.47 Ryane Clowe, LW, New Jersey 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.21 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.72 Difference: -3.49 Keith Ballard, D, Minnesota 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 93.41 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 89.88 Difference: -3.53 Taylor Pyatt, LW, Pittsburgh 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 93.83 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 90.07 Difference: -3.76 T.J. Galiardi, LW, Calgary 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.00 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.18 Difference: -3.82 Patrik Elias, LW, New Jersey 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 91.58 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 87.67 Difference: -3.91 Lee Stempniak, RW, Pittsburgh 2007-2013 On-ice SV%: 92.74 2013-14 On-ice SV%: 88.38 Difference: -4.36 On the other end of the save percentage spectrum, is it a collection of players that are clueless around their own end? Not especially. Theres an all-time great two-way forward, Pavel Datsyuk, and a puck-rushing defenceman-turned-forward Dustin Byfuglien that might be considered at opposite ends of the defensive spectrum by some, but it really appears to be a random list that includes both offensive and defensive players. Are they players who have had some shaky goaltending behind them this year? Yes. Stempniak, Galiardi and Cammalleri have been victims of Calgarys subpar puck-stoppers, while Elias and Clowe take some lumps with New Jerseys goaltending. This group consists of the players that have been unlucky relative to previous seasons and, aside from Pyatt and Stempniak, who joined Pittsburgh in-season, the rest are all on teams that rank in the bottom third of save percentage this season. The takeaway, then, is not to worry so much about Stempniak being minus-21 in 52 games with the Flames because, with better goaltending alone, he would be due to improve, and hes quickly plus-5 in his first 15 games with Pittsburgh. Patrik Elias may be a minus player, but he continues to be a strong possession player whose numbers would appear more favourable with the randomness of better goaltending when hes on the ice. Thats the story to be revealed by some of these numbers, that some players are getting good breaks this year, others arent and, in the relatively small sample of a single season of hockey, these things happen. Over time, those numbers tend to even out, so the players that have been fortunate this year, may be hard-pressed to duplicate their success, while those that have been getting a bit of a raw deal could be expected to have better days ahead. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. ’ ’ ’

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While Salvador Perez came up with the winning hit right after Nori Aoki made the game-saving catch. Salvador Perez hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3 Saturday. Alex Gordon doubled off left-hander Scott Downs (0-1) before Perez hit Maikel Cletos second pitch down the left-field line. Wade Davis (1-1) let the White Sox tie it at three when gave up two runs in the eighth on two singles, a walk, a hit batter and sacrifice fly. Greg Holland worked around a leadoff walk for his second save in two days. Royals right fielder Aoki prevented the White Sox from taking a lead when he made a lunging catch of Alexei Ramirez line drive to end the eighth with two runners on base. “Nori made a tremendous catch that saved the game from being cracked open there,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. Aoki, a six-time Gold Glove winner in centre field in Japan, got a good jump on Ramirezs scorcher. “It was a situation where we couldnt give up any more runs,” Aoki said through an interpreter. “That was the play I was most happy with. The only thing was the sun was in my eyes.” Ramirez already had two singles and believed he had one over extra bases over Aokis head. “I dont think it got up in the wind enough to have a chance,” Paul Konerko said “Thats what the game comes down to sometimes, something so small.” Conor Gillaspie hit an RBI single in the eighth before Konerkos sacrifice fly tied it and gave him 146 RBIs against Kansas City, the most by any opponent. Royals left-hander Bruce Chen allowed one unearned run on six singles, walked none and struck out seven in 6 1-3 innings, but had to settle for a no-decision. White Sox left-hander John Danks did not allow a hit until the fourth inning, when six straight Kansas City batters reached base. “I wish I had an explanation for it,” Danks said. “It was the heart of the lineup. I was trying to come inside and just lost control a little. Hosmer I got behind 2-0 and you dont want to make too good a pitch to him.” Omar Infante, Eric Hosmer, Butler and Alex Gordon opened the inning with singles. Butlers single scored Infante for the first run, while Mike Moustakas walked with the bases loaded for the other run. Butler drove in another run in the fifth with a sacrifice fly. “John just had the one inning where it got out of hand and he lost his control and it came back to bite us,” White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. Moustakas fielding error led to an unearned White Sox run in the fifth. Adam Eatons groundout scored Ramirez. 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Upton before retiring Matt Joyce on a fly to left on a 3-0 pitch for his 10th save. Price (9-10), who entered with eight wins and a no-decision in nine career starts against Toronto, gave up three runs and five hits in 6 2-3 inning. The Rays have scored once while Price has been on the mound during his last three starts. “Somebodys going to go through that every year,” Price said. “These guys are trying. Thats part of it.” Tampa Bay was one-hit by Seattles Michael Pineda in a 3-2 loss to the Mariners last Saturday. The Rays have lost 11 of 17. Toronto, which is three games over .500 (56-53) for the first time since April 8, also got a homer from Yunel Escobar. Blue Jays manager John Farrell said there was no thought given to having Romero going out for the ninth after throwing 109 pitches. Bautista put the Blue Jays ahead 1-0 on his first homer in 15 games — snapping a drought of 46 at-bats without one — on a fourth-inning shot off Price. The Toronto slugger is 9-for-22 with four homers against the Rays left-hander. “It was good to see Jose get a 2-0 fastball and do what hes very muuch capable of doing,” Farrell said.dddddddddddd. Tampa Bay had reliever J.P. Howell intentionally walked Bautista with no one on base and two outs in the eighth. Howell then retired Adam Lind on a grounder. Escobar made it 2-0 on a homer in the sixth. Jennings, hitless in his previous 13 at-bats, got the Rays to 2-1 on his shot in the bottom of the inning. Rajai Davis RBI double, which ended Prices night, extended the Blue Jays advantage to 3-1 in the seventh. Tampa Bay loaded the bases — on two walks and a hit batter — in the second, but didnt score when Romero struck out Joyce and Kelly Shoppach before getting an inning-ending grounder from Sean Rodriguez. “He had a tough first couple innings,” Farrell said. “He created a jam in the second that he found a way to pitch out of it. He used his curveball really effectively against Joyce, against Shoppach to get a couple key strikeouts. He didnt let the early frustration linger too long.” The Rays have loaded the bases 11 times this season with no outs, and failed to score a run in six of those opportunities. “To get the bases loaded early … thats a great chance for us to get on top,” Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. “Romero, if you dont get him early, and he gets out of a couple of jams, or a jam, he normally sets in, which he did again. We have to do better. Bases loaded, weve been bad at that play and weve got to get better.” NOTES: Tampa Bay executive vice-president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman was at the ballpark, three days after having an appendectomy. … Farrell said RHP Jesse Litsch could remain in the bullpen the final two months of the season to help decide where he is best suited to pitch. … Tampa Bay C John Jaso (right oblique strain) could resume swinging a bat by the end of the week. ’ ’ ’

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ST. LOUIS - The 35-0 record stands out in bold face. Putting the historic implications aside, Wichita States latest victims are believers they got schooled by a team most deserving of a top seed and capable of beating anybody, anytime. “Oh every bit of it, every bit of it,” Cal Poly coach Joe Callero said after his team was never in contention in a 64-37 loss in the Midwest Region on Friday night. “The thing about Wichita State which we want to emulate most is they rarely, rarely take any plays off. They have very, very good players but they are dialed in, and I think thats what separates them.” Cleananthony Early had 23 points for the Shockers (35-0), who dominated from the tip-off against a first-time NCAA entrant, and the only team with a sub.500 record in the tournament. “We were very, very focused,” coach Gregg Marshall said. “It had been a long time since wed played and this team had our attention.” With the exception of Early, most of the glaring numbers were on defence. The losers managed 13 points in the first half and shot 21 per cent. Wichita State players were well aware that Mercer upset Duke earlier in the day. They were determined to take nothing for granted. “Seeing all these close games, its important for us to come out and show the world,” forward Chadrack Lufile said. “Come out and play hard, and play angry.” “I thought we were pretty crisp for the most part,” point guard Fred VanVleet said. Malik Love had nine points for Cal Poly (14-20), which won the Big West tournament as the No. 7 seed and beat Texas Southern in First Four game before being held to a season low for points. Chris Eversley, the Big West tourney MVP and coming off a 19-point game, was held to six points on 2-for-14 shooting. “I think youve got to be a well-rested, well-prepared team to have a chance against them,” Calero said, referring to the Mustangs playing on short rest. "But at the end of the day you can see why theyre undefeated. “So, hats off to them.” As it turned out, the high point for the losers came before tip-off when Cardinals Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith, a Cal Poly graduate, paid a visit. Guard Kyle Odister cherished an autograph and photograph. “Definitely it was great to meet a legend,” guard Kyle Odister said. "He said wed already won before the game started. “It would have been nice to get a win, though.” VanVleet had eight assists, Ron Baker had seven points and nine rebounds and Kadeem Coleby had four of the teams six blocks in the Shockers 10th consecutive double-digit victory and fourth straight in St. Louis where they won their first Missouri Valley Conference tournament title since 1987 by beating three opponents by an average of 20 points. There was no suspense as second-ranked Wichita State surpassed the previous best start in 1991 by UNLV. The Runnin Rebels went 34-0 before losing to Duke in the national semifinals. 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OKLAHOMA CITY — NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant marveled at what Jamal Crawford did to his team. Crawford scored 36 points to help the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 125-117 on Sunday afternoon. Durant scored 42 points, but such performances are almost expected from him. Crawford, on the other hand, averages about 19 points. Hes known to be streaky, and in this game, he was on. He made 5 of 8 three-pointers, many of which were launched from well beyond the line. “Jamal Crawford comes across halfcourt shooting,” Durant said. “Youve got confidence once you start seeing the ball go in the rim.” Matt Barnes scored 24 points, Chris Paul had 18 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds, Blake Griffin scored 20 points and DeAndre Jordan added 18 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who snapped a two-game skid and beat the team with the leagues best record. “We were on the plane yesterday flying here and we were just talking about how we hadnt beaten any good teams on the road, any really good teams, and this would be a perfect time to start,” Paul said. “Doc (Clippers coach Doc Rivers) was on us, telling us that in the playoffs, youre going to lose a home game at some point and youve got to be able to win on the road. Hopefully this is a win for us that gets us moving.” Durant also had 10 assists, and Serge Ibaka added 20 points for the Thunder, who lost their second straight. It was the most points the Thunder have allowed this season, and it came on the heels of a 103-81 home loss to Miami on Thursday. “Weve just got to get over this little slow stretch that were in,” Durant said. “Wed better. Weve got to play defence. Thats the thing. We cant just let teams come in here and do whatever they want offensively.” Oklahoma City overcame a 15-point deficit late in the third quarter to take a 115-112 lead on a three-pointer by Durant with 2:43 to play, but the Clippers controlled the game from there. A three-pointer by Crawford with 1:30 remaining gave Los Angeles a 119-115 lead. Crawford scored again on a floating jumper in the final minute to push the lead to 121-117. “Jamal made timely shots,” Paul said. “Every time they made a run and we just needed a bucket, Jamal was our guy.” Oklahoma Citys Russell Westbrook missed a three-pointer on the other end, and Paul made two free throws to extend the Clippers lead to six. Paul sprained his right thumb against Memphis on Friday, and he wasnt sure hed play. “I think the credit goes to our training staff,” he said. “I came here to the arena thinking that I wasnt playing, but they found a way.” The Clippers shot 66 per cent in the first half to take a 72-66 lead at the break. Barnes made a three-pointer with 9.8 seconds left in the first half, and a loose ball foul was called on Ibaka away from the shot. Griffin made the free throw to give the Clippers a 72-64 lead. Durant closed the half with a long two-pointer. The Clippers scored 44 points in the second quarter, just short of their season high of 46 in a period. The Clippers had 27 fast-break points at halftime. “We really couldnt get ourselves in front of them, and they were beating us down the floor early, and it gave them some confidence and led them to winning the game,” Westbrook said. Griffin hit a three-pointer to push the Clippers lead to 91-79 with 3:26 left in the third quarter. Darren Collisons layup pushed the lead to 95-80 late in the third quarter, but Oklahoma City outscored the Clippers 13-4 in the final two minutes of the period to cut its deficit to 99-93. Derek Fisher hit two 3-pointers to start the rally, and then Durant made a 3 with 1.6 seconds left in the quarter. The Thunder trimmed the Clippers edge to a point on a pair of free throws by Jeremy Lamb, and Fisher tied it at 107 on a 3-pointer with just over six minutes to play. The Clippers kept the offence working from there, holding on for a win that they hope launches their playoff push. “Its very important,” Crawford said. “Coming down the stretch, we just want to continue to do our game, every single night, no matter who were playing. It doesnt matter. As long as we keep getting better down the stretch, I think well be in good shape.” NOTES: The Clippers made their first five shots. … Thunder centre Kendrick Perkins missed Sundays game against the Los Angeles Clippers with a strained left groin. He was injured during the third quarter of Oklahoma Citys loss to Miami on Thursday night. Steven Adams, a rookie, got his third career start in Perkins place. … Rivers and Crawford were issued technical fouls in the first quarter. Paul was given one in the second quarter. … Clippers guard J.J. Redick sat out with a bulging disc in his lower back. He had missed the previous six games. 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Unlike whatever unknown reason (Diaz posted a short YouTube clip Wednesday apologizing that he didnt make the “beauty pageant”) that kept Diaz away from the biggest fight — and payday — of his life, the only reservations Condit had in quickly returning UFC president Dana Whites phone call offering the bout — was he first had to wipe away some tears. “It was a little embarrassing cause I was actually crying there in front of everyone,” said Condit — who was eating at one of his favorite restaurants, the Flying Star in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a morning training session — when he learned he would replace Diaz on the Halloween Weekend show in Las Vegas. “I called my dad (Brian) first thing. Hes been my biggest supporter in my career,” continued Condit, who quickly tried to book the first flight he could to Vegas, where he arrived about 6:30 p.m. PST and went straight to UFC studios to do promotional shoots and interviews. Much like the shock that St-Pierre (22-2 MMA record) exhibited on Tuesday and Wednesday when Diaz no-showed media conferences in both Toronto and Las Vegas, Condit (27-5) cant comprehend while the 28-year-old Stockton, Calif. fighter would pass up such an important career opportunity. “I dont know what Nicks mindset is, and Im not gonna sit here and pretend that I do, but it blows me away that he blew this unbelievable opportunity because he simply didnt want to talk to people,” Condit said Thursday during a media gathering at the Four Seasons hotel. “Some of the press said earlier that he could have came here, thrown his hoody over his head and gave everybody the finger and he still would have had the fight. I dont care what you do for a living. If you dont show up to do youre job, youre gonna get fired. And thats what happened.” While Diazs loss was Condits gain, the 27-year-old Albuquerque native in no way feels he backed into his championship opportunity. “I earned it. No matter what happened with Diaz and that whole thing, I think that Im legitimately the No. 1 contender, and Ive earned this shot,” said the former WEC champ, who has won 12-of-13 fights — including four straight wins and impressive finishes over Dong Hyun Kim, Dan Hardy and Rory MacDonald in his last three bouts. Condit certainly couldnt have predicted the turn of events that took place to land him his title tilt, but even before he began training for B.J. Penn for their scheduled UFC 137 bout on Oct. 29, Condit wanted to keep himself in championship-level shape. “After my fight wwith Dong Hyun Kim, I told my manager, Im going to get right back into the gym; something might happen, Diaz might get hurt,” Condit said.dddddddddddd. "I just kind of said it in passing, and this is how it turned out. Sometimes youve just got to roll with it and take life as it comes. “Im really excited about this opportunity. I think Ive been preparing for this my whole life.” And he knows that hes preparing for one of the most dominant champions in UFC history with the 30-year-old St-Pierre, who has won nine straight fights in the Octagon dating back to April 2007. “Its a tough puzzle to solve honestly,” Condit said, of trying to game plan for GSP. "Hes got great striking, his explosiveness, his ability to close distance not only with strikes, but to use his takedowns to impose his wrestling. “I dont know. Honestly Im going to have to sit down and talk to my trainers and figure out how were going to pull this off.” But Condits trainer – the famed Greg Jackson – who also is St-Pierres main man, publicly stated Thursday that he wont corner either fighter. “Since Ive been at Jacksons, he (St-Pierre) hasnt been there a whole lot, and when he has, weve kind of stayed to our respective sides of the gym. I think that we saw this on the horizon. I definitely did,” said Condit, who will train with Mike Winkeljohn and Chris Luttrell. “There will be some adjustments, but Ive trained with Chris Luttrell for years and years and years — since I was a teenager. I feel like Im in great hands. Were going to do what we need to do to be prepared for this fight.” St-Pierre promised the same on Wednesday, despite the shortened seven-week training camp, and said he believes Condits diverse style offers a stiffer test than a fight with Diaz would. “I do believe Carlos Condit is more dangerous than Nick Diaz,” St. Pierre said. "If they fought, I would put my money on Carlos Condit, so for me its a bigger challenge. “Condit has more power, way more diversity of attack than Nick Diaz has. I think hes going to be a way more dangerous opponent than Nick Diaz.” Condit promised as much Thursday, saying while he has the utmost respect for the 170-pound champ, he can be beaten. “Hes a man. Hes a human. Hes not invincible. Hes not this machine that is untouchable,” said Condit of St-Pierre, whose last loss came when he relinquished his welterweight title to Matt Serra at UFC 69 in April of 2007. “Georges is the biggest star in MMA, and its an honour to fight him. Its an honor to even be mentioned in the same sentence as Georges, honestly. But Im trying to cement a legacy. I want to be known as one of the greatest fighters in the world when Im done with this. This is another step in that direction.” ’ ’ ’

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TORONTO - Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Mark Buehrle has no explanation for the best start of his 15-year career, which sees him with a Major League-leading seven wins in the seasons first eight starts. “You dont ask too many questions,” Buehrle said Monday after gutting it out through six-plus innings as the Blue Jays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 at the Rogers Centre. "You just go with it. “I dont feel like Im pitching different. I havent changed anything. (I have) no answer for it.” The 35-year-old Buehrle said he struggled “big time” Monday, surrendering six hits and walking five. But he limited the Angels to a pair of runs even though he had base runners in each of his final five innings. “I figured it out. Walk enough guys, theyre not all going to score,” quipped Buehrle, who ran his record to 7-1 before 13,603 at Rogers Centre. Its the first time hes won seven of the first eight starts in a season. “I just felt like I was not getting ahead in the count. Guys were making plays behind me,” he said. “It didnt feel like it was an easy game. Obviously, the five walks shows that.” Jose Bautista with a three-run home run in the first and Brett Lawrie with a two-run shot in the sixth gave Buehrle all the offence he needed. Each of the round-trippers found the second deck as the Blue Jays (19-20) ended a three-game losing streak and salvaged the finale of the four-game series against L.A. Bautistas blast, his 178th as a Blue Jay, moved him to within one of Jesse Barfield for fifth all-time on the clubs home run list. Lawrie, returning to the line-up after missing six games with a sore right hamstring, pounded the first pitch he saw from Angels (19-18) starter C.J. Wilson (4-3) in the sixth inning for his seventh home run of the season. The blast widened the Blue Jays lead to 5-2 after L.A.s Mike Trout with a two-run, two-out double in the third to get the visitors to within a run. “A lot of good things happened tonight,” said Blue Jays manager John Gibbons, pointing to the Buehrle start, key home runs, solid performance by reliever Steve Delabar to quell an Angels rally in the seventh. He also welcomed back Casey Janssen, making his first appearance of the season after returning from a stint on the disabled list with a back injury. The right-hander worked a hitless ninth, yielding a walk. Gibbons said one of the keys for Buehrle this season is that hes surrendered just one home run, compared to 11 at this point a season ago. Hes also come out of spring training feeling better. It was Buehrles 437th consecutive start without a stint on the disabled list, the longest active streak in the Majors. “Hes old reliable,” Gibbons said. 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The Brewers meanwhile, hope that starter Wily Peralta can get locked in on Wednesday afternoon. Though Peralta has won five consecutive starts, he has posted a 4.22 earned run average over that span, one in which Milwaukee has scored at least seven runs four times. The right-handers past two wins both came against Colorado, including Thursdays 7-4 decision at home. Peralta gave up all four runs on eight hits and two walks over six frames, striking out seven. While he improved to 9-5 with a 3.20 earned run average on the year, manager Ron Roenicke still thinks the hurler can improve on the mound. “I thought the last three outings, (Wily) has pitched well, but hes not locked in,” said Roenicke. “Now hes sttruggling to get through the lineups.dddddddddddd.” The 25-year-old Peralta has never faced the Blue Jays, who send left-hander J.A. Happ to the mound today. The Blue Jays halted a three-game skid by taking Tuesdays opener 4-1. Drew Hutchison yielded just one run over seven innings while striking out a season high 10 batters in his first victory since June 13. Jose Bautista, starting for the first time since June 22 due to a strained left hamstring, and Colby Rasmus each homered for the Blue Jays. Starting as the designated hitter, Bautista hit his 16th homer of the year. Ryan Braun drove in the lone run for the Brewers, who have lost two in a row after winning four straight. Marco Estrada started for Milwaukee and suffered the loss, allowing two runs on six hits over six-plus innings of work. He struck out two and walked one, losing for the first time since June 15. “Things just started going south for me,” Estrada said. “I just wasnt really locating. I really didnt know what I was doing, how I was missing and the way I was missing. I was just out there throwing the ball around.” Milwaukee could be without outfielder Khris Davis today as he injured his left shoulder on Tuesday diving into second base. The Brewers, who are making their first trip to Toronto since 2005, are 7-3 against the Blue Jays since moving to the National League in 1998. ’ ’ ’