DETROIT -- Henrik Zetterberg took a big step as the leader of a storied franchise, snapping a scoring slump in a clutch way with his second goal in overtime. Darron Lee Super Bowl Jersey . The Detroit Red Wings Red Wings still have a shot to advance in the NHL playoffs. Zetterberg netted his second goal 1:04 into overtime to lift Detroit to a 4-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Friday night to extend the first-round series. "Those two were kind of ugly ones, but thats what you need in the playoffs," he said. Second-seeded Anaheim will host seventh-seeded Detroit on Sunday night in the deciding game. "It hasnt really been a tremendous home-ice advantage," Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said. "I dont think where we play is really going to matter." Detroit blew a two-goal lead in the last 3 1/2 minutes of the third period, sending the original six NHL team to a fourth OT in a series for the first time in franchise history. The Ducks, who joined the NHL during the 1993-94 season, also have played an extra period four times for the first time in the playoffs. All four of those games ended in the first overtime. Emerson Etem and Bobby Ryan scored 51 seconds apart late in regulation to pull the Ducks into a 3-3 tie. Zetterberg, who scored a go-ahead goal 6:19 into the third period on a power play, had a shot to win it with about a minute left. But his shot hit the right post and slid across the crease. He found the back of the net with a slap shot from above the left circle to end the game and send the series back to California. Zetterbergs first goal snapped a career-long, seven-game post-season skid -- dating to last years first-round exit against Nashville. "If youre from Detroit, I guess its just a matter of time," Boudreau said. Zetterberg, who was 52 career playoff goals, has an NHL-high 50 goals in the playoffs since 2006. The Red Wings, in their 22nd straight post-season, have a chance to win their first series after being down 3-2 since the 2002 Western Conference finals. They beat Colorado then and went on to hoist the Stanley Cup. Back then, Steve Yzerman was their captain and after he retired in 2006, Nicklas Lidstrom wore the C on the winged-wheel sweater until retiring last summer. "You talk about the leadership on our team -- we had Stevie and Nick -- but those guys had way more help," Babcock said. Detroits Jimmy Howard made 34 saves, all in regulation, and Jonas Hiller stopped 25 shots. Pavel Datsyuk netted the Red Wings first goal of the pressure-packed game and Daniel Cleary created a two-goal cushion by scoring with 8:30 left in regulation. Detroit looked like it got comfortable and it made some costly mistakes to spoil a chance to win in regulation. Red Wings forward Valtteri Filppula carried the puck behind Howard and passed it back to where Etem was the only one in a position to get it. Much to Howards surprise -- the goalie wasnt ready to slide over to make a save. Ryan slammed a shot past Howard with 2:37 remaining to tie it. "I dont know why we need to be two goals down to finally start playing," Hiller said. "Finally to get pressure on the net, finally going in harder and have that desperation that we lacked a little bit before that." Detroit was knocked out of the first round last year following five consecutive postseasons in which it advanced at least once, a run which includes winning an NHL title in 2008 and falling a win short of repeating the next year. The Ducks are trying to earn a spot in the second round for the first time since 2009, when they were eliminated by the Red Wings in Game 7 of the conference semifinals. Datsyuk put the Red Wings ahead with 1:12 left in the first period and Palmieri was credited with a tying goal in the second that went off a Detroit defenceman. The Red Wings were given an opportunity to regain the lead when Palmieri was called for high-sticking in the final period, and they didnt waste the opportunity. Zetterbergs slap shot from the top of the left circle sailed through the air and past teammate Johan Franzen, whose net-front presence made it tough for Hiller to stop it. Detroit had an extra skater for a third time midway through the third period, leading to Boudreau screaming from the bench that his team had skated for 50 minutes without the home team being in the penalty box. Soon after Anaheim killed the penalty, Cleary made it 3-1 with a goal from a sharp angle along the boards. Boudreau lamented the fact that his team didnt have a power play. It marked the first time an NHL post-season game lasted longer than regulation without one team didnt having a power play since May 2, 2003, when Tampa Bay didnt have an extra skater once at New Jersey in a 2-1 triple-OT loss, according to STATS. Abdelkader was productive in his return to the top line with Datsyuk and Zetterberg after serving a two-game suspension for hitting Toni Lydmans head in Game 3. "It makes a huge difference, no question about it," Babcock said. "He knows how to play without the puck. Hes a big man." NOTES: Detroit scratched Patrick Eaves to make room for Abdelkader, choosing to keep Todd Bertuzzi and Mikael Samuelsson in the lineup. ... Etem and Ryan each have two goals in the series. ... Babcock played D Carlo Colaiacovo for the first time in the series and benched D Brian Lashoff. Morris Claiborne Super Bowl Jersey . Pence singled in the winning run with no outs in the ninth inning to give the Giants a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Dorian ODaniel Super Bowl Jersey . 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Rookie first-round pick Shaq Lawson, playing in his second career game after being activated from the physically unable to perform list, replaced Alexander in the Bills defense.The Bills sacked Patriots quarterback?Tom Brady?five times Sunday but still were routed by New England 41-25.Alexander was credited with one tackle before he departed Sundays loss. ' ' '

SALT LAKE CITY -- Finding a way to impact games has never been a question for Jimmy Butler. Air Max 270 React Safari . Still, he is unlocking a whole new level with his skills this season.Guarding Butler is quickly becoming a defensive nightmare for a host of NBA teams. The sixth-year guard is averaging 28.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 3.4 steals over the past five games and has Chicago (7-4) climbing the Eastern Conference ladder. The Bulls are riding a three-game winning streak heading into a Thursday night game against the Utah Jazz.Butler is a major driving force behind the surge. His fingerprints can be found everywhere on both ends of the court as he has taken visible ownership of the team early in the season.Its going to have to be me to lead the charge when it comes to coming out with the right energy -- making sure were doing everything were supposed to do at both ends, Butler said Tuesday before the Bulls 113-88 win over the Trail Blazers in Portland.Chicago needs Butlers efforts, as point guard Rajon Rondo is recovering from a sprained ankle. Rondo did not play against the Blazers and did not practice Wednesday. His status remains day-to-day heading into Salt Lake City.Jerian Grant has fared well so far in relief of Rondo, scoring a season-high 18 points and recording a career-high five steals against Portland. On defense, he limited high-scoring Blazers guard Damian Lillard to just 19 points on 7-of-22 shooting.Utah (7-5) is still dealing with injuries to a couple of starters, forcing the Jazz to dig deep into their bench early in the season.Derrick Favors is not expected to play against Chicago after playing only 22 minutes in the Jazzs 102-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Favors did not play in the fourth quarter after experiencing soreness in his left knee. He missed the season opener and played under a minutes restriction for several games while dealing with problems in the same knee.George Hill and Rodney Hood also did not play against the Grizzlies. Hill remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a sprained right thumb. Hood is expected to return to action after missing a game because of an undisclosed illness.One thing that keeping the Jazz going even while they battle the injury bug is solid defense. Utah is holding opponents to 93.8 points per game while allowing teams to shoot just 43.9 percent from the field. The Jazz are forcing 12.8 turnovers per contest and blocking 5.3 shots per game.Anybody that sets foot on that court can guard, Utah coach Quin Snyder said. If thats our focus, things may not be as pretty as we want offensively, but thats at least something we can pretty much make a constant and (we can) have stability by defending.Utah and Chicago split the season series a year ago. The Jazz beat the Bulls 105-96 in overtime in Salt Lake City on Feb. 1 behind 27 points from Gordon Hayward. Air Max 270 React Mid Century . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Air Max 270 Pink White . 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SALT LAKE CITY -- Joe Johnson had options of where to chase a ring in the twilight of his career and the seven-time All-Star chose to sign a two-year deal with a Utah Jazz team that hasnt reached the playoffs since 2012.Johnson, 35, bought into the widespread belief that the Jazz will improve from young up-and-comers to a competitive playoff team.It was the talent level and knowing from talking to (coach) Quin (Snyder), they wanted some veteran guys around these young guys and help lead the way, Johnson said. That was probably the biggest part.Thats the story on the Jazz entering the 2016-17 season: a team no longer on the cusp, but one with postseason expectations.Snyder and general manager Dennis Lindsey have tried to temper those expectations, but the offseason moves to add veterans spoke volumes. The Jazz traded for George Hill and Boris Diaw and signed Johnson -- ending the slow rebuild. The league, however, wont see what this roster looks like at full strength for some time.Gordon Hayward is out for an unknown amount of time with a broken finger on his non-shooting hand. Derrick Favors played just one preseason game due to a knee issue. Key reserve Alec Burks still hasnt returned from arthroscopic surgery to his knee and ankle in June.So the Jazz didnt get to fully integrate the new veterans with the established players during the preseason.I feel like weve got a lot done in spite of (injuries), Snyder said. (Diaw, Hill and Johnson) have probably played more preseason minutes than I intended. ... It has given them a chance to get acclimated. Their roles, particularly Joes, will probably change and evolve when Gordon comes back. Outside of that, theres challenges. You just dont know. Certain players, certain lineups. ... I dont think we were able to build quite the connectivity that wed like at this point. But I felt like this was a team that was going to take a while to develop, too. Hopefully it doesnt set us back too much.The Jazz begin the season on the road against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Eight of their first 11 games are on the road.Things to watch as tthe Jazz prepare to tip off the season:STIFLING TOWER: The 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert has already established himself as one of the best defensive centers in the game, averaging 2. Air Max 270 Bright Violet. 27 blocks over the last two seasons, but hes shown off a little more offense this preseason. He seemed to catch and finish better than in the past and averaged 14.8 points in six games. The most notable improvement has been Goberts free throw shooting. He shot 56.9 percent last year and 74.5 percent this preseason.RETURN OF EXUM: Dante Exum is back for regular season games for the first time since tearing his ACL in the summer of 2015. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft is fully healthy and still an upper echelon defender on the perimeter with his 6-foot-6 frame. He looks to become more active on the offensive end with a better floater in the lane and improved 3-point shooting. The point guard showed the ability to log minutes at shooting guard next to Hill during the preseason.GROWTH AREAS: The Jazz hope the additions and another year of growth will affect three areas in particular. The Jazz were No. 28 in the league with a scoring average of 97.7 points per game. That must improve. Johnson, Hill and Diaw already improve the depth. The team also struggled in close games, finishing 14-28 in games that were within five points with five minutes or less left.IMPRESSION TIME: Not making the playoffs could not only be disappointing, but a detriment to the future. Hayward has a player-option on his contract after this season and is expected to use it to become a free agent. There will be a large market for his services, so the Jazz need to prove theyre an organization that can compete for championships in the near future. Gobert will become a restricted free agent in July if he doesnt sign an extension by Oct. 31. Favors is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2017-18 season.---Follow Kareem Copeland on Twitter: www.twitter.com/KareemCopeland ' ' '

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Giancarlo Stanton Jersey . -- Coach Dan Quinn expects All-Pro receiver Julio Jones to be full strength when the Atlanta Falcons install their game plan for Sundays opener against Tampa Bay.Jones sprained his ankle in the third preseason game at Miami, but Quinn believes he will fully participate on Wednesday.The Falcons are mostly healthy even though free safety Keanu Neal is sidelined at least another two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.Kemal Ishmael, who will replace Neal, is expected to fully participate Wednesday after hurting his shoulder. Defensive ends Adrian Clayborn (shoulder) and Dwight Freeney (back) should be fine, too.`Weve got a good, healthy roster, Quinn said Monday. They had a few days to be off and treat (injuries), so honestly were so thrilled to get rolling.Receiver Taylor Gabriel, claimed off waivers Sunday from Cleveland, will compete for the No. 4 receivers job and play several roles on special teams. The Falcons needed his versatility after rookie Devin Fuller, a seventh-round draft pick, suffered a season-ending shoulder injury a couple of weeks ago.Chris Chester will start at right guard after beating out rookie Wes Schweitzer, a sixth-round draft pick. Vic Beasley, Paul Worrilow and Sean Weatherspoon will start at linebacker, but rookies Deion Jones, a second-round pick, and DeVondre Campbell, a fourth-round pick, will play significant roles.Well have certain packages that each of them do, Quinn said. Its a very deep group. Some will be a bigger factor on first and second downs, some will have a bigger role on third down. All of them will have a big role on special teams.With Jalen Collins suspended four games for violating league rules on performance-enhancing substances, former receiver C.J. Goodwin is the No. 3 cornerback behind starters Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Yankees Jerseys . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Mike Ford Jersey . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. http://www.customyankeesjersey.com/ .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. ATLANTA -- The Phillies are more than happy to take advantage of Atlantas awful season.A wins a win, Philadelphia manager Pete Mackanin said. Sloppy.Jeremy Hellickson pitched into the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-run double to help the Phillies beat the bumbling Braves 9-5 on Saturday night.Atlanta, the major leagues worst team, put on a clinic of bad baseball in the eighth as Philadelphia scored four runs without a hit.Hunter Cervenka issued four walks, Ryan Weber hit a batter and two infielders committed an error to bring a chorus of boos from the fans.Ill just say this -- when you score four runs without a hit, you better win that game, Mackanin said. You better win the game.Hellickson (8-7) allowed nine hits, three runs and one walk and struck out two in 5 2/3 innings. He improved to 4-1 with a 2.27 ERA in his last seven starts despite getting chased when Anthony Reckers RBI single cut the lead to 5-3.Hellickson was pulled because his right hand was sore after jamming it on a foul ball he hit earlier in the game.A little tough to grip, I think, just the curveball, Hellickson said.Braves starter Julio Teheran blew a 2-1 lead in the fifth when Hellickson doubled over the bag at third.Teheran (3-9) allowed five hits, three runs, one walk and struck out four in five innings. He left his last start, a no-decision at Colorado on July 22, with tightness in his right lat.Philadelphia went up 5-2 in the sixth against Eric OFlaherty on Freddy Galvis two-run single. Odubel Herrera missed a chance to add on when OFlaherty struck him out with the bases loaded.Its been a recurring theme for the Phillies, who began the night with a .145 average with runners in scoring position and 72 stranded runners over their last eight games.Atlantas bullpen had pitched 18 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings, but that stretch ended with a thud. Cervenka threw just five of 21 pitches for strikes and walked in a run in one-third of an inning.With Weber pitching, two runs scored on third baseman Adonis Garcias fielding error. Shhortstop Erick Aybar then booted a grounder to load the bases before Weber hit Aaron Altherr with a pitch to make it 9-3. Cheap Custom Yankees Jersey. That one inning got away from us, interim Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. We were right there. We couldve kept the game (close). A couple of tough plays that didnt go our way.The Braves took a 2-1 lead third on RBI singles by Nick Markakis and Adonis Garcia.The Phillies made it 1-0 in the second. Ryan Howard doubled to begin the inning and lumbered home from second on Cameron Rupps RBI single.Atlanta scored twice in the eighth.Hellickson tried to brush aside questions about whether he might be traded before Mondays deadline.Ive just been focused on every start and between start, he said. Yeah, whatever happens, happens, like Ive told you guys, I hope Im still here Tuesday.SPLASHY MOVEThe Braves swung a big trade to address their woeful offense -- and add some spark heading into next season- by acquiring pricey slugger Matt Kemp and $10.5 million from San Diego for troubled outfielder Hector Olivera.Atlanta had tried for several months to deal Olivera following his April 13 arrest on domestic violence charges. He is eligible to play again in the major leagues on Tuesday following his 82-game domestic violence suspension. The Padres plan to designate Olivera for assignment when he comes off the restricted list Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced.Despite arthritis in both hips, Kemp could boost the weakest offense in the major leagues. Atlanta ranks last in runs scored and homers.UP NEXTPhillies: RHP Jerad Eickhoff (6-12) has a 3.83 ERA but leads the NL in losses. He is 2-1 with a 1.73 ERA in four career starts against Atlanta.Braves: Snitker has yet to decide on a Sunday starter.---AP Sports Writer Bernie Wilson contributed to this story. ' ' '

EAST RUTHERFORD, N. Chris Peace .J. -- Odell Beckham Jr.s slamming of his helmet against the kicking net, the prancing up and down the sideline, the ranting and raving at nobody in particular -- its all a bit much for New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo.McAdoo said he wants to see his Pro Bowl wide receiver become less of a distraction so the teams efforts and energy can be singularly concentrated on winning football games.McAdoo twice had conversations on the sideline with Beckham during Sundays 29-27 loss to the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Beckham was matched against rival cornerback Josh Norman most of the afternoon in their first meeting since last years ugly confrontation.[Beckham] needs to control his emotions better and become less of a distraction to himself and to his teammates, McAdoo said Monday on a conference call with reporters. Its our job to help him with that process and maturing.Beckham has been fined five times in less than three seasons, and he received a suspension for his actions last year against Norman. McAdoo said its on him, his coaches and Beckhams teammates to help focus Beckhams emotions in the proper direction.It takes a village, McAdoo said. It takes time.Beckham had 7 catches on 11 targets for 121 yards on Sunday. He almost appeared to be in tears after the contest.Beckham is an admittedly emotional player. He recently compared himself to NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook. He said his intensity is part of what makes him one of the NFLs top wide receivers.Have you ever watched Russell Westbrook play basketball? He plays with a lot of emotion or passion, whatever you want to call it, Beckham said last week. Its whats best for some players and whats not best for some players. You use it and just be smart. Play smart. Its football at the end of the day.It can become a distraction. McAdoo and quarterback Eli Manning each spent part of this past Sunday tending to Beckham on the sideline. That time could have perhaps been better utilized looking at pictures, discussing past and future plays or anything game-related aside from cooling down their top offensive weapon.Beckham stormed off the field Sunday after a fourth-quarter interception and slammed his helmet against the kicking net. In a karmic twist, it snapped back and slammed into the side of his face. Beckham had a scratch on his face after the game. He said he didnt remember how it happened.?Beckham was also seen yelling and stomping along the sideline throughout the contest.McAdoo said hes dealt with similar emotional players in the past. The teams hes been a part of have been able to corral those emotions.The same way. Communication. Having a variety of different people, coaches, staff members to communicate with, McAdoo said. Just help him direct his focus.Beckham didnt see a problem with his emotions on Sunday. He didnt think they were out of character.Same as they always are, he said. Same as they always are. Jason Spriggs . President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest was fired Friday after 12 years with the Marlins. The move came as the team neared the end of its third consecutive last-place season in the NL East. Neil Halleck https://www.cheapnfljerseyschina.co/anthony-simmons-jersey-for-sale/ . Robredo, ranked No. 16, bounced back from an upset loss to Leonardo Mayer in the second round of the Royal Guard Open in Chile last week to down Carreno Busta in 1 hour, 25 minutes. On a day filled mostly with qualifying matches, fifth-seeded Marcel Granollers of Spain also entered the second with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, while Guido Pella of Argentina defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 7-6 (6), 6-4 to advance. Williams will announce its 2017 driver pairing on November 3 (next Thursday), with Canadian F3 driver Lance Stroll expected to join Valtteri Bottas at the team.The announcement will close off another two places on next years grid, with Stroll becoming the first rookie to be confirmed for 2017.Stroll, Williams current development driver, has been strongly linked to the team since Felipe Massa announced his retirement at the Italian Grand Prix, but title sponsor Martini wanted to wait for him to turn 18 years old before making an announcement. Stroll comes to the team off the bacck of title success in F3 this season and has completed a series of tests in a two-year-old Williams to prepare himself for the step up to F1. Colton Schmidt. Bottas will be retained after Williams decided to take up its option on his services for 2017. The Finn had been linked to a Renault drive, but by remaining at Williams will rack up his fifth consecutive season at the same team.The announcement will take place at the teams headquarters in Grove, UK. ' ' '

SALT LAKE CITY -- Finding a way to impact games has never been a question for Jimmy Butler. Air Max 270 React Safari . Still, he is unlocking a whole new level with his skills this season.Guarding Butler is quickly becoming a defensive nightmare for a host of NBA teams. The sixth-year guard is averaging 28.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 3.4 steals over the past five games and has Chicago (7-4) climbing the Eastern Conference ladder. The Bulls are riding a three-game winning streak heading into a Thursday night game against the Utah Jazz.Butler is a major driving force behind the surge. His fingerprints can be found everywhere on both ends of the court as he has taken visible ownership of the team early in the season.Its going to have to be me to lead the charge when it comes to coming out with the right energy -- making sure were doing everything were supposed to do at both ends, Butler said Tuesday before the Bulls 113-88 win over the Trail Blazers in Portland.Chicago needs Butlers efforts, as point guard Rajon Rondo is recovering from a sprained ankle. Rondo did not play against the Blazers and did not practice Wednesday. His status remains day-to-day heading into Salt Lake City.Jerian Grant has fared well so far in relief of Rondo, scoring a season-high 18 points and recording a career-high five steals against Portland. On defense, he limited high-scoring Blazers guard Damian Lillard to just 19 points on 7-of-22 shooting.Utah (7-5) is still dealing with injuries to a couple of starters, forcing the Jazz to dig deep into their bench early in the season.Derrick Favors is not expected to play against Chicago after playing only 22 minutes in the Jazzs 102-96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Favors did not play in the fourth quarter after experiencing soreness in his left knee. He missed the season opener and played under a minutes restriction for several games while dealing with problems in the same knee.George Hill and Rodney Hood also did not play against the Grizzlies. Hill remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a sprained right thumb. Hood is expected to return to action after missing a game because of an undisclosed illness.One thing that keeping the Jazz going even while they battle the injury bug is solid defense. Utah is holding opponents to 93.8 points per game while allowing teams to shoot just 43.9 percent from the field. The Jazz are forcing 12.8 turnovers per contest and blocking 5.3 shots per game.Anybody that sets foot on that court can guard, Utah coach Quin Snyder said. If thats our focus, things may not be as pretty as we want offensively, but thats at least something we can pretty much make a constant and (we can) have stability by defending.Utah and Chicago split the season series a year ago. The Jazz beat the Bulls 105-96 in overtime in Salt Lake City on Feb. 1 behind 27 points from Gordon Hayward. Air Max 270 React Mid Century . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Air Max 270 Pink White . 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SALT LAKE CITY -- Joe Johnson had options of where to chase a ring in the twilight of his career and the seven-time All-Star chose to sign a two-year deal with a Utah Jazz team that hasnt reached the playoffs since 2012.Johnson, 35, bought into the widespread belief that the Jazz will improve from young up-and-comers to a competitive playoff team.It was the talent level and knowing from talking to (coach) Quin (Snyder), they wanted some veteran guys around these young guys and help lead the way, Johnson said. That was probably the biggest part.Thats the story on the Jazz entering the 2016-17 season: a team no longer on the cusp, but one with postseason expectations.Snyder and general manager Dennis Lindsey have tried to temper those expectations, but the offseason moves to add veterans spoke volumes. The Jazz traded for George Hill and Boris Diaw and signed Johnson -- ending the slow rebuild. The league, however, wont see what this roster looks like at full strength for some time.Gordon Hayward is out for an unknown amount of time with a broken finger on his non-shooting hand. Derrick Favors played just one preseason game due to a knee issue. Key reserve Alec Burks still hasnt returned from arthroscopic surgery to his knee and ankle in June.So the Jazz didnt get to fully integrate the new veterans with the established players during the preseason.I feel like weve got a lot done in spite of (injuries), Snyder said. (Diaw, Hill and Johnson) have probably played more preseason minutes than I intended. ... It has given them a chance to get acclimated. Their roles, particularly Joes, will probably change and evolve when Gordon comes back. Outside of that, theres challenges. You just dont know. Certain players, certain lineups. ... I dont think we were able to build quite the connectivity that wed like at this point. But I felt like this was a team that was going to take a while to develop, too. Hopefully it doesnt set us back too much.The Jazz begin the season on the road against the Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Eight of their first 11 games are on the road.Things to watch as tthe Jazz prepare to tip off the season:STIFLING TOWER: The 7-foot-1 Rudy Gobert has already established himself as one of the best defensive centers in the game, averaging 2. Air Max 270 Bright Violet. 27 blocks over the last two seasons, but hes shown off a little more offense this preseason. He seemed to catch and finish better than in the past and averaged 14.8 points in six games. The most notable improvement has been Goberts free throw shooting. He shot 56.9 percent last year and 74.5 percent this preseason.RETURN OF EXUM: Dante Exum is back for regular season games for the first time since tearing his ACL in the summer of 2015. The No. 5 overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft is fully healthy and still an upper echelon defender on the perimeter with his 6-foot-6 frame. He looks to become more active on the offensive end with a better floater in the lane and improved 3-point shooting. The point guard showed the ability to log minutes at shooting guard next to Hill during the preseason.GROWTH AREAS: The Jazz hope the additions and another year of growth will affect three areas in particular. The Jazz were No. 28 in the league with a scoring average of 97.7 points per game. That must improve. Johnson, Hill and Diaw already improve the depth. The team also struggled in close games, finishing 14-28 in games that were within five points with five minutes or less left.IMPRESSION TIME: Not making the playoffs could not only be disappointing, but a detriment to the future. Hayward has a player-option on his contract after this season and is expected to use it to become a free agent. There will be a large market for his services, so the Jazz need to prove theyre an organization that can compete for championships in the near future. Gobert will become a restricted free agent in July if he doesnt sign an extension by Oct. 31. Favors is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2017-18 season.---Follow Kareem Copeland on Twitter: www.twitter.com/KareemCopeland ' ' '

Dinesh Karthik, currently playing for Tamil Nadu as a specialist batsman, is disappointed that a hairline fracture to his little finger on his right hand coincided with Indias hunt for a wicketkeeper to replace the injured Wriddhiman Saha in Mohali. Justin Williams .While it is understood that the selectors would have anyway preferred Parthiv Patel, because of his improved wicketkeeping and experience, Karthik still rued the timing of his injury.When there is an opportunity to play for the Indian team and you get injured at that time, it is definitely disappointing, he told ESPNcricinfo. I got hit in the first [Ranji Trophy] match against Mumbai. I kept in two matches after that, but it caused quite a bit of pain. Then, my doctor and physio told me that if I continued to keep wickets it could lead to a stress fracture and jeopardise my season. So, I had to rest.I padded my little finger heavily and thought I will push myself for another game, but after the third game it was impossible; it was hurting too much. Even during the Dharamsala game against Uttar Pradesh, I couldnt keep in the second innings because I had kept for nearly 160 overs in the first innings.Karthik hasnt kept for four matches, but hopes to return to his preferred position ahead of Tamil Nadus last league game against Gujarat in two weeks. It is healing and getting better with time, he said. After two-three weeks of rest, I should be better.This isnt the first time Karthik has been overlooked for a wicket-keeping berth even in a stop-gap position. Naman Ojha was chosen as Sahas replacement for the third Test in Sri Lanka last year. This season, however, Karthik may have slipped down the pecking order despite being Tamil Nadus top scorer because of his injury. But he still hopes the improvements hes made as a keeper would be recognised.I am very concerned about my contributions as a keeper, he said. I have been working with Sameer Dighe for the last three-four years whenever I have got the opportunity. Its just been one-on-one two or three-day camps a lot of times. Thats really helped my keeping. Even this season, before the Duleep Trophy, I went and had a few sessions with Sameer in Mumbai.Keepers are judged a lot like umpires; you are only remembered for your bad ones. Sometimes if you have taken five catches you could have still had a bad day, wherein if you havent taken any catch you could have still had a good day, by getting into the line of the ball correctly and taking those difficult ones. The chairman of selectors MSK Prasad knows what keeping is about. I think he will do a very fair job for the keepers.Karthik last played a Test over six years ago. His last international was over two years ago. While hes aware of the competition around him, he said he wasnt bogged down by it. Its important to be competitive and trying to keep getting better at the sport,Thats something I have always focused on - trying to improve myself in an all-round perspective. I must say thats one of the reasons why I am able to contribute still for Tamil Nadu. Rogers Hornsby . Brandon Morrow allowed five runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two, walked one and hit a batter. Edwin Encarnacion had a two-out, bases loaded two-RBI double in the third inning. Mike Matheny . Vancouver Whitecaps and Toronto FC failed to make the postseason while Montreal Impact fell at the first hurdle losing heavily to Houston Dynamo in the Eastern Conference Knockout Round. http://www.custommlbcardinalsjersey.com/custom-steve-carlton-jersey-large-581q.html . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. LONDON -- Novak Djokovic may have found a little comfort had he glanced over to the celebrity box after losing the first set of his Tour Finals opener.Among the guests to see his 6-7 (10), 6-0, 6-2 win against Dominic Thiem at the O2 Arena Sunday afternoon was Jose Mourinho. The Manchester United manager had departed before the evening session, when?Milos Raonic scored his first Tour Finals win, beating Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4.Mourinho likes his tennis and is usually spotted cheering on Andy Murray at Queens Club, just a few minutes down the road from his London home. He even gave the Scot some advice on dealing with pressure at the grass-court event two summers ago, following his Premier League title win with Chelsea.But Mourinhos stock has fallen since. Sacked by Chelsea and struggling with United, the Portuguese has plenty in common with Djokovic. The Serbs ability has also been questioned, despite his dominance in recent years, after losing the world No. 1 spot to Murray following 122 consecutive weeks at the top.Djokovic looked determined to reassert his supremacy here, though. This is his patch, after all. He is seeking a fifth consecutive title in London, and a sixth overall which would tie him with Roger Federer for the record.More importantly, it would signal an immediate return to the top of the rankings, and guarantee him to be year-end No. 1 for the fifth time in just six years.There are multiple permutations by which Djokovic can immediately get his old ranking back, but, like Murray, the simplest answer is that it is in his own hands. If he wins two group stage matches and takes the title, he will be the year-end No. 1.Before the start of play, Djokovic was a combined 23-0 against his group opponents, and 3-0 against Thiem including their Roland Garros semifinal, whom he had yet to lose a set to.Tour Finals debutant Thiem, the ambitious 23-year-old who has won titles on every surface, is touted as the next star of the mens game, and duly stood and traded with Djokovic in the first set.Dominic started very well, he put in a great effort and I thought we played a very high level from the very first point, Djokovic said in his on-court interview.The crowd was bbrought to life when Thiem brought up two set points in the tiebreaker at 6-4. Giovanny Gallegos. But he handed Djokovic the ultimate get out of jail free card by double-faulting on both. Oh, what pressure does to a player.Djokovic would manage to save another three set points before Thiem finally took his sixth chance, closing out the first set in 67 minutes -- but only after Djokovic had failed to take one of his own.It was unusual that Djokovic did not even attempt to intercept the forehand winner that Thiem blasted down the middle of the court. The all-conquering Djokovic of six months ago -- the best returner the game has ever seen -- would surely have been scampering after it.Perhaps he knew it. The Serb struck a ball out of frustration, and it narrowly missed Boris Becker in his players box.It was definitely not easy. He [Thiem] was going for his shots, Djokovic said. The tiebreak was deservedly won by him. He was the better player in the tougher moments.Almost as if he was personally affronted by surrendering his first ever set to Thiem -- and the roar that greeted it from a crowd eager to see a competitive match -- Djokovic then bageled the Austrian in just 23 minutes to level the match at one set all.After that [opening set] I managed to regroup and play very well, Djokovic continued. I definitely didnt want to let him start off well in the second set. I knew the first couple of games were crucial. I managed to get a break in that opening game. After that I just felt very comfortable on the court. I put a lot of returns back and made him play an extra shot.Thiem simply crumbled under scoreboard pressure, seeing his name in lights leading the 12-time Grand Slam winner. He won just 44 percent of points on his first serve compared to 76 in the first set.Djokovic broke again for 2-1 in the decider and was done with it, losing just one more game to wrap up the win in two hours, two minutes.It was a good match with a great first set, Thiem said on court. After the first set I lost a little bit of energy which is required to play against Novak. ' ' '

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Giancarlo Stanton Jersey . -- Coach Dan Quinn expects All-Pro receiver Julio Jones to be full strength when the Atlanta Falcons install their game plan for Sundays opener against Tampa Bay.Jones sprained his ankle in the third preseason game at Miami, but Quinn believes he will fully participate on Wednesday.The Falcons are mostly healthy even though free safety Keanu Neal is sidelined at least another two weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.Kemal Ishmael, who will replace Neal, is expected to fully participate Wednesday after hurting his shoulder. Defensive ends Adrian Clayborn (shoulder) and Dwight Freeney (back) should be fine, too.`Weve got a good, healthy roster, Quinn said Monday. They had a few days to be off and treat (injuries), so honestly were so thrilled to get rolling.Receiver Taylor Gabriel, claimed off waivers Sunday from Cleveland, will compete for the No. 4 receivers job and play several roles on special teams. The Falcons needed his versatility after rookie Devin Fuller, a seventh-round draft pick, suffered a season-ending shoulder injury a couple of weeks ago.Chris Chester will start at right guard after beating out rookie Wes Schweitzer, a sixth-round draft pick. Vic Beasley, Paul Worrilow and Sean Weatherspoon will start at linebacker, but rookies Deion Jones, a second-round pick, and DeVondre Campbell, a fourth-round pick, will play significant roles.Well have certain packages that each of them do, Quinn said. Its a very deep group. Some will be a bigger factor on first and second downs, some will have a bigger role on third down. All of them will have a big role on special teams.With Jalen Collins suspended four games for violating league rules on performance-enhancing substances, former receiver C.J. Goodwin is the No. 3 cornerback behind starters Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Yankees Jerseys . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Mike Ford Jersey . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. http://www.customyankeesjersey.com/ .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. ATLANTA -- The Phillies are more than happy to take advantage of Atlantas awful season.A wins a win, Philadelphia manager Pete Mackanin said. Sloppy.Jeremy Hellickson pitched into the sixth inning and drove in the go-ahead run with a two-run double to help the Phillies beat the bumbling Braves 9-5 on Saturday night.Atlanta, the major leagues worst team, put on a clinic of bad baseball in the eighth as Philadelphia scored four runs without a hit.Hunter Cervenka issued four walks, Ryan Weber hit a batter and two infielders committed an error to bring a chorus of boos from the fans.Ill just say this -- when you score four runs without a hit, you better win that game, Mackanin said. You better win the game.Hellickson (8-7) allowed nine hits, three runs and one walk and struck out two in 5 2/3 innings. He improved to 4-1 with a 2.27 ERA in his last seven starts despite getting chased when Anthony Reckers RBI single cut the lead to 5-3.Hellickson was pulled because his right hand was sore after jamming it on a foul ball he hit earlier in the game.A little tough to grip, I think, just the curveball, Hellickson said.Braves starter Julio Teheran blew a 2-1 lead in the fifth when Hellickson doubled over the bag at third.Teheran (3-9) allowed five hits, three runs, one walk and struck out four in five innings. He left his last start, a no-decision at Colorado on July 22, with tightness in his right lat.Philadelphia went up 5-2 in the sixth against Eric OFlaherty on Freddy Galvis two-run single. Odubel Herrera missed a chance to add on when OFlaherty struck him out with the bases loaded.Its been a recurring theme for the Phillies, who began the night with a .145 average with runners in scoring position and 72 stranded runners over their last eight games.Atlantas bullpen had pitched 18 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings, but that stretch ended with a thud. Cervenka threw just five of 21 pitches for strikes and walked in a run in one-third of an inning.With Weber pitching, two runs scored on third baseman Adonis Garcias fielding error. Shhortstop Erick Aybar then booted a grounder to load the bases before Weber hit Aaron Altherr with a pitch to make it 9-3. Cheap Custom Yankees Jersey. That one inning got away from us, interim Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said. We were right there. We couldve kept the game (close). A couple of tough plays that didnt go our way.The Braves took a 2-1 lead third on RBI singles by Nick Markakis and Adonis Garcia.The Phillies made it 1-0 in the second. Ryan Howard doubled to begin the inning and lumbered home from second on Cameron Rupps RBI single.Atlanta scored twice in the eighth.Hellickson tried to brush aside questions about whether he might be traded before Mondays deadline.Ive just been focused on every start and between start, he said. Yeah, whatever happens, happens, like Ive told you guys, I hope Im still here Tuesday.SPLASHY MOVEThe Braves swung a big trade to address their woeful offense -- and add some spark heading into next season- by acquiring pricey slugger Matt Kemp and $10.5 million from San Diego for troubled outfielder Hector Olivera.Atlanta had tried for several months to deal Olivera following his April 13 arrest on domestic violence charges. He is eligible to play again in the major leagues on Tuesday following his 82-game domestic violence suspension. The Padres plan to designate Olivera for assignment when he comes off the restricted list Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced.Despite arthritis in both hips, Kemp could boost the weakest offense in the major leagues. Atlanta ranks last in runs scored and homers.UP NEXTPhillies: RHP Jerad Eickhoff (6-12) has a 3.83 ERA but leads the NL in losses. He is 2-1 with a 1.73 ERA in four career starts against Atlanta.Braves: Snitker has yet to decide on a Sunday starter.---AP Sports Writer Bernie Wilson contributed to this story. ' ' '

Tournament host Luke Donald crashed out of the British Masters as compatriot Andrew Johnston delighted the home fans by surging into contention for a second win of the season. Air Force One Pas Cher .Donald could only add a second round of 70 to his opening 77 at The Grove to finish five over par and miss the cut by five shots.It was nice to finish with a few birdies and I thought as host they might give me another nine holes to try and make the cut, but it was not to be, Donald joked. Ive seen a different side of what goes on and it has been fun to be a part of. Its tough to juggle but Im not going to make any excuses.At the other end of the leaderboard, Englands Richard Bland carded a flawless 64 late in the day to claim the halfway lead on 11 under par, a shot ahead of Johnston and Noren.Bland has yet to win a European Tour event in almost 400 appearances, but a new aggressive approach has helped the 43-year-old record six top-10 finishes and just two missed cuts in 2016.Its by far the best year of my career and there is so much more still to play for, the world number 127 said. Suddenly you start thinking about your world ranking and the possibility of playing in some majors next year.I want to keep the foot down and make it an unbelievable year and to win here would be a huge honour.Playing partners Johnston and Noren had led for much of the day after matching rounds of 65 which featured a three-shot swing on their final hole as Noren double-bogeyed and Johnston made birdie.Johnston hit the headlines in April by winning his first European Tour title in the Spanish Open and admitting he could not wait to get home afterwards to get hammered with friends and family.The 27-year-old Londoner has since become better known by his nickname Beef and is hugely popular with spectators, revealing he had signed an apple for a young fan and the forehead of a man who was old enough to know better.But the world number 79 also has some serious goals on the course and would love to win the ￡500,000 first prize on home soil on Sunday.It would be massive, said Johnston, who joked he has yet to tell his sister he plans to live with her in Orlando when he splits his time between the PGA Tour and European Tour next season.I didnt play very well last week and worked really hard Monday to Wednesday because I wanted to come here and do really well.Asked if he had a message for his fans, Johnston added: Make some noise. All I want to hear out there is, Beef. I am loving it. The fans have been amazing so just keep it up. It means the world to me.Scotlands Scott Jamieson and the English pair of Tommy Fleetwood and Anthony Wall were two shots off the lead on nine under, with Chris Wood, Richard Sterne and Dunhill Links winner Tyrrell Hatton another stroke back.Jamieson is currently 117th on the Race to Dubai, with only the top 110 after next weeks Portugal Masters keeping their card for next season, but has been inspired by compatriot Marc Warren, who jumped from 125th to 70th by finishing fifth behind Hatton on Sunday.Its amazing how quickly things can change, Jamieson said after a flawless 65. Marc went from possibly losing his card to maybe playing in all the Final Series events, but I still have two big days ahead of me.Its tough but you have to face it as a challenge. Its obviously not an ideal situation but I just have to trust in my ability and see where it takes me.Wood carded an error-free 66 to boost his chances of joining Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo and Colin Montgomerie in winning the BMW PGA Championship and British Masters in the same year.Its beginning to become a target, Wood said. Obviously Im four behind Alex and hes playing great this year. But what a motivation that is, to try to get your name up with those guys.Lee Westwood birdied two of his last three holes to shoot 68 and finish seven under, with defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick on two under. Air Force 1 Low Homme Pas Cher . Badenhop was 2-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 63 relief appearances for Milwaukee this season. He is 18-20 in his career with three saves and a 3. Nike Air Force 1 Just Do It Noir . Defencemen Drew Doughty, Shea Weber and forward Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Canadians, who started their gold-medal defence 2-0. 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RIO DE JANEIRO -- New 1,500-meter Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon sat at a podium not long after winning her first major title -- when she beat the world-record holder in the process -- and watched reporters fire questions about doping at the woman on her right.It was perhaps a hard introduction for the 22-year-old Kenyan and former junior champion, but welcome to track and field in 2016.Sitting to the right of her, Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia, the reigning world champion and record holder, promised reporters she was crystal clean, a commitment she was asked to make after her coach was arrested in Spain and held for three days in June on suspicion of supplying banned substances.The coach, Jama Aden, was released but remains under investigation and cannot leave Spain. Suspicion has moved over to athletes under his control.The rumors roaming around the world are deeply affecting me, said Dibaba, who won silver behind Kipyegon. I have communication with Jama. Its solely, purely and solely, training and execution and competition. And this [the rumors] adversely affected my performance, my psychology. Im completely and crystal clean from doping.Suspicion is reasonable in this middle-distance event after six of the top eight finishers in the 2012 Olympic final in London -- includiing gold medalist Asli Alptekin and silver medalist Gamze Bulut -- either were disqualified or are facing allegations of using performance-enhancing substances. Air Force 1 Soldes. Some were caught years later.What will be said and written about this Rio de Janeiro race in years to come?Dibaba had been tested four, five, six times in the buildup to the Rio Olympics, she said, speaking through an interpreter.As for Aden, Dibaba said he is only under investigation and she had received no further information on his case from Spanish police. She would stand by her coach if he was cleared.Kipyegon, aware her country is under heavy scrutiny amid doping allegations, said she and Kenya were going by doping control rules.And Rio bronze medalist Jennifer Simpson, the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in the 1,500-meter event, was asked how she would react if her coach, or part of her close team, was investigated for doping.To me, personally, its important who I surround myself with in my life, Simpson said. And who I surround myself with are people Im proud to be affiliated with. And thats important for anyone. Who you are connected to says something. ' ' '

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. Josh James Jersey . -- The underdog of soccer underdogs, D.C. United, has advanced to the U.S. Open Cup Final. Uniteds 2-0 victory over the Chicago Fire in Wednesdays semifinal accomplished that despite the worst record in Major League Soccer. D.C. scored its fourth win of the tournament. It has three victories in MLS competition this season, along with 15 losses and four ties, but its unbeaten in the U.S. Soccer Federations all-comers tournament. United will visit Real Salt Lake in the final on Oct. 1. The outcome made up for a 4-1 loss to Chicago in MLS play on the same field on July 20. The Fire outclassed D.C. from start to finish. "It was a spanking," said United forward Dwayne De Rosario. "It was tough even to watch." De Rosario was absent for that game, recovering from an adductor strain. Fully healed, he came back to action last week, and scored the first of Uniteds two goals Wednesday. "I wanted to set the tone," De Rosario said. He did, pouncing on a ball goalkeeper Sean Johnson bobbled, taking two steps to the left, and booting it home from 4 yards in the 44th minute. Then came Nick DeLeon, Uniteds other threat, and also injured until recently. He scored in the 48th minute, ripping a low 13-yard shot to Johnsons left after slaloming through a pair of defenders. D.C.s Joe Willis made six saves. "The last two games, weve looked like a team," United coach Ben Olsen said. "Weve been able to understand this is extremely important. Our best shot at a trophy is in the Open Cup." The Fire pushed hard in the last 20 minutes, but failed to score. Willis made a difficult save on Alex in the 76th minute, then watched Austin Berrys deflected shot carom off the goal post a minute later. In the first 27 minutes, Willis solved Chris Rolfe and Alex, after which Uniteds midfield began to take command. But the goals were still stunners. "They got a little bit of fortune tonight," Fire midfielder Jeff Larentowicz said. "They score (the first goal) on a mistake, and after their second, I dont know how we dont score." For United, playing for a championship in a dismal season is heartening. "Its coming together a little late, but it feels good," DeLeon said. "Three wins (in MLS), but were playing for a championship nonetheless. "You get rewarded sometimes." Neither Chicago nor D.C. United is above .500 in MLS competition, but advanced to the U.S. Open Cup semifinals by beating a combination of MLS and lower-level professional squads. United had beaten Richmond of the USL Pro circuit, and MLS foes Philadelphia and New England, to earn the right to play Chicago. Custom Andy Pettitte Jersey . The 18-year-old American had five birdies in her bogey-free round for a 17-under total of 196. Lee held the overnight lead but mixed three birdies with two bogeys for a 70. Jake Marisnick Jersey . Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2). http://www.customastrosjersey.com/custom-andy-pettitte-jersey-large-136y.html .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. TAMPA, Fla. -- Jameis Winston lights up when he talks about his competitive nature.Theres no throw the emerging young quarterback feels he cant make, no drive he cant extend with his feet, and certainly no team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers arent capable of beating when hes on his game.Winston wants his teammates to believe, too.Its a mentality that youve got to have, and its an easy choice. ... Youve got to want to win, the No. 1 overall pick in last years NFL draft said.As a team, we have to make that choice together. Im not saying just because I want to win ... someone else wants to win. Im saying all of us have to be together and be on the same page because if we have the same common goal, the same focus, were going to win a lot of football games.The Bucs improved from two wins in 2014 to six a year ago, when Winston took every snap as a rookie and threw for 4,042 yards and 22 touchdowns. That wasnt enough to save coach Lovie Smiths job, but it was encouraging enough that ownership promoted Dirk Koetter from offensive coordinator to Smiths replacement in hopes it will help Winston continue to grow.Before you start winning games, youve got to stop losing them, said Koetter, whose first order of business was to hire one of his old bosses -- ex-Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith -- as defensive coordinator.The Bucs also signed pass rusher Robert Ayers Jr. and cornerback Brent Grimes in free agency before selecting cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III and defensive end Noah Spence to bolster a leaky defense that allowed opposing quarterbacks to complete opponents to complete 70 percent of their passes and throw for 31 TDs last season.Still, if the team is going to escape the NFC South basement and contend for its first playoff berth since 2007, Winston likely will have to set the tone -- both on and off the field.Koetter believes the 22-year-old quarterback is up to the challenge.Jameis every day asserts himself more and more as a leader, the coach said. He still has plenty of things he needs to work on as the quarterback, but I love what he is doing leadership wise. ... He is the motivator for our whole team. Heck, he motivates me.Some other things to know as the Bucs launch their bid to end a string of five consecutive last-place finishes:AIR WWINSTON: Winston joined Cam Newton and Andrew Luck as the only players in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards as a rookie, helping the Bucs finish in the top five in total offense for the first time. Yordan Alvarez Jersey. He also proved to be an effective runner, scrambling for six touchdowns, which tied 1,400-yard rusher Doug Martin for the team lead. Teammates rave about the young QBs preparation and knowledge of Koetters system.I said many times, I think theres a little bit of a misnomer out there that theres not a lot on Jameis plate, or that it wasnt last year, Koetter said. If youre playing quarterback in the NFL, theres a lot on your plate.FIXING THE D: General manager Jason Licht spent his first two drafts upgrading a sputtering offense. He turned his attention to the defense this offseason, landing Ayers, Grimes and LB Daryl Smith in free agency before adding Hargreaves and Spence early in the draft. Improving an inconsistent pass rush has been a priority since the team last made the playoffs.SOMETHING TO PROVE: Despite topping 1,000 yards receiving each of his first two seasons, WR Mike Evans enters his third year feeling as if he has a lot to prove after leading the team in dropped passes and scoring only three touchdowns a year ago, down from 12 as a rookie in 2014.HANDING OFF: RB Doug Martin took some of the burden off Winston to carry the Bucs with 1,402 yards rushing, second in the NFL behind Adrian Peterson. He was rewarded with a five-year, $37.75 million contract. Backup Charles Sims was effective a year ago, too, finishing with 529 yards rushing and 561 yards receiving.PLAYOFF TIME: Four-time Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoy is entering his seventh season and has yet to experience the postseason. He has a good feeling about this team.Great coach, great staff, we put in a lot of work this offseason, McCoy said. The maturity level of the team is much different than its been in the past. Even with us having a lot of young guys, we have a lot of maturity in those young guys and not really many egos. That goes a long way on a winning football team.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia flyhalf James OConnor has a left shoulder injury and could miss one to two weeks for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby, just five weeks from the start of the British and Irish Lions test series. Fake Yeezy Boost 700 For Sale . The Rebels said Sunday that OConnor damaged his left sternoclavicular joint against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. Although scans on Sunday ruled out a fracture, the Wallaby playmaker is in doubt for the Rebels match against South Africas Stormers next Friday in Melbourne. OConnor, who is expected to lead the Wallabies at No. 10 against the Lions, was injured in the early stages of the 36-32 Rebels loss and was unable to continue after initially playing through the injury. The first of three Lions tests is June 22 in Brisbane. Yeezy Boost 700 v2 For Sale . 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It wasnt like it was never going to be an option. You try to avoid it, especially for a quarterback on your throwing shoulder. But he talked to many capable doctors, like he should. So thats been the determination at this point.Matt Barkley figures to start his second straight game when the Bears (2-9) host San Francisco (1-10) in a matchup between struggling teams on Sunday.Cutler injured his shoulder during a loss to the New York Giants on Nov. 20 but finished the game. Fox initially insisted the injury was not season-ending. But after working through treatment options, Cutler wont play again this season. If he has thrown his last pass for Chicago, Fox was not about to confirm it.You know, offseason is the offseason, Fox said. Were not there yet.Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains had strong praise for Cutler.I just know my relationship with him and I know how the QB room feels about him and his teammates voted him a captain for a reason, he said. I know how much Matt Barkley appreciates the input. I know how much Brian Hoyer appreciates his input as well. And I know how much I appreciate the things hes done to this point.Loggains mentioned Cutlers toughness and how much the team means to him.Thats been incredible to watch, he said. Theres a perception and theres a reality of that. Just, its been really fun the last two years getting to coach him and Ive enjoyed every minute of it.Cutler no longer has a high salary-cap figure, so it becomes more likely he could be traded or cut in the offseason. The problem for the Bears is they have no obvious replacement on the roster. Chicago has not ddrafted a quarterback in Ryan Paces two years as general manager. Yeezy Boost 350 Wholesale. If they part with Cutler and dont trade for a quarterback, they could try to go with Hoyer as a stopgap or with Barkley.Hoyer made five starts while Cutler was sidelined by a sprained right thumb and threw for more than 300 yards in four straight games before breaking his left arm at Green Bay on Oct. 20. Cutler was cleared to return in the days after that game. Whether he would have regained the starting job had Hoyer stayed healthy is not certain.Cutler made five starts this season and completed 81 of 137 passes for 1,059 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions.He came to Chicago in a blockbuster trade with Denver before the 2009 season and holds just about every major all-time franchise passing record. He is the Bears leader in attempts (3,271), completions (2,020), yards (23,443) and touchdowns (154).But the Bears are missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years since the 2006 team reached the Super Bowl. The 2010 team beat Seattle in the playoffs before losing to Green Bay in the NFC title game, with Cutler sitting out most of the second half because of a knee injury.Cutler at times has clashed with coaches and teammates since his arrival. He has also been hampered by poor offensive lines and a lack of talent around him. Throw in a penchant for turnovers at inopportune moments as well as a series of injuries and its added up to a rocky tenure in Chicago.I know hes extremely competitive, Fox said. I think hes been very tough-minded when hes had to deal with things, even in our tenure here, different surgeries, the hamstring, the thumb and now the shoulder. I think hes handled that as well as most guys Ive ever been associated with.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL. ' ' '

Theres less than 24 hours left to vote for your PFA Fans Player of the Month for January before the shortlists are cut to three. Stan Smith Sneakers Wholesale . On Thursday, Sky Sports will announce the three leading candidates for the Premier League, Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One and Sky Bet League Two awards, with voting staying open until Monday, February 8.So nows the time to have your say and vote for the player in each division who you think deserves the accolade. Vote now! Pick your PFA Fans Player of the Month now! The winners of each award will be announced on Tuesday, February 9.Remember, one voting fan in each division, who is a resident in the UK or Ireland, will win the chance (subject to terms and conditions) to meet and present the award to each PFA Fans Player of the Month. And thats not all - one of the winners will join the experts on the following months shortlisting panel.Heres a reminder of the shortlists of contenders for November that the PFAs expert panel - which includes Sky Sports football pundits Paul Merson, Ian Holloway and Peter Beagrie - has put together…Premier LeagueAshley Williams (Swansea City)Benik Afobe (Bournemouth)Diego Costa (Chelsea) Diego Costa bounced back to form in January Georginio Wijnaldum (Newcastle United)Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)Jermain Defoe (Sunderland)Jonny Evans (West Bromwich Albion)Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) Roberto Firmino has been in fine form for Liverpool Robert Huth (Leicester City)Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)Patrick van Aanholt (Sunderland)Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)ChampionshipAbel Hernandez (Hull City)Bobby Zamora (Brighton and Hove Albion)Craig Noone (Cardiff City)Curtis Davies (Hull City)Gary Hooper (Sheffield Wednesday) Gary Hooper has been named on the Championship shortlist Harry Bunn (Huddersfield Town)Jamie Ward (Nottingham Forest)Joey Barton (Burnley)Luke Chambers (Ipswich Town)Maikel Kieftenbeld (Birmingham City)Michal Zyro (Wolves)Ross McCormack (Fulham)League OneAdam Armstrong (Coventry City)Ajay Leitch-Smith (Port Vale)Billy Sharp (Sheffield United)Jonathan Obika (Swindon Town)Lee Gregory (Millwall) Lee Gregory was in the goals for Millwall in January Max Power (Wigan Athletic)Nicky Ajose (Swindon Town)Rory Donelly (Gillingham)Sam Winnall (Barnsley)Stuart Beavon (Burton Albion)Tom Bradshaw (Walsall)Tyrone Barnett (Southend United)League TwoAshley Hemmings (Dagenham and Redbridge)Bondz NGala (Barnet)Gregg Wylde (Plymouth Argyle)Jayden Stockley (Exeter City)Jay Simpson (Leyton Orient)John-Joe OToole (Northampton Town)Jonathan Meades (AFC Wimbledon) Oxford Uniteds Kemar Roofe has been in sparkling form this season Kemar Roofe (Oxford United)Ricky Holmes (Northampton)Rory Gaffney (Bristol Rovers)Shaun Miller (Morecambe)Shay McCartan (Accrington Stanley)Have your say NOW - vote at www.skysports.com/pfafanvoteTo be eligible for the prize, voters must be 18 or over and be a resident of UK or ROI. Travel costs are not included as part of the prize. Click here to read the full terms and conditions. Vote now! Pick your PFA Fans Player of the Month now! Also See: Premier League - Vote now! Championship - Vote now! League One - Vote now! League Two - Vote now! Yeezy 700 Outlet Store .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Air Max 270 Fake . -- James Young couldnt wait to apply those tweaks to his jump shot, and the first one he made against UT Arlington told him it could be a good night. http://www.cheapshoesstorewholesale.com/nike-basketball-shoes-online-outlet.html .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have placed centre Cody Hodgson on injured reserve and recalled two players from their AHL affiliate in Rochester. MANCHESTER, England -- Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been given a one-match touchline ban for kicking a water bottle in the technical area during a Premier League game at the weekend.Mourinho will serve the punishment in Uniteds League Cup quarterfinal match against West Ham at Old Trafford on Wednesday, with the English Football Association saying he accepted his behavior amounted to improper conduct.It was against the same opponent, and at the same stadium, when Mourinho kicked tthe bottle in anger at United midfielder Paul Pogba getting booked for diving on Sunday. Cheap Shoes Online Free Delivery. The Portuguese coach was sent to the stands because of his conduct.It will be the second touchline ban this season for Mourinho, who was suspended for one match for using abusive or insulting words toward a referee at halftime of a game against Burnley at Old Trafford. ' ' '

OXON HILL, Md. Ryan Kesler Jersey . -- Tony Gwynns death from oral cancer was a turning point in baseballs culture that long tolerated smokeless tobacco.Baseballs new labor contract, agreed to last week, bans chew among players with no current major league service time. The Hall of Famers death at age 54 two years ago shook up many in the industry.What happened to Tony Gwynn, you dont want that to happen again, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said Monday at the winter meetings.Gwynn, a longtime San Diego star, and Ripken, who spent his entire career with Baltimore, were close friends and were inducted into the Hall together in 2007 after their first-ballot elections.A lot of people, probably including myself, stood back and said, well, life is what it is. Its not illegal. People make choices all the time, Ripken said. But once you see what can happen and how fast it can happen, I think it does make you think about it differently.Several cities have banned smokeless tobacco in big league ballparks, and the new labor agreement allows players to be fined for violations. Current big leaguers are grandfathered against the change.Its about time. Ive never chewed, never dipped or anything like, Atlanta All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman said. A lot of kids look up to us. If they were to see us on TV with a big chew, dip in our mouths, they could go do that.For the last five seasons, big league players were prohibited from carrying tobacco products, including tins and packages, onto the field when fans were in the ballpark.To the extent that the world has changed, we respectfully had the conversations that we did in acknowledgment of those changes whole also appreciating that ... a lot of players are making the decisions on their own to quit, union head Tony Clark said.Ripken, who never chewed, has seen a shift in his youth programs.Kids are watching really closely, he said. When we see sunflower seeds as a problem in our complexes, were happy with that. Korbinian Holzer Jersey . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Devin Shore Jersey . 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MADRID -- Sergio Ramos only contribution to Spain in a World Cup qualifier this weekend will be a pep talk to his teammates.Ramos visited the teams training camp this week ahead of Saturdays match against Macedonia, but the captain wont be on the field in the southern city of Granada because of an injury -- one of the many players missing as Spain tries to defend its Group G lead in European qualifying.Spain coach Julen Lopetegui also wont be able to count on playmaker Andres Iniesta, striker Diego Costa, defender Gerard Pique, left back Jordi Alba and defensive midfielder Javi Martinez.Costa was the latest to be dropped from the squad on Thursday, being released because of a thigh injury that had kept him from practicing with the rest of the squad during the week. Celta Vigo forward Iago Aspas was named as his replacement, joining the national team for the first time.We are going to try to turn difficulties into opportunities, Lopetegui said. We cant lament anything. Im happy with the players that we called up, and they are going to help us achieve victory in both matches.Three days after hosting Macedonia, Spain will play a friendly against England at Wembley Stadium.Lopetegui will have to work extra hard to set up his defense, which is not used to being without veteran central defenders Ramos and Pique at the same time. Ramos is nursing a left knee injury, while Pique is recovering from sprained ligaments in his right ankle.Weve had to restructure the defense the best way possible, Lopetegui said, not dismissing the possibility of having to improvise with right back Cesar Azpilicueta at center back.The Chelsea player has played in the position in tthe past. Adam Henrique Jersey. ther options for Lopetegui include Real Madrids Nacho Fernandez, Real Sociedads Inigo Martinez, Sevillas Sergio Escudero and Borussia Dortmunds Marc Bartra.With Costa not playing up front, Alvaro Morata and Aritz Aduriz should get a chance to perform alongside each other in the lineup. Other forwards in the squad include Lucas Vazquez, Manuel Nolito Agudo, Jose Callejon and Victor Vitolo Machin.Its great to have so many options, said Aduriz, who was called up after scoring five goals in an Athletic Bilbao win in the Europa League last week. We are all here to help.At midfield, it will be difficult to substitute for Iniesta, who has been sidelined because of right knee injury. Among the options available for Lopetegui are Juan Mata, Thiago Alcantara and Jorge Koke Resurreccion.Some important players couldnt come because of injuries, but that creates an opportunity to those who are here, reserve goalkeeper Sergio Asenjo said.Spain and Italy have seven points each after three games in Group G, with the Spaniards ahead on goal difference. Albania and Israel are one point behind, while Macedonia and Liechtenstein have yet to earn points.Italy plays at Lichtenstein the same day that Spain hosts Macedonia.Only the group winner automatically secures a spot for the World Cup in Russia. The second-place team must go through a playoff to try to make it to the 2018 tournament.Spain is coming off a 2-0 win at Albania. Italy and Spain drew 1-1 in Turin in October.---Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni ' ' '

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts deactivated quarterback Andrew Luck and safety Clayton Geathers for Thursday nights game against Pittsburgh. Calgary Flames Gear .Both went into the concussion protocol after Sundays victory over Tennessee and had not yet been cleared to play. Luck is expected to be replaced by backup Scott Tolzien, whose most recent NFL start came in 2013.Indys other inactive players are linebackers Deon King and Curt Maggitt, offensive linemen LeRaven Clark and Austin Blythe and nose tackle Zach Kerr.Pittsburgh (5-5) put quarterback Zach Mettenberger, safety Shamarko Thomas, running backs DeAngelo Williams and Daryl Richardson, offensive lineman Brian Mihalik, tight end Xavier Grimble and receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey on the inactive list.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Custom Calgary Flames Jerseys . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. Flames Jerseys China . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. https://www.cheapflames.com/ . LOUIS -- Alexander Steen scored a power-play goal with 59.Two games were blowouts and two games were competitive as eight teams began the quest for the 101st Grey Cup ring. In the West, how amazingly impressive was Calgary beating BC 44-32? And how dominant was Saskatchewan rollong over Edmonton 39-18. For Calgary, two individual players and one group of players stood out all game for me. Quarterback Drew Tate separated himself from both Kevin Glenn and Bo Levi Mitchell. Thats significant because if Tate had not performed well, then the conversation would started about how he never will. But he did, so that conversation is over (for a few weeks anyway). The second individual player that was exceptional to me was Charleston Hughes at defensive end. Sometimes a player has a good game because the competition is average at best but much of Hughes success was against Javon 0lafioye at right tackle. Make no mistake, #63 for BC is one of the best and Hughes make him look average. The group of players that were outstanding was the offensive line. Yes, credit Jon Cornish as he separated himself from Andrew Harris but Calgary started a rookie centre in Brett Jones from Regina and Dan Federkeil at right tackle, who had been out of football for three years. Both were excellent. With Saskatchewan, the opening two drives were touchdowns. Now I know it is early but you have to think that George Cortez did a phenomenal job of preparation as the Riders were ready and Edmonton was not. John Chick will be a presence all year and linebacker Craig Butler looked like he was in the zone, so to speak.. Calgary Flames Pro Shop. Now the negative is, and I am speaking for myself but Dwight Anderson and his temper tantrums are getting old. I understand the emotion of football at a high level but I also understand losing control is embarrassing to not only the player, but the organization, too. Yet , the Riders were exceptional. Earlier in the week, the Montreal-Winnipeg game was taken over by the Alouettes in the fourth quarter. Not sure what conclusions to make about Winnipeg yet but Montreal did control the game defensively, allowing only 296 yards. Favorite moment was Jade Etienne, who had only one catch last year had three in this game, one with an excellent run after catch. Nothing is more important in football than making a contribution as that is how you stay on the team and Etienne did. Finally, Toronto beat Hamilton but maybe not the way many expected. Henry Burris to Andy Fantuz stole the show and credit Kent Austin for coaching Burris into one of his best games ever. This was a Grey Cup team being taken to the last play by a rebuilding team that did not make the playoffs. Dont get me wrong, Toronto won and deserved to win and were well prepared. A six-play, 83-yard touchdown drive to open the game, that is well prepared. But if, I know it is a big if, Hamilton improves defensively, they could be competitive with anybody. Defensive coordinator 0rlondo Steinauer will figure it out; too intelligent and too good of a football background not to. Talk next week with more thoughts, observations and maybe a conclusion. ' ' '

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Ahoy there, Captain K. Air Force 1 Low Italia .Mike Krzyzewski has warmed up to staying on a cruise ship during the Rio Olympics.The U.S. mens and womens Olympic basketball teams are being housed on the 196-cabin, Silver Cloud cruise ship and the luxurious accommodations have been a talking point even before the Americans arrival.Krzyzewski, who plans to step down as Team USAs coach after these games end, was asked by a French reporter about his teams living quarters following a 113-69 win over Venezuela on Monday.Coach K proceeded to go on a comical rant about his teams floating lodgings.Well, we dont live on a boat, he said. Were staying on a boat. I actually live in Durham, North Carolina. I have a swimming pool and once in a while I get on a raft and lie in there. But Ive never really thought about living on a boat. Since 1992 the U.S. teams have stayed in different locations and those are the accommodations here and that was good.The typically serious Krzyzewski was just clearing his throat.Its not our boat, he deadpanned, and were not the only people on the boat. There are other people on the boat that we see, that we say `good morning to and `hello. Weve actually made friends on the boat. I never knew I would have boat friends. In fact, now that Im talking about it, I might go buy a boat. But Id have to have a bigger swimming pool. Its a place to stay and were here to play basketball.And Ill tell you what, the people in Rio have been unbelievable as far as their treatment of us and their hospitality. Were fortunate to be here for the Olympics whether were on a boat or not.While his coach was on a roll, guard Jimmy Butler -- sitting next to Krzyzewski -smiled and mostly managed to keep a straight face.Butler, whose Olympic teammates say he doesnt like being on the water and isnt a fan of the ship, was also asked about the boat.I just do what Im told, he said. Im told to sleep on a boat, so I sleep on a boat.Krzyzewski didnt miss a chance to re-visit the vessel when the news conference ended.Im going to go back to the boat, he quipped. See you guys. I get seasick, too. Air Force 1 Alte Victorious Minotaur . -- For the first time in two months, an opponent was standing up to Alabama. Air Force 1 Mid Nere . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. He bettered that with a long-range blast that went in off the goal frame in the 18th, and converted a penalty in the 72nd after Diego Mainz was sent off for fouling Aduriz with only the goalkeeper to beat. http://www.airforce1outletitalia.it/scontate-air-force-1-mid-bianche.html . The deal is pending a physical, assistant general manager Bobby Evans said. Traded from Seattle to Baltimore on Aug. 30, Morse also can play first base and right field to give manager Bruce Bochy some flexibility in writing his lineup. OXFORD, Miss. -- Taylor Manuel scored 22 points and Mississippi beat No. 25 Oregon 83-67 on Wednesday night.Madinah Muhammad added a pair of 3-pointers and 18 points for the Rebels (8-2), who made only 4 of 20 from the arc and were outrebounded 41-37 but used 17 Oregon turnovers, eight off steals, to score 23 points.Ruthy Hebard was 10 of 13 from the floor and scored 22 points for the Ducks (8-2), who had a four-game winning streak snapped. Justine Hall scored 10 points while Mallory McGwire recorded her first double-doublee with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Air Force 1 Mid Uomo. Freshman guard Sabrina Ionescu, who had put up two triple-doubles in the previous three games, was held to two points, two rebounds and one assist.The Rebels took a 4-0 lead on a pair of Manuel baskets, were up 14 at halftime and stayed in front by double figures in the second half.The Ducks were ranked this week for the first time since December 2003. ' ' '

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia flyhalf James OConnor has a left shoulder injury and could miss one to two weeks for the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby, just five weeks from the start of the British and Irish Lions test series. Fake Yeezy Boost 700 For Sale . The Rebels said Sunday that OConnor damaged his left sternoclavicular joint against the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. Although scans on Sunday ruled out a fracture, the Wallaby playmaker is in doubt for the Rebels match against South Africas Stormers next Friday in Melbourne. OConnor, who is expected to lead the Wallabies at No. 10 against the Lions, was injured in the early stages of the 36-32 Rebels loss and was unable to continue after initially playing through the injury. The first of three Lions tests is June 22 in Brisbane. Yeezy Boost 700 v2 For Sale . 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It wasnt like it was never going to be an option. You try to avoid it, especially for a quarterback on your throwing shoulder. But he talked to many capable doctors, like he should. So thats been the determination at this point.Matt Barkley figures to start his second straight game when the Bears (2-9) host San Francisco (1-10) in a matchup between struggling teams on Sunday.Cutler injured his shoulder during a loss to the New York Giants on Nov. 20 but finished the game. Fox initially insisted the injury was not season-ending. But after working through treatment options, Cutler wont play again this season. If he has thrown his last pass for Chicago, Fox was not about to confirm it.You know, offseason is the offseason, Fox said. Were not there yet.Offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains had strong praise for Cutler.I just know my relationship with him and I know how the QB room feels about him and his teammates voted him a captain for a reason, he said. I know how much Matt Barkley appreciates the input. I know how much Brian Hoyer appreciates his input as well. And I know how much I appreciate the things hes done to this point.Loggains mentioned Cutlers toughness and how much the team means to him.Thats been incredible to watch, he said. Theres a perception and theres a reality of that. Just, its been really fun the last two years getting to coach him and Ive enjoyed every minute of it.Cutler no longer has a high salary-cap figure, so it becomes more likely he could be traded or cut in the offseason. The problem for the Bears is they have no obvious replacement on the roster. Chicago has not ddrafted a quarterback in Ryan Paces two years as general manager. Yeezy Boost 350 Wholesale. If they part with Cutler and dont trade for a quarterback, they could try to go with Hoyer as a stopgap or with Barkley.Hoyer made five starts while Cutler was sidelined by a sprained right thumb and threw for more than 300 yards in four straight games before breaking his left arm at Green Bay on Oct. 20. Cutler was cleared to return in the days after that game. Whether he would have regained the starting job had Hoyer stayed healthy is not certain.Cutler made five starts this season and completed 81 of 137 passes for 1,059 yards with four touchdowns and five interceptions.He came to Chicago in a blockbuster trade with Denver before the 2009 season and holds just about every major all-time franchise passing record. He is the Bears leader in attempts (3,271), completions (2,020), yards (23,443) and touchdowns (154).But the Bears are missing the playoffs for the ninth time in 10 years since the 2006 team reached the Super Bowl. The 2010 team beat Seattle in the playoffs before losing to Green Bay in the NFC title game, with Cutler sitting out most of the second half because of a knee injury.Cutler at times has clashed with coaches and teammates since his arrival. He has also been hampered by poor offensive lines and a lack of talent around him. Throw in a penchant for turnovers at inopportune moments as well as a series of injuries and its added up to a rocky tenure in Chicago.I know hes extremely competitive, Fox said. I think hes been very tough-minded when hes had to deal with things, even in our tenure here, different surgeries, the hamstring, the thumb and now the shoulder. I think hes handled that as well as most guys Ive ever been associated with.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL. ' ' '

MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade is going home, making what he called an extremely emotional and tough decision on Wednesday night to leave the Miami Heat after 13 seasons and sign with the Chicago Bulls. Dallas Stars Shirts .Wade will sign a two-year deal with the Bulls, one that will pay him about $47 million. Miami offered $40 million over two years for Wade to stay in the uniform that hes worn his entire career, the one in which he was an All-Star 12 times, a champion three times and the NBA Finals MVP in 2006 when his rise to superstardom was just truly beginning.And hes taken that uniform off now for the final time.This was not an easy decision, but I feel I have made the right choice for myself and my family, Wade wrote in a letter to Miami, released to The Associated Press.It ends a second consecutive summer of will-he-or-wont-he talk and worry in Miami, which was able to keep him last summer after contentious negotiations led to a $20 million, one-year deal. The Heat spoke with him on Wednesday in New York in an effort to keep him, the same day that Wade also took meetings with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets.Whether Chicago ever got into the same room with Wade was unclear on Wednesday night. What was clear was that whatever the Bulls said, and however they said it, was enough to get him out of Miami this time, after they missed on him twice before.And even more clear was that the lure of home -- just as it was for Wades close friend LeBron James two years ago, when he left Miami to go back to northeast Ohio and rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers -- was too strong this time to ignore.Watching the Bulls growing up inspired me at an early age to pursue my dream of becoming a basketball player, Wade wrote in the letter. My most treasured memories were watching my dad play basketball on the courts of Fermi Elementary School and developing my game at the Blue Island Recreation Center. I have never forgotten where I came from and I am thankful to have an opportunity to play for the team that first fueled my love of the game.He was beloved in South Florida, where the county was even once renamed Miami-Wade County instead of Miami-Dade for a time in 2010 during the summer when Wade managed to convince Chris Bosh and James to join him and build a team that would go to the NBA Finals four consecutive times. His jersey has been one of the NBAs biggest sellers for years, even though he never changed cities or numbers. It was always Heat on the front, 3 on the back.That is, until now.Thank you (at)DwyaneWade for a great 13 yrs! Heat managing general partner Micky Arison wrote on Twitter. Youve had a tremendous impact on our community and our organization. We wish you all the best.Wade -- who averaged 19 points last season -- felt he was not getting the respect he deserved last summer when he opened talks with the Heat. And then this offseason, the Heat prioritized contract talks with Hassan Whiteside (who has agreed to a $98 million, four-year deal) and went on an ultimately futile pursuit of Kevin Durant.The 34-year-old Wade joins a Bulls team that has a new point guard in Rajon Rondo -- who Wade has had some on-court heated moments with in the past -- and All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler. The Bulls have plenty of time to figure out how to make it work, and made two deals on Wednesday night to clear the cap space that will be necessary to sign Wade when the NBAs offseason moratorium on player movement ends Thursday.The Bulls sent guard Jose Calderon and two future second-round picks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for the rights to an undetermined player who isnt currently in the NBA, and also traded Mike Dunleavy to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both trades were confirmed to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were not immediately finalized.The Heat surely had a Plan B in case Wade left, but clearly wont be the same team.Bosh still faces a most uncertain future because of the blood clots that ended his season at the All-Star break in each of the past two years. Udonis Haslem, Wades teammate and co-captain in Miami for all 13 of their pro seasons, may move elsewhere as well. Of the 14 players who appeared in the 2014 NBA Finals for Miami, only Bosh is under contract with the Heat for next season.Its a new day for Wade, which he obviously wanted.Its a new era for the Heat, one they surely werent ready to see start quite yet. They have young talent in Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson to surround Whiteside with, but its hard to envision a Heat team without Wade.For example, the last time the Heat played a game when Wade wasnt on the roster, Winslow was 7.Never thought Id see the day DWade wasnt in Miami. Crazy, Brooklyn Nets guard Shane Larkin, who played his college basketball at the University of Miami, wrote on Twitter.Wade is Miamis career leader in games, minutes, field goals, field goal attempts, free throws, free throw attempts, assists, steals and points. Hes even second in blocked shots, perhaps the most impressive stat of all considering Wade is listed at 6-foot-4 -- which is generous.He did a popular Gatorade ad in 2007 built around a poem he wrote to the game. From Robbins, Illinois, is how Wade began that ode, referring to the Chicago suburb where he endured a difficult upbringing and used basketball as his hope for a better life.Wade found himself writing again Wednesday, this time to say farewell.I started my NBA career with the Miami Heat in 2003 and it has been an honor to have played with them and help build a winning franchise with three NBA championships, Wade wrote in the letter released Wednesday. I look back with pride and amazement at all we have accomplished together. I want to express my gratitude to the Arison family, Pat Riley, Coach Erik Spoelstra, the coaching staff, and the entire Miami Heat organization.From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the Miami community.---AP Basketball Writer Jon Krawczynski in Minneapolis and AP Sports Writer Greg Beacham in Los Angeles contributed.Cheap Stars Jerseys . -- Al Jefferson found a groove just in time for the Charlotte Bobcats. Stitched Stars Jerseys . LeBron James and Chris Bosh didnt need any more. Williams scored 11 points in 10 minutes, Alan Anderson scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets finished the exhibition season with a 108-87 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. https://www.cheapstarsonline.com/ . Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist, and Mike Fisher scored a goal and helped set up two others in the Predators 6-4 victory over the Red Wings on Monday night. RALEIGH, N.C. -- While missing one key player, North Carolina State found another.Ted Kapita scored 17 points in his debut to help the Wolfpack beat St. Francis Brooklyn 86-61 on Sunday.Torin Dorn added 21 points for N.C. State (2-0), which shot 59 percent.Kapita, a freshman from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, sat out the Wolfpacks season-opening win over Georgia Southern on Friday because the NCAA was reviewing his eligibility.The 6-foot-8 forward came off the bench to make 7 of 8 shots and grab eight rebounds in 24 minutes.What a great first night for Ted Kapita, N.C. State coach Mark Gottfried said. Wow. He comes in there, he plays with great energy, hes got enthusiasm, he gets rebounds, and he also concentrates and puts the ball in the basket.Abdul-Malik Abu and Dennis Smith Jr. had 12 points apiece for N.C. State, and Terry Henderson scored 11.The Wolfpack played without starting swingman Maverick Rowan, who reported feeling concussion-like symptoms after scoring 17 points in Fridays victory over Georgia Southern.Glenn Sanabria scored 14 points to lead St. Francis (0-1), which trailed 42-31 at halftime. Rasheem Dunn added 12 points and Yunus Hopkinson 10.St. Francis led 7-4 early, but N.C. State scored on nine of its next 10 possessions during a 19-4 spurt to seize control.We need to develop some poise on offense, St. Francis coach Glenn Braica said. Theyre playing the like the house is on fire a little bit, but thats OK. Theyve got good energy.BIG PICTURESt. Francis: The Terriers played with plenty of effort, as evidenced by the fact that 10 of their first 13 points came after offensive rebounds. They can take solace in the fact that they wont have many games more difficult than this one on their schedule.N.C. State: The Wolfpack shhowed why they are a popular choice to be a dangerous team by the end of the season. Dallas Stars Gear. With the emergence of Kapita, they will have four strong options in the post after Omer Yurtseven becomes eligible next month.FRESHMAN STANDOUTKapita entered the game with 5:23 left in the first half and scored eight points in the final 4:21 before halftime. He played a large role in N.C. States 52-18 advantage on points in the paint, but his intensity was just as noticeable as his production.Nobody can teach in basketball how you control yourself, how you play, your energy level, Kapita said. I think thats something none of the coaches can coach me there. Its something I have inside of me. I play with my heart.INJURY UPDATERowan, who was replaced in the starting lineup by senior BeeJay Anya, is in the Wolfpacks NCAA-approved concussion protocol. N.C. State said Rowans CT scan was negative. Holding him out obviously is the right thing to do, Gottfried said. Hopefully hell be back for us in the next couple of days.TIP-INSAfter missing its final 16 3-point attempts in its opener, N.C. State made only 1 of 7 3-point tries against St. Francis. . Smith picked up his fourth foul with 15:04 remaining in the game and sat out for the next 7 1/2 minutes. . The Terriers hustled their way to 16 offensive rebounds and outscored the Wolfpack 19-14 on second-chance points.UP NEXTSt. Francis: Plays at No. 8 Virginia on Tuesday in a tough game against another Atlantic Coast Conference opponent.N.C. State: Plays Montana in the Virgin Islands on Friday. Its the first of three games in a four-day stretch for the Wolfpack at the Paradise Jam. ' ' '

TEMPE, Ariz. Patrick Willis Jersey . -- Washington State coach Mike Leach earned himself a big fine and some harsh words from Arizona State coach Todd Graham after accusing the Sun Devils of stealing signs this week.Even if the Sun Devils knew what was coming, they had a hard time stopping Luke Falk and the Cougars.Falk threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns, helping Washington State hold off Arizona State 37-32 Saturday night in a game punctuated by heated words during the coaches postgame handshake.I respectfully decline on grounds that I might be publicly reprimanded and fined, so any questions about them I really dont plan to answer, said Leach, who repeated the refrain four times.Leach irritated the Sun Devils and Graham this week by repeating a comment from last season about Arizona State stealing signs. Washington and Oregon both used sheets to block their signs from Arizona State last season, so the sign-stealing accusations were nothing new.But the Pac-12 came down hard on Leach for his comments this time, hitting the coach with a $10,000 fine. Graham retorted during the week and again during the postgame handshake, using a pair of expletives picked up by TV cameras that sent Leach walking away, but would not elaborate when asked about the encounter after the game.Thats between me and him, Graham said.Washington State (5-2, 4-0 Pac-12) had more trouble with Arizona States defensive scheme in the first quarter, unable to get anything going as the Sun Devils dropped deep into coverage and forced Falk to throw underneath.Once Falk adjusted, he picked the Sun Devils (5-3, 2-3) apart, leading the Cougars to 28 straight points, a run triggered by Robert Taylors 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.Falk hit Tavares Martin on a 9-yard TD late in the second quarter and Jamal Morrow on a 3-yard score in the third. The junior also laid the ball in perfectly for Gabe Marks, who became Washington States all-time receptions leader, on a 52-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter that put the Cougars up 37-21.Falk completed passes to 11 different receivers and connected on 42 of 53 overall to keep Washington State tied atop the Pac-12 North Division with No. 5 Washington after its fifth straight win.We started off slow. Thats on me, Falk said. Youve got to put the ball in play and give it to our playmakers, but ultimately we did a nice job of having a gutsy win and finishing the game.Arizona State was down to its fourth-string quarterback after Manny Wilkins was injured on the opening drive and had four other starters out. The Sun Devils still managed to lead by 11 early and clawed most of their way back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter.Tim White had a 70-yard touchdown on a punt return and Zane Gonzalez hit a 29-yard field goal to pull Arizona State within 37-32. But Falk and the Cougars ground down the games final 4:36.Wilkins ran for a 3-yard touchdown by hurdling a defender -- his third hurdle of the season -- before going out and freshman Sterling Dillon-Cole completed 7 of 16 passes for 86 yards in his place.Dillon did what he could do, he played with heart and all we had to do as an offense is keep him motivated and confident because you never know what can happen on the last series of the game, White said.INJURED SUN DEVILSArizona State was banged up heading into Saturday and it only got worse as the game wore on.The Sun Devils were missing two starters from their offense, Sam Jones and AJ McCollum, and safety Armand Perry was out with a turf toe injury.Wilkins did not play after the first series and linebacker Salamo Fiso, one of the keys to Arizona States defense, had to be helped off the field in the fourth quarter.THE TAKEAWAYWashington State: The Cougars have come a long way since their 0-2 start to the season, keeping themselves on course for a season-ending showdown against the rival Huskies that could decide the Pac-12 North.Arizona State: The Sun Devils struggles against the pass continue and their offense could be in more trouble if Wilkins continues to miss time. Arizona State has lost three of four.UP NEXTWashington State plays at Oregon State next Saturday.Arizona State plays at Oregon next Saturday. Jim Plunkett Jersey . Speaking to the Chicago Tribune at baseballs Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Boras called the former home of the Expos a "tremendous environment" for baseball. Randy Moss Jersey . -- Josh Sterk scored once and set up two more as the Oshawa Generals edged the visiting Belleville Bulls 3-2 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.custompatriotsjersey.com/custom-nkeal-harry-jersey-large-71f.html . With his new coach and six-time Grand Slam singles champion Boris Becker watching him during an official match for the first time, Djokovic appeared tentative early against the Slovakian player, who often appeared content to keep the ball in play. This story appears in ESPN The Magazines November 14 Pain Issue. Subscribe today!For all of the magic of baseball -- the Blue Jays soaring from a September crash all the way to the ALCS, the rags-to-riches-to-rags fate of the Giants, and, of course, the Indians and Cubs -- the biggest winner of October was an 82-year-old man solidly out of the public eye: former commissioner Bud Selig.Selig spent his career trying to make baseball more like football, by idolizing first former NFL commissioner Pete Rozelles ability to persuade warring owners to unite under the league flag and later the NFLs methodical destruction of the dynasties that made it famous. Big Money was still present in the postseason this year with the Dodgers, Cubs and Red Sox all qualifying, but the past three World Series have featured the no-money Royals twice and the Indians. Through tireless engineering, the dynasty concept is on life support-just ask the Yankees, whose slight glimmer of life in the second half of this season couldnt overcome their recent futility. All in the name of parity.The money people who demanded socialism in sports through franchise tags, luxury taxes and salary caps have also rendered signature properties pedestrian. The 24-time champion Montreal Canadiens havent even appeared in the Stanley Cup finals since 1993. The Boston Celtics are just another team. People laugh at the San Francisco 49ers.All of which is why the impressive start of the Dallas Cowboys is the most unlikely underdog story of the season. For years, the Cowboys have been a punchline, falling somewhere between reality TV and the nighttime soap opera that once bore the citys name. Yet the NFL is a better product when the Cowboys are a good, thriving and-for much of the country-villainous presence. The metrics bear it out, in ratings and in online popularity.The last Cowboys resurgence, which began in the late 1980s, was good and villainous: Jerry Jones forced out Tex Schramm after, more ruthlessly, firing the great Tom Landry. The overhaul was so Texas-big ego, big talk, big money, big expectations and big results: three Super Bowl wins and an epic rivalry with the 49ers, each team stealing headlines, championships and players from the other.This edition of the Cowboys is actually, yes, endearing, and the elemments of a dangerous team are emerging. Terrell Owens Jersey. Rookie Dak Prescott makes headlines through the scandalous act of reading defenses correctly and avoiding the Category 4 storm that sits so heavy on the Doppler radar: the return of Tony Romo. The offensive line again plays with pride and snarl. Rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott is a Texas cover band, his style an ode to Earl Campbell here, a nod to Emmitt Smith there and, when theres daylight in the secondary, a dash of Tony Dorsett. The barometer for the first half of this refreshing season has been wins and losses, not taking the over on Dez Bryant sideline tantrums. Dallas is looking like a team.A Cowboys return is the best thing for a league that is devoid of much franchise star power and that seems oddly happy about it. The NFL is more concerned about curbing the power of individual teams to ensure profits (what moves merchandise faster than sudden contention for a division championship?) than benefiting from the success of a signature team. The result is a leaguewide mediocrity. In 2014, the Panthers won the NFC South with a losing record. The malaise is real.The Cowboys wake up the public. Dallas last played in the Super Bowl in 1995 and hasnt reached the NFC title game since. From 1991 to 1996, the Cowboys won 10 or more games each season. In the 20 years since, they own just five 10-win seasons, but they still maintain the highest all-time winning percentage among active NFL franchises.The Seligs and Rozelles of the world cynically sought the mediocrity of parity-, following the notion that big-city teams would always steamroll the smaller ones. So now everyone gets a trophy, even though the dynasties built their leagues and their bank accounts.The game lives in the imagination, and instead of watching the fungible Jaguars and Texans, football has always been at its best when beating the signatures meant something, which once meant beating Dallas in the NFC East. Prescott, Elliott & Co. have taken the first steps on a mission of making Cowboys games worth circling again, of restoring the team to the dynasty its own league doesnt want. Now the trick is to play deep into January. ' ' '

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are working to avoid giving the Cincinnati Bengals additional motivation before their Week 2 matchup on Sunday. Vapormax 97 Silver .On Wednesday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said the Steelers wont be looking for payback despite the Bengals role in the injuries of Pittsburghs top-three playmakers last season. Bengals Linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who is suspended for three games for a continued pattern of egregious play, pulled down Steelers running back LeVeon Bell on the play that ended his season with a knee injury, and he put big hits on Roethlisberger and receiver Antonio Brown in the Bengals AFC wild-card loss.Thats not who we are, said Roethlisberger about retaliating. Its a physical football game and a physical division. Thats what we expect, a physical football game -- clean.Roethlisberger wouldnt bite on the evolution of the Steelers-Bengals matchup, which featured more than $100,000 in player fines, pregame scuffles, social media sparring and player-to-coach beefing.Whether its the Browns, the Bengals or Ravens, to us they are all big division rivals, Roethlisberger said.The closest thing to a scintillating quote in the Steelers locker room on Wednesday came from defensive end Cam Heyward, who called Steelers-Bengals the second-biggest rivalry in the AFC North. Many Steelers still consider the Ravens, armed with two Super Bowls, their primary rival.The Bengals and Steelers create physical matchups, but the two are still developing a history, Heyward said.Its not a slight on the Bengals. The Ravens have won Super Bowls, weve won Super Bowls, Heyward said.Asked about the animosity between both teams, Heyward said: What animosity? We got the win last year. At the end of the day, thats all were trying to do.In similar fashion, the Bengals have stayed mostly tight-lipped about Pittsburgh. Cornerback Adam Jones, whose scuffle with Steelers assistant Joey Porter earned the Bengals a costly 15-yard penalty in the final seconds of the playoff game, has declined comment about Pittsburgh.Roethlisberger expressed respect for the Bengals, calling their defense very, very good and Burfict a great player. Burfict dislocated Roethlisbergers shoulder on a playoff sack, and when Roethlisberger returned to the lineup for the games final drive, Burfict disrupted his passing attempt to Brown with a vicious helmet-to-helmet shot on the star receiver. Brown suffered a concussion and missed the Steelers divisional playoff loss to the Broncos.One of the best defenses in the league, Roethlisberger said. Vapormax Plus Sunset . That gave fans outside Joe Louis Arena another chance to ask for autographs from the 19-year-old whose stardom in the NHL has arrived earlier than most expected. Vapormax Off White Nere . Its sharpness matched my mind. This was no night to go to sleep. http://www.scarpevapormaxscontate.it/ . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has touched base with suspended pair Josh Thomas and Lachie Keeffe ahead of their impending return to the AFL club.Buckley has confirmed the Magpies remain committed to the duo who are nearing the end of two-year doping suspensions handed down last year by ASADA.When the bans - for taking illicit drugs laced with banned substance clenbuterol - became public last August, chief executive Gary Pert said it was incumbent on the club to provide a light at the end of the tunnel for them.Buckley revealed he had spoken to the players this week and confirmed they were both keen to resume their AFL careers, albeit on the clubs rookie list.Theyre tacking well, theyve been away overseas for the last four or five weeks and I believe theyve been staying in decent physical shape ... clearly, we dont get access to them until early December when theyre back, Buckley said.But for them now, you can only imagine the emotions theyve been through over the last couple of years and the fact thats coming towards a close where they get their opportunity to come back and prove themselves at AFL level again. Vapormax Hyper Punch. .Theres still a lot of work for them to do and were looking forward to them doing that, but they seem to be in good spirits.Keeffe, who has played 40 AFL games, will be 26 on his return to the c

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are working to avoid giving the Cincinnati Bengals additional motivation before their Week 2 matchup on Sunday. Vapormax 97 Silver .On Wednesday, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said the Steelers wont be looking for payback despite the Bengals role in the injuries of Pittsburghs top-three playmakers last season. Bengals Linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who is suspended for three games for a continued pattern of egregious play, pulled down Steelers running back LeVeon Bell on the play that ended his season with a knee injury, and he put big hits on Roethlisberger and receiver Antonio Brown in the Bengals AFC wild-card loss.Thats not who we are, said Roethlisberger about retaliating. Its a physical football game and a physical division. Thats what we expect, a physical football game -- clean.Roethlisberger wouldnt bite on the evolution of the Steelers-Bengals matchup, which featured more than $100,000 in player fines, pregame scuffles, social media sparring and player-to-coach beefing.Whether its the Browns, the Bengals or Ravens, to us they are all big division rivals, Roethlisberger said.The closest thing to a scintillating quote in the Steelers locker room on Wednesday came from defensive end Cam Heyward, who called Steelers-Bengals the second-biggest rivalry in the AFC North. Many Steelers still consider the Ravens, armed with two Super Bowls, their primary rival.The Bengals and Steelers create physical matchups, but the two are still developing a history, Heyward said.Its not a slight on the Bengals. The Ravens have won Super Bowls, weve won Super Bowls, Heyward said.Asked about the animosity between both teams, Heyward said: What animosity? We got the win last year. At the end of the day, thats all were trying to do.In similar fashion, the Bengals have stayed mostly tight-lipped about Pittsburgh. Cornerback Adam Jones, whose scuffle with Steelers assistant Joey Porter earned the Bengals a costly 15-yard penalty in the final seconds of the playoff game, has declined comment about Pittsburgh.Roethlisberger expressed respect for the Bengals, calling their defense very, very good and Burfict a great player. Burfict dislocated Roethlisbergers shoulder on a playoff sack, and when Roethlisberger returned to the lineup for the games final drive, Burfict disrupted his passing attempt to Brown with a vicious helmet-to-helmet shot on the star receiver. Brown suffered a concussion and missed the Steelers divisional playoff loss to the Broncos.One of the best defenses in the league, Roethlisberger said. Vapormax Plus Sunset . That gave fans outside Joe Louis Arena another chance to ask for autographs from the 19-year-old whose stardom in the NHL has arrived earlier than most expected. Vapormax Off White Nere . Its sharpness matched my mind. This was no night to go to sleep. http://www.scarpevapormaxscontate.it/ . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has touched base with suspended pair Josh Thomas and Lachie Keeffe ahead of their impending return to the AFL club.Buckley has confirmed the Magpies remain committed to the duo who are nearing the end of two-year doping suspensions handed down last year by ASADA.When the bans - for taking illicit drugs laced with banned substance clenbuterol - became public last August, chief executive Gary Pert said it was incumbent on the club to provide a light at the end of the tunnel for them.Buckley revealed he had spoken to the players this week and confirmed they were both keen to resume their AFL careers, albeit on the clubs rookie list.Theyre tacking well, theyve been away overseas for the last four or five weeks and I believe theyve been staying in decent physical shape ... clearly, we dont get access to them until early December when theyre back, Buckley said.But for them now, you can only imagine the emotions theyve been through over the last couple of years and the fact thats coming towards a close where they get their opportunity to come back and prove themselves at AFL level again. Vapormax Hyper Punch. .Theres still a lot of work for them to do and were looking forward to them doing that, but they seem to be in good spirits.Keeffe, who has played 40 AFL games, will be 26 on his return to the c

Michael van Gerwen wrapped up the UK Open qualifiers with a third victory in six events as he defeated Steve Beaton 6-2 in Sundays final in Wigan. Packers Jerseys China . The world No 1 was again in electric form as he followed up his victories in the second and fifth qualifiers by taking another £10,000 first prize to cement his position as the leader on the UK Open Order of Merit with a total of £37,750.Van Gerwen started his campaign on Sunday with wins over Michael Dawson, Nick Fullwell and Kevin Dowling to reach the last 16, where he produced a superb comeback from 3-0 down against Lee Evans. After defeating Phil Taylor in Saturdays semi-finals, the pair met again in the Qualifier Six semi-finals and the Dutchman proved too strong again as he raced to a 6-2 victory before putting a stop to Ian Whites impressive run in the semi-finals.The final against Beaton saw Van Gerwen quickly open up a two-leg lead before the former Lakeside champion was punished for missing two darts at tops when a 76 finish gave Van Gerwen a three-leg advantage. Steve Beaton lost 6-2 in the final in Wigan Beaton, 51, capitalised on two misses in reply to take the fourth leg before van Gerwen claimed another brace to open up a 5-1 cushion.Two missed darts at double seven from Van Gerwen allowed Beaton a reprieve, but the 26-year-old always looked comfortable as he fired home double eight in the next leg to claim victory.The day was also memorable for Richie Corner as the 53-year-old landed the first nine-darter of his career in a 6-0 victory over Steve Hine.In total, 96 professional players secured their qualification for the UK Open finals taking place at the Butlins Minehead Resort from March 4-6, where they will be joined by 32 qualifying amateurs.  Also See: Sky Bets darts odds On Sky TV Schedule/Results Features Get Sky Sports Custom Packers T-shirts . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Cheap Packers Jerseys . Olli Jokinen, Mark Scheifele, and Bryan Little each had a goal and an assist as Winnipeg won 5-2, handing Calgary its record-setting seventh consecutive loss on home ice. http://www.custompackersjersey.com/custom-rashan-gary-jersey-large-72r.html . The return match will take place next Wednesday. Udinese leads Fiorentina 2-1 in the other semifinal. Napoli staged a second-half comeback from two goals down after Gervinhos opener and a stunning strike from Kevin Strootman. Its Week 13. Do you know where your quarterback is?Whether your team is playoff-bound or out of the running, its always worth taking its temperature at the most important position. How confident is your team about its quarterback situation? Is the starter good enough to win you a title? Is the backup good enough to keep hope alive if the starter gets hurt? How are you set up for next year and beyond?Welcome to our quarterly check of the NFLs QB Confidence Index, where we rank each team based on how confident it is right now in its overall quarterback situation. This is not simply a ranking of starters, though starters (especially those who never miss games) obviously make up the bulk of the formula. Nor is it a pure comparison of quarterbacks accomplishments to date. Its a rating of each team based on the confidence it currently should carry about the position. And its time to get to it.Previous versions: November | October | September1. New England PatriotsQB Confidence Index: 10.0 | November rating: 10.0No reason to change anything here. Tom Brady?is?playing quarterback better than anyone in the league, shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon, and the 3-1 record the Patriots posted during his suspension shows theyre well positioned if something should happen to him. What happens with backup Jimmy Garoppolo is an interesting offseason story to watch.2. New Orleans SaintsQB Confidence Index: 9.9 | November rating: 9.5Drew Brees is leading the league in passing yards -- something he has done each of the past two seasons and six of the past 10. He turns 38 in January but looks like the same guy he has always been. And the rotating cast of receivers and backs around him works because of the justified confidence his team has in him.3. Atlanta FalconsQB Confidence Index: 9.7 | November rating: 9.3Matt Ryan is one of those guys in the never-misses-a-game category, so the fact of?Matt Schaub as his backup is incidental. Ryan is putting up MVP numbers for a team that allows 27.5 points per game on defense.4. Oakland RaidersQB Confidence Index: 9.6 | November rating: 9.2Derek Carr is still young, but he doesnt look it when the fourth quarter starts -- and his teams confidence in him is growing with every heart-pounding comeback victory. The mark of a quarterback who has made it -- from a confidence-index standpoint -- is the panic Raiders fans felt when Carr left the game Sunday for a few minutes with a hand injury.5. Green Bay PackersQB Confidence Index: 9.5 | November rating: 9.0Aaron Rodgers early-season accuracy struggles are well behind him at this point, and hes coming off two of his best games of the season. Rodgers doesnt appear to be the problem in Green Bay, where scheme issues and the total lack of a running game are proving difficult to overcome.6. Dallas CowboysQB Confidence Index: 9.4 | November rating: 9.2Dak Prescott is a rookie, which makes the confidence his team has in him simply incredible. It also gives you at least a little bit of pause when you project how the rest of the year will go for him. But Prescott has done nothing whatsoever to indicate a drop-off or rookie wall is coming, and whatever you think of Tony Romo, its impossible to argue that hes not the best backup in the league.7. Seattle SeahawksQB Confidence Index: 9.1 | November rating: 8.9A week ago, it looked safe to rocket Russell Wilson and the Seahawks into the top two or three here. But Wilsons two-pick mess in Tampa Bay (and yes, we know all about the offensive line) keeps him at this still-high-but-not-what-hes-used-to spot in the rankings. Seattle has great confidence in Wilson as a player, but from week to week its impossible to be confident in what this offense will deliver.8. Detroit LionsQB Confidence Index: 9.0 | November rating: 8.9Not much has changed since four weeks ago except that Matthew Stafford keeps executing comeback wins. Staffords own confidence in Jim Bob Cooters offense is evident, and the Lions confidence in Stafford is likely to be reflected in a record-breaking quarterback contract extension this coming offseason.9. Pittsburgh SteelersQB Confidence Index: 8.9 | November rating: 8.6Theres always going to be a health question that keeps the Steelers from reaching peak confidence in Ben Roethlisberger. But as long as hes on the field, hes as good as anyone at operating his offense and finding his playmakers.10. WashingtonQB Confidence Index: 8.7 | November rating: 6.2Probably had Kirk Cousins too low on the November list. Since that list was published, he has played three games, completed 72.4 percent of his passes and thrown eight touchdown passes and no interceptions. There will always be doubters, but Cousins is playing his position at an elite level right now.11. San Diego ChargersQB Confidence Index: 8.7 | November rating: 8.8A month ago we wrote, Theres still no one out there doing more with less on a weekly basis than?[Philip] Rivers, whose team gives away leads the way a grandmother gives away $5 bills. The Chargers are 2-1 since then, and the one loss was all on Rivers, who threw an incomprehensible four interceptions in the fourth quarter against Miami. That surely didnt shake the Chargers overall confidence in Rivers, but it kept him from rising higher, for sure.12. New York GiantsQB Confidence Index: 8.3 | November rating: 7.9The Giants confidence in Eli Manning has two very strong pillars -- the fact he never misses a game, and the fact they know he can deliver a championship. But hes not playing all that great this season, and that has to make them wonder. Mannings November completion percentage was 60.1, and while the Giants went 4-0, the schedule is about to toughen up. Manning needs to find another gear.13. Carolina PanthersQB Confidence Index: 8.3 | November rating: 8.1Cam Newton made it to Feb. 7 last season before his first bad mood. This season hasnt gone as smoothly -- by any stretch -- and Newtons numbers reflect that. But the Panthers remain confident hes their guy, and their mission this offseason will be to beef up his protection so he can get back to his MVP ways.14. Baltimore RavensQB Confidence Index: 7.6 | November rating: 7.6There has been no reason to change Baltimores ranking here. The Ravens are 3-1 since our last ranking, losing only in Dallas, and Joe Flacco is doing just what Joe Flacco usually does. Nothing that pops your eyes out, nothing that gets the Ravens beaten -- just enough big plays to keep the run game humming.15. Tennessee TitansQB Confidence Index: 7.3 | November rating: 5.6Marcus Mariota has thrown 11 touchdown passes and two interceptions in four games since the last time we did this, and in two of those games he has had a Total QBR over 95 (out of 100). Whether the Titans can cash in this opportunity and make playoffs or not, they?have to feel confident that Mariota is their guy moving into next year and beyond.16. Kanssas City ChiefsQB Confidence Index: 7. Authentic Custom Packers Jersey. 2 | November rating: 5.8This is the correction zone of this months edition, as we had been underrating Alex Smith as well. His numbers arent pretty, but he delivers what the Chiefs ask of him, and theyve won 19 of their past 23 games. They also have Nick Foles behind him as backup, and Foles has played well in relief twice this season.17. Arizona CardinalsQB Confidence Index: 7.1 | November rating: 7.9Carson Palmer has 15 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions on the season -- five of each in the three games he has played since our last update. Arizonas offense hasnt worked this season, and Palmers level of blame for that can be debated. But this was as confident a team as any in the league when the season started, and now it has reason to question almost everything.18. Minnesota VikingsQB Confidence Index: 7.1 | November rating: 7.1Sam Bradford completed a stunning 77.9 percent of his passes in four November games. Problem is, the Vikings won only one of them. Hes delivering what has been asked of him, and it has to feel ridiculous that he had to change offensive coordinators -- again -- midseason. But when you throw an interception like the one he threw at the end of the Thanksgiving game against the Lions, how much confidence can you expect your team to have in you??19. Cincinnati BengalsQB Confidence Index: 7.0 | November rating: 8.5Which team has been more disappointing this season than the Bengals? They havent beaten anyone but the Browns since September, and Andy Dalton seems to be regressing -- especially now that A.J.Green?is hurt. Dalton completed 55 percent of his passes in three November games, only one of which saw him post a?Total QBR higher than 30.20. Indianapolis ColtsQB Confidence Index: 6.9 | November rating: 7.8As has been the case since last season, the Colts only reason to lack confidence in Andrew Luck is they cant trust themselves to keep him healthy. It might seem unfair to downgrade Luck for that, but with Scott Tolzien as the only backup, this feels like a situation that could fall apart with the next awkward hit.21. Tampa Bay BuccaneersQB Confidence Index: 6.7 | November rating: 5.6Confident probably isnt the right word -- yet -- to describe the way the Buccaneers should feel about Jameis Winston. It always feels as if the next inexplicably bad interception lurks right around the corner. But in between those, Winston is making big plays, and he has a winners toughness that makes you feel hes going to keep you in every single game -- even if its a bit ugly from time to time.22. Buffalo BillsQB Confidence Index: 6.5 | November rating: 5.0The Bills continue to profess confidence in Tyrod Taylor at every turn, even as the wider world struggles to accept him as a legitimate NFL starter. If Buffalo can keep Sammy Watkins healthy the rest of the way, perhaps that will give Taylor a chance to dazzle some of his doubters. But hes 12th in Total QBR, so hes doing something right.23. Philadelphia EaglesQB Confidence Index: 6.4 | November rating: 7.9A rookie correction is perfectly understandable, and Carson Wentz has had one. He has shown enough to give the Eagles confidence that hell be the guy going forward, and their ability to assemble a better group of receivers and linemen around him will determine his future. Its also important to mention Chase Daniel here as one of the leagues most known-quantity backups.24. Denver BroncosQB Confidence Index: 6.2 | November rating: 5.0Trevor Siemian is no sure thing, but he looked like a capable playmaker down the stretch in a tough loss to Kansas City last week. As long as he doesnt turn it over, the Broncos are fine with Siemian until first-round pick?Paxton Lynch is ready.25. Miami DolphinsQB Confidence Index: 6.0 | November rating: 4.2The Dolphins season has turned around in a huge way, mainly because of what it has found in the run game with Jay Ajayi and the offensive line. Ryan Tannehill is averaging just 217 passing yards per game during the Dolphins six-game win streak, but he has also thrown just one interception during that span.26. San Francisco 49ersQB Confidence Index: 5.1 | November rating: 2.5The story of Colin Kaepernick never seems to be about how hes playing anymore, but with eight touchdown passes and two interceptions in his past four games, he has played better than expected and could be positioning himself as an interesting offseason option for QB-starved teams -- including the one hes on now.27. Los Angeles RamsQB Confidence Index: 4.9 | November rating: 2.0Yeah, Jared Goff showed enough in his second start to make you think he deserved to be the No. 1 overall pick. Hes a project with a long way to go, but the arm talent is obvious. There seems to be some dispute about the level of confidence the team should have in the group of coaches charged with developing Goff, but the young man has the ability and can look the part.28. Jacksonville JaguarsQB Confidence Index: 4.0 | November rating: 3.5Blake Bortles regression is one of the bizarre stories of the NFL season, and the third-year quarterback is likely to cost Gus Bradley his job as coach. Bortles is under contract through next year, and the team holds a fifth-year option for 2018 if it chooses. But his future prospects rest in the hands of whoever comes in to coach the team, lead the offense and develop a quarterback who has lost his way.29. Houston TexansQB Confidence Index: 3.1 | November rating: 3.9Its not getting any prettier with Brock Osweiler, who has more interceptions (13) than touchdown passes (12) this season. The Texans are 6-5, and a weak AFC South has bought them time. But if Osweiler is going to deliver the kind of steady quarterback play for which theyre paying him, the time to start is now.30. New York JetsQB Confidence Index: 3.0 | November rating: 2.7If the Jets keep running Ryan Fitzpatrick out there, they can be confident at least that theyre starting the guy who gives them the best chance to win of anyone on the roster. But with only Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg under contract for next year, theres no way for the Jets to have any confidence about their QB situation moving forward. They are a total mystery.31. Chicago BearsQB Confidence Index: 0.9 | November rating: 5.0At one point, it looked as if the Bears had an adequate Jay Cutler backed up by an adequate Brian Hoyer, and plenty of teams had worse situations. But both of those guys are hurt, Matt Barkley is starting, and this is another team that has no idea where it goes at quarterback?in 2017 and beyond.32. Cleveland BrownsQB Confidence Index: 0.5 | November rating: 0.8Robert Griffin III might get another look before this season is over. You decide whether thats a good thing or not. ' ' '

MINNEAPOLIS -- Adrian Peterson has always called himself a quick healer. Fred Brown Jersey . Now he says hes ready to come back from his latest knee surgery even sooner than he originally thought.Peterson told Dash Radio on Friday that he plans to return to the Minnesota Vikings backfield on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. His surprise announcement comes four days after he reiterated that he was targeting the game against Green Bay on Dec. 24 as his first game back after having surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee.It really boils down to how I feel, Peterson told the internet radio station, of which he is an investor. What it really came down to me in my heart knowing, especially after these past two days, that I can go out there and be productive.Peterson practiced Wednesday for the first time since he was injured in Week 2 against the Packers. He practiced on Thursday and Friday as well and was not listed on the teams injury report, further evidence that he is fully healthy.I was really uncertain, Peterson said of starting the week. I had been cutting on my own on the field, but its different when you have guys to avoid and youre playing the actual game of football.Peterson said he spoke to coach Mike Zimmer, head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman and his wife as he contemplated making the return one week sooner than he initially expected.We just have to make sure everything is good with the doctors and everything going forward, thats all, Zimmer said after practice on Friday.According to Peterson, the wait is over.In the end, he said he couldnt imagine sitting out one more week, watching the Vikings (7-6) lose and possibly be eliminated from the postseason race without him on the field. Peterson said he didnt expect the Vikings would lose to the Colts (6-7) at home without him, but he wanted to make sure he was out there to help a team that believes it has to win its final three games to make the playoffs.Its a big lift for the Vikings, whose offense has struggled to score points and sustain drives in short-yardage situations. Peterson had just 50 yards on 31 carries behind a porous offensive line in the first two weeks, but adding a player with his playmaking ability to a unit that is last in the league in rushing offense can only help matters.Now the only thing that remains to be seen is how quickly Peterson can get back to the explosive runner he has always been. By the time the Vikings and Colts kickoff on Sunday, three months will have passed since Petersons injury and it could take some time for him to work his way back up to playing speed.It also marks a bit of a risk for Peterson from the standpoint of his long-term future. The 31-year-old is set to make $18 million next season and his contract will almost certainly need to be renegotiated if he wants to remain in Minnesota. Another injury over these final three weeks or subpar production could cost him if he hits the open market.But Peterson doesnt appear to be concerned with that end of things. He chose the surgery he did to increase his chances of long-term health. Had he chosen a different method to repair the injury, he likely would have missed less time this season but would have been more likely to have lingering knee issues later in his career and his life.After a week, God was able to show me that, `Hey just believe in yourself and youre here, Peterson said. Being out there just confirmed it that Im ready to roll.The Vikings will be missing safety Harrison Smith (ankle), cornerback Trae Waynes (concussion), right guard Brandon Fusco (concussion) and receiver Laquon Treadwell (a

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Calgary Flames Pro Shop . -- Jordan Bruner dunked with 1:14 left to give Yale the cushion it needed to post a 59-55 win over the Great Danes of Albany Saturday.It was Yales second home game and first since the November 17 opener, an overtime win over Lehigh.Alex Copeland drilled a 3-pointer to tie the game midway through the second half and Anthony Dalliers jumper gave the Bulldogs the lead for good, 46-44. Albanys David Nichols scored to cut the Yale lead to one, 54-43, with under two minutes to play.Bruners dunk made it 56-53, but Greg Stires layup with 51 seconds left cut the Yale lead to one, 56-55, before Trey Phillips hit the first of two free throws and Copeland followed with a pair to set the final margin.Dallier and Copeland each finished with 15 points for Yale (3-4).Nichols finished with 15 points for Albany (4-4). Fake Flames Jerseys . Peter Holland and Brad Staubitz were sent to Toronto on Saturday as the Maple Leafs traded defenceman Jesse Blacker and draft picks to the Anaheim Ducks. Stitched Flames Jerseys . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. https://www.cheapflames.com/ .Y. - Nelson Mandela will be honoured by the New York Yankees with a plaque in Monument Park.EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Eskimos defence has not performed to expectations so far this season, giving up a division-high 139 points and a league-high 15 touchdowns through the first five games. But despite the struggles, linebacker Odell Willis says the teams defensive unit will be just fine. The issue, he said, stems partly from an unfamiliarity between new teammates that will be ironed out with time. "Its always tough to jell with newcomers," Willis said. "Once we jell and once things come together, the skys the limit. The thing is, we have to put together a whole game. "Once the season gets towards the end, I want people to come and ask us questions," he added. "Right now were just getting started." Edmontons defensive woes -- coupled with a struggling offence -- have put the Eskimos in the bottom of the West Division with just one win in five games. The Eskimos are 0-2 when playing at home this season and they will host the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, who are also 1-4, Friday night. Head coach Kavis Reed said the defence has played well "in spurts," like it did in the second half of last weeks 32-27 loss to Montreal. Overall, he said, they "havent done poorly." But there have been disappointments, Reed added, like the lack of pressure the line -- anchored by Willis and Marcus Howard -- is getting on the quarterbacks and their inability to stop the run. Edmonton is giving up an average of 143 rushing yards per game and has held a team under 135 yyards only once this season. Wholesale Flames Jerseys. That happened July 7 in Hamilton when the Tiger-Cats were held to 66 rushing yards after Edmonton jumped into a 16-0 lead before torrential rains began to fall. The Eskimos won that game 30-20, taking their first and only victory of the young CFL season. Cornerback Joe Burnett, who will miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury, said that fixing these issues will be critical Friday when Edmonton takes on Hamilton. "Last game a they didnt get to do a lot of what they wanted to do," Burnett said. "Theyll come in here passing the ball and we have to get pressure on their quarterback to rush him into making decisions." Third-year Eskimo Almondo Sewell doesnt totally buy into Willis argument that the team needs time to jell, especially with a relatively veteran defence including Willis, who comes to Edmonton after four years in the league. "Were all professional players," Sewell said. "You come in, you do your job." The biggest problem through five games, he added, was the defence "making a bunch of mistakes. " Mostly, those mistakes have come in the form of costly penalties at inopportune times, prompting Reed to warn his players two weeks ago that they would face consequences if the penalties continued. Reed said his players have responded well, adding that penalties will never be fully avoided. "We just want to make sure theyre not stupid penalties that cost us," he said. ' ' '

Omaha is coming off its first victory over a Power 5 opponent in the modern era, a win at Iowa on Saturday, but the Mavericks are not overconfident knowing what is coming up next. Andrew Knizner .Omaha (4-4) travels across the Hawkeye state to play Monday in Ames against No. 25 Iowa State, which is hungry for a victory after losing consecutive games against No. 8 Gonzaga and 22nd-ranked Cincinnati.It was good to get one, but now weve got to focus back up, Omaha junior forward TreShawn Thurman told the Omaha World-Herald after the win over Iowa, the programs first victory over a Big Ten foe. Weve got a huge one Monday.Iowa States slide is its first two-game nonconference losing streak since defeats to UNLV and Cincinnati in the 2012 Global Sports Classic in Las Vegas.The Cyclones were in jeopardy of falling out of the AP Top 25 poll after 60 consecutive rankings, the third-longest active streak behind Kansas and Arizona.Im disappointed for the players, Iowa State coach Steve Prohm said after the 55-54 overtime loss to the visiting Bearcats on Saturday. I thought they really competed, and showed toughness and grit.I knew it would be a one-possession game.Iowa State (5-2) scored just three points in the final four minutes of regulation and two baskets in overtime. The loss snapped a 37-game winning streak against nonconference opponents at the Hilton Coliseum in Ames.Didnt make shots, said senior guard Monte Morris, who leads the Cyclones scoring 15.9 points a game. We just have to watch the film. We have to get better.It aint the end of the world. We lost by one.Omahas victory at Iowa was out of this world for coach Derrin Hansen and his fledging program in the Summit League. The Mavericks did not gain full postseason eligibility until last season after moving from Division II to Division I in 2011-12.Hansen is wary of the fact Iowa State is experienced -- one of four Division I teams that starts five seniors -- and eager turn things around against an opponent that will not come in under the radar after the upset of the Hawkeyes.It becomes different because were going to play a team that had a 37-game streak broke at home and they noticed us beating a cross-state rival, said Hansen, whose team will play its seventh road game of the season. Therell be no overlooking now. The game becomes different, not in our minds but in their minds. And thats probably the most important of the two.Omahas top scorer, guard Zach Jackson (13.1 points a game), led the Mavericks against Iowa with 21 points and eight rebounds, while Thurman added 17 points and nine rebounds. Senior point guard Tra-Deon Hollins had 12 points with 11 assists.Speculation around Iowa States program suggests the Cyclones could make a starting lineup change on the frontcourt against Omaha.Darrell Bowie, a 6-foot-8 senior reserve forward transfer from Northern Illinois, averaged 7.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 22.8 minutes per game over the past four games. Senior forward Merrill Holden, a 6-8 transfer from Louisiana Tech, has started all seven games and is averaging 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes a game as a starter.Holden is the Cyclones tallest starter. The other four are no taller than 6-5. Tony Cingrani . Third-seeded Murray had the easiest path to victory on New Years Eve, barely breaking a sweat during his 6-0, 6-0 win over 2,129th-ranked Qatari wildcard recipient Mousa Shanan Zayed. Custom Cardinals T-shirts . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope. http://www.custommlbcardinalsjersey.com/custom-tim-mccarver-jersey-large-601q.html . The Canadian squad, skipped by Jennifer Jones of Winnipeg, got on the board first with two in the second end, and followed that with two more apiece in the fourth and sixth ends. WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Jay Beagle was rewarded for not giving up on Tuesday night.The veteran Washington forward scored with 30 seconds left in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets for their third straight win.Beagle scored the winning goal off a draw in the Winnipeg zone.I won the draw back and (defenseman John Carlson) whiffs on it, said Beagle, who had two assists in a weekend win over Calgary. I tried to whack at it and it hopped over my stick. I was pushing laterally and just tried to slide it through and it went in. It was one of those goals where if you keep whacking at it, eventually it goes in.Braden Holtby made 43 saves, Marcus Johansson had a goal and an assist, and Karl Alzner also scored for Washington, which has won six of nine this season (6-2-1). Evgeny Kuznetsov had two assists in the finale of the Capitals four-game trip to Canada.Mark Scheifele and Adam Lowry scored for the Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck finished with 24 saves.We played well tonight, Jets captain Blake Wheeler said. You take from it that all is not fair in this league and try to replicate that game on Thursday night.The teams conclude a home-and-home set at Washington on Thursday night.Holtby wasnt feeling too great about anything other than the two points.If (the Jets) had a little luck on their side, they probably would have came out on top in this one, and we know that, Holtby said. But we battled it out. Sometimes theyre not pretty.With the Capitals leading 2-0, Scheifele got the Jets on the scoreboard with his fifth of the season with just under 7 minutes remaining. With the teams playing 4-on-4, Scheifele took a rebound and fired a shot through a narrow opening between Holtby and the postfor his team-leading ninth point of the season.Lowry tied it with about 2 1/2 minutes to go with his first of the season. Winnipeg winger Joel Armia fought for the puck off the boards and passed it to Lowry, who went in front of Holtby and waited until he was sprawled on the ice to fire the puck into the net. Mike Shannon. Obviously, were happy we came back in it, but at the end of the day we still didnt finish it off, Scheifele said. I think there are a lot of guys that are happy with the way that we played. We played good throughout the whole game. Putting up over 45 shots or whatever we had against a team like that is big for us. Its definitely tough to lose a game when you come back like that.Alzner scored his second goal of the season with 44 seconds left in the first period. His shot from the point appeared to change direction through traffic and went over Hellebuycks glove. It gave the Capitals the first goal for the eighth time in nine games this season.Winnipeg forward Shawn Matthias suffered a lower-body injury in the first period and didnt return.Johansson made it 2-0 at 8:15 of the second after a Jets turnover in the neutral zone. Kuznetsov got the puck and went behind the net before feeding a pass to Johansson, whose shot from close in front went under Hellebuyck.I gave it to (Kuznetsov) and he pretty much did everything and he gave it right back to me in front of the net, Johannson said. I got lucky it went in. I mean, (the puck) was laying on top of (Hellebuycks) pad. I kind of missed a half-open net at first, but sometimes its just going your way a little bit. Its good to see it go in.Game notes Johanssons sixth goal of the season was his fifth in three games and gave him a team-leading 11 points. ... Even before Matthias went out, Winnipeg was without injured veteran D Tyler Myers and F Drew Stafford.UP NEXTCapitals: Host Winnipeg on Thursday night to open a three-game homestand.Jets: At Washington on Thursday night in the opener of a three-game road trip. ' ' '

The 25th-ranked Florida Gators arent expected to learn too much about themselves Saturday in their season opener at home against Massachusetts. Air Force 1 Alte Nere .They are heavy favorites against the Minutemen (SEC Network, 7:30 p.m. ET), who made the move from the FCS to FBS five years ago and are 6-18 over their last two seasons.But with UFs SEC opener slated for the following week against Kentucky, head coach Jim McElwain still expects the Gators to play with a sense of urgency.What you dont want to do is ever worry about the opponent, but worry about yourself, McElwain said. When situations come up, how you handle them both offensively and defensively and special teams? To me, theres just so much learning that can go on in that opening game. Thats why you have to make sure that youre sound in everything youre doing.The two teams do have some similarities. Both are young with only 13 seniors and graduate students on their rosters (tied for fourth fewest in the country), and both are breaking in new starters at quarterback.For the Minutemen, the call goes to sophomore Ross Comis, who completed 15 of 21 passes in six appearances in backing up starter Blake Frohnapfel last year. He was 6 of 8 in a brief appearance against Notre Dame.The Gators also named a redshirt sophomore, Luke Del Rio, the starter a week ago. Del Rio beat out Purdue transfer Austin Appleby based on his experience within the offense after playing for the scout team with the Gators as a redshirt last season.A transfer from Oregon State, Del Rio will be making his first career college start. Del Rio expects his father, Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio, to make the game, but is trying not to get too caught up in the emotions of running out of the tunnel for the first time in a Gator uniform or playing in front of 90,000 people at The Swamp.Theres bigger things to worry about, such as the game plan, Del Rio said. UMass has a very talented defense. The coach uses a multiple scheme and they do a really good job with their players. Im more focused on executing the game plan than anything.There should be emotion before the game with the renaming of the field for former legendary Florida coach and Heisman winner quarterback Steve Spurrier. Five weeks ago, Florida hired Spurrier as an ambassador to the UF football coach and he has been attending fall practices. Spurrier led the Gators to six SEC titles and their first national title in school history from 1990-2002.Thats something special, and obviously, for him I think what a fitting tribute, McElwain said. And to have him back and be a part of that is something thats pretty neat.UMass has a depth chart loaded with underclassmen, which contributes to the 37-point opening line.The Minutemen went 3-9 for the second consecutive season in 2015 and transition from the Mid-American Conference to independence this season.Even if an upset at The Swamp doesnt happen for UMass, Comis wants to make the most of a learning experience and keep the Minutemen marching forward.Im still learning, he said. ... but I feel like Im in a great spot with this offense and weve got some playmakers. Now Im going to just try to get them the ball. Air Force 1 Sp Outlet . -- Ryan Getzlaf grabbed the three pucks wrapped in tape and held them up to his chest in the Anaheim Ducks dressing room for a celebration nine seasons in the making. Air Force 1 Alte Supreme . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. http://www.airforce1outletitalia.it/ . 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Not only are defendants reaping unlawful profits from these unsavory efforts, but also over the past weeks and months, they have flooded Wrigleyville and the Internet with all manner of unlicensed products that brazenly use the Cubs trademarks ... to dupe unwitting fans and the public into purchasing Defendants knockoff products.Although these type of vendors have been part of the Wrigleyville area forr decades, the value they can reap from the Cubs will rise significantly in the postseason. Air Force 1 Alte Special Field. t 97-55, the Cubs -- who famously havent won the World Series since 1908 -- have the best record in baseball.The suit asks for the court to bar the vendors, seven of whom are named, and others who are not specifically identified, through a temporary restraining order. The Cubs and Major League Baseball then hope to get a permanent injunction that will block the vendors and their products into the future.In the lawsuit, the Cubs and MLB presented photos showing the vendors use the Cubs logos -- their signature C and the W on the teams win flag -- and also come up with their own products, such as a shirt that says We Are World Serious, without the approval of the league or the team.Vendors are able to sell these items for less because they are unlicensed and therefore dont pay a royalty to the team or the league. ' ' '

PISCATAWAY, N. Jim McIlvaine Jersey .J. -- Fourteen points down last week. Trailing by 21 this week.Overcoming big deficits hasnt been a problem for Rutgers lately, especially with Janarion Grant coming to the rescue with big plays.The senior wide receiver threw for a touchdown and had a go-ahead 69-yard punt return for another score as Rutgers rallied from an early 21-point deficit and defeated New Mexico 37-28 on Saturday.Halfback Robert Martin rushed for a career-high 169 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown, and Chris Laviano threw a 75-yard scoring pass to Jawuan Harris in helping the Scarlet Knights (2-1) overcome a big deficit for the second straight week.Man, Janarions different, said Martin, who averaged 8.0 yards. I love going out there with him, competing with him. Even at practice man, he wants to win at everything he does and I like that because thats how I am and just knowing that when he gets the ball in his hands he can take it the distance.David Bonagura kicked three second-half field goals, including two in the final 5:30, in keeping new coach Chris Ash unbeaten at home.Daryl Chestnut scored on a 19-yard run, Austin Apodaca threw a 36-yard TD pass to Patrick Reed and Lamar Jordan scored on a 52-yard run in giving the Lobos (1-2) a 21-0 lead late in the first quarter. Richard McQuarley scored on a 22-yard fourth-quarter run to get New Mexico within 31-28, but Bonagura added two field goals to put the game out of reach.Grant had three touchdowns in rallying the Scarlet Knights against Howard last week, and he had a hand in three scores against the Lobos, with a late 33-yard punt return setting up the final field goal.We talked about it after the game, weve got have a maniacal attitude of doing your job and doing the little things right, New Mexico coach Bob Davie said. I feel better about our team right now than I did last Saturday from a standpoint of fighting against a good opponent. Again, we walk out of here with our heads held high and we have a chance to be a good team.Grants biggest play was the punt return 1:04 before halftime with the score tied at 21-all.Grant fielded a Corey Bojoquez punt at his 31, went left and then reversed his field and went 69 yards down the right side for his six touchdown of the season. It was his third career punt return for a score and eighth overall. He has scored on five kickoff returns.THE TAKEAWAYNEW MEXICO: The Lobos could have been 3-0 heading into a bye week. After beating South Dakota, New Mexico blew a 31-22 fourth-quarter lead after New Mexico State last weekend and gave away an even bigger margin this week. The Lobos had a chance to rally late last week and game up short. They came back from a 10-point deficit this week and also came up short.RUTGERS: With the Big Ten Conference season starting next week, Rutgers has to get off to better starts if it wants to be competitive. The Scarlet Knights fell behind No. 8 Washington 24-0 and trailed in both games at home.Cant say enough about our players, for the second week in a row, we come out of the gate and we get down but nobody flinched, Ash said. Everybody believes in themselves, in each other, in our plan, and we just kept going. We made the plays that we needed to.BULLET: Ash is going to be second guessed after inserting quarterback Zach Allen into the game in the fourth quarter with Rutgers leading 31-28 with 7:48 to play. There seemed to be nothing wrong with Laviano. The Scarlet Knights got a 33-yard field goal from Bonagura but that was set by an unsportsmanlike penalty against the Lobos.UP NEXTNEW MEXICO: The Lobos have a bye week and face San Jose State at home in their Mountain West Conference opener on Oct. 1.RUTGERS: The Scarlet Knights play their third straight home game and face No.13 Iowa in their Big Ten Conference opener on Sept. 24.---AP College Football Website: www.collegefootball.org Paul Westphal Jersey . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain. Patrick Ewing Jersey . Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6 (5), 6-7 (3), 6-1, 6-3 to clinch Britains opening-round victory against the United States on Sunday at Petco Park. "Im proud of the way Im playing just now, because I had to do a lot of work to get back to where I want to be," Murray said after celebrating with his teammates on the red clay court in a temporary stadium in left field of the downtown home of baseballs San Diego Padres. https://www.supersonicsjerseys.com/ .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers. PINE BLUFF, Ark. -- Trey Green threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns as Prairie View routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 57-7 on Saturday.The Panthers finish 7-2 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play and remain in third place in the SWAC-East behind Southern and Grambling State.Green threw four touchdown passes in the first half and Arthur Lockett returned an interception 51 yards for a touchdown to give the Panthers a 33-0 halftime lead.KhaDarel Hodge caught three TD passes, frrom 34-, 64- and 4-yards out. Brent Barry Jersey. .Green was 23-of-29 passing and the Prairie View ground game piled up 152 yards.Marvante King returned a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown to get the Golden Lions on the scoreboard.LaEarl Patterson was 8 of 20 for 81 yards passing and carried 19 times for 86 yards rushing for Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-10, 1-8). ' ' '