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TORONTO - There was a feeling of restrained joy in the Raptors locker room Wednesday evening. Amir Johnson video-bombed a teammate during their post-game scrum, a semi-regular occurrence in Torontos dressing room following a win. Rudy Gay showed off his best Johnson impression. Players cracked joked and debated where they were headed for a late bite to eat. They were 1-0, undefeated after a gritty 93-87 opening night win over Boston. They were in good spirits, understandably, but they were not celebrating. Dwane Casey would never allow a celebration. They just barely stole the victory in their season opener and with each glance toward the white board, located on the front wall of the room, they were reminded that theres a long way to go. "81 more!" was written with an exclamation mark in the centre of the board. "One game at a time," Gay said, referring to the significance of that board. Not the first athlete to utter those words but given their increasingly difficult early-season schedule the cliche does apply. "We have 81 more but we have to take it one game at a time," he continued. "Were just trying to get [off to] a good start and [build] a cushion because theres going to be times where you cant find a win but we want to prepare for that by getting these wins in the beginning." This isnt the way they envisioned their first win of the young season but the rust they displayed was not a big surprise to Casey or his players. "It was a grind," said DeMar DeRozan, who struggled in the victory scoring 13 points on 6-of-19 shooting. "We were rusty but we just went out there and tried to play hard, tried to scramble as much as we [could] and fight it out." Four of Torontos five starters played over 30 minutes (Johnson battled foul trouble and played 24), the first time theyve logged that much playing time after resting in the fourth quarter of all seven preseason games. Accordingly, the team strung together some great moments - holding Boston to 11 second-quarter points - along with some stretches theyll likely hear about in practice Thursday, including a 34-point third quarter for the Celtics. "[It was the] first game of the season, first real minutes weve played all season," said Gay, who scored seven of his team-high 19 points in the final minutes to help seal the win. "I think we did pretty good. We were a little rusty in the beginning, shook the rust off, they came back and we closed the game. Its all about Ws in this league." Grinding it out Much of the discussion in camp focused on rising above adversity and grinding out close games, things the team didnt do especially well last season. Toronto will face stiffer competition and tougher tests than the young Celtics but to Bostons credit they hung around - as they will do throughout the season despite their lacklustre offence - and fought their way back from a 16-point third-quarter deficit. A Brandon Bass buzzer-beating dunk tied the game going into the fourth and the Celtics would take a three-point lead on a Jeff Green three pointer shortly after. Tied again at 78 with 7:41 remaining, the Raptors ripped off a 12-2 run led by Gay and Johnson, each of them scoring five during that stretch. "A lot of times last year when a team [came] back or a team [made] that run we kind of let that get the best of us," DeRozan said. "We [understood] they were going to come out and make a strong run we just had to sustain that the best way we could, and we did." Work in Progress Although the gritty performance matched the identity Casey wants this group to uphold, the Raptors coach knows his team was lucky to come away with the win given their aforementioned early-season rust. Boston scored 25 of their 87 points off 18 Toronto turnovers, the Raptors registered just 15 assists, made 12 of their 23 free-throw attempts and allowed the Celtics to shoot 49 per cent from the field. "We have a lot of work [to do] defensively," Casey said. "Thats not who we are, thats not we have to stand for. I thought we grinded it out when it got tough. They made their run and like I said at halftime, a team worth their salt in the NBA is going to make their run, and they did. I like the way our guys bounced back but we should never put ourselves in that hole." Stagnant down the Stretch Torontos 15 assists are indicative of the teams lack of ball movement, especially late in the game when they relied heavily on isolation sets, settling for a series of difficult shots. "Too many one-hand passes [and] too much one-on-one," Casey said of the teams late-game offence. "A good defensive team is going to shut that out. Weve got to get that ball moving and we had been doing a good job but for whatever reason in the fourth quarter we got standing." Gay and DeRozan were the primary culprits in that department. "Shot selection was little tough today," Gay admitted. "They forced us into some tough shots but again, its the first game. Well get better at that." Rough Night for the Guards Both DeRozan and point guard Kyle Lowry had rough shooting nights in Wednesdays season debut, the backcourt duo combining to shoot 8-for-27 from the field. DeRozan was suffocated by a trio of larger, veteran defenders - Green, Gerald Wallace and Courtney Lee - and was routinely double teamed in the post, where he had excelled in the exhibition season. Uncharacteristically, DeRozan only got to the line twice and missed both shots. "They did a good job of sending people to him," Casey said of the coverage on DeRozan. "Anytime he drove in there he drew a crowd. What weve got to do now is find a draw and kick combination with him because hes got their respect now. Lowry had 11 points and a promising eight assists but shot just 2-of-8 from the floor, 0-of-3 from three-point range and 7-of-12 at the line. The point guard was playing in his first game with the protective splint wrapped around his injured left ring finger, which hell require for the first six weeks of the season. Although Lowrys injury is on his non-shooting hand, the splint is something hes having to get used to playing with. Up Next The Raptors will play six of their next eight games on the road. First up, theyll travel to Atlanta and Milwaukee for a weekend back-to-back on Friday and Saturday respectively. Walter Payton Jersey .com) - The Atlantic Division-leading Toronto Raptors hope to catch a break Sunday in the finale of a three-game homestand, as they host the road-weary Orlando Magic. 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Newman set the New Hampshire Motor Speedway qualifying record with a lap of 136.497 mph to win the pole and headline a top 12 loaded with Chase drivers for Sundays race. Chase for the Sprint Cup championship drivers filled 10 of the top 12 spots Friday. Kasey Kahne was second and joins Newman on the front row, Jeff Gordon was third and Kurt Busch fourth for what will be the second Chase race. Joey Logano qualified sixth, Kevin Harvick was eighth, series points leader and last weeks winner Matt Kenseth was ninth, and Greg Biffle starts 10th. Jimmie Johnson is 11th and Kyle Busch 12th. Martin Truex Jr. starts fifth the same week he found out NAPA was dumping sponsorship of his Michael Waltrip Racing No. 56 car after the race-fixing attempts at Richmond earlier this month. "This is definitely not the time of year you want to find out that you really dont have a ride next year," Truex said. "Its going to be tough, but well have to deal with it and figure it out." Truex did qualify for the Chase with NAPA last season, finishing 11th in points, and was in contention for the final Chase wild card berth at Richmond while driving with a broken wrist. He got a new cast this week and still doesnt know if hell need surgery at the end of the season. The Chase moves on Sunday to New Hampshire, where NASCAR has a 13-driver championship field for the first time since the title-deciding format began in 2004. Newman is eighth in the standings, certainly within striking distance of Kenseth.dddddddddddd. He won his second pole of the season and 51st in 432 career Cup races. Newman won from the pole this season at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Newman, who is leaving Stewart-Haas Racing for a 2014 ride with Richard Childress, has three career wins at New Hampshire. "This track is the birthplace of track position," he said. . Having a good pit selection, having all those things weve had to many times before (helps). Last time we were on the pole here, we led a lot of laps and won. Im hoping we can duplicate that again." The rest of the Chase field saw Clint Bowyer start 16th and Dale Earnhardt Jr. 17th. Earnhardt is 13th in the Chase standings and was disgusted on the grid after his poor lap. "The car just hadnt been turning well and the front end is a bit of a handful," he said. NASCAR would love for the talk of the sport to return to racing and the Chase and not the scandal that rocked the sport. NASCAR took the unprecedented step of adding Gordon as a 13th driver and booted Truex from the field. Gordon, a four-time champion, was sixth in Chicago and has four straight top-10 finishes to work his way up to seventh in the standings. "We are in it and we want to show everyone why we are in it," Gordon said. "I think we had the last three races leading into Chicago. We were pretty good, but previously in the season we just have had our struggles. 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MONTREAL - The surging Ottawa Senators will shoot for their first four-game winning streak of the season when they visit the rival Montreal Canadiens for Saturdays Atlantic Division clash at the Bell Centre. The game can be heard live on TSN Radio 690 at 7pm et. A playoff team in each of the past two seasons, the Senators have struggled with consistency so far in 2013-14 and currently are sitting sixth in the Atlantic Division with 43 points. However, wins in three straight and four of the last five games gives hope that Ottawa is starting to find its groove. The Senators won all three games on their recent homestand and claimed those victories by a total margin of four goals. Ottawa hopes to stay hot on Saturday when it kicks off a four-game road trip in Montreal, but the Sens are just 7-8-3 as the guest this season and have dropped four straight away from Canadas capital city. Ottawa recorded a 4-3 regulation win over Winnipeg in the finale of its homestand on Thursday. Mika Zibanejad posted a goal and an assist to help the Senators notch the close victory at Canadian Tire Centre. Milan Michalek, Zack Smith and Clarke MacArthur also had goals for the Senators, while Craig Anderson stopped 32 shots in the win. "I thought it was a competitive game up and down the rink and thats the way I thought it would be," said Ottawa head coach Paul MacLean. "We found a way to win the game and thats what is most important." The Sens have won their last three games without captain Jason Spezza in the lineup and the veteran forward expects to miss a fourth straight tilt on Saturday. Ottawa hasnt won four in a row since April 11-18 of last season and a victory could be difficult to come by on Saturday, as the Sens have lost four straight and five of their last six tilts in Montreal. The Sens have won two of the past three encounters with the Canadiens overall and Ottawa recorded a 4-1 home victory when the clubs met for the first of five matchups this season on Nov. 7. Montreal won Thursday night in Dallas, halting a two-game slide to complete a six-game road trip with a 3-2-1 mark. Lars Eller scored the winner in the third period to help the Canadiens take down the Stars, 6-4. Max Pacioretty had two goals and two assists, while P.K. Subban added a goal and three assists for the Habs. Carey Price gave up four goals on 32 shots. "Thats what we need. Weve been struggling scoring goals," said Pacioretty. "Weve been struggling trying to put 60 minutes together. We came out slow but we found a way to bounce back after a bad start. Carey (Price) bailed us out early in the game and I think we took it from there." The Canadiens are now home for two straight and they will host Florida on Monday. 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Russia topped the standings with an eye-popping 80 medals -- including 30 gold -- while Ukraine was second with 25 total medals. Germany was second behind Russia in the gold-medal count with nine. McKeever finished Sundays race in a time of 23 minutes 18.1 seconds, just 8.1 seconds ahead of Russias Stanislav Chokhlaev. He employed the same strategy with his guides that helped him win the 20-kilometre gold medal last week. With windy conditions starting to wear on guide Erik Carleton, Graham Nishikaawa entered the race with about three kilometres to go to help seal the 10th gold medal of McKeevers storied career.dddddddddddd "It was all on the guides today. They did such a great job with all the headwind," said McKeever. "There was so much wind out there today that just to be tucked in, I saved a lot of energy. By the time we got to the last lap there was still a little bit of gas left, just enough to get by." The 42-year-old Klebl won in a time of 30 minutes 52.0 seconds. Ukraines Maksym Yarovyi finished second at 31:06.5 and Russias Grigory Murygin skied to the bronze at 31:18.2. "It feels pretty good for sure," said Klebl. "I have exceptional skis for wet, sloppy conditions and today we got exactly those conditions. It just feels good. We prepare for this over and over and over again to try and get things to line up, and today it did." A three-time Paralympian, Klebl moved to Canmore, Alta. to join the Canadian team from the United States following the Vancouver 2010 Games. Also Sunday, para-alpine sit-skier Josh Dueck was chosen as Canadas flag-bearer for the closing ceremony. The native of Kimberley, B.C., won gold in the super combined and silver in the downhill in Sochi. ' ' '

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SEATTLE - Marvin Lewis politely acknowledged becoming Cincinnatis all-time wins leader only to immediately crack a joke when it was pointed out the Bengals had surpassed their entire win total from a year ago. "We didnt have to go far to surpass last year, unfortunately," Lewis said. Its not just the Bengals win total thats surprising. Theyre doing it thanks to defence, a couple of rookies on offence, and on Sunday one huge special teams play. Quarterback Andy Dalton threw a pair of first-half touchdown passes, one to fellow rookie A.J. Green, Brandon Tate returned a punt 56 yards for a touchdown with 3:22 left and the Bengals won their fourth straight with a 34-12 win over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Toss in Reggie Nelsons 75-yard interception return for a score in the final minute and every phase had a hand in the Bengals fourth straight win and first win on the West Coast since beating San Diego in 2003. Cincinnati is 5-2 for the fourth time in the past 21 years and the previous three times it reached the post-season. The Bengals are tied with Baltimore a half game behind Pittsburgh in the tough AFC North. "We continue to find a way to win it and continue to find a way to keep it interesting. We have to grow on the positives and weve got to correct the negatives," Lewis said. "Thats a hard-fought game. It started out with more talking than playing. We got ahead at that point, and we were able to settle down and play a little bit more better in the second half." Dalton tossed TDs of 14 yards to Jerome Simpson and a beautiful 43-yarder that dropped into the arms of Green in the second quarter to give the Bengals a 17-3 lead. From there, the Bengals (5-2) leaned on their impressive defence that bent, but managed to keep Seattle out of the end zone until the fourth quarter. "To the people on the outside, they may be surprised and what not," Cincinnati cornerback Leon Hall said. "Every season we come in expecting to win. ... Just hopefully, weve got some big games coming up, so we execute in those games." Dalton made mistakes in the second half, throwing a pair of interceptions and the Bengals managed only 252 yards of total offence. That proved to be enough thanks to special teams, defence and flubs from the struggling Seahawks. Dalton, whom Seattle passed on in Aprils draft by using its late first-round pick on right tackle James Carpenter instead of the quarterback out of TCU, was 18 of 29 for 168 yards. Green finished with four catches for 63 yards. Mike Nugent made two field goals, including a 48-yarder with 4:50 left to give the Bengals a 20-12 lead. It capped a drive where Cincinnati used four minutes and forced Seattle to get a touchdown and two-point conversion to tie. It was a moot point. Seattle (2-5) went three-and-out on the ensuing possession and Tate, filling in for Adam Jones who was injured in the first quarter, caught Jon Ryans punt and sprinted nearly untouched to seal the victory. It was Cincinnatis first punt return for a score since 2003. "For some reason when he kicked it I had the feeling I was going to do something special with it," Tate said. "I didnt know I was going to score, but I put all the trust in my teammates. The other 10 guys did their job, I just went out and did mine." One of Cincinnatis challenges was deciphering Seattles quarterback. Charlie Whitehurst started after coach Pete Carroll determined he wanted to try and hold out Tarvaris Jackson, and his pectoral injury, another week. But Whitehurst was ineffective and Jackson entered midway through the second quarter. The quarterback roulette that never hit on the right number was part of a maddening and confusing day that started when receiver Mike Williams was surprisingly inactive after not being listed on any injury reports all week. The Seahawks (2-5) were flustered to the point where running back Marshawn Lynch was barking at coaches on the bench after Seattle was held to a field goal on the final play of the third quarter -- the second time they were stymied inside the 10. "There were a couple plays out there where I feel myself, I didnt execute right, and I think those were plays that would have put the game in a different perspective," Lynch said. Jackson finished 21 of 40 for a career-high 323 yards in just 2 1/2 quarters, while Whitehurst was 4 of 7 for 52 yards and was sacked twice in his limited appearance. And Carroll again flubbed his time management late in the first half. When Seattle was out of timeouts, Carroll called a run play on fourth-and-2 at the Cincinnati three-yard line with 14 seconds left. Lynch got the two yards, but the ball was not spotted in time to be spiked and Seattle walked away with no points. The mistake appeared huge when Seattle trailed just 17-12 early in the fourth quarter before the Bengals pulled away. "It would have been a good call if we made it," Carroll said. "But we didnt." Notes: Carroll said Williams tweaked a hamstring and thats why he was not active. ... Seattle WRs Sidney Rice (102) and Ben Obomanu (107) both topped 100 yards receiving. ... Jones said his hamstring was just a tweak and that he would do "whatever I have to do to be healthy," for next weeks game at Tennessee. ... Lewis passed Sam Wyche for most wins in Bengals history. cheap jerseys .A. 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Mike Conley had 23 points and six assists, Marc Gasol added 14 points and 12 rebounds and the Grizzlies easily dispatched the short-handed Timberwolves 109-92 on Monday night. "We caught a good team on the second night of a back-to-back," Memphis coach Dave Joerger said. Memphis goal was to take immediate advantage of a Minnesota team coming off a 127-120 loss to Phoenix on Sunday in which the Timberwolves squandered a 22-point lead. Memphis never trailed and held a double-digit lead from the 3:27 mark of the first quarter to the end. "We didnt want to give them too much leeway," Conley said. "Weve been in the same shoes. Youre coming in off a tough game, and you kind of walk through the first part of the game. "We just wanted to jump out there as early as we could, set the tempo and try to get ahead of them." Zach Randolph finished with 17 points for Memphis, while Tayshaun Prince and Ed Davis added 12 points apiece. Mike Miller scored 11 as the Grizzlies won their 10th straight home game. Kevin Love led the Timberwolves with 16 points, but shot 6-of-18 from the field, part of Minnesota shooting 38 per cent for the game. Corey Brewer had 15 points and Kevin Martin finished with 13. Gorgui Dieng, in the starting lineup because of injuries on Minnesotas front line, finished with 11 points and 17 rebounds. The victory left Memphis in the seventh spot in the Western Conference playoff race, a half-game ahead of Dallas and Phoenix. Meanwhile, the consecutive losses to the Grizzlies and Suns pushed the Timberwolves seven games behind Phoenix and the Mavericks. While not mathematically eliminated, the Timberwolves are beginning to understand their situation. "We just have to be competitive. Thats the biggest key right now — get through the end of the season and play each game competitively," forward Chase Budinger said. "Thats how yoou have to look at it.dddddddddddd" The Timberwolves continued to deal with injuries as centres Nikola Pekovic and Ronny Turiaf sat out, along with backup point guard J.J. Barea. With the absences, Memphis dominated the inside and outscored Minnesota in the paint 66-42 and held a 54-42 advantage on the boards. "They played physical," Love said. "When you play a team like that on a back-to-back, especially this late in the season, especially without Pek and Ronny and some depth, its tough." The first quarter was a horrid shooting exhibition. The teams combined to miss the games first nine shots, and Memphis shot only 44.4 per cent in the quarter. Minnesota started 3-of-16 before rallying to 5-of-24 (20.8 per cent for the quarter). "We just got off to such a bad start and missed a ton of shots," Minnesota coach Rick Adelman said. "We allowed them 40 points in the paint in the first half. They controlled the game pretty much the whole game." Memphis pushed the first-half lead to as many as 21 before Minnesota got going midway through the second period. But the Grizzlies held a 57-39 lead at the break. Memphis extended the lead to 24 in the third quarter and appeared to be in control. But Minnesota closed the period on a 15-4 run, including the final nine to cut the advantage to 81-68 entering the fourth. Memphis opened the final period with 12 straight points, including consecutive 3-pointers from Miller and Conley, and Memphis lead was at 93-68. "We had a little miscommunication, relaxed a little bit, and they took advantage," Gasol said. "At the end of the third, we got a little sloppy, but we picked it up again and went up. The reaction is what matters." NOTES: Randolph hit a 3-pointer from the left corner in the third quarter. He was 0-for-16 from outside the arc for the season. ... Memphis has not lost at home since dropping a decision to Dallas on Feb. 5. ... 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BIRMINGHAM, England -- Aston Villa beat nine-man Chelsea 1-0 in an English Premier League game that saw manager Jose Mourinho sent to the stands in the closing stages on Saturday. That win saw Villa claim their first back-to-back league victories in four years as they climbed into the top half of the table. Villa manager Paul Lambert said it was the best win of his tenure since he joined the club in 2012. "Thats probably the best win weve had. It was a fantastic all round team performance," said Lambert. A week after securing a 4-1 win over Norwich, the Midlands club welcomed the league leaders to Villa Park, with Mourinhos men looking to restore a nine-point advantage at the top of the table. After Manchester City had earlier beaten Hull City 2-0 away from home, the onus was on the Blues to extend their lead at the summit. Visiting Chelsea thought it took the lead in the 41st minute when midfielder Nemanja Matic poked home from close range following a corner, however he was alleged to have handled the ball first. The second half sprung to life after Chelsea midfielder Willian was sent off in the 68th for two bookable offences. Referee Chris Foys decision handed Villa the incentive, and they eventually capitalized through Fabian Delph. The midfielder converted in the 82nd minute with a masterful flick, denting Chelseas title surge. Chelsea then found themselves down to nine men when midfielder Ramires was then shown a straight red in second-half stoppage time for a wild lunge at Karim El Ahmadi. That sparked animated scenes on the touchline, which eventually led to Mourinho being dismissed for his remonstrations. After the game the Chelsea boss refused to comment on referee Foys performance citing a fear of bringing the game into disrepute, which he intimated could lead to him facing a suspension. 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Pistorius will likely face all four charges at his trial starting in March, although his lawyers can argue against the new gun charges being added to his current indictment as the offences are alleged to have taken place in Johannesburg -- a different court jurisdiction to Pistorius fatal shooting of Steenkamp at his upscale villa in the South African capital, Pretoria, in the pre-dawn hours of Valentines Day. wholesale nfl jerseys .Y. -- Sabres forward Drew Stafford has witnessed plenty of turmoil during his eight seasons in Buffalo. wholesale jerseys . The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously in Las Vegas to quit granting therapeutic use exemptions for fighters undergoing the so-called TRT.TORONTO -- Calling it a tale of two seasons, Toronto FC players and coaches say the Major League Soccer team is headed in the right direction despite again missing the playoffs. Under new coach Aron Winter and assistant Bob de Klerk, Toronto finished with a 6-13-15 record, but showed signs of promise as the season ended. The MLS side also turned heads by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League. Still, Toronto fans have yet to see a post-season appearance in the clubs five-year history. Winter fell short of saying its playoffs or bust in 2012, but pointed to the teams improvement in the second half of the season. "We are on the right track but we are not still there," the Dutch coach said Monday as the team met the media for a post-mortem. "Next season were going to start from the beginning to give everything to get at least into the playoffs," Winter added. "But we always say we are here not for the short-term, we are here for the long-term ... we are still building." It was up to goalkeeper Stefan Frei to call a spade a spade. "Its been (a year) of transition again," he said. "Obviously a lot of changes throughout the season. "You might even want to split the season up in two -- obviously almost two different teams. But I think what the team has achieved throughout the second half of the season has been good progress and thats I think what weve been looking for." But Frei, who lost his starting job while injured, was not about to give the 2011 season a thumbs-up. "Im not going to go to bed with a smile either," he said. "Although a lot of people thought this season was going to be just (about) progression, getting better, our goal was to reach the playoffs and we failed at that." In January, Winter and de Klerk took over a franchise that seemingly had gone backwards. They came in with a vision, introducing the Dutch concept of "total football" where every position has a designated role. "I remember the first couple of games it was almost like them speaking another language," midfielder Julian de Guzman said. "And no one really understood what they wanted from each individual. "I think thats why they were forced to make certain changes at the midpoint of the season. Now that theyve got the guys that they want, it feels more like a team. Everyone comprehends the system very well and, at the same time, theyre getting better at it." Winter essentially remade the roster in July. He brought in designated players Torsten Frings and Danny Koevermans and seven others.dddddddddddd In all, Toronto used some 40 players in 2011. Winter and Paul Mariner, director of player development, say they still have holes to fill. Central defence remains a worry after season-ending injuries to Adrian Cann and Dicoy Williams and a league-worst 59 goals against. "Just the way that we played --so open," said Ty Harden, who soldiered on valiantly with Andy Iro at centre back. "We lost the ball too easily too many times. To (the point) where teams were just flying at us." Every set piece was a defensive adventure. "All I really know is we gave up a lot of goals on set pieces," Harden said. "Obviously if we knew exactly why or how to fix it we would have done that already. Its obviously something we talked about a lot. Obviously we couldnt, for whatever reason, fix it." Frings was dropped back as a sweeper to help steady the creaky backline. The team needs more depth, with de Klerk saying only once during the season did the coaching staff have a discussion on who to play in the No. 10 shirt. The team braintrust is able to point to the start of construction of Torontos new training ground. Academy graduates like Ashtone Morgan, Matt Stinson and Doneil Henry have been success stories this season. Forward Ryan Johnson has been a fine, unsung pickup and teenage Ecuador forward Joao Plata has proved to be a "difference-maker," in de Klerks words. It has two goalies in Frei and Milos Kocic who have both shown they are good enough to start. The two are friends, rooming together on the road, but the team may look to move one to pick up another asset. While the two were diplomatic about the starting role Monday, it seems clear they dont both expect to be here next season. Frings, a former German international, has proved to be a leader on the pitch and a role model off it, according to the team. Koevermans scored eight goals in 10 games, proving to be a big Dutch goal machine. "During the last three months we played some good games," said Koevermans. De Guzman regained his fitness after a troublesome knee injury and was beginning to show his influence on the pitch as the season ended. Winter and De Klerk says the leagues intricate roster and salary rules will not be as foreign to them next season. "Were under no illusions that weve got more work to do," said Mariner. Making Plata and fullback Richard Eckersleys loan status is high on his to do list. Both say they want to be back. ' ' '

There were a lot of talks; they went on for a long period

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The Washington Capitals might look back at the two points they earned with an improbable road win over the New York Islanders as the most important in their playoff quest. Washington trailed by three goals late in the second period, but Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals roared back for a 5-4 shootout win on Tuesday night. Ovechkin scored in the final minute of the second to make it 4-2 and start the comeback. Dmitry Orlov scored 1:51 into the third, and Ovechkin made it 4-4 with his 29th goal midway through the period when he knocked a rebound of Keith Aucoins slap shot past goalie Evgeni Nabokov. Aucoin had a career-high three assists. The Capitals (36-28-6) have won four straight and lead ninth-place Buffalo by four points in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Capitals, 13-18-3 on the road, are only one point behind the Southeast Division-leading Florida Panthers. "Its the playoffs for us right now," Ovechkin said. "Teams are fighting for those spots, and we need these points." John Tavares scored twice for the Islanders, including his career-best 30th goal, and added an assist, Matt Moulson netted his 30th of the season, and defenceman Travis Hamonic also scored for the Islanders (28-31-11), who lost their third straight game in heartbreaking fashion. They were beaten 2-1 by the New Jersey Devils on a pair of late goals on Saturday and lost to the New York Rangers on an overtime goal in the closing seconds on Sunday. "Weve got to be better when we have a lead," Tavares said. "Its hard to pinpoint the problem, but thats three games in a row." Moulson gave New York a 1-0 lead 8:54 in when his slap shot deflected off the glass behind the net and then dropped in by goalie Michal Neuvirth. Moulson has scored 30 goals in three consecutive seasons, the first time an Islanders player has done that since Ziggy Palffy (1996-9. Hamonics power-play tally, his second goal of the season, from Tavares and Frans Nielsen at 19:39, made it 2-0. Tavares scored at 9:05 of the second on the power play to push the lead to three. Hamonic also had two assists for his first three-point game in the NHL. Mike Knuble scored his fourth goal of the season 28 seconds later to bring the Capitals within 3-1. Tavares scored his second of the game at 11:44 of the second period with a snap shot from the right circle to beat Neuvirth, who still managed to improve to 5-0 against the Islanders. "It wasnt going my way early, but I battle every minute for every save, and it paid off," Neuvirth said. "That was an unbelievable comeback and a huge win for us." Capitals coach Dale Hunter was impressed with his teams grit and leadership. "We have good leaders on this team, and they got us back in the game," said Hunter, who replaced Bruce Boudreau on Nov. 28. "We were on our heels and down 4-1 but the guys didnt give up. They busted their tails and got a big win." New York won the first two meetings with the Capitals and were leading 2-0 in the third matchup on Feb. 28 with less than four minutes left in regulation. But Troy Brouwer scored twice, and Ovechkin won it in overtime. The Capitals began a five-game trip as they try to improve their playoff positioning. Since Feb. 18, Washington had lost three straight, won three in a row, and lost another three consecutively before this three-game winning streak. The Islanders back-to-back losses over the weekend were particularly demoralizing. This latest loss added to the pain. "Our discipline and decision-making is what bothers me," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "You have to know who youre up against. We talked about Ovechkin, and still he was able to get a couple to the back of our net." NOTES: Islanders RW P.A. Parenteau sat out because of an undisclosed upper body injury. ... The Capitals were without forward Nicklas Backstrom (concussion) and defenceman Tom Poti (back). Defenceman Mike Green served the last of a three-game suspension. ... The three points for the 21-year-old Tavares left him one point shy of becoming the first Islanders player to have at least 70 in a season since Alexei Yashin had 75 in 2001-02. Wayne Gretzky New York Rangers Jersey . The 25-year-old Kruger made four birdies and overcame a bogey on the 17th to finish with a 14-under total of 274. Jorge Campillo of Spain and Marcel Siem of Germany were two shots back in a tie for second. New York Rangers Jersey For Sale . -- Billy Hurley III, Joe Affrunti, Ashley Hall and Ben Martin were tied at 11 under after regulation Sunday when darkness suspended play in the Web. http://www.rangershockeyproshop.com/Mark-Messier-Rangers-Jersey/. Hossa was injured Saturday night during Chicagos 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins outside at Soldier Field. 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Lead players lawyer Sol Weiss expects the courts financial expert to advise the judge "shortly" on his view of the class-action plan. Senior U.S. District Judge Anita Brody has voiced concerns that the fund wont cover 20,000 retirees for 65 years. And critics believe the NFL is getting off lightly, given its $9 billion in annual revenues. "When you look at it objectively, it didnt matter how much money the NFL had, it was, Is there enough money to take care of (people)?" Weiss said Friday at a seminar at the Villanova University School of Law outside Philadelphia. The proposed settlement would pay as much as $5 million for men with the most serious neurological injuries, such as Lou Gehrigs disease. The awards would depend on a retirees age and diagnosis. Those with serious dementia would get $3 million, while an 80-year-old with early dementia would get $25,000. All plaintiffs would get cognitive testing, and follow-up care if needed. "Even if only 10 per cent of retired NFL football players eventually receive a qualifying diagnosis ... it is difficult to see how the monetary award fund would have the funds available over its lifespan to pay all claimants at these significant award levels," Brody wrote in January, when she asked for more actuarial details and appointed New York financier Perry Golkin to advise her. Weeiss remains confident the fund is sufficient, and that most players will sign on rather than spend years fighting the NFL in court.dddddddddddd The surprise settlement emerged in August, after several months of closed-door meetings with a mediator. "There were a lot of talks; they went on for a long period of time ... and the NFLs tough," Weiss said Friday. "We did get to a point where there was enough money on the table to take care of the sick players and their families, and thats the time we make the deal." Brody was expected to hold a fairness hearing in the coming months, when objectors can challenge the plan, and decide whether to opt out. "Those players and their lawyers who think its not enough money will get an opportunity to be heard," Weiss said Friday. Brody could approve the settlement, reject it, or perhaps suggest the two sides negotiate anew. However, the plaintiffs lawyers consider time of the essence, especially for families dealing with the dementia, depression and even violence associated with traumatic brain injuries. "These are profoundly injured people. Some of them are dead, and their families deserve compensation," said Weiss, whose lead plaintiff, former Atlanta Falcon safety Ray Easterling, committed suicide in 2012, a year after filing suit. "They forget things. They have a lot of anger issues. They cant hold a job. They really cant have a meaningful relations," Weiss said. "Their lives are upside down." ' ' '

SAN DIEGO -- Donald Young has replaced an injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray

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SAN DIEGO -- Donald Young has replaced an injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray on Friday in the first match of the first-round Davis Cup tie on clay at the San Diego Padres stadium. U.S. captain Jim Courier made the announcement at the draw on Thursday. In the second singles, Sam Querrey will play Britains James Ward. The doubles on Saturday features Bob and Mike Bryan of the US facing Murray and Colin Fleming. The reverse singles on Sunday has Querrey facing Murray, followed by Young meeting Ward. Mark Messier New York Rangers Jersey . According to various reports, the striker is about to sign a five-and-a-half year extension with Manchester United worth a reported 300,000 pounds a week that would see him at Old Trafford until 2019. Wayne Gretzky New York Rangers Jersey .C. -- Al Jefferson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead Charlotte to a 95-91 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night that gave the Bobcats their first win over Los Angeles in their last seven tries. http://www.rangershockeyproshop.com/Martin-StLouis-Rangers-Jersey/. Luongo rejoins the Panthers after having been traded to Vancouver eight seasons ago. Authentic New York Rangers Jersey .Its not going to be our last game we lose, were not going to win every game, Jokinen said Wednesday, joining most of his teammates taking the day off to rest or work out in preparation to face the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Rick Nash Jersey Jersey . Ricciardos exclusion from the results tarnished what had been a day of celebration for local fans, who were jubilant that the Red Bull driver had apparently become the first Australian to finish on the podium at his home race. However just before midnight, stewards ruled that Ricciardos car had "exceeded consistently the maximum allowed fuel flow" and that the team refused an instruction from the races technical delegate Charlie Whiting to change the fuel-flow sensor before the race and a further request during the race to reduce the fuel flow. MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers were soaked in the joy of another division title, jumping around in their matching, drenched T-shirts when Torii Hunter darted from the room. He came back a few seconds later, bear-hugging an important piece of the party: manager Jim Leyland. "I got Skip! I got Skip! I got Skip!" Hunter yelled. The gruff old skipper was smiling wide, and he even did a little dance before retreating to his office. The Tigers were sure having fun, and they want to throw a bigger celebration next month. Max Scherzer earned his 21st win and the Tigers became AL Central champions for the third straight year by beating the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Wednesday night. "I just dont think people realize how hard it is to win," Leyland said before Hunter nabbed him. The 68-year-old managers voice cracked several times as he fought off tears during his postgame interview. Hunters single followed a leadoff triple by Austin Jackson in the first inning, and that was all Scherzer (21-3) and the Tigers needed. "For us to be able to do it three straight years now is really special and a testament to the talent in our clubhouse," Scherzer said. Scherzer gave up two singles in seven innings. Jose Veras and Drew Smyly teamed up for the eighth and Joaquin Benoit worked the ninth for his 24th save in 25 tries. A few dozen Tigers fans in attendance at Target Field cheered from their seats while Miguel Cabrera and his teammates mobbed Benoit in front of the mound after he struck out Josh Willingham to end the game. The celebration picked up even more in the clubhouse, where the Tigers sprayed sparkling wine all over each other and started smoking cigars once the bottles were empty. Scherzer spun one more solid start for the AL Cy Young Award voters to consider, except for the season-high six walks and 123 pitches. He struck out 10 and lowered his ERA to 2.90, ensuring hell finish the season with the most wins in the major leagues. Jordan Zimmermann, the next closest, has 19 for Washington. "Twenty-one wins. We call him Black Jack," Hunter said, ski goggles resting on the top of his head. Second-place Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox, but the Tigers maintained their 4 1/2-game lead. The Indians control the second AL wild-card spot. Kevin Correia (9-13) did his best to give the Twins a chance, giving up seven hits and one run over seven innings to finish his first season with the Twins with a 4.18 ERA. "They earned it. They did a great job this year," Correia said of the Tigers. The clear favouritees to win the Central again after getting swept by San Francisco in last years World Series, the Tigers havent had a losing month this season.dddddddddddd They tightened their grip on the division with a 12-game winning streak shortly after the All-Star break. Cabrera has followed his Triple Crown season with another spectacular year despite persistent midsection injuries. The supporting cast of Prince Fielder, Omar Infante, Jackson and Hunter has helped Detroit stay one of baseballs best-hitting teams. The rotation has been even better. Anibal Sanchez and Scherzer have turned star right-hander Justin Verlander into an afterthought at times, and Doug Fister and Rick Porcello are two of the best fourth and fifth starters around. The bullpen, shaky at the start, has been more stable with Benoit as the closer. Now its on to the post-season, where the Tigers have had some success under Leyland but still fell short of the ultimate goal, the teams first World Series title since 1984. They were American League champions in 2006 and runners-up in 2011. Its still too early to tell which team the Tigers will play in the division series, but they werent worried about that on Wednesday. "When we started in spring training, SAN DIEGO -- Donald Young has replaced an injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray on Friday in the first match of the first-round Davis Cup tie on clay at the San Diego Padres stadium. U.S. captain Jim Courier made the announcement at the draw on Thursday. In the second singles, Sam Querrey will play Britains James Ward. The doubles on Saturday features Bob and Mike Bryan of the US facing Murray and Colin Fleming. The reverse singles on Sunday has Querrey facing Murray, followed by Young meeting Ward. Mark Messier New York Rangers Jersey . According to various reports, the striker is about to sign a five-and-a-half year extension with Manchester United worth a reported 300,000 pounds a week that would see him at Old Trafford until 2019. Wayne Gretzky New York Rangers Jersey .C. -- Al Jefferson had 24 points and 10 rebounds to lead Charlotte to a 95-91 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night that gave the Bobcats their first win over Los Angeles in their last seven tries. http://www.rangershockeyproshop.com/Martin-StLouis-Rangers-Jersey/. Luongo rejoins the Panthers after having been traded to Vancouver eight seasons ago. Authentic New York Rangers Jersey .Its not going to be our last game we lose, were not going to win every game, Jokinen said Wednesday, joining most of his teammates taking the day off to rest or work out in preparation to face the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. Rick Nash Jersey Jersey . Ricciardos exclusion from the results tarnished what had been a day of celebration for local fans, who were jubilant that the Red Bull driver had apparently become the first Australian to finish on the podium at his home race. However just before midnight, stewards ruled that Ricciardos car had "exceeded consistently the maximum allowed fuel flow" and that the team refused an instruction from the races technical delegate Charlie Whiting to change the fuel-flow sensor before the race and a further request during the race to reduce the fuel flow. MINNEAPOLIS -- The Detroit Tigers were soaked in the joy of another division title, jumping around in their matching, drenched T-shirts when Torii Hunter darted from the room. He came back a few seconds later, bear-hugging an important piece of the party: manager Jim Leyland. "I got Skip! I got Skip! I got Skip!" Hunter yelled. The gruff old skipper was smiling wide, and he even did a little dance before retreating to his office. The Tigers were sure having fun, and they want to throw a bigger celebration next month. Max Scherzer earned his 21st win and the Tigers became AL Central champions for the third straight year by beating the Minnesota Twins 1-0 on Wednesday night. "I just dont think people realize how hard it is to win," Leyland said before Hunter nabbed him. The 68-year-old managers voice cracked several times as he fought off tears during his postgame interview. Hunters single followed a leadoff triple by Austin Jackson in the first inning, and that was all Scherzer (21-3) and the Tigers needed. "For us to be able to do it three straight years now is really special and a testament to the talent in our clubhouse," Scherzer said. Scherzer gave up two singles in seven innings. Jose Veras and Drew Smyly teamed up for the eighth and Joaquin Benoit worked the ninth for his 24th save in 25 tries. A few dozen Tigers fans in attendance at Target Field cheered from their seats while Miguel Cabrera and his teammates mobbed Benoit in front of the mound after he struck out Josh Willingham to end the game. The celebration picked up even more in the clubhouse, where the Tigers sprayed sparkling wine all over each other and started smoking cigars once the bottles were empty. Scherzer spun one more solid start for the AL Cy Young Award voters to consider, except for the season-high six walks and 123 pitches. He struck out 10 and lowered his ERA to 2.90, ensuring hell finish the season with the most wins in the major leagues. Jordan Zimmermann, the next closest, has 19 for Washington. "Twenty-one wins. We call him Black Jack," Hunter said, ski goggles resting on the top of his head. Second-place Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox, but the Tigers maintained their 4 1/2-game lead. The Indians control the second AL wild-card spot. Kevin Correia (9-13) did his best to give the Twins a chance, giving up seven hits and one run over seven innings to finish his first season with the Twins with a 4.18 ERA. "They earned it. They did a great job this year," Correia said of the Tigers. The clear favouritees to win the Central again after getting swept by San Francisco in last years World Series, the Tigers havent had a losing month this season.dddddddddddd They tightened their grip on the division with a 12-game winning streak shortly after the All-Star break. Cabrera has followed his Triple Crown season with another spectacular year despite persistent midsection injuries. The supporting cast of Prince Fielder, Omar Infante, Jackson and Hunter has helped Detroit stay one of baseballs best-hitting teams. The rotation has been even better. Anibal Sanchez and Scherzer have turned star right-hander Justin Verlander into an afterthought at times, and Doug Fister and Rick Porcello are two of the best fourth and fifth starters around. The bullpen, shaky at the start, has been more stable with Benoit as the closer. Now its on to the post-season, where the Tigers have had some success under Leyland but still fell short of the ultimate goal, the teams first World Series title since 1984. They were American League champions in 2006 and runners-up in 2011. Its still too early to tell which team the Tigers will play in the division series, but they werent worried about that on Wednesday. "When we started in spring training, it was almost like the only thing we could do was fail. People had such high expectations," Leyland said. "I talked about that and said, Dont get caught up in the expectations. Get caught up in how youre going to live up to the expectations." Scherzer struck out four straight in one stretch. The first hit, by Chris Parmelee in the fourth inning, was a slow roller that didnt reach third base. Scherzer snagged it but had no play, grimacing about the blemish on the scoreboard. He retired the next batter on an infield popup. Then in the fifth after a single and a walk with one out, Scherzer went to a 3-1 count on Brian Dozier, who has quietly become perhaps this depleted Twins teams best hitter with Justin Morneau now in Pittsburgh and Joe Mauer recovering from a concussion. Scherzer struck out Dozier on a mid-80s mph slider and watched catcher Alex Avila fire a perfect throw to third base that caught Alex Presley stealing. Scherzer pumped his arm as he walked off the mound. NOTES: Leyland said he hopes SS Jose Iglesias (left hand) will play Friday in Miami, where Porcello (13-8, 4.38 ERA) will pitch against RHP Tom Koehler (4-10, 4.45 ERA). ... With the Tigers losing their DH for the weekend, Victor Martinez could catch some and give Fielder a few innings off at 1B, Leyland said. ' ' ' was fail. People had such high expectations," Leyland said. "I talked about that and said, Dont get caught up in the expectations. Get caught up in how youre going to live up to the expectations." Scherzer struck out four straight in one stretch. The first hit, by Chris Parmelee in the fourth inning, was a slow roller that didnt reach third base. Scherzer snagged it but had no play, grimacing about the blemish on the scoreboard. He retired the next batter on an infield popup. Then in the fifth after a single and a walk with one out, Scherzer went to a 3-1 count on Brian Dozier, who has quietly become perhaps this depleted Twins teams best hitter with Justin Morneau now in Pittsburgh and Joe Mauer recovering from a concussion. Scherzer struck out Dozier on a mid-80s mph slider and watched catcher Alex Avila fire a perfect throw to third base that caught Alex Presley stealing. Scherzer pumped his arm as he walked off the mound. NOTES: Leyland said he hopes SS Jose Iglesias (left hand) will play Friday in Miami, where Porcello (13-8, 4.38 ERA) will pitch against RHP Tom Koehler (4-10, 4.45 ERA). ... With the Tigers losing their DH for the weekend, Victor Martinez could catch some and give Fielder a few innings off at 1B, Leyland said. ' ' '

rookie quarterback EJ Manuels chances

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Some quick thoughts from the NHL on TSN panel on Sunday: I suppose its possible that the Philadelphia Flyers could go all the way and win the Stanley Cup with Ilya Bryzgalovs somewhat shaky goaltending, but its not something I would count on. On Sunday, he wasnt very good. While he allowed only one goal on 15 shots in the first period of the Flyers 4-3 overtime win, he wasnt nearly as good in the second and third. In those periods he faced three and four shots respectively, and was beaten five-hole on a goal in the second, and was beaten there again in the third. Needless to say, he looked leaky in the five-hole and he just didnt seem confident out there. This is a game that the Flyers should have won in regulation time. They were in control and Petr Sykoras goal in the third is one that Bryzgalov really should have had. For the Devils, Ilya Kovalchuk also didnt have a great day. I believe there will be lots of questions about his health, as he doesnt seem to be moving like weve seen him move in the past. Predators need to regroup I dont think there was any question that there was goaltender interference on the Phoenix Coyotes third goal, which gave them a 3-1 lead and helped them go on to the victory on Sunday night. That goal should have been disallowed, but at the end of the day the Nashville Predators still got the game back to 3-2. Then, 30 seconds later they allowed Taylor Pyatt to come right back down the ice and score after Patric Hornqvist scored moments earlier on the power play. The Predators we saw in Game 2 are not the group we are used to seeing. They need to look in the mirror and go back to Nashville and sort out how theyre going to regroup and come back for Game 3. Henrik Lundqvist Authentic Jersey .J. -- The New York Giants backfield went into "next guy up" mode Friday as Brandon Jacobs was deemed doubtful for Sundays game against Seattle with a sprained left MCL. Martin St.Louis Jersey . The Heat have been giving Wade sporadic breaks this season in an effort to not overly tax his legs. Coach Erik Spoelstra says Wade arrived at the arena Monday night ready and expecting to play, but that the team decided it was best to give him the game off. http://www.rangershockeyproshop.com/.Y. - Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone is sounding less confident about rookie quarterback EJ Manuels chances of starting in the season finale at New England this weekend. Derick Brassard Jersey . PAUL, Minn. Marc Staal Jersey . How theyre scoring, however, is a bit of an issue. With the likes of Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall, Sam Gagner, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ales Hemsky and No.STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State freshman guard Stevie Clark has been kicked off the basketball team. The school announced the move Monday before the 19th-ranked Cowboys hosted No. 16 Iowa State. Clark has been arrested twice since the start of 2014. He was arrested early Sunday on suspicion of outraging public decency, a spokesman for the Stillwater jail said. He also was arrested on Jan.dddddddddddd. 1. An Edmond police spokesman said Clark was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over for a seatbelt violation. Police discovered marijuana in the vehicle and arrested Clark and the driver on possession of marijuana complaints. Clark, who already had missed five games this season for violating team rules, averaged 5.3 points and 2.7 assists per game. ' ' '

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FRISCO, Texas -- FC Dallas has acquired Colombian forward Andres Ramiro Escobar on loan from Ukrainian power Dynamo Kyiv. Escobar spent part of last year on loan with the French club Evian, appearing in four games. He was with Deportivo Cali in his native country when he signed with Dynamo Kyiv in 2011. Escobar returned to the Cali club on loan in 2012 and 2013, scoring five goals in 35 matches. The 22-year-old Escobar is expected to pair with another young Colombian forward in Fabian Castillo for the rebuilding FC Dallas club. Walter Payton Throwback Jersey .com) - The season is officially over for running back Doug Martin, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed him on injured reserve Friday. Walter Payton Womens Jersey . Scott Sizemore and Josh Willingham each hit two-run homers during a six-run fourth inning that carried the Oakland Athletics to a 15-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday, one day after they lost 22-9 at Yankee Stadium and allowed a major league-record three grand slams. http://www.bearsjerseyauthentic.com/. The capacity crowd chanted his name in unison. Finally, some runs. And a young leadoff hitter had provided most of them. Walter Payton Jersey . Verlander (9-3) allowed just one run on four hits to improve to 7-0 in his last nine starts. He didnt walk a batter while striking out five as the Tigers salvaged the finale of the three-game series. Walter Payton Authentic Jersey .J. -- The NHL reduced its penalty against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday for signing Ilya Kovalchuk in 2010.Of most interest and significance for fans in Ottawa this off-season is who the Redblacks will settle on as franchise quarterback. There is considerable interest from fans around the league as well, with all eight teams vulnerable to poaching. Perhaps his best option at landing his first choice at QB, the expansion draft also poses problems for general manager Marcel Desjardins. With pending free agents neednt be protected, the talent pool of quarterbacks available to the Redblacks for selection – and under contract – is likely small. But add in the pending free agents and the options become a lot more attractive. The Redblacks have said theyre unlikely to select many free agents – if any at all – in the expansion draft, fearing theyll simply leave two months later when the player market opens. But taking a quarterback, if Desjardins truly deems him the guy to lead his team for the next 10 years or so, coulld be worth the risk.dddddddddddd Take Zach Collaros for example. The pending free agent will almost certainly be available in the expansion draft as the Toronto Argonauts will surely protect Ricky Ray. Filling in for an injured Ray this season, Collaros proved hes deserving of a starters role somewhere in the league. With that unable to happen in Toronto, a not-yet-registered re-signing with the Argos can be all but ruled out. That means Collaros is leaving as a free agent. Selecting him in the expansion draft doesnt guarantee he becomes a Redblack, but it gives Desjardins a two-month exclusive negotiating window with the QB. Maybe Collaros has his heart set on playing in a specific city, but if hes open to playing anywhere, it could be worth it for Ottawa to get a head start on making their pitch. The Rouge asks: Should the Redblacks select pending free agents in the expansion draft? As always, its Your! Call. ' ' '

Quick. The Kings struck early in the second period

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The NHLs Mar. 5 Trade Deadline is drawing closer and teams will be deciding on whether to buy or sell. Check out todays trade-related reports and speculation from around the NHL beat, including Martin Brodeurs apparent willingness to leave New Jersey. Open for Business? The long-time face of the New Jersey Devils franchise has stated that he might be okay with finishing his career as a temporary face for another franchise. Martin Brodeur told New Jerseys The Record that hed be open to a move that would see him leave New Jersey in favour of more playing time. “Im open to anything,” Brodeur told The Records Tom Gulitti. “I just want to play. So, like I said in Toronto, if theres a better situation for me, Ill take it. If its here or somewhere else, it doesnt matter.” That said, TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie believes that the best fit for Brodeur might well be in East Rutherford for the duration of this season, especially since creasemate Cory Schneider has already opened the door for Brodeur once this season. On Wednesday nights edition of The Quiz, McKenzie said: “If Im Lou Lamoriello, Im not trading Marty Brodeur for a third-round pick. If he wants to walk in the summer, he can go then.” Wait Until Summer? The Dallas Stars find themselves in an interesting position, trade-wise. With Stephane Robidas, Ray Whitney and Vernon Fiddler eligible for unrestricted free agency this summer, they may have pieces to move should they decide they are out of the Western Conference playoff race. But Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News sees more benefit in waiting for the summer to try to land another impact piece like the team did this past off-season with Tyler Seguin. With the possibility that Robidas may not be healthy enough to deal by the deadline and with Jim Nill reportedly only willing to move prospects of picks in "the right deal," Heika believes the Stars would be best served keeping it simple and keep the focus on stockpiling picks and prospects. The Stars enter Thursday nights games seven points back of eighth-place Vancouver with two games in hand. Youth in Revolt The Detroit Red Wings salary cap obligations may make pre-deadline deals a difficulty in Motown. 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At the beginning of the current season, the Kings are 4-1-1, and have allowed only nine goals in six games. On Thursday night, Quick made 28 saves for his second straight shutout, leading the Kings to a 2-0 victory over the Phoenix Coyotes. Two nights earlier, Quick shut out St. Louis in the Kings home opener. "This team has great accountability," said Quick, who has 16 career shutouts. "We take pride in our defensive game, and have come to expect solid play on defence." Dustin Brown and Kyle Clifford scored in the second period. Phoenix dropped to 2-3-1 in front of an announced crowd of 7,128. In recording his 100th NHL win, Quick became the first Los Angeles goalie to turn in back-to-back shutouts since Mathieu Garon on April 1-3, 2006. Quick was required to make only a few difficult saves. Two came in the first period when the goalie stopped defenceman Rostislav Klesla in close, and then deflected Ray Whitneys 20-foot blast from the slot into the left corner. Later, Raffi Torres, open in the slot, shot wide on a Phoenix power play 5 minutes into the final period, and late in the period with the Kings Mike Richards off for tripping, the Coyotes pulled goalie Mike Smith for an extra attacker, but could not dent Quick. "Each guy is doing his job and its a total team effort," defenceman Rob Scuderi said. "Were playing a strong team game and when things are easy, they go your way." The Kings entered the game as the fourth-best defensive team, and proceeded to shut down Phoenix. Though the Coyotes outshot Los Angeeles in the opening period, the Kings tightened through the final two periods and held Phoenix to a combined 17 shots.dddddddddddd In the meantime, Los Angeles eliminated good Phoenix chances by essentially standing at the blue line, and prevented the Coyotes from penetrating into the offensive end. Plus, the Kings solid puck movement through the neutral zone cut down on Phoenixs chances against Quick. The Kings struck early in the second period, and made that goal stand up. Brown banged in his own rebound on a power play less than a minute into the period, and that was all Quick needed. "The bottom line is we have to find ways to win," Phoenix coach Dave Tippett said. "We need to be more determined and would like to see us execute better with the puck." The Kings increased their lead when Clifford, crashing down the left wing, converted a pass from Kevin Westgarth into his first of the season at 15:23 of the second period. Despite that the Kings opened with two games in Sweden, and five of their first six on the road, the 4-1-1 record is no mistake. "When we saw the schedule, players began preparing for this stretch," Kings coach Terry Murray said. "We have great leadership, veteran players and each took it upon themselves to recognize what we faced in the opening two weeks of the season." NOTES: Phoenix captain Shane Doan is a goal short of 300 for his 16-year NHL career. ... Kings defenceman Drew Doughy missed his second straight game after sustaining an upper-body injury in Philadelphia. ... The Kings return to Staples Center for games against Dallas and New Jersey. ... After a trip to Anaheim, the Coyotes are home for games against Dallas, New Jersey and the Kings. ' ' '

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LEVERKUSEN, Germany -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain all but booked its place in the Champions League quarterfinals with a 4-0 away rout of 10-man Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday. Blaise Matuidi got the visitors off to a flying start in the first leg of their round-of-16 tie by scoring in the third minute. Ibrahimovic made it 2-0 from a penalty in the 39th, after Emir Spahic hauled down Ezequiel Lavezzi, and effectively killed the game three minutes later when he rifled a shot from outside the penalty area inside the top far corner. Leverkusen had Spahic sent off for a second yellow card in the 59th, and Paris substitute Yohan Cabaye completed the rout in the 88th. "We had a good game," said Ibrahimovic, who took his tally in this seasons competition to 10 goals from six games. "We scored early and when you are in the lead it is much easier." The result looks almost certain to end Leverkusens hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, with a mountain to climb in the second leg in Paris on March 12. No team has recovered from 4-0 down in a two-legged Champions League tie. Barcelona won 2-0 at Manchester City in Tuesdays other game. Lionel Messi converted a penalty in the 54th after Martin Demichelis brought him down in the area -- his Argentina teammate was also sent off -- and Dani Alves put the Catalans in a commanding position by scoring in the final minute. Leverkusen seemed to be feeling the effect of losing five of its last seven games. The home side looked nervous from the start, perhaps mindful of losing 5-0 to Manchester United in its previous game at home in the competition. "We played with fear and I really dont know why," Leverkusen defender Omer Toprak said. Leverkusen captain Simon Rolfes lost the ball to Matuidi, who combined with Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti before tucking the latters return pass inside the far post. "We observed them and saw their (previous) game against Schalke. We knew they were suffering and we didnt want to gift them any confidence," said Paris coach Laurent Blanc, whose side was unbeaten in its previous seven away games, with five of those ending in victory. The visitors exuded confidence as the home side struggled to compete. Ibrahimovic should have made it 2-0 when Leverkusen keeper Bernd Leno struggled to deal with an effort from Lavezzi, but he fired the rebound straight at Roberto Hilbert. The home side gradually improved. Spahic, who had been doing a good job marshalling Ibrahimovic, tried his luck from distance, though failed to trouble Paris goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu. The penalty dented his sides hopes, however, and then Matuidi played the ball back for Ibrahimovics hammer shot. Leverkusen coach Sami Hyypia reacted at halftime by bringing Rolfes and the disappointing Son Heung-min off for Stefan Reinartz and the 17-year-old Julian Brandt respectively. Striker Stefan Kiesslings penalty appeals were ignored and Leverkusen supporters were further enraged when Spahic was sent off with his second yellow card for catching Lucas with his arm in a tussle for the ball. Leverkusen defender Philipp Wollscheids blushes were spared in the 66th, when his own goal was ruled out after Lavezzi had strayed offside. Leno produced a great save to deny Paris substitute Javier Pastore from close range with four minutes remaining, but was helpless to stop Cabaye from emulating Ibrahimovic with a similar finish from Lucas lay-off. "We also want to win the return game," Blanc said. "We were back to the type of football we were playing in the first half of the season. The players did well. I have to compliment them." wholesale jerseys . 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Redmond toasted with his coaches and owner Jeffrey Loria after the Miami Marlins finally broke out the bats and rode an impressive performance by Alex Sanabia to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.Murray, KY (Sports Network) - And then there were none. Murray State, the last undefeated NCAA Division I team, fell to Tennessee State, 72-68, on Thursday. The ninth-ranked Racers (23-1, 11-1 OVC) had already clinched the best start to a season in conference history. The Tigers (16-10, 9-4) have won six in a row and were led by Robert Covingtons 17 points. Kenny Moore added 16 points, Patrick Miller had 12 and Jordan Cyphers finished with 10. Murray State, which had won 18 straight at home, got a game-high 31 from Isaiah Canaan and 10 from Donte Poole. The game was knotted at 62 with 4 1/2 minutes to play, but Tennessee State closed with a 10-6 run to clinch the improbable victory. Covington broke the tie with a three-pointer and Miller finished a layup to make it 67-62. The Racers followed with three straight behind a bucket from Latreze Mushatt and a free throw from Canaan, before Covington scored in close for a 69-65 lead. Canaan answered with a three-point play, pulling the Racers within one, 69-68, but their perfect season fell by the wayside when he lost the ball near the top of the key with two seconds to play. Moore hit a pair of foul shoots and Cyphers went 1-of-2 from the line to cap the scoring.dddddddddddd The Racers had opened and then closed the first half with a pair if 7-0 runs. A dunk by Ed Daniel, a layup by Poole and a three-pointer by Jewuan Long had them up early, but the Tigers fought back, going ahead 18-17 on Millers jumper. It was 33-33 less than two minutes before the break when Ivan Aska hit a jumper, Mushatt scored inside and Canaan made a trey for a 40-33 Murray State advantage. Canaan scored the first five points after the break, extending the Racers lead to 12. They were still up double digits, 53-43, when the Tigers surged ahead with a 13-2 burst. Moore scored six straight during the run and Kellen Thornton capped it with a bucket, making it 56-55 and triggering the hard- fought finish. Game Notes The Racers had already clinched the best start to a season in Ohio Valley Conference history, surpassing the Western Kentucky team which began the 1953-54 campaign 21-0...The Racers 18-game home win streak had dated back to January of 2011...Murray State leads the all-time series, 46-16...Canaan notched his fourth 30-point performance of the season. ' ' '

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MIAMI -- For LeBron James, the mask was distinctive. His effort, that was basically the same as usual. So, too, was the outcome for the New York Knicks. Playing with a dark carbon-fiber mask to protect his broken nose -- a "menacing" look is how Heat coach Erik Spoelstra described it -- James scored 31 points to help Miami beat the reeling Knicks 108-82 on Thursday night. "I tried to put pressure on the defence, tried to make plays and I was happy to be back on the floor," said James, who missed one game because of the nose, which got broken on Feb. 20 at Oklahoma City. James made 13 of 19 shots and topped 30 points for his fifth consecutive outing. He said he plans to play with a mask for the next couple weeks, at least. "As much as I dont like it, I have to figure out how to make it work," James said. Dwyane Wade added 23 points, shooting 10 for 13 from the field. The Heat outscored New York 23-3 over the final 7:02 of the third and won their sixth straight. The Heat shot 61 per cent, while the Knicks shot 37 per cent. No team shot better than 49 per cent against Miami in 10 games during February, and none of the last four Heat opponents have shot better than 40 per cent. "Where we need it to be," Wade said. "Thats how we win games." Carmelo Anthony scored 29 points for New York, but none in the final 21:38. Tyson Chandler had 19 points and 16 rebounds, and J.R. Smith added 11 points for the Knicks, who fell to 2-10 in February. "I dont know if we got defused or what," Anthony said. We didnt bounce back." Raymond Felton, in his first game since being arrested on gun charges, missed six of seven shots and scored only two points for the Knicks. "No excuses," Felton said. Norris Cole, Mario Chalmers and Ray Allen each scored 11 points for the Heat, who are 41-7 in February games over the last four seasons. James got the buzz for this one going just before tip-off, strapping the mask over the top half of his face, the deviation from the usual clear-plastic look enough to send Twitter users into some sort of commenting overdrive. "He played like Batman," Heat forward Chris Bosh said. More importantly to the Heat, the mask didnt seem to impair James vision much. James had 11 in the opening quarter, the Heat finished the period with a six-point lead and soon stretched the margin to 16 in the second quarter. A hook shot from Wade in the lane was his seventh straight make, giving Miami a 43-27 lead and indicating things would be a runaway. Eventually, they indeed would. But New York made it interesting for a bit. Anthony had a brilliant flurry, scoring all 16 of his second-quarter points in the final 5:52 of the period as New York erased just about every bit of that big Miami lead. Then with 8:36 left in the third, Anthony set up Smith for a jumper that got New York to 64-61. And from there, it was all Miami. Thats when the huge run to end the third got started. The Knicks missed 12 of their final 13 shots to end the third -- their only field goal in the final 8 1/2 minutes was a layup by Tim Hardaway Jr. -- and the Heat just got rolling. For some perspective, James had 12 points in the quarter while the Knicks, total, had 14. "We crumbled," Anthony said. "It got out of hand." Shane Battier set up James for a down-the-lane dunk that got Miamis lead back to double digits at 72-61 and the snowball just kept growing. A 10-0 run in the final 2:21 of the quarter turned it into a runaway; James got fouled by Anthony and turned it into a three-point play with 1:58 left, then beat Anthony on a cut and accepted a pass from Cole for an easy layup on the next possession. One trip later, Allen hit a 3-pointer, and just like that, Miamis lead was 23, the outcome quickly becoming academic. NOTES: It was the first time in Miami as an opponent for Hardaway, with the Knicks bench at the end of the court where Tim Hardaway Sr.s retired jersey number hangs from the rafters. ... Wade missed about three minutes in the first quarter to get an ankle re-taped. ... Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was among the stars in attendance. ... The Heat didnt get a single offensive rebound until the fourth quarter. cheap nfl jerseys . How theyre scoring, however, is a bit of an issue. With the likes of Jordan Eberle, Taylor Hall, Sam Gagner, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ales Hemsky and No. 49ers Jerseys China . The Jets are 1-2-1 against Nashville this year despite outscoring the Predators 11-10. Blake Wheeler and Olli Jokinen lead Winnipeg with four points, while Craig Smith has four for the Predators. http://www.cheapjerseysnflchina.us/. No Oscar for Chelsea. Left on the bench. Willian to play his role centrally. 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"Youre bombarding me with questions that I really dont have answers to right now," manager Dusty Baker said. "So lets take it today and then well see what we can do tomorrow. We have things in the works." Vottos injury gives the Reds more incentive to try to acquire another hitter to help them stay in contention. Theres no replacement ready in the minors. The first baseman is batting .342 and leads the National League in doubles, walks, on-base percentage and extra-base hits. Votto hurt the knee June 29 while sliding into base, but didnt think it was a significant injury and kept playing. He started at first base in the All-Star game Tuesday. When the knee began bothering him again over the weekend, he had an MRI on Monday evening that found the tear. He decided to have the surgery now rather than try to keep playing with the injury, which could get worse over time. Baker had a long talk with him about it Monday night. Baker hurt his left knee during his playing career but chose not to have surgery, which wasnt as advvanced then.dddddddddddd The knee caused him problems the rest of his career. "I just expressed some of the things the doctor expressed to him," Baker said. "Mine was a little different issue, where I didnt get mine done. I went through a number of cortisone shots and played my last 10 years when I should have had it done right away." The Reds put Votto on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and called up right-hander Todd Redmond from Triple-A Louisville. The Reds got Redmond from Atlanta on Saturday for shortstop Paul Janish in a swap of minor leaguers. Redmond was with Triple-A Gwinnett playing against Louisville when the trade was completed. He switched clubhouses, finished the series with his new team, then went to Columbus, Ohio, for a series when the Reds called him up. "Its real exciting, especially with the last couple of days -- getting traded, switching dugouts and looking at my team on the other side," Redmond said. Cueto developed a blister on the index finger of his pitching hand while throwing in the bullpen over the All-Star break. The Reds pushed his start back two days to give it time to heal. Starter Bronson Arroyo lasted only three innings in a 5-3 loss to Arizona on Monday night, forcing Baker to use his bullpen. With questions about Cuetos blister, the Reds decided to bring up another pitcher for the night. "I was in the bullpen deep and early yesterday, so we need some innings," Baker said. "Weve got a couple of guys who have thrown two of three days or three out of four days." ' ' '

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SAN FRANCISCO -- For one night, the defending World Series champion Giants put together a fine pitching performance, played solid defence and scored just enough to get it done. Jeff Keppinger hit a two-run double, Madison Bumgarner won for only the second time in six starts and San Francisco held off the Houston Astros 2-1 on Friday night. Miguel Tejada made several pretty stops playing for Pablo Sandoval at third base, including one on which reserve first baseman Mark DeRosa scooped up the low throw to save a run and end the third inning. "A 10," the little-used DeRosa said jokingly in ranking his defensive gem. "Out of position, wet grass, men in scoring position -- thats a 10." Bumgarner (8-12) hung tough as he waited for his team to finally give him some support, outpitching J.A. Happ (4-15), who lost his fourth straight start a day after being recalled from triple-A. San Francisco stayed three games behind first-place Arizona in the NL West after the Diamondbacks beat San Diego 5-0 in the desert. Keppinger fell behind 0-2 before delivering the big hit. One of San Franciscos downfalls has been not taking advantage with runners in scoring position. "Its big considering the pitching performance we got," Keppinger said. "Goodness, at this point we just needed one so we could tie it up and at least extend the game and keep on going. Fortunately the ball found the gap and we got two." The Giants bounced back after dropping the opener of the four-game series 3-1 on Thursday night -- their third loss in four meetings with the Astros over the last week. It sure felt like an October night at sold-out AT&T Park: cool, with a dense fog hovering over centre field. Whether the defending World Series champion Giants play in October this year remains to be seen. The reeling, stumbling Giants won for just the ninth time in their last 27 games and fourth in 11. San Francisco has played six straight games decided by two or fewer runs, and nine of 11. Keppingers two RBIs gave him five since he joined the Giants in a July 19 trade from Houston that sent Thursday night winning pitcher Henry Sosa to the Astros. "He does a good job swinging the bat," Astros manager Brad Mills said of Keppinger. "Hes a professional hitter. He battled and finally got a pitch he could hit." Manager Bruce Bochy switched up his lineup, sitting the slumping Aubrey Huff and resting an ailing Pablo Sandoval. Bochy wouldnt say whether Huff -- batting .083 (1 for 12) on the homestand -- would stay out of the starting lineup for multiple games. DeRosa played first base most of the night in his place, while Brandon Belt remained in left field. "Were mixing it up to see if we cant put a spark in the lineup, ignite it, get it going," Bochy said. "Weve had our struggles all year with it. Its been ongoing. Itd be nice to come out of it this last month, which theyre capable of doing." Huff was booed when he hit a high popup for a quick out in his first at-bat of the night in the seventh. Bochy planned to go back to his regular lineup Saturday night. Bumgarner got into trouble in the seventh after hitting leadoff batter Matt Downs, then allowing Jose Altuves single. Moments after a mound visit from pitching coach Dave Righetti, catcher Chris Stewart tried to pick off a wandering Downs at second but threw wildly into centre field as both runners advanced on the error. Downs scored on Clint Barmes RBI groundout, then Humberto Quinteros single chased Bumgarner. Ramon Ramirez relieved and Huff came in at first in the double switch. Ramirez retired pinch-hitter Brian Bogusevic on a swinging strikeout then Jordan Schafer on a groundout. Ramirez struck out two more in a 1-2-3 eighth. "He saved us," Bochy said. With injured All-Star closer Brian Wilson watching from the top step of the dugout, Santiago Casilla struck out the final two batters looking to finish a perfect ninth for his second save in three chances. Happ lasted six innings in his first big league outing since Aug. 5 after getting promoted from triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. He was 1-0 with a 1.50 ERA in three starts and worked seven shutout innings with one hit his last time out for the RedHawks. "I came back with a little different mindset and a little tweaking of mechanics," he said. "I have more conviction out there." Mills gave third baseman Jimmy Paredes the night off so Downs could get some at-bats. NOTES: Cody Ross grounded into an inning-ending double play in the third, the Giants 100th this year. ... The Giants will purchase the contract of lefty Eric Surkamp from double-A Richmond to pitch Saturday in his major league debut. 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The As rallied for their two runs in the eighth inning, chasing Romero from the game, and Brian Fuentes worked around a two-out single in the ninth to get the save. An All-Star last season, Cahill (1-0) allowed just one run on three hits, striking out seven batters without a walk. cheap nfl jerseys . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. wholesale jerseys .S. Womens Open champion So Yeon Ryu shot a 4-under 69 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over fellow South Korean player Hee Kyung Seo after the second round of the LPGA Tours season-opening Womens Australian Open. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Tim Tebows versatility could give the New York Jets some flexibility when its time for them to pick in the NFL draft. The athletic backup quarterback is expected to have several roles on offence with the Jets after they acquired him from the Denver Broncos last month. While general manager Mike Tannenbaum downplayed the effect Tebows presence likely would have on who New York selects, its something the team might keep in mind next week. "Hes our backup quarterback, so thats how were listing him, and thats how were going to carry him on our roster," Tannenbaum said Thursday while discussing the Jets preparations for the draft. "That could be more of a, Id say, like a subtle tiebreaker, knowing that he has unique skill sets and athleticism. But in terms of how we are looking at our strategy, hes clearly at quarterback for us, and thats how were listing him." The Jets have 10 picks in the three-day draft which starts next Thursday, including the 16th overall selection. Since trading for the popular Tebow last month, the Jets have insisted he will be Mark Sanchezs backup, but will be a key part of the offence while playing in wildcat packages and could see time as a running back/fullback. Because of his versatility, Tebow could be on the field for about 20 snaps a game, with several of those possibly coming in an option or wildcat-style offence. Still, the Jets said that also wont greatly affect their approach in terms of drafting skill players with experience in those types of offences. And thats despite the fact left guard Matt Slauson told reporters Monday before being honoured at an event in Manhattan that the Jets offence is setting up "like were going to be two separate teams" because of having both Sanchez and Tebow. "From an offensive standpoint, its important that were lining up in one offence, we have one Jets offence," vice-president of college scouting Joey Clinkscales said. "So that being said, you want the best wide receiver available, the best offensive guard available, the best tight end available. We arent going to specifically draft a guy or not draft a guy because of what that particular player might do -- especially if hes the backup." Tannenbaum wouldnt even rule out the team drafting a quarterback at some pooint, despite the fact the Jets already have Sanchez, Tebow and Greg McElroy, New Yorks seventh-round pick who spent his rookie season on injured reserve after dislocating his right thumb in the preseason.dddddddddddd "Sure," Tannenbaum said when asked if the Jets would look at that position in the draft. "Weve kept four (quarterbacks) before." That seems unlikely, though, especially with all the other holes the Jets have. New York is expected by many to focus on defence with its first-round pick, with players mentioned as possibilities including Alabama safety Mark Barron and linebacker Courtney Upshaw, defensive ends Melvin Ingram of South Carolina and Quinton Coples of North Carolina, and defensive tackle Dontari Poe of Memphis. Then again, given Tannenbaums reputation for wheeling and dealing on draft day, the Jets could be sitting somewhere other than No. 16 by the time they pick next Thursday. "Could we slide up or back? Were certainly going to be open to all scenarios," Tannenbaum said. "Were happy at 16. Those are the cards weve been dealt, and well maximize those opportunities." Notes: Tannenbaum sidestepped questions whether the team would be open to negotiating a new contract for CB Darrelle Revis, who has two years left on the four-year deal he signed in 2010. "Darrelle is under contract," Tannenbaum said. "Darrelle is obviously a really important part of our team, and we look forward to the 2012 season and hopefully accomplishing a lot of great things together." ... Tannenbaum said this is a "critical off-season" for OL Vladimir Ducasse, the teams second-round pick out of UMass in 2010 who hasnt lived up to expectations. ... After choosing not to re-sign WR Braylon Edwards last summer, Tannenbaum said the Jets are "open and not closed" to the possibility of bringing him back. Edwards, a free agent, signed with San Francisco last year but was cut late in the season after being hampered by a knee injury. ... Tannenbaum wants to find the next Jeremy Lin, the Knicks guard who went from obscurity to "Linsanity" in the NBA before being injured, and thinks G Caleb Schlauderaff or LB Ricky Sapp could potentially make that type of impact for the Jets. ' ' '

ame after suffering a partial tear in the

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WINNIPEG -- Al Montoya spent 2013 as Winnipegs backup goaltender, but hes making a strong push for the starting job in the second half of the season. Montoya made 27 saves for the shutout as the Jets defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 on Tuesday. Keaton Ellerby, Jacob Trouba and Anthony Peluso were the goal scorers as Montoya picked up his second shutout of the season and the Jets won their third straight game, matching their season-high. "For me its just about doing the right things in practice and working hard," said Montoya, who didnt offer an opinion on whether he deserved No. 1 status. The netminder won his sixth consecutive decision, and upped his record to 8-2-1. It was Montoyas second straight start for the Jets after coming on in relief of regular starter Ondrej Pavelec in the first period of a game last week against Minnesota. "Im fully aware of what Al Montoyas doing and how hes playing," said Jets coach Claude Noel. "He played very well again tonight. Youve got to give him full credit. You cant lose sight of the fact that Pavelecs our starting goalie." Sabres backup Jhonas Enroth got his 12th start of the season, and handed the Jets (19-18-5) the lead when a weak point shot from Ellerby snuck past his blocker in the first period. "I saw it all the way," Enroth said. "He literally threw a curveball at me. It was a knuckle puck that dipped right in front of me, and I just got a piece of it." The Sabres (11-25-4) thought they had tied the game when Marcus Foligno banged the puck past Montoya, but the referees ruled the net was dislodged before the puck went in. Video review was inconclusive, so the call on the ice stood. "If that goes our way its a different kind of game," said Sabres forward Drew Stafford, who knocked the net off. Trouba, the rookie defenceman, one-timed a Chris Thorburn pass to beat Enroth at 13:06 of the second period for his third goal of the season. Peluso added an empty-net goal with 1:28 remaining. The Jets have said theyll need to string together more than just a three-game streak to make a push for a Western Conference playoff spot. "I think every team struggles with consistency," Trouba said. "Its part of the game, and its what youre striving for." Enroth, who finished with 23 saves on 25 shots, hasnt had much help from his teammates this season. The Sabres have scored just 16 goals in his 12 starts. Buffalo failed to score on four power plays, while the Jets were blanked all three times they had the man advantage. While Montoyas US$601,000 salary is $3.3 million less than Pavelecs, his play could soon force Noel to re-evaluate the way he splits his goalies workloads. Pavelec is 11-16-4, with a .902 save percentage, while Montoya increased his save percentage to .934. After the game Noel said goalies, like special teams units, get hot and cold, and that the Jets would let things play out. The Sabres, owners of the NHLs worst record, had earned points in seven of their previous nine games, including a win against the Jets. That wasnt Winnipegs only loss against teams near the bottom of the standings. The Jets had been facing criticism for losses to Edmonton, Calgary and Florida, and vowed before the game that they wouldnt be taking their opponent lightly. "Youve got to come ready to play every game," Trouba said. "Theres no bad teams in this league. Everybodys got good players." Notes: Buffalo forward Ville Leino, who was shaken up against Washington on Sunday, was in the Sabres lineup but left after just three first-period shifts with a lower-body injury. a Jets forward Thorburn played in his 500th career game. a Winnipeg forward Blake Wheelers 10 goals in December were second only to Chicagos Patrick Sharp, who had 12. personalized-nfl-jersey . Colton Sissons also scored for Milwaukee (19-12-, which went ahead with a two-goal third period. Wade MacLeod and Greg McKegg replied for Toronto (23-12-4). cheap jerseys from china . This week they discuss the return of Teemu Selanne, the actions of Steve Nash, 9/11 tributes in New York City, and NHL superstars taking on headshot issues. http://www.personalized-nfl-jersey.com/. -- Steve Blake scored 16 points and Pau Gasol added 14 to help the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 90-88 on Tuesday night with Kobe Bryant watching from the sidelines. cheap nfl jerseys . That isnt to suggest the Edmonton Oilers will release Ryan Nugent-Hopkins or the Philadelphia Flyers will part with Sean Couturier, because they wont. cheap jerseys . Tonight, the Maple Leafs hope to rebound from a lopsided defeat when they host the surging New York Islanders at Air Canada Centre. Watch all the action unfold live on TSN at 7pm et/4pm pt.(SportsNetwork.com) - The Toronto Maple Leafs hope to pick up where they left off before the Olympic break when they visit the John Tavares-less New York Islanders in Thursdays clash at Nassau Coliseum.Toronto was one of several NHL teams that had hot streaks interrupted by the NHLs Olympic break. The Maple Leafs had won five of six right before the hiatus and the club is 11-2-1 over its last 14 games.With 70 points, the Maple Leafs are currently holding on to the seventh of eight playoff spots in the East. Toronto also is just one point in back of both Tampa Bay and Montreal for second place in the Atlantic Division. The top three teams in each division get an automatic bid to the postseason.Toronto is aiming to qualify for the postseason for the second straight spring. Last season the Leafs halted the longest playoff drought in franchise history by making the postseason for the first time since 2004.The Maple Leafs emerge from the break with a road-heavy schedule ahead of them over the next few weeks. Toronto, which is just 11-12-5 as the away club this season, will play two straight and eight of its next 10 on the road.The Islanders, meanwhile, get to continue a five-game homestand on Thursday, but theyll do so without the services of captain and star centerman Tavares.Tavares helped Team Canada win the Olympic tournament, although he missed the semifinals and gold medal game after suffering a partial tear in the MCL of his left knee.dddddddddddd Although the injury was originally feared to be worse, it will still keep Tavares sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. However, he will not need surgery as was originally believed.The culmination of the regular season could mark the end of the 2013-14 campaign for the Islanders, who are already 14 points out of the Easts final playoff berth.Tavares, who expects to miss 8-to-12 weeks while recovering, is New Yorks leading scorer with 66 points and is tied for the team lead with 24 goals. He is also third in the NHL in points.The Islanders lost seven of eight games before the break in a stretch that did serious damage to the clubs postseason chances. Without Tavares, the club expects to have a difficult time getting back into the thick of the playoff race.New York and the Leafs have split two meetings so far in 2013-14, but the Isles are 4-1-1 over the last six encounters between the clubs. Toronto, however, has won three straight and four of the past five games at the Coliseum.The Isles are 8-14-8 as the host team this season. The club is playing the third test of its five-game homestand tonight and will complete the stay on Long Island after welcoming New Jersey and Florida on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. ' ' '

Stepanek for a 3-1 lead in the final set

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CLEVELAND - Former Redskins offensive co-ordinator Kyle Shanahan will get a chance to convince the Browns he should call their plays. Shanahan, fired following a rocky fourth season with Washington, will interview Wednesday to be Clevelands offensive co-ordinator. Hes to meet with coach Mike Pettine, who has been assembling his staff since his hiring last week. The 34-year-old Shanahan and father Mike Shanahan, the Redskins former head coach, were let go by Washington on Dec. 30 after going 3-13. Shanahan has interviewed for at least two other co-ordinator positions this month, but was passed over by Baltimore and Miami. Also, the Browns intend to interview Raiders quarterbacks coach John DeFilippo on Thursday. Shanahan spent four seasons with Washington after two as Houstons offensive co-ordinator. He and his fathers relationship with Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III reportedly deteriorated during this past season, and at least partly contributed to the teams decision to move in another direction. Shanahans offences finished in the top 10 in the NFL in yards four times. DeFilippo spent two seasons in Oakland — his second stint with the team — after working for the New York Jets. He was an assistant quarterback coach on the same staff as Pettine, who spent four seasons as Rex Ryans defensive co-ordinator before going to Buffalo last season. A native of Youngstown, Ohio, DeFilippo also coached at San Jose State. Pettine hired former Buffalo linebackers coach Jim ONeil as his defensive co-ordinator on Monday and named seven other assistants to his staff. An experienced offensive co-ordinator is crucial to Clevelands turnaround. The Browns, who had four offensive players in the Pro Bowl, are expected to select a quarterback early in Mays draft and the new co-ordinator will have a hand in his development. The Browns were interested in former Houston coach Gary Kubiak, but he was hired as Baltimores offensive co-ordinator on Monday. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org cheap jerseys . It was his right arm, though, that gave the New York Yankees so much trouble. Verlander matched a career high with 14 strikeouts and got home-run support from Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera, leading the Detroit Tigers over New York 7-2 Monday night. cheap nfl jerseys . Five minutes from time, Guarins ill-advised pass back to defender Walter Samuel was intercepted by Livorno forward Innocent Emeghara, who then did well to beat goalkeeper Samir Handanovic with a long shot. http://www.wholesalejerseyfreeshipping.us/. The 25-year-old Kruger made four birdies and overcame a bogey on the 17th to finish with a 14-under total of 274. 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Never facing a break point, the seventh-ranked Berdych broke Sijsling early in each set and secured one break in the first set, two in the second and three in the third before converting his first match point with a powerful forehand winner. "I tried to go on attack," Berdych said. "Im glad that I got rid of the fatigue (from the Australian Open). I felt really good on the court and played accordingly." Earlier, Robin Haase rallied to beat Radek Stepanek in five sets and give the Netherlands a 1-0 lead. The 46th-ranked Haase won the hard fought contest 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-1 in 3 hours and 39 minutes on an indoor hard court at CEZ Arena. Berdych and Stepanek are expected to team up for Saturdays doubles, and could face Thiemo de Bakker and Jean-Julien Rojer. Haase broke Stepanek for a 3-1 lead in the final set and did the same in the sixth game beforre serving out, converting his first match-point with a forehand winner.dddddddddddd "I felt good," Haase said. "He had many break points but in the end I always played good. I served well and played some unbelievable points. Maybe I was a little bit more lucky in that today but Im happy, of course." Stepanek took advantage of only three of his 18 break-point opportunities while Haase posted 14 aces and hit 62 winners to Stepaneks 43. The winner of the best-of-five series will face either Canada or Japan in the quarterfinals in April. The 50th-ranked Stepanek took the first set after securing break points in the seventh and ninth games but allowed his 46th-ranked opponent to come back in the second set. Haase broke him in the ninth game with a precise passing forehand down the line. In the third set, Stepanek wasted four break points in the eighth game that would have had him serving for the set with a 5-3 lead. He also failed to convert three set points in the 12th game before prevailing in the tiebreak with his typical attacking play. However, Haase fought back again in the fourth, racing into a 3-0 lead before converting his second set point and then going on to seal the final set. ' ' '

of Balmertown, Ont., ended with a death spiral to the

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KRAKOW, Poland - Italy forward Antonio Cassano said Tuesday that he hopes there are no homosexual players on the national team at the European Championship, and he then used a derogatory word to describe gays. After being told by an Italian reporter that there might be some undeclared gay players on the team, Cassano appeared at a loss for words before responding. "Thats their problem, but I hope not. ... But I dont know," he said, then added that he hoped his answer sufficed. "Because if not, you know Ill be attacked from every direction." The question Tuesday was asked by an Italian journalist citing Alessandro Cecchi Paone, who co-wrote a book earlier this year with a title that can be translated as "The champion in love. The banned games of sport." The journalist also suggested that there are a couple of metrosexual players on Italys squad. Italy coach Cesare Prandelli wrote the preface to Cecchi Paones book, in which he supported homosexuals in sport. Another Italy forward, Antonio Di Natale, said after the book came out in April that homosexual footballers should not reveal that they are gay. Upon hearing Cassanos comments, Cecchi Paone told a local radio station that he had an affair with a member of Italys squad, and that the player told him of another gay player on the team. "Prandelli definitely knows who the homosexuals are," Cecchi Paone told Radio 24, also naming three players on the squad who he said are metrosexuals. "Cassano should come to lunch with me, and Ill explain to him that theres no problem having a gay player in the squad." Gay associations in Italy immediately reacted with outrage to Cassanos comments. "Those that express hate toward others should not represent us in the national team," homosexual cultural club leader Mario Mieli said, according to the ANSA news agency. Gay Center spokesman Fabrizio Marrazzo added: "He deserves at least a warning, if not to be expelled from the Euros." Meanwhile, Arcigay president Paolo Patane invited Cassano to make a "courageous choice" and become a spokesman in the fight against homophobia and racism in football. Cassano has always been a player who speaks his mind. He had well-documented run-ins with Fabio Capello at both Roma and Real Madrid, and then a separation from Sampdoria when he allegedly insulted club president Riccardo Garrone with a profanity-laced verbal tirade. He now plays for AC Milan, and risked losing his life after falling ill with stroke-like symptoms on the team plane in October. He then required minor heart surgery that kept him out for five months. Homosexuality in football has been a taboo subject for years. Justin Fashanu, the first black footballer to move in a 1 million pound transfer when he joined English club Nottingham Forest in 1981, saw his career fade after he publicly acknowledged his homosexuality. He was found hanged in a London garage in 1998 at age 37. French former player Olivier Rouyer, who once played with current UEFA President Michel Platini at Nancy, came out after retiring as a coach. Cheap San Francisco 49ers Jerseys . -- Syracuse found another way to win Saturday night, and in the process secured the Big East regular-season championship. wholesale jerseys . Skiles told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Tuesday that he would be back as the teams coach. http://www.cheapjerseysnflchina.us/. PAUL, Minn. Cheap 49ers Jerseys .C. -- For the second straight season the Charlotte Bobcats are off to a strong start. cheap jerseys from china . Playing under the roof at Ariake Colosseum because of rain, del Potro came back from a sluggish first set to secure the win in just over two hours. "The match came to me in the end," del Potro said. Canadas Meagan Duhamel and Eric Radford skated into second place following the pairs short program of the inaugural figure skating team event Thursday in Sochi, Russia. The Canadians finished with a score of 73.10, using precision timing and solid jumping. Reigning world champions Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia nearly broke their own world record after a superb short program. The Russians took a sizeable lead over Duhamel and Radford with 83.79 points. Chinas Cheng Peng and Hao Zhang are third with 71.01 points. Every first-place finisher of the four disciplines - men, women, ice dance and pairs - receives 10 points, second place gets nine, third earns eight, and so forth. After the mens and pairs short programs, Russia leads with 19 points, followed by Canada (17) and China (15). Duhamel and Radford, the 2013 world bronze medallists, fed off the crowd and their teammates. Skating to music composed by Radford as a tribute to late coach Paul Wirtz, the Canadians opened with a strong throw triple twist before Duhamel nailed a throw triple jump later in the program. Duhamel, of of Lively, Ont., and Radford, of Balmertown, Ont., ended with a death spiral to the delight of their compatriots, which inclluded Olympic ice dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.dddddddddddd But the day belonged to Volosozhar and Trankov, who sent their Russian fans into a frenzy with a brilliant performance. The highlight came in the opening moments as they delivered a perfect throw triple twist that generated mesmerizing height. The pair also converted all of their jumps. In the mens short program, Torontos Patrick Chan struggled to a third-place finish. The three-time world champion looked shaky during his program and finished with a score of 89.71. Japanese sensation Yuzuru Hanyu had a near-flawless routine, earning a score of 97.98 to take first place. Russian Evgeni Plushenko, the 2006 Olympic gold medallist, sits in second with 91.39 points. Each country gets a chance to switch up two competitors between the short and long programs, which may mean Chan would give way to Kevin Reynolds after the short, while Dylan Moscovitch and Kirsten Moore-Towers may replace Duhamel and Radford. Next up in the team event are the ice dance short, ladies short and pairs free programs on Saturday. The event wraps up Sunday with the mens and ladies free programs, followed by the ice dance free, which will determine the medallists. ' ' '

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Sacramento Kings and guard Jimmer Fredette have completed a buyout of his contract, clearing the way for the former BYU sensation to become a free agent. The Kings announced the agreement Thursday. Fredette was drafted 10th overall in 2011 after dazzling at BYU, where he won The Associated Press player of the year award after leading the nation in scoring at 28.5 points per game. But "Jimmermania" never took shape in Sacramento like the Kings had hoped, and the franchises instability didnt help his cause. The sides began talking about a contract buyout after the Kings couldnt find any suitable takers before last weeks trade deadline. Fredette is averaging 5.9 points and 11.3 minutes this season. Hes shooting 47.5 per cent from the floor and 49.3 per cent from 3-point range. Washington Capitals Braden Holtby Jersey .J. -- Martin Brodeur reached another milestone -- at the Philadelphia Flyers expense. Braden Holtby Jersey . James Harden wasnt worried and told his coach as much. "He was fired up but I told him: Its OK. Were going to be all right," Harden said. And they were. Houston scored 17 straight points after that timeout, led by 10 from Harden, to take the lead and roll to an easy 129-106 win. http://www.thecapitalsshop.com/Brooks-laich-jersey/. To get things started, heres a little photo tour to get you acquainted with all the main characters. Brooks Laich Jersey . - Miami right tackle Jonathan Martin is doubtful for the Dolphins game Thursday night against Cincinnati because of illness, signalling a likely change in the offensive line for the second consecutive week. Washington Capitals jerseys . Lawyer David Boies, who represented the NFL during that sports work stoppage and now has been brought aboard by basketballs players, said the NBA lockout violates antitrust laws by refusing to allow players to work. Boies added that Sterns ultimatum to the now-disbanded union to accept the owners last economic model or face a harsher proposal "turned out to be a mistake" that strengthens the players case because it proves that the collective bargaining process had ended. MADRID, Spain -- Striker Youssef El Arabi scored two goals and set up another to pace Granada in a wild 3-3 draw at Getafe in the Spanish league on Friday. The result left Getafe winless in 13 straight rounds and marked the debut of new coach Cosmin Contra following the firing of Luis Garcia. The shootout at Afonso Perez Coliseum included both sides having a player dismissed for two yellow cards in the second half. Getafe led 2-1 at halftime on goals by Ciprian Marica and Lisandro Lopez, with El Arabi setting up Ivan "Riki" Sanchez in-between. El Arabi headed in Brayan Angulos well placed cross to get his first goal and make it 2-2 in the 62nd. With Granada down to 10 men after Manuel Iturra was sent off, Angel Lafita put Getafe back ahead in the 72nd. But El Arabi headed in his second in the 77th from a deflected corner kick before Getafe lost Sergio Escudero to his second booking.dddddddddddd "We knew Getafe was on a tough run and would want to start strong," Riki said. "They did so by scoring early, but we played one of our best games on the road." Granada broke a run of five consecutive losses away from home to stay in the middle of the standings. Getafe remained in 16th place and inched two points clear of the relegation zone before the rest of teams play in round 28. "Before we lost these games, but today we at least salvaged a draw," said Getafes Lopez, referring to the effect on the team by the coaching change. "Still, it is a shame we couldnt take the three points. To get away from the bottom we cant make any mistakes." Real Madrid leads by three points over Atletico Madrid. Madrid visits Malaga on Saturday, while Atletico hosts Espanyol. Third-place Barcelona welcomes Osasuna on Sunday. ' ' '

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RIMOUSKI, Que. -- JC Campagna and Conor Garland each scored in regulation, and again in a shootout to lift the Moncton Wildcats past the Rimouski Oceanic 5-4 in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League play Saturday. Christopher Caissy and Christophe Lalonde also scored for the Wildcats (5-7-0), who led 2-0 after just three minutes into the game. Anthony DeLuca, Samuel Courtemanche, Samuel Morin and Michael Joly replied for the Oceanic (6-3-1). Graham Hunt made 17 saves on 21 shots for Moncton before being replaced by Alex Dubeau, who stopped eight shots. Philippe Desrosiers made 28 saves in net for Rimouski. --- DRAKKAR 2 OLYMPIQUES 1 BAIE-COMEAU, Que. -- Jeremy Gregoires goal in the third period put the Drakkar ahead for good. Gabryel Paquin-Boudreau also scored for Baie-Comeau (6-4-2), while Philippe Cadorette stopped 26 shots in net. Emile Poirier had the lone goal for Gatineau (6-5-0) and Anthony Brodeur made 29 saves. Neither team was effective on the power play. The Drakkar were 1 for 8, while the Olympiques were blanked on six attempts. --- SAGUENEENS 3 TITAN 2 (OT) CHICOUTIMI, Que. -- Janne Puhakka scored just 12 seconds into overtime for the Sagueneens. Puhakka also scored in regulation for Chicoutimi (6-5-0) while Loik Leveille forced OT with a goal at 17:11 in the third. Dominic Beauchemin and Alexandros Soumakis scored for Acadie-Bathurst (4-6-2). The loss ruined a spectacular effort by Titan goaltender Jacob Brennan, who finished with 51 saves. Domenic Graham was far less busy in the Sagueneens net with 25 saves. --- MOOSEHEADS 3 SEA DOGS 0 HALIFAX -- Kevin Darveaus 21 saves were good enough to give the Mooseheads a shutout. Andrew Ryan, Darcy Ashley and Timo Meier each scored for Halifax (7-6-0). Sebastien Auger finished with 33 saves in net for Saint John (5-4-1). The Sea Dogs went 0 for 6 on the power play, and had just seven shots in each period. --- VOLTIGEURS 4 HUSKIES 2 ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. -- Jerome Verrier scored twice as Drummondville cruised past the Huskies. Matthew Boudens and Guillaume Gauthier also scored for the Voltigeurs (7-5-0). Marcus Power and Jeremy Lauzon had singles for Rouyn-Noranda (5-4-2). Louis-Philip Guindon made 29 saves for Drummondville, while at the other end of the ice Alexandre Belanger allowed all four goals on 27 shots. --- FOREURS 6 PHOENIX 5 (OT) VAL-DOR, Que. -- Samuel Henley scored 29 seconds into overtime to help the Foreurs end Sherbrookes rally. Anthony Mantha had a hat trick, and Val-dOr (7-4-0) also got singles from Anthony Richard and Louick Marcotte while Keven Bouchard made 18 saves. The Phoenix (3-7-2) forced OT with four goals in the third period, three of which were unanswered to rally from a 5-2 deficit. 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Franzen, who returned to the Red Wings lineup Wednesday after playing just one of the past 24 games due to a concussion, has previously enjoyed success against the Senators. In February 2011, Franzen scored five goals against the Senators. "I like playing here," said Franzen. "We have Erik Karlsson on the other side and we grew up in the same little town so its always fun to play him. Its something special every time. Im just happy to keep him from the scoreboard. Its always fun to play him." Detroit coach Mike Babcock is pleased to see Franzen having success. "Hes an important player for us," said Babcock. "He has the ability, he has the touch. Lots of guys play real hard and cant score (Franzen) can score." It appears he also has the ability to get under his opponents skin. Ottawas Chris Neil went after Franzen late in the game and while nothing came of it Franzen was less than impressed. "He tried to hit me and he couldnt move me so I think he got a little upset," said Franzen. "I have no clue. He usually shows up when the game is over and tries to be the hero. He puts his cape on and goes and flies out there. I dont know." Riley Sheahan, Tomas Jurco and Tomas Tatar also scored for Detroit. Jonas Gustavsson stopped 37 shots. With the win the Red Wings (28-20-12) have a five-point lead over the Senators (26-23-11) for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference standings. "Coming back from the break and you start 2-0 its way better than the opposite way," said Babcock. "We know were in a battle for our playoff life. We understand that so getting off to a good start is imperative." The Senators had little explanation for their performance. "Its an extremely disappointing loss," said Ottawa captain Jason Spezza. "We knew that it was a very important game for us and to lose it by that score is obviously not what we were looking for." Bobby Ryan scored the lone goal for the Senators, who were playing their first game since the Olympic break. Robin Lehner allowed six goals on 15 shots before Andrew Hammond made his NHL debut, stopping all nine shots he faced. Things fell apart for the Senators in a nine-minute span in the first period. Ryan had a goal called back after it was ruled that he kicked it in and then the Senators leading goal scorer missed two great chances on the power play. Things began to unravel after the Red Wings scored on consecutive shots. Ottawaas Cody Ceci gave the puck up deep in the Senators end as he made a no-look behind-the-back pass that landed right on the stick of Sheahan who ripped a shot past Lehner.dddddddddddd Just 29 seconds later Franzen scored his first as he was left all alone to give Detroit a 2-0 lead. Franzen then made it 3-0 with a power-play goal as once again he was left alone, this time on the opposite side of the ice. Following the game Lehner could not hide his disappointment. "They got a few goals pretty fast and then it snowballed," said Lehner. "I think weve all got to do better in our zone and Ive got to do better. It was one of the most toughest games Ive played personally, but its over now. Theres not much to say." Detroit made it 4-0 on a delayed penalty call with two minutes remaining in the period. Niklas Kronwall, who finished with three assists, had a shot from just inside the blue-line deflected and ended up on Jurcos stick, who roofed it over Lehner. The 18,931 on hand at Canadian Tire Centre were so disappointed they booed the home team off the ice. Senators coach Paul MacLean had few words to explain his teams performance. "We played a lot better than the score maybe indicated, but the score is what it is and you cant change that," said MacLean. When asked who was the best player MacLean couldnt help but say "Johan Franzen I think. I think were all tied for the worst." Franzen completed his hat trick early in the second period. Ryan finally got the Senators on board at the four-minute mark of the second, but any celebration was short-lived as Detroit made it 6-1 as Tatar beat Lehner from in close. That marked the end of Lehners appearance, opening the door for Hammond to make his first NHL appearance. Craig Anderson was unavailable due to the birth of his second child. Despite the surprise appearance Hammond held his own and made a number of big saves. "Not letting anything in was a good start," said Hammond. "Any kid from Canada growing up playing hockey its their dream to play in the NHL and its pretty special for me to be one of those guys thats lucky enough now to say Ive played in the NHL. Its very special." This was the fourth and final meeting between the teams as they split the season series. Notes: D Patrick Wiercioch, D Joe Corvo and LW Matt Kassian were a healthy scratch for the Senatorsa RW Patrick Eaves, RW Todd Bertuzzi and RW Daniel Cleary were a healthy scratch for the Red Wingsa A number of Canadian Olympians were recognized prior to the game including Detroit head coach Mike Babcock and General Manager Ken Holland. Thursdays game marked Daniel Alfredssons second appearance at Canadian Tire Centre since signing with the Red Wings last summer. ' ' '

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(Sports Network) - Given their current place in the Eastern Conference standings, the Montreal Canadiens werent happy with just getting one point in their last trip to the ice. The Habs try to avoid a third straight loss this evening and also snap a six- game slide to the hosting Buffalo Sabres. But theyll have to do it without the services of defenceman Hall Gill, who was traded to the Nashville Predators on Friday along with a conditional fifth round pick in 2013 for forwards Blake Geoffrion, Robert Slaney and a second round pick in 2012. Viewers in the Canadiens region can watch the game on TSN Canadiens at 7:30pm et/8:30pm at. The game is available on TSN Radio 990 in Montreal and TSN.ca/Montreal. Montreal has dropped its past two games after winning four in a row, but did pick up a point on Wednesday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Boston. The Canadiens were fortunate to even get a point after trailing by two goals in the third period, getting goals by Max Pacioretty and Erik Cole in the frame. Coles game-tying tally came with 8:48 left in the third, but the Bruins nabbed the only goal of the shootout. With the Canadiens eight points behind the Maple Leafs for the Easts eighth and final playoff spot, getting one point just wasnt enough according to Pacioretty, who has five goals in his last four games. "Im sorry to say, when we dont come out with two points at this time of the year, its so frustrating," said the forward. "We know we could have gotten two points because of the way we played in the third. We cant let games like that go because of our situation." Cole scored a goal in his third straight and game and added an assist, while Carey Price made 31 saves. Montreal will head to Buffalo with defenseman Yannick Weber in tow. Weber has missed the past four games with a lower-body injury and could return to action this evening. The Canadiens will need all the help they can get in trying to pick up their first victory over the division-rival Sabres since Nov. 27, 2010. Montreal is 0-3-3 since that win in this series, getting outscored 9-4 in the three meetings so far this year. All three of those setbacks came in Montreal, though the Habs have also dropped six of their past nine in Buffalo. Price has been on the hook for all three losses this year despite a 1.96 goals-against average in that time, while Pacioretty had two goals and four points in the three games. Eight different players have scored in the season series for the Sabres, with Derek Roy also notching three assists. Ryan Miller has won two of the games in net for Buffalo, giving up two goals on 69 shots. Miller was slated to get last night off in Philadelphia, but a rough go of things early in the second period for backup Jhonas Enroth caused Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff to put his starter in the game. It mattered little as Buffalo was handed a third straight defeat in a 7-2 decision against the Flyers. Enroth stopped all 11 shots he faced in the first, but was tagged for three goals on seven shots in the second. Miller relieved him early in the period and ended up allowing four goals on 17 shots. Jason Pominville and Thomas Vanek scored first-period goals for the Sabres, but the Flyers countered with seven unanswered goals. "In the first I think we had control. We were doing some good things. We were generating chances, we werent giving up much," said Pominville, who has a goal in three straight and points in six in a row. Buffalo has been outscored 13-4 over its three-game slide and now sits just one point ahead of Carolina for last place in the Eastern Conference. 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Jonathan Huberdeau, Dmitry Kulikov and Shawn Matthias also scored for the Panthers, who won in Pittsburgh for the first time in five years. Scott Clemmensen stopped 35 shots in his first start in three weeks as Florida ended a two-game losing streak. "I asked them for 60 minutes and 200 feet," Florida coach Peter Horachek said. Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma received neither. Matt Niskanen scored the only goal for the Penguins as Pittsburgh lost at home for the first time since Nov. 13. Marc-Andre Fleury made 23 saves but fell for only the fourth time in his past 37 starts at Consol Energy Center. "We were just awful," Niskanen said. "Bad execution. Bad work ethic. We just werent hungry enough to win the loose puck battle and they just beat the (stuffing) out of us." Pittsburgh defenceman Paul Martin played 20 minutes in his return from a broken leg, clearing the way for him to play for Team USA in the Olympics. 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Shore entered with just four goals in 54 career games and has spent most of this season in the American Hockey League. Still, he scored twice in less than 20 minutes to stake Florida to an early lead that was more than enough to end Pittsburghs two-month run of perfection. The Penguins entered the night having trailed barely 10 per cent of the time at home since their streak began. A significant chunk came in last weeks 4-3 comeback victory over Washington, when they rallied from a goal down three times to escape. It was the kind of game thats popped up frequently since Christmas, where Pittsburghs high-powered offence was able to overcome some uncharacteristic lapses at the other end of the rink. The miscues finally caught up with them. A rare breakdown by the leagues top power-play unit gave Shore the chance to stake Florida to an early lead. Clemmensen stopped Evgeni Malkins shot, then passed to Shore to spark a two-on-one that ended with Shore flicking a wrist shot over Fleurys shoulder 15:46 into the first period. The Panthers had three opportunities in the second to double their lead only to let three straight power plays go to waste before Shore struck again. Huberdeau stripped a Penguin behind the Pittsburgh net, slid the puck to Jesse Winchester, who found a streaking Shore down the slot. The wrist shot caromed off Fleurys shoulder and into the net to make it 2-0 at 13:34 of the second. Kulikov pushed the Florida lead to 3-0 by taking a long bounce off the end boards then beating Fleury just 1:17 into the third. Niskanens seventh goal of the season 5:11 into the period briefly gave the Penguins some energy, but it faded when Huberdeau and Matthias scored 12 seconds apart to send the Panthers to the upset. NOTES: Pittsburgh went 0 for 3 on the power play. ... The Panthers have killed 31 straight penalties. ... 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GREENVILLE, N.C. -- East Carolina pitcher and top draft prospect Jeff Hoffman will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right arm next week. The school says Dr. James Andrews will perform the elbow ligament replacement procedure on Hoffman, a junior who had missed his last two starts because of arm soreness. Hoffman is ranked as the No. 5 prospect by Baseball America for the June draft. Hoffman (3-3) had a 2.94 ERA in 10 starts and ranked fifth in Conference USA with 72 strikeouts. The Latham, New York, native had a season-high 16 strikeouts against Middle Tennessee and 14 strikeouts against Western Kentucky. East Carolina (28-21, 13-11 C-USA) begins a three-game series at Southern Mississippi on Friday. wholesale jerseys . Jeff Withey netted 12 points as the Jayhawks (16-3, 6-0 Big 12) picked up their ninth straight win. JCovan Brown finished with a game-high 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Longhorns (12-7, 2-4), who suffered their first loss in 12 home games this season. cheap nfl jerseys . After two games in which he was nearly invisible, Enes Kanter loomed large in the middle and scored 24 points to lift the Utah Jazz past the Washington Wizards 104-101 Saturday night. http://www.salecheapnflwholesalejerseys.com/. 18, 2007 when the UEFA Executive Committee convened in Cardiff to vote and announce the host nation for EURO 2012 all the smart money was on the recently crowned world champion Italian bid prevailing. cheap jerseys from china . -- The first full day at the Masters turned out to be a short one Monday. cheap jerseys . -- A report commissioned by Joe Paternos family says the late coach did nothing wrong in his handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal and portrays Paterno as the victim of a "rush to injustice" created by former FBI director Louis Freehs investigation of the case for Penn State.Cagliari president Massimo Cellinos chances of taking over fallen English power Leeds were hurt by a tax evasion conviction on Tuesday. Cellino was ordered by a judge to pay a 600,000 euro ($800,000) fine for evading import taxes on a yacht he purchased in the United States and brought to Italy, the ANSA news agency reported. Eleonora Sport Ltd., which is run by the Cellino family, has been awaiting approval to purchase a 75 per cent stake in Leeds. However, the Football Leagues "owners and directors test" prevents anyonee with a court conviction from being a director, a 30 per cent owner, or from exercising control over one of its clubs.dddddddddddd A Football League statement said it had noted the outcome of the hearing involving Cellino. "We are engaged in an ongoing dialogue with his legal representatives in this country and cannot comment further at this time," a league spokesman said. Cellino denies wrongdoing and will probably appeal. Last year, Cellino was arrested as part of a stadium construction investigation. ' ' '

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