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NEWPORT, R. Taison Jersey .I. -- Nicolas Mahut certainly knows a little something about being on court for a long time. Judging by his smile, it was a lot better feeling this time. The 31-year old Frenchman captured the title at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Sunday, beating Lleyton Hewitt of Australia 5-7, 7-5, 6-3. Mahut, a 2007 Newport finalist and a wild-card entrant this week, won his second career ATP title. The other came at s-Hertogenbosch last month. Mahut lost the longest match in tennis history three years ago, dropping the fifth set to John Isner 70-68 at Wimbledon in a match that lasted 11 hours, 5 minutes. A display with items used in that match is located a few hundred yards away in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. On Sunday morning, Mahut advanced after beating American Michael Russell 6-2, 6-2 in just 63 minutes. Mahut needed 2 hours, 19 minutes to get past Hewitt. Then he had to prepare for a doubles semifinal. "You guys know I can play a long time, stay a long time on the court," he said, breaking into a grin while standing on a rear practice court. "I would like to tell you Im not tired. Im tired, but I have the trophy in my bag, so I just need to get ready to play one more match." In the final set, Mahut broke in the sixth and eighth games to take control. He won the final point with a drop shot at the net, then dropped to his knees, putting both hands to his face before bending face down. "I was not supposed to play," he said of gaining a wild-card entry into the tournament. "I wasnt able to play the (qualifiers). Im really grateful to (the tourney director) for the wild card he gave me." In the second set, Hewitt led 5-3. Mahut held in the ninth game before breaking in the 10th, winning the last two points when Hewitt double faulted. Earlier in the day, two-time defending champion Isners run on Newports grass court came to an end when he was ousted by No. 4 seed Hewitt 5-7, 6-2, 6-4. The loss ended 13 straight match wins in Newport for the 28-year old Isner, the highest ranked American at No. 19. The 32-year old Hewitt, who lost the Newport final to Isner last year, felt the lengthy earlier match affected his play. "It was a long battle this morning. It was tough on both of us," he said. "In the end, I got the better of John. It was going to be tough on both of us this afternoon." Both semifinals were rained out Saturday. "Its never disappointing losing to a guy like Lleyton Hewitt, especially on this surface," said Isner, who called for the trainer after the first changeover. "I was probably eventually going to lose this tournament. It just happened a little earlier than I thought or wanted." The 6-foot-10 Isner said he felt pain in his left knee area, similar to what forced him to retire in his second-round match at Wimbledon last month. "It was obviously not as severe because I was able to continue," he said. "It was a little bit scary. The more I think about it and the more I talk about it, I think its an issue with my quad because the pain is directly above my kneecap." But he said it wasnt the reason he lost the match, which was played in bright sunshine under humid conditions, with temperatures in the mid-80s. "He handled the conditions much better than me, simple as that," he said. "He deserved to win." At 40-30 the final game, Hewitt ended the match with a forehand cross-court shot. He raised both hands in the air before waving to his wife, Bec, seated in the first row on the far end of the court. Casemiro Jersey . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. Hulk Jersey . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end. http://www.officialbrazilstore.com/world-cup-rodrigo-caio-football-jersey/ . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Lions have not announced the hiring, which was first reported by ESPN. Lombardi, the grandson of former Green Bay Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, has been an offensive assistant on Sean Paytons New Orleans staff since 2007. HOUSTON -- J.J. Watt never doubted hed play in Houstons season opener while recovering from back surgery that forced him to miss all of training camp.Watt returned to practice this week and will be on the field when the Texans host the Chicago Bears on Sunday. He had been out since surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back in July.Last years NFL Defensive Player of the Year, who has never missed a game in his career, was asked Wednesday what he expects to contribute on Sunday.Anything and everything Im asked, he said. I feel great. I feel no limitations whatsoever. My body actually feels better than it did for the second half of last season, obviously with everything we were dealing with. So Im in a pretty good spot.Coach Bill OBrien said Watt has looked good in practice this week and that theyll increase his workload every day heading into Sundays game.Watts back surgery was his second of the offseason after he had a much more involved procedure in January to repair five torn muscles in his core.Both of my lower abs had to be reattached, he said. My right adductor had to be reattached and then two of my left adductors had to be reattached. I dont know the technical terms. A few of them were off the bone. A few of them were partially torn. That was pretty serious stuff.Watts comeback from back surgery seemed like a breeze after the weeks of painful rehabilitation following his procedure in January. It was then, while recuperating in a hotel in Philadelphia that he became discouraged and wondered about his future in the NFL.After the first surgery there were some days there where I really questioned whether or not Id ever be able to play again, he said. Just some of the stuff we were dealing with from a rehab standpoint, just the way that the recovery was going early on ... there was a very low point there and it was tough.For quite some time after the surgery, the 6-foot-5, 289-pound defennsive end struggled not only to walk, but to simply get out of bed. Pele Jersey. . He slowly started to feel better and began doing a new method of rehabilitation exercises with team trainer Roland Ramirez. But he still struggled with some basic moves. A big thing was not being able to lift his right leg straight up while lying down.Every morning he would try the move and he simply couldnt do it. Then Super Bowl week rolled around and he attempted it just like he did every morning. Only this time, mission accomplished.I called (Ramirez) right away and I sent him a video, Watt said. Then I got up and tried some other stuff ... I was like: `Dude it worked. Everything we did worked. And from that point forward as soon as you get that little bit of light, its full steam ahead, and thats whats awesome.Watt, entering his sixth NFL season, said this offseason was undoubtedly his most difficult. But his tough times helped him gain a different perspective on his career.It definitely gives you a new outlook, kind of a fresh approach, he said. You see things through a different light when youre going through stuff like that and you go through the ups and downs, and Im really looking forward to coming out and having a new mountain to climb.Watt led the NFL with 17 + sacks last season to win his second straight Defensive Player of the Year award and third in four seasons. He knows the coaching staff will try to put some limitations on him against the Bears after he missed so much time, but he doesnt feel thats necessary.Im a guy that likes to play every play and likes to do whatever I can to help the team win, so if they let me do that, great, he said. If they put a play count on me Ill fight it as hard as I can.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Wholesale Jerseys 2018 Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys ChinaCheap Jerseys Store Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China NFL Jerseys Cheap ' ' '
CHICAGO -- Following two stints in the minors this season, Randal Grichuk is back in the majors and eager to prove he belongs. Marquette King Jersey .Grichuk hit a grand slam that capped a six-run burst in the eighth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped the Cubs 11-game winning streak, beating Chicago 8-4 Saturday.After a run-scoring wild pitch and a bases-loaded walk with two outs in the eighth put the Cardinals ahead 4-2, Grichuk connected.It was his second homer since being recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday -- and it came on his 25th birthday, no less.I feel like a lot of people let that opportunity slip away thinking theyre going to have many more, Grichuk said. Im definitely thankful for being up here right now and getting the opportunities, and Im definitely trying to take advantage of it.Brandon Moss and Jedd Gyorko also homered for St. Louis.Addison Russell hit his 14th homer for the NL Central-leading Cubs.Alex Reyes (1-0) pitched three scoreless innings of relief to get his first major league win in his second appearance.St. Louis starter Luke Weaver gave up two runs on four hits in his major league debut. The 22-year-old was lifted for a pinch hitter after four innings and 85 pitches.Carl Edwards Jr. (0-1) allowed five runs while getting only two outs.Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks struck out 12, matching a career best, in seven innings. He gave up five hits, including two homers. His ERA rose slightly from 2.17 to 2.19.Just two bad changeups, really, two changeups up (in the strike zone), Hendricks said. That was about it. Hopefully, we could keep that winning streak going, but well start a new one tomorrow.It was 2-all in the eighth when the Cardinals loaded the bases with one out. Edwards Jr. struck out Yadier Molina with a breaking pitch in the dirt and the ball bounced off the chest of catcher Willson Contreras and rolled toward the third-base dugout, allowing Stephen Piscotty to score.Edwards then walked the next two batters to force in another run. Joe Smith relieved and Grichuk hit his slam.It means a lot, Grichuk said. Its definitely a confidence booster. In Wrigley against the Cubs, a division rival, its definitely big and, hopefully, the confidence can carry over through the rest of the season.FUTURE ACES?With Weaver and Reyes, 21, the Cardinals have a pair of prized pitching prospects. Manager Mike Matheny was asked if he allowed himself to think about both being in the rotation next season while watching them on Saturday.I wont deny that that hit me at some point in that game, Matheny said. I even turned to (bench coach) Dave Bell and said, `This is really impressive stuff. These kids are making a nice first statement.You probably couldnt throw them into a hotter spot than what we just threw them into. This is a tough place to pitch and watching them . not just survive, I thought they looked terrific, he said.LA STELLA UPDATEThe Cubs are awaiting a decision from INF Tommy La Stella, who was put on the inactive list earlier this week after failing to report to Triple-A Iowa following a demotion last month. La Stella returned to his home in New Jersey.Im still very optimistic about him coming back, but nothing has really abruptly changed right now, manager Joe Maddon said. I think he was very clear how he felt. I think we were very clear back to him how we felt.TRAINERS ROOMCardinals: OF Matt Holliday (broken right thumb) was placed 15-day disabled on Saturday to make room for Weaver on the roster.Cubs: After a bullpen session Friday, RHP Hector Rondon (sore triceps) reported no physical complications. Maddon said the reliever was real close to a return to the active roster ... RHP Pedro Strop, who had an arthroscopic procedure to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee on Thursday, was back in the clubhouse on Saturday walking on crutches. Hes expected to be sidelined four to six weeks.UP NEXTCubs RHP John Lackey (9-7, 3.56 ERA) pitches the finale on Sunday. Lackey, who jumped from the Cardinals to the Cubs in the offseason, is 1-1 with a 2.70 ERA against St. Louis this season. RHP Mike Leake (8-9, 4.79) goes for the Cardinals. 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The Mouse Morris-trained nine-year-old became the first novice to win the great race since 1958 when propelling jockey David Mullins into the limelight at Aintree last month.Having twice fractured his pelvis in his younger days, connections felt it would be asking too much of the horse to continue under big weights in handicaps having proved he was not quite up to Grade One level. He completed a great 2015-16 season for his owneers, Gigginstown House Stud, who also landed the Cheltenham Gold Cup with Don Cossack. Jim Plunkett Jersey. Eddie OLeary, racing manager for Gigginstown, said: Hes been a fantastic horse.Hes perfectly sound, which is the main thing, but because of his previous pelvic injuries, we didnt want to send him back to Aintree with a big weight, that wouldnt have been fair on him.He provided us with our first Grand National and well never forget him.Now he can go back to Gigginstown House and have a happy retirement. 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SAN DIEGO -- Edwin Jackson processed the message, then put it into effect. Darwin Barney Jersey .Jackson struck out 11 in seven scoreless innings to outpitch former Padres ace Drew Pomeranz, leading San Diego over the Boston Red Sox 2-1 Monday.Jackson (4-5) gave up four hits and ended his three-start losing streak.We kind of talked in between starts and we felt he just wasnt finishing up front with a ton of conviction, Padres manager Andy Green said. From the first pitch today you can see him finishing aggressively.That made sense to Jackson.I had to come out today and force the issue against a great-hitting team, he said. They can put a lot of points on the board. You just have to have belief in what you do.Adam Rosales hit a two-run homer off Pomeranz.It helped seeing him as a teammate, Rosales said. I learned you have to lay off the curve and the cutter.Said Pomeranz: I was having trouble locating my pitches and he took advantage of one.Pomeranz (2-4 for Boston) was an All-Star for the Padres this season and 8-7 in the NL before being traded to the Red Sox in mid-July.I think Drew gave us what we kind of anticipated, (105) pitches and six quality innings of work, Red Sox manager John Farrell said.Brandon Maurer worked the ninth for his eighth save in 13 chances. He gave up a one-out single to Hanley Ramirez, then struck out Jackie Bradley Jr. and got pinch hitter David Ortiz on a flyball.Rosales hit his career-high ninth homer of the season in the fourth, and the San Diego pitchers made it stand up.One pitch, its a different game, Rosales said. But I didnt think it was going out.Pomeranz gave up two runs and six hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five with a walk.Chris Youngs pinch-hit homer off reliever Brad Hand to open the eighth cut the Padres lead to 2-1.Aaron Hill followed with a pinch-hit double but was stranded at third when Hand struck out Brock Holt and Xander Bogaerts.We got a couple of opportunities with really good hitters at the plate, Farrell said. But unfortunately we didnt execute to tie the game up.Hanley Ramirez had three hits for Boston.Bostons best chance against Jackson came in the seventh. But with two on and none out, he got Bradley to ground into a double play and fanned Yoan Moncada on a full-count offspeed pitch.(Catcher) Derek (Norris) and myself were able to get in a great groove, Jackson said. Today was one of those games.TRAINERS ROOMRed Sox: RHP Koji Uehara (strained pectoral muscle) was activated off the disabled list. He will be available on Tuesday, Farrell said.Padres: CF Jon Jay (right forearm) will be added to the roster on Tuesday after playing in three minor league games. Jay missed 66 games.UP NEXTRed Sox: RHP Clay Buchholz (5-10, 5.20) gets the nod for the middle game of the three-game series. In his last three starts, he is 1-0 and has allowed just one run in two of them.Padres: RHP Paul Clemens (2-4, 4.93) has set a career high with nine starts but his last one was rocky when he lasted by three innings, charged with two runs and four hits.Russell Martin Jersey . During the athletes parade, the 23-strong Ukrainian team was represented by a lone flagbearer in an apparent protest at the presence of Russian troops in Ukraines Crimean peninsula. Aaron Sanchez Jersey . By having more great seasons. Manning was the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team Friday. http://www.authenticbluejayspro.com/ . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. Guptills monster hitMartin Guptill has a thing for hitting roofs. His sixes have twice hit the roof at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington and once at Aucklands Eden Park. Stepping out of his crease to Hardik Pandya, he hit the first ball of the fourth over of the match for a humongous six that would have exited the PCA Stadium had he aimed towards the single-tier stands behind wide long-on. Instead, he launched the ball over the bowlers head, and ended up pinging the front wall of the third tier of the stand behind the straight boundary.Those Dhoni handsAmit Mishra had just dismissed Ross Taylor with a superlative bit of flight, slowing the ball down to bring the batsman forward, getting it to dip to make him stretch and drag his back foot out of the crease, and turning it past his outside edge. MS Dhoni, as he so often does, wasted no time in getting the bails off. Dhonis task was just a little harder in Mishras next over, though, when he spun another legbreak past a groping batsman. This time, though, Luke Ronchis foot did not slide as far out of his crease as Taylors had done, and the ball turned from a little wider outside off, which meant Dhoni had a greater distance to cover between collecting the ball and stumping Ronchi, with less time at his disposal. But in his inimitable, non-textbook manner, he collected the ball without drawing his gloves back an inch, and wwhipped the bails off before Ronchi even knew what had happened. Josh Donaldson Jersey. The spillIndia lost Ajinkya Rahane in the third over of their chase. Virat Kohli, new at the crease, had just shown what kind of form he was in, driving Matt Henry to the cover point boundary off the third ball of the fifth over. The next ball was shorter, and Kohli went on the back foot, looking for a dab to third man. He had not accounted for the presence of a catching fielder at wide slip, however, set for precisely that kind of shot. The ball went low to Taylor, one of the better catchers in world cricket. He fell to his right, got both hands to the ball a couple of inches off the turf, and dropped it.Those Kohli wristsRight through Indias chase, the only trouble their batsmen encountered from a flat Mohali pitch was the occasional tendency for the ball to stop on them. 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Rising heavyweight contender Jarrell Big Baby Miller and promoter Dmitriy Salita are in a fight over his promotional contract that appears as though it will get ugly. Johnny Unitas Jersey .Miller (18-0-1, 16 KOs), 28, of Brooklyn, New York, has been brought along by Salita over the past 2? years to the point where he has been a regular on Showtimes ShoBox: The New Generation series and is on the verge of bigger fights.However, Miller said Tuesday that Salita has breached their contract, and Miller has declared himself a promotional free agent.Miller said that his attorney, Leon Margules, who is also the head of promotional company Warriors Boxing, sent Salita a letter notifying Salita that because of breaches and persistent wrongdoings, the promotional agreement that Miller and Salita entered into on March 15, 2014, is terminated and that Miller is free to seek other opportunities in furtherance of his career.Miller, who is coming off a third-round knockout of veteran Fred Kassi on Aug. 19, has had four consecutive appearances -- and four straight knockouts -- on Showtime and has emerged as one of the most exciting American heavyweight up-and-comers.After defeating Fred Kassi on Aug. 19, on ShoBox, my success clearly should have been a time of celebration, with the eyes of the boxing world tuned into a coming-out party for the future heavyweight champion of the world, Miller said. Instead, I was forced into the unwanted position of having to consult legal counsel on my promotional status. The truth is that I have done everything within my power to move up the ranks of the heavyweight division. I have defeated all comers in spectacular fashion. And I have helped to promote my career both inside and outside the ring.I have willingly accepted each and every challenge put before me. I have sacrificed my time and energy. And as everyone in the world of boxing knows, I, as well as all boxers, have put my health and safety on the line each and every time that I enter the ring. Although I do not wish to detail all the specific breaches perpetrated upon me under the promotional agreement, it is important to state that not only was I not paid my base minimum purses under this agreement, but I was grossly underpaid based upon the difficulty and significance of some of these bouts. But besides the issue of compensation, I can clearly state that my promoter failed to act in good faith and failed to make best efforts to promote my career.Salita, a former professional fighter who fought for a junior world title against Amir Khan in 2009, quickly responded to Millers assertions and said their agreement remains intact.Unfortunately, this is what happens in boxing, Salita said. You bring a guy up from the ground level, and when he starts getting up there, the wolves start whispering in his ear.I have recently become aware that AB Promotions and Warriors Boxing have been tortuously interfering with my companys exclusive promotional agreement with Jarrell Miller. My promotional agreement with Mr. Miller is valid and subsisting, and I intend to vigorously pursue all of my legal rights and remedies against Mr. Miller and those responsible for inducing him to breach the promotional agreement. I am confident in my legal position and look forward to prevailing in court.Salita said that although he has sent out cease and desist letters notifying promoters not to talk to Miller, the issue at least has a silver lining.It also shows what a great job I have done, Salita said. The heavyweight division had no American stars on the horizon before Jarrell came along. Now hes all over the media, adding color and flare to the division. Im working on several opportunities for Jarrell to stay active and lock down a title opportunity in the next six to 12 months. Showtime is committed to the heavyweight division, and I am honored to have had their support and have Jarrell as my headliner [Aug. 19]. Al Woods Jersey . The Islanders dealt Thomas Vanek to the Montreal Canadiens after less than a year on Long Island. Meanwhile, the Oilers dealt long-time sniper Ales hemsky to the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday for a fifth-round pick in 2014 and a third-rounder in 2015. Andrew Luck Jersey .C. 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In 2002, Carlton won their first wooden spoon in 105 years of VFL/AFL footy.In 1999, Collingwood claimed just the second in their illustrious history.And this year, it could be a fate that befalls Essendon for the first time since 1933.Sundays clash between Essendon and Brisbane shapes as the 2016 wooden spoon decider.The Bombers and Lions have been far and away the worst sides this season.Each has a sole win in 16 matches.Essendons triumph came in round two against Melbourne while Brisbanes four points were earned against Gold Coast two weeks later.While the Bombers form has improved to passable, the Lions are plumbing new lows.Both are on club-record losing streaks.But if an Essendon side missing 12 key players due to season-long doping bans have circled this fixture as one to get up for, they arent saying so.Young forward Joe Daniher said the spoon wasnt at the forefront of Essendon minds.Were trying to build a brand of footy thats going to hold up for a long period of time, he told reporters on Monday.Not just the remainder of this year or next.We want something thats going to be sustained. Its really important that we start building that now and I think were on the right path in doing so.The problem for the Dons is that very rarely do bottom sides successfully make the jummp to winning flags. Antonio Morrison Jersey. The AFL rewards the worst team in the competition with the No.1 draft pick but a look at the history books shows the importance of avoiding last place.Only one side in the last 40 years has turned last place into a premiership within a decade of bottoming out.That was Brisbane in 1998, a season when the Lions still managed five wins and a draw - the best return of a last-placed side over that same 40-year stretch.If theres good news for Essendon it could come from the Brisbane camp.Key defender Daniel McStay has been ruled out for the season with a broken ankle, Stefan Martin could be laid out with a rib complaint and coach Justin Leppitsch talked of a painful pathway ahead for Lions fans.The second-year coach suggested the competition was rigged against his side after a disheartening defeat to GWS Giants.They were just too good, he said.The Giants had the benefit of a lot of really high talented first-round picks and an extended salary cap.Were not afforded those luxuries.Everyone knows about our debt issues. 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North Queensland fullback Lachlan Coote has been found not guilty of contrary conduct against NRL match official Grant Atkins. Budda Baker Jersey .Coote chanced his arm at the judiciary on Thursday night after falling foul of the match review panel for making contact with Atkins in the in-goal during the Cowboys Monday night loss to Canberra.Had Coote lost, he would have spent a week on the sidelines.The Cowboys will be without winger Kyle Feldt who pleaded guilty over a shoulder charge on Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker in the 80th minute of the same match.Feldt is suspended for three weeks.The Cowboys have the bye this weekend and will resume their premiership defence next Thursday night when they host the Bulldogs in round 20. Haason Reddick Jersey . -- The St. Johns IceCaps weathered a wild first period with the help of goaltender Jussi Olkinuora, before finding offensive inroads in the second. Kurt Warner Jersey . Tracey comes to the Blue Bombers after spending over a decade with Queens University. Most recently he was the schools assistant football coach. http://www.officialcardinalsnflauthenticshop.com/ . Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2).Lisbon Lion Bertie Auld has called for Celtic to appoint a manager who will bring entertainment and laughter back to the supporters. Auld admitted feeling uncomfortable at Celtic Park on Sunday as supporters voiced their displeasure towards the board in the wake of their Scottish Cup defeat to Rangers, which prompted Ronny Deila to announce he was stepping down as manager.Celtic stretched their lead in the Scottish Premiership to nine points but were booed off after a 1-1 draw with Ross County. Bertie Auld discusses whether Roy Keane is the right man to succeed Ronny Deila However, the supporters anger was mainly aimed at chief executive Peter Lawwell and majority shareholder Dermot Desmond after two seasons out of the Champions League.Auld, a European Cup winner with Celtic in 1967 who helped launch the latest search for Scottish Football Hall of Fame inductees on Monday, believes they need to appoint a strong manager who understands the clubs traditions.Its very unlike the Celtic supporters to show their feelings like that, said Auld. Ronny Deila will leave Celtic this summer Playing way back when I did, you knew youd get the support, Celtic supporters were always passionate for their own team and always encouraged their own team.In our day, when you didnt have substitutes, they were our substitutes because they gave you a lift.Sunday was one of those days you felt uncomfortable because there was so much strain because of the situation with the manager. Steve Clarke said he would be interested in the managers position at Celtic He brought the title to us last season but we havent been entertaining. Evan Boehm Jersey. Thats one thing the Celtic supporters are used to.Big Jock [Stein] used to say to us when we were going out the dressing room: Entertain. You have the ability or you wouldnt be here. Entertain. And thats what we are short of at this time.I signed in 55 and my dad said to me out on the park, I was 16 years of age, Listen Bertie, see if you can play and entertain, this support will never ever forget you. Another thing he said, and my dad was a brickies labourer, was that the Celtic reserve team today will be the first team tomorrow. We have lost that a little bit. Lets get back to basics.We need someone who is going to bring laughter to the terraces. We need someone who can coach and get discipline.Auld also hopes the new manager insists on full control of the signing policy.According to Ronny, he did, added former Hibernian and Partick manager Auld. Celtic can wrap up the Scottish Premiership title next weekend - but they were booed off the pitch following a 1-1 draw with Ross County But at the clubs I managed, I made it straight there and then that I bring in the players and I let players go, because Ill get my sack on my own decisions rather than someone elses. Let the man bring in who he wants.We need fresh faces, we need people who can be winners in the dressing room and on the park.Fans can log on to www.sfmhalloffame.co.uk and nominate their choice for the 2016 inductees.See if the Hoops can bring some cheer to their fans on Saturday. Coverage of Hearts v Celtic begins on Sky Sports 2 HD at midday. Also See: Clarke keen on Celtic talks Celtic held by Ross County Deila issues rallying call Celtic fixtures Wholesale Jerseys 2018 Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Store Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China NFL Jerseys Cheap ' ' '
CHICAGO -- Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic was an unexcused absence from Fridays pregame walk-through and admits he forgot about the schedule prior to Fridays loss 95-69 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. David Andrews Jersey .I completely forgot, Mirotic said after the game. We had a back-to-back. I forgot usually we meet at the arena after a back-to-back ... I apologized here to teammates, to the coach and we move on ... s--- happens.Mirotic, who did not play in Thursday nights loss to the Bucks, admitted that he was surprised he has been taken out of the rotation. For the first time in his career, he was a listed as DNP-CD during Thursdays game.?Mirotic said the absence had nothing to do with not playing Thursday night.No, Im not that kind of guy. Even if things are not like how I would like them to be, Im very professional, he said. Its not my first year here. Those guys respect me and I respect them. I would never do that, something like that.He was the only Bull not to play in Fridays game as well.Its been difficult, said Mirotic. Its the first time in my career that this is happening. But its a coachs decision so I got to respect that. Theres not too much I can say about that.Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg confirmed after the game that Mirotic was late to the United Center because he forgot about the walk-through. Mirotic is expected to be fined by the team.Niko was in early this morning, he was the first guy in the gym getting in extra work, Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said before the game. I had a good meeting with him ... Just like everybody who would be late in this situation, it is a finable offense.Mirotic is averaging 8.7 points a game in 22.4 minutes in his third NBA season. He has struggled throughout the year to find consistency in his game.He was as good as he can be in a situation like that, Hoiberg said of the Friday morning meeting with Mirotic. Obviously, any competitor isnt going to be happy when you get taken out of a lineup. But talking to him about keeping himself ready ... It was good to see him in there this morning getting in extra work and getting up extra shots, keeping himself prepared when his name was called, and thats what we talked about. Obviously, hes going to get another chance this year. Hes got to keep working, keep himself ready, and when opportunity comes, go out and play well.For now, Mirotic remains out of the rotation, but Hoiberg said that could change. Struggling second-year big man Bobby Portis took Mirotics minutes during Thursdays loss.Well take it on a game-by-game basis and practices, Hoiberg said. Well have the opportunity to practice again this week and well have a few chances, and well continue to figure it out. But as of right now, its a game-by-game basis.In other news, Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams said a Christmas Day return against the San Antonio Spurs is realistic.Carter-Williams has been out since suffering left knee and left wrist injuries in an Oct. 31 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Carter-Williams says his knee is fine, that its the wrist that has sidelined him even longer than the original six weeks the Bulls estimated for his return.He had the cast taken off his wrist on Friday and seems to be in good spirits.I got my other cast off today, Carter-Williams said. I think Im going to do some strengthening exercises and all that this week and then try to get back on the court if everything feels right. Chris Hogan Jersey . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. Ryan Allen Jersey . "I dont know that were close," said general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "I just think, right now, the acquisition cost just doesnt work for us right now. I dont know if I can quantify how far off or things like that that they might be but I would say we continue to have dialogue. http://www.patriotsauthenticofficialstore.com/authentic-vincent-valentine-jersey.html . After Mondays hard-fought loss, the wait seemed longer than usual. Getting set to go their separate ways for a short Christmas break, the Raptors coach credited his team for their effort on a seemingly impossible three-game road trip, urging them to build on that success when they get back to work at the end of the week. Kurt Tippett made a successful return for Sydney in their nine-point AFL win over North Melbourne.Missing since the Swans round-12 loss to GWS on June 12, Tippett has recovered from hamstring surgery and made his comeback at Hobarts Bellerive Oval on Saturday.Playing ruck around the ground and sharing the centre with Sam Naismith, the 29-year-old finished with 17 hit outs, 11 disposals and two behinds.He played probably 75 minutes and going into the game the plan was that if he was able to get to that point, that would be good, coach John Longmire said.He took a couple of really strong contested marks and had a couple of shots at goal so it was a good start for him and we know we can build oon that. Kyle Van Noy Jersey. He said he felt really good after the game which is important.A knock to the hip for Lance Franklin saw the star forward take a back seat in the game, which the Swans won 12.13 (85) to 10.16 (76) to put them atop the AFL ladder.Longmire expects Franklin to be fit for Saturdays meeting with Richmond, when he wants a more balanced performance from his men who were dominated at times on Saturday.A few players were really good and a few players were down a little bit - we need a little bit more of a consistent performance next week, the coach said. Wholesale Jerseys 2018 Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Store Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China NFL Jerseys Cheap ' ' '
Ahead of Sundays derby, live on Sky Sports 1 HD, we examine how the balance of power has shifted in Manchester - and what Pep Guardiolas arrival could mean for the rivalry… Pep Guardiola to City may have been footballs worst kept secret but the confirmation of his move to the Etihad Stadium in February still sent reverberations around the red half of Manchester. Alexander Wennberg Jersey .As City were tying up a three-year contract for the most successful coach on the planet and a man famed for his thrilling attacking football, United were in the midst of a haphazard plod through the season which has left their under-pressure manager Louis van Gaal looking increasingly forlorn. It was an alarming contrast. Fast forward six weeks and the Guardiola announcement appears to have done little to aid Citys title challenge under the outgoing Manuel Pellegrini, but on Super Sunday they have the opportunity to open up a seven-point gap on their neighbours, and after Uniteds Europa League exit against Liverpool, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Old Trafford once again. Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini at the end of the season Just twenty-four hours prior to United and Liverpool going head to head on Thursday night, Citys next manager had emerged from Bayern Munichs Champions League last-16 tie against Juventus with his reputation in tact thanks to an extraordinary salvage job in Bavaria.The hosts were in deep trouble at 2-0 down, but a four-goal response sent Guardiola into the Champions League quarter-finals for his seventh consecutive season as a manager. Not once has he fallen short of the last four. Nor has he ever finished a domestic season outside of the top two. It is statistics such as those that make Guardiolas imminent move to City appear all the more galling for United. Here is a coach capable of laying the foundations for years of Premier League dominance. How could Ed Woodward and the Old Trafford hierarchy have allowed their bitter rivals to swoop ahead of them?For their part, United insist there was no attempt to hijack the move, but if Van Gaal is relieved of his duties in the summer, widespread reports suggest Jose Mourinho will be the man they turn to. The former Chelsea manager has plenty of experience of going toe-to-toe with Guardiola, after all, and enjoyed sweet victories over the Catalan with both Inter Milan and Real Madrid. Mourinho and Man Utd A timeline of events involving Jose Mourinho, Louis van Gaal and Manchester United. Regardless of who is in charge of United next season, however, they are already playing a daunting game of catch-up with their neighbours. Few could have envisaged just how far the Reds would fall after Sir Alex Fergusons retirement in 2013, but City finished 22 points clear of them in 2013/14, and they were nine clear in 2014/15. United have endured a poor Premier League season under Louis van Gaal The gap is down to four points ahead of Sundays derby, but that is hardly due to progress at Old Trafford. And while Citys title challenge has faltered, they are still in Champions League contention and have already lifted the Capital One Cup. Uniteds only hope of silverware, meanwhile, hinges on an awkward FA Cup quarter-final replay away to West Ham.With Guardiola in charge and the promise of unlimited backing in the transfer market, it is difficult to envisage anything over than considerable improvement at City next year. Defence and central midfield are areas in need of improvement, but the level of surgery required is nothing compared to Uniteds. Hart v De Gea Which goalkeeper will come out on top in the Manchester derby? Injuries have exposed shortcomings in practically every area of Van Gaals squad, with the manager forced to thrust untested youngsters into the fray due to a glaring lack of depth and quality in the senior ranks.United can take heart from the emergence of teenagers such as Marcus Rashford and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson, but repeated mistakes in the transfer market have taken a heavy toll over the last 18 months, with the brilliant form of Angel di Maria and Javier Hernandez at PSG and Bayer Leverkusen ramming the point home. Javier Hernandez has scored 23 goals for Bayer Leverkusen this season And while Guardiolas stay in Manchester may not extend beyond the three years of his contract, Citys huge investment in a new youth academy and state-of-the-art training facilities shows long-term preparation the like of which cannot be seen on the other side of the city - where a confused transfer policy points to muddled thinking.Citys long-term planning and strategy is clear, so is their succession planning, said Sky Sports News HQs James Cooper in February. In truth thats borne out by the building of the City Football Academy and the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance. How City persuaded Pep Sky Sports News HQs James Cooper explains how Man City lured Pep Guardiola to the Etihad. So while United grapple with decisions over their immediate future, City are already grooming Guardiolas successor. The New York City FC post is something of a job interview for Patrick Vieira, added Cooper. He is being seriously looked at as the next manager of the club after Guardiolas three years.With Guardiola on his way to City and given their own current malaise, its easy to see why United might turn to Mourinho. The 53-year-old is one of few coaches with a CV to rival the Bayern boss, and his trophy haul includes three Premier League crowns, two Champions Leagues and - most significantly - a La Liga title won at the expense of his old foe. Jose Mourinho has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United But what of the long-term? Mourinho talked of creating a dynasty at Chelsea, however his managerial stints tend to unravel spectacularly - and his return to Stamford Bridge was no exception. Transforming United back into major contenders would be his toughest challenge yet, and history highlights the risks involved.The outcome of Sundays derby could have a significant impact on how United finish the season and it could also influence their decision-making over the coming months. Whatever the result, though, it is impossible to escape the reality that only one of the Manchester sides is primed for long-term success. United are in danger of being left behind.Watch the Manchester derby live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 3.30pm on Sunday. Also See: Giggs: Martial the model Hart v De Gea Aguero: Title slipping away When Geoff met Martial and Sterling Joonas Korpisalo Jersey . -- Hunter Smith scored the winner with just 12 seconds remaining in the third period as the Oshawa Generals edged the host Sarnia Sting 5-4 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Zach Werenski Jersey . 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With starter Bronson Arroyo on deck in the fourth inning, Cubs starter Scott Feldman (4-4) fell behind 3-0 in the count to Hanigan, then decided to try to get him out. Hanigan worked the count full before connecting for a 5-3 lead. Surprised he even got the chance? "A little bit," Hanigan said. "At that point in the game, I didnt think a pinch-hitter was coming in. They went at me and I got a pitch to handle. That was a big turn in the game, a five-run inning." The game-turning pitch was a hanging curve. "That was a really bonehead pitch," Feldman said. "With the pitcher on deck, I threw the one pitch he can hit for a three-run homer. That one stings a little bit." The big inning kept the Reds on the upswing. Theyve won 12 of their past 15 games, surging to a season-high 12 games over .500. At 30-18, theyre three wins ahead of their pace last season, when they won 97 games and the NL Central. Theyve dominated the Cubs, winning 15 of their past 17. The Reds are 18-5 overall against the Cubs in the past two seasons. Chicago is last in the NL Central, having lost a season-high five straight. The Cubs (18-29) slid a season-low 11 games under .500. Votto and Hanigan homered in the fourth inning off Feldman, who had only one bad inning. Feldman gave up five runs in the fourth, the same number hed allowed in his past five starts combined. Phillips hit a two-run shot in the eighth off Hector Rondon. Arroyo (5-4) gave up three runs and six hits in six innings, including Feldmans first career homer. Jonathan Broxton allowed Luis Valbuenas RBI single in the eighth. Aroldis Chapman pitched the ninth for his 11th save in 13 chances. After blowing a pair of save opportunities, the left-hander has converted his past three. He gave up a single and a walk and fanned threee. Brandon Dubinsky Jersey. The Reds had their third sellout crowd of the season, and the last two games of the series will draw capacity crowds as well. The Cubs stacked their lineup with six position players and a starting pitcher who bat left-handed, trying a different approach against Arroyo. It worked, but not well enough. "I didnt feel great the whole game, to be honest," Arroyo said. "They ran seven left-handers against me. They had guys from the left side that I hadnt seen a lot. "It was a grind for me, to be honest." Arroyo had trouble keeping his pitches down at the outset. Darwin Barney had a sacrifice fly in the second inning, and Feldman followed with his first career homer, a two-run shot for a 3-0 lead. Cubs pitchers have driven in 15 runs this season, most in the majors. The three-run inning ended Arroyos streak of 15 1-3 scoreless innings, his best of the season. The right-hander has won his past three starts. Feldman had his streak of five impressive starts fall apart in the fourth. Votto led off with his eighth homer, extending his hitting streak to 12 games, the longest by a Reds player this season. He leads the NL with a .361 batting average. And that was just the start. Phillips followed with a single, stretching his hitting streak to a season-best 11 games, and eventually scored on Xavier Pauls single. Hanigans three-run homer -- his second -- made it 5-3. The five runs matched the most allowed by the Cubs in an inning this season. They were the most earned runs allowed by Feldman in a game this season. NOTES: The Reds have homered in each of their past nine games, their longest such streak since 2010. ... The Reds placed LH Sean Marshall on the 15-day DL before the game, the second time hes been sidelined by a sore pitching shoulder this season. LH Manny Parra was activated off the DL to take his place. ... LF Ryan Ludwick said his comeback from shoulder surgery is on schedule. He tore cartilage while sliding into third base on opening day. Hes expected back after the All-Star break. ... Umpire Bob Davidson called a balk on Arroyo. ... 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A resurgent Marcos Baghdatis stands in the way of a second ATP title of the year for Stan Wawrinka when the pair clash in the Dubai Championship final on Saturday. Nike Free 4.0 V3 Mens . Thursdays quarter-final withdrawal of world No 1 Novak Djokovic and Fridays injury-forced exit of Nick Kyrgios may have seen the tournament lose two of its biggest names - but in Wawrinka and crowd favourite Baghdatis, the Championship has a final to savour. Route to the Final Marcos Baghdatis Stan Wawrinka Viktor Troicki R1 Sergiy Stakhovsky Vasek Pospisil R2 Franko Skugor Roberto Bautista Agut QF Philipp Kohlschreiber Feliciano Lopez SF Nick Kyrgios The pair have met on five previous occasions and ominously for Baghdatis it is Wawrinka who has emerged victorious on all five occasions, most recently at Queens Club in 2014 when the Cypriot was forced to withdraw with a shoulder injury suffered during the match. Baghdatis has suffered a string of injury problems throughout his career and has never hit the heights his 2006 Australian Open final appearance hinted at - he took the first set off Roger Federer before losing in four to the Swiss master. However the current world No 57 broke back into the worlds top 50 last season and the encouraging signs of the last 12 months have peaked in Dubai where victories over Viktor Troicki, Vasek Pospisil, Roberto Bautista Agut and Feliciano Lopez have yielded a second ATP final since 2011. Baghdatis also reached the final in Atlanta last year.Victory for Baghdatis would give him a fifth career title and a first since January 2010 when he beat Richard Gasquet to claim the title in Sydney. Kyrgios withdraws Wawrinka and Baghdatis make Dubai final It has been a very different story for Wawrinka who has prospered while Baghdatis has battled injury and in the time since the Cypriots last title Wawrinka has reached 14 finals - winning his last eight including two Grand Slam titles.The Swiss ace has already won in Chennai this year and would join Bautista Agut and Djokovic as two-time winners on the tour this season with a victory in Saturdays final.Wawrinka will be the more refreshed having eased past an injured Kyrgios in the semi-final while Baghdatis fought back from a set down to beat sixth seed Lopez - the third seed he has disposed of on route to the final.You can follow all the action from the Dubai Championship final live on Sky Sports 4 on Saturday from 3pm Also See: Kyrgios withdraws from semi Djokovic wants quick return Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit Mens .C. -- Chris Thorburn thinks one of the reasons the Winnipeg Jets have been successful under new coach Paul Maurice is that theyre playing together as a team. Nike Free 5.0 Mens Grey . -- Brandon Jennings made the most of his first game with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. http://www.nikefreeclearanceoutlet.com/nike-free-run-3/nike-free-run-3-womens.html . First off, the fans ripped the Cubbies introduction of a fuzzy new kid-friendly mascot named "Clark". NFL Nation reporters detail the biggest storylines -- and what they mean going forward -- for every team coming out of Week 11.?AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo Bills?(5-5)The Bills snapped their three-game losing streak with a 16-12 win Sunday over the Bengals, but the victory did little to inspire confidence that Buffalo can make the playoffs. The Bills still have to win five of their final six games to finish with a 10-6 record and have a realistic shot at the postseason. With RB LeSean McCoy (thumb) and WR Robert Woods (knee) exiting Sundays game, the Bills dont seem to be healthy enough to mount a late-season winning streak. -- Mike RodakWeek 12: vs. Jacksonville, Sunday,?1 p.m. ETMiami Dolphins?(6-4)Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill is suddenly developing a clutch gene at the right time. Tannehill has had three game-winning or game-tying touchdown drives during Miamis five-game winning streak, including Sundays touchdown throw to receiver DeVante Parker in a 14-10 win over the Rams. This bodes well for Miami (6-4), which is in the thick of the playoff race with six games remaining. -- James WalkerWeek 12: vs. San Francisco, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETNew England Patriots?(8-2)A rainbow formed over Levis Stadium as Tom Brady was kneeling on the ball to close out a 30-17 victory over the 49ers. The win capped off Bradys happy homecoming on a day when a notable Patriots road crowd chanted Brady! at various points during the action. Brady was once again the key by making two remarkable plays on his third and fourth TD throws, but if the Patriots are to discover the pot of gold at the end of the season in the form of a Super Bowl championship, they know their still-in-transition defense will need to play more consistently.?-- Mike ReissWeek 12: at New York Jets, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ETNew York Jets?(3-7)On Monday, Todd Bowles will announce his quarterback decision: Ryan Fitzpatrick or Bryce Petty. Fitzpatrick gives them the best chance to beat the Patriots on Sunday, if his sprained knee is OK. Petty needs time to audition for the 2017 job. The Jets are out of contention, so it makes sense to play Petty. But Bowles could be stubborn, trying to squeeze every win he can out of this season. -- Rich CiminiWeek 12: vs. New England, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ETAFC NORTHBaltimore Ravens?(5-5)The Ravens are going to need CB Jimmy Smith to return from a back injury in order to make a strong playoff run. In six full quarters without Smith, Baltimore has allowed quarterbacks to produce a 126.9 passer rating, and teams have completed 75 percent of their passes for five touchdowns and one interception. The Ravens might get a break Sunday against the Bengals, who could be without receiver A.J. Green (hamstring). If were going to fight for our playoff lives, you want your biggest horses running the Kentucky Derby, Terrell Suggs said of getting back Smith. -- Jamison HensleyWeek 12: vs.?Cincinnati, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETCincinnati Bengals?(3-6-1)With A.J. Green potentially out for the season with a hamstring injury, the Bengals outlook on offense looks bleak. Theyre still mathematically in the playoff hunt after the Ravens lost on Sunday, but their offense must take a giant step forward if they want to have any shot at the AFC North. Green is their best playmaker, so its hard to imagine they would be able to right the ship without him. -- Katherine TerrellWeek 12: at Baltimore, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETCleveland Browns?(0-11)Cody Kesslers second concussion in five games makes the rest of his season iffy. The Browns likely will go back to Josh McCown as the starter Sunday against the Giants. Robert Griffin III has yet to be cleared for full contact. -- Pat McManamonWeek 12: vs. New York Giants, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETPittsburgh Steelers?(5-5)The Steelers found something on offense that will translate on the road: pound the ball with LeVeon Bell, starting Thursday night against the Colts. Pittsburgh controlled the pace against the Browns with Bells 28 carries for 146 yards. We need to finish drives and we need to get the ball in the hands of No. 26, said right tackle?Marcus Gilbert. The Steelers still need a consistent No. 2 receiving option behind Antonio Brown, but Bells 201 total yards plus the defenses eight sacks equals a good day for the Steelers, who got their first win in 42 days. -- Jeremy FowlerWeek 12: at Indianapolis, Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ETAFC SOUTHHouston Texans?(6-3)Heading into the Texans Monday night game against the Raiders, all eyes will be on QB Brock Osweiler. In order to beat the 7-2 Raiders, Osweiler will likely need to play better than he did last week, when he threw for just 99 yards. -- Sarah BarshopWeek 12: vs. San Diego, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETIndianapolis Colts?(5-5)The Colts have a short week to prepare for a Pittsburgh team that has embarrassed them in the past two meetings, when the Steelers beat them by a combined 52 points. Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 64-of-88 for 886 yards with 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in those games. -- Mike WellsWeek 12: vs.?Pittsburgh, Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ETJacksonville Jaguars?(2-8)The Jaguars varied the script on Sunday, but they still ended up in the same place: with another loss. They forced turnovers for the first time since Week 4, played with a lead in the fourth quarter for the first time since Week 6 and held Detroit to just 14 yards rushing. But a pick-six -- Blake Bortles 10th of the season -- a punt return for a TD and SenDerrick Marks jumping offside on fourth down sealed their 20th loss in their past 22 road games. -- Mike DiRoccoWeek 12:?at Buffalo, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETTennessee Titans?(5-6)The Titans shift from a familiar opponent to an unfamiliar opponent -- after losing to to the Colts, Tennessee travels to Chicago. If the Titans can pressure Jay Cutler the way they pressured Andrew Luck -- on nearly half his dropbacks -- they would figure to have far better defensive success. They also need to work on flat starts on offense, which really hurt them in their most recent losses at San Diego and at Indianapolis. -- Paul KuharskyWeek 12: at Chicago, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETAFC WESTDenver Broncos?(7-3)The Broncos return to work Monday after their bye and will be as healthy as they were in September, but on the field, they have to find an answer for the offensive line. They havent protected QB Trevor Siemian well enough, and their 3.7 yards per carry was near the bottom of the league when this weekends games began. One of the solutions they have considered is whether to rotate players, especially at guard during games. The Broncos like to put seven offensive linemen in uniform on game days and have given some thought to moving players in and out of the lineup during games to try and find the combinations that work best. If they can play even slightly better than before, the Broncos can keep themselves in the race for their sixth consecutive division title. -- Jeff LegwoldWeek 12: vs. Kansas City, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ET?Kansas City Chiefs?(7-3)The loss to the Buccaneers is something new, but the Chiefs problems on Sunday included an underachieving offense and a defense that struggled to get the opponent off the field, both of which have been ongoing for some time. Kansas City won its two previous games despite playing the same way, and now it has caught up to them. The Chiefs have a lot to fix before next Sunday nights matchup against the Broncos in Denver. The list is so long its reasonable to wonder whether they can pull everything in a weeks time. -- Adam TeicherWeek 12: at Denver, Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ET?Oakland Raiders?(7-2)Los Malosos estan en Mexico City. Translation: The Bad Boys are in Mexico City. But you already knew that, right? The Raiders jump right out of their bye week, which began after a prime-time beating of the defending champion Broncos, and into another nationally televised affair -- this time on ESPNs Monday Night Football against the Texans. Estadio Azteca sits more than 7,300 feet above sea level, so altitude will be a concern for both teams -- as if they wont be breathless enough from watching civil rights icon Tommie Smith light the Al Davis Torch before the game. Smiths raised-fist salute in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics transcended sport. -- Paul GutierrezWeek 12: vs. Carolina, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET?San Diego Chargers?(4-6)After giving his players the week off, Chargers head coach Mike McCoy will hold practice at Chargers Park on Monday. McCoy is hopeful to get a handful of players back this week from injury, including WR Travis Benjamin (knee) and S Jahleel Addae (clavicle). San Diego also will hit the road to face the Texans on a short week. Houston plays the Raiders in Mexico City on Monday Night Football. -- Eric D. WilliamsWeek 12: at Houston, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETNFC EASTDallas Cowboys?(9-1)There is little time for the Cowboys to celebrate Sundays win over the Ravens; Dallas hosts Washington on Thanksgiving. In his opening statement, coach Jason Garrett said the Cowboys have to put the win to bed quickly and move on to Washington. The Cowboys will hold walkthrough practices Monday through Wednesday. Theres another reason to put the game to bed quickly: Even with a nine-game winning streak, the Cowboys (9-1) have not beeen able to separate much from the New York Giants (7-3). Nike Free RN Womens. -- Todd ArcherWeek 12: vs. Washington, Thursday, 4:30 p.m. ETNew York Giants?(7-3)It might be time to take the Giants seriously. They won their fifth straight game Sunday, a 22-10 victory over the Bears. With the Browns on deck, the Giants have 8-3 in their sights. Between improvement in their running attack and pass rush, and Eli Manning and the offense not turning the ball over, the Giants are proving to be contenders in the NFC. -- Jordan RaananWeek 12: at Cleveland, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETPhiladelphia Eagles?(5-5)The Eagles have little margin for error following a 26-15 loss to the Seahawks. Sitting at 5-5 and at the bottom of the NFC East, theyll have to be near perfect over the final six games in order to make the postseason. The offense in particular has been anything but perfect, and with injuries beginning to pile up, the Eagles have an uphill climb to turn around their fortunes. The next test comes at home on Monday Night Football against the Packers. -- Tim McManusWeek 12: vs. Green Bay, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ETWashington Redskins?(6-3-1)The Redskins dont get much time to celebrate their big win over the Packers, playing four days later in Dallas on Thanksgiving Day. The big question now: Can the Redskins they keep their offense rolling? Quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off yet another strong game, with 375 yards and three touchdowns. He continues to play one good game after another, but hell now have to outduel rookie QB Dak Prescott. The big key this week will be hoping the defense can do a better job; if it cant stop the run, Prescott and the Cowboys will have a big game. -- John KeimWeek 12: at Dallas, Thursday, 4:30 p.m. ETNFC NORTHChicago Bears?(2-8)Sure, the Bears were upset after another tough loss, but the players were equally concerned about the health of rookie Leonard Floyd, who was taken to a local hospital after he suffered a neck injury. Thats one of our young bucks, said linebacker Pernell McPhee. Thats one of our playmakers. Hes a guy who we depend on. Floyds initial outlook is positive, but the injury could derail his promising rookie season. Floyd has played well for several weeks -- he is second on the team with five sacks -- and he recorded a tackle for loss against the Giants before the neck injury occurred. If Floyd misses time, hell be the fourth former first-round pick to suffer a significant injury in 2016.?Kevin White, Kyle Fuller and Kyle Long are all on injured reserve.-- Jeff DickersonWeek 12: vs. Tennessee, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET?Detroit Lions?(6-4)The Lions have been playing this cardiac style of football all season. Theyve trailed in the fourth quarter in every game theyve played, but unlike the winless Browns, Detroit is atop its division at 6-4. And the Lions, who admit theyd prefer to win more comfortably, have appeared to embrace that this is who they are. You have to accept that and find a way to win, Lions coach Jim Caldwell said. Detroit has, and if it can pull off another win Thursday against Minnesota, the Lions would give themselves some breathing room where it matters most: the race for the divisional title. -- Michael RothsteinWeek 12:?vs. Minnesota,?Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ETGreen Bay Packers?(4-6)Can anyone bear to watch the Packers defense anymore? Youll get six more opportunities this season, but chances are it will be more of what you saw in Sundays loss at Washington. The Packers havent held a team under 30 points in a month and have allowed more than 40 points each of the past two weeks. Tune in next week on Monday Night Football to see how many points the Eagles score. -- Rob DemovskyWeek 12: at Philadelphia, Monday, 8:30 p.m. ETMinnesota Vikings?(6-4)After winning for the first time in more than a month, the Vikings wont get much time to enjoy the victory. The NFC North lead will be on the line Thanksgiving Day, when the Vikings travel to Detroit to face the Lions. Coach Mike Zimmer said he gave himself a victory 10 minutes after their 30-24 win over the Cardinals on Sunday and told himself the Vikings had to start moving on to the Lions, who beat Minnesota in overtime earlier this month. -- Ben GoesslingWeek 12:?at Detroit, Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ETNFC SOUTHAtlanta Falcons?(6-4)One of the big topics to keep an eye on is the status of Pro Bowl CB Desmond Trufant as he continues to recover from a shoulder/pectoral injury. Falcons coach Dan Quinn said Trufant is expected to be back at some point this season, maybe even during practice this week heading into Sundays Arizona game. The Falcons certainly need their best defensive player on the field for the stretch run after giving up 35 pass plays of 20-plus yards through the first 10 games. It could come down to how much pain Trufant is able to deal with as a result of the injury. -- Vaughn McClureWeek 12: vs. Arizona, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETCarolina Panthers?(4-6)Luke Kuechlys status is up in the air after the three-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker suffered a concussion in Thursdays win over New Orleans. But theres no questioning the Panthers have found themselves defensively. Heading into Sundays games, their 18 sacks were the most over the past four games and their 17.5 points a game rank fourth during that span -- they allowed 29.8 over the first six games. Carolina has won three of its past four to get back into playoff contention, and if the Panthers are to remain there, defense will be the key regardless of Kuechlys status. -- David NewtonWeek 12: at Oakland, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ETNew Orleans Saints?(4-6)Special teams have become priority No. 1 for the 4-6 Saints, who have had blocked kicks or botched kick returns (or both) contribute to four of their losses this season. 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Roberto was clutch today. -- Jenna LaineWeek 12: vs. Seattle, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ETNFC WESTArizona Cardinals?(4-5-1)Some Cardinals players said theyre desperate after a 30-24 loss to the Vikings on Sunday. With another tough road game coming up next week in Atlanta, the Cardinals need to correct their self-inflicted mistakes, of which there were many. Throughout the locker room, a common message was finding a way to win, but next week wont be any easier for the Cardinals. -- Josh WeinfussWeek 12: at Atlanta, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETLos Angeles Rams?(4-6)Rams QB Jared Goff didnt set the world on fire in his NFL debut, but the rookie out of Cal was mostly assignment correct and didnt turn the ball over against an aggressive Dolphins defensive front. Goff didnt throw a touchdown, finishing with 134 passing yards. He was sacked once. Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said his offense played things close to the vest because of the unusually wet weather but will loosen things up a bit next week for Goff. His second start comes on the road against the Saints. -- Eric D. WilliamsWeek 12: at Los Angeles, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETSan Francisco 49ers?(1-9)The 49ers lost their ninth consecutive game Sunday and again had a chance to pull off an upset, but couldnt because they failed to perform in the second half. Safety Antoine Bethea said the second-half struggles have been a perpetual problem all season and referred to it as laying an egg after solid first-half performances. At 1-9 with a long trip to Miami next, then a weeklong stay in Orlando and a trip to Chicago coming up, the Niners have an uphill climb to find their second win -- especially if they cant find a way to finish. -- Nick WagonerWeek 12: at Miami, Sunday, 1 p.m. ETSeattle Seahawks?(7-2-1)Thomas Rawls returned from a fibula injury vs. the Eagles, and he will now be counted on to carry the Seahawks rushing attack going forward. Thats because C.J. Prosise suffered a scapula injury and will be out for a while, according to coach Pete Carroll. Rawls carried 14 times for 57 yards Sunday in his first action since Week 2. Last week, the Seahawks waived Christine Michael, and on Sunday, running back Troymaine Pope suffered a high ankle sprain against the Eagles. The good news for the Seahawks: They ran for a season-high 152 yards vs. the Eagles. Carroll wants balance, and even though the Seahawks strength has been the passing attack, Rawls will play a big role down the stretch. -- Sheil KapadiaWeek 12: at Tampa Bay, Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ETWholesale Jerseys 2018 Stitched Jerseys NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Store Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys Jerseys NFL China NFL Jerseys Cheap ' ' '
Just past the three-quarter mark of the 2013 MLB season, Scott Cullen digs into the numbers to make his picks for awards to this point of the season, along with Gold Gloves, All-Surprise and All-Disappointing teams: AL MVP Miguel Cabrera, 3B, Detroit (40 HR, 120 RBI, . Andreas Pereira Jersey .359 AVG, 1.133 OPS) Runners Up: Mike Trout, LF, L.A. Angels (21 HR, 78 RBI, 28 SB, .333 AVG, 1.004 OPS) Chris Davis, 1B, Baltimore (45 HR, 115 RBI, .306 AVG, 1.071 OPS) Cabrera has put up numbers that would be sensational for a full season and, despite his fielding and base-running issues, his bat puts him in position to go back-to-back. Trout, who was runner-up last year, may not get as much consideration, since the Angels have been terrible, but Trout continues to be great and easily could win under different circumstances. Davis has been mashing, and has rebounded from a July slump but, even so, he has a tall order to overtake Cabrera. Adrian Beltre, Evan Longoria and Robinson Cano have been very good, but theyre not at the level of the top three. NL MVP Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati (18 HR, 58 RBI, .314 AVG, .931 OPS) Runners-up: Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, Arizona (31 HR, 100 RBI, 13 SB, .297 AVG, .945 OPS) Andrew McCutchen, CF, Pittsburgh (17 HR, 71 RBI, 26 SB, .316 AVG, .901 OPS) This race has been wide open all year, though this trio of candidates may be settling in. Votto hasnt put up big counting numbers, but he gets on base like no one else (.432 OBP leads the NL). Goldschmidt has the power numbers to draw attention, is a good defender and the Diamondbacks are at least contending for a playoff spot, so no argument if he turns out to be the winner. McCutchen started the season slowly, but has been gaining steam with strong play since the beginning of July. He does play a more demanding position than the other two finalists and if the Pirates are a playoff team, it could be hard to keep McCutchen from the winners circle. AL CY YOUNG Max Scherzer, Detroit (18-1, 2.82 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, 185 K, 172 1/3 IP) Runners Up: Felix Hernandez, Seattle (12-6, 2.62 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 182 K, 178 2/3 IP) Yu Darvish, Texas (12-5, 2.68 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 214 K, 161 IP) Record isnt the measure of a pitcher, so its merely good fortune that Scherzer also happens to have an 18-1 record, but strong strikeout numbers and the fewest baserunners per inning in the AL earn him the nod. Felix Hernandez had closed the gap, possibly overtaking Scherzer, before allowing 11 earned runs over his last three starts. That Yu Darvish puts up such great numbers despite pitching in Texas is a credit to him and warrants inclusion in this discussion, ahead of Chris Sale and Hiroki Kuroda. NL CY YOUNG Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles (12-7, 1.80 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 182 K, 190 1/3 IP) Runners-up: Matt Harvey, N.Y. Mets (9-4, 2.25 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 187 K, 171 1/3 IP) Adam Wainwright, St. Louis (14-7, 2.66 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 173 K, 189 2/3 IP) Kershaw has been ridiculously dominant, so much so that even Harvey, who has been sensational, isnt going to catch him. Wainwright has slipped lately, opening room for Jose Fernandez, Madison Bumgarner or Patrick Corbin to overtake him by seasons end. AL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Leonys Martin, CF, Texas (6 HR, 31 RBI, 27 SB, .276 AVG, .724 OPS) Runners Up: Jose Iglesias, SS/3B, Boston (2 HR, 23 RBI, .321 AVG, .765 OPS) Dan Straily, LHP, Oakland (6-7, 4.21 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 92 K, 113 IP) The American League rookie class has been mediocre all year, but there is hope for late surges from call-ups Nick Franklin, Chris Archer and Wil Myers so that one of them could overtake Martin or Iglesias at the top.. NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Jose Fernandez, RHP, Miami (9-5, 2.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 157 K, 145 2/3 IP) Runners-up: Yasiel Puig, RF, Los Angeles (12 HR, 28 RBI, 7 SB, .352 AVG, .979 OPS) Hyun-Jin Ryu, LHP, Los Angeles (12-4, 2.95 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 126 K, 155 2/3 IP) The thin AL crop only looks worse when contrasted with the outstanding National League rookie class. Fernandez has been the best pitcher in baseball for more than a month, Puig has exploded onto the scene and Ryus season-long consistency places him ahead of Cardinals pitcher Shelby Miller. GOLD GLOVESC - Russell Martin, PittsburghRunners-up: Yadier Molina, St. Louis; A.J. Ellis, Los Angeles Molina is an all-time great and could easily win again, but Martin has been outstanding in his return to the National League. Miguel Montero, Welington Castillo and Salvador Perez are all having strong seasons behind the plate too.. 1B - Anthony Rizzo, Chicago Cubs Runners-up: Paul Goldschmidt, Arizona; Yonder Alonso, San Diego Youth is served, with Rizzo just ahead of Goldschmidt, while Alonso, Eric Hosmer and Brandon Belt are all above average around the bag. 2B - Brian Dozier, Minnesota Runners-up: Dustin Pedroia, Boston; Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Dozier, a former shortstop, has proven to be more than competent with the glove on the other side of second base while veterans Pedroia and Phillips are near the top in Ultimate Zone Rating. Teh As Eric Sogard and Cubs Darwin Barney are also viable candidates. 3B - Nolan Arenado, Colorado Runners-up: Manny Machado, Baltimore; Evan Longoria, Tampa Bay Arenado and Machado have been amazing, ranking at the top in Defensive Runs Saved and Ultimate Zone Rating. Longoria is also at the top tier, while Chase Headley and Juan Uribe have been very good, but not quite at the level Arenado, Machado and Longoria. SS - Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta Runners-up: Troy Tulowitzki, Colorado; Pedro Florimon, Minnesota Its a one-horse race as Simmons is likely the best fielder in all of baseball. Tulowitzki and Florimon are very good, among the mortals, while Yunel Escobar, Clint Barmes and Pete Kozma have had strong seasons with the glove. LF - Starling Marte, Pittsburgh Runners-up: Andy Dirks, Detroit, Alex Gordon, Kansas City Martes range puts him at the head of the class, a position that used to be held by Carl Crawford, who has been good when healthy this year. Andy Dirks is lesser-known, but a strong fielder and Alex Gordon is consistently above average. Yoenis Cespedes and Nate McLouth are among other left fielders playing well this season. CF - Carlos Gomez, MilwaukeeRunners-up: Lorenzo Cain, Kansas City; A.J. Pollock, Arizona Gomez is a sensational fielder, who effectively blocked Cain from regular duty in Milwaukee, but Cain has shown this season that hes an elite defensive outfielder too. Pollock made the most of his opportunity when Adam Eaton was injured, earning him the nod ahead of Jacoby Ellsbury and Andrew McCutchen. RF - Shane Victorino, BostonRunners-up: Gerardo Parra, Arizona; Josh Reddick, Oakland Victorino, a former centre fielder, has the best range at the position, Parra leads in Defensive Runs Saved and Reddick is near the top in both categories. This trio comes in just ahead of Jay Bruce and Ichiro Suzuki. (I realize there are Gold Gloves awarded in both leagues. Im just trying to recognize the best fielders at each position.) ALL-SURPRISE TEAM C - Jason Castro, Houston (14 HR, 46 RBI, .270 AVG, .799 OPS) 1B -Chris Davis, Baltimore (45 HR, 115 RBI, .306 AVG, 1.071 OPS) 2B - Matt Carpenter, St. Louis (9 HR, 62 RBI, .312 AVG, .859 OPS) SS - Jean Segura, Milwaukee (12 HR, 44 RBI, 37 SB, .308 AVG, .795 OPS) 3B - Josh Donaldson, Oakland (18 HR, 71 RBI, .297 AVG, .859 OPS) LF - Starling Marte, Pittsburgh (11 HR, 33 RBI, 35 SB, .282 AVG, .786 OPS) CF - Carlos Gomez, Milwaukee (18 HR, 55 RBI, 30 SB, .288 AVG, .858 OPS) RF - Michael Cuddyer, Colorado (17 HR, 66 RBI, .324 AVG, .925 OPS) SP - Patrick Corbin, Arizona (13-3, 2.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 150 K, 172 1/3 IP) SP - Matt Harvey, N.Y. Mets (9-4, 2.25 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, 187 K, 171 1/3 IP) SP - Jose Fernandez, Miami (9-5, 2.41 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 157 K, 145 2/3 IP) SP - Francisco Liriano, Pittsburgh (14-5, 2.53 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 126 K, 121 IP) SP - Hisashi Iwakuma, Seattle (11-6, 2.95 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 146 K, 171 IP) RP - Edward Mujica, St. Louis (32 SV, 1.65 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 41 K, 54 2/3 IP) ALL-DISAPPOINTING TEAM C - Miguel Montero, Arizona (9 HR, 34 RBI, .228 AVG, .661 OPS) 1B - Albert Pujols, L.A. Angels (17 HR, 64 RBI, .258 AVG, .767 OPS) 2B - Danny Espinosa, Washington (3 HR, 12 RBI, .158 AVG, .465 OPS) SS - Starlin Castro, Chicago Cubs (7 HR, 32 RBI, .240 AVG, .615 OPS) 3B - Chase Headley, San Diego (8 HR, 35 RBI, .237 AVG, .695 OPS) LF - Melky Cabrera, Toronto (3 HR, 30 RBI, .279 AVG, .682 OPS) CF - B.J. Upton, Atlanta (8 HR, 21 RBI, 11 SB, .186 AVG, .567 OPS) RF - Josh Hamilton, L.A. Angels (19 Hr, 60 RBI, .228 AVG, .703 OPS) SP - Ian Kennedy, San Diego (4-9, 5.12 ERA, 1.41 WHIP) SP - Yovani Gallardo, Milwaukee (9-9, 4.68 ERA, 1.45 WHIP) SP - Josh Johnson, Toronto (2-8, 6.20 ERA, 1.66 WHIP) SP - CC Sabathia, N.Y. Yankees (11-10, 4.83 ERA, 1.35 WHIP) SP - Jonathon Niese, N.Y. Mets (5-6, 4.25 ERA, 1.56 WHIP) RP - John Axford, Milwaukee (0 SV, 4.26 ERA, 1.58 WHIP) Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. Marcus Rashford Jersey .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey. Marcos Rojo Jersey . 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WACO, Texas -- Seth Russell has been keeping an eye the past few weeks on a determined receiver in Ishmael Zamora and a frustrated one in Chris Platt. Darryl Strawberry Jersey.What the Baylor quarterback saw from the pair of sophomores against Oklahoma State didnt surprise him.Russell threw four touchdown passes, including an 89-yarder to Platt for the go-ahead score in the third quarter, and the No. 16 Bears held on to beat the Cowboys 35-24 on Saturday night in the weather-delayed Big 12 opener for both teams.Zamora had career highs of 175 yards receiving and two touchdowns on eight catches in his season debut for the Bears after a three-game suspension over a video of him whipping his dog that surfaced during the summer. Platt also had two TDs.He never takes any days off, Russell said about Zamora. When he was suspended, he never griped one day. He came to work, and it showed tonight.As for Platt, Russell said its been difficult for the young receiver to shake off a case of the drops in recent games.I just kept trying to encourage him, Russell said. Hes a soft-spoken guy. He came out firing and he did some great things like we knew he would.Baylor earned its fourth consecutive 4-0 start in its first big test after a light nonconference schedule.The game was stopped by lightning for about 1 1/2 hours after the Bears scored on the opening series.The Cowboys (2-2) lost three fumbles, including the second by Justice Hill after he picked up a first down at the Baylor 2 with Oklahoma State trailing 28-24 with 9 minutes remaining. Hill, who had 122 yards rushing, was originally ruled down, but the call was overturned on review.This game was pretty easy to see, coach Mike Gundy said. Travel on the road and turn the ball over three times and then your defense gives up way too many big plays.With leading Baylor receiver KD Cannon out for most of the game with a groin injury, Zamoras first TD came when Russells high pass went through Lynx Hawthornes hands and into the sophomores arms. Because the defense converged on Hawthorne, Zamora raced untouched down the sideline for the final 30 yards on the 38-yard play.Platt, who had 114 yards receiving, was 5 yards behind Ashton Lampkin on the sideline after a stutter-and-go route when he caught Russells pass in stride and easily outran everyone to the end zone. Russell was 18 of 28 for 387 yards with an interception.I probably havent opened up like that since high school, Platt said.A week after throwing for a national season-high 540 yards to beat Pittsburgh in another weather-delayed game for the Cowboys, Mason Rudolph was 27 of 45 for 279 yards with an interception.It was the first loss in a true road game for Rudolph since his debut as a freshman at Baylor two years ago, a span that included six straight road wins. Baylor is the only Big 12 team the junior hasnt beaten.I think (Gundy) was not happy with our ball security and just kind of mishandling the ball a few times, Rudolph said. Its reasonable for him to be upset, and weve got to correct it.POLL IMPLICATIONSBaylor: The Bears figure to move up since No. 8 Michigan State and 12th-ranked Georgia lost in blowouts, while the three teams immediately behind them in the rankings (Arkansas, LSU and Florida) also lost.THE TAKEAWAYOklahoma State: Who knows what would have happened if the Cowboys hadnt fumbled inside the Baylor 5 on what looked to be a go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter. Add that to the what-if list that started with a disputed loss when officials mistakenly allowed an untimed down for Central Michigans winning score.Baylor: The Bears have been something of an afterthought in the Big 12 race since a tumultuous offseason marked by allegations of mishandled sexual assault cases that led to the dismissal of two-time league champion coach Art Briles along with school President Ken Starr and athletic director Ian McCaw. 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Mike Brown has not been cited for an incident against Ireland Stuart Lancaster lost his job in the fall-out to the World Cup and was replaced by Australian Eddie Jones, who became the first non-Englishman to coach the Red Rose.The 56-year-old has kept faith with the majority of the squad inherited from Lancaster, and there is a huge sense of optimism within the England camp following wins over Scotland, Italy and Ireland. There were plenty of positives from that win against Ireland, including the performances of Billy Vunipola, George Kruis and Maro Itoje.However, Jones side conceded 12 penalties including two yellow cards for James Haskell and Danny Care and Will Greenwood says England need to get the balance right. Englands George Kruis wins lineout ball ahead of Jamie Heaslip of Ireland England have tried to find that bite, find that edge, said Greenwood on the Rugby Club Wrap-Up.By winning the games they have shown they have reacted to the referee and adapted their game. Lets not forget that they went behind against Ireland - 10 points to six. You can argue until the cows come home if Haskells shot was a yellow card. But it is inviting trouble if you dump someone, slightly late with no arms and stay on your feet. Referees are going to give it so why risk it? 2003 World Cup winner Will Greenwood believes Eddie Jones is enjoying his time in England despite media ban The Danny Care yellow is an interesting one - Lawrence Dallaglio would say it was a great yellow, a team yellow. Tom Seaver Jersey. Take one for the team where you dont want to concede seven points.I still think England are giving away the odd daft penalty, but they are competitive scrapping, in your face, they are a horrible side to play against. The question is can you have one with the other - super tricky when you are developing.Lucky Brown? James Haskell (centre) is shown the yellow card by the referee Many feel that England full-back Mike Brown was fortunate not to have seen yellow after his fly-hack on a ball at the ruck made contact with Conor Murrays head.Irelands scrum-half required stitches above his eye and the Six Nations organisers have announced that Brown will not be cited for the incident, but Greenwood claimed he would have had no complaints if Brown was yellow carded at the time.Conor Murray is tackled and has placed the ball back - its there waiting to be kicked, explained Greenwood.We often applaud Joe Launchbury and Courtney Lawes for getting their size 13 boots through. If you are allowed to play the ball in the ruck with your feet then by definition what Mike Brown has done is at worse clumsy. Englands Maro Itoje enjoyed an impressive debut for England When someone gets cut and stitches then you notice it a little bit more. 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