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The Galaxy winger slid past his mark and centered a pass to the penalty spot where Jimenez was waiting to tuck home his third goal of the season. Carlo Cudicini had just two saves to make in the Galaxy net as his flawless play helped the club attain an eighth clean sheet of the season. Dallas is winless in its last six matches, taking just four points over that stretch. Elite Buccaneers Jerseys . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship. Alex Cappa Stitched Jersey . Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey last Sunday. The fine is the fourth this season for Goldson. He was fined $30,000 for a hit on the New York Jets Jeff Cumberland in Week 1. http://www.officialbuccaneersnflauthenticshop.com/carlton-davis-stitched-jersey/ . 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But when the Panthers vaunted defense makes its LA debut, Rivera will be wary of the Rams top young offensive star.Hes a solid football player whos got a tremendous amount of ability and potential, Rivera said.Right now, its just one of those things. Its kind of like us. Were struggling to find our footing, and once you get it going, you know its going to happen, big-time. Its just a matter of being patient. The team has got to continue to work and grow, thats the bottom line.The Rams patience is still strong, but only because its defense has kept them in contention. That defense now must face Cam Newton, whose displeasure with the NFL over a season-long series of questionable hits has dominated the conversation in the days following last weekends win over Arizona , snapping a four-game Carolina skid.Rams coach Jeff Fisher has built an aggressive defense capable of harassing any quarterback, but he isnt worried about possibly being under a microscope in the Panthers first game since Newtons conversation with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell .It would only create more problems for the league if we got ... extra scrutiny, Fisher said. Theres a rule book. The game is officiated one way. We all are in favor of protecting quarterbacks.We know what legal hits are, we know what illegal hits are, and we just go from there and hope that the officiating department gets them right.Here are more things to watch when Cam steps into the Coli:GETTING CAM: Despite Fishers confidence, the Rams realize everyone will be watching while they pursue Newton. Los Angeles is well-equipped to survive against top quarterbacks, with one of the NFLs best front sevens causing trouble this season for everybody from Russell Wilson tto Eli Manning. Black Buccaneers Jerseys. Were just going to play how we play, Rams safety T.J. McDonald said. Were going to do everything to keep him contained. Hes a big dude, and hes tough to bring down, so were going to have to gang-tackle.SACK PARTY: The Panthers have learned a bit about pressuring quarterbacks themselves, as proven by eight sacks of Arizonas Carson Palmer last week. Carolina managed just 12 sacks in its first six games. I think were moving in the right direction, linebacker Luke Kuechly said.QB QUANDARY: Rams quarterback Case Keenum threw an eye-popping 53 passes in their 17-10 loss to the Giants in London two weeks ago, although offensive coordinator Rob Boras doesnt anticipate a similar approach against Carolinas veteran defense. Los Angeles still doesnt plan to play No. 1 pick Jared Goff just yet, and Keenum is focused on doing his job while he has it. You dont get many chances in this league to do what I get to do, he said. Im giving everything I have and having no regrets.HOLLYWOOD DEBUT: The Panthers are playing in Los Angeles for the first time. The franchise joined the NFL in 1995, a few months after then-Rams owner Georgia Frontiere and Raiders owner Al Davis both left the nations second-largest media market. But this city isnt new to Newton, who typically spends a portion of his offseason in LA, occasionally turning up courtside at Clippers games wearing his latest fashion-forward concoctions . Newton was also sued last month by the manager of a luxury home rental company, claiming the quarterback caused about $100,000 in damage to a rental mansion in Beverly Hills earlier this year.FINALLY HOME: The Rams are playing just their third regular-season game at the Coliseum, thanks to a back-loaded schedule and the loss of a home game to London. Theyve played in town just once since their mid-September home opener, and the road-heavy schedule couldnt have helped their preparations. Fisher says most of the Rams stayed here during their bye weekend to rest up. 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Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz said forward Daniel Winnik lost a piece of his ear while blocking a shot during Thursday nights 4-2 win against the Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. Cheap Padres Jerseys .Winnik attempted to block a shot from Reilly Smith during a late third-period power play. The puck hit him in the head as he went down to the ice.He got the puck sort of in the ear hole, and it sort of pinched off his ear, Trotz said. Trainers looked at him, and he was just fine -- just missing a piece of his ear. It was just a small piece, but it got chewed up.Winnik has scored?two goals this season. Rollie Fingers Jersey . Ferrer, trying to win his fourth title on Mexican soil, will next play South Africas Kevin Anderson, who eliminated American Sam Querrey,7-6 (2), 6-4. 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Theyre the two countries that almost always rise to the occasion in major tournaments.Germany vs. Italy: Its a game fit for a final.Except one of them wont even get past the quarterfinal stage at Euro 2016.The continental heavyweights -- owners of eight World Cups and four European Championships between them -- collide in Bordeaux on Saturday in a match that stands out for many reasons.Firstly, theres the skewed history of their meetings in major tournaments. Germany and Italy have played each other eight times at the highest level and, bizarrely, the Germans havent recorded a single victory.We still have a score to settle with the Italians, Germany goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke said.Then theres the nations current standing in soccer. Germany came into Euro 2016 as the world champion and, to many people, the tournament favorite. Italy arrived with what many back home were saying was the worst team in years.The Germans have largely lived up to their billing, conceding no goals in four matches and hitting their stride with a 3-0 win over Slovakia in the round of 16. The Italians have silenced the critics with arguably the best two displays of any team so far, 2-0 wins over highly fancied rivals Belgium (in the group stage) and then Spain (in the round of 16).Im not singing with the choir that wrote us off (after a 0-0) against Poland and is now branding us absolute favorites after the win over Slovakia, Germany coach Joachim Loew.Theyre not the Italians that we normally know, Loew added. Theyre not only focused on defense but they play very, very well going forward. So ... I believe well have a very interesting, highly charged game on Saturday.While Italy is battle-hardened after a tougher-than-average group stage and tthen a match against defending champion Spain, theres a sense that Euro 2016 really starts here for Germany. Wholesale Padres Jerseys. Loews side strolled through its group and Slovakia didnt prove to be a real test.The Italians certainly will be.Loew had his biggest disappointment as Germany coach when his team lost 2-1 to Italy in the Euro 2012 semifinals. He was assistant manager to Juergen Klinsmann when Italy beat Germany in extra time in the semifinals of the 2006 World Cup that Germany hosted.Germanys barren run against the Azzurri in major tournaments started with a 0-0 draw at the 1962 World Cup.You dont prepare a game saying we won the one before, well win the next one, Italy midfielder Alessandro Florenzi said. We went to work immediately after Spain, we watched the video and tried to find weaknesses in a team that doesnt have many.The facts speak for themselves, theyre world champions, theyve won so many matches, thats what gives them confidence.Italys chances of continuing its impressive streak in this fixture are being undermined by a midfield crisis. Already without Claudio Marchisio, Marco Verratti and Riccardo Montolivo because of pre-tournament injuries, Italy coach Antonio Conte is without the suspended Thiago Motta and Antonio Candreva (groin), while Daniele De Rossi (thigh) is a doubt.As for Germany, left back Jonas Hector has had a cold this week but is expected to be OK for Saturday.This could be Contes last game in charge of Italy before he takes over as manager of Chelsea in the English Premier League. 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The upshot More batsmen are likely to be given lbw when the fielding captain asks for a not-out decision to be referred to the third umpire, under the new DRS protocol. Youth Vikings Jerseys .Why? Because the amount of protection given to the on-field umpires decision - the umpires call - has been reduced. So the fielding team has a greater chance of getting a not-out changed to an out.What has changed? The zone in which more than half the ball must hit the pad for not-out decisions to be overturned has been increased. And the zone in which the ball-tracking projection needed to show more than half the ball hitting the stumps has also been increased. So the bowlers have a larger area in their favour, and batsmen - as well as the on-field umpires decisions - are less protected than before.By how much has the zone increased? Previously, for not-out decisions to be overturned, more than half the ball needed to hit the pad in line with a zone between the middle of off stump and the middle of leg stump, and from the bottom of the bails downwards. Now, the zone is between the outside of off stump and the outside of leg stump. The bottom-of-the bails limit has not changed.And previously, for not-out decisions to be overturned, the ball-tracking projection needed to show more than half the ball hitting the stumps between the middle of off stump and the middle of leg stump, and from the bottom of the bails downwards. Now, the zone is from the outside of off stump and the outside of leg stump. The bottom-of-the-bails limit has not changed.The increase in the width of the zone is about 3.8 centimetres: half a stumps width (1.9 centimetres) on either side.How will this impact the game? Under the previous DRS conditions, for a not-out lbw decision to be overturned, the ball needed to have hit the pad well in line with the stumps and the projection needed to show the ball pretty much crashing into the stumps. Now, for such decisions to be overturned, more than half the ball still needs to hit the pad in line with the stumps, but not as much as before, and more than half the ball still needs to hit the stumps, but not as centrally as before.Expect to see more reviews of not-out lbw decisions, more on-field decisions being overturned and, in time, perhaps more lbw appeals being upheld on the field. Elite Vikings Jerseys . -- Ken Appleby made 32 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Oshawa Generals to a 2-0 win over the Belleville Bulls on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action. Cheap Vikings Jerseys . Clarkson had been dealing with an elbow injury in early January and will be out of action for at least one week. 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En route to gold at the Summer Olympics in Rio, Torontos All-Star teammates got what coach Dwane Casey considers the best graduate course they could take.Now, as a new season approaches, DeRozan and Lowry hope theyll get a shot to finish at the top of the NBA heap and earn that coveted class ring.Me personally, I think its time, Lowry said as Toronto opened training camp Monday. I want a ring, I want to win a championship.Five years after going 22-60, the Raptors won a franchise-record 56 games last season and captured their third straight Atlantic Division title. They advanced in the playoffs for the first time since 2001 with a Game 7 victory over Indiana, then pushed past Miami in another Game 7 to reach the conference finals, winning Games 3 and 4 at home to even things up with eventual champion Cleveland.It taught us a lot about our basketball abilities, Lowry said of the deepest postseason run in Raptors history. It taught us the mental capacity we have to have, the physical strength and the body maintenance we have to have. It taught us a whole lot and it definitely prepared us for the upcoming season. Rio actually helped us even more. I know (DeMar) feels really good about his game and the level hes playing at, and I feel good about the level Im playing at.Its never being satisfied with `OK, we did this. Whats next? Weve got to find it. Weve got to figure out whats next and get to that next level.Besides his gold medal, DeRozan earned further riches with the five-year, $139 million deal he signed to stay in Toronto without testing the free-agent market. But all summer long, armed with his new understanding of the playoff blueprint, DeRozan burned to get back to work in Toronto.Ass crazy as it sounds, even during the Olympics as we were playing and practicing, at the same time I was working toward this season, understanding what I need to do to get better, DeRozan said. 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Their will to win impressed forward Jared Sullinger when the Raptors came calling in free agency.These guys didnt care about stats, said Sullinger, who left Boston for a one-year deal with Toronto. What they cared about was winning and they found a way to win every freaking night. Thats what separates them from a lot of the teams that went out and tried to get me.Raptors president Masai Ujiri, who signed off on Torontos summer spending, considered it necessary after watching several conference rivals swap stars and restock rosters.The East got better, Ujiri said. People talk about the West and talk about the West. Well, the East is creeping up now. We recognize that its going to be harder. Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Black Jerseys Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Hoodies Jerseys NFL China Discount Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic ' ' ' 

CLEVELAND -- The Miami Marlins are sinking quickly and hoping a trip home can keep their playoff hopes afloat. Youth Poland Jerseys .After closer Fernando Rodney allowed three runs in the ninth inning in a 6-5 loss to the Indians on Sunday, Miami finished a seven-game trip to New York and Cleveland 1-6.That kind of game ends a really bad trip for us, manager Don Mattingly said. There are different kinds of losses and this one stings.The loss was the seventh in the last eight games for Miami, which now sits four games back of the final NL wild-card spot and a game below .500 for the first time since April 28.We needed this one, starting pitcher Tom Koehler said. Weve got to get on that plane and head back home. Weve got six games at home and we got to play better baseball.Despite the rough trip, Mattingly has faith in the ability of his team to reach the postseason.Probably 10 days ago, I was sitting basically saying, `Somebodys going to get hot, and nobody really has, Mattingly said. You still have to be able to turn that page, put it behind us, knowing that theres a possibility of magic out there, of us getting hot and doing something.After scoring two runs off Indians reliever Andrew Miller to take a 5-3 lead in the top of the ninth, the Marlins called upon Rodney to close out the game.The reliever walked the first two batters of the inning and threw a wild pitch that put each into scoring position.Jose Ramirez then tied it with a two-out RBI single before Lonnie Chisenhall delivered a game-ending base hit to right.It spoiled a late Marlins rally. With the score tied, Miguel Rojas and Ichiro Suzuki hit back-to-back doubles to take a one-run lead in the ninth. Martin Prado hit a sacrifice fly to extend it to 5-3.The late-inning issues on the mound came after a solid start from Koehler. The right-hander allowed just three hits over six scoreless innings, much to the enjoyment of his manager.Tom just pitched really well, Mattingly said. Keeps them off speed after they kind of knocked Jose around yesterday and I thought Tom just kept changing speeds, changing areas and kind of kept them off balance.Koehler recognized that he pitched well in the game, but wasnt at all satisfied with the result.Happy is far from what Im feeling right now, Koehler said. Everyones just upset about the fact that we just got swept and we won one game on this road trip. We came into this road trip in a good spot still and we got to try to get past this and do whatever it takes at this point.TRAINERS ROOM?Marlins: OF Marcell Ozuna (sore left wrist) was out of the lineup again and is considered day-to-day.UP NEXT?Marlins: RHP Jake Esch will make his second major league start in the opener of a three-game home series against Philadelphia.? Poland Jerseys From China . PAUL, Minn. Wholesale Poland Jerseys . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. http://www.cheappolandjerseys.com/ . The 18th player to shoot 60 on the tour, Jamieson settled for par on the final hole when his 15-foot birdie chip grazed the edge of the hole and stayed out. After opening with rounds of 66 and 73 to make the cut by a stroke, he had 11 birdies in the bogey-free round. LAS VEGAS -- Conor McGregor has received a medical suspension of up to six months following his five-round victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 202.McGregor outpointed Diaz in a bloody, tiring slugfest Saturday and came out with issues in his foot and ankle, including a possible fracture, and also said after the fight that his shin was sore from landing so many kicks. He hobbled into his post-fight press conference on crutches and needed assistance walking out.The medical suspensions arent uncommon. McGregor can have his waived if he is cleared by ann orthopedic doctor. Authentic Soccer Poland Jerseys. Otherwise, hes unable to train with contact until Oct. 5 and is suspended from fighting until Oct. 20, when he can be re-evaluated.Diaz came out of the fight with his face bloodied and swollen but was only issued a 30-day suspension.McGregor and Diaz both called for a third match between the pair, though UFC has insisted that McGregor first drop down to defend his featherweight title. Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Black Jerseys Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Hoodies Jerseys NFL China Discount Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic ' ' ' 

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Even if they lose unrestricted free agents Bryan Bickell, Viktor Stalberg, Michal Rozsival and Ray Emery, Chicago has prospects coming and could do some free agent shopping; after all, its a little easier to convince players to come play for the reigning champions. In any case, the Blackhawks have won two of the last four Cups and have a core together that should compete next year and the year after and, probably, the year after. When their two best players, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, are 25 and 24, respectively, theres every reason to expect more great seasons in the future. The TSN.ca Rating is an efficiency rating based on per-game statistics including goals and assists -- weighted for strength (ie. power play, even, shorthanded) -- plus-minus, hits, blocked shots, giveaways, takeaways, penalty differential and faceoffs. (Stats are listed in this format: G-A-PTS, +/-, PIM, GP). Generally, a replacement-level player is around a 60, a top six forward and top four defenceman will be 70-plus, stars will be over 80 and MVP candidates could go over 90. Sidney Crosby finished at the top of the 2013 regular season ratings with a 93.65. Salary cap information all comes from the indispensable www.capgeek.com. GM/COACH Stan Bowman/Joel Quenneville Returning Forwards Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Cap Hit Jonathan Toews 84.36 47 23 25 48 +28 $6.3M Patrick Kane 83.12 47 23 32 55 +11 $6.3M Marian Hossa 78.77 40 17 14 31 +20 $5.275M Patrick Sharp 75.04 28 6 14 20 +8 $5.9M Brandon Saad 68.27 46 10 17 27 +17 $894K Michael Frolik 64.76 45 3 7 10 +5 $2.333M Andrew Shaw 63.53 48 9 6 15 +6 $578K Dave Bolland 61.95 35 7 7 14 -7 $3.375M Daniel Carcillo 57.39 23 2 1 3 +1 $825K Brandon Bollig 52.25 25 0 0 0 -1 $575K Free Agent Forwards Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Class 12-13 Cap Hit Bryan Bickell 73.70 48 9 14 23 +12 UFA $542K Viktor Stalberg 66.39 47 9 14 23 +16 UFA $875K Michal Handzus 62.72 39 2 6 8 -2 UFA $2.5M Marcus Kruger 59.33 47 4 9 13 +3 RFA $900K Jamal Mayers 53.82 19 0 2 2 +2 UFA $650K Blackhawks Forwards Usage Chart from somekindofninja.com Captain Serious, Jonathan Toews, continued his improved production during the regular season, scoring more than a point-per-game for the first time in his career and while he wasnt as productive in the playoffs, Toews came up big when the Western Conference Final and Stanley Cup were on the line. Over the last four years, Toews has been among the very best puck possession players in the league, he won the Selke Trophy as the leagues best defensive forward and can play and excel in all situations. Few, if any, would be a better player around which to build a team. Last offseason, Blackhawks wild child Patrick Kane went through some highly-publicized partying that raised the spectre of his being moved out of Chicago -- he was too much trouble for a player coming off his least productive season. But the Blackhawks stuck with him and Kane scored 55 points in 48 games, a career-best 1.17 points per game during the regular season. Now, Kane actually had fewer shots on goal per game than in 2011-2012, so he benefitted from some high percentage (16.7%) shooting, but it was a great response to adversity. Kane also won the Conn Smythe, as playoff MVP and, over the course of his six-year career, he has 424 points, which ranks 14th. In four seasons with the Blackhawks, Marian Hossa has 216 points and is plus-71, one of a dozen players to have 200 points and a plus-50 rating over that span. The 34-year-old is still an excellent two-way player, but its going to be fascinating to see how his contract plays out. With new cap penalties for back-diving contracts, and the Blackhawks using their two buyouts on Rostislav Olesz and Steve Montador, they are committed to seeing his contract through and it runs through 2021. Injuries cost Patrick Sharp 20 games in the regular season and his goal-scoring rate (0.21 gpg) was his lowest since 2005-2006, but then Sharp came up big in the playoffs, leading with 10 goals in 23 games. Since 2007-2008, he has 160 goals, which ranks 21st. 20-year-old rookie Brandon Saad worked his way up the depth chart to spend the last couple months of the regular season skating alongside Toews and Hossa on Chicagos first line, scoring 24 points in his last 28 games. His size and physical presence adds a needed dimension to the Blackhawks forward lines. In Michael Froliks first couple years in the league, it appeared that he was going to be a scoring winger, scoring 42 goals, but hes managed a total of 19 goals in three seasons since and has found his niche as a checker and penalty killer in Chicago. Thats fine, but Frolik is paid a little much to be handling 12-13 minutes per game. Drafted in his final junior season, Andrew Shaw has been a terrific addition to the Blackhawks, already playing 85 games (only four players from the 2011 draft have played more), contributing 38 points. On top of that, points arent the real measure of Shaws contributions. Hes relentless and plays much bigger than he is and his energy (as well as his production) was crucial to the Blackhawks Stanley Cup win. Scoring the Stanley-Cup-winning goal was a nice way to redeem a down season for Dave Bolland, who scored at the lowest rate (0.40 ppg) of his career while finishing a career-low minus-7. While Bolland does get the tough checking assignments, hes handled much more difficult zone starts than what he had in 2013 and was more effective. When healthy, though, Bolland is usually a very good defensive centre who can contribute enough in an offensive role that the Blackhawks tried to have him fill their second-line centre spot. There is being more disciplined and then there is what was going on with Daniel Carcillo in 2013. A player who had 1068 penalty minutes in 310 career games (3.45 per game), had a total of 11 penalty minutes in 23 games last season. Hes a part-time player in Chicago, which can be a tough lineup to crack, but is Carcillo good enough to be anything more than that if hes not wreaking havoc? Brandon Bollig takes some playing time from Carcillo, as Bollig is a bigger, more physical presence and, while he has yet to record a point in 43 career games and has his ice time sheltered, he did have good possession numbers. The Blackhawks have tried to get Marcus Kruger to fill their second-line centre spot too, but the 23-year-old hasnt been up to that responsibility. Hes a decent two-way player, but hasnt provided the offence to fill a scoring role; at least not yet. Playoff hero Bryan Bickell is due for a substantial raise as an unrestricted free agent. Bickell is a complementary player, albeit one with good size and decent hands, but he can play in the top nine for just about any club, which means hes going to have no shortage of free agent suitors. If Bickell and Viktor Stalberg move on as free agents, there could be some openings up front. For years the Blackhawks have been just getting by in the second-line centre spot. If they want to make a push for a veteran free agent -- Stephen Weiss, Derek Roy, Vincent Lecavalier -- they might have the resources to make that kind of move and, as a championship contender, might be able to get players to take a little bit less to join the team. Returning Defence Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Cap Hit Duncan Keith 77.11 47 3 24 27 +16 $5.538M Brent Seabrook 72.31 47 8 12 20 +12 $5.8M Johnny Oduya 71.38 48 3 9 12 +12 $3.383M Niklas Hjalmarsson 67.09 46 2 8 10 +15 $3.5M Sheldon Brookbank 59.86 26 1 0 1 -2 $1.25M Steve Montador             $2.75M Free Agent Defence Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Class 12-13 Cap Hit Michal Rozsival 71.43 27 0 12 12 +18 UFA $2.0M Nick Leddy 69.41 48 6 12 18 +15 RFA $1.167M Bruins Defence Usage Chart from somekindofninja.com One of the very best puck possession defencemen in the game when hes on, like he was in the playoffs, Duncan Keith actually played his fewest minutes per game (24:07) since 2006-2007 during the regular season. Brent Seabrook also played less, his 22 minutes per game his fewest since 2007-2008, which is a testament to the trust that the coaching staff has in Johnny Oduya and Niklas Hjalmarsson, yet at the same time, Seabrook was seeing his ice time cut early in the Blackhawks playoff run; then he scored two huge overtime goals on the way to a Stanley Cup win and winning tends to erase any concerns about a possible decline in Seabrooks play. Adding Johnny Oduya from Winnipeg at the 2012 trade deadline has turned out to be an outstanding addition to the Blackhawks, a much-needed presence with mobility and good passing skills to play in their top four on the blueline. Niklas Hjalmarsson rounds out the top four, playing a career-high 20:54 per game in 2013 and finishing a career-best plus-15. Hjalmarsson has good size, moves well and has been a strong possession player over the last four seasons. Sheldon Brookbank is a tough extra defenceman. As long as hes not asked to do too much, though, he can be a serviceable option on the third pair. Concussions have derailed Steve Montadors career, though he did get into 14 games with Rockford last season. With a couple years left on his contract, and questions about whether hell be a viable regular going forward, its understandable that hes going to get bought out this summer. A tremendous skater and puck mover whose role was greatly reduced last season, Nick Leddy has lots of potential, but will need to improve his play without the puck in order to earn the trust of the coaching staff. He still had nice possession stats in 2013, but played nearly five minutes fewer per game and his usage was much more sheltered. He was exposed at times in the playoffs, but hes 22, hell get better. If the Blackhawks promote prospect Adam Clendening to replace free agent Michal Rozsival, they could still have a very similar defensive core going into next season. With such a strong group, stability is a bonus. Returning Goaltender Player Rating GP W L OTL GAA SV% Cap Hit Corey Crawford 87.22 30 19 5 5 1.94 .926 $2.667M Free Agent Goaltender Player Rating GP W L OTL GAA SV% Class 12-13 Cap Hit Ray Emery 81.90 21 17 1 0 1.94 .922 UFA $1.15M Corey Crawford rebounded from a down 2011-2012 season to post a career-best .926 save percentage and even if his playoff performance had some ups and downs, he finished with a .932 save percentage while playing every minute of all 23 games for the Blackhawks. Winning a Stanley Cup should help Crawfords rep, but another strong season with a .920-plus save percentage would command more respect too. Since Ray Emery should have an opportunity to compete for a starting job somewhere as a free agent, Finnish goalie Antti Raanta may be given first crack at the backup job. Top Prospects Player Pos. Team/League Stats Teuvo Teravainen C Jokerit (SML) 13-18-31, +2, 44 GP Phillip Danault C Moncton (QMJHL) 23-62-85, +16, 56 GP Mark McNeill C Prince Albert (WHL) 25-42-67,+4, 65 GP Brandon Pirri C Rockford (AHL) 22-53-75, +11, 76 GP Adam Clendening D Rockford (AHL) 9-37-46, +17, 73 GP Jeremy Morin RW Rockford (AHL) 30-28-58, +2, 67 GP Antti Raanta G Assat Pori (SML) 29-10-11, 1.85 GAA, .943 SV% Jimmy Hayes RW Rockford (AHL) 25-20-45, even, 67 GP Ben Smith RW Rockford (AHL) 27-20-47, +17, 54 GP Drew LeBlanc C St. Cloud St. (WCHA) 13-37-50, +14, 42 GP The 18th pick in last summers draft, Teuvo Teravainen is on the small side, but hes a skilled playmaker who could be a first-line player if he gets strong enough to handle that role in North America. Drafted 26th in 2011, Phillip Danault doesnt have standout skills, but is a solid, smart player who will compete for a job with the Blackhawks soon. Mark McNeill is a physically strong two-way centre who should be quick to contend for a job soon, but its questionable whether hell score enough to fill an offensive role. Brandon Pirri has already played three AHL seasons, scoring nearly a point-per-game last season and just turned 22, which has to put him in consideration for an NHL job before much longer. A talented puck-moving defenceman, Adam Clendening had a terrific first pro season. If the Blackhawks want to improve their puck skills on the back end, hes a candidate to move up when there is ice time available. 22-year-old winger Jeremy Morin has scored 48 goals and racked up 207 penalty minutes over the last two years in the AHL. Perhaps hes a touch closer to the league than some of the younger prospects, having scored five points in 15 AHL games, but thats a lot of guys pushing for jobs. Signed as a free agent, 24-year-old Antti Raanta has been dominant in Finland over the last couple seasons, putting an exclamation point on his career there with a .955 save percentage in 16 playoff games. With Ray Emery an unrestricted free agent, its entirely possible that Raanta will open next season as the number two behind Corey Crawford. 6-foot-6 winger Jimmy Hayes has 13 points in 41 career games with the Blackhawks and finished the AHL season strong, scoring 28 points in his last 29 games. While the Blackhawks have a very strong group of forward prospects, Ben Smith is a 24-year-old that has a little more experience and has fit, from time-to-time in a fourth-line role with the Blackhawks. Reigning Hobey Baker winner Drew LeBlanc had a very productive career at St. Cloud State, scoring 101 points in 90 games over the last three seasons. Lots of forwards in the mix for jobs in Chicago over the next few seasons. Additionally, defencemen Stephen Johns and Dylan Olsen, winger Garret Ross and goaltenders Kent Simpson and Mac Carruth are all worth tracking. For a team that just won the Stanley Cup, the Blackhawks prospect cupboard is quite well stocked. DRAFT 30th - Morgan Klimchuk, Ryan Hartman, J.T. Compher. FREE AGENCY According to www.capgeek.com, the Blackhawks have approximately $60.0M committed to the 2013-2014 salary cap for 18 players. Check out my possible Blackhawks lineup for next season on Cap Geek here. Needs: One top six forward, depth forwards, one or two defencemen, backup goaltender. What I said the Blackhawks needed last year: One top six forward, depth forwards, depth defencemen. They added: Brandon Saad, Jamal Mayers, Michal Rozsival. TRADE MARKET Dave Bolland, Michael Frolik, Daniel Carcillo, prospects. 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. Brandon Montour Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. Derek Grant Jersey . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. http://www.cheapducksjerseys.com/?tag=adidas-patrick-eaves-jersey . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff.Louis van Gaal hasnt been shy to promote Manchester Uniteds academy talent. We look at the most recent graduates. Following the appointment of Nicky Butt as Manchester Uniteds head of academy in February, Ed Woodward pointed out the clubs track record of success in player development.The United executive vice-chairman identified 15 academy graduates promoted to the first-team over the last four years, a figure that has only increased in the weeks since. Marcus Rashford, Timothy Fosu-Mensah and James Weir have each stepped up, leading Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler to label them Louis Lads. Butt appointed Nicky Butt appointed Manchester Uniteds head of academy While they are not quite on the level of Fergies Fledglings yet, we take a look at Uniteds recent academy graduates with the help of Sky Sports News HQs James Cooper…At United...Marcus RashfordRashford capped a remarkable rise with the winner in the Manchester derby on Sunday, his fifth goal in his eighth appearance for the senior team. The teenage forward was thrust into the spotlight against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League and responded with two goals in the must-win second-leg. Rashford the derby hero Marcus Rashford delivers match-winning display in Manchester derby He followed that up with another double against Arsenal before leaving Man Citys Martin Demichelis in his wake to notch the decisive goal at the Etihad, prompting Louis van Gaal to play down hopes of an England place at Euro 2016.. Marcus Rashford celebrates after putting United ahead in the Manchester derby Timothy Fosu-MensahThe Dutch-born defender came on for his Premier League debut as a substitute against Arsenal, replacing Marcos Rojo before keeping the lively Gunners winger Alex Iwobi under control. Hes since made another three appearances, and won praise from Van Gaal for saving United in their 1-0 win over Watford. Fosu-Mensah came on against Arsenal and kept Alex Iwobi under wraps James WeirLike Fosu-Mensah, Weir came on as a substitute in the win over Arsenal, but hes made little impact on the first-team other than that stoppage time cameo. James Weir (left) has been on the fringes of the first-team squad Joe RileyThe teenage midfielder filled in at left-back in the FA Cup win over Shrewsbury before featuring again against FC Midtjylland. But hes more of an forward-thinking player, with opportunities difficult to come by in Van Gaals attack. Joe Riley has made a handful of appearances in cup competitions since February Adnan JanuzajUndoubtedly the most successful in terms of appearances, Januzaj burst onto the scene under David Moyes, announcing his arrival with two goals in a victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Hes not quite kicked on as hoped since then, and is now back at United after a loan spell at Borussia Dortmund was cut short. Adnan Januzaj has returned to United after a loan spell at Borussia Dortmund James Wilson (on loan at Brighton)The future looked bright when Wilson marked his senior debut with two goals against Hull City under interim boss Ryan Giggs, but he has found opportunities difficult to come by with Louis van Gaal in charge. Now on loan at Brighton until the end of the season, Wilson has four goals in 18 league appearances as Chris Hughtons side aim for promotion to the Premier League.Paddy McNairWith Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones all missing and fellow graduate Tyler Blackett suspended, Van Gaal handed Paddy McNair his debut against West Ham in September 2014. After winning international recognition last year, he hopes to go to Euro 2016 with Northern Ireland but has played just 133 minutes of football in 2016. Paddy McNair was handed his chance after a defensive injury crisis Jesse LingardThe Warrington-born winger stayed patient at United, completing loan spells at Leicester, Birmmingham City, Brighton and Derby County, and he has been rewarded this season with an extended run in the team. Patrick Eaves Jersey. He has made the most of it too, keeping out big-money signing Memphis Depay. Jesse Lingard found the net in Uniteds 1-1 draw with Chelsea Cameron Borthwick-JacksonIts been a meteoric rise for Borthwick-Jackson, who started the season by stepping up to the U21s. But with Luke Shaw and Marcos Rojo sidelined, the teenager emerged as Uniteds first-choice left-back, earning praise from a proud Van Gaal after his assist for Lingard against Chelsea.Tyler Blackett (on loan at Celtic)After impressing on the clubs 2014 pre-season tour, Blackett started five of the opening six games of the 2014/15 season, but the defender, who has been with United since he was eight, lost his place after a red card against Leicester and is currently on loan at Celtic. Tyler Blackett joined Celtic on a season-long loan Donald LoveButts predecessor Brian McClair praised Loves positive debut in the defeat by Sunderland earlier this year, but the right-back has since been edged out by Guillermo Varela.Andreas PereiraSigned from PSV Eindhoven in 2012, the Brazilian attacker is already on his second professional contract at United, and has been a fixture on the first-team bench this campaign. The 20-year-old capped a breakthrough 2015 with the clubs U21 player of the year award, and scored a free-kick on his first competitive start for the senior team against Ipswich Town in September. One to watch. Andreas Pereira has agreed a new contract with Manchester United Will KeaneThe talented young striker has trekked around the lower leagues, spending time on loan at Wigan, QPR, Sheffield Wednesday and most recently Preston North End. Hes back with United now and came off the bench for four minutes against Sunderland after catching the eye with a five-goal haul in a reserve match against Norwich.No longer at United...Reece James - now at WiganJames seemingly came out of nowhere with two goals against LA Galaxy on the clubs 2014 pre-season tour, and after Luke Shaws fitness was criticised upon his arrival, there was a chance for the academy prospect to step up. But he ultimately failed to secure a regular place in the squad and was sent on loan to Rotherham and Huddersfield before leaving permanently for Wigan last year.Tom Lawrence - now at Cardiff City on loan from LeicesterThe highly-rated Wales international made his debut alongside Wilson in May 2014, but was sold to Leicester four months later. After a successful spell at Blackburn ended last month, he joined Cardiff on loan until the end of the season and is battling for a Euro 2016 spot. Tom Lawrence is hoping to make a case for Euro 2016 inclusion Michael Keane - now at BurnleyThe centre-back made just one Premier League appearance for United before Burnley made his loan move permanent last year, and hes been a key player under Sean Dyche as they push for promotion.Tom Thorpe - now at RotherhamThorpe played a single minute of league football for United, replacing Angel Di Maria in stoppage time against West Ham in September 2014. That was as good as it got, though, and hes now at Rotherham under Neil Warnock, but has not played in the Championship since November. Tom Thorpe (left) celebrates with then team-mates Paul Pogba (middle) and Jesse Lingard (right) in 2011 Scott Wootton - now at LeedsThe versatile defender made three senior appearances for United, conceding an injury-time penalty against Chelsea in his final outing as they lost 5-4 after extra time in the Capital One Cup. Now at Leeds United under Steve Evans, hes a regular at right-back.Ryan Tunnicliffe - now at FulhamYou may remember Tunnicliffes father made £10,000 on a 100-1 bet after his son made his United debut as a substitute against Newcastle, but three loan spells later he was allowed to leave for Fulham along with fellow academy talent Larnell Cole. Hes still at Craven Cottage but has struggled with injury and has been limited to just 21 league appearances. 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NEW YORK -- NCAA President Mark Emmert says he is pleased to see how well Penn States football team has bounced back from the sanctions the program received in 2012 after the Sandusky scandal. Emmanuel Mudiay Jersey .No. 5 Penn State (11-2) is having its best season since Jerry Sandusky, a longtime assistant of late Nittany Lions coach Joe Paterno, was arrested in 2011 for sexually abusing boys. The Nittany Lions won their last nine games and the Big Ten title.I think its terrific, said Emmert, who spoke at an intercollegiate athletics forum sponsored by Learfield Communications on Wednesday in Manhattan.I think what Penn State went through is an awful situation and its still playing out sadly. But the football program is still Penn State and they showed it and they did really well. The university has done an amazing job to put in place all of the things their board wanted and our board wanted.The NCAA went outside its usual process to sanction Penn State in 2012. The school was hit with massive scholarship limitations and a four-year bowl ban, along with fines. The school also agreed to enact dozens of reforms recommended in a report by former FBI director Louis Freeh on the scandal.The original scholarship and postseason penalties were eventually rolled back. Emmert said he was pleased the roll back helped Penn State recover more quickly, and that NCAA sanctions are not meant to cripple an athletic program.Ive always said and always believed that Penn State first and foremost is a great university ... and secondly its got wonderful sports traditions. How could you not be pleased that theyre playing good football again? Thats very good stuff, he said.Emmert covered numerous topics in a 30-minute question-and-answer session, and after he spoke with group of reporters for 15 more minutes.- He declined to weigh in on whether the College Football Playoff selection committee made the right decision with the four teams it chose to compete for the national championship, but he did say he would prefer an eight-team playoff that would include automatic bids for the Power Five conference champions.I think a conference championship ought to count for something. I think how you determine your champion is up to somebody else, Emmert said. Id like to see all five of the conference champions get in the playoff.The NCAA has no authority over the College Football Playoff.Thats why we live in America. Everybody can have an opinion, Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany joked, when asked about Emmerts comments. He doesnt have a vote, though.- Emmert said he would like to see the new NCAA football oversight committee better define the purpose of bowl games. There are 40 and some spots are given to teams with sub.-500 records. The NCAA does not run bowl games. It does have a sanctioning process, but mostly it lets conferences decide whether they want to put on games.What do we, the membership of intercollegiate athletics, want bowl games to be? Emmert said. Are they a 13th game thats an exhibition game? Are they a reward for having won something? We have teams in now that can get into a bowl game having won two or three of their conferences games.- The NCAA pulled its championship events out of North Carolina in September because of a state law that limits anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people. The decision was later criticized by Notre Dame President Rev. John Jenkins in an Wall Street Journal op-ed. Jenkins said the NCAA should not be a moral arbiter.He and I have chatted a lot about that issue, and obviously I disagree and obviously, more importantly the board of governors disagreed, Emmert said.The NCAA will choose sites for future championship events in April and part of that is a fairly complex process, Emmert said, of looking at the local and state laws of potential host locations.One of the considerations we have now as we make those decisions, as the sport committees make decisions about where they go, is going to be LGBT rights, he said. I think and hope and believe, maybe wishfully, that North Carolina will modify their position because citizens want that.- Emmert said the Big 12 deciding not to expand was a good thing for college sports.I think the last round was very disruptive. It had a negative impact on so many schools, even personal relationships. It was hard and Im glad we didnt have to go through that again. Even on a smaller scale, Emmert said.---Follow Ralph D. 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NEW YORK -- Yoenis Cespedes hit a tiebreaking, two-run double in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Miami Marlins 8-6 Monday for their fifth straight win.Miami took a 6-0 lead against Matt Harvey, who lasted 3 2/3 innings. But the Mets scored in every inning from the fourth through the eighth and overcame two calls that originally went their way but were overturned upon video review.With the score 6-all, dArnaud reached on an infield single to start the eighth against Fernando Rodney (0-2), who was acquired from San Diego last week and had allowed just one earned run this season. Pinch-hitter Juan Lagares sacrificed and Neil Walker drew a walk before Cespedes lined the ball into right-center for his second double and third hit of the game.Jeurys Familia pitched the ninth for his major league-leading 29th save, converting his 45th consecutive regular-season opportunity dating to last August.Travis dArnaud and Curtis Granderson started the comeback with solo homers off Tom Koehler.GIANTS 3, ROCKIES 1SAN FRANCISCO -- Angel Pagan hit a two-run homer and Buster Posey also connected to back Jake Peavy as San Francisco beat Colorado.Peavy (5-7) struck out six over 6 2/3 innings to bounce back from his third-shortest outing of the season. He left to a standing ovation and tipped his cap while exiting in the seventh after a two-out single by pinch-hitter Cristhian Adames. Giants right fielder Mac Williamson made a beautiful diving catch to start the inning.Nolan Arenado hit two doubles, but the run-starved Rockies lost its sixth straight game and fourth in a row held to one or fewer runs.Colorado loaded the bases in the second on Ryan Raburns one-out double, a single by Mark Reynolds and Nick Hundleys walk before Peavy was called for a balk to force in the games first run.Tyler Anderson (0-3) allowed three runs and four hits in six innings.PIRATES 4, CARDINALS 2ST. LOUIS -- Gregory Polanco homered twice and Jonathon Niese turned in his best start in almost a month to help Pittsburgh win its fifth straight -- all on the road.Polancos two-run homer in the sixth inning off Carlos Martinez (7-6) put the Pirates ahead to stay 2-1. He added a solo shot in the eighth for the first two-homer game of his career.Niese (7-6), who had given up at least four earned runs in each of his previous four starts, allowed just one run on seven hits over 5 2/3 innings.Pirates relievers Arquimedes Caminero, Juan Nicasio and Neftali Feliz combined to allow one run over the final 3 1/3 innings. Feliz picked up his first save of the season despite giving up a run-scoring double to Matt Carpenter in the ninth.St. Louis had a three-game winning streak snapped.PHILLIES 8, BRAVES 2PHILADELPHIA -- Jerad Eickhoff pitched neatly into the eighth inning, and Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco each hit a two-run homer as Philadelphia beat Atlanta.Eickhoff (6-9) gave up two runs and five hits, striking out eight in 7 2/3 innings to win for the fourth time in five decisions.After sweeping three games in Arizona and taking two of three from the defending World Series champion Royals, the Phillies didnt let up against the worst team in the NL.They jumped on Joel De La Cruz (0-2) in the second inning. Six extra-base hits led to a season-high seven runs in the inning.Cameron Rupp and Tommy Joseph hit doubles. Cesar Hernandez ripped an RBI triple. Herrera hit one out to deep right-center for his 10th homer. After Peter Bourjos hit a double, Franco hit his 15th homer to left-center to make it 7-1.CUBS 10, REDS 4CHICAGO -- Kris Bryant hit his 24th home run before leaving with a bruised leg, Willson Contreras and Addison Russell also went deep, and Chicago pounded struggling Cincinnati.Playing the NL Centrals last-place team was just what the major league-leading Cubs needed after getting outscored 32-11 in a four-game sweep by the Mets in New York.Contreras capped a three-run second with a solo drive off Cody Reed (0-3) that made it 6-0. Russell drove in three runs and scored two.Kyle Hendricks (7-6) gave up an unearned run and four hits in 5 1/3 innings as the Cubs started a four-game homestand on a winning note after going 4-7 on their longest trip of the season.The Reds lost for the 11th time in 13 games.BLUE JAYS 6, ROYALS 2TORONTO -- Aaron Sanchez pitched eight innings to win his eighth straight decision, and Josh Donaldson and Darwin Barney each hit a two-run single in a four-run seventh inning to send Toronto past Kansas City.Troy Tulowitzki had two hits as the Blue Jays won a rematch of last years AL Championship Series, which Kansas City took in six games.Sanchez (9-1) has not lost since April 22 against Oakland. He allowed one run and three hits while matching the longest start of his career.Edinson Volquez (7-8) left afterr loading the bases with no outs in the seventh. Troy Williams Jersey. Kendrys Morales and Eric Hosmer homered for the Royals.BREWERS 1, NATIONALS 0WASHINGTON -- Junior Guerra outpitched Max Scherzer, Martin Maldonado homered and Milwaukee defeated Washington to snap a four-game losing streak.Guerra (6-1) allowed two hits in 7 1/3 innings while striking out seven and walking two. The 31-year-old rookie threw eight scoreless innings of two-hit ball in his previous start and has won three straight.Maldonado gave the Brewers the lead in the fifth with his third homer of the season. Jeremy Jeffress pitched the ninth for his 22nd save.Scherzer (9-6) threw 114 pitches in six innings. He gave up four hits and struck out seven.RED SOX 12, RANGERS 5BOSTON -- Brock Holt hit a two-run homer and Sandy Leon had four hits, including three of Bostons season-high nine doubles against Texas.Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer, and Travis Shaw and Dustin Pedroia each added a solo shot as the Red Sox banged out 13 extra-base hits.David Ortiz and Hanley Ramirez each had two doubles. The Red Sox had a season-high 21 hits to win their second straight after a 21-2 rout by the Angels.Rougned Odor hit a solo homer and two-run single for the Rangers, who have lost five of six.Rick Porcello (10-2) overcame a four-run first inning and improved to 7-0 at Fenway Park this season. He allowed 12 hits in six innings.Nick Martinez (1-2) gave up six runs and 11 hits in 4 1/3 innings.ASTROS 2, MARINERS 1HOUSTON -- Lance McCullers struck out 10 in seven strong innings and George Springer homered for the second straight day to lift Houston over Seattle.McCullers (4-2), who missed his previous turn with a blister on his right index finger, allowed five hits and one run while matching his season high for strikeouts. Luke Gregerson pitched a perfect eighth and Will Harris did the same in the ninth for his eighth save.Springer doubled and scored in the first inning. There were two outs in the fifth when he launched his 19th home run to make it 2-1.Wade Miley (6-5) yielded seven hits and two runs in 6 2/3 innings for his third straight loss. The Mariners had won four straight.WHITE SOX 8, YANKEES 2CHICAGO -- Tim Anderson and Dioner Navarro each hit a two-run homer off CC Sabathia, helping James Shields and the Chicago White Sox beat New York.Chicago had a string of 15 consecutive solo shots, matching a franchise record, before Anderson connected in the third inning to tie it at 2. Brett Lawrie hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the fifth before Navarro belted his fifth homer.Navarro has seven RBI in the last three games -- all wins for the resurgent White Sox. Todd Frazier went 3 for 3 with two walks for Chicago, which has won five of six and 10 of 14.Chase Headley hit a two-run homer for New York, which has lost three of four. Starlin Castro went 4 for 4 with two doubles in his first game in Chicago since the Yankees acquired him in a December trade with the Cubs.New York was 0 for 13 with runners in scoring position, and shortstop Didi Gregorius made three errors.Sabathia (5-6) struck out nine in six innings, but allowed five runs and eight hits. The big left-hander is winless in his last three outings with an 8.31 ERA.Shields (4-9) got his second straight win after a long slump that started with San Diego and carried over to Chicago after he was acquired in a trade a month ago.RAYS 4, ANGELS 2ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Logan Morrison homered and drove in two runs to help struggling Tampa Bay end a four-game losing streak with a victory over Los Angeles.Matt Moore (5-5) allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings, improving to 4-0 in his career against Los Angeles and handing the slumping Angels their 12th loss in 14 games.Morrison hit a solo homer off starter Nick Tropeano and gave the Rays the lead for good with an RBI single against Fernando Salas (3-6). Brad Miller also homered for the last-place Rays, who won for the third time in 19 games.Jefry Marte homered off Moore before leaving in the sixth with a bruised left knee.Ryan Garton got two outs for his first major league save.ATHLETICS 3, TWINS 1MINNEAPOLIS -- Coco Crisp snapped a seventh-inning tie with a two-run single, and Oakland stopped a four-game skid by beating Minnesota.Kendall Graveman (4-6) halted a recent slide by the As rotation. 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Will Greenwood previews the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals in this weeks Rugby Club. Trevor Story Jersey . After seeing off a spirited Exeter side 25-24 with a last-gasp Jimmy Gopperth conversion, Wasps march into the semi-finals of the Champions Cup where they meet Saracens.Live on Sky Sports 1 from 3pm, the match promises to deliver entertainment with Saracens set-piece experience going up against Dai Youngs expansive troops. In the other Champions Cup semi-final Leicester Tigers host Dan Carters Racing 92, though there are doubts the former All Black will be passed fit for the game.In the Challenge Cup Harlequins welcome Grenoble on Friday night while the Dragons travel to France to take on Montpellier. Coached by Jake White, the Top 14 outfit will be a stern test for the Welshmen, who go into Saturdays encounter as underdogs.Tune in at 5.30pm on Sky Sports 1 to watch the action unfold.Click on the video above for Will Greenwoods predictions for this weekends semi-finals Also See: Fixtures and results Rugby Union on Sky PRO12 home PRO12 table Todd Helton Jersey .C. -- Al Jefferson joked that he feels he can score from anywhere on the court. Cheap Rockies Jerseys . 10 Texas Rangers jersey for one last time. Young formally announced his retirement Friday after returning to Rangers Ballpark, his baseball home for all but the last of his 13 major league seasons. http://www.cheaprockiesjerseys.com/ . In taking its goal tally to 99 in all competitions already this season, City delivered another demonstration of its lethal firepower at Etihad Stadium to set up a fourth-round match at home to another second-tier team -- Watford. CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians plan for success is pretty simple: Take a late lead and turn the game over to the bullpen.The strategy worked Sunday in a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels.Abraham Almonte singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning before Andrew Miller and Cody Allen retired the final nine hitters, sending Los Angeles to its 10th straight loss.Miller, acquired from the New York Yankees at the trade deadline, pitched the seventh and eighth while Allen worked the ninth for his 22nd save.Manager Terry Francona has quickly learned how to get the best from Miller, who has been with the team for two weeks.Sometimes the best thing to do is stay out of the way and let him go do his thing because that was phenomenal, Francona said.Millers day ended when he struck out Albert Pujols, leading to the ejection of the Angels slugger. Pujols was thrown out by plate umpire Clint Fagan after being called out on strikes.Pujols, also upset by a call earlier in the at-bat, was still unhappy following the game.If you start the game with one strike zone, you cant change it, he said. I just told him that (2-0 pitch) was terrible, then I walked away. Its embarrassing.Miller likes the way the back end of the bullpen, which includes Bryan Shaw, is beginning to mesh.Its still sorting itself out, he said. However Tito wants to use me, Im happy to oblige.The AL Central-leading Indians trailed 4-1, but scored twice in both the fifth and sixth to complete a four-game sweep.The Angels went 0-9 on their road trip and are mired in their worst skid since an 11-game losing streak in 1999. Outfielder Mike Trout was given the day off, ending his consecutive-games-played streak at 178.Trevor Bauer (9-5) gave up home runs to Jii-Man Choi and Geovany Soto but got through six innings for his second straight win. Cheap Colorado Rockies Jerseys. Jered Weaver (8-10) allowed five runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings.Tyler Naquins RBI double tied it in the sixth, finishing Weaver, and Almontes single off Jose Valdez put Cleveland ahead.Jason Kipnis hit his 20th homer of the season in the first for Cleveland, which outscored Los Angeles 37-12 in the series.We did a lot of good things, Francona said. We bunched together a pretty good rally to take the lead.Mike Napoli drove in a run with an infield hit and Francisco Lindor walked with the bases loaded. Jose Ramirez extended his hitting streak to 18 games while Napoli has hit in 14 straight.The start of the game was delayed by rain for 1 hour, 38 minutes. Three of the four games in the series were delayed, totaling 4 hours, 59 minutes.BRANTLEY PLANIndians outfielder Michael Brantley will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder Monday in Dallas. Hes played in only 11 games after having surgery in November.TRAINERS ROOMAngels: 1B Jefry Marte was hit by a pitch on the left shoulder in the second and left the game in the bottom of the inning.Indians: DH Carlos Santana returned to the lineup and went 1 for 4. He missed two games after being hit in the head by a foul ball while standing in the dugout Thursday.UP NEXTAngels: RHP Ricky Nolasco makes his third start since being acquired from the Twins in the opener of a four-game series against Seattle at Angel Stadium.Indians: RHP Josh Tomlin takes on the Red Sox as Cleveland continues its 11-game homestand with a makeup game from April 7. Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Black Jerseys Stitched Jerseys Cheap NFL Hoodies Jerseys NFL China Discount Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic ' ' ' 

Heard the one about Ian Bothams close encounter with cockroaches? Or five England players sleeping in one bed wearing batting gloves to keep warm? On the eve of the first Test between India and England, Sir Ian Botham rolled back the years to recall memories of tours past and shared one or two stories with Ian Ward. Air VaporMax Shoes Outlet . India vs England November 9, 2016, 3:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Click on the video above to see Botham in full flow, speaking about a country he loved to tour and fanatical fans who never failed to impress him. Former England all-rounder Botham played seven Test matches against India on their own patch and admitted he had fond memories of the experience.We had 10,000 people outside the hotel, he recalled, wanting to touch you or get a glimpse. It really was a mind-blowing experience. 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His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training. http://www.vapormaxcheap.com/ . Fernandez, coached in Toronto by former two-time Olympic silver medallist Brian Orser, scored 267.11 points and is the first champion to successfully defend since Russias Evgeny Plushenko in 2005 and 2006. If Rellah Boothe is as good as her ranking, the Texas Longhorns on Friday signed one of the best three high school seniors in the country.But if Boothe is as good as she thinks she is, then the Longhorns just hooked up with the player who will change the landscape of NCAA womens basketball.Boothe, a 6-foot-1 forward at IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida), averaged 22.7 points, 9.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game for a 16-12 team last season as a junior.But shes capable of much more. Just ask her.Im going to show you, Boothe said. Im going to average 45 points a game this season.Boothe, the No. 3 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Top 100 for the 2017 class and a 2016 gold medalist with the USA Basketball U18 team, said shes offended to be ranked third. In her mind, shes the best player in the class.A lot of people are underestimating me, said Boothe, the top forward in the class. Me being No. 3 is very false. I feel very disrespected. Im not bragging or boasting. I just have confidence.She is confident for a reason.She has a pro body, said IMG coach Shell Dailey, who envisions Boothe as a small forward or a stretch 4 at Texas. Then you look at how she plays. She plays hard. She plays with intensity you cant teach.Rellah is a versatile lefty with range. She can shoot the 3 with ease. She can attack the rim and post up. That [package] is what attracted so many coaches.Indeed, Boothe visited Texas, Ohio State, LSU and Florida. She narrowed her choice to the Longhorns and Buckeyes and then chose Texas.The Longhorns are getting a player who seems ready for the college game. She has been a star since she arrived in high school, averaging 19.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.2 steals as a freshman at Potters House Christian Academy (Jacksonville). She averaged 20.7 points and 13.8 rebounds as a sophomore before deciding to transfer to IMG for her junior year.Despite all of Boothes awarrds and recognition, it is one game during her sophomore year that people are still talking about -- and might be talking about for years to come. Air VaporMax From China. As a sophomore at Potters House against Blackman (Murfreesboro, Tennessee), which was ranked No. 1 in the nation at the time, Boothe had a signature game: 37 points and 22 rebounds in a Potters House win. On that Blackman team was Crystal Dangerfield, now a freshman guard at UConn. Boothes assessment of her own performance? I could have done a lot better.Boothe says Texas is on the verge of greatness and shouted out 5-foot-6 point guard and incoming recruit Chasity Patterson as part of the talent surge that is about to hit the Longhorns.Patterson is the No. 4 player in the 2017 recruiting class -- and the No. 1 point guard -- and she combines with Boothe to give the Longhorns a nucleus of elite prospects. Both could contribute to the Longhorns quickly.Im not expecting 40-0 right away, Boothe said of the Longhorns, who went 31-5 last season, reaching the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament. I know its going to take some time.It may take a year or two to win a national championship. But I guarantee you that before I graduate, I will win championships with an S at the end.With the addition of Boothe, Texas joins Tennessee as the only schools with two top-10 prospects in their 2017 class.Three top-10 players remain undeclared: No. 5 Sidney Cooks, No. 6 Chennedy Carter and No. 10?Michaela Onyenwere. 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