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Ray McKinnon admits he is under no illusion as to the size of the task he faces in restoring top-flight football to Dundee United next season. Zach Banner Youth Jersey . The former Raith Rovers boss was appointed on a three-year contract last week after Mixu Paatelainens dismissal following relegation to the Championship.McKinnon watched from the stands last Saturday as the Terrors, relying heavily on youth players, beat Kilmarnock 4-2 at Rugby Park to end a miserable season on a rare high note. With the majority of last seasons squad having been told to find new clubs, McKinnon knows he must add to the promising youngsters on view in Ayrshire to have any chance of an immediate return.Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, the 45-year-old said; This is a big challenge for me. Dundee United are a very, very big club who find themselves in the Championship after a disappointing season so I understand the challenge ahead but its one I am looking forward to.Asked if the expectation of the fans to go straight back up was one he shared, he added: Definitely. Its a goal and we will work extremely hard behind the scenes to get it right on the park and we will be giving it everything we can over the season to do that. Mark Durnan opens the scoring for Dundee United in a 4-2 victory at Kilmarnock But we are not silly enough not to realise how difficult the task ahead is. We are prepared for that and we are looking forward to it.McKinnon, who enjoyed two spells as a player at Tannadice between 1988-92 and 1995-98, admits he may have to change the mind set of the players following such a miserable campaign where they spent almost the entire time at the foot of the table.They have had a really poor season and we need to bounce back from that, he said.The first thing I will do is create an atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work and we can get out there on the training field and try and build momentum in a squad which the fans can be really proud of next season, one hopefully strong enough to put us in contention for the title next season. Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson (right) with former boss Mixu Paatelainen And despite chairman Stephen Thompson revealing eight players would be leaving in the summer, with others told they could depart if they found other clubs, McKinnon is hopeful he will be allowed to speak to some earmarked for departure should he believe they would prove an asset in the Championship next season.That was more the fact the players were out of contract and there was no funds available at that moment, he added.I think thats what was mentioned. I dont think he [Thompson] was in there effectively sacking people. I understand where he was and its up to me now to take the reins and source players who are good enough for Dundee United to take us back up next year. Blair Spittal, one of only four United players guaranteed to stay next season But if I want to keep any of those players I can go and speak to them - thats part and parcel of football. At the end of the season they are out of contract and they have decisions to make for themselves.This is a big club, with big potential, but we are realistic to know there will be cost-cutting measures in place and I will be working within a budget that I feel I can work with.This was all discussed in the meetings I had prior to taking the job. I am obviously here now and Im comfortable with whats in place and looking forward to the season. Also See: Dundee Utd fixtures Dundee Utd stats Scottish Prem table Zach Banner Womens Jersey . A big centre with all the tools to be an elite player, Johansen paced the Blue Jackets with a standout game Saturday night. He had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points as Columbus beat the New York Islanders 5-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. Malik Hooker Colts Jersey .C. at the helm of the top team in the Eastern Conference. His tenure as the GM in Vancouver was all too brief. Though he led the Canucks to what was then a franchise record-shattering campaign in just his second season, Nonis was gone and replaced one year later. http://www.coltsproshopnfl.com/AUTHENTIC-TARELL-BASHAM-COLTS-JERSEY/ . The veteran safety was a starter for the Bengals from 2008-2012. He totaled 41 tackles and three interceptions while starting all but four of the 13 games he played last season. ST. LOUIS -- Aledmys Diaz made a vow Monday to the family of childhood friend Jose Fernandez, the late Miami Marlins ace who died in a boating accident early Sunday.I told them that every single time I put on the uniform, I would be thinking of him, Diaz said. And that I would give 100 percent because thats how he played the game.Fernandez would have been proud of his longtime buddy on Tuesday night.Back in the lineup after attending a private ceremony for Fernandez in Florida on Monday, Diaz hit his first career grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals finished with five home runs in a 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.St. Louis remained one game behind San Francisco for the final NL playoff spot, and 1 1/2 games behind the New York Mets.The Giants routed Colorado 12-3. The Mets, who lead the wild-card standings, won 12-1 at Miami.Jhonny Peralta had a three-run homer and drove in four runs for the Cardinals, who had lost four of five. Matt Carpenter, Randal Grichuk and Matt Adams also homered.Joey Votto and Scott Schebler went deep for the Reds, who beat St. Louis 15-2 on Monday.Diaz slammed a 2-1 pitch from Cincinnati starter Robert Stephenson over the left-field wall. The 408-foot drive erased a 2-1 deficit and served as a wake-up call for the Cardinals, who grabbed their first lead since Saturday.The Cuban-born Diaz pointed to the sky after he crossed home plate and fell into the arms of teammate Yadier Molina. Diaz had tears in his eyes as he came out of the dugout for a curtain call.I felt some serious goose bumps when he hit that, Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright said. I almost got choked up. I know he was. He wanted to make some good swings for Jose.The emotional home run triggered an 11-run outburst in a span of three innings.Watching him cross the plate, and watching his reaction as he (shook hands) with the guys, really hit me on how much that meant to him, St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. You can never understand what each personss going through when they suffer a loss like that. Marlon Mack Womens Jersey. The show goes on and so does life. But its a tough thing for anyone to go through.Stephenson (2-3) ended up allowing five runs in four innings.Wainwright (13-9) gave up five runs and 10 hits over 5 2/3 innings.Adams connected for a pinch-hit homer in the sixth, extending the franchise record to 16 this season.St. Louis has hit an NL-leading 218 homers this year.Carpenter hit his 20th home run, giving the Cardinals five players with 20 or more.The Cardinals broke out of a hitting slump after scoring just three runs in their previous two games.Theres no telling how big this could be, Wainwright said.Votto was 3 for 5 and finished a triple shy of the cycle.Stephenson rolled through the first three innings, giving up just a solo homer to Carpenter.I felt a lot better today, especially at the beginning of the game, Stephenson said. I was a lot more under control. Just a nightmare inning in the fourth inning.Stephenson was aware of Diazs relationship with Fernandez.I thought that was real unfortunate timing for me, Stephenson said. But really, a special moment for him.TRAINERS ROOMReds: SS Zack Cozart, who has not played since Sept. 10 due to a sore right knee, was placed on the disabled list and will not return this season. ... 2B Brandon Phillips left in the seventh after hurting his wrist when he checked his swing. He is day to day. ... Schebler had a cramping issue and was removed in the eighth.Cardinals: Carpenter was back in the starting lineup after missing Mondays game with a right finger injury.UP NEXTReds RHP Anthony DeSclafani (8-5, 3.38 ERA) faces RHP Mike Leake (9-11, 4.72) in the third game of the four-game series Wednesday. DeSclafani has 13 quality starts in 19 starts this season. Leake is 0-1 with an 8.31 ERA in three starts against his former team. 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Putting Indiana in the top spot last week didnt exactly work out well -- not after Tom Creans team went down the road to IPFW and lost, 24 hours after being elevated to No. JuJu Smith-Schuster Steelers Jersey . 1 in the Power Rankings.Power Rankings are compiled primarily by what has happened on the court, and Indiana, as of last week, had the most impressive victory of any top-25 team, a win over Kansas in Hawaii. Now the Hoosiers have the most unimpressive loss, which is why they have fallen out of the top 10.Its a tough call among three teams for the top spot. Kentucky is blowing teams out, albeit against lesser competition (the Wildcats tough portion of the nonconference slate begins in December). Villanova has the most impressive victory of the three, at Purdue. North Carolina won the Maui Invitational with wins over Chaminade, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin.The two surprises -- and a pair of newcomers -- are South Carolina and Butler. Frank Martins Gamecocks knocked off Michigan and Syracuse, while Chris Holtmann and the Bulldogs took down Arizona in Las Vegas.1. Kentucky Wildcats Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 2?The competition hasnt been great, but UK has been routing teams. In fact, the Wildcats have won their first six games by at least 21 points. Its just the third time in school history that has happened. The past two wins -- over Cleveland State and UT Martin -- have come without Isaiah Briscoe (back injury).2. Villanova Wildcats Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 3Jay Wrights team has won its past three without Phil Booth, who is dealing with a left knee injury. Wright said Booth wont play Tuesday against Penn, the start of Big Five play, but is hopeful he will return against St. Joes on Dec. 3.3.?North Carolina Tar Heels Record: 7-0 Last weeks ranking: 7?The Tar Heels pounded Chaminade, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin to win the Maui Invitational, which bodes well for UNC fans. The past two times Roy Williams has claimed the event, the Tar Heels have won the national title -- in 2005 and 2009.4. Kansas Jayhawks Record: 5-1 Last weeks ranking: 4 Bill Self sent a message to his starting big men, Carlton Bragg and Landen Lucas, following wins over UAB and Georgia. He went with a four-guard lineup in a rout of UNC Asheville, inserting big man Udoka Azubuike for Lucas and guard Lagerald Vick for Bragg. The duo combined for 32 points and 12 boards.5. Duke Blue Devils Record: 6-1 Last weeks ranking: 5 Were seven games into Dukes season, and weve yet to see the frosh trio of Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Marques Bolden. But it was irrelevant in routs of William & Mary and Appalachian State.6. Xavier Musketeers Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 8The Musketeers had never played Northern Iowa before and wound up playing them twice in one week. The first was a win in the title game of the Tire Pros Invitational in Orlando, and the latest was a resounding 64-42 victory at the Cintas Center. Chris Mack is starting to get much-needed depth with the return of versatile forward Kaiser Gates.7. Gonzaga Bulldogs Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 9Sophomore guard Josh Perkins shined for the Zags in their run to the championship of the Advocare Invitational. Perkins had 18 in the win over Florida and was 3-of-6 from beyond the arc in the victory over Iowa State.8. Baylor Bears Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 12Scott Drew just finished beating Louisvilles Rick Pitino, Michigan States Tom Izzo and VCUs Will Wade to win the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas. Add a victory over Oregon, and the Bears have as impressive a résumé thus far as any team in the country.9. Louisville Cardinals Record: 5-1 Last weeks ranking: 6Pitinos team blew a 22-point lead against Baylor in the championship game at the Battle 4 Atlantis and wound up losing to the Bears. The Cardinals starting perimeter trio of Donovan Mitchell, Quentin Snider and Deng Adel is 20-of-90 (32 percent) from 3 thus far.10. Creighton Bluejays Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 10 Greg McDermotts team is the only one that has shot at least 50 percent in every game this season. Talented redshirt freshman Justin Patton leads the way, having made 31 of 40 shots from the field for a 78 percent clip.11. UCLA Bruins Record: 7-0 Last weeks ranking: 17Freshman Lonzo Ball is the best passer in the country, but its still Bryce Alford who takes the big shot, as shown when he delivered the dagger in a win over Texas A&M to claim the Wooden Legacy on Sunday night.12. Indiana Hoosiers Record: 4-1 Last weeks ranking: 1Tom Creans team got dropped by a Summit League team. Indiana had OG Anunoby for only 13 minutes due to illness, but thats no excuse for losing to the Mastadons, even in Fort Wayne.13. Saint Marys Gaels Record: 5-0 Last weeks ranking: 11The Jock Landale show continues. The junior Australian was 18-of-21 from the field in a pair of wins over UAB and San Jose State.14. Purdue Boilermakers Record: 5-1 Last weeks ranking: 14 The Boilermakers made 37 of 75 (49 percent) 3s the past three games -- wins over Utah State, Auburn and NJIT. Sophomore big man Caleb Swanigan has four straight double-doubles, tied for the most in a row since Glenn Big Dog Robinson back in 1993-94.15. Virginia Cavaliers Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 15 The Cavaliers defense has been ridiculous thus far, allowing an average of 41.3 points through the first six games. Senior guard London Perrantes was the MVP of the Emerald Coast Classic after wins over Iowa and Providence.16. South Carolina Gamecocks Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: NRThe Gamecocks posted back-to-back wins over top-25 teams for the first time since 2008-09 by beating Michigan and Syracuse. South Carolina held Michigan to 46 points and Syracuse to 50.17. Florida Gators Record: 6-1 Last weeks ranking: 19?The Gators were just 2-of-19 from 3 in the loss to Gonzaga. They are shooting a putrid 29 percent from beyond the arc this season.18. Butler Bulldogs Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: NRThis is the third straight year the Bulldogs have knocked off a top-10 team. It was North Carolina in 2014 in the Bahamas, Purdue last season in the Crossroads Classic and, this time, Arizona to win the Las Vegas Invitational.19. Wisconsin Badgers Record: 5-2 Last weeks ranking: 21The two losses have come at Creighton and in Maui against a top-five North Carolina team. In the two setbacks, the duo of Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes is 7-of-34 from beyond the arc.20. Rhode Island Rams Record: 5-1 Last weeks ranking: 23Hassan Martin is heating up, with a career-high 31 against Belmont, but E.C. Matthews has cooled off lately after a sizzling start. Matthews, who missed nearly all of the past season with a torn ACL, has averaged just 7.5 points per game the past two contests after making 72 percent of his shots through the first three games.21. USC Trojans Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: 25The Trojans were picked seventh in the Pac-12 preseason poll -- and depth could be an issue. For now, Andy Enfields team is healthy and talented.22. Iowa State Cyclones Record: 5-1 Last weeks ranking: NRThe Cyclones came back from an 18-point deficit against Gonzaga and had a chance to win the game, but were unable to get a shot off on the final possession. Deonte Burton is a tough mismatch. He finished with a career-high 29 points in the loss.23. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Record: 6-0 Last weeks ranking: NRIts the third-best start in the Mike Brey era for the Irish, and guys such as?Matt Farrell and Matt Ryan have made sure the Irish, who lost Demetrius Jackson and Zach Auguste off last years team, havent missed a beat.24. San Diego State Aztecs Record: 3-1 Last weeks ranking: NRBoth Malik Pope and Max Hoetzel made their season debuts in the win over Cal after missing the first three games, including the loss at Gonzaga. The pair combined for 25 points and a dozen boards.25. Oklahoma State Cowboys Record: 5-1 Last weeks ranking: NRSure, the Cowboys got blasted by UNC, but the Tar Heels are a top-five team. 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The Los Angeles Galaxy cannot allow Saturdays disappointing loss at New York City FC to linger into a very winnable road game at the last-place Chicago Fire on Wednesday night at Toyota Park.The Galaxy (9-4-11) are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings with 38 points. They have a six-point lead over sixth-place Portland, but need to find a way to post a win. They are winless in their last six matches, including a 1-0 loss to New York City FC on Saturday.This is very important, midfielder Nigel de Jong told the teams website ahead of the Chicago game. Weve got 10 games left to go, and we havent won in a while. Itd be good for our confidence to get this victory on the road before we get back to L.A.The Fire (5-11-7) would need a remarkable turnaround down the stretch to reach the playoffs. They trail sixth-place D.C. United by six points in the Eastern Conference standings. 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CHICAGO -- First, Milwaukee lost outfielders Keon Broxton and Kirk Nieuwenhuis to injuries. Nike Air Max Womens Pink . Then the Brewers blew a late lead and lost on a game-ending homer, kicking off a big party for the Chicago Cubs.It was another rough day in a long season.Ryan Braun, Orlando Arcia and Scooter Gennett homered for Milwaukee on Friday, but the Cubs got to Carlos Torres for two runs in the ninth and celebrated their NL Central title with a 5-4 win on Miguel Monteros seventh homer in the 10th inning.Carlos had a bad day, manager Craig Counsell said. Hes had a lot of good days. Today just wasnt his day.Broxton slammed into the wall in left center while tracking down Tommy La Stellas drive in the third inning, breaking his right wrist. He was replaced by Nieuwenhuis, who left in the seventh inning with an abdominal strain.Its very disappointing, Broxton said. I wanted to finish out the season, keep working, keep getting comfortable and keep getting more experience. Its a tough loss right now, but Ill come back strong.The Cubs became the first major league team to clinch their division when St. Louis lost at San Francisco late Thursday night. They had a chance to wrap it up in front of their delirious fans at Wrigley Field earlier Thursday, but Gennetts tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh lifted Milwaukee to a 5-4 win.Gennett almost ruined the party again, giving the Brewers a 4-2 lead with a two-run drive in the seventh for his 13th homer. But Chris Coghlan and pinch-hitter Addison Russell each had an RBI single in the ninth for Chicago, and Montero connected for a leadoff drive in the 10th against Blaine Boyer (2-4).It all worked out pretty good, a grinning Montero said.Chase Anderson pitched six solid innings for Milwaukee (66-82), allowing two runs and five hits. The right-hander is 1-0 with a 1.08 ERA in three September starts.But Andersons thoughts were with Broxton after the game.Its terrible. When a guy makes a play like that behind you -- he plays the game with such intensity -- runs into the wall and breaks his wrist, its super unfortunate, Anderson said. I guess the good thing is were close to the end of the season. Hes had almost a whole season and hell be ready for spring training. Keon is a great player and it stinks for him because he was getting hot.Coghlan had three hits for Chicago, and Albert Almora Jr. hit a two-run homer. Aroldis Chapman (4-1) struck out the side in the 10th for his first win with the Cubs.Just got to keep pushing, Russell said. This is only the beginning.RESTINGBrewers infielder Jonathan Villar was out of the starting lineup. He struck out swinging as a pinch hitter in the ninth.Villar is batting .129 (4 for 31) with 11 strikeouts in his last nine games.TRAINERS ROOMBrewers: Nieuwenhuis will be evaluated again on Monday.Cubs: LF Jorge Soler departed after three innings due to tightness on his right side. Soler grounded into a double play in the first in his only at-bat. It was unclear when the injury occurred. ... C Contreras was shaken up after he was hit in the groin by a Braun foul ball in the first inning. Manager Joe Maddon and a trainer came out to check on him, but he stayed in the game.UP NEXTRHPs Jake Arrieta of the Cubs and Zach Davies of the Brewers face off on Saturday. Arrieta (17-6, 2.91 ERA) is 5-1 with a 3.40 ERA in his last seven starts. Davies (10-7, 3.87 ERA) pitched 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball in a no-decision at St. Louis on Sunday in his last outing.---Follow Jay Cohen at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap Nike Air Max Womens Running . -- In one brief spurt, Brazil turned a close game into a rout and proved again it will be a strong World Cup favourite. Nike Air Max Womens All White . 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Newcastle hope history will be on their side when they host South Sydney as they seek to end their record losing streak.The Knights have had 16 successive defeats before their last home game of the season - the longest losing run in the NRL era.Sunday is Old Boys Day at Hunter Stadium, where the Knights former players hold their yearly reunion, and the occasion has brought out the best in Newcastle in recent years.According to Fox Sports Stats, the Knights have lost their final home game of the season only four times since 2000.Seven of those wins have been by 30 points or more.The Knights will be boosted by the return of Jarrod Mullen from a leg injury.Sione Matautia returns from concussion into the homes sides back row.Matautia hopes to continue his successful move from the outside backs.If I stick to one position I should be sweet, he said.I spoke to Browny (coach Nathan Brown) and I think we are pretty happy to where we are at the moment.Im excited to stay in this one position and am learning to love it.I have coaching staff who are helping me learn the trade pretty quick.The Knights willl be without winger Nathan Ross due to suspension and hooker Dani Levi, who has undergone back surgery. 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One of the main things is to do as much around track and field as possible, because I think the sport needs the help to continue to motivate athletes. Also, in Jamaica, through my foundation, I want to develop a clinic for the younger kids so, when they get injured, it can be cheaper [to get treatment], and help them get off to a better start to go to the professional level.Q: How much have the recent doping scandals, with the recent developments in Russia leading into Rio and track overall, affected the accomplishments of elite athletes?A: I think its rough for sports in general. I always say, you have to get to the worst to get better, and I think the IAAF [International Association of Athletics Federations] and WADA [World Anti-Doping Agency] are doing a good job now in cleaning up the sport. This is why it is so bad at this point, but now, because they are so aggressive with what they are doing ... Yes, its bad, but its a good thing they are actually doing this so the sport can get into a better light in the near future.Q: What role do you play in that process?A: I will try to stay as close to the sport [as I can], because Ive already proved you can do it clean. If I can stay [involved] with the sport, we can find different ways to motivate people and preach to them and explain to them that all they need is dedication to the sport.Q: What is your take on the conversation that is happening right now in this country around Colin Kaepernick and the recent protests?A: Everyone has the right to their own opinion. If you feel strongly about something and you want to voice your opinion, I feel its your right, so, thats how I look at it because thats how life is.Q: Is that something you will get involved in, before or after retirement?A: No, for me, I stay as far away from politics as possible, or any controversy. I try to live my life to the best, but I just always preach that you should just work hard and do your best ... I try to stay as far away from that as possible.Q: Who is the next Usain Bolt?A: Its hard to say, but I hope its going to be a Jamaican. Yohan Blake has proven himself that he can be great, so I hope he can be that person. ... Andre De Grasse is going to be a great contender, but like I said, I hope its going to be a Jamaican [smiles]. But De Grasse is going to be a great athlete.Q: Who is the best Olympian of all time?A: I would love to go with me [laughs]. Theres a lot of great Olympians, but for me, I try to prove myself as one of the best -- and thats the key thing. I want to be one of the greatest athletes ever to live, not only in track and field, but in all of general sport.Q: Would you trade in all of your Olympic gold medals for a chance to play for Manchester United in a Premier League match?A: No, no, I couldnt do that. ... 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More so when visiting batsmen face R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in tandem. It is often said about batting in India that it is all fine until the first one jumps at you and lobs up for a catch. With changing skills and pitches, though, the challenge of batting in India is evolving too. As Ashwin and Jadeja showed against New Zealand, and have indeed been showing for some time now, a batsman has to watch out for those two types of dismissals more than bat-pad catches or edges behind the wicket. It is a trend not limited to Indias fingerspinners: Sri Lankas spinners, led by Rangana Herath, dismantled Australia earlier this year through lbw and bowled dismissals. Over the last five years, the percentage of lbw and bowled dismissals for India spinners have gone up to 43.97 from 37.3 in years 2006 to 2010. The numbers in India have shot up dramatically since 2005: from 31.37% to 47.56% since 2011. Not just the Indian spinners, travelling spinners have benefited too: from 29.71% in the five-year period ending in 2005 to 40.51% since 2011. While the umpires have become more bowler friendly since the advent of DRS - and that effect plays out in non-DRS matches too - the numbers have actually fallen for fast bowlers: from 36.1% from 2001 to 2005 to 32.2% since 2011. This is no secret in the closed world of cricket circles. When Herath and friends were taking half of their 54 Australian wickets either lbw or bowled, the word around the visiting batsmen was: whatever you do, dont get beaten on the inside edge by a bowler meant to take the ball away from you. New Zealands coach Mike Hesson articulated this, and the challenge of batting in India, to ESPNcricinfo.In many ways it is actually natural variation, Hesson said. A lot of times you are actually not trying to bowl a straighter one. Sometimes it just lands on the leather and slides on. Other times it hits the seam and spins. You are obviously able to change the seam angle to have a little bit of control over there, but sometimes it is very accidental. That is the reality of it over here. And when it spins, it is extreme turn. You are just hoping that you play and miss.You need to be able to protect your stumps. If the ball spins past the outside edge, it is okay. We can accept that. You dont want to be beaten on the inside. Thats pretty much everybodys game plan. And around that you need to find ways to score. Iff it slides in, it is often going down. Tyus Bowser Ravens Jersey. . If it turns past the edge then you play and miss. And there is also a lot of balls that turn an abnormal amount. So you are dealing with three things. Thats the challenge of playing in India. Then as the game goes on, uneven bounce comes into play.Thirteen of the 27 lbws and bowleds that Sri Lanka spinners claimed against Australia were to the straighter delivery. New Zealand batsmen did much better when it came to not getting beaten on the inside: only eight of their 22 lbws and bowleds were to straighter deliveries from bowlers meant to take it away from you. Indias spinners showed great skill in finishing on the stumps by still having 22 lbws and bowleds in their 41 wickets; this 53.66% was a rise from 49.18% against South Africa last season.During the warm-ups on the third morning of the series between India and New Zealand, Ravindra Jadeja and coach Anil Kumble stood at the Green Park pitch in Kanpur and chatted. Kumble asked Jadeja to move his line for left-hand batsmen wider. The ball had started to turn appreciably now, and there was considerable rough outside the left-hand batsmens off stump. Kumble wanted Jadejas deliveries to end up on the stumps. Not that Jadeja needed an invitation to do so - he grew up listening to the wicketkeepers and captains shouting pag maan maar [hit the batsman on the foot] - but this has been the coming together of three spinners for India who just want to keep hitting the stumps again and again. It is a skill to bowl deliveries that both hit the batsman in line and go on to hit the stumps on pitches that turn so much.It doesnt translate into as many wickets for visiting spinners because the India spinners are much more accurate, and also because the India batsmen have slightly different techniques. They are adept at staying leg side of the ball, of planting their front foot down along the line of the leg stump and playing the incoming deliveries with their hands. So even when they get their inside edge beaten, because the umpire can see both the off and the middle stump, the ball is generally considered to be going down leg. Visiting batsmen try to get closer to the ball, thus plonking their front foot across and making similar deliveries look like they are hitting the stumps. When Tom Latham showed he was not going to get drawn across, denying Ashwin that lbw, Ashwin gave him the next test by moving over the wicket and successfully played on the outside edge.The drier the pitch, the more the natural variation. The more accurate you are, the more the chance for the natural variation to get you wickets. Thats why India and Sri Lanka spinners have done so well, and have become a mighty challenge for visiting teams. Throw in DRS-empowered umpires who are likely to support the bowlers, and you know how fingerspin has been revived in this post-doosra world. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap Jerseys ' ' '
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The outfielder homered twice in the AL playoffs.Bautista (265) and Encarnacion (239) rank second and third behind Carlos Delgado (336) on Torontos career home run list.After Toronto ended a 22-year playoff drought with an AL East title last year, Bautista blasted the Blue Jays into the ALCS with a three-run homer to win Game 5 against Texas, punctuating his shot with a memorable bat flip.This year it was Encarnacions turn, with a three-run drive in the 11th inning to beat Baltimore in the wild-card game.Those guys have had very good careers, have always hit right-handed and left-handed pitchers, and have been a huge part of this organizations success, especially in the last couple of years, Atkins said.Bautista, Encarnacion and Saunders are among nine potential free agents on Torontos roster. The Blue Jays lost in five games to Cleveland in the ALCS, the second year in a row they have lost at that stage of the playoffs.Atkins said Toronto will attempt to reach new contracts with Bautista and Encarnacion in the five days following the World Series, when teams have exclusive negotiating rights with their own free agents.They would definitely be priorities for us, and well look to do everything that we can to take advantage of that window, Atkins said. Thats plenty of time to potentially work something out if its realistic on both ends.Encarnacion signed a three-year, $29 million deal in in 2013 and is coming off a team option at $10 million.Bautista signed a $65-million, five-year deal in 2011. Toronto picked up a $14 million option for 2016.Atkins said the Blue Jays are still pondering what to do with Saunders, who hit a career-high 24 home runs this season and was an All-Star for the first time.Were still working through that one, Atkins said. Its not quite as clear.Saunders was hitting .298 when he won the All-Star final vote spot. HIs average slumped to .253 by the end of the season.The price of a qualifying offer this year is $17.2 million. The offer can be made through the fifth day after the World Series, and a player has a week after that to accept.If a team makes a qualifying offer to a player who signs a major league contract with another club before the June amateur draft, his former club receives a draft pick as compensation at the end of the first round.None of the 34 qualifying offers was accepted in the first three years of baseballs current collective bargaining agreement, but Colby Rasmus (Houston), Matt Wieters (Baltimore) and Brett Anderson (Los Angeles Dodgers) accepted among the 20 players who received offers last winter.Torontos remaining free agents include right-hander Joaquin Benoit, left-hander Brett Cecil, right-hander R.A. Dickey, right-hander Scott Feldman, right-hander Gavin Floyd, and catcher Dioner Navarro.Right-hander Jason Grilli has a $3 million club option for 2017. Atkins called Grillis option seemingly as near to a no-brainer to pick up as you can get.Toronto still controls closer Roberto Osuna, AL ERA leader Aaron Sanchez and four other starters from the rotation that posted a league-low 3.64 ERA.Were fortunate that we have five starting pitchers returning that we feel good about because that area of the market seems to not quite as strong as some other areas, Atkins said. The areas that we are going to be looking to fill, there seem to be some numbers there.Atkins said discussions have begun on an extension for manager John Gibbons, who will be in the final season of a two-year contract in 2017.All of Torontos coaches will return in 2017 with the exception of assistant hitting coach Eric Owens. He had been with the Blue Jays since the beginning of the 2015 season. 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A limited number of preferred All-Music passes are available for $175, which include preferred viewing, a private entrance to the concert venue, dedicated preferred restrooms and cash bar.Also available to action sports and music fans are the four-day platinum passes, which allow access to the exclusive Platinum Tower at the base of the SuperPipe. The Platinum Tower offer guests gourmet food, beer and wine and the best views of the competitions at X Games Aspen. Platinum Tower pass-holders also receive preferred access to all musical performances, athlete meet and greets and a private tour of the SuperPipe. Fans can purchase tickets and platinum passes now at XGames.com/tickets.After successful competitions at X Games Oslo 2016, X Games will host Womens Ski and Snowboard Big Air finals for the first time in Aspen. This marks the first time Womens Ski Big Air will be held at a domestic X Games event. (Womens Snowboard Big Air was held from 1997 - 2001.) 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Getting his start as a drummer at his familys church, .Paak founded the imprint OBE (Outer Body Experience) and released his first LP, Venice, in 2014. His musical range is a unique blend of R&B, 70s soul, hip-hop, EDM, funk and rock. In January 2016, .Paak released his latest solo album, MALIBU. For more information please visit www.andersonpaak.com.The Chainsmokers: Comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, The Chainsmokers signature sound deftly reaches across indie, progressive and pop realms. Their original tracks and remixes have topped the charts throughout the world, such as the double-platinum Roses featuring Rozes, which Stereogum hailed as one of the 10 best songs of the year and reached the Top 5 on the iTunes Top Songs chart. This success was followed by Dont Let Me Down featuring Daya, marking their third number one on Billboards Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. The double-platinum track ruled the airwaves, hitting number one at Pop Radio for three straight weeks and Top 5 on the iTunes Top Songs chart. The Chainsmokers recently released their current single Closer featuring vocals from rising star Halsey and the duos own Drew Taggart. The track marks their first number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This year, The Chainsmokers have been nominated for two Billboard Music Awards, two Teen Choice Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards. They have performed all over the world to sold-out crowds at their own headline shows and major festivals including SXSW, Ultra and Coachella.?For more info please visit www.thechainsmokers.com.Sunday, January 29 G-Eazy: Bay Area rapper G-Eazy is 2016s biggest breakout hip-hop artist. His sophomore album, When Its Dark Out (RVG/BPG/RCA Records), debuted at number one on Billboards R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and Top Rap Albums Chart and number five on Billboards Top 200 Albums Chart and now is RIAA certified platinum selling over 1 million copies in the U.S. The album features his smash single Me, Myself, and I with Bebe Rexha, which is certified three times platinum and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide.?G-Eazy recently completed arguably one of the biggest tours of the summer, The Endless Summer Tour, where he headlined amphitheaters and arenas across the country. This year alone he has played over 150 shows and performed on The Today Show, The Late Show Starring Jimmy Fallon twice, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Coachella, and most recently Lollapalooza. G-Eazy is currently featured on Britneys Spears Make Me... and performed with her at MTVs Video Music Awards this past August. For more info please visit http://www.g-eazy.com/. 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Its five weeks into the Premier League season, and while some teams are playing up to expectation, others have been more of a pleasant surprise.File Liverpools start into the latter category.Jurgen Klopps team announced their attacking and pressing tactical aspirations early with an exhilarating 4-3 win at Arsenal over the opening weekend. Then, save for a blip on the radar with their 2-0 loss to Burnley, the Reds (4-1-1) have been pouring in the goals heading into Saturdays lunch-time fixture against Swansea City at Liberty Stadium.Klopps side have yet to earn a clean sheet this campaign. However, the defence is already improved with a new central pairing of Dejan Lovren and Joel Matip thats helped Liverpool yield a goal in each of the last four contests.However, its been the Reds offence that has been the story to start. Their 16 goals enter the weekend two behind league leader Manchester City. That offence was on display in last weekends 5-1 rout of Hull City at Anfield.While James Milner contributed a pair of penalties in that victory, the early stars of Liverpools show have been a reinvigorated Adam Lallana, Philippe Coutinho, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. That group was on display against Hull as Lallana, Mane and Coutinho all scored in the rout.All good. Actually, the first half was brilliant, Klopp said of his teams performance. That was how football should be if you are able to do it. You have to show this. Forrest Lamp Chargers Jersey. New midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum credits Klopp with bringing out the best in Liverpools midfield group.He doesnt really give a lot of jobs to players. He tells me to be free and play how I can play. But sometimes it is different, he told Liverpoolfc.com.It depends on what the other players are doing. 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Each week of the NFL campaign, we will sift through the deeper options at each position with an eye on identifying streaming fantasy commodities with valuable matchups to consider. Timofey Mozgov Swingman Jersey .Did you draft Jeremy Langford or Antonio Gates and need replacement options for this week in fantasy football? Or are you still waiting on Tom Brady to return from suspension? We have some choice names to consider for those seeking widely available options at each position.QuarterbackJoe Flacco, Baltimore RavensAlthough my recommendation of Joe Flacco wasnt a huge win last week, you should know that I am purposefully pulling my recommendations from players who are owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN.com leagues. Among those players, Flacco was pretty solid, but Trevor Siemian would have been a better play. However, it just wouldnt have been prudent to recommend a quarterback off waivers going against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ill stick with Flacco again this week, as he faces an Oakland Raiders defense that allowed the opposing quarterback to score at least 27 fantasy points in two of its three games this season. Expect a solid game from Flacco, as the Ravens still havent demonstrated they can effectively run the ball and will need to rely on Flaccos right arm. -K.D.Andy Dalton, Cincinnati BengalsWhile Dalton is rostered in nearly 63 percent of ESPN leagues as of press time, its telling to see hes been started in just 9.7 percent of leagues, the lowest rate among the top 20 quarterbacks in ownership in ESPN leagues (not counting the suspended Brady). It would be wise to get Dalton in starting lineups this week, however, as the Miami Dolphins exploitable defense comes to town. The Dolphins rank 21st in Football Outsiders DVOA (defense-adjusted value over average) and 26th in pass coverage without a cornerback graded in the top 60 at the position on Pro Football Focus. Not counting the Week 14 game that saw him exit early with a fractured thumb, Dalton produced at least 17 fantasy points in 10 of 12 games last season. With a touchdown on just 1.7 percent of his pass attempts this season -- ranked 31st among quarterbacks -- after ranking fourth in the league in touchdown percentage in 2015 (6.5 percent), a positive correction is coming for Dalton, and it could begin Thursday night. -J.M.Running backJordan Howard, Chicago BearsIf you play in a league with me, Howard hasnt been available since the draft. In almost all others, hes readily available, but will become the most added player in the NFL this week. Howard has all the tools to be a successful three-down back, and this weeks contest against the Detroit Lions will be his coming-out party. The Lions have allowed over 5 yards per carry to opposing running backs and have allowed the third-highest number of receptions to them as well. With Jeremy Langford likely sidelined, look for Howard to see upward of 20 touches as he lays claim to the starting job in Chicago going forward. -K.D.Matt Jones, Washington RedskinsNot only does Jones grade out favorably in some advanced metrics, such as ranking seventh among backs in elusive rating on Pro Football Focus -- a measure of forced missed tackles per touch -- he also has produced 66.1 percent of his teams rushing yardage and has consumed six of the Washington backfields eight carries in the red zone so far this season. The Browns have ceded 16.3 fantasy points to opposing backfields this season and a generous 2.82 yards before contact per rush, eighth most in the league. Jones has been deployed as a starter just 31 percent of the time this season in ESPN leagues but, like Dalton, merits a spot in lineups this week as a strong streaming option. -J.M.Wide receiverJamison Crowder, Washington RedskinsCrowder has seen at least seven targets in every game this season. Going into Monday nights game, only 24 wide receivers can claim at least the same level of usage each week. With a game coming this weekend against the Cleveland Browns, Crowder is a must-start, as the Browns have surrendered two touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in each of their first three games, which leaves plenty of upside for Crowder. -K.D.Terrelle Pryor, Cleveland BrownsIn a game reminiscent of a Friday night high school showdown, Pryor earned snaps at quarterback, running back, receiver and even safety in Week 3. With 144 receiving yards, 21 rushing yards and 35 passing yards, Pryor became the first player with at least 120 receiving yards, 20 rushing yards and 30 passing yards since Frank Gifford in 1959, per ESPN Stats & Info. With such valuable versatility on this side and facing a Washington secondary missing a key coverage component in safety DeAngelo Hall, Pryor is well positioned to provide a high total-yardage floor in the capital Sunday afternoon. -J.M.Tight endClive Walford, Oakland RaidersWhen looking at tight ends with ownership percentages of 20 or lower who might be usable, the pickings are slim. Although he faces a Ravens defense that has surrendered just 10 fantasy points to opposing tight ends in three games, Walford earns my endorsement this week. Walford has been targeted 15 times so far this season, converting 13 of them into catches, and has become a reliable option for Derek Carr. If Walford is targeted five times, you could find yourself with 50 receiving yards and a potential touchdown, which is good upside for a tight end lottery ticket. -K.D.Hunter Henry, San Diego ChargersAntonio Gates is ailing with a serious hamstring injury and, according to reports, is unlikely to be available this week for a choice setup with the Saints. Henry is a talented rookie tight end who isnt tasked with many snaps in the blocking phase, as he was second on the team in routes run in Week 3 and finished with the second-most yards on the team, having caught all five of his targets in the loss to the Colts. Available in more than 90 percent of ESPN leagues and with a valuable target share in a potential shootout in San Diego this Sunday, Henry is an ideal streaming asset at a shallow position. -J.M.D/STDallas CowboysDespite earning just nine fantasy points in the first three weeks, the Cowboys D/ST is an intriguing option this week. The Cowboys go on the road to face a San Francisco 49ers team that has been uneven so far this season. The 49ers have committed at least one turnover in each game this season and arent anything close to an offensive juggernaut, which combines to make the Cowboys D/ST a safe bet for a positive point total. -K.D.Washington RedskinsDefenses facing the Browns have averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game this season, well above the league average of 5.8 points so far in 2016. The Redskins have blitzed opposing passers on 26.5 percent of dropbacks, also above league average, and could thrive in facing the Browns conservative passing scheme, led by a raw rookie in Cody Kessler. Its a bit of a bold tandem of susceptible NFC East defenses that Ken and I have selected this week, but in the spirit of selecting widely available streaming options, both qualify with plus matchups against exploitable respective foes. -J.M.Individual defensive playersLinebackerCraig Robertson, New Orleans SaintsWith a career best of 92 total tackles for the Browns in 2014, this undrafted veteran out of North Texas is currently leading the NFL in tackles and is second among linebackers in fantasy points using ESPNs IDP scoring model. Fueling such statistical success has been a career-best 96.3 percent snap rate while ranking fifth in the league in total snaps among linebackers. The Saints defense is going to be on the field a lot this season, so shares of the widely available Robertson are attractive. Speaking of snap-happy roles, the Dolphins Kiko Alonso is tied for the league lead in defensive snaps with 227 on the year. Alonso is eighth in fantasy points among backers and is rostered in just 30 percent of ESPN leagues as of press time. Run to the wire and put in a claim for the Bengals Vontaze Burfict, who returns from suspension Thursday and is a superstar fantasy asset worthy of ownership in all formats. -J.M.Defensive backJordan Poyer, Cleveland BrownsDiving deep into free agency we find Poyer available in, well, 100 percent of ESPN leagues at the moment. This ownership rate should clearly rise given Poyer has played on 90.2 percent of the teams defensive snaps over the past two games and could become a valuable source of tackles for as long as hes earning such exposure. Speaking of safeties who stay on the field on most snaps, Washingtons David Bruton has been on the field for 93.2 percent of the Redskins defensive plays so far and ranks fourth among defensive backs in fantasy points and seventh in tackles. -J.M.Defensive lineDanielle Hunter, Minnesota VikingsWe tried to warn you about Hunters potential to break out in 2016, as he ranked seventh in both fantasy points and sacks per snap among linemen with at least 300 snaps last season. With a sack in each of the first three games and an uptick in snap exposure, Hunters breakout is already well on the way. We also endorsed the Patriots Jabaal Sheard as a top addition to consider on the line, and hes produced the seventh-most pressures among 4-3 defensive ends so far this year, according to Pro Football Focus. A double-digit sack campaign is entirely realistic for Sheard if he can stay on the field. -J.M. DAngelo Russell Authentic Jersey . 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