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MINNEAPOLIS -- The Cleveland Indians seek to extend their winning streak over the Minnesota Twins to six games when the teams meet at Target Field in the second contest of a three-game set.The American League Central Division-leading Indians (82-58) dropped eight of their first 12 meetings with the last-place Twins (52-89) before their recent tear.The teams traded leads through five innings in Fridays series opener before the bullpens combined to toss nine shutout innings and Clevelands left the park with a 5-4 victory.Clevelands Mike Napoli went 89 at bats between home runs 29 and 30 but has three in his last five games, including Friday nights 456-foot monster shot to Target Fields upper deck in left.I was going through a period where I was just trying to grind my way through at bats, Napoli said. But Ive been feeling better and better, at-bat-by-at-bat, so I feel like Im going in the right direction.The timing could not be better for the Indians as they fight to maintain a six-game lead over Detroit in the division standings and Napoli knows it.Thats what you want coming down the stretch, Napoli said. Im in that position to where I can, anytime, change a game so Im not going up there just trying to hit singles.For the Twins, its Byron Buxton who is heating up. The speedy center fielder hit another home run Friday and is batting .433 with four doubles, five home runs, 12 RBI and 12 runs scored in eight games since he was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Sept. 1.I just think that hes trying to continue to find ways to be a better hitter, Twins manager Paul Molitor said. But hes getting more results and hes getting an opportunity so well just keep running him out there.Mike Clevinger will be on the hill for the Indians on Saturday as Cleveland tries for the second time to use a series of relievers to assume the No. 5 starter spot Josh Tomlin was unable to secure. The Indians hope to get more than the 43 pitches they received from Clevinger on Monday. Ecco Outlet Online . PETERSBURG, Fla. Ecco Scarpe Scontate . With the short-handed Warriors needing help from someone -- anyone -- to stop a three-game skid, ONeal returned from right knee and groin injuries that had sidelined him for four games and put up season highs with 18 points and eight rebounds. It was just enough to help lift Golden State to a 102-101 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. http://www.eccooutlet.it/ . Jim Rutherford, President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes, announced Wednesday that the team would assign Swedish forward Elias Lindholm to his nations team for the upcoming tournament. Ecco Outlet Italia .S. Open champion Justin Rose birdied the first hole with a blind shot he hit to a foot of the pin, and he stayed in front Tuesday until he completed a 4-under 67 for a two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in PGA Grand Slam of Golf. Ecco Scarpe Offerta . Numbers Game examines the deal that sees Michael Del Zotto and Kevin Klein switch places. The Predators Get: D Michael Del Zotto. MANAUS, Brazil -- The United States played Germany and Japan en route to a World Cup title a year ago. It played France a few days ago in this tournament. But it was Colombia that handed the Americans their first deficit in a major tournament since a 2012 Olympic semifinal.The same Colombia that hadnt scored a goal in any previous meeting with the United States.It wasnt the likeliest opponent to force the United States to chase a game.It might have been the unlikeliest opponent to chase back after the Americans regained control.But chase back the Colombians did. A set piece goal in the 90th minute from Catalina Usme, her second of the game, earned the South American underdogs a stunning 2-2 draw against the reigning champions.The United States controlled the game, both in possession and chances created. It won Group G despite the draw, while Colombia was eliminated despite the same. But this was Colombias night, a result in many ways as impressive as its shocking win against France in the World Cup.The United States wont know its quarterfinal opponent until after Sweden and China play in Tuesdays late round of games. The opponent in Brasilia could be whichever of those two teams finishes third in Group E (assuming Brazil finishes first), or Australia, the third-place finisher in Group F that clinched advancement with a win earlier Tuesday.Here are three more observations from Tuesdays draw:1. Credit the ColombiansPerhaps rare for a South American rival, Colombia had the full backing of the large crowd on hand to watch host Brazil play later in the evening. And while much of the talk entering the game was about a Colombian team in disarray -- its coach said players like Lady Andrade wouldnt even play Tuesday, only to reverse course and start her -- it played a spirited, if imperfect, game throughout, and Usme made the most of two set pieces.There are vast swaths of the globe that womens soccer needs to grow more competitive, but South America is clearly chief among them. This was a night the Colombians will remember.2. Hope Solo again in the spotlightThe crowd in Manaus, which was considerably larger even at the start of the nights first game than either of the crowds the United States played in front of for its first two games, didnt even wait for Hope Solo to touch the ball to continue the taunts that began in Belo Horizonte.dddddddddddd As Solo jogged to her position on the field before kickoff, the crowd launched into the now familiar Zika chants. Later, they added a new twist on a familiar chant that became Ole, Ole, Ole, Zi-ka, Zi-ka.It appears the chants will follow her wherever the United States travels in this tournament.Solo heard the heckling in the game against France and turned in a quintessentially stellar performance in a game with enormous stakes. And while she generally draws rapturous cheers when playing for the national team in her own country, its not as if she is unfamiliar with hostile fans in other international and club settings. So lets not get carried away in connecting dots to link the heckling on this night and the admittedly glaring error that allowed Usmes free kick to slip under Solo and into the net. Solo has heard a lot of boos in her life; she hasnt let in a lot of goals like that. It was undeniably a gaffe. It is debatable if it was crowd-aided.3. Rapinoes return overshadowedThe unexpected scoreboard drama took precedence over the story that appeared likely to dominate the night beforehand. For the first time since last October, and the first time since suffering a torn ACL in December, Megan Rapinoe took the field as a starter for the United States. The midfielder played just 30 minutes, although her first-half substitution had every appearance of a planned change rather than any kind of forced move.It took Rapinoe only 90 seconds to put a cross into dangerous space in Colombias box. Perhaps as important, it took her only four minutes to go crashing to the turf after being fouled -- and get back up to continue playing. And it took her not that much longer to wave her hand at the referee in frustration with a foul call (one that set up Colombias goal).She looked, in other words, like herself. And as long as her exit really was part of the plan, her short cameo all but justifies the decision to bring her to this tournament. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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Each week, ESPN.com writer Brett Okamoto provides his take on the hottest topics in the world of mixed martial arts.This week, Okamoto squares off with UFC lightweight contender Michael Johnson?to discuss all things MMA. Johnson (16-10), headlines Saturdays UFC Fight Night card in Hidalgo, Texas, against Dustin Poirier (20-4).?1.?What is the final say on CM Punks UFC debut: inspirational or a joke?Johnson:?I cant sit here and watch what CM Punk did and call it inspirational. Yes, he went in there and fought a UFC fight, but I think he should have tested himself somewhere else before going in and giving a performance like that. Mickey Gall didnt even really do much. He took Punk right down and controlled him, and I think CM Punk didnt know what to expect once he started getting punched. To get an opportunity like that [and] fight for the biggest promotion -- thats a blessing. People work their entire life to get to that point and never do, and he was just given it. To go out there and perform like that? Thats not inspirational.Okamoto:?This topic has been beaten into the ground the last three days. To sum my thoughts up one more time: Punk won me over. Maybe Im being gullible, but I believe his interest in this sport was (and still is) genuine. I think the UFC saw an opportunity to monetize his debut and offered him a deal anyone in his position would have accepted. You cant fault Punk for taking a golden opportunity. I also think he looked very bad in his debut -- so bad the UFC cant justify giving him a second shot. I hope months from now we hear about Punk fighting with some random independent promotion, unbeknownst to the rest of the world, taking a fight against a similarly skilled opponent. He always said he was doing this for himself and no one else. Thatd be the way to prove it.2.?No UFC heavyweight champion has ever defended a title more than twice consecutively. Will Stipe Miocic become the first?Johnson:?Yes, I think Stipe will defend it more than twice. Its his attitude. The way hes approaching his last few fights and approaching the game, it just seems like he has no pressure on him. Thats very dangerous for opponents, when a fighter comes in and doesnt have any worries, just a great camp. I think thats what is setting him aside from everyone else right now.Okamoto:?Man, history says no -- and how can you disagree with history? Miocic is the 17th heavyweight champion in UFC history. There have definitely been champs before him I thought were up to the task, and they all fell. Not to mention, 2016 has been the year of fallen champs. I agree 100 percent with what Johnson said about Miocics demeanor. Hes a very comfortable champion. Hes got a lot of self-belief and his pulse never seems to go up, regardless of his surroundings. I want to say yes on this, but I cant get over the fact weve been here before and no one has been able to do it. My final answer is no.3.?Will Alistair Overeem ever make it to a UFC title fight again?Johnson:?I dont think hell ever get back from that performance [his loss to Miocic on Saturday in UFC 203] ?and he doesnt deserve to, if you ask me. I dont know what you can even say about a performance like that. I think it was a huge letdown. To see a guy fight like that in a championship fight makes you wonder if he even deserved to be in that fight. We all saw him running around. Thats not what people want to see. Alistair comes from a background as a great striker -- thats what people expected to see. They didnt expect to see him turn his back and run from Stipe. I dont know if that was his game plan, to try and lure Stipe into something -- we saw Overeem drop Stipe once -- but after that it didnt work, and I thought he fought really scared. I dont think he deserves another shot at all.Okamoto:?This is a tough one. I worry about Overeems ability to take a shot. You saw it at UFC 203. He was in control of that fight against Miocic and then, in a matter of milliseconds, he wasnt. A lot of that had to with durability. Miocic got dropped by a clean left hand, but he recovered quickly. Overeem, on the other hand, took a couple combinations and never looked the same. It seemed that he needed the bell to save him as soon as he took his first shot. That doesnt bode well in the heavyweight division, but at the same time, theres no denying Overeems skill. A bounce-back of two or three wins in a row is very feasible. Ill actually say yes here, but its not a very confident answer.4.?Who should be the next heavyweight title challenger: Fabricio Werdum or Cain Velasquez?Johnson:?Its Cain Velasquez, in my opinion. Werdum suffered a knockout to Stipe [in May at UFC 198] and I dont think Werdums performance against Travis Browne was good enough to make him the No. 1 contender. I think Stipe vs. Cain is a great matchup. I think Cain will press him Stipe and try to take him down, while throwing heavy hands. The way Stipe moves around, it seems hes really finding his niche -- his game -- right now. I would definitely go with Stipe in that matchup. I think his movement and punching ability would favor him.Okamoto:?I agree its Velasquez. Werdum is ranked higher, so if he is jumped by Velasquez, Werdum will have a legitimate gripe. But even so, doesnt it still strangely feel like Velasquez is the man to beat in this division? Dont get me wrong, Miocic is the champ and the undisputed No. 1 heavyweight, but theres still that feeling of, Well, if Cain could only stay healthy. Hes healthy now and coming off a very Cain-like performance at UFC 200. The time to book that fight is now. If we know anything about Velasquez, its that he might not be healthy for long. Book that fight while the opportunity exists.5.?What is the best sleeper fight at Saturdays UFC Fight Night card in Hidalgo, Texas?Johnson:?Im gonna say featherweights?Chas Skelly [15-2] and Maximo Blanco [12-7-1]. Chas has been down here at Blackzilians in Boca Raton, Florida, training with us. Ive seen how dedicated he is. Hes really tough, and I dont think many people are watching this card to see this fight. Its a sleeper.Okamoto:?You could probably call the main event a sleeper if you wanted, as this entire event is flying under the radar. I actually like Johnsons pick a lot. Skelly will likely look to use his wrestling against Blanco, who I think will be able to stuff plenty of those attempts and look to make Skelly pay for it. It looks like a potentially high-action fight. Ill also mention lightweights?Islam Makhachev?and?Chris Wade. Makhachev is a 24-year-old prospect with a lot of promise, but hes coming off a very ugly loss in his last fight, plus a situation with the United States Anti-Doping Agency in which he was pulled from an event in April but later cleared of any wrongdoing. Ive heard plenty of positive reviews about Makhachevs potential, and he has a legitimate test in front of him in Wade. Cheap Lebrons From China . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Best Cheap Lebrons . 1 position. The Mustangs (6-0), who beat Queens 50-31 last weekend, earned 17 first-place votes and 287 points in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada. Western was last ranked first in the country in October 2011. http://www.cheaplebronsfromchina.com/ . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. 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Because of their deceit, Froome faced a barrage of questions as he dominated rivals over three weeks of racing, all centred on the same key concern: Can we believe in you? Yes, he insisted. The sport is changing, he argued. He handled the scrutiny politely and adroitly. He said he understood the skepticism. And on the podium in Paris, his wiry frame wrapped in his canary yellow jersey, Froome asked the guardians of the 110-year-old race and all those who love it to trust him. "This is one yellow jersey that will stand the test of time," he said. In two years, Britain has had two different winners: Bradley Wiggins in 2012 and now Froome, a cooler, calmer, more understated but no less determined character than his Sky teammate with famous sideburns. Froome rode into Paris in style: Riders pedaled up to him to offer congratulations; he sipped from a flute of champagne; a Tour organizer stuck an arm from his car window to shake Froomes hand. He dedicated his victory to his late mother, Jane, who died in 2008. "Without her encouragement to follow my dreams I would probably be at home watching on TV," he said. Froome took the race lead on Stage 8 in the Pyrenees, never relinquished it and vigorously fended off rivals whose concerted challenges turned this 100th Tour into a thriller. Froome and his Sky teammates linked arms as they rode for the line. "This is a beautiful country with the finest annual sporting event on the planet. To win the 100th edition is an honour beyond any Ive dreamed," he said. Five-time winners Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain joined Froome on the podium. Missing, of course, was Armstrong. Stripping the serial doper of his seven wins tore a hole in the Tours roll of honour as large as that left by World War II, when the race didnt take place from 1940-46. None of the 100th editions podium finishers -- Froome, Nairo Quintana and Joaquim Rodriguez -- have ever failed a drug test or been directly implicated in any of cyclings litany of doping scandals. That is an encouraging and notable departure both from the Armstrong era and many other Tour podiums before and since. "In a way, Im glad that Ive had to face those questions. That after all the revelations last year and just the tarnished history over the last decade, all thats been channeled toward me now," Froome said. "I feel Ive been able to deal with it reasonably well throughout this Tour, and hopefully thats sent a strong message to the cycling world that the sport has changed -- and it really has." "The pelotons standing together, the riders are united and its not going to be accepted anymore." The spectacular nighttime ceremonies, with the Eiffel Tower in glittering lights and the Arc de Triomphe used as a screen for a flashing lightshow, capped what has been a visually stunning Tour. It started with a first-ever swing through Corsica, Frances so-called "island of beauty," before veering through the Pyrenees to Brittany and then across France to the races crescendo in the Alps -- 3,404 grueling kilometres (2,115 miles) in total. Because of the unique late-afternoon start for the final Stage 21, the riders raced on the cobbles of the Champs-Elysees as the sun cast golden hues over the peloton and shhadows lengthened over the dense, cheering crowds.dddddddddddd Marcel Kittel won the final sprint on the avenue, the Germans sprinters fourth stage win of this Tour. French Air Force jets in formation trailed red, white and blue smoke in the skies. The riders circled like a necklace around the Arc de Triomphe in their bright colored team jerseys. After setting off from the magnificent Versailles Palace, the former residence of three kings and their seat of power until the French revolution of 1789, the riders were granted the privilege of meandering through the chateaus manicured gardens, past lakes like mirrors, spurting fountains and statues looking on stonily. Before the pace picked up sharply on the Champs-Elysees, Sundays 133-kilometre ride was largely leisurely. The 169 finishers -- from 198 who started -- savored the pleasure of surviving the three-week ordeal. Ryder Hesjedal of Victoria topped the Canadian contingent with a 70th-place finish overall. Tour rookies David Veilleux of Cap-Rouge, Que., finished 123rd while Svein Tuft of Langley, B.C., was last in 169th. "We are very proud of these three Canadian riders at the Tour de France," said Jacques Landry, head coach at Cycling Canada. "Crossing the finish line of the Tour de France is a remarkable feat, and we should all be proud of them." Quintana, the 23-year-old Colombian who secured second place behind Froome with an impressive win on Saturdays penultimate Stage 20, laughed as third-placed Rodriguez tried to spark up a cigar in the saddle. Froomes clear physical superiority made him overwhelming favourite going into the Tour and carried him through it. His winning margin of 4 minutes, 20 seconds was the largest since 1997, when Jan Ullrich -- who has since admitted to doping -- beat Richard Virenque -- who also confessed to using performance-enhancers -- by 9 minutes, 9 seconds. Armstrong had larger margins of victory than Froome but those no longer count. Froomes three stage victories -- in the Pyrenees, on Mont Ventoux in Provence and in a mountainous time trial -- were the most for a Tour winner since Armstrong got five in 2004, results now annulled. Sky team manager Dave Brailsford said the Tour is seeing "a new generation" of young riders who "have never lived in an era of doping." Cyclings future "is in good hands with Chris, because he is an exceptional rider and an exceptional character." Unlike some other riders who cut short questions about doping and bristled, Froome said he was happy during the Tour to discuss the issue that has so poisoned his sport. He said he, too, felt let down by his cheating predecessors. Froome argued that his success demonstrates that cyclings anti-doping system -- now among the most rigorous, invasive and sustained of any sport -- must be working, because otherwise he wouldnt be able to win. At 28, Froome is entering his peak years as a bike racer. His prowess on climbs and in time trials gives him the essential ingredients to win more Tours. At Sky, hes backed by one of the best-funded, organized and smartest teams. With few exceptions, including the absent Giro dItalia winner Vincenzo Nibali and Wiggins, the cream of cyclings grand tour riders raced in the 100th edition. That Froome beat them so handily suggests hell again be the overwhelming favourite in 2014 -- in the 101st Tour that starts in Leeds, northern England. ------ AP Sports Writer Jerome Pugmire and Associated Press Writer Jamey Keaten in Paris contributed to this report. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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Non-conference or conference game, we just want to play.While LSU will now play 11 regular season games instead of 12, the Tigers were able to reschedule Florida for Nov. 19, albeit at the expense of a non-conference game against South Alabama that previously had been scheduled that day. The game against the Gators also has been moved from Gainesville, Florida, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But thats over a month away, and Orgeron emphasized the need to forget about Florida -- for now -- and focus on visiting Southern Miss.I know those guys are going to want to put on a good show in Louisiana, Orgeron said of the Golden Eagles. There are several players from Louisiana, several coaches from Louisiana, and I know this is a big game for them.LSU is unranked, but Southern Miss first-year coach Jay Hopson takes little comfort in that. Hopson figures the Tigers, who entered the season ranked fifth-nationally, are just a couple plays away from being unbeaten and ranked even higher. 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LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers have reinstated Kike Hernandez from the 15-day disabled list and started him in center field against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Hernandez hit .189 with five homers and 12 RBI in 65 games before he was placed on the disabled list on June 28 with left ribcage inflammation. He was 3 for 24 (.125) during six games in a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment.Hernandez, who had started at five positions for Los Angeles already in 2016, made his first start in center field on Sunday. The only positions he has not played are pitcher, catcher and at first base.To make room for Hernandez on their active roster, the Dodgers optioned Austin Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Barnes has hit .130 in 14 games over three stints with Los Angeles this year. Air Max 720 Cheap Wholesale . "Four now," Carl Gunnarsson told the Leaf Report proudly following a 5-2 victory over New York on Tuesday night, the clubs fifth straight at home. Air Max 720 Clearance .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. http://www.airmax720outletcheap.com/ . Its an influence in football and a big part of the game. Air Max 720 Outlet Cheap . Collaros, 25, was solid last season, posting a 5-2 record as the starter while incumbent Ricky Ray was injured. Collaros also started Torontos 23-20 regular-season finale loss to Montreal — Ray didnt dress because the Argos had already clinched first in the East Division — but was one of three quarterbacks to play that day. Air Max 720 Outlet Sale . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. Nathan Cleverly expects Sergey Kovalev to beat Andre Ward on Saturday and wants a rematch with him next year.Cleverly (30-3, 16 KOs) is as excited as any fan about the fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas which will decide the light-heavyweight divisions No.1.But the Briton has a close personal interest, too, as he should have a chance to line up a 2017 bout against the winner of Florida-based Russian Kovalev (30-0-1, 26 KOs), who will defend his WBA super, WBO and IBF world titles, and American Ward (30-0, 15 KOs).Its a brilliant fight, probably the best in the whole of boxing at the moment, because its such a contrast of styles, Cleverly told ESPN.Ward is a masterclass technically as a fighter and then you have Kovalev, whose boxing skills are underrated but has brute force in both hands. Its intriguing.It will be so close, and go the distance, but Im going with Kovalev. I see why people are thinking Ward, but Kovalev keeps his distance and has good balance, he has got long punches -- and he is the bigger guy.Kovalevs the natural light-heavyweight and Ward has come up from super-middle. He [Kovalev] is experienced at fighting bigger guys and his power will be enough to put Ward into his shell. He will win the rounds on work rate and make Ward very defensive. I think he will win a close decision.Kovalev became world champion in 2013 when he dealt Cleverly his first defeat as a professional, in front of his fans in Wales.It was a brutal fourth-round lesson for the home fighter, which featured two knockdowns before it was stopped. But that hasnt put Cleveerly off a rematch with the Russian.ddddddddddddThe winner is my official mandatory defence, so will collide with me at some point in the not-so-distant future, he said. They will get their business done and I will get my business done and then it could happen.If its Kovalev, people will think Im crazy to get back in the ring with him, but Im a fighter and Im a risk-taker; if its there, I will do it. I took the fight too early last time -- next time will be different.Cleverly has suffered two points losses since taking a beating from Kovalev -- to fellow Briton Tony Bellew up at cruiserweight, and against Andrzej Fonfara. However, he revived his career last month when he won the WBAs regular version of the world title from Juergen Braehmer, who retired before the start of the seventh round with a shoulder injury.Provisionally, the rematch with Braehmer is my next fight, Cleverly said. I signed a rematch clause before the fight so Im expecting to fight him again in Germany.I won the [WBO] world title at 24, which is very young when you are against fully-grown men. I took a risk by fighting Kovalev aged 26; he was an unknown quantity then. He came over to the UK and I was a bit immature, he was a mature 30-year-old.He had too much for me. It was a devastating defeat at the time, but maybe it needed to happen. Mentally, Ive wised up, it has given me time to physically mature and get stronger, so maybe it was a blessing in disguise. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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LONG EATON - Jess Neilson of North Vancouver, B.C., kicked for 12 points to help power Canada past South Africa 37-0 on Wednesday to advance to Sundays final against the United States at the Nations Cup under-20 womens rugby tournament. Canada led 13-0 at halftime after Neilson connected for a pair of penalty goals and converted a try by Paige Farries of Red Deer, Alta. She added two more conversions in the second half, when Canada blew the game open with tries from Lori Josephson of Beaverton, Ont., Fedelia Omaghan of Toronto, Frederique Rajotte of Markham, Ont., and Sarah Gordon of Surrey, B.C. "We didnt have the start we wanted but I knew going in that the challenge was going to be there for us," said coach Sandro Fiorino. "We brought in some impact subs and they really made the difference. I think the fatigue factor for some of the players is kicking in after game three. (We showed) full composure and just (stuck) to the game plan." Canada, which has a roster featuring 18 players from Canadian university teams, is 3-0. The United States finished round-robin play at 2-1 after defeating England 27-17. Vans Outlet Italia .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. Vans Scarpe Italia .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.vansitalia.it/ . Paul Pierce couldnt believe he missed at the end. Young scored a season-high 26 points to spark a huge effort from the leagues most productive bench, and Los Angeles beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-94 on Wednesday night after blowing a 27-point lead. Vans Scarpe Online Saldi . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. Vans Scarpe Vendita Online . The Swede became the first golfer to win the PGA Tours FedEx Cup and European Tours Race to Dubai in the same season. "It is still taking a little time to sink in what Ive achieved this week as was the case when I won the FedEx Cup but then it just kept getting better and better as the days went on and I am sure this will be the same," he said. ESPN rounds up the best soundbites from the German Grand Prix, which followed the relaxation of F1s unpopular radio rules.?Remember the plan for the first four laps, Nico.Having seen his race unravel at the first corner, Nico Rosberg is reminded to look after his tyres after several unsuccessful attempts to get past Red Bulls Daniel Ricciardo.OK Lewis, its hammer time.Peter Bonningtons popular rallying cry returns at Hockenheim ahead of Hamiltons first pit stop, as the world champion continues stretching out his comfortable lead.?Nico pushed me off the track, left me nowhere to go.Max Verstappen complains about Rosbergs lunge down the inside of the hairpin mid-way through the race, which forced the Red Bull driver to bail out of the corner and across a run-off. The stewards would agree, handing Rosberg a costly five-second penalty.Can you explain to them I was full lock on the wheel? He moved under braking, that was the problem, thats not allowed.Rosberg protests after hearing about being punished for what he later described as an awesome pass on the Red Bull teenager.Ricciardo is pushing hard so we need mid-19 lap times Nico, really important...Mercedes gives Rosberg the hurry up as he tries to gain enough time to jump the Red Bulls, knowing a penalty is to come. The desired pace never materialises and Rosberg has to settle for fourth posiition.ddddddddddddBox Sebastian, box. Negative, negative, Im going to take a couple more laps. Tyres are still good.As he did in Baku, Sebastian Vettel takes a firm stance against Ferrari when it calls him in for his final pit stop.By the way, who do you want to undercut? Verstappen...Vettel continues asking questions and Ferrari tells him it wants to attempt to undercut Max Verstappen, at that point a long way up the road in third.OK, stay out....Ferrari eventually relents. After the race Vettel admits going against the teams strategy was a mistake.Bottas on 32-lap primes, Jenson. Yep, Im coming!On the final lap Jenson Button closes in on Valtteri Bottas, who is struggling with Williams failed two-stop strategy. Button will go on to make the move stick for eighth position.Estebans my favourite. I love this guy.After being held up behind the Haas for too long, Daniel Ricciardo sarcastically compliments the driving of Esteban Gutierrez, who he later accuses of being the worst at obeying blue flags on the entire grid.OK Daniel. You can rest assured hes doing it to everyone. Hes not just picking on you.In response, Ricciardos race engineer Simon Rennie confirms the Haas pilot has been a repeat offender in the race. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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Hours after waltzing to victory in Mexico, Lewis Hamilton took his mind of the F1 title battle by dressing up as Heath Ledgers iconic Joker for Halloween.Just 24 hours after the chequered flag fell he was in New York City at German model Heidi Klums annual Halloween party, having switched his Mercedes overalls for a blue suit and white facepaint. A green wig completed the costume of the villainous character from Christopher Nolans Dark Knight.The world champion was clearly proud of his costume effort, posting it to social media with the Jokers most famous-one-liner.Also at the event was tennis legend Serena Williams, who had been a guest of Hamiltons at the Mexican Grand Prix. Nike React Cheap . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. Nike React Wholesale . "Theyve both been real good," said Babcock. "Havent changed our minds." A decision has seemingly been made - Sundays Group B-deciding tilt against Finland ahead - but it could not have been an easy one. Price opened the tournament with a sturdy 19-save performance against the Norwegians, yielding just one goal. http://www.nikereactwholesale.com/ . Manuel was offered a position the day he was fired. He accepted earlier this week and the team made the announcement Friday. Nike React Wholesale China ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter. Nike React Clearance .ca. Kerry, Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count? All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not. The Chicago White Sox have avoided salary arbitration with Jose Abreu, agreeing to terms on a one-year, $10.825 million deal with the first baseman.Abreu became eligible for arbitration earlier this offseason after opting out of the final three years of his six-year, $68 million deal, which he signed before the 2014 season.The signing of Abreu on Saturday is the latest move in what already has been a busy offseason for the White Sox, who dealt away ace pitcher Chris Sale and center fielder Adam Eaton in blockbuster trades earlier this month.Abreu also has been rumored as a potential trade candidate for the rebbuilding White Sox, along with All-Star pitcher Jose Quintana, slugging third baseman Todd Frazier, veteran outfielder Melky Cabrera and closer David Robertson.ddddddddddddAbreu, 29, batted .293 with 25 home runs and 100 RBIs last season. It marked the third time in as many seasons with the White Sox that the Cuban slugger finished with at least 100 RBIs.The American League Rookie of the Year in 2014, Abreu has a .299 career average with 91 homers in his three seasons with Chicago. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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With Mark Schlabachs most recent Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings as our guide, we have ranked everything from the weakest position groups to the teams summer issues. This week, where do teams turn when they need to complete a Hail Mary?1.?Alabama Crimson Tide Calvin RidleyAll you need to know is what happened during the SEC title game. Its late in the first half, Alabama trails Florida 7-5. Jake Coker throws a ball that travels roughly 60 yards and Ridley -- a true freshman -- comes down with it despite the two defenders draped around him. Those two DBs? Vernon Hargreaves, the 11th pick in the NFL draft, and Marcus Maye, a preseason All-SEC selection. Though Ridley might not be the tallest, his speed, athleticism and hands make him the best bet on any Alabama deep ball. -- Alex Scarborough2.?Clemson Tigers Mike WilliamsClemson missed its top deep threat a year ago, when Williams injured his neck after colliding with the goal post following a Week 1 touchdown. But hes back and healthy and eager to prove himself in 2016, and when it comes to big plays down the field, hes as good as anyone. Williams straight-line speed is impressive, which allows him to create separation with defenders, but at 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, hes also incredibly physical and happy to challenge a DB for a jump ball. If Deshaun Watson is tossing a Hail Mary, theres probably not anyone else hed rather see going after it in the end zone. -- David M. Hale3.?Michigan WolverinesJake ButtA 6-6 frame qualifies Butt as a candidate for Michigan. In the past couple of years, he has mastered the art of using every inch of that frame to find separation in tight windows and catch contested balls. That will make him the go-to guy if the Wolverines have to heave up a prayer. --?Dan Murphy4. Florida State SeminolesAuden Tate When hes healthy, the 6-5, 225-pound Tate is the Seminoles best big target. Hes battling injuries in fall camp, but he was the star of the spring game with six catches for 100 yards and a touchdown. --?Jared Shanker5.?Oklahoma SoonersJeffery MeadMead stands 6-5, 200 pounds, and as a former standout high school basketball player, is an excellent leaper, too. There would be few defensive backs out there who would be able to get above Mead in a Hail Mary situation. -- Jake Trotter6. LSU TigersMalachi Dupre At this time last year, you would have said Travin Dural. With his speed, he was able to burn defenses for seven touchdowns on only 37 receptions in 2013. Though Dural is back, hes no longer the go-to guy. After last season, its Malachi Dupre. Hes pretty fast, too, with six touchdowns and a 16.2 yards-per-catch average. An inch taller than Dural, the former No. 1-ranked receiver coming out of high school is the one you bet on to come down with the ball. -- Scarborough7. Stanford Cardinal Francis OwusuThe play design wasnt technically a Hail Mary, but when Kevin Hogan heaved an underthrown bomb to Owusu last season, it became a version of one. Owusu managed to make one of the most bizarre catches in college football history -- pinning the ball against the defenders back without seeing it -- to secure the touchdown. Combine that miraculous catching ability with 6-3 height, and the Cardinal have a Hail Mary target in Owusu. --David Lombardi8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Torii Hunter Jr. Hunter has the surest hands on Notre Dame and might just be the Irishs most versatile player, having thrown a few passes and having played a few snaps at DB. And did we mention that, like his dad, hes also an outfielder? If he can leap anything like his dad could when robbing homers, hes certainly capable of coming down with a Hail Mary. --?Matt Fortuna9.?Ohio State BuckeyesTorrance Gibson There might still be some work to be done to prove he has the kind of consistent hands needed to be a reliable target for J.T. Barrett and the Ohio State passing attack. But when it comes to pure, freakish athleticism combined with 6-4 size to rise above a crowd, there is surely no better weapon to go up and grab a deep bomb than the redshirt freshman. A converted quarterback, he might be able to throw one, too. -- Austin Ward10. Tennessee Volunteers Jeff George Junior college transfer receiver Jeff George (no, not that Jeff George) stands a towering 6-6 and is just under 200 pounds. He looks even bigger in pads. Chances are if Joshua Dobbs is in a pinch and has to go deep, if George is there, he wont have much of an issue making plays in the clouds over defenders. --?Edward Aschoff11. USC Trojans Darreus Rogers Rogers has a big season in front of him. He has one final year to prove to NFL scouts his obvious natural ability can equal consistent production. One thing he doesnt need to prove, though, is if he can come with a Hail Mary catch. He proved that in 2014 when he caught a 48-yard Hail Mary against Oregon State. -- Kyle Bonagura12. Georgia Bulldogs Isaac Nauta Nauta has to be at the top of this list for the Dawgs. He has solid hands, stands 6-4 and weighs 246 pounds. So he has the height to Moss any unsuspecting defensive back and he has the weight to push guys around in the end zone. -- Aschoff13. Ole Miss Rebels Talbot Buys As it stands now, freshman D.K. Metcalf stands as Ole Miss tallest wide receiver at 6-4. So if the Rebels are looking for height from their wideouts on a Hail Mary, Metcalf is your guy. But here me out on this one. Consider offensive lineman Talbot Buys. Hes a reserve who stands an impressive 6-8. OK, trim him down, throw some conditioning at him and put him in the end zone. -- Aschoff14.?Oklahoma State Cowboys James WashingtonThere are few receivers in college football better at bringing down a jump ball than the Pokes Washington. The Big 12s only returning 1,000-yard wideout, Washington boasts tremendous agility and timing. He would be scary for opposing defenses in a Hail Mary situation. -- Trotter15.?Michigan State SpartansR.J. SheltonShelton had a modest 43 catches as a junior, but he made a few that saved Spartys Big Ten title hopes. Someone from the group of talented (and taller) underclassmen might usurp him by seasons end on this list. For now Shelton is the one to trust. --?Murphy16. Washington Huskies Connor GriffinAside from being 6-4, Griffin is a former Division I basketball player. The wide receiver was on Gonzagas team for a pair of NCAA tournament runs before transferring to play football for the Huskies, so theres every reason to believe he has the perfect skill set to box defenders out in traffic, elevate, and grab a rebound -- or, in the case of football, a Hail Mary heave. --?Lombardi17. Houston Cougars Isaiah Johnson The Cougars have a few choices but at 6-4 and possessing hurdling ability (he medaled at the Texas state championships as a senior), Isaiah Johnson is probably the best option for a last-second jump ball for the Cougars. As for an unconventional choice, how about 6-7 punter?Dane Roy, who hails from Australia and has experience jumping to catch torpedoes in Australian Rules Football? -- Sam Khan Jr.18. North Carolina Tar HeelsBug Howard This is an intriguing question for the Tar Heels this season after Quinshad Davis had filled this role -- the big man who loved to go up for a TD -- for the past few years. Mack Hollins is more of a straight-line runner, but he can certainly get separation on a deep ball. Tight end Brandon Fritts caught four TDs as a freshman last year, and he could develop into a physical threat on a jump ball, too. But the most likely candidate is Bug Howard, a 6-5 senior with a big wing span and good speed. He can find space and fight for a ball, which makes him an ideal candidate to haul in a Hail Mary. --?Hale19. Oregon Ducks Dwayne StanfordIf Stanford didnt pursue football, he probably could have made an impact for a college basketball program. The 6-5 senior averaged 7.7 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in his final high school basketball season, and those traits have translated to football as well. In three seasons with the Ducks, he has caught 84 passes and 11 touchdowns. --?Bonagura20.?TCU Horned Frogs Emanuel PorterWhen TCU needed a receiver to go up and make the big play last season, Josh Doctson was its guy. When Doctson was injured, Porter stepped up. The huge catches he made against Oklahoma and Oregon, with the game on the line, proved the junior can handle big moments. Hes the tallest receiver on the team, too, at 6-4. If TCU ever needs a Hail Mary, Porters going up for it. -- Max Olson21. Texas A&M Aggies Josh Reynolds Given their talent at receiver, the Aggies have a lot of options here, particularly of the tall variety. Ricky Seals-Jones (6-5) and Josh Reynolds (6-4) are options, as is the freakishly athletic Speedy Noil despite being 5-11. But since he was a talented hurdler on the track and has shown he can grab a jump ball consistently, Reynolds is probably the best bet. He has a large catch radius, attacks the ball and can get high in the air. Also, he has been the Aggies best at catching touchdowns the last two seasons, making him a natural for a late-game Hail Mary. --?Khan22. 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Arsenal strengthened their grip on the Champions League places by beating Norwich but the nervy 1-0 win provided little entertainment for a disillusioned fanbase. Another ineffectual display from Olivier Giroud was a particular source of frustration… If it was surprising to see Olivier Giroud in Arsenals starting line-up against Sunderland last weekend, it was doubly so to see him stay there for the visit of Norwich. The Frenchmans Premier League scoring drought stretched to 801 minutes with a poor showing at the Stadium of Light, and he added another 90 to the total on a difficult afternoon in north London.The muted protests around the Emirates Stadium suggested many Arsenal supporters are still on Arsene Wengers side, but his continued faith in Giroud must be testing their patience. It looked all the more puzzling as Danny Welbeck netted the decisive goal just three minutes and seven seconds after coming off the bench. Jamie Redknapp gives his reaction to Arsenals 1-0 win over Norwich at the Emirates Giroud did, at least, provide the cushioned header to set up the goal, but that was about the only thing that went right for him all afternoon. The misfiring striker has not scored in the Premier League since Arsenals 3-3 draw with Liverpool in January, and he has only found the net in one of his last 21 appearances in all competitions.The drought never looked like ending against Norwich, who came to soak up pressure and hit the Gunners on the break. In the first half, Arsenal had Petr Cech to thank for keeping the scores level with two saves from Nathan Redmond, and at the other end they failed to muster a single first half shot on target for the fourth time in their last nine home games. Redknapp and Tim Sherwood felt that the introduction of Welbeck changed the game Giroud toiled as the lone striker. He set the tone for the afternoon when he failed to get a shot away from Aaron Ramseys pass in the 11th minute, and at the end of the first period he had touched the ball fewer times than goalkeeper Cech. Our game lacked a little bit of pace and penetration, Wenger conceded in his post-match interview with Sky Sports. It was a bit one-paced. Arsene Wenger described Arsenals 1-0 win against Norwich as a very difficult game It felt like a pointed reference to Giroud, whose struggles continued after the break. Just 30 seconds into the second half he wastefully headed a lofted pass over the onrushing Alex Iwobi on the edge of Norwichs box, and two minutes later he ran a Ramsey through ball out for a goal kick.His lack of movement and reluctance to run in behind made it difficult for the visibly frustrated Mesut Ozil to unlock Norwichs defence, and the visitors were comfortable sitting back and watching Arsenal harmlessly pass the ball from one side of the midfield to the other. Wenger says sorry Arsene Wenger insists he will work hard to make all Arsenal fans happy. It appeared as though Girouds afternoon might be over when Welbeck began stripping off in the dugout, but Wenger had other ideas, and while most Arsenal supporters had not partaken in the banner protests, the crowd were united in vociferous booing at the decision to withdraw Alex Iwobi instead of their No 12.Welbeck, meanwhile, gave Arsenal exactly what they needed. The former Manchester United striker, so impressive before losing his place in the side after the 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace earlier this month, provided an immediate injection of speed and urgency. His first contribution was to set up a shooting chance for Mohamed Elneny, and his well-taken goal came shortly afterwards. Danny Welbeck confirmed that he stills sees himself as a striker It was his fourth in 10 Premier League games since his return from injury in January and with it he equalled his tally for the whole of last season. Suddenly, Arsenal looked dangerous, with Welbecks pace stretching Norwich and providing an outlet for the counter-attack. The contrast with the static Giroud could hardly have been more obvious. Passing problems Olivier Giroud finished the game with a passing accuracy of just 65.7 per cent compared to Danny Welbecks 88.0 per cent. The Frenchman did not link play adequately either. His passing accuracy of 65.7 per cent was the lowest of Arsenals outfield starters, and their attacks continued to break down around him as the second half wore on. He spurned a chance to release Ozil with a poor first touch in the 66th minute, and on the one occasion he did succeed in springing Norwichs offside trap with eight minutes to go, he gave his marker time to recover and steal back possession. Olivier Giroud challenges Norwich defender Ivo Pinto The difference in intensity between the Arsenal forwards was clearest in the closing minutes as, shortly after Giroud could be seen ambling back from an offside position during an Gunners attack, Welbeck was throwing himself into tackles and feverishly pressing Norwich defenders in the centre circle.The contrasting performances give Wenger plenty to think about ahead of Arsenals trip to Manchester City next weekend. On recent evidence, his best chance of claiming a result at the Etihad Stadium would be to deploy the striker more suited to their style. 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I think they have turned it around to the point now where were playing pretty good baseball and beating some pretty good teams, as well, as far as winning series and continuing to build some stepping stones to make you feel a little bit better about where youre headed.Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka (5-2, 3.35 ERA) will start on an extra days rest against Chicago. Tanaka is 16-7 with a 2.84 ERA in his career when he pitches on five days rest.Against the White Sox, Tanaka is 1-0 with a 3.86 ERA in two career starts. He surrendered four runs on eight hits in five innings on May 15 when the White Sox visited Yankee Stadium.Tanaka has won his past two decisions and struck out seven hitters in each of his past two outings. The 27-year-old Japanese pitcher has logged least six innings in eight consecutive starts.White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon (2-6, 4.24 ERA) will oppose the Yankees for the first time this season. 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Before that, he never had committed more than one error in 423 career games.It looked like some balls came up on him, Girardi said. I thought one came up on their shortstop, and he was able to recover. It was just unusual to see that from Didi. Im not too worried about that.Jose Abreu and Brett Lawrie each carry seven-game hitting streaks into Tuesdays game.Brian McCann is riding a six-game hitting streak for the Yankees. He has hit .318 (7-for-22) during that stretch. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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MANCHESTER, England -- Paul Pogba cast aside criticism of his recent performances by delivering a reminder of his talent on Thursday, scoring twice in Manchester Uniteds 4-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League.The France midfielder has struggled to justify his world-record price tag of $116 million since returning to Old Trafford from Juventus in August, with Jose Mourinho unable to find the best position for Pogba in Uniteds midfield.More displays like this and the critics will disappear.Pogba marked a dominant all-round performance by converting a penalty to put United ahead before producing the highlight of the game, a 25-meter curler into the top corner in first-half injury time to make it 3-0.Two days ago, he was the worst player of the Premier League and 48 hours later he is phenomenal, Mourinho said sarcastically. He needs time. To be in Italy for four or five years and come back to the Premier League, I wasnt expecting him to click his fingers and get back his intensity.Anthony Martial also scored from the spot, three minutes after Pogbas penalty, and Jesse Lingard made it four goals in an 18-minute span with a low drive from outside the area in the 48th.It was a timely result for United, which was accused of being negative and too defensive in a 0-0 draw at Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday. This matched its biggest win of the season.There was room for sentiment at Old Trafford, with the home fans applauding the consolation goal scored by former United striker Robin van Persie in the 83rd. The Dutch striker was at United from 2012-15, helping the team win its 20th and most recent title in 2013, so no wonder his name was sung throughout the stadium after his close-range strike.Wayne Rooney failed to get in on the scoring act in his first start in five games after being dropped as he struggles for form, but he performed well and linked play with midfield runners. He gave up penalty-taking duties, an unselfish act perhaps to give Pogba the chance of a goal to boost his confidence.United moved onto six points, the same as Feyenoord after three games in Group A.Fenerbahce may partly blame the performance on its chaotic buildup to the match. The airplane carrying the Turkish team to England on Wednesday had to make an emergency landing in Hungary after a bird strike cracked the windshield.The journey lasted around 12 hours, causing Fenerbahce to miss training at Old Trafford.Heres a look at other matches in the third round of group games in Europes second-tier club competition:SHAKHTAR DONETSK 5, GENT 0Shakhtar had five different scorers -- Viktor Kovalenko, Facundo Ferreyra, Bernard, Taison, and Maksym Malyshev -- in a win that kept the team on maximum points after three games in Group H.Kovalenko got the Ukrainian team rolling with a 40-meter strike in Lviv as Shakhtar went five points clear in the group.Schalke, a 1-0 winner at Krasnodar, and Zenit St. Petersburg, which rallied to beat Dundalk 2-1, are the other teams to have a maximum nine points so far.ROMA 3, AUSTRIA VIENNA 3An entertaining draw in the Italian capital was preceded by brief clashes between Vienna fans and police outside of a hotel in Rome where the Austrian supporters were staying.Also, a bus full of Vienna supporters was stopped by police earlier in the day and high-grade fireworks and flares were confiscated, plus a banner that read UEFA Mafia, according to the ANSA news agency.On the field, Dominik Prokop and Olarenwaju Kayode scored in the final eight minutes as the Austrian side battled back for a draw that leaves the teams tied on five points atop Group E.INTER MILAN 1, SOUTHAMPTON 0Inter finally has points in Group K, beating Southampton with a 67th-minute goal from Antonio Candreva from the teams only shot on target at San Siro.Inter stayed in last place in the group but at least has revived its chance of qualifying for the last 32. 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NEW YORK -- The NBA has denied the Denver Nuggets protest of their loss to the?Memphis Grizzlies on Nov. 8, acknowledging an error by the Replay Center official but not a misapplication of the playing rules.The Nuggets protested the 108-107 loss because the Replay Center awarded possession of the ball to the Grizzlies with 0.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter after determining that Denvers?Emmanuel Mudiay last touched the ball before it went out of bounds.The Replay Center official found two angles that appeared to showw Mudiay touching the ball and did not select additional angles to review.dddddddddddd Another angle was found after the game showing Mudiay did not touch it, and the league later ruled that the call was incorrect.However, the league said Wednesday that a misapplication of the playing rules is required to justify the extraordinary remedy of granting a game protest and overturning the games result. 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SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- The PGA of America is taking the unusual step of playing preferred lies during the fourth round of the PGA Championship because of wet conditions at Baltusrol Golf Club.Known as lift, clean and place, players are allowed to pick up their ball in closely mown areas -- typically the fairway -- in order to remove mud and find a more suitable place from which to play. The players must first mark his ball, then place it within one club length of its original spot and can only do so once, as the ball is then in play at that point.Although there is a provision in the Rules of Golf appendix section for preferred lies or winter rules, it is almost never invoked during a major championship. The various governing bodies tend to stick strongly tp Rule 13-1, which basically states that players shall play the ball as it lies.Competitors in the third round Sunday morning must continue to play the ball down.The third round of the PGA Championship was suspended around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday and never resumed because of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The course received two inches on Monday, plus more rain Thursday and Saturday into Sunday. Play resumed Sunday morning at 7 a.m. with more rain in the forecast.The fourth round began at 8:40 a.m. ET, meaning some players were completing the third while the fourth round was already underway. The hope was to complete the tournament Sunday.Kerry Haigh, the PGA of Americas chief championships officer, had said on Saturday night that it would be very unlikely the tournament would use preferred lies.The Rules of Golf are there to cover wet weather, Haigh said, meaning players are allowed drops from casual water -- temporary accumulations where there arent usually hazards.The problem with that scenario, however, is the course is so saturated and water is so predominant that finding a proper spot -- and being able to take relief -- is proving difficult.The PGA Tour routinely plays preferred lies or ball in hand as some players call it for expediency and fairness issues. To complete 72 holes in a timely fashion, being able to lift, clean and place helps speed up play or allows for play when conditions would otherwise call for it to be halted. Discount Yeezy 350 Sale .In my heart and mind Im competing for India, luge competitor Shiva Keshavan told The Associated Press in an email interview. Every day Im flooded with messages from Indians all over the world telling me they are supporting me. Discount Yeezy Boost 350 . -- The St. Johns IceCaps weathered a wild first period with the help of goaltender Jussi Olkinuora, before finding offensive inroads in the second. http://www.discountyeezy350.com/ . McPhee said that Ovechkins father Mikhail is in stable condition after having the surgery this week and is no longer in intensive care. "Weve told him to stay as long as necessary with your dad," he said. Ovechkin and his Russian national team were eliminated from the mens hockey tournament in Sochi on Wednesday with a 3-1 quarter-final loss to Finland. Yeezy Boost 350 China Wholesale . R.J. Umberger scored twice to lead the Blue Jackets to a franchise-record for consecutive wins with a 5-3 victory Tuesday night over the Los Angeles Kings. Yeezy Boost 350 For Sale Cheap . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Just one day after the death of their beloved teammate Jose Fernandez, Miami Marlins players arrived at the ballpark to do the unthinkable: play baseeball.dddddddddddd Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The New York Giants said they are cooperating with the NFLs investigation into whether they illegally used walkie-talkies in Sundays 10-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium.The league is looking into coach Ben McAdoos use of the two-way radio in the fourth quarter when the Giants coach-to-quarterback headset communication system wasnt working properly. Coaches are not allowed to hold any two-way radios during a game. A backup quarterback is allowed to hold one during games, but Giants second-stringer Ryan Nassib told ESPN on Friday he does not.McAdoo was seen on the sideline holding the walkie-talkie when it was apparent they were having trouble getting the plays into quarterback Eli Manning.Start off by talking about the walkie-talkie incident in the game, McAdoo said during his Friday press conference. Weve touched base with the league, were working through it right now. I dont have anything to add, but we are working with the league on the incident.McAdoo refused to provide any more details on the situation.Thats a great question, but Im not talking about it, he said when asked when the league began looking into the situation.McAdoo later added: Listen, were working through the league, doing the best we can right now to help the investigation and well move on when we can move on.The Giants host the Detroit Lions on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.McAdoo did say hes been on an NFL sideline before when there were communication problems, but that was before the new system for communications was put into place this season. And even though the Giants lost communication between their coach and quarterback, McAdoo said he knew the rule that the Cowboys were not obligated to shut theirs off.A source told ESPN on Thursday that the Cowboys have not filed a formal complaint with the league, but that the NFL had already begun its own investigation of the Giants use of handheld, two-way radios.Stephen Jones, the Cowboys chief operating officer and executive vice president/director of player personnel, wouldnt confirm Thursday that his team has contacted the NFL.We dont comment on things like that, he said, referring to whether they called the NFL, but its obvious to everybody what happened, and my understanding is its being looked into and handled.Jones said the team believes the use of the walkie-talkies did not play a part in the outcome of the game. Cole Hamels Jersey .Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. Elvis Andrus Jersey . 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Officials from the ECB contacted Cook on Thursday to remind him of the new regulations after he refused to wear a helmet which meets new safety rules.Cook scored 105 and 35 not out in Essexs 10-wicket victory over Gloucestershire in their opening County Championship Division Two match this week. It is understood the umpires at Chelmsford and the ECB were aware that Cooks helmet failed to meet the new regulations, but chose not to enforce the new rules.New helmets which comply to British Safety Standard BS7928:13 have a smaller gap between the peak and grille and are not adjustable on each side.The rules were changed after numerous high-profile injuries, including to Stuart Broad and Craig Keiswetter, when a cricket ball penetrated beyond the helmets protective grille. Alastair Cook strides out to the crease at Chelmsford If Cook continues to use the Gray-Nicholls helmet, both county and Test umpires can ask him to leave the field.Cook has been made available for Essexs first four County Championship matches and is due to play next against Sussex at Hove on Sunday.He is due to lead the England team out again in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Headingley on May 19.Cooks Essex and England team-mate Ravi Bopara sympathises with anyone having to readjust to the new helmet style, but believes too that safety has to be paramount.I admit it myself, it is tough to start using those helmets - you do lose the ball for that less than a split-second, and that makes a whole load of difference to a lot of players, Bopara told Sky Sports News HQ. Ravi Bopara explains why Alastair Cook does not want to use a specific style of helmet.dddddddddddd It makes them feel uncomfortable. So I understand where Cookies coming from. But when it comes to the guidelines and safety, we all have to be aware of that.Over a career, a batsman naturally becomes accustomed to the view of the ball his preferred helmet allows.Bopara added: Because of the safety aspect, with everything that has happened ... we are told we have to wear the helmets that meets the standard guidelines.It is difficult for players to change helmets like that, because you get so used to wearing a certain one which youre comfortable with - and you have your visor as wide as you want it.But the problem with the new helmets is you cant move the visors - youve just got to look at the hole thats there.Sometimes, that bar that goes across can get in the way. 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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Desmond Williams and Marcus Barham scored 17 points apiece and Florida A&M beat Johnson University 100-91 on Thursday night.Florida A&M has scored 194 total points in its past two games -- both wins -- and topped 100 points for the first time since the season opener last season against Johnson.Craig Bowman added 16 points and Justin Ravenel had 15 points for Florida A&M (2-1). Bowman made four 3-pointers and the Rattlers hit 11 of 20 -- with eight in the second half.Josh Grover led Johnson with 25 points, nine rebounds and seven assists. Kendall Oliver added 22 points, and Duane Howard and Caleb Winfrey had 13 points each. The Suns made 58.9 percent (33 of 56) of their field goals but turned it over 27 times.Johnson is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. Gerard Deulofeu Jersey . 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Its a part of my life I do not enjoy talking about because there wasnt much joy in the months before, or after, stepping out of the car.Because of my experiences, Im often asked to reflect on it when a similar injury arises in our sport.Such was the case most of Friday after the announcement that?Dale Earnhardt Jr.?would miss this weekends race at New Hampshire Speedway because of concussion-like symptoms.Im very sensitive to reacting to a driver in this position because I understand the toll this circumstance puts on someone. Its very difficult for a driver to acknowledge publicly that he is compromised, not feeling 100 percent.And its equally uncomfortable to surrender control of your future, not to mention surrendering your race car to another competitor.Knowing this, I will not venture down the path of what Dale should, or shouldnt, do -- or why, when or where he should or should not return to competition.Every scenario is different and I can only speak to mine, but every driver must be front and center on how they manage this type of injury.What I will share are a few things I learned from my experience that might help Dale in his recovery.(1) You must be your own advocate.Regardless of who you employ to help or guide you through this experience, the urge and temptation to compete will dominate you as your health improves.Its when you feel ready to return that you must pause, self-evaluate and weigh the risks against the potential reward.Be honest with those you are closest to, those among the team that are treating you, but most importantly: Do not cheat yourself.It took me a long time to recover from the residual effects of my three concurrent concussions in 1997. There were good days and bad days, but eventually the duration of good days became commonplace again. But it took a long, long time.My urgency to return ASAP in 1997 compounded my symptoms well past that season and into the next.The insecurity of watching someone compete in my car, with my team, consumed me to the point of making poor decisions. I survived that equation professionally because I was in my early 30s. I most definitely wouldnt have a decade later.Drivers are on a slippery slope when their age starts beginning with a 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is 41. At that point, drivers must choose their battles wisely, so to speak, because a poor decision could accelerate those final innings.(2) Time is your greatest cure.I participated in a plethora of tests and evaluations to the point of feeling vulnerable about ever reaching the perceived target of 100 percent.Head injuries are frustrating. You have no cast, youre administered no antibiotic. You are essentially asking your body to reppair itself.dddddddddddd But you wonder, is my body capable?The scary thing for me, one that I seldom share, is this: I was preoccupied with having lost a percentage of my skills from this injury-riddled period. I feared I would never be 100 percent again, and that fear created an avalanche of emotion, most of which I chose not to expose -- at least not intentionally.My doctor at the University of North Carolina explained to me that I shouldnt be dominated by the test results -- the percentages of left ear function to the right and the like -- because there was no baseline from where I started. None existed.So your 100 percent could be different from your teammates.From that, I understood I must be clear in what I believe qualified as, feeling better. I had to chart the course and discover eventually where the finish line was in the process. Most important: You are the only one who knows. You literally own this.While the doctor can look in your eyes, read your scans, evaluate the tests, you are the only person qualified to make the decision, Im ready to return.Fortunately NASCAR does have a comprehensive baseline test for drivers today, but its only one measure and should never qualify as the exclusive pass or fail criterion.(3) Your history with concussions matters most.This might be the most important part of the discussion.Your age and your history of concussions should matter most in determining your path forward.I learned through this process that the injuries to the brain are difficult to diagnose and heal.Head injuries can be complex! What seemed more certain were the enhanced risks associated with multiple concussions, particularly when they occur in a narrow time frame.The compounding effects of repeated concussions can, and more than likely did in my case, thwart the ability to recover quickly.What cannot get lost in all this is the trust you must have in your body.If you are having concussion-like symptoms and they are consistent with the experiences of an earlier diagnosis, you must comply with your body and ask for time to rest, time to recover, time to repair.I reached out to Dale immediately upon learning his decision. I applauded him. I admire his courage and always have.The hand he has been dealt this week requires more than courage; it requires enormous patience.It will require deep consideration not only of what professional goals remain ahead but perhaps more importantly his personal goals. 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James Hook wears the No 10 jersey in our team of the week while Chris Robshaw continues to impress. There are also spots for regulars Nathan Hughes and Alun Wyn Jones. 15. Charles Piutau (Wasps)Piutau was one three Wasps players to score two tries in their sides 64-23 thrashing of Saracens at Allianz Park. The full-back dotted down in the third minute before adding a second-half effort to complete a fruitful shift in a Wasps jersey, but it was not only his finishing that caught the eye. Charles Piutau was ruthless for Wasps at Allianz Park Piutau made over nine metres with each carry of the ball and beat three defenders at Allianz Park. The New Zealand intentional was also in the top five for individual metres made by both sides on the day, with 55m to his name. 14. George North (Wales) George North scored the try that sealed victory for Wales With Wales holding onto a slender lead against Scotland it was George North who provided a moment of brilliance that allowed the home side to seal a 27-23 win against a resurgent Scottish side.North took the ball off a switch from Dan Biggar and danced past a series of desperate defenders before dotting down for the decisive score. It capped off an influential performance from the winger, who carried eight times for Wales and beat eight tacklers with ball in hand.13. Jonathan Joseph (England) Jonathan Joseph scored three tries to quieten calls for Elliot Daly Joseph was under a great deal of pressure from Elliot Daly for the England No 13 berth, and faced the task of keeping new Italian sensation Michele Campagnaro quiet in Rome.The battle between the two raged for just over 50 minutes before Joseph intercepted a pass to cross for a try under the poles - his first of three tries on the day. His finishing for the third try showed immense power to add to the vision and speed for the second as he helped England to a 40-9 victory over Italy.A special mention goes to Campagnaro for his part in what was a close affair until Josephs initial score.12. Jamie Roberts (Wales) Jamie Roberts scored the try that gave Wales the lead in Cardiff Another position where the two of the top contenders came up against each other. Duncan Taylors try in the 79th minute showed superb speed, but it was Roberts who put Wales in the lead in the 63rd minute when the game was in the balance.Typically, there was nothing subtle about his try. The Harlequins man ran a clever angle to cut across the defence as they spread to cover the threat and muscled over with a leg-drive from close range. All in all Roberts carried eight times for Wales and put in nine tackles in defence - the most of any of the home-side backs.11. Tommy Seymour (Scotland) Tommy Seymour scored an early try against Wales It was not a very easy afternoon in Cardiff for the winger as his side struggled to stamp their mark on the game, but in terms of individual performances Seymour will surely be satisfied.His try in the 13th minute rounded off a good team effort, and the way he retreated to disrupt the ball at the ruck after Tom James almost ran in for the score showed his attitude to the Scottish cause.10. James Hook (Gloucester) Gloucester fly-half James Hook scored a try against Harlequins It was an indifferent day with the boot for the 81-Test international but a convincing performance with ball in hand. Not only did the fly-half score a try, but he was tied at the top for defenders beaten by Gloucester attackers, and made 40 metres in his eight carries.Without the ball Hook was level with Ben Morgan for the most tackles by a player from either team, halting 12 ball-carriers as Gloucester managed to stop Harlequins from scoring a try in the 28-6 win at Kingsholm.9. Dan Robson (Wasps) Dan Robson was one of three players to dot down twice for Wasps There was a good No 9 performance from Conor Murray in a losing Ireland side in Paris, but Robson set the tone for Wasps humbling of the defending Premiership champions in their own backyard.Robsons service was exemplary, and he was heavily involved in the tempo set by Wasps, which allowed them to bully Saracens. The scrum-half scored two tries, turned the ball over twice and made almost seven metres per carry when running with the ball.1. Rob Evans (Wales) Rob Evans carried well, but it was his scrumming that gets him the team of the week Wales comeback in Dublin on the opening weekend of the Six Nations was credited to the dominance up front, but there were those who questioned whether there would be a repeat of that ascendancy with the dependable WP Nel lining up at tighthead prop for Scotland.As it was, the Welsh scrum maintained their impressive form to set up their first win of the campaign, led by Evans in the No 1 jersey.2. Davide Giazzon (Italy) Davide Giazzon impressed despite only playing for one half The replacement only featured in the second half in Rome but made an impact in that time. Englands lineout faltered throughout but Giazzon showed them how its done, with 11 out of 11 throws finding their way to Italian jumpers.The hooker also put in nine tackles as England surged into the game after the break, putting him in the top three overall for Italy despite not playing the whole game.3. Rabah Slimani (France) France prop Rabah Slimani (left) impressed as a replacement Plenty was made of Guy Noves bringing two new props into his starting line-up, but Slimani made a positive impact when he came off the bench in the 45th minute.The pressure told during a series of scrums under the Irish poles, which could easily have led to a penalty try had Maxime Medard not dotted down from close range.4. James Craig (Northampton Saints) James Craig led the Northampton maul Craig was a key cog in a dominant Saints maul. He finished one driving maul and helped win a penalty try from another as Saints romped to a 35-7 win over London Irish.He was another who did the basics of the set piece right, ensuring he was reliable in the lineouts and a force at scrum-time.5. Alun Wyn Jones (Wales) Alun Wyn Jones once again led from the front for Wales Jones is starting to become a veteran of the team of the week. The Welsh second rower made 13 tackles in Cardiff, two of which resulted in turnovers, and he also caused havoc in the set piece when he stole two lineouts on the opposition throw.It may have been North and Roberts who crossed for the five-pointers, but it was the unsung work of the forwards that ensured Scottish defenders were weary and on the back foot when the time came to strike.6. Chris Robshaw (England) Chris Robshaws performances have improved since losing the England captaincy Irelands CJ Stander was once again a pest at the breakdown and carried selflessly for his side, but another hard-working day at the office for the former England captain sees him in our team of the week. He joined George Kruis at the top of Englands tackle charts with 13 hits, and also managed to cause a turnover.Robshaw has shown great character in the way he has dealt with the transition of losing the captaincy and his performances have continued to improve.7. George Smith (Wasps) George Smith kept the Saracens defence guessing at Allianz Park A special mention goes to Tom Wood, who was ferocious in defence and excellent in attack. He made one good break and showed an astute offloading game, but for his part in the victory over Saracens, Smith is in our side.The former Wallaby made a complete nuisance of himself throughout the encounter just by doing the basics right. Smith was in the top five for carries with the ball and tackles made by an individual player from either side.8. Nathan Hughes (Wasps) Nathan Hughes gave Eddie Jones food for thought against Saracens In a game in which many impressed, its hard to imagine that someone would stand out as much as Hughes did at Allianz Park.The No 8 was top of the combined standings for carries (16) and metres made (105) with the next-best being the 65m made by Josh Bassett.Hughes beat seven Saracens defenders and also put in seven tackles on the opposition. 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I mean the teams a member of the family for a lot of folks, Ricketts said, and the fact that we had this kind of success after all these years of not quite getting there is just magical for this whole city.Ricketts will be acknowledged by his fellow owners for the title at some point during the meetings, but otherwise its pretty much business as usual. Asked whether he might be handed a few more bar tabs as a result of the historic championship, a grinning Ricketts responded: Well see tonight.Among the steak dinners, drinks and hallway chatter at The Drake in downtown Chicago, the dominant item on the owners agenda is baseballs collective bargaining agreement, which expires Dec. 1. Negotiators for owners and players have been meeting since spring training.Baseball has not had a work stoppage since 1994-95, and Commissioner Rob Manfred appears confident there will be an agreement by December.I trust the commissioner, trust the commissioners office, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said. Theyre going to do a great job, and everybodys been working hard. Thats about all I could add.Some of the major issues include the owners desire for a draft of international amateur players, the luxury-tax threshold and whether there will be changes to the draft-pick compensation system for premier free agents.The uncertainty surrounding the CBA could affect free agency and trade talks, but Steinbrenner made it sound as if the Yankees are pretty set about their plans no matter what happens with the labor talks.I dont think its going to impact it much as far as where were going to be, Steinbrennner said.ddddddddddddI mean weve got money coming off the payroll for the first time in a few years, and were going to put a decent portion of it back into the club, like we always do. How much remains to be seen, depending on what our needs are and whats available.The Yankees traded slugger Carlos Beltran and relievers Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman in a rare pre-deadline sell-off on their way to an 84-78 record and a fourth-place finish in the AL East. 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Wrigley Field is getting what Ricketts called a home plate club of premium seats, similar to other stadiums, but nothing as dramatic as when the jumbo videoboards were added to the iconic ballpark for 2015.Now it really is primarily about rebuilding the park and adding bathrooms and adding points of sale and doing all the little things to make it not only the park you would want to watch a game in, but one that serves as then like a modern park, Ricketts said.---Jay Cohen can be reached at http://www.twitter.com/jcohenap Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '
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Dynamo Kiev coach Sergei Rebrov is keen to exploit potential Manchester City weaknesses when they meet in the Champions League. The Ukrainians host City in the first leg of their last-16 clash at the Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex on Wednesday, with the visitors going into the match on the back of three successive defeats.City manager Manuel Pellegrini opted to play an under-strength team in the 5-1 loss to Chelsea in the FA Cup on Sunday and Rebrov hopes Dynamo can capitalise on any flaws in their opponents. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini The former Tottenham and West Ham striker said: Manchester City have scored the [equal] most goals in the Premier League, so I am sure they say they are not misfiring.It is important to realise the potential of Manchester City in attack, and with [Vincent] Kompanys return, power is restored in the defence. Man Citys best boss? Does Manuel Pellegrini still have time to become Man Citys most successful manager ever? 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OMAHA, Neb. -- Michael Phelps surged to the wall and then whipped around to spot his time.That number wasnt really important.The only thing that mattered was No. 5.The most decorated athlete in Olympic history is Rio-bound.Phelps became the first U.S. male swimmer to qualify for five Olympics with a victory in the 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. swimming trials Wednesday night, another huge milestone in the water but even more significant, given what has happened away from the pool.A second drunken-driving arrest. A re-evaluation of his life. An impending marriage. And his first child.With everything thats happened and being able to come back, that was probably harder than any swim Ive had in my life, Phelps said.With 7-week-old Boomer in the arms of Phelps fiancée at the CenturyLink Center, Phelps cruised to a victory that he said meant as much personally as all those triumphs that came before.?The infant wore noise-canceling headphones adorned with American flags so he wouldnt be startled by the huge roar that went up when his dad touched the wall first.Phelps reflected on his stumbles since London, most notably a second drunken driving arrest that he said prompted him to take a whole new look at his life. He reconnected with his long-estranged father, got engaged, gave up alcohol and committed himself to closing his career with a flourish.Its probably more nerve-wracking here than it is at the Olympics, Phelps said. Just being able to finish how I want to is so important to me. Getting on this team is what I wanted to do.?He wasnt the only one feeling a bit of redemption.Missy Franklin turned in one of the gutsiest performances of her career to earn a spot for Rio in the 200 freestyle. One night after she struggled to seventh in the 100 backstroke, an event she won four years ago in London, there was plenty of speculation that shed be hard-pressed to qualify for any individual events at these Games.Franklin herself sounded as though shed be happy just getting on the team as a relay swimmer.Turns out, shell be busier than that in Brazil.While Katie Ledecky romped to victory in the 200 free, earning a second individuaal event at the Olympics, Franklin rallied over the second half of the race to claim the runner-up spot.ddddddddddddLedecky added the 200 free to her rapidly growing Olympic schedule, winning comfortably with a time of 1:54.88. She already won the 400 free and still has two more events to go in Omaha.But all eyes were on Franklin, who touched in 1:56.18 to edge out Leah Smith by just under a half-second. Allison Schmitt, the defending gold medalist, settled for fourth but that will at least be good enough to get another London star on the team as a relay swimmer.Ledecky and Franklin embraced on deck after climbing out of the pool.Shes one tough cookie, Ledecky said. She got the job done tonight.Last night was really tough and coming back from that, I was telling myself, Im not done fighting. Im not done with believing in myself, Franklin said. 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