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It may seem like the Canadian mens volleyball team is just another overnight success after a recent upset over powerhouse Russia. In fact, its a success story seven years in the making. And the man who built the foundation is coach Glenn Hoag, who has guided the team since 2006. Volleyball isnt a sport that gets a lot of attention in Canada, although that may change if the national team keeps developing and winning more. But University of Winnipeg volleyball coach Larry McKay says outside of Canada, people know who Glenn Hoag is and they respect him. The national volleyball training centre was based in Winnipeg until it moved to Gatineau in 2009. "In Europe, they think hes one of the best coaches in the world," says McKay, who adds that its a sentiment Hoags players share. "Hes a guy thats incredibly passionate about what hes doing," says attacker Justin Duff of Winnipeg. On the team four years, he also played for Hoag when he coached professionally in Turkey. "Ive not seen a lot of people that care as much about their job and what theyre doing as he does." A key to Hoags plan to revitalize the national team was re-establishing the national training centre, after a decade when university players moved directly to international play. Duff says that alone is huge. It gives Canadas players the training they need to cope with teams from countries where you can turn pro at 17 or 18 and play full-time. "The full-time centre helps us catch up. It gives us a full year of training physically and with basic skills of volleyball and advance tactics." Duff points to Rudy Verhoeff. The Calgary native had just finished university and never played pro, yet he was a huge contributor to their recent success in the World League thanks to the national centre. But the rest of the story comes from what Hoag learned through years playing and coaching professionally in Europe -- the way to succeed is basically to sweat the details. "Establish systems and get the players to (understand) these are their references," he says. "By establishing these systems, I established a training philosophy around (them)." He knew it wouldnt create a winner overnight but it seems to be paying off now. The teams latest triumph is their win over Russia at the recent World League final tournament in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The win helped boost Canada seven spots to 11th in the world rankings, with Russia still at No. 2, behind Brazil. Although Canada ended up losing to Brazil (and Russia bounced back to win the title), 2013 saw Canadas best performance ever in World League play with a record of 9-3, the latest sign a program that languished for a decade is picking up steam. "What Ive been able to do is trap some teams because they think theyre so good," Hoag says of his upstart Canadians. "Well do it with patience. Well do it with the qualities we want to develop." Not that winning is the only measure of success. Its probably not even high on Hoags list (although he admits it is very nice). He says hes been able to see progress in other ways as the team develops. "Are they better receivers, better attackers? Is the group performing better in certain areas?" he says. "Winning is really important and we all like to do it but, if you dont develop the means to win." Hoag has spent most of his life playing or coaching volleyball. As a player, hes already been inducted into the Quebec Volleyball Hall of Fame. He played on the national team from 1981 to 1986 and on the 1984 Olympic team that finished fourth (Canadas best to date). He helped Canada win silver at the 2003 World University Games and gold at the 1984 Commonwealth volleyball championships. He played professionally in Europe between 1984 and 1993 and coached Paris Volley to a Triple Crown victory, winning the French Cup, the French Championship and the European Champions Cup. "Europe is the Mecca of volleyball internationally." When he returned to Canada he also returned to coaching at Sherbrooke University, where hed worked in the 90s, before taking the reins of the national team. But Europe was his graduate school. "I got to learn a lot," he says. The centre and more training is important. But its also important that his players believe they can be winners. "Weve reached a certain point in our game and now weve got to polish it a little, but our guys are not afraid to play anyone now," he says. The team has a break from competition this summer. "It was a good World League, now it becomes the past for me," says Hoag. "I evaluate and I measure and we get back in the gym in August." Their next competition is NORCECA, which covers North and Central American and the Caribbean, in Vancouver at the end of September. The Canadians will face rivals such as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the United States. "I still have to work a lot on the skills," says the coach. Cracking the top five in the World League is great but Hoag says they arent letting it go to their heads as they prepare for the world championships next year and hopefully the Olympics in 2016. The Canadian men havent qualified for the Summer Games since 1992. "Im happy that we grew but I dont pay attention to the world ranking too much. . . We can beat some teams that are ahead of us and we can also lose to teams that are behind. "And its because volleyball is so competitive worldwide." To keep moving forward, middle blocker Adam Simac says the team has to eliminate inconsistencies and the kind of unforced errors they made against Brazil. Its even more important now that they arent so far under everyones radar, but that attention should also help force a little focus. "Weve kind of served notice to the world, You cant take Canada lightly any more," he said. "Every team that plays us is going to be ready for us and is going to be gunning for us. 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OAKLAND, Calif. -- Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais felt like he was watching replays of a bad movie over and over in the first three innings.Seattles leadoff batter walked each time but the Mariners hit into three consecutive double plays, killing any chance they had of getting to Oakland Athletics starter Sean Manaea early.It added up to a frustrating night all around for Servais ball club.Yonder Alonso hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the sixth inning off rookie starter Joe Wieland and Oakland beat Seattle 6-3 on Friday night to end the Mariners six-game winning streak.We didnt do a whole lot offensively, Servais said after his club was held to four hits. It was like Groundhog Day: double play, double play, double play the first three innings.The missed opportunities were pivotal after the Mariners fought back from a 3-0 deficit to tie it when Kyle Seager homered in the fifth and Shawn OMalley tripled and scored in the sixth.That was the extent of Seattles offense on a night when Wieland got knocked around in his Mariners debut.Wieland (0-1), acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason, allowed six runs and nine hits with three strikeouts after being called up from Triple-A Tacoma earlier in the day.There were some nerves, Wieland said. The first couple of pitches I was trying to get settled in. After that, it was just another start.Khris Davis hit his career-high 28th home run of the season for Oakland, Marcus Semien matched his career-high with four hits and Stephen Vogt had an RBI double and scored twice to help the As to their fourth win in five games.Manaea fought early command issues and allowed three runs over six innings for his first win since June 29. Manaea (4-7) gave up three hits, walked three and struck out four.Its not often that weve seen his command look a little off, As manager Bob Melvin said. That was one of the reasons I took him out when I did. But he battled. These are the type of learning experiences for young pitchers that are actually good for them.Seattle had won seven straight at the Coliseum, including a three-game sweep in May, before going cold offensively in its return.Oakland broke the game open in the sixth with five consecutive singles, including Alonsos tiebreaker.Alonso, who also singled in the eighth, is hitting .361 over his last 11 games.Davis, the only batter on Oaklands roster who had faced Wieland, hit a two-run homer in the first to put the As up 3-0. Vogt doubled in Semien earlier in the inning.TRAINERS ROOMMariners: Steve Cishek (torn left hip labrum) is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon but Servais said Cishek wont be coming back as the teams closer when he returns to the big league club. Edwin Diaz, who has converted all five save opportunities since taking over as closer, will remain in that role. ... James Paxton, who was hit in the elbow by a line drive Aug. 7, is still sore but Servais is hopeful to have the lefty back in the rotation early next week. ... OF Daniel Robertson was designated for assignment.Athletics: Sean Doolittle threw off a mound and faced hitters, an encouraging sign for the teams former closer who has been on the DL with a strained left elbow since June 26. ... RHP Jesse Hahn (strained right shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday. ... Patrick Schuster was claimed off waivers by Philadelphia. Schuster was designated for assignment on Wednesday.UP NEXTMariners: RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (13-7) makes his 13th career start against the As on Saturday night. Iwakuma has 12 wins over his last 15 starts.Athletics: RHP Kendall Graveman (8-7) will face Seattle for the third time this season. Graveman is 7-1 over his past 13 starts. Cullen Gillaspia Texans Jersey . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. 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Coach Kenny Lowe has played down Perths dramatic three-goal capitulation to Central Coast as magnificent entertainment, but expects his A-League teams errors not to be repeated against Wellington on Sunday.Glory were handed a timely opening-round wake-up call when the battling Mariners fought back from 3-0 to draw 3-3 last weekend.Lowes men were left to rue an own goal, a conceded penalty and a series of missed chances in the second half as their initially comfortable defence was left exposed.But while his players were hurting, their coach wasnt overly fazed.I wouldnt even class it as a wake-up call, Lowe said.The first 45 minutes was some of the best football Ive ever seen from the team, so as far as Im concerned I look at the positives.Im a glass half full not a glass half empty man.At the end of the day it was magnificent entertainment.Lowe indicated hed keep faith with his back four, but admitted the conceded goals were poor and there was no room for the same mistakes against a strengthened Phoenix.Ernie Merricks side make the long-haul trip to nib Stadium boosted by five returning All Whites, all sorely missed in their opening 1-0 loss to Melbourne City.In particular, skipper Andrew Durante will shore up central defence while Kosta Barbarouses could prove the difference up front.They played one of the best teams last week and could have got something out of that, Lowe said.Theyre going to be no pushovers, theyll be well-organised and well-coached by Ernie.Does the long flight and everything affect the All Whites? 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We are a little more than two weeks from the final College Football Playoff rankings and the semifinal announcements.Dinich projects the committees top sixTen of the committees top 11 teams won this week, the exception being Louisville, so there shouldnt be too much of a shakeup in the top six. Michigan might drop because of a lackluster passing game under John OKorn, and Oklahoma still has some work to do. Heres an updated projection of what the committee might do:1. Alabama2. Ohio State3. Clemson4. Michigan5. Washington6. WisconsinSooners still have work to doThe easiest declaration in the Big 12 is that West Virginia is out, done, kaput. Its more complicated with Oklahoma, which earned its first statement win -- and got it in Morgantown. The Sooners still need help, though -- lots of it -- because of a résumé that has just one win against a top 25 team and just three wins against teams with record above .500 (Kansas State, Baylor and now West Virginia). Five of OUs nine wins have come against teams with at least six losses.So what has to happen?OU first needs to beat Oklahoma State on Dec. 3. The Sooners would increase their legitimacy in the debate if Michigan loses, because if the Wolverines win out and win the Big Ten, youre looking at a top four that starts with Alabama, Clemson and Michigan. The debate would then boil down to Oklahoma and Washington. Thats why if Washington loses, it also helps, because Oklahoma might have a better chance when evaluated against a two-loss Colorado Pac-12 champ. Oklahoma could also make a case against a two-loss Penn State team, but would likely lose that résumé test, too, because Penn States win over No. 2 Ohio State still trumps anything the Sooners have done. OU isnt done yet, but it remains a long shot in the big picture.Pac-12 takes playoff hitThe entire Pac-12 took a hit when both No. 12 Utah and No. 22 Washington State lost. Utahs loss hurts Washingtons résumé, as a road win against Utah is the Huskies best win. With Washington States loss, its possible the Cougars drop out of the CFP top 25 entirely. Thats not good for Washington, which needs as many ranked opponents as it can get down the stretch. In spite of the loss to Colorado, Washington State can win the North if it wins the Apple Cup. That would leave Colorado as the leagues best shot at the CFP, but it would be playing a team it already beat in the conference championship game. The better scenario for Colorado is for Washington to win the North.Michigan wins OKorns debut, but tougher challenge awaitsThis was the selection committees first chance to see if Michigan looks like a top-four team with backup quarterback John OKorn, and in spite of the win over Indiana, that remains debatable. Michigans passing game struggled immensely, as OKorn completed just seven of 16 passes for 59 yards, and the Wolverines put the game in the hands of DeVeon Smith, who had 158 yards and two touchdowns. Michigan cant remain one-dimensional at Ohio State next week or in the Big Ten championship game, should it win the East. That is enough to give the committee pause, and it could drop Michigan to the No. 4 spot behind Clemson this week. The Wolverines should stay in the top four, however, thanks to wins ovver Colorado, Penn State and Wisconsin.ddddddddddddOhio State should remain ranked ahead of Michigan, partly because the Buckeyes have a better loss (to a ranked Penn State team) than the Wolverines loss to Iowa. It should be noted in the committee meeting room, though, that Michigan and Ohio State both played in East Lansing, and the Wolverines won in more impressive fashion.Ohio State wobbles but keeps playoff hopes aliveNo. 2 Ohio State escaped East Lansing with a 17-16 win and should remain in the committees top four, but such a close game against a 3-7 team opens the door to debate whether the Buckeyes are the No. 2 team in the country. The close win also calls into question whether the Buckeyes would deserve to stay in the top four without winning the Big Ten East division. Remember, in order for a team that doesnt win its conference championship to go to a semifinal, it must unequivocally be one of the four best teams in the country. There must be no doubt among the 12 committee members that Ohio State is better than another Power 5 conference champion. For much of the game Saturday, there was doubt as to whether the Buckeyes are better than Michigan State.Also in the Big Ten, Wisconsin trounced Purdue 49-20 but needed Nebraska (and Minnesota) to lose to clinch the Big Tens West division. The Huskers thoroughly beat the Terps, so the Badgers celebration must remain on hold, though they should remain the Big Tens top two-loss team.Gundy states his case for Oklahoma StateThe No. 11 Cowboys beat TCU 31-6 to improve to 9-2 and set up a potentially monumental Bedlam showdown with Oklahoma on Dec. 3. But coach Mike Gundy isnt looking at his team as a 9-2 squad. To him, its 10-1.After the TCU win, Gundy reflected on his teams?controversial Week 2 loss to Central Michigan, in which on-field and replay officials admitted to an error that prolonged the game and allowed the Chippewas to complete a last-second Hail Mary.Nobody will ever convince me that we didnt get the win, Gundy said.CFP selection committee chair Kirby Hocutt has said his group is considering the game a loss for the Cowboys, but Gundy isnt sure they feel that way.I know Kirby had mentioned that the committee feels a certain way about that game, Gundy said. I think Kirbys playing poker and that they see us as a 10-win team. Thats just my opinion.Playoff impact gamesNo. 2 Ohio State 17, Michigan State 16No. 7 Wisconsin 49, Purdue 20No. 11 Oklahoma State 31, TCU 6No. 3 Michigan 20, Indiana 10No. 4 Clemson 35, Wake Forest 13No. 1 Alabama 31, Chattanooga 3No. 8 Penn State 39, Rutgers 0No. 9 Oklahoma 56, No. 14 West Virginia 28What Louisvilles loss meansAfter a wild Saturday filled with upsets, the ripple effect in the College Football Playoff continued Thursday, when No. 5 Louisville was thoroughly outplayed by Houston in a 36-10 loss that sent reverberations throughout the selection committees Top 25. Its hard to envision a scenario where the Cardinals can get back into playoff contention.To read more about how the Cardinals loss affected the playoff, click here.Power 5 conference championship scenarios ' ' '

Legendary F1 team boss Sir Frank Wiliams is suffering from pneumonia in hospital, though his team says he is making a slow, steady recovery.The 74-year-old was taken ill during the Italian Grand Prix weekend in September and has not been in the paddock since. He is recovering at home in England with daughter and deputy team boss Claire Williams, who has been in charge of the day-to-day running of the Williams team since 2013.Chief executive Mike ODriscoll took Claire Williams place in the Friday team principals press conference in Mexico, where he updated F1 media about the situation.[Sir Frank] has been a fixture in the paddock for so many years its strange not to have him with us, he said. Hes had a tough time in hospital, hes making a recovery, a slow, steady recovery. We hope to see him back in Grove very soon, we all know how determined he is.Claire Williams continues to be absent from the paddock as she sits at her fathers bedside, though ODriscoll believes she will be back in time for the season finale in Abu Dhabi.We expect Claire to be back [in 2016], he said. Shes wanted to be close to home, close to Frank, but in this world youre only a phone call away, so weve stayed connected and shes part of everything that happens on a minute-by-minute, day-by-day basis. We hope to see her by the end of the year, hopefully at Abu Dhabi.Sir Frank Williams is one of the most revered figures in F1, having led his independent team to nine constructors and seven drivers championships since its foundation in 1977. He was confined to a wheelchair in 1986 after suffering a car accident in France. Rickey Jackson Womens Jersey .com) - The red-hot Los Angeles Kings will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Sundays clash at Rexall Place. Willie Roaf Womens Jersey . The Masters champion and winner of last weeks Australian PGA has a three-round total of 14-under 199 at Royal Melbourne. "Im in a really good position for tomorrow," Scott said. http://www.saintsrookiestore.com/Saints-Marcus-Davenport-Jersey/ . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. Sheldon Rankins Saints Jersey . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. Michael Thomas Saints Jersey . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action.NUREMBERG, Germany -- Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic cruised past sixth-seeded Lourdes Dominguez Lino 6-4, 6-0 on Thursday to set up a semifinal against Andrea Petkovic in the inaugural WTA Nurnberger Versicherungscup. Petkovic is coming back from a series of injuries and got a wild card into the tournament, like Jankovvic.dddddddddddd Petkovic came foma set down to beat eighth-seeded Annika Beck 4-6, 6-3, 7-5. In the other semifinal Friday, fifth-seeded Lucie Safarova will play No. 7 Simona Halep. Safarova needed three sets to edge Polona Hercog 7-6 (5), 3-6, 6-4, while Halep defetead Galina Voskoboeva 6-4, 6-1. ' ' '

Arsenal are again likely to be without playmaker Santi Cazorla for Saturdays trip to Manchester United. The Spain international midfielder has not featured since picking up an Achilles injury during the 6-0 Champions League win over Ludogorets at the Emirates Stadium on October 19.And Cazorla has told Spanish radio station Cadena COPE that he is not expecting to return imminently. Man Utd vs Arsenal November 19, 2016, 11:30am Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass I still dont know the exact time, said the 31-year-old.I am trying to return as soon as possible to be with the team again, but I cannot say if it will be soon, or if I still have a few weeks left.I do not know, but hopefully it will be as soon as possible.Arsenal will assess forward Alexis Sanchez on his return from international duty, but are hopeful the Chile international will be fit for Saturdays crucial Old Trafford encounter.In-form attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil is sure to be involved and he has challenged his team mates to produce the sort of display which helped them to a 3-0 win over Chelsea in September. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price The German said on Arsenal Player: [We need to] win every game, get as many points as possible and also be successful against the big teams, like we were against Chelsea.We have the quality to beat any team and thats what we want to show this season.You can see that the big clubs at the top have quality, and that we have to win every game because of how tight it is at the top.Our goal has to be to look at ourselves. If we win the games, well be at the top at the end.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: Nevs Man Utd-Arsenal preview Arsenal hopeful over Sanchez Premier League questions When Shreeves met Pires Doug Kotar Giants Jersey . 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Wilshere was recalled to the England squad for the recent internationals His quality on the ball, his technical ability, is second to none and I think he is so comfortable hes made us a totally different team with the ball, Howe told Sky Sports News HQ.Whats pleasantly surprised me has been his mentality, his attitude to training, his ability to mould himself to the team, to fit into that team ethic that we have. Six months half price Upgrade to Sky Sports to watch Man Utd v Arsenal on Saturday and get the first six months half price His defensive performances have been of the highest class, so Ive been really, really pleased with him and its been great to work with him. 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A tendon injury to Don Cossack has forced the Cheltenham hero on to the sidelines and out of this weeks Punchestown Gold Cup, owners Gigginstown House Stud have confirmed. Furthermore, connections have admitted that although they are hopeful he can return to the racecourse next season, if hes not 100 per cent, we wont be doing it.The brilliant Gordon Elliott-trained nine-year-old was due to line up in the Bibby Financial Services Ireland Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday against Cue Card. Don Cossacks problem was discovered on Sunday morning once the Gigginstown House Stud-owned chaser returned from a workout on the gallops.Eddie OLeary, racing manager for Gigginstown, told Press Association Sport: He will be treated with the aim to bring him back. If all goes well, that will be the plan, but if he isnt 100 per cent (fit), we wont be doing it.Unfortunately, he wont now be getting his planned summer holiday as hell be recuperating.Its only a small leg (injury), but with tendon injuries it may as well be a big one.Hes won us a Gold Cup, and it could have happened before that, so weve at least that to be thankful for.The same thing happened to War Of Attrition (2006 Gold Cup winner) - we never seem to get them back for a second Gold Cup.Its a terrible blow for Gordon, who is a tremendous trainer and has done an unbelievable job with him - hes had a fantastic season.In what was being billed as the race of the week at Punchestown, Don Cossack was due to renew rivalry with Aintree winner Cue Card, who crashed out when bang in contention for the Gold Cup.Vautour, the third possible big name originally earmarked for the same Punchestown contest, had already been switched to an alternative event 24 hours earlier, leaving Cue Card now the 1/2 favourite with Sky Bet ahead of Don Poli at 11/2 and Djakadam at 6/1. Sky Tickets Racing Fast, secure racing tickets: Exclusive racing offers near you Also See: Live results service Full racecards Get Sky Sports Yeezy España . Meanwhile, there were huge victories for Sunderland and West Ham over fellow relegation rivals, leaving the battle to avoid the drop up for grabs with the bottom 11 teams separated by just six points. Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres scored second-half goals to seal a fourth straight victory for Chelsea, which climbed above Arsenal and Manchester City in the standings ahead of their games on Monday and Sunday respectively. Yeezy 350 V2 España . Despite dominating possession, Schalke needed an own goal from Nicolas Hoefler for the breakthrough a minute before the interval. The Freiburg midfielder misjudged Jefferson Farfans corner and bundled the ball into his own net. http://www.yeezyespana.com/yeezy-500-baratas.html .R. Smith realized how easily basketball can be taken from him, and he wasnt going to take his place in the NBA for granted anymore. Zapatillas Yeezy Originales . -- Anaheim Ducks captain and leading scorer Ryan Getzlaf has been scratched from Sunday nights game against the Vancouver Canucks because of an upper-body injury. Yeezy Baratas España . "Trying to breathe," he said with a grin. Bernier stopped 42 of 43 shots on Monday night, including all 22 in a hectic middle frame, his heroic performance propelling the Leafs toward an undue point in their final game before the Christmas break. The parents section at Memorial Stadium might be the place to be next season. After picking up a commitment earlier this spring from Keyshawn Johnsons son, Nebraska landed a pledge from LSU coach Les Miles son, Ben Miles, on Sunday.That means we could someday see both Keyshawn and the Mad Hatter together in the stands in Lincoln. Johnsons son, Keyshawn Johnson Jr., is one of the most coveted receiver prospects in the country, and the ESPN 300 prospect picked the Huskers over a slew of national offers.Miles son, though, is a fullback who picked Nebraska over offers from Boston College, Michigan State, LSU, Navy and UTSA.That doesnt mean Miles isnt a valuable get for Nebraska.Miles, out of Baton Rouge (Louisiana) Catholic High SSchool, fills a number of different roles for his high school team, and the Huskers coveted his blocking and ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.ddddddddddddName recognition is something that could help Nebraska on the recruiting trail. Miles son is extremely popular with other prospects in Louisiana and throughout the Southeast.Everything about Nebraska fit me perfectly, said Miles, who is the 12th commitment in the 2017 class for the Huskers. I like the versatility in their offense and how they could use me. I think Nebraska is also a tremendous place to play and get a great education. ' ' '

SAN ANTONIO -- Tony Parker made good on his pledge before Game 4 of the NBA Finals: He was ready to go. He just didnt have it in him to finish. What began as a spectacular, told-you-so performance from the All-Star point guard ended with a scoreless second half and second-guessing about his strained right hamstring, which Parker said gradually sapped his strength as the San Antonio Spurs lost to the resurgent Miami Heat 109-93 on Thursday night. Parker, who repeatedly declared "Ill be ready to go" to questions about his health before Game 4, said afterward he "definitely got fatigued" in the second half. Thats when Parker took only four shots and made none. It was an abrupt reversal after a brilliant first half, when Parker looked like the NBAs best point guard -- just as he did at the start of the series. By the end, he settled for 15 points and nine assists in Game 4. "It was kind of weak. I didnt know what to expect," Parker said. "So the first three, four minutes I was kind of testing it, and the first half it felt OK. And the second half I think I got fatigued a little bit." Then he threw in a silver lining. "Overall Im just happy I didnt make it worse," he said. The series is tied 2-all heading into the final home game for San Antonio on Sunday night. Parker said hell be OK to play after packing the next two off days with treatment, but the Spurs might need him to be spectacular again to win a fifth championship. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said health wasnt Parkers problem. "Miami did a great job on him," Popovich said. "They doubled. They got it out of his hands and other people had to play." Parker shot 7 of 16 and reached the foul line just three times. It was a sudden disappearing act after scoring or assisting on 12 of San Antonios first 16 field goals. Despite the lingering problems from his hamstring, Parker didnt make it obvious. He played 31 minutes and well into the fourth quarter before the Spurs emptied their bench as the Heat pulled away. Parker was hurt in the second half of Game 3, and an MRI taken Wednesday revealed a Grade 1 strain. Thats the mildest level, but Parker wouldnt commit to playing Thursday night until the morning shootaround. The way he started the game, it appeared all the concern about his hamstring was silly. He shot 58 per cent in the first half, and had already outscored his listless performances in Games 2 and 3. Miami stars LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had rebounded, too, making this series a thrilling matchup of dueling superstars again. But while James and Wade kept bulldozing the Spurs in the second half, Parker couldnt keep up. "They are doing the same thing on me since the beginning," Parker said of the Heat. "Very aggressive on pick-and-rolls, stuff like that. I missed easy shots, and hopefully Ill get more healthy and better by Sunday." Parker didnt have his supporting cast in the backcourt to bail him out this time, either. Danny Green and Gary Neal, who lit up the Heat in a Game 3 blowout, combined for 23 points -- less than half their output the last time out. One big reason: Miami didnt let the Spurs have their way from 3-point range again. Whereas Neal and Green combined to make 13 of San Antonios Finals-record 16 shots from behind the arc in Game 3, the Spurs totalled only 16 tries from long range as an encore. That was half the number of 3s that San Antonio launched Tuesday night. Green said he expected the Heat to chase them more aggressively off the 3-point line this time. Spurs forward Tim Duncan also gave the Heat credit -- for doing as much to limit Parker as his injury. "Hes played with injuries all year long, minor injuries all year long, and I had no doubt that he would be there and be ready to play," Duncan said. "And he played well. As I said, give credit to Miami in the second half." 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McCarthy, a player who played some games in the second tier for Wigan at the start of this season, would go on to shine inside Evertons midfield, outplaying the man he was brought in to replace, on one of the grandest stages in English football. On Saturday, it was fitting that Manchester Uniteds most recent dagger into the chest was delivered by Frenchman Yohan Cabaye, a wonderfully gifted central midfielder who put on an outstanding effort for Newcastle at Old Trafford. Clement Lenglet Jersey . But Bourque, who has missed three games with a lower-body injury, wont be in the lineup when the Habs travel to Buffalo to take on the Sabres on Wednesday. SNAPSHOT OF AFL ROUND 23THEY SAID IT: Id rather go out differently. And so ends the coaching career of Paul Roos, with a 111-point loss to Geelong. Roos was able to muster a wry laugh after the biggest loss of his 12 seasons in a coaching box.STAT THAT MATTERS: Patrick Dangerfield kicked the ball inside 50 a whopping 16 times on Saturday against Melbourne, equalling an AFL record. With the Cats now ensconced in the AFLs top two, you get the feeling that whoever stops Danger might lift the flag.MAN OF THE ROUND: Nick Riewoldt rolled back the years against Brisbane on Sunday, tallying the most goals and marks of anyone in 2016; nine majors and 21 grabs. It was a vintage performance that sent St Kilda out on a high.TALKING POINT: What to make of North Melbournes week? On Wednesday coach Brad Scott announced the heartbreaking decision to end all-time games record holder Brent Harveys time at the club, along with club veterans Drew Petrie, Michael Firrito and Nicck Dal Santo.dddddddddddd. The on and off-field response on Saturday night against GWS was poor. The Kangaroos lost by 37 points in front of their worst Melbourne home crowd of the year.TRIBUNAL WATCH: West Coasts Sharrod Wellinghams high bump on Mitch McGovern could fall into the fines category given finals are around the corner. A lifting tackle from Sam Naismith of Sydney on Richmond defender Bachar Houli is a borderline case for a suspension.KEY INJURIES: J Kolodjashnij (Gee, calf), J Macmillan (NM, hip), L Whitfield (GWS, ribs), M Bontempelli (WB, cut head).WHATS NEXT: Anything but the AFL finals. Sydney will look for a spot in the trophy cabinet for their minor premiership, The E.J Whitten game, the womens all-star game, the Rising Star and All-Australian awards will all occupy attention before the finals take centre stage. ' ' '

In basketball, there are blocks, and then there are blocks. And if youre unsure about what specifically warrants the latter description, you should probably watch this play from Tuesdays Texas State-Baylor game.During the Lady Bears 90-24 victory, freshman Lauren Cox was all like NO, NO, NO, NOT IN MY HOUSE as she did this:And for those wondering, yes, Cox played volleyball in high school. And yes, Baylor does lead the nation in blocks this season. What gave those things away?See something entertaining on social media that you think deserves to be shared? Let me know on Twitter, @darcymaine_espn. Billiga Yeezys Sverige . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands. 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The Latest on the Russian doping case (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):2:30 p.m.Russias Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko says he welcomes the International Olympic Committees decision to open investigations into allegations of Russian doping.A day after a World Anti-Doping Agency report accused Russia -- and its sports ministry -- of covering up hundreds of doping cases, the IOC opened investigations into top Russian officials and asked for major upcoming winter sports events to be moved out of Russia.The IOC also said it will explore the legal options with regard to a collective ban of all Russian athletes from next months Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.Mutko tells Russias state Tass news agency that we absolutely share and support todays decisions, and said the main issue was not Russian doping but an unprecedented attack on the whole Olympic movement, without going into further details.Mutko earlier Tuesday denied all wrongdoing and said he expected his subordinates to be cleared too.---1 p.m.Two-time Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva has made her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport that Russian track and field athletes not banned for doping be allowed to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Games.Leaving a CAS appeal hearing held amid unusual secrecy in Geneva, Isinbayeva told state-owned news channel Russia 24 that she addressed the judging panel and was optimistic about the outcome.CAS aims to give a verdict on Thursday in the appeal filed by Russias national Olympic body on behalf of 68 athletes.The ruling will guide the IOC executive board as it weighs whether to ban all Russian teams from the Rio Olympics.The Russian appeal challenges an IAAF ruling to suspend the All-Russian Athletic Federation and its athletes from international competition because of a state-backed conspiracy of doping and cover-ups.The IAAF imposed the ban last November and upheld it last month.---12:10 p.m.The IOC executive board wants winter sports governing bodies to freeze their preparations for major events in Russia and find host cities in other countries.A figure skating Grand Prix in Moscow on Nov. 4-6 and a ski jumping World Cup on Dec. 9-11 in Nizhny Tagil are the first events set to be moved from Russia.The IOC says this is because of detailed references to the manipulation of samples at the Sochi Olympics in a World Anti-Doping Agency inquiry report published on Monday that alleged a state-backed doping plot.The request is an interim order through 2016 which the IOC says its board will review in December.Events in early 2017 are also at risk from the provisional ruling.The world championships in bobsled and skeleton are scheduled in Sochi from Feb. 13-26.From January to March, Russia is also due to stage World Cups in biathlon, big air, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and speed skating.---12:05 p.m.The International Olympic Committee is to investigate allegations that host nation Russia sabotaged the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.A World Anti-Doping Agency report on Monday accused top Russian officials of directing a program to subvert drug testing at the Olympics, with doped Russian stars urine allegedly swapped for clean samples in the laboratory by a lab official and an officer of the security services.The IOC says it will initiate reanalysis, including forensic analysis, and a full inquiry into all Russian athletes who participated in Sochi. The investigation will be led by Denis Oswald, a Swiss former rower and senior IOC member.The IOC executive board adds it will impose all the appropriate sanctions if wrongdoing is found.---11:45 a.m.The International Olympic Committee says it has opened investigations into top Russian sports officials and is seeking to bar them from the Rio de Janeiro Games.The IOC statement comes after a World Anti-Doping Agency report accused Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko and his officials of overseeing a cover-up of hundreds of doping test failures by Russians.The IOC has set up a disciplinary commission led by former French Constitutional Court judge Guy Canivet to look into officials within the Russian Ministry of Sports and other persons mentioned in the report.Ministry officials and those suspected of involvement in covering up doping will not be allowed official accreditation to the Rio Olympics, the IOC adds.Several officials, including one of Mutkos deputies and his anti-doping adviser, have been suspended on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mutko told Russian agency R-Sport earlier Tuesday.Mutko, who is not suspended, denies any wrongdoing, and says he expects his subordinates to be reinstated after temporary suspensions.---11:40 a.m.The IOC says it will explore the legal options for a possible total ban on the Russian team from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.The International Olympic Committee says calls for a collective ban on the Russians will be judged versus the right to individual justice.The IOC executive board met by teleconference on Tuesday to consider steps following the widespread doping allegations detailed in Mondays report by World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren.WADA recommended that the IOC consider taking the unprecedented step of excluding the entire Russian team from the Rio Games.The IOC says it will still have to take into account a verdict coming this Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The court is due to rule on Russias appeal against the IAAF decision to ban its track and field athletes from Rio.--10:35 a.m.Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has denied covering up hundreds of doping cases, and says he also expects his staff to be cleared.A World Anti-Doping Agency investigation alleged on Monday that Mutkos ministry directed, controlled and oversaw a mass cover-up of Russians drug test failures over several years, including swapping samples at the 2014 Winter Olympics.Staff including a deputy sports minister and Mutkos own anti-doping advisor were accused of directing which positive tests should be hidden, while Mutko himself was accused of ordering a cover-up when a soccer player tested positive.Mutko tells Russian agency R-Sport that accusations against him are absolutely unreal, and impossible.Mutko remains in his post, while his deputy Yuri Nagornykh is among a group of officials who have been suspended on orders from Russian President Vladimir Putin, though Mutko says we should regard even this suspension as temporary.---10:30 a.m.The head of track and field in Europe says profound changes are required in Russia before sports events can confidently welcome competitors from the doping-tarnished nation.Russias athletics team has already been banned from the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, and European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen believes the latest report into Russian doping cover-ups is damning.Hansen says profound cultural, organizational, and procedural changes (are) required before all sports can confidently welcome clean sportsmen and sportswomen from Russia to future international events.In a statement, Hansen added that athletics officials have a duty to work with Russia on the rehabilitation process however long and difficult it proves, calling it absolutely essential for the future credibility of athletics and all sport.---10:15 a.m.Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has complained to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry about what Russia considers U..ddddddddddddS. interference in the handling of its doping scandal.The foreign ministry says that during a telephone conversation with Kerry, Lavrov expressed everything he thought about a letter circulated by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, a non-government body, calling for Russias entire team to be suspended from the Olympics.The letter, obtained by The Associated Press, was circulated by U.S. and Canadian anti-doping authorities before the release on Monday of a World Anti-Doping Agency report which accused top Russian officials of covering up hundreds of doping cases.According to the ministry, the letter contained provocative anti-Russian demands by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to the International Olympic Committee.There was no immediate comment from the U.S. State Department.The letter called for the IOC to act by next Tuesday to ensure that Russias Olympic Committee and sports federations will not be allowed in Rio de Janeiro, where the games start on Aug. 5.The letter encourages exceptions for Russia-born athletes who can prove they were subject to strong anti-doping systems in other countries.---9:30 a.m.FIFA ethics prosecutors say they will thoroughly examine the McLaren Report into state-backed doping which implicates Russias top football official.Late Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency called on FIFAs ethics committee to investigate allegations against Russia Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko.Mutko, a member of FIFAs ruling council and head of Russias 2018 World Cup organizing committee, is named in the report for personally intervening to cover up a positive doping test for a foreign player in the Russian Premier League.Though Mutkos ministry allegedly orchestrated doping cover-ups across Russian sports and the Sochi Olympics, the FIFA ethics panel can act only on football issues.FIFA ethics prosecutors say if the report reveals violations of the FIFA code of ethics, the investigatory chamber will take appropriate measures and inform accordingly.---9:20 a.m.The Kremlin says Russian athletes are still focused on competing at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro despite calls for the entire Russian delegation to be banned over doping.The World Anti-Doping Agency backs a blanket ban after a report on Monday detailed a cover-up of hundreds of failed drug tests by Russian athletes, allegedly directed by government officials.President Vladimir Putins spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, says Russia is preparing for the Olympics, the Russian team is preparing for the Olympics.Asked whether Russia would boycott the games if it faces punishment, Peskov did not answer directly, but said Russia does not want such situations to damage the Olympic movement.---8:55 a.m.Russian President Vladimir Putins spokesman says Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has not been suspended from duties because he is not directly accused of covering up doping.Putin said on Monday that officials named in the McLaren Report into Russian doping cover-ups would be suspended. A deputy sports minister has been suspended.Dmitry Peskov says that was because Mutko was not named as someone directly involved in the cover-up.While the report says much of the day-to-day administration of doping cover-ups was done by deputy minister Yuri Nagornykh and Mutkos adviser, Nataliya Zhelanova, Mutko is accused of having ordered a cover-up in one case, that of an unnamed foreign soccer player in the Russian Premier League.Mutko is one of Putins oldest allies in the government, having worked with each other for more than 20 years, dating to their time together in the St. Petersburg city administration in the 1990s.---7:55 a.m.London Marathon organizers say a British court has ordered Russian marathon runner Liliya Shobukhova to repay prize and appearance money after being banned for doping.The High Court judgment mandates Shobukhova to repay 377,961.62 pounds ($498,000) plus costs relating to her 2010 marathon victory and second-place finish the following year in the British capital.London Marathon chief executive Nick Bitel says the next step is to get the judgment enforced in Russia. It will be a long and difficult process but we will pursue it as we are determined that cheats should not benefit.Shobukhova was stripped of her 2009-2011 results when the Russian federation initially banned her for two years for blood doping, and she was ordered to forfeit her prize money.The IAAF appealed for a four-year ban from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A settlement was reached in June for Shobukhova to serve a three-year, two-month ban through March 2016.---6:50 a.m.The umbrella body for summer Olympic sports has indicated it is opposed to a ban for the whole Russian team.The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations, which represents the governing bodies of 28 sports on the Olympic program, says it is important to focus on the need for individual justice in all these cases.However, ASOIF also says it will respect a ban on a national team in a particular sport, if imposed by that sports international federation.That would cover the doping ban on the Russian athletics team which was upheld by the International Association of Athletics Federations last month, or bans on several weightlifting teams, including Russias.ASOIF adds it wants more investigation into allegations that the Russian government covered up hundreds of doping cases.---6 a.m.A hearing is underway to determine whether Russias entire athletics team will be banned from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro over doping.The Court of Arbitration for Sport is hearing an appeal in Geneva by 68 Russian athletes against the IAAFs decision to ban the Russian team due to widespread doping.Since the World Anti-Doping Agency first accused Russia of systematic doping in November, leading athletes, coaches, and officials have been suspended over drug use.The case is separate from the McLaren Report, which on Monday detailed a vast cover-up of Russian doping cases, alleging the Russian Sports Ministry ordered hundreds of positive test results to be concealed, including many in athletics.---4 a.m.The executive board of the International Olympic Committee has a teleconference on Tuesday to go over options in the wake of a report that uncovered a state-run doping scheme in Russia that ensnared 28 sports, both summer and winter.It started in 2011 and ended four years later -- well past the time when Russian authorities knew they were under the doping microscope.After receiving the evidence from the report it commissioned, the World Anti-Doping Agency called for the IOC to consider a ban of Russias entire Olympic team. But a blanket ban is not a sure thing.The decision to deliver one is rife with political ramifications that involve a country that sent the third-most athletes (more than 430) to the previous Summer Olympics, four years ago in London. It puts the IOC in the position of ruling against one of its biggest supporters, a nation that spent more than $50 billion hosting the Winter Games in Sochi just two years ago.IOC president Thomas Bach said the committee wouldnt hesitate to apply the toughest sanctions available. Whether the IOC issues its decision on Tuesday or simply sets the table for it to come later, it could be appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. ' ' '

Trevor Knight doesnt exactly claim that divine intervention brought him to College Station, Texas, but the phrase he has used to describe his move has been a leap of faith.If Knight, who spent the past four years at Oklahoma, was going to leave Norman, it had to be for the perfect situation. Conversely, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin needed the perfect quarterback to take over a position rocked by transfers and baggage over the past couple of years.There was Knight, searching for a new home with one last year of eligibility left. More than 350 miles away, Sumlin, his program dragging and two starting quarterbacks departing almost simultaneously, was searching for a way to get A&M back on track as his seat heats up.After a few phone calls and some help from an old friend, Sumlin found his guy, and Knight found his perfect situation.We filled a void for him ... and he filled a void for us as a guy who was not just a graduate transfer quarterback, but a guy you would actually want as a quarterback and played in big games and then brought in a maturity level, Sumlin said. Its a good fit for us.Good must turn into great, as both Sumlin and Knight need this relationship to flourish. If Knight wants a storybook ending to his college career, hell have to show a more polished, less risky side. If Sumlin wants to keep coaching the Aggies, hell need Knight to carry an offense with a new coordinator and a team that has underachieved since its meteoric rise in its 2012 SEC debut.I will say right now, its a fresh start, Knight said. Ive got more confidence than Ive ever had in my game just being in a new conference, a new place, new team, new offense and being named the starter again.* * *Texas A&M wasnt Knights first choice after graduation, even though he spent four months committed to the Aggies back in high school. The senior, who was a captain at Oklahoma, honestly considered staying with the Sooners. Even with former Heisman finalist Baker Mayfield in front of him, Knight was content sitting and helping.But ultimately, every quarterback wants to play. Knight said a handful of schools from the SEC, Pac-12 and even Big 12 reached out to him. Knight didnt need to be recruited again; he needed to make a business decision and find a situation that provided him the opportunity to play -- and play at a high level.Knight, a San Antonio, Texas, native, reached out to Sumlin shortly after the regular season ended. But with Kyler Murray and Kyle Allen on the roster, Sumlin thanked him and politely said he wasnt interested in another quarterback.As fate would have it, everything changed a couple of weeks later, when both Allen and Murray transferred within a week of each other, reopening communication between Knight and Sumlin. The two discussed A&Ms roster -- the lack of a proven quarterback and the playmakers around that position -- and scheme.Noel Mazzones up-tempo spread offense fit Knight, as did the chance to play immediately, with only former juco transfer Jake Hubenak in his way. Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, who was once Sumlins boss in Norman, gave both Sumlin and Knight his stamp of approval.The chance to play close to home and outside of the Big 12 pushed A&M to the top.All the stars just aligned perfectly to make A&M be the perfect place for me, Knight said. I felt like it was the perfect opportunity that I was running toward for my senior year.* * *While this is certainly a fresh start for both Sumlin and Knight -- who threw for 3,424 with 25 touchdowns and 19 interceptions and ran for another 853 yards with eight scores at Oklahoma -- high expectations and a healthy dose of pressure will be dumped on their backs. Talk of a lack of internal control has plagued Sumlin for the past few years, but Knight brings the maturity and leadership that A&M?has lacked at quarterback. Knight was known for his gunslinging ability -- both good and bad -- but his claim to fame is his gutty, 45-31 upset win over Alabama in the 2013 Sugar Bowl, during which his ability to extend plays helped him scorch Alabamas world-class defense for 348 passing yards and four touchdowns.Hes been in big games and hes won them, Sumlin said. You can count them on one hand the guys who have done it [beaten Alabama over the past three years]. Im not real smart, but thats a place to start.Knight and Ole Miss Chad Kelly are the only active quarterbacks with wins over Bama.But the gunslinger style that helped him best Bama also cost him later. In 2014, Oklahoma went 8-5, as Knight completed 56.6 percent of his passes with 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, including pick-sixes in losses to Clemson, Kansas State and TCU. Knight threw picks in eight games, with three multi-interception performances. A year later, Knight watched Mayfield direct the Sooners playoff run.Those mistakes, which he hopes are behind him, could cost both Knight and Sumlin. So theres been a lot of emphasis put on ball security and decision-making with Knight, who won the starting job after the spring. Since Johnny Manziel left in 2013, Aggies quarterbacks have combined to throw 64 touchdowns to 30 interceptions. Vanderbilt is the only other SEC team to throw at least 30 interceptions over the past two years (35).Sumlin seems more at ease with Knight, who is his first starting senior quarterback at A&M, but theres a sense it will be a week-to-week journey with these two.You know, the growth during your career can happen quicker if you understand where your shortcomings are, and there was no greater teacher than losing this opportunity at Oklahoma, Sumlin said.He has a better understanding of that now than maybe he had three years ago.* * *Knight insists the pressure is nothing. Its just noise that he has been used to since he started playing quarterback during kindergarten flag football in south Texas. Growing up idolizing high school Texas stars and then becoming one himself allowed Knight to face -- and dismiss -- negativity well before he stepped foot in Norman.Im harder on myself than media or any person behind a Twitter feed, Knight said with a laugh.That may be, but get ready for a firestorm at the first sign of trouble. Backup in the Big 12 is nothing like starter in the SEC.And it all becomes more intriguing with the crisscrossing connections that have come full circle for both parties -- from Sumlins five years at Oklahoma to Knights A&M commitment leading to his playing days with the Sooners, which in turn led to Knight becoming the Aggies starter.Its kinda funny how all that works, Knight said. It definitely could be fate.And whether he likes it or not, the fate of his coachs career is in his right hand. As Knight looks to reinvent himself, Sumlin is too. After bursting onto the SEC scene, Sumlins stock has fallen with consecutive 8-5 seasons and drama -- from players transferring to coaches misbehaving -- creating a black cloud over the program.Winning cures all, and Knight, who is aware of his coachs situation, isnt painting himself as a savior or getting caught up in out-of-the-huddle drama. Hes in College Station to play football, and the better he is at that, the less talk hell hear.If you start thinking about speculation and things like that, thats when you get caught up in things you cant get caught up in, Knight?said. Its a day-to-day process.If you focus on the process and not the end game or everything else thats going on, you most of the time arrive at the place you want to be at. John Wensink Jersey . PAUL, Minn. Matt Nieto Avalanche Jersey . Paul Pierce couldnt believe he missed at the end. 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LANDOVER, Md. -- In their first real chance to play together this preseason, Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins offensive starters showed plenty of rust and then progress in a 21-16 victory against the Buffalo Bills on Friday night.With the Bills (1-2) resting almost their entire starting defense, Cousins overcame a rough start to finish 12 of 23 for 188 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. Despite coming mostly against Buffalos second- and third-stringers, it was an important recovery for Cousins, who had thrown only five passes in the preseason and was rested last week.Were going to have slow moments or slow quarters at times, and the key is going to be to find a way to circle the wagons and regroup, said Cousins, who started 3 of 9. The body of work overall was pretty productive, but there were moments where it wasnt as good as it needs to be, and we know that.Undrafted rookie running back Robert Kelley was the brightest spot for Washington (2-1), especially given the previous injuries to Matt Jones and Chris Thompson, and that seventh-round pick Keith Marshall sprained his left elbow on his only carry of the game.I definitely got some work in today, and I think it helped me out, said Kelley, who ran for 51 yards on 12 carries. Every time I get up there I try to put myself in a better situation to make the team, take advantage of the opportunity.Bills starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor played only two series, by coach Rex Ryans design, going 2 of 5 for 11 yards before being replaced by E.J. Manuel, who was 21 of 39 for 221 yards and an interception.Ryan also opted to rest running back LeSean McCoy and several key defenders, including defensive tackle Kyle Williams, linebacker Jerry Hughes and cornerbacks Ronald Darby and Stephon Gilmore.I feel pretty good about the guys that I sat, obviously, and I dont think we can afford to get them hurt, Ryan said. Its as simple as that, and I dont care about the criticism.Redskins coach Jay Gruden took a more conventional dress-rehearsal approach to the third preseason game for the Redskins (2-1) and got the kind of performances hed like to see from top players tight end Jordan Reed, receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon, left tackle Trent Williams, and cornerback Josh Norman.ddddddddddddROOKIE WATCHBills: RB Jonathan Williams ran for 42 yards on 11 carries, including a 37-yard touchdown before leaving with a rib injury. ... CB Kevon Seymour, a sixth-round pick, continued his impressive preseason with four tackles.Redskins: LB Sua Cravens was used on several key third downs with the first-team defense. ... CB Kendall Fuller broke up a pass and intercepted another in the end zone in the final minute.POSITION BATTLESBills: K Dan Carpenter was 3 of 3 on field-goal attempts, connecting from 28, 52 and 52 yards. ... WR Dez Lewis didnt help himself with a drop, while Walter Powell had five catches for 55 yards. ... TE Nick OLeary lost a fumble and quite possibly his grip on a roster spot.Redskins: Mack Brown ran for 43 yards on 11 carries in the second half. ... LG Spencer Long returned after spraining his right ankle, while Shawn Lauvao, had a false-start penalty in the red zone. ... C Kory Lichtensteiger committed three holding penalties two days after Washington acquired C Bryan Stork from the New England Patriots. ... DL Ziggy Hood had a sack and thrived in a bigger role with DE Chris Baker getting the night off.INJURY REPORTBills: TE Chris Gragg and DB Jonathan Downing suffered season-ending torn ACLs. ... QB Cardale Jones (shoulder), LT Cordy Glenn (ankle), WR Marquise Goodwin (concussion) and S Aaron Williams (concussion) didnt dress.Redskins: LB Ryan Kerrigan had a groin strain on the first series, and Gruden said hell have an MRI on Saturday, along with Marshall. ... RT Morgan Moses (sprained left ankle) is considered day to day.QUOTABLERyan on the Bills 13 penalties for 104 yards: Way too many penalties obviously. I think both teams had a million penalties.Gruden on the Redskins 10 penalties for 87 yards: We have to get those cleaned up. Its hard enough to go down the field first-and-10, second-and-10, but when you have first-and-20 and second-and-25, thats darn near impossible in the NFL.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '

And Mal Meninga thought he was popular.Greg Inglis is expected to be treated like a god in Papua New Guinea for Saturdays Prime Ministers XIII clash.PMs XIII prop Aaron Woods admitted he was blown away how Meninga was worshipped by the league mad public the last time he visited PNG in 2014 for the annual clash.As PMs XIII and now Kangaroos coach, Meninga will again be greeted like a deity ahead of the annual clash against a PNG XIII at Port Moresby this weekend.Meninga is an adored figure in PNG not only for his playing career but also for championing community causes in the country like healthy living and anti-domestic violence campaigns.But Woods believes it will pale in comparison to the reception awaiting Inglis.The popular Queensland strike weapon will not only visit the country for the first time but also hold the PMs XIII captaincy reins.There are a few boys that havent played over there before - its a bit of a surprise that Inglis is one of them, Woods said.He will be so popular and Im sure they will treat him like a god.I went over there in 2012 and Ben Teo had just played for Queensland.The whole population of PNG loved him because they are all Queensland supporters.I really enjoy going over there. Its always a great experience.Sydney Roosters prop Dylan Napa - who will also feature in the PMs XIII pack - tried to give Inglis an idea of what to expect after savouring his 2014 PNG trip.We went to a school visit and the kids were so happy to see the team, he said.It was only a little thing but they like touching.They dont want autographs or that, they just want to touch you and its a pretty humbling experience.Its a pretty crazy crowd over there and they certainly love their football.Its their national sport so you can only imagine how much they get into it.Meninga has picked a star studded PMs XIII squad that features four Test incumbents.The clash is being used as a genuine selection trial by Meninga before he finalises his 24-strong Kangaroos squad for the end of season Four Nations campaign in the UK. 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Police have said the pool cue tore through the freshmans clothing and into his rectum, forcing emergency surgery. The three were charged as juveniles with aggravated rape.Hamilton County school officials then commissioned an investigation conducted by attorney Courtney Bullard.Bullard, who conducted 40 interviews, reported that nine Ooltewah players said the team participated in an activity they called racking in before the Gatlinburg incident. When racking in, they said, upperclassmen turned out the lights in the locker room, grabbed a freshman and punched him from the neck down, without the intent to cause injury.Many players described `racking in as horseplay or `boys being boys, Bullard said in her report. This description is indicative of a desensitization and minimization of the behavior and a lack of education on what constitutes hazing.Bullard also said she couldnt substantiate whether coach Andre Montgomery and assistant coach Karl Williams were aware of the hazing and bullying but they certainly were aware of excessive horseplay. But she added that there was no prior culture of sexual harassment on the basketball team and the assailants had no prior history of reported similar conduct.Bullards 24-page report recommended making training on Title IX mandatory for all Hamilton County Deparrtment of Education and school administrators, specifically identifying and addressing bullying, hazing and harassment.dddddddddddd She also recommended training on proper reporting, and the repercussions for failure to report.Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs.The report provides an opportunity to enhance our practices, provide better support and safety for all our students moving forward, interim Hamilton County Department of Education superintendent Kirk Kelly said. The recommendations will serve as a guide to provide ongoing monitoring and development of best practices.Kelly added that while this has been a difficult time for many, it will mean officials are better positioned in the future to respond to problems.Rick Smith, who was superintendent at the time of the incident, announced in March that he would retire July 1 and take leave effective immediately.Montgomery, Williams and assistant principal Allard Nayadley were charged in Hamilton County with failure to report child sexual abuse to the proper authorities, though charges against Williams were dropped in May.Montgomery was indicted in May on four counts of failing to report child sexual abuse.Nayadley entered a pre-trial diversion program in May. If he complies with terms of that program, which include performing community service and taking a class on mandatory reporting, the charges can be removed from his record. He also recently announced he was resigning.In addition, Gatlinburg police detective Rodney Burns faces aggravated perjury charges in Hamilton County stemming from his testimony in a preliminary hearing for the three Ooltewah High School officials.---Information from: Chattanooga Times Free Press, http://www.timesfreepress.com ' ' '

MACOMB, Ill. -- Garret Covington scored 15 points and the Leathernecks shot 60 percent from the floor and used a 52-21 rebounding edge to trounce Oak Hills Christian 95-48 on Sunday night.Covington, a senior who led Western Illinois (1-1) in nearly every category last season, scored 10 points in the first four minutes, Dalan Ancrum added nine and the Leathernecks jumped to a 28-2 lead and cruised.Ancrum, a junior, finished with 13 points and Jabari Sandifer, Jalen Morgan and Lynrick Moxey scored 10 apiece. C.J. Duff grabbed 10 rebounds and Western Illinois held a 10-1 advantage on offensive boards.All but one of the 14 Leathernecks who played scored.Duke Abalos, a freshman, scored 14 and Moe Blackmon added 12 for Oak Hills Christian (0-8), a National Christian College Athletic Association member. The Wolfpack was held to 30 percent shooting from the floor (18 of 61). Ruben Loftus-Cheek Chelsea Jersey . Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city. Marcin Bulka Jersey . Q: Team Canada announces their Olympic roster three weeks from today. Who is general manager Steve Yzerman watching? LeBrun: Over the last 48 hours, hes taken in the home-and-home between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche with Jamie Benn and Matt Duchene being the obvious targets. http://www.chelseasoccerjerseysonline.com/womens-kepa-arrizabalaga-chelsea-jersey/ . Thousands of Southern California fans enveloped the Trojans to celebrate an improbable win secured by an interim coach, an inconsistent kicker and a thin defence that wouldnt break. Ethan Ampadu Chelsea Jersey . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Andreas Christensen Chelsea Jersey . Team physician Dr. Steve Traina performed the surgery Friday. Robinson was injured in a spill underneath the Nuggets basket during the first quarter of Wednesday nights loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Minnesota sophomore running back Shannon Brooks is expected to miss 3-5 weeks with a foot injury, coach Tracy Claeys said at a public event on Wednesday. The news was first reported by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.Brooks was the Golden Gophers leading rusher last season, running for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 12 games as a true freshman. Sophomorre Rodney Smith, who ran for 670 yards last year, would likely become the teams main tailback if Brooks is forced to miss time during the season.ddddddddddddMinnesota opens the season on Sept. 1 at home against Oregon State. ' ' '

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Finally, the Big 12 has its Top 10 matchup.No. 8 Oklahoma heads to No. 10 West Virginia on Saturday night and the Sooners can wrap up the Big 12 championship if it gets some help earlier in the day from TCU, which hosts second-place Oklahoma State.The Big 12 has been devoid of marquee games this season. Oklahoma started out ranked No. 3 and lost its opener to Houston. Baylor advanced to No. 8 in late October before losing three straight.West Virginia has moved up after beginning unranked and forecast to finish seventh in the league. The Mountaineers havent come close to a Big 12 title since joining the league in 2012.There may not be this much riding on one game in Morgantown since West Virginia lost to rival Pittsburgh in 2007, costing the Mountaineers a berth in the national championship game.Weve been off the radar for a long time, and were OK with that, West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen said Monday. We use that as motivation. Whether theyre talking good about us or bad about us, we dont really pay attention to it.On Saturday, it will be the leagues top scoring defense at West Virginia against the conferences best offense.Its exciting but challenging though because they have a raucous crowd, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said.Oklahoma enters with a 14-game conference winning streak.Theyre playing lights out, Holgorsen said. Known for an offensive league, theyre the ones that got it going on more than anyone. I know its one that our guys are looking forward to.An Oklahoma win coupled with a loss by No. 13 Oklahoma State on Saturday would give the Sooners (8-2, 7-0) their 10th Big 12 championship and render moot the teams Dec. 3 Bedlam meeting in Norman, Oklahoma.Oklahoma wins the title by winning its last two games, while Oklahoma State (8-2, 6-1) can claim it by beating TCU and the Sooners.West Virginia (8-1, 5-1) must win all of its remaining games and needs Oklahoma State to lose to TCU and beat Oklahoma for the Mountaineers to claim the title. West Virginia also has league games left with Iowa State and Baylor.The league instituted a tie-breaker formula in 2015 based on head-to-head meetings if two teams end tied after TCU and Baylor shared the title in 2014.Other notes from the Big 12 coaches call:---BOWL HUNTERSKansas State, TCU and Texas each have a chance to become bowl eligible this week.Kansas State (5-4, 3-3) plays at Baylor (6-3, 3-3), TCU (5-4, 3-3) hosts Oklahoma State, and the Longhorns (5-5, 3-4) play at Kansas (1-9, 0-7).Texas Tech (4-6, 2-5) needs to win both its remaining games to become bowl eligible. The Red Raiders are at Iowa State (2-8, 1-6) on Saturday.---YOUNG BAYLOR QBActing Baylor coach Jim Grobe said hes confident in the ability of freshman quarterback Zach Smith, who took over last week after Seth Russell sustained a season-ending ankle injury.Smith completed 6 of 15 passes for 144 yards and a touchdown. Hes attempted 35 passes all season.I hope we can get him ready in a hurry, Grobe said. Hes got a lot of work to do this week to get comfortable with everything were going to ask him to do. The thing I liked best about him is he didnt have that deer-in-the-headlight look.---GUNDYS HAIRDOOklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, known for his mullet, said the fate of his hairdo might hinge on his sons test scores.His son has been putting the pressure on Gundy to cut his hair, so the coach told him that if he scored above 91 he would think about it. His sons most recent test score was an 88.Gundy said he doesnt necessarily need to maintain his current look to keep a good season going.A lot of people are superstitious about things like that. Im really not, he said. But were having a little bit of fun with it, thats for sure.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org Cheap Yeezy Boost 330 . Tuesdays surgery at Atlantas Piedmont Hospital was performed by Dr. Xavier Duralde and Hawks team physician Dr. Michael Bernot. 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The scientists believe the small earthquake during a Marshawn Lynch touchdown was likely greater than Lynchs famous "beast quake" touchdown run three years ago, which also came against New Orleans during a playoff game. NEW YORK -- David Ortiz began making his mark on the rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York with two long home runs at Yankee Stadium on July 4, 2003.He has not stopped getting big hits against the Yankees since and is ending his career as a highly productive player on a playoff team.Its incredible, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. You often wonder why hes retiring. I know a lot of athletes like to go out on top but gosh the year hes having, I would really have to think about coming back but Im going to encourage him to retire.On Thursday, Ortiz will take his last at-bats in the rivalry when the Red Sox conclude their series with the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.Ortiz announced his retirement before the season and the end of his 14-year tenure with the Red Sox has been marked by tributes in a similar manner to the final seasons of Yankee icons Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera.Early in his time with the Red Sox, he struggled for playing time while splitting time with Jeremy Giambi and others. Until he hit those two home runs followed by two more in the next game, Ortiz had seven at-bats in the rivalry, but that weekend was part of a 5-for-16 showing and a few weeks later, he delivered his first game-winning hit in the rivalry.Then came the 2004 season, when he had consecutive extra-inning game-ending hits in Games 4 and 5 of the ALCS as the Red Sox became the only team to rally from a three games to none deficit en route to their first World Series title since 1918.Ortiz has 52 of his 53 career home runs vs. the Yankees with the Red Sox. He has the fourth-most home runs all time against the Yankees, tied for fourth all-time with Hall of Famer Hank Greenberg and only behind Manny Ramirez (55), and Hall of Famers Ted Williams (62) and Jimmie Foxx (70).Of those home runs, 31 have been in two versions of Yankee Stadium. He is tied with Mickey Vernon for the second-most among visiting players to New York and gets one more chance to tie or surpass the mark set by Goose Goslin.Theres always motivation when you come to play at Yankee Stadium, Ortiz said. Thats how its been until today. As far as I know, when youre a viillain, youre a villain.dddddddddddd When youre a hero, youre a hero. Not too many guys get to be both.The Red Sox will be taking the field as division champions for the third time in Ortizs tenure. They also won in 2007 and 2013 and Wednesday clinched their eighth division title despite Joe Kelly giving up Mark Teixeiras two-out grand slam in the ninth inning of a 5-3 loss.It doesnt detract at all from what these guys accomplished over the last six months, Red Sox owner John Henry said. The baseball season is an endurance test, so it takes six months to determine a champion. That championship was determined before this game ended.Teixeiras dramatic home run kept the Yankees mathematically alive for at least one more day. Although New York has won six of its last 17 games, it remains four games behind Baltimore in the wild-card race.Henry Owens, who was 10 years old when Ortiz joined Boston, makes the start in place of Drew Pomeranz. Owens made his major league debut at Yankee Stadium last August and has a 5.27 ERA in 15 starts.The 24-year-old left-hander has not pitched since being recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket where he was 10-7 with a 3.53 ERA in 24 starts. Earlier this season, Owens was 0-1 with a 7.79 ERA in four starts for the Red Sox.The last Yankees starting pitcher to face Ortiz will be CC Sabathia, who is 8-12 with a 4.02 ERA.Ortiz is 18-for-70 (.257) with two home runs and six RBI to go along with 16 strikeouts against Sabathia as a Red Sox and 18-for-76 (.237) with two home runs and seven RBI overall in their matchups.Sabathia is 12-13 with a 4.59 ERA in 34 career starts against the Red Sox and with the Yankees, he is 10-9 with a 4.79 ERA in 27 starts. He last opposed the Red Sox Sept. 18 in Boston when he allowed four runs and eight hits in a no-decision.The left-handers last outing was Saturday in Toronto when he allowed four hits in seven shutout innings of a 3-0 loss. It was his 45th career start of at least seven shutout innings and fifth scoreless outing this season. ' ' '

BALTIMORE -- The home runs dont come often these days for 41-year-old Henry Blanco, and neither do starting assignments. When they do, however, Seattles backup catcher often leaves a memorable impression. Blanco hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning off Wei-Yin Chen, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-2 Sunday behind left-hander Joe Saunders. Batting ninth in the lineup, Blanco sent an 0-2 pitch into the left-field seats to erase a 2-1 deficit. The 16-year veteran was playing in his 32nd game of the season, the 17th with Seattle after being signed as a free agent. "If we could get that by the backup catcher every other day, every third day, well be in good shape," acting manager Robby Thompson said. "He comes to play, hes in great shape." Blanco has played for 11 different teams during a career that began in 1997. This was his third homer of the season; the other two were grand slams, including a game winner in his Mariners debut against Oakland on June 15. "When you get a win and you can help the team win some games, its a good feeling," Blanco said. Blancos batting .182, but hes done his job quite capably. "Hes had some huge hits for us," Thompson said. "Huge home runs, a couple grand slams and a two-run there. The times that hes in there, hes produced." Blanco isnt the only old-timer in the Seattle clubhouse. The Mariners other run Sunday came from 41-year-old Raul Ibanez, who hit an RBI double in the second inning. "Thats a good thing," Blanco said. "At this point, you just want to contribute to win games and hope for the best. Raul is a pretty good hitter, hes always been, and I just get lucky." Saunders (10-10) worked out of trouble in almost every inning but improved to 7-0 lifetime against Baltimore after allowing two runs, eight hits and two walks in six innings. He walked off the mound for the last time trailing 2-1, but Blancos blast made him a winner. "It was unreal," Saunders said. "Its one of those moments in the game where its like do or die and he put a good swing on a good pitch, I think, and bailed me out." Saunders, who played a key role for the Orioles late last season, has five consecutive seasons with at least 10 wins. In this one, he walked a tightrope through five innings and gave up a two-run drive to Danny Valencia in the sixth. Baltimore went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position and stranded eight. The Orioles dropped two of three to the Mariners and went 4-5 on a homestand that began with three games apiece against Boston and Houston. "We did some really good things to create some situations, but Joe pitched out of it," manager Buck Showalter said. "It was really kind of characteristic of a good veteran pitcher like Joe. Weve seen that before." Yoervis Medina struck out four in two perfect innings and Danny Farquhar got three straight outs for his second save, both of which came within 24 hours. Chen (6-4) gave up three runs and five hits over seven innings in losing for the first time in seven starts since May 1. Valencia was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk before the game for his third stint with the Orioles this season. Starting at designated hitter, he homered after Steve Pearce drew a leadoff walk to put Baltimore up 2-1. The lead didnt last. One inning later, following a walk to No. 8 hitter Brendan Ryan, Blanco pulled a slider a few feet inside the foul pole. "Thats the spot I wanted to attack," Chen said through an interpreter. "I threw the ball right on the spot and he still swings the bat really well and he hit a home run off me. Hats off to him." Seattle and Baltimore combined for 14 homers in the three games, none more important than Blancos. "I wasnt expecting to hit a home run," Blanco said. "I was trying to get a pitch where I could put the ball in play and see if something can happen. I just hit it pretty good." The Mariners used successive doubles by Michael Morse and Raul Ibanez to go up 1-0 in the second. Over the first five innings, the Orioles wasted repeated opportunities to score. NOTES: Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik says manager Eric Wedge, who had a mild stroke on July 22, wont rejoin the team this week. Zduriencik said Wedge is "doing well," but added, "This is a lifelong health issue for him. When he gets back here managing this club, we want him to be here. We dont want him to come in and be here for two or three days."... Zduriencik also said RH reliever Stephen Pryor has been shut down for the year with an injured right triceps muscle. ... Orioles 2B Brian Roberts missed a third straight game while on paternity leave. He is expected to travel with the team Monday to San Diego for a two-game series that begins Tuesday night. ... The Mariners host Toronto on Monday night after going 2-4 on a six-game trip through Boston and Baltimore. ... Seattle won the season series 4-2. Jordan Black Friday 2019 . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. Wholesale Jordan Black Friday .Y. -- Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone has drawn on his Syracuse connections once again by hiring Rob Moore to take over as receivers coach. http://www.blackfridayjordan.com/ .J. -- Marty Brodeur beat the Pittsburgh Penguins yet again. Jordan Black Friday From China . -- There were so many positives from the Orlando Magics first victory of the season that it was hard for coach Jacque Vaughn to stop praising his players. Fake Jordan Black Friday . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. He bettered that with a long-range blast that went in off the goal frame in the 18th, and converted a penalty in the 72nd after Diego Mainz was sent off for fouling Aduriz with only the goalkeeper to beat. Notre Dame redshirt sophomore quarterback DeShone Kizer has declared for the NFL draft, the school announced.Thank you. NFL bound, Kizer said toward the end of a minute-long video on Bleacher Report.Kizer started the past 23 games for the Fighting Irish, with a 12-11 record. He threw for 5,809 yards with 47 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, adding 992 rushing yards and 18 more scores on the ground.The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Kizer assumed the starting role in the third game of the 2015 season, replacing Malik Zaire after Zaire suffered a broken ankle against Virginia in Week 2. Kizer threw a game-winning touchdown pass and never looked back, starting every Irish contest since.Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said in fall camp this season that with Zaire back from injury, both he and Kizer would see extensive time in the season opener at Texas. After Kizer outplayed Zaire in the loss, however, that plan was scrapped, with Kizer assuming full-time duties the rest of the season.Zaire has said he will transfer elsewhere for his fifth college season in 2017.Kizer was voted the Irishs MVP by his teammates at Fridays program awards banquet and named a captain for 2017.DeShone is an extremely gifted quarterback that was faced with a difficult decision, Kelly said Monday in a release. He could retturn as a senior captain at Notre Dame -- a place that he loves, and with a program that respects him immensely.dddddddddddd Or, he could begin the next chapter in his life and accept the opportunity that likely awaits in the NFL.While he chose the latter, the type of leadership DeShone displayed this past season will benefit our program moving forward. Hell certainly be missed on and off the field, but were very happy for him and his family. DeShone will always represent this University with the utmost professionalism and class.Neither Scouts Inc.s Todd McShay nor ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr. have Kizer on their latest draft boards, which are capped at 32 and 25 players, respectively. Kiper recently wrote that Kizer has to go back to school, with McShay adding: Mel is right, Kizer needs another year.The lack of surefire upperclassmen quarterbacks in the 2017 class, however, could prove beneficial for Kizer, who was considered a late-bloomer in high school because of a well-rounded sports background that included four-year stints on both the baseball and basketball teams.Kizer tweeted a statement Monday thanking Notre Dame for its support the past three years. ' ' '