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TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs have summoned Korbinian Holzer three times from the American Hockey League this season and each time he has spent the game in the press box as a seventh defenceman. Nike Air Max 2015 Homme Blanc . But Toronto Marlies head coach Dallas Eakins believes that when the time is right, Holzer will get his opportunity to play in the NHL. "I think hes definitely ready for a good audition," said Eakins. "Hes been our best defenceman since Matt Lashoff left the lineup nine games into the season." Being so close to playing in the NHL and not getting any game time could be discouraging for someone whos been part of the Leafs organization since 2006, but Holzer see it as all part of the learning process. "Getting called up is always one of the greatest feelings you can have," said Holzer. "Just practising with the guys up there, all the guys help you out. Its always nice to be part of that. Practice is a huge thing up there. You try to get used to the speed and get better where you can." Its been a patient process for the 23-year-old German, who along with Leafs Nikolai Kulemin and James Reimer are the only three left from Torontos 2006 draft class. After being drafted in the fourth round, the six-foot-three 205-pounder spent three seasons in Germany with the DEG Metro Stars. There, Holzer was given plenty of minutes as a young, raw talent. It kept him from having to fight for playing time at the AHL level with the rest of the Leafs prospects. Despite the urge to come to North America, Holzer continued his development overseas and honoured the contract he had with his German club. "I just played my first year pro in Germany and after the first season I was considering to come over but I was young and had a contract over there," said Holzer. "The second and third season helped me over there because of the playing time. It was a good thing I stayed a little longer because when I came over I was a little bit more ready." Holzer finally joined the Marlies for the 2010-11 season, blending successfully into the AHL. He led all Marlies players with a plus-10 rating and was one of 12 Marlies called up to the Leafs. He dressed in two games in early November, playing just over six minutes in each but there were obvious parts to his game that still needed work. "The biggest thing when he came over from Germany was his ability to protect himself," said Eakins. "He always left himself wide open when playing the puck. But now he protects the puck, retrieves the puck so well and he also protects himself from getting hit." This season, Holzer has moved himself into a top pairing on the Marlies blue-line. He plays the most minutes of any Marlies defenceman, spending significant time on the leagues second-best penalty-killing unit. "I play a lot of minutes down here which is huge," said Holzer. "Coaches have a lot of faith in me which is also huge." The German knows his strengths -- and role. "His bread and butter is to shut down other teams top lines and he is rarely going to hurt you defensively," said Eakins. "I would say I am more defensive," added Holzer. "If theres a chance to chip in points I like to take the chance but I take care of my back end first. I think Im a pretty good penalty killer too. My job is to keep the puck out of my teams net. Im a defenceman." With his role continuously evolving with the Marlies, and four call-ups in less than two seasons, Holzer has been heading in the right direction. "I feel Im ready to make the next step," said Holzer, a restricted free agent at the end of this season. "If Im NHL-ready well see as soon as I get a couple games. I kind of dont like that expression (NHL ready) because I only played two games so far and its hard to judge." But with the Leafs being the healthiest theyve been all season, there have been few opportunities to make his case. With the trade deadline approaching, things could change. Nike Air Max 2015 Homme Noir . Heyward-Bey did not practice all week because of a hamstring injury. Coach Chuck Pagano said Heyward-Bey was expected to miss at least a week and they signed former New England receiver Deion Branch to help fill the void. Nike Air Max 2015 Homme Orange . They didnt sit back and put the New York Rangers into an early hole they never got out of. Frederik Andersen made 32 saves to stay perfect in four NHL games, and Corey Perry and Kyle Palmieri scored first-period goals to lead the Ducks to a 2-1 victory over the Rangers on Monday night. JUPITER, Fla. -- Matt Carpenter called agreeing to a new US$52-million, six-year deal with St. Louis a no-brainer. The Cardinals are hoping their third baseman sticks even longer than that. "Hes the type of player youd like to think could finish his career as a Cardinal," St. Louis chairman and CEO Bill DeWitt said Saturday. St. Louis began contract talks with Carpenter in August. Both sides characterized the negotiations smooth. "It was not one of those where we were sitting there debating all of Matts faults or his weaknesses, because there werent any," St. Louis General Manager John Mozeliak said. "Hes really a special person not only on the field but off the field." The deal includes a team option for a seventh year in 2020 at $18.5 million. Should the St. Louis decline the option, they would pay Carpenter a $2-million buyout. "For a baseball junkie like myself, I cant think of a better place to play than the city of St. Louis," Carpenter said. "Busch Stadium, I still pinch myself every time I make that drive to the field. "Playing in front of these fans, the city of St. Louis, Cardinal baseball as a whole, its just so much fun. Its such a privilege to put on this jersey. Its something I dont take lightly at all." Carpenters agent, Bryan Cahill, said the 28-year-old received a $1-million signing bonus and will make $1.55 million this season. Nike Free 5.0 Homme grise. The salary escalates each year, reaching $14.5 million in 2019. Carpenter hit .318 while leading the National League in hits (199), doubles (55) and runs (126) last season and playing mostly second base. He is moving back to third this season, where he has played most of his professional career. He earned his first all-star selection in 2013 and finished fourth in MVP voting. A 13th-round draft choice out of TCU in 2009, Carpenters first full season in the majors was 2012. Carpenter switched to second during last spring training and started 128 games as a middle infielder in 2013. He also played 24 games at third. Known in the clubhouse for his work ethic and daily preparation, it hasnt taken Carpenter long to take on a leadership role. Hes made an impact not only on the younger Cardinals, but also on the veterans. "They cant help but watch," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "OK, how did this guy get on the board all of the sudden? "Hows he in the MVP running? Where did this come from? They cant help but translate the work thats put in and the discipline." He fought back emotion at Saturdays press conference. "I realize what a responsibility this is for me," Carpenter said. "Im really looking forward to living up to this and continuing being part of such a great organization." Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

CHICAGO - Alexei Ramirez is finding different ways of helping the White Sox earn dramatic victories. Adidas Superstar 2 Uomo . Ramirez scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning on a throwing error and the Chicago White Sox edged the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on a frigid Tuesday night. Tied at one, Red Sox reliever Burke Badenhop (0-2) allowed a one-out single to Ramirez. After Tyler Flowers struck out, Chris Capuano replaced Badenhop. Capuano walked Adam Eaton to move Ramirez to second. Then with a 3-2 count, Marcus Semien hit a grounder to Xander Bogaerts at shortstop, who one-hopped his throw to first baseman Mike Carp. Carp wasnt able to scoop the throw and Ramirez, who was already running on the pitch never stopped when rounding third and scored without a throw. "There were two outs so I was going all the way with two outs, so my idea was to go ahead and get to home plate regardless of what happened," said Ramirez, who also beat the Cleveland Indians with a two-run homer in the ninth inning on Sunday. Bogaerts was disappointed with his throw to Carp. "Its cold weather, but thats no excuse for that play. Thats a ball I shouldve thrown right at the chest to him," Bogaerts said. "I knew it was going to bounce, it took a weird bounce, but I should have thrown it at his chest to Carp and gone into extra innings." The Red Sox didnt think Semien checked his swing on a 2-2 pitch that wouldve sent the game into extra innings. "Yes. The check swing from the open side clearly looked like — given some of the other check swings that were called here tonight — it was more extensive than some other ones. But we dont get the call, Red Sox manager John Farrell said. White Sox reliever Daniel Webb (1-0) got one out in the ninth for the victory. The temperature at first pitch was 40 degrees. All the players except for White Sox starter Erik Johnson and Eaton wore long sleeves under their jerseys and the upper deck was closed because of ice on the ramps. Adam Dunn homered for the White Sox, who have won four of their past five games and two straight in their final at-bat. The White Sox are off to a surprising 8-6 start after losing 99 games last season. Dunn is pointing to their patience at the plate as one of the reasons. "For the most part all year, weve had really good at-bats. I think thats why. It seems like were in (teams) bullpens seems early in each and every game. That take a toll," Dunn said. Daniel Nava homered for Boston, which has lost three straight. First baseman Mike Napoli left in the top of the ninth inning after injuring his left ring finger sliding into second base. With two outs, Napoli advanced to second on Donnie Veals wild pitch. Napoli slid head first into second and dislocated his left ring finger against the base. X-Rays on Napolis finger was negative. "Yeah I really dont do it often. But on a play like that when I dont know what kind of throw or whats going to happen and I see Alexei coming across. Its my first instinct to try and get to the bag as quick as possible," Napoli said. Red Sox starter Jake Peavy allowed one run and three hits in six innings on 113 pitches against his former team in his third straight no-decision. He struck out eight and walked four. Johnson pitched 6 2-3 innings and struck out a career-high nine in his eighth career start. The 24-year old right-hander allowed one run and three hits with two walks. Before the game, the White Sox paid tribute to the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. The White Sox players wore "Boston Strong" T-shirts during pregame and there was a video montage along with a moment of silence. In the second inning, White Sox manager Robin Ventura challenged a call by first base umpire Cory Blaser. Ventura challenged that Napolis foot was off the base when he fielded Bogaerts throw to get Jose Abreu. The replay was ruled inconclusive so Blasers call was upheld. Dunn followed with his third homer of the season. "Obviously it is fun to compete against a guy like that," Dunn said of facing Peavy. "A lot of times you will be on the short end of it, but its fun stuff." Peavy actually heard Dunns bat break on the home run. "His bat broke. We broke his bat. Normally youll take your chances when that happens. Most people arent as strong as he is. He always used to say this ballpark played big to fair. "Im going to go on record and have fun with him tonight and tell him in big to fair ballparks, a broken-bat homer doesnt get out," Peavy said. "A good hitter getting a pitch he can get up in the air and thats what he does. He hits the ball out of the ballpark." David Ortiz was called out on strikes in the fourth inning on an appeal to third base umpire Doug Eddings. Ortiz was livid after Eddings ruled that the slugger didnt check his swing. Farrell had to intervene to prevent Ortiz from being thrown out of the game. With two outs, Nava tied the game with a solo shot to right. It was his second homer of the season. NOTES: Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia hopes to be back in the lineup on Wednesday night. Hes been out with a sore left wrist and received a cortisone shot on Monday after MRI tests came back negative. He entered the game as a pinch-runner for Napoli in the ninth and stayed in the game at second base. ... Red Sox closer Koji Uehara threw a bullpen session before the game and is expected to throw another bullpen session on Wednesday. Farrell expects to have Uehara available on Thursday. ...Red Sox OF Shane Victorino is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with one of the clubs minor league affiliates later this week. ... 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John Wall scored 23 points to lead the Wizards, but he went scoreless in the fourth and received little help from his teammates. Washington had won eight of its previous 10 and began the day in fifth, one-half game ahead of the Brooklyn Nets. Bobcats-Wizards late in the season is usually more about pingpong balls than playoffs, but Washington is closing in on its first post-season berth since 2008 and Charlotte is nearly there for the first time since 2010. Fittingly, they were evenly matched, a good sign for their two meetings yet to come on March 31 and April 9. Neither team led by more than six until Wall fouled Walker while Walker was attempting a 3-pointer with 4:34 to play. Walker was awarded three free throws, and Washington coach Randy Wittman was called for a technical foul after the second attempt. Walker made the technical, then made the last of his quartet of free throws to put the Bobcats ahead 87-80. 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Wall had the only sure hand for the Wizards. He went 10 for 19 from the field, while everyone else was 25 for 63. Perhaps a sign of Wall trying too hard: He got reckless trying for one-handed driving dunk late in the third quarter and was called for a charge as he crashed onto the floor. Notes: Bobcats G Gary Neal, acquired last month in a trade, did not play due to "an internal team matter," according to an announcement by the team. ... Charlotte committed only two fouls in the first half. ... Both teams shot 20 for 43 (46.5 per cent) in the first half. ... The Bobcats improved to 2-8 against Southeast Division opponents. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

IRVING, Texas -- Tony Romo is still sleeping in a recliner, still not practising and still not certain whether hell be able to play against the Redskins on Monday night. cheapjerseys.com . Hes also not ruling himself out. While tests show his punctured lung has healed, his broken rib hurts plenty, especially when he moves the wrong way. How much he can play through that pain -- not just tolerate it, but throw the ball accurately, even after getting hit and rising from the turf -- will determine whether he starts in the Cowboys home opener. "If its just about the pain side of it, I think well be good to go," Romo said Friday. "But well have to determine that as it gets closer. ... I dont think we can say anything 100 per cent right now. Its just a matter of the day and keep getting better. Im obviously planning mentally going out there, so well see." Romo has been fitted for a protective vest, and done some light throwing. Hes been in meetings and is studying the playbook to make sure hes ready, if everything checks out OK. He said hes getting up to five hours of treatment each day. There are certain movements and throws he needs to be able to make before he knows he can play. However, hes not even sure when he will test himself. Dallas practices again Saturday and has a walkthrough Sunday. He also could wait all the way until pregame warm-ups. "Theres no real standard or litmus test that we have with any injuries," coach Jason Garrett said. "But we certainly want our players to be able to move around and practice prior to the game. So were hopeful he can do something here in the next few days, prior to Mondays game. If we have a good feeling about it, if he feels good about it physically, mentally and emotionally, well give him a chance." Garrett said Romo has been cleared medically. Romo said doctors could still rule him out. "There are a couple of steps in the whole process and well take it as it comes," Romo said. "As I said, if it has to do with dealing with the pain, its part of playing quarterback in the NFL." Romo understands the medical details of what happened and what could happen if he plays again. This isnt the kind of injury that could get worse if he plays, but playing wouldnt help it get better any sooner. "You heal up a wound, a scab goes over it and you can open it up again," he said. "Youre going to get hit. Thats part of playing. Its going to happen. Just figure out a way, if you can, if you play, to do the best of your ability when you go out there." Romo was hurt on the third play against San Francisco on Sunday, yet stayed in throughout the first half. He missed part of the third quarter, then returned and led the Cowboys to a comeback victory in overtime. His performance, especially considering the circumstances, earned him the NFC offensive player of the week award. Its also helped douse the talk that he cant come through when it matters most, which was all the talk last week, following his flop at the finish of the opener, turning a late lead against the Jets into a loss. Jon Kitna would start if Romo cant. Dallas also is likely to activate third-stringer Stephen McGee. The Cowboys took the risk of being without a third quarterback the first two games. Dallas (1-1) could use a win over Washington (2-0) to distance itself from the ugly 1-7 start last season. Even if Romo plays, the Cowboys could be without several other key players, or with many of them at less than full strength. That includes his centre and left guard. Centre Phil Costa was hurt in the fourth quarter against the 49ers and didnt practice Thursday. Left guard Derrick Dockery is out with multiple injuries, putting rookie Bill Nagy back in the lineup. Nagy started the opener, then gave way to the veteran because of a knee injury. Both starting receivers and the starting running back are hurting, too. Receiver Miles Austin aggravated a hamstring injury late on Sunday and hasnt practised. Hes not likely to play. Receiver Dez Bryant was back on the practice field Friday, but was listed as not working out. Hes been out since hurting his left thigh in the opener. Running back Felix Jones, who dislocated a shoulder early against the 49ers, was listed as having limited participation Friday. A new injury cropped up, too -- kickoff specialist David Buehler was out with a groin problem. "In some ways were lucky because I dont know that we have a lot of long-term injuries happening right now," Romo said. "However, were banged up at the moment. ... A lot of guys have stepped up with some injuries that theyve gutted out more than I have." Romo said hes not concerned that the injuries to his blockers and his skill-position specialists making him more of a target. Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall already has said that he and his teammates see a bulls-eye on Romos ribs. "Thats part of playing football," he said. "If theyre able to get a clean shot on my ribs consistently throughout the game, then were probably not doing that well anyway." cheap china jerseys . Spezza was tasked with taking over for Alfredsson as captain, and Ryan with filling the void as a scoring winger. In the Senators first game against Alfredsson and the Detroit Red Wings, Spezza and Ryan fittingly spearheaded an impressive offensive display in a 6-1 blowout at Joe Louis Arena. cheap jerseys free shipping .Nor for the Seahawks, Cardinals, Cowboys, Patriots and Broncos.Week 15 saw defending Super Bowl champion Seattle secure its passage to the playoffs with a 35-6 rout of Arizona on Sunday night.New Orleans, LA (SportsNetwork.com) - Arron Afflalo and Ty Lawson were both instrumental down the stretch to help the Denver Nuggets snap their seven-game losing streak. Afflalo had a team-high 20 points and Lawson distributed 13 assists in the Nuggets 93-85 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. Lawson had just five points on 2-of-12 shooting, but his basket late in the fourth along with a pair of assists to Afflalo aided to the win. I thought defensively that we were active, Nuggets coach Brian Shaw said. We didnt turn the ball over a great deal. Tyreke Evans scored 15 of his 25 points in the third quarter to pace the Pelicans, who had their four-game winning streak halted. Anthony Davis, who temporarily left the game in the third after suffering a leg injury, supplied 24 points and 12 rebounds in the setback. New Orleans trailed by six with under four minutes left in the fourth when Davis converted a runner through the lane before Eric Gordon, who went 4-of-15 shooting for 11 points, knocked down a 3-pointer to cut the deficit to one. The Nuggets countered as Lawson found Afflalo for a trey, then Lawson made a layup after a nifty drive on forwards Dante Cunningham and Omer Asik, increasing the advantage to 91-85 with 1:34 remaining. We had a few defensive miscues. We gave up some timely (3-pointers). That one from Afflalo was a tough one to come back from, Pelicans coach Monty Williams said. Ryan Anderson was off the mark for the Pelicans and Denver gained an extended possession at the other end after a missed jumper from Lawson went off Davis out of bounds. Afflalo made it count, hitting a jumper on a feed from Lawson to make it an eight-point game, and the Nuggets got back in the win column. cheap china nfl jerseys. Evans 3-pointer gave the Pelicans a 55-54 lead, then he capped an 18-5 surge to open the second half with a jumper the next trip down the floor. Lawson and Afflalo each connected on 3s, however, to move Denver back in front. Late in the third, New Orleans got a scare when Evans went up top to Davis for an alley-oop, but Kenneth Faried was there to intercept the pass and Davis landed awkwardly. Davis gingerly walked off the floor and was helped into the locker room by the Pelicans staff. After receiving medical attention, he came out of the locker room early in the fourth after what was diagnosed as a groin injury and was immediately inserted back into the game. Both teams went into the fourth tied at 70-70. The Nuggets made five straight shots during a 13-2 run in the first quarter, with Faried and Afflalo each alternating a pair of baskets to help the visitors grab a 24-13 lead. Denver preserved its 11-point margin after the first, then Danilo Gallinari dropped in a 3-pointer over four minutes into the second, extending the lead to 39-23. New Orleans responded with an 8-0 run that Davis capped with six straight points. 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"Well go through what happened because it was like we shut off and they took advantage as good teams do to you," Rapids defender Marvell Wynne said. "Thats not going to become a return thing for us. I dont think we are going to be scored upon three or more times throughout the year." Zusi and Zizzo set up Feilhabers goal with pinpoint passes. Sanchez had barely scored his second goal in the 78th minute when Zusi was flying through midfield. He passed to Zizzo, who sent a header to Feilhaber. He then got the ball past Berrner on his second try. Zusi put Sporting in front in the 50th minute, but Sanchez scored his third goal in the 60th minute. 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"I hope more people get out to games, support all the different teams across Canada, obviously support the Raptors and hopefully they make it all the way to the final. "Its amazing to see basketball starting to flourish in Canada." Colley and Scrubb were just the second basketball players to sweep the BLG Awards in its 22-year history. Windsors Jessica Clemencon and Carletons Tyson Hinz -- a Ravens teammate of Scrubbs for the past four seasons -- were the 2011 winners. "You see all the athletes down in the States playing in the NCAA tournament and the Raptors have finally made the playoffs and the CIS is really improving in terms of basketball as well, so I think people are starting to care a little bit more about basketball and theyre recognizing our talent up here," said Scrubb. Colley and Scrubb each received a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship. They were chosen by the Canadian Athletic Foundation, which administers the awards, from a group of eight finalists. Each nominee received a gold ring and a watch. Colley from East Preston, N.S., took home the Jim Thompson Trophy that goes to the top female athlete and became the first athlete from Saint Marys to win a BLG award. "Huge honour for not only myself, but also my university," the 22-year-old guard said. "Tons of support goes into Saint Marys athletics and not just Saint Marys, but throughout the whole Atlantic area." Other finalists for the Jim Thompson trophy were McGill hockey player Katia Clement-Heydra, York sprinter Khamica Bingham and University of British Columbia volleyball player Lisa Barclay. Scrubb, from Richmond, B.C., claimed the male athletes Doug Mitchell Trophy ahead of nominees Liam Heelis, a hockey player from Acadia, Bishops football player Jordan Heather and University of Saskatchewan hockey player Derek Hulak. Scrubb follows Hinz and Osvaldo Jeanty (2006) as BLG Award winners from Carleton. The Ravens captured their fourth straight CIS mens basketball title this year. "Coming in, I was young and didnt really know what was going on, but Ive learned from passt teammates to be more unselfish and try and give back because theyve all done so much for me at Carleton," Scrubb said. Air Max Tailwind 7. "Overall, I think Ive improved as a person and obviously basketball has helped has well." Colley capped her fifth and final season as the all-time leading scorer in CIS womens basketball with 2,376 points. She scored 38 points in a semifinal win over Saskatchewan in the CIS championship en route to a silver medal for the Huskies. Colley also earned her second straight CIS female player-of-the-year award averaging 20.8 points per game. She was a finalist for the Jim Thompson trophy last year. "Her impact on our team and a basketball game go far beyond stats," Huskies coach Scott Munro said in a statement. "She is simply one of the best leaders I have ever been around. Her desire to compete and win separates her from any other student-athlete I have coached." Colley played last summer for the national womens team that qualified for the world championship Sept 27 to October 5 in Turkey. She wants to wear the Maple Leaf again at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. "Olympics are on every athletes radar," she said. "Next year, we would have to qualify for the Olympics on the national team and from there go on and play in Rio. Obviously I would love to be a part of that group." Scrubb, a fourth-year commerce student, led the Ravens in points with (18.6) and assists (4.9) per game as the Carleton went 33-1 versus CIS opponents. The six-foot-three guard was named the most valuable player in CIS mens basketball for the third time. When Carleton downed archrival Ottawa in the CIS final, the Ravens avenged their only loss of the season, which was to Ottawa in the OUA final. Scrubb, 21, intends to return to Carleton and win another national title with the Ravens. He was the only university player invited to the national mens team camp last summer. "His ability speaks for itself in his success," Carleton head coach Dave Smart said. "He is a humble and selfless individual regarding the team. He is an extremely good student, balancing his dedication to the team and sport with his academics." CFL football player and Olympic bobsledder Jesse Lumsden, Olympic womens hockey team goaltender Kim St. Pierre, Olympic heptathlete Jessica Zelinka and Olympic swimmer Curtis Myden are among previous recipients of the awards, which are sponsored by the law firm Borden Ladner Gervais. The Canadian Athletic Foundation that chooses the winners is a board of 21 business people from five Canadian cities. Doug Mitchell is chairman of that board. 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New head coach Tom Higgins introduced the coaching staff for the Montreal Alouettes on Thursday, which includes three former coaches from the Quebec football conference. Nike Air Max 2016 NZ . Noel Thorpe returns as the teams defensive coordinator and adds assistant head coach and defensive backs coach to his responsibilities this season. In 2011 and 2012, Thorpe was part of the Université de Montréal coaching staff. Rick Worman is the teams new offensive coordinator, returning to the CFL after a brief stint with Mississippi Valley State University. A former quarterback in the CFL, Worman has been a part of two Grey Cup championships over his coaching career. In 2012, he served as a scout for the Ottawa RedBlacks. Ryan Dinwiddie returns for a second season as quarterbacks coach and is expected to work closer with the rest of the offensive staff. Erik Campbell also returns for his second season as receivers coach as does Mark Speckman as running backs coach. Former Université de Sherbrooke head coach André Bolduc debuts as the teams offensive quality control coach and special teams assistant. Jean-Vincent Posy-Audette, a former member of Bolducs staff at Sherbrooke, is the teams new defensive assistant and special teams assistant. And following a stellar 13-year playing career in the CFL, former defensive end Anwar Stewart will make his coaching debut in 2014 after being named the clubs new defensive quality control coach. Adidas Zx 850 Blue . With one minute and twenty-six seconds on the clock in the first period of the Leafs preseason finale against Detroit, Lombardi stepped onto the ice at Air Canada Centre. Mens Adidas Superstar Sneakers . Louis Blues. The Capitals did themselves no favors with a recent 0-3-2 skid that was finally snapped with Saturdays 4-3 shootout victory over the New York Islanders. MONTREAL -- World poker champion Jonathan Duhamel is recovering after being the victim of a home invasion at his house near Montreal. Longueuil police confirm that two men forced their way into a Boucherville borough home Wednesday morning but would not confirm the name of the victim. However, Duhamels agent Yves Bouchard says it was his client. Longueuil police say the robbers rang the doorbell of the home and then pushed their way in when it was opened. Although he was roughed up by the robbers, Duhamel was able to call 9-1-1 after they left and police responded moments later. The poker player had to be treated in hospital for minor injuries although he has now been released. His mother told The Canadian Press he is doing well. Duhamel ggrabbed headlines in 2010 when he won US$8. Cheap Adidas Zx Flux. million in a poker tournament in Las Vegas. The professional poker player became the first Canadian to win the Main Event at the World Series of Poker with that victory. Last January, he won the high roller event at the European Poker Tour, taking home more than $270,000 and later won more than $40,000 at the World Series of Poker, bringing his total winnings so far to more than $9.5 million. Detectives are trying to determine if Duhamel was targeted by the robbers. Police released a description of one of the suspects but would not give more details, such as whether or not they were armed. "The investigation is still ongoing," said police spokesman Mark David. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

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ST. Nike Roshe Flyknit Rosse . PAUL, Minn. -- Despite a depleted lineup and a lethargic first 40 minutes, the Minnesota Wild managed to forge a tie and take the New York Islanders to overtime. In the end, though, there was agreement from both sides -- each team got just what it deserved. Frans Nielsen scored the only goal in the shootout and Al Montoyas glove was in good form, giving the Islanders their first extra-time victory of the season, 2-1 over the Wild on Saturday night. "You did have that feeling when they tied it, that here-we-go-again type thing," Islanders coach Jack Capuano said. "We battled. I give our guys a lot of credit. They stuck to the game plan." The Wild didnt. Coach Mike Yeo expressed disappointment in several "fancy" and "soft" plays his team uncharacteristically tried to make, with four top-six forwards missing including captain Mikko Koivu, who sustained a lower-body injury in the previous game. "There should be more urgency and desperation in our game," Yeo said. "Im understanding of the fact that we have guys out ... but right now Im a little edgy just because I expected something different." Andy McDonald scored in the second period in his first game back from injury for the Islanders before Cal Clutterbuck tied it with 11:38 remaining in regulation. Niklas Backstrom made 35 saves for the Wild, the only reason they were able to steal a point and stay alone in the NHL lead with 45 points. Backstrom kicked aside a shot by John Tavares in the first round of the shootout but let Nielsens sail over his head into the top of the net. Backstrom has given up 10 shootout goals on 20 shots this season. The Wild lost their second straight decision by shootout and are 0-1-2 since a seven-game winning streak. "Were just concerned about the way we played the game. We definitely werent good enough tonight," centre Kyle Brodziak said. Montoya stopped Matt Cullens backhander, then got his glove on shots by Marek Zidlicky and Dany Heatley to seal the victory, the first by the Islanders in their last five games. They had lost all six previous games that were tied at the end of regulation, two by shootout and four in overtime. The Islanders, in last place in the Eastern Conference, have beaten the Wild twice and held them to 21 shots on goal each time -- New Yorks two lowest totals this season. They were 0-3-1 in their last four games, allowing an average of 29-plus shots on goal. Montoya started the first three of those, giving up 13 goals. New York gave up eight goals after the second period in those previous four games. "It would have been a tough loss because I like the way we played," Nielsen said. The Islanders were strong in each zone, from angles to positioning to communication. "Its definitely been a big hurdle. We would have liked to have won the game 1-0. Weve had a bit of trouble doing that this year," McDonald said. Right wing Jarod Palmer, recalled from the AHL affiliate Houston Aeros the day before, was the latest fill-in weaved into the lineup by Yeo, and the coach called him the teams best forward of the night. Palmer became the 10th rookie and 33rd player to play for the Wild this season, and the 25-year-old native of Fridley, Minn., was all over the ice, getting six shots on goal. He came up to replace left wing Guillaume Latendresse, whose concussion recurrence landed him back on injured reserve. Devin Setoguchi (lower body) and Pierre-Marc Bouchard (facial injuries) were still out. Right wing Casey Wellman was missing again, too, because of an upper-body injury. And Koivu was a big loss. The altered first line came through. Heatleys shot from the top of the circle was tipped toward the net by Cullen, and Clutterbuck got a big enough piece of the rebound to control it before tapping in the puck as his stick scraped the goal post next to Montoya midway through the third period. The Islanders outshot the Wild 24-9 through the first two periods, though, including 15-4 in the second, and their lead wouldve been much bigger if it werent for Backstrom, who made tough save after tough save with the puck in his zone the majority of the night. "Particularly with the depleted lineup, you have to have a little more tenacity in your game and we didnt have that," Cullen said. NOTES: The Islanders have been outscored 36-16 in the third period this season. ... Tavares has seven assists in his last eight games. ... The 33 players used by the Wild are tied for the most in the NHL with the Winnipeg Jets. The team record is 40, set two years ago. ... 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I felt "burned out" in many ways and really did not have the desire to play because my body had worn out and my mind followed. About two years after that; yeah, I started to miss the feelings you get competing, playing and everything that goes with it. What you miss about football (or any intense occupation) is more what you feel, more than what you do. The intensity of the feeling, winning, can be addictive, but I also realize for every ying there is a yang and in sports the yang is losing. Collectively and individually. As I watched Toronto beat Edmonton this weekend, I thought about how I do miss playing and blocking and trying to protect a QB with the class of Ricky Ray. When you think of everything he went through, being traded when he did not deserve to be, having to learn a new complicated offence, endure a serious knee injury and then come back off that knee injury. And all the time while conducting himself with maturity and professional demeanor. Yeah, I miss working with someone like that in a combat setting with a player like Ray, class act. The respect generated back and forth is hard to find after you leave football. But then there is the opposite too. When I see a young man like Matt Nichols who on the simplest of plays gets his foot twisted in a way that is repulsive to the human eye, knowing how the next six months have to be dedicated to rehabilitation and what that takes, no, I dont miss football at all. Here is a young guy just trying to make things happen and now he cant walk for a while. He just picked up a new part time job that pays zero dollars called getting ready for next year. Itt takes time, effort, and complete dedication just for a chance to do it all again. Adidas Trainer Scontate. No thanks; been there, done that, dont want to do it again. Then watching the West semi-final, and Drew Tate completing that touchdown pass to Romby Bryant to move on to the West final! 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One of the "truest" statements about football is that losing hurts more than winning feels good. And, it is a collection of plays that shows why you lose and I do not miss being a part of that collection. The negative plays you experience often stick in your mind a lot longer than the 10-times more-positive ones do. In the end, it still is just a game, right? A game that has a unique combination of strategy and physical action. Where intense emotion plays a big part yet self-control is a critical priority. Where you either win or you lose. Thats it. Sometimes I miss it, pro football. Sometimes, I dont. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap JerseysCheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

ALAMEDA, Calif. Adidas Superstar Doré . -- The Oakland Raiders placed first-round pick D.J. Hayden on season-ending injured reserve Wednesday after he underwent sports hernia surgery on his injured groin. The Raiders also added linebacker Miles Burris to the active roster and re-signed defensive lineman Brian Sanford. Hayden played in eight games this season before injuring his groin in practice earlier this month. He struggled in his final game, allowing two touchdown passes in a loss to Philadelphia. It was a rough debut season for Hayden, who was picked 12th overall out of Houston despite suffering a near-fatal practice injury that cut his final season in college short. "He had his ups and downs," coach Dennis Allen said. "He had some times where I thought he played really well, and some times where he looked like a rookie out there. But I think for where hes at, for the things that hes had to go through, I was pleased with his progress and now hes got to go through another rehab process and begin to start getting ready for next year. It will be a great thing for him to have a full off-season where he can work out, get himself in shape, get bigger, get stronger and get ready for next year." Hayden missed out on that chance last off-season after he collided with a teammate in practice at Houston one year ago, tearing a blood vessel off the back of his heart. He was rushed into surgery for a tear of the inferior vena cava, the large vein that carries blood from the lower half of the body to the heart. The injury is 95 per cent fatal in the field, according to doctors, and is most commonly associated with high-speed motor vehicle accidents. Hayden didnt know if hed ever be able to walk again, much less play football. But he eventually recovered and worked his way back to get drafted by the Raiders. After a setback in May when he had to undergo surgery to repair an abdominal scar, Hayden was finally cleared for contact midway through training camp and played eight games before the groin injury. Burris spent the first 11 weeks on the physically unable to perform list after off-season knee surgery after starting 15 games as a rookie last year. Kevin Burnett and rookie Sio Moore have stepped in and played well at outside linebacker, leaving Burris to a backup and special teams role for now. "Hes a guy we have to work in," Allen said. "We wont just throw him out there on Sunday and expected to take 60 snaps. Hes a guy who we felt like was healthy enough that he could help us. I want to try and get an opportunity to get him in the game. Well see how he does." NOTES: RB Darren McFadden (hamstring), WR Denarius Moore (shoulder) and DE Jason Hunter did not practice. ... 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"Its very sore, its very tender," Lowry said of the torn tendon in his finger, which will require him to wear the splint on his non-shooting hand for six weeks, still participating in practices and playing in games. "It is what it is. Ive got to just adjust to it." The Raptors guard left Wednesdays preseason game late in the fourth quarter after he felt his finger pop out while reaching for the ball. "Just not being able to completely use my finger," he said of the adjustment hell need to make as he prepares to open the regular season with the team on Oct. 30. "Its pretty much taped all the way to the top so Im limited to probably four fingers on that hand but I should be okay. Ill figure out how to shoot, score, pass and play defence with it." "Itll be a difficult adjustment but Im not going to complain about it, Im just going to fight through it and help the team as best as I can." Lowry, who is entering his second season in Toronto and the final year of his contract, acknowledged hell have to be more cautious reaching in with the injury but insists his style of play will remain the same. "I doubt its going to change my game because I dont know how to play any different," the starting point guard maintained. "So Im not really going to be concerned about it, Im just going to try to not worry about it and play through it." His coach echoed that sentiment. "I dont think hell be limited at all," Dwane Casey said. "Today he had no problems. He had the special [splint] on there and he was handling the ball, shooting the ball, playing with no problems whatsoever, so I dont think itll affect him." Chip on their Shoulders With the season approaching, Casey referenced an NBA preview article from The New York Times, one he and the team has taken issue with. "When the teams mascot tore an ACL in training camp, it was seen as a bad omen, which says a lot", the author wrote in the piece published on Saturday. "Thats total disrespect and hopefully our guys will use that as motivation," Casey protested. "Masai [Ujiri] saw that this morning and brought it in. It should give us motivation from that standpoint, but weve got to play the game." Although Casey wrestled with the exact wording of the slight at his team, its not the first time hes heard the American media underestimate or crack a joke at the expense of the Raptors franchise. A year ago, the Raptors coach and a number of his players took issue with the 33-win prediction made by former ESPN analyst John Hollinger. They went on to win 34 games. "I like that people are not respecting us," Casey said. "Weve got to have a chip on our shoulders, I have a chip on my shoulder, and if you dont you shouldnt be in uniform." Stone Makes Team, Still Not Satisfied Over the past couple weeks it became clear that guard Julyan Stone was the standoout in a three-player battle for the 15th and final spot on the teams regular season roster. Adidas Supercolor Rose. On Saturday it was made official. "My family told me, I didnt know," Stone said Sunday after finding out the news the day prior. "I was just going on day-by-day." "My mom hit me with the smiley face," he continued, "but for her when she texts smile, she like writes the whole word smile out instead of [using a] smiley face, so I kind of got it from [that]." Stone has endeared himself to Raptors fans and the local media with his personality and quirky stories but his versatility and commitment to defence have kept him around. "He does a good of job of running the show, good things happen when hes out on the floor," Casey said of the versatile 6-foot-6 guard. "Hes a tough kid and he gives us a different defender at that point guard position that can guard the quick guys and guard the big guards so he gives you another tool in your tool box to work with. Hes a hungry kid." The Raptors waived forward Chris Wright and guard Carlos Morais, allowing Stone to stay on. With Lowry playing through injury and back-up point guards D.J. Augustin and Dwight Buycks failing to stand out in camp, Stone has an opportunity to play his way into a the rotation, something hes strived for from the minute he arrived in Toronto. "Everybodys happy with just being in the league [but] my journeys been different," Stone said. "If youre a competitive person youre not just fighting for the 15th spot. I didnt come in here just to fight for the 15th spot. That was never really on my mind." "It was a fight for a position to play," he continued. "So making the cut for me was just something I had to do but I didnt think about it that way. I came in here to play, I came in here to make a name [for myself], I came in here to be in the rotation, thats always been my mindset and that will continue to be my mindset." Believed to be something of a long shot upon receiving a non-guaranteed contract and invite to training camp, Stone has impressed the coaching staff and continues to overcome a variety of injuries that have plagued him over the past couple years. Stone averaged 1.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 26 games regular season games with the Denver Nuggets over the last two years, also appearing in four playoff contests. The 24-year-old guard was expected to sign a guaranteed deal with the Raptors earlier in the summer before lingering knee and hip injuries put the agreement on ice. Ujiri, who previously acquired Stone in Denver, had maintained that the guard would be given another opportunity to earn a spot on the roster if and when he proved to be healthy. "Masai did a good job of just telling me, I know what youre capable of now go show me, if you dont show me what I saw before you will be out of here. Ive got to respect [him] for that." Stone took a knee to his surgically repaired right hip on Wednesday but returned to practice on Sunday and should be ready to go when the season kicks off next week. Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale JerseysCheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys ' ' '

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