RENTON, Wash. Teemu Selanne Ducks Jersey . -- After the Super Bowl celebration wrapped up, Seattle general manager John Schneider laid out his contract plans to Doug Baldwin. First on the agenda was getting an extension done with All-Pro safety Earl Thomas. Next was figuring out a deal with All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman. And lastly was getting Baldwin locked up. "It was kind of surprising at the end when he said it," Baldwin said. "I didnt believe him, to be honest with you. But here it is and it actually happened the way he said it would happen." The former undrafted wide receiver out of Stanford got his reward on Thursday when he signed an extension that will keep him with the Seahawks through the 2016 season. Baldwin will play the 2014 season under the second-round tender he received as a restricted free agent then will receive two additional years. The deal, first reported by ESPN.com, is expected to be worth up to $13 million over the three seasons. The second-round tender for 2014 is worth $2.18 million. "It all comes back down to what you value. In this game, your value is determined on the amount of money that they give you, but necessarily for me, the value that I wanted to get out of it, that varied," Baldwin said. "It wasnt necessarily just the money. It was the fact that I was able to stay here with an organization that I love, and teammates that I love." Much like Sherman, his teammate going back to college and close friend, Baldwin got his moment in the limelight, posing for pictures holding his jersey and thanking everyone who has helped along the way. Baldwin said he didnt want the attention of a formal news conference. But he did have a bottle of apple cider ready to pop in celebration. "To me this is just part of the process," Baldwin said. "This is not the end goal." Baldwin has proven to be invaluable for the Seahawks throughout his brief career. He was Seattles leading receiver as a rookie and after being slowed by injuries in 2012, bounced back with a standout season during the Seahawks title run. Baldwin had 50 catches in the regular season and five touchdowns in 2013 and was especially reliable on third downs. In the playoffs, Baldwin again came up big at key moments. He had a 24-yard, third-down reception in the NFC divisional playoff game that came one play before Marshawn Lynchs clinching 31-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the 23-15 victory over New Orleans. In the NFC championship game against San Francisco, Baldwin had one of the best games in his career. He finished with six receptions for 106 yards and had an important 69-yard kickoff return in the third quarter that helped swing momentum. Baldwin added another five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown in the Super Bowl blowout of Denver. Its been a rapid rise for Baldwin, who went undrafted coming out of Stanford in 2011 and has used that slight as motivation throughout his career. Whether it was the talent of the Seahawks wide receiver corps being questioned or questions about whether he could be more than a receiver playing in the slot, Baldwin has not struggled to find motivation. He could be moving into an expanded role in Seattles offence in 2014. With the departure of Golden Tate in free agency, the Seahawks need to find a replacement to play outside. While most of Baldwins success has come as a slot receiver, he has played on the outside and was in that role earlier this week during the Seahawks first organized team activity. Seattle coach Pete Carroll took it one step further on Thursday by saying that Baldwin would be his starting split end. "Hell be all over the field," Carroll said. "Youll have a hard time tracking him down because hes capable of playing all the positions and all of the spots." 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The 33-year-old right-hander had success with both Sunday, pitching six solid innings and helping the offence-starved Mets with an RBI single as New York salvaged a doubleheader split with a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) - Guard Greivis Vasquez and forward Patrick Patterson, two key pieces to the Toronto Raptors run to an Atlantic Division title in 2013-14, were both given qualifying offers by the team on Saturday. By doing so, the Raptors retain the right to match any offer sheet the restricted free agents receive from another team. Both players came to Toronto in December as part of the trade with Sacramento that sent high-scoring forward Rudy Gay to the Kings. The Raptors went 41-22 following the deal to earn the Eastern Conferences No. 3 playoff seed. Vasquez averaged 9.5 points and 3.7 assists in 61 regular-seaason games as Kyle Lowrys backup with the Raptors. Anaheim Ducks Jerseys. The four-year veteran led Toronto in scoring off the bench 25 times after joining the club. Patterson also played an important reserve role with the Raptors, averaging 9.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 48 games as Torontos primary forward off the bench. The 25-year-old then tallied 10.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game during the clubs opening-round playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets. The Raptors also extended a qualifying offer to guard Nando De Colo, who averaged 3.1 points and 1.6 assists over 21 games after being acquired from San Antonio on Feb. 20. ' ' '

Every night of the Stanley Cup playoffs, TSN hockey analyst and former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan breaks down each goalies performance. Mike Hughes Womens Jersey . Jamies number grades given are out of five, with five being the best mark. Dustin Tokarski, Montreal Canadiens (5) – He stole the game for the Habs tonight. He was outstanding early on when the Rangers pressed in the first period with big saves on St.Louis and Hagelin that could have put it out of reach. His positioning was interesting as he used different depths for himself. Not being a big guy, you would think he would be more aggressive, but he was surprisingly patient and deep on Zuccarello in the third, a sign of confidence. He made a massive save on St.Louis in the final minute. Both goals were not his fault as they hit players in front of him. Henrik Lundqvist, New York Rangers (3) – He wasnt tested as much tonight, especially early on, and made big saves on Pacioretty and Desharnais to keep it 1-0. The first goal by Markov was not good, hes there but it goes 5 hole, through the body. The second and game-winning goal hit players going into the net, unavoidable. Montreal found a way to get to him by not trying to make the perfect shot, funneling pucks to the net, and getting some favorable balances. Kirk Cousins Jersey . -- Orleans Darkwa ran in from 1 yard with 1:45 left, and the Miami Dolphins rallied from two scores down in the final minutes to beat the Dallas Cowboys 25-20 on Saturday night. Custom Minnesota Vikings Jerseys . And on Sunday against the Houston Astros they were pleased to see his work finally pay off with his first win since May 24. http://www.thevikingsshoponline.com/Youth-Brett-Favre-Vikings-Jersey/ . "Its way better than running gassers, thats for sure," the inside linebacker said Monday, when the Chargers started their third and final week of organized team activities, which are practices in shorts, jerseys and helmets.SASSUOLO, Italy -- Juventus all but clinched its third successive Serie A title by coming from behind to win 3-1 Monday at relegation-threatened Sassuolo in heavy rain. Antonio Contes side moved eight points ahead of Roma with three rounds remaining. The two sides face each other in the penultimate match of the season, but Juventus is expected to seal the title next week when it plays Atalanta at home, where it has won all 17 of its league matches this season. Juventus also remained on course to become the first Serie A club to reach the 100-point barrier. "We have taken a very important step toward a historic third title," Conte said. "We are having a super season. I hear talk about an out of this world Roma side but we are eight points ahead of them and in the Europa League semifinals. So find adjectives for us." Juventus hosts Benfica on Thursday looking to overturn a 2-1 first leg defeat in their Europa League semifinal. Simone Zaza -- who is co-owned by Juventus -- gave Sassuolo a surprise lead in ninth-minute when he finished off an electric counterattack. Nicola Sansone raced downfield before setting up Zaza, whose efforrt took a slight deflection off Angelo Ogbonna to beat Gianluigi Buffon at the near post. Irv Smith Jr. Vikings Jersey. Juventus levelled in the 35th when Carlos Tevez collected the ball from Claudio Marchisio just outside the area and unleashed a fierce shot, which took a decisive deflection off Alessandro Longhi. It was Tevezs 19th of the season and leaves him two behind Torinos Ciro Immobile, the top scorer in Serie A. Claudio Marchisio fired Juventus ahead in front shortly before the hour mark after a chipped pass from Andrea Pirlo over the Sassuolo defence. And Fernando Llorente sealed the result when he finished off Stephan Lichtsteiners cross with a delightful backheel from close range 14 minutes from time. Contes jubilation after that goal and the whole teams reaction after the match expressed how close they are to the crown. "It wasnt a title celebration at the end because there is still a chance for our pursuers," Conte said. "We have to seal it in the next match, I dont like anticipating things but we took a huge step forward." Sassuolo is only above the relegation zone thanks to its head-to-head record with Bologna. ' ' '

KITCHENER, Ont. Joe Greene Jersey . -- Brad Gushue overcame a sloppy game to beat Jake Higgs 10-4 at the 2013 Capital One Road to the Roar Olympic pre-trial curling tournament Wednesday. Gushue scored four in the second end, stole three in the fifth and two more in the sixth against Higgs, from Glencoe, Ont. The victory moves Gushues St. Johns, N.L., rink into Thursdays A-event final against John Morriss team from Kelowna, B.C., and Vernon, B.C. Both rinks will play for a berth in Saturday afternoons page playoff A-B game. Gushue said his team did just enough to get past Higgs. "It was a comedy of errors by both teams," said the 2006 Olympic gold-medallist. "Fortunately we made them try some pressure shots, and they didnt pull through. But it was not a well-curled game by either team." Morris advanced with a 10-5 win against Greg Balsdon of Elgin, Ont. Even in a triple-knockout competition, Gushue said he isnt taking anything for granted against Morris. "If you win, youre in great shape," said Gushue. "You get two cracks (at a Trials berth), and if you lose, you drop back into a B semi, so youre still two games out and youll end up playing some good teams. So its a bit of a desperation game. Not do-or-die, but its such a big advantage and you want to play hard for it." Balsdon and Higgs dropped to the B-Event with the losses. The womens A-event final Thursday will feature former world champion Kelly Scott of Kelowna taking on Renee Sonnenberg of Grande Prairie, Alta., with a berth in Saturdays A-B final on the line. Scott stole back-to-back points in the sixth and seventh ends to beat Krista McCarville of Thunder Bay, Ont., 6-5. Sonnenberg broke open a 4-4 game through seven ends by scoring one in the eighth, stealing one in the ninth and three more in the 10th for a 9-4 win over Laura Crocker of Edmonton. In womens B-event play, Tracy Horgan of Sudbury, Ont., was a 12-7 winner over Winnipegs Barb Spencer. Spencer had taken a 5-3 lead by scoring four in the fifth end, but Horgan immediately bounced back with four in the sixth and never trailed again. Two curlers from both the mens and womens events will earn the final four spots for the Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials next month in Winnipeg. Diontae Johnson Youth Jersey . Those cheers seemed more special this time because the captains run on Broadway could soon be over. The adoration surely sounded much nicer to Callahan than all the recent trade talk. Heath Miller Youth Jersey . Edmonton opened the season with 14 straight victories before falling Friday night 10-8 to the host Colorado Mammoth in National Lacrosse League action. http://www.steelerspronfl.com/Youth-Zach-Gentry-Elite-Jersey/ . The mood in Seattle was electrified as the parade featuring the NFL champions began near the Space Needle and made its way to CenturyLink Field, the home of the team. At a ceremony inside the stadium, the team thanked its loyal followers -- the 12th Man -- capping a day of boisterous celebration that drew an estimated 700,000 revelers to Seattle. INDIANAPOLIS -- Colts owner Jim Irsay is known in NFL circles as a tough businessman and eccentric billionaire who enjoys interacting with fans about his beloved team and favourite songs from bands like the Beatles and the Grateful Dead. He may end up adding convicted felon to the mix. Irsay was pulled over near his home in suburban Carmel just before midnight Sunday by police who said they found multiple prescription drugs inside his vehicle. He was spotted driving slowly, stopping in the roadway and failing to use a turn signal, and police said Irsay failed several roadside field sobriety tests before he was arrested. The drugs werent associated with any of the pill bottles found inside, police said. Some werent even in bottles. The 54-year-old Irsay, who acknowledged a painkiller dependency more than a decade ago, faces preliminary charges of misdemeanour driving while intoxicated and four felony counts of possession of a controlled substance. If Irsay is charged and convicted on the felony counts, he could face six months to three years in prison on each count. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Andre Miksha said no decision had been made on formal charges and a hearing was set for March 26. Irsay, whose mug shot was posted on websites for millions to see, said nothing as he left the Hamilton County Jail after posting bond Monday. A short time later, he tweeted: "Deepest thx to family, friends, fans, colleagues for the messages of support, thoughts and prayers. Impossible to tell u how much this means." An NFL spokesman said Irsay is subject to discipline but didnt elaborate on what that might be. Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand was suspended for 30 days and fined $100,000 in 2010 for violating the NFLs personal conduct policy following his guilty plea to driving while impaired. Current and former NFL players were clearly watching the case with interest. "I want to see what the NFL does about this Jim Irsay situation if a player loses a game check no matter the amount he should lose a game day," Atlanta Falcons wide receiver White tweeted. "Im guessing a million dollar fine will come which is nothing to a man that makes billions." White, accused earlier this year of failing to appear in court for speedingg and tinted window citations, added: "I dont think Irsay is a bad guy I actually like him as an owner but it was a bad mistake. Dermontti Dawson Womens Jersey. ." Authorities would not say what drugs Irsay was allegedly caught with, but they were listed as Schedule IV drugs by the Drug Enforcement Administration. That type of drug, which includes Xanax, Darvocet and Ambien, has a low risk for abuse or dependency, according to the DEA. Irsay acknowledged in 2002 that he had become dependent on painkillers after several years of orthopedic operations but said he had overcome the problem after undergoing treatment. The DEA investigated the case, but local prosecutors at the time said they saw no reason to charge Irsay. In October 2013, Irsay tweeted that "I dont drink ... havent in over 15 years." Irsay became the Colts owner in 1997 after the death of his father, Robert Irsay, and a lengthy legal battle with his fathers second wife. Forbes magazine has estimated Irsays net worth at $1.6 billion. He helped build the Colts into a top NFL team over the past decade behind quarterback Peyton Manning, now with Denver, and was a key player in the drive to bring the Super Bowl to Indianapolis two years ago. He is working with some success to rebuild the team behind young quarterback Andrew Luck while coping with a painful divorce that follows a decade-long separation from his wife of 33 years. Irsay has cultivated a relaxed image that fans have responded to. Irsay has said the public wants owners who are "down to earth" and hes done his best to keep his fans up to date on his team -- and lots of other things. "Dont ever mix NiQuil and Ambien...itll give U gas and u might end up on Capitol Hill," he once tweeted. Irsay has written his own poetry, songs and short stories and plays the guitar. He is an eclectic collector of everything from letters from Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson to electric guitars that once belonged to famous musicians, including one said to be the last guitar played by Jerry Garcia before he died in 1995. He made headlines by buying the handwritten scroll manuscript of Jack Kerouacs beat poem "On the Road" for $2.43 million and sending it on a nationwide tour. 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NEW YORK -- James Shields knows what this September means to the Kansas City Royals, a team that hasnt been to the playoffs since many of their players were born. Tim Tebow Mets Jersey . "Hopefully we can enjoy the moment and embrace it, have fun with it," he said. They sure will if he keeps pitching the way he did Friday night. Shields took a two-hitter into the ninth inning and Nori Aoki lined a run-scoring single in the third following Chase Headleys two-base error, leading the Royals over the New York Yankees 1-0. "You could sense the energy out there, and it is a lot of fun to play in," first baseman Eric Hosmer said. "Huge win for us. We have to take the first game of every series -- that is the goal." Kansas City (78-61), which opened a two-game lead over second-place Detroit in the AL Central, is in first place in September for the first time since 1985 -- when the Royals won the World Series in their last post-season trip. Kansas City has won four in a row and is 17 games over .500 for the first time since 1989, according to STATS. Two starts after losing to the Yankees 8-1 in one of his worst outings this season, Shields (13-7) retired his first 11 batters before Brett Gardners double in the fourth. Headley singled in the fifth, and Gardner flied out to the right-field warning track in the sixth. Shields retired 11 straight before Derek Jeter singled softly with one out in the ninth. "I think that is by far the best game he has thrown all year," Royals manager Ned Yost said. "He was surgical with his stuff. He had everything going, his curve, his changeup. He was spotting his fastball. He commanded the pitch count tremendously." With closer Greg Holland bothered by triceps tightness, Yost brought in Wade Davis. After pinch-runner Antoan Richardson stole second, Gardner struck out swinging on a 98 mph full-count pitch. Carlos Beltran then took a called third strike, giving Davis his first big league save. "He was up to the challenge," Yost said of Davis, who has fanned 92 batters in 62 1-3 innings this season. New York rarely hit the ball hard against Shields, who induced 12 groundouts. He allowed three hits in 8 1-3 innings, struck out five, walked none and hit a batter with a pitch. "He pitched way different than the Shields we faced in Kansas City," Beltran said. "Today he was using a lot of cutters and the changeup away. So basically he kept us off balance all game long." New York began the night four games out for the second AL wild card and is in danger of missing the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time since 1992 and 93. Michael Pineda (3-4), who has not allowed more than two runs in any of his 10 big league starts this year, has received 18 runs of offensive support in his last 13 outings dating to August 2013. He was hurt by the Yankees defence in the third, when Alcides Escobar hit a hard, one-out grounder that glanced off Headleys glove at third and into left field. Escobar hustled into second and scored an unearned run two pitches later when Aoki singled to centre. Pineda was nearly as sharp as Shields, giving up three hits, all singles, in seven innings with no walks. "To win in New York, 1-0, that is one of the best games of our season," Escobar said. TRAINERS ROOM Yankees: INF-OF Martin Prado, recovering from a left hamstring strain, was available to pinch hit but didnt play. He could be back in the starting lineup Saturday. UP NEXT RHP Brandon McCarthy (5-4) is slated to start Saturday for the Yankees against LHP Danny Duffy (9-11). NOT WATCHING Yost doesnt bother to watch the scoreboard and see how his teams rivals are doing. "Other people can do it. I dont like to do it. I like to just stay focused on what were doing. Ill look at the standings every couple of days," he said. "Im not up for staying up late and studying." After the Royals arrived in New York on Thursday evening, he had dinner and didnt watch the Tigers-Indians game, won by Detroit 11-4 in 11 innings just before midnight. "I was in bed way before that game ended," Yost said. BATTING PRACTICE CHATTER A different type of batter was speaking with Jeter on the field before the game: retired Indian cricket captain Sachin Tendulkar. The batsman is nicknamed the "God of Cricket." Travis dArnaud Jersey . According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, it doesnt appear the offer was warmly received by the team. Blue Jackets director of hockey operations John Davidson and general manager Jarmo Kekalainen said on Wednesday the team has made offers of $6 million for two years, $32 million for six and $46 million over eight years but each one was refused by the restricted free agent centre and agent Kurt Overhardt. 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ORCHARD PARK, N. Hector Moreno Jersey .Y. -- Buffalos notoriously long, harsh winters have their advantages as far as Jim Schwartz is concerned. The nasty weather that stretched well into April provided the Bills new defensive co-ordinator an additional excuse to stay indoors and become more familiar with his players and staff. "One of the good things about being here in Buffalo is the weather was so bad that we had plenty of time as coaches to stay together," Schwartz said with a laugh, following a voluntary minicamp practice this week. "When the snow was rolling and it was 5 degrees outside, we were holed up in the room watching all their stuff from last year." It was an invaluable experience for the defensive-minded specialist, who finds himself back in his element in Buffalo a few months after losing his job following a five-year stint as the Detroit Lions head coach. "You can spin coaching changes any way you want. The one thing I would say is the players do have a clean slate," Schwartz said. "They have to prove themselves. And Im in the same boat. Ive got to prove myself all over again. Its exciting. Thatll bring out the best in players. Itll bring out the best in coaches." Filling the vacancy after Mike Pettine left to take over the Cleveland Browns, Schwartz inherits a Bills defence that began shedding its once-porous and passive reputation by emerging as the teams strength last season. While Buffalo (6-10) struggled on offence in large part because of rookie quarterback EJ Manuels inconsistencies and injuries, the defence finished 10th in the NFL in yards allowed -- the units best ranking in nine years. The Bills also finished second in the league with 23 interceptions and a franchise-record 57 sacks. And they had four defenders earn Pro Bowl selections, including tackle Marcell Dareus, who was added as an injury replacement. The only area of concern was Buffalos inability to stop the run. The Bills gave up 150 or more yards rushing six times, and finished 28th in allowing an average 129 net yards rushing per game. Schwartz has a strong track record in devising schemes to stop the run. During his eight seasons as Tennessees defensive co-ordinator, the Titans finished sixth or better in rushing yards allowed six times from 2001-08. Its on Schwartz to build on that success with a unit that features a few new wrinkles at linebacker, where the team added Brandon Spikes and Keith Rivers in free agency, and was unable to re-sign three-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd. Schwartz is Buffalos fourth defensive co-ordinator in four seasons. He doesnt anticipate a difficult transition, even though hes making the switch to a 4-3 style of defence, and his philosophy is considered less aggressive than Pettines pressure-the-passer approach. Schwartz is keeping much of the same play-calling terminology. And he said the switch to four linemen and three linebackers shouldnt be regarded as significant, because his and Pettines defences share similar elements. Veteran defensive tackle Kyle Williams doesnt foresee much change in the Bills approach. "No, were not going to be read-and-react. Were going to attack guys," Williams said. "Now, if we do it with four rushers, five rushers or six, thatll have to be game-planned. But were going to be on the move. And were going to attack." Spikes liked what hes seen after two weeks of minicamp practices. "Weve still got a long way to go, but if we can take these necessary steps, I think we can be great this season and shock the world," said Spikes, who was signed in part because of his reputation as a run-stuffer during his first four seasons in New England. "I take that personally. If you can stop the run, you can make them one-dimensional," Spikes said. "I think this season therell be some eye-openers." 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Week 2s biggest games include Florida facing Miami and Notre Dame travelling to the Big House to conclude their rivalry against Michigan in primetime on TSN2 and TSN 1050.CLEVELAND - Mike Miller made his coach look like a genius Friday night.Miller, showing little rust from missing seven games with a concussion, scored 21 points on seven 3-pointers in his first start of the season, and the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 95-91.Cavaliers coach David Blatts decision to start Miller, who missed one 3-pointer in eight attempts and played 33 minutes, paid off in a major way.When the fire is hot, you want to let it burn, Blatt said. It was burning tonight.LeBron James scored a team-high 22 points and moved into 23rd place on the all-time scoring list, but the four-time MVP credited Miller for the victory.Hes a professional guy, James said. You know you can always count on him, even when hes doesnt make shots. We needed him. He kept us afloat.Miller, who was averaging 1.5 points and was 5 for 20 on 3-pointers going into the game, downplayed his role in the victory.I came here for one thing, and thats to win games, he said. For me to be able to be out there and help is all I care about.Miller hit his first three 3-point attempts, and was 5 of 6 from behind arc for 15 points in the first half. He appeared to injure his left ankle late in the second quarter, but waved off the bench and remained in the game.I wasnt coming out of the game, he said. I finally got an opportunity to play again.James and Miller were teammates in Miami for three seasons, including two championship runs.His ability to shoot the ball gives us so much more of a dynamic out there, James said.Weve played a lot of games together, Miller said. Weve been through the biggest moments. Weve got a trust factor. Hes pretty easy to play with, ask anybody.Brooklyn coach Lionel Hollins knows how well James and Miller play together.I thought he was the little guy who was on LeBrons shoulder who travels with him everywhere he goes, Hollins said. He shot the ball great.Joe Johnson led the Nets with 26 points. Giovani dos Santos Jersey. Brooklyn guard Deron Williams limped off the court in the second quarter with a strained right calf and didnt return. Williams will have an MRI on Saturday.My calf felt tight in the first quarter and it hurt pretty bad when I landed after making an assist, Williams said. I dont want to miss any games so hopefully the test comes back good.Brooklyn cut an eight-point lead to 94-91 on Johnsons 3-pointer with 41 seconds remaining. The Cavaliers committed a turnover, but Kevin Garnett missed a contested 3-pointer and James split two free throws with 1.3 seconds left.James passed Charles Barkley on the all-time scoring list with a 3-pointer from the corner in the first quarter. Kyrie Irving added 16 points.Mason Plumlee scored 14 points while Jarrett Jack added 13 for the Nets, who have lost three straight and six of eight.The Cavaliers defeated the Nets 110-88 in Brooklyn on Dec. 8, breaking open a close game with a dominating second half in front of Prince William and Kate Middleton.___TIP-INSNets: Williams finished with one point and five assists in 10 minutes. He missed all five shots. . G Sergey Karasev (strained left oblique) returned to the starting lineup after missing one game. G Alan Anderson returned to his usual role coming off the bench. . Karasev and Jack both played for the Cavaliers last season.Cavaliers: F Shawn Marion was moved to the bench to make room for Miller in the lineup. The majority of Marions playing time will come at small forward, the position hes played most of his career. That could also ease the workload for James, who is averaging 37.7 minutes, fourth in the league. . With Millers return, the Cavaliers are at full strength for the first time in six weeks. Guard Matthew Dellavedova returned last week after missing 15 games because of a sprained knee.UP NEXTNets: Host Detroit on Sunday.Cavaliers: Host Memphis on Sunday. ' ' '

Gareth Wheeler brings you the news, notes, and commentary each week from the Barclays Premier League. Carolina Panthers Jerseys . Welcome to the 2014-15 Barclays Premier League season. The new campaign kicks off 7:45am et Saturday at Old Trafford, a month and three days after the FIFA World Cup Final was played in Rio de Janeiro. There is truly no rest for those engaged in world football. Predictions and forecasts are demanded on the eve of a new term. The exercise has its merits, but altogether, a difficult task prognosticating the ups and downs of a marathon nine-plus month season. The transfer window remaining open until the end of the month means much wheeling and dealing left to be done with potential moves being true difference makers. Shane McNeil and the TSN.ca team have provided outstanding coverage all week looking ahead and previewing the upcoming season. Please check out their fine work across the website. My opening Premier League Notebook of the season merely builds on the previews with my personal predictions, one through 20 and how I believe each team will fare. 1) Arsenal – Lets call 2013-14 a building block season for the Gunners. The clubs nine-year trophy drought came to an end and no team led the Premier League for as many match-days last season than Arsenal. This seasons edition arguable has the most intriguing talent as any team from North London in over a decade. Manager Arsene Wenger clearly senses opportunity knocking and has continued to open the pocketbook to improve his squad for both present and future. There has been no bigger off-season signing than Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean is an ideal fit in Wengers side and his preference not to rely on a prototypical number nine. The 25-year-old scored 19 goals and added 10 assists for Barcelona in La Liga last year and threatens to improve with a skill-set of equal pace and purpose modeled to succeed in Britain. Wenger simply has a wealth of options in attack. Acquisitions of defenders Mathieu Debuchy and Calum Chambers, along with goalkeeper David Ospina, all make for some tidy work in the summer transfer window. Arsenal is a central midfielder away from being what I believe is a dominant force. Wenger has already splashed the cash. Spending a pretty penny more on Real Madrids Sami Khedira is a no-brainer, if the player is truly available. Khedira could be the move that puts Arsenal over the talktop. A top four finish is expected, but Im predicting Arsenals first league title since 2003-04. 2) Manchester United – All eyes are on new manager Louis van Gaal and Uniteds attempt to rebound after a shock seventh-place finish a season ago. Individuals at the club during their North American preseason tour told me the squad was "a shambles" under David Moyes - "a nice man, but in over his head." There was little communication or role definition. The early reports under van Gaal are overwhelmingly positive. The players have already bought into to a proven winner and someone not afraid to change the mold/set-up within the team and/or Uniteds training facilities at Carrington. Its a cultural shift at United and the hope is that it will manifest itself on the field. Expectations of a title seem a little far-fetched at this point, considering the team needs to add at least two defenders, at least one wing player and a central midfield dynamo to be considered a complete squad. Even without a squad to van Gaals liking, its not a team to be underestimated. Without the distraction of European football, United should be able to remain fresh with a tight squad rotation to maximize points in league play. An easy start to the season (Swansea, Sunderland, the three promoted clubs and West Ham) certainly helps the new manager and allows for any late signings before the transfer window closes to settle before the meat of the schedule comes about. Van Gaals 3-5-2 formation looks to be dynamic, going undefeated in the pre-season. Wayne Rooney was one of the few bright spots last season and the reward is the captains armband. With Rooney, van Persie, and Mata all playing in their natural positions, along with a proper set-up and approach from the manager, it all bodes well for a bounce-back season. 3) Chelsea – The best team on paper and the favourite in the eyes of many, Chelsea seems to be the team to beat. In fairness, I thought the same a season ago before Jose Mourinho and co. let the title slip away. It was almost a self-fulfilling prophecy on behlf of Mourinho, downplaying his squads chances throughout. Chelsea was never the “little horse” in the race despite the suggestion as such by the manager. No excuses this time around. It came as no surprise Chelsea opened the pocketbook and brought in superior reinforcements. Striker Diego Costa joins from Atletico Madrid and gives Mourinho exactly what he desired - a true out-and-out goal scorer to lead the attack. Im not a big fan of the player and he has much to prove making the jump to the Premier League after sleepwalking through the group stage of the World Cup. Cesc Fabregas is the biggest acquisition and an even bigger surprise he would decide to join another London club not named Arsenal. Thibault Courtois returns to Chelsea and will take over as the number-one goalkeeper. This Chelsea team really has no true weakness, as long as John Terry can maintain the surprising form he showed last year. Perhaps Im being ultimately too negative in predicting another third place finish. I have no doubt this team will win silverware. Im just not sure it will come in the league. 4) Manchester City – The reigning Premier League champions have been limited in the transfer market, but were still able to address their biggest need being at the back. Eliaquim Mangala and Bacary Sagna both join the backline, which looked vulnerable at times. The most significant summer moves involved the club locking up David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany to long-term contracts. This team isnt without its flaws. The suggestion Frank Lampard will be a key player over the opening months is laughable. Super Frank seems more of a fit based upon like ownership at City and his new MLS side, NYCFC. We will also soon find out if Joe Harts tenure as number-one goalkeeper will come to an end with the arrival of Manuel Pellegrini favourite Willy Caballero. Its extremely difficult to defend as Champions. Perhaps, this is a team more suited to a sustained run in the Champions League this time around. 5) Everton – Roberto Martinezs squad is one on the rise and my most realistic outside team that could surprise and navigate itself into the top four. Its a reach, but there is a lot to like here. With a club record 72 points last season, Martinez was able to get the club to pay big money to lock up Romelu Lukaku on a permanent. The team was able to hold on to their top players and that kind of consistency can go a long way to starting the season well and building throughout. European football will test the club, but will be something Martinez will relish. Hes one of the brightest managers in the game and I have no doubt a likewise successful season is in store. Continued growth of Ross Barkley and players like John Stones gives reason for excitement and the wingback duo of Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman are as sound as any at their position. 6) Liverpool – The write-up on Liverpool is simple: the team lost the best player in the league and replaced him with good, not great footballers. Luis Suarez, for all his negative character traits, is an outstanding player. Liverpool created a safe haven for the Uruguayan misfit, constructing conditions to succeed. Suarez put up remarkable numbers a season ago, scoring 31 goals on 181 shots while adding 12 assists in 33 Premier League matches. His move to Barcelona cannot be understated – hes virtually an irreplaceable player. Spurs struggled with the same issue a season ago trying to replace Gareth Bale. It becomes even more complex as Liverpool is back in the Champions League with Brendan Rodgerss side facing much greater demands. The goal-scoring pressure now falls on Daniel Sturridge and 19-year old Raheem Sterling. There is much to like about the English duo that have emerged as legitimate star players domestically. Consistency and team support will be key. Philippe Coutinho is coming off an outstanding preseason and looks to be an important player. Liverpool has spent to bring in depth and reinforcements. Yet serious questions can reasonably be asked about whether the Southampton trio (Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren) is good enough to make a profound difference and whether the team has merely bought quantity over quality. The good news is Rodgers has proven to get the most out of his team, flexible in formation with a group that played the most attractive and progressive football in the league a year ago. A step back is predictable. The question is how far. 7) Tottenham Hotspur – Mauricio Pochettino is the new man in charge and looks to be a decent hire at White Hart Lane after surprising success at Southampton. It may take time, however, to exert his influence while bringing in new players he wants to execute his system. Rumours swirl that upwards of 10 players are on the chopping block and influential players at that. It was a mish-mash approach to team building last summer after the sale of Gareth Bale and it simply didnt come off as planned. The talent is plain to see, but the mix doesnt seem right. Twenty-two-year-old Erik Lamela was frozen out after Andre Villas-Boas was sacked, but there is reason to believe the talent will come good. Lamela shined in the preseason, showing glimpses of why he was a big money purchase from Roma a summer prior. The biggest concerns lay in an erratic back four. Thankfully, Hugo Lloris remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world, assuring a professional approach from the back out. Look for this to be a transition year as Pochettino pulls the strings before putting a true stamp on his new side. 8) Stoke City – A solid team that added some interesting parts over the summer. Bojan Krkic joins from Barcelona and will have every opportunity to reach his promise. Its not the flashiest team to join, but his skill-set is desperately needed in a team short on natural talent. Manager Mark Hughes was entrusted to convert a limited team under Tony Pulis into one with more invention. Marko Arnautovic, newcomer Mame Biram Diouf and Krkic give him the speed and creativity the Potters havent had in the past. Its hard to see any team breaking into the top seven, but Stoke City is the next best thing. 9) Newcastle United – It was a disastrous final four months of the season for Newcastle. Yohan Cabayes move to PSG ripped the heart out of what was left in a beleaguered squad. Newcastle became an embarrassment as one of the worst teams from week to week. Multiple appealing summer signings hope to bring back respectable play to a proud club. Remy Cabella, Emmanuel Riviere, Siem de Jong, Daryl Janmaat and Facundo Ferreyra all can play significant roles. Questions persist, though, especially defensively. Hatem Ben Arfas future must be dealt with in the coming weeks and, most importantly, patience has been lost with manager Alan Pardew. A strong start to the season is a virtual must. 10) Southampton – Some are predicting the worst for the Saints after a fire sale summer. Im not so negative. Southampton sold high on numerous assets. Letting impressive youngsters Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers leave hurts, but the offers were too good to refuse. Ronald Koeman was an astute hire and Southampton has quietly gone about filling the holes vacated. Goalkeeper Fraser Forster is an upgrade on the position a season ago. Koeman also dipped into the transfer market bringing two bright talents from the Eredivisie: Dusan Tadic who will fill the Adam Lallana role after scoring 16 goals while adding 14 assists a season ago with FC Twente and Graziano Pelle, an out and out striker who scored 23 goals in 28 appearances with Feyenoord. It may take time for Southamptons new crop to adjust, as well as for the impressive Jay Rodriguez to return to full fitness. Southampton will be fine in the end. 11) Hull City – The Tigers surprised many with a solid season in Englands top flight en route to qualification into Europe. Its a double-edged sword for Hull City - smaller clubs venturing into European play oftentimes have trouble balancing the demands of the domestic schedule. Steve Bruce hasnt brought in enough reinforcements as of yet, but its not without trying. Rumoured interested in Manchester Uniteds Danny Welbeck intigues after selling off Shane Long to Southampton. Tom Ince and Andrew Robertson look to be astute purchases, but further improvements will go a long way to solidifying Hull as a solid midtable side. 12) West Ham United – The critics of Sam Allardyce are many. The casual will never embrace the direct approach of Big Sam. Instead, its survival and relative security at Upton Park. A new big, physical aerial attack up front of newcomer Enner Valencia and Andy Carroll seemed suitable to unsettle, but that was before the human band-aid that is Carroll succumbed to injury again, making his presence more of a punchline than poignant. This team is as average as its gets. Will the club and supporters have patience with Allardyce? 13) Swansea City – Few teams have lost more in recent months than the Welsh side. Manager Michael Laudrup went after Swansea failed to manage the difficult balance between European and domestic play. The squad has lost the often-injured Michu, Chico Flores, Michel Vorm, Jonathan de Guzman, Ben Davies and Pablo Hernandez among others. Manager Garry Monk has work to do. The good thing is he has managed to keep striker Wilfried Bony and will pair him with Bafetimbi Gomis up front. If they can keep Ki Sung-yueng, there is reason to believe the Swans will be safe. 14) Queens Park Rangers – Harry Redknapps team returns to the Premier League after a year in the Championship. The squad is full of Premier League experience and look the most prepared of the promoted teams to stay in the top flight. Redknapp set out securing players who can help defensively. Rio Ferdinand isnt the player he once was, but can be a stabilizing force. Steven Caulker is the much more inspiring signing, while Mauricio Isla will help immensely on the wing. How Charlie Austin fares against Premier League defensives will be vital. He, alongside Loic Remy in attack, makes for a nice pairing. This team has the ability to finish better than where I predict. 15) Sunderland – There is a lot to like about Gus Poyet and his great escape after Paolo Di Canio set Sunderland on a path to almost certain relegation. Improving on last seasons 14th-place finish would be another act of sheer brilliance. The team is weak at the back, although Patrick van Aanholt, on loan from Chelsea, looks to be a solution on the left. Jack Rodwell looks to re-launch his once promising career after wasting away at Manchester City. Inevitably, success or failure will hinge on goals. Jozy Altidore was a disaster a season ago, while Steven Fletcher was injured. These two players are key. 16) West Brom Albion – I worry about Albions chances this season. WBA has relegation fight written all over them. Two managers a season ago, West Brom settled on Alan Irvine as the new man at the helm, an underwhelming choice in many eyes. The club has some young talent coming through the pipeline, but relies on mediocre talent to carry the load. Key off-season signings of defender Joleon Lescott and striker Brown Ideye do not come with any guarantees. 17) Leicester City – Nigel Pearsons Foxes ran away with the Championship, not looking back after taking top spot on Boxing Day. One loss in 26 matches was testament to consistency. A whole new battle lays ahead, though. Its often the case a team with a solid spine and hard-to-break down physical presence can avoid relegation their first year back in the Premier League and this is the strength of Leicester. Pearson took a massive gamble using up the vast majority of the transfer budget on 28-year-old striker Leandro Ulloa. The Argentine is a proven goal scorer, but never at the level of the Prem. The first five games of the season against some of the top competition is as rude a welcome as one can have. I expect the team to settle after the less than ideal introduction and do just enough to get by. 18) Aston Villa –Its been four years on the hop that Villa has danced with relegation. Expect more of the same in year five with the worst-case scenario a realistic proposition. The team continues to waver, lacking true progress, and has actually showed signs of regression. There is only so much that manager Paul Lambert can do. Adding Roy Keane to his coaching staff seems a sign of desperation. With an absentee owner unwilling to spend, Lambert has reached for Premier League retreads and lesser likes. Joe Cole, Philippe Senderos and Kieran Richardson are borderline laughable signings, failing to evoke any kind of confidence. It will be another long year at Villa Park. 19) Crystal Palace – Manager Tony Pulis walks away just two days before the season. Dysfunction before a ball is even kicked spells bad news for a club that impressed under the former manager. Pulis transformed a mediocre squad into a group of fierce competitors and one of the more difficult match-ups in the league. Where do the Eagles go from here? The transfer dealings have been a mess and the club doesnt seem to want to spend to any level of significance. Until further notice of direction, a trip back to the Championship is all I can do for a team short on talent, a lack of a reliable talisman and no manager. 20) Burnley – A surprise promotion bringing Premier League football back to Turf Moor is a win in its own right. Burnley enters the season with virtually the same squad that finished second place in the Championship. The books are tight at the club, with manager Sean Dyche spending just 3.5 million pounds on six players. Thats not going to cut it. The team needs more in the midfield and lacks a true goal-scorer. There is no question this is the weakest side in the top-flight. Enjoy it while it lasts. Jordan Scarlett Womens Jersey . 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Stanley, a fourth-year business administration student from Charlottetown, scored both goals in a 2-0 win over Dalhousie on Friday and tallied again in a 1-0 win over Saint Marys on Sunday. http://www.thepanthersofficialstore.com/authentic-greg-olsen-panthers-jersey/ .The Los Angeles Lakers star passed Michael Jordan for third on the NBAs career scoring list Sunday night in a 100-94 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.Los Angeles, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Blake Griffin had 33 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and two blocks in the Los Angeles Clippers 123-87 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. Darren Collison added 20 points and seven assists for the Clippers, who improved to 3-0 on their four-game homestand. J.J. Redick had 19 points in his first game since Nov. 29. The Clippers recorded their largest-ever victory over the Lakers. The Clippers previous biggest win over the Lakers was 31 points on Feb. 19, 1992. "Tonight we played excellent for 48 minutes," Griffin said. "Having J.J. back was huge. He opens a lot of things up for us." Kendall Marshall ended with 16 points and 10 assists for the Lakers, who have lost four in a row. Wesley Johnson and Robert Sacre each tallied 14 points. "We turned the ball over too much," Lakers coach Mike DAntoni said. HHolding a 22-21 lead with 4:11 left in the first quarter, the Clippers went on a 21-2 run to gain control. DJ Moore Panthers Jersey. DeAndre Jordan scored the final six points of the surge to make it a 43-23 contest. Jodie Meeks made two free throws with 27.5 seconds remaining to cut the gap to 18. The Clippers, though, shot 70.8 percent from the field in the first stanza. The score was 70-52 at the half after each team scored 27 points in the second period. It got worse for the Lakers in the third quarter. The Lakers shot a dismal 2- of-20 from the field and were outscored by a 31-8 margin. The Clippers led by as many as 43 in the fourth frame. Game Notes Meeks and Nick Young each had 11 points for the Lakers, who shot 34.5 percent from the field ... Jordan had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Clippers, who shot 48.9 percent from the floor ... The Lakers turned the ball over 21 times. ' ' '

INDIANAPOLIS -- Big Roy came up with a big answer for his critics and his teammates Wednesday night. Larry Johnson Jersey . He played like an All-Star when the Pacers really needed it. After 48 hours of questions and criticism, Roy Hibbert scored a season-high 28 points, grabbed nine rebounds, blocked two shots and altered a handful of others to help the Pacers get even in the Eastern Conference semifinals with an 86-82 victory over Washington. Hibbert sounded more relieved than redeemed. "David (West) always talks to me about being the person that rescues yourself when youre in the middle of the ocean," Hibbert said after Indiana tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1. "Theres nobody who can throw a lifesaver or a rope out to help you. So I had to do it myself." The next step is proving he can play this way again Friday when Washington hosts Game 3. Hibbert went into Wednesday with a combined total of 37 points and 24 rebounds in Indianas first eight playoff games. Twice in the previous four he failed to score a point or grab a rebound. Beleaguered Pacers fans wanted Hibbert benched. Frustrated teammates talked publicly and privately about needing more from their 7-foot-2 centre. Critics turned Hibbert into the butt of jokes and on the Internet, some even tried to explain Hibberts incredible disappearing act with unseemly speculation. After talking to his old college coach, John Thompson III, and Colts linebacker Robert Mathis, a close friend, Hibbert blocked out the inescapable firestorm, focused on basketball and fueled the decisive 6-0 run late in the fourth quarter. It was enough to put repeated smiles on Hibberts face, even if he considers it only a start. "I just want to string a few games together," he said. "Consistency hasnt been my biggest friend this year. Im going to try to continue to play aggressive and Im going to try to control the things I can control. I cant control play calls, but I can control how hard I play, how fast I run down the court and how well I play defence." George Hill finished with 14 points, Paul George had 11 points, six rebounds and four assists, and Lance Stephenson added 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists. And for the first time this post-season, the Pacers held an opponent to fewer than nine 3-pointers. Washington finished 5 of 21 from behind the arc, the lowest percentage (23.8) in the playoffs this year. Much of the credit went to Hibbert, who helped open up the offensive lanes for his teammates and protected the rim well enough that Indiana could spread out and defend the perimeter. "Hes got our attention now," Drew Gooden said. "Weve got to be focused on guarding the Roy Hibbert we know." It was a lost opportunity for the Wizards, who had won their first four playoff games on the road -- three at Chicago and Monday night at Indy -- and could have gone home with a commanding 2-0 lead. They had chances. Washington led by as much as six early in the third quarter and rallied in the fourth to take a 77-74 lead with 5:01 to go before Hibbert and George scored six straight to give the Pacers the lead for good. Marcin Gortat finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Bradley Beal had 17 points and Nene added 14. "He came out with a lot of intensity and established position," Beal said. "We didnt play our best game. We didnt shoot the ball and we didnt defend like we know were capable." But Hibbert changed this game almost by himself. He scored the first five points of the game, an indication that things were going to be different, and he came up big late, too. Hibberts nifty stop-and-go layup got the Pacers within 77-76. That basket ignited the decisive 6-0 spurt. Georges steal on the ensuing possession led to a layup from Hill that gave Indiana a 78-77 lead, and Hibberts presence in the middle allowed George to find a lane for a two-handed dunk that made it 80-77. All the Wizards could muster after that was an alley-oop layup from Gortat and a long 3-pointer from Beal that got the Wizards within 84-82 with 11 seconds to play. West made two free throws and Hibbert sealed it by grabbing the last rebound of the game. "He carried us tonight," West said. "I thought he was very relaxed before the game. He was relaxed this morning. He didnt say a whole lot, but as a professional, I think everything just came down on him and he responded the right way." Notes: Hibbert was 10 of 13 from the field and made all eight of his free throw attempts.... Nene went to the locker room in the first quarter after apparently hurting his left leg or ankle but returned early in the second quarter and finished the game. Travis Kelce Jersey . Rookie Marek Mazanec made 39 saves for his first NHL victory and the Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-2 Saturday night. Marcus Allen Womens Jersey . - Pierre-Maxime Poudrier scored twice and added an assist, and Antoine Bibeau made 43 saves as the Val-dOr Foreur downed the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 6-3 on Sunday to force Game 7 in their Quebec Major Junior Hockey League final series. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Tony-Gonzalez-Elite-Jersey/ . According to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger, the Maple Leafs have trade offers on the table for the 26-year-old, but none have been deemed acceptable by the team.When Chris Phillips suits up for his next game, he will move into a tie with Jean Beliveau on the NHLs all-time games played list. Beliveau played his entire career with the Montreal Canadiens and up to this point, Phillips has played all 1,124 games of his career with the Ottawa Senators. But there is no guarantee that Phillips will be in the Ottawa lineup on Tuesday night in Edmonton, as his future with the team is up in the air. Phillips has reportedly been offered a one-year contract extension by the Senators, but its believed the 35-year-old defenseman is looking for a multi-year deal. If the two sides cannot come to an agreement on an extension in the next 48 hours, there is a very realistic chance that Phillips will be moved by Wednesdays 3pm ET trade deadline. And while Phillips has been able to control his fate in the past, he no longer has the luxury of holding the hammer with a no-trade clause this time around – which means general manager Bryan Murray can move him to any team in the NHL that is willing to offer suitable compensation. If Phillips is moved by the trade deadline, he will join the likes of Daniel Alfredsson and Jarome Iginla as players who left Canadian cities after spending the majority of their careers with one team. A couple of years ago it seemed unfathomable that all three of these players would pack up and leave. But playing an entire career in one Canadian city has been virtually impossible since the NHL expanded in 1967. That ended the Original Six era when players like Beliveau and the Richard brothers played with only one Canadian franchise for the duration of their careers. Since that time, only one player – Bob Gainey – played more than 1,000 games and spent his entire career with one Canadian team. As it stands right now, Phillips and Gainey are the only two members in that exclusive club – although that could change in the next couple of days. (Other players like Thomas Steen and Stan Smyl spent their entire career in one Canadian city, but did not meet the 1,000-game threshold) At the same time, its a lot easier to find players who fit these criteria in American cities. Whereas the Canadian list of players includes just Gainey and Phillips (for now), the American list includes the following 14 players: Nicklas Lidstrom – DetroitSteve Yzerman – DetroitMartin Brodeur – New JerseyKen Daneyko – New JerseyGilbert Perreault – BuffaloDenis Potvin – NY IslandersBobby Clarke – PhiladelphiaPatrik Elias – New JerseyDave Taylor – Los AngelesCraig Ramsay – BuffaloWayne Cashman – BostonPatrick Marleau – San JoseTomas Holmstrom – DetroitMilan Hejduk - Colorado So just by comparing the two lists, it seems significantly more difficult to spend yourr entire career in one Canadian city – even when you adjust for the fact there are roughly three times as many American teams in the NHL. Tyreek Hill Jersey. This dates back almost 30 years, when players from the Montreal Canadiens dynasty moved along to other teams to close out their careers. Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Serge Savard, Guy Lapointe and Steve Shutt all joined other teams after the Canadiens stopped winning Stanley Cups. And all of the pieces of the Edmonton Oilers dynasty found new homes as well, with most of them ending up with the New York Rangers at some point in their careers. This trend also includes players who didnt play for winning teams, but were considered to be mainstays with their Canadian teams. Borje Salming played the first 1,099 games of his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs, but in a prelude to what Alfredsson would later do, he signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Red Wings to finish off his career. Even popular players who were deemed to be the "face of the franchise" by the fans and media in the 1990s were moved along, like Trevor Linden, Wendel Clark and Ryan Smyth. All three players eventually returned to their original teams to close out their careers, but were unable to stay for several years during their prime. And the recent examples of Alfredsson and Iginla highlight the challenges of staying with one Canadian team in this current climate. The Sedin twins recently signed long-term extensions that should keep them in Vancouver for the rest of their careers, but dont be surprised if they leave to chase a Stanley Cup at some point if the Canucks dont have a legitimate chance at winning in two or three years. There are certainly more challenges that make playing in a Canadian market extremely difficult. In some cases, the players feel suffocated by a rabid media and fan base and yearn for a chance to spend a couple of seasons in a fresh place. In other instances, the players fail to live up to the expectations of a contract and are forced to a new destination because public pressure becomes intolerable. Often a player just wants a chance to win a Stanley Cup and doing so has been impossible for Canadian teams since 1993. And we are all well aware of how Canadian cities have colder climates and higher taxes that make American destinations seem more appealing at times. Whatever the reasons – and most need to be judged on a case-by-case basis – it appears virtually impossible to spend your entire career in one Canadian city. If Phillips signs an extension in Ottawa, he will join Bob Gainey on this list of post-expansion players to spend their entire careers with one Canadian team and play more than 1,000 games. But as history shows, its more likely that Phillips will be moving on to a different destination to close out his career. ' ' '

SURREY, B. Brett Favre Packers Jersey .C. -- Angus Reids season -- and career -- continued to hang in limbo Tuesday. The veteran B.C. centre will miss his 10th straight game Saturday due to a back injury as the Lions visit the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second game of a home-and-home series. Reid, a 36-year-old Richmond, B.C., native who has yet to snap the ball in his 13th CFL season, is scheduled to come off the nine-game injured list. But he expects to go back on it, pending a decision that coach Mike Benevides and general manager Wally Buono have yet to make. "Im not ready to play right now," said Reid after limited participation in a practice. "Itll still take some time. I dont know how long thats going to be." Reids injury among a number of health issues that the Lions (6-3) are dealing with as they attempt to post their second straight win over the Ticats (4-5) in their temporary home of Guelph, Ont. Middle linebacker Solomon Elimimian (thigh) and defensive back Ryan Phillips (groin) are questionable after getting hurt in B.C.s 29-26 victory last Friday. "(A return to the nine-game injured list is) probable, because they could still take me off later (before nine games are up), so I think it might just be a better scenario to do that than to go week to week without any knowledge of how long that might be," said Reid. He said the injury, which has raised questions about whether he will be able to continue his career, will likely require surgery after the season. "Ideally, Id like to be (playing) football," he said. "I want the pain alleviated. ... For now, Im doing everything I can to make sure I can play if Im needed and be able to put up with whatever pain there is without doing any more harm. It, hopefully, does get better, but so far it hasnt on its own." Reid has three herniated discs in his lower back, and one is pressing against the sciatic nerve. "Im trying to get it off, because it doesnt allow a lot of movement without pain. ... Im trying my best, every treatment I can to alleviate some of the pain so if need be, if I need to play, I can get it done," he said. "Its not a great scenario, but were working at it." Reid donned his full pads with his teammates Tuesday, but could only participate in limited activity. Still, it was more than he has done in quite some time. He was sidelined early in training camp when years of bending over backward for his team caught up to him. "Im doing all the drills again," said Reid, who has stayed home from road trips. "I did a lot of scout team work (Monday). I didnt do much (Tuesday) with the pads, just because I want to ease into the pounding and want to make sure I can handle it. I dont want to regress." Quarterback Travis Lulay said Reid has still played an important role in the teams progress this season by contributing in team meetings and teaching sessions with other offensive linemen. Reid has put on "a brave face" in light of his own ordeal while attempting to help the team succeed. "Hes still a very respected voice in the locker-room," said Lulay. "Im sure he has his struggles, but he does a good job when hes around the team." Lulay also praised second-year pro Matt Norman, whose transition to centre from guard, planned for Reids anticipated retirement a few years from now, was accelerated by the veteran snappers injury. "(Norman) is getting better every single week," said Lulay. "The more looks he sees, the more different scenarios come up in a game, the better he gets. Hes a smart guy. Youre always looking for a guy who doesnt make the same mistake twice, and hes pretty good about that. Hes pretty good about fixing his mistakes and moving along." Benevides said he still does not know what decision he will make regarding Reid, but was encouraged by his work with the scout team a day earlier. Meanwhile, the coach listed both Elimimian and Phillips as day to day. Elimimian was sidelined in the first half Friday while playing on special teams, but hopes to play Saturday. "Its making progress," said Elimimian. "Im feeling better day to day." Pending Elimimians availability, linebacker Yaser Elqutub, a 25-year-old Katy, Tex., native out of Northwestern State, has a chance to make his CFL debut. Elqutub has been on the practice roster since signing with the Lions on July 1. "Hes been here for a while, hes been preparing and hes been good," said Benevides. "Now, well see if we have to activate him or not." Phillips was hurt in the second quarter against Hamilton, as he tried to get going on coverage of a receiver on a deep route. But he was able to complete the game, and took part in limited drills in practice. "Its getting better," said Phillips. "Im still a little sore and things like that. I didnt try to do anything too much (Tuesday) , to try to pull it or try to run full speed or anything like that." While the defence adapts to possible personnel changes and efforts to prevent Hamilton from staging another late rally, Lulay expects both clubs to throw some wrinkles into their offences. He passed for more than 300 yards for the first time this season Friday, but the B.C. running game still needs to get untracked. Tailback Andrew Harris was held under 100 yards for the third straight game -- and he has yet to gain more than 50 in the past two. "Its been a struggle the last couple games," said Harris. "Obviously, teams are keying on me a little bit more now, and its making things difficult. But in the same vent, we need to be more productive." Note: B.C. linebacker Anton McKenzie is slated to play with a cast on his right thumb for the second straight game after undergoing minor surgery last week. Jace Sternberger Packers Jersey . The start of the seasons fifth and final major was delayed two hours due to heavy rain in the area. The tournament eventually began, but with water on the greens and the rain persisting, players were called back to the clubhouse less than an hour after the first group teed off. Rashan Gary Womens Jersey .Best moustache: How can we not give this to Lanny McDonald? Check out the duster for yourself. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Elite-Jaire-Alexander-Packers-Jersey/ . Petersburg of the KHL. Belov was a free agent last summer when he signed a one-year contract with the Oilers. In 57 games this season he had one goal and six assists with 34 penalty minutes in Edmonton.Madrid, Spain (SportsNetwork.com) - Real Madrid tied a Spanish league record on Saturday by securing its 18th straight win in all competitions as Cristiano Ronaldos hat trick propelled the club to a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ronaldo got the scoring started from the penalty spot in the 36th minute after a debatable decision from the referee, and he added goals in the 65th and 81st minutes to help his side equal the mark set by Barcelona in 2005-06. Madrid will now attempt to break the record on Tuesday night against Bulgarian side Ludogorets in the Champions League, while Saturdays victory takes Carlo Ancelottis team five points clear of Barcelona, which hosts Espanyol on Sunday. Ronaldo threatened a few times in the opening half hour before he won a penalty kick in the 36th minute under questionable circumstances. The former Manchester United man dashed into the box to track down a lofted ball from Marcelo, and he went down under the slightest contact from Cellta defender Jonny. Dave Robinson Youth Jersey. Ronaldo picked himself up and sent goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez the wrong way from the spot, putting Madrid up 1-0 at the break. The hosts were having trouble breaking down the Celta defense, and they were denied by a nice stop from Alvarez on Gareth Bale just after the hour mark. A few minutes later, however, Ronaldo got a kind bounce inside the penalty area that allowed him to lash a volley home from 12 yards to double the advantage. Ronaldo then set a new La Liga record nine minutes from time when he completed his 23rd hat trick by arriving at the back post to tap in a nice ball from Marcelo. Atletico Madrid moved into second place after notching a 2-0 win at Elche through goals from Jose Gimenez and Mario Mandzukic, a first-half goal from Nabil Ghilas was enough to hand Cordoba its first win of the season in a 1-0 triumph at Athletic Bilbao, while Sergi Darders 22nd-minute goal was enough to see Malaga slip past Deportivo, 1-0. ' ' '

Ben Bishop took another step toward his return Thursday but hes not there yet. Grant Hill Jersey . The Tampa Bay Lightning goalie was in full gear at practice but he didnt take any shots. Instead, he skated on his own and did some light work with goalie coach Frantz Jean, according to reports. Bishop missed the last three games of the regular season and the Lightnings series opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday. Anders Lindback will likely start again for Tampa in Game 2 against Montreal on Friday. Tuesdays Practice Lines Forwards Killorn - Johnson - Stamkos Panik - Filppula - Callahan Brown - Thompson - Purcell Pyatt - Paquette - Kucherov Defencemen Hedman - Salo Carle - Gudas Brewer - Kostka Goaltenders Lindback Gudlevskis Not practicing Palat (upper body injury) D.J. Augustin Jersey . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. The sport moved a step closer to returning to South Florida on Wednesday, when Beckham confirmed he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. Jason Williams Jersey . Setting United on its way to a 2-0 victory, Rooney sent the ball high from inside the halfway line over goalkeeper Adrian after just seven minutes. "Its just instinct, Ive turned and had a quick look and seen the goalkeeper off his line," Rooney said. http://www.magicauthentic.com/kids-jonathan-isaac-magic-jersey/ . Price also posted the longest shutout sequence since 1960 at 164:19 minutes. He stopped a combined 55 shots in Canadas final two games and 70 of 71 shots in Canadas three elimination games, allowing only a breakaway goal to Lauris Darzins of Latvia. For his efforts, Price was named best goalkeeper by the tournament directorate. Prices outstanding play is marred only by the extremely strong defensive play of Canadas top six defencemen; Shea Weber, Duncan Keith, Drew Doughty, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Alex Pietrangelo and Jay Bouwmeester.Roberto Firmino missed a brilliant chance to open the scoring as Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at Southampton on Saturday. The Premier League leaders had been restricted to few clear openings at St Marys before Philippe Coutinho threaded a pass through for Firmino in the 67th minute.Firmino looked poised to fire home in front of goal but instead poked his shot wide of the post. The miss proved costly as Liverpool could not take any of the other chances that fell their way and had to settle for a point.For one of the first times this season, there was a lack of quality in front of goal, said former Liverpool deffender and Sky Sports Jamie Carragher. Jerian Grant Jersey. Firminos was the standout chance, [Joel] Matip could have done more - maybe been a bit braver from a fantastic [Philippe] Coutinho cross - and then [Nathaniel] Clyne at the back post.It felt that it all went the wrong side of the post for them today. Sometimes you have days like that.Hit play on the video at the top of the page to see Firminos miss. Also See: Carra analyses draw Southampton 0-0 Liverpool As it happened Liverpool fixtures ' ' '

CALGARY -- Lance Bouma continued his unexpected scoring prowess Wednesday night with his fourth goal in as many pre-season games. Kris Russell Oilers Jersey . Now the Calgary Flames prospect will sit back, wait and hope he did enough to make the team. In the Flames final pre-season test, Calgary fell 3-2 in overtime to the Phoenix Coyotes. Defenceman Zbynek Michalek scored the winning goal. Coach Bob Hartley said the Flames will make several cuts Thursday as they get closer to the 23-man roster they will deploy when Calgary opens the regular season one week later in Washington. "I dont want to go down, Ive played in the minors before, I know what its all about," said Bouma, the Flames third round draft pick in 2008. "I know I can play here so I want to be here, for sure." Due to a serious knee injury, Bouma was limited to just three AHL games last season. That came after a 2011-12 season in which he was called up in January and spent the rest of the year with the Flames. He was a good bet to make the club last year but badly injured his knee in October while playing for Abbotsford (AHL) during the NHL lockout. "For a player that basically missed the entire year last year, Lance showed up in great shape," said Hartley. "We saw him work here last year during his rehab. Hes a very committed young man." Known more as a physical player at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, Bouma has just one goal on his NHL resume in 47 games. "After missing almost all of last year, its nice to come in and have success offensively. It gives me more confidence on the ice and in the way in the way Im playing," Bouma said. "I feel confident that Ive showed that I can play here, that my knee is fine and I have confidence in it. Hopefully they have confidence in me." Bouma says he wont let the stats sheet change who he is as a player. "I have to be an energy player," said Bouma. "I need to be as physical as possible and get in and forecheck as much as I can. Thats my game and I have to bring that every night." Boumas goal on Mike Smith from a scramble in front was one of two goals in less than two minutes that suddenly tied the game 2-2 halfway through the third period. It wasnt pretty but Hartley says thats going to be the way it has to be with this team this year. "If we can have scoring throughout the lineup, thats going to be very helpful," said Hartley. "I dont think we have one go-to guy offensively that will get 100, 110 points. If we can get scoring from our support guys that will definitely help this hockey club." The other goal for Calgary (4-2-1) was scored by Corban Knight, another young forward who is on the bubble of making the team. Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Shane Doan also scored for Phoenix (3-2-1). The Coyotes finish their pre-season Friday night with a home game against the San Jose Sharks. Mike Smith had 29 saves to get the victory while first-year Swiss goaltender Reto Berra had 22 stops for Calgary. Berra was making his home debut for the Flames. Acquired last year from St. Louis in the package Calgary got in exchange for Jay Bouwmeester, the 26-year-old has played his entire career in Switzerland. He has been locked in a goaltending battle with Karri Ramo and veteran Joey MacDonald. "Its getting better. For sure, the more youre on the ice here, you get more comfortable," Berra said. "I gave everything I had. I think I did pretty good. I think I can play in this league, but its not my decision at the end." Notes: Notable scratches for Phoenix included former Flames David Moss and Derek Morris along with Rostislav Klesla... Not dressed for Calgary were Jiri Hudler (lower body) and Mike Cammalleri (hand), who are both nursing minor injuries. Brian McGrattan also did not play. Hudler and Cammalleri are expected to be ready for the start of the regular season. Leon Draisaitl Oilers Jersey . Which is to say, the top of this years draft class is not as dynamic or exciting as the 2013 class of Nate MacKinnon, Sasha Barkov, Jonathan Drouin and Seth Jones and its not as strikingly promising as the highly-anticipated 2015 slate of Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel and Noah Hanifin. Esa Tikkanen Jersey . - Frankie (The Answer) Edgar dominated B. http://www.hockeyoilersshop.com/jari-kurri-jersey/ . Left-handed reliever Boone Logan agreed to a $16.5 million, three-year contract on Friday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.DENVER -- Clayton Kershaw conquered Coors Field and the weather in one afternoon. Kershaw overcame his past struggles in Denver, striking out nine and going the distance as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Sunday in a game cut short by rain in the sixth inning. Hanley Ramirez homered as L.A. broke open the game with four runs in the top of the sixth. The game was then delayed 1 hour, 35 minutes before it was called. The shorter game was helpful to the scuffling Dodgers, who had lost six of eight before taking two out of three from the slumping Rockies. "It was one of those wins you kind of like because you dont have to end up using your pen," manager Don Mattingly said. "So it ends up being pretty good." Matt Kemp had a triple and two RBIs for the Dodgers, who played without outfielder Yasiel Puig and second baseman Dee Gordon, both of whom sustained hip injuries Saturday. Chone Figgins singled and also scored a run filling in for Gordon at the top of the lineup. Rain started falling in the second inning and was steady for the rest of the afternoon. The moisture appeared to affect Kershaw (5-2) when he faced Brandon Barnes in the bottom of the third. He threw one pitch high to the backstop and then bounced the next one in front of the plate. The two-time Cy Young Award winner said afterward the wet weather was helpful. "The rain sometimes helps here as far as getting some moisture on the ball and being a little more humid," Kershaw said. "It helps with the break." In the middle of the fifth, lightning flashed and a loud clap of thunder sent fans scurrying for cover while Kershaw calmly warmed up on the mound. He worked a perfect bottom of the inning. "Teams that Ive coached and played on, I dont think we had anybody quite like him," Mattingly said. "Ive seen some pretty good guys in (Mike) Mussina and (Andy) Pettitte, but not quite the same as Clayton." Kershaw struck out nine for the fourth consecutive game and fifth time this season. He was also able to leave Coors Field on a high note after having mixed results in the past. He pitched a four-hit shutout last July 2 but two months later was rocked for five runs and a season-high 11 hits in five innings and saw his ERA jump from 1.72 to 1.89. Entering Sunday he had a 5.24 ERA in 13 starts at Coors Field but he fanned six through the first two innings and didnt walk a batter. "I felt good today. Its a good lineup over there and its nno secret I havent pitched well here in the past so I wanted to come out and establish out there. Mark Messier Oilers Jersey. " He planned on going back out for the bottom of the sixth but after the delay reached an hour he was done for the day. The tarp came off the field a little more than an hour after the delay started but it quickly went back on. The umpires called the game at 5:52 p.m. Troy Tulowitzki homered and starter Jorge De La Rosa struggled through 5 1-3 innings, allowing five runs on four hits for the Rockies, who have lost nine of 10. He struck out a season-high eight but walked four, also a season high. His troubles started right away when he walked the first two batters of the game and Kemp followed with a triple to make it 2-0. De La Rosa struck out the side but needed 35 pitches to get out of the first inning. "He threw really well after that," manager Walt Weiss said. "Then two walks on the tail end of the outing scored also. He threw the ball really well but again, its always tough when youre playing from behind against a guy like Kershaw." He settled down and held the Dodgers to just a hit through five innings before running into trouble in the sixth. Ramirez hit a 461-foot homer, his 10th, onto the concourse in left to make it 3-1, and then De La Rosa walked Adrian Gonzalez and Kemp. Matt Belisle came on and struck out Scott Van Slyke before giving up a two-run double to Jamie Romak and an RBI single to Miguel Rojas to make it 6-1. It was the first major league hits and RBIs for Romak and Rojas. "You feel good for both those guys to get big knocks like that, and they were big knocks with RBIs," Kershaw said. Tulowitzki jumped on a rare mistake by Kershaw, driving a 92 mph fastball 417 feet into the left field seats to make it 2-1 in the fourth. It was Tulowitzkis 17th home run and tied him with Miamis Giancarlo Stanton for the NL lead. NOTES: Mattingly said Puig (right hip flexor) and Gordon (sore right hip) were day to day but wouldnt say when they will return to the lineup. ... Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (sore left shoulder) was out of the lineup for the third straight game. He could go on the 15-day DL on Monday when the Rockies recall RHP Christian Bergman to start the opener of a four-game series with Atlanta. It will be his major league debut. ... Dodgers RHP Dan Haren (5-4, 3.50) will face Reds LHP Tony Cingrani (2-6, 4.09) Monday in the first of four games in Cincinnati. ' ' '