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NASHVILLE -- Jake Locker has practiced for the first time since dislocating his left, non-throwing shoulder and coach Mike Munchak said the Titans quarterback is on target to return when Tennessee hosts Indianapolis on Oct. 28. Locker loosened up Wednesday by throwing a few short balls before working in individual drills. He also threw during 7-on-7 for the defence for his first practice since dislocating his left shoulder Sept. 30 for the second time in four games. Munchak said Locker did what they hoped he would be able to do, and the coach watched the eighth pick overall in 2011 in individual drills. "It was what we hoped hed be able to handle," Munchak said. "Now its just to see how sore he got and keep progressing and giving him more to do. Hes a guy you have to hold back. He wants to be out there. In his mind, hed be able to play tomorrow if he had to play. Well see how sore he got from what he did today and keep adding more to his routine." Veteran Matt Hasselbeck will start Sunday in Buffalo (3-3) for the Titans (2-4) with Locker returning to the starting lineup against the Colts if there are no setbacks. Even if Hasselbeck leads the Titans to a second straight win, Munchak said he will have no problem returning the offence back to Locker, who started the first four games. "We feel comfortable because the receivers, everyone hes so familiar with the offence that if hes ready to play next week that there wouldnt be any doubt hed be the guy playing," Munchak said. Hasselbeck is completing 60.2 per cent of his passes for 726 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. Hes also been sacked eight times. Locker has thrown for 781 yards with four TDs and only two interceptions while being sacked three times. A good sign for the Titans is that receiver Kenny Britt was not on the injury report Wednesday. But Colin McCarthy did not practice and wore a walking boot Munchak said was only to protect the linebackers right ankle. McCarthy played every defensive snap in the 26-23 win last week over Pittsburgh, and Munchak said they hope McCarthy practices Friday. Notes: Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (shoulder) also did not practice and is expected back Friday. Linebacker Zach Brown (illness) did not practice along with running back Javon Ringer (left knee) and cornerback Tommie Campbell (left ankle). Brown is expected back Thursday, while Ringer and Campbell are out against Buffalo. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone runs down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and the rest of the season. Cheap Jerseys From China . New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the Group A match on an own-goal by Ayu Nakada in the 11th minute and doubled the advantage four minutes later on a long-range effort by Rosie White. http://www.azulvirtual.org/hot.html . 12 across Brendan Gaunces broad shoulders after taking him 26th overall in the NHL draft on Friday night.(Sports Network) - The Calgary Flames will try to avoid damaging their playoff hopes with a fourth straight loss when they visit the Minnesota Wild for tonights battle at Xcel Energy Center. Although theyve gained points in consecutive losses, the Flames are not helping their postseason cause with their recent 0-1-2 stretch. Calgary has fallen into a tie with San Jose for the 10th seed in the West and is two points behind Los Angeles and Phoenix for the conferences eighth and final playoff berth. The Kings and Coyotes are in action tonight against St. Louis and Colorado, respectively. The Flames, who are 6-2-3 in March, were dealt a 2-1 overtime loss in Colorado on Tuesday, as David Jones scored with 1:09 left in OT. The victory allowed the Avalanche to jump into the seventh seed in the West, one point ahead of the Kings and Coyotes and three in front of Calgary. Matt Hunwick skated the puck in down the left wing during the winning sequence and dished it over to Paul Stastny, who got to the net and put on a shot on Miikka Kiprusoff. The save was made, but Jones was there to stuff in the rebound. Matt Stajan scored the lone goal while Kiprusoff stopped 31 shots for the Flames. "We played well but we missed some opportunities," said Calgary forward Alex Tanguay. "Right now we wish a few more of them would go in. Were doing okay, not all thee teams are going to go undefeated the rest of the way.ddddddddddddIts a setback, but we have a game in hand still and this is a game that could have went either way." The contest began a three-game road trip for the Flames, who are just 14-16-8 as the guest this season. Calgary will complete the swing Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Calgary hopes to get back on track tonight against a Wild team that has been all but officially eliminated from the Western Conference playoff race. The Flames have also won four in a row in this Northwest Division series since losing the opening matchup between the clubs in Calgary on Nov. 8. The Flames have also won three of their last four games in St. Paul. Minnesota is coming off Mondays 2-0 home win over the Vancouver Canucks. Josh Harding made 33 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Wild surprised the defending Western Conference champions at Xcel Energy Center. Erik Christensen and Kyle Brodziak scored for the Wild, who had lost three straight and eight of nine coming into the win. "Everyone was putting their body on the line for me tonight," said Harding. "We just want to come out here every game and put our best foot forward the rest of the way." The Wild had been winless (0-3) on a five-game homestand before beating the Canucks. Minnesota is 16-15-4 as the host this season. ' ' ' 

NASHVILLE -- Jake Locker has practiced for the first time since dislocating his left, non-throwing shoulder and coach Mike Munchak said the Titans quarterback is on target to return when Tennessee hosts Indianapolis on Oct. 28. Locker loosened up Wednesday by throwing a few short balls before working in individual drills. He also threw during 7-on-7 for the defence for his first practice since dislocating his left shoulder Sept. 30 for the second time in four games. Munchak said Locker did what they hoped he would be able to do, and the coach watched the eighth pick overall in 2011 in individual drills. "It was what we hoped hed be able to handle," Munchak said. "Now its just to see how sore he got and keep progressing and giving him more to do. Hes a guy you have to hold back. He wants to be out there. In his mind, hed be able to play tomorrow if he had to play. Well see how sore he got from what he did today and keep adding more to his routine." Veteran Matt Hasselbeck will start Sunday in Buffalo (3-3) for the Titans (2-4) with Locker returning to the starting lineup against the Colts if there are no setbacks. Even if Hasselbeck leads the Titans to a second straight win, Munchak said he will have no problem returning the offence back to Locker, who started the first four games. "We feel comfortable because the receivers, everyone hes so familiar with the offence that if hes ready to play next week that there wouldnt be any doubt hed be the guy playing," Munchak said. Hasselbeck is completing 60.2 per cent of his passes for 726 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions. Hes also been sacked eight times. Locker has thrown for 781 yards with four TDs and only two interceptions while being sacked three times. A good sign for the Titans is that receiver Kenny Britt was not on the injury report Wednesday. But Colin McCarthy did not practice and wore a walking boot Munchak said was only to protect the linebackers right ankle. McCarthy played every defensive snap in the 26-23 win last week over Pittsburgh, and Munchak said they hope McCarthy practices Friday. Notes: Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey (shoulder) also did not practice and is expected back Friday. Linebacker Zach Brown (illness) did not practice along with running back Javon Ringer (left knee) and cornerback Tommie Campbell (left ankle). Brown is expected back Thursday, while Ringer and Campbell are out against Buffalo. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping .ca NFL Editor Justin Boone runs down the top waiver wire pickups with a focus on the coming week and the rest of the season. Cheap Jerseys From China . New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the Group A match on an own-goal by Ayu Nakada in the 11th minute and doubled the advantage four minutes later on a long-range effort by Rosie White. http://www.azulvirtual.org/hot.html . 12 across Brendan Gaunces broad shoulders after taking him 26th overall in the NHL draft on Friday night.(Sports Network) - The Calgary Flames will try to avoid damaging their playoff hopes with a fourth straight loss when they visit the Minnesota Wild for tonights battle at Xcel Energy Center. Although theyve gained points in consecutive losses, the Flames are not helping their postseason cause with their recent 0-1-2 stretch. Calgary has fallen into a tie with San Jose for the 10th seed in the West and is two points behind Los Angeles and Phoenix for the conferences eighth and final playoff berth. The Kings and Coyotes are in action tonight against St. Louis and Colorado, respectively. The Flames, who are 6-2-3 in March, were dealt a 2-1 overtime loss in Colorado on Tuesday, as David Jones scored with 1:09 left in OT. The victory allowed the Avalanche to jump into the seventh seed in the West, one point ahead of the Kings and Coyotes and three in front of Calgary. Matt Hunwick skated the puck in down the left wing during the winning sequence and dished it over to Paul Stastny, who got to the net and put on a shot on Miikka Kiprusoff. The save was made, but Jones was there to stuff in the rebound. Matt Stajan scored the lone goal while Kiprusoff stopped 31 shots for the Flames. "We played well but we missed some opportunities," said Calgary forward Alex Tanguay. "Right now we wish a few more of them would go in. Were doing okay, not all thee teams are going to go undefeated the rest of the way.ddddddddddddIts a setback, but we have a game in hand still and this is a game that could have went either way." The contest began a three-game road trip for the Flames, who are just 14-16-8 as the guest this season. Calgary will complete the swing Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Calgary hopes to get back on track tonight against a Wild team that has been all but officially eliminated from the Western Conference playoff race. The Flames have also won four in a row in this Northwest Division series since losing the opening matchup between the clubs in Calgary on Nov. 8. The Flames have also won three of their last four games in St. Paul. Minnesota is coming off Mondays 2-0 home win over the Vancouver Canucks. Josh Harding made 33 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Wild surprised the defending Western Conference champions at Xcel Energy Center. Erik Christensen and Kyle Brodziak scored for the Wild, who had lost three straight and eight of nine coming into the win. "Everyone was putting their body on the line for me tonight," said Harding. "We just want to come out here every game and put our best foot forward the rest of the way." The Wild had been winless (0-3) on a five-game homestand before beating the Canucks. Minnesota is 16-15-4 as the host this season. ' ' ' 

MILAN, Italy -- Novara claimed its first win in six games with a 2-1 victory over Lazio on Wednesday, which could seriously dent the Roman sides hopes of claiming third place and the remaining Champions League spot. In an entertaining match, Lazio defender Modibo Diakite gave Novara the lead shortly after the half hour when he turned Andrea Mazzaranis shot into his own goal. But Antonio Candreva levelled moments later. However, Giuseppe Mascara sealed the victory with a free kick 11 minutes from time. Lazio forward Libor Kozak had earlier had a goal ruled out for offside. Lazio remains third on 55 points, but Udinese can draw level if it beats Inter Milan later. Novara is eight points off safety, with four games remaining. The 33rd round of fixtures was postponed following the death of Piermario Morosini on April 14. Morosini -- on loan from Udinese -- collapsed and died after suffering cardiac arrest during Livornos match at Pescara in Serie B. Lazio could have taken the lead in the opening minute when Kozak put a good ball into the area for Candreva but Novara goalkeeper Alberto Fontana reacted well to come out and clear the danger. The Roman side had another good opportunity 10 minutes later when Candreva mishit a cross from Javier Garrido and the ball fell to Kozak, but the Czech forward couldnt get a cross past Novara defender Massimo Paci. Novara had its first opportunity when Michel Morganella unleashed a fierce effort which Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti did well to tip over the crossbar. Marchetti did even better a few minutes later to punch clear Andrea Lisuzzos well-aimed free kick. Lazio made things difficult for itself in the 35th minute when Diakite deflected Mazzaranis effort into his own net, leaving Marchetti grounded. However, Lazio was immediately back on level terms when Stefano Mauris effort from just outside the area was saved by Fontana but the ball rebounded to Candreva, who headed home from close range. And the visitors should have taken the lead moments later when Tommaso Rocchi released Kozak one on one with Fontana, but the Czech striker stumbled as he was about to let fly. The action was immediately down the other end as Simone Pesce raced downfield before picking out Takayuki Morimoto, whose quick shot was saved by Marchetti. Novara again went close when Andrea Caracciolo mishit his shot and Marco Rigoni headed it closer to goal but it flew narrowly over the bar. However, it was Lazio that had the best chance to take a halftime lead in stoppage time, as Stefano Mauri picked out Lorik Cana completely alone in front of goal but the Albanian headed wide of the left upright. Novara besieged Lazios goal in the second half but, although the Roman side at times looked to be struggling, the home side rarely had a sight of goal. Lazio slowly got back into the game and thought it had taken the lead in the 65th minute when a thunderbolt of a strike by Mauri was parried out to Kozak, who fired home, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Novara went close seconds later as Rigoni forced Marchetti into a great save, low to his right. The home side restored its lead when substitute Matuzalem, who had come on seconds earlier, tripped Filippo Porcari on the edge of the area. Mascara stepped up and curled a free kick into the top right corner. Lazio could have levelled five minutes later but Fontana pulled off a stunning save to deny Antonio Rozzi, who had come on for Candreva seconds earlier. Fontana again did well in stoppage time to keep out Cristian Ledesmas free kick which had been deflected by Andre Dias. Cheap NFL Jerseys From China . 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The Padres right-hander allowed Clint Barmes first career grand slam in a nine-run fourth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat San Diego 11-5 on Sunday, ending the Padres six-game winning streak. Pitching in Pittsburgh for the first time since being released last October after going 13-27 in four seasons with the Pirates, Ohlendorf was tagged for seven runs -- six earned -- on five hits in three-plus inning while walking three and striking out one. "I was looking forward to pitching here," Ohlendorf said. "The first three innings were going well then in the fourth inning I didnt make very good pitches and they took advantage of that." Neil Walker went 5 for 5 with a homer and double for Pittsburgh. The Padres had won 11 in a row at Pittsburgh dating to 2009. Andrew McCutchen and Michael McKenry each drove in two runs during the big inning against Ohlendrorf (4-3) and Cory Burns. Barmes, a 10-year veteran, has 88 career home runs. Walker had the third five-hit game of his career and second this season, the other coming July 8 against San Francisco. However, Walker was much happier for Barmes, who has struggled offensively all season after signing a $10.5 million, two-year contract in the off-season as a free agent. He is hitting just .217 after going 2 for 5. "But hes one of the best teammates Ive ever had," Walker said. "Hes helped me a lot and he has helped this team a lot by playing great defence. It was good to see him come up with the big hit." Barmes hadnt committed in an error in 34 straight games, though, until making two in the first four innings before redeeming himself with the grand slam. "The grand slam is the worst result possible in that situation," San Diego manager Bud Black said. "Youre still leading 5-2 and the inning is still manageable until that point." The Pirates sent 14 batters to the plate in the fourth inning. McKenry drew a bases-loaded walk from Ohlendorf just before Barmes slam and then singled in the final run of the inning. "They ambushed us there in the fourth inning and we just couldnt make the pitches along the way to stem the tide," Black said. "If youve been around the game long enough, youll run into those innings where everything they do works, everything you do dooesnt and you cant stop the momentum.dddddddddddd Youve just got to take it." Logan Forsythe and Jesus Guzman had two hits each for the Padres and Chris Denorfia led off the game with his fourth home run. Pittsburgh stopped a three-game skid. On Friday night, San Diego rallied from six runs down for a 9-8 victory over the Pirates. McCutchen, who leads the major leagues with a .362 batting average, ended a string of 11 hitless at-bats with a double in the fourth. He finished 2 for 6. Erik Bedard (7-12) made it through five shaky innings for the win, allowing five runs -- three earned -- and five hits with four walks and six strikeouts. The left-hander improved to 5-0 in his career against the Padres. Denorfias homer started a four-run inning. Guzman hit an RBI single and two more runs scored when Barmes, the shortstop, made a throwing error on a groundball by Cameron Maybin. Forsythe doubled with one in the second and scored when Chase Headley hit a tapper up the line that McKenry, the catcher, fielded and threw to first for the out. Forsythe raced home when no one covered home plate. Walker hit an RBI single in the second to pull the Pirates to 5-1 then moved in front 10-5 with the big fourth inning. The nine-run inning was Pittsburghs biggest since it also scored nine on July 20, 2010, against Milwaukee. Walker homered off Brad Boxberger to lead off the seventh. NOTES: San Diego signed 1B-OF Mark Kotsay to a one-year contract before the game that carries through the 2013 season. The 36 year old is hitting .275 with one home run and nine RBIs in 55 games. ... Pittsburgh activated RHP Juan Cruz from the 15-day disabled list and optioned RHP Jared Hughes to Triple-A Indianapolis. Cruz missed 23 games because of shoulder inflammation. ... Pirates RF Travis Snider did not start because of tightness in his right hamstring but pinch hit in the sixth inning and walked. ... The 113,539 series attendance was the second-highest for a three-game series in PNC Parks 12 seasons. ... The Padres open a four-game series at Atlanta on Monday night with LHP Eric Stults (2-2, 2.72) facing Braves LHP Mike Minor (6-8, 4.95). ... The Pirates begin a four-game home series with the Dodgers on Monday night with RHP Jeff Karstens (4-2, 3.77) pitching against Los Angeles RHP Aaron Harang (7-7, 3.80). ' ' ' 

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks signed former Philadelphia 76ers guard Lou Williams to a multi-year contract Thursday. Williams, who has played his entire seven-year career with Philadelphia, grew up 25 miles northeast of Atlanta in Snellville, Ga. Financial terms of Williams deal were not announced by the Hawks. Williams, 25, has career averages of 11.3 points, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 rebounds in 455 games. Atlantas busy off-season has included trading Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams and acquiring guards Devin Harris, Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar and DeShawn Stevenson and forwards Jordan Williams and Johan Petro. Williams led the Sixers in scoring last season with a career-best 14.9 average as the sixth man. The Hawks were waiting for the NBA to approve the signing before they announced the trade. Cheap Jerseys . Theyre still right there in the playoff race, despite months of substandard play. Cabrera became the first player in Tigers history to reach 30 home runs in five straight seasons and Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings for Detroit in a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday. Cheap Jerseys China .  For the eighth consecutive year, one lucky fan will get the chance to kick a 50-yard field goal for $1 million. The nationally televised event airs live on October 19 during halftime of the CFL ON TSN: WENDYS FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL broadcast featuring Winnipeg and Toronto (game starts at 7pm et/4pm pt). http://www.dancewithmeusa.com/hot.html . Midfielder Caner Erkin gave Turkey the lead with a low shot past goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov after 30 minutes, and striker Mustafa Pektemek doubled the score in the 70th from a quick counterattack after the Ukraine offside trap failed.SWANSEA -- Swansea defender Neil Taylor faces a long spell out of action after breaking his ankle in the Welsh teams Premier League match against Sunderland. Swansea manager Michael Laudrup couldnt give a timescale of Taylors absence but says the Wales international has at least one fracture and will have a "long period of rehabilitation before he returns to the game." The 23-year-old Taylor, who played for Britainns football team during the London Olympics, needed oxygen on the pitch before he was carried off on a stretcher during the first half of Saturdays 2-2 draw, following a collision with Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner who was uninjured.dddddddddddd Taylor could now miss most of Wales World Cup qualifying campaign, starting Friday against Belgium. Swansea is second in the league standings after three games. ' ' ' 

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Joe Pavelski knew the game was going to get intense. He didnt realize it would happen so early. Pavelski had two goals, Patrick Marleau scored again -- though only once -- and the undefeated San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Sunday. The game became feisty even before the puck dropped as Ryan Clowe and Alexandre Burrows got into it at centre ice and it remained that way. "We know there is a lot of stake when we play them," Pavelski said. "The intensity was set . . . Id like to stay at the first puck drop but it was before that. Thats the first time Ive seen something like that." Joe Thornton also scored for the Sharks, who improved to 5-0-0. Antti Niemi made 23 saves as coach Todd McLellan earned his 200th career victory. "We were ready to go. I think that Clowie getting us going early was huge for us," Thornton said. "Every game against these guys is just a really, super competitive game, and I think we saw that again. Both teams are engaged early." Marleau scored two goals in each of the first four games of the season, becoming the first NHL player to do that since 1917. "It would have been nice to keep it going," Marleau said. "But I got a lucky one tonight and Ill take it." Burrows scored for the Canucks, who had a three-game unbeaten streak end. Cory Schneider also stopped 23 shots. "We obviously dislike each other," Burrows said. "Weve seen them in the playoffs a couple of years ago. Theyre a Western Conference rival and they make for good games." Clowe tied a Sharks record with eight penalties, all in the first two periods, and a career-high 35 penalty minutes. Fights between Clowe and Zack Kassian in the first period and Douglas Murray and Aaron Volpatti in the third were lengthy and bloody. "Were not happy about the penalties and thats all I am going to say," McLellan said. "I owe Ryan Clowe my conversation. I have a lot of respect for him. I am happy we won with a good, gritty effort." Pavelski, Marleau and Thornton have each recorded points in the first five games for the Sharks Thornton put the Sharks on the scoreboard 43 seconds into the contest, intercepting a pass from Jason Garrison in front of the net and beating Schneider. Pavelski also stole a pass late in the first and scored. He caught Alexander Elders pass, also in front of the net. "I just happened to be there," Pavelski said. "I think he was trying to get some wings on it and I happened to get it." Burrows scored midway through the second period. His shot bounced off Niemis pads and then deflected off the back of Dan Boyles skates and into the net. "We made a few mistakes there that ended up in the back of net," Burrows said. "But I think we bounced back pretty good. We had some chances. We had some looks, we hit some posts. At the end of the day we have to score some goals on our power play." Marleau, who scored his ninth goal of the season, also got a lucky bounce. Boyles shot hit off Marleaus skate and went into the net. "I felt something hit my foot but I was just standing there," Marleau said. "Im just trying to be in front of the net when shots are coming and creating havoc." Pavelski added another goal midway through the third. Notes: Thornton has 46 points (12-34) points in 39 games against the Canucks. ... Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault remains two wins away from 400. ... Canucks LW Daniel Sedin had recorded a point in his first four games. ... The Canucks were 3-0-1 against the Sharks last year. ... The Sharks went 101:27 without allowing a goal. RG3 Womens Jersey . - Three members of the Ontario Hockey Leagues Sault Ste. Robert Griffin III Womens Jersey . It was Barcelonas league-record 15th victory in 16 rounds and came just after floundering Madrid had conceded in the final minutes to draw 2-2 at home with the Catalan clubs crosstown rival Espanyol. "This league is ours to lose," said Barcelona defender Gerard Pique. http://www.dancewithmeusa.com/new.html . With Adam Linds demotion from the Jays and Vladimir Guerreros seemingly-imminent arrival in Toronto, many Jays fans are keeping an eye on the minors.LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- Coach Lovie Smith says the Chicago Bears are still evaluating injuries to linebacker Brian Urlacher and several other players in Sundays overtime loss to Seattle. Smith indicated Monday that Urlacher pulled a hamstring on the games final drive, but backed away from that after a follow-up question. Urlacher told a Chicago TV station he was simply sore. Either way, the Bears (8-4) are banged-up. They had already lost guard Lance Louis to a season-ending knee injury in the previous game and ruled out Devin Hester (concussion) and guard Chris Spencer (knee) during the week. They lost a few more players in a 23-17 loss to Seattle. Safety Chris Conte (illness) and receiver Earl Bennett (concussion) left the game, and cornerback Tim Jennings (shoulder) was injured on the final drive, a few plays before Urlacher hobbled off the field. Urlacher came up lame in coverage on the games second-to-last snap, a 12-yard pass from Russell Wilson to Doug Baldwin that put the ball on the 13. He was not on the field for Sidney Rices winning touchdown catch. Would Urlacher have been able to return had the hamstring issue cropped up earlier in the game? "Pulled hamstring?" Smith shot back. "What is your question again?" Asked if Urlacher actually has a pulled hamstring, Smith said, "Hamstring injury to take you out of the game? Im asking you. What is your question?" Smith went on to say, "If you have an injury and you cant play, we take you out of the game whenever that happens." Urlacher told Fox Chicago on Sunday night, "Its not an injury yet. Its just sore. Its a little bit sore right now. Its sore right now. Thats all it is is sore right now." The Bears next game is at Minnesota, their second against the Vikings in three weeks, and if Urlacher isnt ready, Nick Roach would likely start at middle linebacker. The hamstring problem is just the latest issue for the eight-time Pro Bowl player. Urlacher was sidelined almost all of the preseason because oof a knee injury and hasnt been as explosive as he was in the past, although he did force an early fumble by Marshawn Lynch that led to the games first touchdown.dddddddddddd Even if hes not at his physical peak, Urlacher remains an integral part of the defence for his leadership, and with his contract expiring at the end of the season, the Bears will have a decision to make. All that will play out later. Smith was clear about one thing Monday -- the Bears will not be bringing in another receiver. They were down three after Bennett went out, with Hester and Alshon Jeffery (knee) sidelined. And Brandon Marshall lobbied after the game for free agent Mike Sims-Walker, his teammate at Central Florida. Smith insisted thats not happening. "Were going to go with the guys that we have right now," he said. "Were going to get some guys back this week and well be fine." The Bears hope Jeffery can return this week after missing six of the past seven games -- four with a hand injury before hurting his knee against San Francisco on Nov. 19. The Bears are also hoping Hester and Bennett wont be far behind in coming back from their injuries. It would help, too, if another receiver stepped up to take the load off Marshall. He has 91 of the Bears 217 receptions and nearly half of their 2,436 yards receiving with 1,182. Part of the lack of distribution to other targets falls on the blocking, with Jay Cutler often rushed and with no time to find his second or third option. But the other receivers arent without blame. Jeffery has shown promise opposite Marshall at times, but Smith would like to see more from that group. "I think weve been saying that for a while, someone needs to (step up)," he said. "I think the guys will say that. Hopefully, we still have time. Hopefully, well get Alshon Jeffery back. He has wanted to move into that role when hes been healthy. Hopefully, we get Devin Hester back in the mix. Were getting plays from Earl. Eric Weems (Sunday) did some good things." ' ' ' 

WINNIPEG -- The Winnipeg Jets have signed Olli Jokinen to a two-year deal worth US$9 million. Winnipeg added the veteran Finnish centre Monday on the second day of NHL free agency. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff was looking for an upgrade in size among his top-six forwards and feels he found it with the six-foot-three, 210-pound Jokinen. "He has the size, hes got a tremendous amount of experience, hes had great consistency over the years," said Cheveldayoff during a conference call. "We believe that with adding the size of (free agent Alexei Ponikarovsky) and now Jokinen, were a much bigger and harder team to play against." The move represents Winnipegs biggest signing since free agency opened on Sunday, when they inked forward Ponikarovsky and defenceman Derek Meech. "Very excited about joining the Winnipeg Jets and getting a chance to play in front of the loudest fans in Canada!" tweeted Jokinen on Monday. Jokinen has scored 20 or more goals in seven of his 14 NHL seasons with Calgary, the L.A. Kings, New York Islanders, Florida, Phoenix, and the New York Rangers, where he was traded to by the Flames during the 2009-2010 season. Calgary brought Jokinen back the next season and he finished with 17 goals and 54 points. Cheveldayoff will not only look to Jokinen for leadership among the Jets young roster, but to help increase production among the teams established forwards like 30-goal scorer Evander Kane. "Any time you can add a player of this stature, a player that has abilities to make plays and to score, it creates other opportunities for players like Evander," said Cheveldayoff. "You have to respect players like Olli when theyre on the ice all the time, and I think that attention helps other players to play their game as well." The contract marks a substantial pay increase for the 33-year-old who decided to test free agency after parting ways with the Flames. He made $3 million last season in Calgary, where he had a strong year with 23 goals and 61 points. The Flames filled the hole left by Jokinens departure by signing centre Jiri Hudler to a $16-million, four-year deal. Cheveldayoff added that part of the reason Jokinen chose Winnipeg was because he wanted to be part of a young team with a bright future. "Hes very excited about being at the forefront of a group that has young players; that has a chance to continue to grow and get better and hes really looking forward to contributing in that regard." Cheap Jerseys From China .C. -- The Tampa Bay Lightning werent about to let themselves fall behind on the road again. Cheap NFL Jerseys From China .S. Open champion Sam Stosur was beaten by Jelena Jankovic of Serbia. Caroline Wozniacki ousted Ana Ivanovic of Serbia 6-3, 7-5 in a meeting of former No. http://www.bwjerseys.com/ .J. -- The New York Jets have signed wide receiver Raymond Webber and waived linebacker Matthias Berning. CALGARY -- Marc Dorion isnt usually known for his goal scoring, but that might change after Sunday. The Bourget, Ont., native had a hat trick and an assist to lead Canada to an 11-0 romp over Japan on the opening day of the 2012 World Sledge Hockey Challenge. "I really have to thank my teammates for that," Dorion said. "I call for the puck when Im in those positions. "I just hope that my teammates are hearing me right and that theyre going to get it to me. Then I just try to get that puck into the net and finish off." Dorion scored just two goals in the 2011-12 season. "Hes scored big goals in the past," Canadian head coach Mike Mondin said. "It was really nice to see him get off to a good start for sure." Graeme Murray scored twice, Kieran Block had a goal and two assists, while Billy Bridges chipped in with five assists for Canada. Brad Bowen and Dominic Larocque each had a goal and an assist during the onslaught, while Adam Dixon, Kevin Rempel and Brendan Blanchard also scored. Canadian netminder Benoit St-Amand was forced into just two saves to record the shutout. "Two shots cannot win the game obviously, so weve goot to shoot more," Japanese head coach Kojin Nakakita.dddddddddddd Mitsuru Nagase started in net for Japan, but was pulled after allowing eight goals on 11 shots in the first period. Shinobu Fukushima then stopped 14-of-17 shots he faced the rest of the way. "I think the guys were nervous because weve got a new team going here," Nakakita said. "Give them a little time, but its too bad in the first period. I think we came back okay in the second period." Earlier in the day, Rico Roman set up a pair of goals to lead the United States to a 3-1 win over Norway. Kevin McKee, Josh Sweeney and Declan Farmer scored for the U.S., while Lloyd Remi Pallander replied for Norway. The four-team tournament will continue Monday at the Markin MacPhail Centre when Canada faces off against Norway in the afternoon before Japan and the U.S. play in the evening. Against Japan, Dorion and Murray each scored twice in Canadas eight-goal first period. Dorion completed his hat trick in the second period before Block converted a feed from Tyler McGregor to extend Canadas advantage. Rempel then rounded out the scoring with the lone goal of the third period. ' ' ' 

Jamaicas Usain Bolt proved once again that he is the fastest man on the planet. On the brightest stage at the London 2012 Olympic Games, in a 100-metre field that featured the four fastest men in the history of the sport, Bolt raced to victory in a time of 9.63 seconds - an Olympic record - to repeat as champion. "I was slightly worried about my start, I slipped a little in the blocks. I dont have the best reactions, but I secured it and thats the key," Bolt said. "My coach told me to stop worrying about the start and concentrate on the end because thats my best." He is the just the second-ever repeat Olympic champion in the history of the 100m. American Carl Lewis won the race at Los Angeles 1984 and again at Seoul 1988."What an incredible run. This is the Usain Bolt we hoped would show up and he certainly did," said two-time Olympian and CTVOlympics analyst Michael Smith. "He needs this Olympic environment to be able to perform at his very best." Bolt, starting in lane 6, ran even with the field for about the first 50 metres before striding ahead of the pack. While Bolt has been criticized in the past for show-boating while coasting to victory in his other races, he ran hard through to the end. "Not often do we get to see Usain Bolt actually dip at the line, hes usually celebrating," Smith said. "But he wanted this Olympic gold medal very bad. He didnt leave anything up for doubts. What a fabulous run."  Bolts training partner Yohan Blake was second, matching his personal best with a time of 9.75s, while American Justin Gatlin suffered his first loss of the season, settling for bronze with a personal-best time of 9.79s. Much was made about Blakes chances of upsetting Bolt, after he had beaten him in their last head-to-head battle at the Jamaican Olympic Trials. "He is the fastest man in the world and Ive got a silver medal. What more can I ask for?," Blake said. "To be the second-fastest man in the world behind Bolt is an honour." Bolt, who still has another showdown with his fellow countryman in the 200m, before teaming up with him in the 4x100m relay, said that the 22-year-olds time will come. "He works harder than me, but I knew what I needed to do and I have great talent," Bolt said. "He will do better next time because he was a little bit stressed this time." Gatlin becomes the only sprinter in history to win medals in the 100m eight years apart. "It feels great to be back after eight years," Gatlin said. "Simply just to come back and use my God-given talent. I went out there and I did the best I could do." Another American, Tyson Gay, fell just short of a medal, finishing fourth in a time of 9.80s. He was seen afterwards shedding tears "Its tough, but I have no excuses," Gay said. He is hoping to get another chance at Bolt, this time in the mens 200m.  "I am going to try. I just want to be in the final with him and try to go," he said. The race marked the first time in history that seven men finished under 10 seconds in a 100m race at any event. Ironically, it was only Jamaican Asafa Powell - the man with the most sub-10s runs in the history of the sport - who failed to break the barrier, as he pulled up during the race. He ended up in last. Powell said he suffered a groin injury, and felt that he would have stayed in contention had he not got hurt. "I injured myself. I just couldnt push. I tried in the semifinal to release the tension. I got out very well and stumbled. I am very disappointed. I knew I would be up there with the medals," he said. "I need to fix this (groin injury). I knew they were ready from the semifinal. I knew it was going to be a Jamaica one-two." Powells Olympic struggles continued: in three appearances, he has finished fifth twice, and now eighth at London 2012. Bolts world-record of 9.58s remains intact, but the new Olympic record breaks his own mark that he set at Beijing 2008, when he won his first gold in a time of 9.69s. He now begins his quest for an unprecedented first, as he attempts to win back-back Olympic gold in the mens 200m. Bolt will also try to repeat gold in the mens 4x100m relay as part of the Jamaican team - which would make him the first man to ever repeat in all three events. The race was nearly marred by an incident just prior to the race start, when someone threw a bottle into the track as the sprinters had already raised up, and were waiting for the starting gun to fire. The bottle never made it to the starting block, falling a few metres short of the competitors. Wholesale NFL Jerseys China .C. Lions thumped the Saskatchewan Roughriders 44-10 in CFL pre-season action Wednesday night. Wholesale NFL Jerseys From China . -- Darren Mattocks scored in the 43rd minute to lift the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. http://hipstervancouver.com/ . The 23-year-old played just 11 minutes in two league appearances for Toronto since signing on March 21.The Rouge takes a look at each team and poses their biggest question heading into the off-season. Today, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. As much as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats offence flourished last season, their defence struggled equally. How else can you explain a team finishing first in scoring and passing yards and second in total offence, only to finish last in the league? And while its unfair to blame all of Hamiltons 2012 struggles on their defence, of the three units its hard to argue they dont deserve the lions share of the blame for the club failing to live up to pre-season expectations. Logic dictates, then, that the Ticats should dedicate most of their off-season time and resources to improving that unit. With the departure of defensive coordinator Casey Creehan to Winnipeg, its a chance for a fresh start on D in Hamilton..dddddddddddd Head coach George Cortez has said the search for Creehans successor will begin immediately. The cupboard isnt completely bare in Hamilton either. The Ticats still have the makings of a strong linebacking corps with former East All-Stars Rey Williams, Jamall Johnson, and Markeith Knowlton, should they all return next season. There were also a few defensive linemen that flashed potential down the stretch last season in the Hammer. Also helping the cause is that Hamilton owns the first overall pick in the upcoming CFL Draft. A quick look at the early draft rankings shows two big defensive linemen that could help in the teams efforts to control the line of scrimmage for years to come. The Rouge asks: How should the Hamilton Tiger-Cats improve their defence this off-season? As always, its Your! Call. ' ' ' 

EDMONTON -- The Edmonton Rush named Dave Jamieson as the teams new president on Friday. He joined the National Lacrosse League franchise after spending 14 years with the CFLs Edmonton Eskimos. Jamieson, an Edmonton native, most recently served as the Eskimos vice-president of communications and broadcast. "We took a great deal of time selecting the right person to fill the role of team president and I could not be more proud to have found that person in Dave," team owner Bruce Urban said in a release. "Daves commitment to the sports community of Edmonton has been long and noteworthy and we expect this to be a great next chapter in that history." Jamieson succeeds Gord Sawyer, who left the team last July. Earlier in the week, the Rush selected Mark Matthews with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NLL Entry Draft. The NLL regular season begins in January. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Park, of Korea, was eliminated for leaving the blocks early. Although his times were not released, it is likely that the disqualification allowed Cochrane, of Victoria, to qualify for his first 400m freestyle Olympic final. Wholesale Jerseys .5 million contract. The 36-year-old defender scored four goals and added seven assists in 66 games with the Nashville Predators in 2011-12. http://elevatedcolor.com/hot.html .J. -- The NFL players union might challenge former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue replacing Roger Goodell as the appeals officer in the Saints bounties case.CALGARY -- UFC president Dana White says Anderson Silvas middleweight title defence against Chael Sonnen this summer in Brazil could draw 80,000-plus. "This things going to be in a soccer stadium in Rio," White told a news conference in Calgary to announce a string of Canadian dates. "This things going to have over 80,000 people at this event down there." The fight is slated as the main event of UFC 147 on June 23. The current UFC attendance record is 55,724 at Torontos Rogers Centre last April for UFC 129.dddddddddddd Sonnen dominated the first four rounds of his UFC 117 bout with Silva in August 2010 before being caught in a triangle choke in the fifth round. The 36-year-old Silva (29-4) is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighter in mixed martial arts. The Brazilian is 14-0 in the UFC. The 34-year-old Sonnen (28-11-1) is a former top U.S. amateur wrestler with a talent for trash-talking. ' ' ' 

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The latest step forward for Toronto FC could have come at a significant cost. Luis Silva scored in the eighth minute to push Toronto to a second consecutive victory with a 1-0 win at New England on Saturday night, but influential striker Danny Koevermans departed in the first half with an apparent left knee injury. Koevermans suffered the injury as he chased after a ball on the right side of the penalty area and took a challenge from A.J. Soares in the 37th minute. The prolific Dutch striker immediately clutched his left knee as he fell to the ground and soon made his way off the field on a stretcher. TFC did not issue an update on Koevermans condition after the match, but he left Gillette Stadium on crutches with his left leg immobilized. "I fear the worst for Danny," TFC coach Paul Mariner said. "Ive got my fingers crossed, but I spoke to the doctor from New England, who I have the highest regard for, and it doesnt sound too good." Koevermans, who has nine goals this season, provided yet another reminder of the hole he would leave up front should he miss extended time by playing a crucial role in the only goal of the match. TFC exploited the uncertainty in the New England defence caused when centre back Stephen McCarthy left the field with concussion-like symptoms in the sixth minute after a clash of heads with Toronto striker Ryan Johnson. TFC midfielder Reggie Lambe sliced into the middle of the field and supplied Silva in space on the edge of the penalty area. Silva played a quick one-two with Koevermans before slotting home his second goal in as many games. "I gave it to him, kept my run going and got a nice little pass back," Silva said. "I took a touch and just put it away from the keeper." From that point on, Toronto spent most of its time soaking up pressure and trying to hit the Revolution on the counter. Johnson and Silva squandered second-half opportunities in a bid to punish the Revolution for committing numbers into the attack, but TFC dedicated most of its efforts to keeping a tight shape and preventing the Revolution from claiming an equalizer. Toronto goalkeeper Milos Kocic ensured he and his resolute teammates would leave Gillette Stadium with all three points by denying Benny Feilhaber at the near post in the 64th minute and pushing away a Jerry Bengtson header six minutes before the end. "New England were pressing and pressing us," Mariner said. "They had some chances. The keeper made a couple of great saves for us. But, having said that, we could have had more goals on the break." [url=http://www.bwjerseys.com/]Cheap Jerseys China[/url] . 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Hughes (13-11) won his sixth consecutive decision at Yankee Stadium, giving up only Adeiny Hechavarrias first major league homer in seven effective innings. He allowed four hits and walked three. Rafael Soriano bounced back from a blown save Monday night, when he gave up a go-ahead homer to Colby Rasmus with two outs in the ninth, by working a perfect inning to finish the four-hitter for his 34th save in 37 tries. Curtis Granderson hit a sacrifice fly to help the Yankees to their fifth win in 12 games. They beat Romero (8-12) for the third time during his winless skid. The left-hander has not won in 12 starts since June 22. The Blue Jays have provided little help, though, giving him just 17 runs of support in his last 10 starts. Romero did rebound from a wild outing against Detroit in which he walked eight in 5 1-3 innings. This time, he walked two and yielded five hits and two runs in seven innings. With sluggers Mark Teixeira out after straining his left calf Monday and Alex Rodriguez sidelined since late July because of a broken hand, manager Joe Girardi put Yankees newcomer Steve Pearce in the No. 4 spot in the lineup because he has decent numbers against lefties. Pearce was acquired Monday from the Houston Astros for cash. The designated hitter scored on Grandersons sacrifice fly in the fourth after he had walked, advanced on a wild pitch and went to third on a groundout by Russell Martin, batting fifth despite a .196 average coming in. Pearce and Martin went a combined 0 for 5 with two strikeouts. But Swisher had an RBI single in the third inning forr his 21st RBI in 20 games since moving into the second spot in New Yorks lineup.dddddddddddd The Blue Jays dropped to 12-26 since Jose Bautista first went on the disabled list July 17 because of a left wrist injury. The three-time All-Star was activated Friday but went back on the DL two games later with the same problem. He will have season-ending surgery next week to stabilize a tendon and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Hechavarria cut it to 2-1 in the fifth with a high fly that landed several rows back in short right field. Yankees fans often throw home run balls back on the field but not this time. During warmups for the bottom half, Blue Jays right fielder Moises Sierra was talking to fans in the area where the ball cleared the fence. Toronto had a chance in the sixth, when Hughes walked the first two batters. But he got Adam Lind to hit a soaring fly that landed in Swishers glove right in front of the 314-foot sign in the right-field corner. Robinson Cano then made a leaping grab of Yunel Escobars liner to second and threw to third for a double play. NOTES: Hughes has lost his last five road starts. ... Rodriguez took batting practice on the field for the first time since his injury. He also ran the bases and fielded grounders. "So far, so good," A-Rod said. Girardi said the slugger will do the same Wednesday and then the team will discuss a plan, which could include one or two rehab games. ... LHP Andy Pettitte (broken left ankle) threw on flat ground. Girardi hopes hell have a bullpen session this weekend. ... Blue Jays manager John Farrell said neither Henderson Alvarez nor Aaron Laffey would miss any time after being by batted balls Monday. Alvarez took a hard grounder off his left shin and Laffey was hit by a drive off his left calf. Both are day to day. ' ' '

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams have released fullback and special teams captain Brit Miller to make room for centre Scott Wells. Wells has been on injured reserve after breaking a bone in his left foot in the opener but was activated Tuesday. Coach Jeff Fisher said Monday he was hopeful Wells would start Sunday at Arizona. The 26-year-old Miller had been with St. Louis since early in the 2010 season and started one game this year. He appeared in nine games and was not active for the first time last week in a loss to the Jets. Fisher said Monday that because of the Jets defence he thought going with three tight ends was advisable and Cory Harkey was elevated from the practice squad to make his debut for St. Louis at that position. Wholesale Jerseys Cheap . Olesen, who won his maiden title at the Sicilian Open in April, hit four birdies for a 4-under 68 and was 16 under overall. Karlberg improved to 13 under with a 66 thanks to four birdies on his last six holes. "I didnt hit the ball as well I did the first two days . Wholesale NFL Jerseys Supply . -- Graeme McDowell knew it was a mistake as soon as he glanced up at the scoreboard. http://www.wholesalechinajerseysmall.com/ . The hard-serving No. 14 seed from Thornhill, Ont., had 10 aces on the day but the American countered with an even dozen, wrapping up the match in 71 minutes.ORLANDO, Fla. -- Paul Millsap scored 18 points, Gordon Hayward added 17 and the Utah Jazz survived a fourth-quarter rally to slip past the Orlando Magic 97-93 on Sunday night. Orlando cut the lead to one in the waning seconds, but came up empty at the foul line attempting to tie it. Utah snapped a two-game losing streak with its fifth consecutive regular-season victory over Orlando. The Jazz played without point guard Mo Williams, who is out indefinitely with a thumb injury. Arron Afflalo had 20 points, and Nik Vucevic added 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead Orlando, which has dropped back-to-back games since losing starting forward Glen Davis to a shoulder injury. The loss also ended the Magics three-game home winning streak. Orlando led 73-71 entering the fourth quarter, but the Jazz scored the first seven points of the period and took a 78-73 lead with just over 10 minutes to play. J.J. Redick hit a fadeaway jumper to put the Magic back on top 87-85 before back-to-back 3s by Utahs Jamaal Tinsley and Randy Foye nudged the Jazz back in front 91-87 with 2:19 left. Trailing 92-90, Orlando rebounded a miss by Millsap with less than a minute to play and called a timeout. The Magic ran a set play for Afflalo, but his 12-foot jumper was blocked by Hayward and recovered by the Jazz. Foye was then fouled and hit a pair of free throws to push the lead back to four. Redick hit a 3-pointer out of a timeout to cut it back to one, and Millsap hit only 1 of 2 at the free throw line after getting fouled with 10.1 seconds remaining. Jameer Nelson pushed the ball upcourt and found Gustavo Ayon underneath, who was immediately fouled by Foye. Ayon missed the first free throw and his intentional miss on the second was rebounded by Tinsley, who hit a pair from the stripe for the final margin. With Davis sitting for the second straight gaame since spraining his left shoulder last week, Magic coach Jacque Vaughn started the second-year big man Ayon in his place -- his first start of the season.ddddddddddddDavis is out indefinitely, with his return dependent on the progress he makes during rehabilitation. Vaughn had gone with rookie Andrew Nicholson in Davis place during the Magics loss to Toronto on Friday, but struggled from the field in just 19 minutes of action. Ayon came on as a reserve in that game and posted a double-double. At 6-foot-10, Ayon gave the Magic a size advantage over the 6-8 Millsap. Ayon finished with nine points and 12 rebounds, but Millsap clearly won the night. The Jazz also had to adjust their starting lineup Sunday, inserting the veteran Tinsley at point guard for Williams, who sprained his right thumb in Saturdays loss at Miami. Williams return in unknown after an MRI on Sunday revealed damage to the thumb. He will have it re-evaluated back in Salt Lake City. The Magic took a 47-46 advantage into halftime, but led by as many as 16 in the opening 24 minutes. Afflalo had 13 points in the first half to lead Orlando, which outscored Utah 16-14 in the paint and 13-8 on second-chance points. Utah battled back, though, connecting on 4 of 9 from the 3-point line. Millsap led the Jazz with 10 first-half points. Notes: Sunday was the fifth game this season Williams has missed due to injury. He missed one game in early November with a strained right abductor and three games late last month with a sprained right foot. ... The Magic teamed with Chase and "Operation Homefront" at halftime to surprise Army Sergeant First Class Paul Hiltibidal and his family with a new, mortgage-free home and a $2,500 check to help provide holiday gifts for their four children. While fighting in Afghanistan, Hiltibidal was injured and retired from the Army earlier this year. ' ' '