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PARIS -- Formula Ones inaugural Grand Prix of America slated to be run in New Jersey has been postponed until 2014. Larry Foote Womens Jersey . "The event is not going to happen" next year as planned, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said Friday. It was scheduled on the FIA calendar for June 16, subject to confirmation. "Everything is set up, but its now too late to finish on time," Ecclestone said. The race is planned for a spectacular course along the Hudson River across from Manhattan through the towns of Weehawken and West New York, N.J. Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner earlier told The Jersey Journal that the race was not going ahead next year. The newspaper said Turner and another unnamed mayor claim organizers were behind on road repairs and permits. "The reason is because they didnt quite know what they were doing," Ecclestone told the Press Association. "They got all the permissions together. Everything was done, that was all fine, but then they missed the boat a little on some financing that was coming in." A spokesman for New Jersey race promoter Leo Hindery Jr. declined to comment on the report. Ecclestone ruled out the Turkish Grand Prix returning as a temporary replacement. "No, no, no. It will be 19 races," he said. Troy Polamalu Womens Jersey . Mark Scheifele and Alexander Burmistrov were among the notable players given assignments at other levels. Drafted seventh overall by the Jets in 2011, Sheifele was assigned to the Barrie Colts of the OHL. Dermontti Dawson Jersey . -- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. http://www.pittsburghsteelersforsale.com/ryan-clark-jerseys . The Raptors will host the Celtics on Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Air Canada Centre, and then visit Boston on Wednesday, Dec. James Harrison Womens Jersey . Peralta hit a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. LaMarr Woodley Jersey . Halladay pitched five effective innings in his first start off the disabled list, Hunter Pence got him off the hook with a go-ahead, two-out single in the eighth inning, and the Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory. VANCOUVER -- For the first time in his career, Tom Renney has made it to the end of an NHL season on the final year of his contract. But with the Edmonton Oilers out of the playoffs and his contract due to expire, there are no guarantees he will continue beyond Saturdays final regular-season game against the Vancouver Canucks. "I dont think Im naive," said Renney. "I try to work hard. I try to be the good soldier in what the organization requires of me. I do try to let my body of work speak for itself. Obviously, its about wins and losses. That isnt indicative of what youd hope, but its the same approach from me every time." Renney, a 56-year-old Cranbrook, B.C., native has completed his second season as Edmontons head coach and served as associate coach the season before. He was fired as coach of the New York Rangers in February 2009 after 61 games, following three full seasons and 20 games in another when he took over from Glen Sather, who remained as general manager. "We were 10 games over .500 and we were having a little difficulty," Renney recalled. "I knew I should have gone in there (to talk to Sather about an extension) in November." Renney was also fired before his deal was done in Vancouver in 1997-98. Now, he hopes to remain with the Oilers as they continue to rebuild with a foundation of young stars like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and veteran Ales Hemsky. "Im all-in as an Oiler," said Renney. "Ill do whatever it takes to help this team grow and be a contender. Ive said it 100 times, and Ill say it again: This team is growing up in front of the eyes of everybody in hockey, quite honestly. "Theres a certain amount of impatience and frustration as that happens, but this isnt my first rebuild. If we can just step back from the ledge and understand exactly what were building here, I think people will be able to watch our team for quite some time and be very happy with it. Its just that getting traction from the start can be frustrating." Despite missing the playoffs, he said, the Oilers have had a strong player-development year. Young players have grown and others integrated into the lineup have flourished. If not for a three-month span in which the Oilers dealt with inconsistent goaltending and injuries to defencemen and blue-line changes, the season could have gone differently. Players, he added, have been very coachable in spite of his uncertain status. "Were all in this together, and these guys, I think, have displayed that from the get-go in terms of how hard theyve played for each other and their staff," said Renney. Veteran winger Ryan Smyth said he understands that Oilers management has to make decisions on how to rebuild the club. But he hopes that Renney can continue at the helm. "I think hes done a tremendous job," said Smyth. "Hes a teacher of the game. This organization is going through the rebuilding stage, aand for him to be a part of it is big. Ben Roethlisberger Jersey. He can relate to the players excellently." Now, said Renney, its time for everyone in the organization to see what they can do better. "We have to really sit down and do some soul-searching here and understand what we need to do better and how best to attack that," said Renney. "From a players perspective, as they do, as we all should, you take responsibility for your own season, for your own performance." In the meantime, Renney, a former Canadian Olympic and national team coach, is open to the idea of coaching Canadas entry at the upcoming world championships. He is also encouraging his players, health permitting, to accept opportunities to play for their countries. The experience and the format, in which every game counts, will help them prepare for important games in spring in the future. "Its a wonderful opportunity," said Renney. "Its always good to play for your country. Im a big proponent of that, in any opportunity, naturally, but health is an issue that we all have to look at, and determine on an individual basis whether or not its the right for the player. But, certainly, if theyre healthy, I would endorse it 100 per cent." Nugent-Hopkins, 18, a candidate for NHL rookie of the year honours, said he would like to suit up for Canada. It would be his first world championship experience after he was cut from the 2011 world junior team and was unavailable last Christmas because of his NHL commitments. "If I get invited, itll be something Id enjoy doing," he said. "I think itll be a great opportunity for me. Ill get some great experience and, obviously, getting to represent Team Canada, doing anything really, will be very exciting." Oilers goaltender Devan Dubnyk, who played for Canada at the past two world championships, is weighing whether to go again, if he is invited. Normally, Dubnyk would accept automatically, but he is due to become a restricted free agent and an important personal matter is coming up. "Im getting married this summer," he said. "Its an important summer for me contract-wise. The situation would have to be right, whereas this is the only year I would even consider the situation to decide whether to go or not." But he hopes invitations after this year are few and far between. "Every other year my entire career, hopefully, Im not having to go, because wed like to be in playoffs," said Dubnyk. Notes: Roberto Luongo will start for Vancouver. ... Defenceman Chris Tanev drew back into the Canucks lineup after sitting out Thursdays game in Calgary. ... Manny Malhotra also returned after being scratched against the Flames. He was slotted as a fourth-line winger, while Byron Bitz, a winger until now, was pencilled in at centre. Bitz has played centre in the minors. ... Canucks winger Mason Raymond was absent because his wife was due to deliver their first child. ' ' '