OTTAWA (CIS) – The CFL Scouting Bureau released its second prospect list for the leagues 2013 Canadian Draft on Wednesday, with four CIS players earning a spot in the Top 5. Wholesale NFL Jerseys . In total, seven CIS standouts cracked the 15-player list, one less than in the initial report published by the CFL on Sept. 19. After being tagged as the drafts top prospect three months ago, University of Regina defensive tackle Stefan Charles drops to No. 4 on the new list. Taking his place atop the chart is Bo Lokombo, a linebacker from Oregon who was ranked third in September. Joining Charles in the Top 5 are McMaster offensive tackle Matt Sewell at No. 2, Calgary defensive lineman Linden Gaydosh at No. 3 and McMaster defensive end Ben DAguilar at No. 5. Regina offensive lineman Brett Jones (No. 11), Calgary running back Steven Lumbala (No. 13) and Calgary linebacker Mike Edem (No. 14) round out the CIS selections. Sewell and DAguilar, who led McMaster to a second straight OUA title this fall and helped the Marauders reach the Vanier Cup championship game for the second consecutive season, are the big winners on the new list among CIS players, moving up two and five spots, respectively. Sewell, a 6-foot-8, 330-pound specimen from Milton, Ont., was named an all-Canadian for the second year in a row and helped quarterback Kyle Quinlan claim the Hec Crighton Trophy. DAguilar, a 6-foot-2, 245-pound native of Hamilton, was awarded the J.P. Metras Trophy as the countrys top down lineman after he set a single-season CIS record with 12.5 sacks in eight conference games. Gaydosh is down one position from the September list, Jones is down two, Lumbala dropped all the way from No. 5, while Edem was unranked three months ago. Last year, University of Saskatchewan offensive lineman Ben Heenan topped the first two Scouting Bureau lists before dropping to second place in the third and final rankings. In May, he became the sixth CIS player in as many years – and the 10th in the past 13 years - to be selected first overall in the CFL Draft when the Saskatchewan Roughriders called his name at No. 1. The CFLs Scouting Bureau is comprised of CFL scouts, player personnel directors and general managers from the leagues eight teams. Cheap Jerseys . For a second straight game, Montreal held the opposition below 20 shots on goal en route to a 3-0 shutout win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. China Jerseys Free Shipping . But he says its impossible to speak about it seriously until such a bid has been submitted. Jacques Rogge made the remarks at the close of several days of IOC meetings in the city held in conjunction with a major sporting conference. http://www.stitchedchina.com/ . Barton had arrived in Marseille earlier in the week for a medical and completed the deal on Friday, just before the transfer deadline. NFL Jerseys From China . The 23-year-old Ki has signed a three-year contract with the south Wales club, which has just started its second season in the English Premier League. Wholesale Jerseys From China . While talking about an executive that will, at best, serve as a vocal underling to president Bryan Colangelo is hardly earth-shattering stuff, anything that distracts from the stench of cancelled games is worth diverting to for a couple of minutes.CLEVELAND - Jim Thome tied The Bambino on Monday. Now, he wants to get a little closer to Babe Ruths home run total, too. The 41-year-old slugger became the first ballplayer to address the City Club of Cleveland since Ruth did so on July 17, 1925, and said he still has the passion to play. Whether or not that is with the Indians or another team will be determined when impending free agents become eligible to start negotiations five days after the end of the World Series. "Ill keep playing," said Thome, eighth on the all-time list with 604 career homers. "I just need teams to call me. I cant go play in the backyard by myself. I dont know the demand for a 41-year-old DH, but my passion is I want to continue to play." Thome said his desire to capture an elusive World Series title is more important to him than setting individual records. He came close with the Indians in 1995 and 1997 before moving on to four other teams in his quest -- which brought him back to Cleveland. He was honoured to speak at the club, which has featured guest speakers from all walks of life for 99 years. "To be honest, I didnt even know this existed," Thome said. "But it is a very special and humbling experience." Thome spoke from a stage that previously featured names like Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Muhammad Ali. "Any time you get names like Babe Ruth," he said, "it is very, very cool." Thome said hes enjoyed watching the World Series and marvelled at the Game 3 performance of St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols. He drove in six runs with five hits including three home runs. "Hes a great player, so special," Thome said. "Hes one of the best hitters in our era." Thhat timeframe includes Thome, who hit his first homer for Cleveland in 1991, set a team single-season record of 52 in 2002, and extended his franchise mark after being re-acquired from Minnesota on Aug. China Jerseys. 25. "That move caught me off guard and it was really a dream," Thome said. Cleveland fell out of contention, but Thome said the young Indians seem primed for success. He would like to be a part of it, but will weigh all offers and decide upon his future this winter. "In a year or two, this team can do some very special things," Thome said. "They have put the groundwork in, done things the right way." Just in case, Thome is making plans for life after playing. He would like to stay in the game in some capacity. "The game has given me a lot and I could give a lot back," he said. "There is going to be a next journey. I dont know what it is, but it will be exciting." Thome enjoyed serving as a mentor to players in September and got a special kick out of a hot streak by journeyman Shelley Duncan, who had six homers and 21 RBIs in September. "Shelley was one who asked a lot of questions and I tried to help," Thome said. "I was talking with (hitting coach) Bruce Fields and we agreed that Shelley can be a monster. He has done a lot to improve and it was really special to see what he did." Thome said a lot of Cleveland fans have encouraged him to re-sign, but he understands it is not entirely his decision. "Everybody says you can play forever," he said. "At age 41, you know you cant. I have to admit I am enjoying getting up every morning and being with my family right now. Well see whats going to happen. "It is a process that will align itself." ' ' '

WASHINGTON -- UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz demonstrated his versatility Saturday night by winning a unanimous decision over Demetrious (Mighty Mouse) Johnson. Cruz had his hands full early on with the busy Johnson. Frustrated somewhat by Johnsons speed, the champion eventually used takedowns to control the challenger and pile up the points if not the damage. Judges, noting Cruzs Octagon control, scored it 50-45, 49-46, 50-45 for Cruz. "It was a tough fight," said Cruz. "The kids got a sick pace, man, so I had to outwrestle him. "Youve got to be able to switch everything up, you cant fight everybody the same. So I wanted to show a little bit of my grappling in this fight. I was looking for the finish but he toughed it out." In the co-main event on the televised card at the Verizon Center, six-foot-11 Dutch heavyweight Stefan (Skyscraper) Struve submitted five-foot-11 Pat (HD) Barry at 3:22 of the second round. The five-foot-eight Cruz (19-1), who has not lost since moving down to 135 pounds, defeated former featherweight title-holder Urijah Faber last time out. The five-foot-three Johnson (14-2) was coming off wins over Kid Yamamoto and Miguel Angel Torres. "I was surprised how strong he was," Johnson said of the champion. Cruz used his herky-jerky punch and kick attack, coming in from all angles. Johnson also attacked at speed, looking for an early takedown. But it was the champion who got top position first. Johnson got back up and eventually took Cruz down briefly later in the round. In the second, Cruz started with another takedown -- but could not keep Johnson down and the busy challenger kept pressing. Johnsons speed kept Cruz guessing but the champion took Johnson down in the final minute, although he was unable to do much damage. Cruz scored with a suplex in the third, ending up on top of a facedown Johnson and looking for a choke. Johnson fought his way out, however, and got back to his feet, attacking Cruz at the fence. Another Cruz takedown in the fourth blunted the Johnson attack. Cruz worked into mount position before Johnson got back into guard and then got back up. Another big suplex landed Cruz on top early in the fifth and he scored with some elbows from inside Johnsons guard. Johnson, whose left cheek was badly swollen, kept coming but Cruz took him down again and got full mount. Johnson got back up but was unable to deliver the telling blow he had looked for all night. Struve (26-5) had a 9.5-inch reach and 18-pound weight advantage over Barry in the battle of kickboxers. Barry (6-4) stalked Struve in the first round but produced little other than a few leg kicks. Struve looked to counter-punch or attack from the clinch. Barry landed an uppercut in the second and tried a head kick on his taller foe. But Struve wrestled him to the ground and worked his way into a triangle choke. Barry postured up and tried to slam Struve but the big Dutchman held on, adding an armbar, and Barry had to tap. "Im thrilled with the result, man," said Struve who called Barry "one of the coolest dudes in MMA." Cheap Jerseys . Cheek, a six-foot-two, 198-pound native of Vancouver, Wash., had 23 goals and 49 assists in 67 games with the Hitmen last season. "We are excited to add Trevor to our group as it gives us a big power forward for our top-6 group," Giants general manager Scott Bonner said in a statement. Cheap Jerseys China . Now, as the Whitecaps struggle down the homestretch, Vancouvers backup goalkeeper is being asked to save their playoff hopes.BURNABY, B.C. -- Corie Jacobson and Chloe Dion scored in a shootout Monday as the North Bay Ice Boltz beat the Regina Rebels 2-1 at the Esso Cup national womens midget hockey championship. Regina looked headed for a shutout victory when Hannah Heisler broke a 0-0 tie at 7:21 of the third period. But North Bays Kaitlyn McManus sent the game to overtime in dramatic fashion, scoring with 13 seconds left in regulation. Sabrina Picard made 22 saves for the Ice Boltz (2-0-0), the Ontario representatives at the tournament. Tatum Shand stopped 26 shots for the Rebels (1-0-1), who represent the West region. Later Monday, the Pacific regions Edmonton Thunder improved to 2-0-0 with a 4-1 victory ovver the Atlantics Metro Boston Pizza, while host Fraser Valley Phantom dropped a 5-1 decision to Quebecs LHFDQ.dddddddddddd Amy Boucher, with two, Taylor Hughson and Nicole Gorda scored for Edmonton, while Laura Polak replied for Metro (0-2-0). Tracie Kikuchi stopped 20 shots for the win, with Katherine Purchase making 28 saves in defeat. Meanwhile, Eve-Audrey Picard scored twice for LHFDQ (1-1-0), while Tammy-Lee Corbeil, Alyson Matteau and Audrey Belzile had the other goals for the Quebec squad. Samantha Schwarz replied for Fraser Valley (0-2-0) in a game that featured 19 penalties. Valerie Lamenta made 27 saves for the win. Laticia Castillo stopped 31 shots in defeat. ' ' '

LONGUEUIL, Que. -- Montreal Canadiens greats gathered to remember one of their own on Saturday, longtime captain and Hall of Famer Emile (Butch) Bouchard. The funeral for the four-time Stanley Cup winner, who died last Saturday at age 92, was held at a church in Longueuil, just off the island of Montreal where he grew up. Montreal native and current Canadiens winger Mathieu Darche was too young to have watched Bouchard, but said he heard stories from his parents and grandparents. "He was one of the greats," he said before the funeral. "Its these kinds of players that created a winning history for the Canadiens." The church was packed with family, friends, members of the Canadiens organization, including owner Geoff Molson, and fans decked out in Habs gear. "He means so much to the organization," Molson said. "Its great to see a (92-year-old) person who has such a great impact, who brings old and new generations of hockey people to this event. Its a sign of a great person." A giant Canadiens logo was placed to the side of his casket and Habs ushers greeted mourners at the church entrance. Bouchard, a defenceman, scored 49 goals in 785 games during his 15-year NHL career, captaining the Habs for eight seasons before retiring in 1956. The Canadiens won the Stanley Cup four times while Bouchard was with the team, twice while he was captain. Former teammate Dickie Moore, 81, said Bouchard helped him starting out as a rookie with the Canadiens. "He was the greatest captain that I had," said Moore. "He was a real gentleman." For Habs fans, Bouchard remains a symbol of the teams glory years, when he skated alongside Maurice Richard and other stars. Despite his success, Bouchard had to wait 43 years to have his No. 3 jersey retired. After a campaign spurred by his family, he was honoured alongside fellow Habs great Elmer Lach before the teams centennial game on Dec. 4, 2009. "He wasnt a big star, but he was a real leader," said Guy Gagne, a 72-year-old fan wearing a Habs baseball cap, who came to pay his respects. Bouchard wasnt initially banking on a career in hockey. But the rugged six-foot-two, 205-pound Bouchard quickly got noticed and the Canadiens offered him his first professional contract to play with their minor league club in Providence, R.I. He played 12 games for the team in 1940-41. The following season he earned a spot on the blue-line and played the next 15 years with the Habs, gaining a reputation as one of the hardest hitters of the era. After retiring, he became a successful businessman and a community leader where he settled in Longueuil. He also served as president of the Montreal Royals of baseballs International League. For years, he owned and operated a restaurant in downtown Montreal. It was a mainstay in the area, and a frequent gathering place for players. "He was a great captain and a great person," said fellow Habs defenceman Serge Savard, who began playing after Bouchard retired and used to come by the restaurant after games. "He used to give us advice... like protect your smaller stars. And thats what he did." Bouchard married painter Marie-Claire Macbeth in 1946 and had five children, including son Pierre, who also played for the Habs. Wholesale Jerseys . Miguel Cabrera became the first player to reach 100 RBIs this season with a run-scoring single and Fister pitched eight strong innings for the Detroit Tigers in an 8-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. Wholesale NHL Jerseys . -- Tom Kite has set a USGA championship, nine-hole record with a 28 and finished at 5-under 65 to take the early first-round lead at the U. http://www.wholesalesportsjerseysshop.com/ . Pierce said Tuesday that ligaments and a muscle in his left foot are torn, adding he has been told he should be back in action in no more than four weeks. 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Ownership believes in him, the players want to play for him and the Quakes have shown a good eye for talent. San Jose (6-1-1) won 2-1 in Philadelphia on Saturday, victory No. 101 of Yallops MLS coaching career. He reached the milestone the previous week in a 3-1 win over visiting Real Salt Lake, joining Sigi Schmid (161 wins), Bruce Arena (131), Bob Bradley (124), Steve Nicol (112) and Dominic Kinnear (102). Not one to blow his own horn, Yallop sees victories as a measure of team success rather than an individual accolade. His pleasure comes from helping players progress. But hes proud to join the 100-win coaching club -- and of the reaction he got in doing so. "You realize how may friends you have in football and outside of football that contact you," he said. Yallops easygoing hand at the helm has earned him lots of loyalty over the years. He keeps things simple, establishes a system, boosts confidence and rewards in-form players with playing time. "I think what he does best is he takes the pressure off of the players," says Toronto FC forward Ryan Johnson, who spent 3 1/2 seasons in San Jose with Yallop. "Hes always saying things like Just go out there and play. Do what you did to get you where you are. Work on what youre good at, where your strengths are. Elaborate on those things. Because weaknesses are weaknesses. But if you do what got you here, youll be fine. "He gives you confidence to show who you are and express who you are as a player individually," Johnson added. Said Rongen: "Hes a players coach ... he knows how to motivate people around him." Yallop has had two stints as coach in San Jose (2001-03 and 2008-present), sandwiched around running the Canadian national team (2004-06) and Los Angeles Galaxy (2006-07). He was MLS Coach of the Year in 2001 after taking over a San Jose team with a league-worst 7-17-8 record in 2000 and leading it to the MLS Cup in 2001. He also won the MLS Cup in 2003, compiling a 41-2-8 record in his first three years in San Jose. Yallops golden touch did not manifest itself with the national team, which went 8-9-3 under his guidance and disappointed again in World Cup qualifying. In his defence, he had little time ahead of the qualifying process and few games to prepare a player pool that chafed under the rigidity of former coach Holger Osieck. Yallop did succeed in showing North American-based players they were welcome in the national team setup and helped make national team duty enjoyable again. "We come here and were not treated like kids," Paul Peschisolido said ahead of a World Cup qualifying game with Belize in 2004. "A different vibe," added Nick Dasovic. Still Yallop had his standards. "Take care of yourself. You know what you need to do as a player," he said back then. "Because Ill see on the field if youre any good or not. If youre not playing well, youre not playing." Yallop prefers to look forward rather than back when it comes to Canada, but its clear he relishes the day-to-day challenges of club management. "I like being around the game, I like being around people, Im social, I do enjoy that," Yallop said. "I dont want to be sitting doing anything by myself, it drives me crazy. In five minutes I have to go out and start talking to somebody. "If you ask the people I work with, I drive them nuts but I think thats part of my makeup. I do like social interaction, I like running teams, I like being around the fellows and trying to win games, I think thats what drives me on." Yallops coaching skills are shown in how he has built his current squad. The Earthquakes finished seventh in the West last season with an 8-12-14 record. But he thought, with the right additions, the team was on the verge of something better. Its a lesson struggling Toronto FC could learn from. TFC (6-13-15) finished just five points behind San Jose last season and thought great things lay ahead. Instead, Toronto has stumbled to a league-worst 0-7-0 start, although the dire record does not do the team justice.dddddddddddd "This league is a funny league," said Yallop, who opted not to discuss Toronto FCs predicament directly. "Its not easy to pick teams in and to win in. Sometimes theres a very thin line between winning and losing. "I felt we played well last year. We only had eight wins, 14 draws. Turn eight of those draws into wins and all of a sudden youre like We have a great team here." Yallop remade his roster wisely, bringing in midfielder Shea Salinas (Vancouver), Honduran defender Victor Bernandez, Honduran midfielder Marvin Chavez (FC Dallas), Colombian midfielder Tressor Moreno and midfielder Jean-Marc Alexandre (Real Salt Lake). American defender Ike Opara is back from injury. Forward Steven Lenhart, named MLS player of the week Monday for his two-goal performance in Philadelphia, is back from personal leave after the death of his father. And forward Chris Wondolowski continues to be a goal machine. While he was kept off the scoresheet in Philadelphia, he has eight goals in eight games this season. And prior to Saturday, he had scored 16 goals in 16 games. "Unbelievable," said Yallop. There are no designated players in San Jose, a franchise that watches its pennies while it awaits a new stadium. Yallop credits San Joses ownership and front office for showing faith in him. "You work better under good circumstances -- and when you are wanted and supported." That showed last August when a struggling San Jose came to Toronto and emerged with a 1-1 tie after an 87th-minute goal by Wondolowski. The Quakes (5-10-11) had lost four of their last five outings coming into BMO Field and the Toronto tie still extended the Earthquakes team-record MLS winless streak to 13 games. Still Yallop, comfortable in the knowledge that ownership had his back, saw the positive in his teams fightback that day. "What I liked about our squad was we kept going. Thats a good trait to have as a team," he said after the game. "Weve done it all along. Weve not quit, weve not given up." San Jose president Dave Kaval praised Yallop in a statement last week after the Quakes scored two stoppage-time goals to defeat Real Salt Lake for the coachs 100th win. "We are fortunate as an organization to have such a great leader. Frank leads with confidence and integrity and everyone associated with the club is proud to have such a presence in the locker-room." Yallop credits former Ipswich managers Sir Bobby Robson and John Lyall, now both deceased, for influencing his style on the sidelines. "I just go back to how I was handled by certain managers. There are certain ones I thought, You know what, thats fantastic. No matter what, you still feel part of it. Hes explaining why. "I think it doesnt always come natural to people, but I felt it did to me. I just felt comfortable talking to players, not snubbing them and just giving then an answer or explanation of whats going on. "Every time I start a season, my doors wide open, I dont even close it, so please come in and talk and chat. Ill give you every bit of information I can on whats going on at the club and whats going on with you as an individual. "I think the open communications there. I enjoy talking to players, I really do." His approach to coaching also includes sticking to your guns during the down times. "Make sure you never lose faith in what youre doing as coach, and I never did. Eventually you kind to get to the team you feel is capable of winning games in MLS." Again, its advice that makes one think of Toronto. Yallop was 34 when he returned to North America to join Rongens Tampa Bay Mutiny team, looking to "play for a few years and enjoy my football without the stress of the competitiveness" of the game in England. He started work on his coaching badges, becoming an assistant in Tampa in 1999 before joining Rongen at D.C. United. "It was clear during his playing days that he would make a very good coach," said Rongen, citing his leadership, convictions, soccer smarts and people skills. Yallop is typically self-deprecating when asked what led him to coaching. "Well probably because Im not very bright," he said. "I hate to say it that way but educationally I left school at Grade 10 and I didnt finish high school or do anything. I took my O levels, English and math in England, so I didnt think I would a rocket scientist, thats for sure. But I felt Id stay in football in some capacity and it worked out that way. "I like being around the game." ' ' '

There will be rising stars, familiar faces and veteran curlers in the field at next months Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Several top rinks recently qualified for the 12-team competition at Kingstons K-Rock Centre. Albertas Heather Nedohin is back to defend her title and shell be challenged by Manitobas Jennifer Jones, B.C.s Kelly Scott, Mary-Anne Arsenault of Nova Scotia and Suzanne Birt of Prince Edward Island. Nedohin, who defeated Scott in last years final in Red Deer, Alta., said shell be comfortable with the additional pressure that comes with wearing the Maple Leaf jersey as the Team Canada entry. "I know what its like to play against Team Canada -- everybody raises their game," Nedohin said Tuesday from Sherwood Park, Alta. "But that also raises our game." Ontarios Rachel Homan has enjoyed a successful season and will get a boost from the home crowd at the Feb. 16-24 event. The Ottawa skip, who won the national junior title in 2010, will be making her second Scotties appearance. The Northwest Territories/Yukon entry will be led by Kerry Galusha, who will be competing in her 11th Canadian championship. Kristie Moore will skip the Alberta rink and Allison Ross will guide the Quebec side. Saskatchewans Jill Shumay and Newfoundland and Labradors Stacie Devereaux are also in the field. New Brunswicks entry will be confirmed Sunday. Shumay is making her tournament debut while Ross and Moore are skipping at the Scotties for the first time. "I think its a really good field," Scott said from Kelowna, B.C. "I think its hard to know how the teams who have never been there before, how they will adapt to that environment. "But obviously anybody who wins their province and beats the teams within their province, certainly you know they can play." Jones finished first in the round robin last year but lost to Nedohin in the Page playoff and had to settle for bronze. Nedohin edged Scott 7-6 in the final. "Once we get to the Scotties, no matter what province or territory were from, the game rises," Nedohin said. "Everybody is out there to win." The Alberta skip went on to represent Canada at the Ford world womens curling championship in Lethbridge. She finished third behind Sweden and champion Switzerland. Nedohin also reached the world championships in 1998 as a third on Cathy Borsts rink. Jones will be making her 10th appearance at the Scotties. The 2008 world champion has won the national title on four occasions. The Nova Scotia rink is also loaded with experience. Arsenault will be playing in her 11th national championship. She has reunited with vice-skip Colleen Jones and second Kim Kelly, who will throw third. They teamed with Nancy Delahunt to win five Scotties and two world championships. Jones, who will be making a record 21st appearance at the tournament, is the third but will be throwing second. 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"Jason Kidd has a long and legendary history with the Nets and with the city of New York," Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov said in a statement. "He has the fire in the belly we need, and has achieved as a player everything the Brooklyn Nets are striving to achieve. We believe he will lead us there. Welcome home, Jason." The move reunites Kidd with the franchise he led to consecutive NBA Finals in 2002-03, when they played in New Jersey. He spent 6 1/2 seasons with the Nets, averaging 14.6 points, 9.1 assists and 7.2 rebounds, and is their career leader in numerous statistical categories. "Jason is a proven winner and leader with an incredible wealth of basketball knowledge and experience," general manager Billy King said. "This will be a natural transition for him to move into the role of head coach, as he embodies the tough, smart and team-first mentality that we are trying to establish in Brooklyn." Terms of the deal that made Kidd the 18th coach in franchise history were not disclosed.dddddddddddd The Nets will introduce Kidd on Thursday during a press conference at Barclays Center. Carlesimo wasnt retained after leading the Nets into the playoffs, where they lost to the Chicago Bulls in the first round. He went 35-19 after replacing Avery Johnson, who was fired in December. The 40-year-old Kidd was considered one of the smartest players in the NBA, which he believes will help him make the transition into coaching. "This is a tremendous opportunity to be named head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, and its a role I have been studying for over the course of my playing days," Kidd said. "Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable, and thats how I expect to coach this basketball team." The Nets interviewed him this week and chose him as their coach after talking with Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw earlier Wednesday. Kidd has a close friendship with Nets point guard Deron Williams and the respect of many in the organization for his achievements as a player. He is second on the NBAs career list in assists and steals, won an NBA title with Dallas and has two Olympic gold medals. ' ' '

Throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL on TSN analyst and former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan ranks the netminders after each game night. Number values assigned are out of five with five being the best performance. Tuukka Rask - 4 – Rask was not as busy or forced to make as many big saves as Henrik Lundqvist, but his ability to control his game was on display again. It was clear the Rangers were targeting his blocker side, as I counted no less than a dozen shots to the high blocker, but Rask had two big saves on shots that targeted that high blocker/shoulder by Rick Nash and Ryan Callahan. Any other shot that was put his way was calmly controlled with his glove and solid rebound control. He had no chance on the Rangers goal: good positioning but redirected through a screen. Henrik Lundqvist - 4 – Lundqvist was the only reason this game was close. Take your pick on big saves: the Seguin breakaway, Kelly breakaway, Jagr robbing in front, glove save on Campbell; I counted six ten-bell saves that he made just to keep the Rangers close. The only way he can be beat is the way the Bruins got to him: traffic in front to create screens. On both goals he couldnt see and lost the puck. Jonathan Quick - 4 - Of the 20 shots he had faced through the first half of the game, he had made four big saves. A right shoulder save that was redirected in front was a reactionary save, but his best was a glove-save on Joe Pavelski where his positioning was perfect: he gave glove and took it away. Aggressive all game long, Quick played a foot outside his crease most of the night. Antti Niemi - 4 – Niemi watched the first half of the game; he was not tested, but he had to endure an onslaught of shots in the third. His post crease play was great. His ice coverage is his strength, and Los Angeles did not shy away from trying to beat him there. 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"I dont think its all digested just yet," Nash said. "Its been a bit crazy. Im excited. Im excited to meet all the staff here, all the people and some of the players. Just kind of look forward to training camp." The Rangers were the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season, and advanced to the third round before falling to New Jersey in six games. They hope to get over the top next season, and with Nash, they have a much better chance. Nash is a five-time All-Star and won the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHLs leading goal scorer after the 2003-04 season, in which he scored 41 times. He is the Blue Jackets leader in games played (674), goals (289), assists (258), points (574), power-play goals (83), short-handed goals (14) and game-winning goals (44). Those numbers, though, came with a team that swam through mediocrity -- at best -- in the Western Conference. Now, hes on a club loaded with stars and expectations. And oh yeah, hes going to play for one of the leagues more fiery coaches, John Tortorella, who is famous for rigorous off-season training. "Ive heard that a couple times now, so Ill definitely be practicing. I think its important. Each coach and each team has their own little thing for training camp. I think its great," Nash said. "Guys have to be in top shape to play at the top level." Nash even spoke with Columbus centre Vinny Prospal about playing for Tortorella. Prospal played for the coach in both Tampa Bay and New York. "Vinny just texted me an hour ago and I talked to him before that when we were in Columbus, training together. He loved it here. He said it was one of the best parts of his career playing here and he loves (Tortorella)," Nash said. "My understanding is that he is very demanding and a tough guy to play for. He preaches hard work and thats what you expect from a coach. Thats what you want." Nash spoke with Tortorella after the deal, along with some of his new teammates: goaltender Hennrik Lundqvist, defenceman Marc Staal, and forwards Ryan Callahan and Brad Richards.dddddddddddd "He called me right after the deal went down," Nash said of Tortorella. "I thought it was great. Hes really intense but he seemed really helpful. He told me that if I need anything or if I had any questions to make sure to call him." To acquire Nash, New York packaged forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov, defenceman Tim Erixon and their 2013 first-round pick. Along with Nash, the Rangers received minor league defenceman Steven Delisle and a conditional third round pick in next Junes draft. New York and Columbus had been talking about a proposed Nash trade since the trade deadline last February, and finally came to a midsummer solution. "You look at huge deals and sometimes they get done in a day and sometimes it takes months .I think it was a pretty big trade for both organizations and it had to get done right," Nash said. "I respect that." Joe Resnick, Nashs agent, said that his discussions with Columbus general manager Scott Howson intensified after former New Jersey forward Zach Parise signed a 13-year, $98 million contract with the Minnesota Wild. As part of his talks with Howson -- Resnick estimated that the two spoke once or twice a week since the season ended -- the agent pointed out that Columbus training camp would have been a circus had Nash still been with the team. "That was something we tried to stress," Resnick said. "Weve been professional but we dont want to be a distraction. All training camp would have been what happened, and what would have happened?" Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and San Jose joined the Rangers on Nashs list of preferred destinations. Howson had discussions with Ottawa general manager Bryan Murray and Carolinas Jim Rutherford regarding a trade for Nash, as well. But neither Nash nor Resnick would go into detail about the other teams. "Were happy that it was a team on the list," Resnick said. "Our list was our list." And to be fair, it doesnt much matter anymore. From here on in, hes Ranger Rick, and thats it. "The main thing was looking at the (Rangers), looking at what they did over the last couple of years, something that I loved to be a part of and to help them out," Nash said. "Hockey is truly a passion here, where they expect a championship-calibre team. "Theyve done everything they can as an organization to put that together." ' ' '

OAKLAND, Calif. Wholesale Broncos Jerseys . -- Pitcher Brandon McCarthy is ready for a normal off-season after being medically cleared this week to resume his regular routine, less than three months after being struck in the head by a line drive and undergoing emergency brain surgery. "Everythings good," McCarthy said by telephone Thursday. "This last month I have taken the rest part very seriously. I have a couple little projects Ive picked up, I read -- Im actually really good at being lazy. It kind of worked out well timing wise." McCarthy, a free agent right-hander who was Oaklands opening-day starter last March in Tokyo, spent Monday and Tuesday undergoing extensive evaluations by renowned concussion expert, Dr. Michael Collins, at the University of Pittsburgh. He returned to his Dallas-area home Wednesday and was cleared by Collins to begin working out. "Today Ill start doing something, easing in and starting the program they gave me," McCarthy said. "Next week Ill be heading back to where I usually work out." McCarthy took a line drive to the right side of his head off the bat of the Los Angeles Angels Erick Aybar on Sept. 5. The 29-year-old McCarthy sustained an epidural hemorrhage, brain contusion and skull fracture on the play, then underwent a two-hour surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. After the frightening ordeal, the club initially referred to McCarthys situation as "life-threatening." Now, he checks in with Dr. Collins once a week to let him know that everything is going well, or if something seems a little off. McCarthys concussion symptoms have subsided, but he still has to use caution and take notice of everything when exerting himself. "Going to Dr. Collins kind of confirmed all that, youre back to where youd be at normally," McCarthy said. "As I go back to working out, as long as I feel fine, Im pretty much on my own. Ill slowly ease back into working out, then jump back into my full program." McCarthy went 8-6 with a 3.24 ERA this year in his sixth big league season and second with the As. McCarthy was 9-9 with a 3.32 ERA last season. He plans to begin playing catch next month, then throw bullpens starting in January if all continues to go well. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported he had been cleared to resume baseball activities. "It worked out well I recovered in the time I did," McCarthy said. "This shouldnt be something lingers into the off-season." The AL West champion As have received regular updates on McCarthys condition, and he could still be a good option to re-sign as long as the medical reports remain positive. McCarthy plans to let the process play out in time -- knowing his case isnt as it would be had he not been hurt late in the year with such a scary injury that left plenty questioning whether he would ever pitch again. The support from the As front office, medical staff, coaches, teammates and fans has meant so much to McCarthy and his wife, Amanda. "Its definitely not something Id rule out," he said of staying with Oakland. "The timing is a little strange going into free agency for the first time, having different options, waiting to see where youre at health wise. Well listen to everybody. Its a whirlwind. But (Oakland), its absolutely a place Id love to be." wholesale jerseys free shipping .S. Open with a 7-6 (5), 6-2, 6-3 victory Wednesday over Somdev Devvarman. Murray, in search of his first grand slam title, was leading top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the final at Cincinnati earlier this month when Djokovic retired with a shoulder injury for only his second loss of the year. Cheap Ravens Jerseys . - Airing things out among themselves had the desired effect for the Los Angeles Lakers. http://www.wholesalesportsjerseysmall.com/ . 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"Ive taken a couple and missed or turned the ball over. But that was big for a first playoff game." With the youthful Nuggets in danger of losing at home for the first time in more than three months, Miller stepped up and scored 18 of his playoff career-high 28 points in the frenetic fourth quarter that made up for a plodding start to this much-anticipated series between two of the NBAs highest-octane teams. The sixth-seeded Warriors trailed 93-92 when Stephen Curry was pick-pocketed by Ty Lawson, whose layup made it a three-point game with 35 seconds remaining. Curry, who shot his way into NBA history by sinking a record 272 3-pointers this season, got a whistling pass from Jarrett Jack in the left corner and swished a contested 3 with Lawson all over him and 14 seconds left. "Thats a tough shot," Lawson said. "He pumped-faked, I still contested it and he knocked it down. Thats what he does." With the game tied at 95, Denver called timeout and coach George Karl started going through the options. "We were all looking at each other. Andre was hot, we were kind of like, Why dont we just get out of the way and let Andre have the ball," Corey Brewer recounted. "Thats what happened. He had Draymond Green on him and we kind of like those odds." So do the Warriors. "We like that matchup for Draymond to come in and get that stop for us," Curry said. "He just made a quick adjustment at the end to get the ball on the backboard." And for once, a game-winner fluttered through the net for Miller. "A very crafty guy," Green said. "I thought I was in front of him and he made one slithery move and just get a half a step on me and thats all he needed to finish the shot." The Warriors had no timeouts left, so they inbounded the ball and Currys desperation shot wasnt close as the horn sounded and the Nuggets swarmed the veteran. "Im never surprised with Andre Miller," Brewer said. "I say hes unguardable. They always talk about these Kobe, LeBron, if you give Andre Miller the ball hes one of the toughest guys to guard in NBA." Game 2 is Tuesday night at the Pepsi Center, where the Nuggets posted an NBA-best 38-3 home record during the season and have a franchise-best 24-game winning streak -- barely. "It could have went either way tonight so we have to be better prepared on Tuesday," Miller said. Miller is one of Karls favourite players. "I just love him," Karl said. "Hes an incredible playmaker. He loves to make people better, loves to make his team better. When the game is in that guts and glory situation, Andre is pretty damn good." Miller and Karl would like nothing more than to win that elusive rring together, but first Miller has to make it out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time in his career, the next item on his to-do list now that hes tasted the exhilaration of a game-winning basket. Cheap Texans Jerseys. "I think this is probably the best opportunity ... to get out of the first round," Miller said. The Warriors showed him it wasnt going to be a cakewalk. But they werent boasting, either. Not only did they drop a heartbreaker and a chance to snatch the home-court advantage from the leagues best home team but they also lost All-Star big man David Lee to a possible right hip flexor strain in the fourth quarter. Lee banged into JaVale McGee on a drive to the hoop and winced in pain as he landed on his right hip. After gathering himself, he shot both free throws, then couldnt run back downcourt and was taken for X-rays. Lee finished with 10 points and 14 rebounds, all but two off the defensive glass. Klay Thompson led Golden State with 22 points and Curry had 19 -- after missing his first nine shots. Jarrett Jack added 10 points and 10 assists. Centre Andrew Bogut, whos been bothered by a bone bruise on his surgically repaired left ankle, had 14 boards and nine points for the Warriors. After Miller, none of the Nuggets scored more than a dozen points as Denver missed 13 of 16 3-pointers and 10 free throws. The fantastic fourth quarter followed a plodding first 2 1/2 quarters that wasnt anything like the run-and-run game everyone expected from these two teams. That notion fizzled in the first half with a rash of poor shooting, turnovers and debatable calls. Denver would have matched its lowest point total for a first half if not for Wilson Chandlers breakaway basket at the buzzer that pulled the third-seeded Nuggets to 48-44 at halftime. Not having their best free-throw shooter in Danilo Gallinari (out with an ACL injury) and their top rebounder in Kenneth Faried (ankle), whos day to day, didnt help. But the Nuggets pulled out another close one at home, where they havent lost since Jan. 18. Golden State coach Mark Jackson played in plenty of playoff games but this was his post-season coaching debut. He said he had no butterflies, however, because his team is the heavy underdog and "If I was picking, Id pick them to win it. Id pick them to win this series." Karl freely admitted he was a bundle of nerves before tip-off: "Im nervous for summer league games, so why wouldnt I be nervous for this game?" Turns out he had good reason to fret, but thanks to Millers clutch play no reason to lament a loss. "Our personality is young. But we believe, we trust, we fight," Karl said. "Would I like to have an easier game? Hell, yeah, Id like to have an easier game. Playoff basketball isnt about easy games. Were trying to figure out our personality without Kenneth. Andre Miller was the man tonight." NOTES: The Warriors 55 rebounds were the most against Denver in a playoff game in 19 years and the Nuggets were limited to a season-low five second-chance points. ... Chandler posted his first career playoff double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds. ' ' '

AUGUSTA, Ga. Cheap Jerseys . -- Lee Westwoods mum walked away from the ninth hole, waving her hand in front of her face on a balmy spring day. "I feel sorry for the caddies," Trish Westwood said with a flushed smile. At least she wasnt wearing white coveralls and hauling around heavy bags as the mercury climbed into the mid-80s Wednesday. Still, there was nowhere else she wanted to be. Such is the appeal of the Par 3 Contest, one of those Masters traditions like no other. Everyone from moms to small children -- some barely old enough to walk -- take on caddying duties. The greats of the game, long past their prime, thrill the patrons with a few more swings. Technically, theyre keeping score, but everyone knows its all for fun. No need to get worked up about these nine holes. Thats for Thursday, after everyone moves over to "the big course." "Its a good way to unwind before the stress of the tournament starts," Brandt Snedeker said after finishing up. "This is a great way to relax and spend time with your family." This picturesque spot -- nine exquisite little holes tucked into the northeast edge of Augusta National Golf Club -- provides another of those quirky trademarks that sets the first major of the year apart from the next three. Where else can you see a threesome that includes Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player? Where else can you see former top-ranked tennis player Caroline Wozniacki on the bag for her boyfriend, Rory McIlroy? Where else can you find 91-year-old Jack Fleck, who won the 1955 U.S. Open in one of golfs greatest upsets, taking a few whacks? "Its fun down here," Fred Couples said. "Its a good little spot." Especially when Nicklaus, Palmer and Player -- with 34 major championships among them -- stroll around the "little course" for an hour or so, providing a running commentary on the deteriorating state of their once-mighty games. After the 83-year-old Palmer sliced one into the water, he joked, "That was my last ball." "I can loan you one," the 73-year-old Nicklaus quipped, as he hunched over to tee up his ball. "Is my credit good?" Palmer asked. "Good with me," Nicklaus said. The Par 3 Contest was first played at Augusta in 1960, on a course designed by architect George Cobb and club founder Clifford Roberts. There are nine holes covering a tidy 1,060 yards, ranging from the 70-yard second to the 140-yard sixth. As Palmer can attest, there are two bodies of water that can come into play, DeSoto Springs Pond and Ikes Pond -- named after former president and club member Dwight Eisenhower. No one has ever won the Par 3 Contest and gone on to win the Masters, which doesnt bode well for Ted Potter Jr. He beat Phil Mickelson and Matt Kuchar in a three-way, two-hole playoff after they tied at 4-under 23. Ernie Els and Nick Watney also shot 23, but they had already left the course and didnt take part in the playoff. Fred Couples was asked about the Par 3 jinx. He just shrugged it off. "I wouldnt mind winning this once. But Ive never been close," he said. Augusta awards a prize to the winner, as well as those finishing closest to each hole. Or for going in the hole. Like 61-year-old Ben Crenshaw, who aced the 115-yard seventh -- holding out his arms, grinning from ear to ear, and soaking in the applause. Watney broke into a much more demonstrative celebration when he made a hole-in-one at the 135-yard ninth, running around the tee box chest-bumping with his playing partners and the caddies. "Im not sure what that was," Watney said. "Im sure we looked like fools, but it was fun." He feigned a leap into the pond, but thought better of it. "I guess I chickened out," Watney said sheepishly. Wozniacki, on the other hand, didnt come close to a hole-in-one when McIlroy handed her a club at the ninth. She wound up, took a mighty swing -- and sent the ball dribbling into the water, just a few yards away. Better stick to a tennis racquet. For those with families, the Par 3 Contest provides a chance to spend the day with their children -- young and grown-up. "Its really cool," said three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo. "Fortunately, my big kids wanted to caddie. Georgia, my daughter, is 20 and she hasnt been back to Augusta in moons. She booked the bag, which is really nice. "Im living on memories here," he added. And, really, thats what the Par 3 Contest is all about. Luke Donald will always remember when he turned the putter over to his 3-year-old daughter, Elle, as is the custom on the final hole. She whacked the ball hard -- a little too hard -- and sent it zipping past the cup. She rolled in the next one, however, then sprinted off the course with her parents in pursuit. "She hit it a little hard, but she made the comeback," her dad said. "I like the aggressive stroke." Palmer was too aggressive on the final hole, striking the ball with that low, whipping swing that served him so well in his day. He was trying to take aim at the flag tucked in the front of the green. Instead, he came up short, the ball rolling down the bank and into Ikes Pond. Nicklaus and Player got safely across the water, playing to the back of the green, then all three of the legends strolled slowly around the pond, accompanied by the roars of an appreciative crowd. Palmer didnt quite make it the green. He plopped down in a marshals seat off the side, signing a few autographs but looking downright pooped. "I think Im done playing," he said, managing a weak smile. Until next year, that is. wholesale jerseys free shipping . - Canadian Steve Nash sliced through the lane, broke down the defence, and created shots for Kobe Bryant time and again, just the way he has for teammates throughout his brilliant 17-year NBA career. Wholesale Jerseys . 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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. cheap jerseys china . -- Defending champion Jay Don Blake was back on top in the Champions Tour finale. Fred Couples also found himself on the leaderboard in his first tour start in nearly 10 weeks. Blake birdied three of the final four holes for a 6-under 64 and a one-stroke lead Thursday in the Charles Schwab Cup Championship. Last year, he won at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. "Its been a long time since Ive been able to defend a title," Blake said. "I have to admit I was nervous. I didnt know what to expect. I was just hoping to play well." Gary Hallberg shot a 65 in perfect conditions on a warm day at Desert Mountain, and Couples was another stroke back along with Jay Haas, Olin Browne and Bill Glasson. Couples is playing for the first time since a back injury forced him to withdraw during the first round of the Boeing Classic outside Seattle in late August. He completed a round for the first time since winning the Senior British Open in July for his second victory of the year. "Beginners luck," Couples joked after birdieing the final two holes on the Cochise Course. "I hit the ball solid. Im thrilled to death to be 4 under." Charles Schwab Cup leader Bernhard Langer birdied the final two holes for a 69, second-place Tom Lehman shot a 68, and third-place Roger Chapman had a 69. "Im very happy with my finish," Langer said. Langer has a 211-point lead over Lehman and 657-point advantage over Chapman in the race for the $1 million annuity. The tournament winner will get 880 points, with players receiving a point for every $500 they earn in the $2.5 million event. Langer and Lehman would win the season title with a victory, while Chapman needs a victory and some help to top the standings. "Obviously, in the back of your head, there is always, What does everyone else do?" Langer said. "But I cant control any of the other players." The German star has two victories this season and leads the money list with $2,023,296. Hes coming off a playoff loss to David Frost on Sunday in San Antonio. Lehman, a Scottsdale resident, also has two victories this year. "Im disappointed with my scoring," Lehman said. "I misread a lot of putts and when you misread your putts you start to doubt your reads and the stroke sometimes follows suit. I think its more about commitment, committing to a line and just rolling the putt." The tournament is the 50-and-over tours first in Arizona since the 2002 Tradition at Superstition Mountain. The Tradition, a Champions Tour major, was played on the Jack Nicklaus-designed Cochise Course from 1989-2001. "The conditions are just beautiful," said Hallberg, a three-time PGA Tour winner who won his lone Champions Tour title in 2010. "I mean perfect lies in the fairways. You could really get the ball solid. But the greens are tricky. I think thats the defence of this course." While Blake often plays similar desert courses in his hometown of St. George, Utah, he struggled with his distance control with shots flying farther because of the heat, low humidity and altitude at the mountainside layout. "I drove it really well and the balls were going so far out there," Blake said. "The hard part right now for me to figure out is what iron shot, whether I need to hit a hard 8 or an easy 7. Sometimes, I hit a hard 8 and it goes 175 (yards). ... I feel like Im making some bad swings on some of the irons because Im a little leery of the distance it is going." Blake won the Boeing Classic for his third career Champions Tour victory. He won his lone PGA Tour title in 1991. "Ive played well the last couple of months, the last few tournaments, so I had some confidence coming in," Blake said. cheap jerseys 2013 .Y. -- Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson says he has a team doctors approval that his sprained right knee is healthy enough to play against New England. 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LATROBE, Pa. Cheap NFL Nike Jerseys . -- Emmanuel Sanders caught a touchdown pass running a fade route during a drill Saturday. Then after Pittsburgh Steelers receivers, defensive backs and quarterbacks turned around en masse and headed to the opposite end of Chuck Noll Field, Sanders caught another touchdown pass on the next play. That was streaking across the back of the end zone during an 11-on-11 drill. Later in practice, he added another score when he reeled in a pass with his fingertips along the end zones left sideline and capped off his "four-touchdown day" by catching a Ben Roethlisberger pass in stride as he was sprinting down the right sideline. All in all, a good training camp day for Sanders. Then again, any training camp day is a good one for Sanders -- as long as hes not in pain. Coming off an injury-filled season that included a camp in which he was rehabbing both feet after off-season surgery, Sanders says hes healthy, happy and ready for a breakout season. "Oh my God, you have no idea, man," Sanders said when asked how much better he feels this training camp as opposed to the previous one. "Last year around this time, I was down and out. And now I have an appreciation for training camp. A lot of those guys are like, Argh, I gotta go to training camp. Im like, Yes! Lets go to training camp! Im healthy, Im finally here. So you know Im enjoying it each day." Sanders is running as the teams second receiver, too, with Mike Wallaces holdout well into its second week. Known as an ambitious, hard worker through his college and young pro career, Sanders spent his off-season mostly staying off his feet -- and with some dramatically more pedestrian goals. "My main goal this off-season was to stay healthy," he said. Sanders broke his right foot during the February 2011 Super Bowl at the end of his rookie season. Later that off-season -- one in which there was no minicamp or OTAs due to the lockout -- Sanders had surgery on the left foot. The result was a disjointed camp and start to the season. Sanders missed five games for the Steelers (No. 7 in the AP Pro32) due to injury and caught only 22 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Sanders had a team-high six receptions for a career-high 81 yards in Pittsburghs wild-card playoff loss in Denver. Hes hoping that can serve as a springboard heading into this season. A third-round pick after setting SMU career records for receptions, touchdown catches and yards, Sanders has been wowing coaches and teammates on the practice field throughout his brief NFL career with his speed, hands, route-running and quickness. Its time to translate that to games, he said. "My past three years I felt like I was working so hard, like I had something to prove in practice and things of that nature," Sanders said. "But all this practicing does me no good. I need to make it to the games, so thats my main focus." 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"Their ball pressure was great, they challenged shots and when the ball went up, they fought us." The Bulls shot only 34 per cent and were 4-for-16 in the final 12 minutes. MVP Derrick Rose was just 7-for-23 shooting, missing all four of his attempts in the fourth, and finishing with 21 points. He had two points in the final quarter -- on free throws. Nothing came easy for Chicago, which shot a dismal 17-of-42 in the paint. "If anything, they closed down the lane, but I missed a lot of layups. Shots I normally hit just werent falling," Rose said. "Everybody was just missing shots that are normally just easy for us." Chicago limited the Heat to two points over the first 7 1/2 minutes of the final quarter, keeping James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh scoreless. But with several chances to take the lead, the Bulls misfired and finally James found the range. He hit a three-pointer and then another jumper and Miami finished it off, responding with a strong game on the boards after its 21-point loss in the opener Sunday night. The Bulls defence, so tenacious in Game 1, wasnt able to stop James and Wade from getting inside the lane where they could go to the rim or draw fouls. And they couldnt keep the Heat from breaking out during the third quarter when they were sparked by Udonis Haslem, who gave the Bullls problems inside and out.dddddddddddd "Hes one of those guys -- and you really cant measure him statistically -- he brings a lot of toughness to their team, high energy guy, terrific defensively," Thibodeau said. Chicago pulled down seven offensive rebounds in first seven minutes and then only two the remainder of the half. And they missed 14 of their first 18 field goal attempts, setting the tone for the night. Chicagos staggering 31 second-chance points and 19-6 offensive rebounding edge in Game 1 were also offset by the Heats hustle. Miami still got beat on the offensive glass 17-10 but won the overall board play 45-41. And this time the Bulls had only 18 second-chance points. "We played low-energy offence, we played low-energy defence and the result was not great," Thibodeau said. Home court gone, the Bulls now head to Miami where they won in their only appearance in the regular season. Theyll have to find their shooting touch. Luol Deng was 5-for-15, Carlos Boozer 3-for-10 and three-point artist Kyle Korver just 1-for-7. Chicago was 3-for-20 on three-pointers and missed 10 free throws. "We just never got into a flow," Korver said. Boozer managed only seven points along with eight rebounds. He didnt play in the fourth quarter and Game 3 is a long way off -- Sunday night. "Trust me, we would rather play right away especially after a loss like this," he said. Deng said the Bulls were still in the game with four minutes to go and credited his team with fighting back. He said he had no problem with how the Bulls defended James, who finished with 29 -- 14 more than Game 1 -- or Wade, who scored 24 after 18 in the opener. "Not very often are they going to have off nights," Deng said. "I still thought we did a good job on them. They hit some tough shots that were OK with it, as long as theyre not getting too many easy shots. "They responded well and took one. Now its up to us to go down there and try to win." ' ' '

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Brendon Nash snuck behind the Marlies defence and put a rebound past Ben Scrivens 2:21 into overtime as the Bulldogs beat Toronto 3-2 on Sunday. Marlies coach Dallas Eakins wasted no time before showing the missed defensive assignment to his players. "Its a growing pain in this league," said Eakins. "Ive already grabbed a couple guys and showed them the clip while its fresh in their heads. Its amazing when they see it on video, theyre just like I cant believe that just happened. Its a learning experience for them when that happens. "It was disappointing to lose how we did." Olivier Fortier and Aaron Palushaj scored the goals in regulation for the Bulldogs (34-22-6). Nigel Dawes added a pair of assists. Drew MacIntyre got the win in net. Matt Caruana and Joe Colborne replied for the Marlies (32-25-9). Scrivens took the loss in goal. The win puts the Bulldogs a point ahead of their rival in a tight North Division race, and they also have four games in hand. "We still have to make good on them and we cant take anything for granted," said Hamilton coach Randy Cunneyworth. "The teams are too good and the parity is too even, and its a reminder that we have to play right to the end. "We cant have any passengers at this time of year, because so much is at stake." The teams came into the game in a three-way tie with the Lake Erie Monsters for second place in the division with 72 points, two behind the Manitoba Moose. It was a close-checking game and the shots were even between the two clubs at 34. Cunneyworth expects the division race to stay close down the stretch. "We want to make sure were playing tight hockey at this time of year," he said. "I dont think youll see much different the rest of the way." Hamilton opened the scoring midway through the first period. Scrivens kicked out a point shot from Kyle Klubertanz, but Fortier scooped up the rebound in the slot annd scored his eighth of the season.dddddddddddd The Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead 4:20 into the second period when Palushajs wraparound attempt banked off Juraj Mikus skate and in past Scrivens, who made all three starts for the Marlies in back-to-back-to-back games for the Marlies this weekend. "I talked to him after (Saturdays) game and asked him if he had 60 minutes left in him," said Eakins. "He was fully ready to take on that responsibility, so it was an easy decision." Caruana cut the lead to 2-1 with a power-play goal at 10:26 and Colborne tied it at 1:24 of the third when he snapped a shot just under the cross bar past MacIntyre. It was Colbornes fifth goal in nine games with the Marlies since being acquired in the Tomas Kaberle trade with the Boston Bruins on Feb. 18. "Im loving it here," said Colborne. "I love the systems, the coaches are unbelievable, theyre always positive, and we have a great group of guys who are upbeat and love coming to the rink." There was an unexpected stoppage in the middle of the game just 35 seconds after Toronto scored its first goal. The buildings fire alarm went off, stopping the game for nearly 15 minutes before building staff finally shut it off. It was a false alarm and there were no reports of fire. Sundays game was the third in three days for the Marlies -- the seventh time this season theyve had such a stretch. Despite having so many three-in-three stints, the Marlies have a record of 11-4-6 in those 21 games. "Its a credit to their fitness level," said Eakins. "Our guys are in very good shape. And leading up to these three games in three days, Im pretty diligent about giving them rest." Hamilton has played three games in as many days three times, posting a record of 6-2-1. Notes: The Bulldogs won the season series 5-4-1 ... Toronto has a winning record against every division except its own, where it has just a 15-20-4 record ... Sunday was Brian Burke bobblehead day at Ricoh ... Announced attendance was 7,779. ' ' '