STOKE, England -- Emmanuel Adebayor scored a late winner as Tottenham came from behind to beat 10-man Stoke 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, provisionally lifting the team above Arsenal into fourth place in the race for Champions League qualification. Adam Graves Rangers Jersey . Spurs are two points ahead of their north London rivals, who play their game in hand against Wigan on Tuesday, after Adebayor tapped in Clint Dempseys low cross in the 83rd minute. Dempsey had equalized for Tottenham at Britannia Stadium in the 20th after Steven Nzonzi opened the scoring in the third minute for Stoke, which is still not mathematically safe from relegation. Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam was sent off in the 47th after collecting a second yellow card for a foul on Jan Vertonghen. Spurs 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Wednesday meant their top-four destiny is no longer in their own hands but beating Stoke has at least put pressure on Arsenal and ensured the battle for fourth will go down to the final day of the season, when Tottenham hosts Sunderland and Arsenal visits Newcastle. Initially, though, Tottenham couldnt live with Stokes trademark intensity and physicality, and conceded a poor goal when Adam whipped in a straightforward free kick to the near post for Nzonzi to glance home a header. Roared on by its fans, Stoke was winning all the 50-50s and second balls but Tottenham finally came into the game with Gareth Bale off target with a couple of chances before Dempsey reacted quickly to place a finish into an empty net from 30 yards out after Mark Wilson botched a clearance following miscommunication with goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. Adams red card changed the complexion of the game and Spurs peppered Begovics goal with a series of shots from Dempsey, Bale and Adebayor. The crucial breakthrough arrived when Dempsey wriggled free in the area and delivered an inviting centre that Adebayor could hardly miss. Stoke is six points clear of third-from-bottom Wigan, which has two matches remaining, and has a far superior goal difference. Ron Greschner Rangers Jersey Authentic . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. Phil Esposito Rangers Jersey . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. http://www.officialrangersauthority.com/mike-richter-rangers-jersey-c-36/ . -- Five former Kansas City Chiefs players who were on the team between 1987 and 1993 filed a lawsuit Tuesday claiming the team hid and even lied about the risks of head injuries during that time period when there was no collective bargaining agreement in place in the NFL.TORONTO - The calendar is becoming Brandon Morrows enemy. The Blue Jays right-hander, considered the clubs number two starter behind R.A. Dickey at the start of the season, continues to feel pain in his right forearm. "(He) still isnt feeling right," said general manager Alex Anthopoulos. "Were going to get him examined again. Again, weve gotten MRIs done before but it just doesnt feel 100 per cent." Therein lies the problem. Imaging and other testing have shown only inflammation. Morrow throws bullpen sessions but doesnt bounce back. Speculation the pain could be tied to the ulnar ligament in his elbow, which if torn would require Tommy John surgery, is refuted. "It hasnt progressed," said Anthopoulos. "Were going to give him a little more rest, maybe get him examined again. Its one of those things, it might just be rest. Weve talked to our trainers about it. Hes a lot better than he was and he feels better but he still doesnt feel like its 100 per cent." A lot must happen for Morrow to return this season. First, he needs to feel healthy enough to throw a simulated game. If he passes that test, hed begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment. Having not pitched in a big league game since May 28 and with only two innings under his belt (Dunedin on June 17), Morrow would essentially be starting over. If Morrow doesnt get back on a mound soon, hell run out of time on thee season. J.T. Miller Rangers Jersey. Injuries have limited Morrow to 31 starts since the beginning of 2012. He battled an oblique problem last year. Now its the mystery forearm pain. Does Morrow need to learn how to pitch hurt? "Hes done 180 or 184 (innings,) whatever it was," said Anthopoulos, referring to Morrows 2011 season when he pitched 179 1/3 innings. "Does 16 innings to get to 200 change much? I dont know. I dont know that I would put the label on him like that. If hed only been a 120-inning guy or 110 prior to, I think that would be fair. When guys are hurt, I dont know whats going through their bodies." Happ nearing return J.A. Happ, who pitched four innings of one-run ball in Buffalo on Tuesday before a rain delay cut short his outing at 60 pitches, is coming along but will need at least one more start before rejoining the Blue Jays. "He was throwing well, he was feeling good," said Anthopoulos. "When he moves off the mound, hes still not 100 per cent. Obviously he can go out there and pitch but hes still a little bit stiff at times with some of the movements off the mound." Happ was injured when he was hit in the head by a line drive on May 7 in Tampa Bay. Happ suffered a minor skull fracture and required stitches in his left ear. His right knee buckled as he crumpled to the ground, causing a number of sprained ligaments from which he continues to recover. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' ' 

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