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MILWAUKEE -- Haanif Cheatham scored 20 points and Marquette shot 60 percent from the floor in the first half to beat IUPUI 104-79 Tuesday night to close out the 2K Classic. Gareon Conley Youth Jersey .The Golden Eagles last topped 100 points in its 101-93 win at St. Johns on March 9.Katin Reinhardt scored 16 and made a career-high eight free throws. Marquette rolled to a 57-37 halftime advantage, making 16 of 17 free throws (94 percent) in the first half.Luke Fischer scored 14 points, Duane Wilson had 13, Jajuan Johnson added 11 and Marquette (3-2) led by as many as 32 points in the second half. The Golden Eagles finished shooting 57 percent from the floor (36-63).Ron Patterson scored 15 for IUPUI (2-3), including three 3s and three dunks, Darell Combs scored 15 and Matt OLeary had 12. David Sharpe Jersey . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. Eddie Vanderdoes Jersey . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. http://www.shoptheraidersonline.com/Elite-Amari-Cooper-Raiders-Jersey/ . Schenn scored the game-winning goal and added two assists to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday. RENTON, Wash. -- Russell Wilson was out of a protective boot and walking around the Seattle Seahawks practice facility by Monday afternoon.The concerns about whether Wilson would be able to play in Week 2 against Los Angeles seem to be at rest for now.Hes practicing on Wednesday. Hes planning on playing, coach Pete Carroll said.Wilson sprained his right ankle during Sundays 12-10 season-opening victory over Miami. Carroll was a bit cautious on Monday morning during his weekly radio show, saying he believed Wilson would be able play against the Rams but that it wasnt certain.A few hours later, Carroll was more confident that Wilson will be able to play through the injury, although he is likely to be limited in practices leading into the matchup in Los Angeles. Since becoming the starter at the beginning of the 2012 season, Wilson has not missed a game due to injury.You can hardly tell anythings wrong with him, Carroll said. Well help him in practice during the week to make sure we take care of him, but hes planning on playing. Theres no question in his mind hes not playing. So Im going to go along with that until I cant.Wilson was injured in the third quarter while being sacked by Ndamukong Suh, his foot and ankle twisting awkwardly as he went down. Wilson continued to play through the end of that series then quickly had his ankle re-taped on the sideline. He didnt miss a snap.Hes been banged up at times. Theyre not injuries but things that have bothered him and stuff. Just stuff that happens over the course of getting pounded on, Carroll said. His attitudes just always been the same. He never flinches. He never wavers. So this is the first time hes really had something that wed consider an injury that youve got to tallk about. Eddie Vanderdoes Youth Jersey. And like I said, I think last night, he almost welcomed the challenge and had an attitude about, `Ok, here we go. Im going to do this.Wilsons mobility was limited after the injury but he was able to scramble a couple of times on Seattles final drive, which was capped by his 2-yard TD pass to Doug Baldwin with 31 seconds left.I was pretty limited but I was telling coach Carroll and some of the trainers, when Im 43, 44, 45 years old and still playing, thats probably what Ill look like out there, Wilson said after the game.With Wilson having his reps in practice this week closely monitored, Carroll said the Seahawks may bring in another quarterback. Rookie Trevone Boykin is the only other quarterback currently on the active roster or the practice squad.Game notes Carroll was pleased with the returns of TE Jimmy Graham and RB Thomas Rawls, completing their recoveries from major injuries last season. Rawls was in for 22 snaps and had 12 rushes for 32 yards. Graham was in for 17 snaps and had one catch for 11 yards. I know he wants to be a bigger contributor. He did very well, blocked well when he had his chances, and it worked out well, Carroll said of Graham. We got him out there, got him started, and now well be able to get a lot more play time from him.... RB C.J. Prosise has a cracked bone in his hand but should be able to play with a cast. ... Seattle lacked the big play against Miami. The longest offensive play was 24 yards and the Seahawks had just two plays over 20 yards.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/AP-NFL 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 ' ' ' 

NFL Nation reporters assess the top storylines to watch for every team on Thursday. China NFL Jerseys .NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsSafety Aaron Williams (concussion), cornerback Nickell Robey-Coleman (ankle), as well as offensive linemen Cordy Glenn (ankle) and Richie Incognito (ribs) remained out of practice Wednesday, meaning they arent likely to suit up for Saturdays preseason game against the?Giants. The Bills could also elect to hold wide receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) out of preseason action after he sat out team drills in Wednesdays practice. -- Mike RodakMiami DolphinsDolphins coach Adam Gase said he hasnt determined his starting guards for Fridays game against the Cowboys but probably will make that determination Thursday. Rookie first-round pick?Laremy Tunsil received a majority of first-team reps this week and might make the first start of his NFL career. -- James WalkerNew England PatriotsQuarterback?Tom Brady didnt play in the preseason opener after being excused to attend memorial services for a family member. That left all the work for Jimmy Garoppolo (39 snaps, playing entire first half) and Jacoby Brissett (28 snaps, entire second half). Bill Belichick didnt tip his hand on how he plans to split the reps in Thursday nights second preseason game, only repeating what he previously said about Garoppolo: that getting him ready for the start of the season was the priority. -- Mike ReissNew York JetsThe Jets are off Thursday, but its still a big day for the team. Running back Matt Forte (hamstring) on Wednesday participated in team drills for the first time all camp, and afterward coach Todd Bowles said it will be important to see how Fortes body responds a day later. If Forte, 30, feels good, Bowles said hell warm up for Friday nights preseason game against the Redskins, and theres even a slim chance Forte could?play. -- Kieran DarcyAFC NORTHBaltimore RavensWide receiver Steve Smith Sr. passed his physical and will be activated off the physically unable to perform list. This puts the NFLs oldest receiver on track to be ready for the Sept. 11 season opener and adds clarity to Baltimores wide receiver group. The Ravens top three receivers will be Smith, Mike Wallace and Kamar Aiken. In two seasons with the Ravens, Smith has averaged 5.5 catches and 75.4 yards receiving per game. Baltimore is still holding out hope that Breshad Perriman will return before the start of the regular season, but thats starting to look more unlikely. -- Jamison HensleyCincinnati BengalsThe lights go back on for the Bengals youngest players Thursday night, when Cincinnati visits Detroit for its second game of the preseason. Although the Bengals lost their opener to the Vikings, they still got a good early look at several rookies, including receivers Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson and Cody Core. The Bengals hope that same trio shows out again against the Lions. They also are hopeful their reserve defenders have cleaned up some of the mistakes that caused a few chunk plays to hurt the unit last week. Overcommitting backside defenders on one particular run and poor downfield coverage on a couple of other plays led to Vikings scores. -- Coley HarveyCleveland BrownsRobert Griffin III started the preseason opener with a 49-yard completion. He then went 3-for-7 for 18 yards with an interception the rest of his time in the game. The Browns and coach Hue Jackson need to see better from Griffin on Thursday?in the second preseason game?against the Falcons. -- Pat McManamonPittsburgh SteelersThe Steelers are not changing their game-planning approach at running back despite LeVeon Bells long-standing suspension appeal, which should be resolved some time this week. Bell and running back DeAngelo Williams will sit Thursdays game against the Eagles, leaving Fitz Toussaint to take first-team reps. One star who?is expected to play Thursday is center Maurkice Pouncey, who will see?his first action since injuring his foot/ankle against the Packers last preseason. Several surgeries later, Pouncey plans on a triumphant return. -- Jeremy FowlerAFC SOUTHHouston TexansThe Texans will host the Saints for two days of joint practices on Thursday and Friday. One matchup to watch is at the line of scrimmage. The Texans offensive line is missing tackles Derek Newton and Duane Brown, and the line had some difficulties protecting quarterback Brock Osweiler in its?first preseason game against the 49ers. Going against the Saints defensive line should be a good test for the line, including rookie center Nick Martin. -- Sarah BarshopIndianapolis ColtsOffensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski isnt too worried about quarterback Andrew Luck having any rust when he plays in his first game in more than nine months against Baltimore on Saturday. Andrew has played enough football that you feel pretty confident that hell be able to pick right up where he left off and get right back on the bike, Chudzinski said. Luck, too, is looking at Saturdays game as just another preseason game. They are all somewhat the same in a sense, he said recently. -- Mike WellsJacksonville JaguarsFor all the talk before the joint practices with the Bucs, the teams did not fight Wednesday. Linebacker Telvin Smith joked that he was disappointed about that. The two teams practice again Thursday, and this might be the day that tempers flare. As one player told me: Everybody was nice to each other. If its as hot as it was today, theres gonna be some scraps. -- Mike DiRoccoTennessee TitansThe Titans wont gameplan for the Panthers, but they will spend some time in the next two days working off cards that illustrate the stuff the Panthers do on offense and defense. Carolina visits Nissan Stadium for a Saturday afternoon game. At this point the forecast says it might well be rainy for Take Two of the Titans run game. The team rushed for 288 yards on 33 carries in the win over the Chargers. -- Paul KuharskyAFC WESTDenver BroncosIn the first of two joint practices with the 49ers -- the second one will be Thursday morning -- the Broncos defense carried the day. In one five-play span, it forced an incompletion to go with four interceptions on 49ers quarterbacks. Defensive end Derek Wolfe, however, left the workout after he rolled an ankle. An MRI later in the day showed no significant damage, but Wolfe will miss a little time as he recovers and is not expected to play Saturday night. Given that?Vance Walker suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Monday, Jared Crick and rookie Adam Gotsis will get?more work in the days ahead. -- Jeff LegwoldKansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs have begun shifting from player evaluation to getting players who will make the roster ready for the regular season. All 84 available players got into last weeks game against the Seahawks, but not all of those who are healthy will play Saturday against the Rams in Los Angeles. Thursdays practice is the last one for the Chiefs this year at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Camp continues next week in Kansas City. Youre thinking that way now, coach Andy Reid said about getting ready for the season. Every week you start honing it down just a little bit. -- Adam TeicherOakland RaidersThe Raiders have broken camp in Napa and, after playing an exhibition game at the Packers on Thursday, will resume preseason activities at their Alameda complex. Just dont tell quarterback?Derek Carr that preseason games dont count. As a competitor, anytime you go into a game you want to win. Thats hands down, Carr said. Anytime I put a jersey on, my whole mindset is, What do I need to do to win? And then, when you go out there and play [only] 10 plays, youre like, Man, theres nothing more I could do. But you always want to win. Thats No. 1. So there is something to it. ... If you lose, it stings because youre a competitor. -- Paul GutierrezSan Diego ChargersAfter two days of scrimmages against the Cardinals, the Chargers will play them in the teams second preseason game Friday. Veteran tight end Antonio Gates said the weeks work against Arizona is making San Diego a better team. Its just seeing guys making plays and excited to compete, Gates said. Thats what its ultimately about in this league -- getting up every single day and being able to compete at a high level. -- Eric D. WilliamsNFC EASTDallas CowboysThe Cowboys return to Texas on Thursday?after 16 days of practice in Oxnard, California. They would have liked to have seen more of rookie running back?Ezekiel Elliott, who missed eight practices because of a sore hamstring, and they would have liked to have found more answers on their defensive line. They will have three more weeks to work Elliott up to speed and find those defensive line answers before they play the Giants on Sept. 11. But coach Jason Garrett has been impressed with the work his team has put in from the offseason through Oxnard. If youre looking for a feeling, I have a very positive feeling about this group, how theyve worked, how were giving our chance to be a good football team, Garrett said. Its a privilege to wake up in the morning and coach these guys, because of the approach they take. That started way back when. It started before were allowed to even coach players way back in the end of February and March when the guys are in our building working out on their own. It carried through OTAs and carried through minicamp. They came back in shape, and they have worked hard in training camp. I have a very positive feeling about the approach that were taking, the mindset our team has, the mentality they have. As a coach, thats all you can ask for. Thats going to give you the best chance to have success. -- Todd ArcherNew York GiantsAfter a few rough practices this week, the Giants first-team offense got back to work Wednesday. They began preparations for Saturdays game against the Bills, where quarterback Eli Manning and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will make their preseason debuts. Coach Ben McAdoo said he intends to play his stars in Buffalo after they sat out Friday against the Dolphins. Theyll continue their preparations Thursday without Victor Cruz, who remains sidelined with a groin injury. -- Jordan RaananPhiladelphia EaglesWith training camp officially behind them, the Eagles set their sights on Thursday nights?second preseason game at Pittsburgh. Rookie quarterback?Carson Wentz (ribs) will sit out this one. Same with wide receiver?Dorial Green-Beckham, who hasnt had a chance to practice with the team since being acquired from the Titans. That doesnt mean he wont have an impact. Lets see how Nelson Agholor and the rest of the receiver group responds now that more competition has been added at the position. -- Tim McManusWashington RedskinsRookie receiver Josh Doctson did a little more work in practice Tuesday, including calisthenics and jogging, but the team still doesnt know when hell return from his Achilles injury. Multiple sources said earlier this week it would be another week or two at least before the first-round pick returned. On Wednesday, Gruden said, Its just going to take rest, but once its gone itll be gone. And thats our hope, that it doesnt come back, so we want to make sure we get it cured now. -- John KeimNFC NORTHChicago BearsThe Bears expect, and quite frankly need, a better all-around performance when they play their second preseason game Thursday night. Chicagos 22-0 exhibition defeat to the Broncos was disappointing on numerous levels, especially in pass-protection. The Bears surrendered seven sacks, something quarterback Jay Cutler thinks the team has cleaned up after a three-day joint practice session in New England. I thought [the joint sessions] were a huge test for them, Cutler said. We saw a lot of different fronts out there, a lot of situations where we had to make a lot of identifications and have a lot of conversations. We handled it well. Meanwhile, tight end Zach Miller (concussion) returned to practice Wednesday but is questionable to face the Patriots. -- Jeff DickersonDetroit LionsFigure to see some of Detroits starters a little bit more Thursday night in the second preseason game against Cincinnati, but not for an extended period of time. Like the Lions?did in the first preseason game, they figure to be smart about what key players to use and where. The game will be more important for the backups, though. Guys such as rookie running back Dwayne Washington and wide receiver Quinshad Davis can use the game to build on strong preseason openers in attempts to win roster spots. -- Michael RothsteinGreen Bay PackersYou probably wont see much, if any, of Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and perhaps a few other key Packers starters in Thursdays preseason game against the Raiders. But general manager Ted Thompson insisted its not a response to losing star receiver Jordy Nelson for the season last year in a meaningless summer exhibition game. No, the Jordy thing wouldnt have had any input in it because it wasnt normal, Thompson said. It would have been like you walking across the street and your ACL falls out. Nobody hit anybody, nobody touched anybody, and nobody made any dramatic moves. It just happened. So you cant guard for everything. The Packers did get some good news about Nelson on Wednesday. The receiver passed his physical?and was activated off the physically unable to perform list, but hes still unlikely to get much action in preseason games. The goal is to get him ready for the regular season. -- Rob DemovskyMinnesota VikingsThe Vikings will look for a better performance from their defense in their second preseason game Thursday night in Seattle, after they allowed the Bengals to run 31 plays in their first two drives last Friday. Several Vikings players said the initial performance wasnt us, likely repeating a message theyd heard from coach Mike Zimmer this week, and theyll look to be more disciplined against the run as they face the leagues third-ranked rushing attack from a year ago. -- Ben GoesslingNFC SOUTHAtlanta FalconsThe thing to watch as the Falcons face the Browns in preseason game No. 2 Thursday night is how the rookies on defense perform. Strong safety Keanu Neal, the teams first-round pick, will make his Falcons debut after sitting out last weeks game with a trunk injury. Coach Dan Quinn said hes anxious to see Neals physicality in live action. Meanwhile, theres a chance second-round pick Deion Jones and fourth-round pick DeVondre Campbell could start at the inside linebacker spots. Even if they dont start, they are expected to alternate series with Paul Worrilow and Sean Weatherspoon. It will be interesting to see how Neal, Jones and Campbell work together. -- Vaughn McClureCarolina PanthersReports that the Panthers worked out former New York Giants offensive tackle Will Beatty on Wednesday shouldnt come as a surprise. General manager Dave Gettleman worked with Beatty when both were with the Giants. Gettleman also needs to improve depth at tackle behind starters Michael Oher and Mike Remmers. Coach Ron Rivera has admitted that Daryl Williams hasnt pushed Remmers as much as hed hoped. And the experiment with Canadian David Foucault appears to be coming to an end, with Donald Hawkins getting most of the second-team snaps behind Oher. -- David NewtonNew Orleans SaintsThe Saints training camp tour has landed them in Houston, where they will have two days of joint practices with the Texans before playing in Saturday nights preseason game. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your perspective) they wont get to face Houstons all-world defensive end J.J. Watt. But the Texans still feature one of the NFLs top defenses, led by linebacker Brian Cushing and cornerback Johnathan Joseph. It should be a great test for the Saints passing game, which has looked terrific all summer. Watching Joseph match up against wide receiver?Brandin Cooks will be particularly intriguing. -- Mike TriplettTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Bucs first joint practice against the Jaguars was sluggish on offense, according to coach Dirk Koetter. The Jaguars pass rush and secondary, at times, appeared to dominate. A few times, quarterback Jameis Winston didnt get the ball out quickly enough and those plays would have been sacks, or there was tight coverage downfield and receivers couldnt hang onto the ball. -- Jenna LaineNFC WESTArizona CardinalsCardinals coach Bruce Arians was released from the hospital Wednesday morning after an overnight stay and gave a brief three-minute news conference. He then attended the Cardinals-Chargers joint practice for about 30 minutes before leaving. Arizona has Thursday off before Fridays game against the Chargers, giving Arians a chance to recover from a bout with diverticulitis. -- Josh WeinfussLos Angeles RamsIt came primarily against players destined for the scout team, but third-string quarterback Sean Mannion nonetheless had the best passing performance for the Rams on Saturday, completing 18 of 25 passes for 147 yards and three touchdowns. He will continue to get significant reps, albeit behind Case Keenum and Jared Goff. We knew Sean could do some good things, and it showed the other night, Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. Its an exciting room for those guys. As far as Sean moving up and all that, weve got a plan. It has to fall into place. -- Alden GonzalezSan Francisco 49ersAfter a joint practice with the Broncos that left 49ers safety Antoine Bethea saying, I think we can improve a lot, the Niners will get another shot at the defending world champions on Thursday. The on-going saga at quarterback doesnt look like it will be ending anytime soon as Blaine Gabbert continues to struggle to take advantage of Colin Kaepernicks absence. Kaepernick, who is battling a fatigued right shoulder, did some very light throwing on the side Wednesday but still hasnt thrown an actual practice repetition pass in a week. -- Nick WagonerSeattle SeahawksQuarterback?Russell Wilson was asked Wednesday how running back?Christine Michael is different in his second stint with the team. The first thing I noticed was his maturation, Wilson said. His understanding that NFL means not for long. He gets so many opportunities, and he has a great opportunity right now to be really, really successful. 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It certainly looked like it after Kimballs crew decided to ditch the initial strategy that asked him to save as much fuel as he could with his No. 83 Honda, figuring two pit stops instead of three would be the quickest route to victory lane. After a few trips around the tricky 2.258-mile circuit, Kimball knew the only way he could win would come if he punched it. While top qualifiers Ryan Hunter-Reay, Will Power and Scott Dixon eased off the gas to stretch their mileage, Kimball pressed his foot to the floor figuring he could make up whatever precious seconds he lost by pitting three times if he just kept the hammer down. It worked better than he imagined, propelling the 28-year-old to the top of the podium and erasing any lingering doubts he had about whether he belonged in North Americas top open-wheel series. "Getting the win quiets a lot of voices for sure," Kimball said. "Especially the ones within myself." The moment when the goal Ganassi set out when he brought on Kimball three years ago happened with less than 20 laps to go. Kimball surrendered the lead to Simon Pagenaud when he ducked into the pits for the last time, then tried to erase the deficit when Pagenaud went in for his final pit stop. Pagenaud managed to exit pit lane with the lead then held off a hard-charging Kimball, sending Kimball briefly into the grass. The triumph only proved temporary. Kimball remained right in Pagenauds rearview and slipped by at the end of the long straightaway nearing Turn 4 then had little trouble the rest of the way, a move he called "50 per cent momentum and 75 per cent commitment." The remainder of the top five wasnt in sight as Kimball zipped by the finish line to continue Ganassi Racings dominance at arguably the most difficult road course on the schedule. The team has now won each of the last five visits to the 13-turn test tucked in central Ohio. Pagenaud held on for second while Dario Franchitti took third. Power was fourth followed by Hunter-Reay and series leader Helio Castroneves. Dixon, who was bidding to become the first IndyCar driver since 2006 to take the checkered flag in four straight races, never threatened and finished seventh. IndyCar lengthened the race this year hoping to avoid the kind of boring fuel mileage parades that have occasionally plagued the series. That didnt stop Hunter-Reay and Power from trying to make it happen anyway. Hunter-Reay nearly matched the track record during qualifying Saturday but settled in after the green flag dropped Sunday, hoping to only need two pit stops to cover the 203-mile race instead of three. Kimball had the same initial strategy but his team scrapped it when it became apparent going faster might be the better option. Its a move Pagenaud and Franchitti attempted to copy, though neither did it with Kimballs aplomb. "Hes a smart guy, he learns quickly," Franchitti said of Kimball. "Bit by bit you see him get rid of his weaknesses." That was never more evident on Saturday at a track where Kimball broke his hand in testing last year, knocking him out of the race. Kimball cracked up his Honda in practice, careening into a tire barrier in turn 1 when he didnt account for the damp conditions left by an overnight rain. Forced to go to a backup car, Kimball tried to help as members of each of the three Chip Ganassi Racing teams pitched in to get it ready. "After I got run over three or four times, I just got out of the way," Kimball said. "It was like watching a symphony." Castroneves, a three-time Indy 500 champion still searching for his first season title, managed to keep Dixon behind him to slightly pad his lead in the standings. The Brazilian will take a 31-point lead over Dixon heading to Sonoma on Aug. 25. Defending champion Hunter-Reay is 65 points back in third. Kimballs time as a legitimate threat to challenge for a title has yet to come. Yet in his third year with one of IndyCars finest teams, hes proving Chip Ganassi Racing is more than just a two-man show. Its a notion Kimball worried wasnt possible after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2007. Yet he keeps an eye on his diet and even monitors his glucose levels every 10-15 laps during a race to make sure hes in a good spot. The numbers on Sunday told Kimball he was "right on line" even as he navigated the physically demanding venue. "All I had to do was keep an eye on it," he said. And now the rest of the series is keeping an eye on him. "Ive got to say, Charlie did a fantastic job today," Pagenaud said. "I gave it all. Just him and Ganassi were stronger." Cheap Jerseys Online . -- Whether Jeremy Hill deserves a prominent role in LSUs offence this early in the season is a matter for debate. Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale . 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TEMPE, Ariz. -- Washington State coach Mike Leach told the Pac-12 to look at whether Arizona State stole signs last season, joining a chorus of teams accusing the Sun Devils.Leach has taken it too far this season, according to the Pac-12.The conference fined Leach $10,000 and officially reprimanded him on Thursday, adding a layer of intrigue before the Cougars travel to the desert to face the Sun Devils.Conference rules prohibit Pac-12 member institutions from disparaging each other and discrediting other institutions, Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott said in statement. Information or accusations relative to rule violations must be handled by institutions filing those concerns with the Conference office through a formal process, and institutions must refrain from discussing those concerns publicly.Leach is not the only person to accuse the Sun Devils of stealing signs.Utahs players said Arizona State stole signs during a game last year and both Oregon and Washington took the extra step of putting up sheets to block the Sun Devils view from the other sideline.The Sun Devils maintain they have done nothing wrong. Pac-12 rules do not prohibit sign stealing unless audio and video equipment were used to decipher the signs.Make this perfectly clear: We do everything exactly by the rules. Period, Arizona State coach Todd Graham said. Obviously, we take a great deal of pride in the integrity that our program has. Ill just leave it at that. Im not going to get involved in things like that that are ridiculous. 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Blizzards newest game, Overwatch, officially launched last month already had seven million players within a week of release. NFL Jerseys China . Whats more, this is a game that went the traditional sales route rather than the increasingly common free-to-play one, meaning that all those players plopped down a minimum of $40 to play Blizzards newest IP.Even before launch, there were a healthy number of professional Overwatch tournaments, populated by some of the biggest teams in esports. With Overwatchs audience growing and Blizzards focus on increasing the competitiveness of the game -- as seen by the games just-released Competitive Mode -- theres an opportunity for Overwatch to flourish as an esport.Any spectator sport, whether its hitting a ball with a large stick or dispensing an animated fighter with a Shoryuken, quickly develops its own internal strategies and trends as the players become more experienced and the sport becomes more refined. In gaming, we refer to this as the meta, an endlessly evolving state that forms the backbone of tactics employed in the game.With 21 heroes, theres a lot for a new viewer or player to grasp. To help potential Overwatch enthusiasts, last week we started our introduction to the heroes and their strategies. This is not a list of their various skills, but a basic overview of how each hero fits into the competitive framework based on where the game stands right now. We started off with the offensive heroes. Next up: the tanks.The concept of a tank in gaming goes far beyond the first-person shooter. From a team FPS to multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs) to role-playing games (and so on), the essential job of a tank is to absorb damage in some way. Typically, the strong defensive skills of the tank are balanced by weakness in another area, whether that be reduced offensive power, reduced range and/or mobility, or some other drawback. Overwatch has five tanks that fulfill this role, but they all do it in very different ways.ReinhardtGigantic, clad in heavy armor and wielding a massive warhammer, one look at Reinhardt should dispel any notion that this character is a healer or a squishy sniper. Reinhardts game is the most straightforward of any tank in Overwatch: absorb a ridiculous amount of damage and smash anything that comes in range of the hammer.Reinhardts shield, the best single defensive tool in the game, does have a major drawback in that it only appears in a small arc thats directly in front of him. This makes Reinhardt a valuable character when it comes to protecting a particular hero -- when Bastion is played, youll tend to see a Reinhardt nearby -- or a particular space. It also makes Reinhardt vulnerable in more wide-open, dynamic situations.When a payload is involved -- a very linear mode where you escort an object to a destination -- or a specific point needs to be defended, Reinhardts a top tank. In a King of the Hill match, in which the action is more difficult to channel in a single direction, Reinhardt becomes a more challenging choice. In terms of matchups, while McCree finds it hard to deal with Reinhardt one-on-one, Pharahs rockets and Reapers ability to choose the angle of short-range engagement are problematic for Reinhardt. Both of those characters are very popular.Best Maps: Kings Row, DoradoWinstonLike Reinhardt, Winston is a tank with a short-range attack and a shield that can protect multiple team members. Thats where the similarities end. Winstons Jump Pack gives him a significant measure of mobility, giving Winston a great degree of flexibility in how you use him; to compensate, his shield cant absorb as much damage as Reinhardts. Both the Jump Pack and the Tesla Cannon give Winston more effective crowd-control abilities than the other tanks, expanding Winstons role significantly beyond turtling.Thats what makes Winston more popular than other tanks in those King of the Hill maps. Dynamic situations are where Winston fits best, as his bubble-shaped shield covers a full 360 degrees and his Tesla Cannon is effective against the quicker attackers (Tracer and Genji most notably). Need your tank to jump across the map and annoy the other teams back line? Looking to cause a bit of chaos? Winstons your choice. Sometimes, on Route 66, youll see multiple Winstons.Best Maps: Watchpoint: Gibraltar, Route 66RoadhogRoadhog describes himself in-game as a one-man apocalypse, and that about sums up his role.Sheltering weaker support characters isnt Roadhogs function, as he has no damage-mitigation abilities. The way a Roadhog defends a team is indirectly; its not by protecting his teammates from damage with some kind of shield, but by simply being a large target and keeping the other team at a distance. His ability to heal himself means that he can soak up a lot of damage, and the Chain Hook, which drags an opponent into close range, is devastating on a single target. In addition, the Chain Hook can interrupt a number of ultimates (Reaper, McCree, Pharah and other Roadhogs).The downside is that hes the least-mobile tank, as even Reinhardt technically can charge in a straight line fairly quickly. Characters like Soldier: 76 and Junkrat are able to damage Roadhog at will without being in any danger from the Chain Hook or either of his Scrap Guns firing modes. His lack of mobility and need for straight sightlines keep Roadhog, even as an offensive-minded tank, from having a role in many of the King of the Hill maps.Best Maps: Kings Row, NumbaniZaryaZarya is unusual in that, unlike the other tanks, you usually see her on offense at high levels of competitive play and not defense. While Zaryas personal shield and the one that she can project onto a teammate are powerful, they also only last for two seconds. To successfully use her damage mitigation, you need to be choosing when to engage rather than having the enemy come to you.The short shield window makes Zarya good for coordinated attacks on choke points or for a general assault on an opposing teams position. Damage absorbed by her barriers in these attacks also serves to increase her damage output significantly, which is another factor that makes her ideal for offense. The Graviton Surge ultimate also comes with team-wipe potential given a bit of coordination, something all top teams have in ample supply.Best Maps: Kings Row, HollywoodD.VaOf the five heroes classified as tanks, D.Va is the only one that has yet to find a real role in competitive play outside of tactical moments when her mechs vertical mobility comes in handy. If you play mostly pub games and havent watched much competitive Overwatch, this might come as a surprise.D.Vas ability to act as a shock trooper, charging in quickly where most heroes cant, can easily cause disarray in the enemy line in lower level play. Against a pro, however, this tactic is harder to pull off and youre not going to successfully cap points by sending a couple D.Vas to skip through the battle. Even the Self-Destruct ultimate is only really going to clear a room temporarily rather than actually kill anybody; while that move has a tempo value -- forcing opponents to move behind obstructions rather than doing something useful for several seconds -- thats really not enough.D.Va does a lot of things well, but theres no real set role in which shes amazing. Until she can fill a more specialized task, shes a pub hero and a comp zero.Best Maps: Dorado, Hanamura Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. He bettered that with a long-range blast that went in off the goal frame in the 18th, and converted a penalty in the 72nd after Diego Mainz was sent off for fouling Aduriz with only the goalkeeper to beat. Cheap Jerseys From China . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. http://www.wholesalejerseysforcheapchina.com/ .ca. Kerry,  Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count?  All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not.Eddie Jones transforms England, one-dimensional Wales, and France a complete mess: Dewi Morris reviews the 2016 Six Nations... EnglandFive played and five won - you cannot ask for more than that, can you? The 2016 Six Nations may not have been a classic and I think all the teams were suffering from a bit of a World Cup hangover. But that does not take away from Englands Grand Slam efforts. Will Greenwood discusses Englands first Six Nations Grand Slam in 13 years With a few tweaks here and there, Eddie Jones has turned Englands fortunes around. They have a very competitive scrum and their lineout was superb.We saw Maro Itoje come to the fore and had glimpses of the future with Elliot Daly, too. George Kruis was superb as well and I think Dylan Hartley was an excellent captain.England head to Australia in the summer with a spring in their step. It wont be easy but with a few more tweaks here and there, England could well surprise the Wallabies.Wales Wales must play more attacking rugby in New Zealand, says Dewi Wales really need to adapt their game plan. I know they have been talking a lot about it but it just has not happened for them.I think it is a real shame that they have played in such a one-dimensional way given the quality of backs they have. My old nemesis Robert Jones says that something has to change because they are wasting so much talent out in the backs. Wales are off to New Zealand and if they go there with their Six Nations attitude they will be stopped and squashed. Dewi Morris Whether that is changing Rhys Priestland for Dan Biggar to play a more attacking game rather than a kicking game remains to be seen.Wales are off to New Zealand and if they go there with their Six Nations attitude they will be stopped and squashed. They are going to have to play some more exciting rugby.Wales have plenty of capabilities and they have the firepower but they just cant seem to bring it all together.Ireland CJ Stander has made an impressive start to his international career Ireland showed against Scotland what a good structure they have and what a good attacking side they are. They have had a few blips but Joe Schmidt is a very, very good coach and I still think he can get a lot more out of Ireland.We have seen some excellent players come to the fore like Jack McGrath and CJ Stander, who I thought was superb this tournament. The more they play the better they will grow.Ireland have a long injury list including Peter OMahony, Sean OBrien and Iain Henderson. Once they return there will be the depth and potential to grow this team.Scotland Stuart Hogg is world cllass, says Dewi They have individual talent but there is a real lack of collective togetherness. Cheap Authentic NFL Jerseys. They seem to be able to win more than their fair share of the ball but cant seem to make it count.Scotland showed some really great aspects to their game - they have a tremendous back row and I thought John Hardie really stuck his hand up.The Gray brothers were outstanding too and Stuart Hogg is one of those players who you just love to watch with ball in hand. There is not that many world class players in the northern hemisphere but Hogg is one of them. Six Nations review Englands Grand Slam success only the start, says Stuart Barnes Scotland also have two very good props in WP Nel and Alasdair Dickinson. They are off to Japan in the summer and I think that is a good tour for them to build some confidence. This is a squad that needs to get more time under their belt.Vern Cotter is an excellent coach and the more time he spends with them the better they will get.France Guy Noves has endured a difficult start to his reign as France head coach There is so much talent in France but they are in pieces at the moment. They played more rugby in the first half against England than they did all tournament.I love the Top 14 but it is killing French rugby. The clubs have more power than the federation and the players are getting flogged. You cant start a season in mid-August and finish it in mid-June and try to get your international players ready for Test matches.Asking if Guy Noves is the right or wrong man for the job is immaterial because no matter who takes over, the problem is the same - their hands are tied. A number of France internationals will be unavailable for their June tour of Argentina due to club commitments France need the clubs to give their international players time off and time together so that they can properly prepare for the Six Nations and tours.This seasons Top 14 final is on June 24 - France will already be on tour in Argentina with the first Test being played on June 18 and the second on June 25. Its a complete mess!Everyone loves to stick the knife into Rob Andrew but he was the main instigator in getting the RFU and the Premiership clubs to sit down and settle the dispute between club and country. England now have more time than ever with their players and you can see the result of that.Italy Sergio Parisse was again outstanding for Italy during a dire Six Nations campaign If Conor OShea is taking over then he has a heck of a job to do. I think if one person can do it then it is him. This campaign has been really difficult for them and they have suffered from a lot of injuries which has certainly hindered them.There has been a lot of talk about Italy deserving their place in the Six Nations, especially with the likes of Georgia and Romania improving on a yearly basis and desperate for a regular shot at the big boys.I think Italy need an injection of new coaching ideas and some new talent - they certainly do have some wonderful players but they lack depth.Sergio Parisse once again has been wonderful for them but how long can he keep going? I think the next few years will be crucial for their development.Do you agree with Dewi? Have your say by giving us your comments below if viewing on skysports.com. 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Blizzards newest game, Overwatch, officially launched last month already had seven million players within a week of release. NFL Jerseys China . Whats more, this is a game that went the traditional sales route rather than the increasingly common free-to-play one, meaning that all those players plopped down a minimum of $40 to play Blizzards newest IP.Even before launch, there were a healthy number of professional Overwatch tournaments, populated by some of the biggest teams in esports. With Overwatchs audience growing and Blizzards focus on increasing the competitiveness of the game -- as seen by the games just-released Competitive Mode -- theres an opportunity for Overwatch to flourish as an esport.Any spectator sport, whether its hitting a ball with a large stick or dispensing an animated fighter with a Shoryuken, quickly develops its own internal strategies and trends as the players become more experienced and the sport becomes more refined. In gaming, we refer to this as the meta, an endlessly evolving state that forms the backbone of tactics employed in the game.With 21 heroes, theres a lot for a new viewer or player to grasp. To help potential Overwatch enthusiasts, last week we started our introduction to the heroes and their strategies. This is not a list of their various skills, but a basic overview of how each hero fits into the competitive framework based on where the game stands right now. We started off with the offensive heroes. Next up: the tanks.The concept of a tank in gaming goes far beyond the first-person shooter. From a team FPS to multiplayer online battle arenas (MOBAs) to role-playing games (and so on), the essential job of a tank is to absorb damage in some way. Typically, the strong defensive skills of the tank are balanced by weakness in another area, whether that be reduced offensive power, reduced range and/or mobility, or some other drawback. Overwatch has five tanks that fulfill this role, but they all do it in very different ways.ReinhardtGigantic, clad in heavy armor and wielding a massive warhammer, one look at Reinhardt should dispel any notion that this character is a healer or a squishy sniper. Reinhardts game is the most straightforward of any tank in Overwatch: absorb a ridiculous amount of damage and smash anything that comes in range of the hammer.Reinhardts shield, the best single defensive tool in the game, does have a major drawback in that it only appears in a small arc thats directly in front of him. This makes Reinhardt a valuable character when it comes to protecting a particular hero -- when Bastion is played, youll tend to see a Reinhardt nearby -- or a particular space. It also makes Reinhardt vulnerable in more wide-open, dynamic situations.When a payload is involved -- a very linear mode where you escort an object to a destination -- or a specific point needs to be defended, Reinhardts a top tank. In a King of the Hill match, in which the action is more difficult to channel in a single direction, Reinhardt becomes a more challenging choice. In terms of matchups, while McCree finds it hard to deal with Reinhardt one-on-one, Pharahs rockets and Reapers ability to choose the angle of short-range engagement are problematic for Reinhardt. Both of those characters are very popular.Best Maps: Kings Row, DoradoWinstonLike Reinhardt, Winston is a tank with a short-range attack and a shield that can protect multiple team members. Thats where the similarities end. Winstons Jump Pack gives him a significant measure of mobility, giving Winston a great degree of flexibility in how you use him; to compensate, his shield cant absorb as much damage as Reinhardts. Both the Jump Pack and the Tesla Cannon give Winston more effective crowd-control abilities than the other tanks, expanding Winstons role significantly beyond turtling.Thats what makes Winston more popular than other tanks in those King of the Hill maps. Dynamic situations are where Winston fits best, as his bubble-shaped shield covers a full 360 degrees and his Tesla Cannon is effective against the quicker attackers (Tracer and Genji most notably). Need your tank to jump across the map and annoy the other teams back line? Looking to cause a bit of chaos? Winstons your choice. Sometimes, on Route 66, youll see multiple Winstons.Best Maps: Watchpoint: Gibraltar, Route 66RoadhogRoadhog describes himself in-game as a one-man apocalypse, and that about sums up his role.Sheltering weaker support characters isnt Roadhogs function, as he has no damage-mitigation abilities. The way a Roadhog defends a team is indirectly; its not by protecting his teammates from damage with some kind of shield, but by simply being a large target and keeping the other team at a distance. His ability to heal himself means that he can soak up a lot of damage, and the Chain Hook, which drags an opponent into close range, is devastating on a single target. In addition, the Chain Hook can interrupt a number of ultimates (Reaper, McCree, Pharah and other Roadhogs).The downside is that hes the least-mobile tank, as even Reinhardt technically can charge in a straight line fairly quickly. Characters like Soldier: 76 and Junkrat are able to damage Roadhog at will without being in any danger from the Chain Hook or either of his Scrap Guns firing modes. His lack of mobility and need for straight sightlines keep Roadhog, even as an offensive-minded tank, from having a role in many of the King of the Hill maps.Best Maps: Kings Row, NumbaniZaryaZarya is unusual in that, unlike the other tanks, you usually see her on offense at high levels of competitive play and not defense. While Zaryas personal shield and the one that she can project onto a teammate are powerful, they also only last for two seconds. To successfully use her damage mitigation, you need to be choosing when to engage rather than having the enemy come to you.The short shield window makes Zarya good for coordinated attacks on choke points or for a general assault on an opposing teams position. Damage absorbed by her barriers in these attacks also serves to increase her damage output significantly, which is another factor that makes her ideal for offense. The Graviton Surge ultimate also comes with team-wipe potential given a bit of coordination, something all top teams have in ample supply.Best Maps: Kings Row, HollywoodD.VaOf the five heroes classified as tanks, D.Va is the only one that has yet to find a real role in competitive play outside of tactical moments when her mechs vertical mobility comes in handy. If you play mostly pub games and havent watched much competitive Overwatch, this might come as a surprise.D.Vas ability to act as a shock trooper, charging in quickly where most heroes cant, can easily cause disarray in the enemy line in lower level play. Against a pro, however, this tactic is harder to pull off and youre not going to successfully cap points by sending a couple D.Vas to skip through the battle. Even the Self-Destruct ultimate is only really going to clear a room temporarily rather than actually kill anybody; while that move has a tempo value -- forcing opponents to move behind obstructions rather than doing something useful for several seconds -- thats really not enough.D.Va does a lot of things well, but theres no real set role in which shes amazing. Until she can fill a more specialized task, shes a pub hero and a comp zero.Best Maps: Dorado, Hanamura Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys . Aduriz headed home Markel Susaetas cross in the sixth minute to open the scoring at San Mames Stadium. He bettered that with a long-range blast that went in off the goal frame in the 18th, and converted a penalty in the 72nd after Diego Mainz was sent off for fouling Aduriz with only the goalkeeper to beat. Cheap Jerseys From China . Louis Blues. Shane Hnidy joins Brian Munz for the broadcast on TSN 1290 Radio at 7pm ct. http://www.wholesalejerseysforcheapchina.com/ .ca. Kerry,  Just watched the shootout in the Coyotes/Leafs game and I have to ask, why was the James van Riemsdyk goal allowed to count?  All of the video replays we were shown on TV were inconclusive about whether the puck had entirely crossed the line or not.Eddie Jones transforms England, one-dimensional Wales, and France a complete mess: Dewi Morris reviews the 2016 Six Nations... EnglandFive played and five won - you cannot ask for more than that, can you? The 2016 Six Nations may not have been a classic and I think all the teams were suffering from a bit of a World Cup hangover. But that does not take away from Englands Grand Slam efforts. Will Greenwood discusses Englands first Six Nations Grand Slam in 13 years With a few tweaks here and there, Eddie Jones has turned Englands fortunes around. They have a very competitive scrum and their lineout was superb.We saw Maro Itoje come to the fore and had glimpses of the future with Elliot Daly, too. George Kruis was superb as well and I think Dylan Hartley was an excellent captain.England head to Australia in the summer with a spring in their step. It wont be easy but with a few more tweaks here and there, England could well surprise the Wallabies.Wales Wales must play more attacking rugby in New Zealand, says Dewi Wales really need to adapt their game plan. I know they have been talking a lot about it but it just has not happened for them.I think it is a real shame that they have played in such a one-dimensional way given the quality of backs they have. My old nemesis Robert Jones says that something has to change because they are wasting so much talent out in the backs. Wales are off to New Zealand and if they go there with their Six Nations attitude they will be stopped and squashed. Dewi Morris Whether that is changing Rhys Priestland for Dan Biggar to play a more attacking game rather than a kicking game remains to be seen.Wales are off to New Zealand and if they go there with their Six Nations attitude they will be stopped and squashed. They are going to have to play some more exciting rugby.Wales have plenty of capabilities and they have the firepower but they just cant seem to bring it all together.Ireland CJ Stander has made an impressive start to his international career Ireland showed against Scotland what a good structure they have and what a good attacking side they are. They have had a few blips but Joe Schmidt is a very, very good coach and I still think he can get a lot more out of Ireland.We have seen some excellent players come to the fore like Jack McGrath and CJ Stander, who I thought was superb this tournament. The more they play the better they will grow.Ireland have a long injury list including Peter OMahony, Sean OBrien and Iain Henderson. Once they return there will be the depth and potential to grow this team.Scotland Stuart Hogg is world cllass, says Dewi They have individual talent but there is a real lack of collective togetherness. Cheap Authentic NFL Jerseys. They seem to be able to win more than their fair share of the ball but cant seem to make it count.Scotland showed some really great aspects to their game - they have a tremendous back row and I thought John Hardie really stuck his hand up.The Gray brothers were outstanding too and Stuart Hogg is one of those players who you just love to watch with ball in hand. There is not that many world class players in the northern hemisphere but Hogg is one of them. Six Nations review Englands Grand Slam success only the start, says Stuart Barnes Scotland also have two very good props in WP Nel and Alasdair Dickinson. They are off to Japan in the summer and I think that is a good tour for them to build some confidence. This is a squad that needs to get more time under their belt.Vern Cotter is an excellent coach and the more time he spends with them the better they will get.France Guy Noves has endured a difficult start to his reign as France head coach There is so much talent in France but they are in pieces at the moment. They played more rugby in the first half against England than they did all tournament.I love the Top 14 but it is killing French rugby. The clubs have more power than the federation and the players are getting flogged. You cant start a season in mid-August and finish it in mid-June and try to get your international players ready for Test matches.Asking if Guy Noves is the right or wrong man for the job is immaterial because no matter who takes over, the problem is the same - their hands are tied. A number of France internationals will be unavailable for their June tour of Argentina due to club commitments France need the clubs to give their international players time off and time together so that they can properly prepare for the Six Nations and tours.This seasons Top 14 final is on June 24 - France will already be on tour in Argentina with the first Test being played on June 18 and the second on June 25. Its a complete mess!Everyone loves to stick the knife into Rob Andrew but he was the main instigator in getting the RFU and the Premiership clubs to sit down and settle the dispute between club and country. England now have more time than ever with their players and you can see the result of that.Italy Sergio Parisse was again outstanding for Italy during a dire Six Nations campaign If Conor OShea is taking over then he has a heck of a job to do. I think if one person can do it then it is him. This campaign has been really difficult for them and they have suffered from a lot of injuries which has certainly hindered them.There has been a lot of talk about Italy deserving their place in the Six Nations, especially with the likes of Georgia and Romania improving on a yearly basis and desperate for a regular shot at the big boys.I think Italy need an injection of new coaching ideas and some new talent - they certainly do have some wonderful players but they lack depth.Sergio Parisse once again has been wonderful for them but how long can he keep going? I think the next few years will be crucial for their development.Do you agree with Dewi? Have your say by giving us your comments below if viewing on skysports.com. 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PHOENIX -- UCLA coach Steve Alford brought in a stellar recruiting class to blend with the returning starters, a group that was expected to lead the Bruins at least back to the NCAA Tournament.So far, UCLA has been even better than expected.Led by do-everything freshman point guard Lonzo Ball, UCLA climbed to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 last week and should stay there after turning a close game against Michigan into a second-half rout on Saturday.As long as we defend, who knows what the limit is, Ball said after the Michigan win. Were going for a championship this year, thats our goal, and we dont expect to lose.The 6-foot-6 Ball has been superb so far this season, running UCLAs offense with the confidence and ease of someone much older. He averages 15 points, 8.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game, while allowing Bryce Alford the freedom to play off the ball.Fellow freshman T.J. Leaf has provided a big lift, averaging 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds, and the Bruins have six players scoring in double figures.UCLA (10-0) got off to a slow start against Michigan at Pauley Pavilion, but ran away from the Wolverines in the second half by making 12 of 16 shots. UCLA shot 62 percent overall, hit 15 3-pointers and had 23 assists to eight turnovers.Thats how special offensively this team is, Steve Alford said. Its been, through 10 games, as close to a phenomenal offense as I can think of in my career as far as a team.The Bruins arent likely to supplant No. 1 Villanova in Mondays AP Top 25, but could pick up a few more first-place votes after receiving two last week.---VILLANOVA SURVIVESVillanova had some trouble with the pressure of being No. 1 for the first time in school history a year ago, lasting three weeks.The Wildcats almost stumbled in their first game as No. 1 this season.Villanova (10-0) struggled against Notre Dame (9-1), trailing by up to 11 points. 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The 6-foot-4 guard leads the Huskies with 23 points per game, is shooting 48 percent from 3-point range, grabs 7.1 rebounds and dishes for 5.8 assists.Now if he could get a little help.Washington has struggled despite having one of the nations top freshmen, dropping to 4-4 after losing three straight games.---GAEL FAILSaint Marys was a trendy pick to make a deep NCAA Tournament run and climbed to No. 12 last week.The Gaels (6-1) could take a big fall this week after losing at home to Texas-Arlington. Saint Marys was never really in the game and lost 65-51 to a team that had gone 0-28 against Division I opponents.The Gaels just missed the NCAA Tournament a year ago and this one could hurt their resume if they dont win the West Coast Conference tournament.---RISE AND FALLThis weeks AP poll isnt likely to have many changes near the top with none of the top 10 teams losing.There could be a few changes further down.No. 13 Xavier could fall a bit after losing to Colorado and No. 16 Butler could as well after losing to Indiana State before a win over No. 22 Cincinnati . The Bearcats could fall out of the poll this week after their loss, possible clearing the way for Southern California to be ranked.---More AP college basketball at http://collegebasketball.ap.org 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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The love from the fans, the belief in general manager Reggie McKenzies rebuilding project and a one-year contract worth up to $4.3 million all led to Woodsons decision to return to his original team seven years after leaving as a free agent for Green Bay. "I was actually scared of leaving the facility and not having a deal done," he said. "I dont know if I would have made it out of there. But that was a big deal, and receiving that kind of welcome, it definitely put me in a mindset that it would be a good decision to make it happen." Woodson came into free agency after being released by Green Bay in February looking to play for a Super Bowl contender and met with upper echelon teams San Francisco and Denver during the process. Nothing came together with the 49ers and the Broncos werent willing to make the same commitment as the Raiders, leading to Woodsons decision to sign with Oakland. While the Raiders are coming off a four-win season and havent made the playoffs since Woodsons fifth season in 2002, he has trust in McKenzie after spending six seasons together in Green Bay where McKenzie worked in the Packers front office "After talking to Reggie, I got a good feel about how he felt about the team and that just really gave me confidence that theyre going in the right direction," he said. "Going into the facility yesterday, II felt good about where things stood, and if I signed I was going to be going to a team that has good players on the team. T. J. Watt Youth Jersey. The game is about fundamentals and playing good football, and they have some good players, and if we can put it together then well win games." Woodson, the fourth overall pick in 1998 by Oakland, returns to the Raiders as a safety at age 36. He will likely slide in at free safety in place of the departed Michael Huff and the Raiders will use his versatility to upgrade a defence that struggled last season. Woodson said he has fully recovered from a broken collarbone that sidelined him for nine regular season games last year. Woodson is an eight-time Pro Bowler and 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He has 55 career interceptions, 17 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and 11 interception returns for touchdowns in eight seasons in Oakland and seven in Green Bay. "Im just going to bring the intensity," he said. "Im a football player so Im going to bring a lot of intensity, somebody thats passionate about the game, and a guy that knows how to make plays. Thats what Im going to bring. I think when guys watch me play, I think that raises the level of other guys because of the way I play the game. Im going to bring that mindset, that mentality to the game, the same as I always have and have fun doing it." One of Woodsons first orders of business will be negotiating with new teammate Tracy Porter to get his old No. 24 jersey back. He wore that uniform in his first stint with the Raiders, owns a Napa winery called TwentyFour and has many fans eager to bring out their old Woodson jerseys to wear to games next fall. "Well definitely have to have that conversation," Woodson said. "We havent had it yet. Raider Nation has me back but I dont know if theyll have me back without the 24 on my back." 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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He was always on me. He was right there. I wanted to make it a tough race.Now, Rupp will recover. Hes got the first round of the 5,000 on Monday and -- if he qualifies -- the final five days later.Rupp won the Olympic marathon trials during his debut at that distance in February in Los Angeles. Nothing seems to slow him down.But it has been tough to balance the training between the marathon and 5,000. For the marathon, he goes on more long runs. For the 5,000, he does more speed work.We run a fine line, do a lot of miles -- a lot of long, hard runs, Rupp explained. Its hard to recover from. Its really hard to do that, come back and do the speed work. Its been a little bit of a learning process, sometimes coming back too soon and cant hit a workout. Were always adjusting and figuring it out.The 30-year-old Rupp is the Olympic silver medalist in the 10,000 meters.What impresses me most is his work ethic, his mental toughness, his coach, Alberto Salazar, said. 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EVIAN-LES-BAINS, Germany -- Jerome Boateng has been a central figure in Germanys advance to the quarterfinals of the European Championship without conceding a goal, so its a huge relief for his team that a calf injury wont keep him out of Saturdays quarterfinal against Italy.Boateng has helped set the tone for his side at Euro 2016 -- at both ends of the field.It all started with a spectacular goal-line clearance against Ukraine when Germany was only 1-0 up. Germany went on to win the match 2-0 but it could have all been so different had Ukraine got on level terms.Boateng then helped contain his Bayern Munich teammate Robert Lewandowski in the scoreless draw with Poland, and marshalled the backline in the 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the final group game.Boatengs defensive strengths are well-chronicled.Whats not is his scoring prowess.But against Slovakia in the round of 16, the 27-year-old central defender gave his sides misfiring attack a helping hand by opening the scoring with his first international goal in 63 appearances.Boateng has been spoken of as a potential player of the tournament. Hes not convinced.Sure, a defender can also score a goal or play a good game, but I think it will always stay like that that, the offensive plaayers are more in focus, he said Thursday at the teams tournament base in Evian-les-Bains. Tyler Naquin Jersey. There have been some concerns that a calf injury would mean he miss the encounter with Italy.The calf is very well and good for Saturday, he said.Boatengs participation in Euro 2016 had been in doubt earlier this year after he suffered a muscle injury to his left leg in January.The long layoff, though, has clearly not been a hindrance.Boateng insists that he wont change the way he plays even though another yellow card would see him suspended from any potential semifinal against either France or Iceland.Ill go in like I always go in, he said.Boatengs inspired performances at Euro 2016 have come just weeks after he found himself in the middle of a racism controversy off the field.A top member of a rising German nationalist party reportedly told a national newspaper that many people wouldnt want to live next to Boateng, who was born in Berlin to a father from Ghana.The remarks drew widespread protests and prompted fans to unfurl a banner reading Jerome be our neighbor! at Germanys friendly against Slovakia last month. 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DENVER -- Mark Reynolds had never broken a bone until five weeks ago. Vladimir Tarasenko Jersey . Now he has done it twice, and his 2016 season is ending early.Reynolds homered but later broke his left hand after being hit by a pitch in the Colorado Rockies 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday.Reynolds broke the hamate bone in his left hand on Aug. 12, and it was surgically removed three days later. He bounced back quickly and returned to the lineup Aug. 31.This recovery wont be as quick.Reynolds was struck by Jose Dominguezs pitch with one out in the fifth inning.Thatll be it for him, manager Walt Weiss said. He worked hard to get back from that hamate very quickly, and its unfortunate he wont be able to get to the finish line with us.It put a damper on Colorados sweep of the Padres. Tony Wolters had three hits, and Chad Bettis pitched into the sixth for the Rockies.Its tough. Ive never broken a bone in my life, and I have two this year in the same hand, Reynolds said. Going to get it better and get ready for next year.San Diego played a day after Yangervis Solarte lost his wife, Yuliett, following a battle with cancer. The third baseman was with his family Sunday and was on the minds of everyone in the organization.Adam Rosales paid tribute to his teammate with a jump and a clap at home plate after his homer in the second inning, mimicking Solartes home run celebration.We talked about it before the game today. If somebody hit a home run, wed do the alligator arm for Solarte, Rosales said. It was just a tribute. I feel like it would mean a lot to Solarte to know how much he means to us, how much his family means to the San Diego Padres.Padres manager Andy Green said before the game that there is no timetable for Solarte to rejoin the team.Everybodys heart breaks for him right now, Green said. Hes had infectious energy all year long, and when you can consider the circumstances of his life, its hard to fathom. So from our perspective, `Hey, whenever you want to be back, you can come back. If you dont want to be back in the last two weeks, you dont have to be back.But well continue to talk to him, offer our love and support, anything we can possibly do for his family from a logistics perspective.Before the game, the Rockies held a moment of silence for Yuliett.Im sure it was a tough day for them to play, Weiss said. You lose a family member, Im sure there are a lot of heavy hearts over there. It certainly puts things in perspective.Bettis (13-7) allowed three runs and five hits in 5 1/3 innings. He won for the third time in his past four starts and helped himself with two walks and an RBI.Adam Ottavino pitched the ninth for his fifth save.Padres starter Jarred Cosart (0-4) ran into trouble in the fourth, when the Rockies took control. 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Defending champion Gary Anderson will make his first appearance in the competition after recovering from a virus as he faces Michael van Gerwen.World No 1 Van Gerwen will be searching for his first win of the campaign, as will Phil Taylor, who faces James Wade in a battle of former winners. All the action is live on Sky Sports on Thursday night. Raymond van Barneveld v Peter Wright Raymond van Barneveld will be hoping to build on his win over Phil Taylor They both played especially well on the first night, especially Barney who had Phil Taylor to beat. We spoke to Raymond after the match last week, me and Dave Clark, and he actually admitted there is something about the World Championship and Premier League which switches him on. Out of the 10 previous years, he has qualified for the play-offs eight times. Van Barneveld dominated his match against Taylor These two have played each other in the Premier League three times and there have been two draws and a 7-5 win to Barney. 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Alms, 28, is the next generation. In 2005, she became the first woman to get barreled at Jaws, her home break and a wave shes surfed since she was 14, and was called the best female big-wave surfer by Surfline.She lived up to that billing on Friday, catching more waves than any woman in the event and surfing with confidence and poise on a windy, treacherous day at Jaws.The day after competing in this historic event, espnW caught up with both women, who were already asking, What next?espnW: What was the vibe like when you all arrived at the beach Friday morning knowing youd surf in the first WSL womens big-wave contest ?Paige Alms: Everyone was so supportive. I was so happy to see that all the girls showed up and were charging.Keala Kennelly: I was more relaxed than ever for a contest. I was Zen. Ive been living in California. I was just so happy to be in Hawaii and back in warm water. I was excited to surf anything over 4 feet. I was hyped to be able to paddle out without 60 guys in the lineup.espnW: What was it like to be out at Jaws with only women, and so few people, in the lineup?PA: Even when were free surfing at Jaws, there are usually only one or two women in the lineup. The most theres ever been at once was four or five girls. To have six of us out there in a heat with no one else in the lineup, we all felt the same way: This is awesome.If there are 60 guys in the lineup, you dont catch a lot of waves. We were all glowing and proud to be out there together. Win or lose, having an empty lineup at your home break, one of the best big waves in the world -- nothing tops that.espnW: Paige, because Maui is your home break, did you feel more pressure on you to take the win?PA: The pressure comes from within. I wanted to put on a good show and make sure we represented women well. That was the pressure for me. It wasnt about winning the contest. My friends tried to put that pressure on me. But it was about having those empty lineups, choosing the waves you want with other girls. When I won, I felt like I won for everyone.espnW: What was it like to have so many women competing at a break at which you both have been such pioneering surfers?PA: Only half the 12 girls had surfed Jaws before this contest, and the other half of us were nervous for that. I know how powerful this wave is, but not knowing is almost better. Those girls showed up and sent it. I felt pride for the girls.KK: Windy Jaws is treacherous, so my hats off to all the girls who went out and took a wave. Paul Martin Jersey. spnW: Speaking of wind, the conditions looked incredibly windy on the webcast. How bad was the wind?PA: It was very challenging. It matched the name of the contest, The Peahi Challenge. The wind was gnarlier than it looked at home. When its windy like that, it becomes really dangerous. I dont usually surf it when its windy. The risk isnt worth the reward.KK: I was excited when we left the harbor. But on the boat ride out, you can tell if the wind is going to be an issue. As the water got choppier, I could see the wind was going to be an issue, and that gets scary for me at Jaws. It becomes really dangerous because the wind gets up under the board, holds you up at the lip, doesnt let you in and releases your fins. It ups the danger so much. It was intense.espnW: Knowing that, how do you find the confidence to paddle out and make the decision that its worth the reward?PA: When the stadium is set and you know you have to go out, you go. We had a moment when I heard there would only be three of us in the final [after Kennelly, Laura Enever and Emi Erickson qualified into the final but pulled out due to injuries], and some girls asked if we should postpone the event or push it to the next stop on tour. I was like, No. We are here to surf, to do the job they invited us to do. If we didnt step to the plate, it would make womens big-wave surfing look bad.The conditions were tough, but its still the best big wave in the world, even when its windy. We are going to do it now. It was game on for all of us from that point.KK: Paige did such an amazing job and sent it. She went out there and earned her victory and carried it for the women. But Paige is a true sportswoman and she was bummed I wasnt in the final. We love and respect each other, and Paige definitely wants me out there. But she is so deserving. Paige let people know that we deserve to be there.One of the disadvantages of being backside at Jaws is you have your back to most of the wave so its difficult to see ??the oncoming section and sometimes it can creep up on you and take you out. ?????? unfortunately I didnt see the end section coming on this wave and it caught me by surprise so I had no time to brace myself for the explosion ???? and my body paid the price ??. @wsl #Peahichallenge2016 ?? by @tonyharringtonA photo posted by Keala Kennelly (@kealakennelly) onNov 12, 2016 at 11:34am PSTespnW: What do you think happens from here? Is this the first of many big-wave events for the women?PA: Thats the goal. This is the first of its kind, the first time they gave us this opportunity. This is my home break, where I grew up and learned to surf big waves, and I felt obligated to put on a show to show the world we know how to surf this wave. Thats where the pressure came from. 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