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NEW YORK -- The Miami Marlins have placed first baseman Justin Bour on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right ankle and called up utilityman Don Kelly from Triple-A New Orleans. David Wright Jersey .The 36-year-old Kelly played first base Wednesday against the New York Mets, his first major league start since April 12, 2015.Bour is batting .268 with 15 homers, 46 RBI and a .347 on-base percentage. He rolled his right ankle while racing to first base on a grounder Saturday against Atlanta, and he was sent back to Miami on Tuesday for an MRI.Kelly had Tommy John surgery last July and was batting .223 in 48 games at New Orleans this year. He is married to the sister of Mets second baseman Neil Walker.To make room for Kelly on the 40-man roster, the Marlins designated left-hander Eric Jokisch for assignment. Tim Tebow Jersey . JOHNS, N. Mookie Wilson Jersey . Vettel, who has already clinched his fourth straight F1 title, enters the finale with a chance to equal Michael Schumachers 13 victories in a year and match the record of nine consecutive wins by Alberto Ascari in the 1952 and 1953 seasons. http://www.baseballmetsproshop.com/mets-asdrubal-cabrera-jersey/ . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. San Jose Sharks coach Peter DeBoer is concerned that focus exhibited by his team might not always be where it should. The matchup against their next opponent should grab their attention in more ways than one.Looking to avoid their first three-game skid of the season, the Sharks meet red-hot Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins for the final time in the regular season on Saturday night.San Jose (6-5-0) held its opponents to a total of three goals while winning three straight in a five-day span but stumbled this week with a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday before returning home and falling to the Calgary Flames by the same score on Thursday.DeBoer said the teams sustained effort for an entire contest is lacking.The desperation level of the teams were playing is very high, and ours is high for stages of the game, but not for 60 minutes, and you know, this is a league where if you dont play desperate for 60 minutes, youre really limiting your opportunities to win, and thats where were at right now, he said after the loss to Calgary. We lost because of the lack of a 60-minute commitment by everybody.If the Sharks need a boost to reaffirm that commitment, then playing with urgency and beating the Penguins would provide it. San Jose lost in six games to Pittsburgh in last seasons Stanley Cup Final -- with the clincher coming at SAP Center. In their first rematch this season, San Jose squandered a two-goal lead heading into the third period and lost 3-2 on Oct. 20 at the newly re-named PPG Paints Arena.Joe Pavelski, who leads San Jose with 12 points (four goals, eight assists), said the Sharks may be making things harder for themselves.I think our work ethic can go up a little bit, he said. There (are) moments where its good. Im not calling anyone out by any means, but its just on a nightly basis, its everybody, its a simple game that we play.... From our foundations of hard work and forechecking and certain things, we can get creative, and at times, when that hard work goes away, it makes it a little tougher, but I think we can do a little better job at times.Including postseason play, Pavelski has failed to score a goal in seven straight games against Pittsburgh while recording four assists.As for the Penguins, theyve barely skipped aa beat after winning the Stanley Cup -- and that was without having Crosby available for the first six games as he recovered from a concussion. Michael Conforto Jersey. While its difficult to find much fault, if any, with the Penguins play this season, their recent efforts in the second period have been poor. Through the first four games of the season, theyve outscored the opposition 4-2 in the second. But through the last seven contests, starting with last months win over the Sharks, Pittsburgh (7-2-2) has been outscored 12-2 in the middle frame.Despite those recent struggles, Pittsburgh is 5-1-1 in its last seven, and could wrap up this four-game road trip with six or seven out of a possible eight points.Crosby has shown no ill effects from being concussed. In five games since returning to the ice, hes registered at least one point per contest, totaling six goals and two assists. Crosby had his second multi-goal game of the season in Pittsburghs 3-2 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.Crosby is an offensive force, but Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins captain is not a one-dimensional player.We marvel at him sometimes with how good he is, with what he does each and every night, Sullivan told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Hes a threat most every shift. He plays at both ends of the rink. We use him in a lot of situations, both offensively and defensively. Hes playing inspiring hockey right now.Crosby, who didnt score a goal in last seasons finals, will almost certainly be trying to add to his points total at the expense of Sharks goaltender Martin Jones, whos thriving at home. Jones is 5-5-0 with a 2.34 goals-against average and .909 save percentage overall, but 4-1-0 with a 1.40 GAA and .940 save percentage at SAP Center.Jones may also have his hands full trying to keep defenseman Kris Letang off the scoresheet. After sitting out five games with an upper body injury, Letang returned Wednesday with a goal and assist in a win over the Anaheim Ducks and drew helpers on both of Crosbys goals against the Kings.Letang had a team-high five points (goal, four assists) against San Jose in last seasons playoffs. 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 ' ' ' 

Collingwood are concerned about defender Ben Sinclairs health after his fourth concussion this AFL season. Devontae Booker Jersey .Sinclair was taken to hospital as a precaution after he was knocked out in a collision with Jed Anderson during Friday nights loss to North Melbourne.Magpies coach Nathan Buckley said on Monday night that Sinclair would not play this Saturday against West Coast.We are really concerned about `Sinks and his long-term future in the game, Buckley told AFL360.Buckley compared Sinclair to Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli, whose running style was overhauled successfully after a number of serious hamstring injuries.The way that Cyril Rioli had to learn to run again, we might need to teach `Sinks to moderate his attack on the ball and the man, Buckley said.Hes a cannonball when he goes.Buckley said Sinclair could play again this season.He added that tests did not suggest that Sinclairs concussion issues were as serious as the problems that forced Brisbane defender Justin Clarke to retire earlier this season.All the tests that Ben has had dont suggest anything to that level, but at the same time, hes only just coming into his own, Buckley said.From a football standpoint, it would be great to see him have the opportunity to explore this confidence hes found and the belief in himself.Hes been one of our better performers in the last month.But I tell you what, it doesnt matter ... his long-term health is the absolute priority.Sinclair, 24, has played 63 games since his 2011 senior debut. Peyton Manning Jersey . Dallas hasnt ruled out the star quarterback for Sunday nights game against Philadelphia, but all signs point to Romos back injury pushing Kyle Orton into the starting role after two years of limited play as the backup. Surely Ortons name isnt the first that comes to mind for fans wanting a change after years of damaging interceptions, fumbles or, most infamously, the field goal flub when Romo dropped the snap on a kick that could have won his first playoff game in 2006. Karl Mecklenburg Jersey . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. http://www.authenticnflshopbroncos.com/authentic-emmanuel-sanders-jersey.html . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. NEW YORK -- AP POLL ALERT: UConn still unanimous No. 1 in AP womens hoops poll after week off for exams. 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 ' ' ' 

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Frank Gore Jersey . -- The Seahawks defense gave Tom Brady and the Patriots all they could handle during their Super Bowl matchup in 2015.New England wont be facing a completely healthy Seahawks unit Sunday, but the Patriots will be matching up with the highest-ranked defense theyve seen since Bradys return.Ive told you guys a lot over the years, some of the best defenses Ive played in my whole career, Brady said to reporters. They just do what they do and they do it at an extremely high level. This is one of those teams.After avenging their lone loss with a dominating 41-25 victory over the Bills last month, the Patriots entered their bye week with plenty of time to prepare for a Seattle defense ranked ninth in the NFL, giving up 332.6 yards per game.Prior to this week, the highest-ranked defense New England faced this season was in Week 6 against Cincinnati, when the Bengals were No. 11.Seattles defense was stout during its 6-6 tie with Arizona last month, but has given up 25 points in back-to-back weeks in a loss to the Saints and narrow victory over the Bills. The Seahawks are expected to get back strong safety Kam Chancellor after he missed the previous four games with a groin injury. But they will be without DE Michael Bennett, whom Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said is still rehabbing from a knee injury.Chancellors addition brings some much-needed help as Seattle attempts to deal with the Patriots two-pronged attack at tight end with Bennetts brother, Martellus, and Rob Gronkowski.Martellus Bennett said he wishes his brother could play, but hes not exactly lamenting not having to face him.Im not upset at all, Bennett said with a smile. Mikes a hell of a player. Hes always been, and he does a lot of great things for the Seahawks. ...You always want your brother to be healthy, you dont want him to be hurt, and for a guy to be well. But not this week.Belichick said its the Seahawks versatility on defense that creates the most problems.Theyre a good situational football team. Theyre very smart. They make you earn every yard, Belichick said. If you make a mistake they capitalize on it and they kill you. They dont give up very many points. They dont give up very many big plays.And thats something the Patriots have lived on since Bradys return.In his four games this season, the Patriots have 18 plays of 20 or more yards. The Patriots three quarterbacks have also not thrown an interception in their eight games. Its just a game short of the 1960 Cleveland Browns NFL record of games without a pick.New England is also scoring a lot, averaging 34 points per game with Brady.It makes forcing turnovers a priority for Seattle. The Seahawks have six interceptions and recovered two fumbles in 2016.Carroll acknowledged that Bradys quick release in the pocket creates difficulty in putting pressure on him.When youre playing a really good quarterback it takes everything, Carroll said. It takes rush, it takes terrific coverage, and then hopefully your matchups work in your favor at times. Its not going to be a sloppy game, neither one of us are going to play that way. 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(STATS) -- Theres little doubt Campbell University football and the Big South Conference are a perfect fit together.Already a Big South member in 18 other sports, Campbell will move to the scholarship level and begin play in the conference with the 2018 season, the university announced Monday.Campbell returned to football in 2008 after a 58-year hiatus and has played in the non-scholarship Pioneer Football League ever since. The Camels will play one more year in the PFL, which has 10 other members.The Big South will get a much-needed boost from Campbell, moving from six to seven members. The Camels will be immediately eligible for the conference title in 2018.Campbell was a charter member of the Big South in 1983 before competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference from 1994 to 2010. LeRaven Clark Jersey. It returned to the Big South in 2011.This season, the Camels are 5-4 under fourth-year coach Mike Minter, averaging 5,803 over five home games at Barker-Lane Stadium.When I came to Campbell four years ago, I wanted to build Campbell into a FCS powerhouse, Minter said, and now we get that opportunity by moving to scholarship football and a great conference in the Big South.Campbell will play in a Big South that also includes Charleston Southern, Gardner-Webb, Liberty, Presbyterian and associate members Kennesaw State and Monmouth in football. 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 ' ' ' 

29. Calvin de Haan Jersey .54 Average runs per wicket in the last Ranji Trophy season, the lowest among the four seasons since 2012-13, when Super League and Plate League concept was abandoned. The runs per wicket figure has kept decreasing season by season in the last four tournaments. It was 33.04 in 2012-13, 31 in 2013-14, and 30.30 in 2014-15. However, the scoring rates have remained nearly the same. With all matches to be played at neutral venues this season, the runs per wicket figure may go down further. 4 Players who have moved to Kerala this season from the other teams, the most for any team apart from Chhattisgarh which is a new team. Jalaj Saxena and Iqbal Abdulla, two of the four who got transferred to Kerala, had played for just one team since their debut. Saxena played for Madhya Pradesh from 2005-06 till last season while Abdulla was part of Mumbai from 2007-08 till last season. Click here for all the details about transfers.9 Matches that ended within two days in the last season, which raised a major talking point about pitches favouring bowlers way too much. Comparatively, there were only three such finishes in the previous three seasons. 0 Number of times a Ranji Trophy final was played as early as January 7, which is the scheduled date for the finale this season. The previous earliest Ranji final was played from January 11 in two seasons - 2009-10 and 2010-11.2004-05 The last time a new team was added to the Ranji Trophy - Jharkhand replaced Bihar that season. Chhattisgarh is participating as a new team this time, the 28th team. This season will be the first to have more than 27 teams participating in a Ranji season.1 Number of teams which have got to the knockout stage in each of the last four Ranji seasons - Mumbai, the defending champions of this season, is the only one. Twice they managed to win the title, once they were knocked out in the quarter-finals and once in semi-finals.2 Batsmen who have aggregated over 750 runs in each of the last two seasons - Karnatakas Robin Uthappa and Mumbais Shreyas Iyer. Uthappa made 912 in 2014-15 to be the highest scorer, and scored another 759 runs in 2015-16. Iyer with 809 runs was highest run-getter for Mumbai in 2014-15 while last season he made a mammoth 1321 runs.1 No of bowlers who have taken 40 or more wickets in each of the last two Ranji seasons - Mumbai pacer Shardal Thakur. He picked up 48 wickets in 2014-15 and 41 last season. He was rewarded with selection for the recent tour of the West Indies but he couldnt make it to the playing XI in any of the four Tests. Odisha pacer Basant Mohanty is the only other bowler who has picked 35-plus wickets in both of the last two seasons - 37 in 2014-15 and 41 in 2015-16. Christopher Gibson Jersey . Miikka Kiprusoff had just announced his retirement after a decade-long run in Calgary and it would be up to Berra and Ramo to fill the void. Denis Potvin Jersey .com) - The Pittsburgh Penguins placed forward James Neal on injured reserve Tuesday. http://www.hockeyislandersonline.us/Casey-Cizikas-Jersey/ . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. CINCINNATI -- Bartolo Colon got an early start on New Yorks trip to Cincinnati, and it paid off in a big way for the Mets.Colon pitched six innings of five-hit ball and Matt Reynolds homered to the lead the Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.We had a man on the mound today, New York manager Terry Collins said. Nothing fazes him. Gave us what he always does, quality innings. Hes an amazing guy.Colon (13-7) improved to 4-1 with a 2.25 ERA in his last seven starts. The Reds put a runner on third with nobody out on two occasions, and Colon wiggled out of the jam each time.Kelly Johnson also went deep as the Mets won for the sixth time in eight games. It was New Yorks 12th straight victory over Cincinnati.The Mets remained one game back of St. Louis for the second NL wild card after the Cardinals won 12-6 at sliding Pittsburgh.New York had a short turnaround after a 5-1 victory over Washington on Sunday night, arriving in Cincinnati early Monday morning. Four regulars -- outfielders Curtis Granderson and Yoenis Cespedes and infielders Jose Reyes and Asdrubal Cabera -- were out of the starting lineup.But the 43-year-old Colon got plenty of rest after traveling to Cincy on Sunday.Never had any pressure at all. I knew a lot of the veterans were getting a day off today, Colon said through a translator. Getting ahead of the hitters was key for me.Jay Bruce went 0 for 4 with two strikeouts in his first game in Cincinnati since the Reds traded him to the Mets on Aug. 1.It was a bit odd, coming over to the visiting side for the first time, Bruce said. Definitely odd being on the other side, but once the first pitch is thrown, its just baseball.Robert Stephenson, one of Cincinnatis top prospects, struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings. He allowed two runs and six hits, but fell short in his bid to become the first Cincinnati pitcher since Wayne Simpson in 1970 to win each of his first three major league starts.The 23-year-old Stephenson (2-1), who beat Philadelphia and Colorado in a pair of spot starts in April, said feels less pressure in thee majors than he did in the minor leagues. Thomas Hickey Jersey. Its just confidence, he said. Im not trying to get back to this level. Im already here. Now Im just trying to have fun.Reynolds, recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas before the game, hit his third homer of the season with one out in the third inning. He also had an RBI single in New Yorks three-run seventh and finished with three hits.Reynolds checked into the Mets Cincinnati hotel at 9:15 Monday morning after flying all night from Salt Lake City.Its everything I can ask for, Reynolds said. I just want to help the team win. It just happened I had a couple of big hits.Johnson led off the fifth with his 10th homer.The Mets have hit 18 home runs in their last 11 games at Great American Ball Park and 185 overall this season for their best total since the 2006 team set the franchise record with 200.GRACIOUS HOSTSThe Reds honored Bruce and his wife, Hannah, in a pregame ceremony for his contributions to the team on the field and the couples work in the community during his nearly nine seasons with Cincinnati.AMBITIOUSNew Yorks Wilmer Flores was thrown out by left fielder Adam Duvall trying to stretch hits in each of his first two at bats, at second in the first inning and at third in the fourth. 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There may not be must-win matches in mid-August, but one can certainly make the argument there are not-lose matches. Antonio Blakeney Jersey .For all the subplots surrounding Saturdays marquee match and home opener for reigning champions Leicester City against Arsenal at King Power Stadium, one fact is sure to have captured both teams attention:Only the 1992-93 Manchester United side have won the title in the Premier League era after starting the season with back-to-back losses, an unenviable position either side could face if the other emerges victorious.For all the memorable moments Leicester City created in their stunning run to the top of the table, they had a forgettable one last weekend at KC Stadium. The Foxes became the first defending champion in the Premier League era to lose their season opener, falling 2-1 to a promoted Hull City side facing a spate of distractions and a lack of match-fit bodies -- the Tigers didnt use any of their allotted substitutions.Riyad Mahrez scored Leicesters lone goal, a penalty shortly after intermission, but Jamie Vardy failed to display the razor-sharp finishing skills that propelled the Foxes to the league title and a spot for him on Englands roster for the Euros this summer. He missed three opportunities, and the Foxes also missed departed midfielder NGolo Kante and suspended defender Robert Huth as they conceded goals on either side of halftime.Newcomer Luis Hernandez, again expected to partner with Wes Morgan in central defence as Huth serves the last of his three-match ban, is expecting his team not to panic and show the same kind of resolve that made them title-winners in the spring.I think now after we lost our first game its important to stay calm, Hernandez told LCFC TV. I know its not easy to lose the first game but we need to be calm because the league is about 38 games.Its a difficult game because Arsenal are a big team with really good players but were at home with our supporters. We know that Arsenals attacking players are really good with good technique. So it will be difficult for us but we need to play together like last season with high intensity and if we do that I think we can win.Mahrez also finally ended the drama surrounding his possible exit before the transfer deadline, putting pen to paper on a new four-year contract Thursday. The Algeria international reportedly had many suitors, including Saturdays opponents, but the 2016 PFA Player of the Year opted to remain Vardys running mate as the Foxes embark on their first Champions League adventure.Im happy to continue my adventure with Leicester City, he said. Its been a pleasure to be here the last two-and-a-half years, so Im going to keep going here. Ive achieved good things with this club.Im excited to see whats going on in the Champions League with big clubs and big players -- we will see. Its for everyone, not just for the players and not just for the club, but for the city and everyone thats behind Leicester City. Its the first time that we play in the Champions League, so its fantastic.While Champions League is old hat for Arsenal -- they will be in group play in Europes top club competition for the 19th straight year -- some of their shortcomings that also are old hat have already surfaced to put heat on manager Arsene Wenger.The Frenchmans inability to finalise a deal for Vardy after triggering the release clause in his contract rankled an already-agitated fan base. And those Gunners supporters were further unnerved with a 4-3 loss at home Sunday to Liverpool, prompting chants of You dont know what youre doing directed at Wenger as the lack of summer signings exacerbated an injury-hit squad also trying to rest players who appeared in the European Championships.Buying calms the fans down, but its important to spend but even more important to spend the right way, Wenger said Thursday. You do not sign players because you think it is important or not. It is about the availability of players … to find the players that will strengthen your squad is much more difficult.One of those three summer signings, 20-year-old defender Rob Holding from relegated League One squad Bolton Wanders, was clearly out of his element along with central defender Calum Chambers during a torrid 18-minute stretch in which a one-goal lead became a three-goal deficit with a half-hour to play.Holdings disastrous performance and the lack of bodies at the position may force Wengers hand to bring back Laurent Koscielny back into the lineup as Arsenal are reportedly trying to pry either Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia or possibly Jose Gimenez from Atletico Madrid. Gimenez is believed to have a release clause of ￡56 million, and it may take a minimum transfer fee of ￡40 million to land the 21-year-old Uruguayan.We are working very hard, Wenger insisted. You are absolutely convinced that I dont want to spend the money, but I would like to reassure you that we are ready to spend the money we have. As always, not the money we havent got (because) its not my money.Koscielny had resumed practice only last week after helping Les Bleus reach the Euro final, and both Per Mertesacker and Gabriel will miss four months and six weeks, respectively, due to injuries.German midfielder Mesut Ozil and French striker Olivier Giroud were also held out for rest, but Ozil could also be pressed into duty since Aaron Ramsey was forced from the loss to Liverpool with an injury just after the hour mark. Giroud, meanwhile, could be a more effective target forward who would let Alexis Sanchez play in his customary spot on the wing.Arsenal handed Leicester City two of their three league losses last season, including a 5-2 victory in the 2015-16 corresponding fixture. It was a wild end-to-end affair in which Vardy scored a goal, hit a post and dented the crossbar in the first 20 minutes and Sanchez bagged three goals in a contest devoid of defence.The Gunners then completed the double -- and extended their league unbeaten streak over the Foxes to 19 matches (13-6-0) -- with a 2-1 victory on Valentines Day. Denny Welbeck scored in the 95th minute as Leicester were unable to scrape out a point despite playing almost all of the second half with 10 men after Danny Simpson was sent off with his second yellow card on 54 minutes.Vardy converted from the spot in that contest, and Wenger is expecting another tough match from a Foxes team that now has a championship pedigree.They have exactly the same qualities they had last year and they are a team who are very quick on the break and defend well as a unit, he said. 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The Boston Bruins reached the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in the last three seasons, ultimately losing to the Chicago Blackhawks in six games. Off-Season Game Plan looks at a Bruins team that is likely to remain a Cup contender, though they will have some hard decisions to make this summer with the salary cap decreasing to $64.3-million. General Manager Peter Chiarelli recognizes the challenges ahead, telling unrestricted free agents Jaromir Jagr, Andrew Ference and Jay Pandolfo that the Bruins wouldnt be bringing them back. That apparently leaves the door open for Nathan Horton, but it wont be easy to fit Horton in while keeping the rest of the Bruins core intact. These are hard roster decisions, but the Bruins only run into this challenge because theyve been a successful team and have locked up their core with long-term contracts. With goaltender Tuukka Rask a restricted free agent this summer and centre Patrice Bergeron eligible for a contract extension, the Bruins are looking at more financial commitments that will make it difficult to add much to their roster, unless they can shed some other salaries. The good news for the Bruins is that they have a strong core, good puck possession metrics and one of the best goaltenders in the league, all factors that, even with some roster losses, indicate they should be contenders again next season. The TSN.ca Rating is an efficiency rating based on per-game statistics including goals and assists -- weighted for strength (ie. power play, even, shorthanded) -- plus-minus, hits, blocked shots, giveaways, takeaways, penalty differential and faceoffs. (Stats are listed in this format: G-A-PTS, +/-, PIM, GP). Generally, a replacement-level player is around a 60, a top six forward and top four defenceman will be 70-plus, stars will be over 80 and MVP candidates could go over 90. Sidney Crosby finished at the top of the 2013 regular season ratings with a 93.65. Salary cap information all comes from the indispensable www.capgeek.com. GM/COACH Peter Chiarelli/Claude Julien Returning Forwards Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Cap Hit David Krejci 80.21 47 10 23 33 +1 $5.25M Patrice Bergeron 76.18 42 10 22 32 +24 $5.0M Brad Marchand 75.18 45 18 18 36 +23 $4.5M Milan Lucic 74.03 46 7 20 27 +8 $6.0M Tyler Seguin 71.62 48 16 16 32 +23 $5.75M Daniel Paille 64.73 46 10 7 17 +3 $1.3M Gregory Campbell 62.84 48 4 9 13 +2 $1.6M Rich Peverley 60.07 47 6 12 18 -9 $3.25M Chris Kelly 57.95 34 3 6 9 -8 $3.0M Shawn Thornton 57.03 45 3 4 7 +1 $1.1M Marc Savard             $4.027M Free Agent Forwards Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Class 12-13 Cap Hit Nathan Horton 74.61 43 13 9 22 +1 UFA $4.0M Jaromir Jagr 70.03 45 16 19 35 -2 UFA $4.55M Kaspars Daugavins 54.42 25 1 3 4 -8 RFA $635K Jay Pandolfo 50.65 18 0 0 0 -2 UFA $625K Bruins Forwards Usage Chart from somekindofninja.com A cerebral player who has led the playoffs in scoring twice in the last three years, David Krejcis regular season production has been good, not great, with his 73-point season in 2007-2008 still his career benchmark. Hes a playmaker, with tremendous vision and has been a good fit with power wingers Milan Lucic and Nathan Horton. Bostons playoff success in recent seasons has helped gain Patrice Bergeron the notoriety he deserves as one of the games elite two-way performers. Consider the company he keeps in terms of puck possession over the last four years and then realize that, unlike the few ranked ahead of him, Bergeron starts most of his shifts in the defensive zone and is often facing the oppositions top scoring line. While Bergerons offensive contributions are fine -- 205 points over the last four seasons is tied for 47th with Vincent Lecavalier -- his defensive play is what sets him apart (he should have won the Selke Trophy again in 2013, but finished a very close second) and makes him as valuable as all but a handful of players in the league. While were on the subject of value, with one year remaining on his deal, Bergeron is eligible for an extension this summer and it will be a priority for the Bruins. After a guy plays with broken ribs, torn cartilage a separated shoulder and a small hole in his lung, as Bergeron did in the playoffs, theres no need to question whether he has the kind of character/heart/grit/commitment that a team would like to commit to long-term. The Bruins leading scorer during the regular season, Brad Marchand didnt have quite the same success in the playoffs, but hes a nice complement to Bergeron, with his in-your-face, agitating style of play serving to annoy the opposition, and only makes it more aggravating when Bergeron and Marchand dominate puck possession. For much of the 2013 season, Milan Lucic was an enigma, his scoring rates down from previous seasons. Finishing a career-low 8.9% of his shots, Lucics goals per game (0.15) was his lowest since his rookie season, 2007-2008 and he wasnt playing 17 minutes per game on the teams top scoring line then. Then the playoffs started and Lucic started to get snarly again, using his imposing strength to create turnovers on the forecheck and regularly stepping in to support teammates. Oh, he also had 19 points and a plus-12 rating in 22 games. The trick for Lucic, if hes going to be great, is to find a way to keep that intensity, or something close to it, throughout the regular season so that hes producing like a premier power forward. This isnt to suggest that Lucic isnt already valuable. Over the last three seasons, Corey Perry is the only other player in the league to have 150 points and 300 penalty minutes, but Lucic showed in the playoffs just how dominant he can be when hes in the right frame of mind. Its a testament to high expectations that Tyler Seguin, a 21-year-old who is tied for 14th with 36 even-strength goals over the last two seasons, is considered something of a disappointment because his third season production, including the playoffs when he scored one goal in 22 games, wasnt at the same level of his superb sophomore campaign. Before throwing Seguin out with the bath water, the Bruins have to recognize that Seguin delivers excellent possession numbers and generated 3.35 shots per game, a pretty healthy increase from 2011-2012 when he was just under three shots per game. The second overall pick from the 2010 draft can show more willingness to go to the hard areas around the net to score, but his hands and gamebreaking speed make him a very valuable commodity going forward. A speedy checking winger, Daniel Paille has found a niche with the Bruins and produced his fourth double-digit goal season despite the shortened schedule. He was a valuable contributor in the playoffs too, with three of his four goals counting as game-winners. The face of perseverance after he stayed on the ice to complete his with a broken fibula following a block of an Evgeni Malkin slap shot, Gregory Campbell is a very good fourth-line centre. Hes tough and versatile enough to move up the depth chart when needed. Early in his career, Rich Peverley was a feel-good story: an undrafted player who proved he belonged in the league after he was picked up on waivers, but he struggled in 2013, going through some ridiculously bad luck offensively. Consider: Peverley scored at just barely more than half the rate of 2011-2012 (0.74 ppg down to 0.38) and did so while generating more shots on goal per game with better possession stats. What stands out about Peverleys production is that his 5-on-5 on-ice shooting percentage was just 4.63%, low even for standard third-line production. Following up the best offensive season of his career in 2011-2012, when he scored 20 goals and 39 points while scoring on a career-high 16.4% of his shots, Chris Kelly was bitten hard by the regression monster in 2013, finishing with three goals and nine points, scoring on a career-low 7.5% of his shots. A reasonable expectation might fall somewhere in between those two extremes, though hell be 33 in November, so some decline is likely creeping into his production. Shawn Thornton didnt play more than half of an NHL season until he was 29-years-old, so hes made the most of his 30s, a time when many players see their games slide. He is the rare enforcer that plays well enough to dress, albeit playing a limited role, in the postseason and take close to a regular turn on the fourth line throughout the season. Over the last five seasons, hes played all but 18 regular-season games for the Bruins. Scooped off waivers from Ottawa, Kaspars Daugavins can work in a regular fourth-line, penalty-killing role. HHe has 15 points in 91 career games so, despite his stylish shootout attempt, hes going to have to make it as a checker. Zach LaVine Jersey. Without much room to move under the salary cap, if the Bruins are going to add forwards, it will likely be internal candidates, with Carl Soderberg and Ryan Spooner likely candidates. Returning Defence Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Cap Hit Zdeno Chara 78.32 48 7 12 19 +14 $6.917M Dennis Seidenberg 73.15 46 4 13 17 +18 $3.25M Johnny Boychuk 72.88 44 1 5 6 +5 $3.367M Dougie Hamilton 69.95 42 5 11 16 +4 $1.494M Adam McQuaid 66.26 32 1 3 4 0 $1.567M Free Agent Defence Player Rating GP G A PTS +/- Class 12-13 Cap Hit Wade Redden 67.92 29 3 4 7 -2 UFA $1.0M Andrew Ference 67.51 48 4 9 13 +9 UFA $2.25M Aaron Johnson 56.90 10 0 0 0 0 UFA $650K Bruins Defence Usage Chart from somekindofninja.com While his regular season wasnt as strong as might have been expected, with his points per game (0.40 ppg) his lowest since 2001-2001, Zdeno Chara showed in the playoffs that he can control the game like few others. Over the last four seasons, Chara has been the elite defenceman in the league when it comes to puck possession, especially considering that he accomplishes such territorial control while facing the opponents best offensive players night after night. The only question with Chara is how long can he keep logging huge minutes and remain this dominant. Hes 36 and mere mortals tend to lose a step or two at least by their late 30s. In Charas case, hell always be 6-foot-9 with a massive reach and hes in unbelievable physical condition, so it shouldnt be a major concern for at least a few more years. One of seven defencemen to have at least 100 hits and 100 blocked shots in 2013 (Dan Girardi, Ladislav Smid, Brooks Orpik, Brent Seabrook, Mark Fraser and Luke Schenn are the others), Dennis Seidenberg consistently lays his body on the line and has been a workhorse for the Bruins, ranking 14th among defencemen in ice time over the last three seasons. Incidentally, Chara is fifth. A hard-hitting defenceman who has become a consistent 20-minute-per-game contributor, Johnny Boychuk took the offensive wraps off in the playoffs, scoring six goals in 22 games (he does have 12 goals and 25 points in 67 career playoff games), but he plays tough minutes in a defensive role most of the time. Highly-touted rookie Dougie Hamilton showed that he is going to be a very good defenceman, even if he ended up playing only seven games in the playoffs as the Bruins turned to AHL call-up Torey Krug. Hamilton is 6-foot-5, mobile, makes good passes and has a big shot from the point, all qualities that should make him a productive player for a long time. Making better decisions will come as he matures and gets more experience. While Adam McQuaid doesnt have near the ceiling that Hamilton does, it was McQuaid who played in every playoff games because hes a tough guy who fits well in a defensive role playing 14 minutes per game on the third pair. With the possibility that Andrew Ference and/or Wade Redden could depart via free agency, the Bruins could have openings on the blueline, most likely for prospects like Krug or Matt Bartkowski, who will be more economical than veteran free agents. Free Agent Goaltenders Player Rating GP W L OTL GAA SV% Class 12-13 Cap Hit Tuukka Rask 89.73 36 19 10 5 2.00 .929 RFA $3.5M Anton Khudobin 76.94 14 9 4 1 2.32 .920 UFA $875K One of the games premier young goaltenders, Tuukka Rask has a .927 save percentage over the last four seasons, best among goaltenders with at least 120 games. Given the opportunity to start in the playoffs for the Bruins for the first time since 2010, Rask backstopped the Bruins to the Final, leading all goalies with a .940 save percentage. As a restricted free agent, hes set to get a huge extension this summer and as long as these results keep coming, it will be easy to justify. The Bruins may need to look for a backup goaltender if Anton Khudobin gets a more lucrative offer on the open market, though they could dip into their farm system for Niklas Svedberg, who was outstanding for Providence last season. Top Prospects Player Pos. Team/League Stats Malcolm Subban G Belleville (OHL) 29-11-4, 2.14, .934 SV% Ryan Spooner C Providence (AHL) 17-40-57, +14, 59 GP Alexander Khokhlachev C Windsor (OHL) 22-26-48, -8, 29 GP Torey Krug D Providence (AHL) 13-32-45, even, 63 GP Anthony Camara LW Barrie (OHL) 36-24-60, +17, 50 GP Carl Soderberg C Linkoping (SEL) 31-29-60, +18, 54 GP Jared Knight C Providence (AHL) 1-2-3, +3, 10 GP Niklas Svedberg G Providence (AHL) 37-8-2, 2.17 GAA, .925 SV% Matt Bartkowski D Providence (AHL) 3-21-24, +2, 56 GP Jordan Caron RW Providence (AHL) 11-7-18, -5, 47 GP A first-round pick last summer, Malcolm Subban was dominant in the Ontario Hockey League last season. Hell take some time, as hes just 19, but indications are that he could be a starting goaltender once he reaches his potential. After scoring nearly a point-per-game in the AHL as a first-year pro, Ryan Spooner got into four games with Boston and has to be considered a candidate for a spot next season. He isnt big, so getting stronger will be a priority, as it should allow him to play a two-way game at the next level. Drafted in the second round in 2011, Alexander Khokhlachev played in three leagues last season, with time in the KHL (seven points, even, 26 GP) and Providence of the AHL (three points, even, 11 GP). When he did go to the OHL, Khokhlachev showed that he was a dominant offensive player at that level. Though Torey Krug is small, hes a dynamic defenceman, capable of joining the rush, moving the puck quickly in transition and getting pucks on net and he made the most of his opportunity in the postseason, scoring four goals in his first five games to cement his spot in the lineup and give him a good shot to make next years team right from the start. A hustling winger who had a productive junior season, Anthony Camara has decent size and isnt afraid to use it. With further development the 2011 third-rounder should be able to fit in a checking role. For years Carl Soderberg may as well have been a mythical creature, remaining in Sweden while the Bruins wondered if they would ever get to see his skills in action. He finally arrived late in 2013 and he certainly is an intriguing combination of size and skill. A second-round pick in 2010, Jared Knight was injured for most of his first pro season, playing a total of 12 games bteween the AHL and ECHL. Start fresh next season and see what he can do. 23-year-old Niklas Svedberg made a smooth transition to the North American game and could be knocking on the door for an NHL job soon. At 25-years-old, Matt Bartkowski is a little old for the prospect game, but hes played 20 NHL games over the last three seasons and filled in admirably during the playoffs when needed. Others have a higher ceiling, but Bartkowski might have a fair chance to be on the big clubs roster next season. A first-round pick in 2009, Jordan Caron fell flat in 2013, struggling in the AHL and only getting into 17 games with Boston. He has good size, can play a top nine role in the NHL and is still just 22. The Bruins have some depth in their system too, from forwards Seth Griffith, Craig Cunningham, Carter Camper, Matt Lindblad and Brian Ferlin and collegiate defenceman Matt Grzelcyk. DRAFT No first-round pick. 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The New York Knicks will attempt to achieve something they accomplished only six times last season when they host the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday at Madison Square Garden. Adidas Justin Faulk Jersey .The Knicks (6-7) will seek to get to .500, a mark they werent able to reach after January 20 last season when they finished 32-50.New York has won three of its last four games and is coming off an impressive 104-94 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday in which forward Carmelo Anthony poured in a season-high 31 points. With the many additions, including a new backcourt of Derrick Rose and Courtney Lee and center Joakim Noah, Anthony remains the centerpiece of the team.The 32-year-old Anthony leads the Knicks in scoring (22.9 points per game), minutes played (33.1) and field goals made (8.5) and attempted (17.8). He added seven rebounds, three assists and two steals to his resume on Sunday.The attention Anthony continues to draw each game has helped free up his frontcourt mate Kristaps Porzingis, who is averaging 20 points and seven rebounds.Without Melo (Anthony), Porzingis said, it would be so much more difficult (for me) to get 30 points, or whatever. People dont realize that. He draws a lot of attention. Hes the main focus for the other team.That opens stuff for me. Without him it would be much more difficult. Im happy to have aggressive guys like him and (Derrick) Rose so I can get those open looks.Portland (8-7) ended a three-game losing streak with a 129-109 win over the Nets in Brooklyn on Sunday. C.J. McCollum led the attack with 33 points, five assists and five rebounds.Swingman Evan Turner came off the bench to deliver his best performance since signing with Portland as a free agent from Boston. He scored 19 points and made eight of his 12 shots from the floor.I think you need to get in there a little bit, said Turner on finding his spots. One of the biggest things is the consistency of it and talking about it. I think in the past four or five games, I have gotten to my spots. Things just havent fallen, but once again, as a team and myself, were just trying to build consistency.We need everybody clicking in order to win. Right now, were starting to find more chemistry outside our main contributors, whether it be myself and Meyers (Leonard) trying to work the pick and roll -- I think thats the biggest thing.Portland used a 27-9 run in the third quarter to pull away from the Nets.We pretty much took over the game in that quarter on the defensive end and that kind of sparked everything and I think thats what I was the most proud of, said Portland guard Damian Lillard.We had more of a presence on the ball. 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Had things gone his way 16 years ago, the kayaker probably would have been a teammate of Wayde van Niekerk and Caster Semenya rather than Mack Horton and the Pearls.I thought my brother and I -- I thought it was really unfair on us, Stewart told ESPN of his familys migration to Australia in 2000, as a result of instability in South Africa.It was a combination of factors. We were quite fortunate in that nothing too untoward had happened to our family. You just have to look around to your core group of friends, everyone has a story.I think it was a very well-time opportunity for my dad; he had an offer for work that came with permanent residency for the whole family and I think, at the time, my parents saw that as their one and only opportunity to get into Australia. I think my dad was just over 50 at the time, and once youre over 50, its definitely a lot harder to meet the immigration criteria.So I guess it was a little pre-emptive of what may have happened in the future rather than that something too terrible had happened to us [already] as a family.In the long run, its been by far the best move for us, Stewart continued. I think with the benefit of hindsight you realize how hard the decision was for your parents, for them to kind of leave everything behind, uproot and relocate. I think Im very indebted to them for making that tough call.Stewart, one of Australias few gold-medal hopes in the second week of the Olympics, won through to the final of the K1 1000 as the fastest qualifier with a blistering semifinal sprint that saw him defeat Denmarks world champion, Rene Poulsen.But he could have missed out on Rio altogether too.Struck down by glandular fever in the months leading up the Summer Games, Stewart was overlooked for a spot in the K4 and K2 crews after he was unable to race in key selection regattas.The K4 omission was particularly tough, given Stewart was part of the gold medal-winning crew at the London Games four years ago.Defending the title in the K4 was the one thing that kept me going after London, Stewart told ESPN. Cheap Hurricanes Jerseys Authentic. The K1 and proving what I can do in the K1 was the other thing. So having raced that event in London and not quite raced to my potential through a combination of factors, I definitely have some unfinished business in that K1.Definitely, I would have loved to be there to defend the title Stewart added. It wouldnt have been the same crew -- two of the guys would have definitely been out -- but still to defend that title would have been good. But the crew that is going to race, theyre still going to have a very good shot.So from the countrys point of view, theyre still going to be very competitive in the K4. But Im lucky Ive still got another race to focus on.And from a purely personal point of view, the K1 offers Stewart the opportunity to really repay the courage of his parents, his father in particular, for their decision to leave friends and family in South Africa.I was always aware of what he [Stewarts father, Robbie] did in canoeing in South Africa, Stewart told ESPN, noting that his fathers dreams of international competition were killed by his countrys isolation as a result of apartheid.So he represented South Africa in a few different aspects of paddling, surf lifesaving, sprint kayaking, marathon paddling; but he didnt really force me down that route.When I chose to give the water polo and swimming away and focus on ski paddling and then later on sprint kayaking, he was very supportive.Whether his K1 challenge results in a medal will come down to the three minutes and 30-odd seconds of lung-busting arm torture at Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in Copacabana.And as for any lingering unrest at being an uprooted teenager?I think Australia, were so passionate about our sport, that it definitely filters through to the Olympic athletes, Stewart told ESPN of his pride in representing Australia.We get tons of support, not just from the friends and family, but also the Australian community. 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Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has called Dilruwan Perera a silent hero after the offspinner became the first Sri Lanka player to take ten wickets and score a half-century in a Test. Jaromir Jagr Jersey . Perera was both the most economical and the most penetrative of Sri Lankas frontline bowlers in the match, taking 10 for 99. In the process he also became the fastest Sri Lankan to 50 Test wickets, achieving the milestone in 11 Tests, to beat Ajantha Mendis, who got there in 12.His second innings score of 64 was also higher than any the Australia batsmen have mustered, through the series so far.We talk a lot about Rangana Herath, but not as much about Dilruwan, Mathews said after the match. But hes just become the fastest Sri Lankan to 50 Test wickets. When Murali aiya was there, we didnt speak that much about Rangana, so I guess its the same thing with Dilruwan. Hes a silent hero. In the last match he didnt bowl well, but he was very diligent and knows how to bowl in Galle. He worked very hard in training with the coaches. Hes someone we can get a lot of profit from in the years to come.Perera said he had realised hed bowled too quickly in Pallekele, and had watched videos of his own bowling, and worked with spin coach Piyal Wijetunge to redress the problem. He took the key wicket of Australias top-scorer, David Warner, in each innings, and threatened both edges of virtually every other batsman through the match.After having a quiet first Test, he backed his potential and came back really hard, Mathews said. He was one bowler who the Australians found it really hard to score off, especially on this track.While much of Australias pre-series batting plans appeared to revolve around patience and batting long periods, Mathews said an attacking mindset had helped his team reap victory in the series. Mathews was among the most aggressive batsmen in the match, hitting 54 from 65 balls in the first innings, before making 47 from 69 in the second. Sri Lankas highest scorer in the first innings - Kusal Mendis - had progressed at a strike rate of 63.When youre playing on extreme conditions you cant just block the cricket ball, he said. Youre eventually going to get out to short leg or lbw. Youve got to start scoring runs. Youve got to sweep and reverse sweep. Sometimes youre still going to make mistakes, but youll find a way to score runs and upset the lines and lengths of the bowlers. We had to be scrappy.Despite having been instrumental to the victory in Pallekele, Lakshan Sandakan bowled only two balls in the first innings, and six overs in the second, though he did pick up two wickets. Mathews said he simply could not find an opportunity to bring the wristspinner on.Each time I wanted to bring Sandakan, either Dilruwan or Rangana got a wicket, so I couldnt change them. Dilruwan looked like taking a wicket every single ball, so I had to just keep bowling him. Herath on the other end just keeps the pressure on the batsman all the time. They were bowling brilliantly and Sandakan didnt get much of a chance to bowl on that wicket.Having endured a tough seven months until the end of July, and a winless tour of England, Mathews also thanked his team and fans for their support through a tough period.Well, my team backed me all the way through, so special thanks to them. Also thanks to SLC for backing us right throughout and also the selectors. They said well get a bit of stick when we lose a few games, but if we do our processes right, we will along the way win a few games. To beat the No. 1 team is very satisfying. We also thank the fans for being there with us. Its never an easy task when you lose games to keep persevering. They kept believing in us and supporting us. Jason Spezza Jersey . After Mondays hard-fought loss, the wait seemed longer than usual. 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Alastair Cook has admitted that, though he is never going to be a Mike Brearley tactically, he feels he is the right man to continue as captain of Englands Test team.Cook goes into the Oval Test requiring three more victories to draw level with Michael Vaughan as the most successful England captain (in terms of the number of Tests won) in history. He is also three Tests short of equalling Mike Athertons record of 54 Tests as England captain.While his reputation as a leader may never match that of Brearley - whose win percentage of 58.06% as captain is well ahead of any other England player to have led in 20 Tests or more - Cooks team could also be on the verge of a couple of significant milestones. England lead the series against Pakistan 2-1 and, if they avoid defeat in the final Test, they will hold the trophy in all nine bilateral series against Test opposition. And, if they win the Test, they could be rated as the No. 1 Test team in the next few weeks if other results go their way.But while Cook admitted he will discuss his future with the team management after the Oval Test, he said he is the most comfortable he has ever been in the role at present and that, with significant challenges looming for his side in the near future, he would be reluctant to shirk responsibility when his experience may be at its most valuable.At the end of every series, Ill sit down with Trevor Bayliss and Andrew Strauss and discuss the future of the side and where we want to go, Cook said. Well discuss whether I am still the right captain for this team or if it is time to move on after this series or after India. We always now talk about that for my sanity as well.At the moment Im enjoying it. The dressing room seems to be in a good place. Its the most comfortable Ive felt captaining a side.The last year or so Ive really felt comfortable in the captaincy role and everything it brings with it on and off the field. I am really enjoying it and all those hard moments Ive had - obviously theyre not gone - but in one sense, it would seem wrong to give it up quite yet.At the forefront of Cooks mind is the prospect of seven Tests in Asia before Christmas. If England are to have any chance in India, in particular, they will not only need to draw on all the experience Cook possesses but they will need Joe Root (his obvious successor) to score heavily. Adding the burden of captaincy to a man with so little experience in the role and so much already expected of him may well prove overly onerous.Weve some tough challenges ahead, Cook said. Weve these five days and then seven straight Tests in the sub-continent - 11 weeks away - so I think were going to need some strong leadership. Its going to be a really tough tour for a lot of people. Weve got to be on it as a group.Cooks reputation as a leader is interesting. While captains are often rated on their on-field tactics -field placing and bowling changes, for example - much of their work takes place away from the cameras. You could argue that Cooks finest moment as captain came ahead of the India tour in 2012. After insisting on the return of Kevin Pietersen to the England team - an impressive feat of diplomacy at the time - he then led from the front with an outstanding display of batting that helped his team to a memorable series victory.More recently, his recommendation that James Anderson apologise to the umpires and then explain his actions to the media during the Edgbaston Test averted a possiible suspension or fine. Julius Honka Jersey. And, when we look back on this series against Pakistan, it may be that we reflect on his decision not to enforce the follow-on at Manchester as a defining moment. It was not a popular decision at the time - Cook seems untroubled about courting popularity - but, by batting again, England crushed an already jaded Pakistan side into the dust through exhaustion and disappointment. The signs, so far, are that they have never fully recovered.If there have been moments when his admirable determination has manifested itself as stubbornness, such as his refusal to accept his continued presence in the ODI side was holding back the team, he has also led England through a period of considerable upheaval - the 2013-14 Ashes thrashing, the Pietersen affair, the departures of Andy Flower, Ashley Giles, Peter Moores and Paul Downton and his over-the-top vilification in the media at the hands of Piers Morgan - to calmer, happier times which feature predictable selections, greater willingness to interact with supporters and some results - not least wining in India and South Africa and defeating Australia in England - which demand respect.Besides, it could be argued that Brealeys success was, in part, due to his career coinciding with Ian Botham being at his best as an allrounder. Just as Vaughan later relied upon Andrew Flintoff at his peak - and for a couple of years, Flintoff was a terrific cricketer - Brearley, for a while, had both Botham and Tony Greig to balance his side. While he deserved credit for coaxing the best out of Botham, we may one day look back on Cooks period of captaincy and reflect that the emergence of Ben Stokes (and Chris Woakes, among others) helped him take the England team to another level.Cook is no orator but, while Brearleys record as a leader is unquestioned, it should never be forgotten that his batting average of 22.88 is less than half that of Cook, which currently stands at 47.55. Really, it may be time to give Cooks leadership a little more respect.Perhaps, if England can reach No. 1 again and claim all nine bilateral Test series trophies, that respect may come. Cook agrees with James Anderson that this side is more naturally talented than the one that last achieved the No. 1 ranking in 2011 and feels that, whatever happens over the next few months, it is a couple of years away from fulfilling its potential.It would be a really good achievement by our guys, Cook said. But I genuinely think its come a little bit early for us a side. It would be a great achievement and one you can be very proud of when you finish playing cricket.But, as I keep saying, theres still questions that need to be answered. Were not at the level we were in 2012. Then everyone had played 30 or 40 Test matches at the very least.This is a more talented team. There are people who can turn a game in a session. The team in 2011-12 was a very consistent, hard-nosed team that was very hard to beat. Weve got a way to go to that level, but as you saw with some of the brilliance of Ben Stokes, getting a hundred in a session - that kind of stuff is whats very exciting about this team.Could Cook walk away from that excitement? It seems unlikely. And, as a developing England side search for stability and consistency, that should draw of sigh of relief from their supporters. 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 ' ' ' 

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