Auckland, New Zealand (SportsNetwork.
Adam Larsson
Jersey .com) - Ernests Gulbis was one of three top seeded players to lose
on Wednesday at the Heineken Open, a final tune-up for the Australian Open.
Czech qualifier Jiri Vesely defeated the second-seeded Gulbis 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 on
the hardcourts at ASB Tennis Centre. The tournament lost two other top seeds,
including No. 3 Roberto Bautista Agut, who retired from his match against Adrian
Mannarino after dropping the first set and falling down 2-1 in the second No. 5
seed Tommy Robredo pulled out with what he said was a sore left leg, opening the
door for lucky loser Lucas Pouille, who took full advantage by beating Michael
Venus 7-5, 6-4. But No. 4 seed Kevin Anderson moved on with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 win
over Jan- Lennard Struff and eighth-seeded American Steve Johnson beat Pablo
Carreno Busta 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-1. Albert Ramos-Vinolas knocked off No. 9 seed
Lu Yen-Hsun 6-2, 6-4, and American Donald Young and Alejandro Falla were also
winners. Young beat Diego Schwartzman 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 and Falla topped Kenny De
Schepper 6-2, 6-4. Two-time winner John Isner is not defending his title this
year after beating Taiwans Lu in last years final. This years champion will earn
$84,500.
Esa Tikkanen
Oilers Jersey . 1 player in the world. So Duval gutted it out Thursday at
the Byron Nelson Championship despite the pain from a muscle issue in his right
elbow, a day after his stepson had to drive him because he couldnt even use that
arm.
Cam Talbot
Jersey . According to a report from ESPN, the veteran safety has signed
another one-year deal with the team Raiders, the team that drafted him, and who
he returned to last year after a long stint with the Green Bay Packers.
http://www.hockeyoilersonline.us/Jordan-Eberle-Jersey/ . Auld made 37 saves in a 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday. It was
Ottawas first game without starter Anderson, who is out indefinitely after
cutting his hand Wednesday night, and it was evident the team wasnt sure how to
deal with the change in goal.PORTLAND, Ore. -- Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder
Russell Teibert showed his class Monday night in a 45-minute outing in the
inaugural Chipotle Homegrown Game. The game against the Portland Timbers
under-23 team ended in a 0-0 draw on a warm, muggy night before an enthusiastic
but less than full Providence Park. Teibert, who signed a multi-year deal last
month to extend his time with the Whitecaps, demonstrated his vision and
creativity for a Homegrown squad featuring young talent who have come up the
ranks of MLS clubs. The Canadian international roved across midfield, starting
on the left before expanding his domain and triggered many of the Homegrown
attacks. The 21-year-old from Niagara Falls, Ont., demanded the ball and often
played conductor, telling his teammates where he wanted them to be. "I enjoyed
it and I think its a milestone to be a part of," Teibert said later. "And not
only in the sense that its the first Homegrown game but it represents a pathway
for all younger players in North American to strive for and be part of. And that
is the MLS youth teams, residency teams and developmental teams." Will Trapp of
the Columbus Crew replaced Teibert at halftime with the score 0-0 as the
Homegrown side rang in the changes. Teibert may have been sacrificed with an eye
to Vancouvers game Sunday away to Sporting Kansas City Toronto FC left back
Ashtone Morgan was the most experienced of the Homegrown squad, with Teibert
close behind. Morgan, 23, has made 67 league appearances for Toronto but has
seen just one minute of league play this season as he sits behind veteran Justin
Morrow. Teibert has made 55 league appearances for the Whitecaps including 11
this season. The two are friends and spent time together with the Toronto
academy before Teibert headed west in 2008 to join the Whitecaps residency
program. Teibert delivered a fine cross in the fourth minute but Chivas USA
forward Caleb Calvert failed to get a foot to it. Another laser-like cross
produced a corner in the 16th minute as a defender just managed to deflect it
away. Teibert also put a long-distance shot on goal in between, producing a save
from Portland goalie Justin Luthy. James Moberg hit the post for the young
Timbers in the 10th minute. Portland midfielder Fatai Alashe came close with a
header off a corner in the 38th but was off-target. Homegrown keeper Matt
Lampson of the Columbus Crew stopped Kharlton Belmar from in-close soon after
when Miguel Aguilar unlocked the defence with a fine pass. Teibert combined well
with Morgan late in the first half, with the Toronto fullback producing a diving
save from Luthy to parrry a Morgan cross.
Edmonton Oilers Jersey. "Whenever I
play with Ash, its always fun," said Teibert. "I wish we could play together
more. But any time we do get the opportunity, we do seems to click. Credit to
him. Hes a great fullback and I hope he gets more time this season because he
definitely deserves it." "We just get each other," added Morgan. Teibert had
four of the Homegrown teams shots in the first half. The game opened up in the
second half with more scoring chances for both sides -- with one glorious
opportunity apiece in stoppage time. Morgan exited late in the second half after
going down with leg cramps battling two defenders on a run down the wing. He
left with a smile. "It was good," he said. "I was surrounded by great players.
We just started moving the ball, 1/8possessed the ball. I felt good out there.
It felt real good to be back on the pitch." Homegrown goalie Jon Kempin of
Sporting Kansas City, who came on to start the second half, won man of the match
honours. All MLS clubs were asked to nominate eligible players for the game.
Based on availability, injuries and other criteria, the final 20 were selected
in consultation with MLS director of player programs who will coach the team.
Under the leagues homegrown policy, clubs can sign a player to his first pro
contract without subjecting him to the MLS SuperDraft if the player has trained
for at least one year in the clubs youth development program and has trained 80
days with the academy during that year. The issue of homegrown versus the
college route was raised earlier in the day when MLS all-star Thierry Henry was
asked about his preference for developing youth. "How you improve and how you
progress is hours and repetition and work," said the former French
international, now with the New York Red Bulls. The 36-year-old Henry said
college players may emerge at a disadvantage compared to those who went another
route. "For example, a kid in Europe will be training every day since hes 13
years old. So that amount of time that youre losing is huge." MLS all-star coach
Caleb Porter, a former University of Akron coach who is in charge of the
Portland Timbers, agreed. "The sooner you can get kids in a high-level
environment thats as close to being professional as possible. The more time you
get in that environment, the more you develop players." Porter said adding more
training and matches to the collegiate game would help that side of the
development ladder "I agree with Thierry. Kids coming into the pros at 23, 23
years old, its tough."
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