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J. Jason Witten C Patch Jersey .R. Fitzpatrick ended a 20-race winless streak to pick up his first win since July 25, 2010 – and it wasnt easy as he held off D.J. Kennington in the final turn at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park to win the Vortex Brake Pads 200 in the season-opener for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Sunday in front of an ethusiastic crowd. For Fitzpatrick, out of Cambridge, Ont., it was his seventh career win in the series and his third at the Bowmanville 2.459-mile road course. On the day, he led a race-high 39 laps behind the wheel of his No. 84 Equipment Express Chevrolet. Despite leading all those laps, he was consistently being hounded by Kennington, Scott Steckly and Andrew Ranger. “I made some contact with Steckly and Im sorry about that, but I was going for the win just like he was,” said the 24-year-old. “I was expecting a lot of things, but I was pretty sure (Kennington) would race me clean after the way we raced here last year when he beat me.” In his mind, Fitzpatrick was game planning around where Steckly, who started the race from the pole and had the fastest car on the track all weekend, was on the track. After I changed tires I was kind of saving my stuff because I knew that 22 car would be coming and coming fast,” Fitzpatrick said. “It was really insane in those last few laps. Were happy to get the win today and ride this momentum.” Even though Kennington finished as the runner-up he was happy with the results. “Ill take a top-three finish on a road course anytime,” said the driver of the No. 17 Castrol Edge/Mahindra Tractors Dodge. “That was really a great race. Who wouldnt like that one? It was hard-fought battle all day long.”Steckly, on the other hand, was not as pleased with his finish as he began his quest for a third series title in his No. 22 Canadian Tire Dodge. “We should be happy with a third-place finish, but its really not what we were looking for after having the fastest car all weekend,” said the defending series champion. “It was good, hard racing. We just cant seem to get a win on a road course.” Two-time winner at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park Andrew Ranger finished fourth followed by fellow Quebecer Louis-Philippe Dumoulin in fifth. Jason Hathaway, Kerry Micks, Jeff Lapcevich, Robin Buck and Peter Klutt completed the top 10. The race lead changed hands nine times among six drivers including four times between Fitzpatrick and Kennington in the final 10 laps. The field was slowed due to caution just three times for 11 laps. The Vortex Brake Pads 200 will air on TSN on Sunday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET and Wednesday, June 13 at 10 p.m. ET on RDS2. The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series with two road-course events to open the season will be back on the track on June 2-3 for the Lucas Oil Grand Prix at Circuit ICAR in Mirabel, Que. DeMarcus Ware Jersey . Hours later, the Browns found out it was worse than they thought. Gocong is likely out for the season after injuring his right Achilles tendon. Anthony Spencer Jersey .S. —Mary Spencer says her toughest competitors are local. http://www.teamshopdallascowboys.com/demarcus-ware-jersey . Stringing together 11 goals and 23 points in the last 21 games – currently in the midst of a four-game point streak in which hes registered nine points – the 28-year-old impending UFA is asserting himself as a rather integral part of a club pushing toward the postseason (currently 8th in the East, 8-4-1 in the New Year). DeMarco Murray Black Jersey . Coverage begins Friday, Nov. 9 at 3pm et/Noon pt live on TSN with No. 13 ranked Canada going head-to-head against No. 10 ranked Samoa. Later that evening, TSN will also re-broadcast the match-up in prime time at 8:30pm et/5:30pm pt. DeMarco Murray Camo Jersey .J. Green, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Tennessee Titans kick returner Darius Reynaud have been named the AFCs top players for the month of September. MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have brought up yet another minor leaguer, recalling right-hander Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester for their overworked bullpen. Manship joined the team in time for Sundays game against the Detroit Tigers. The Twins designed reserve outfielder Erik Komatsu for release or assignment to make room on the roster. Manship is the eighth player summoned from Rochester already this season, seven of whom werent with the Twins on opening day. Manship was 4-1 with a 3.08 ERA, 15 walks and 25 strikeouts in 38 innings for the Red Wings. He made 12 appearances, including four starts. “We need pitching. Our bullpens depleted, and we have to protect ourselves,” manager Ron Gardenhire said before the game. Manship will be available as a long reliever, but Gardenhire said he “wont say never” when asked whether the 27-year-old will be considered for the rotation. The group currently comprises veteran Carl Pavano, Rochester call-ups Scott Diamond, P.J. Walters and Cole De Vriies plus struggling left-hander Francisco Liriano. Morris Claiborne Womens Jersey. . Twins starters had an unsightly 6.60 ERA entering Sundays game, the worst in the majors and more than a full run higher than the next-closest team. Liriano was removed from the rotation earlier this month but will start again Wednesday, essentially because the Twins have no other options. Pavano has been bothered by a sore right shoulder. Nick Blackburn is on a rehabilitation assignment for a full week before he will return from a strained left quadriceps muscle. Komatsu was claimed off waivers earlier this month. He played in 15 games but had only 32 at-bats, collecting seven hits and driving in one run. Hes the second reserve outfielder the Twins added via the waiver wire and gave up on after a few weeks. Clete Thomas was the first. Damon Mastroianni, another little-used backup outfielder, survived the cut despite even less production in his limited action. Gardenhire said the Twins want to keep Mastroianni for his versatility and pinch-running ability. ’ ’ ’
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