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Topic Started: Sep 29 2012, 02:25 AM (86 Views)
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Christine Sinclair scored twice and Melissa Tancredi added one as Canada knocked off South Africa 3-0, for their first victory of the London 2012 Olympic soccer tournament. Joe Namath Jersey . Sinclairs first and second goals of London 2012 came in the second half as she headed home a cross in the 58th minute, and followed that up by converting a clear break on net in the 86th to put the game out of reach. These goals pull Sinclair into a tie with American striker Abby Wambach for second all-time in international scoring with 139. Wambach is in action on Saturday against Colombia. There was some confusion as to if the ball crossed the line on her first goal but Sinclair left no doubt by following it up and kicking it into the net. "It was a game we had to win and we did with three goals, so Im pretty happy," said Sinclair following the game. "Weve got to win now against Sweden." Only seven minutes into the match, Ancaster, Ontario native Tancredi made an impact as she collected a cross just inside the box and slid her her 20th international goal past South African keeper Thokozile Mndaweni to give Canada an early lead. "We knew South Africa would be good up and down and it was a just acase of us weathering the storm," said Tancredi. "They were always going to play until the end,and they did, but I think we did well to clear things up." Veteran goalkeeper Karina LeBlanc started the match for Canada, replacing Erin McLeod who got the nod against Japan. South Africa managed seven shots on net including a 22nd minute chance that initially looked dangerous, however the Canadian keeper turned them all away on her way to picking up a clean sheet in the win. Lauren Sesselmann was once again strong on defence for Canada as the backline was charged with silencing South African striker Portia Modise. 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Ukraines team spokesman says the players health was improving after they were placed on a special diet to help them shake off the sickness, the cause of which has not been established. ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Texas Rangers agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, expecting the three-time All-Star to join their rotation within a few weeks. Assuming Oswalt passes a physical Thursday, he is expected to go to Triple-A Round Rock and make his first start Saturday. "Hes been throwing for quite a while now, he feels good about where he is," Rangers president Nolan Ryan said. "I think hes been away long enough that hes excited about coming to the Rangers and getting back to pitching on a regular basis." The deal, worth $4 million if he joins the team by July 1, was announced in the middle of the Rangers game Tuesday night against Seattle. Oswalt would be able to earn as much as $1 million more based on the number of starts he makes. Rangers officials went to Mississippi to watch Oswalt pitch two weeks ago, days before starter Neftali Feliz went on the disabled list. "Hes motivated. Hes a prideful guy, hes in very good shape," general manager Jon Daniels said. "I think hes got something to prove, but I think the bigger thing is he wants to win. ... I think Nolan undersold his relationship (with Oswalt) a little bit. I think that was very important. And the way our roster is constructed, and our chance to win in Texas was big for him." Oswalt was interested in joining the two-time defending American League champions during the off-season, but the Rangers were then set with their starting rotation. The Rangers signed Japanese star Yu Darvish in January, a month after C.J. Wilson left in free agency. Plus, the Rangers had already decided to move hard-throwing Feliz from the bullpen into the starting rotation. But Feliz was put on the 15-day disabled list May 21 with right elbow inflammation and is not even expected to pick up a baseball again until late June. Scott Feldman, a 17-game winner as a starter in 2009 but who has since been primarily a long reliever, made his second start in Felizs spot Tuesday night. Oswalt is expected to drive to Texas on Thursday for his physical. If everything goes well, he will then go to Round Rock for the first of several minor league starts, though Daniels wouldnt say how many the team expected thaat to be. Mark Sanchez Jersey. Several teams had interest in Oswalt during the winter and in recent weeks. He had decided to wait until the right situation for him. During his 10 seasons with the Houston Astros, Oswalt had connections with Ryan, the Hall of Fame pitcher who played and worked for both teams. In 11 major league seasons with Houston (2001-10) and Philadelphia (2010-11), Oswalt has a 159-93 record with a 3.21 ERA in 339 career games. Oswalt had two stints on the disabled list last season because of lower back inflammation. He went 9-10 with a 3.69 ERA in 23 starts for the Phillies. His 139 innings pitched were his lowest total since 2003. The Rangers have strong connections with the doctor who has worked on Oswalts back. In eight career starts at Rangers Ballpark, Oswalt is 2-5 with a 4.78 ERA. He lost his last five starts there, but those were against the power-packed Texas lineup that would now be playing behind him. Oswalt last pitched on the road against the Rangers on June 27, 2010, a night when slugger Josh Hamilton hit a homer several rows into the upper deck in right-centre field way above the Texas bullpen. The drive was measured at 490 feet, the longest home run ever hit at Rangers Ballpark. Hamilton, talking before the game, said Oswalt is a good pitcher that would be a good mix with the Rangers. "Hes been around a long time, hes had a good career and obviously its still going on," Hamilton said. "Im sure just like anybody else, hell come into the clubhouse and fit right in just like anybody else would. Well make sure he does. It should be exciting." The deal with Oswalt came on the same day the Phillies and AL West rival Los Angeles Angels put their ace pitchers on the disabled list. "It was a complete coincidence," said Daniels, adding the Rangers and Oswalt had reached an agreement on basic terms of his deal two days earlier. The Phillies put two-time Cy Young winner Roy Halladay on the disabled list and hell be out of the rotation for six to eight weeks because of a strained right shoulder. Angels starter Jered Weaver was put on the DL with a lower-back injury, likely forcing last seasons AL Cy Young runner-up to miss at least two starts. ' ' '
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