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(SportsNetwork.com) - The Los Angeles Clippers didnt need much help from their bench to keep a winning streak intact and look to make it six in a row Thursday against the local Lakers. The Clippers handed the Phoenix Suns a 104-96 loss on Tuesday, as all five starters scored in double digits. Matt Barnes led the bunch with 28 points, Blake Griffin followed with 22 and Darren Collison ended with 18 points. "Matt Barnes kept us in the game the way he was shooting the ball and we got stops and thats when we really got back in the game. It was intense." said Griffin. DeAndre Jordan had 10 points and grabbed 17 rebounds, while Chris Paul had 14 points and nine assists for the Clippers, who have won five in a row and eight of their last 10 contests. The Clippers have won five straight on three separate occasions this season. The Clippers bench had just 12 points and was without top reserve Jamal Crawford (calf), who has missed back-to-back games and is questionable against the Lakers. Crawford is averaging 19.0 points this season Clippers forward Jared Dudley is questionable Thursday because of back spasms. Meanwhile, Griffin needs 30 rebounds for 3,000 in his career and has scored 20 or more points in his last 20 games. He passed Dominique Wilkins for the most consecutive games with 20-plus points since the ClippersaCHUNGJU, South Korea -- Victorias Patricia Obee advanced to the semifinals at the 2013 world rowing championships Tuesday with a victory in the light womens single repechage. Obee won with a time of seven minutes 38.35 seconds. Canadas mens quad also moved forward as Matt Buie of Duntroon, Ont., Winnipegs Kevin Kowalyk, David Wakulich of St. Catharines, Ont., and Mike Braithwaite of Duncan, B.C., placed third in their repechage behind Slovenia and the Netherlands. Obee was a 2012 Olympian in the lightweight womens double, finishing seventh overall with partner Lindsay Jennerich. "In the heat, I was pretty excited and let that take over," Obee said. "I refocused on the things that Ive been doing in training that help me go fast. I just went out there and executed what I knew would work today." The Canadian men finished their race in 5:52.35. Slovenia finished first in 5:51.89, while the Netherlands placed second in 5:52.27. "We raced our plan right down the whole course," said Buie, who is rowing in his first worlds. "We assumed it was going to be a tight race, and we just reacted to (Braithwaites) calls and it worked out." . While Chelsea stayed two points behind leader Arsenal courtesy of Etoos hat trick, seventh-place United slipped 14 points from the summit this weekend. And the gap from the Champions League places is growing as well, with Liverpool six points ahead in fourth. . - Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick as the Prince Albert Raiders stormed past the Swift Current Broncos 5-2 in Western Hockey League action Tuesday. . So much so that even a simple foul pop up to the first baseman turned into a run. Houstons four-run rally in the ninth inning to beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Monday night was capped by a bizarre play that started as Crowe fouled out to first baseman Justin Smoak with runners on second and third. . According to a report from ESPN, the Green Bay Packers have re-signed the cornerback to a four-year, $39 million deal with a $12. . Cavaliers shooting guard Craig Ehlo makes a solid play on the ball, but still Jordan hits the amazing shot.Martin Wolfie Adams shares his thoughts on returning to the Grand Slam, singing at the darts, his health scare, and missing a pre-match drink... At the age of 60, Adams has seen it, done it, and worn the t-shirt, with that identifiable nickname of Wolfie emblazoned on the back. Live Grand Slam of Darts November 12, 2016, 1:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass The three-time Lakeside champion caused a stir in the sport when he finally agreed to take part in last years Grand Slam of Darts, a tournament which pits BDO players against their rivals from the PDC. Not even an ongoing battle with cancer could prevent the much-loved Adams from returning this year, such was his enjoyment of that maiden appearance. Martin Adams registered three three-figure checkouts in a group stage victory over Ian White He lets out that familiar throaty chuckle when asked about the prospect of facing the big names from the PDC again at Wolverhampton.Were all darts players, we can all do it on our day, Adams told Sky Sports.Its not like anyone is playing with four darts and youve got one poor bloke only playing with three or two. Its a level playing field.Adams has been drawn in the same group as Michael van Gerwen, the PDCs all conquering world no 1, and they will share the oche this Saturday night, live on Sky Sports. MVG: The greatest or the best? Michael van Gerwen reveals psychology needed to overthrow Phil Taylor Few have been able to thwart MVG on his relentless title hunt this year, but Adams has been on the receiving end of painful upsets himself, and will be hoping to display the vintage finishing that saw him progress from his group in 2015. Its all about having an enjoyable game, playing the best you can and entertaining the crowd that youve got with you. Martin Adams Darts is very much on the day, he said. We all have our bad days. Youve seen that with the Grand Prix. Someone you might expect to win, this time round hes lost. A bad day at the office, so you shrug your shoulders, put it behind you, and move on.Its all about having an enjoyable game, playing the best you can and entertaining the crowd that youve got with you. Adams admits the atmosphere has changed at live matches Wolf howls filled the air as Adams, ever the entertainer, happily interacted with the vociferous crowd at Wolverhamptons Civic Hall.But the veteran freely admits that sold-out arenas with a raucous atmosphere aare far removed from the venues where he learned his trade.ddddddddddddThere is a lot more crowd noise than there ever used to be, said Adams. I remember the days of flat caps and playing with your jackets on, and stuff like that. The 60-year-old enjoyed his first appearance at the tournament in 2015 It was all deadly quiet in the pub when you were playing darts. If people sneezed, there was always someone that got upset about it.Its got a lot more noisier and rowdier, but I just hope and pray that it never really gets out of control. The singing and the chanting, if thats what people want to do, at the end of the day they have paid for their tickets.I cant say I wholeheartedly agree with it. But they have bought their tickets havent they? Mardles group of death Wayne Mardle selects most dangerous group in Grand Slam of Darts One of the time honoured traditions that Adams missed 12 months ago, was a swift pint in the practice room.The absence of a bar was greeted with disbelief and Adams joked about the lack of banter as he rubbed shoulders with players from the PDC.I just couldnt believe what I was seeing, laughed Adams. There was no bar in the players room, thats got to be sorted out. People have a little drink, have a chat, and there is always a few wind-ups, a bit of banter going on and so forth. Martin Adams A lot of players like a good drink when theyre playing and before they are playing, maybe a couple of bevvies afterwards. If youre at one of the ranking events - I dont know what their PDC ones are like because Ive never been to one - but at our ranking events, there is always a bar. People have a little drink, have a chat, and there is always a few wind-ups, a bit of banter going on and so forth. I missed that side of it. Grand Slam order of play The full order of play for the Grand Slam of Darts. A shock to the system is how Adams described his cancer diagnosis earlier this year, but his long-standing love for the game remains and he will be sporting that trademark smile, regardless of the result.If I take part in a tournament, I take it as it comes, said Adams. If it goes well, it goes well, if it dont, it dont.Exhibitions are obviously a lot easier to do. You havent got to worry about form, you just throw the darts and have a bit of a fun along the way, even if you lose a few more than maybe you would do. Youve just got to keep laughing.Watch Martin Adams against Michael van Gerwen in the evening session on day one of the Grand Slam of Darts, starting at 7.30pm on Sky Sports 5. Also See: MVG faces Adams in Grand Slam Mardles group of death MVG: The greatest or the best? Grand Slam order of play ' ' 'l=http://www.salenikeshoesaustralia.com/air-max-95-clearance/max-95-mens-cheap.html]Nike Air Max 95 Womens Australia[/url] . PETERSBURG, Fla. . He left in the 4th inning of Saturdays game against the Tigers after experiencing tightness. Reyes and the team still hope that he will be ready for Opening Day in Tampa Bay in one week. . On Thursday theyll learn even more. Despite the cloud of uncertainty that has followed them around from the moment general manager Masai Ujiri was brought in to put his stamp on the franchise, the Raptors have surpassed all pre-season expectations. . Hamilton signed offensive linemen Mike Filer, Joel Reinders, Landon Rice and Carson Rockhill.EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Keith Appling and forward Jeremy Tyler, reducing their training camp roster to 17 players.The Lakers made the moves Monday.Appling is a rookie from Michigan State. He played 20 minutes in two ppreseason games for the Lakers.ddddddddddddTyler has played for Golden State, Atlanta and New York. He averaged 2.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in three preseason games with the Lakers.Los Angeles faces the Phoenix Suns in Anaheim on Tuesday. ' ' '
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