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Dec 7 2012, 02:40 PM
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DRAMMEN, Norway -- Canadian cross-country skier Len Valjas had a modest goal of using this weeks World Cup sprint race to crack the top 50 in the overall rankings. Ray Rice Womens Jersey . He did much more than that. Valjas made his first career World Cup podium appearance Wednesday by winning a silver medal on the 1.2-kilometre course. "I dont think it has sunk in yet, but it does feel pretty good," he said. "I think I may be a little in shock." Norways Erik Brandsdal won gold in three minutes 05.9 seconds, just 1.5 seconds ahead of the Canadian. Paal Golberg of Norway was 3.1 seconds back in third. After progressing through his quarter-final and semifinal head-to-head heats, Valjas took advantage of his fast skis in the six-man final. The 23-year-old from Toronto jumped to the front of the pack early on and hammered the flats lined with thousands of passionate nordic ski fans. "I never would have thought Id win a medal this early in my career, but to have the first medal come in Norway is really special," he said. "This country has been really good to me over the last couple of years. I just wanted to get to the front and attack on the hills. "I had great skis and was able to do that. I felt good all day." The six-foot-six Valjas, who is in his third season on the World Cup, finished fifth at an event in Finland earlier this year. Canadian teammates Alex Harvey of St-Ferreol-les-Neiges, Que., was 16th Wednesday and Devon Kershaw of Sudbury, Ont., finished 23rd. "Training with Alex and Devon has had a huge influence on me and me getting to the podium," said Valjas. "Just watching how these guys train with such intensity is huge for me." The silver medal moved Valjas to 34th in the overall standings. Dario Cologna of Switzerland has a healthy lead on Petter Northug of Norway in the overall race. Kershaw is right behind in third place and Harvey is sixth. In the womens classic-sprint race, Chandra Crawford of Canmore, Alta., was fifth and Daria Gaiazova of Banff, Alta., finished eighth. Both were career-best results in the discipline. "I was not expecting it (to) go that well," said Crawford. "I have been relentless on improving my classic skiing. My stride has opened up and is much longer. I am very happy, but more excited to see Lenny get on the podium today. "It couldnt happen to a better guy and Im so happy for our program." Overall standings leader Marit Bjoergen won the womens race in 3:32.9. Fellow Norwegian Astrid Uhrenholdt Jacobsen was 1.7 seconds back in second place. Polands Justyna Kowalczyk was 7.5 seconds behind in third. Alysson Marshall of Salmon Arm, B.C., was 52nd and Perianne Jones of Almonte, Ont., finished 61st. Michael Oher Jersey . A person familiar with the deal says its worth $8.2 million, with a signing bonus of $4.47 million. Ed Reed Jersey . Joey Elliott will replace Alex Brink under centre for the Bombers when they play host to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats this Thursday. http://www.ravensproshop.com/cary-williams-jersey . The 57th-ranked Wozniak trailed 4-1 in Sundays opening set against El Tabakh. But the Toronto resident, ranked 183rd in the world, missed on three nervous set points and was broken in her last two service games as Wozniak turned the momentum. Anquan Boldin Jersey . Unfortunately for the team - while it does boast one of the best prospect crops in the league - most of its brightest lights are still not quite major-league ready. Ray Lewis Womens Jersey . Kim has made only two cuts this year and has withdrawn from his last three tournaments. Along with nagging pain in his left forearm, Kim hurt his right elbow when his club struck a rock while he was trying to hit out of a bush at the Texas Open. BEIJING -- LeBron James scored 20 points, and the Miami Heat beat the Los Angeles Clippers 94-80 on Thursday in an NBA preseason game in China. Blake Griffin led the Clippers with 19 points and eight rebounds. The NBA champion Heat will play the Clippers again Suunday in Shanghai. Torrey Smith Youth Jersey. New addition Ray Allen had 15 points off the bench for Miami, hitting four 3-pointers. Dwyane Wade played in his first preseason game after surgery on his left knee but shot just 2 for 9, finishing with five points. ' ' '
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