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MANCHESTER, England - Manchester Citys defence of the League Cup was ended by a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle in the last 16 on Wednesday, with an injury to playmaker David Silva completing a miserable night for the out-of-form English champions.Tottenham and Southampton also won to reach the quarterfinals, where Chelsea and Liverpool — the biggest teams left in the competition — face away matches at second-tier opponents Derby and Bournemouth, respectively.Young striker Rolando Aarons scored in the sixth minute and France midfielder Moussa Sissoko dribbled through Citys defence to add a brilliant second goal in the 76th for under-strength Newcastle, whose season began dreadfully but has been turned around with three straight wins.Silva, one of Citys most important players, came off at Etihad Stadium in the eighth minute after twisting his left knee — four days before the derby against Manchester United in the Premier League.In the past week, City has lost 2-1 at West Ham to drop six points behind Chelsea in the Premier League and squandered a two-goal lead to draw at CSKA Moscow in the Champions League, where it is struggling to qualify from its group.We all wanted to continue in this cup but we couldnt do it because we are not in a good moment, City manager Manuel Pellegrini said.We are conceding goals. We are not moving the ball as fast as we normally do. It was not a good week.Newcastles reward in the last eight was a trip to Tottenham, which beat second-tier Brighton 2-0 thanks to second-half goals by substitute Erik Lamela and Harry Kane at White Hart Lane.Southampton won 3-2 at Stoke, with Italy striker Graziano Pelle scoring the winner — his second of the game — in the 88th minute, moments after Peter Crouch was sent off for the hosts at Britannia Stadium.The victory continued Southamptons superb start to the season, with the south-coast club second in the Premier League behind Chelsea and having won nine of its last 10 games in all competitions.Southampton, one of five Premier League teams in the draw for quarterfinals, will next play third-tier Sheffield United — the lowest-ranked team remaining.To cap a stunning night for Newcastle, whose last domestic title was the FA Cup in 1955, midfielder Ryan Taylor completed 90 minutes in his first game for 26 months after two knee ligament injuries.I think one of our staff will have to scrape him off his bed tomorrow because he wont be able to move, said Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, whose job was under severe pressure a month ago but now looks more secure.It has been difficult the first part of this season but we believe in ourselves (and) have come through that spell.The 18-year-old Aarons was one of a number of fringe players given a start, with Pardew having one eye on Saturdays early kickoff against Liverpool, but he took his chance to impress by latching onto a loose ball after Fernandinho was dispossessed. Aarons glided past Eliaquim Mangala and shot through the goalkeepers legs for Newcastles first goal against City in 525 minutes.City was sloppy in possession and outfought by Newcastle, with Sissoko clinching victory by powering past Fernandinho and Bacary Sagna before poking his finish into the corner. Clinton Portis Redskins Jersey . - The Oakland Athletics say they are stopping negotiations to extend their lease at the Coliseum. Darrell Green Redskins Jersey . The shortstop still grieves, but it will be nights like the one Segura had in a 5-2 victory Monday over the Cincinnati Reds that will provide some distraction. https://www.redskinssportsgoods.com/Womens-John-Riggins-Inverted-Jersey/ . Numbers Game looks into the Canadiens securing the services of Thomas Vanek in a trade with the New York Islanders. The Canadiens Get: LW Thomas Vanek and a conditional fifth-round pick. Sonny Jurgensen Redskins Jersey .ca. In addition to the game being aired in its entirety on CTV Two Vancouver Island and TSN.ca, TSN2 will also have coverage of Whitecaps FC immediately following NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Toyota Owners 400. Art Monk Youth 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.With injuries, lineup changes and other roster moves affecting playing time, it is important to keep your fantasy lineup up-to-date. Here are some under-the-radar players to take a look at to fill in the final spots on your team, as well as some who no longer warrant ownership. Also, a quick look at some players who had notable weeks, both good and bad. Take a look at… D.J. Augustin (PG - Det) – 39.7% owned: This is a man who has a knack of filling in when his team’s starting point guard goes down with injury. Augustin scored a career-high 35 points in Sunday’s loss to the Raptors to go along with eight assists. He won’t put up those kind of numbers each game, but his tenure as the Pistons new starting point guard got off to the right start. Augustin also takes care of the basketball, and a low turnover rate is always a positive for guards. If he’s still available, snatch him up. Brian Roberts (PG/SG - Cha) – 4.5% owned: With news that Kemba Walker could miss up to six weeks after choosing to undergo knee surgery, Roberts suddenly becomes the man running the offence for Charlotte. In Saturday’s start against the Knicks, Roberts posted respectable numbers across the board in 33 minutes. He won’t distribute the ball the way Walker did, and it remains to be seen what kind of role Steve Clifford will give to Roberts in terms of scoring the basketball, but those in need of an injury fill-in at point guard should look at picking up Roberts. Timofey Mozgov (C - Cle) – 37.3% owned: A trade to Cleveland looks to be exactly what Mozgov needed to return to Fantasy relevance. A droppable centre in Denver, Mozgov is averaging close to a double-double with the Cavaliers (9.8 points, 9.0 rebounds per game). He won’t provide much scoring and will put up some duds as he remains the fifth option of offence, but won’t hurt owners in shooting percentages when he actually gets the ball. Mozgov has also been able to rediscover his ability to block shots, which is always a bonus. Langston Galloway (PG/SG - NYK) – 17.8% owned: Kudos to Galloway for making the most of his two 10-day contracts with the Knicks. Since being signed, Galloway became an immediate part of the rotation and has started the last four games, scoring in double digits in each contest. As a starter, Galloway is averaging 14.5 points on 47.9% shooting, 6.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, so he is more of a scorer than a traditional point guard. If the Knicks have any bright spots this season, it could be Galloway, at least for now. Maybe say goodbye to… Reggie Jackson (PG/SG - OKC) – 52.5% owned: With the Thunder now healthy and rolling, combined with the acquisition of Dion Waiters, Jackson’s role as a go-to scorer off of the bench has been diminished. In his last five games, Jackson has scored in double digits only twice and went scoreless on Wedneesday.dddddddddddd There are better, more consistent options available on the wire who can provide more than what Jackson does, as his bad days are starting to outweigh the good. Unless he gets moved at the trade deadline, Jackson’s value in Fantasy remains spotty. Kelly Olynyk (PF/C - Bos) – 17.3% owned: Olynyk has missed the last three games with a right ankle sprain and an MRI revealed that he will be out for at least two weeks. He had carved himself a nice role coming off the bench for the Celtics and showed signs of a rebound after struggling earlier in the month. However, Olynyk is not worth stashing on a roster while he is out with injury. If he is someone who you covet once he comes back, keep an eye on his healing progress and pick him up closer to his return date. Otherwise, find someone else to fill the void for now. Josh Smith (SF/PF - Hou) – 70.7% owned: In shallower leagues, owners can probably afford to drop Smith. His initial struggles in Houston, along with his disastrous time with the Pistons, have likely scared off owners from touching Smith and they wouldn’t be blamed for that. It is not uncommon for Smith to put up some duds after a few nice games, which can be frustrating for those still hoping he can put it together. His numbers across the board have fallen since the move to the Rockets, and he has been there long enough for owners to be able to properly evaluate him. Tony Wroten (PG/SG – Phi) – 20.2% owned: He has missed Philadelphia’s last eight games with a torn ACL that will require surgery. Although the team has yet to announce anything, Wroten will miss the rest of the season. Even in a keeper league, Wroten is not worth stashing and should no longer be owned. He was a great find this season for owners and the 76ers, averaging 16.9 points, 5.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 30 games. The week that was: Hot: Brandon Jennings (Det) dished out a career-high 21 assists on Wednesday, continuing his strong play for the Pistons. Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles and will miss the rest of the year. Klay Thompson (GSW) scored an NBA-record 37 points in the third quarter and finished the game with a career-high 52. During his record-setting frame, Thompson went 13-of-13 from the field, including nine three-pointers. Coming off of the bench didn’t stop Hassan Whiteside (Mia) from posting a triple-double, setting the Miami Heat record of 12 blocks in a game. Not: Making his third start in as many games, Dante Exum (Uta) went scoreless in 25 minutes. The fifth overall pick has struggled in his rookie campaign. DeMar DeRozan (Tor) had a rough week, scoring only 14 points in three games before bouncing back nicely against Detroit. Rajon Rondo (Dal) didn’t do much on the boxscore. Before Sunday’s game, Rondo only handed out eight assists over three games. ' ' '
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