MILAN, Italy -- Mario Balotelli scored one goal and Kaka added two as AC Milan comfortably beat relegation-threatened Chievo Verona 3-0 Saturday to give coach
Clarence Seedorf consecutive victories for the first time since being hired in
January.
Cheap NFL Jerseys China . Balotelli volleyed in a cross from Adil Rami four minutes in at the San Siro. Kaka doubled the lead
in the 27th after controlling a lob pass from Keisuke Honda and the Brazil
playmaker scored again in the 54th with a long, angled shot that went in off the
post. The victory moved Milan level with Lazio in eighth place, six points
behind Inter Milan in the race for fifth and the final Europa League berth. A
week ago, Seedorfs job seemed at risk but Milan has now picked up points in
three consecutive matches. "Its a special moment for us," said Kaka, who made
his 300th appearance in the Italian league. "Football is great like that.
Everything can change in a hurry." Earlier, Atalanta won 2-0 at Bologna for a
club-record sixth straight victory in Serie A. Atalanta is four points ahead of
Milan in seventh. Balotellis goal was the 45th of his Serie A career -- in 95
matches -- and it followed another strong performance in a 2-0 win over
Fiorentina on Wednesday, when he scored one goal and set up another. Milan could
have had another goal in the 38th when Balotelli set up Honda with only the
goalkeeper to beat but the Japan international wasted the opportunity by
shooting high. Kakas strong performance came after Milan vice-president Adriano
Galliani confirmed before kickoff that he has a contractual option to leave
Milan if the squad does not qualify for the Champions League. "Im happy here and
hope to stay," said Kaka, who rejoined Milan from Real Madrid in September.
Chievo had a chance to pull one back but a penalty from Cyril Thereau in added
time hit the crossbar following a foul by Milan defender Cristian Zaccardo. The
only other negative note for Milan came when midfielder Sulley Muntari was
carried off on a stretcher in the first half with an apparent ankle injury. In
Bologna, forward Giuseppe De Luca put Atalanta ahead in the 22nd after stripping
Bologna midfielder Diego Perez and dribbling in to score. Four minutes later,
Paraguayan midfielder Marcelo doubled the lead after trading passes with De Luca
and beating goalkeeper Gianluca Curci from 20 metres (yards). During its winning
streak, Atalanta has outscored the opposition 12-2. Chievo and Bologna remained
three and two points, respectively, above the relegation zone.
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Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 Saturday night."I dont believe in building through free
agency." Argos general manager Jim Barker uttered those words during an
interview with TSN 1050 radio just prior to the CFLs annual free agent frenzy.
If you turn back the clock Barker is true to his word. Last February the only
free agent the team added was LB/DE James Yurichuk. He proved his worth as a
situational player who excelled on special teams, but it was far from being the
kind of deal that captured the attention of more than just the die-hard fan.
This may be a similar season in terms of who the Argos bring in according to
Barker. "I do believe in plugging holes (via free agency) and trying to find
that right guy thats going to bring our club up a notch," Barker noted. The
bigger question may be what the club does about three specific players who may
opt to not return to Toronto, Pat Watkins, Robert McCune and Swayze Waters.
Watkins, a league all-star at cornerback last year, would be the toughest to
replace. Hes also been the hardest to find. "Honestly we have not been able to
get in touch with him. He doesnt return our calls, which is a bad thing,"
chuckled Barker. "If a guy doesnt want to be in Toronto then god bless him and
good luck. Were persistent. Were sending players to his house, doing all those
kind of things to try and run him down. But Pat is one of those guys who is very
elusive. Its not a shocking development for us. Its possible hes just involved
in something and not worried about it." Swayze Waters led the CFL in punting
average and was virtually automatic on field goals down the stretch and is
looking at returning to the states. "Hes tried out for a couple of NFL teams,"
Barker told TSN 1050. "Every indication hes given us is that hes coming back to
Toronto if he comes back to the CFL." The Argos are preparing for the scenario
where Waters makes an NFL team, and last week signed LSU grad Josh Jasper.
Robert McCunes worth was evident in the teams loss to Hamilton in the Eastern
Final. The middle linebacker, who was third in the league with 99 tackles,
missed the game with a shoulder injury. It seemed every time Henry Burris
scrambled, he ran right where McCune would have been. "With Robert were kind of
waiting," said the GM. "Obviously Robert had a great year for us. Hes 34 years
old. Thats a decision that were in the process of making, to which direction
were going to go with him." If the Argos and McCune were to part ways it would
leave the team down a couple of middle linebackers, as Jason Pottinger was
selected by Ottawa in the expansion draft. Barker has a replacement all picked
out, someone who may not be thought of as an MLB. "Shane Horton. Thats his
natural position." Barker said, tthen may have tipped his hand about McCunes
future.
Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic. "(Horton) played out of position playing rush end last year. Hes going to be a very, very good
middle linebacker." Barker added he feels that at 215 pounds, Horton is big
enough to play in the middle. Herve Tonye-Tonye, a non-import who just completed
his rookie season, can also play the inside. As far as non-imports are
concerned, it may be an interesting free agency period because of the recent
expansion draft. Stocking the Ottawa RedBlacks took its toll on the existing
teams rosters, so there will be a desire to restock the shelves with fresh
talent. Barker commented on a few of the Canadians on the Argos that are on the
verge of free agency. Chad Rempel, long snapper: "Chad worked out with Tampa Bay
(NFL). He wants to give that a chance until thats exhausted." Zander Robinson,
tight end/fullback: "Zander loves being in Toronto and loves how weve used him
in the offence. Hes a valuable guy for us, but hes also exploring NFL
opportunities." David Lee, defensive end: "Is a guy that had a real good year
for us. I think he wants to try the free-agent market. Its his first time going
through that and I think hes a guy that wants to go out and see what the market
is all about." Mike Bradwell, wide receiver. "I think were really close. He
loves being in Toronto." Coaching Moves/Tryout Camp: The Boatmen lost several
coaches in the off-season. Special teams coordinator Mike OShea left to become
the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, while defensive coordinator Chris
Jones took over the head coaching job with the Edmonton Eskimos. Jones also took
a handful of assistant coaches with him. Barker says there will be announcement
about the new-look staff in the immediate future. "Were excited about what our
staff is going to look like" said Barker. "Scott (head coach Milanovich) will be
announcing those (soon). Hes come up with a couple of guys who have great CFL
experience.” Barker spoke to TSN 1050 from Atlanta, where the Argos were hosting
a tryout camp. Over 60 players were in attendance and Barker was happy with what
they found. "There were two players that were going to attempt to sign" said the
GM. "Were pretty excited." If those players head north in June theyll attend
training camp. Where that will be is still anyones guess. The team will not be
back at the University of Torontos Erindale campus and at present are homeless.
Where are they heading? "Those are questions for (Executive Chairman and CEO)
Chris Rudge. "I know that theres some different things going on with York
University," said Barker. "Other than that, Im not privy to those things.”
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