VAL DI FIEMME, Italy -- Canadian Alex Harvey finished fifth Saturday in the Tour de Ski and then pulled out of the seven-race event before the gruelling final
stage.
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decided he would not start Sundays nine-kilometre pursuit race because the
punishing climb up Alpe de Cermis could have a negative effect on an artery in
his leg. The motion of lifting the leg up the steep alpine ski hill can force
his hip flexor to bulge, impeding blood flow and circulation. "For me it was
pretty clear before the Tour started that I wasnt going to climb that hill,"
said Harvey, who also pulled out of the final stage last year. "Being in the
lead and the top three for the Tour opened the door to thinking about it, but
there is just so much to lose for me physically when the blood flow shuts down
completely when Im working so hard. "We dont know exactly how long it takes to
recover, and I just dont want to risk anything especially with the Olympics
coming up." It was still a very successful Tour for Harvey, who opened the event
last month with a victory and later added silver and bronze. Petter Northug
revved up his preparations for next months Sochi Games by winning Saturday,
cutting into the overall lead of fellow Norwegian Martin Johnsrud Sundby.
Northug fought through snow and rain for the win in 24 minutes 45.6 seconds over
the 10-kilometre classical stage. Sundby crossed second, 9.7 seconds behind, and
Chris Jespersen was third to complete a Norwegian sweep. The 25-year-old Harvey,
from St-Ferreol-les-Neiges, Que., was fifth in 25:21.1. "It was pretty messy
weather today but overall my skis were good and I felt good the whole way," said
Harvey. "I started aggressive and fought for the podium the whole way. I think I
paced things well and attacked where I needed too which is key to an individual
start." The final stage ends with a four-kilometre climb with pitches that come
close to a 30 per cent grade. "With his leg condition, it takes at least one
week for Alex to recover from something like that," said head coach Justin
Wadsworth. "Alex knows he will not be able to fight for the top three tomorrow
with his leg. So looking at what is really to gain, he made the smart decision
not to race." Ivan Babikov of Canmore, Alta., was 27th and Devon Kershaw of
Sudbury, Ont., was 52nd. Entering Sundays final stage, Sundby leads Northug by
48.5 seconds. Jespersen is 1:26.8 back in third place. Norwegians are also
commanding the womens race, with two-time runner-up Therese Johaug winning a 5K
classical stage Saturday to cut into the lead of countrywoman Astrid Uhrenholdt
Jacobsen. Johaug had a time of 13:58.4 to finish 14.9 seconds ahead of Jacobsen,
with Anne Kyllonen of Finland third, 19.2 back. In the overall, Jacobsens lead
over Johaug was sliced to 23.8 seconds, with Kyllonen 1:31.5 back. Northug won
the 15K classical title at last years world championships in Val di Fiemme and
also took gold in the 50K at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. He has also finished
on the podium four times in the Tour de Ski but has never won the competition.
"I am getting stronger with each competition," Northug said. "This time I am not
as tired going to the final stage." Sundby has never come close to winning the
Tour de Ski. "I felt quite tired after yesterdays competition," said Sundby, who
won Fridays stage. "I felt better in the second lap. I have to recover well
today and get ready for the final climb. It will be pure pain." Johaug was
runner-up in 2011 and 2013 and finished third in 2012, while Jacobsen has never
reached the podium. "I feel I am in a very good shape and I can compete with
almost everybody," Jacobsen said. "I do not think much about the overall result.
Its already a great achievement for me to be in the leading position before the
final stage. I am happy that there is a high chance that a Norwegian lady
crosses the finish on Alpe Cermis in first place."
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Johnny Manziel had scrambled away long before Asdrubal Cabrera came to the plate
in the 12th inning. And when Cabrera connected for a three-run homer in the 12th
inning, ending a game that took nearly seven hours to play, Indians manager
Terry Francona was relieved to be finally leaving the ballpark. "Nice to see
anyone come through," Francona said. Cabrera connected for a three-run homer
with one out in the 12th, giving Cleveland a 7-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox
early Thursday and a three-game sweep of the defending World Series champions.
With two runners on and Boston playing five infielders and only two outfielders,
Cabrera made the shift moot by driving an 0-1 pitch from Edward Mujica (2-2)
into Bostons bullpen as the Indians won their sixth straight overall and ninth
in a row at home. Cleveland is an AL-best 21-11 at Progressive Field. Cabrera
slid into home plate after his fifth homer and was doused with water by his
teammates, who were relieved to finally end a game that didnt finish until 2:02
a.m. The start of the game, originally set for 7:05 p.m., was delayed by rain
until 9:33 p.m., cancelling a scheduled ceremonial first pitch by Manziel, the
Browns popular rookie quarterback, who flashed his signature "money" gesture
when he and his teammates were introduced to the crowd. With practice on
Thursday, Manziel ducked out early and was long gone when the game ended with
just a few thousand die-hard fans in the seats. The teams each used seven
pitchers, who combined to throw 364 pitches. "Regardless of the time, anytime
you go 12 innings, losses sting a little bit," Red Sox manager John Farrell
said. "We were doing everything we could to extend the ballgame. Guys came out
of the bullpen and did a good job. Cabrera just got hold of a breaking ball and
put an end to this one." Mujica didnt make any excuses. "That pitch was a big
mistake and he hit it out," he said. "I left it over the plate. It was a little
crazy, but we had to keep it going however we could." Carlos Carrasco (1-3), the
Indians seventh pitcher, worked two innings. The surging Indians have trimmed
seven games off first-place Detroits lead in the AL Central in 17 days.
Cleveland is within 3 1/2 games and back to .500 for the first time since April
24. David Ortiz homered for the Red Sox, who came in riding a seven-game winning
sstreak but are now headed in the wrong direction.
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Red Sox tied it in the seventh inning when they chased Indians starter
Corey Kluber on Brock Holts two-run single. Kluber, who was so dominant in May
going 4-0 with 60 strikeouts in 43 innings, walked Stephen Drew to start the
seventh and Daniel Nava singled. Jackie Bradley Jr. sacrificed and Holt followed
with his game-tying base hit to centre. Kluber got a no-decision and remained
unbeaten in seven starts since April. He allowed four runs and five hits in 6
1-3 innings. Michael Brantley had three hits off Boston starter Brandon Workman,
who pitched while appealing a six-game suspension for throwing at Tampa Bays
Evan Longoria last week. Workman gave up three runs in five innings. Ortizs 13th
homer gave the Red Sox a 2-1 lead in the sixth. Kluber blanked Boston over the
first five innings but opened the sixth by hitting Xander Bogaerts in the right
elbow. The right-hander retired Dustin Pedroia on a hard liner to right, but
wasnt so fortunate with Ortiz, who ripped a fastball over the fence in
right-centre -- a 422-foot shot -- to give the Red Sox their first lead of the
series. It didnt last long. The Indians scored three runs in the sixth on an RBI
single by Jason Kipnis and another clutch hit by David Murphy, who is batting
.383 (18 of 47) with 31 RBIs with runners in scoring position. Brantley picked
up his 23rd RBI in his past 32 games in the first with a one-out single to give
Cleveland a 1-0 lead. In the fifth, Brantley helped Kluber by making a leaping
catch at the left-field wall to rob Bradley of extra bases. NOTES: It was the
Indians fifth walk-off win. They are 4-1 in extra inning. ... Red Sox C
A.J. Pierzynski was ejected in the sixth by plate umpire Quinn Wolcott. ...
Brantley is batting .349 (45 of 129) in 32 games since April 29. ... Indians RHP
Danny Salazar was placed on the 7-day DL at Triple-A Columbus with a strained
right triceps. Francona doesnt think the injury is serious and expects Salazar,
who started Clevelands playoff game last October, to miss "one or two starts."
... Indians RHP Zach McAllisters rehab start with Lake County (A) was rained out
and pushed to Thursday. The right-hander, out with a sore lower back, is
expected make a second start in the minors.
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