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• UMAG, Croatia -- Former champion Fernando Verdasco of Spain defeated Ernests Gulbis of Latvia 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 to reach the Croatia Open quarterfinals on Thursday. Matt Bryant Jersey . Verdasco, the top seed and 2008 champ, converted five of 18 break points in the second-round victory. Gulbis served eight aces but could not overcome Verdasco, who picked up his game in the third set. "It was a difficult match," Verdasco said, describing Gulbis as "a player that hits the ball very hard and it is difficult to play against him." "Hopefully it will be another good week like in 2008." Verdasco will face Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia who defeated Mate Pavic of Croatia 7-6 (0), 6-1. Croatian wild card Pavic ousted sixth-seeded Juan Carlos Ferrero in the opening round. Defending champion Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine posted his fifth win in a row in Umag, defeating Italian Fabio Fognini in the second round 6-2, 6-4. Dolgopolov, who last year won his first ATP title here, didnt drop serve. Fifth-seeded Carlos Berlocq beat fellow Argentine Marco Trungelliti 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-1. Berlocq converted eight of 16 break points, but his five double faults helped to keep Trungelliti in it. Matt Ryan Jersey . Sulzer was due to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. Last season, the 27-year-old Sulzer scored three goals and added five assists for eight points in 15 games with the Sabres after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, along with forward Cody Hodgson at the trade deadline. Jacquizz Rodgers Womens Jersey . 7 Duke had no trouble knocking the rust off after a 10-day break and running its NCAA-best winning streak to 92 straight non-conference home games. http://www.falconsofficialteamstore.com/autographed-julio-jones-jersey-ru-12.html . PETERSBURG, Russia -- Top-seeded Mikhail Youzhny of Russia beat Canadian Vasek Pospisil 7-6 (4), 6-1 Tuesday to advance to the second round of the St. Jacquizz Rodgers Jersey . Marie-Philip Poulin, with two in the first period, Meaghan Mikkelson, Vicki Bendus, Jennifer Wakefield, Caroline Ouellette, Jayna Hefford and Haley Irwin each scored for the Canadians. Susanna Tapani had the lone goal for the Finns. Steven Jackson Falcons Jersey . Cuban said before Saturday nights game against Memphis that he wanted to be clear with Nowitzki that he was committed "through thick and thin" to getting the team back in contention.ATLANTA -- Tommy Hanson ended his long winless stretch. It remains to be seen if it was enough to earn a spot in the Braves post-season rotation. David Ross and Andrelton Simmons raced home on left fielder Bryan Petersens costly error, sending Hanson and Atlanta to a 6-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. Hanson (13-9) allowed two runs, one earned, and six hits in 5 1-3 innings for his first win since July 30, also against Miami. The right-hander was 0-4 with a 5.06 ERA in his previous seven starts. "I think I did all right -- not good, not bad," Hanson said. "I would have liked to have gone a little deeper." Atlanta has won five in a row. The Braves, who have clinched at least a wild-card berth, remained four games behind Washington in the NL East. Kris Medlen is expected to start for Atlanta in a wild-card game. If the Braves advance in the playoffs, a four-man rotation likely would include Tim Hudson and Mike Minor. That would leave Hanson and Paul Maholm competing for the final spot. Hanson, who struck out four and walked two against Miami, likely will have one more regular-season start at Pittsburgh. "He did OK," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "He kept us in the ballgame. He kind of scattered the ball around control-wise." Miami led 2-0 before the Braves scored four runs in the fourth inning. Dan Uggla and Simmons had run-scoring doubles before Jacob Turner (1-4) walked Jose Constanza to load the bases. Petersen dropped Martin Prados sinking liner, allowing Ross and Simmons to score. Petersen said the ball was "in and out" of his glove. "Its a ball I have to catch," he said. "There arent a lot of excuses you can make right there. Its a catchable ball." Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen was disappointed the defence didnt provide better support for Turner, who allowed four runs, two earned, and six hits in six innings. "One of these days when this kid pitches we might play better for him," Guillen said. "I hope. Before his careers over. "The last two outings hes pitched well but I think his teammates let him down. He was one out away from having a very good inning and we didnt do it for him." Miami has lost seven straight for its longest slide of a disappointing year. The Marlins also were swept by the Mets during an 0-6 road trip. "Its rough but were still grindding," Petersen said. Kroy Biermann Jersey. "The seasons coming to a close but its not over and theres still stuff that were working on. "Were going to push forward for momentum going into next year. Try to get as good a feeling as possible." Atlanta swept the three-game series to finish 14-4 against the Marlins for the season. The Braves extended their lead with two runs in the seventh. Wade LeBlanc gave up a double to Prado before loading the bases with walks to Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman. Uggla hit a two-run single off Ryan Webb. Uggla had two hits and drove in three runs while raising his average to .217. Its been a long year for the All-Star second baseman, but this solid night prompted him to declare "Im back." "Im not searching for it," Uggla said of his hitting stroke. "Its me and Im going to do what I do from here on out." Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones, continuing the final homestand of his career, tipped his helmet when fans rose for a standing ovation before his first at-bat in the second. Jones then took a deep breath, entered the batters box and drew a walk. He was 0 for 3. "That was pretty fun," Jones said of the ovation. "I wish I had played a little better tonight, but the rest of the guys picked up the slack." Jones, 40, is retiring after the season and will be honoured by the team before Friday nights game against the Mets. His parents arrived Thursday for Friday nights ceremony. Petersen hit a leadoff double in the third and scored on Carlos Lees two-out double down the left-field line. The Marlins added a run in the fourth. Scott Cousins singled, moved to second on Hansons wild pickoff throw, and scored on a double by Gil Velazquez. NOTES: Braves CF Michael Bourn (jammed left thumb) missed his fourth straight start. An MRI showed no tear. Bourn is day to day with a slight sprain. ... Braves C Brian McCann was held out with a sore right knee. "Hes just having a tough time moving around back there," Gonzalez said. ... Atlantas Tim Hudson (16-6) will face LHP Jonathon Niese as the Braves open a weekend series against the Mets on Friday night. After the series, the Braves close the regular season with three games at Pittsburgh. ... The Marlins return to Miami to open a series against Philadelphia. Miami LHP Mark Buehrle (13-13) will face Cliff Lee (6-8). ' ' '

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