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  • VALKENBURG, Netherlands -- Philippe Gilbert of Belgium sprinted away on the closing Cauberg climb for victory in the mens road race Sunday at the Road Cycling World Championships, winning again on a hill he dominates like few other riders. Authentic Robert Griffin III Jersey . Gilbert, who has twice won the Amstel Gold Race in the same hilly Dutch province and finishing with the same climb, showed his experience by waiting patiently before powering away from a large group, punching the air as he crossed the line on his own. "I had time to enjoy those last 200 metres," he said. Gilbert lives nearby and knows the course well, winning back-to-back Amstel Gold Race titles in 2010 and 2011. "Im a local boy so it is incredible," he said. Gilbert is a one-day classic specialist who eats up small, steep hills like those in Sundays race. He said he knew his form was good after winning two stages in the Spanish Vuelta a few weeks ago, both on stages similar to Sundays race. "I profited from a course that suited me really well," he said. The diminutive Belgian burst away with just over two kilometres to race. His powerful kick left his opponents fighting for the minor medals instead of sprinting for gold on the flat final straight. Edvald Boasson Hagen of Norway was second and Alejandro Valverde of Spain third. David Veilleux of Cap Rouge, Que., finished 83rd, two minutes 53 seconds behind Gilbert. Sprint specialist Boasson Hagen said he was a little too far behind Gilbert when the Belgian made his move. "Im really happy to get silver," the Norwegian said. "It was the best I could get today." The peloton kept up a strength-sapping pace throughout the 267-kilometre race, preventing any serious breakaways and setting up the thrilling finish. Gilbert crossed the line in six hours 10 minutes 41 seconds, to become the first Belgian world champion since Tom Boonen in 2005. Boonen also looked in good shape to challenge on Sunday, but could not go with his teammate in the closing stages and ended 12th. Boasson Hagen was four seconds back and Valverde five seconds behind the Belgian. Defending champion Mark Cavendish of Britain dropped out midway through the gruelling race after riding more than 100 kilometres at or near the front of the main peloton to help his Britain teammates. The sprinter said he knew before he started that the hilly course meant he could not repeat as champion. "When they counted down (at the start) there was one minute to go and I was like Ive got one minute left as world champion," he said, sitting on the steps of his team bus. Cavendishs fellow Briton Bradley Wiggins, who had already won the Tour de France and Olympic time trial this year, also dropped out well before the finish. Thousands of Belgian fans had crossed the border just a few kilometres (miles) from the finishing line to cheer on their powerful national team and Gilbert said their support spurred him on. The roar as he crossed the line almost matched the cheers that greeted Dutchwoman Marianne Vos victory Saturday in the womens road race. "When you see the flag of your country every 200 metres along the circuit, its good for your motivation," Gilbert said. Griffin III Elite Jersey . Coach Mike Smith went for the win, sticking with his starters all the way, but the Falcons lost the game and two key defensive players to injuries. Josh Freeman threw a touchdown pass to Mike Williams and Doug Martin ran for 142 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown run, in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22-17 victory over Atlanta on Sunday. Robert Griffin III Jersey . Kadri and Colborne both had their first goals of the season on Saturday, leading the Toronto Marlies four-goal rally and a 5-3 victory over the San Antonio Rampage in American Hockey League action. http://www.dancewithmeusa.com/new.html . PETERSBURG, Fla. RG3 Womens Jersey .ca! Kerry, Love the column. Had a couple questions from the Battle of Ontario game on Tuesday night between Toronto and Ottawa. Phaneuf and Spezza had some words and on the next shift, Foligno clipped Phaneuf, drawing only a two-minute penalty (as a side note, I see no difference between this check and the Marchand hit last week. RG3 Elite Jersey . The CFL club signed the veteran receiver to a contract extension Tuesday. Getzlaf, entering his fifth season with the Riders, established career highs last year with 60 catches for 1,071 yards and 10 touchdowns.TORONTO -- Brazils Victor Carbone grabbed the IndyLights pole after a wet qualifying session at the Honda Indy Toronto. Carbone earned his second career pole with a time of one minute 20.2282 seconds ahead of teammate and points leader Esteban Guerrieri, who followed in 1:20.3348. Gustavo Yacaman will start thirdd after posting a time of 1:20. Redskins RG3 Jersey. 836. David Ostella of Maple, Ont., meanwhile earned the seventh spot with a time of 1:22.0133. Sebastian Saavedra, who won at Toronto in 2009, couldnt manage better than eighth at 1:22.3808. The race goes Saturday afternoon following IndyCar qualifying. ' ' '

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