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If youre an NBA team trying to end a losing streak, the San Antonio Spurs are not likely the opponent youd want to square off against. Air Max 270 Scontate .Thats the task at hand for the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday when they host surging San Antonio at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C.The Spurs (10-3) have been nearly bulletproof on the road to open the season, going 7-0 and winning games in Oakland against Golden State, in Houston and twice in Sacramento. But this three-game stretch -- which starts in Charlotte, heads to Boston and ends in Washington, D.C. -- undoubtedly will test the San Antonios mettle.San Antonio heads to the Queen City on the heels of a lethargic 96-91 win against shorthanded Dallas on Monday that Spurs coach Gregg Popovich labeled awful and pathetic. Just think about how Popovich can go off when San Antonio loses.The Spurs are still trying to find the proper roles for the seven new players on their roster. San Antonio rested guard Tony Parker and forward LaMarcus Aldridge against the Mavericks, a common practice for Popovich no matter the opponent as he looks at the seasons big picture.Everyone needs some time to adjust to our system, Spurs guard Manu Ginobili said after the win on Monday. It is what it is; we understand that thats the way it is. We all come from different roles. Once you get adjusted to it, you understand what Pops looking for from us.Spurs reserve forward David Lee, one of those newcomers, scored 12 points in the win over Dallas. He said the difference in the way San Antonio has played on the road as compared to home is nothing to be concerned about.Sometimes it just works out that way, Lee said. (Monday) we were without Tony and LaMarcus, two of the guys that really get us in rhythm. I just think weve had a couple of games where we havent played our best at home.Charlotte (8-5) fell behind by 22 at halftime and never rallied in a 105-90 loss at home to Memphis on Monday. Its just the second time this season that the Hornets have lost consecutive games.This whole thing is about getting better, Hornets coach Steve Clifford said. San Antonio is an elite team and we have to play to our game, which starts with having the right intensity, the right detail and the right togetherness. We have to start better and we have to sustain better.Guard Kemba Walker is averaging 24.7 points in 13 games, which is the second most points a Charlotte player has averaged since Glen Rice posted 26.8 in 1996-97. It marks only the second time a player has averaged more than 23 points in Charlotte history and is the highest scoring average since Al Jefferson averaged 21.8 in 2013-14.Backcourt mate guard Nicolas Batum continues to be one of the most versatile players in the league, doing everything from scoring, setting up his teammates and rebounding. Batum is averaging 14.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists and is one of only five players in the NBA averaging 14-6-5.We didnt have the energy we usually have, Batum said after the loss to Memphis. Maybe we had some hangover from the loss in New Orleans, which was really tough. We have to move on and get ready for San Antonio. Yeezy Boost 350 Replica Italia . According the Toronto Star, a knee injury will keep Sundin out of the lineup, which includes former teammates Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Tie Domi and Curtis Joseph. Air Max 97 Saldi . Its the second straight game Bell has scored in extra time for Kelowna, which beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-5 on Friday, and he now has four game-winning goals on the season. http://www.outletscarpesaldi.it/air-forc...ezzo-basso.html . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington. NEW YORK -- As Roger Goodell heads into his second decade as NFL commissioner, the challenges wont diminish. Nor, likely, will the compensation, which was $69 million for 2013 and 2014 combined.Some things to look for under Goodells continuing regime:LABOR DISCORD: Yes, the collective bargaining agreement will last another five seasons. Its guaranteed that the NFL Players Association will be confronting and disputing the commissioner on nearly every issue.So look for more court cases, particularly involving player conduct and suspensions. Watch for the union to continue seeking to reopen the CBA before it expires after the 2020 season.DIGITAL FOCUS: Goodell always has been enamored of footballs possibilities in the digital world. Hes aggressively pushed for the league to have a presence everywhere, and soon live streaming of all games will happen. And considering the interest in every contest, whether from bettors, fantasy players or old-school fans, pro football will have a place on every digital platform created through the years.During Rogers time as commissioner, cable, digital and international coverage of the NFL have reached new heights, ESPN President John Skipper says. All these efforts reflect Rogers commitment to growing the game on new platforms and in new markets while ensuring the NFL has a strong future.INTERNATIONAL: The league wont be backing off in bringing its product abroad. If the November game in Estadio Azteca is a sellout, Mexico City will get more. Brazil has shown interest in the Pro Bowl if not a regular-season game. England and Europe remain more than viable.Goodell has championed virtually eveerything with an international flavor. Balenciaga Scarpe Prezzo Basso. Hed like to see an expansion team in London, and even a Super Bowl there is possible, although both of those dont figure to happen in the next 10 years.SHORTER PRESEASON, LONGER REGULAR SEASON: This one is very dicey because it seems to go against all player safety initiatives. But does it really if the NFL drops from four to two preseason matches and adds one to the regular schedule? With that added game at a neutral site, allowing the NFL to have more games abroad?Goodell is a smart enough negotiator to realize the union would need lots of incentive to agree to this. A few more roster spots per team might be the tonic.FRIDAY/SATURDAY NIGHTS: The high school and college seasons essentially end in early December. That leaves perhaps four weeks when, other than bowl games with little cachet, theres not much to fill a football jones on TV. While NFL executive Brian Rolapp and CBS Sports President Sean McManus dont see it happening, its another TV window that could open for the NFL during Goodells next 10 years.HEAD TRAUMA: The one issue the NFL must solve is making a violent collision sport safe enough that parents will allow their kids to play it. Goodell recognizes this and figures to make sure some of those millions and millions of dollars flowing the leagues way gets spent on improved equipment, plus concussion research, identification, treatment, and, most important, prevention.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '