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MOSCOW -- Vladislav Tretiak has won a contest between two Russian ice hockey greats to be re-elected as president of the national federation. Soviet-era goaltender Tretiak, who is close to the countrys influential Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, defeated Viacheslav Fetisov by 125 votes to 11 at the federation conference on Wednesday. Tretiak wins a third consecutive four-year term in a position he has held since 2006, despite the federation coming in for criticism after Russias defeat in the quarterfinals of the Sochi Olympics. He is a longtime proponent of allowing fewer foreign players at Russian clubs so that local prospects get more ice time. Fetisov, a multiple Olympic, world, and Stanley Cup champion defenceman, has accused Tretiak of allowing Russias youth hockey development to wither, and backed a more liberal approach to foreign players to help clubs compete internationally. Michael Carrick Jersey . So they rushed to re-sign the first baseman who general manager Ben Cherington described Friday as "a unique player." The World Series champions finalized a $32 million, two-year agreement Thursday with the slugging former catcher who turned into a surprisingly good defender. Ander Herrera Jersey .com) - Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion has been named the American League Player of the Week for the period ending May 11. http://www.manunitedfcpro.com/Customized/ . (AP) -- The head of the committee that developed Major League Baseballs plan to expand instant replay says he is optimistic the system will be in place this season, even though owners and unions for players and umpires have yet to approve. Chris Smalling Jersey . The former Edmonton Oilers defenceman was with the St. Louis Blues in training camp on a professional tryout. Whitney, 30, had four goals and 13 points in 34 games with the Oilers last season. Victor Lindelof Jersey . Louis Cardinals won the World Series last season, but after losing first baseman Albert Pujols to free agency and manager Tony LaRussa to retirement, they opened the 2012 season in 12th spot in the TSN.Honolulu, HI (SportsNetwork.com) - Hawaii mens basketball coach Gib Arnold has been fired after four seasons, the university announced Tuesday. Assistant coach Brandyn Akana was also fired in a sudden scrubbing atop the mens program that came less than three weeks before Hawaii begins its season in the Rainbow Classic on Nov. 14 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The program has been under investigation by the NCAA for potential rules violations, These painful but critical steps are being taken in an effort to strengthen our athletics program and to do right by our student athletes and students in general, athletic director Ben Jay said in a statement. We appreciate the work of Gib and Brandyn and wish them both the best in the future. Arnold was hired in March 2010 and signeed a three-year extension three years ago that was not set to expire until June 30, 2015.dddddddddddd The school said he will remain employed through Jan. 26 and will be paid the remainder of his contract in a lump sum. Akana will stay employed through Jan. 26 and is not entitled to any additional compensation. We are committed to setting the best possible examples for our players not only on the field of sports but in life, said university chancellor Robert Bley-Vroman. Jay has my full support in these steps that will strengthen the long-term future of our athletics program and our university. The Rainbow Warriors went 72-55 under Arnold, including 20-11 last season -- their first 20-win season since 2003-04. Arnolds father coached the Warriors from 1985-87. Cheap Jerseys China NFL Jerseys China NFL Jerseys Wholesale Discount Basketball Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic Cheap Baseball Jerseys Free Shipping Cheapest College Jerseys Sale Cheap Football Jerseys China Nike NFL Jerseys Canada Wholesale NHL Jerseys From China MLB Jerseys Outlet Canada Wholesale NBA Jerseys Canada Store Cheap Soccer Jerseys China Cheap Authentic Jerseys Canada ' ' '