Alshons (Jeffery) other shoulder," Cutler said. "We had some good stuff after that; we had some bad stuff. Typical preseason game

A SNAPSHOT OF ROUND TWO IN THE A-LEAGUETHEY SAID ITThats definitely the worst Ive seen the team play ... there was nothing positive out of today, nothing positive at all. The only positive thing is we can get better from todays performance because there was nothing good about that. - Brisbane coach John Aloisi lambasts his team for their 4-0 drubbing by Newcastle.STAT THAT MATTERSIt took a grand-final rematch to get it done, but Western Sydneys 2-1 defeat of reigning champions Adelaide is the Wanderers first victory in the opening two rounds since the clubs inception in 2012. Before Friday night, Tony Popovics men had won just once in the first three rounds.MAN OF THE ROUNDThis could go to no other man than Tim Cahill, who had plenty of soccer lovers around the globe in raptures over his stunning 35m half-volley on debut for Melbourne City. Cahill described the wonder strike as being up there among the best goals of his career. Football Federation Australia officials, meanwhile , would have been rubbing their hands together after the face of this seasons marketing campaign somehow exceeded enormous expectations.SAFEST HANDSLiam Reddy was reliable throughout Perths 2-0 win over Wellington but none more so than when he sensationally stopped Roy Krishna from point-blank range, tipping the Fijians header over the crossbar.CONTROVERSY CORNERWestern Sydney striker Brendon Santalab was lucky to be on the pitch when he scored his injury-time winner against Adelaide. The Wanderers super-sub laid a crunching challenge on Reds midfielder James Holland which was strong enough to earn him a red card instead of the yellow he copped from referee Shaun Evans.UNDER PRESSUREMelbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat needs to turn things around quickly if he wants his 2014-15 champions to keep their status as Victorias top dogs. In a self-described embarrassing derby display, Muscats Victory lacked cohesion and, above all, spirit in their 4-1 capitulation to a ruthless Melbourne City. Can they make amends in Adelaide next weekend?Air Max 90 Cheap Outlet . The players spoke Jan. 13 during a Major League Baseball Players Association conference call after Rodriguez sued the union and Major League Baseball to overturn an arbitrators decision suspending him for the 2014 season and post-season. Air Force 1 Clearance Sale . Canada is now down to its 22-player limit, although but players wont be registered until Christmas Day. Changes could still be made as a result of a suspension or injury. http://www.cheapshoesstorewholesale.com/yeezy-boost-350-v3-online-outlet.html . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring. 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Problem was Chicagos offence couldnt do a thing for the better part of three quarters. Carolinas second-year cornerback Josh Norman had two interceptions, including a 60-yard return for a touchdown against Matt Blanchard. The Bears had three turnovers and allowed seven sacks. "Certainly we didnt do what we wanted or up to our expectations," Trestman said of his offence. "... Weve got work to do." Jay Cutler was intercepted on Chicagos first play from scrimmage by Norman, setting up a 3-yard touchdown pass from Cam Newton to Brandon LaFell. Cutler bounced back to complete 6 of 8 passes for 56 yards, but the Bears offence managed only a field goal in the first three quarters. Tight end Fendi Onobun dropped a wide open pass in the end zone from Josh McCown in the second quarter and the Bears turned the ball over on the next play at the Carolina 12. Matt Forte carried once and lost a yard and the Bears were held to 16 yards rushing on six carries and 85 total yards in the first half. "Defensively, we just wanted to go out and establish ourselves," Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said. "We didnt really know what to expect because everything is new in Chicago. So it was all about going out and executing what we do and we did a good job of that defensively." Newtons night was a mixed bag. Carolinas third-year pro played three series and was 3 of 6 for 16 yards with the one touchdown to LaFell on a crossing route. But what had been a mostly positive night turned sour when Newton threw into double coverage and was intercepted near midfield by Bostic, who ran untouched to the end zone. Newton didnt return to the game after that. "Cam got a little greedy and tried to force the ball in there," Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. Newton said he asked coaches to put him back in for one more series after what he described as a "disgusting" throw. "Its something that you have to live with," Newtonn said.dddddddddddd "You have to live and learn and its keeping me anxious for our next preseason game." The Panthers tried to emphasize their push toward a "more traditional running game", but struggled to move the ball with DeAngelo Williams held to 10 yards on five carries. With running backs Jonathan Stewart and Mike Tolbert out with injuries, the Panthers got a long look at their three young running backs -- Tauren Poole, Armond Smith and sixth-round pick Kenjon Barner from Oregon. Barner scored on a 5-yard touchdown run late in the first half to give Carolina a 14-10 lead at the break. "Thats unacceptable," Barner said of an earlier fumble in his NFL debut. "I cant have that. In no way, shape or form can you win games with turnovers. Ive got to get that corrected." The Panthers have been waiting three years for Armanti Edwards to emerge and the former third-round pick is starting to show some flash as a potential No. 3 receiver. Edwards, who has been praised by Rivera for his play in training camp, caught two passes for 38 yards. Carolinas much-questioned secondary performed well. Norman, entering his second season, started in the teams nickel defence and his interception of Cutler set up Carolinas first touchdown. "Im calmer this time around as opposed to my rookie year," Norman said. Cutler, who said the Bears didnt do much in terms of game planning, called it an unfortunate start. "I have to put the ball on Alshons (Jeffery) other shoulder," Cutler said. "We had some good stuff after that; we had some bad stuff. Typical preseason game." Typical regular season game for Chicagos defence though. The Bears lost Brian Urlacher to retirement and are starting two new linebackers in D.J. Williams and former Panther James Anderson. But it seemed as if they didnt miss a beat early on, forcing three first-half turnovers. "There were a lot of things we could do better," Bears linebacker Lance Briggs said. "There were some things we did well. When we put on the tape, well all evaluate the things to improve on. All in all, when you are getting turnovers in the game thats very big." NOTES: Prior to the game, the Panthers held a moment of silence for Jon Richardson, the son of Panthers owner Jerry Richardson, who died last month after a long battle with cancer. Jon Richardson had worked in previous years as the franchises director of stadium operations. ' ' '