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• JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After being mostly quiet for the first three days of free agency, the Jacksonville Jaguars made a flurry of moves Friday. None of them jaw-dropping, but all in line with the teams plans to rebuild through the draft. The Jaguars signed cornerback Alan Ball, running back Justin Forsett, defensive tackle Roy Miller and cornerback Antwaun Molden. They joined linebacker Geno Hayes in the teams free-agent class. Ball, who signed a two-year deal, spent last season in Houston after playing five years in Dallas. He is expected to compete for a starting job for the Jaguars, who recently parted ways with cornerbacks Derek Cox, Rashean Mathis and Aaron Ross. Ball has 22 career starts and three interceptions. The 6-foot-2 Ball fits new coach Gus Bradleys defensive schemes of being a press-coverage cornerback. "Yeah, you look at his history and the type of guy in his scheme," Ball said. "I kind of fit that prototype, so thats definitely exciting, definitely has a plan and I know that and I just want to be a part of the regime so thats why I made this choice." Forsett, who also signed a two-year deal, has played for Indianapolis (2008), Seattle (2008-11) and Houston (2012). He has 1,661 yards and eight touchdowns. He will compete for the backup job behind Maurice Jones- Drew. He also has experience dealing with new Jaguars offensive co-ordinator Jedd Fisch. "We had a couple options and it boiled down to opportunity, my role on the team and, of course, the contract," Forsett said. "Ill be in here backing up Maurice, trying to come in and get some carries and be a spark and being able to catch the ball out the backfield and do some other things that Ive done with Jedd in the past up in Seattle." Miller spent the last four seasons in Tampa Bay, recording 140 tackles and three sacks. He worked with new Jaguars defensive line coach Todd Wash in Tampa Bay. Miller is expected to replace Terrance Knighton in the D-line rotation. "I like the coaches," Miller said. "I really like the new energy that they have out here. I like everything. Im still in Florida. Im looking forward to being a part of this new regime and creating some change out here. Im just a hard-working guy, hardnosed." Moulden played in three games for the Jaguars last season after signing as a free agent on Nov. 27. He has played in 51 games with two starts since entering the league as a third-round draft pick by Houston in 2008. www.theseahawksjerseysshop.com/Womens-Obrien-Schofield-Nike-Jersey . -- Steven Lenhart scored two goals, including the tying score in second-half stoppage time as the San Jose Earthquakes rallied for a 3-3 draw with FC Dallas on Saturday night. www.theseahawksjerseysshop.com/Womens-Red-Bryant-Nike-Jersey . Messi pounced on a rebound of Cesc Fabregas strike five minutes after halftime to cancel out Odion Ighalos opener that had come against the flow of play in the 26th. The Argentina star then claimed the victory in the 73rd with a brilliantly struck free kick to record his 17th multi-goal game of the season and take his league-leading goal tally to 37 goals. http://www.theseahawksjerseysshop.com/Womens-Steven-Hauschka-Nike-Jersey . LOUIS -- The NHL board of governors has approved the sale of the St. www.theseahawksjerseysshop.com . Now its Kunitz whos turning into the star. More than halfway through the lockout-shortened NHL season, Kunitz is tied for second in the league with 17 goals and is third in total points, trailing linemate Sidney Crosby and Tampa Bays Steven Stamkos. www.theseahawksjerseysshop.com/Womens-Brandon-Browner-Nike-Jersey . Coach Alain Vigneault said after practice Thursday that Malhotras vision was affected after he was hit by a puck in Wednesdays 4-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Malhotra, who does not wear a visor, was to see a specialist later Thursday.DALLAS -- The Chicago Blackhawks are getting strong play from their best players -- and thats a big reason they are 4-0. Marian Hossa scored his NHL-leading fifth goal on a power play 1:41 into overtime to give Chicago a 3-2 comeback victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews tied the score late in the third period, and Patrick Sharp had a goal and two assists. Patrick Kane added two assists, including a dazzling pass on Hossas game-winner, to extend his scoring streak to four games (two goals, five assists). "First really big test coming from behind and I think we didnt quit," Hossa said. "Huge goal by Toews at the end kept us in the game." The Blackhawks, who matched the franchises best start set during the 1972-73 season, overcame a 2-0 second-period deficit. Corey Crawford made 21 saves and stopped Ryan Garbutt on a penalty shot. "We just kept sticking to the same play, kept going, and our guys did a great job not getting frustrated," Crawford said. "All the missed opportunities or big saves sometimes gets to you. But tonight was great. We got some big goals and an amazing play by Kaner at the end there." With Dallas captain Brenden Morrow in the penalty box for interference, Hossa fired a one-timer from the slot past goalie Kari Lehtonen after receiving a nifty, behind-the-back pass from Kane. "Well talk about that one for a long time, like he had eyes behind his head," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said of Kanes pass. "He saw Hoss and everybody thought it was on the left side, including me, and then he pulls that off and Hoss doesnt waste it and buries it. It was a special ending." Chicagos high-powered offence, which racked up 14 goals in the previous three games, needed the man-advantage to score all three Thursday night. Part of that was due to an outstanding performance by Lehtonen, who made 38 saves after coming within 3.4 seconds of a 39-save shutout Tuesday in a 2-1 win at Detroit. "If Kari isnt there, there is no game tonight," Dallas defenceman Stephane Robidas said. "Theres no chance we get a point. We just got lucky that we hung in there for that long. Weve just got to tighten up defensively. You cant play like that all the time." Dallas coach Glen Gulutzan was not happy with the performance of his team, which was outshot 41-23 and fell to 2-1-1. "Lost battles and turnovers," Gulutzan said. "If you lose one-on-one battles all night, and if you turn the puck over all night, then youre going to be on the wrong end of things, and thats what we did." With Eric&nbssp;Nystrom in the penalty box for boarding, Toews tied it at 2 with 5:53 left in regulation on a wrist shot from the left circle that beat Lehtonen over the blocker.dddddddddddd The Stars had a prime opportunity to win when Niklas Hjalmarssons tripping penalty with 1:18 left in regulation gave them a chance to end it on the power play. But even though the man-advantage carried over into overtime, they were unable to capitalize. Ray Whitneys second goal of the season midway through the second period gave Dallas a 2-0 lead, but the Stars continued to get into penalty trouble, allowing three goals on their last four trips to the box. "We didnt change too much of our approach," Quenneville said. "We didnt get away from our game, just tried to get on the offensive side of things, drew some penalties, and the power play cashed in. It was a real solid game for us." Loui Eriksson put the Stars up 1-0 with a short-handed goal on a spectacular effort with 1.4 seconds remaining in the first period. He fought his way around defenceman Brent Seabrook at the Chicago blue line and fired a wrist shot that Crawford initially appeared to stop, but the puck came loose and slid just over the goal line. Garbutt was awarded his first career penalty shot early in the second when he was pulled down from behind by Seabrook on a breakaway, but Crawford made a glove save on his backhand attempt. Following a turnover by Michal Rozsival, Whitney found himself alone in front and his point-blank backhander over Crawfords shoulder gave Dallas a two-goal lead at 10:41. The Blackhawks finally solved Lehtonen on a power play at 15:57 when Sharp attempted a pass through the crease that was inadvertently deflected in by Dallas defender Trevor Daley. "To us, it was almost fun to watch how good he was playing," Kane said of Lehtonen. "Just making acrobatic save after acrobatic save." Dallas forward Jaromir Jagr, who had two goals and two assists on opening night but has been held off the scoresheet since, left with an undisclosed injury late in the third period. "I dont think its anything big, but I havent spoken to our training staff," Gulutzan said. NOTES: During the game, the Stars announced that they signed restricted free agent centre Jamie Benn to a five-year contract worth $26.25 million. ... The last time the Blackhawks opened the season with at least three straight victories was back in 1972-73, when Hall of Famers Tony Esposito and Stan Mikita led them to a 4-0 start en route to the Stanley Cup final. ... Dallas has allowed just one goal during 5-on-5 play through its first four games. ' ' '

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