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A look at whats happening all around the majors Saturday:---PAIR OF ACESA pitching showdown at Wrigley Field as Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta (16-5, 2.84 ERA), the NL leader in wins, faces Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner (13-8, 2.49). A tight game may not bode well for the Giants, who are 4-12 in one-run decisions since the All-Star break.ON THE MENDDodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to throw three innings or about 50 pitches during a rehab outing for Class A Rancho Cucamonga, with left-hander Brett Anderson to follow. Anderson is on the disabled list with a finger blister. Kershaw has been sidelined since late June with a herniated disk in his back.CENTRAL LOCATIONIn a pivotal AL Central series between surging playoff contenders, Miguel Cabrera and the Tigers visit Kansas City. Detroit rookie Michael Fulmer (10-5, 2.69 ERA) starts on six days rest against Yordano Ventura (9-9, 4.33) and the World Series champion Royals.ROAD SHOWLeading the big leagues in wins, Boston right-hander Rick Porcello (18-3, 3.26 ERA) tries to move within one of No. 20 when the Red Sox visit last-place Oakland. Porcello recently became the first Boston pitcher in 70 years to start a season 13-0 at Fenway Park, but this time hell take his act on the road.FIRST-PLACE SCHEDULERookie right-hander Joe Musgrove starts for wild card-hopeful Houston in the middle game of three at AL West-leading Texas. Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel was bumped out of the series for extra rest. The left-hander is set to start Tuesday in Cleveland as the Astros open September with 13 consecutive games against current division leaders (Texas in two series, Cleveland, Chicago Cubs).FEELING GREENThe Yankees hope for good news on rookie right-hander Chad Green, who left Friday nights start in Baltimore with right elbow pain. He was scheduled to be examined by a doctor Saturday, the team said.Air Max 97/1 Sean Wotherspoon Fake . Radwanska, making her debut in the Seoul tournament, hit eight aces in a match that lasted 1 hour, 4 minutes at Olympic Park tennis stadium. "It was definitely a very good match -- I was playing really good tennis," Radwanska said. Cheap Air Max 97 . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope. http://www.outletairmax97.com/ .C. -- Rodney Hood connected from all over the court while freshman Jabari Parker was busy swatting shots and scoring in transition. Cheap Nike Air Max 97 China . Defencemen Drew Doughty, Shea Weber and forward Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Canadians, who started their gold-medal defence 2-0. Goalie Roberto Luongo, getting the call in place of Game 1 starter Carey Price, was solid when needed in making 23 saves for the shutout. Nike Vapormax 97 Metallic Gold .com) - The Montreal Canadiens embark on their first road trip of the season as they head out west to battle the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.Host Brazil could only manage a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa as the mens soccer competition began at the Olympics on Thursday.South Africa put an early scare into the hosts as Lebo Mothibas third-minute shot was blocked by on-rushing keeper Weverton.It was a frustrating first half for Brazil and its star forward Neymar, who twice saw South African keeper Itumeleng Khune tip 20-yard shots over the bar.Brazil greatly controlled possession, but South Africa did have two early chances to score through Keagan Dolly and Mothiba early in the second half.But South Africas hopes at an upset win ended soon after when Mothobi Mvala picked up two yellow cards for a pair of fouls in quick succession and was sent off in the 59th minute.Brazil nearly took the lead in the 69th minute when the ball trickled across the box to Gabriel Jesus, but the new Manchester City signing could only hit the outside of the post with the net gaping.Neymar flashed a shot inches too high three minutes later, then played through Gabriel Barbosa, only for Khune to make another good save.Deep into stoppage time, Khune handled a low shot from Neymar as the hosts failed to find a breakthrough and were booed off the field by their fans in?Brasilia.We had the best chances but the ball didnt go in, Brazil coach Rogerio Micale said. And we also have to give credit to South Africa, which has a very determined team and made it difficult for us to impose our game.Mexico 2, Germany 2Germany twice answered second-half goals from Mexico as the teams settled for a 2-2 draw in Group C.Hirving Lozano had two golden opportunites to give Mexico the lead in the first half, but there were no goals until after halftime.Oribe Peralta opened the scoring in the 52nd minute by heading home Michael Perezs cross from a corner.But Germany were back level six minute later when Serge Gnabry, who had just missed a clear header, was able to score after receiving Niklas Sules through ball.Germany thought they had the lead moments later, but Davie Selkes goal was ruled out for a handball in the buildup.And seconds later Mexico were again in front when Marco Bueno struck the crossbar and the ball fell for Rodolfo Pizarro to score.But again Germany were able to equalize when Matthias Ginter headed home from Julian Brandts corner in the 78th minute.Portugal 2, Argentina 0Portugal handed Group D favorite Argentina its first loss at the Olympics in 20 years.Jonathan Calleri nearly gave Argentina the lead just after half-time when his chipped shot on the counter-attack hit the crossbar.But it was Portugal that opened the scoring in the 66th minute when Goncalo Paciencia tucked a low shot from the top of the box into the far corner.Pite Trabulo added a second goal in the 84th minute when Argentina keeper Geronimo Rulli allowed the ball to slip through his legs.After earning the silver medal in Atlanta in 1996, Argentina failed to qualify in 2000, then won gold in 2004 and 2008, then again missed the tournament in 2012.Honduras 3, Algeria 2Honduras held off a late comeback to win the opening game in Group D.Anthony Lozano beat the offside trap to go through on goal in the 13th minute, and though his shot was cleared off the line, it fell for Romell Quioto to open the scoring.Algeria lost their captain Ryad Keniche to injury after a half-hour and it got worse for the African team three minutes later when Marcelo Pereira doubled Honduras lead with a looping header.Algeria got a goal back with Sofiane Bendebkas 68th minute header, but Honduras restored the two-goal advantage when Algeria keeper Farid Chaal spilled a simple cross and Lozano was on hand to tap in.With five minutes left, Algerria cut it to 3-2 with a Baghdad Bounedjah header, and Algeria nearly had an equalizer, only for Oussama Darfalou to head over the bar from four yards out.dddddddddddd.Sweden 2, Colombia 2In Group B, a late Dorlan Pabon penalty allowed Colombia to salvage a draw with Sweden.Teo Gutierrez raced onto a through ball and slotted home from just inside the corner of the box to give Colombia the lead, but Mikael Ishak equalized for Sweden before half-time with a powerful 25-yard blast into the top corner.And Sweden took the lead after the hour mark when Colombia keeper Cristian Bonilla could only parry Robin Quaisons shot into the path of Astrit Ajdarevic.But Colombia levelled the score in the 75th minute when Joakim Nilsson was whistled for handling the ball in the box, and Pabon converted the penalty.Substitute Harold Preciado nearly found a winner in the final stages but his shot under pressure was saved.Denmark 0, Iraq 0Denmark and Iraq opened the mens competition with a goalless draw in Group A, leaving all four teams with a single point after Brazils draw.With Denmark content to play for a draw, substitute Mohannad Abdul-Rahim nearly sparked Iraq to victory, but he could not find a winner.South Korea 8, Fiji 0South Korea began their Group D campaign with an overwhelming 8-0 victory over minnows Fiji.Ryu Seung-Woo found the breakthrough in the 32nd-minute, and though the Moon Chang-Jin missed a penalty the Koreans were easily in control by halftime.The floodgates would open in the second half, with a three-goal flurry starting in the 62nd minute that included two strikes within two minutes from Kwon Chang-Hoon.Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-Min made it 5-0 from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute before Ryu scored two more to complete his hat trick for the match.Nigeria 5, Japan 4Nigeria ran out 5-4 winners in a thrilling opener against Japan, as Oghenekaro Etebo scored four goals to lead his team to the Group B victory.The Nigerian team showed no signs of wear and tear after a flight delay in the United States nearly jeopardized their chances of making it to the match, taking an early lead after Japan keeper Masatoshi Kushibiki parried a shot into the path of Sadiq Umar who tapped in.Japan struck right back from the penalty spot after Takumi Minamino was fouled in the area and Shinzo Kohrokito stepped up to convert to make it 1-1 in the ninth minute.Minutes later Abdullahi Shehus high cross found Etebo in the penalty area, who settled with what looked like a possible hand ball and then fired in Nigerias second at the far post.The lead once again lasted less than a minute after Takumi Minamino picked up a brilliant through ball and was in on goal to give Japan their second and level the score at 2-2.Things settled down after that until the end of the first half when a goalmouth scramble led to Nigerias third goal as the ball fell once again to Etebo, who volleyed home to send it to the break at 3-2.The second half started horribly for Japan, as Umar forced a turnover in Japans end and was taken down by Tsukasa Shiotani in the area and the referee pointed to the spot. Etebo stepped up and coolly slotted home to make it 4-2 and complete his hat trick.Etebo wasnt done yet and his fourth looked to put the match out of reach when he volleyed home a long rebound from 30 yards out seemingly sealed the fate of the Japanese.However, goals from Arsenal recruit Takuma Asano and fellow substitute?Musashi Suzuki almost had Japan back in the game, but the Samurai Blue ran out of time as Nigeria held on for the win. ' ' '