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HOUSTON -- Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub signed a four-year contract extension. Schaub, acquired in 2007 in a trade from Atlanta, announced his new deal and thanked team owner Bob McNair, general manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak after the Texans opened the season with a 30-10 win over Miami. Schaub completed 20 of 31 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown pass to Andre Johnson on Sunday. "Im very excited to continue to make Houston our home," Schaub said. "My wife and I are raising our kids here, so were very excited to be a part of this community. Just excited for this opportunity." Schaub, 30, came to Houston in March 2007. He missed games with injuries in 2007 and 08, then played all 16 games in 2009 and 2010. He fractured his right foot in Week 10 last season and this was the final year of his contract. "At no point was this ever going to be a distraction for me," Schaub said. "Im excited for it to be done and over with so every ounce of focus and energy can be directed to this season and what we have going, and not being out there, as something down the road." The Texans also extended defensive end Tim Jamisons contract by two years, now through 2014. Schaub says he intends to finish his career in Houston. "Weve got a tremendous organization," Schaub said, "an owner that really cares about us as players in providing an environment to win. Im really excited about that." Schaub led the NFL with 4,770 yards passing in 2009, then threw for 4,369 yards and 24 touchdowns in 2010. Cheap Jerseys Online . Ramirez lined an RBI single over a drawn-in infield in the ninth inning, and Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs with a seesaw 7-6 victory on Sunday. Cheap Jerseys Direct . The UCI said Friday that the three-member independent commission will be chaired by retired British judge Philip Otton. His sports legal cases include a Premier League relegation dispute centred on Carlos Tevez, and Chelseas tactics in trying to lure Ashley Cole from Arsenal. http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html . Mike McCoy never knows how much hell need, or for how long hell be gone. The life of a utility player doesnt allow for much certainty. He understands his role and knows the Toronto Blue Jays will use him as they see fit.CALGARY -- The Calgary Flames are looking for a new coach. After meeting with general manager Jay Feaster, Brent Sutter agreed to part ways with the NHL team after three seasons. "The Calgary Flames and Brent Sutter have come to a mutual agreement that we are parting ways," said Feaster during a Thursday afternoon press conference. "I want to thank Brent Sutter for his loyal and dedicated service to this organization." The Flames narrowly missed the playoffs in all three seasons under Sutter, compiling a 118-90-38 record overall. Sutters contract was due to expire at the end of June. "Its not an easy day," said Feaster. "Its beyond just the fact that were both on the page that we need youth and enthusiasm and all those things. "The one thing I want to make clear is this is not about fault or blame or finger pointing." The Flames also announced that assistant coach Dave Lowry will not have his contract renewed. Sutters resume also includes a two-year stint with the New Jersey Devils and a seven-year run with the Red Deer Rebels, the Western Hockey League team he continues to own. "After discussions with Jay since the season ended, it was in the best interest of the organization and myself to part ways," said Sutter. "I wish the Calgary Flames all the best." Brent was hired by the Flames in June 2009 when brother Darryl was the GM. Feaster replaced Darryl Sutter in December 2010. Darryl called his brother "a top coach in the National Hockey League." "Hell be coaching somewhere else soon, too," said Darryl, who was hired to replace Terry Murray as coach of the Los Angeles Kings on Dec. 17. When asked if he was surprised by the firing, Darryl replied: &quuot;Coaching is coaching, right? "Brent wants to coach in the National Hockey League, hell coach in the National Hockey League," said Darryl, who is in Vancouver for the Kings quarter-final series against the Canucks.dddddddddddd "Its pretty straight forward." Feaster agreed that Brent wont be out of a job for long. "I dont think theres any question that Brent will coach again in the National Hockey League," Feaster said. "For me personally, one of the best things in the past two years in being in Calgary has been my relationship with Brent. I think hes a very, very good hockey coach." While admitting that parting ways with Sutter was difficult, Feaster said that the search for Calgarys new head coach will begin right away. "We will begin to put together our list and then set about the process of interviewing candidates," Feaster said. "Im not going to set a deadline to have a new coach on board, but we will get at the process right away." One candidate who will be considered for the job is Troy Ward, who is currently head coach of the playoff-bound Abbotsford Heat in the American Hockey League. Abbotsford is the AHL affiliate of the Flames. "Obviously one of the people that we would speak with is Troy Ward," Feaster said. "Hes done such a great job. At the same time, wed like to see a real, nice, long playoff run in Abbotsford." While the Flames will identify several candidates to interview for the vacant coaching positions, Feaster added that hell undoubtedly be contacted by other worthy contenders for the job. "There will be people coming out of the woodwork to coach," he said. "Theres no question that we will be contacted." ' ' '