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TORONTO -- As it tabled its first offer in the latest round of NHL labour talks, the NHL Players Association presented itself as a partner looking to help fix the leagues problems -- but not one willing to bear all the burden. Vernon Davis Womens Jersey . Flanked by superstars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr said Tuesday the unions offer includes a smaller percentage of revenues for players and an expanded revenue sharing program to help struggling teams. "We do believe that the proposal the players made today, once implemented, can produce a stable industry ... that can give us a chance to move beyond the recurring labour strife that has plagued the NHL the last two decades," said Fehr. By the unions calculations, the deal could see players give up as much as US$465 million in revenue if the league continues to grow at an average rate for the next three seasons. The proposal includes delinking the salary cap from hockey-related revenue and setting a fixed rate -- increasing by two per cent for the first year, four per cent for the second and six per cent for the third. Afterwards, the players would hold an option to have the fourth year revert back to the current system, where they are entitled to receive 57 per cent of all revenues. The belief from the NHLPA is that owners would be able to pocket more profits over the first three years of the deal, some of which could be dispersed to struggling franchises in an effort to strengthen the league overall. "I like it a lot," Crosby said of the proposal. "I think, as Don said, its addressing the issues that the league has. (Were) making sure as players that we do our part to help those (struggling) teams out, but also holding the teams accountable. "At the end of the day, its going to take both (sides) to do that." The current CBA expires Sept. 15 and the NHL has said there will be a lockout if a new agreement isnt in place by then. After receiving the unions offer, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he hoped that the league would be able to examine it closely enough so that it could be discussed when talks resume Wednesday. "Its clear to me that they didnt put it together in an hour or two, and as a result were going to need to take a little bit of time to evaluate it," Bettman said. The most surprising part of the unions proposal was that it didnt call for the removal of the hard salary cap the league won coming out of the 2004-05 lockout. Fehr indicated that the union decided to work with that concept because the owners felt strongly about the need to keep it. The union boss called the proposed revenue sharing plan "significantly expanded, more aggressive and more targeted" than what currently exists. It would see more than $250 million spread around each season. "In essence, when you boil it all down, what were suggesting is that the players partner with the financially stronger owners to stabilize the industry and assist the less financially strong ownership groups," said Fehr. The proposal comes after the league laid its offer out on July 13. It called for an immediate 24 per cent decrease in player salaries -- accomplished by lowering the unions share of revenue -- while introducing new contract restrictions, including a five-year cap on contracts. According to the NHLPA, its proposal doesnt include "significant" changes to rules governing players contracts. With the Sept. 15 deadline looming, it appears the talks have started to take on more urgency. Both sides have said repeatedly that theyre anxious to avoid a lockout, especially after an entire season was lost the last time they negotiated an agreement. Since then, the union has installed Fehr as its executive director and the players seemed thrilled with the crafty first proposal he unveiled Tuesday. "Everything that weve done has been well thought out," said Ottawa Senators forward Jason Spezza. "Theres a reason behind our proposal. The biggest reason is because we want to try to find a way to play and find a way to reach a fair agreement." Added Fehr: "The players want a new CBA and they want it soon." Randy Moss Camo Jersey . Jacksons suspension began immediately. He will be able to apply for reinstatement in exactly one year. This is Jacksons third drugs-related suspension, the previous two coming during his five seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 2007 fourth-round pick was banished for four games in 2009 and for 12 months starting in September 2010. Randy Moss Jersey . 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Ibanez tied it with a pinch-hit two-run homer in the ninth inning, then had an RBI single in the 12th, helping the Yankees remain a game up on Baltimore in the AL East with one game to go by beating the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Tuesday night. "We stuck together. We stayed after them, and we were able to pull it out," Ibanez said. "Its crunch time for us, and we all know that." With a second comeback spurred by Ibanez in the last 10 days, the Yankees need a win or Orioles loss on the final day of the season to secure their 13th division title since 1996. The Orioles beat Tampa Bay 1-0 earlier. If the teams end up even after Wednesdays games, theyll play a tiebreaker Thursday in Baltimore. "If you win, you win the division. Thats the bottom line," manager Joe Girardi said. "And we have the chance to have the best record, and thats the bottom line and thats a good feeling that you can control that." The Yankees kept missing chances on a foggy, rainy night. They were 0-58 when trailing after eight innings this season before rallying in the ninth. Curtis Granderson led off the ninth with a single off closer Andrew Bailey and Ibanez lined a shot to right field to make it 3-all. Ibanez came up again with two outs in the 12th against Andrew Miller (3-2) following a walk to Francisco Cervelli in his first plate appearance of the year and a free pass to Granderson. The 40-year-old first-year Yankee then hit a grounder out of the reach of shortstop Jose Iglesias and Cervelli flopped into home plate with a slide he said he couldnt explain. "I mustve thanked Ibanez 100 times," said Mark Teixeira, who was 0 for 4 with runners in scoring position. "Raul is my favourite player right now. I guarantee Im the happiest guy on the team because it could not have gone worse for me personally, but we won." The Yankees ran out to first base to mob Ibanez, who had a tying two-run homer against Oakland in the 13th inning on Sept. 22. He was doused with a bucket of ice water during a postgame interview. "It was really cold. My back was numb for a while," Ibanez said, "but it felt good." Derek Lowe (9-11) pitched two innings for the win. While the Orioles were pursuing the Yankees in the standings, Lowes outing was delayed briefly in the 12th by another kind of bird. A member of the grounds crew, using a bucket, chased a bird that landed on the infield and was reluctant to fly off. Tying a season high with their seventh straight loss, the Red Sox dropped to 69-92, ensuring they will finish in last place in the East for thhe first time since 1992. Alex Boone Jersey. "We didnt start the season to finish fifth ... or fourth, or third, or second ...," manager Bobby Valentine said. The Yankees had at least one hit in each of the first six innings before the top three in the batting order went out successively in the seventh against Junichi Tazawa. After Ibanezs homer, they loaded the bases against Bailey in the ninth but Mark Melancon relieved and got Teixeira to pop up to an outfield playing in and Robinson Cano to ground out. Ibanez has 19 homers this season, 10 of them tying the game or putting New York a lead. Managing as if this were a playoff game, Girardi used much of his well-rested bullpen. He called on Rafael Soriano for the ninth, trailing 2-1, and the closer gave up a leadoff homer to James Loney, rankling many of the 41,564 who stayed through the rain. He also pitched the 10th, walking one batter. It was the first time this season Soriano pitched more than 1 1-3 innings. Soriano threw 43 pitches, his most since Sept. 25, 2005. "Hopefully, he feels OK tomorrow if I need him," Girardi said. "Ive said it all along and Ill say it again: trying to win the division." Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia were back in Bostons lineup a day after sitting out of a 10-2 loss and immediately made an impact. Ellsbury, who sat against left-hander CC Sabathia, singled and scored from first on a double to right-centre by Pedroia, playing with a broken left ring finger. Cody Ross added a sacrifice fly against David Phelps for a 2-0 lead. "He had great at-bats all night. Hes an amazing character," Valentine said. Eduardo Nunez had an RBI single off Jon Lester after Granderson reached on an infield hit, advanced to second on a throwing error by third baseman Pedro Ciriaco on the play and then stole third base. Teixeira grounded out with runners on first and second to end the fifth and was booed by the many fans who remained in their seats. The Yankees had runners on second and third with two outs in the seventh against Rich Hill and Ichiro Suzuki came up to chants of "Ich-iro!" He hit a sharp line drive to centre field that was caught by Ellsbury. NOTES: Yankees top pitching prospect Manny Banuelos is scheduled to have reconstructive surgery on his left elbow Thursday. Dr. James Andrews will perform the Tommy John surgery. The 21-year-old Banuelos is expected to miss the 2013 season. ... Boston entered the game 24 games out of first place. The previous time they were that far out was after games of Sept. 22, 1969. ... Bostons Daisuke Matsuzaka (1-6) faces New Yorks Hiroki Kuroda (15-11) in the regular-season finale. ' ' '