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Amy Menke gave the Americans a 1-0 lead in the first period, but a goal by Brykaliuk took away the advantage at 15:39. Miller scored the lone goal in the second, and a pair of goals by Krzyzaniak and Carels gave Canada a 4-1 lead less than 10 minutes into the third. But the U.S. roared back with two goals by Gracen Hirschy in a two-minute span and a single from Danielle Cameranesi at 18:20 to tie the game. "I think the girls got a little lackadaisical, a little complacent, I guess you could say," said Fetter. "We were up 4-1 and I think that it was pretty much done and the U.S. just kept coming at us. "They scored three goals ... but overall I think it was a great learning lesson for us and something that we can build on when we get to worlds." Roberto Garza Jersey . Now hes looking for a few more hits. Pence belted his first grand slam in more than four years, Matt Cain dodged trouble for five-plus innings and the Giants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 on Friday night. 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Madrids record achievement -- Barcelona is next closest with 21 trophies -- comes with the team building on its record 112 goals scored in a season, Cristiano Ronaldo looking to establish a record scoring total in a season and coach Jose Mourinho set to become the first coach to win league titles in four different countries.OKLAHOMA CITY -- While the NBAs other top teams load up on high-priced talent through free agency and trades, the Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to improve while facing a budget crunch. The Thunder announced the signings of former No. 2 overall draft pick Hasheem Thabeet and undrafted free agent Hollis Thompson on Wednesday, the first day after the leagues moratorium on additions. Thabeet, a 7-foot-3 centre from Tanzania, was the second pick in the 2009 draft but has averaged only 2.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in limited playing time over his first three seasons with Memphis, Houston and Portland. Thompson left Georgetown after his junior season but was not taken in the draft. He will be getting his first shot at the NBA, while Thabeet is seeking a fresh start in another new situation. "Young players, as weve seen, they all develop at different rates in different situations. I wouldnt make any judgments based on two or three years," general manager Sam Presti said in a phone interview. "I think we have to allow that process to take its course and allow him to continue his development and see where things lead after his time with the Thunder." The moves are a sign of where the Thunder stand, with All-Stars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook already locked into expensive, long-term contracts and with Sixth Man of the Year James Harden and NBA blocks leader Serge Ibaka eligible for their own high-priced deals. Instead of chasing after the likes of Ray Allen, Steve Nash, Deron Williams and Dwight Howard, the Thunder are trying to build on a budget and limit the damage the luxury tax may present to their payroll. For now, that means taking a chance on players like Thabeet and Thompson. Those additions, plus the signing of first-round draft pick Perry Jones III, make even less likely the return of veteran free agents Derek Fisher, Nazr Mohammed and Royaal Ivey. Major Wright Jersey. Presti said Oklahoma City sees "more growth left" in Thabeet, who fits the franchises defence-firstmould. Thabeet has attended the Thunders summer league games in Orlando, Fla., this week but Presti said he will not play in summer league as the team instead focuses on his individual development leading up to training camp. "As a young player, at 25 years old, hes really just beginning. 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That will also keep him from participating in summer league games. "He understands how to play within the framework of a system," Presti said. "I think he has a good understanding of where hes effective on the floor and plays to his strengths, which we think for a young player is a very positive trait." Cohen called the end of last season an "aberration" for Thompson and expressed appreciation to Presti for seeing potential in him despite the injury. "Hes got an NBA skill set," Cohen said. "Thats the bottom line." ' ' '