-12:50 p.m.The Chicago Bears paid tribute to the World Series ch

Anderson Silva’s evolution into an all-time great wouldnt have happened without a spell in London, according to the man who brought him to these shores over a decade ago. The Brazilian legend is considered among the elite handful of cage competitors after a majestic run as UFC middleweight champion which resulted in some of the sports most iconic knockouts - made possible after he perfected his craft in Dave ODonnells Cage Rage.Silva (33-6-1) will next fight Englands premier UFC representative Michael Bisping (27-7) in London, returning to the city where his flamboyant but vicious style was developed. We brought Anderson over to lose to Lee Murray but, when he didnt, we realised we had a star in the making. Promoter Dave ODonnell ODonnell signed the up-and-coming Silva to his domestic promotion in 2004 as cannon fodder for English fighters but soon accepted the brilliant Brazilian import would outgrow them.We brought Anderson over to lose [a Cage Rage title fight] to Lee Murray but, when he didnt, we realised we had a star in the making, ODonnell exclusively told Sky Sports. He had knockout after knockout in London, then the UFC rightly snapped him up. Silva was beginning to demonstrate the ferocity that made him the UFCs best ever middleweight Anderson Silva: The stats Age: 40 Birthplace: Curitiba, Brazil Height/Reach: 62 / 77 Nickname: The Spider We signed Anderson the same way we brought all the biggest names over - we waited for the right moment, when theyd had a loss and needed rebuilding. With Murray being a rising star over here, it was something Anderson could get his teeth into.Twelve years ago, the 29-year-old prospect Silva boasted a 13-2 record earned in his homeland and Japan. He had been beaten just a year prior to touching down for the first of four fights at Wembleys Conference Centre that have since become the stuff of legend.But Silva annihilated Cage Rage favourite Murray to shock the home crowd, crippling his legs en route to a unanimous decision. It quickly dawned on promoter ODonnell that the quiet boy from the streets of Curitiba had something. Silva won all four fights in England but upcoming opponent Michael Bisping is also undefeated in his home country When he first came over to fight Murray he was booed, but by the end of the fight he was respected and nobody could wait for him to come back, said ODonnell. Lee wanted to fight the worlds best and we thought Anderson would be a test.A lot of Brazilians back in those days would just go to the ground but Anderson was different, always coming up with new tricks, he was the Bruce Lee of MMA.Yet his development wasnt yet completed - after torching the best that London had to offer, Silva surprisingly lost a fight in Japan by submission. Back to the drawing board. I brought [Silva] to a gym to do a seminar a few days before he knocked out Tony Fryklund with a reverse elbow. He practiced that move in the seminar and we all thought whats he doing? Promoter Dave ODonnell Sensing his opportunity, ODonnell tempted Silva back to The Big Smoke, having lined up stern American opposition. Jorge Rivera and Curtis Stout were promptly knocked out but, when Silva travelled to Hawaii for his next fight, he lost via disqualification. His silky skills were obvious but he just needed one spark to truly ignite his rise, and it would come with a never-repeated stoppage win on his next return to London.I brought him to a gym to do a seminar a few days before he knocked out Tony Fryklund with a reverse elbow, ODonnell recalled. He practiced that move in the seminar and we all thought whats he doing? That was on the Thursday, he went and did it on Saturday. He never played safe.The technique in question had never been seen, and since 2006 hasnt been repeated in top-level MMA. Silva, from a southpaw stance, connected with an elbow strike thrown like a boxers lead-hand uppercut. His opponent crashed downwards, the crowd were eerily silent as they digested what had happened, and one of the UFCs future icons was born. Silva went on to bamboozle Forrest Griffin in the UFC Anderson Silva: The records 33-6-1 (20 KOs, 6 submissions) Most UFC title defenses (10) Most finishes in the UFC (14) Longest win streak in UFC history (16) Longest UFC title reign (2457 days) Highest significant strike accuracy in UFC (67.8%) He was quickly poached by the riches of the Las Vegas-based organisation, as ODonnell expected. Such a magnificent knockout signalled a step forwards in the growth of MMA that, a decade ago, was dominated by rough-and-tumble brawlers. Two months later, Silva needed 49 seconds to win his Vegas debut.He twice stopped middleweight champion Rich Franklin and built the best winning streak in UFC history spanning 16 fights, 10 of which were for the world title. His limited grasp of English, increasingly unique offence and respectful demeanour was a throwback to The Karate Kid movie. Silva last fought in January 2015 but his win over Nick Diaz was overturned into a no contest From the beginning he was humble, ODonnell noted. He was an animal in the cage but a nice bloke outside it. Some guys just have an aura - when he walked into a room you said theres something special about him.Two defeats to Chris Weidman, including a gruesome broken leg, plus a failed drugs test have dampened the past three years but Silva is aiming for revitalisation in his spiritual home of London once again. Bisping: No Silva service Michael Bisping had plenty to say about Anderson... Also See: Bisping: No Silva service Bispings ups and downs UFC More sports Jonathan Quick Jersey . First off, the fans ripped the Cubbies introduction of a fuzzy new kid-friendly mascot named "Clark". Kelly Hrudey Jersey . Mitch Holmberg added a goal and three assists. Connor Chartier also scored for the Chiefs (3-0-0). Luke Harrison spoiled Garrett Hughsons shutout bid with a power-play goal at 13:17 of the third period. The Spokane goaltender finished with 28 saves, including a Brandon Fushimi penalty shot in the second period that would have tied the game 1-1. http://www.kingsauthentic.com/authentic-marcel-dionne-kings-jersey/ . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. Wayne Gretzky Kings Jersey .Y. -- Knicks coach Mike Woodson said Wednesday that J. Marcel Dionne Jersey .Y. -- Syracuse has turned up the defence at the right time all season, and when High Point threatened to pull off a monumental upset the second-ranked Orange did what they do best with their quick hands and savvy play. The Latest on Week 12 of the NFL season (all times Eastern):9:45 p.m.This was quite a 10-second span for the Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Houston forced a fumble that led to a safety and Tyreek Hill returned the ensuing free kick for an 86-yard touchdown. The Chiefs lead 9-0 in a game where the offense has gained just 57 yards so far.Houston sacked Broncos QB Trevor Siemian in the end zone, with Broncos offensive tackle Russell Okung saving a TD by pouncing on the loose football. It didnt last as Hill found a lane through the Broncos coverage unit. He was so far in the clear that he high-fived DeAnthony Thomas on his way into the end zone.---9:30 p.m.Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs returned to the field in the second quarter after being evaluated for a possible concussion.Bibbs remained on the ground for several minutes after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Kansas City safety Eric Berry in the first quarter. Bibbs was eventually helped up by trainers.The running back out of Colorado State is backing up rookie Devontae Booker with C.J. Anderson sidelined by a knee injury.---9:10 p.m.Broncos running back Kapri Bibbs was assisted off the field after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Kansas City safety Eric Berry.Bibbs remained on the ground for several minutes after his 7-yard gain. He was eventually helped up by trainers. The team announced hes being evaluated for a possible concussion.The running back out of Colorado State is backing up rookie Devontae Booker with C.J. Anderson sidelined by a knee injury.---7:45 p.m.Raiders linebacker Khalil Mack came up with a strip sack on fourth down to stop Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers from a last-minute comeback, pushing Oakland to its first winning season since 2002.That also happened to be the year the Raiders last went to the playoffs, when they lost to Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl.The thrilling 35-32 finished capped three strong late afternoon games, with the Patriots overcoming early struggles to beat the Jets 22-17 and Tampa Bay besting the Seahawks 14-5.The Sunday night game is Kansas City at Denver.---6:35 p.m.Derek Carr briefly left the Oakland Raiders game against Carolina after hurting his right pinky finger on a fumbled snap early in the third quarter.Carr grabbed at his throwing hand in pain as soon as he dropped the snap from Rodney Hudson on the second play from scrimmage in the third quarter. The Panthers recovered the ball and cut Oaklands lead to 24-13 on Jonathan Stewarts 1-yard run. Denico Autry blocked Graham Ganos extra point attempt.Carr was taken to the locker room and was replaced by Matt McGloin to start the next series, but soon returned wearing a black glove on his right hand.On his first play back, he completed a 17-yard pass to Clive Walford.- Josh Dubow reporting from Oakland, California---6:20 p.m.New England tight end Rob Gronkowski was downgraded to out for the rest of the game against the New York Jets with a back injury.Gronkowski left the game late in the first quarter and was initially questionable to return. He had been uncertain to play after missing last weeks game with a chest injury. It was not immediately certain if the latest injury was connected to the previous one.Gronkowski had no catches when he left, with Tom Brady unable to connect with him on two third-down throws.Martellus Bennett, Gronkowskis backup, was also banged up early in the second half when he appeared to injure his left foot or ankle.- Dennis Waszak Jr. reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey.---5:35 p.m.Tom Brady became the fifth player in NFL history to reach 60,000 yards passing for his career, reaching the milestone on an 18-yard pass to Julian Edelman with 9:40 left in the second quarter of the New England Patriots game against the New York Jets.Brady, who is also looking to tie Peyton Manning for career wins by a quarterback with 200, came into Sundays game needing 57 yards passing to join Manning (71,940), Brett Favre (71,838), Drew Brees (64,180) and Dan Marino (61,361).The Patriots quarterback, who was questionable for the game with an ailing knee, is 21-6 in the regular season against the Jets as starter and could join Favre as only QBs in NFL history with at least 22 wins against two teams. Brady has 26 victories vs. Buffalo; Favre has 26 wins vs. Detroit and 23 vs. Chicago.- Dennis Waszak reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey.---5:15 p.m.New England tight end Rob Gronkowski left the Patriots game against the New York Jets late in the first quarter with a back injury.The Patriots announced that Gronkowski is questionable to return.Gronkowski had been questionable to play after missing last weeks game with a chest injury. He had no catches when he left, with Tom Brady unable to connect with him on two third-down throws.- Dennis Waszak Jr. reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey.---4:40 p.m.The Saints blew out Los Angeles and their former defensive coordinator now working for the Rams. Buffalo hung on during a back and forth match with Jacksonville to deny the Jaguars a third win. And the Ravens beat the Bengals behind several long field goals from Justin Tucker, dropping Cincinnati to 3-7-1, including 1-5 in road games.Other results from early games Sunday:- Giants 27, Browns 13- Falcons 38, Cardinals 19- Dolphins 31, 49ers 24- Titans 27, Bears 21- Chargers 21, Texans 13.---3:15 p.m.Breathe easy, Patriots fans. As expected, Tom Brady is active, and so is Rob Gronkowski.The New England star quarterback and tight end were both listed as questionable heading into the teams game Sunday against the New York Jets.Brady missed two days of practice with a knee injury, but returned Friday -- although the Patriots were taking a wait-and-see approach. Gronkowski missed last weeks game at San Francisco with a chest injury and it appeared early in the week that he would also miss this week, but he improved enough for the Patriots to make him active.Tight end Martellus Bennett (ankle, shoulder) and wide receivers Julian Edelman (foot) and Chris Hogan (back) are also playing after being listed as questionable, making all of Bradys top targets available. -- Dennis Waszak Jr. reporting from East Rutherford, New Jersey.---3 p.m.Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has opened the second half by scoring on a 75-yard touchdown -- the longest run of his career -- against the Jacksonville Jaguars.His previous career-long was a 66-yard gain in 2009, his rookie season.The touchdown was also McCoys second of the game after he scored on a 7-yard run in the final minute of the first half.McCoy has now scored two or more touchdowns in three games this season, the most by a Bills player since running back Willis McGahee did that five times in 2004.- John Wawrow reporting from Orchard Park, New York.----2:40 p.ddddddddddddm.Another big drop by Atlanta receiver Julio Jones led to a possible six-point swing at the end of the first half vs. the Arizona Cardinals.With the Falcons leading 17-10 and in position for a possible field goal to extend their lead, Matt Ryan went to Jones on a quick slant. Jones bobbled the ball, however, and Arizonas D.J. Swearinger grabbed it for an interception with 20 seconds left.Carson Palmer followed with a 17-yard pass to J.J. Nelson into Atlanta territory. With 5 seconds left, the Falcons dropped everyone deep expecting a Hail Mary throw on the final play. Instead, the Cardinals threw a quick pass to Larry Fitzgerald, who went to the turf in time for Arizona to call a timeout with 1 second left.Chandler Catanzaro knocked through a 54-yard field goal to cut Atlantas lead to 17-13 at the break.Jones also dropped a key pass near the end of the Falcons most recent game, a loss at Philadelphia two weeks ago.- Paul Newberry reporting from Atlanta.---2:20 p.m.The New Orleans Saints have surged in front of the Los Angeles Rams thanks to a pair of touchdowns both scored on fourth-and-1 plays less than two minutes apart.In both situations, the Saints were stuffed on third-and-1 by the Rams, whose defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, held the same post under Saints coach Sean Payton from 2009 to 2011.On the first, Ingram took a pitch to the left side and used a sharp cut back toward the middle for a 10-yard touchdown that tied the score at 14.On the Rams next possession, rookie quarterback Jared Goff was sacked and stripped by rookie defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, fellow first-rounder last spring. Paul Kruger recovered for New Orleans on the L.A. 10.After Tim Hightower was stopped on third-and-goal from 1, Brees kept the ball on fourth down, diving over a pile of players on the goal line and reaching for the score to make it 21-14 in the middle of the second quarter.- Brett Martel reporting from New Orleans.---2:05 p.m.Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby has sustained a concussion and been ruled out from returning against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Darby was hurt in the first quarter after taking a knee to the head while tackling running back Chris Ivory in the first quarter.Later, the Jaguars announced Ivory has hurt one of his hamstrings, and its questionable whether hell return to play.Ivory had nine carries for 44 yards, including a 2-yard touchdown, and a catch for 11 yards before he was hurt late in the first quarter.If Ivory cant continue, the Jaguars will have to lean on T.J Yeldon, who was bothered by an ankle injury this past week.The Jaguars also announced that receiver Rashad Greene Sr. (Achilles) and safety Peyton Thompson (ankle) are also listed as questionable to return.- John Wawrow reporting from Orchard Park, New York.---1:45 p.m.New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. left the game for one series after hurting his right thumb.Beckham was taken to the locker room for X-rays after getting hurt in the first quarter Sunday against the Browns. He returned for New Yorks second possession in the second quarter.Beckham had three catches before getting hurt. He came in with 59 receptions for 819 yards and a team-high six touchdowns.- Tom Withers reporting from Cleveland.---1:40 p.m.Buffalo Bills starting cornerback Ronald Darby has been escorted to the locker room after taking a knee to the head while tackling Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory in the first quarter.The Bills announced Darby is being monitored for a potential concussion.Ivory caught a short pass while crossing to his right, and leapt into the air as he was brought down by Darby and Zach Brown.Darby sat on the field for several minutes before being helped up by the teams medical staff. He looked dazed as he made his way off the field and nearly tripped at one point.- John Wawrow reporting from Orchard Park, New York.---1:30 p.m.Finally.The Jacksonville Jaguars streak of opening-drive futility is over after Chris Ivory scored on a 2-yard run against the Buffalo Bills. It marked the first time in 25 games the Jaguars have scored a touchdown on their first possession. It was the NFLs longest active streak, dating to Week 3 of the 2015 season.During the 24-game drought, Jacksonville had three field goals, punted 18 times and turned the ball over three times.Ivorys touchdown capped an 11-play, 75-yard drive spanning 6:45. The Jaguars converted three third-down chances, including their last one courtesy of a defensive holding penalty against Corey White on third-and-goal from the 3.- John Wawrow reporting from Orchard Park, New York.---1:20 p.m.San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is drawing jeers at the start of his teams game at Miami.There were loud boos from the crowd when Kaepernick and the rest of the 49ers offense trotted onto the field for their first series, and more jeers just before the snap on first down. The possession ended with a Kaepernick touchdown pass to Carlos Hyde.Kaepernick drew criticism in Miami when he defended former Cuban leader Fidel Castro during a conference call Wednesday with reporters in South Florida, citing Cubas high literacy rate. In August, Kaepernick wore a T-shirt that featured Castro and Malcolm X.Castro, who died Friday, has strong critics within South Floridas large Cuban-American population.Kaepernick has kneeled through the national anthem all season to protest police brutality and the treatment of minorities.-Steven Wine reporting from Miami.---12:50 p.m.The Chicago Bears paid tribute to the World Series champion Cubs prior to Sundays game against the Tennessee Titans.They showed a video of the World Series celebration. Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts, standing at the 50-yard line, then raised the championship trophy above his head.The Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series for the first time since 1908 and end baseballs longest title drought.---12:10 p.m.Laremy Tunsil is inactive Sunday because of a shoulder injury, leaving the Miami Dolphins without three starting offensive linemen against the 49ers.Center Mike Pouncey was earlier ruled out due to a hip injury. Left tackle Branden Albert is inactive as expected with a dislocated left wrist.Anthony Steen is starting at center, Kraig Urbik at left guard and Sam Young at left tackle.Pouncey and Albert both missed last weeks game against the Rams, and Tunsil departed in the first half, leaving the Dolphins with a patchwork line as they earned their fifth victory in a row.-Steven Wine reporting from Miami.---More AP NFL football: http://pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '