OBERHOF, Germany -- Axel Teichmann delighted home fans by winning the mens pursuit race in the second event of the Tour de Ski cross-country series on Friday.http://www.nflfalconsus.com/Womens-RaShede-Hageman-Authentic-Jersey/ . The German skier covered the 15-kilometre distance in classic style in 46 minutes 3.3 seconds, coming from behind after Thursdays prologue. Teichmann started 28.7 seconds behind Petter Northug Jr. of Norway, but surged past the world champion to win by more than two seconds. Northug clocked 46:05.6 and last years tour winner Dario Cologna of Switzerland was third in 46:06.2. Devon Kershaw of Sudbury, Ont., was 15th in 46:19.5. He didnt have much kick to his skis once the track became glassy midway through the race. "The body felt so good again today, it is really tricky conditions and I had to rely solely on my upper body for the last six kilometres," Kershaw said. "It is a bit frustrating, but that is the game of cross-country skiing. Our guys tried their best, but the temperatures warmed up and theres nothing you can do. We have the best wax techs in the business and this will motivate them for sure. "It is frustrating, but tomorrow will be similar conditions and I know well get it right. There are lots of races to go." Alex Harvey of St-Ferreol-les-Neiges, Que., was 27th and Ivan Babikov of Canmore, Alta., finished 52nd. Earlier, defending champion Justyna Kowalczyk of Poland won the 10-kilometre womens pursuit race. Kowalczyk also won Thursdays prologue and led from start to finish in the classical event to win in 32:04.4. Therese Johaug of Norway by two-tenths of a second. World Cup leader Marit Bjoergen of Norway was third in 32:11.5. Bjoergen started in second place while Johaug jumped from 14th. Johaug also moved into second place in the overall World Cup standings. The gruelling nine-event series in 11 days takes place in Germany and Italy. Dezmen Southward Womens Jersey . Nadal, the defending champion, reached his first clay final since winning in Rio de Janeiro in February with a 6-4, 6-4 win against countryman Roberto Bautista Agut. Ferrer saved nine match points before Nishikori ultimately overcame his late nerves for a 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-3 victory that propelled him into his first Masters series final. www.nflfalconsus.com/Womens-Jake-Matthews-Authentic-Jersey/ . TSN platforms will broadcast 75+ live games per season – tripling the networks current slate of MLB games. With the new deal TSN retains rights to ESPNs SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL and, for the first time, acquires rights to ESPNs MONDAY NIGHT BASEBALL and WEDNESDAY NIGHT BASEBALL.The Oakland As, Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim remain the top three clubs in the TSN.ca MLB Power Rankings. Of those teams, the As have loaded up on starting pitching and the Angels have added Huston Street to improve their bullpen, but the Nationals havent yet made a big move, but they are still challenging for top spot. Making the Gillette Move of the Week, the Boston Red Sox, who have won eight of nine, moved up from 27 to 20. They have a chance to get right back into the playoff race if they can do some damage against AL East opponents Toronto, Tampa Bay and New York over the next dozen games. The Pittsburgh Pirates are up, from nine to five, with catcher Russell Martin quietly having a terrific season, and the Cleveland Indians aare up from 18 to 14, following the lead of left fielder Michael Brantley, who is having a breakout campaign. www.nflfalconsus.com/Womens-Devonta-Freeman-Authentic-Jersey/. While newly-acquired third baseman Chase Headley may be having a career-worst season, he could help the New York Yankees, who also climb, from 19 to 15. Heading the wrong way, the Kansas City Royals are 3-10 in their past 13 games and drop from 14 to 19, while the Miami Marlins sink from 17 to 24 with a 5-9 record in the past 14 games. The Toronto Blue Jays, who were ranked as high as number two a month ago, continue to slide, down from 15 to 16 this week. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. ' ' '
