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GOURETTE, France -- Robert Gesink of the Netherlands won the Spanish Vueltas grueling 14th stage in the French Pyrenees on Saturday, while Chris Froome kept Nairo Quintana from increasing his overall lead.Quintana launched no less than six attacks against Froome on the last of four mountain ascents, but the Tour de France winner responded each time to stay within a minute of the Colombian climber entering the races final week.We tried everything to shake Froome off my wheel, but on every one of my attacks he knew how to hang on, Quintana said. My legs are tired but I hope that I can defend myself in the third week.Gesink, riding for Lotto NL-Jumbo, fought off leg cramps as he surged ahead of Kenny Elissonde and Egor Silin to win the 196-kilometer (122-mile) route finishing at the Col dAubisque category-one summit after nearly six hours.Gesink proved the hardiest of an early breakaway group of around 40 riders to claim his first win at a grand tour.I wasnt sure I could do it, but I kept on fighting, he said.The route, which started in Urdax, Spain, before crossing into France, was described by race organizers as one of the most demanding in the 71 editions of the Vuelta.It lived up to its billing, with three category-one climbs setting up the ascent to the Col dAubisque, a classic on the Tour with its breathtaking views.Quintanas Movistar teammate, Alejandro Valverde, was the major victim of the mountain marathon, fading fast at the start of the last climb. The former Vuelta winner lost nine minutes in the overall standings and plummeted from third place to 19th.This wasnt my day, Valverde said. The important thing is that we still have Nairo as leader and we have to do all we can for him.The route offered the chance for team directors to use tactics to shake up the overall standings.Orica-BikeExchange proved the most astute as it succeeded in moving riders Esteban Chaves and Simon Yates into third- and fourth-place overall.While Chaves pulled away late and moved to within two minutes of the lead, a long-distance solo attack by Yates on the third ascent helped him knock almost two minutes off the gap with Quintana and move into contention.Movistar started the stage by putting three riders in the breakaway to pressure Froomes Sky, only to see Froome then stay pegged to Quintana, and Valverde vanish from the title race.Valverde is out of the game. Thats good news, Sky sports director Dario Cioni said. Chaves and Yates gained some time to move them up on the (general classification), but Chris has more than a minute on them, so thats comfortable for the moment.The race continues on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees on Sunday, with a 118.5-kilometer (74-mile) route from Sabinanigo to a category-one finish at Sallent de Gallego. Mike Person Jersey . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. Solomon Thomas Jersey . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. http://www.custom49ersjersey.com/custom-kyle-nelson-jersey-large-3058d.html . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. Dwight Clark Jersey . Cuban testified Thursday that he was upset when the companys CEO told him news that would reduce the value of his shares, for which hed paid $7.5 million. But he said he did nothing improper when he sold those shares over the next two days. Doug Cunningham Jersey . Defenceman Yannick Weber scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Canucks breathed a sigh of relief with a 2-1 win on Saturday night. BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- David Accam scored in the 80th minute and the Chicago Fire eliminated the New England Revolution from playoff contention with a 2-1 victory Sunday.Chicago (7-16-10), already out of the playoff race, won for the first time since Sept. 3. New England (10-14-9) lost for just the second time in its last six games.Michael de Leeuw opened the scoring in the ninth minute for Chicago. Brandon Vincent rolled a cross into the area and an open De Leeuw redirected it home at the near post. Accam scored his ninth goal of the season when he raced to Jonathan Campbell through ball and finished on a one-on-one opportunity.ddddddddddddNew England tied it in the 43rd minute on Diego Fagundezs shot from distance.There were two red cards in the second half. Luis Solignac was given a straight red for Chicago in the 54th minute after tripping London Woodberry with his studs up. In the 73rd minute, New England goalkeeper Brad Knighton was sent off for taking down Accam in a goal scoring opportunity. ' ' '