BELFORT, France - Vancouvers Rachel McBride battled through challenging weather conditions to win her first career bronze medal on Saturday in the elite race at the International Triathlon Unions long distance world championships. Cold weather forced officials to cancel the three-kilometre swim and reconfigure the format to a duathlon consisting of a 10-kilometre run, followed by an 87-kilometre bike, and another 20-kilometre run. McBride completed the race in four hours 52 minutes two seconds. "That was my first duathlon, and it was an amazing race," said McBride. "My goal was to achieve a podium finish, and I did just that. The plan was to go all out on the bike, and hang on for the run. The last three kilometres were extremely hard. I didnt know the French girl (who finished fourth) was so close. I am so happy with my bronze." Australias Melissa Hauschildt was crowned champion of the womens elite race after clocking a time of 4:42:38. Denmarks Camilla Pedersen won silver at 4:44:14. Pierre-Yves Gigou, of Sherbrooke, Que., was the only Canadian in the mens elite race, placing 13th at 4:35:00.Original Air Jordan 5 For Sale . After Gasquet beat fifth-seeded Ivan Dodig of Croatia 7-5, 6-3, Tsonga followed up with a 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-2 win against sixth-seeded Edouard Roger-Vasselin in an all-French match. Air Jordan 5 Ireland . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. http://www.cheapairjordan5ireland.com/ . -- Edmontons Val Sweeting is two wins away from a trip to Winnipeg to play in Canadas Road of the Rings in December. Jordan 5 Cheap For Sale .C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have placed backup goalie Anton Khudobin on injured reserve with an unspecified lower-body injury. Jordan 5 Cheap Authentic . But what about the officials? Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle.MADISON, Wisc. -- In the middle of October, Wisconsins football season looked headed toward a subpar season with a 1-2 record in the Big Ten Conference after a stellar start.Sure, the Badgers lost those two conference games to No. 4 Michigan by seven points on the road and to No. 2 Ohio State in overtime in Madison, but projections for another strong season looked bleak with games against Iowa and Nebraska in consecutive weeks looming.And they had quarterback questions with freshman Alex Hornibrook taking over the starting job at Michigan.When we looked at our schedule, we knew there wasnt a game that we couldnt win, Hornibrook said. We felt we could win every one of them.Now the Badgers are knocking on the door of the Big Ten title game.Theyve won five straight games heading into Saturdays showdown against Minnesota on Senior Day at Camp Randall Stadium, are ranked No. 5 in the country and at 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten West, they have to win one more game to ensure a spot in the Big Ten title game on Dec. 3.Wisconsin can clinch the division crown Friday if Iowa beats Nebraska, and if Minnesota beats Wisconsin on Saturday, the Badgers would still win the division due to a four-way tie with Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa. The Badgers have beaten Minnesota 12 straight times.The end of the seasons feeling closer, with Senior Day coming up, UW running back Dare Ogunbowale said. I wouldnt say that anything is different, as in the postseason or anything like that. We know we have to beat Minnesota for all that stuff to (ring) true, so were going to make sure we go out and do that.The Badgers are one of three Big Ten teams, including Michigan and Ohio State, ranked in the top five. The Badgers are ranked No. 5 in the Associated Press poll. Take care of business, and the Badgers in playing in the conference title game in Indianapolis and have a shot at a berth in the college playoffs.ddddddddddddI had the personal and our team had the goal of getting (to the Big Ten title game), Wisconsin linebacker Vince Biegel said. We still have one more game before that happens. We cannot overlook a talented Minnesota offense and team. Theyre hungry for a win against us. Its a trophy game. Its a border battle. A lot of storylines. A lot of things on the line in this game.Minnesota (8-3) could position itself for a better-than-expected bowl bid if the Golden Gophers win the border rivalry. Saturday will be the 126th meeting between the two programs, marking the most-played rivalry in the FBS.Minnesota has won five of its last six games.I know its always special in this game, Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst said. Ive been lucky to go the Minnesota/Wisconsin game with my dad, just me and him in the stands, and then when he was coaching. I got a chance to be a part of it as a player, and then as a coach here.Wisconsin hasnt thrived on offense, but it has been consistent for the most part.Hornibrook is a quiet but effective leader and quarterback. He has completed 100 of his 171 passes, but has thrown seven interceptions and eight touchdowns. He enters the Minnesota game looking to lead the Badgers into the Big Ten title game. He must keep his emotions under check during Senior Day, and not try and force the issue and stay away from turnovers.A big reason he should stay calm is Corey Clement, who has topped the 1,000-yard mark to raise his season total to 1,040 yards, becoming the 17th player in school history to hit the 1,000-yard mark in a season. His running has been key in Wisconsins five-game winning streak, and with the division title at state, look for him to have plenty of carries against Minnesota. ' ' '