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Kara Lang has been named Canadas first Official Ambassador for the 2015 FIFA Womens World Cup in Canada. "I am thrilled to be taking part in the FIFA U-20 Womens World Cup Canada 2014 and FIFA Womens World Cup Canada 2015 as an Official Ambassador,” said Lang, 27, in a release. “As a player, I know the importance of international competition towards the growth of the game. As a fan, I am tremendously excited Canada has this opportunity to welcome the world. I am proud to have this unique opportunity to demonstrate our distinctive Canadian hospitality as we host national teams and fans from coast to coast across our great country." The Oakville, Ontario native was capped 92 times by Canada and participated in two World Cups. Her 34 goals are good for fourth-most all-time for Canada. "Kara Lang was a natural choice as the first Official Ambassador for the FIFA Womens World Cup Canada 2015,” said Canadian Soccer Association president Victor Montagliani in a release. “A game changer for the sport in Canada, the FIFA Womens World Cup provides an opportunity to engage Canadians from all corners of our vast nation, creating opportunities for lifelong sport and establishing a new era in the womens game. Kara is an excellent example of someone who has worked tremendously hard to achieve soccer success. She embodies the spirit of what we are trying to achieve here in Canada as we host a celebration uniting the nations from around the world." The CSA says other Official Ambassadors will be named in the coming months. John Wensink Avalanche Jersey . No pretty goals on this night, just get to the front of the net and fight for a chance. 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Trevor Ariza poured in a playoff career-high 30 points and hit six of Washingtons eight 3-pointers in the triumph. John Wall tallied 15 points with 10 assists, while Bradley Beal and Marcin Gortat scored 18 and 17 points, respectively. "I think we just did a great job putting pressure on them defensively," said Wall. "Trevor did a great job of getting himself going, making shots early on." The Wizards led by as many as 23 points and never trailed. If Washington didnt have enough confidence, it gets veteran big man Nene back from suspension. He was banned from Game 4 after an altercation with Chicagos Jimmy Butler in Game 3.dddddddddddd Taj Gibsons 32 points on 13-of-16 shooting werent enough for Chicago in Game 4. Joakim Noah scored 10 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the setback, while Butler scored 16. The Bulls are in serious trouble, although their coach still believes. "Ive been around our team," coach Tom Thibodeau said after practice on Monday afternoon. "This team has been up against it for two years. All were thinking about is tomorrow. Win the game. Take it step by step. Dont get wrapped up in doomsday or any of that stuff. Just think about what we have to do to win." One positive for the Bulls is that starting small forward Mike Dunleavy has been declared ready to go by Thibodeau. Dunleavy suffered a bruised left thumb in Sundays loss. Offense has been a major problem for the Bulls, not just in this series, but all season long, especially when former MVP Derrick Rose went down for the season again with a knee injury. Through four games of this quarterfinal matchup, the Bulls have scored 100 points once and averaged 95.25 ppg, which is actually slightly up for Chicago. Defense has been the real thorn in the Bulls paw. They led the NBA in opponents scoring during the regular season at 91.8 ppg, but during their series with the Wizards, Washington is averaging 99.5 ppg. Game 6, if necessary, will be Thursday night in Washington. ' ' '