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Newly crowned British champion jockey Jim Crowley has been named first-choice rider to Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum.The sheikhs racing manager Angus Gold said he expected Crowley to take up his position starting with the Dubai carnival in the new year.Hell be going out to Dubai for the carnival, which starts in early January, and Im sure hell be in place for that, Gold said.In the meantime, Dane ONeill is still second jockey and hes out in Dubai anyway, so Jim will go out to help him.We bought a lot of young horses this year and I think well have more horses in training than ever next year, so theres plenty for Jim to look forward to.Crowley expressed delight at having landed such a coveted role.Im very much looking forward to it. Im chuffed to pieces, he said.On the back of such a good year, this time of year everyone is trying to get sorted for next season but it was nice to get the offer.My goal is to still ride as many winners as I can and obviously it would be great to try and retain my title.First and foremost, my job is for Sheikh Hamdan and Ive got to do the best I can for them.Crowley is still recovering from back and rib injuries received in a four-horse fall at Kempton that led to Freddy Tylicki suffering paralysis from the waist down.He said he was doing gym work and expected to get a medical clearance within 10 days.USA Soccer Store . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. USA Soccer Pro Shop . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. https://www.cheapusasoccer.com/ . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged. Wholesale USA Soccer Jerseys . Numbers Game examines the deal that sees Michael Del Zotto and Kevin Klein switch places. The Predators Get: D Michael Del Zotto. Fake USA Soccer Jerseys . Booth picked up 65 caps after making her national team debut in 2002 at the age of 17. She most recently played for Sky Blue FC of the National Womens Soccer League. "It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont.ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills receiver Sammy Watkins was a late scratch from practice after complaining about soreness in his surgically repaired left foot.Bills spokesman Scott Berchtold made the announcement following practice Wednesday, saying Watkins was held out when he expressed a concern to the teams training staff. Coach Rex Ryan opened the day saying he was expecting Watkins to work on a limited basis.The severity of the injury is unclear and its not known whether it will affect his status for Sunday, when Buffalo (6-5) plays at Oakland (9-2)).dddddddddddd Watkins declined to speak to reporters during a brief appearance in the locker room.Watkins had three catches for 80 yards in a 28-21 win over Jacksonville on Sunday in his first game since missing nine weeks because of the injury.Quarterback Tyrod Taylor practiced fully but was also added to the injury report because of a sore groin.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '