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The Cleveland Cavaliers tip off their season against the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland (7:30 p.m. ET). Here are a few interesting nuggets heading into the matchup:Each of the last four defending champions won their season opener; the last defending champion to lose on opening night was the Dallas Mavericks in 2011-12, against LeBron James and the Heat.The Cavs have won six straight games vs. Knicks; their only loss to Knicks since James returned to Cleveland was their season opener in 2014-15.LeBron James is 2-7 in season openers with Cleveland. He has lost five straight season openers with Cavs (last win: 2006-07 vs. Wizards)Whats at stake for King James in 2016-17:LeBron is seeking seventh straight NBA Finals appearance. James could become first player in NBA history to reach Finals four times with two different teamsJames enters season needing 114 points to pass Hakeem Olajuwon and move into top 10 on NBAs all-time scoring list; he can realistically reach No. 7 this season (would pass Olajuwon, Elvin Hayes, Moses Malone and Shaquille ONeal).Hes seeking his 10th consecutive 1st-team All-NBA selection, 12th consecutive top-5 finish in MVP voting (would tie K. Abdul-Jabbar for longest streak ever) and if hes name MVP, he would become fourth player with five MVP awards (Abdul-Jabbar, Jordan and Russell)Cleveland rocks:This will be the 17th occurrence of an NBA and MLB team reaching the championship round from one city in the same year.*7 times the MLB team won and the NBA team did not*4 times the NBA team won and the MLB team did not*3 times neither team won* 2 times both teams won*2 times both teams wonCities to reached NBA Finals and World Series in same year:*New York -- 6 times (Last 2003)*Los Angeles -- 5 (Last 2002)*Philadelphia -- 2 (Last 1983)*Cleveland -- 1 (Last 2016)*Dallas -- 1 (Last 2011)*Boston -- 1 (Last 1986)*Baltimore -- 1 (Last 1971)When the Cavs won the title on June 19th, it had been 18,802 days since Clevelands last title. Tuesday, when the Indians begin their quest for a World Series, it will have been 128 days since Clevelands last title.Frank Clark Womens Jersey . 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Anthony Sherman Womens Jersey . -- Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Farmar will be out for roughly four weeks after tearing his left hamstring. Juan Thornhill Womens Jersey . - Oakland Raiders running back Rashad Jennings was speaking to a group of local high school students earlier this week when the conversation turned to the importance of being prepared when opportunities in life arise.JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jozy Altidore made U.S. history. So did Christian Pulisic.Altidore scored twice in a three-minute span of the second half, Sacha Kljestan and Paul Arriola had goals and the United States beat Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 on Tuesday night to reach the final round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.The Americans (4-1-1) finished atop Group C of the semifinal round in the North and Central American and Caribbean region and open the hexagonal on Nov. 11 against Mexico. That match almost certainly will be in Columbus, Ohio, where the U.S. has won four straight qualifiers over El Tri by 2-0 scores.No doubt in my mind, coach Jurgen Klinsmann said of the site.U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati later tweeted: Guerra Fria?After U.S. hosts Mexico, it plays four days later at Costa Rica.Altidore, who missed most of the 2014 World Cup and all of this years Copa America because of hamstring injuries, hopes to remain on the field.Im just trying to stay healthy, man, he said. I know I have a lot to give if Im healthy. But thats the key. For me, its just trying to stay on the field, and I know if I do that, I can help the team.Altidore etched his name in the record book by becoming the United States leader with 16 qualifying goals, two more than Clint Dempsey.Pulisic made his first U.S. start after seven appearances as a substitute, and at 17 years, 353 days, became the youngest American to start a qualifier. Landon Donovan had set the mark of 18 years, 184 days against Honduras in 2001 -- the last home qualifier the Americans lost.Pulisic, who had two goals and an assist against St. Vincent and the Grenadines last week, showed pace and an ability to take on defenders down the left flank. He assisted on Altidores second goal.Pulisic also had a memorable miss when his sliding shot in the first half hit the left post, ricocheted across the face of the goal and bounced off the right post.I dont think Ive ever seen anything like that, he said. After that, I didnt think I was going to score because theres no way after something like that. Disappointing.Coaches and teammates raved about the teenagers poise.Its crazy, Altidore said. Seventeen years old and he has a calmness when he gets the ball. He can glide by people almost effortlessly. The challenge for him is to stay hungry and keep improving and for you guys to leave him alone. He doesnt need to be reading about himself too much right now. He just needs to keep his head and keep working.Added Klinsmann: I dont want to give him too many compliments. Got to keep him down on the ground.Trinidad (3-1-2) already had clinched a final-round berth and finished two points back,, one ahead of Guatemala (3-2-1), which was eliminated despite a 9-3 rout of St.dddddddddddd Vincent that included five goals by Carlos Ruiz.Kljestan put the U.S. ahead in the 44th minute, and Altidore doubled the lead off Fabian Johnsons cross in the 59th. Altidore got his 37th international goal three minutes later, and with the chance for a hat trick chipped over the crossbar after Pulisic helped him break in as injury time started.We were flowing, Altidore said. It was good. Guys were moving and creating space and being crafty. When were like that, were on our game and were at our most dangerous.Kljestan scored with a toe shot from 10 yards out. After a throw in, Johnson played the ball to Kljestan, who flicked it back to the left back. He passed to Pulisic, whose cross was knocked out by Khaleem Hyland to teammate Radanfah Abu Bakr. His clearance hit Kljestans midsection, and Kljestan scored for the second straight game since his return to the national team, his sixth goal in 48 international appearances.Johnson set up the second goal with a cross to Altidore, who juked MeKeil Williams, turned and scored from 13 yards.His second goal was even niftier. Pulisic used a give-and-go with Kljestan to get open and then crossed to Altidore for a tap-in near the far post.Arriola was making his second appearance. He scored in an exhibition win at Puerto Rico on May 22.Were a little bit more dynamic, said Tim Howard, who made his 32nd World Cup qualifying appearance and passed Kasey Keller for the most among American goalkeepers. We added some young players to the fold. Well, maybe they were part of it but theyre getting opportunities now. They make us a little more dynamic. Were shifty. Were able to press. Its been a good change for us.They can only hope it continues against Mexico.Now going into hexagonal with a big chest, saying, `OK, lets take on Mexico in the first game, with a lot of confidence and respect, obviously, Klinsmann said. We see ourselves on the right path.Game notesCanada, which hasnt played in the World Cup since 1986, was eliminated from Group A defeating visiting El Salvador 3-1 on goals by Clyle Larin, Nikolas Ledgerwood and David Edgar. Honduras (2-2-2) finished second, one point ahead of the Canadians (2-3-1), with a 0-0 draw at already qualified Mexico (5-0-1). ... Costa Rica won Group B, beating second-place Panama 3-1 on two goals by Christian Bolanos and one from Ronald Matarrita. Luis Tejada converted a 90th-minute penalty kick for the visitors. Both teams already had clinched. ' ' '