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RIO DE JANEIRO -- What track and field really needed was a Usain Bolt-like jolt to steer the conversation from the endless string of crime, punishment and doping that nearly sank the sport over the past year.What it got was a 10,000-meter world record from an Ethiopian who considers it her second-favorite distance, and a race that will go down as one of the best ever run at the Olympics.While Bolt was waiting in the wings for one more day, Almaz Ayana opened the Olympic track meet Friday by running the 10K in 29 minutes, 17.45 seconds to shatter a 23-year-old record by more than 14 seconds.This was not my plan, Ayana said.It was quite an impressive race, even though the stands were maybe a quarter full when it happened.How impressive?The 24-year-old Ayana, who had limited experience running 10Ks on tracks and is really considered a 5K specialist, won by more than 15 seconds. She was halfway through her victory lap while the largest pack in the field of 37 women was making its way across the finish line.Spurred on by her pace, 18 women ran lifetime bests. Eight national records were set, including one by American Molly Huddle, who finished sixth. And silver medalist Vivian Cheruiyot, bronze medalist Tirunesh Dibaba and fourth-place finisher Alice Aprot Nawowuna recorded the third-, fourth- and fifth-fastest times in history, behind only the new record holder and the previous one, Wang Junxia of China.The confluence of fast times on a cool, rain-dampened track -- perfect running weather -- could help blunt the inevitable questions about how someone with little experience at the distance from a country that has spent its share of time under the doping microscope could shatter a generation-old record that, itself, is under heavy scrutiny.Wangs 1993 record broke the previous mark by nearly 42 seconds. Tracks governing body, the IAAF, has been investigating claims that suggest Wang was part of a state-sponsored doping program in her country in the 1990s.Confronted with the improbability of her record, Ayanas answer was simple.No. 1, I did my training, specifically in the 5 and 10, she said in comments translated to English. My doping is Jesus. Otherwise, Im crystal clear.In the night session, with the stands barely more packed than in the afternoon, came a different sort of surprise.American Michelle Carter won the countrys first medal since 1960 in womens shot put -- and a gold one, at that -- using her last throw of the night (20.63 meters) to beat two-time defending champion Valerie Adams of New Zealand.Its tough, but its sport. Sometimes you take one on the chin, Adams said.In the sprints, the expected list of women coasted through first-round heats at 100 meters. Two-time defending champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica led the way with a time of 10.96 seconds. Also still in the field are five women, including Americans Tori Bowie, Tianna Bartoletta and English Gardner, who have broken 10.8 this year.And, of course, no day in track and field would be complete without at least a bit of doping news.A Bulgarian steeplechase runner got booted from the Olympics a day before her scheduled race. Also, Kenyan 800-meter runner Ferguson Rotich showed up and made it through his round, two days after a coach borrowed his credential to grab something to eat in the athletes village, only to be met by doping-control officers who wanted to test Rotich.Rotich ended up being properly tested, but IOC spokesman Mark Adams said there were more questions to be asked.This isnt over, Adams said.Nor is Ayanas Olympics. Next Friday, shell run in her favorite race, the 5,000 meters, where she is the reigning world champion.Not at all, she said when asked if the effort it took to break the 10K record could sap her strength for the 5.She made it look easy. Ayana took the lead from a Kenyan pacesetter at the midway point, then started building an insurmountable advantage over two of the most-decorated veterans in the game.Cheruiyot won world championships last year, and Dibaba was the two-time defending Olympic champion who skipped the 2015 season to have a baby.Running with Dibaba gave me the energy, said Ayana, who frequently referenced her 31-year-old countrywoman as her sister and her ancestor.Now, those greats will be looking up to her -- and trying to catch her, too. NMD Skor Rea . Pedro scored from a pass by Lionel Messi in the 33rd minute and added two more goals in the 47th and 72nd after Valdes saved his second penalty in four days following his stop in Wednesdays 4-0 over Ajax in the Champions League. Adidas NMD R2 Rea . Instead of dwelling on the negative, Oates focused on what was good about the clubs recent play. It worked. http://www.nmdsverige.com/nmd-r1-adidas-skor/herr.html . 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Brantley put the Indians ahead with a two-run single in the sixth inning, and Clevelands relievers made the lead stand up by throwing 3 2-3 innings of one-hit ball. "Our bullpen was phenomenal," manager Terry Francona said. Just for good measure, Brantley made it 5-2 with a two-run shot in the eighth off Darren ODay. His four RBIs tied a career high, reached twice previously. Nick Swisher had two hits and scored a run for the Indians, and former Oriole Mark Reynolds went 1 for 2 with two walks. The victory improved Clevelands record against the AL East to 7-17 and provided an uplifting start to an 11-game road trip. Ubaldo Jimenez (6-4) allowed two runs in 5 1-3 innings before Rich Hill, Bryan Shaw and Joe Smith combined for 2 2-3 innings of hitless relief. Vinnie Pestano wrapped it up by working the ninth for his fourth save. Hill came in with a 7.58 ERA, but retired all three batters he faced. "When Rich Hill pitches like that, it complements our whole bullpen," Francona said. "Hes thrown the ball pretty good the last few times out. Getting him on a roll will really help our bullpen." Nick Markakis and Matt Wieters homered for the Orioles, who have lost four straight. Zach Britton (1-2) allowed only two hits through five innings and took a 2-0 lead into the sixth before faltering. He left before getting an out and with Baltimore trailing 3-2. "Just elevated some balls, lost his command," manager Buck Showalter said. "I thought he pitched well for five innings but different stuff showed up there in the sixth." Jason Kipnis led off with a double and scored on a single by Swisher. Carlos Santana followed with a double to put runners at second and third, and after Reynolds received an intentional walk, Brantley grounded a single up the middle to chase Britton. "Early in the game I was able to make pitches with guys on base, executing a little bit better," Britton said. "I think I was trying to do too much after that leadoff doublle and things kind of escalated right there.dddddddddddd" Brantley understood why the Orioles walked Reynolds to get to him. "Obviously, they were playing strategy," he said. "Left-hander on the mound and Im a left-handed hitter. I just wanted to make sure I did what I could for my team, get that run in from third. I was lucky to get a single up the middle." Brantley iced it in the eighth with his fifth homer after a leadoff single by Reynolds. "The pitch was middle-inside, kind of down," Brantley said. "I was able to get a good swing on it. I just stayed through it the best I could. At the time, it was a big swing, and the pitching staff ... came in and closed the door." After being swept in a three-game series in Toronto, the Orioles hoped a return to Camden Yards would reverse their slide. But their only offence came on two swings of the bat. After Markakis put Baltimore up 1-0 in the first inning with his eighth home run, the Orioles left the bases loaded in the second and stranded two runners in the third. Wieters led off the fourth with his 10th home run to end an 0-for-13 skid and make it 2-0. NOTES: The Orioles optioned RHP Freddy Garcia to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for rookie Kevin Gausman, who was added to the bullpen. Garcia can refuse the assignment and become a free agent. Gausman is a candidate to start Friday against the Yankees. ... Cleveland recalled LHP T.J. House from Triple-A Columbus and optioned RHP Carlos Carrasco to the same minor league club. ... Francona said SS Asdrubal Cabrera (right quad strain) has been taking grounders and running the bases, and could soon be activated from the DL. ... Cleveland closer Chris Perez (rotator cuff) is expected to make another rehab appearance in the minors before the Indians consider activating him. ... Baltimores Ryan Flaherty had two hits and is 10 for 22 in his last six games. ... Baltimores Chris Tillman (8-2) and Clevelands Justin Masterson (9-5), the winningest pitchers on their respective teams, square off Tuesday night. ... Kipnis has reached base in 26 straight games. ... Orioles pitching prospect Dylan Bundy will see a specialist Tuesday because of lingering pain in his forearm. ' ' '