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The Chicago Fire was eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday, the same night Columbus Crew SC saw its slim playoff hopes fade even more.On Saturday in Columbus, they face each other in a matchup of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference.Chicago (6-15-9) lost 1-0 at Seattle and will be looking to end a nine-day, three-match trip with its first points.Columbus (7-12-11) had an impressive 2-0 home win vs. New England on Sunday but was beaten 3-0 at D.C. United on Wednesday in a result that officially put an end to any playoff chances for Chicago and left the Crew eight points back of D.C. for the final berth with four matches left.We have to play for pride, Fire midfielder Arturo Alvarez said. Every game that we go in, we have to go in with the mentality to win the game, regardless if the playoffs are out of the picture already. Its a game and we have to represent our club to the best of the ability that we can.The Crew, who lost in the MLS Cup to Portland last season, is nearing the same fate in a forgettable season but hope to at least finish the home schedule on Saturday with a win. Columbus is 5-3-8 at Mapfre Stadium.Weve got to pick up the pieces and prepare for Saturday, Columbus coach Gregg Berhalter. Weve got to keep fighting until were mathematically out of it. Fatigue is a part of the game. Mental toughness is a part of the game. This is something we have to deal with.Jeremy Roenick Blackhawks Jersey . 9. Price, heading to the 2014 Olympics for Canada, was named the First Star after posting wins in three starts with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage. Chris Chelios Jersey . James, who turned 29 on Monday, injured his groin Friday during the Heats overtime loss at Sacramento. He sat out the following game, a 108-107 win Saturday in Portland, before coming back to help send the Nuggets to their seventh consecutive loss. http://www.officialblackhawksfanstore.com/authentic-denis-savard-blackhawks-jersey/ . - Connor McDavid scored 53 seconds into overtime as the Erie Otters came from behind to defeat the visiting Guelph Storm 4-3 on Saturday in Ontario Hockey League action. Stan Mikita Jersey . -- Ryan Blaney provided more evidence that Penske Racings No. Erik Gustafsson Jersey . I cant pinpoint a date, but I do remember a player from my youth. Brian Downing was with the Chicago White Sox at a time when I listened to every game I possibly could on the radio. That particular season the late great Harry Caray was calling the White Sox games.Dak Prescott is up. Cam Newton is down. Aaron Rodgers is debatable. This NFL season has produced its share of NFL quarterback surprises at the midpoint. Im buying some and selling others after consulting with ESPNs data warehouse and evaluators around the league.Five surprises Im buying1. Dak Prescott is the NFLs best rookie QBWell, yeah. The stats and a 7-1 starting record leave little doubt. A skeptic could shift credit to the Cowboys offensive line and running game -- to a point.Theirr running game is just so great there, but he is doing it because he is damn good, a coach whose team faced the Cowboys said.ddddddddddddThe kid throws it straight. He doesnt throw it to the other team, he salvages plays, he does a really good job, and he looks like a real guy standing there. He has poise, he is strong, it takes no effort for him to throw it. ' ' '