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Australians 474 (OKeefe 78, Burns 72, Smith 57, Jayasuriya 5-110) beat Sri Lankan XI 229 (Gunaratne 58, Siriwardana 53, OKeefe 5-43) and 83 (OKeefe 5-21) by an innings and 162 runs Scorecard Australias spinners will move into the Test series well-heeled and confident, after setting in motion a dramatic collapse that yielded seven wickets for 33 runs on the third and final day of their tour fixture, at the P Sara Oval. On a surface that had begun to take fast turn, Steve OKeefe collected his second five-wicket haul of the match, in only 6.5 overs. At the other end, Nathan Lyon tuned up with 2 for 14 from five overs; Sri Lankan XI were dismissed for 83 as Australians completed an innings-and-162-run victory.Well definitely take a lot of confidence out of the victory, Lyon said after the match. Steve Smith came in today and said: Lets really make a statement. Taking nine wickets in a session to close out a first-class win is a pretty big statement.Having become Australias highest scorer as well, in a morning session in which he shared a 58-run stand for the tenth wicket with Jackson Bird, OKeefe was especially effective against the right-handers in the Sri Lankan side. He pitched on middle and leg, then spun the ball past the defence of Asela Gunaratne to rattle off stump and claim his first wicket. Later in that over, Shehan Jayasuriya was out sweeping to Bird at deep square leg.Dasun Shanaka was caught behind off OKeefe and the tailenders fell lbw or bowled to his straighter, quicker deliveries. In addition to the 78 not out with the bat, OKeefe collected match figures of 10 for 64, raising Australias likelihood of fielding a dual-spin attack for the first Test.Lyon was more subdued in the match, and had actually been expensive on the first day, when he was reported to have fallen ill. Despite his figures, he said he was bowling well, and felt well-prepared for his second Test tour of Sri Lanka, which he begins now as a senior player.Im the only one to have played Test-match cricket over here out of the bowlers, Lyon said. It was good for all our bowlers to get out here and adapt to conditions. A lot of us are coming off white-ball cricket. Its good to spend some time out there and get some long overs under our belt. Ive felt Ive grown a lot on and off the field since that 2011 tour to Sri Lanka. Im looking forward to the challenge.The Sri Lankan XI will be disappointed at the abject collapse, and Milinda Siriwardana will perhaps reflect most on the missed opportunity. He was caught for 2 off Lyon, but will have wanted at least a half-century to firm up a place in the Sri Lanka Test squad. Shanaka has not made a strong case for inclusion either, collecting middling returns with both bat and ball.Before the slow bowlers closed out the match, Mitchell Starc had taken two early wickets with full deliveries. He bowled wicketkeeper-batsman Manoj Sarathchandra, and had Oshada Fernando caught at slip.Madawa Warnapura did not bat for the Sri Lankan XI, having sustained an injury to his hand while fielding on the previous day.Nike Air Vapormax Run Utility Australia .C. -- Charlotte Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said after all of these years in the NBA hes still amazed at some of the things LeBron James does. Cheap Nike Vapormax Australia . The Cleveland Indians, Tampa Bay Rays, and Texas Rangers all won on Sunday meaning the Rangers will host the Rays in a play-in game on Monday. http://www.vapormaxaustraliashoes.com/ .C. at the helm of the top team in the Eastern Conference. His tenure as the GM in Vancouver was all too brief. 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Its an important game for both teams with Kansas City coming off a momentum-building win over Oakland and New Orleans having won two straight after a calamitous start to the season.Its the NFL. Every week youre coming in against the best, said Peters, who has a league-leading five picks this season. You have to prepare for every quarterback to throw for 400 yards.But heres the rub: Brees actually does throw for 400 yards.Twice this season, in fact.The 37-year-old Brees threw for 465 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Saints (2-3) to a 41-38 victory over Carolina last weekend. It was a performance that showcased the breadth and depth of the New Orleans offense, from high-flying wide receiver Brandin Cooks to tight end Coby Fleener.Brees found four different players for touchdown passes.I dont have enough good things to say about him. Hes a phenomenal player, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said. He works at the profession, hes relentless. Is he getting better? Maybe he doesnt run as fast, but he sure has the skill throwing the football.He also doesnt make many mistakes, at least not this year. Hes only thrown four picks.That should cause all kinds of heartburn for the Chiefs (3-2), who lost defensive end Allen Bailey and linebacker Justin March for the season this week, and could be without cornerback Phillip Gaines, who is dealing with a knee injury after having surgery to repair his ACL last year.All of which puts even more pressure on Peters to make plays.When you see him, any errant throw or ball off-target, he gets his hands on. He has elite hands, Saints coach Sean Payton said. You have to be decisive and your location has to be spot on. He can run, he can tackle. I think hes one of the real, real talented good, young corners in our league.The matchup between Brees and Peters is only part of the intrigue on Sunday. 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Ware ran for 131 yards and the Chiefs had 183 yards rushing, which took pressure off quarterback Alex Smith to lead the way.They all have different strengths, Smith said. Thats what you can get to, those guys feeding off each other.RISING ROOKIESaints wide receiver Michael Thomas, drafted in the second round out of Ohio State, doesnt figure to be as outspoken as his uncle, Keyshawn Johnson, in demanding the ball. He doesnt need to be, because Brees is already looking for him. Thomas leads with the Saints with 26 receptions, which ties with the Giants Sterling Shephard for the rookie lead. Thomas also has a TD catch in each of his last three games.Hes extremely confident and humble, Payton said, in a good way.TOUGH VENUEThere was a time in the 1990s and early 2000s when Arrowhead Stadium was arguably the toughest place to play in the NFL. After a few lean years, the holder of the Guinness world record for loudest outdoor stadium has its swagger back. The Chiefs have won eight straight there.Any time you can get into Arrowhead, it is tough for them to win. But in the end, we have to come out and compete, Chiefs center Mitch Morese said. We know what we have to do to win.---Online: AP NFL coverage: pro32.ap.org and (at)AP-NFL ' ' '