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Ive enjoyed two interviews with Felipe Massa. One was at Vallelunga during a Ferrari test in late 2005 and the other at Williams just after he had joined nine years later. Inbetween, he had won 11 Grands Prix and come away with an acrylic plate attached within his forehead by titanium screws.Escaping with his life from the freak accident in Hungary in 2009 brings a different kind of emotion to being World Champion for about 30 seconds at the end of the previous year. But both incidents were poignant nonetheless and actually define an impressive career. As he signals his intention to retire at the end of the year, it is just as important to note that Felipe Massa has remained the same likeable man whose dignity in defeat has been as touching as his passionate response to victory.He may not go down in history as a F1 champion, but the records fail to show how much Massa deserved the title during that dramatic season racing against Lewis Hamilton. Hungary was bought and almost paid for when the engine broke; the scandalous Crashgate affair in Singapore robbed him of another win. Ifs and Buts may have no value in the annals of sporting history but the actions of Renault were significant enough to cause a quiet man to articulate firm feelings on the subject when we spoke.When you have a [mechanical] failure, its part of the war; its part of the teams war, said Massa. But when you have a problem like Singapore, its not part of our war. Its not inside the rules and, for me, thats really something you always remember -- more than what happened [on the final lap] at Interlagos. People talk about Renault but they forget very quickly about the effect outside that. For me, it was really a shame that the FIA didnt do anything at the time. That was not right. (The Safety Car caused by Nelson Piquet Jnrs crash altered the course of the race and prompted pit stops, from which Massas Ferrari emerged dragging the fuel hose.)Massas refusal to use the expression bad luck is tempered by the fact that he is actually here to consider it. When the spring dropped out of the rear of Rubens Barrichellos Brawn during qualifying in Hungary, Felipe knew no more about its treacherous path then than he does now when recalling the impact that came close to killing him.I dont remember anything, so I think thats good after a big accident like that, said Felipe. Thats the first thing. The second is that I appreciate life much more now. I understand that things can happen in a few seconds and possibly change everything. When you hear someone died in an accident, you never believe this can happen to you. Now I know it can happen to anyone. But it doesnt change the way you think when youre driving; when youre in the car, you dont think about the accident. If you do, you cannot drive.Given the apparent ease with which Massa returned to the cockpit, it is easy to overlook the unspoken turmoil created by the wait to discover if his finely honed driving had been impaired. He had no doubt in his mind. But would the reality be different? With lap times allowing no place to hide, the answer was clear. But the hidden emotion attached to trying to win a race and tick the biggest box of all would be cruelly exposed at Hockenheim in 2010 when the infamous Fernando is faster than you instruction hurt in an entirely different way to the wayward spring.Hockenheim was, for me, one of the difficult parts of my career, said Felipe. I had enough possibilities to win and the team didnt allow me. Even more frustrating, this was on the same day one year on from my accident. For me, that was unacceptable. It was a very difficult moment. I have to say that was really the worst race of my life.I was asked later if I could have ignored the message. But Im part of a team and I think you need to be professional. Because if I dont accept this and not let Fernando through, the team will do something to you after -- and nobody will know. You work for a company, you need to be professional, its part of whatever a working guy needs to do. But it was not correct and, for me, the worst part was this being on the anniversary.That moment will be expunged in the coming months and years by memories of a distinguished career marked by more than narrow-minded politicking. There will be plenty in the F1 paddock and in the wider world ready to take great pleasure if this cheerful little racer gets himself onto the podium between now and Abu Dhabi on 27 November.Wholesale NFL Jerseys . Klitschkos management company says the bout will be the Ukrainian fighters 25th world championship fight. The 1.83-meter (6-foot) Leapai defeated the previously unbeaten Denis Boytsov in November to become the WBOs mandatory challenger. 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Adidas NHL Jerseys Wholesale .com) - Following a late-game loss to the reigning NBA champs, the Toronto Raptors will look to sustain their recent high-level play as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers.NORMAN, Okla. -- Its another high-stakes Bedlam game for Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.The Cowboys have emerged in the past decade under coach Mike Gundy, turning the showdown into much more than just a yearly meeting between schools from the same state.Oklahoma leads the series 85-18-7, but Saturdays meeting will be the second straight that will decide the Big 12 title. A win for the Cowboys would be their second over the Sooners in three years and second straight in Norman, and it would give them their second conference title under Gundy. Matchups in 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2013 also affected the conference title race.I think whats encouraging for the state of Oklahoma is that for a considerable number of times over the last six years, these two schools have gotten together to decide a conference championship, and I dont think we can ask for anything else, Gundy said.Seventh-ranked Oklahoma (9-2, 8-0, No. 9 CFP) has won eight straight since a rough start, while No. 11 Oklahoma State (9-2, 7-1, No. 10 CFP) has won seven in a row since losing to Baylor. Both teams still have an outside shot at reaching the College Football Playoff.The only thing that we can control is how we play Saturday, Gundy said. What I told them is that I wanted them to play how theyve played the last two months because as a coach its enjoyable to watch them. They play for each other. There arent any selfish players on the field, and I would fully expect them to play that way Saturday. Then, we can worry about the playoff system next Monday.Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph has much to gain against the Sooners. While Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has been mentioned in the Heisman Trophy race and is the defending Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, Rudolph could shake things up by outplaying his more decorated counterpart and getting a win.Rudolph barely played during Oklahomas 58-23 win last season . But he is healthy this season.Its what you look forward to all season long, and last year, I kind of let it slip through my grip, he said. Injuries happen, but I was kind of angry that I wasnt able to play and be at 100 percent. Ive got a completely different mindset this year, andd Im ready to get out there and play in the game.ddddddddddddere are some things to watch Saturday:MAYFIELD TO NY? Mayfield, who leads the nation in passing efficiency, could make a serious statement to Heisman voters with a strong performance. He wasnt invited to New York for last years Heisman ceremony and finished fourth in the balloting. Mayfield wants the invite, but he knows he has to handle business first.The Heisman stuff is not going to matter if we dont win, so we want to put ourselves in a good position to see what happens with the rest of the country and see what we can do, Mayfield said.HEISMAN CONTENDER II: Oklahoma receiver Dede Westbrook is rising on Heisman lists, too. He has 11 touchdown receptions of at least 40 yards this season, the most of any FBS player since 1998. He is averaging 150 yards receiving during conference play.TAYLOR TOUGH: Oklahoma State defensive tackle Vincent Taylor has been a force all season. He leads the team with 11.5 tackles for loss, and leads the nation with four blocked kicks.JAMES WASHINGTON: Amid the hype around Westbrook around the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma States James Washington has put together an impressive season, too. The junior has at least 100 yards receiving in four of his past six games and has 1,159 yards and nine touchdowns this season. His breakaway speed will cause problems, especially if the Cowboys can establish the run.He reminds of the big-play, strong guys theyve had at Oklahoma State, Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said. Like Dez (Bryant) and those guys that not only had speed but the physical presence to shove you out of the way and get the football because of how physical their presence is.IN THE MIX: Oklahomas Joe Mixon is one of the nations most dangerous players. The sophomore ranks second nationally behind Christian McCaffrey with 195 all-purpose yards per game. Hes a force as a runner, receiver and return man. Hes big -- listed at 225 pounds, but likely much bigger -- and he has breakaway speed.---Follow Cliff Brunt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/CliffBruntAP . ' ' '