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James Maloney has stressed to his Cronulla teammates the importance of earning a weeks break during the NRL finals.Maloney converted just one of three minor premierships into a title at the Sydney Roosters.That was in 2013, when the Roosters moved straight through to the preliminary final.In 2014 and 2015, the Tricolours lost week one of the playoffs and Maloney believes it cost them the title.The Sharks face Canberra at GIO Stadium on Saturday, with the winner earning next week off.It seems pretty important, Maloney said at Sharks training on Tuesday.Last time we had it at the Roosters we won, the two years since we didnt have it we missed out.Rather than getting up for four games in a row week after week, you get up for one, cool off, have a rest and then get up for two.It is nice to be sitting at home on the lounge on the second week of finals watching everyone go at it.If you are straight through it is definitely the easy way.North Queensland managed to win the premiership last season, despite losing in week one of the playoffs. But they were the first side to manage the feat since the Wests Tigers in 2005.Maloney, who joined Cronulla this season, said he was motivated by his last two finals failures with the Roosters ahead of the qualifying clash with Canberra.Once you put yourself in a strong position in semi-finals there is high expectations, he said.Whenever you fall short it is always disappointing.Kevin Shattenkirk Rangers Jersey . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Henrik Lundqvist Jersey . Burke is expected to miss two to three months after breaking a finger in the teams third preseason game. Tinsley, a 10-year veteran, spent the last two seasons in Utah, where the point guard averaged 3. http://www.rangershockeyonlineshop.com/pavel-buchnevich-hockey-jersey/ . Brett Kulak and Jackson Houck of the Vancouver Giants were each charged with assault causing bodily harm on Aug. 18, according to the B.C. court services. Custom New York Rangers Jerseys .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check. Marc Staal Rangers Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable.RIO DE JANEIRO -- Goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl wouldnt mind a third straight penalty shootout for Sweden in the womens Olympic soccer final on Friday.After all, its when she gets to have some fun.If thats what it takes, I dont mind, Lindahl said Tuesday after leading Sweden to a 4-3 shootout win over host Brazil in the semifinals of the Olympic tournament. Its fun as a goalkeeper, you have nothing to lose. Its great.After making a penalty save that helped Sweden get past the U.S. womens team in the quarterfinals, Lindahl made two stops against Brazil at the Maracana Stadium to secure her teams spot in the Olympic final for the first time.Sweden will face Germany on Friday, again at the Maracana.She is just very important for us, Sweden coach Pia Sundhage said of Lindahl. Theres some sort of calmness, and the way she reads the game, not only saving shots. She is so important. The fact that we advanced after a shootout against the U.S. team and now against Brazil is huge for us.Lindahl had stopped Alex Morgans opening penalty in the shootout against the Americans in Brasilia on Friday, when Sweden won 5-4 to upset the five-time gold medalists. She did even better at the famed Maracana on Tuesday, deflecting Cristianes shot with her right arm and using both of her hands to push away Andressas strike late in the shootout.ddddddddddddIt turned out well today, Lindahl said.The 33-year-old goalkeeper said staying confident is her secret for her success in shootouts.I think thats all, Lindahl said. Its fun because someone said that Sweden hadnt been in a penalty shootout in one of these important games since 1996, and now its two in a row. Just fun that it works out our way. It looks like everyone feels confident.Lindahl, who plays for Chelsea in England, has been named Swedish goalkeeper of the year five different times. She is playing in her fourth Olympics and also participated in three World Cups.Brazil goalkeeper Barbara also had a chance to come up big in a shootout for the second straight time after she had thrived with two saves in the quarterfinals against Australia. She made one stop on Wednesday but it wasnt enough.Their goalkeeper played well and we were unlucky, said Barbara, who will face Canada in the bronze medal game. Last time we came out with the victory, but luck wasnt on our side this time.---Tales Azzoni on Twitter: http://twitter.com/tazzoni. His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/tales-azzoni ' ' '