MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Twins have released Canadian left-hander Andrew Albers, allowing him to sign with a South Korean team. Steven Nzonzi Jersey . The Twins announced Thursday the 28-year-old Albers cleared waivers. He will join the Hanwha Eagles of the Korea Baseball Organization. Albers, from North Battleford, Sask., went 2-5 with a 4.05 ERA in 10 starts for the Twins last season, throwing 8 1-3 scoreless innings in his major league debut Aug. 6 at Kansas City to set a team record. But with Kevin Correia, Phil Hughes, Ricky Nolasco and Mike Pelfrey set as starters, theres only one spot open. Albers received the organizations minor league pitcher of the year award after going 11-5 with a 2.86 ERA for Triple-A Rochester. He had 32 walks and 116 strikeouts in 132 1-3 innings. Olivier Giroud France Jersey . -- Canadas Milos Raonic defeated Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France on Saturday to advance to the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Kylian Mbappe Jersey .4 seconds left and dribbled up court, weaving through Pitts defence. http://www.nationalfrancesoccer.com/olivier-giroud-france-jersey/ . When Reyes signed a US$106-million, six-year deal with Miami last month, there was speculation Ramirez was unhappy about being supplanted at short. But new manager Ozzie Guillen sold Ramirez on the idea.Even as the Arizona Cardinals are presented an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth, they have plenty to be concerned about.Injuries, for one. No contenders lineup has been more damaged than Arizonas, with the latest being the sidelining of top running back Andre Ellington.Its somewhat astonishing that they not only lead the NFC West, but could grab a wild-card spot with a victory at St. Louis on Thursday night.Much easier said than done. The Rams come off consecutive shutouts — yes, they were against Oakland and Washington, and were not exactly talking the John Madden Raiders or Joe Gibbs Redskins. Still, St. Louis is not a team anyone wants any part of right now.Particularly the defence.Theyve always been as good a front four as anybody in the league and youre watching them jell and become an outstanding defence, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians says. (Safety) Mark Barron was a great addition. Theyve stayed healthy, thats a big thing.Preparation is at a premium for a short week, but neither is a fancy team with a lot of tricks. Most important is keeping your own house in order, according to Rams coach Jeff Fisher.Im fine with a Thursday night game. Its just getting to Thursday night, which is the challenge as coaches, he says. In essence what you do is you pick up an extra bye week. This one is as late as its been for me in the season, almost mid-December.Despite their records, the Rams (6-7, No 19 in AP Pro32) are 3 1-2-point favourites over the Cardinals (10-3, No. 6 AP Pro32).On a full week, with a healthier roster, the pick would be Arizona. Thats not the situation at all, so ...RAMS, 17-16No. 16 (tie) Miami (plus 7 1-2) at No. 2 New EnglandPatriots clinch division with win. BEST BET on it.BEST BET: PATRIOTS, 31-10No. 31 New York Jets (minus 1) at No. 32 TennesseeLoser might earn No. 1 overall draft pick, as welll as bottom spot in power rankings. Thomas Lemar Jersey. That would be J-E-T-S.UPSET SPECIAL: TITANS, 16-13No. 4 Denver (minus 4) at No. 13 San DiegoLike Patriots, Broncos take care of their division.BRONCOS, 27-21No. 15 Houston (plus 6 1-2) at No. 7 IndianapolisDitto for Colts, albeit in close one.COLTS, 30-27No. 12 Cincinnati (pick em) at No. 20 ClevelandJohnny Football starts off with loss.BENGALS, 20-14No. 1 Green Bay (minus 5) at No. 16 (tie) BuffaloPackers could be playoff-bound by end of Sundays action.PACKERS, 24-20No. 18 San Francisco (plus 9 1-2) at No. 3 SeattleNot nearly the once-anticipated showdown it was. Niners keep it close.SEAHAWKS, 23-17No. 9 Dallas (minus 3 1-2) at No. 5 PhiladelphiaStill very anticipated. Eagles finish off sweep of Cowboys.EAGLES, 30-23No. 30 Washington (plus 6 1-2) at No. 26 New York GiantsNot at all anticipated.GIANTS, 31-20No. 22 Minnesota (plus 7 1-2) at No. 8 DetroitLions inch closer to post-season berth.LIONS, 26-17No. 29 Jacksonville (plus 13 1-2) at No. 10 BaltimoreSo do Ravens, who might steal AFC North.RAVENS, 28-13No. 11 Pittsburgh (minus 2) at No. 23 AtlantaCan banged-up Falcons lose their way into playoffs?STEELERS, 23-20No. 27 Oakland (plus 10 1-2) at No. 14 Kansas CityPrevious loss to Raiders ruined KCs season. Wont be a repeat.CHIEFS, 17-14No. 24 New Orleans (minus 3) at No. 25 Chicago, Monday nightThe Monday night mess. Any good hockey on TV that night?SAINTS, 27-26No. 28 Tampa Bay (OFF) at No. 21 CarolinaCam Newtons uncertain availability eliminates betting line.BUCCANEERS, 16-13___2014 RECORD: Against spread: This week (10-5-1); Season (100-100-5). Straight up: This week (12-4); Season (137-69-1)Best Bet: 5-9 against spread, 8-6 straight up.Upset special: 7-7 against spread, 5-9 straight up.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '