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UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Chiney Ogwumike and the Connecticut Sun withstood Phoenix center Brittney Griners first dunk of the season and career-high 29 points to beat the Mercury 87-74 on Friday night.Ogwumike scored 20 of her 22 points in the second half and had 10 rebounds, Jasmine Thomas had 18 points, and Alex Bentley added 16. The Sun (11-17) have won three of their last four games and snapped the Mercurys three-game win streak.Griners driving one-handed dunk, the eighth slam of her career, came off a no-look pass from Diana Taurasi to pull Phoenix (13-15) to 51-46 with 6:44 to play in the third quarter. But the Sun used a 9-0 run to help stretch their lead to 68-54 at the end the quarter.University of Connecticut womens basketball coach Geno Auriemma was in attendance to watch the Sun use a 24-3 run in the first half to build a 46-38 halftime lead. Connecticut has won eight of its last 12 games after starting the season 3-13. Chuck Howley Womens Jersey . The defence is doing its part, too. Drew Brees threw a pair of touchdown passes in the first half and the guys on the other side made sure that was enough, sending the Saints to a 17-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night. Emmitt Smith Jersey . According to a report from the Winnipeg Free Press, the Bombers will name Acting GM Kyle Walters to the post full time. http://www.cowboysrookieproshop.com/Cowboys-Tony-Romo-Jersey/ . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. Trysten Hill Jersey . The Celtics closed out their first preseason under Stevens on Wednesday night with a 101-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, who rested a lot of their lineup including former Celtics Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Robert Newhouse Cowboys Jersey . Cuban testified Thursday that he was upset when the companys CEO told him news that would reduce the value of his shares, for which hed paid $7.5 million. But he said he did nothing improper when he sold those shares over the next two days. All Blacks enforcer Jerome Kaino has been reinstated to the world champions run-on XV for Saturdays clash with South Africa.Blindside flanker Kaino, 33, injured his shoulder in their 41-13 mauling of the Springboks in Christchurch three weeks ago and missed last weeks 36-17 win over Argentina.The Blues skipper will make up a new-look back-row trio for the match in Durban, with Matt Todd getting the nod over Ardie Savea at openside.Captain Kieran Read takes up his usual position at No.8 while Liam Squire, who started and was sin-binned against the Pumas, shifts to the bench.Elsewhere, head coach Steve Hansen has continued to ring in the changes as his squad looks to equal their record of 17 consecutive Test victories.Samuel Whitelock will resume his partnership with Brodie Retallick at lock with Patrick Tuipulotu dropping to the bench.First-choice half-back Aaron Smith has been stood down for one match after entering a disabled toilet with a woman at Christchurch Airport.The Highlanders No.9 has travelled home to New Zealand after the incident was made public and has been criticised by Hansen for his actions.TJ Perenara, who started last weeks win in Buenos Aires, retains his place.In the backs, Anton Lienert-Brown has retained the No.13 jersey over Malakai Fekitoa after grabbing a try and three assists agaiinst Los Pumas.dddddddddddd.He will be partnered in the midfield by incumbent second-five Ryan Crotty, with Blues centre George Moala named on the bench.Damian McKenzie has dropped out of the matchday squad after debuting last week in Argentina.Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo also comes into the side in place of the rejuvenated Julian Savea, who has been rested for the Springboks match.Hansen said bringing fresh players into the run-on squad was critical as the year drew to a close and bodies grew tired.The changes would also help the All Blacks build squad depth.Weve had a well-planned preparation this week, with the aim of ensuring we have a full tank come Saturday and also clarity in our game, Hansen said.Were expecting to be facing a very confident South African team after their win over Australia, and a torrid battle.ALL BLACKS: Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Anton Lienert-Brown, Ryan Crotty, Waisak