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MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United signed former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on Thursday as a backup to fellow Spaniard David de Gea.The 32-year-old Valdes, who has been at United training with the first team since October while rehabilitating from a knee injury, signed an 18-month contract, with the option for a further year.He joins the club as the No. 2 goalkeeper and is a great addition, United manager Louis van Gaal said.Valdes, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in March before being released by Barcelona, won every major honour with the Catalan giant, and the 2010 World Cup and 2012 European Championship with Spain.Valdes is preparing to fight for his first-team place at United.Now, in the moment, (De Gea) is the best goalkeeper in the world, Valdes said. His performances every day and in every game shows everybody that his level is very high. He has had a great year.Valdes signing is likely to increase the chances of the 30-year-old Anders Lindegaard leaving the club in January. Uniteds other goalkeeping options are 21-year-old Sam Johnstone, who is on loan at Doncaster, and 24-year-old Ben Amos. Kerry Wood Jersey .The rookie goalie made 36 saves to help the Calgary Flames blank their Pacific Division rivals 1-0 on Saturday following a 48-hour ordeal that included lost baggage, a cancelled flight and a new pair of contact lenses. Drew Smyly Jersey . The Goldeyes (10-7) lost 4-1 to the Saltdogs (8-9) Sunday afternoon before 5,834 sizzling fans at Shaw Park. The loss drops Winnipegs record to 3-4 during this past weeks seven-game homestand. http://www.thecubsteamshop.com/Cubs-Carlos-Zambrano-Kids-Jersey/ . On paper, it looks a little like Andre the Giant taking on a midget wrestler. It has all the makings of a rout with the Americans adding an eighth win in nine outings of this biennial event. The Yanks have eight players in the top 15 in the world while the Internationals have just one. Steve Cishek Jersey . On a hot, sweaty day, the Hall of Famer looked cool and comfortable. John Lackey Jersey . The Toronto Maple Leafs were holding a news conference, so they got curious. It didnt take long for them to find out via social media that coach Randy Carlyle was coming back — with a two-year extension — and assistants Greg Cronin, Scott Gordon and Dave Farrish were being let go.Ronnie OSullivan escaped with a slap on the wrist after snubbing a mandatory post-match press conference following his first-round with at the World Championships in Sheffield. World Snooker announced OSullivan was warned and told he will be fined for any further breaches of discipline. No-show Ronnie in hot water Ronnie OSullivan will face disciplinary action for failing to fulfil media duties In a statement, World Snooker said: Ronnie OSullivan has received a formal warning froom World Snooker following his failure to fulfil media obligations at the Betfred World Championship on Monday.dddddddddddd This is in line with World Snooker procedure as it is his first breach of contract this season. Any further breaches will result in a fine and possible referral to the WPBSA (World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association).Five-time world champion OSullivan beat David Gilbert 10-7 to secure his place in the last 16 at the Crucible. Also See: No-show Ronnie in hot water Snooker legend Davis retires Bet ￡5 Get ￡20 free Get Sky Sports ' ' '