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SACRAMENTO -- After numerous children expressed appreciation to Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins for giving them a Christmas shopping spree, he expressed appreciation to his coach for supporting him.On Sunday, Kings coach Dave Joerger called The Sacramento Bees coverage of Cousins recent verbal confrontation with Bee columnist Andy Furillo ridiculous.I appreciate it. I think he understands where Im coming from, Cousins told The Undefeated. I dont really think it had anything to do with him trying to show that he has his players back. I generally think he understands where Im coming from.The Bee published video of Cousins cursing out Furillo last week over a newspaper column about the two-time NBA All-Stars recent involvement in an alleged assault on a couple at a New York City nightclub. The newspaper also labeled Cousins a bully and detailed other incidents in a piece written by its executive editor.Cousins showed appreciation for his coachs support after his fifth annual Santa Cuz event Monday night in Sacramento, at which he gave $200 shopping sprees to 100 underprivileged local children.Cousins said Joerger could relate to his situation because the first-year Kings coach also said Sunday he was unhappy with a Bee story in August that stated the names and ages of the coachs wife and two children in a story about his new home in a Sacramento suburb.Of course, he dealt with a similar situation with the same people, Cousins said. He gets it. I respect him for that. I respect him for speaking out. He doesnt have to. He went about it the right way. He spoke out on it. I respect him for that.Joerger had said of Cousins Sunday, This guy is the face of our franchise. Hes done and said some things that he wishes he could do over. Hes improved; hes gotten better. But to go and use other reporters, third person, Oh, he bullies his coaches or he bullies -- that is crap. And to put it out there like that, that is ridiculous.Cousins declined comment specifically on the Furillo incident. Ill let it be, Cousins said.A Kings spokesman said he would not talk about the New York City nightclub incident.Bill Hamid USA Jersey . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. Timothy Weah USA Jersey .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. In this case Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky elbowed Saku Koivu in the head about a second after he dished off the puck to a teammate, knocking him unconscious. http://www.usasoccerauthority.com/jozy-altidore-usa-jersey/ .Y. - Detroit goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has earned NHL first star of the week honours after winning in his first three appearances of the season. Sacha Kljestan USA Jersey . 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Goal Keeper: Ama Agbeze, Loughborough Lightning Anita Navin: Ama has played with an incredible determination and a winning mentality.She has a renewed energy and her ability to read her opponents and disrupt their flow of play in and around the shooting circle has been incredible.She has limited shooting opportunities against the top-profile shooting opponents and uses a wide range of strategies to defend the shot and shooter in open play. Goal Defence: Layla Guscoth, Hertfordshire Mavericks Katharine Merry: Layla has done two things well this Superleague season - defending and studying. Doctor Layla Guscoth, now fully qualified, led the Mavs to a Superleague semi-final.It was an impressive year and for me she is one of the most dynamic and athletic defenders in the game. She has a high work-rate with the ability to intercept consistently. Any game that gets Pam Cookey and Guscoth head-to-head is a winner! Wing Defence: Amy Flanagan, Surrey Storm Camilla Buchanan: Amys Sniper-like ways have earned her a position in the Sky Sports Team of the Season!The silent assassin, with her slight frame, goes quietly through the game, picking off interceptions like paid hits!Her versatility in defence has been most impressive with the ability to limit her opponents movements whilst cleverly and cleanly winning ball. She has also proved just as dangerous with her attacking prowess, bringing the ball out of her defensive end. Centre: Sara Bayman, Manchester Thunder Tamsin Greenway - This is a tough call. Im torn between Sophia Candappa and Sara Bayman. Both have been superb, but Im going to go for the old and experienced player over the young, budding superstar.Sara is a winner - she has flair, passion and that old-fashioned grit that can drag a team back from the brink. Her leadership across the court, her feisty attitude and her confidence to attack the game is something all young Cs should aspire to be. Tamsin Greenway It is rare centres are both attacking and defensive in equal measure, but you can rely on her in both.Her leadership across the court, her feisty attitude and her confidence to attack the game is something all young Cs should aspire to.Wing Attack: Naatalie Haythornthwaite, Manchester Thunder Jess Thirlby: A former England U21 athlete and rising star within the national squad, Natalie has had a very consistent season for her new team Manchester Thunder.ddddddddddddHaving offered both the GA and WA positions earlier in the season it is the latter where she has enjoyed more court time and looked most comfortable. Its been great to see Natalie build on her performances of last year. Jess Thirlby Her work rate and tenacity are second to none, her commitment to take on defenders at the Centre pass and get free is a real strength. She transitions well into second phase and her speed of movement and change of direction are a handful for the quickest of defenders.Her ability to release the ball quickly, distribute the ball around the circle edge and feed her shooters with accuracy have been impressive. Its been great to see Natalie build on her performances of last year.Goal Attack: Pam Cookey, Surrey Storm Caroline Barker: There have been some standout performances at GA throughout the season, including Mavericks Ella Clark making a return to netball from basketball and Helen Housby again making the most of her speed and movement at Thunder.But for me the consistency of Pam Cookey just tips the rest as she helped Surrey Storm retain their title.Its not just the relationship with Rachel Dunn in the circle, but the confidence she gives the whole team that was ultimately the difference this season.Goal Shooter: Rachel Dunn, Surrey Storm Karen Atkinson: There have been some standout performances in the GS position this season, with Samantha Wallace making an impact on the league and rising star Ellie Cardwell showing her potential, but you cannot look beyond Rachel Dunn for someone that has delivered when it mattered.Rachel has the highest shooting volume in the league with 474 goals at 85 per cent shooting accuracy. She also has one of the most well-rounded games. She was instrumental in the success of Surrey Storm this season. Karen Atkinson on Rachel Dunn When she sticks to the task she has a phenomenal hold but she can also move, take ball outside the circle, offload and rotate with her GA.One of her strongest assets is her well-timed step-change of direction, either forward, to drop back or to pop along the baseline. She was instrumental in the success of Surrey Storm this season.Also See:Vitality Superleague fixturesTableLive on SkySportswomen ' ' '