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Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley isnt ruling out the finals just yet.But he says the Magpies season hinges on this Friday nights fixture against North Melbourne.The Kangaroos are clinging to eighth spot, two wins clear of Port Adelaide, with Collingwood three wins outside the eight.We will get to Etihad (Stadium), both on a side-day break, Buckley said after a 28-point away loss to Adelaide on Saturday night.Their season is on the line. And we still consider our season is on the line.We still want to play the footy that were capable of as often as we possibly can.Buckley said the Magpies will need to rectify a glaring issue when confronting the Kangaroos: slow starts.Collingwood conceded the initial five goals of the game against the Crows, a week after being four goals down at quarter-time against Greater Western Sydney.We will go to the North game with a full intent, he said.We have started slow the last two weeks so clearly we need to start better - you cant afford to give good sides a start.We were able to chase down GWS, we werent able to chase down Adelaide. We need to start better against North.Eric Gordon Jersey . First off, the fans ripped the Cubbies introduction of a fuzzy new kid-friendly mascot named "Clark". Clyde Drexler Rockets Jersey . -- Catcher Brett Hayes has agreed to a $630,000, one-year contract with the Kansas City Royals, avoiding salary arbitration. http://www.therocketsofficial.com/Authentic-Clint-Capela-Rockets-Jersey/ .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. PJ Tucker Jersey . Now, correct me if Im wrong but I saw one official distinctly pointing at the net indicating a good goal but after an inconclusive review they overturned the goal. Shouldnt the ruling on the ice (good goal) stand after an inconclusive review? Why was this overturned? James Veaudry Pembroke, ON -- Hey Kerry, Youll get a lot of these, but why was the Montreal goal against Nashville Saturday night overturned? Eller puts the puck on net and the on ice ruling from the ref behind the net is a Montreal goal. Charles Barkley Jersey . PAUL, Minn.CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- Former Illinois coach Tim Beckman, fired last year amid allegations of player mistreatment, is working as a volunteer assistant with No. 22 North Carolinas defense.Speaking after Wednesday evenings practice, Tar Heels coach Larry Fedora described the decision as helping a friend while also gaining Beckmans expertise as a former head coach and defensive coordinator. Fedora and Beckman were assistants together at Oklahoma State in 2007.Let me make something clear so everybody understands: Im the one that sets the expectations on our culture and how our student-athletes are treated, Fedora said. Im at the top, I set it for everybody.So Tims here doing what the NCAA allows him to do as a volunteer assistant: studying film, scouting, all those kind of things. And so Im glad were able to give him this opportunity until hes able to find employment.In an email to The Associated Press on Wednesday, team spokesman Kevin Best said Beckman can interact with players but cannot instruct them as a coach.The News-Gazette of Champaign, Illinois, first reported Beckmans role.Illinois fired Beckman shortly before the 2015 opener after a law firm hired by the university concluded he interfered in player medical decisions and pressured players to play through injuries. Beckman denied the accusations and said he was considering legal steps to defend himself before receiving a $$250,000 settlement from the school.ddddddddddddFedora said Wednesday he conferred with athletic director Bubba Cunningham before bringing Beckman on as a volunteer assistant at the start of training camp.If I wouldnt have known Tim, it may not have happened, he said.Asked about the perception of bringing Beckman into the program, Fedora responded: I dont believe everything I read, all right? I know Tim. I know his side of the story also. So I was comfortable with it.If I wouldnt have been, obviously I wouldnt have brought him. I wouldnt allow him to be in our program, but I was very comfortable with it. I dont have any issues with it at all.Fedora said rules allow Beckman to be on the sideline for games or travel this season, but said no decisions have been made on whether that will happen.The Tar Heels beat the Illini 48-14 at home last season with Bill Cubit serving as Illinois interim coach. UNC visits Illinois, now led by former NFL coach Lovie Smith, on Sept. 10.The Tar Heels open the season Sept. 3 against No. 18 Georgia in Atlanta.---AP Writer David Mercer in Champaign, Illinois, contributed to this report.---Follow Aaron Beard on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/aaronbeardap and the APs college football site at http://collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '