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The day has finally arrived: the 2016 World Championship is about to begin. The sixth iteration of Leagues biggest tournament of the year will kick off Thursday at 4:00 p.m. PT (7:00 p.m. ET) with an opening ceremony at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California. After that, well head straight into an inter-regional League Championship Series clash between European champion G2 Esports and Mid-Season Invitational finalist Counter Logic Gaming of North America.ESPN was lucky enough to sit down with two AD carry legends of the game, South Koreas Kang Cpt Jack Hyung-woo of Longzhu Gaming, 23, and Chinas retired Gao WeiXiao Xuecheng, 24, to get their thoughts on the tournament before the action starts in the Bay Area.[It] feels like most Koreans think this way: that from all the NA teams, [Team SoloMid] is the only team that has the potential of going to the finals, Cpt Jack said. TSM is the most prepared and has the best plays versus the other NA teams.[I] feel like TSM has a great chance, great potential to go to the quarterfinals and semifinals, said Jack. And if they have a little bit of luck, also, theyll make it to the finals, so Ill be cheering for them. Id love to see all of NAs fans cheering for them and see what happens.For NA LCS, I didnt pay that much attention, but I still know about TSM, WeiXiao said. I think TSM is really strong with their AD carry and mid lane. Both of them have a really stable performance, and especially for the ADC, as Im an AD carry myself, Im looking forward to seeing [Yiliang Doublelift Pengs] performance at Worlds.Although WeiXiao may not have been following the NA League Championship series closely, he certainly remembers the highlights. From his perspective, Cloud9 has a lot to live up to at Worlds as a team with international renown. CLG, on the other hand, shoulders a lighter burden of expectations because its roster has changed so much since 2015. On the topic of rosters, there are certain individuals in the NA scene that have caught both Cpt Jack and WeiXiaos attention.[I] would pick [S?ren Bjergsen Bjerg] and [Jung Impact Eon-yeong], Cpt Jack said when asked which North American players he preferred. But Impact is a Korean so maybe [that] cancels it out. Bjergsen is the number one of all of NA. [I] consider him as the [Lee Faker Sang-hyeok] of [North America].Doublelift, Ive played with him before and I think hes a really, really strong player to play against, WeiXiao said. After I retired, Doublelift is still playing, and is still keeping his performance to a high level. I really respect that and think that he is overpowered. Its really hard for players to keep up their skill level for a long time.The topic then turned to which teams would show well at Worlds overall, in particular non-South Korean teams, since South Korea tends to dominate the competition. Cpt Jack was bullish on Chinas Edward Gaming and Taiwans Flash Wolves; WeiXiao agreed on EDG, especially given the teams group draw. This led to a discussion on Chinas chances in general.For [Royal Never Give Up] I think they are a pretty new team with some new players they combined together, but I think the individual skill of the RNG players is good, said WeiXiao. But they are really weak at overall strategy, so if they have a better overall strategy, theyll be [strong]. The only thing about [them] is their group is pretty difficult.And lastly for I May, good luck! They are so new from the [LoL Secondary Pro League] straight to [LoL Pro League] and now straight to Worlds, they dont have lots of international experience and their group is too strong.On the topic of the best AD carries in the professional scene, although they had slightly different top picks, they both held Edward Gamings ace in the bottom lane in high regard. Their other picks ranged from players in South Korea to Europe to China once more.[I] think [Kim Deft Hyuk-kyu] has the most surprising elements of being an AD carry, Jack said.The first one is [Kim PraY Jong-in], answered Weixiao on which AD carries he respected the most, excluding the already-praised Doublelift. [Weve] been pro players during the same period of time before, and then Pray disappeared for a time and then came back again to win and kill all the other teams. Hes on a really great team now, and I think that is really great.Second one is Deft, WeiXiao continued. He wasnt doing so great in [2015] but hes improved a lot [this year] and has worked hard with [EDG] a lot. He has good results this season and went straight to Worlds. There is also [Jian Uzi Zi-Hao] -- everyone knows him. Hes really young, really good skills, and thats it. He is a good player. Lastly, its [Konstantinos FORG1VEN Tzortziou] from Europe. I met him in Poland for [Intel Extreme Masters] and [scrimmaged] against him. He is a really skilled player with lots of mechanics.We put the two players on the spot to give their top four predictions for the entire competition. Cpt Jack and WeiXiao both agreed on the ROX Tigers, SK Telecom T1 and EDG as the top three, but had some difficulty deciding on a fourth-best contender.I feel like the fourth team is tricky. I [pick] Flash Wolves, but I dont think Samsung [yet] because they have to prove themselves, Jack said.Flash Wolves, G2, and RNG have a really big opportunity to get into the fourth position. Thats just my personal impression, echoed WeiXiao.And Jack and Weixiaos Summoners Cup finals prediction?ROX Tigers [versus] EDG. Whichever team has the most Koreans will win, Jack laughed.EDG vs. either SKT or the Tigers, replied Weixiao. The winner? EDG, chuckled Weixiao, cheekily siding with his home country to bring back the world championship. Cheap Nike Air Max 90 Shoes China .Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres have recalled forward Kevin Porter and defenceman Chad Ruhwedel from the minors as part of a five-player roster shuffle made by the NHLs worst team. Air Max 90 For Sale Cheap . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. http://www.airmax90wholesale.com/ . Its sharpness matched my mind. This was no night to go to sleep. Cheap Air Max 90 Free Shipping .J. -- Josh Cribbs was in the Pro Bowl in February and out of a job six months later. Air Max 90 Wholesale . The giant slalom world champion slipped during her first run in the morning, landing on her back and then twisting forward before getting her leg caught in the protective material on the side of the slope.Rafael Benitez returns to Anfield on Saturday, but can he ensure Newcastle United will be back to face Liverpool next season too? Adam Bate looks at the challenge he faces... Liverpool midfielder James Milner revealed that the spirit of Istanbul had been invoked by manager Jurgen Klopp during half-time of the clubs Europa League tie against Borussia Dortmund last week. So perhaps its appropriate that the architect of that famous night in Liverpools history should return to Anfield with Newcastle United this weekend.Reds supporters will surely welcome the opportunity to fete one of their favourites in Rafa Benitez, and the feeling is likely to be mutual. I think Rafa will want to show great respect for Liverpool and the fans, former captain Phil Thompson told Sky Sports. Benitez was pleased with how his side came from a goal down against Man City I hope Newcastle fans understand that and not take it personally as I remember when Gerard Houllier came back and had Aston Villa fans screaming at him because he waved at the Liverpool fans. Rafa is a very professional man and hell want to do the best for Newcastle and keep them up, but Liverpool are naturally still very close to his heart. Benitez calls for Anfield win Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez has told his players to believe they can beat his great former side Benitezs place in Liverpool history is indeed secure. Aside from the Champions League triumph of 2005, he simply got it. Cast as a cold figure - Im not sure hes interested in players as people, Steven Gerrard famously suggested - he nevertheless appreciated the importance of the relationship between manager and fans in a way that others have not. Steven Gerrard and Benitez of Spain with the European Cup in Istanbul in 2005 In 2010, Benitez donated £96,000 to the Hillsborough Family Support Group in the immediate aftermath of his Liverpool exit. The following year, he returned to attend the memorial and in 2013 left a single rose in memory of justice campaigner Anne Williams. They are gestures that will not be forgotten. Nor will his achievements on the pitch.Newcastle fans are a similarly passionate bunch and Benitez will doubtlessly be hoping to forge a similar bond on Tyneside. However, such is the hand that has been dealt him, its tempting to think that keeping this Newcastle team up will require a turnaround almost as unlikely as what happened that night in Turkey 11 years ago. There arent enough good players and thats why they are in this situation. Jamie Carragher I dont think its just an attitude problem, said Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher last month when discussing their plight. I think theres a lack of quality. There arent enough good players and thats why they are in this situation. Its a daunting prospect and the initial signs were not good.Although the Spaniard was able to end a six-game losing streak in the derby against Sunderland, the other three of his first four games as manager were all lost. But there has now been an upturn in fortunes, and the Benitez effect will feel familiar to those at Anfield. Norwich, Sunderland and Newcastles remaining games in the Premier League Firstly, there was the surprisingly convincing 3-0 win over Swansea.dddddddddddd. The gaffer gave the game plan and we implemented that, said midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. Then came a 1-1 draw against Manchester City, ending a miserable sequence of 12 consecutive defeats in the fixture. One goal conceded in two games - and even that effort was clearly offside.Its not a surprise to see Benitez has sorted their defence out, said Thompson. Newcastle arent quite the compact unit just yet but while the current team might not have inspired too much confidence on paper, in practice, they are at least listening. And with Benitez, theres reason to believe thats both a prerequisite for - and a prelude to - improvement. Its not a surprise to see Benitez has sorted their defence out. Phil Thompson Consider the comments. As a young player, it is absolutely fantastic to work with Rafa Benitez, said Chancel Mbemba. His centre-back partner Jamaal Lascelles is learning too. The gaffer has got us doing some excellent training sessions, he explained. He does a lot of tactical stuff which is brilliant. Shelvey has admitted that its like going back to school.At the school of Benitez, hard work is non-negotiable - particularly when hes not in a position to bolster the squad, having only arrived in March. Upping the work rate has been key and Moussa Sissoko embodies the change. Handed the captaincy, he made 72 sprints and covered 11.8 kilometres in the win over Swansea - his best efforts of the season so far. Moussa Sissoko has noticeably improved his work rate since Benitez took over The work rate has improved, said Niall Quinn on co-commentary for Sky Sports on Tuesday night. Everything now looks better. As Carragher alluded to in his remarks last month, whether thats enough to retain Newcastles Premier League status remains to be seen. But it seems that Benitez is part of the solution not the problem.Of course, that shouldnt come as too much of a surprise. Indeed, it has always felt a curious criticism of Benitezs credentials that he lacks the experience of a relegation battle possessed by Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce - as though 15 years of coaching winning teams does not qualify him for the task of trying to win football matches. Newcastles Vurnon Anita says Benitez has organised the team since his arrival He may have won European trophies at both Valencia and Liverpool, but some of Benitezs best nights as a manager in both Spain and England have come with his team in the role of underdog. His enemy is time not tactics. So while games against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa loom, such is Newcastles predicament, they may need something at Anfield too.History is not on his side. Everyone remembers that 4-3 game between the sides 20 years ago this week. Whats less well known is that Newcastle havent won there since. But with Benitez having already ended similar streaks against Sunderland and Manchester City, whats one more upset between friends? That spirit of Istanbul may be needed yet again. 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