Surrey Storm inflicted a first defeat of the season on Manchester Thunder as the reigning champions battled to a 55-49 win in the Vitality Netball Superleague on Monday.England shooter Rachel Dunn played a leading role as Surrey took command in the third quarter, and the end of Manchesters unbeaten record meant they were joined at the top by the Hertfordshire Mavericks, who moved level on points after a 44-30 win over Team Bath.The Thunder displayed slick interplay in the first quarter, with Sara Bayman feeding swift balls to attacking duo Natalie Haythornthwaite and Helen Housby. Helen Housby helped Manchester into an early lead After falling four goals behind, Surrey gradually began to gain a grip on the match and reliable shooting from Dunn allowed the Storm to cut the deficit to 14-12.The towering Dunn continued to make her presence felt in the second quarter as she drew Surrey level, but rival shooter Haythornthwaite was making a succession of shots for Manchester.There were calls for calm from match officials as a fast-paced encounter became increasingly physical and Sophia Candappa required treatment after a nasty fall.But Haythornthwaite kept her cool and fired the Thunder into a 26-24 lead at half-time.Manchester looked to Liana Leota for more inspiration after the break and she skilfully sought out Haythornthwaite and Housby. Pamela Cookey helped Surrey to overcome a two-goal deficit at half-time But Dunn was still a potent outlet for the Storm, who enjoyed a hot spell of scoring in the third quarter, and Pamela Cookey also played her part as Surrey pulled 40-35 ahead.This healthy lead was briefly stretched to seven goals in the fourth quarter as Surrey ended the match strongly and held on for the win, despite the home sides desperate efforts.Also See:Thunder master MavericksCopper Box to host finalAdidas NMD προσφορες .com) - The Calgary Flames aim to bounce back from their first regulation home loss of the campaign on Friday night when they host a Detroit Red Wings club that they swept in three meetings a season ago. Adidas NMD Greece . After Mondays hard-fought loss, the wait seemed longer than usual. 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Every sport has officials and they also have stories about hard work and sacrifice but their accomplishments are seldom recognized by anyone outside their inner circle.SAN DIEGO -- Chargers coach Mike McCoy caught himself while talking about the opening practice of training camp.It sure is nice to get back on the field with everybody and get all 90 guys -- or 89, I should say -- out here practicing, McCoy said Saturday.The one missing, of course, is first-round draft pick Joey Bosa. He remains unsigned due to a dispute over how his signing bonus will be disbursed.He definitely needs to be out here as a rookie, McCoy said. Well just keep on working at that and eventually itll be done. He needs to be here, especially as a younger player, with installations and playing with your teammates and things like that. Were going to coach the ones who are here.Until Bosa signs, other young players will have to take advantage of increased practice time.Youve got to make the most of every single opportunity, McCoy said. When he gets back, someones reps are going to get cut back, so its an important couple of days for some younger players to step in and do their job.One of Bosas agents, Tom Condon, has sparred with the Chargers before, most famously in 2004 when he told them the Manning family preferred that they not take Eli with the first pick in the draft. The Chargers did anyway, and then traded Manning to the New York Giants for Philip Rivers. Other big-name Condon clients LaDainian Tomlinson, Drew Brees andThe Chargers are trying to bounce back from a 4-12 season that included losing every game against AFC West rivals.They also hope to play well before Election Day, when voters will be asked to approve an increase in the hotel tax to help pay for a new downtown stadium. The measure is considered a longshot, especially in the wake of team chairman Dean Spanos failed attempt to mmove to Los Angeles and build a new stadium with the rival Oakland Raiders.dddddddddddd.McCoy defended Melvin Gordon when asked the difference in the running back from the end of last season, which ended with a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. Gordon, San Diegos first-round draft pick in 2015, failed to score a touchdown or have a 100-yard game. He lost four of his six fumbles and was benched twice.Im going to make one thing clear about Melvin -- ts not Melvin Gordon, the running game, McCoy said. Lets make that clear right now. I want to stop talking about him individually and things like that. In order for Melvin Gordon to have success in our system, OK,, the other 10 guys have to do their jobs better. And Melvins got to do his job better. Hell tell you some things he has to clean up. But I get a little sick of talking about just one guy on offense when here are 10 other guys out there. I want to make sure from Day One the entire team has got to run the ball better and weve got to do a better job on defense on stopping the run. But he looked great today.McCoy said he was very pleased where he is in his attitude, his mindset, but really looking forward to seeing him play this year.Gordon said he feels more confident about himself and the playbook.Gordon worked out in Houston with, among others, Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings.Gordon said he tries not to think of his knee.Im just at the point right now. Im just trying to get better for the team. Im not thinking about any of that. He said.---Online: http://pro32.ap.org/poll and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '