Mercedes technical boss Paddy Lowe says his team let Lewis Hamilton down at last weekends Malaysian Grand Prix, but has confirmed the failure has not compromised the defending champions stock of engines when compared to title rival Nico Rosberg.Hamilton suffered a catastrophic engine failure while leading the Malaysian Grand Prix last Sunday, forcing him to retire and resulting in him falling 23 points behind teammate Rosberg in the drivers standings. The failure was his third major power unit problem of the season after MGU-H issues in China and Russia compromised his qualifying sessions at those two races.An additional hangover from the earlier failures was a 60-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix after Mercedes incurred engine penalties on Hamiltons car by stockpiling fresh engines for the rest of the season. The downside was a back-of-the-grid start, but the upside was a stock of three fresh power units for the remaining races -- more than the two Rosberg had at the time. However, the Malaysia failure has now brought the two drivers level in terms of available engines for the rest of the year and neither is expected to take another planned penalty.Malaysia was a bitter pill to swallow. We let Lewis down in a big way, Lowe said. We are continuing to investigate the issue with his engine and doing everything we can to ensure that it is first understood and then contained for the remainder of the season.As it stands, despite the failure of this engine, Lewis now has the same stock of Power Units as Nico for the remaining five races -- including used Power Units which he can fit for free practice sessions. So, hopefully there will be no further impact to his programme.Team boss Toto Wolff says Rosberg and Hamilton remain free to race and is expecting a tense battle over the next five races.Its tough when these things come at a crucial point in a championship battle. Its a massive blow to his campaign. But the championship isnt over yet. There are still five faces to go. It will be tough of course, as Nico is driving better than ever before. He proved that in Singapore and then again with a great recovery in Malaysia.We will let them battle it out on track over the next five races -- hopefully without any reliability woes -- and then see where we are. One thing is for sure -- we are not going to talk any more about winning championships before it has happened. We will keep both feet on the ground and do the best we can in every area until the job is done.Ryan Helsley Cardinals Jersey . Nigeria beat surprise package Ethiopia 2-0 in the second leg of their playoff for a comfortable 4-1 aggregate victory. Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty after an Ethiopian handball, and Victor Obinna made certain of Nigerias place in Brazil with his powerful free kick in the 82nd at UJ Esuene Stadium. Jose Martinez Cardinals Jersey . JOHNS, N. https://www.cheapcardinalsonline.com/504t-harrison-bader-jersey-cardinals.html . But now that hes in the NHL, the Calgary Flames centre showed big improvement in that department by scoring the winner in the eighth round of a 5-4 shootout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Monday. Enos Slaughter Jersey . -- Arizona raced out to a big lead and did not back off, hitting the accelerator instead. Stan Musial Cardinals Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla.SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants and 41-year-old right-hander Joe Nathan agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract.Nathan is attempting to extend his major league career after his second Tommy John surgery in 2015. He will report to the Giants Double-A team in Richmond.Nathan, who spent the first four seasons of his major league career with the Giants, has pitched only two innings this season and was released by the Chicago Cubs.San Francisco needs bullpen help. Closer Santiago Casillas job probably is safe butt Nathan, who has 377 saves, could provide help in middle relief or in a set-up role.dddddddddddde brings you an experienced veteran, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. Joes going to stay on the East Coast right now and give us a chance to take a look, evaluate him. But you have to like what his resume has on it. This guy is an experienced closer and those guys, theyre invaluable. ' ' '