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CLEVELAND -- Lucky in the NBA lottery, the Cavaliers are hoping their good fortune continues as they look for a new coach. The team asked the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday for permission to speak with assistant coach Alvin Gentry about Clevelands coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press. Gentry, who has coached four other franchises, has not yet set up a meeting with the Cavs, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on its search. The sides are working through some details, and are expected to meet in the next few days. Earlier this week, the Cavs defied long odds to win the draft lottery for the second year in a row and third time in four years. Cleveland is seeking its third coach in three years after Mike Brown was fired -- for the second time by owner Dan Gilbert -- last week following a 33-49 season. Gentry worked previously in Phoenix with Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, who said there is no timetable to hire a new coach. "We do not feel this is a race," he said. "This is not about being first. This is about getting it right. At the same time, if the right candidate did meet the criteria that we set out and is available and is as interested in us as we are in them, we would act on it at the time it presented itself." The Cleveland Plain Dealer was first to report the Cavs intentions to interview Gentry. The Cavs are not limiting themselves to coaches with pro experience and are expected to reach out to college coaches. Having the No. 1 overall pick has certainly made them a more attractive destination. However, Gilberts penchant for firing GMs and coaches would have to make any candidate at least hesitant about coming to Cleveland. Brown was told to make the Cavs better defensively, and did so as the team went from last in the league in defensive field-goal percentage to 12th. Still, that wasnt enough as Cleveland missed the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. Gentry has solid qualifications and is believed to be a candidate for other openings. He has a 335-370 record in 12 seasons with Miami, Detroit, the Clippers and Phoenix. He led the Pistons and Suns to the post-season. Griffin said he hopes to find a coach more attuned to his offensive roots. With the team expected to land one of the best players in what is considered a deep draft along with All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving and guard Dion Waiters, the Cavs could have the core for a high-scoring team. "Ive had a primarily offensive based focus with the people I was raised by," Griffin said. "And I think its fair to say the Cavaliers have had a defensive focus. What excited me most about coming here is that I believe you find the truth in the middle. No franchise thats incredibly well run is all one thing. We need to find a way to speak to the best of all parts of the offensive background I know, the defensive background thats dyed in the wool of this franchise. "Ownership believes in defence, I believe in offence, and theres a truth in the middle. Were going to find that." ------ AP Sports Writer Jon Krawczynski in Minneapolis contributed to this report. Nike Air Max Thea Rabatt .Y. - The Philadelphia Eagles game at Green Bay against the Packers on Nov. Nike Air Max 98 Rea . -- The Seattle Seahawks and wide receiver Sidney Rice have agreed to terms on a deal. http://www.reaairmaxsverige.com/air-max-270-rabatt/max-270-dam.html . The Kings paraded the Stanley Cup through downtown Los Angeles on Monday to celebrate their second NHL title in three seasons. 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Mason survived a busy first period and stopping 31 straight shots until Carl Hagelin scored late in the third.TORONTO - Jays closer Casey Janssen has had the better of Derek Jeter 16 times out of their 17 head-to-head encounters.But ask Janssen about the New York Yankees captain and, after a string of compliments, he goes straight to the one time Jeter got the best of him.He hit a home run off me and I blew a save because of it, Janssen recalled with a grimace.Even when someone has his number, Jeter — who has hit .059 against Janssen — leaves an impression.Toronto fans will get one last look at the 40-year-old shortstop when Jeters farewell tour rolls into the Rogers Centre on Friday.His career speaks for himself but hes one of those guys who seemed to do everything right, said Jays manager John Gibbons.And he was a guy that always seemed to rise to the occasion when they needed something, he added. He anchored their great teams. He showed up to play every day.Like other clubs, the Jays will be showing their appreciation for the future Hall of Famer with a gift.The Detroit Tigers presented him with two seats from the original Tiger Stadium and three framed paintings. Cleveland offered up a pinstriped Gibson Les Paul guitar and a framed piece of artwork of Jeter made out of LEGO bricks.The Kansas City Royals donated US$10,000 to his Turn 2 Foundation. The Texas Rangers matched that charitable cheque and threw in a pair of cowboy boots. Minnesota wrote the same cheque and also presented him with the last second base ever used at the Metrodome. Oakland opted for a $10,000 cheque and personalized bottle of Napa Valley wine.Some clubs worked around the number he wears.The Cubs presented Jeter with a No. 2 from the famous Wrigley Field scoreboard. The Mets gave Jeter a plaque depicting his No. 2 made out of subway station tiles before their final Subway Series game as well as a charitable cheque for $22,222.22. The Angels went for a Yankees-themed paddle board aadorned with No.dddddddddddd 2 on it. Houston gave him pinstriped cowboy boots with his No. 2 on them, a cowboy hat and a set of golf clubs.Jeter has hit .286 in 213 career at-bats against current Jays pitchers with six homers and 21 RBIs. Compare that to .357 against the current crop of Texas throwers, .327 against Seattle, or .316 against Boston.Jeters memories of Toronto may be painful. On March 31, 2003, he dislocated a shoulder sliding into third after a violent collision with catcher Ken Huckaby. In typical Jeter fashion, he was hustling to take third on a comebacker to the mound. Jeter was out six weeks and Huckaby became Public Enemy No. 1 in New York.Todays Jays talk of Jeter with respect and admiration, both for his play on the field and the way he conducts himself off it — especially under the bright lights of the Big Apple.A true ambassador of the game, said right-fielder Jose Bautista, the leader in the Jays clubhouse. He exemplifies what a baseball player is supposed to be like.Hes the all-time baller. The original gangster, centre-fielder Colby Rasmus, in typical Rasmus-speak, said in his southern drawl. Hes always been cool. Every time Im on second base, hes always cool.Hes the only player thats ever made me feel good and I still liked him after they were spanking our butts.Added 24-year-old pitcher Drew Hutchison: Everyone respects him. Every player, every manager, everybody in the game. That doesnt happen a lot. ... Hes a winner, hes a leader. Growing up, he was the guy you watched and you love to watch play.Said Rasmus: He was able to find that lightning on the bottle and he was able to hold onto for a long time ...I tip my cap to him. Hes the man.Janssen had a message for Toronto fans ahead of Jeters visit.Come out and support him, because hes one of a kind and guys like him dont come around too often. ' ' '