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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The opening question to Matt Ryans weekly news conference made the quarterback nervous.When he was asked about his long streak of consecutive starts, Ryan almost gasped.I have to find some wood to knock on first, Ryan said before adding, Thats the kiss of death.Ryan hasnt missed a start for the Atlanta Falcons in 105 consecutive regular-season games, a streak that began late in the 2009 season. Its the NFLs third-longest active streak for quarterbacks.On Sunday Ryan will be matched with the name immediately ahead of him on the list, San Diegos Philip Rivers, whose streak began in 2006 and reached 166 regular-season starts with last weeks win over Denver.Among active quarterbacks, Eli Manning leads the ironman list with his streak of 189 games, well behind Brett Favres record of 297.Rivers is known for his quick release, a skill which helps reduce hits from pass rushers.I just feel thankful Ive been blessed to be healthy enough to play, Rivers said Wednesday. ... I think all of us quarterbacks take a certain amount of pride in being tough and fighting through things to make sure you are out there for your team.Ryan said his secret is sleep -- at least nine hours per night.Theres no getting around it, sleep is the No. 1 most important thing, Ryan said Wednesday. Every study that you look at, every time you try to do any research on recovery, on training, whatever, any kind of performance-enhancing stuff, it all comes down to sleep.Ryan, 31, acknowledged it takes effort to maintain his sleep schedule.Youve got to force yourself to go to bed early, he said. Its just something Ive worked on throughout my career and Ive gotten better and better. Im an early to bed kind of guy and up early in the morning.Rivers, 34, had a good explanation for why he aims lower when it comes to sleep.I do think rest is important, but also I have eight children, Rivers said. In my mind, if I get over 6 hours, Im in good shape.Ryan started every game in his 2008 rookie season, missed two starts with a toe injury in 2009 and hasnt missed another game.You have to do a really good job of taking care of your body all year, Ryan said. It starts from when the season ends and its basically a never-ending process throughout the year of trying to take care of yourself and ensure youre going to be ready to take the pounding that comes with going through a season.Coach Dan Quinn said Ryan shines in his CT score for competes and toughs.Its when you throw a slant when the defensive end is right about to drill you and then you step into it and make it anyway, Quinn said. Thats why Matt has earned so much respect through the years, and Philip as well.Chargers coach Mike McCoy said Ryan and Rivers share a love for the game that helps to keep them on the field.Theyre competitors who truly love to go out and play the game, McCoy said. They work extremely hard. Ive known coaches who have coached Matt. Everyone says his work ethic, the way he loves the game, the way he prepares, thats the way Phillip is, too. They do it the right way, and thats what the great ones in the game do.---AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Washington Nationals Shirts .Y. -- Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo had little trouble picking up his first shutout of the season against a Buffalo Sabres team thats having trouble scoring goals. Asdrubal Cabrera Nationals Jersey . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. https://www.cheapnationals.com/207r-patrick-corbin-jersey-nationals.html . The Dutchmans tenure got off to a poor start when referee Guido Winkmann awarded a penalty within two minutes for Niklas Starks clumsy challenge on Alexandru Maxim. Adam Eaton Jersey . 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But the Hurricanes took over, and Hayes 3-pointer with 2:30 left in overtime put Miami (6-1) ahead to stay in the game that featured 13 lead changes.Those were two really great teams that just went at each other, Miami coach Katie Meier said. No one should feel bad.Kelsey Mitchell led Ohio State (5-3) with 29 points on 5-for-11 3-point shooting after hitting just one in the first half, and Shayla Cooper added 17 points and 11 rebounds.Mitchell hit a 3-pointer to pull Ohio State within a point with 5 seconds left in overtime, but the Buckeyes were forced to start fouling and the Hurricanes hit four free throws in the last 4 seconds.Obviously in the second half she was very good and made a lot of big plays for us, coach Kevin McGuff said about Mitchell. Its unfortunate we couldnt take advantage of that and win the game.Laura Cornelius added 11 points, and Erykah Davenport had 10 points and 10 rebounds for the Hurricanes.Ohio State came from behind to lead 22-17 after the first period on the strength of a 10-0 run to finish it. But the Buckeyes went cold, and Miami surged ahead on an 11-0 run and led at the half 41-30. Ohio State hit just 2 of 12 shots from the floor in the secoond quarter, and was just 1 for 13 from 3-point range in the first half.ddddddddddddCommunication was poor, Cooper said of the Buckeyes poor second frame. Not being in the right spots, not being disciplined on defense.Ohio State came alive again in the third, hitting its last six shots from the floor in the period, including back-to-back 3-pointers by Mitchell and Kiara Lewis. Miami led 60-59 after three.The teams shot with about the same accuracy -- 48 percent for Ohio State, 46 percent for Miami -- but the Buckeyes had 17 turnovers compared with 13 for the Hurricanes.BIG PICTUREMiami: Miami battled similarly talented team, persevered and pulled off the upset.Ohio State: The Buckeyes let a game slip away to a tenacious opponent in overtime after tying in dramatic fashion at the buzzer. Having started the season at No. 6 in the AP Top 25, Ohio State runs the risk of now dropping out of the top 10.INJURY REPORTOhio State kept Stephanie Mavunga out of the game, even though at 6-foot-3 shes the teams tallest player and could have been a big help on the boards down the stretch Thursday. McGuff said Mavunga has general soreness.Shes just been a little bit sore, McGuff said. I dont think its anything long-term. Were just trying to give her some rest now early in the season where it will benefit us later in the year.UP NEXT:Miami: Returns home to play Old Dominion on Sunday.Ohio State: Faces Southern University at home Wednesday night.---Follow Mitch Stacy at http://twitter.com/mitchstacy ' ' '