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VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis implored sports leaders on Wednesday to do a better job of keeping corruption off the playing field.Speaking at the first global conference on faith and sport, Francis said sports must be protected from manipulations and commercial abuse.It would be sad for sport and for humanity if people were unable to trust in the truth of sporting results, or if cynicism and disenchantment were to drown out enthusiasm or joyful and disinterested participation, Francis said.The popes challenge comes during a period of widespread corruption in sports, from various scandals at FIFA to Olympic ticket abuses to match-fixing in numerous leagues and games.Members of the International Olympic Committee, soccer executives and athletes were attending the three-day conference in the Vatican.In sport, as in life, competing for the result is important, but playing well and fairly is even more important, Francis said. I trust that these days of meeting and reflection will allow you to explore further the good that sport and faith can bring to our societies.Francis has denounced doping in sport, saying drug-fueled victories are sterile. He has urged athletes to be clean and to use sport for personal development and solidarity.Francis has also spoken out strongly about corruption in all aspects of society and urged young people to resist its addictive lure.U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and IOC President Thomas Bach were special guests for the opening ceremony of the convention, called Sport at the Service of Humanity.It was very inspiring, Bach told The Associated Press of the popes speech. Thats what we all have in common. We are joining forces in the fight against corruption, for instance.We know that hes a great friend of sports and hes appreciating the values of sport very much, Bach added. We could feel that in this speech today and also in the private audience.Former Juventus great and Italy World Cup winner Alessandro Del Piero took part in a ceremonial kickoff for the event with a soccer ball on stage.Sport is passion for me, Del Piero said. I always tried to give my all in full respect of the rules and with the great passion that always made me stand out, together with desire and humility, in pursuit of my dreams.---Associated Press writer Nicole Winfield contributed to this report.---Andrew Dampf on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asdampf Air Max 95 Clearance Sale .Y. - New Orleans forward Anthony Davis was chosen Friday to replace the injured Kobe Bryant in the NBA All-Star game that will be played in his home city. Air Max 720 Clearance . Howard Ganz, an MLB lawyer, said in a letter to U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos that Rodriguezs claims do not come "remotely close" to what is needed to overturn an arbitration decision in federal court. http://www.wholesalenikeshoesclearance.com/cheap-max-97-shoes/fake-air-max-97-plus.html . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. Wholesale Lebron James Shoes . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. Fake Kd Shoes . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. STOCKTON, Calif. -- Paul Watson scored 18 points and made a pair of free throws with 29.3 seconds left in overtime to lift Fresno State over Pacific 70-68 on Saturday night.The Tigers opened the extra period with a 4-0 spurt. Jahmel Taylor answered with two from the line, Terrell Carter II converted a 3-point play and the Bulldogs led 68-67. Ray Bowles split a pair of free throws to tie it at 68 with 1:31 to go. Both teams missed shots on their next possessions before Watson was fouled driving for a layup, and then made two free throws.ddddddddddddBowles missed a jumper, and Maleke Haynes and Jack Williams couldnt make the tip-ins to end it.Cullen Russo and Bryson Williams added 13 points apiece for Fresno State (8-3).T.J. Wallace scored 17 points for Pacific (4-7). Bowles and Anthony Townes each added 16 points.Taylor hit a 3 with 5.4 seconds remaining to tie it at 63 and force overtime. ' ' '