Defender Michael Firrito is the first of North Melbournes four departed stars to confirm his AFL retirement.Firrito made the announcement on Tuesday night, three days after Norths season ended with the 62-point elimination final loss to Adelaide.The 32-year-old played 275 games in 14 seasons at North.Fellow veterans Brent Harvey, Drew Petrie and Nick Dal Santo also played their last games for North, with the club opting not to offer them new contracts.Harvey said on Monday night he could have played at North next year.Speaking at Tuesday nights AFL Players Association awards, Petrie and Dal Santo said they remain uncertain about their AFL futures.North looked at releasing Firrito at the end of 2013 but he rallied and played at least 20 games in each of his last three seasons.The last three years have probably been the most enjoyable time of my career, he said.I thought I was done at the end of 2013 and I think most of the football world had put a line through me.The journey and the growth of myself as a footballer and as a person has all been under this roof ... and hopefully Ive left a mark for other players to follow as well.North elevated Firrito from their rookie list in 2003. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Mario-Edwards-Jr-Draft-Jersey/ . I cant pinpoint a date, but I do remember a player from my youth. Brian Downing was with the Chicago White Sox at a time when I listened to every game I possibly could on the radio. That particular season the late great Harry Caray was calling the White Sox games. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Marshawn-Lynch-Draft-Jersey/ . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Karl-Joseph-Draft-Jersey/ . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-Daryl-Worley-Draft-Jersey/ .Y. -- Paul Byron and Matt Stajan scored as the Calgary Flames started a five-game road trip with a 2-1 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. http://www.officialraidersgear.com/Raiders-David-Sharpe-Draft-Jersey/ . Robredo, ranked No. 16, bounced back from an upset loss to Leonardo Mayer in the second round of the Royal Guard Open in Chile last week to down Carreno Busta in 1 hour, 25 minutes. On a day filled mostly with qualifying matches, fifth-seeded Marcel Granollers of Spain also entered the second with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 win over Aljaz Bedene of Slovenia, while Guido Pella of Argentina defeated Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain 7-6 (6), 6-4 to advance. TULSA, Okla. -- Dane Evans threw three touchdowns as Tulsa beat Tulane 50-27 on Saturday.Evans had 236 yards passing for the Golden Hurricane (5-2, 2-1 American Athletic Conference). James Flanders ran for 190 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. Josh Atkinson had 142 yards and a score receiving.Evans three touchdown passes came in the first half on an 11-yard pass to Keevan Lucas, a 49-yarder to Atkinson and a 5-yard toss to DAngelo Brewer. Flanders added a short scoring run and Redford Joness kicked a 20-yard field goal and Tulsa led 31-7 at halftime.ddddddddddddhe Green Wave (3-4, 0-3) had two quick scores late in the third quarter but a two-point conversion pass was intercepted by McKinley Whitfield, who ran it back for a defensive two points for the Hurricane, making it 40-20 at the end of the period.Dontrell Hilliard ran for two touchdowns for Tulane. Cheap Jerseys China NFL Jerseys China NFL Jerseys Wholesale Discount Basketball Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic Cheap Baseball Jerseys Free Shipping Cheapest College Jerseys Sale Cheap Football Jerseys China Nike NFL Jerseys Canada Wholesale NHL Jerseys From China MLB Jerseys Outlet Canada Wholesale NBA Jerseys Canada Store Cheap Soccer Jerseys China Cheap Authentic Jerseys Canada ' ' '