Fernando Alonso says McLaren has to ensure its lack of pace at the Japanese Grand Prix is not the norm for the final four races of the season.After several competitive races inside the top ten, Alonso and teammate Jenson Button have been a long way off the race at Hondas home race. Alonso had Hondas upgraded power unit for the whole weekend, something Button took for the race, but finished 16th and 18th respectively.Talking about his race, Alonso said: The start was good, but I had to go too far left and give room to others. In terms of constructors championship we didnt score points but neither did Toro Rosso, I beat Carlos and Jenson, but we werent quick all weekend - lets make sure this was the exception, not the norm.Nothing happened ahead of us but we werent very quick today either. We were too slow, not only today but the whole weekend, so we need to find the reasons. Five days ago we were 7th in Malaysia, fighting with Pérez for P6 up to the last corner, and one week later were even behind Sauber...Though the Suzuka circuit does not suit the McLaren-Honda package Alonso admits hes been surprised to see just how badly it struggled all weekend.We expected more, coming here, for sure. Its a negative surprise to end up in 16th place after so many consecutive good results. The track layout didnt help us, with the long corners and long straights, were certainly lacking in both. Timothy Weah Jersey . -- Cam Newton pranced into the end zone, placed his hands over his chest and did his familiar Superman pose. Sean Johnson USA Jersey . -- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks was fined $15,570 by the NFL on Wednesday for his hit on Saints quarterback Drew Brees last Sunday. http://www.soccerusateamonline.com/Joe-Corona-Copa-America-Jersey/ . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. Justin Morrow USA Jersey . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. Chris Wondolowski Jersey . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position.PORTLAND, Ore. -- Portland will host the 2014 Major League Soccer All-Star game. MLS Commissioner Don Garber, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson and Portland Mayor Charlie Hales announced the event at Jeld-Wen Field on Wednesday. In recent years, the MLS All-Stars have played premier international teams in the annual match. This years All-Stars are set to play AS Roma on July 31 in Kansass City.dddddddddddd The MLS opponent for the match in Portland will be announced at a later date. The Portland Timbers are known for their fervent supporters and the team has sold out 42 straight MLS matches at its downtown stadium. Jeld-Wen hosted opening round matches of the CONCACAF Gold Cup this week, including a 6-1 victory by the U.S. mens national team against Belize. ' ' '