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LONDON -- Arsenal went top of the English Premier League after being held to 0-0 at home by struggling Middlesbrough on Saturday, Arsene Wengers 67th birthday.The Gunners run of six straight league victories came to an end, but it could have been worse if it wasnt for Petr Cechs brilliance in goal.Arsenal could yet be overtaken at the top by Liverpool later Saturday, or Manchester City on Sunday.Wenger was disappointed by his sides lack of creativity, citing the absence of the injured Santi Cazorla as a key factor.We didnt have our usual pace and combination, and not enough sharpness in our movement, Wenger said. We could not win it (but) at least we were attentive enough to not lose it.Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka was pleased, having seen his side keep a clean sheet for the first time since August.We should have won the game, but a point was really good, he said. For Petr Cech to be the best player, it says that we did a really good job.Having survived an ominous opening quarter camped on the edge of its own penalty area, Middlesbrough settled and grew in confidence at Emirates Stadium.Adama Traore took advantage of Laurent Koscielnys lapse in concentration to get in behind the Arsenal defence but was thwarted by a fine Cech save. Alvaro Negredo misfired the rebound.Middlesbrough continued to threaten through Gaston Ramirez, who first struck the woodwork with a near-perfect free kick, then headed an even better opportunity straight at the surprisingly busy Cech.Inspired by Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal emerged with renewed intent after halftime. He fired just wide from a free kick before forcing two fine saves from Victor Valdes.However, the action was far from one way, as Traore came close once more, drawing a full-stretch save from Cech after a pulsating run from inside his own half.Lucas Perez and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain were introduced on either side of the 70th, but neither had the desired effect as an exasperated Wenger patrolled the touchline with his arms outstretched.The visitors, who lost five of their last six league games after a promising start to the season, naturally retreated in the closing stages. It looked like theyd paid the ultimate price in stoppage time, but Mesut Ozil was rightly flagged offside as he flicked in Oxlade-Chamberlains cross. Tedy Bruschi Jersey .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. John Hannah Jersey . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.shoptheofficialpatriots.com/Elite-Steve-Grogan-Patriots-Jersey/ . Then the Pacers gave Oladipo and his Orlando teammates the cold shoulder. Paul Georges buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter spurred a 21-4 run, finally sending Indiana past the Magic 97-87 in a tougher-than-expected opening night matchup. Irving Fryar Jersey . On June 12, just as the sun sets on the magnificent historical city of Sao Paulo the inventors, innovators and purveyors of “joga bonitowill” open their campaign. The opponent, Croatia and all its football might and will. As opposites do attract we are set for a corker of an opener. Drew Bledsoe Jersey . Any real chance at payback wont come until the playoff. Still, Pittsburgh knows its taut 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night is a pretty good place to start laying the groundwork. "They are a very good defensive team," Penguins forward Brandon Sutter said. CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox placed second baseman Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22, and recalled infielder Carlos Sanchez from Triple-A Chrlotte on Wednesday before their game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.Lawrie has missed the last five games with a left hamstring injury. In 944 games, hes batting .dddddddddddd248 with 12 homers and 36 RBI.Sanchez has shuttled between Chicago and Charlotte this season. In 14 games with the White Sox, hes batting .143 with one RBI. ' ' '