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CALGARY -- Testimony is underway at the assault trial of Calgary Flames prospect Michael Ferland. The 22-year-old left-winger, who played in the minors this season, faces one charge of assault and one charge of aggravated assault. The charges stem from an alleged bar fight in Cochrane, Alta., nearly two years ago. Proceedings began Monday morning with the swearing in of the jury. Prosecutor Ron Simenik then called his first of 10 witnesses. Cochrane-area resident Wesley Bunn told the court he and a friend confronted Ferland after seeing him push a girl just outside what was then known as the Stageline Saloon. Under cross-examination, Bunn admitted he had a fair amount to drink that night and was unclear on the finer details of the incident. The trial is expected to last 10 days. Wholesale Basketball Jerseys . -- The Sacramento Kings have signed first-round pick Nik Stauskas to his rookie contract. Stitched NFL Jerseys . -- Phil Hughes ended a personal losing streak that dated to last July, pitching into the seventh inning Sunday and helping the Twins top the Kansas City Royals 8-3 to avoid a three-game sweep. http://www.cheapstitchedjerseysonline.com/ .NYCFC confirmed to The Associated Press on Saturday that this week Lampard signed a contract to start in July — midway through the new teams first season in MLS. Stitched China Jerseys . Radulov scored the lone goal in the shootout, and the Predators edged the Minnesota Wild 2-1 on Tuesday night to reach 100 points for the second time in three seasons and fourth in seven. NFL Jerseys Authentic Cheap . Balotelli was out at dinner with his brother Enoch and came home to discover he had been burgled. The car was later found abandoned. Balotelli wrote Saturday on Twitter: "I feel empty! No emotions .Scotland captain Darren Fletcher admits he was thrilled when former international midfielder Gary McAllister linked up with the squad this week. McAllister joined former Leeds, Coventry and Scotland team-mate Gordon Strachans squad this week for several days on the training ground at Mar Hall.And Fletcher appreciated the gesture ahead of Saturdays Group F World Cup Qualifier against Lithuania at Hampden, live on Sky Sports. Gary McAllister was my favourite player growing up and we had the pleasure of him being with the squad, Fletcher said. Former Scotland winger Neil McCann says Gordon Strachan has tough decisions to make on who starts up front for the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania Its always nice to listen to his stories and tap into his information. Hes got great football knowledge and he was up here to help us.We know how close he is with the manager and whenever we have any ex-players and good players like that who want to be part of the Scotland squad, its great. You see all the players really take notice because they grew up watching players like them. Gary McAllister (left) with Scotland boss Strachan during training this week Just as Fletcher looks up to McAllister, a number of young players in the Scotland squad will undoubtedly be keen to learn from the West Brom midfielder.The likes of Callum Paterson, Kieran Tierney annd Oliver Burke are pushing to make their competitive Hampden debuts on Saturday.dddddddddddd. Lithuania manager and former Hearts striker Edgaras Jankauskas has warned his team to expect a fearsome atmosphere at Hampden Park Fletcher knows exactly what it is like to make an impact on such an occasion - he scored the winner against Saturdays opponents in 2003 in his first Hampden appearance to set up a European Championship play-off against Holland.And he will aim to ensure the Scotland newcomers enjoy the atmosphere and encounter.Its about giving them a platform to perform and giving them small bits of advice when I can, the 32-year-old said. Celtic defender Kieran Tierney training with Scotland But the biggest thing is just trying to let them be themselves and play without fear and no pressure.Let them be the young players in the squad and let the older players take the pressure and the other stuff that goes on, let them express themselves, be creative and make a mark for themselves.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Scotland latest Scotland fixtures Scotland stats Table ' ' '