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New York, NY (Sports Network) - New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy and Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin have been named the NFCs top performers for the third week of the 2013 season. Graham earned the offensive award Wednesday after catching nine passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The 26-year-old Graham leads all NFL tight ends with 23 receptions for 358 yards and his four receiving touchdowns are the most by any player in the NFC this season. Hardy took home the defensive award after tying a career high with three sacks in the Panthers 38-0 victory over the New York Giants. He also had a team- high eight tackles, five of which were made behind the line of scrimmage for a total of minus-22 yards. He is the first defensive end for the Panthers to be honored since Julius Peppers (Week 8, 2009). Martin won the special teams award after punting six times, averaging 52.5 yards per punt with a net average of 40.7 yards in the Lions 27-20 win at Washington. His average of 52.5 yards per punt was the highest in a game by a Lion with a minimum of six punts since Pat Studstill (53.0) on Sep. 11, 1966. His longest punt of the day was 72 yards, which ranks second in franchise history among rookie punters. Martins performance helped the Lions to their first win in Washington in franchise history. He is the first Lions punter to win the award since 1993 (Jim Arnold, Week 18). Others considered for the offensive award included Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler, Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson, Philadelphia running back LeSean McCoy, Dallas running back DeMarco Murray, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford and Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson. Defensive consideration went to Detroit rookie defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, Minnesota linebacker Erin Henderson, Dallas defensive end DeMarcus Ware and Chicago safety Major Wright. Arizona cornerback/kick returner Javier Arenas and Carolina kicker Graham Gano were nominated for the special teams award. Zapatillas Baratas España .com) - Charlie Davies netted a pair of goals, including the series-winner on Saturday, as the New England Revolution battled the New York Red Bulls to a 2-2 draw in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Championship at Gillette Stadium and advanced to MLS Cup final via a thrilling 4-3 aggregate victory. Comprar Zapatillas Online Baratas . Scolari says that although Brazilians have the right to complain about the government and demand improvements, perhaps the protests wont be coming at the "right time. http://www.barataszapatillas.es/ . 8 Sergio Parisse for its penultimate Six Nations match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road. Zapatillas Baratas Outlet España . -- Zach Johnson is like most players at the World Challenge, not sure whether hes still playing in 2013 or if hes in the middle of the new wraparound season that officially started in October. Zapatillas Baratas España Online . Ribery terrorized the Schalke defence throughout and put the home side ahead in the 36th minute when he chipped the goalkeeper before stroking the ball into the empty net. The French winger struck again after the interval, combining with Thomas Mueller on the left before firing a deflected shot beyond the helpless Timo Hildebrand in the 55th, as Bayern bounced back from Wednesdays 1-0 loss at FC Basel in the Champions League.Claudio Ranieri says the heart and the soul of his players is the reason behind Leicesters incredible Premier League title success. Tottenhams failure to beat Chelsea on Monday Night Football handed the Foxes their first top-flight title in their 132-year history, with two games remaining this season. Claudio Ranieri has paid tribute to his players after Leicester clinched the title The Leicester boss flew to Italy on Sunday to spend some time with his 96-year-old mother in Rome but revealed he made it back to England in time to see the moment Leicester became champions. I feel good, I feel good you can imagine, Ranieri told Sky Sports News HQs Rob Dorsett on arriving at Leicesters training ground on Tuesday morning. I had lunch with my mother then I came back with our plane and arrived at 7 oclock and at 8 oclock, I watched the match. The emotions were at the maximum. Claudio Ranieri I was home to watch the match. I had lunch with my mother then I came back with our plane and arrived at 7 oclock and at 8 oclock, I watched the match. The emotions were at the maximum. Heres a look at Leicester Citys remarkable journey from administration to the Premier League title Asked what was the secret to Leicesters remarkable campaign, which has seen them lose just three matches en route to claiming the league, the Italian said: I dont know the secret. I think the players, their heart and their soul won it. Ranieri: National treasure Adam Bate on how Leicesters manager has handled an extraordinary year... Asked what the first league title win of his 30-year managerial career means to him, Ranieri said: It means the job is good.dddddddddddd I am very, very happy now because if I won this title at the beginning of my career, maybe I would have forgotten it by now. A collection of Ranieris most amusing quotes over the season No, now I am a very, very old man and I can feel much better.Ranieri said he had not spoken to his players yet, explaining he will wait for them and we will enjoy it together, before adding he is already thinking about a bright future for Leicester going forward. The Tottenham players were gracious after losing the title to Leicester and praised the Foxes massive achievement I say every time I am very happy for the fans, the chairman, and everybody, for all of the Leicester community.We want to improve. We want to improve a lot. Also See: Leicester win Premier League Ranieri: National treasure Champions: How the world reacted WATCH: Goal that sealed the title ' ' '