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The eight teams directly invited to the Valve Dota 2 Boston Major have been announced. Wings Gaming, Digital Chaos, Evil Geniuses, Newbee, EHOME, Execration, OG and MVP Phoenix will get direct tickets to Boston to kick off group play on Dec. 3.Wings and DC earn their spots by?taking first and second at The International 6 in Seattle, respectively, as well as the relative stability of each roster headed into the major. Both teams have been lacking in recent LAN results, but a top-two placement in Seattle all but guaranteed their berth in Boston.Only one major LAN has been held since TI6, so the top three of the MarsTV Dota 2 League all make an appearance here as well. Evil Geniuses come into the Boston Major with both a LAN victory at MDL and a third place finish at TI6. Newbee and OG both fell short of the mark at TI, but have rebounded and shown prowess enough to earn a spot at the major.Execration has had phenomenal results at recent LANs within the Southeast Asia region, and its selection shows Valve has taken notice of both online results and roster stability when considering a teams credentials. Wins over major SEA teams like Fnatic and MVP Phoenix, as well as some impressive showings in Seattle, make Execration a dark horse for Boston.EHOME brings the total count for Chinese region direct invites to three; the team comes off both strong showings at TI6 and in regional play. Similar to Execration, EHOME has put up numbers in a strong region, and likely earned an invite on that basis.MVP Phoenix is the odd duck, a team that secured a top four placing at TI6 but has struggled in an increasingly difficult SEA region since August. Losing several key members, MVP may have difficulty maintaining its streak of LAN success in Boston - though theres time between now and December to tighten the hinges.Notable exclusions include several European teams, as the region was limited to only one direct invite. Team Secret, Team Liquid, Alliance, Ad Finem, Vega Squadron and more will compete in what will be a stacked European qualifier. Both Vici rosters find themselves in regional qualifiers as well, fighting against some strong talent in Invictus Gaming and LGD.Forever Young for a ticket to Boston. In the Americas, the qualifier spots have been reduced to eight rather than ten, likely due to a lack of teams available to compete. FDL, NP and Complexity are likely to fight it out for a chance to prove their mettle on home ground in Boston. Warren Moon Titans Jersey . And follow TSN.ca right through Deadline Day for all the updates. From Pierre LeBrun While Anaheim GM Bob Murray said earlier this season he was not going to trade Jonas Hiller despite the fact hes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, some sources have told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun that Murray might be willing to move another goalie. Jeffery Simmons Titans Jersey . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. http://www.titansstoreonline.com/Customized/ . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview. Ryan Tannehill Youth Jersey . The team also announced Tuesday that the Braves will wear a commemorative patch on the right sleeve during the season. The patch, shaped like home plate, carries the number 715, Aarons autograph and a "40th Anniversary" banner. Steve McNair Womens Jersey . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. Former England Saxons lock James Hudson has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect.Hudsons club Gloucester said that the 34-year-old had failed to overcome a serious knee injury.Hudson made more than 250 club appearances during a career that featured stints with Bath, London Irish, Newcastle and Gloucester.He underwent surgery and embarked on a lengthy rehabilitation programme after suffering the injury during a pre-season friendly 13 months ago.Hudson has now had to admit defeat in his injury battle, but he will remain with Gloucester in the role of performance nutritionist.I am obviously disappointed that Ive hadd to hang up my boots, Hudson told Gloucesters official club website.ddddddddddddI know that I gave it everything in a bid to get back on the pitch, and I would like to place on record my thanks to the Gloucester medical staff, who have been terrific.I feel proud and very lucky to have been able to play for 15 years as a professional, and I always knew that it would come to an end one day. I am now looking forward to starting a new chapter, and I am delighted that part of that will be with Gloucester. ' ' '