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Former Tottenham Hotspur, Jermain Defoe - in hopes of making Englands squad for the upcoming World Cup - saw MLS as his best showcase. Michael Bradley, who some argue to be the strongest American player in the world, also left soccers more glamorous European stage, departing AS Roma for more playing time in preparation for Brazil this coming summer. This weekend saw both players delivering on their marquee reputations in front of a sold out crowd at TFCs BMO Field. Defoe maintained his status as the sole goal scorer of the team, netting his third of the season, while Bradleys midfield presence and decisive passing continues to impress. A second-half collision forced Bradley to leave the field, only to return with his head semi- mummified with blood soaked bandages, displaying a trait that will undoubtedly endear him to Canadian fans. BarDown went to the game to bring the sights both on and off the field. Take a look. (All photos by Paul Harrington for TSN/BarDown) 1. Fans watch TFC players warm up before the teams home opener at Torontos BMO Field, Saturday, March 22nd, 2014. 2. Dwayne De Rosario puts hand-to-heart while the national anthem plays, in preparation for the home opener to start. 3. Coaching staff cheer on players as the home opener kicks off against DC United. 4. The off-seasons roster additions and a successful first away-game bring a sold-out crowd of 22,591 to the first home game of TFCs 2014 campaign. 5. Brazilian striker Gilberto participates in his TFC debut after missing the season starter with a leg injury. Gilberto brought speed and was an integral contributor to the one goal of the day. 6. TFCs English Premier League import, Jermain Defoe, takes the ball upfield. 7. Jermain Defoe fights Perry Kitchen for a header while TFCs Michael Bradley and DC Uniteds Nick DeLeon watch on. 8. The scoreless first half comes to a close as fans in the North East section of BMO Field endure cool temperatures to support the home team. 9. TFCs Michael Bradley takes a kick from midfield. Bradley came to the team via Roma of the Serie A, and has so far performed as advertised, being a dominant midfielder. 10. DC Uniteds goalkeeper, Bill Hamid, lunges to launch the ball back into play. Defoe described Hamids play during the home opener as "amazing," stopping 13 of the 14 shots he faced. 11. Players from both teams gather as TFCs Doneil Henry argues with the referee during the teams home opener. 12/13. Fans of the south side stands enjoy the second half. 14. The sun makes its appearance as TFCs Jermain Defoe watches the ball roll past DC Uniteds goalkeeper, Bill Hamid, and defenders Sean Franklin and Bobby Boswell. Defoe leads the team with all three goals scored so far in the 2014 season and was credited with half the 14 shots taken by TFC in the game. 15. Fans of the south east corner of BMO Field known as the Red Patch Boys celebrate Defoes goal by throwing fake money in the air, a means of representing the big money the team spent on bringing in imported talent at any cost. 16. Players gather to celebrate the first and only goal of the game. 17. South end supporters rejoice after the home squad takes a 1-0 lead by unleashing red smoke. 18. Hometown favourite, Dwayne De Rosario, is subbed into the game in the second half. De Rosario is a former TFC player who re-signed with the team early this year after stops in New York, playing for the Red Bulls, as well as DC United. 19. Players gather on the field and celebrate with fans after the game ends with a 1-0 win. 20. Michael Bradley leaves the field applauding an enthusiastic fan-base. A head-to-head collision with DCs Davy Arnaud led to a wound later repaired with staples. After the game, Defoe said of Bradley, "He gives everything, every game. 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Wood beat Cincinnati for the first time in his career, repeatedly pitching out of threats for seven innings, and Chicago stalled the Reds week-long surge with a 2-0 victory Monday night.India skipper Virat Kohli made the most of a life to score an unbeaten 151 on day one of the second Test, in Visakhapatnam. Click on the video above to see how Kohli cashed in after being dropped at fine leg by Adil Rashid when he had 56, thereafter improving his second-wicket stand with Cheteshwar Pujara to 226 - the home side reaching 317-4 at stumps.In-form Pujara was eventually caught behind off James Anderson after hitting a 10th Test century as the home side, who won the toss, rallied strongly from the loss of two early wickets. Stuart Broad struck with his fifth ball of the match as Lokesh Rahul, replacing Gautam Gambhir at the top of the order, edged to Ben Stokes at third slip to fall without scoring.India were in further trouble at 22-2 when Anderson - playing his first Test in three months after recovering from a stress fracture of his right shoulder - slipped in a bouncer that Murali Vijay could only glove, ballooning the ball to Stokes. Test Cricket: The Verdict November 17, 2016, 3:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass But with the pitch offering little assistance to bowlers, Kohli and Pujara steadily rebuilt - the only hint of danger coming with some dubious running between the wickets that twice forced the latter to dive for his ground.Kohli brought up the fifty stand between the two off 79 balls, advancing to strike Zafar Ansari oveer the top for four in impressive style and when England did finally fashion a chance, Rashid spilled it.ddddddddddddBoth batsmen went to three figures early in the evening session, Kohlis hundred his 14th in Tests, before Anderson removed Pujara.Ajinkya Rahane struggled early in his innings but just about survived, just as Kohli did when England reviewed a close lbw shout, DRS showing the ball would have hit leg stump but not firmly enough to overturn the original not out decision.The pair looked to have seen out the day, Kohli going past 150, but after England took the new ball ahead of the penultimate over, it took Anderson (3-43) just three deliveries to get rid of Rahane, the right-hander playing away from his body and nicking through to Jonny Bairstow. 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