LONDON -- Oxford won the annual university Boat Race on Sunday, beating defending champion Cambridge by 1 1/2 lengths to gain revenge for its loss in last years event. With an estimated 250,000 people lining the banks of the River Thames in freezing conditions, the heavier Oxford crew featuring two Olympians from the 2012 London Games -- including Canadian stroke Malcolm Howard -- never trailed on the 6.8-kilometre course. "We were aggressive from the start and stuck to the race plan," said Howard. "Cambridge did not give up, and we fought for every inch we got. Our total focus was on beating Cambridge." Howard, a 30-year-old from Victoria, won Olympic gold for Canada in the mens eight at Beijing and silver in London. He became the third Canadian ever to stroke a Boat Race crew, following Kip McDaniel for Cambridge (2006) and Mike Evans for Oxford (1984). The victory Sunday cut Cambridges overall lead to 81-77 in one of Englands oldest and most prestigious sporting events. "It was fun, tough but that was what we expected," said Oskar Zorrilla, Oxfords Colombia-born American coxswain who was tossed into the river by the jubilant crew after the race. "We had a plan and we stuck to it ruthlessly." The event in southwest London passed off without incident, unlike last year when the race was disrupted by a protester who jumped into the water and swam between the crews before an Oxford crew member collapsed in his boat after the finish. Royal Marines were stationed in inflatable boats on the river this time to ensure there was no repeat of those extraordinary scenes. "Its a bit different to last year," said Oxford six seat Karl Hudspith, who was competing in his third straight race and celebrating his 25th birthday. "A year ago, I was carrying my friends body onto a stretcher. "This was a real Boat Race." Oxfords eight was rowing in a boat named "Acer," after the universitys three-time Boat Race cox Dr. Acer Nethercott, who died in January from brain cancer aged 35. They made the better start but couldnt shrug off Cambridge until two-thirds along the course from Putney to Mortlake, when the "Dark Blues" were able to move directly in front of their rivals to cancel out the final bend at Barnes Bridge. With some spectators keeping pace on bicycles along the banks, Oxford found a steady rhythm, the crew raising their arms aloft as they crossed the line. "Oxford put together a really fantastic race," said Cambridge president George Nash, the only British rower in his crew. "Eventually, they put in one too many moves. They asked too many questions and we were just unable to come up with the goods. "It is something that will replay in my head for the rest of my life." Cheap Jerseys . Berdych, an Australian Open semifinalist, dispatched Thiemo de Bakker 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 on an indoor hard court at CEZ Arena to give the Czechs an unbeatable 3-1 lead. In the final meaningless match, Igor Sijsling defeated Lukas Rosol 6-3, 6-3 to reduce the Czech overall victory to 3-2 in the best-of-five series. Cheap Jerseys China . "Show your competitive instincts. Show your competitive side," Pat Quinn said Tuesday. "Its easy to watch skills upstairs. http://www.cheapjerseyschinanfl.us.... . -- The new-look Baltimore Ravens were tough, physical and opportunistic, all good signs for a team seeking another run to the Super Bowl. [url=http://www.cheapjerseyschinanfl.us.com/]Cheap NFL Jerseys . The Saint John Sea Dogs centre was ranked third by NHL Central Scouting and seventh by International Scouting Services (ISS) in each groups end-of-season top prospects list.NASHVILLE -- Veteran wide receiver Kevin Curtis broke a bone in his left hand during the Titans final pre-season game, and Tennessee coach Mike Munchak says the severity of the injury will affect his status as the team pares down the roster. Curtis agreed to terms on a deal with Tennessee a week ago, and the seven--year veteran caught both passes thrown to him in Thursday nights 32-9 win at New Orleans.dddddddddddd He finished with 19 yards. Munchak said Friday hes not sure of the timetable for Curtis recovery or what needs to be done medically yet. The Titans have to trim the roster to 53 by Saturday afternoon. cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys wholesale jerseys cheap nfl jerseys wholesale jerseys Mamado... Tounkara Jersey ' ' '