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Hes the rock Sydney FC hope to build their season on and so far, its the perfect foundation.The Sky Blues are yet to concede a goal in the three competitive games veteran defender Alex Wilkinson has played since joining Sydney FC over the winter, including last weeks season-opening clean sheet.Their defence was an overlooked aspect of their resounding A-League derby win over Western Sydney, extending their perfect defensive run to four games.Coach Graham Arnolds side also havent conceded a goal throughout their FFA Cup campaign.You pride yourself on clean sheets. Arnie likes to have his teams defensively well-organised, but we can still be better than what we have been. Western Sydney created a few chances, Wilkinson told AAP on Wednesday.Its obviously a good start to show that the structures are in place that things are starting to work without us conceding, but theres a lot of improvement left in us still.After spending half of last season with Melbourne City, Wilkinson re-unites with Arnold in the harbour city after the pair enjoyed plenty of success at Central Coast between 2010-12.The 32-year-old former Socceroo said Arnold was a huge factor in him changing clubs.Im originally from Sydney and my wifes from Sydney, so after being away for four years in Asia, it was nice to be back home. Its good to have that support network, he said.And also obviously knowing Arnie and a lot of the players here, it made it a good decision both professionally and personally.Ahead of Saturdays home-opener against the Mariners, Wilkinson is one of eight players and coaches who have been involved in either camp.Mariners trio Jacques Faty, Mickael Tavares and Ivan Necevski all switched camps over the off-season and were a part of their 3-3 comeback draw with Perth in round one.Wilkinson said all three would have a point to prove against their old club.Always when you come up against your old club, you want to play well and you want to perform. Im sure thatll be no different for the guys who left here and went up there, he said.Im sure theyll come out and want to impress.Trace McSorley Youth Jersey . Reassurance came from Paul Tesori, his caddie and close friend whose newborn son is in intensive care in a Florida hospital. "Paul sent me a text this morning, just told me he loved me and wanted to go out and fight as hard as I would any other day," Simpson said Sunday after doing just that. Hayden Hurst Womens Jersey . -- The Sacramento Kings are set to become the first major professional sports franchise to accept Bitcoin virtual currency for ticket and merchandise purchases. http://www.ravensrookiestore.com/Ravens-Jonathan-Ogden-Jersey/ . After slipping from the summit during the week, the Gunners overcame struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlains second-half brace. Jaylon Ferguson Jersey .C. -- Glenn Howard needed an extra end to move into the Masters Grand Slam of Curling final. Ray Lewis Youth Jersey . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain.A look at whats happening all around the majors Saturday:---STREAKINGThe Cubs take on St. Louis at Wrigley Field and go for their 12th straight win, which would match their best run since 2001. Chicago starter Kyle Hendricks is 7-1 with a 1.06 ERA in his last 10 outings. Cardinals prospect Luke Weaver makes his big league debut, starting against the team with the best record in the majors.FEELING BETTER?The Indians will check how Carlos Santana is doing as he recovers from being hit in the head by a foul ball while standing in the dugout. The first baseman/designated hitter was struck by teammate Francisco Lindors shot Thursday night, left the game and didnt start Friday night vs. the Angels. He has 25 home runs and 62 RBI for the AL Central leaders.BUMMERGiants ace Madison Bumgarner hasnt won since the All-Star break, going 0-3 in five starts. Hes pitched in tough luck, too, with the San Francisco hitters not always giving him much support.dddddddddddd The lefty will try again when Baltimore visits the Bay.BUCHHOLZ BACKClay Buchholz returns to the Red Sox rotation, maybe just for one start, when he faces Arizona at Fenway Park. Now in his 10th season with Boston, the former ace has been in the bullpen since starting July 2 in a 21-2 loss to the Angels. Hes made eight relief appearances since then, totaling 10 1/3 innings. Buchholz (4-9, 5.64 ERA) starts in place of Steven Wright (13-5, 3.01), who jammed his shoulder while pinch-running last weekend.ADDING UPCleveland minor leaguer Francisco Mejia has a 49-game hitting streak, tied for the sixth-longest in pro baseball history. The 20-year switch-hitting catcher plays for Class A Lynchburg in the Carolina League. ' ' '