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VANCOUVER - Carl Robinson is the new head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. The 37-year-old Welshman takes over after spending the last two seasons as an assistant with the Major League Soccer club. "Its a very proud moment for me to be here today," Robinson said at his introductory press conference. "Its something that I have always dreamed of doing and its the natural progression for me in my career." Robinson replaces Martin Rennie, who was fired in October after Vancouver failed to make the playoffs. The Whitecaps fourth coach since the club joined MLS in 2011, Robinson will have full autonomy over personnel decisions. "Its a task Im looking forward to. I know Im going to face this challenge head on," said Robinson. "There will be hard work along the way, but Im up for that challenge." The Whitecaps made the playoffs with Rennie at the helm in 2012, but stumbled down the stretch this past season. Vancouver also failed to win the Amway Canadian Championship, which the club has put an emphasis on because it means a berth in the CONCACAF Champions League. After Rennie was shown the door, club president Bob Lenarduzzi said MLS experience would be an important trait for his successor. Robinson has that, although not as a head coach. As a player, the bruising midfielder started his career in England before spending three seasons with Toronto FC and one campaign with the New York Red Bulls. "When you watched him as a player, he was a leader on the field," said Lenarduzzi. "He was constantly communicating, constantly encouraging his players. To me, what that will do is ideally translate through to his next task of being a head coach." Robinson, who played 52 times for his country, made 86 MLS appearances and was twice named TFCs most valuable player. "His vision aligns with ours as a club. Hes committed to youth development," said Lenarduzzi. 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DeGrom outpitched Jake Peavy in a tantalizing hitless duel that carried into the seventh inning Saturday night before the New York Mets broke loose and beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2.The ISPS Handa Pressure Putt Showdown returns to the European Tour with a new, improved format at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports next week. The Groves putting green will be transformed into a lively arena on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 12 as four teams, each made up of a European Tour professional and a high-profile celebrity, take on each other in the test of skill and nerve.Ryder Cup stars Chris Wood and Matthew Fitzpatrick, the defending British Masters champion, will swap the intensity of Hazeltine National for a different kind of pressure when they headline the four-man field for the contest. Matt Fitzpatrick and Chris Wood are both in action at The Grove The celebrity line-up will include cricketer Kevin Pietersen, former Chelsea footballer Gianfranco Zola, GB Hockey Olympic gold medallist Hollie Webb and snooker legend Stephen Hendry.Sky Sports will broadcast the live action from 3.00pm, with Kirsty Gallacher and DJ Spoony introducing the new format and a live DJ and spectator interaction adding to the spectacle. The ISPS Handa Pressure Putt Showdown made a successful debut at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth in May, producing a memorable moment as eight year old Jamie Sach stepped in as a Mulligan to help Byeong Hun An and Jamie Redknapp on their way to victory.That feature will remain at The Grove, with pupils from local schools being selected as Sky Sports Game Changers to assist the teams. The new low look will see two teams go head-to-head in sudden-death semi-final clashes, with each player attempting to hole putts of increasing difficulty, both in length and angle. Redknapp featured in the Wentworth version earlier this year If both players from a team miss and one member of the opposition holes out, the contest is over and the unsuccessful teeam is eliminated.ddddddddddddThe final will then take the form of a speed putting challenge, where players must hole as many putts as possible against the clock. Teams will be competing for a prize of £10,000, provided by ISPS Handa, which will be split between the title sponsors own chosen charity and the Golf Foundation, the official charity of the British Masters supported by Sky Sports.Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European Tour, said: Like the Hero Challenge on the Tuesday night at The Grove, the ISPS Handa Pressure Putt Showdown is another example of the faster-paced, entertaining formats we are introducing on the European Tour. Luke Donald hosts the British Masters this week There is no better place to do this than at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports, which last year showcased a number of innovative concepts to help engage new audiences.I think the new-look ISPS Handa Pressure Putt Showdown will really appeal to fans at The Grove, who will be able to help create a special atmosphere at the specially constructed arena, as well as those watching at home on TV. 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