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NEW YORK -- Alex Rodriguezs grievance hearing to overturn his 211-game suspension ended Thursday when both sides rested their cases, a day after the New York Yankees third baseman angrily walked out and decided not to testify in his own defence. The sides set a schedule to file briefs and reply briefs next month, which will close the record and submit the matter to arbitrator Fredric Horowitz. His decision on whether to uphold or alter the discipline for the three-time AL MVP likely will be made in January, a person familiar with the proceedings told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no statements were authorized. Rodriguezs lawyers already are vowing to challenge the ruling in federal court, where judges usually are reticent to overturn an arbitration decision unless there is a finding the arbitrator was biased, exceeded his authority or failed to comply with the rules agreed to by the parties. The exact timing of a decision is uncertain. Baseballs Joint Drug Agreement states the arbitrator shall make "all reasonable efforts" to close the record in time to permit a decision within 25 days of the start of the hearing. But in this case, the hearing began Sept. 30, making that timetable impossible to meet. After the arbitrator renders his decision, the written opinion is to be issued within 30 days. It is unclear if Horowitz will issue his written opinion simultaneously with his decision. The timing of the case could complicate planning for the Yankees, who dont know if they will have to pay Rodriguez his $25 million salary and are unsure whether they will need a different starting third baseman. Rodriguez was suspended by Major League Baseball on Aug. 5 for alleged violations of its drug policy and labour agreement stemming from the leagues investigation of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic in Florida. The players association filed a grievance, and because Rodriguez was a first-time offender of the drug agreement, the discipline automatically was stayed pending a resolution of the grievance. Horowitz heard the case in a trio of four-day sessions, with management presenting its case from Sept. 30-Oct. 3 and Oct. 15-18. Rodriguezs side then took its turn during the first four days of this week. While Horowitz had set aside six additional days for testimony through Wednesday, that time was not needed. Rodriguez left in the middle of the 11th session Wednesday, furious the arbitrator refused to order baseball Commissioner Bud Selig to testify. Rodriguez and his lawyers then went on radio and television, accusing Selig of bias and the entire arbitration process of being flawed. His lawyers returned without him Thursday to complete their case, and MLB started and finished its rebuttal. At the end of the hearing, the sides learned union head Michael Weiner had died from the brain tumour he was diagnosed with 15 months ago. Outside MLBs offices, representatives of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization, including state Sen. Ruben Diaz, held a prayer vigil to express opposition to Rodriguezs discipline. Rodriguez lawyer James McCarroll issued a statement Thursday pointing out that this case is the first grievance under the drug agreement involving discipline that didnt stem from a positive test and involved "the commissioners discretion and decision-making." While he said the commissioner in the past "was harshly criticized in the arbitrators decision for not voluntarily appearing at a grievance," that statement appears to refer to arbitrator George Nicolaus 1987 decision cutting Peter Ueberroths drug suspension of pitcher LaMarr Hoyt from one season to 60 days. While Horowitz has issued an order for the proceeding to be confidential, Rodriguezs lawyers have said they may release some of the evidence Friday. Rodriguez spokesman Ron Berkowitz said no decision had been made. "Its uncertain," he said. "Theyre still weighing their options of what they can and cannot release." John Cominsky Youth Jersey . Vincent Lamar Carter is no longer the lean, athletic dynamo who dazzled Raptors fans with eye-popping dunks that posterized even the leagues best defenders. Tony Gonzalez Falcons Jersey .com) - The Calgary Flames were again involved in a game in which a team was held scoreless, only this time they came out on the winning side. http://www.falconsrookiestore.com/Falcon...ominsky-Jersey/. -- Houstons All-Star tandem of James Harden and Dwight Howard refused to let the Rockets give in to fatigue. Qadree Ollison Jersey . New York then missed its next six shots and scored only two points the rest of the night. 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Ranieri holds a Premier League champions flag at Leicesters Belvoir Drive training ground on Tuesday We want to continue to build, he told SSN HQs Rob Dorsett. When I came here, the project was to build a very good foundation and slowly, slowly to grow up together in three to four years to fight for the Europa League and slowly come to fight for the Champions League.Now the season is out of our project but of course, the foundation is very solid. We know very well we have to fight for the position but we want to do our best. Im positive and I want to fight. Watch the moment the final whistle blew at Stamford Bridge and Leicester were confirmed as Premier League champions I dont want to sell anybody though, but of course if some players dont want to stay with us because they are unhappy to continue with us, then I dont want unhappy people. We are looking to reinforce the team but with the same mentality, because this is my mentality and this is their mentality. We all linked very well together. Whoever comes in must know we are working hard. Leicesters players celebrate becoming Premier League champions at their training ground Ranieris appointment last year was questioned by many critics, with the Italian having just been axed as head coach of Greece.dddddddddddd. The transformation at the King Power Stadium, though, has been nothing less than phenomenal as the Foxes became champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history.While many of Leicesters players partied at Jamie Vardys house on Monday night, ex-Chelsea boss Ranieri admitted his own celebrations had been very low key.I was at home with my wife, he added. Nothing more. I spoke with my family at home and that was it. Ranieri: National treasure Adam Bate on how Leicesters manager has handled an extraordinary year... Leicester started the campaign as 5,000/1 outsiders for the title and did not look back after February, having opened up a five-point gap at the top with a 3-1 victory at second-placed Manchester City.On when he finally felt the Premier League crown was in his grasp, Ranieri said: I believed on Monday night. Buddhist monk Phra Prommangkalachan on why Leicesters Premier League title is just the start Of course you believe something but I am a pragmatic man and I know football very well. Something strange could happen and Tottenham behind us pushed so well.I want to say congratulations to them because they made a fantastic season. For this reason, I was so calm. Of course, I believe in my players but last night I was so happy. Also See: Ranieri: National treasure How the world reacted Leicester player ratings Celebrity reactions to Leicester ' ' '