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Thomas Bjorn will captain Europe in the 2018 Ryder Cup in France.The 45-year-old Dane has been a vice-captain for four previous matches, including this years 17-11 defeat to the United States at Hazeltine. He also played in three Ryder Cups and twice finished runner-up in The Open.?Ryder Cup Europe confirmed on Tuesday morning Bjorn will become the first Scandinavian skipper of the team.Bjorn had been a firm favourite for the job, and appeared a shoo-in once Padraig Harrington said he wanted to play in the next match, at Le Golf National in Paris, rather than take on the captaincy.Its a huge honour for me to be named European captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris, Bjorn told the official Ryder Cup website. This is one of the greatest days in my career.I studied a lot of captains as a player and as a vice-captain and always wondered what that feeling would be like to be the one leading out a team of 12 great players. Now its my turn to do just that and it is an exciting moment for me. I have lived and breathed the European Tour for so long, and now I will do the same with the Ryder Cup for the next two years. Im very much looking forward to taking on this task.?Bjorn was chosen by a five-man selection panel comprising the three most recent captains -- Darren Clarke, Paul McGinley and Jose Maria Olazabal -- as well as European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley and European Tour tournament committee member Henrik Stenson.Pelley said: Thomas has many wonderful characteristics which he will bring to the role of captain. Firstly, he is incredibly experienced having played in three winning Ryder Cup teams and having been a vice-captain four times.He also has commitment. We have seen that over the last nine years as tournament committee chairman, so we know as Ryder Cup captain he will have the same unwavering commitment. Thirdly, he has passion. Not only for this wonderful game, but for the European Tour and Team Europe and he wants the Ryder Cup to be the greatest sporting event it can be.? Corey Knebel Brewers Jersey . With the first unit struggling of late and Amir Johnson - one of the teams iron men - hobbling on an injured right ankle, Patterson knew he could get the nod in a challenging matchup against one of the leagues up and coming players at his position. Paul Molitor Brewers Jersey . How great will be revealed in the next couple of days at the board of governors meeting in Pebble Beach, Calif. https://www.cheapbrewers.com/ . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. Alex Claudio Jersey . "I was fortunate to play many years at this level with a great organization and unbelievable teammates," said Hejduk in a statement. Hernan Perez Brewers Jersey .5 seconds to play in the game, Kevin Love never stopped believing that they would come out of there with a win. CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop will be sidelined four to six weeks with a torn meniscus in his left knee.The right-hander will undergo arthroscopic surgery Friday after getting hurt fielding a grounder in the eighth inning of Wednesdays victory over the Los Angeles Angels.Its never fun not having him around, but it could have been worse, Cubs manager Joe Maddon said Thursday. Were going to get him back and thats a good thing.Strop was placed on the 15-day disabled list and right-hander Justin Grimm was recalled from Triple-A Iowa. With reliever Hector Rondon also sidelined with a triceps injury, the NL Central-leading Cubs will have to shuffle bullpen roles ahead of closer Aroldis Chapman.It will give more opportunity to different guys, particularly Joe Smith is going to be the guy that is utilized more because of it, Maddon said. Grimm has his strongpoints, too, that we can utilize. Were still waiting to hear from Hector to see exactly when hess going to be available.ddddddddddddThe 31-year-old Strop, who has a 2.89 ERA in 50 appearances this season, bolted off the mound and slid in front of third baseman Javier Baez to field Yunel Escobars slow roller.Adrenaline took over for me to slide and I kind of got stuck in the grass, Strop said, while leaning on crutches in the clubhouse.Baez hugged Strop so he wouldnt throw to first, and Strop said the doctor told him it could have been worse if he did try to wheel and throw.I appreciate Javy holding me, he said.The timetable calls for Strop to return toward the end of the regular season and be ready for the playoffs.It was a horrible feeling. I was almost crying just thinking that I might be out for the season, Strop said. This is a really special group that I want to be part of in the playoffs and World Series if we get there. ' ' '