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LOS ANGELES -- After months of optimism on both sides, Carmelo Anthony now says hes skeptical that the NBA Players Association and owners will be able reach a new collective bargaining agreement before Thursdays deadline.Im skeptical of something getting done, Anthony, vice president of the NBPA, told ESPN after the New York Knicks practiced Saturday in Los Angeles. Do I think something could happen by the 15th? Yeah, I think something could happen. But I think this kind of put a dent in conversations. We had something so close. We were supposed to have a deal done weeks ago, and for this to happen at the 25th hour is tough.According to ESPN.coms Marc Stein, sources on both ?sides of the negotiating table nonetheless expressed optimism Saturday night -- despite the late snag and Anthonys pessimistic forecast -- that a new labor deal remains within sight.Sources told Stein that control over licensing matters and the use of player likenesses has emerged as a significant issue in the latter stages of the labor talks.Clippers guard Chris Paul, president of the players association, said he hadnt been aware of Anthonys comments but said, Im not doubting that happened.But we are working tirelessly when were not in the game. Were trying to make sure we can reach an agreement and get a deal done, Paul said after the Clippers 133-105 win over the Pelicans.?When asked if he was optimistic, Paul replied:?Very. Youve got to be. Why not?That is a sentiment shared by another marquee player.We got to stay optimistic, LeBron James said after the Cavaliers 116-105 win over the Charlotte Hornets. But obviously, Melo is saying he has some concerns with it. We still got a few days, we still got a few days. Obviously, our game right now is the best its ever been, from where it is right here domestically to all the way around the world, so hopefully both sides come to an agreement.The NFL Players Association, for example, has control over licensing and the use of player likenesses. In the NBA, licensing control is maintained by the league in exchange for an annual flat fee in the millions, but the NBPA has been known to covet an arrangement more in line with the NFLs.?Thursday is the deadline for either side to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement. The league and union would actually have until June 30, 2017, when the current CBA expires, to hash out a new deal in the event either side opts out.But the sides, as Anthony noted, have been close to a deal for some time, with one source telling ESPN.coms Dave McMenamin that representatives for both parties have been meeting multiple times daily the past week.Anthony declined to go into the specifics of the late snag in CBA talks, but he reiterated that as players, we want to get a deal done.ESPNs Jovan Buha contributed to this report.?Cheap Air Max Sale . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. Air max Outlet . The incident occurred at 19:56 of the second period of the Kings 4-2 road win over Edmonton on Sunday. 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During last nights game he tweeted: "Hello? Can we get a one-way ticket to (minor-league) Hamilton for David Desharnais please.STORRS, Conn. -- Wagner won a regular-season conference title and a game in the NIT last spring. The Seahawks say none of that compares to beating No. 18 UConn.Mike Aaman and Romone Saunders scored 15 points each to lead the Seahawks to a 67-58 victory over the Huskies in the season opener for both teams on Friday night.This is one of the biggest wins in history, said Aaman, a 6-foot-8 senior who had nine rebounds. The win in the NIT was big, but this was against a ranked team to start out our season, so it was a very big win for us.Corey Henson added 10 points for Wagner, which beat a ranked team for just the second time in program history (Pittsburgh in 2011). They also handed the Huskies their first loss in an opening game on campus. UConn came in 27-0 in such contests.Transfer Terry Larrier had 19 points and freshman Alterique Gilbert added 14 to lead the Huskies.UConn trailed by three points at halftime and went more than 5 minutes without a basket to open the second half before Jalen Adams tip-in made it 41-37.Wagner scored the next eight, pushing the lead to 49-37 on a 3-pointer by Saunders.But Saunders landed awkwardly making a pass under the basket a short time later and had to be helped to the bench.He didnt return and UConn turned up the defensive pressure.The Huskies went on a 12-0 run to tie the game, holding Wagner without a point for almost 7 minutes.But Wagner responded, outscoring the Huskies 18-9 from there. Hensons 3-pointer with just over 3 minutes to play started a 7-0 run that put the game out of reach.That was a monumental play that just gave us confidence to finish, he said.Wagner, which doesnt have a player taller than 6-8, outrebounded UConn 37-33. Their defense held the Huskies to just five second-half field goals.I just think it was a lack of intensity, lack of effort on our part, said Larrier, who was playing his first game since transferring from VCU before last season. We gave those guys confidence early on and a team likke that, theyre dangerous.ddddddddddddBIG PICTUREWagner: The Seahawks never looked rattled or intimidated by UConn. Wagner has eight players back from a team that won the Northeast Conference regular season title and upset St. Bonaventure in the first round of the NIT.UConn: UConn showed it has some work to do to mesh its highly talented freshmen class with its more experienced players. The Huskies shot just 35.7 percent from the field, 26.7 percent in the second half. UConn allowed nine 3-pointers and were often slow on the defensive switches, leaving the experienced Seahawks with open jumpers.POLL IMPLICATIONS:UConn likely will fall out of the Top 25. The Huskies wont have a chance to impress voters until they face Oklahoma State in Hawaii.NERVOUS PURVIS?UConn senior guard Rodney Purvis had just five points and no assists. He and sophomore Jalen Adams (nine points, five assists) were a combined 6 of 22 from the field. Weve got to get better, UConn coach Kevin Ollie said. We cant have our two top guards going 6 for 22, cause I count on those guys. Both of them cant have a bad night.EARLY SIGNINGS: UConn signed a guard and two forwards to national letters of intent on Thursday. Makai Ashton-Langford is a highly regarded 6-2 point guard from Worcester, Massachusetts, who played AAU basketball with Jalen Adams. Tyler Polley is the 6-8 son of former NFL linebacker Tommy Polley and 6-9 Josh Carlton is a 230-pound inside presence who plays at DeMatha Catholic in Maryland.UP NEXTWagner: The Seahawks head to Massachusetts for a game on Monday against UMass-Lowell. Their home opener comes Nov. 19 against Fairfield.UConn: The Huskies have another home game Monday against Northeastern before heading west. The Huskies will play in Ollies hometown of Los Angeles on Nov. 17 before heading to Hawaii and the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. ' ' '