The Houston Astros have hired Alex Cora as their new bench coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. The Astros later took to Twitter to announce the news.Cora, who had been serving as an analyst for ESPN, replaces Trey Hillman on an Astros staff led by manager A.J. Hinch.The story was first reported by Fox Sports.The 41-year-old Puerto Rico native, known more for his glove than his bat, last played for the Washington Nationals in 2011. He also was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, New York Mets and Texas Rangers throughout a 14-year career that saw him compile a .243/.310/.338 slash line.Cora reportedly interviewed for several open manager positions over the past few seasons, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins and Washington Nationals.Air Max 270 Clearance . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Air Force 1 Wholesale China . From filmmaker Nanette Burstein (On the Ropes), The Price of Gold revisits the saga that rocked the figure skating world ahead of the 1994 Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games: the assault on Nancy Kerrigan, and the plot that led its way back to her rival Tonya Harding. http://www.outletsneakersclearance.com/fake-air-max-270.html .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. Fake Air Jordans . Los Angeles star goalie survived those perilous gymnastics with no problem, and he eventually backstopped the Kings to a skid-snapping win. Quick stopped 27 shots in his return from a 24-game injury absence, Jeff Carter scored the tiebreaking goal with 7:55 to play, and the Kings snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Fake Nmd For Sale . The Montreal Canadiens announced on Friday that the veteran forward will return to the teams line-up on Saturday night when the Habs visit the Nashville Predators.Leinsters inexperienced fly-half Joey Carbery could make his Test debut when Ireland attempt to stop New Zealand extending their record match-winning streak in Chicago on Saturday.Carbery has just nine senior Leinster appearances to his name and turns 21 on November 1, but could now take a seat on Irelands bench for Saturdays autumn Test opener against the double world champions.Ulsters Paddy Jackson will miss the USA trip due to personal reasons, leaving prodigious talent Carbery the most likely understudy to Johnny Sexton.Ireland must also bid to deny New Zealand a 19th consecutive victory without influential forwards Sean OBrien, Iain Henderson and Peter OMahony.Players returning to full fitness Sean OBrien, Iain Henderson and Peter OMahony along with Paddy Jackson, unavailable due to personal reasons, will not make the trip to Chicago, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed in a statement.Sexton should start Saturdays Soldier Field clash, with Leinster team-mate Carbery now likely to take a seat on the bench in Ulster playmaker Jacksons absence.Carbery has been promoted to Irelands senior squad for the autumn series ahead of Ian Madigan, now plying his trade in Bordeaux.Ireland would ideally have aimed to ease the Leinster academy graduates transition, but his form in the Guinness PRO12 suggests he boasts the requisite skills to cope in the Test arena.Leinster flanker OBrien has only just returned from long-term hamstring trouble, and has been deemed noot quite ready for Test rugby.ddddddddddddIreland will hope the combative loose-forward will be available for selection by the time they face New Zealand again, in Dublin on November 19.Peter OMahony has recently beaten the knee ligament problem that ended his World Cup 2015 campaign prematurely in the 24-9 pool stage victory over France.As with OBrien, Ireland are taking few risks with the Munster captain in the hope the 27-year-old can be at full tilt by the time New Zealand pitch up in Dublin.Powerful back-five forward Henderson suffered a shoulder injury in Ulsters 19-18 Champions Cup victory over Exeter Chiefs on October 22.Ireland remain hopeful the 24-year-old can make a quick recovery to play a meaningful part in what will be another gruelling November series.Irelands 27-man squad to face New Zealand in Chicago on Saturday: F Bealham (Connacht), R Best (capt), J Carbery, S Cronin (both Leinster), U Dillane (Connacht), T Furlong (Leinster), C Gilroy (Ulster) C Healy, J Heaslip, R Henshaw (all Leinster), B Holland (Munster), R Kearney (Leinster), K Marmion (Connacht), J McGrath, L McGrath, J Murphy (all Leinster), C Murray (Munster), J Payne (Ulster), G Ringrose (Leinster), D Ryan, J Ryan (both Munster), J Sexton (Leinster), CJ Stander (Munster), D Toner (Leinster), A Trimble (Ulster), J Van der Flier (Leinster), S Zebo (Munster). ' ' '
