AUCKLAND, New Zealand -- New Zealander Joseph Parker claimed the vacant WBO world heavyweight boxing title on Saturday with a contentious majority points decision against Mexican-American Andy Ruiz.Two judges called the fight 115-113 in favor of Parker and the third had it 114-114, improving Parkers career record to 22-0.Ruiz came into the fight at 29-0 with 19 knockouts and was the more aggressive fighter throughout the 12-round contest. He pushed forward constantly and had the taller, leaner Parker on the back foot.Parker landed a few late combinations in the fight, but at least five of the first six rounds appeared to belong to Ruiz.Ruiz also had the better of three of the last six rounds.What a dream come true, Parker said. [Ruiz] showed he was a great fighter.Ruiz wants to fight Parker again.I think [I] got the win or at least a draw. I think I set the pace with my jab, Ruiz said. Maybe well get the rematch.Ruiz was the aggressor through the first half of the fight, stalking Parker in the center of the ring, pushing forward and avoiding Parkers jabs. He scored continuously in the early rounds, showing patience in using his jab, while Parker looked lethargic and struggled to use his left hand to any effect.Parker tried to lift his effort in the second half of the bout but still seemed ineffective, missing with his jab and mistiming his combinations. He seemed to come into the last round significantly behind and the judges decision in favor of Parker was a major surprise.Parker didnt appear to have landed any significant blows throughout the fight and showed a passivity that contrasted with Ruizs more active style. Baltimore Orioles Shirts . 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. Orioles Jerseys China .ca! Hi Kerry, Its another day and here we are looking at another dubious hit to the head. In this case Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky elbowed Saku Koivu in the head about a second after he dished off the puck to a teammate, knocking him unconscious. https://www.cheaporioles.com/ . -- Anaheim Ducks defenceman Luca Sbisa will be out at least six weeks with a torn tendon in his right hand. Baltimore Orioles Pro Shop . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. Wholesale Orioles Jerseys . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Coach Ron Rivera says defensive tackle Kawann Short is too important a player for the Panthers not to sign him to a long-term contract.Short has one year remaining on his rookie deal. Hes outperformed his current contract, recording 11 sacks last season while being named NFC Player of the Month twice.Rivera said Wednesday that somewhere along the line, those are good guys, theyll figure it out. I believe they will. ... (Short) likes where he is. Well see where it all unfoldss.ddddddddddddPanthers general manager Dave Gettleman has a policy of not discussing contract negotiations in the media.Gettleman also does not negotiate contracts once the regular season begins, so the Panthers essentially have two weeks to strike a deal.Short said last month he has no plans to holdout.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL. ' ' '