NEW YORK -- Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon has been chosen as the NBA Ambassador to Africa by the league. ETwaun Moore Pelicans Jersey . The native of Nigeria will work closely with the NBA Africa office in Johannesburg and have a prominent role in the development of basketball on the continent through various events and activities. Olajuwon was the first pick in the 1984 draft and led the Houston Rockets to two NBA titles. He was a 12-time All-Star and the 1994 MVP. Amadou Gallo Fall, the NBAs vice-president for development in Africa, says Wednesday in a statement that the league is elated that "one of the greatest to ever play the game, a son of Africa, and a legend of Hakeems stature will officially represent the NBA in Africa." More than 30 players from Africa have played in the NBA since 1984. Jordan Crawford Jersey . Onyshko, from Minnedosa, Man., will compete in artistic gymnastics while Hanet, from Kelowna, B.C., will compete in lawn bowling as a para-athlete. "It is exciting that our Canadian athletes are starting to arrive at the Games Village," said Chantal Petitclerc, Canadas Chef de Mission. Pelicans Jerseys . -- Canadian Erik Bedard pitched into the fifth inning in his bid to win a spot in Tampa Bays rotation, helping the Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 on Saturday. http://www.shoppelicansonline.com/Authentic-Jrue-Holiday-Pelicans-Jersey/ . Asdrubal Cabrera had four hits and three RBIs, Michael Brantley also homered and the Indians beat the injury-riddled Minnesota Twins 9-4 Thursday for their first three-game winning streak this season.Struggling Lyon will look to their Toulon old boys to stun the three-time European champions when they clash in the Top 14 on Sunday, live on Sky Sports 5 HD from 3.10pm. Lyon, third from bottom of the table, have just three wins from nine games so far this season, while Toulon are third and within touching distance of top spot.But in their ranks, Lyon can boast star fly-half Frederic Michalak, full-back Delon Armitage, centre Theo Belan, flanker Virgile Bruni and veteran prop Alexandre Menini, all of whom are former Toulon players. Even coach Pierre Mignoni is Toulon-born and was a former player and backs coach with his hometown team. Lyon vs Toulon November 6, 2016, 3:10pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Michalak, now 34 and with 77 French caps to his name, has played in seven matches this season after ending a four-year spell with Toulon to play for the promoted club.He brings the experience we were missing at fly-half, said Lyon skipper Julien Puricelli.The players feel confident when Frederic is on the pitch and he is humble, respectful and generous.Former England international Armitage played 72 times for Toulon after joining from London Irish in 2012. After four years with Toulon, he too left for Lyon in the summer.Delon is a very ambitious player, a killer, said Puricelli. He has brought his desire to succeed.Two years ago, we lost at Toulon and we were missing character in the team. The coaches understood this and I think thats the reason Pierre Mignoni signed him. Dan Carter remains sidelined for Racing Meanwhile, All Blacks legend Dan Carter will miss his second consecutive match when champions Racing 92 host title rivals Montpellier on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 3 HD from 7. ETwaun Moore Jersey. 0pm.World Cup winner Carter hurt his calf in the warm-up for last weekends laboured 16-3 win at bottom club Bayonne and will sit out the visit of Montpellier who are flying high in second spot, five points ahead of Racing down in seventh.Defending champions Racing must find a way past the leagues meanest defence if they are to keep in touch with the play-off spots. Racing 92 vs Montpellier November 5, 2016, 7:40pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass Montpellier, coached by former South Africa World Cup winning coach Jake White, have conceded just 154 points and only 12 tries. They squeezed past La Rochelle last week thanks to a last-minute penalty from Ben Botica.Clermont go into the weekend with a five-point lead at the top boasting the tournaments best offensive record with 292 points and 29 tries scored.They face struggling Grenoble, who have the leagues worst defence having conceded 305 points and 35 tries.Clermont welcome back Fiji winger Alivereti Raka, one of the stars of last season. He will make his first appearance this campaign after a six-month absence following shoulder surgery. Rested for last weeks 40-16 win at Brive, half-back pairing Morgan Parra and Camille Lopez also start.Sebastien Vahaamahina, Arthur Iturria, Damien Chouly, Wesley Fofana, Remy Lamerat and Scott Spedding are all on international duty with France. Also See: Rugby on Sky Top 14 table Follow @SkySportsRugby Fixtures and results Cheap Chargers Jerseys Cheap Rams Jersey Cheap Dolphins Jerseys