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MOSCOW -- The Kontinental Hockey League, widely considered the worlds strongest hockey competition outside the NHL, is considering cutting teams because of financial pressure.A recession in Russia, where the KHL is based, and the low price of oil have hurt the fortunes of the Russian state-owned companies and regional governments that fund most teams, pushing several deeply into debt.League president Dmitry Chernyshenko said the KHL board is set to discuss an optimization of the number of clubs taking part, in comments Monday to state agency R-Sport.I think its possible that the league could contract if the board takes that decision, Chernyshenko said.The move occurs months after a significant expansion with the addition of a team in China, a market also being targeted by the NHL for future merchandising growth. However, the Chinese team, split between Beijing and Shanghai, has struggled to attract fans, with attendance below 1,000 at some games at the Shanghai arena.The KHL features 29 teams across eight countries in Eastern Europe and Asia, though most are based in Russia and even the non-Russian teams tend to rely heavily on Russian state funds to meet their wage bills.Last week, Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov accused Russian regional governments in financial difficulties of being irresponsible by continuing to sponsor sports teams. Nike Air Max Plus Wholesale .S. hockey team after paying his dues as an NHL general manager for more than three decades and giving up a lot of his free time to help USA Hockey. Air Max Plus Sale .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. http://www.airmaxplusclearance.com/ . James, who turned 29 on Monday, injured his groin Friday during the Heats overtime loss at Sacramento. 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The Orange (4-6, 1-5) come until the game averaging 79.3 offensive plays per game under first-year coach Dino Babers, which is an average of 16 more plays per game than last year. They also average one snap every 21.4 seconds on offense.FSU has already faced three teams -- Ole Miss (16.3 seconds). South Florida (21.1 seconds) and North Carolina (21.5 seconds) -- that averaged a snap in under 22 seconds. The Seminoles are 2-1 in those games but fell behind in all three. Miami also went up tempo at times as it built a double-digit lead only to see FSU rally to win in the fourth quarter. In all four games, communication problems and missed assignments were common.Even with quarterback Eric Dungey out in last weeks loss to North Carolina State, the Orange still averaged one snap every 21.2 seconds. Dungey (shoulder/head) is doubtful for Saturdays game which means Zach Mahoney could get the start again.They still threw it for a bunch of yards and moved it up and down the field. Theyre still going to do what they do, Fisher said. Theyve got skilled receivers and backs and big guys. They do a good job.Linebacker Matthew Thomas, who is second on the team in tackles with 50, said that getting the call in from the sideline quickly to line up will be a big key this week. Starting with the Oct. 1 game against North Carolina, the Seminoles have used play cards on the sideline when facing up-tempo teams.Thomas added that everybody has to be on the same page and communicate.dddddddddddd..so we dont give up any busted plays, stuff like that.With the defensive line mostly healthy, Florida State is hoping to generate consistent pressure. It comes into the game second in the Atlantic Coast Conference in sacks with 33 while Syracuse has allowed the fourth most in the conference (27).Besides tempo, the challenge for the Seminoles secondary will be containing chunk plays. They have allowed 42 pass plays of 20 yards or more, which is tied for fifth most among Power 5 teams.They also cant focus in on just one receiver. The Orange are one of six Football Bowl Subdivision teams to have three receivers with 40 catches or more.Senior Amba Etta-Tawo is fourth nationally in receiving yards per game (124.6) and junior Ervin Phillips has two games of 10 receptions or more. Junior Steve Ishmael did not play last week due to injury but could return this week.Syracuse has 40 pass plays of 20 yards or more with Etta-Tawo accounting for 19.They like to get the ball out quick and take shots when they can. They do a good job of playing with their personnel, cornerback Marquez White said.White is likely to be matched up against Etta-Tawo, who he compared to North Carolinas Bug Howard because he is more of a possession receiver.I think the main thing for us this week is to take away that space, he said. You see a lot of teams like to play him off and give him soft throws. Thats not what I plan on doing this week.--More AP college football at www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25---Follow Joe Reedy on Twitter at www.twitter.com/joereedy ' ' '