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PARIS -- A look at five members of the France team ahead of Sundays European Championship final against Portugal:---HUGO LLORISThis is Lloris fourth major tournament as Frances No. 1. The captain demonstrated just how important he is to the title bid late in Thursdays 2-0 semifinal win over Germany, preserving the clean sheet with a fine reflex save to deny Joshua Kimmich. Often acting as the sweeper by rushing off his line to thwart attacks early, the Tottenham goalkeeper can be vulnerable at crosses.Lloris leadership off the field has shined in the past year, thoughtfully and eloquently addressing a traumatized nation following the Paris attacks in November. He also addressed the healing potential of soccer in his final media appearance before the final.---PAUL POGBAOften deployed in a deeper role for his dynamic tackling, Pogba has also exhibited his passing range to unlock defenses. However, what France doesnt get from Pogba are goals at the end of his burst through defenses. Hes only netted six times in 37 internationals, with his solitary strike at Euro 2016 coming against unheralded Iceland.Sundays final could be Pogbas last game before a big-money move from Juventus, with the midfielder having been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid.---DIMITRI PAYETDespite fading in the semifinals, Payets elegancy and efficiency on the ball has been an essential component of Frances bid for a first trophy since Euro 2000. Its taken until late in his career for the 29-year-old Payet to become a France regular, having taken six years to reach 25 appearances.The electrifying midfielders spectacular goals for West Ham last season secured him a place at Euro 2016 and he delivered with essential goals in the opening two games to ensure the hosts made a perfect start.---OLIVIER GIROUDWith 10 goals in 12 games, Giroud has established himself as a real striking force for France. And yet he continues to divide opinion among fans -- both with club side Arsenal and on international duty.Even scoring in a Euro 2016 warmup game didnt prevent him being jeered by French fans that night. Its the tendency to waste good scoring opportunities, rather than being appreciated for his link-up play, that leaves the 29-year-old Giroud constantly on an uphill mission to prove his quality.---ANTOINE GRIEZMANNSmall for a striker -- at 1.76 meters (5-foot-9) -- Griezmann is making a big impact at his home tournament, both in the air and on the ground. The Atletico Madrid striker is the undoubted star of the championship so far and seems destined to take home the Golden Boot as top scorer.Griezmann has scored six goals in six games -- double the tally of teammates Giroud and Dimitri Payet, as well as Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Now the French are appreciating Griezmanns quality in France -- unlike his teenage years, when he was rejected by several clubs and went to Spain to make it as a professional. Swell Bottle Wholesale . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. Swell Bottle Sale . -- Stanford squashed Oregons national championship hopes again, schooling the Ducks in power football. http://www.swellbottlesaleaustralia.com/swell-water-bottle-sale.html . "Theyve both been real good," said Babcock. "Havent changed our minds." A decision has seemingly been made - Sundays Group B-deciding tilt against Finland ahead - but it could not have been an easy one. Price opened the tournament with a sturdy 19-save performance against the Norwegians, yielding just one goal. Swell Bottle Brush Australia . On Mar. 16, coming off a "fight of the year" performance at UFC 154 the previous November, St-Pierre faced Nick Diaz at UFC 158 in what would be his eighth defence of the welterweight title. Using his superior athleticism, St-Pierre cruised to a five round, unanimous decision victory setting up a much-anticipated title defence against number one contender Johny Hendricks. Swell Bottle Flowers . Toronto has dropped games to Indiana and Miami since a five-game winning streak and closed out a three-game road trip at 1-2. TROON, Scotland -- Keegan Bradley finished a practice round at Royal Troon on Monday when he decided to play a prank. He climbed inside the massive leaderboard next to the 18th green, found the right letters and put his name on it.Coming into the British Open, that might have been the only way to see it.This is the last of his five-year exemption based on his PGA Championship victory in 2011. He hasnt won any tournament in four years. He is No. 120 in the world.The best news Friday: His name was on the leaderboard, this time for real.Bradley recovered from a rough stretch to start the back nine and posted a 3-under 68, leaving him in a tie for third and only three shots behind Phil Mickelson going into the weekend at Royal Troon.Its just more fun to play well, Bradley said. Its extra hard to play well and not see the scores, and thats kind of whats been happening to me over the last couple of months. Thats actually harder than playing. ... Everybody comes up to me and says, `Whats wrong with you? And thats the toughest. Because I tell them, `Im fine. Im enjoying the challenge of getting better.And it has been a challenge.Bradley won a World Golf Championship at Firestone in 2012 for his third victory in his first 50 starts as a PGA Tour member. This is his 100th tournament worldwide since then without a victory, and with only a couple of serious chances.Its more than just the ban on the anchored putting stroke for Bradley, who was the first major champion to use a longer putter that he stuck to his stomach. Bradley wasnt getting results. He wasnt getting picked for U.S. teams. The confidence was slipping.He started working with a new coach at the Bears Club in south Floriida.dddddddddddd He replaced the only caddie he ever had on the PGA Tour.It takes time, Bradley said. Ive actually been playing pretty well for a couple of months; didnt have much to show for it. Its coming. I can feel it coming. Whether it happens this week, its coming back, which is good.Bradley said he knows this because he feels uncomfortable over certain shots, to the point of being nervous, and that used to be when he was at his best. On those occasions at Troon, he said he has delivered quality shots. And thats what he has been missing.Today I was really nervous on that 10th tee shot, and I probably hit the best shot of the day there, he said. So to me, thats a good sign.Bradley had plenty of help along the way. Mickelson took him under his wing when he was a rookie in 2011, inviting him to some of his money games during practice rounds at big events. Mickelson, Ernie Els and Fred Couples were among those who told him they had all been in slumps during their careers.They all said, `We went through this at some point. It was just a little dip and people freak out. Its your job to enjoy the challenge of coming back, he said.Is he coming back?Two good rounds, even at a major, is not enough for a good measure. But it is a start.Theres part of being emotional both ways, where you can go the other way and it can get ugly, Bradley said. Its difficult for me to sit back and watch everybody winning, and thats probably the most difficult, just not being in the conversation. So it may not happen this week, but I know its going to. Its feeling good. ' ' '