out of the points on lap 48. The positioning of his damaged car meant Massa, by this point carrying a Brazilian flag over his shoulder, received a stan

Felipe Massa admits it was better his final Brazilian Grand Prix ended in retirement as it resulted in his emotionally-charged send-off in the pit lane.Massa crashed out at the final corner while running out of the points on lap 48. The positioning of his damaged car meant Massa, by this point carrying a Brazilian flag over his shoulder, received a standing ovation as he walked back to the pits in full view of the packed grandstands.?On arrival to the pit lane -- which had been briefly closed as his crash had prompted a safety car deployment -- Massa, by this point wiping back the tears, was given a guard of honour by mechanics at Mercedes and former team Ferrari while being embraced by his wife and son.Asked about the moment after the race, Massa told Sky Sports: I was a little bit sad because I wanted to finish the race in the best way for them. Unfortunately I couldnt, but yeah, I think maybe it was better like that. For me it was definitely very special.This is so special a place for me, but I think god knows what to do... I just mean stopping in the place [I did] was so special and so amazing the feeling from the people here in Brazil and from the people here in the paddock, everybody that I worked for, for a very long time in my career.When asked about the guard of honour given to him in the pit lane, Massa said the moment will live with him for a long time.It is difficult to explain the feeling. So special to see these guys in the middle of the race going out just to see me passing after such a big crash. Not the right result, but thank-you very much. I will never forget this day and all of these people and all of you guys will be inside my heart definitely for all of my life.Massa will compete in his 250th and last grand prix at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. He announced his retirement at the Italian Grand Prix, ending an F1 career that started with Sauber in 2002.? Aaron Ekblad Jersey . Self was acquired from the Buffalo Bandits in a trade for Alex Hill midway through last season, and made his debut in Rochester on March 16, 2013. Evgenii Dadonov Panthers Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.hockeypanthersofficialonline.com/aleksander-barkov-hockey-jersey/ . Bryant, who signed a five-year, $34 million contract as a free agent with Cleveland in March, reported symptoms on Monday morning, a team spokesman said. Denis Malgin Jersey . Still, Brewers manager Ron Roenicke thought taking him out before the fifth inning was an unusual move. "Im looking up at the board and hes got two hits given up and one run, and Im taking him out after the fourth inning," Roenicke said. Mike Hoffman Panthers Jersey . President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest was fired Friday after 12 years with the Marlins. The move came as the team neared the end of its third consecutive last-place season in the NL East. Coach John Aloisi said it best, albeit in disgust: the only way is up for Brisbane.It is true in the literal sense - Sundays 4-0 mauling by unfavoured Newcastle has left the Roar second-last on the A-League table, with just one point and an unenviable goal difference to show for their first two games.And from a performance perspective, it was close to rock bottom.After sitting through 90 minutes of lethargy, wasted possession and costly defensive deficiencies, Aloisi looked less angry than utterly shell-shocked.Thats definitely the worst Ive seen the team play, he said.There was nothing positive out of that, nothing positive at all.The only good thing is we can get better from the performance, because there was nothing good about that.While the Jets were sharp, their Andrew Nabbout-led attack a constant threat, Brisbanes display was a textbook capitulation many times removed from the never-say-die attitude usually proffered by Aloisis semi-finalists.Jack Hingertts first-half own goal started the decay and paved the way for Newcastle to score thrice within 24 minutes after the break.dddddddddddduspended captain Matt McKays midfield energy was no doubt sorely missed.And if Tommy Oar at least tried to look dangerous in a rare start ahead of veteran Thomas Broich, the rest of the squad will hope they quickly forget what went down at McDonald Jones Stadium.What Im disappointed in is we let it happen, Aloisi said.There wasnt a reaction to say `not good enough. We didnt turn up.Im not going to point a finger at any individual because at the end of the day Im responsible, but I wont accept that type of performance.The focus now shifts to Central Coast, where the Roar will attempt to rescue both points and some pride while turning around a poor away record that cost them last seasons Premiers Plate. ' ' '