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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Rafael Nadal is back -- and its all about his back. Pittsburgh Pirates Gear . Top-ranked Nadal injured his back warming up for the final of the Australian Open almost three weeks ago, eventually losing against Stanislas Wawrinka -- a match he was an overwhelming favourite to win. Nadal has practiced little since then, getting treatment at home in Mallorca. His first test comes in next weeks Rio Open, a new stop on the ATP Tour. "Well have to see how it goes," he said Friday. "I hope I can tolerate it." Nadal knows the clock is ticking. He made a comeback last season from a left knee injury, which kept him out of the 2012 London Olympics. Hes won 13 Grand Slams. Hes one behind Pete Sampras, and hes closing in on Roger Federers record of 17. Hes sure one got away in Australia. "In Australia I lost a good opportunity to add another Grand Slam," Nadal said. "It didnt happen. The opportunities are not infinite. They have an expiration date." Nadal has played more than 11 years as a professional, perhaps sustaining some injuries because of his big swings and attacking temperament. "I heard a lot of times in my career that I will have a shorter career because of my style of game," he said. "I really think its something that will not happen. If I stopped today, I already will have more than 11 years on tour." The Spaniard said hes still motivated, positive about the 2014 season. "I cannot predict the future for how long I will be here competing well," he said. "I cant say when thats going to end. The only thing I can say is today I feel happy about what I am doing. I am feeling motivation mentally to keep playing, to keep competing well." Hell be 30 when the 2016 Rio Olympics begin. He called winning gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics "one of the best experiences" of his career. "It was a very hard moment for me when I made the decision not to play the Olympic Games in London," Nadal said. "After that, I always say my goal is to arrive to the 2016 Olympic Games here in Rio." Stitched Pirates Jerseys . You can watch all the action on TSN2 beginning at 7pm et/4pm pt. Pineda won his second straight start last Wednesday against Chicago, as he held the Cubs to just four hits over six scoreless innings to run his record to 2-0, while lowering his ERA to 1. Pittsburgh Pirates Shirts . Switzerland faces Belgium or Kazakhstan in the quarterfinals in April. Serbia dropped into the World Group playoffs in September. A confident Chiudinelli and Lammer defeated veteran doubles player Zimonjic and young Krajinovic 7-6 (3), 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2. https://www.cheappiratesjerseys.us/ .Former NBA forward Morris Peterson has been added to TSNs Toronto Raptors broadcast team.GENEVA -- Bayern Munich scored a 90th-minute goal to beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Barcelona had an easier time edging APOEL 1-0. Bayern defender Jerome Boatengs powerful shot appeared to deflect off teammate Mario Goetze, rising up and beyond the dive of his former City teammate Joe Hart, who had denied the 2013 champion with a series of saves. The goal brought Bayern coach Pep Guardiola racing down the touchline to celebrate with Boateng. "We know how difficult the group is and a victory for the start is very, very important for us," Guardiola said. Barcelona and new coach Luis Enrique had a more routine night, with the Catalan side scoring in the 28th minute when defender Gerard Pique headed in Lionel Messis free kick. "We have to improve a lot, but I am very happy," Luis Enrique said. Chelsea was held 1-1 at home by Schalke after Cesc Fabregass 11th-minute opener for the hosts. On a bad night for eastern European champions, Roma routed CSKA Moscow 5-1 and Porto crushed BATE Borisov 6-0. CSKA faces further sanctions from UEFA after its fans threw flares, holding up play for two minutes in the second half at the Olympic Stadium. It must already host Bayern next in an empty stadium because of fans racist behaviour last season. Elsewhere, Ajax drew 1-1 with Paris Saint-Germain, Maribor grabbed an equalizer in injury time to draw 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon and Athletic Bilbaos game against Shakhtar Donetsk finished 0-0. Bayerns late winner reprieved Thomas Mueller for missing the German champions best chance in the first minute of a lively match. Mueller wasted an open-goal chance, rounding Hart before losing balance as he shot wide of the near post. "As long as the team wins, Ill lie in bed tonight with a smile," Mueller said. Hart excelled in the first half pushing away Muellers powerful header and shots from Mario Goetze and David Alaba. The England goalie saved his best effort to deny Boatengs long-range shot one minute before the goal came. In a strong Group E, Roma tops the standings after Gervinho scored twice and another former Man City defender, Brazils Maicon, were on target against the Russian champion. Pirates Jerseys China. Barcelona heads Group F after PSG failed to exploit its superiority on Zlatan Ibrahimovics return to Ajax, where he made his reputation in a three-season spell a decade ago. The French champion led in the 14th when Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani pounced after Ibrahimovics shot was blocked on the line. Ajax levelled with its first shot on target in the 74th as Denmark midfielder Lasse Schoene curled in a free kick which goalie Salvatore Sirigu pushed into the net. Sirigu did better with Schoenes next effort which he turned on to the post. Chelsea has a 100 per cent record in the Premier League and seemed to be cruising when Fabregas finished off a reverse return pass from Eden Hazard. However, the 2012 winner paid for misses by Didier Drogba, whose penalty in the shootout won that final against Bayern in Munich, replacing the in-form Diego Costa. Schalke levelled in the 62nd when Fabregas lost the ball and a counterattack ended with Netherlands forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaars goal. "A good point for them. Not a fantastic point for us, but a point," Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho said. "We had so many great situations. Again, thats football. To defend like they did is also football." That left Group G all tied up after Maribor levelled in stoppage time against Sporting, through substitute Luka Zahovic. The Portuguese visitors seemed to have won when former Manchester United winger Nani fired in a left-foot shot in the 80th. Porto winger Yacine Brahimi starred on his Champions League group-stage debut after impressing for Algeria at the World Cup. Brahimi scored a first career hat trick before being substituted to a standing ovation in a six-goal romp against the champion of Belarus. Jackson Martinez, the Colombia forward, Adrian Lopez and Vincent Aboubakar also scored. Portos creativity made up for Group H rivals Bilbao and Shakhtar failing to shine in their scoreless draw. ' ' '