WEMBLEY, England -- Written off as Liverpools most expensive flop, record signing Andy Carroll is finally starting to deliver and his team has an FA Cup appearance to show for it. Tim Tebow Patriots Jersey Womens . For the first time since arriving 15 months ago for 35 million pounds (then $56 million), the former Newcastle striker has scored in consecutive games. An 87th-minute header completed a comeback against Everton and clinched a 2-1 victory that kept the League Cup winners on course for a cup double. "Its the best feeling ever," Carroll said. "Ive had some criticism but Ive just kept on going. I get the winner here and its a great feeling. I believe in myself every day." But the Wembley winner was only Carrolls tenth goal in 51 Liverpool appearances, dismal form that has been a key factor in his sides Premier League struggles. "Andys always in the spotlight because of how much we paid for him," Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said. "He has taken the criticism on the chin and he has responded very well and is the hero getting us the winner. Thats what we bought him for, to score big goals, and hes delivered." Saturday was also fruitful for another divisive striker. Carlos Tevez scored a hat trick in the Premier League as Manchester City thrashed Norwich 6-1 to keep the heat on Manchester United in the title race. But with the leaders not in action until Sunday, the spotlight on Saturday was on the FA Cup and whether Liverpool would be affected by the sudden firing of director of football Damien Comolli two days before the semifinal. Comolli paid the price for a wretched league campaign despite presiding over the spending of more than $180 million on players in a little more than a year. The most expensive player was Carroll, who also netted the league winner at Blackburn on Tuesday night. But against Everton, the England international hesitated with the goal in his sight after just three minutes, instead teeing up Jay Spearing, who swept the ball over. With both Liverpool goalkeepers Alexander Doni and Pepe Reina suspended, Brad Jones had to make his first start of the season. While the Australian was picking the ball out of his goal after 23 minutes, his dithering defenders were at fault. Jamie Carragher and Daniel Agger both hesitated as the ball landed between them, and Carraghers eventual attempted clearance rebounded off Tim Cahill. The ball fell at the feet of Nikica Jelavic, who shot under Jones. Carroll squandered a golden opening at the start of the second half. An inviting cross from the right presented Carroll with a free header but he flicked it wide before pulling his shirt over his head in frustration. But Liverpool was gifted an equalizer. Sylvain Distins attempt to pass the ball back to goalkeeper Tim Howard was far too weak and Luis Suarez nipped in to seize possession and score. And in the 87th minute, Carroll rose above Marouane Fellaini to meet Craig Bellamys free kick and send the ball into the net with the back of his head. In the May 5 final, Liverpool will play Chelsea or Tottenham, who meet on Sunday. While Liverpool is below Everton in eighth in the Premier League, the title race is still on between the Manchester rivals. City is two points behind United ahead of its neighbours match against Aston Villa. But Citys players will be wondering where they might be had Tevez not gone to Argentina on an unsanctioned six-month break. In only his second start since returning, the striker stunned Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy with a swerving strike from the right edge of the area to open the scoring in the 18th, and then set up Sergio Aguero with a playful backheel pass for the second goal in the 27th. Tevez and Aguero added their second goals in a two-minute span in the second half before Tevez completed his hat trick by slotting the ball into an empty net in the 80th. Aguero was denied his own hat trick when he hit the post in injury time, but Adam Johnson added the sixth moments later. The relegation zone remained unchanged. Wolverhampton Wanderers stopped a run of seven straight defeats with a 0-0 draw against Sunderland but remained bottom. Blackburn, which is five points ahead of Wolves, was condemned to a fifth straight loss by Swansea. Gylfi Sigurdsson curled in his seventh goal in 14 league games since joining the Welsh club on loan from Hoffenheim in January in a 3-0 win. Queens Park Rangers missed a chance to move further than two points clear of Bolton in 18th after Graham Dorrans gave West Bromwich Albion a 1-0 win. Tebow New England Patriots Jersey . 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Tim Tebow Patriots Jersey White .J. -- After getting a third opinion, New York Giants cornerback Terrell Thomas is going to try to rehabilitate his injured right knee rather than have more surgery.CHICAGO -- Let the games begin. The NHL and NHL Players Association are scheduled to kick off formal talks on a new collective bargaining agreement in New York on Friday, according to multiple sources. Anxious fans have been waiting months for the two sides to open negotiations on a deal that is set to expire Sept. 15. Despite the fact a season was lost the last time they went to the bargaining table, there has been a slight hint of optimism in the air at the NHLPAs executive board meetings this week. "We have a few months ahead here to reach a deal and thats our goal," New York Islanders star John Tavares said Tuesday. In all, the union has gathered 53 players together for three days of comprehensive meetings before talks open. They were split into three breakout groups on Tuesday afternoon and combed over a number of topics expected to be raised during CBA discussions -- everything from desired changes to the current financial system to player safety and on-ice issues. More than half of the players who travelled to Chicago lived through the 2004-05 lockout and theyve gone out of their way to talk about the experience with younger union members. "You know what, they did what they felt was right," said Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider, who was in college at the time. "They didnt feel they had a deal that was fair to them and they made the ultimate sacrifice. "I think were in a better place now from a players standpoint than we would have been than if they had caved and accepted the deal presented and tried to play the rest of that year." There is hope that the past wont have to be repeated to get something done this time. Under the current CBA, the NHL has seen its revenues grow from US$2.1 billion annually to roughly $3.3 billion. And theres very little to suggest that the trend wont continue. "The leagues doing really well," said St. Louis Blues forward David Backes. "Theres been increased revenues -- record revenues -- every year. Its on a track that seems like almost exponential growth, to halt that would be a shame on both sides. "Were looking for something thats fair, were not looking to clean house." At this point, its still a little unclear exactly where the major battle lines will be drawn. The NHL is expected to try and lower the players take of overall league revenue from its current position of 57 per cent while the union will attempt to redesign the revenue-sharing system so that the wealthy teams are required to do a better job of supporting those that are struggling. Patriots Tim Tebow Jersey. Undoubtedly, a number of other significant issues will also arise. The sides appear to be entering talks with the hope of keeping them as quiet as possible. In fact, neither would even confirm Tuesday that theyre set to finally sit down together -- even with the scheduled session just days away. The NHLPA is expected to unveil a negotiating team of more than 30 players when the executive board meetings wrap up Wednesday. Having a group that large at the table is one of many changes Donald Fehr has made since taking over the union in December 2010. His presence and approach has been a breath of fresh air for long-time members. "Its like weve been taught again what the definition of collective bargaining is and why there are unions and why people collectively bargain," said Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Steve Montador. "Its been a great reset." A number of young players are taking an interest in the process. Not only is the 21-year-old Tavares a budding star in the league, but hes also the Islanders union representative and the youngest player to show up in Chicago this week. Veteran teammates Doug Weight, Marty Reasoner and Rick DiPietro have preached to him about the importance of getting involved during his three years in the NHL. Hes trying to stay positive as the union gets set to embark on another round of negotiations. "You never ever want to miss a day, let alone miss a whole season," said Tavares. "Its something that would be really hard to even think about." For those whove already dealt with it once, its not something that can be easily forgotten. The wounds are still a little fresh for some players even though seven years have passed since the lockout. "Looking back on it, we made a lot of huge concessions -- losing a season not to mention (the deal itself)," said veteran Blackhawks forward Jamal Mayers. "The fact is the leagues seen seven years of revenue growth. At the end of the day, were going to have to come to an agreement." ' ' '