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Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his support behind Ron Dennis amid rumours the McLaren boss might not have his contract renewed at the end of the year.Reports on both Autosport.com and the BBC said Dennis would not be offered a new deal to continue in his role as chairman and chief executive next year when his current contract expires. McLaren has denied Dennis is stepping down and reiterated the fact that he owns 25 percent of the McLaren Group.Ecclestone, who has not always seen eye-to-eye with McLaren chairman, says it would be wrong for McLaren to get rid of Dennis.If I was going to run a team Id like to have Ron with me, Ecclestone told Reuters. I think he does a good job.Anyone that chucks him out is stupid. Hes dedicated.I think we ought to try and support him so they dont get rid of him. It would be a shame to see him go. Hes one of the good old timers.Dennis owns an equal shareholding in McLaren as Saudi-born business partner Mansour Ojjeh, with the other 50 percent owned by Bahrains sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat. The Reuters article also quoted Mumtalakat CEO Mahmood al-Kooheji speaking in support of Dennis.Hes a colleague, an inspirational chairman who is behind all the ideas, he said. Whatever he decides, we will support his decision. I hope he continues and I will try to make him stay. Cheap MLB Jerseys Authentic . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. Cheap Rockies Jerseys Authentic . That left plenty of energy for pitching books and swatting away free agency questions. Anthony had 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Knicks avenged an embarrassing home loss with a rout of their own, beating the Boston Celtics 114-88 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory. http://www.cheaprockiesjerseys.com/ . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. Wholesale Rockies Jerseys . LOUIS -- Valtteri Filppula assisted on three of Tampa Bays four goals, and the Lightning beat the St. Cheap Rockies Jerseys .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. This story is part of ESPN The Magazines Oct. 31 NBA Preview Issue. Subscribe today!Carolina HurricanesOverall: 61 Title track: 37 Ownership: 99 Coaching: T47 Players: 85 Fan relations: 64 Affordability: 28 Stadium experience: 70 Bang for the buck: 42 Change from last year: +17After seven straight years of slipping in the rankings, Carolina managed an upward swing. The Hurricanes are still in the bottom third of the NHL, but they have a young core of players and a patient coach in Bill Peters, who helped the team to a 15-point improvement over his first season at the helm.Whats goodFew teams can offer the chance to watch as many young talents for as low a price as the Hurricanes. Nearly half of the roster is under 24, and the franchise moved up 27 spots in affordability, all the way to 28th overall. Throw in some well-priced concessions and pretty cheap parking, and thats an equation for success in these rankings. Fans are pretty optimistic about this group, too; Carolina is No. 37 in title track, and the numbers indicate most fans see a title (eventually) coming out of this rebuild.Whats badThe good: owner Peter Karmanos Jr. offering Peters a three-year extension after his year-over-year improvement of the club. The bad: A lot ellse, including a 99th-place ranking in our standings.dddddddddddd. Karmanos is being sued by his sons after allegedly borrowing $343 million in trust fund money and using it to help pay for the Hurricanes from 2000 to 2013. The lawsuit doesnt bode well for a franchise that relies on that family fortune, and it also gave rise to fear of the franchise leaving Raleigh, which is a very real concern if Karmanos loses controlling interest of the team.Whats newThe team itself is getting along, at least. Peters (up 23 spots this year, to 47th) is emerging as a savvy leader for a group that continues to improve. Adding veteran talents like Bryan Bickell, Lee Stempniak and Viktor Stalberg will help, and 22-year-old Teuvo Teravainen is a solid addition as well (players, still at 85th, are at least up 18 spots, too). Keep in mind that this group nearly mounted a tremendous comeback last season, too. Carolina earned points in 13 of its 18 games following the March 1 trade deadline despite dealing team captain Eric Staal, who had been with the team for 12 seasons up to that point.Next: Minnesota Wild?| Full rankings ' ' '