Wide receiver Moritz Boehringer made history on Saturday when he was the first player drafted directly to the NFL from Europe. Boehringer, who played for the Schwabisch Hall Unicorns of the German Football League, was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 180th pick of the draft, early in the sixth round.The 22-year-old impressed scouts during a Pro Day at Florida Atlantic University, making it more than likely that his dream of being drafted would be realised. Boehringer revealed on Friday that the Vikings - his favourite team - were serious in their interest in signing him.When his name was announced, Boehringer became the first foreign player to be drafted without playing in the North American college system.I cant describe how I feel right now, just happy to be drafted, said Boehringer. I follow the Vikings, just because (Adrian Peterson) brought me to football. Also See: Pick Six from the first round Rams go with Goff Tunsil admits mistake First round recap Pittsburgh Pirates Gear . The 22-year-old Spanish midfielder recently signed a new three-year contract with Chelsea, and after spending last season on loan with Valencia in La Liga, Romeu will move to the Bundesliga for the 2014-15 campaign. Pittsburgh Pirates Pro Shop .com) - Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer were among the third-round winners Friday at the French Open. https://www.cheappiratesjerseys.us/. Spencer Abbott and Trevor Smith scored third-period goals erasing a 2-1 deficit giving Toronto a late 3-2 lead. Wholesale Pirates Jerseys . Canada will host the second stop on the circuit, the 2014 Skate Canada International in Kelowna, British Columbia from October 31 - November 2, 2014 at Prospera Place. Pittsburgh Pirates Store . Duhamel, from Lively, Ont., and Radford, from Balmertown, Ont., were third with 210.84 points. Teammates Kirsten Moore-Towers of St. Catharines, Ont., and Dylan Moscovitch of Toronto were fourth. Duhamel and Radford, who were seventh at the Sochi Olympics, also won bronze at last years world championships in London, Ont.MARSEILLE, France -- Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda has pulled out of the France squad for the World Cup in Brazil because of a neck injury. "Its with sadness that I announce that unfortunately I will not be able to hold my spot in the World Cup squad," Mandanda said Sunday on his Twitter account. Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier replaced Mandanda in the France squad. He was included by France coach Didier Deschamps in the list of seven players on standby in case of injuries. Ruffier has earned only one cap for France compared to 16 for the more experienced Mandanda. Mandanda lost consciousness in Saturdays 1-0 win overr Guingamp after his head collided with the knee of striker Mustapha Yatabare in the 19th minute.dddddddddddd He was carried off the pitch on a stretcher and taken to the hospital. French club Marseille said Mandanda suffered a neck sprain and a crack in the first cervical vertebra, adding that he would need to wear a neck brace for three weeks and undergo rehabilitation for a similar period of time. France will open its World Cup campaign against Honduras on June 15 before facing Switzerland and Ecuador in Group E. Les Bleus will warm up for the tournament in Brazil by playing against Norway, Paraguay and Jamaica in friendlies. ' ' '