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LONDON - Job done, Jose.In a classic diversionary tactic, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has successfully shifted the Premier League agenda onto the campaign by referees — in his mind at least — against his players.With the conveyer belt of Premier League controversies stopping again at players who dive, few are discussing Chelseas comparative struggles on the road in the Premier League.Although its nine wins out of nine at Stamford Bridge, Sundays 1-1 stalemate at Southampton was Chelseas fourth away draw — as many as the entire 2013-14 season when Mourinhos homecoming ended in third place.Chelsea does head into the second half of the season at the Premier League summit. But the lead is flimsier than some pundits anticipated when imprudently issuing premature predictions a month ago that the Blues would run away with the title without losing — just before they did just that at Newcastle.Mourinho wont tolerate another season without a trophy. Perhaps owner Roman Abramovich will also grow restless again with the Special One.So an enemy appears useful for Mourinho to create a siege mentality at Chelsea: Its us against the world, or referees at least.What set Mourinho off this time? Referee Anthony Taylor booked Cesc Fabregas for simulation when the midfielder went down in the penalty area after being caught by Southamptons Matt Targett. It came weeks after Chelseas Diego Costa and Willian were booked for apparently diving in a win against Hull, whose manager Steve Bruce drew comparisons with the London club and Swan Lake.There is a clear campaign against Chelsea, Mourinho grumbled on Sunday, believing Taylor was influenced by the previous simulation sanctions.Expanding on Fabregas booking, Mourinho said: In other countries where I worked before, tomorrow in the sports papers it would be a front-page scandal because it is a scandal.It was very different in April 2013 when Mourinhos reign as Real Madrid coach was ending in acrimony and he openly flirted with Chelsea just before sealing his return.I know in England Im loved, the Portuguese said in Spain after another Champions League campaign ended prematurely. Im loved by the media that treats me in a fair way, criticizing me but giving me credit when I deserve it.I know Im loved by some clubs, especially one (Chelsea). And in Spain, the situation is a bit different because some people hate me. Many of you are in this room.Now the fights are being picked again in England — with referees.When its convenient he is their arch advocate, though.In August 2013 — at the start of his second spell at Chelsea — Mourinho lavished praise on English referees, people who love the game and who love to communicate following the teams UEFA Super Cup loss to Bayern Munich so as to make his case against a Swedish official seem less vindictive.Jonas Eriksson is still officiating — unlike compatriot Anders Frisk who retired after receiving death threats from Chelsea fans in 2005. Mourinho had accused the Barcelona coach of trying to influence referee Frisk during halftime of a Champions League game. Along with a touchline ban, Mourinho was accused by UEFA of being the enemy of football.Mourinho has mellowed slightly. While lambasting Taylors big mistake at Southampton, the denunciation was followed by an insistence the referee is a good guy, an honest guy.If the outcome is referees become wary now of booking Chelsea players for tumbling in the penalty area, and more likely to award penalties instead, Mourinho will undoubtedly deem his outburst a success.If only referees could defend themselves, with the lifting of the Premier League vow of silence.Perhaps it would serve a higher purpose for the referee to attend a press conference with his supervisor alongside him, former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson wrote in his recent autobiography, which complains on the next page how he lost European matches against Mourinhos teams not because of performance of the players but because of the referee.In deploying diversionary tactics, Mourinho has learnt from the master. However, while Fergusons rants were laced with vitriol, Mourinhos outbursts seem far more calculated and entertaining.And it was his tantrum being constantly replayed on television on Monday in England, rather than a discussion of his tactics at Southampton.It may backfire on Mourinho. Despite Taylors clear mistake in penalizing Fabregas, the sympathies outside Chelsea could well be with the maligned officials — particularly in the refereeing community.___Rob Harris can be followed at www.twitter.com/RobHarris Buffalo Bills Jerseys . Toronto announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Saturday. The terms were not disclosed. Zay Jones Youth Jersey .com) - On a night the Bulls played without Derrick Rose, it was time for Pau Gasol to take charge. http://www.shoptheofficialbills.com/Elit...lls-Jersey/.com) - Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau has been selected as the NHLs Rookie of the Month for December, the league announced Friday. 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But we just have to go out there every day and focus on the nine innings in front of us and thats helped us the last few days, just knowing we have to go out there and focus on nine innings." The Orioles helped themselves this week by taking two of three from the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox. However, they were denied a sweep on Thursday, falling, 3-1, to the Red Sox at Fenway Park. "Who cares about this getting two out of three?" said Baltimore outfielder Adam Jones. "At this point in time, winning the series means nothing. We need wins. Good job getting the series if this was June, but its September. We need wins." Chris Tillman (16-7) gave up three runs, seven hits and two walks in seven innings, striking out eight. "Thats the way these games go at the end of the season," Tillman said. "You have to be on top of it from the get-go all the way through. I made some mistakes and they were big." Baltimore, which is 4-2 on a 10-game road trip, will turn to righty Jason Hammel, who has lost his last six decisions. Hammel did not get a decision on Friday in Toronto in his first start since the All-Star break, as he allowed three runs in five innings of a 5-3 win.dddddddddddd. "Im healthy. I feel good. I still feel like my arm can get stronger," said Hammel, who missed time with soreness in his right forearm. "I really didnt have too much of a building process to get back here. Its just nice to be pitching again and be able to get through five innings with 60-some pitches. I obviously wanted to go deeper, but they wanted to be smart about it." Hammel is 0-2 with a 7.15 ERA in last two starts against the Rays. Tampa, meanwhile, counters with lefty David Price, who is 8-8 with a 3.42 ERA. Price has lost his last three decisions and did not get a decision on Monday in Minnesota, as he allowed two runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings of his teams 6-4 loss. "I feel good. My body feels very good right now," Price said. "Ive had a good week of work leading up to [Friday]. Baltimore is a very tough team for me. Theyre playing for a chance to play in October. Theres a lot on the line. Theyre going to play hard like they always do. Its going to be a tough series for us." Price has dominated the Orioles of late, posting a 3-0 mark to go along with a 2.15 ERA in his last seven starts against them. Tampa split a four-game set with the Rangers this week and fell to the wild card co-leaders, 8-2, on Thursday. Matt Moore (15-4) lasted only four frames, allowing six runs -- five earned -- on seven hits. He struck out six and walked one in his first loss since June 14. Still, the Rays have won five of their last eight. Tampa is 9-6 against the Orioles this season. ' ' '