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ALTO DEL NARANCO, Spain -- Spaniard David de la Cruz took the lead of the Spanish Vuelta from Nairo Quintana after completing a successful breakaway to win the mountainous ninth stage on Sunday. Dikembe Mutombo Nuggets Jersey .The Etixx-Quick Step rider earned his first win at a grand tour after he pulled away from a small escape group, dropping runner-up Dries Devenyns with 600 meters (yards) left on the last of five ascents in the northern mountains.The 27-year-old De la Cruz finished the route from Cistierna to the Alto del Naranco in three hours, 47 minutes, 56 seconds.I won the double prize! said De la Cruz. I had never won a stage at a major race, and to become the leader is incredible. Lets see how long I can hold onto it, but nobody is taking it away from me today.De la Cruz entered the stage in 15th place, 2 minutes, 46 seconds behind Quintanas overnight lead. His attack from distance took him to the top of the overall classification with a 22-second advantage over Quintana.Quintanas Movistar teammate Alejandro Valverde is in third place at 41 seconds back, followed by Tour de France winner Chris Froome at :49 off the pace. The rest of the field trails by more than a minute, including three-time Vuelta winner Alberto Contador at over 2 minutes behind.Quintana, Froome and the other title hopefuls will likely attack De la Cruz on Mondays 188.7-kilometer (117.2-mile) stage that starts along the Atlantic coast. Its special-category finish at the Lagos de Covadonga is considered one of the classic, and most demanding, ascents of the three-week race.Giving up the lead today doesnt worry us, Quintana said. We are still feeling strong and riding well as a group. Tomorrow will be an important day at Lagos (de Covadonga). Thomas Welsh Jersey . -- Aldon Smith believes he is on the path to being sober for good. Tyler Lydon Jersey . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. http://www.nuggetsprostore.com/kids-gary-harris-nuggets-jersey/ . The 26-year-old Ireland striker, who has four goals this season, has signed a three-and-a-half year contract with his new club. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers had a successful start to their title defense preparations.James played just 13 minutes as the NBA champions opened the exhibition season with a 117-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.Cavs coach Tyronn Lue intends to keep James playing time to a minimum during the preseason. The superstar scored seven points and had six assists. Lue also rested point guard Kyrie Irving and forward Tristan Thompson sat out with a stiff left foot.Jeff Green scored 19 to pace the Magic in their second game under coach Frank Vogel.MAGIC: Mario Hezonja scored 17 and Evan Fournier 14. ... Serge Ibaka (sore right knee), Aaron Gordon (sprained left ankle) and Jodie Meeks (broken right foot) all sat out.CAVALIERS: Cleveland led by 26 at half. ... Kevin Love scored eight points in 13 minutes. ... Jordan McRae led Cleveland with 20 points and rookie Kay Felder added 14. ... Guard J.R. Smith remains unsigned and there remains no progress in talks between the free agents representatives and the Cavs. Michael Porter Nuggets Jersey. ... DeAndre Liggins started for Irving and had four points in 14 minutes.UP NEXT: Orlando (0-2) doesnt play again until Oct. 12 against San Antonio. Cleveland (1-0) hosts Philadelphia on Saturday.THUNDER 92, FC BARCELONA 89BARCELONA -- Enes Kanter had 24 points and eight rebounds as Oklahoma City salvaged a split of its two-game exhibition tour to Spain. The Thunder were beaten in overtime by Real Madrid on Monday.THUNDER: Russell Westbrook finished with 12 points and five assists in 21 minutes, playing in just the first and third quarters. ... Kanter had the go-ahead basket with a minute left. ... Steve Adams sat out with an injured right ankle. ... Victor Oladipo scored 10 points.FC BARCELONA: Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Victor Claver scored 25 points.UP NEXT: Oklahoma City (1-1) visits Dallas on Tuesday. ' ' '