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SUITA, Japan -- Representing South America at the Club World Cup has added significance following the plane crash that killed most of the Chapecoense team, Atletico Nacional defender Felipe Aguilar said Tuesday.The Colombian club was to play Chapecoense in the Copa Sudamericana final but the Brazilian teams plane crashed on Nov. 28, killing almost all on board.The directors of Atletico asked the governing body of South American soccer to award the Copa Sudamericana title to Chapecoense.We felt like brothers to the Brazilian team. Aguilar said. And all of us were very happy to give them the Copa Sudamericana title. Its unfortunate this huge tragedy has occurred. We want to honor the victims and their families by winning this trophy and bringing it home.Atletico coach Reinaldo Rueda shared the sentiments of his 23-year-old defender.These past few weeks have no doubt been difficult, Rueda said. Chapecoense are our brothers. We must win it for them.Nacional qualified for the Club World Cup by winning the Copa Liberdatores in July. They take on Japanese champion Kashima Antlers on Wednesday.Kashima has already knocked out Auckland City and Mamelodi Sundowns.Theyre a team who play with a lot of intensity, Rueda said. Theyre well organized, strong on the counterattack and theyll give us a very physical game.The winner of Wednesdays semifinal match will likely face European champion Real Madrid in Sundays final in Yokohama. Madrid faces Mexican team Club America in the other semifinal.European teams have been the most successful in the tournament, with eight titles, although it is not considered as high on the priority list for European clubs as it is for the South American sides.Atletico Nacional features goalkeeper Franco Armani, who did not concede a single goal during the group stage of the Copa Libertadores, as well as captain Alexis Henriquez and striker Miguel Borja.We are representing all the clubs of South America and it is a huge responsibility on our shoulders, Rueda said. Back in Colombia and even here in Japan many people are supporting us and that give us great energy. Jake DeBrusk Jersey . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. Custom Boston Bruins Jerseys . 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Busch started third in the finale last season, won the race and his first career Cup title.The foursome likely wont lag behind the front of the field for long.This is a place you can pass, Logano said.The highest-finishing driver among the four is the 2016 champion. Under the revamped Chase format, the Homestead winner the last two years won the championship.Kevin Harvick and Brad Keselowski, eliminated from title contention in earlier rounds of NASCARs playoffs, played spoiler and swept the front row.I think weve been the two best cars all year, Keselowski said.Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Chase Elliott, Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Ryan Blaney all wiill start ahead of the championship drivers.ddddddddddddThe drivers out of the championship picture traditionally part to let the contenders race each other hard in the meat of the race.You get a little more respect from those guys, Busch said.Amid a heap of tributes, Tony Stewart starts 11th in the final race of his NASCAR career. Stewart is trying to race to his 50th career Cup victory and end a triumphant career in victory lane.There hasnt been any part of my career that I didnt enjoy, Stewart said. There are things about everything that Ive done that Ive liked more than others and disliked more than others. But as a whole, Ive enjoyed everything Ive done and the road that Ive taken to get here.Edwards and Busch are each vying to win a second straight championship for Joe Gibbs Racing. Johnson could bring a 12th title to Hendrick Motorsports. Logano wants to reward Roger Penskes 50th season in racing with another championship.Asked what keeps him going after all these years, Penske quipped, Trying to beat these guys.Harvick, the 2014 Homestead winner and Cup champion, won his second pole of the season. The Stewart-Haas Racing driver could also deliver a victory celebration for Stewart.Johnson was antsy to chase history.Qualifying isnt my strong suit, Im much better at racing, he said. So lets line them up and go racing. ' ' '