SAO PAULO - The duel for the Formula One title arrives in Brazil with Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg fighting to get into good position ahead of the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi later this month.Rosberg needs to win in Brazil on Sunday to have a real shot at his first title. Hamilton just needs to stay close to his teammate to close in on his second drivers title.The championship cant be decided at Interlagos this weekend because the race in Abu Dhabi will be worth double points, but the result in Sao Paulo will determine how the title fight will be set up for the finale.Hamilton has a 24-point lead and would clinch the title with consecutive second-place finishes or by coming third in Brazil and a second in Abu Dhabi. Rosberg will need to be nearly perfect in both races to keep his hopes alive.Its clear that I need to rely on something happening, Rosberg said. For sure its not enough for me to win, unfortunately, but thats the way it is. In sports, so much can happen, so Im still very optimistic.Hamilton has been on a remarkable run in the final part of the season, winning five straight races to open up a big lead going into the decisive races. He started behind Rosberg in two of the last three races but was still able to overcome his teammate and finish with the victory.Its been quite a phenomenal season, Hamilton said. This year, for sure, has been the best year of my career. I feel like Ive grown as a driver.The 29-year-old Rosberg led the drivers standings early in the season but failed to keep up with Hamilton in the later part. He hasnt won since the German GP at home in July, eight races ago. He stayed within range of his teammate by finishing second in five of the last six races.The start of Rosbergs struggles began almost at the same time as his relationship with Hamilton deteriorated following contact between them at the Belgian GP. The 29-year-old British driver was angry about being taken out by his teammate and Rosberg was also criticized by team officials.I dont think anything has changed, Rosberg said. It was an intense battle before and it still is an intense battle now. I dont know his exact opinion on things, but for me nothing has changed since then.Lewis has done a little bit of a better job since then. Thats it, pretty simple, Rosberg added. But as I say, still two races (left).The title race remains undecided in great part because of the rule change that made the season-ending race worth double points, a move aimed at keeping fan interest alive throughout the season.Great news that for sure this year I have a chance to win the championship the way it is now, thats a good thing, Rosberg said. Im also happy because its good for the fans and that its going to be exciting until the very end. For sure it keeps me very, very optimistic.It will be the last race at Interlagos before an extensive renovation at the paddock and pit areas. There were some safety changes for this year, including the addition of runoff areas and a new pit entrance and pit exit.Its a lot safer now, Williams driver Felipe Massa said. I hope we will see less accidents than in the past.Rain is expected for the weekend, which could add even more unknowns to the title race. The Abu Dhabi GP will be on Nov. 23.___Follow Tales Azzoni at http://twitter.com/tazzoni Cheap Warriors Jerseys . MLB executive Joe Torre ruled on Tuesday nights game at Wrigley Field that was called after 4 1-2 innings. The Cubs were declared the winners by a 2-0 score. Now, it is instead a suspended game that will resume at 4:05 p. 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Im excited for the opportunity that I have, and cant wait to play on Sunday.Orton has enjoyed a quick ascendance in Buffalo since agreeing a two-year, $7.9 million contract on Aug. 29.Before that, he was spending time at home in Texas focusing on being a family man after getting cut by the Dallas Cowboys in mid-July.It was so long ago, Orton said, declining to say whether he had been contemplating retirement.And forget asking the 10-year journeyman a€” now playing for his fourth team in four years a€” whether the game at Detroit represents yet another chance to re-establish himself.Thats a bad way to look at it if youre looking into the future, Orton said. Weve got one game to win, and were going to do all that we can to win that one game.For now, Orton represents the short-term future for the Bills, who have reached an early season crossroad. Theyre coming off two straight losses, and switching course for the third time in five seasons at a quarterback position thats been mostly unsettled since Hall of Famer Jim Kelly retired after the 1996 season.The latest change was prompted after Manuel was hesitant and erratic in a 23-17 loss at Houston on Sunday.The turning point came on the Bills first possession off the second half.dddddddddddd Facing third-and-3 at the Texans 12, Manuels short pass was intercepted by J.J. Watt and returned 80 yards for a touchdown that put Houston ahead 14-10.Manuel finished 21 of 44 for 225 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions.We took a step back with EJ, coach Doug Marrone said, Wednesday. At the end of the day, my responsibility is to make sure we put this team in a position to win. So I did what I thought ... in my heart and my mind was the best thing.Marrone placed his faith in Orton because of the quarterbacks experience and how hes looked in practice. Marrone doesnt expect rust to be a factor for a quarterback who was cut by the Cowboys after he failed to attend any of the teams off-season workouts.Ortons last start was Dec. 29, in a 24-22 loss to Philadelphia that ended the Cowboys chances of making the playoffs. Dallas was moving into field-goal position with 1:49 remaining, when Orton threw a game-deciding interception.Selected in the fourth round by Chicago in 2005, Orton has a 35-35 record, but has won just eight of his past 31 starts. Orton has also spent time in Denver, and appeared in four games with Kansas City before spending the past two years serving as Tony Romos backup in Dallas.Orton said hes comfortable with the Bills offence, and doesnt believe the playbook needs to be limited.He is also spending time building a rapport with offensive co-ordinator Nathaniel Hackett. The Bills stretching period wasnt yet over, when Orton got up and had a brief discussion with Hackett. The two talked again several times in between plays.Hes trying to get a feel for me a little bit, and obviously, as a quarterback, youd love to have a great feel for your co-ordinator, Orton said. Really, the last 48 hours weve been working hard together.He also spoke highly of Manuel.Ive been there, and EJs going to be a great quarterback, Orton said. Hes got a long time to grow.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '