Jenson Button feels the FIA has been more open to driver opinions since they wrote an open letter questioning the state of Formula One earlier this season.In March the Grand Prix Drivers Association (GPDA), of which Button is a director, called for an overhaul of F1s obsolete and ill-structured decision-making process. It followed the controversy over elimination qualifying, which could not be scrapped in time for the Bahrain Grand Prix despite a farcical debut in Australia.F1s drivers have no official voting power on new regulations, which are devised by F1s Strategy Group, voted on by the F1 Commission and rubber-stamped by the FIAs World Motor Sport Council. The letter called on F1 to devise a master plan to restructure this format to prevent similar gridlock in future.?Though there has been no change to the structure Button thinks the FIA has been more willing to listen to what drivers have to say since the GPDA went public.?We feel that we do have a say anyway and since our comments earlier in the year, the FIA have been more open to our opinions, but they would prefer it is behind closed doors rather than in the press, Button said. I think that we have a reasonable say but you always want more because you always think we have more to give, rather than take, and thats definitely what were here to do -- make the sport a better place.Bernie Ecclestone memorably replied to the open letter by calling the drivers windbags, saying they should keep opinions to themselves. Button thinks the letter proved drivers care about improving the sport as much as possible.I think it showed to the world that there are issues in F1 and the drivers know they are issues and are willing to help. Of course we got replies from certain individuals and I think our comments were valid and I think they understand that.The important thing is that were all willing to what we can to improve the sport, because the sports not in a bad place but its not as good as it should be and not as good as it will be. Things like this, little regulations with yellow flags, the radio, that we need to come up with a solution that works for us all. Wholesale Shoes Online . -- On the field, it was business as usual for Jameis Winston and No. Wholesale Shoes Cheap . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. http://www.wholesaleshoescheap.com/ . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. Wholesale Shoes China . Bradwell was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. Born and raised in Toronto, Bradwell is entering his sixth CFL season, with all six played for his hometown Argonauts. Wholesale Shoes Cheap China . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. Kawhi Leonard is a mild-mannered, soft-spoken player when he takes the court for the San Antonio Spurs. Hes one of the most humble stars in the NBA. But during Christmas season, not even Leonard can shy away from getting into the spirit.The All-Star forward decided to surprise kids on Saturday by dressing up as Santa Claus while delivering gifts for the Elf Louise Christmas Project, which is dedicated to providing a little bit of joy to Bexar Countys less fortunatte children.ddddddddddddLeonard isnt known for talking much. Just hearing him say Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas is a treat for fans of all ages -- children or adults.Hes the type of player who allows his game to speak for itself. The good deed of putting smiles on the faces of youngsters is all the talking he needed to do.-- Josiah Turner ' ' '