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NEW YORK -- ACL injuries are down, the NFL has told its Health and Safety Advisory Committee. Panthers DeAngelo Williams Alternate Jersey . In a memo to the committee sent earlier this week and obtained by The Associated Press, the league said research showed there were 30 ACL injuries in games through the preseason and first 13 weeks of the schedule. There were 39 such injuries in 2012, 35 in 2011, 37 in 2010, and 31 in 2009. Anterior cruciate ligament problems are the most severe knee injuries. There was an increase in medial collateral ligament injuries (MCL), from 74 in 2012 to 89 in games this season through 13 weeks. But there were 106 MCL injuries in 2011, 89 in 2010 and 103 in 2009. The injury reporting service Quintiles/Outcome provided the numbers to the league, which then sent them to the committee chaired by 49ers owner John York. The committee also includes Giants owner John Mara, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Packers President Mark Murphy and Falcons President Rich McKay. The data are for all types of ACL and MCL injuries, including tears and sprains. There have been suggestions that knee injuries have gone up since the NFL cracked down heavily on hits to the head and neck area. While there have been several high-profile hits to the knee that sidelined players -- New England tight end Rob Gronkowski, for example -- the league-requested survey of this years injuries does not indicate a trend toward increased major knee problems through 13 weeks. Earlier this week, Patriots coach Bill Belichick claimed injuries were up. He didnt cite specific numbers, but said it was "a matter of record not opinion" that injuries league-wide have been on the rise over the past three years. Belichick blamed a decrease in the number of off-season, preseason and in-season practice sessions and workouts allowed as a main contributor to higher injury totals. League spokesman Michael Signora disputed Belichicks assertions. "We carefully monitor player injuries," Signora said. "There is no evidence that the new work rules have had an adverse effect on the injury rate or that injuries have in fact increased." And with the ACL injuries, the research by Quintiles/Outcome shows the opposite. This season through 13 weeks, about 68 per cent of ACL injuries involved contact with another player. The percentage in the four previous seasons ranged from 67 per cent in 2009 to 55 per cent in 2012. A breakdown by positions showed one tight end, one wide receiver and one quarterback had contact-related ACL injuries through 13 weeks this season. That compares to five such injuries combined at those positions in 2012 and four in 2011. For offensive players in general, there have been six such injuries in 2013 through 13 weeks, compared to 10 in 2012, eight in 2011, nine in 2010 and six in 2009. On defence, there were six ACL injuries involving contact with another player. This compares to nine such injuries in 2012, 10 in 2011, nine in 2010, and seven in 2009. For special teams, there were four ACL injuries involving contact with another player as compared to two last season and four in 2011. Panthers Greg Hardy White Jersey .ca. Hi Kerry, Watching the Canucks recent road trip to Los Angeles and Anaheim, I was sickened at how many time Luongo and Lack were run. I would like you to comment on two particular incidents in each game involving Dustin Brown, and then Corey Perry were absolutely despicable.http://www.panthersstore.us.com/76-nike-game-greg-hardy-womens-jersey-nfl-carolina-panthers-road-white.html . Then they cracked down on defence and found a hot hand off the bench in Jordan Hamilton. Hamilton hit three straight 3-pointers late in the fourth quarter to help Denver overcome a slow start and the absence of Ty Lawson for a 103-92 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors waived guard Carlos Morais and forward Chris Wright to trim the roster to 15 ahead of next weeks season opener. Morais totalled six points and 21 minutes in three pre-seasoon games, while Wright scored 10 points, six rebounds and 26 minutes in five outings. Panthers Garry Williams Black Jersey. The Raptors open the 2013-14 season against the Boston Celtics at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday. ' ' '

NEW YORK, N. http://www.hockeyavalancheshop.com/1-Mens-Semyon-Varlamov-Premier-Home-Jersey-Reebok-NHL-Colorado-Avalanche-Burgundy-Red-6.html .Y. - Dick Parsons is hoping for a short stint running the Los Angeles Clippers, though ready to stay on as long as it takes. Moving the franchise away from Donald Sterling and to new ownership might require a lengthy fight, but its one Parsons thinks is worthwhile. "This is an issue thats actually bigger than just the Clippers, bigger than just the NBA in my judgment," Parsons said. "The whole world is kind of watching how, frankly, we as a country navigate our way through this crisis. So if I can help, Im happy to try." The NBA chose Parsons, a former Citigroup chairman and former Time Warner chairman and CEO, as interim CEO of the Clippers on Friday. Parsons will oversee the management of the franchise and represent it at owners meetings while the league tries to force Sterling to sell following his lifetime ban for making racist remarks. With Sterling barred from anything to do with the team or league, and team President Andy Roeser on an indefinite leave of absence, the league and Clippers worked together to find someone to lead the organization along with coach Doc Rivers. Parsons, who is black, met with Commissioner Adam Silver on Monday and accepted the position Thursday. He had gotten to know Silver, then the deputy commissioner, when Time Warner owned the Atlanta Hawks, and he supports what Silver is trying to do now in his first crisis since replacing David Stern in February. "Hes a good man and hes trying to do the right thing and hes trying to do it in the right way, and he could use some help," Parsons said during a phone interview. Parsons is currently a senior adviser at Providence Equity Partners and sits on the board of directors for the Commission on Presidential Debates. He has also been on President Barack Obamas economic advisory team. A graduate of the University of Hawaii, where he played basketball, Parsons earned a law degree from Albany Law School in 1971 and became a staff lawyer for New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. He moved to Washington when Rockefeller was appointed vice-president, and also worked closely with President Gerald Ford. Parsons left the legal field in 1988 to become president, then chairman and CEO of Dime Bancorp, Inc. He was Time Warner chairman and CEO from 2002-08, then chairman of Citigroup from 2009-12. Silver said in a statement that Parsons "will bring extraordinary leadership and immediate stability to the Clippers organization." "Dicks credentials as a proven chief executive speak for themselves and I am extremely grateful he accepted this responsibility," Silver added. The owners advisory/finance committee has already held two conference calls since Silver banned Sterling, fined him $2.5 million and said he would urge owners to force Sterling to sell the franchise he has owned since 1981. That would require Sterling to be charged with violating the leagues constitution and bylaws, followed by a three-fourths vote of owners after a hearing. Sterlings estranged wife, Shelly, wants to keep her 50 per cent ownership stake in the team, her lawyer said Thursday, and Silver said so far the ban only applies to Donald Sterling. While that potential fight goes on, the Clippers are trying to stay focused on the playoffs following their most successful regular season ever. They are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder entering Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series. Parsons said he wouldnt be involved in an ownership fight and hopes one wont even be necessary, that "cooler heads and rationality" would allow the NBA and the Clippers to work through the turmoil without a legal battle. He doesnt know how long that could take. "I know the NBA would love to get this done before the next season begins, but who knows whats going to happen? Its open ended," Parsons said. "Were here until sort of we can work our way through the point of transition." Patrick Roy Avalanche Jersey . Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Steward, originally from Kingston, Ont., moved to Virginia Beach before his senior year of high school.http://www.hockeyavalancheshop.com/ . Bryzgalov, who is rarely short of words off the ice, stopped all 24 shots his way and Charlie Coyle scored the games only goal as the Minnesota Wild blanked the Jets 1-0.OSHAWA, Ont. -- David Pacan scored twice, including the game winner, as the Niagara IceDogs eliminated the Oshawa Generals from the first-round of the playoffs with a 4-1 victory on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Niagara won the best-of-seven series 4-2. Pacan, who was named the games first star, broke a 1-1- tie 1:36 into the third period with a shorthanded goal, then added another at 16:01 to secure the victory. Alex Friesen had a goal and an assist for the IceDogs, Brock Beukeboom scored once and Pacan picked up an assist for a three-point night. Julian Melchiori scored the lone goal for the Generals, who dropped back-to-back games to finish their season. Mark Visentin made 27 saves for his 14th career OHL post-season victory while Daniel Altshuller turned away 28 of 31 shots in a losing effort. Niagara went 0 for 3 on the power play as Oshawa scored once on four chances with the man advantage. The IceDogs must wait for both the Ottawa 67s-Belleville Bulls series and Barrie Colts-Mississauga St. Michaels Majors series to wrap up before they will know who they play in the secoond round. http://www.hockeyavalancheshop.com/Burgundy-Red-Semyon-Varlamov-Jersey/. Miller scores winner as Whalers eliminate Storm from OHL playoffs GUELPH, Ont. -- J.T. Miller scored 5:36 into overtime as the Plymouth Whalers eliminated the Guelph Storm from the playoffs with a 2-1 victory on Sunday in Ontario Hockey League playoff action. Plymouth, the second-seed in the Western Conference, won the series 4-2. Tom Wilson also scored for the Whalers while Stefan Noesen picked up an assist to move into a tie for top spot in OHL playoff scoring with seven goals and 14 points in six games. Kitchener Rangers forward Michael Catenacci also has 14 points, in only five games, but just two goals. Jason Dickinson scored the lone goal for the Storm, who managed only seven goals in the final four games of the series, all losses, after opening the playoffs with two wins. Scott Wedgewood turned away 35 shots for his ninth career OHL playoff victory as Garret Sparks, the games first star, stopped 34 shots in defeat. Plymouth scored on their only powerplay of the game while Guelph failed to score on either of their chances with the man advantage. ' ' '

DALLAS -- LeBron James drove for an emphatic dunk during a decisive fourth-quarter run and went skipping to the bench after a Dallas timeout. Kelvin Benjamin Panthers Jersey . The Miami star has sure had fun against his old nemesis this season. James scored a season-high 42 points and the Heat tuned up for a showdown with Oklahoma City by beating the Mavericks 117-106 Tuesday night. The 10-time All-Star was nearly impossible to stop in the first game after the break, topping his previous season high of 39 points in a win over Dallas in Miami in November. This victory completed Miamis third straight season sweep of the Mavericks -- six consecutive wins -- since losing to them in the 2011 NBA Finals, James first season after his celebrated signing with the Heat. "He is great and we know he is great," Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. "He scored a bundle of points on us last time and he was even better tonight." James scored the first eight points and 10 overall in a 14-0 run that put the Heat up 106-95 after they trailed by one entering the fourth quarter. Miami came out of the All-Star break by winning for the sixth time in seven games heading into James duel with Kevin Durant on Thursday night in Oklahoma City. Its the last game of the Heats second six-game road trip, a season high. "Im still tired," said James, who had 22 points in 33 minutes in Sundays All-Star game. "But when Im on the court, Ive got to try to make things happen." Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points to lead the Mavericks, who couldnt follow up a win at Indiana, the other top team in the Eastern Conference, in their final game before the break. The deciding run started when James, who also had nine rebounds and six assists, stole a pass from Shawn Marion in the backcourt and pulled up for a tying 3-pointer. After hitting another 3 over Marion to put Miami ahead for good, James drove for a dunk following Mario Chalmers steal of a pass from Devin Harris. James made four of eight from long range after getting warmed up with a couple of dunks in the first quarter. "When we turned it over, he was gone," Marion said. "After his fourth open-court dunk, the basket started feeling a little bit bigger for him. He just started taking pull-up 3s." The Mavericks, who are in a tight battle with four teams for the final three playoff spots in the West, went without a field goal for 6 minutes after a four-point play by Vince Carter, who scored 15. Dallas missed seven shots and had three turnovers while Miami pulled away. "We played hard the whole night," Carlisle said. "We tried to keep it going and get some traction, but we had some untimely struggles. Lets put it that way." Chris Bosh scored 22 for Miami and Dwyane Wade had 13 after missing the final two games before the break with a foot problem. Chris Andersen scored a season-high 18, including his second 3-pointer of the season for Miamis final points. Chalmers had 10 points and nine assists for the Heat. "When Bird is playing like that, we are so much more of a dynamic team," Wade said of Andersen. "When Bron is driving, he can see over the defence and he can find Bird for a lot of those lobs." James scored 19 points in an entertaining first half that included an alley-oop dunk on a pass from near midcourt by Wade, a breakaway slam and the buzz of anticipation for another alley-oop that instead was a simple layup from Chalmers when Monta Ellis, the lone defender, chose to guard James. Early on, the Mavericks looked primed for the only visit of the season from the two-time defending champions. Nowitzki was on pace for a triple-double in the first half with nine points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Harris found Brandan Wright with a fancy pass for a running dunk that was thrown straight down, barely making a ripple in the net. Nowitzki finished with nine rebounds and seven assists. NOTES: Fans about 10 rows from the court were briefly distracted from the entertaining first half when two men were led out of the arena in handcuffs after an apparent fight early in the second quarter. ... The crowd included four of the Dallas Cowboys biggest stars: QB Tony Romo, TE Jason Witten, WR Dez Bryant and RB DeMarco Murray. Panthers Luke Kuechly Autographed Jersey . Zoran Dragic scored 23 points for Slovenia in a game between two quarterfinal losers. Slovenia will play for fifth place and Serbia for seventh. Panthers Luke Kuechly Black Jersey . Louis Cardinals to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a three-game interleague series at Camden Yards. DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was involved in a scuffle with another jail inmate, but neither man required medical attention, a Massachusetts sheriff said Wednesday. The brief fight took place around noon Tuesday in a common area of the Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth, where only one inmate is supposed to be out of his cell at a time, Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said. Its unclear which inmate was the aggressor. Hodgson said jail staff are interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance video to figure out exactly what happened and determine whether disciplinary measures or even criminal charges are warranted. "It was very brief. The officers were right there and it was stopped within seconds, maybe a minute," Hodgson said. Trai Turner Jersey. The jail is also reviewing procedures to figure out how the two inmates were allowed out of their cells at the same time. Hodgson did not release the other inmates name and said he did not know of any previous tension between the two men. "We dont know what, if any, relationship there was or has been at any point, either here or anywhere else," Hodgson said. Both Hernandez and the other inmate have been moved to other units until the investigation is completed. Hernandez, a former New England Patriots tight end, is being held without bail after pleading not guilty to murder in the death of 27-year-old Odin Lloyd. The Boston man was dating the sister of Hernandezs fiancee. ' ' '

The Dallas Cowboys have reportedly added an insurance quarterback in case starter Tony Romo is, in fact, unable to play in Sundays critical NFC East showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. http://www.nflchiefsus.com/Womens-Jamaal-Charles-Authentic-Jersey/ . Jon Kitna, who last played in the NFL with the Cowboys two seasons ago, has agreed to return to Dallas, according to the Dallas Morning News. Reports earlier Tuesday indicated Romo received an epidural injection to relieve pain on the herniated disc in his back, an injury he suffered in last Sundays win over the Redskins. The injection is a standard procedure in treating a herniated disc and the Cowboys hope to know by Wednesday or Thursday if the shot had a positive effect. Still, Kitna has apparently been added as a potential backup for Kyle Orton if Romo doesnt dress. Kitna, 41, has played 15 seasons in the NFL and started nine games for Dallas in 2010. He appeared in three games in relief the next season before retiring at the end of the year. He has a career quarterback rating of 77.4 and has thrown 169 touchdown passes and 165 interceptions in 141 games.Alex Smith Gold Jersey . The Denver Nuggets versatile forward needs surgery to repair a labral tear in his left hip and is done for the season.http://www.nflchiefsus.com/Elite-Alex-Smith-Mens-Jersey-Kansas-City-Chiefs-11-Autographed-Home-Red-Nike-NFL-12.html . Captain Munnerlyn is ready to fill those shoes. The Vikings agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the free agent cornerback on Thursday, continuing the teams aggressive pursuit of defensive help in free agency.BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles appear to be getting the pitching they so desperately need to be contenders in the AL East. Or maybe they just caught the Tampa Bay Rays at exactly the right time. Miguel Gonzalez and two relievers combined on a six-hitter, and the Orioles capitalized on two infield singles by Adam Jones in a 3-0 victory Wednesday. Nick Markakis also had two hits for the Orioles, who outscored the Rays 10-1 in the rain-abbreviated, two-game series. Baltimore has won five of seven to reach .500 (7-7) for the first time since the second game of the season. "Its not about the hitters, its about the starting pitchers setting the tone, and we follow suit," Jones said. "In the last two games, the starters and then our bullpen comes in and shuts them down." Gonzalez (1-1) gave up three hits and three walks in five innings after entering with a 9.64 ERA. Zach Britton permitted two singles over three innings to keep his ERA at 0.00, and Tommy Hunter got three outs for his fourth save. The Rays came up empty against the third and fourth pitchers in the Baltimore rotation. After Wei-Yin Chen excelled on Monday, Gonzalez righted himself at the expense of the struggling Tampa Bay lineup. Wil Myers struck out three times, and the Rays got only one extra-base hit. Tampa Bay has scored only 14 runs in its last nine games and has been held under three runs in nine of 15 games this season, including three shutouts. "We faced 153 pitches today and didnt score a run. Thats difficult to do," manager Joe Maddon said. "Our at bats have been good; the results havent been." Myers, who is batting .200, said, "Were not getting it done with the bats. Especially me. I havent done too much at the plate." Tampa Bays biggest threat came in the seventh, when a walk and singles by Yunel Escobar and Jose Molina loaded the bases against Britton with one out. Ben Zobrist hit into a force play at the plate, and Myers struck out. "I had a chance to make something happen and couldnt get the big hit," Myers said. "Thats been the frustrating thing, not getting the hit to help the team." Tampa Bay starter Jake Odorizzi (1-2) alloowed three runs and five hits in five innings. Custom Chiefs Jersey. Because Tuesday nights game was postponed by rain, all players wore No. 42 to honour Jackie Robinson a day later than originally planned. The jerseys were worn over long-sleeved shirts, because the temperature at the start of the game was 39 degrees. Playing at designated hitter instead of centre field after returning from an illness, Jones reached on a bunt in a two-run fourth inning and drove in a run with a 50-foot chop down the third-base line in the fifth. "Sometimes youve just got to be able to use your legs," Jones said. "Youre not always going to be able to swing the bat to the best of your ability or the way you would like to. So in certain situations its smart to drop a bunt down and get your timing back." Both starting pitchers dominated until the fourth inning. In the top half, the Rays got runners on first and second with one out before David DeJesus hit a sinking liner to right. Markakis caught the ball and threw to second for a double play. In the bottom half, Baltimore used a walk and two singles to load the bases with no outs. After Matt Wieters delivered a fly ball to the warning track that advanced all three runners, J.J. Hardy hit a run-scoring grounder for a 2-0 lead. Baltimore loaded the bases with two outs in the fifth before Jones hit a dribbler down the line that stopped on the chalk. NOTES: Tampa Bay heads home for a four-game series against the New York Yankees beginning Thursday night. David Price (2-0) faces CC Sabathia in the opener. ... The Orioles have Thursday off before facing Boston from Friday through Monday. Mondays 11 a.m. start, which comes after a Sunday night meeting, is the annual Patriots Day game and marks the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing. "What that day represents to Boston and our country, we all consider it an honour to be lucky enough to have the schedule fall that way," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "I think were all looking forward to paying the respect due there." ... Orioles 1B Chris Davis has reached base in 13 straight games. He stole his second base of the season. ... Wieters has 54 RBIs against Tampa Bay. ' ' '

LAKE FOREST, Ill. Joe Klecko Womens Jersey . - The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with running back Shaun Draughn. Draughn has appeared in 20 games over three seasons with Kansas City (2011-12) and Baltimore (2013), collecting 235 yards and two touchdowns. He has 158 yards receiving to go with 590 yards on 25 kickoff returns. He also spent part of the 2013 season with Indianapolis but did not appear in a game for the Colts. The Bears announced the move on Wednesday.http://www.nfljetsus.com/Elite-Eric-Decker-Mens-Jersey-New-York-Jets-87-Team-Road-Two-Tone-Nike-NFL-13.html . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Eric Decker Two Tone Jersey . Sweden, first in Group B with a 4-0-0-0 record, will face Slovakia in Thursdays quarterfinals while Russia (2-0-0-2) will finish either second or third depending on the outcome of the Finland-Switzerland game later Tuesday.MILWAUKEE -- Marcus Thornton knew he was getting a second chance with the Nets and he made the most of it in just his third game with his new team. Thornton scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter to lead Brooklyn to a 107-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Brooklyns Kevin Garnett missed the game with back spasms but wasnt needed as the Nets never trailed in the second half against the NBAs worst team. Thornton, playing in his third game for Brooklyn since being obtained in a Feb. 19 trade with Sacramento, came off the bench to make 8 of 13 from the field to help the Nets finish their seven-game road trip 4-3. "Im coming to a team with all these veterans, that know how to win, that have championship aspirations and have championships under their belts already, and a coach that has a championship, too," Thornton said. "I knew it would be a great situation." The 6-foot-4 guard signed a four-year, $31.2 million contract with Sacramento in 2011, but averaged only 8.3 points while shooting 38 per cent in 46 games for the Kings this season. Nets coach Jason Kidd wanted to see whether Thornton -- criticized by Sacramento coach Michael Malone for his defensive play -- could step up offensively and defensively at the end of games. "I want to find out coming down the stretch defensively can guys count on him, and then offensively can we count on him," Kidd said. "We know he can shoot the ball, put the ball in the basket, but coming down the stretch can he make plays? "This was a great opportunity to see that after a long trip, he stepped up," Kidd said. Milwaukee coach Larry Drew said his team struggled defensively, allowing 42 points in the paint. "Just too many defensive mistakes," he said. "Bad rotations. Going into the game one of the things we wanted to do was really try to affect them down on the block." Andray Blatche added 19 points and 13 rebounds for Brooklyn, including eight points and 10 rebounds in the fourth quarter. Jason Collins, who signed a 10-day contract with Brooklyn last Sunday, was held scoreless in 8 minutes. Khris Middleton and Ramon Sessions scored 16 points apiece for Milwaukeee. Eric Decker White Jersey. "We didnt get the stops we needed," Middleton said. "We let them get so many things too easy. Our room for error is very small." Brooklyn has gone 18-8 in 2014 after opening the season 10-21. The Nets (28-29) play Chicago at home on Monday night with the chance to get back to .500 for the first time since being 2-2 on Nov. 5. "I dont think we have to concentrate on that right now," Andrei Kirilenko said of getting to .500. "We have been playing pretty good games. We need to stick with our game plan. Thats the only thing." The Nets play seven of their next 10 games at home, where they have won 10 of their last 12. Thornton hit a pair of 3-pointers, Paul Pierce made another 3 and Blatche scored on a putback as Brooklyn used an 11-6 run to open a 100-91 lead with 2:46 left. "I kind of felt disrespected because he played so far back," Thornton said with a laugh of Milwaukees Jeff Adrien while talking about his fourth-quarter jumpers. "It was one of those things. I tried to make the shots when the opportunity presented itself." Milwaukee never got closer than six points the rest of the game. Mirza Teletovic hit a 3-pointer to cap an 8-2 run opening the fourth quarter, giving the Nets an 85-74 lead with 10:04 left in the game. The Bucks then had an 11-4 run to pull within 89-85 on a pair of free throws by Giannis Antetokounmpo before Thornton sparked the Nets down the stretch. Brooklyn used a 20-11 run to open the second half and took a 75-64 lead on Joe Johnsons 3-pointer with 4:27 to go in the third quarter. Deron Williams scored 13 points in the first half and the Nets took a 55-53 lead at halftime. Brooklyn took the lead for good, 43-40, on Thorntons 3-pointer with 7:29 to go in the second quarter. NOTES: Rookie Mason Plumlee made his third start for Brooklyn, scoring five points in 11 minutes. ... Garnett has missed six games for rest, but this was only the second one he missed due to injury. ... The Bucks honoured former player Junior Bridgeman, whose No. 2 is retired by the team, in the fourth quarter. ... Milwaukees Zaza Pachulia has missed 21 of 26 shots in the teams last five games ' ' '

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. John Elway Jersey For Sale . -- Denver Broncos coach John Fox underwent heart surgery Monday in North Carolina, team Executive Vice-President John Elway said. Elway said he hasnt received an update yet. Fox underwent aortic valve replacement surgery while defensive co-ordinator Jack Del Rio was running practice after being named interim head coach. Elway said he knew Fox needed a heart operation, which had been scheduled for after the season. Del Rio was named interim head coach Monday when the Broncos returned from their bye. He will remain Denvers defensive co-ordinator while running the team for several weeks while Fox recovers. Like Fox, Del Rios roots are on the defensive side of the ball. This is his 17th season coaching in the NFL following an 11-year playing career with the Saints, Chiefs, Cowboys and Vikings. That includes eight-plus seasons as head coach in Jacksonville, where he was 69-73, including 1-2 in the playoffs from 2003-11. The Jaguars havent been anywhere near competitive since his dismissal in 2011. Del Rio joined Foxs staff last season -- he also served as Foxs defensive co-ordinator in Carolina in 2002 -- and the Broncos ranked second in the league in yards allowed a year after ranking dead last in the league. The Broncos are ranked 24th in defence this season, but they were missing star linebacker Von Miller and cornerback Champ Bailey for much of the first half of the season and are coming off their best performance of the year in a 45-21 win over Washington last month. Fox was hoping to put off his operation until the off-season but after meeting with his cardiologist in North Carolina late last week, he began feeling dizzy while playing golf near his off-season home in Charlotte on Saturday and was hospitalized. The Broncos (7-1) play at San Diego on Sunday as they seek their 19th win in their last 20 regular-season games. While pulling double duty, Del Rio will rely on other members of the coaching staff to pitch in, men such as linebackers coach Richard Smith, a former defensive co-ordinator, and running backs coach Eric Studesville, who served as Denvers interim head coach following Josh McDaniels firing late in 2010. Hell also rely on his captains, particularly Peyton Manning and Wesley Woodyard. Del Rio has long commanded the respect of his players, who appreciate his resume as a star NFL linebacker. Hes a lot like Fox in that hes considered a players coach, one who understands things from their perspective. Although they have similar philosophies, backgrounds and approaches, Del Rios sideline demeanour can differ from the easygoing Foxs. At Indianapolis, he dressed down Bailey for his abysmal coverage on a touchdown pass just as vehemently as he castigated rookie linebacker Danny Trevathan for fumbling a pick-6 at the goal line in the season opener. http://www.shopjerseysbroncos.com/Customized/ . The U.S. Open winner, who had an eagle two and a double-bogey seven, is 8 under with Englishmen Gary Boyd and Simon Dyson, and Jamie Donaldson of Wales. McIlroy rued missing a four-foot putt for birdie at the 18th. Custom Broncos Jersey . - As the birdies mounted during Saturdays third round of the Viking Classic, it looked as if Chris Kirk could do just about anything he wanted at Annandale Golf Club. CHICAGO -- The Milwaukee Brewers first division title in 29 years could be just days away. The team is tempering its excitement -- for now. Shaun Marcum threw eight strong innings and the Brewers moved a step closer to the NL Central championship with a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night. "We want to go out and play to hopefully win right away," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "I like to stay on a nice roll. Im just happy (when) we win." Marcum (13-7) allowed five hits and one run and chipped in at the plate by doubling and scoring during Milwaukees four-run third inning. "I think everybody is excited but were still taking it one game at a time," Marcum said. "Were not looking ahead to see when everything can happen. Just looking to go out tomorrow and try to get another win." Rickie Weeks drove in two runs and Nyjer Morgan reached base three times, stole a base and scored two runs to help the Brewers reach 91 wins for the first time since 1992. "Were just staying calm," Morgan said. "Its a nice, easy-going clubhouse. Were just worried about what we can take care of." Milwaukee needs a combination of three wins or Cardinals losses to clinch the division. The Cardinals beat the Mets 11-6 on Tuesday night, meaning the earliest the Brewers can wrap up the Central is Friday, when Milwaukee opens a series against Florida. Chicagos Randy Wells (7-5) allowed six hits and five runs in five innings. "The biggest mistake I made was that I kind of got stubborn," Wells said. "Kind of went away from what me and (catcher Geovany Soto) talked about." Marcum threw just 97 pitches, struck out seven and didnt walk a batter during an efficient performance that came on the heels of two poor starts in which he allowed 10 runs in 11 2-3 innings. Marcum has never lost three straight starts. "Good command early," Roenicke said. "Pitches were down in the zone. Really, the first inning he came out and was hitting spots right away and down. He gets in trouble when he gets a little bit up. When hes down, hes good." The only damage against Marcum came on Starlin Castros leadoff homer in the sixth. Castro has reeached base in 33 straight games, the longest such streak by a Cubs shortstop since Woody English in 1929. Steve Atwater Black Jersey. Castro has 336 career hits, surpassing Glenn Beckerts franchise record for hits by a player in his first two seasons (post-1900). The Brewers didnt get a hit off Wells until Marcums one-out double in the third ignited Milwaukees big inning. Marcum scored on Corey Harts double. Morgan singled in Hart, stole second and scored on Ryan Brauns RBI single. Weeks capped the inning by singling home Braun. "Real happy with the offence," Roenicke said. "I like to string out those innings where we score in a lot of different innings, but certainly the big inning is huge also." Darwin Barney doubled twice for the Cubs. The day Milwaukee fans have been waiting three decades for may be looming just around the corner, but for the Brewers, there is only tomorrows game. "Obviously we know whats going on," Morgan said. "Like the skipper said, just take each series as it comes, like hes been preaching since spring training." NOTES: Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez left the game after the sixth inning because of a mild strain in his right quad and is listed as day to day. ... Brewers 1B Prince Fielder walked twice and surpassed the 100-walk mark for the third straight season. ... Former Cubs general manager Jim Hendry spent some time on the field before the game chatting with players, coaches and media. Hendry was fired on Aug. 19 after more than 16 years with the organization, including over nine years as the teams GM. His permanent replacement has not been hired though Randy Bush is filling in on an interim basis. ... Cubs special assistant to the general manager Gary Hughes resigned on Tuesday, effective Oct. 31. The scouting guru has been with the organization since 2002 and has spent 44 years in professional baseball, working with a total of nine different franchises. ... Matt Garza will start the Cubs home finale on Wednesday, his first start since throwing a career-high 124 pitches in a complete-game no decision against Houston on Sept. 16. Hell face Randy Wolf, who is 1-1 with a 1.37 earned-run average in three starts against Chicago this season. ' ' '

Rory MacDonald may have to wait a little longer for a shot at the welterweight title. wholesale nfl jerseys . According to MMAFighting.com, MacDonald needs an x-ray on his right ankle and doctors clearance to fight or he will be subject to a mandatory medical suspension that will end on August 22, 2014. The Quesnel, B.C. native was awarded "Fight of the Night", which comes with a $50,000 bonus, for his unanimous decision victory over Demian Maia at UFC 170. Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler will fight to determine the new welterweight champion at UFC 171 on March 15 after the belt was vacated by former champ and fellow Canadian Georges St-Pierre. After a dominating performance against Maia, a former middleweight title contender, MacDonald is expected to challenge the winner for the belt if he is healthy. MMAFighting.com published a complete list of UFC 170s medical suspension with information provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission: Rory MacDonald: Requires x-ray on right ankle and physicians clearance, or no contest until Aug. 22; minimum suspension until March 25, no contact until March 16. Stephen Thompson: Requires x-ray on right hand and physicians clearance, or no contest until Aug. 22; minimum suspension until March 25, no contact until March 16. Robert Whittaker: Requires physicians clearance on left forearm, or no contest until Aug. 22; minimum suspension until March 25, no contact until March 16. Raphael Assuncao: Requires x-ray on left ribs and physicians clearance, or no contest until Aug. 22; minimum suspension until March 25, no contact until Mar. 16. Cody Gibson: Requires x-ray on right hand and orthopedic clearance, or no contest until Aug. 22. Patrick Cummins: Suspended until April 9; no contact until March 25. Demian Maia: Suspended until April 9; no contact until March 25. T.J. Waldburger: Suspended until April 9; no contact until March 25. Rafaello Oliveira: Suspended until April 9; no contact until March 25 due to contusion under right eye. Sara McMann: Suspended until March 25; no contact until March 16. Pedro Munhoz: Suspended until March 25; no contact until March 16. Aljamain Sterling: Requires follow-up MRI of head with gradient echo or susceptibility weighted imaging within one week post-fight, or before March 1. jerseys from china .C. -- The Carolina Hurricanes werent going to let the minor details tarnish Cam Wards first career goal -- such as the fact that their all-star goalie never even really took a shot. wholesale jerseys . Howard had 19 points and nine rebounds in his first game since signing a four-year, $88 million deal with the Rockets in the off-season. Howard was 6 of 11 from the field and 7 of 11 from the free-throw line in 27 minutes.And heres another reason why Swaggy P is one of the most entertaining players in the NBA What were you doing when you were 13 years old? This dunk is off the wall Heres a mans tilt between Josh Thrower and Tyrell Goulbourne from the WHL. Often imitated, never replicated Things tto do at a carnival And the intense couple of the year award goes to. cheap jerseys. ..... Crazy trick shot from a moving vehicle "Hey Yeezy, how about putting my kid in the game!!??!!?" And for the bonus vine, heres how Zidane would say happy birthday... ' ' '

NEWARK, N. Yaya Sanogo Arsenal Jersey .J. -- A long-simmering rent dispute between the New Jersey Devils and the city of Newark boiled over Wednesday with Mayor Cory A. Booker seizing on an independent arbitration panels ruling to blast the NHL teams owner as a "Grade-A huckster" who reneged on promises to the city. Standing in front of the Prudential Center arena, Booker criticized Devils owner Jeff Vanderbeek for using what the mayor said was "legal jiujitsu" to convince the panel to grant the team $2.7 million per year in parking revenues. The parking agreement was contained in a 2005 letter between the city and the team but was never formally approved, the city contends. Since the city opened the arena in October 2007, the Devils havent paid rent to Newark while the parking dispute dragged on. Booker said his administration had no legal obligation to abide by the 2005 agreement. He said the matter should have been negotiated by the two sides and the resulting agreement ratified by the city council. "This is a patent subversion of the democratic process," he said. The Newark Housing Authority owns the property and the Devils lease the space. The state Superior Court referred the dispute to an arbitration panel, and a three-person panel of the American Arbitration Association concluded in a ruling Tuesday that the city tried to "frustrate commitments made to the Devils by the prior administration." In addition to the ruling on parking revenue, the panel said the city owes the Devils $4.6 million that it must put into a capital fund for the team. The total owed by the city is more than $15 million, or more than the $14.7 million the Devils must pay in back rent, fees and other expenses. In an uncharacteristic display of anger, Booker castigated Vanderbeek for what the mayor described as not following through on promises to fund job training programs, donate office space to nonprofits and build a community recreation centre in the city. "He came to this city with a mouthful of promises and a pocketful of lies," Booker said. "He is a high-falutin, high-class huckster and hustler." Vanderbeek didnt immediately return a phone message seeking comment Wednesday. Devils Arena Entertainment, which operates and manages the arena, said in a statement: "We recognize it is hard for the mayor to accept a legal loss and understand what must be his frustration with his housing authoritys dubious decision to initiate this arbitration." The city contributed $210 million toward building the arena, paid for by the proceeds of a renegotiated lease with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for Newark Liberty International Airport property. The team provided $100 million. The Devils played their first game in the Prudential Center, known as "The Rock," in 2007 after playing at the nearby Izod Center in the Meadowlands since the 1982-83 season. For the last two years, the New Jersey Nets have called the arena home while they await the completion of a new arena in Brooklyn. Seton Hall mens basketball team also plays there. Carlos Valdes Basanta Colombia Jersey . Jefferson Farfan opened the scoring in the 39th, converting from close range after Sead Kolasinac outran Hannover defender Marcelo on the left.http://www.worldsocceronlineshop.com/Chile-Johnny-Herrera-Jersey.html . TSN platforms will broadcast 75+ live games per season – tripling the networks current slate of MLB games.  With the new deal TSN retains rights to ESPNs SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL and, for the first time, acquires rights to ESPNs MONDAY NIGHT BASEBALL and WEDNESDAY NIGHT BASEBALL. LOS ANGELES -- In their first game with the Lakers and coach Mike DAntoni, MarShon Brooks and Kent Bazemore made sure Los Angeles came out a winner in the latest matchup of the NBAs most storied rivalry. Brooks scored 10 of his 14 points in the fourth quarter against his former club, spearheading a 101-92 victory over Boston on Friday night and helping snap a franchise-record eight-game home losing streak. Bazemore had 15 points, including a pair of clutch 3-pointers less than 2 minutes apart during the final 4:20 as the Lakers outscored the Celtics 38-18 in the final period. "Me and Kent just wanted to come out here and play with some energy," Brooks said. "I was tired -- real tired. But DAntoni gives you that confidence and he lets you go out there and play your game. So I felt free doing that. The difference in the game was on the other side of the ball. We played real good defence, forced some turnovers, and that really got us going in the fourth quarter." The Lakers are Brooks fifth NBA club and third this season. He played 10 games with the Celtics before he was dealt to the Warriors on Jan. 15 in a three-team trade that brought Joel Anthony to Boston. "You know what, man? A lot of people think I should be mad at the Boston Celtics. But I guarantee you, no one is happier for me than (coach) Brad Stevens and (assistant coach) Jay Larranaga," Brooks said. "Theyve seen all the work Ive put in, and its paid off." The two guards barely had time to get acquainted with their new teammates following Wednesdays trade that sent Steve Blake to the Golden State Warriors. But Brooks and Bazemore both turned the game around after the Lakers fell behind by as many as 13 points late in the third quarter. "Jordan Farmar did a great job down the stretch leading us. Hes been around a while, and he told us to just go out there and have fun and leave it all out there on the floor," said Bazemore, who played more than 33 minutes. Gasol had 16 points and seven rebounds in his first game since Jan. 31 after missing seven games with a groin strain. But teammates Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Xavier Henry and Nick Young were still among the walking wounded. Jeff Green scored 21 points during a foul-plagued 33 minutes for the Celtics, who have lost eight of their last 11 games against thee Lakers at Staples Center. Aaron Ramsey Arsenal Jersey. Brandon Bass had 20 points. Rajon Rondo had 11 assists, six points and six rebounds. The four-time All-Star point guard, who tore the ACL in his right knee almost 13 months ago, is averaging 10.2 points and 7.7 assists in 12 games since his return to the lineup on Jan. 17. The Celtics have lost 10 of them. The Celtics pulled away to a 72-59 lead with 2:48 left in the third quarter, their largest advantage to that point, with a 12-2 run capped by Bass dunk. But the Lakers opened the fourth with a 13-2 surge, which Brooks helped fuel with eight points, including a fast-break dunk that tied it at 76 with 9:15 to play after he stole the ball from Jerryd Bayless. "MarShon can score and get can get going," Stevens said. "... As difficult as change is sometimes, its also an opportunity -- and (Brooks and Bazemore) both took great advantage of that opportunity today." The Lakers and Celtics have combined to win 32 championships and have met each other in the finals 12 times -- most recently in 2010, when Los Angeles beat Boston in seven games and avenged the Celtics six-game triumph over them two years earlier. But the teams have experienced a severe reversal of fortune. The Lakers (19-36) are 6-23 since Dec. 21, and the Celtics (19-37) are 7-23 since Dec. 18. Their combined winning percentage of .342 is the lowest since the rivalry began in 1948-49. Lakers players have missed a combined total of 200 games because of injuries, forcing DAntoni to employ 28 different starting lineups -- and six different players at the starting point guard spot. Rondo missed Bostons first 40 games, after the Celtics lost Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen to free agency over the summer -- and coach Doc Rivers to the Clippers. Only once have the Celtics and Lakers missed the playoffs in the same season. That was 1993-94, Robert Parishs final season in Boston and Laker great James Worthys final season in the NBA. NOTES: Lakers team physician Stephen Lombardo examined Bryant, Henry and Young at halftime. Bryant still has pain, swelling and soreness in his knee and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Henry has been given clearance to resume basketball activities on Saturday, and Young got the green light to play Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets -- another of Brooks former clubs. ' ' '

CLEVELAND -- The Browns didnt make a trade, but they made a move. Saints Archie Manning Grey Jersey . With running back Peyton Hillis nursing a hamstring injury, the club signed running back Chris Ogbonnaya to their active roster from Houstons practice squad. The team also waived rookie running back Armond Smith, clearing a roster spot for Ogbonnaya (O-BONN-I-ah), who played in two games for the Texans this season. Ogbonnaya can give the Browns protection until Hillis gets completely healthy after straining his left hamstring during the first half of Sundays loss to Oakland. An MRI taken Monday showed Hillis hurt his leg, debunking speculation he was benched during the game by coach Pat Shurmur. The NFLs trading deadline passed without the Browns making a deal despite reports the club was taking inquiries about Hillis, who has had a drama-filled second season in Cleveland. On Monday, Shurmur emphasized that Hillis, who is trying to get a long-term contract extension from the club, was not on the market. Hillis can be a free agent following the season. Ogbonnaya was originally drafted in the seventh round by St. Louis in 2009, when Shurmur was the Rams offensive co-ordinator. He spent the first 11 weeks of his rookie season on the Rams practice squad before appearing in two games. He had 11 carries for 50 yards in Shurmurs offence. The 6-foot, 225-pounder played college ball at Texas, where he was a teammate with Browns quarterback Colt McCoy. As a senior, Ogbonnaya rushed for 597 yards and had 792 yards receiving during his career with the Longhorns. Perhaps the Browns fastest player, Smith, who was signed as an undrafted free agent, had three carries for 2 yards. http://www.saintsstore.us.com/ . - Phil Macks penalty kick with no time remaining completed a remarkable comeback Sunday as Canada defeated Samoa 22-19 to finish third at the USA Sevens — its best ever finish at an IRB Sevens rugby event. http://www.saintsstore.us.com/Black-32-Kenny-Vaccaro-Womens-Jersey/ . -- Joakim Noah had a season-high 26 points, Carlos Boozer scored 23, and the Chicago Bulls held on to beat the Orlando Magic 128-125 in triple-overtime on Wednesday night.CLEVELAND - The game featured eight goals and seven fights, and the Hamilton Bulldogs won their sixth straight on the road, beating the Lake Erie Monsters 6-2 in American Hockey League action on Saturday. Joonas Nattinen scored the winning goal for Hamilton (20-17-4) in the first period just 12 seconds after Paul Carey tied it for the Monsters (17-20-3) with his second of the game. Sven Andrighetto and Christiaan Thomas also scored for the Bulldogs in the opening period. http://www.saintsstore.us.com/23-nike-elite-pierre-thomas-mens-jersey-nfl-new-orleans-saints-lights-out-black.html. Joel Chouinard and Martin St. Pierre scored 34 seconds apart in the second period to make 5-2. Gabriel Dumont added a short-handed goal in the third. Robert Mayer made 28 saves for Hamilton, while Calvin Pickard turned back 30 shots for the Monsters. The Bulldogs were 0 for 6 on the power play, and Lake Erie was 1 for 6. ' ' '

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