Banged-up Raiders offensive line gets tough test this week against GiantsALAMEDA, Calif. — Facing the New York Giants defensive line is a tough enough task for an offensive line in the best of circumstances. The banged-up Oakland Raiders have to do it this week with backups in three of the five spots. Broncos injured running back Correll Buckhalter sits out practiceENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos might be without their most productive running back when they face the New England Patriots this weekend. Oregon QB Masoli hasn’t practiced, and his prospects against UCLA are uncertainEUGENE, Ore. — Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli rejoined practice with the No. 13 Oregon Ducks on a limited basis Wednesday after missing two days with a right knee injury. Giants quarterback Eli Manning misses practice Wednesday with heel injuryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — While his painful heel injury is improving, Eli Manning is not guaranteeing he will quarterback the New York Giants this weekend against the Oakland Raiders. Packers’ pass protection problems making life rough for QB Aaron Rodgers _ Is help on the way?GREEN BAY, Wis. — The possible return of veteran right tackle Mark Tauscher could be a step backward for current starter Allen Barbre, who won the job in training camp after the Green Bay Packers initially passed on the chance to bring Tauscher back from a major knee injury. Lions add S Marvin White off waivers from Cowboys, sign LB Zach Follett off practice squadALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions claimed safety Marvin White off waivers and signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad. Seahawks shelve 9-time Pro Bowl LT Walter Jones until at least NovemberRENTON, Wash. — Seahawks nine-time Pro Bowl tackle Walter Jones will not return until at least November, if at all this season. Lions QB Matthew Stafford doesn’t practice Wednesday because of injured right kneeALLEN PARK, Mich. — Matthew Stafford was held out of practice Wednesday by the Detroit Lions because of his injured right knee. Trading smelling salts for science: Treatment for players with concussions has advancedNEW YORK — The days of a football player getting his bell rung, taking a whiff of smelling salts and getting back on the field are gone. Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb set to make return from cracked rib against BuccaneersPHILADELPHIA — Donovan McNabb is ready to pull on the No. 5 gameday jersey, take the snap, drop back and throw the ball downfield. Tebow’s status could be a game-time decision, but top-ranked Gators preparing for him to playGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Tim Tebow’s status against No. 4 LSU appears that it will be a game-day decision. 49ers reach 6-year contract with first-round draft pick Michael CrabtreeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Michael Crabtree have agreed to a six-year contract after several months of difficult negotiations. Saints’ Thomas confident he’s overcome knee sprain, sickness, weight loss to lead ground gameMETAIRIE, La. — Pierre Thomas put on more than 10 pounds during the offseason, hoping that would make him more in the mold of former Saints power runner Deuce McAllister. Aldridge has 20, Oden 18 as Trail Blazers beat Kings 98-86 in preseason openerPORTLAND, Ore. — Reserve Greg Oden had 18 points and nine rebounds in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 98-86 victory over the Sacramento Kings in the preseason opener for both teams on Tuesday night. Ginobili returns, but Rockets beat Spurs in preseason openerSAN ANTONIO — Trevor Ariza scored nine points in his Rockets debut, helping Houston beat the San Antonio Spurs 99-85 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Ruutu’s goal in shootout lifts Carolina to a 2-1 victory over the LightningRALEIGH, N.C. — Tuomo Ruutu scored the final goal for the Carolina Hurricanes in a shootout, giving them a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. Gilbert Arenas plays 24 minutes and has 10 assists in Wizards’ 101-92 win over GrizzlesRICHMOND, Va. — Gilbert Arenas had 10 assists in 24 minutes, and the Washington Wizards beat the Memphis Grizzlies 101-92 on Tuesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Phillies LHP Romero set for surgery on left forearm, out 5 to 6 monthsPHILADELPHIA — Phillies left-handed reliever J.C. Romero will have surgery Wednesday to repair the flexor tendon in his left forearm and needs five to six months to recover. Giants LB Michael Boley has knee surgery, LB Bryan Kehl has finger surgeryEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are dealing with the loss of linebackers Michael Boley and Bryan Kehl, who both had surgery and will sit out this weekend against Oakland. 49ers officials meet in person with unsigned receiver Michael Crabtree, agentSAN FRANCISCO — Three top San Francisco 49ers executives met in person Tuesday with unsigned wide receiver and top draft pick Michael Crabtree and his agent, Eugene Parker. Jazz G Miles surgery scheduled for WednesdaySALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz guard C.J. Miles is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hand. His arm healthy again, Favre is slingin’ it like the days of oldEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The big 4-0 is right around the corner for Brett Favre. You’d never know it. Grizzlies G Iverson out indefinitely with injured hamstring; MRI scheduled for WednesdayRICHMOND, Va. — Allen Iverson’s debut with the Memphis Grizzlies will have to wait. Tebow returns to practice for No. 1 Florida, though he has not yet been cleared to playGAINESVILLE, Fla. — Wearing full pads and sweating from head to toe, Tim Tebow took snaps, threw passes and ran option plays Tuesday in his first practice since suffering a concussion 10 days ago. Phil Mickelson says back injury ‘overblown,’ will play in Presidents CupSAN FRANCISCO — Phil Mickelson says a minor back injury that flared up last week during practice will not keep him out of the Presidents Cup matches this week at Harding Park. Running back Jerious Norwood calls concussions ‘a serious deal’ as he returns to FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Jerious Norwood is running out of locker space. Packers returner Blackmon helped off field with leg injury against Minnesota Vikings
Del Zotto and Gilroy turn Rangers defense to offense in 3-2 win over DevilsNEWARK, N.J. — Rookie defensemen Michael Del Zotto and Matt Gilroy both scored, and the New York Rangers broke out of early power-play woes in a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Monday night. Both quarterbacks have struggled running offense for winless RamsST. LOUIS — One thing the St. Louis Rams do not have is a quarterback controversy. They’ve been shut out twice — once with Marc Bulger taking the snaps and again on Sunday with Kyle Boller getting the start. From bad to worse: Struggling Raiders offense now must deal with knee injury to McFaddenALAMEDA, Calif. — Add yet another low to a long list of them for the Oakland Raiders during a seven-year run of losing. Coach ‘Crazy’: Mora remains optimistic Seahawks’ season is about to changeRENTON, Wash. — Maybe it’s the Seahawks’ unending string of injuries. Or their chronic misplays on defense. Or the penalties and mistakes on a depleted offense. Eagles QB Donovan McNabb returns to practice and is expected to start against BucsPHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb returned to practice Monday and is expected to start Sunday when the Eagles host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lions say QB Matthew Stafford is day to day after he twisted right knee against BearsALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions are publicly holding out hope Matthew Stafford, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, might be healthy enough to play the Pittsburgh Steelers. Giants QB Eli Manning has inflamed right foot _ plantar fasciitisEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Eli Manning is going to have to play in pain if he wants to continue as the New York Giants quarterback. Hasselbeck expected to practice Wednesday, Seahawks hope QB can play SundayRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks expect Matt Hasselbeck to return to practice this week, with the hope their quarterback will play on Sunday against Jacksonville. |
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