FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Karl-Anthony Towns Timberwolves Jersey . - The Atlanta Falcons are facing a dramatic overhaul on their offensive line after announcing Tuesday that injuries have ended the seasons for centre Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes.Atlantas defence also took a big hit as safety William Moore will miss at least eight weeks with a shoulder injury.Hawley (right knee) and Holmes (foot) were placed on injured reserve. Moore was placed on injured return-designated to return. He can begin practicing in six weeks and will be eligible to return on Nov. 30 against the Cardinals.The three starters were hurt in Sundays 41-28 loss at Minnesota. The moves left Atlanta with serious holes to fill before this weeks game at the New York Giants.This is a no-blink mentality, said coach Mike Smith. You just move on and keep working.Atlanta now has lost three starting offensive linemen this year. Left tackle Sam Baker and backup lineman Mike Johnson had season-ending injuries before the season.Left guard Justin Blalock left Sundays game with a back injury. He returned to the sideline after being taken to the locker room. The Falcons provided no update Blalocks status on Tuesday.The injuries to three linemen forced tight end Levine Toilolo to finish the game at right tackle.You usually only dress seven in a game and to lose three, thats the first time in my career weve had to finish with a tight end playing tackle, said offensive co-ordinator Dirk Koetter. You definitely have some adjustments to be made.Koetter said Peter Konz will move up as the starting centre and Gabe Carimi will take over at right tackle. If Blalock cant play this week, Carimi could move to left guard and Ryan Schraeder would be the fill-in starter at right tackle.We feel like we had good depth in our offensive line, Koetter said. Now weve lost three or four guys who were experienced players for us. It will definitely be a challenge but we feel like these guys are up to the challenge.Moore, a 2012 Pro Bowl selection, is a leader in the secondary who had a key forced fumble in overtime of the Falcons opening win over New Orleans.Kemal Ishmael, who had an interception return for a touchdown against Tampa Bay, is the likely replacement for Moore.Moores injury takes another leader away from the defence. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon tore his Achilles tendon in a routine off-season workout and will miss the season.Atlanta signed safety Sean Baker, tackle Cameron Bradfield and guard Harland Gunn to the active roster. The team signed safety Kimario McFadden and guard Adam Replogle to the practice squad.Baker (6-0, 209) spent part of the 2013 season on the Falcons practice squad before being added to the active roster for the final game. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Ball State in 2012.Bradfield (6-4, 308) was cut by Jacksonville on Sept. 16. He started 11 games at left tackle for Jacksonville last season. He also has played at guard.Gunn (6-2, 310) was signed by the Falcons in 2012 and played in three games at guard last season.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL href="http://www.timberwolvesgear.com/authentic-robert-covington-timberwolves-jersey/" target="_blank">Robert Covington Jersey . Pace had a career-high 10 sacks for Rex Ryans defence-- second only to Muhammad Wilkersons 10 1/2 -- in his sixth season with the Jets. The 33-year-old outside linebacker was an unrestricted free agent. Andrew Wiggins Jersey .com) - Maria Sharapova reached her 10th career grand slam final after beating Ekaterina Makarova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Thursday.Wichita, KS (SportsNetwork.com) - As a result of last Wednesdays win at Drake, the 16th-ranked Wichita State Shockers picked up where they left off last season when they won each of their 18 Missouri Valley Conference games. This evening, the Shockers will entertain the Illinois State Redbirds as they seek their 12th win of the campaign, and seventh in as many opportunities at home. Illinois State recently had a modest two-game win streak stopped in its MVC opener against visiting Indiana State on New Years Eve, as the Sycamores prevailed in a 63-61 final. The loss was the fifth in 13 games for the Redbirds this season, and their third in seven home bouts. ISU won its first two road games of the campaign, before stumbling in its most recent (89-77 at Murray State on Dec. 20). Wichita State bounced back from a 60-54 loss to George Washington to post a 66-58 win at Drake in its league lid-lifter the last time out. The defeat to the Colonials being only the teams second of the season, the other coming in a 69-68 final in overtime at Utah on Dec. 3. Wichita State leads the all-time series with Illinois State by the slimmest of margins, 38-37, and the Shockers have won the last five meetings. Tony Wills scored 16 points and MiKyle McIntosh added 11 more, but it wasnt enough as Illinois State dropped a two-point decision to Indiana State last Wednesday. The Redbirds shot just 35.8 percent from the field, which included a 6-of-17 effort from 3-point range, while the Sycamores nailed nine treys and finished at 42.6 perceent overall. Kevin Garnett Jersey. Both teams were extremely careless with the basketball, as Indiana State committed 24 turnovers and Illinois State 20. The difference however, being the Sycamores scored 26 points off the miscues, and the Redbirds only 15. For the season, Daishon Knight is the teams leading scorer at 14.4 ppg, while the injured DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell nips at his heels with 14.1 ppg. No other player is averaging double figures, although Bobby Hunter (9.6 ppg) is close to joining the ranks. The Redbirds are outscoring the opposition by 7.7 ppg, while also laying claim to favorable margins in both rebounding (+5.2) and turnovers (+1.9). Ron Baker poured in 23 points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out four assists in leading Wichita State to its recent win over Drake. Tekele Cotton added 17 points, four boards and four helpers for the Shockers, who knocked down 9-of-17 3-point attempts and converted 17-of-23 free throws, all while committing only five turnovers. WSU was outrebounded, 38-29, but held the Bulldogs to 33.3 percent field goal efficiency. Baker is now averaging 17.1 ppg to pace the Shockers, while Fred VanVleet and Darius Carter net 11.3 ppg apiece. Cotton turns in 9.9 ppg while pacing the teams rebounding effort with 6.3 rpg. VanVleet serves as Wichita States primary playmaker as both ends of the court, logging 67 assists and 26 steals. The Shockers are scoring 73.7 ppg while permitting 60.1 ppg, and their defensive effort goads the opposition into nearly 15 turnovers per outing. ' ' '
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Karl-Anthony Towns Timberwolves Jersey . - The Atlanta Falcons are facing a dramatic overhaul on their offensive line after announcing Tuesday that injuries have ended the seasons for centre Joe Hawley and right tackle Lamar Holmes.Atlantas defence also took a big hit as safety William Moore will miss at least eight weeks with a shoulder injury.Hawley (right knee) and Holmes (foot) were placed on injured reserve. Moore was placed on injured return-designated to return. He can begin practicing in six weeks and will be eligible to return on Nov. 30 against the Cardinals.The three starters were hurt in Sundays 41-28 loss at Minnesota. The moves left Atlanta with serious holes to fill before this weeks game at the New York Giants.This is a no-blink mentality, said coach Mike Smith. You just move on and keep working.Atlanta now has lost three starting offensive linemen this year. Left tackle Sam Baker and backup lineman Mike Johnson had season-ending injuries before the season.Left guard Justin Blalock left Sundays game with a back injury. He returned to the sideline after being taken to the locker room. The Falcons provided no update Blalocks status on Tuesday.The injuries to three linemen forced tight end Levine Toilolo to finish the game at right tackle.You usually only dress seven in a game and to lose three, thats the first time in my career weve had to finish with a tight end playing tackle, said offensive co-ordinator Dirk Koetter. You definitely have some adjustments to be made.Koetter said Peter Konz will move up as the starting centre and Gabe Carimi will take over at right tackle. If Blalock cant play this week, Carimi could move to left guard and Ryan Schraeder would be the fill-in starter at right tackle.We feel like we had good depth in our offensive line, Koetter said. Now weve lost three or four guys who were experienced players for us. It will definitely be a challenge but we feel like these guys are up to the challenge.Moore, a 2012 Pro Bowl selection, is a leader in the secondary who had a key forced fumble in overtime of the Falcons opening win over New Orleans.Kemal Ishmael, who had an interception return for a touchdown against Tampa Bay, is the likely replacement for Moore.Moores injury takes another leader away from the defence. Linebacker Sean Weatherspoon tore his Achilles tendon in a routine off-season workout and will miss the season.Atlanta signed safety Sean Baker, tackle Cameron Bradfield and guard Harland Gunn to the active roster. The team signed safety Kimario McFadden and guard Adam Replogle to the practice squad.Baker (6-0, 209) spent part of the 2013 season on the Falcons practice squad before being added to the active roster for the final game. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent out of Ball State in 2012.Bradfield (6-4, 308) was cut by Jacksonville on Sept. 16. He started 11 games at left tackle for Jacksonville last season. He also has played at guard.Gunn (6-2, 310) was signed by the Falcons in 2012 and played in three games at guard last season.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Robert Covington Jersey . Pace had a career-high 10 sacks for Rex Ryans defence-- second only to Muhammad Wilkersons 10 1/2 -- in his sixth season with the Jets. The 33-year-old outside linebacker was an unrestricted free agent. Andrew Wiggins Jersey .com) - Maria Sharapova reached her 10th career grand slam final after beating Ekaterina Makarova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Thursday.Wichita, KS (SportsNetwork.com) - As a result of last Wednesdays win at Drake, the 16th-ranked Wichita State Shockers picked up where they left off last season when they won each of their 18 Missouri Valley Conference games. This evening, the Shockers will entertain the Illinois State Redbirds as they seek their 12th win of the campaign, and seventh in as many opportunities at home. Illinois State recently had a modest two-game win streak stopped in its MVC opener against visiting Indiana State on New Years Eve, as the Sycamores prevailed in a 63-61 final. The loss was the fifth in 13 games for the Redbirds this season, and their third in seven home bouts. ISU won its first two road games of the campaign, before stumbling in its most recent (89-77 at Murray State on Dec. 20). Wichita State bounced back from a 60-54 loss to George Washington to post a 66-58 win at Drake in its league lid-lifter the last time out. The defeat to the Colonials being only the teams second of the season, the other coming in a 69-68 final in overtime at Utah on Dec. 3. Wichita State leads the all-time series with Illinois State by the slimmest of margins, 38-37, and the Shockers have won the last five meetings. Tony Wills scored 16 points and MiKyle McIntosh added 11 more, but it wasnt enough as Illinois State dropped a two-point decision to Indiana State last Wednesday. The Redbirds shot just 35.8 percent from the field, which included a 6-of-17 effort from 3-point range, while the Sycamores nailed nine treys and finished at 42.6 perceent overall. Kevin Garnett Jersey. Both teams were extremely careless with the basketball, as Indiana State committed 24 turnovers and Illinois State 20. The difference however, being the Sycamores scored 26 points off the miscues, and the Redbirds only 15. For the season, Daishon Knight is the teams leading scorer at 14.4 ppg, while the injured DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell nips at his heels with 14.1 ppg. No other player is averaging double figures, although Bobby Hunter (9.6 ppg) is close to joining the ranks. The Redbirds are outscoring the opposition by 7.7 ppg, while also laying claim to favorable margins in both rebounding (+5.2) and turnovers (+1.9). Ron Baker poured in 23 points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out four assists in leading Wichita State to its recent win over Drake. Tekele Cotton added 17 points, four boards and four helpers for the Shockers, who knocked down 9-of-17 3-point attempts and converted 17-of-23 free throws, all while committing only five turnovers. WSU was outrebounded, 38-29, but held the Bulldogs to 33.3 percent field goal efficiency. Baker is now averaging 17.1 ppg to pace the Shockers, while Fred VanVleet and Darius Carter net 11.3 ppg apiece. Cotton turns in 9.9 ppg while pacing the teams rebounding effort with 6.3 rpg. VanVleet serves as Wichita States primary playmaker as both ends of the court, logging 67 assists and 26 steals. The Shockers are scoring 73.7 ppg while permitting 60.1 ppg, and their defensive effort goads the opposition into nearly 15 turnovers per outing. ' ' '
