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Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith missed practice Wednesday after aggravating a shoulder injury during last weekend's loss to the St. Louis Rams. 2009-11-05T01:41:00Z Associated Press

The job of turning around the New York Giants belongs to quarterback Eli Manning, linebacker Antonio Pierce and the defending NFC East champions' other leaders. 2009-11-05T00:16:00Z Associated Press

The Steelers already were without defensive end Aaron Smith, a premier run-stopper who's out for the rest of the season with a torn right rotator cuff. Now they're missing his replacement, Travis Kirschke, who has a torn left calf muscle that could sideline him another couple of weeks. 2009-11-05T00:15:00Z Associated Press

Steve Slaton is tied for the NFL lead in lost fumbles with five and his job as a starter is in jeopardy after Ryan Moats had a huge day filling in for him. Moats, a career backup, ran for 126 yards and three touchdowns after Slaton was benched in the first quarter of Houston's 31-10 win over the Bills. 2009-11-05T00:13:00Z Associated Press

Wide receiver Anquan Boldin and defensive tackle Darnell Dockett sat out Arizona's practice on Wednesday but say they expect to play in the Cardinals' game Sunday at Chicago. 2009-11-04T23:51:00Z Associated Press

After watching Aaron Rodgers get roughed up for yet another afternoon, the Green Bay Packers could welcome back two veteran tackles to their offensive line this week. 2009-11-04T23:47:00Z Associated Press

Tom Cable says he has spoken with Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis about allegations that the coach has a history of violent behavior toward women. 2009-11-04T23:35:00Z Associated Press

Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly had hoped the discomfort he felt in his left shoulder would go away once he had a chance to rest, but it didn't, and on Tuesday, Lilly underwent a left shoulder arthroscopy and debridement.

Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder returned to practice Wednesday after missing one game with a shoulder injury. 2009-11-04T21:14:00Z Associated Press

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook says he will be back on the field for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys following a concussion that forced him to miss a game. 2009-11-04T21:04:00Z Associated Press

The unbeaten Indianapolis Colts have lost starting linebacker Tyjuan Hagler for the rest of the season with a ruptured biceps. 2009-11-04T20:41:00Z Associated Press

Quarterback Jake Delhomme has recovered from a chest injury, but the Carolina Panthers are without a healthy fullback ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans. 2009-11-04T20:11:00Z Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Jamal Lewis hasn't changed his mind about retiring after this season. 2009-11-04T19:55:00Z Associated Press

Jarrad Page, a three-year starter at free safety, has been placed on season-ending injured reserve by the Kansas City Chiefs. 2009-11-04T17:42:00Z Associated Press

What influence will the Ricketts family have? Will the Cubs stay in Mesa, Ariz., for Spring Training? Beat reporter Carrie Muskat tackles questions in the latest Inbox installment.

The Ricketts family does not plan on changing the coaching staff or manager or general manager now that they have formally taken over the team and Wrigley Field.

On Friday, the Ricketts family was formally introduced as the new owners of the Chicago Cubs, purchasing the team, Wrigley Field, and a share in Comcast SportsNet Chicago for $845 million from the Tribune Co.

In an exclusive interview with MLB.com, new Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts discusses his future plans for the team and Wrigley Field.

The cities of Mesa, Ariz., and Naples, Fla., are gearing up for a battle over where the Cubs will spend their time in Spring Tranining.