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CHICAGO —The Boston Red Sox have put ace Josh Beckett on the 15-day disabled
list because of inflammation in his right shoulder. Miles Austin Youth Jersey . Manager Bobby
Valentine said before Saturdays game against the Chicago Cubs that the Red Sox
are “going to take the conservative route.” “Hes got some inflammation that were
going to calm down and take the time, whatever time it takes to do it,”
Valentine said. “We thought in-between starts was enough. He could have gotten
an extra day or two, I guess.” Valentine said he didnt think the problem was
related to a lat injury that caused Beckett to miss a start in the beginning of
May. Beckett also has had a thumb issue all season which Valentine said the club
may think about “dealing with” while hes on the DL. Beckett declined to comment
on Saturday. Beckett, who is 4-7 with a 4.14 ERA in 12 starts this year, was
scheduled to start Sunday. Valentine announced after Fridays game that
left-hander Franklin Morales (0-1 with a 3.04 ERA in 22 relief appearances) will
start in his place. Valentines initial plan was for right-hander Clay Buchholz
to pitch on short rest in Becketts place, but Buchholz felt he needed the extra
days. He is scheduled to start Tuesday against Miami. Morales will not
necessarily have a limit, according to Valentine. “I think he can pitch more
than five (innings),” Valentine said. “We have the off day (Monday) and a
stacked bullpen. Whatever he gives us should be enough.” The Red Sox recalled
right-handed reliever Clayton Mortensen from Triple-A Pawtucket to take Becketts
roster spot. Mortensen appeared in three games for the Red Sox in early May,
allowing six hits and one run in 9 1-3 innings. He struck out 12 and issued no
walks. Becketts injury is just another blow to the last-place Red Sox, who
already had 10 players on the disabled list, including outfielders
Jacoby Ellsbury and Carl Crawford. DeMarcus Ware Womens Jersey . Unable to stop
Dirk Nowitzki all night, and their big lineup too slow to cover the outside
shooting of Peja Stojakovic and Jason Terry down the stretch, the Lakers lost
98-92 to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday to fall in a 3-0 hole in their
second-round series. Jason Witten Youth Jersey . He suffered a
torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will require surgery.
Morrow is expected to be out as long as six months. http://www.nflcowboysfansshop.com/ . Joey
Elliott will make his fifth straight start at quarterback when the Blue Bombers
visit the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. Miles Austin Black Jersey . Unfortunately for
the team – while it does boast one of the best prospect crops in the league –
most of its brightest lights are still not quite major-league ready. Emmitt Smith Jersey . The sophomore running
back rushed for a career-best 172 yards and three touchdowns to power the
Toronto Argonauts past the Tiger-Cats 45-31 at Rogers Centre to sweep their
Labour Day series.DALLAS—Mavericks guard Delonte West was suspended Thursday
for the second time in as many weeks for conduct detrimental to the team,
putting his future in Dallas in doubt. The first suspension lasted about a day,
but a series of tweets by West soon after the team announced the latest
suspension raised questions about whether he would return this time. “Just dont
kick me … on the way out the door,” West tweeted. “I didnt do anything to
deserve that.” The last of several tweets in just a few minutes said, “Im just
sittin here across from the arena wit tear in my eyes.” West has bipolar
disorder and addressed that topic in another tweet, saying “no Im not off my
meds.” After practice Thursday, coach Rick Carlisle refused to elaborate on
West, referring to the release from the team announcing the suspension but
disclosing no specifics about his conduct. Donnie Nelson, the teams president of
basketball operations, said only that the suspension was effective immediately
and no other statements would be issued. The reason for the suspension was the
same as the first one that came following an outburst in the locker room after a
preseason game Oct. 15. Carlisle informed players of the latest suspension
before practice. “Were losing a competitor. Thats plain and simple. Hes a
competitor,” veteran forward Vince Carter said. When reached by ESPNDallas.com
on Thursday, West said he was being blamed for an argument between teammates
after the Mavs 88-76 preseason loss to the Oklahoma City on Wednesday night in
Wichita, Kan. He said he got a text Thursday morning telling him not to come to
practice. “There was an argument between two teammates in the locker room last
night that didnt involve me,” West told ESPNDallas. “Somehow Im being blamed for
it. I had nothing to do with it. I dont know whats going on.” Carter wasnt with
the team for Wednesday nights game. He didnt know about the suspension until he
got to practice and hadnt spoken to West. “Its just a sensitive situation right
now. Its not much I can say, I wasnt around to even know whats going on. Its
unfortunate,” Carter said. “Hes my friend, so I want the best for him, and you
hope they work the situation out.” Asked if the situation with West couuld be
resolved quickly like the first one, Carlisle again said he wasnt commenting
about the guard. Jason Witten Limited Jersey. Players wouldnt
go into detail about how the situation was explained to them by Carlisle. “He
said what he needed to say and it is what it is. ... Things happen we have no
control over,” said Shawn Marion, who like Carter remained in Dallas instead of
playing in Wednesdays game. “I like Delonte. Hes got stuff he needs to work out
with them (team management). ... Weve still got to go on and focus on our task
at hand.” Wests latest suspension came five days before the Mavericks open the
regular season Tuesday night in Los Angeles against the Lakers. The Mavs will
start the season without Dirk Nowitzki, their 11-time All-Star who is recovering
from arthroscopic knee surgery. Chris Kaman, their other 7-footer, is dealing
with a strained right calf that makes him questionable for the opener. “All
these things happen, these are part of everyday life in the NBA,” Carlisle said.
“Weve got a lot of veterans that have been through situations where there have
been injuries and all kinds of different things. Youve got to just. The bus
keeps going, got to keep soldiering on.” Instead of lamenting the players not
available, Carlisle said his team was going to push forward with the ones they
have. West was suspended for the first 10 games of the 2010-11 season after
pleading guilty to weapons charges in Maryland. Authorities say he was carrying
three loaded guns and a knife when he was stopped for speeding on a three-wheel
motorcycle in 2009. West was a valuable role player for Dallas last season, even
starting 33 games as the backcourt struggled with injuries before he was
sidelined himself by a broken finger. The Mavericks backcourt grew crowded in
the off-season, though. Darren Collison was acquired from Indiana and is
expected to start at point guard. O.J. Mayo, a shooting guard, signed as a free
agent from Memphis and could be counted on heavily for scoring while waiting for
Nowitzkis return. West played in all seven preseason games, averaging 5 points
and 2 assists while playing nearly 18 minutes a game. The eighth-year pro was
close to his career averages with the Mavericks last year, at 9.6 points and 3.2
assists. ’ ’ ’