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ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson and tight end Jordan Reed missed practice Thursday, putting their availability for this weeks game at the Detroit Lions into question.Jackson, who leads Washington (4-2) with 333 yards receiving, has a sore left shoulder and also sat out Wednesday.Im always counting myself in. ... I want to play and I think Im going to be able to, Jackson said. Its nothing too serious, but still, its enough to hold me back from practicing and being out there with the rest of the guys.Reed, meanwhile, still is dealing with the effects of a concussion that forced him to miss last weeks 27-20 victory over Philadelphia.He was injured in Week 5 against Baltimore, but said later he stayed in the game after hitting his head.Reed, whose 33 catches are the most on the Redskins, was out Thursday after participating in practice a day earlier while wearing a yellow, non-contact jersey.Coach Jay Gruden said it was not a setback for Reed, but the medical staff thought it was best to keep him out. Gruden added that Reed will be evaluated again by an independent neurologist on Friday.This is the sixth documented concussion for Reed in his professional and college career. He signed a $46.75 million, five-year contract extension in the offseason.Rookie linebacker Sua Cravens, who also missed the game against Philadelphia with a concussion, was a full participant in practice on Thursday.---Online:AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL coverage on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Sneakers Canada Online . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. Cheap Sneakers Canada Free Shipping . -- Matt Rupert scored once in regulation and again in the shootout as the London Knights extended their win streak to nine games by defeating the Owen Sound Attack 4-3 on Friday in Ontario Hockey League action. http://www.sneakerssalecanada.com/ . The winner Saturday will remain in the elite 10-team field next year. "We talked about wanting to be disciplined and stick with our game plan and good things will come," Draisaitl said, who had two goals for the victors. Cheap Sneakers Canada Online . A big centre with all the tools to be an elite player, Johansen paced the Blue Jackets with a standout game Saturday night. He had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points as Columbus beat the New York Islanders 5-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. Sneakers Canada Cheap . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands. OAKLAND, Calif. --?Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr came to Kevin Durants defense Thursday regarding media coverage over his leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder in free agency.Kerr, speaking?before the Warriors beat the Thunder 122-96 in Durants first game against his former team, said Durants portrayal in the media has often been unfair.I feel bad for Kevin because even though he hasnt said anything negative, its been portrayed that he said a lot of negative things about Oklahoma City, about Russ, Kerr said of Thunder guard?Russell Westbrook. Its not true. He has said some things that have been construed as negative.Durant was quoted last month at Golden States reception of the ENCORE award at Stanford University saying the Warriors make it about the players, they make it about the environment, so it was really an easy choice.I feel rreally grateful to play for a team like that and play with a bunch of players who are selfless and enjoy the game in its purest form, Durant said then.ddddddddddddKerr said those comments were taken out of context.He said something about, he loves his new teammates, Kerr said. That was somehow construed that he didnt love his old teammates. Its almost like he has to qualify everything he says by making sure he doesnt insinuate anything.Kerr continued, noting that such coverage comes with the territory.Its a tough position to be in, but its all part of it and Kevin understands that, Kerr said. I think hes really happy he made the decision for his own reasons, not anybody elses. And I think hes really happy here. ' ' '