| Bears GM defends beleaguered offensive line and Giants' Fewell doesn't deny teaching faking |
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Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo not only defended his offensive line's play during Sunday's 30-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints, but Angelo also praised the Bears' offseason efforts to improve the beleaguered unit.“We did everything you could possibly do to that [offensive line] position. Nobody did more than the Chicago Bears.Jay Cutler was sacked a league-worst 52 times during the regular season last year, and he's already been sacked 11 times in two games this season. The Saints dropped him six times and hit him 16 times."We did everything you could possibly do to that [offensive line] position," Angelo told the Bears' website. "Nobody did more than the Chicago Bears."The Bears drafted offensive tackle Gabe Carimi with their first pick, 29th overall. Carimi suffered a subluxation of the right kneecap Sunday and will be sidelined "a while," according to coach Lovie Smith. [Read the full article] IRVING, Texas -- Tony Romo underwent another CT scan Thursday, according to sources, to check how his punctured lung is healing in trying to determine if he will be able to play in the Cowboys' Monday night game against Washington. [Read the full article] To experience everything that ESPN.com has to offer, we recommend that you upgrade to a newer version of your web browser. Click the upgrade button to the right or learn more.Manny Ramirez, upon learning he will not be able to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic because he's on MLB's inactive list, told ESPNdeportes.com Thursday that he will formally request reinstatement.Ramirez said that upon reentry, he would serve his 100-game suspension for a second violation of MLB's drug policy."I would comply with my pending sanction and I would be available for any major league team," Ramirez told ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas via telephone from Miami. "I already informed (agent) Scott Boras of my decision to return and begin the process."If any team wants to sign me, I would play. If no one does, I would look to play in Japan or any other place. [Read the full article] 
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