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The Washington Redskins, needing?depth for an offensive line that suffered multiple injuries Sunday,?placed place starting center Kory Lichtensteiger on injured reserve and signed veteran John Sullivan.Sullivan had been released by Minnesota in August after missing last season following a lumbar microdiscectomy prior to the 2015 season opener. He had a relapse during the season, leading to a second procedure on his back.He was able to return and play this summer, and now the Redskins hope hes able to provide depth. Sullivan started all but three games between 2009 and 2014 and was considered a good run-blocker. The sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame became a full-time starter in his second season.The Redskins needed more center depth after Lichtensteiger injured his calf and exited early in the third quarter of Sundays 29-27 win over the New York Giants. He was?replaced by?Spencer Long, in his third season but first at center.Last season, Lichtensteiger missed 11 games because of nerve damage in his shoulder. He had been the Redskins starting center since 2013.The Redskins, who did not have another center in the organization after Long, also have injury issues at left guard.?Shawn Lauvao sprained his right ankle Sunday and Long also was the No. 1 backup at that position as well.If Lauvao cant play, the Redskins could use second-year player?Arie Kouandjio in his place. With Long at center and Kouandjio inactive, Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams?had to play?at guard for most of the second half Sunday. Gabriel Brazil Jersey . -- Jakob Silfverberg is making himself right at home with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring four goals in his first four games. Philippe Coutinho Brazil Jersey .C. -- Todd Fiddler scored a hat trick, including the overtime goal, as the Prince George Cougars survived an 8-7 win against the Kamloops Blazers in Western Hockey League play Sunday. http://www.soccerbrazilonline.com/Blank-Copa-America-Jersey/ . It might not have mattered. While the Dodgers are preparing for the playoffs, the Padres showed their future has promise behind two rookies. Fabinho Jersey . Perez, 35, posted a 1-2 record with a 3.69 earned-run average in 19 relief appearances last season. His season ended Aug. 9 due to a torn ligament in his left elbow. Perez joins infielder Andy LaRoche and catcher Mike Nickeas with minor-league agreements for 2014 that include invitations to attend spring training. Alex Sandro Brazil Jersey . Any real chance at payback wont come until the playoff. Still, Pittsburgh knows its taut 3-2 win over the Bruins on Wednesday night is a pretty good place to start laying the groundwork. "They are a very good defensive team," Penguins forward Brandon Sutter said. DALLAS COWBOYS (4-12)OPEN CAMP: July 30, Oxnard, CaliforniaLAST YEAR: Slid from first to worst in NFC East with QB Tony Romo missing 12 games with twice-broken left collarbone, and 2014 All-Pro WR Dez Bryant never fully healthy after breaking right foot in opener. Defense didnt help, lacking game-changing plays while finishing last in NFL in takeaways and turnover margin.IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: RB Ezekiel Elliott, LB Jaylon Smith (likely out for season recovering from knee surgery), DEs Benson Mayowa and Charles Tapper.IMPORTANT LOSSES: DEs Greg Hardy and Jeremy Mincey, DT Nick Hayden.CAMP NEEDS: Romo and Bryant need time together after fourth straight offseason without much, and coming off injury-plagued year. Camp will be first chance for fourth overall pick Elliott to take hold as lead back with Darren McFadden sidelined by elbow injury. Cowboys have to figure out pass rush with young DEEs DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory suspended for first four games for substance-abuse violations.dddddddddddd Middle linebacker also in question with Rolando McClain getting 10-game substance abuse ban.EXPECTATIONS: Cowboys mostly kept their players during offseason, indicating belief roster is closer to 12-4 record from NFC East title season in 2014. Healthy Romo and Bryant could back up that thinking. Dallas didnt do much to add playmaking on defense, although CB Orlando Scandrick returns after missing last season with knee injury. Cowboys need more from underachieving CBs Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr, and would get boost if LB Sean Lee generates more turnovers as he did early in career.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '