Football: Harris doubt for Lions
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Iestyn Harris is almost certain to miss Saturday's Tri-Nations game with Australia because of illness.
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Denver Broncos defensive end Luther Elliss is expected to miss up to two weeks because of a torn pectoral muscle. Elliss missed the first nine weeks of last season with a similar injury.
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Detroit Lions receiver Roy Williams missed Sunday&#39;s game against the Dallas Cowboys because of an ankle injury. Williams leads the Lions with 24 catches for 362 yards and five touchdowns, having taken over
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A month after losing starter Paul Spicer to a broken leg, the Jaguars placed Lionel Barnes on injured reserve, ending his season. Barnes started three games at right end this season after Spicer was injured and had 10 tackles and a sack.
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This is not what the Detroit Lions or Charles Rogers had in mind when the wide receiver was drafted second overall three years ago.
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The Bears&#39; release of eight-year veteran defensive tackle Bryan Robinson on Sunday was shocking only if the progress made by first-round draft choice Tommie Harris is ignored.
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A broken collarbone has ruined another season for Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers.
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Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Detroit Lions kick returner Eddie Drummond will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his shoulder blade during Thursday&#39;s 41-9 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
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The Detroit Lions put Eddie Drummond on injured reserve Wednesday, the same day the kick returner was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl.
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Had they beaten Philadelphia, the Lions might feel different about taking a week off this early in the season. Had they gone into October with a 3-0 record, they would have been eager to keep the roll going.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (Sports Network) - Dion Harris dropped in  a game-high 24 points in helping to lead the Michigan  Wolverines to a 69-60 victory over the Colorado Buffaloes in  the second round of the Preseason NIT from Crisler Arena.
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PHILADELPHIA (Sports Network) - Philadelphia Eagles running  back Brian Westbrook is listed as questionable for Sunday's  game against Baltimore because of a rib fracture.
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New Jersey Nets: Backup guard Lucious Harris, who played a big part in helping the Nets win two Eastern Division titles, was waived Wednesday.
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The Giants have not announced whether first-round pick Aaron Ross would supplant either Sam Madison or Corey Webster at corner back when the Giants play at Washington on Sunday.
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LAKE FOREST, Illinois (Sports Network) - Chicago Bears  standout linebacker Brian Urlacher is listed as questionable  for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings with a  hamstring injury.
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Allen Park, MI (Sports Network) - Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones is expected to be sidelined two-to-four weeks with an injured right ankle.
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Detroit Lions defensive end Robert Porcher understood why he was benched in Sunday&#39;s 20-16 victory against the Chicago Bears, but he might need even more patience before this season is over.