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Expectations high for stable Trail Blazers 09/29/2014 08:08pm • ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Among the themes for the Portland Trail Blazers this season is to embrace the idea they belong with the elite teams in the West.The Blazers exceeded expectations last year by winning 54 games and advancing to the second round of the playoffs, Colts get Mathis back, lose Landry to suspension 09/29/2014 07:24pm • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The Colts' defense took another hit Monday when the NFL announced starting safety LaRon Landry would miss the next four games for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy.Landry will not be eligible to return until after the Colts Bills bench quarterback Manuel, to start Orton 09/29/2014 06:20pm • JONAH BRONSTEIN Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- EJ Manuel is out as the Buffalo Bills' starting quarterback, and veteran Kyle Orton is in.Coach Doug Marrone's patience ran out following two straight losses that exposed 2013 first-round draft pick Manuel's lack of development. Marrone ben Colts' LaRon Landry suspended 4 games by NFL 09/29/2014 06:00pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colts safety LaRon Landry has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing substance policy.Landry has started all four games for the Colts (2-2) and had 18 tackles.He cannot return to the team until after Indy's Oct. 26 game against Pittsb 76ers' Embiid turns into character on social media 09/29/2014 05:54pm • DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joel Embiid has adopted a playful persona on social media, letting Philadelphia 76ers fans in on his celebrity crushes or endorsements 140 characters at a time.Sometimes, though, he refuses to smile during photo ops -- and no, it's not because he's o Giants first-round pick Beckham close to playing 09/29/2014 05:36pm • TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants suddenly-potent offense may soon have another weapon for Eli Manning.First-round draft pick Odell Beckham Jr., did a little more during Monday's workout and there is an outside chance the speedy receiver may make his NFL How times change: Paul Pierce in Wizards uniform 09/29/2014 04:14pm • JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Paul Pierce walked onto the court for media day wearing a No. 34 Washington Wizards jersey, complete with a red sweatband on his forehead and a red wristband pulled almost all the way up to his left elbow.It's a look no one could have envisioned a few Night Owls vs. Early Birds -- Who is Healthier, Wealthier and Wiser? 09/29/2014 12:00am • Benjamin Franklin is quoted to have said: " Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." The author and wit James Thurber amended it to, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and dead." Who do we believe? I am a morning person. I love getting up ear Does Working Out Offset Going Out? 09/29/2014 12:00am • There are T-shirts, posters and even socks: "I run for beer," they say -- and, apparently, many people do. According to a study out this month in the journal Health Psychology, people of all ages tend to drink more alcohol on the days they exercise more. The researchers don't know why this is the ca For Heat, rival players are now new teammates 09/28/2014 10:42am • TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Earlier this month, it just so happened that Josh McRoberts, Danny Granger and Luol Deng all had spots on the same side of the Miami Heat locker room.Rival Row didn't last long."I was like, 'OK, we've got to mix that up,'" Heat coach Erik Spoelstra sai Vance McDonald confident he will play Sunday 09/26/2014 10:30pm • RICK EYMER Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- 49ers tight end Vance McDonald expects to play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.The playing status of Vernon Davis is less certain.McDonald, recovering from a knee injury, went through a personalized workout Friday and then ran routes, an Kupchak: Healthy Kobe plans big return for Lakers 09/26/2014 09:50pm • GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Mitch Kupchak is confident Kobe Bryant will make an impressive return to the Los Angeles Lakers after losing last season to injuries.The general manager also realizes the Lakers' chances of returning to the playoffs probably depend on it."I th Willie Colon ready for challenge of Ndamukong Suh 09/26/2014 08:30pm • The Associated Press Willie Colon is ready to rumble.The New York Jets right guard will see a lot of Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Sunday when their teams square off at MetLife Stadium.And, it wouldn't stun anyone if the two tangled a bit at some point.Suh, of course, has a reputa Cowboys' Spencer set for return year after surgery 09/26/2014 05:19pm • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Anthony Spencer quietly worked his way back without knowing when he would return from left knee surgery that threatened his career.The Dallas defensive end finally has an answer, or so it appears. He's expected to play Sunday night against New Or Fitness tip: A free website with visual workout routines for every fitness level 09/26/2014 10:35am • Data Doctors