Evening notes: Marshall doesn’t practice

Denver receiver Brandon Marshall did not practice Thursday. He suffered a hamstring injury Wednesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday that Marshall will be available for Denver on Sunday against Kansas City.

Marshall has 101 catches this season. He is the obvious focal point of the offense. The team would have to dramatically adjust if he wasn’t available to play as Denver tries to keep its playoff hopes alive.

Other Denver offensive weapons, receiver Eddie Royal (neck/head) and tight end Daniel Graham (knee), were both limited Thursday. They didn’t practice Wednesday.

• Kansas City cornerback Brandon Flowers practiced fully Thursday. He was limited with a shoulder injury Wednesday.

• Oakland defensive backs Chris Johnson (hamstring) and safety Tyvon Branch (hip) could be in jeopardy of not playing against Baltimore on Sunday.

• San Diego linebacker Shawne Merriman (foot) and safety Eric Weddle (knee) did not practice. Receiver Vincent Jackson (achilles) was limited Thursday after not practicing Wednesday. Since the Chargers have already wrapped up the No. 2 seed in the playoffs, it wouldn’t be a surprise if these players didn’t play Sunday against Washington.The Chargers received a 24-hour extension -- until Friday -- to sell out Sunday’s game. The Raiders will be blacked out locally for the seventh straight game.

Recap: Florida State vs. Alabama A&M

Deividas Dulkys scored a game-high 19 points, as 22nd-ranked Florida State routed Alabama A&M, 81-34, to take its sixth consecutive win.

Ken Whisenhunt: Outcome of Giants-Vikings will impact Cardinals’ starters playing time

Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt said Thursday that how much he plays his starters in Sunday's finale will depend on the outcome of the Giants-Vikings game earlier in the afternoon.

Volunteers dominate in paint

Wayne Chism had 15 points and nine rebounds, and 14th-ranked Tennessee dominated inside for a 66-59 victory over Memphis on Thursday.

Patriots’ Tom Brady on playing Texans: ‘I’m expecting to play the whole game’

Patriots QB Tom Brady said Thursday he expects to play the entire game on Sunday in Houston when his playoff-credentialed team meets the Texans.

Under Armour: Blur Team Thursday stars

Chino (Calif.) Don Lugo DT George Uko showed enough speed and athleticism to line up at defensive tackle or end in practices for the Under Armour All-American Game on Thursday. Uko is on top of Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barton Simmons' list of top performers for the White Team (Blur) from Thusday's practices

Tennessee Titans’ defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil fined $20,000 for yelling at officials

Titans defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil has ben fined $20,000 for verbally abusing officials. During the Titans' loss to the Chargers.

Phillies, free-agent reliever Baez agree to deal

A person familiar with the negotiations tells the Associated Press the Philadelphia Phillies and free-agent reliever Danys Baez have agreed to a two-year contract.

Vetter says Maryland still leads

Stu Vetter contacted TT tonight to tell us that "Maryland is still the leader for Terrence" Ross," as the wing guard's recruitment continues to play out this week. Check the TT Premium Message Board now for more of Coach Vetter's comments

American snowboarder Kevin Pearce injured in halfpipe accident

American snowboarder Kevin Pearce sustained a head injury in training on the halfpipe.

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