With the return of PG Chris Paul on Friday, Hornets PG Darren Collison went back to the bench in a win over the Timberwolves. Collison finished with 5 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds in 18 minutes. Read More

Hornets PF Ike Diogu (knee) missed another game Friday as New Orleans defeated Minnesota. Read More

Lakers PF Lamar Odom and Heat C Jermaine O'Neal had a shoving match during the Lakers' 108-107 Friday night win over Miami. The scuffle resulted in Odom getting ejected from the game with 5:07 to play. Odom managed just four points in the game on 1 of 2 shooting with a three. He grabbed four rebounds and a block but committed four personal fouls before getting tossed. Read More

Saints TE Jeremy Shockey (elbow) went through limited practice for a third straight session as the team prepares for Week 13 at Washington. Shockey is coming off a one-catch performance against New England. Read More

Raiders WR Nick Miller (shin) has been ruled out for Week 13 at Pittsburgh. He has yet to play a game this season. Read More

Raiders starting DE Greg Ellis (knee) had his helmet and was on the field when practice began Friday, but coach Tom Cable said he was just a spectator and is doubtful for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. "It just has slowed down in terms of improvement," Cable said. "So we'll see." Rookie Matt Shaughnessy will start if Ellis can't. Read More

Chargers WR Vincent Jackson has been on a skid of late, notching just seven catches over his last three games with no touchdowns. When asked about it Friday, Jackson dismissed that it had anything to do with the ribcage bruise which had him on the injury report for a short stint. "Teams are putting their best cornerback on me and rolling a safety over to me," Jackson said. "I'm not surprised." Head coach Norv Turner said Jackson's recent dip in catches is because of the cylical nature of the team's versatile offense. "(Opponents) look at it and say, 'Hey these guys have been getting the ball up the field, we're not going to let them.' Then, people starting getting the ball underneath, and pretty soon they're saying, 'We can't let (TE Antonio) Gates catch seven balls for 120 yards.'" Read More

The News Miikka Kiprusoff will start against San Jose on Saturday, according to the Calgary Sun. Our View Kiprusoff has been very hot of late and is playing like a top-five netminder right now. Needless to say, you should make sure he's active in your lineup. Read More

The News Peter Budaj is expected to start again for Colorado tonight as Craig Anderson continues to suffer from a stiff neck, according to the Denver Post. Our View With a 3.61 GAA this season, Budaj does not make for a very smart play against Columbus, assuming you have another option at goalie. Read More

The News Darrius Heyward-Bey was added to Oakland's injury report on Friday night and listed as questionable with a foot injury, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Our View To the surprise of about zero draft pundits that labeled DHB as the biggest reach in the draft when Al Davis and company picked him at No. 7 overall, Heyward-Bey has had a difficult time adjusting to the NFL and has just nine catches through 11 games. Clearly, he's not worth owning, although Louis Murphy could potentially gain a bit of relevance if DHB sits. Read More

Flyers C Danny Briere was back in the lineup on Thursday against the Canucks after being held out one game with the flu. Briere had no points in 16:37 of ice time and finished at minus-1. He also spent four minutes in the penalty box for spearing. Read More

Raiders RB Justin Fargas (neck) is listed as probable for Week 13 at Pittsburgh. He practiced in full all week. Fargas rushed for 63 yards on Thanksgiving against the Cowboys. Read More