Tuesday News Links: Urlacher's recovery
MLB
The Atlanta Braves informed second baseman Dan Uggla that he will be used only in a part-time role for the remainder of the season. "I understand what my numbers are," Uggla said. "I'm not blind to any of that, but at the same time, I'm part of the team that got us to where we're at right now." [Atlanta Journal Constitution]
Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson says that shutting down National League strikeout leader Stephen Strasburg in two starts was the right decision. "I'm not sure any of us understand, but it's the right decision," Johnson said. [ESPN]
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jered Weaver could miss his next start on Friday due to shoulder tenderness. Weaver has lost three of his last four decisions. [LA Times]
If Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley returns this season it could be in the bullpen. Billingsley is currently on the disabled list for the second time in two months with a sore elbow. [LA Times]
NFL
Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson practiced yesterday for the first time since August 6th. Head coach Pat Shurmur says that Richardson will start the season opener if he has been cleared by the medical staff. [Akron Beacon Journal]
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher says that he is playing in Week 1, despite undergoing multiple offseason knee procedures. Urlacher returned to practice Monday for the first time in over a month. [ESPN]
Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier says that running back Adrian Peterson will have a limited role if he is active for the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. [ESPN 1500 Twin Cities]
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kevin Kolb is disappointed to be on the bench in a backup position again. Kolb lost the competition for the starting job to 24-year-old John Skelton. [CSN Philly]
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace, who recently joined the team after staging a holdout, says that he is ready to go and there is no reason to hold him back in Sunday's season opener. [LA Times]
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan doesn't think that getting fired is even a possibility. "It's hard for me to look at myself not being successful. I don't even see [getting fired] as a possibility," Ryan said. [USA Today]
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew could face less carries and red zone opportunities due to his holdout. Backups Rashad Jennings and Keith Totson proved in the preseason that they can handle Jones-Drew's workload. [NESN]
NHL
Both Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby and free agent centre Shane Doan cracked the NHL's all-time greatest captains list. [NHL.com]
Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp is preparing for the season as if it will start on time. Sharp says he will consider playing overseas if there is an extended lockout. [Chicago Tribune]
The NHL released the logo for the 2013 Winter Classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. [Detroit Free Press]
The Boston Bruins are reportedly interested in Phoenix Coyotes defenceman Keith Yandle to play alongside Zdeno Chara. According to a source close to Yandle, the soon-to-be 26-year-old would love to play for the Bruins. [CSN New England]
