Morning News Links
NFL
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick says Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald has the skills to be the best ever at his position. [Fox Sports Arizona]
Bills DE Mario Williams is hampered by a wrist injury. [Buffalo News]
Bears are unsure of the extent of RB Matt Forte’s ankle injury suffered during Thursday’s loss at Green Bay. [ESPN]
It appears Chargers RB Ryan Mathews will play Sunday vs Titans. It will be his first game action since suffering a clavicle injury in August. [San Diego Union-Tribune]
Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie confirmed the team has no interest in in Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson or Plaxico Burress. [CSN Bay Area]
The Dallas Cowboys have begun very preliminary talks with QB Tony Romo regarding a contract extension. [ESPN]
Steelers LB James Harrison will not play in Sunday's game against the New York Jets. [Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]
MLB
Blue Jays pitcher Carlos Villanueva wants an opportunity to be a starter going into the 2013 season. Villaneuva said, "I'm highly motivated. Not only to prove to other people, but prove to myself that I can go out there and finally get a chance to start 30 games” [MLB.com]
Former Diamondbacks starter Brandon Webb has said via a webchat that he has not retired yet. [MLB.com]
Those within the Red Sox ownership group deny that the team is being sold. [MLB.TV]
Andy Pettitte will return to the Yankees rotation on Tuesday vs the Blue Jays after being sidelined since June with a leg injury. [NY Daily News]
Giants 2B Marco Scutaro would love to return to the team next season. [CSNBayArea.com]
NHL
Shane Doan to sign a contract with either the Vancouver Canucks or Phoenix Coyotes prior to 5pm today. [KTAR AM Phoenix]
Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur could play in Europe during the impending NHL lockout. [NY Post]
Detroit Red Wings have signed free agent D Carlo Colaiacovo. [Twitter]
NBA
Derrick Rose cried during an Adidas promo event on Thursday as he was appreciative of the support from fans. [USA Today]
Dwight Howard hasn’t had any setbacks during rehab from back surgery, but he won’t play in the team’s first preseason game. [NBA.com]
Free agent Tracy McGrady has undergone workouts with both the Spurs and Knicks. [Yahoo!]
