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hampion Patriots trounced the Texans 42-14 at Foxborough on CHICAGO -- Peyton Manning didnt hide his feelings. This one was special, and he simply wasnt about to dismiss it as just another tuneup. Hes come too far for that. "I know how much hard work Ive put in and how much help Ive gotten along the way," he said. "I know once we get to Pittsburgh, itll be all about the game. Im not going to be too reflective." His first preseason appearance with the Broncos was brief and a bit uneven. He hopes to have it ironed out by the opener Sept. 9. Manning got intercepted near the goal line on the games opening possession and watched from the sideline the rest of the way as Denver beat the Chicago Bears 31-3 Thursday night. All eyes were on Manning and the results were mixed for the four-time MVP. Considering he missed all of last season with a nerve injury in his neck that weakened his throwing arm and led to his tearful farewell from the Indianapolis Colts, it was hardly a surprise. Manning is trying to show he still has something left with Denver (No. 10 in the AP Pro32), and all things considered, coach John Fox was impressed. "Hes going to continue to improve," Fox said. "Thats the whole challenge of our team. That was a good first start, good first outing, and its what we do with it from here on out thats going to count." On a cool and rainy night, Manning completed 4 of 7 passes for 44 yards, but didnt have to contend with Julius Peppers or Brian Urlacher. He had all the time he needed, too, so it remains to be seen how hell handle a big hit. But even with little pressure, he still was a bit off target against Chicago (No. 11 tie). On the games first play from scrimmage, his pass was broken up by Chicagos Lance Briggs, and his second was nearly picked off, too. The Bears Geno Hayes tipped the ball near midfield, but Jacob Tamme hauled it in for a 12-yard gain to the Chicago 39. After a short run by Willis McGahee, Manning found Eric Decker on the left for 10 yards. A 19-yarder to Decker a few plays later put the ball on the 14, and the Broncos looked like they were poised to score. Instead, on third down at the 12, Manning got picked off when Denvers Brandon Stokley deflected a pass and Major Wright dived for the interception at the 2. Wright then left the game with a hamstring injury that he said was "nothing major," no pun intended. Manning was finished for the night, too, and that brought the biggest story to a close. "Theres always a little bit of an unknown, theres obviously a lot of change," he said. "New team, new players, not ideal weather conditions. There were some different elements for me. Its hard to know whats going to happen, its hard to predict, but I felt like I had a little rhythm there on offence, things we can build on. ... Overall, I thought it was a decent start." Another big angle never materialized. That was the Jay Cutler-Brandon Marshall reunion. They put up big numbers in Denver and theyre back together after the Bears (No. 11 tie) acquired Marshall from Miami. That blockbuster trade gave Cutler the go-to target hes lacked since he arrived from the Broncos and sent expectations soaring in Chicago after a disappointing 8-8 finish. But instead of a first look, fans got a rain check. Cutler warmed up but coach Lovie Smith decided to hold him out, one day after his fiancee Kristin Cavallari gave birth to a boy named Camden Jack. "It wasnt really in the plan for Jay to go out there," coach Lovie Smith said. "Hell get more reps this week." Running back Matt Forte and Peppers were also in uniform but did not play. Urlacher, meanwhile, wasnt expected to play after missing time in six practices because of his injured left knee and for personal reasons, and was not on the sideline. With their star quarterback and running back watching, the Bears managed just 41 yards in the first half and trailed 10-0 at the break. Marshall caught just one pass for 4 yards. Jason Campbell completed 4 of 5 for 13 yards before Josh McCown relieved him, and Michael Bush carried three times for 2 yards in his first appearance as a Bear. He also lost a fumble in the first quarter that led to a field goal for Denver. Caleb Hanie then came in for Manning and was immediately booed by Chicago fans for failing last year after Cutler suffered a season-ending thumb injury. Besides the field goal, he led the Broncos on a 57-yard touchdown drive in the second quarter and wound up going 7 for 14 for 79 yards. But in the end, the focus was right where it started -- on Manning. "To me there was no difference," said Stokley, who played with him in Indianapolis. "He still throws the ball great. I think everybody saw today that he has great control of the offence. 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Rookie Louis Leblanc will make his NHL home debut tonight, after recording his first NHL point on the game winning goal in Los Angeles on Saturday.BALTIMORE -- The New York Yankees fear first baseman Mark Teixeira aggravated a leg injury in an ill-fated sprint to first base, and the severity of his strained left calf will determine if he returns to play this season. Teixeira returned Saturday night from a 10-day absence, then hurt himself on the final play of New Yorks 5-4 loss to Baltimore. Asked Sunday if he envisioned Teixeira playing anytime soon, Yankees manager Joe Girardi replied: "No, I dont think hell be a player for us. Id be surprised, but well just have to wait and see." Girardi says Teixeira will have an MRI on Monday. If his calf is in the same condition as two weeks ago, then his return before October will be in question. "Hes sore," Girardi said. "He doesnt feel like its back to square one, but its sore." The Yankees had runners at the corners with one out in the ninth when Teixeira hit a grounder to second. After the force at second, he made a headfirst dive into first base in an effort to beat the relay. "I think thats when he really felt it," Girardi said. "He busted his rear end to get down there. Its unfortunate." Especially because replays shhowed Teixeira beat the throw.dddddddddddd Steve Pearce was at first base for the Yankees on Sunday. Girardi said New York, which is locked in a heated division race with the Orioles, will simply have to proceed without Teixeira. "We missed him for 10 games. Now were going to miss him for more," Girardi said. "We need other guys to pick up the slack." The Yankees were careful not to rush Teixeira back into the lineup, but their patience went unrewarded. "He said he was ready to go Friday. But I didnt play him Friday. I waited until Saturday," Girardi said. "And I do believe he was ready to go. 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