expect him to be good in all tho

EUGENE, Ore. -- Gold medal hurdler Aries Merritt did not run his best race in the 110-meter heat Friday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials -- he clipped four hurdles -- but at least he qualified for the next round.It felt very easy. There was a lot of wind today so I was making a lot of mistakes, Merritt said. Other than that it was a solid round. I did what I needed to do to make it the next round, so Im happy about that.The 2012 gold medalist and world-record holder in his event, Merritt is coming back from a kidney replacement in September that kept him off the track for a couple months.Even when he came back, he was able to run only a few races this year and still is working himself back into top form.I hit a lot of hurdles, like four and Im not the type who hits the barrier, but it is what it is, he said. Im into the next round, so I have another round to clean it up and hopefully in the final I can do something magical.It just feels good to be back here competing. Hopefully tomorrow will be better now that all the jitters are out. Cheap Cardinals Jerseys . -- Golden State Warriors coach Mark Jackson asked his players a simple question during Fridays morning shootaround: How many of them had ever been on a team 14 games over . Cheap Custom Cardinals Jersey . -- Jimmy Walkers first PGA Tour trophy came with a special gift tucked inside. http://www.custommlbcardinalsjersey.com/ .J. -- Pitcher Carl Pavano is retiring after 14 major league seasons. Custom Cardinals Jerseys . Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. Ozzie Smith Jersey Large .In my heart and mind Im competing for India, luge competitor Shiva Keshavan told The Associated Press in an email interview. Every day Im flooded with messages from Indians all over the world telling me they are supporting me. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans rookie running back Derrick Henry left a lasting impression in Thursdays practice.The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner took a handoff from Marcus Mariota, hit the hole, then lowered his shoulder and knocked linebacker Nate Palmer, who was trying to make the stop.Thats a real play, Titans coach Mike Mularkey said. Hes going to move the pile, whoevers in the way better get out of the way. Some of the things he did out here with some of the cuts where he broke it to the outside, he had speed to get away from some of our outside guys, which again was a real play in practice so its good to see.Thats the Derrick Henry everyone knows and expects to be part of the Titans offense this season.But the second-round pick has worked hard to show that he is more than just a cut-and-go running back.Henry aspires not only to be a threat running the football, but also catching passes and protecting quarterbacks. Being able to do more than just run between the tackles would put the rookie in a better position to stay on the field for more snaps as he backs up DeMarco Murray.With Murray expected to only see limited action in Saturdays preseason opener against the San Diego Chargers, Henry could get an extended chance to show off his skills with the first team, which means being able to handle whatever role is called.Its very important (to be a complete back), Henry said. Thats what I want to be known as. Thats why Im working hard to get better every day. I work on catching the balll, running the ball and pass protection just so I can become a complete back.ddddddddddddenry wasnt asked to do much receiving at Alabama, where he won the Heisman and helped the Crimson Tide win the 2015 national championship. Henry caught 11 passes last season and totaled 17 receptions in his three years at Alabama. But the Titans have shown a willingness to be more creative by splitting him out wide in certain packages.Hes done well in all the areas, Titans running backs coach Sylvester Croom said. Hes got to get better in all of them, but we havent put any limitations on him. We expect him to be good in all those areas. Hes working toward that. He hasnt put any limitations on himself. Hes been willing to learn, and he learns very fast.He has good hands. If fact, he dropped one pass in the offseason and he hasnt dropped any in camp so far.How good are Henrys receiving skills? When the Titans practiced Monday in their intra-squad scrimmage at Nissan Stadium, Henry was one of several players in line to field kickoffs in pregame warmups. He didnt drop one.Although he didnt get to show much of his versatility in college, Henry is confident he can contribute when his number is called as a pass receiver.I definitely want to be a threat in the passing game and catch the ball out of the backfield, he said.---Online: http://pro32.ap.org/poll and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '