FRISCO, Texas - The NFL has informed the Dallas Cowboys that defensive end Randy Gregory will not be allowed to practice Wednesday, erasing the optimism both had of the players possible return to work before his suspension ended, according to sources.Gregorys suspension runs through Dec. 18, the date of the Cowboys Week 15 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the Cowboys hoped Gregory would receive a two-week roster exemption to practice. He is currently eligible to return to the active roster on Dec. 19.Gregory was initially suspended the first four games of the season for violating the NFLs substance-abuse policy in the offseason. An additional 10-game penalty was announced on Sept. 29 for another violation. While there have been reports of Gregory committing another violation of the policy during the current suspension, sources say the Cowboys have not received any update from the NFL of a longer potential penalty.When asked last week about Gregorys status, coach Jason Garrett said he had no information. At different times during the season owner and general manager Jerry Jones has remained supportive of Gregory, but has not commented further.At the start of training camp the Cowboys placed Gregory on the reserve/did not report list when he checked himself into an out-of-state rehab facility. He has been around the team since the second week of the season, working out with the strength and conditioning coaches and taking part in meetings.The Cowboys took a chance on Gregory last year when they picked him in the second round, knowing of his off-field issues while at Nebraska. He failed a drug test at the scouting combine that landed him in the substance-abuse program.He had a productive training camp as a rookie and preseason but suffered a high ankle sprain in the season opener that forced him to miss the next four games. He did not record a sack in 12 games and was credited with 11 tackles, one tackle for loss and 16 quarterback pressures.With just 23 sacks as a team in the first 12 games this season, the Cowboys are in need of pass-rushing help. Considering how much time Gregory missed since last season it might be misguided to expect him to be a major contributor but the Cowboys will take any help they can get. Carolina Hurricanes Store . Rousey will put her perfect 8-0 record and hardware on the line against another undefeated fighter, 7-0 Sara McMann in the main event of UFC 170, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas Nevada on February 22nd. Carolina Hurricanes Shirts . - Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie never doubted he would bring back coach Dennis Allen for a third year despite back-to-back 4-12 records. https://www.cheaphurricanes.com/ . Houston won 3-0 to advance to face New York in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Last in the game, Di Vaio and Romero got into a shoving match with several Houston players. Romero appeared to elbow and kick Houston defender Kofi Sarkodie. Carolina Hurricanes Pro Shop . McPhee said that Ovechkins father Mikhail is in stable condition after having the surgery this week and is no longer in intensive care. "Weve told him to stay as long as necessary with your dad," he said. Ovechkin and his Russian national team were eliminated from the mens hockey tournament in Sochi on Wednesday with a 3-1 quarter-final loss to Finland. Hurricanes Jerseys 2021 . LOUIS -- The New Orleans Saints looked like a team playing out the string. NACOGDOCHES, Texas -- Zach Conque passed for 283 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another 120 yards to lead Stephen F. Austin to a 45-31 win over Northwestern State on Saturday night.The senior concluded his career as both teams finished the season. Conque became just the fourth player in SFA history to amass 8,000 yards in total offense as he finished his career with 8,469 total yards.Kijana Amous rushed for 103 yards and Tamrick Pace hauled in eight passes for 142 yards for the Lumberjacks (5-6, 4-5 Soouthland Conference).ddddddddddddFA held a 30-21 lead at the break but Northwestern States DeMard Llorens scored from the 6 early in the fourth to close to 37-31.SFAs Loren Easly then capped the scoring on an 11-yard run with 3:35 left.Brooks Haack led Northwestern State (1-10, 0-9), throwing for 347 yards and three touchdowns. Bobby Chan-Chan hauled in eight of those for 182 yards. ' ' '