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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Defensive end Owa Odighizuwa was somewhat of an afterthought when the New York Giants reported to training camp.The third-round draft pick in 2015 played in only four games as a rookie because of foot and hamstring issues, and he didnt do much when he was on the field, collecting three tackles.So when the Giants signed defensive end Olivier Vernon and tackle Damon Snacks Harrison during free agency, re-signed end Jason Pierre-Paul and had tackle Johnathan Hankins return from a pectoral injury, that was the talk of the line.Other players would get some time, but those guys were going to be the main four.Odighizuwa opened some eyes in Friday nights 27-10 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins. The UCLA product had two sacks, three quarterback hits and three tackles.It wasnt garbage-time numbers, either. His first quarterback hit came on Ryan Tannehill on the Dolphins third play from scrimmage on a move from the inside. His sacks against backup Matt Moore came late in the second quarter and early in the third.It was awesome and it was a lot of fun, Odighizuwa said Sunday after the Giants returned to practice following a day off. Just being able to make some plays and be out there for the first time in a while was a lot of fun.Odighizuwa never felt overlooked after the offseason signings.I just looked at it as I still have an opportunity, and its up to me to make the most of it and prepare, so I can display my skill set, he said.Odighizuwa reminds many of former Giants Osi Umenyiora and Mathias Kiwanuka. He is quick off the ball like Umenyiora and has some of the linebacker skills that Kiwanuka showed in alternating between end and linebacker.I went back to the drawing board and looked at the situation and looked at my body, it was pretty beat up from the process of the pre-draft and what not, Odighizuwa said. I just looked at how to train better and train smarter, and I attacked it.His weight didnt change in the offseason, but he worked on his soft tissue and got together with a message therapist to keep his body loose and flexible. His got a little stronger and worked on his movement on the field.Odighizuwa also spent a lot of time watching film to learn more about pass rushing techniques. He studied the Giants best in recent years -- Osi, JPP, Justin Tuck and Michael Strahan.I watched guys with different body types and compared them to me, what they do that I can probably do, and what they do that I cant do, he said. I just did that with a whole list of different guys and tried to work on things that could really help me.In the preseason opener, it was the right formula.Second-year safety Landon Collins noticed the change.When you have guys like that, that can rush the passer, its fantastic, he said.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFLMarcell Ozuna Cardinals Jersey . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Mike Matheny Jersey . Instead of dwelling on the negative, Oates focused on what was good about the clubs recent play. It worked. https://www.cheapcardinalsonline.com/114t-ted-simmons-jersey-cardinals.html .C. United of Major League Soccer. United chose the defender in the second round of the 2013 MLS re-entry draft. Jose Martinez Cardinals Jersey . Lack made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Canucks blanked the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in the first post-Olympic game for both teams night. 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Nobody wanted to stay here until three in the morning, knowing that tomorrow might be a long one too.The Tigers still trail Baltimore by one game for the American Leagues second wild card.The rain was a factor throughout the evening -- there was also a delay during the third inning -- and it was coming down when Detroit began its rally in the fifth. With two on and one out, Cabrera hit a line drive over the wall in right off Joseph Colon (1-3) for his 36th homer.When you score runs, anytime in the game, its big, Cabrera said. Doesnt matter rain, no rain, if the sun is coming out.There was actually a cheer from the crowd when the grounds crew emerged to put the tarp on the field at the end of the fifth.Blaine Hardy (1-0) won in relief of Michael Fulmer, who lasted only 3 1/3 innings.Before the game, it looked like a mid-game delay would likely hurt the Tigers, who were hoping for a big night from Fulmer. Cleveland was starting Zach McAllister, who has pitched almost exclusively in relief this year, so the Indians figured to be using their bullpen quite a bit anyway.But both times the game was stopped, Detroit seemed to benefit. The Tigers trailed 1-0 when tthe game was delayed 45 minutes in the third.dddddddddddd When it resumed, James McCann and Jose Iglesias hit consecutive doubles off reliever Cody Anderson, and Ian Kinsler followed with a two-run homer to put Detroit up 3-1.Fulmer came back after the delay and took the mound in the fourth. The rookie pitched to only three more batters before being lifted after an RBI single by Rajai Davis. Carlos Santana hit an RBI single later that inning to tie it.Fulmers ERA rose to 3.06, and unless he pitches again in the regular season, hell fall a few innings short of qualifying for the title.In the Detroit fifth, Iglesias led off with a line drive to right, which Lonnie Chisenhall misplayed for a single. He appeared to have trouble with either the lights or the rain. One out later, Cameron Maybin singled, bringing Cabrera up with two on.The field was getting a little sloppy there toward the end, Francona said. I understand there, they wanted to get to that fifth. I get it, I understand.ANOTHER CHANCE?Fulmer is at 159 innings and would need to reach 162 to qualify for the ERA title -- or 163 if the Tigers have to play a one-game tiebreaker for a postseason berth. The right-hander is lined up to pitch that potential tiebreaker Monday, if needed. Detroit could also conceivably use him in relief in one of these next few games, although manager Brad Ausmus seems hesitant to go that route.Fulmers ERA is at 3.057. Torontos Aaron Sanchez is close behind at 3.065 and is on track to start Sunday.TRAINERS ROOMTigers: 3B Nick Castellanos, who returned Tuesday night from a left hand injury, was in the starting lineup Wednesday and was 0 for 1.UP NEXTIndians: Cleveland sends LHP Ryan Merritt (0-0) to the mound for his first major league start Thursday, weather permitting.Tigers: Detroit starts LHP Daniel Norris (3-2).---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '