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CHARLOTTE, N. Aaron Rodgers Authentic Jersey .C. -- If things arent bad enough for the NFLs lowest scoring team, now the winless Carolina Panthers are likely without top receiver Steve Smith for at least one game. Smith was limping noticeably Monday and wearing a protective boot because of a high ankle sprain. Smiths agent, Derrick Fox, said the four-time Pro Bowl pick "most likely" will sit out Sundays game against Chicago. Smith repeated coach John Foxs line of being "day to day," but also acknowledged his slight chances of a speedy recovery. The Panthers have a bye a week after facing the Bears. "Im not a doctor, but if I cant walk without a boot," Smith said, without finishing the sentence. Smith hurt his left ankle in the third quarter of Sundays 16-14 loss at New Orleans when a defender fell on his leg after he made a catch along the sideline. Smith hobbled off the field, then was carted inside for X-rays, which were negative. Smith said he wasnt feeling much better Monday. "Just trying to walk," he said. Smiths absence further depletes Carolinas struggling offence, which ranks last in the NFL at 11 1/2 points a game. Smith, Carolinas only experienced receiver, has 13 catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Its likely the Panthers will start two rookies, David Gettis and Brandon LaFell, at receiver against the Bears. Carolina (0-4) already starts rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen. "Its time for us to step up," Gettis said. "We have to." Houston Texans Andre Johnson Jersey .C. - Tomas Fleischmann scored twice and the Washington Capitals got their exhibition season off to a good start with a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh Steelers Ziggy Hood Jersey . Cherry, the popular co-host of the Coachs Corner segment on CBCs Hockey Night in Canada, addressed Tators accusations that he is a negative influence on hockey on Saturdays broadcast. Authentic Bears Jersey . 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Manchester Uniteds Wayne Rooney scores his second goal against Hull City during their English Premier League soccer match at Old Trafford in Manchester, northern England, January 23, 2010.??[PhotoAgencies] MANCHESTER: Manchester United winger Nani believes teammate Wayne Rooneys form can make the difference as United seek to overcome Manchester City in their League Cup semifinal second leg at home on Wednesday. City hold a 2-1 advantage from last weeks first game at Eastlands, with a place in the final against Aston Villa at stake. 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The winger was hoping to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo but has struggled for form this season. However, he thinks he can build on his display against Hull. He said: Everyone is very happy. Its great to be top of the table and its given everyone a lot of confidence. Were playing well, scoring goals and feeling good. The game against City will be very hard but its great that we have someone like Wayne who is in good form and feeling confident. Its great to see one of your strikers score four goals and it gives everyone confidence because we know we have someone who can score goals in every match. Im sure itll be a fantastic atmosphere against City and Id love to be involved. Hopefully we can get the win. It was very frustrating to be out injured, but it happens in football. Im back now and I feel very good. I was happy with my performance against Hull and I just want to keep improving every week so I can help the team be successful. Ferguson has already confirmed that Rio Ferdinand, who returned from a back problem against Hull, is unlikely to feature against City as he looks ahead to Sundays vital Premier League game at Arsenal. City lost 4-3 at Old Trafford in September but Brazilian defender Sylvinho thinks their playing style is perfectly suited to playing away from home. AFP ' ' '