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Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki, recovering from a strained right Achilles tendon, told ESPN.com on Thursday that he has begun to resume on-court work as he moves toward a return to the lineup.But Nowitzki stressed that hell need to get through a full-speed practice or two this weekend with no setbacks before hes cleared to play.Its definitely better, but I really havent done much yet, Nowitzki told ESPN.com. Today was good, but we didnt go anything close to full speed. Just started moving on the court a bit.We dont want to rush anything and go back to where we were last week. So if I feel anything this weekend, theyre going to ease off again. Obviously I want to play in the Garden on Monday (against the Knicks) and I want to play in Boston (on Wednesday) -- two of my favorite road spots. But I just dont know at this point if its going to happen.Nowitzki suffered the Achilles strain in the Mavericks season opener at Indiana on Oct. 26. After missing the next two games due to illness, Nowitzki struggled with his movement in a road defeat Nov. 2 at Utah and again in a home loss Nov. 4 to Portland before shutting things down at halftime against the Blazers.While the Mavericks were in California this week, splitting road games against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, Nowitzki stayed behind in Dallas to receive treatment from his personal German physiotherapist Jens Joppich.On Nov. 5, the Mavericks announced that Nowitzki, 38, would miss at least one week due to the Achilles discomfort.Dallas has reached the playoffs in 15 of the past 16 seasons. The lone exception was 2012-13, when Nowitzki, who ranks as the NBAs sixth-all-time leading scorer, missed the opening two months after needing arthroscopic knee surgery.?Jace Sternberger Youth Jersey . Dallas hasnt ruled out the star quarterback for Sunday nights game against Philadelphia, but all signs point to Romos back injury pushing Kyle Orton into the starting role after two years of limited play as the backup. Surely Ortons name isnt the first that comes to mind for fans wanting a change after years of damaging interceptions, fumbles or, most infamously, the field goal flub when Romo dropped the snap on a kick that could have won his first playoff game in 2006. Darnell Savage Jr. Youth Jersey . -- There were so many positives from the Orlando Magics first victory of the season that it was hard for coach Jacque Vaughn to stop praising his players. http://www.shoptheofficialpackers.com/Elite-Dave-Robinson-Packers-Jersey/ . Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The 26-year-old finished last season with Clevelands Triple-A affiliate in Columbus after signing with the Indians in August. Jaire Alexander Jersey . Catch all the action on TSN2 at 11pm et/8pm pt. The nine-time Big 12 champion Jayhawks are positioning themselves for another title, as they have run out to a flawless 6-0 mark in conference play thus far. Elgton Jenkins Youth Jersey . -- The Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake played to a 0-0 tie Saturday night that left the top of the Western Conference standings unchanged.CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Zane Najdawi scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and The Citadel rolled to a 146-84 victory over Division II member Johnson University of Florida on Sunday.It was the most The Citadel has scored since beating Bob Jones 121-111 in 2015. The Bulldogs made 46 of program record 107 shots, its most since making 50 against Coker in 1984 and 1985. The Bulldogs shot 102 field goals against USC Aiken in 1982.Najdawi was 8 of 13 from the floor and made 10 of 11 free throws.dddddddddddd Matt Frierson had 21 points and five steals. Brian White had 18 points, and Preston Parks and Warren Sledge had 10 assists apiece.Josh Grover scored 21 points to lead Johnson. Douet Broughton added 18 points and Caleb Winfrey chipped in 15.The Bulldogs had a double-digit lead midway through the first half. ' ' '