.In playing these guys, you have to be sound in three-man, four-man and five-man pressure, in my opinion, and you have to be balanced in how you attack their offense, Gundy said.

The Chicago White Sox have suspended staff ace Chris Sale?for five days after his reported dispute over the teams uniforms for Saturdays game.Chris has been suspended for violating team rules, for insubordination and for destroying team equipment, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said in a statement Sunday. While we all appreciate Chris talent and passion, there is a correct way and an incorrect way to express concerns about team rules and organizational expectations.Hahn addressed the media shortly after the announcement and said Sale will be required to stay away from the team during the suspension.Its unfortunate that its become this level of an issue and a potential distraction, taking away from what were trying to accomplish, Hahn said.According to ESPN and multiple reports, Sale expressed displeasure over having to wear the White Soxs 1976 navy, collared throwbacks, and the matter escalated from there, culminating in a confrontation with a member of Chicagos front office. The team then decided to send Sale home from U.S. Cellular Field.FanRag Sports first reported that Sale cut up the 1976 throwbacks during batting practice so they couldnt be worn. Fox Sports reported that Sale disliked the uniforms because he thought they were uncomfortable and thought the White Sox were putting PR and jersey sales ahead of winning.The only thing that matters to Chris Sale is winning, his agent, B.B. Abbott, said in a text to ESPNs Jayson Stark on Sunday. If he perceives that something is distracting from that or being prioritized over that, he is going to have a problem with it. There is no better teammate or competitor than Chris, and there is no player that cares more about the city of Chicago and its fans than him.Manager Robin Ventura noted that this was not the first outburst from Sale, who was extremely vocal in the fallout from the Adam LaRoche incident in spring training, when friction surfaced following the clubs restrictions on the amount of time LaRoches son was allowed to spend in the clubhouse. Sale was openly critical of executive vice president Ken Williams decision in that case.We all know hes emotional, Ventura said.Hahn said he and Sale met Saturday to discuss what happened and the events leading up to the incident.We both expressed remorse that it got to this point, Hahn said. At that point last night, I think Chris stood by his actions. Part of what makes Chris great, Chris elite, is his passion and commitment. Weve seen that at times spill out from between the white lines. Yesterday was one of those incidents, and unfortunately, it led to events that required discipline.Abbott said Sale and Hahn have talked at length about Saturdays incident and there will not be an issue once Sale returns from his suspension. Hahn declined to reveal much about the content of the discussion but said Sale has not requested a trade.Sales suspension began Saturday and runs through Wednesday. The White Sox recalled right-handed pitcher Anthony Ranaudo to take Sales roster spot during the suspension.Ventura said Sale remains one of the teams respected leaders but might have some fences to mend when he returns.Its possible, Ventura said. Its nothing that cant be smoothed over. This is not the first [outburst].Sales agent said he doesnt think Sale has to worry about fixing things when he returns to the team.I honestly dont think there are fences to mend, Abbott said. He has been with the organization since he was drafted. The entire organization knows the fiber of Chris Sale. They understand the passion and fierce, competitive nature. If they are on board with prioritizing winning, there will not be an issue at all.The decision to scratch Sale on Saturday was met with rampant speculation, especially considering that the five-time All-Star has been mentioned in trade rumors in recent days. The White Sox are reportedly asking for a massive haul in return for Sale; one source told ESPN that Chicago is seeking five to seven prospects. The Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers?are rumored to be among those interested.Hahn indicated that he did not feel this incident would have an effect on Sales market value.I want to be clear to all of you: The actions or behavior of the last 24 hours does not change in any aspect, any respect, our belief that Chris Sale can help us win a championship and win multiple championships, Hahn said. It does not move the needle one iota in terms of his value, his value to any other club that may be interested in his services or the likelihood of him being moved or kept whatsoever. None of that stuff is impacted at all by these events.Sale is 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA this season. He had 274 strikeouts in 2015, the most in the American League.Asked if he could characterize the level of interest Sale has generated on the trade market, Hahn said: I could, but I wont.Information from ESPNs Jerry Crasnick and Doug Padilla and The Associated Press was used in this report.Sabres Jerseys China . The Redskins announced Monday that the quarterback who led the team to the Super Bowl championship in the 1987 season will serve as a personnel executive. Custom Sabres Jersey China . The catch: It needs a lot of money, and it needs it fast. http://www.customsabresjersey.com/ . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. Tim Horton Jersey Large . 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Custom Tim Horton Jersey . -- 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 .STILLWATER, Okla. -- Jordan Sterns interception in the end zone on the final play, clinching Oklahoma States 43-37 victory over Kansas State, marked the second straight contest the Cowboys secondary came up with a crucial turnover with the game on the line, and highlighted the units strong play overall this season.While the passing defense for No. 17 Oklahoma State (7-2, 5-1 Big 12, No. 18 CFP) ranks fourth in the Big 12 and 80th overall in the nation (averaging 241 yards against), the squads ability to bend but not break, particularly late in close games, has been important to its success.Theyve gotten turnovers at key times, and when their backs were against the wall, theyve played pretty well in those possessions, coach Mike Gundy said of his secondary. We need more consistency throughout the middle part of the game, on normal down and distances -- 65 percent of the game is played under normal circumstances, so obviously, thats the majority. We need to play better in those situations. I think weve given up more big plays over the top than I would have wanted this year. If you eliminate some of those and play in the intermediate part of the field, weve been OK.Sterns interception on Saturday was OSUs 11th of the season, leading the Big 12 and tied for 22nd in the nation. Overall, the Cowboys have recorded 20 turnovers, most in the Big 12 and ninth in the country. They have forced at least one turnover in every game and have come up with 10 in the last four outings.A week earlier, in a 37-20 win over then-No. 10 West Virginia, Oklahoma State recorded two second-half interceptions, including a crucial pick by linebacker Kevin Henry with 4:18 remaining that sealed the triumph. Together with a fumble recovery in the second quarter, the Cowboys totaled three turnovers in that game, with long returns giving the offense the ball inside the 10-yard line each time, and Oklahoma State scored 17 points off of them -- the final margin of victory.We practice it, and the more you practice something, the better youre going to be at it, linebacker Chad Whitener said of the emphasis on generating turnovers.dddddddddddd We work on it, we harp on it, we have goals for what we want to do turnover-wise.The secondary is led by Sterns, a senior safety who shares the team lead with cornerback Ramon Richards with three interceptions on the year and who has five in his career. Sterns also tops the squad with 60 tackles, and his average of 7.5 per game ranks sixth in the Big 12, while his career total of 284 sits fourth among active defensive backs from Power Five conferences.The unit will have its hands full Saturday, when the Cowboys host the high-powered aerial attack of Patrick Mahomes and Texas Tech (4-5, 2-4). Mahomes leads the nation with 3,886 passing yards this season, over 600 more than second-place Luke Falk of Washington State.Theyll be tested this weekend, thats for sure, Oklahoma State defensive coordinator Glenn Spencer said. Obviously, the amount of times theyre going to throw the ball will be the most of anybody weve seen this year. Between coverage when (Mahomes) scrambles and breaks the pocket, to yards after catch, all those factors, and then, if we have a chance to pick it, weve got to go up and get it. We got to steal a few possessions from these guys, some way, somehow.Gundy also cited pressure from the defensive line as a key to covering Mahomes and Texas Techs explosive offense.In playing these guys, you have to be sound in three-man, four-man and five-man pressure, in my opinion, and you have to be balanced in how you attack their offense, Gundy said. We have to be consistent in our pass rush. And we also have to understand that it may seem like your biological clock is going off as a pass-rusher, but it may not be over, with his ability to move around and extend plays. I think thats as important as any part in defending their offense with him at quarterback.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '