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CINCINNATI -- Randy Bullock had just arrived home in Houston -- unemployed after the Steelers released him -- and was doing his laundry when one of Pittsburghs biggest rivals called.The kicker tossed his clothes in the dryer and packed them again, this time for a trip to Cincinnati.And in his first game with a tiger-striped helmet, hell be trying to take the Steelers down.Pittsburgh waived Bullock on Monday because Chris Boswell had fully recovered from an abdominal strain. The Bengals claimed him off waivers and released the struggling Mike Nugent , who had repeatedly missed kicks wide right.Bullock expected to get released by the Steelers. The call from Cincinnati was a surprise.As a kicker, you never know whats going to happen, he said on Wednesday, wearing a Bengals stocking cap and jacket after a morning walkthrough.Coach Marvin Lewis had stuck with Nugent as he went through the worst slump of his 12-year career, missing five of his last nine extra-point attempts.Lewis felt the team had a better chance of working with Nugent to fix his problems rather than bringing in a new kicker.Lewis said that Nugents wide-right kick on a 36-yard field-goal try during a 23-10 victory at Cleveland on Sunday was the tipping point.Mike has been pretty consistent in practice but for whatever the reason, in the game it just hasnt worked that way -- missing the field goal before halftime last week, one that obviously he should make, Lewis said on Wednesday.Nugents struggles began at midseason. He missed a 51-yard field goal and an extra point during a 27-27 tie with Washington in London, and Bullock was one of the kickers whom the Bengals considered during their following bye week.It went really well, Bullock said of the tryout with Cincinnati. I felt like I stood out, and I was hoping at some point I would get an opportunity. It took a little longer than I expected, but morning came Im here now and Im really excited.Instead of signing Bullock, the Bengals decided to stick with Nugent. Now Bullock gets a chance to claim the job for the final few games and beyond.He was Houstons fifth-round draft pick in 2012 and has played in 45 games with the Texans, Jets, Giants and Steelers. He has made 78 of 96 field-goal attempts and all but four of his 95 point-after tries.I think any game is an audition, so Im thankful for the opportunity, Bullock said. Ive had a couple fill-in positions. Im here to perform at a high level, help this team win and hopefully stick.His first opportunity comes against his former team. The Bengals (5-7-1) need to beat the AFC North leaders (8-5) to maintain their slim chances of making the playoffs.Its always fun to have an opportunity to play against somebody who has released you, whether its recent or some other time, Bullock said.Game notes Receiver A.J. Green returned to practice for the first time since severely straining his right hamstring on Nov. 20, but did little more than jog lightly during the 30-minute part of practice that was open to the media. He didnt participate in drills with the other receivers. ... DE Wallace Gilberry (calf), CB Adam Pacman Jones (knee) and WR James Wright (knee) were held out of practice. ... G Clint Boling (shoulder), DE Carlos Dunlap (neck), WR Brandon LaFell (knee) and TE C.J. 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Williams scored 11 points in 10 minutes, Alan Anderson scored 17 points, and the Brooklyn Nets finished the exhibition season with a 108-87 win over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Shannon Boyd heads a list of seven Test rookies named in Mal Meningas 24-man Four Nations squad.The hard-running prop was a key figure in Canberras charge to the NRL preliminary final. He will travel to Britain later this month alongside fellow rookies Jake Friend, Tyson Frizell, Valentine Holmes, James Maloney, Matt Moylan and Justin ONeill.Coach Meninga said Boyd had enjoyed a sterling season.He is big and fast and mobile and can get the team on the front foot, Meninga said at Rugby League Central on Tuesday.He is a player in his prime at the moment and he will be for many years to come.I imagine he will be in the (selection) frame for a long time.Maloney played a crucial role in Cronullas premiership win on Sunday. It was his second title win in four years after success with Sydney Roosters in 2013.He has been in the picture for a while, his success on the field suggests he is a player of influence, Meninga said.I thought his Origin series was extremely good and he played a big part in Cronullas success.Boyd, Friend and Holmes have all earned a Kangaroos call-up before playiing Origin football.ddddddddddddHowever the representative careers of incumbent forwards Paul Gallen and Corey Parker are over. Parker has retired from the NRL, while Gallen has retired from Origin football but will play on for the Sharks next year.They have been great servants to the game we all know that, Meninga said.But we move on and pick the best players playing the game at the moment but also with an eye to the future.As selectors we discussed loyalty and respect and we chose what was best for the team going forward.It was hard, both Corey and Paul were disappointed.I was honest and I told them I thought other players were playing better than them at the moment.Incumbent interchange props James Tamou and Josh McGuire also missed out on selection due to form.Australia play a one-off Test against New Zealand in Perth on October 15 before flying out to England.The Kangaroos open their Four Nations campaign against Scotland at Hull on October 28. ' ' '