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An unfortunate gym mishap for Sam Gibson aside, the injury outlook at North Melbourne continues to improve ahead of a pivotal fortnight for the Kangaroos.Gibson is in doubt for Saturdays clash against Sydney after suffering a broken nose but the Roos could regain Scott Thompson, Ben Brown, Ben Jacobs, Sam Wright and even long-term absentee Shaun Higgins for the Hobart encounter.The eighth-placed Kangaroos need all the help they can get as look to stave off a late challenge from ninth-placed Melbourne with wins against the Swans and then Greater Western Sydney.Roos coach Brad Scott told reporters on Wednesday Gibson sustained a broken nose and a nasty gash to his face after he slipped and dropped a barbell on his head on Tuesday morning.Hes not ok, hes pretty sore at the moment, Scott said.He was sent to hospital just to rule out any other facial fractures, which hes clear of.Hes a bit uncomfortable but were still really optimistic hell be available to play this week.Gibson has played the past 105 games without a break - the longest active streak in the AFL.Higgins hasnt played at any level since knee surgery after round seven but Scott is confident the veteran is capable of slotting straight back into the senior side without a stint in the VFL.In further good news for North, key forward Jarrad Waite is making better than expected progress in his recovery from hip surgery a fortnight ago and is a chance to return against the Giants at Etihad Stadium in round 23.The Demons can snatch eighth place from the Roos if they win their last two games - against Carlton and Geelong - and North lose against Sydney and GWS.But Scott is intent on improving his clubs position in the eight rather than holding off Paul Roos emerging side.Were not happy to finish eighth, he said.Once round 23 is done theres a week off before eight clubs get to launch an assault on the finals, thats what were looking at but were going to have to play some pretty good footy in the next two weeks to get that opportunity.Our view is that were looking to play our best footy to make an impact in September - its not about just getting there.Scott dismissed suggestions a decision on the playing future of AFL games record holder Brent Harvey would be made at a scheduled board meeting on Wednesday night, adding all personnel moves will be left until the end of the Roos 2016 campaign.Pittsburgh Penguins Shirts . 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Its the second straight game Bell has scored in extra time for Kelowna, which beat the Brandon Wheat Kings 6-5 on Friday, and he now has four game-winning goals on the season.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A lot has been written about Odell Beckham Jr. losing his cool on the bench during the New York Giants game against Josh Norman and the Washington Redskins.The third-year receiver looked agitated at times, mouthed off and had to be confronted on at least two occasions by new coach Ben McAdoo about keeping his poise.Thats Beckham though. The 23-year-old is intense. He plays hard, and he wants to win in the worst way.It didnt happen Sunday in the Redskins 29-27 win on a fourth-quarter field goal.Despite being a distraction on the sideline, Beckham played well for the Giants (2-1).Going one-on-one with the immensely talented Norman most of the game, he had seven catches for a season-high 121 yards. His best plays came in the fourth quarter with the game on the line.Thats why quarterback Eli Manning wasnt concerned about Beckham on Wednesday when the Giants went over game film and started preparations for Monday nights game in Minnesota against the undefeated Vikings.In fact, he doesnt feel Beckham is a distraction.Hes an emotional player. He plays hard, he wants to win, Manning said. He wants to go out there. There are times where guys can get fired up on the sidelines when stuff happens. Its all: `Hey, can we get back poise, go out there, produce and make the plays. So again, Im not worried about it. I think hes making plays and doing a lot of good things. Hell continue to do that.Manning said he never talked to Beckham about what got him so upset.Whats more important is to stop making the mistakes that cost them this past weekend. They turned the ball over three times, including a fourth-quarter interception thrown by Manning in the red zone. They now have seven in three games.New York also cant have a repeat of the penalties. There were 11 for 128 yards, including five 15-yarders, including two that led to the ejection of center Weston Richburg.We have to understand that we have to protect the football, Manning said.We cant give them a short field. We have to play smart. Smarter than what weve been doing. Hopefully we can still go out there and execute. Hit some bigg plays and be explosive.ddddddddddddWe have to continue to do some of the good things that weve been doing.The offense has moved the ball, but it has scored only one touchdown in the second half.I think, obviously, were getting down there, we just have to find a ways; turnovers hurt, the penalties hurt, Manning said. So we have to find ways to stay in a good rhythm and good down and distance and not have the negative plays.New York lost halfback Shane Vereen for the season with a torn triceps muscle on Sunday. He was starting for Rashad Jennings, who hurt his left thumb in the win over New Orleans the previous week.Jennings hand was not taped on Wednesday and he said he expected to practice on Thursday. Whether he plays is up to the medical staff. If he cant, Orleans Darkwa, Bobby Rainey and rookie Paul Perkins are next in line.Every single back in our running back room is capable of getting the job done, Jennings said.Theres no question about that. Ive said that from day one. I think we did a good job. They understood the offensive system and how we were going to attack the Redskins defense. They plugged in and made plays along the way. Hats off to our offensive line and receivers blocking down field. They made some big plays.The Giants also have to worry about the cornerbacks this week. Starter Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (groin) and first-round draft pick Eli Apple (hamstring) said they felt a little better on Wednesday.Rodgers-Cromartie has done some light jogging. Apple does not know if he will practice on Thursday, but he had a hamstring injury at Ohio State and did not miss a game.Trevin Wade and Leon Hall got a lot of work against the Redskins, who had six passes of 20 or more yards, including touchdowns of 55 and 44 yards.We were undisciplined last game, it showed up in the penalties and also showed up on defense, giving up big plays, linebacker Jonathan Casillas said.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '