and the logo of the twins charity, Tackle Sickle Cell. The foundation battles

Though the NFL normally cracks down on players wearing custom footwear, this week will be an exception.As part of the #MyCauseMyCleats social campaign, hundreds of players will don personalized cleats supporting charity foundations of their choice. Uni Watchs Paul Lukas took a look at some of the most interesting ones, including those of New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty and twin brother Jason McCourty, a Tennessee Titans cornerback.The McCourtys cleats feature cartoon figures of both brothers and the logo of the twins charity, Tackle Sickle Cell. The foundation battles sickle cell disease, which runs in the McCourty family.?Among other Patriots with custom cleats for the occasion are cornerback Logan Ryan and defensive end Chris Long, who was kind enough to share one of his pairs with fellow end Rob Ninkovich:This is the first year of the #MyCauseMyCleats campaign, but with so many players embracing the opportunity, it wouldnt be a surprise to see it become an annual staple. Bryan Bulaga Jersey . With their top three point guards and Kobe Bryant all sidelined by injury, the Lakers signed Marshall out of the D-League on Friday before their home game against Minnesota. Deon Simon Jersey . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. http://www.wholesalepackersjerseys.com/?tag=youth-rashan-gary-jersey . -- Claudio Bieler hadnt scored since early September, and not from the run of play since mid-July. Greg Roberts Jersey . Nine days before the opening ceremony, organizing committee chief Dmitry Chernyshenko said Wednesday that Sochi is "fully ready" and will deliver safe, friendly and well-run games that defy the grim reports that have overshadowed preparations. Raven Greene Jersey . A big centre with all the tools to be an elite player, Johansen paced the Blue Jackets with a standout game Saturday night. He had a goal and two assists for a career-high three points as Columbus beat the New York Islanders 5-2 to snap a five-game losing streak. CHASKA, Minn. -- Facts and figures for the Ryder Cup, which starts Friday at Hazeltine National:Format: Four matches of fourballs (better ball) and foursomes (alternate shot) on Friday and Saturday, 12 singles matches Sunday.Points: Europe needs 14 points to retain the cup. The United States needs 14 1/2 points to win the cup.Series: United States leads 25-13-2.Last time: Europe built a 10-6 lead going into Sunday singles at Gleneagles and won the singles sessions for a 16 1/2-11 1/2 victory. Europe won for the third straight time and eighth time in the last 10 Ryder Cups. Justin Rose was unbeaten in five matches.Captains: Darren Clarke (Europe), Davis Love III (United States).European roster: Rafa Cabrera Bello, Matt Fitzpatrick, Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer, Rory McIlroy, Thomas Pieters, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson, Andy Sullivan, Lee Westwood, Danny Willett, Chris Wood.U.S. roster: Rickie Fowler, J.B Holmes, Dustin Johnson, Zach Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Matt Kuchar, Phil Mickelson, Ryan Moore, Patrick Reed, Brandt Sneedeker, Jordan Spieth, Jimmy Walker.ddddddddddddKey statistic: Phil Mickelson and J.B. Holmes are the only U.S. players at Hazeltine who have played on a winning Ryder Cup team.Noteworthy: Europe is going for its fourth straight victory, its longest streak in the Ryder Cup.Quoteworthy: Im expecting it to be loud. Im expecting it to be fun. Im expecting it to be nerve-wracking. Im expecting it to be the Ryder Cup, which is why its so special. -- Justin Rose.Opening foursomes session: Henrik Stenson and Justin Rose vs. Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed; Rory McIlroy and Andy Sullivan vs. Phil Mickelson and Rickie Fowler; Sergio Garcia and Martin Kaymer vs. Jimmy Walker and Zach Johnson; Lee Westwood and Thomas Pieters vs. Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar.Television (all times EDT): Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Golf Channel); Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (NBC); Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. (NBC).(backslash) ' ' '