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CINCINNATI -- Bengals running back Giovani Bernard has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, but star receiver A.J. Green might be able to return from a hamstring injury this season, coach Marvin Lewis said on Monday.Scans on Bernards left knee confirmed the ACL tear, suffered on the final drive on Sunday. Hell have surgery soon, costing Cincinnati its most versatile running back.Green also will be out when the Bengals play at Baltimore (5-5) on Sunday with what amounts to their last chance to get back into the AFC North race. Green hurt his right hamstring on the Bengals first pass of the game.Lewis said scans on Greens hamstring detected a strain -- not as severe as initially feared -- and theres a possibility he could return at some point.The Bengals (3-6-1) are a long shot for the playoffs after a 16-12 loss to Buffalo at Paul Brown Stadium.Its just a matter of how quickly he recovers through it, Lewis said.Green was in the trainers room during the open locker room period on Monday. At one point, he poked his head out the door and, with a big smile, yelled to a teammate and then went back inside.Bernard caught three straight passes on the final drive that ended with an incompletion in the end zone. He stayed in the game for a couple of plays after getting his knee twisted and then took himself out. He went for a medical scan that detected the torn ligament.I thought he was just tired and we were getting him out for a play, running back Rex Burkhead said. Then when I found out afterward, I was like, `What? It was shocking news to me and Im sure a lot of the guys. He was walking around like it wasnt that bad.The two injuries are a significant blow to a team that has been one of the healthiest in the league. Green is among the NFLs leaders with 66 catches for 964 yards. Bernard is second on the team with 39 catches for 336 yards. Bernard also has rushed for 337 yards, second to Jeremy Hills 623 yards.Words cant really put it how I feel, Hill said on Monday, standing next to Bernards locker. Guys have to step in there and not miss a beat. Obviously its easy to say that with guys like A.J. and Gio going down, but thats what we have to do if we want to accomplish the things we want to accomplish.The Bengals self-destructed against the Bills. Mike Nugent missed both of his extra-point attempts, hitting the right upright. The Bengals considered looking at another kicker, but decided to stick with Nugent and help him work out his problems. In the past three games, Nugent has missed three extra points and a field goal.Ive given it a lot of thought, Lewis said. Were going to move forward with Mike.Lewis noted there was a downside to bringing in an unfamiliar kicker at this point in the season. Nugent is in his seventh season with the Bengals.Im way more comfortable with helping Mike get corrected through this, Lewis said. This is where were going to be today.Game notes Lewis hadnt seen video of LB Vontaze Burfict making a gesture toward a fan with his hand during the game, so he had no comment about it. ... CB Dre Kirkpatrick injured his left knee in the second half, but a scan after the game found no serious injury. Hes not sure whether hell be available to play against the Ravens. ... Lewis said several other players who were hurt should be able to recover during the week.---More AP NFL coverage: http://pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Kaka Jersey . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position. Ricardo Oliveira Jersey . 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"Martyn is a highly-respected coach with experience at the top levels in England," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson.Tickets for the 2016 British Masters supported by Sky Sports are now on general sale, with fans able to buy tickets for the final three rounds of the European Tour tournament at The Grove. The opening round on Thursday October 13 has now completely sold out, with 20,000 spectators taking advantage of the Sky Sports Thursday free ticket offer, which was launched last Friday.But fans can still ensure they get to see some of the worlds leading players in action, including tournament host Luke Donald, with tickets for the second, third and final rounds (from Friday October 14 - Sunday October 16) on sale from 10am on Friday morning. They are on available jointly via www.europeantourtickets.com and www.sky.com/tickets. More than 57,000 spectators attended last years British Masters supported by Sky Sports at Woburn Golf Club, where Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick claimed his maiden European Tour title.This year, former World and European No 1 Donald takes on the role of tournament host, and he is keen to encourage new and existing fans to support the event once again, with a range of innovative initiatives planned at The Grove, including masterclasses, player Q&As and unique digital content. Matthew Fitzpatrick won the British Masters supported by Sky Sports at Woburn in 2015 He said: It is great news that all 20,000 free tickets have been snapped up for Sky Sports Thursday at the British Masters supported by Sky Sports, and hopefully we will now also get a good response for the other three rounds, helping to create a special atmosphere at The Grove in October.Its going to be a world class event so we would like people to bring ttheir kids and bring their families.dddddddddddd Like last year we are going to have the masterclasses and the Q&As so we can engage with the fans. It is going to be a fantastic event so hopefully people will support it.Sky Sports has teamed up with grassroots initiative Get Into Golf to build on the success of last years British Masters, supporting the campaign to get both children and adults playing golf throughout the year, beginning this spring. To date, 3,896 adults have taken up a form of membership through the initiative, with females representing 41% of participants. The Grove, host course for the British Masters supported by Sky Sports this October Key activation points throughout the year will include the 2016 Open Championship, the first time Sky Sports has broadcast the prestigious event, and the British Masters, which will be played at The Grove for the first time.The Hertfordshire venue previously hosted the WGC - American Express Championship in 2006, which was won by Tiger Woods, with Ian Poulter - last years British Masters tournament host - joint runner-up alongside Adam Scott, while Donald finished in a share of sixth place. Hospitality packages are also available for the British Masters supported by Sky Sports. For further information or to request a brochure call 01344 8404550 email enquiries@europeantourhospitality.com or visit www.europeantourtickets.com. 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