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DETROIT - Ryan Hunter-Reay will have to drive from the back of the field in his first race since winning the Indianapolis 500. Hunter-Reay brushed the wall during Saturday morning qualifying for the first race of the Detroit Grand Prix doubleheader. It happened on his second lap, and the American drove his damaged Andretti Autosport entry to pit lane, ending his qualifying attempt. "Just pushing it in qualifying and the left rear snapped on me, and I just brushed the wall," Hunter-Reay said. "Just no time to fix it." But Hunter-Reay was not concerned about his team repairing the rear suspension and getting him back on track and salvaging the weekend. IndyCar races Saturday and Sunday on Belle Isle, and Hunter-Reay goes into the doubleheader as the series points leader following his Indy 500 victory. "Theres still plenty of time to gain a lot of points," he said. "Theres still plenty of opportunity this weekend, weve just got to fix the suspension. Just one foot in front of the other. Weve turned the page and on to Detroit and focus on the championship." Also in Hunter-Reays qualifying group, Simon Pagenaud was called for interference on Juan Pablo Montoya. It prevented Pagenaud from advancing and moved Montoya into the next group. Pagenaud, winner of one of last years doubleheader races, and his team angrily disputed the penalty, to no avail. "I dont understand the call," the Frenchman said. Markus Naslund Jersey . -- Michael Bennett gambled last off-season that playing on a one-year deal in Seattle would pay off in the future with the long-term contract he always wanted. Igor Larionov Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.officialcanuckspro.com/Daniel...cks-jersey/.com) - The Columbus Blue Jackets rewarded starting goaltender and pending restricted free agent Sergei Bobrovsky with a four-year contract extension on Friday. Kirk Mclean Jersey . Perhaps as important, shes sending a message to 17-year-old gold medal favourite Sara Takanashi of Japan. Iraschko-Stolz relegated Takanashi, who has 10 World Cup victories this season, to second place in two of three training jumps Saturday. Alexander Mogilny Jersey . PETERSBURG, Fla.BEREA, Ohio -- The Browns are down to one quarterback -- one healthy, though very shaken quarterback who has become a target for Cleveland fans. With Jason Campbell being treated for a concussion, Brandon Weeden, twice benched this season and a lightning rod for fan anger, will likely start this week against Jacksonville. Browns coach Rob Chudzinski said Campbell is following the NFLs protocol on head injuries after he was hurt in Sundays 27-11 loss to Pittsburgh. Campbell was knocked to the ground by blitzing Steelers cornerback William Gay, who came unblocked off the edge and delivered a blow to the quarterbacks facemask with his left hand. As he fell, Campbell also banged his head onto the frozen ground. The play was not caught by referee Terry McAulay or anyone in his crew for a penalty. Chudzinski, who plans to submit the play to the league office for review, said he was told by officials during the game that they thought Campbell was struck in the shoulder. "It doesnt seem like they miss that call very much," outside linebacker Paul Kruger said Monday. Campbell has not been ruled out of this weeks game, but Chudzinski said "chances are" Weeden, who began the season as Clevelands starter, will get the nod against the Jaguars. Weeden is the only quarterback on Clevelands roster, but Chudzinski said the Browns (4-7) will likely add a backup in the next few days. Teams typically work out players on Tuesday before signing them. The team will reportedly bring in free agent Caleb Hanie for a tryout. A former backup with Chicago and Denver, the 28-year-old was released by Baltimore before the season. Campbell came to the Browns training facility Monday before he was sent home. Hell undergo further evaluation this week and will have to pass a concussion test before he is cleared to play. Chudzinski said he spoke briefly with Campbell, who was assisted to the sideline and driven to Clevelands locker room after Gays hit. "I think he was OK, felt OK," Chudzinski said. Campbells injury places Weeden back in the crosshairs of some Cleveland fans, who vented their frustration at him during Sundays game. Weeden was booed when he came in for one play in the first half after Campbell aggravated a rib injury and again when Clevelands starter was knocked out of the gaame.dddddddddddd The negative reaction by fans made an already unpleasant atmosphere in FirstEnergy Stadium worse. "Its difficult," Chudzinski said. "I understand the fans, the perspective and where theyre coming from on things. At the end of the day hes a Cleveland Brown and we need him to win and to help us win. I know that thats how the team feels about him." Browns linebacker DQwell Jackson said he has "always been behind Brandon from Day One" and sympathizes with him being singled out as a reason the Browns have dropped from the playoff race. "You could hear the boos around the stadium, but you have to block that out," Jackson said. "That comes with the territory. He plays a tough position. He takes all the credit when you win, and unfortunately he takes all the credit (blame) when you lose. "Im more than confident he can get it done. If hes up or if Jasons up, it doesnt matter to me who is back there. I know both guys are more than capable enough to help us win." Jacksons positive comments were not surprising. After all, hes a team captain, leader and perhaps the most respected player in Clevelands locker room. However, following Sundays game, both cornerback Joe Haden and safety T.J. Ward made remarks that seemed to indicate a possible divide among the Browns. Haden said there was a sense of deflation when Campbell went to the sideline the first time, and Ward bemoaned the teams four turnovers and offensive struggles. "Im tired of losing, thats it," Ward said. Chudzinski was aware of Wards comments and understands that some of his players are disappointed and angry. But with five games left, he cant allow any dissension. "Guys who arent frustrated or like losing, we dont want here anyhow," he said. "I talked to the team about the importance of us sticking together and this is the time when those frustrations come out, when you dont have as much success in a game that you want to have. We have a lot of football left to play this season." Jackson said Ward, in the final year of his contract, probably wishes he had chosen his words more wisely. "Im sure he regrets it," Jackson said. "He was speaking out of frustration. T.J. is a team guy. He wants everyone to do well." ' ' '