the closest opportunity we have had. Whether we gain promotion automatically or through the play-off system, we have an opportunity and we hope to grasp it. Highli

Veteran point guard John Wall appears to be getting healthier. The struggling Washington Wizards can only hope to say the same.Wall, who leads the team in scoring (22.3) and assists (8.3), underwent surgery on both knees in May and has not played games on consecutive days in the early stages of this season. CSN Washington reported Tuesday, however, that Wall is approaching the point where such restrictions might be lifted.Washington, which is 2-7 and in last place in the NBAs Southeast Division, plays the first half of a back-to-back Wednesday night on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers (1-9). The Wizards host the New York Knicks on Thursday.Bradley Beal, the Wizards other starting guard, has missed the last two games with tightness in his right hamstring. He practiced Monday, however, and told the Washington Post he hopes to play versus Philadelphia.Its not great, said Beal, the Wizards second-leading scorer (15.4). Its not 1,000 percent, but its pretty close.Without Wall and Beal, the Wizards dropped a 106-95 decision to Chicago on Saturday night. After the game, starting center Marcin Gortat told reporters that Washington has one of the worst benches in the league right now.The Washington Post reported that Gortat apologized to his teammates Monday, and that coach Scott Brooks was quick to extinguish the brushfire.I look at things from a whole, Brooks told the newspaper. When I played, I was a backup, and I didnt like to be divided. We dont have two teams here, we have one basketball team, and right now were not happy and content on being 2-7.Brooks, in his first year with the Wizards after seven as the Oklahoma City Thunders head coach, spent 10 seasons in the NBA as a reserve point guard, the first two of those with Philadelphia.The Sixers beat Indiana in overtime last Friday for their lone victory of the season, snapping a 44-game losing streak in October/November games. They fell 117-96 the next night in Atlanta, and were beaten 115-88 Monday night in Houston, running their road losing streak to 20 contests. That equals the second-longest skid in franchise history.Tonight, we just didnt really fight, veteran guard Gerald Henderson told the Philadelphia Inquirer after the loss to the Rockets. As a defense, you need to be locked in ... on their individual players, their tendencies, and all that stuff.We got physically (and) just effort-wise, dominated.Rookie center Joel Embiid continues to excel, averaging team highs of 18 points and 7.3 rebounds despite being limited to 24 minutes a game as a precaution. Embiid, the third overall pick in the 2014 draft, missed two seasons while recovering from a pair of foot surgeries.Philadelphia will be without forward Ben Simmons, the top overall pick in the 2016 draft, until at least January following foot surgery. Center/forward Nerlens Noel (knee surgery) and guard Jerryd Bayless (wrist) have also yet to play this season, though the latter was assigned on Monday to the Sixers NBA Development League team, the Delaware 87ers. He hopes to return by the end of the month.The Wizards have been without backup center Ian Mahinmi (torn medial meniscus, left knee) through their first nine games.Wholesale Ray Ban Store . Scott Kazmir allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Michael Brantley hit a two-run homer in a three-run first inning and the Indians maintained their hold on an AL wild-card spot with a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night. Ray Ban Sale Online . After Martin Skrtel put the Reds in front from close range at Stamford Bridge after only four minutes, Hazard hit back in the 17th with a superb strike. Etoo gave Jose Mourinhos team a decisive lead from Oscars back pass in the 34th. http://www.salerayban.com/ . Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Ilija Bozoljac 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (4) on the indoor hard-court at Belgrade Arena. The victory improved the Czech pairs impressive cup doubles record to 14-1. Cheap Ray Ban Aviator Sunglasses . On Tuesday, Ottawa placed forward Cory Conacher and defenceman Joe Corvo on waivers as trade rumours swirl around the Senators. Ray Ban China . The Australian is competing in his final season in Formula One and still looking for his first win this year. He will look to end Vettels run of six straight race wins on Sunday. Webber, who is fifth in the championship, earned his second pole from the past three races and 13th of his career.Liam Rosenior is battling to be fit for Brightons promotion showdown at home to Derby on Monday, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 2.15pm.The experienced full-back was forced off by a back spasm in the latter stages of Saturdays 3-1 win at Charlton but hopes to be available.Veteran striker Bobby Zamora has been struggling with a hip injury while defender Uwe Hunemeier (groin) and midfielder Solly March (knee) are still out. The Seagulls are currently third and could head into the top two with a win as the promotion race with Burnley and Middlesbrough heads towards an exciting climax. Bobby Zamora is battling a hip injury Brighton manager Chris Hughton said: There is certainly more pressure on the other two clubs because their expectations were different at the beginning of the season.It is a nice position to be in, but we dont want to avoid the pressure, we are welcoming it and if you have it, then it means youre close to success.Its a crucial period and the club and players are enjoying it. This is the closest opportunity we have had. Whether we gain promotion automatically or through the play-off system, we have an opportunity and we hope to grasp it. Highlights of Brightons 3-1 win at Charlton Derby will assess Bradley Johnson, who has missed the last four matches with a knee injury he sustained during the 4-0 home victory over Hull on April 5, after he resumed training on Thursday.ddddddddddddFellow midfielder Jeff Hendrick remains on course to be fit for the play-offs and he is expected to be back in training next week following his absence with a thigh problem.The same can be said of goalkeeper Lee Grant as he nears a return to full fitness after undergoing groin surgery.Former Brighton loanee Darren Bent scored from the bench last weekend and could be in line to start for Derby, who look likely to face Hull in the play-off semi-finals - barring an unlikely sequence of results. Highlights of Derbys 1-1 draw with Sheffield Wednesday Watch Brighton v Derby in the Sky Bet Championship live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 2.15pm on Monday. ' ' '