Winslow sick...Ensminger elevated...Twins keeping Redmond

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Kellen Winslow missed his second straight day of practice with an unspecified "illness" so the Browns are sending him to a doctor for tests. Coach Romeo Crennel won't say if his veteran tight end will play Monday night against the defending champion New York Giants.

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn's inside receivers coach will run the Tigers' offense the rest of the season, but coach Tommy Tuberville says Steve Ensminger won't be a candidate to replace Tony Franklin as offensive coordinator. Tuberville fired Franklin yesterday, just six games into his first full season with the 20th-ranked Tigers.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Twins have exercised their $950,000 option on Mike Redmond. The 37-year-old backup catcher hit .287 and knocked in 12 runs in 38 games this year. Redmond is a .292 career hitter.

TIMONIUM, Md. (AP) Phil Blackmar is the early clubhouse leader during first-round play at the Senior Players Championship near Baltimore. He signed for a 5-under-par 65 today. That's one better than Berhnard Langer and Fred Funk.

INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) Ski star Marlies Schild (mahr-LEES' shild) broke her left leg today on the slopes and will miss the upcoming World Cup season. The 27-year-old Austrian won the slalom title last season and has 20 World Cup race victories to her credit.

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