ALAMEDA, Calif. http://www.francenationalshop.com/Christophe-Jallet-France-Jersey/ . - The Oakland Raiders defence was dealt a big blow back in the preseason when middle linebacker and defensive signal caller Nick Roach suffered a season-ending concussion.That injury set the tone this season for the Raiders, who have had to piece together their defence on the fly because of a litany of injuries.The Raiders (2-12) have nine defensive players on season-ending injured reserve, including the teams top two strong safeties, two linebackers, a starting defensive end and a starting cornerback.Those absences have played a big role in Oaklands struggles this season as the team will miss the playoffs for the 12th straight year.I think it takes a toll, but its hard to use those things, interim coach Tony Sparano said. Everybodys hurt right now. Its just the next-man-up mentality for us and weve been fortunate that some of these young guys have gone in there and done a good job. Thats the good news, is that youre not going to have to sit here at the end of the season and wonder whether or not so-and-so can play.Thats the one positive from all the injuries. The Raiders have gotten plenty of chances to see what some of the younger players can do when they get playing time. That will give them a better idea of what needs to be prioritized come the off-season.Were about playing together, were about playing with passion, defensive co-ordinator Jason Tarver said. Whats been great is the young men keep jumping in and rallying around each other. Thats what its about.Miles Burris stepped in for Roach and struggled at the start in his adjustment to middle linebacker but now has shown versatility to play all three spots in the future.When outside linebacker Sio Moore went down last week with a season-ending hip injury, former college safety Ray-Ray Armstrong got his most extensive time ever at linebacker with 63 defensive snaps.Its always great having good opportunity, Armstrong said. Its what you do with it. Just trying to make the most of it and help my team out.Armstrong is not alone in getting an opportunity. Benson Mayowa, claimed off waivers from Seattle earlier this season, has gotten ample time in place of LaMarr Woodley at defensive end.There has been a revolving door at strong safety after starter Tyvon Branch and backup Usama Young went down with injuries. Brandian Ross stepped in and played much better than he did a year ago as a replacement starter and also showed the ability to play in the slot in nickel packages.Larry Asante also played well before he was put on injured reserve earlier this month.The secondary has been a work in progress much of the year with starting cornerback Carlos Rogers out for the season with a knee injury and fellow starter Tarell Brown slowed in recent weeks by a foot injury.Those injuries have allowed second-year player DJ Hayden and rookie TJ Carrie to get significant playing time that will pay off in the future.I think thats very, very valuable and I think theres huge carry-over, Sparano said. I think that that provides a real easy transition into Year 2 for them. The game doesnt surprise them. The speed of the game doesnt surprise them. The preparation that it takes to play the game doesnt surprise them.NOTES: The Raiders announced the game Sunday against Buffalo is sold out and will be televised locally. Oakland sold out every home game this season. ... CB Tarell Brown did not practice for a second straight day with a foot injury but still could play Sunday. ...DL C.J. Wilson returned on a limited basis after missing practice Wednesday with a knee injury.___Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL http://www.francenationalshop.com/Nabil-Fekir-France-Jersey/ . Top Picks: While the Bruins arent a high-flying team, but because of the strength of their top lines, they present a lot of players worth taking relatively early in drafts. http://www.francenationalshop.com/Stephane-Ruffier-France-Jersey/ . Two weeks after the Kings became NHL royalty for a second time; sitting on top of the hockey world, Stanley Cup in hands.DUNCAN, B.C. -- Canadians Vivian Tsui and Jennifer Kirby are tied for the lead after Thursdays third round of the Royale Cup Canadian Womens Amateur Championship. Kirby from Paris, Ont., finished at even par for the day and Tsui of Markham, Ont., was 3 over as both players stand at 3 over for the tournament heading into Fridays final round. Kirby started slowly, going 2 over on the front nine, but went 2 under with no bogeys on the back nine. Kirby, 20, won both the Womens and Junior Championship in 2009 at the Royale Cup Canadian Womens Amateur. "Im satisfied with my score for today. I think it (even-par) is a good score with the wind out here today and should keep me in the mix," said Kirby. Tsui, the leader over the first two rounds, was two strokes ahead until she double bogeyed the 16th hole. American Alex Stewart is in sole possession of third after shooting a 2-over 74 and sits a shot behind the leaders. http://www.francenationalshop.com/Anthony-Martial-France-Jersey/. Theres a three-way tie for fourth with Americans Erynne Lee and Lee Lopez tied with SooBin Kim of Coquitlam, B.C., at 5 over for the tournament. Lee vaulted into fourth place with the low-round of the day, a 2-under 70. The 18-year-old was the only player in the field to shoot under par today. The players are competing for an exemption into the U.S Womens Amateur at Rhode Island Country Club, August 8-14 and the CN Canadian Womens Open at Hillsdale Golf and Country Club in Mirabel, Que., August 22-28. In the mid-amateur division Christina Proteau of Port Alberni, B.C., recaptured the lead that she had after the first round. She carded a 4 over on the day to sit 16-over heading into the final round. 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