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ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones expressed optimism that his sprained left shoulder wont be an issue against the?Pittsburgh Steelers in the season opener.Coach Jay Gruden slowed the talk of Jones being ready for certain, but he did say, thats the intent right now.Jones injured his shoulder in the second preseason game and has not practiced since, sitting out the final two games this summer. But he practiced Monday, albeit in a yellow jersey signifying no contact. Jones stayed after practice to work on pass protection drills, using full force to hit a dummy bag held by a teammate.Jones said hell be full-go in Wednesdays practice -- though Gruden said that might not happen until Thursday -- in preparation for the Sept. 12 season opener. Jones has taken over the full-time duties from Alfred Morris, who started the previous four years but signed with Dallas this offseason.It feels awesome, Jones said about his shoulder. Two weeks ago I couldnt move it; now Im out here banging around. Im in a great position right now.I havent had any pain today, which is a great thing for me. It helps your mind out, knowing you can take a hit and can get back up and play the next play. I feel great about it.But Gruden said a big key will be how Jones shoulder responds to this work.Well get another day of pads on, Gruden said. That will tell a lot.Jones rushed for 490 yards last season, splitting time with Morris. But he missed the final four games, including the playoffs, with a hip injury. That, plus the shoulder injury, led to concerns over whether or not hed be durable enough to be a 16-game starter.But Jones said hes not worried about his shoulder.I dont feel nothings stopping me, he said. I felt my tracks were a little rusty, but once I got going today I felt great about myself, great about the game plan. I felt like I fell back into it. Ill carry that right over. Khari Willis Womens Jersey . 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Sydney FC star Milos Ninkovic admits it took him almost all of the A-League pre-season to get over the clubs refusal to let him accept a lucrative offer in the UAE.The Sky Blues denied the Serbian midfielder an official request in the winter to be released from the final year of his Australian contract to reportedly move to Qatar.The deal wouldve secured Ninkovics long-term future and, with him heading into the back end of his football career, he was initially disappointed to be knocked back.To be honest, it was hard. But its good this happening in pre-season. In pre-season it was hard, but after when the league start, it was much easier for me, Ninkovic said on Thursday.It was a very difficult time for me because I had a good offer and Im 31 years old.You never know, this is football. You never know whats happening tomorrow. But I already forget because I respect this club, I respect the people of this club.Now I just focus on Sydney FC. I want to help my teammates, the club, to win title after five, six years.Ninkovic has stood by his promise, striking early-season form with two goals, two assists in five straight run-on starts, leading to him being named the players association player of the month on Thursday.dddddddddddd.He has been an integral part in the ladder leaders five-game winning streak to start the campaign, however believes the team can still find another gear.This is only first five games. We have 20 more games, he said.We just need to continue to play like the first five games. I think we can play much better than maybe last game against (Melbourne Victory), especially with the ball.After putting the contract situation behind him, Ninkovic is now open to the possibility of earning another deal to stay in Australia.He is one of a large number of Sky Blues without a contract next season, including regular first-team players Brandon ONeill, Rhyan Grant, Bobo, Filip Holosko, and captain Alex Brosque.I just want to work hard to play every game much better and better. We will see, this is football. This is life. You never know whats happening tomorrow, he said. ' ' '