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GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Derrick Rose?rejoined the New York Knicks on Saturday, eager to put his civil trial behind him and get back to playing basketball.Rose was with the team for the first time since Oct. 4, when he left for his trial in Los Angeles after a preseason game in Houston.Rose and two friends were found not liable in a civil lawsuit that accused them of gang-raping Roses ex-girlfriend when she was incapacitated from drugs or alcohol. Rose and his friends were being sued for $21.5 million.The issue was a huge issue. I took it very serious, Rose said after Saturdays practice. Im a grown man. I put myself in this situation and I had to get myself out. I was focused the entire time.Out of all of this, the only thing that really hurt me was missing my sons birthday party, missing his birthday. Those were the two things that I was worried about the most. Not being there with my family ... it hurt. And being there for my son. That was the only thing.Rose was asked whether he felt vindicated after maintaining his innocence.A little bit, he said. But at the same time, there was another person that was involved in this. So, if anything, Ive just been praying for myself and praying for her because the issue is very big in the States and everywhere. So just praying for everyone that was involved and knowing that all this is out of my control.The only thing I could work on is being a better person, being a better dad, brother, cousin, uncle. Being the best I could be so I could help others.Saying it felt like heaven to be back on the basketball court, Rose enters his first season with the Knicks motivated and excited about a fresh start, both on and off the court.It would change anyone, Rose said of the civil lawsuit. But I spoke on it and this is all behind me now. The only thing I can focus on is worrying about the future. I love being around my teammates. I love the way that we are coming together as a team.Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said Rose looked good physically and did not have trouble with the teams schemes.He did his homework, said Hornacek, who sent Rose plays to study during the two-week trial and went over some of the offense with his point guard Friday.Hornacek said well find out, when asked whether Rose can play starters minutes during Tuesdays season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers.He looks in pretty good shape, Hornacek said. It may be a situation where we put him in. If he looks like hes tired, well get him out and then get him back quickly. Maybe the rotation is a little different as he first comes back.Rose says hes refocused after being traded from Chicago this summer. The former MVP is entering the final year of his contract and says he wants to prove he is healthy after having three knee surgeries.Im very confident, man, Rose said. I really believe this why Im here, to hoop. I still have a lot of confidence in my ability. The confidence never left. If anything [the trial] made me focus a little more, like having time to myself in the gym and just working on things that I think I need to work on.We didnt make the playoffs last year. Im still chasing something right now. I just want to hoop and just let my game speak for itself. Mike Person Super Bowl Jersey . -- Devin Hester is done returning kicks in Chicago. Kyle Juszczyk Super Bowl Jersey . Having already announced that the race will start May 9 with three stages in Northern Ireland and Ireland and finish in Trieste on June 1, the rest of the route was unveiled Monday. http://www.thesf49ersshoponline.com/Youth-Jerry-Rice-49ers-Jersey/ . Burris threw two TD passes, including a key 15-yard fourth-quarter strike to Bakari Grant that effectively countered a Toronto comeback bid and led Hamilton to a 33-19 victory. 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DENVER -- The Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are a lot alike.Stout secondaries.Speedy sack-masters.Scuffling ground games.Problems protecting the passer.Quarterbacks seeking to regain their pre-injury form.Both teams are 7-3.One averages 22.2 points, the other 23.9.One surrenders 18.7 points a game, the other 18.9.The difference when they play Sunday night in Denver could come down to this: the Broncos are fresher .Benefiting from their late bye week, several players are healthy again, most notably cornerback Aqib Talib (back), defensive end Derek Wolfe (elbow), linebacker Brandon Marshall (hamstring), fullback Andy Janovich (hand) and quarterback Trevor Siemian (shoulder).The Chiefs are coming off a 19-17 loss at home to Tampa Bay that ended the five-game winning streak they put together coming off their bye in Week 5.With starters Talib and Wolfe back and DeMarcus Ware ready to increase his workload now that hes been back for a month from a broken arm, Denvers defense is at full strength for the first time since the opener. The mood around team headquarters reflects a growing confidence they can repeat last years spectacular stretch run that resulted in a championship.Im back, baby! Talib declared as he prepared to end his three-game hiatus. My legs feel extra fresh and I just feel like super-fresh right now.Wolfe missed Denvers last game with a hyperextended right elbow.I hated it, Wolfe said. I dont like watching the game in the first place. I like playing it. Standing on the sideline is miserable anyway. Just standing there for three hours isnt fun.The banged-up Chiefs arent in nearly as good of shape as the Broncos.Missing his third straight game is wide receiver Jeremy Maclin, who hurt his groin on Nov. 6 against Jacksonville and hasnt played since. His absence has coincided with a pronounced drop in production by the offense.Outside linebacker Dee Ford, tied for the NFL lead with 10 sacks, is out with a pulled hamstring and defensive tackle Jaye Howard is out with a hip flexor.The Chiefs hope to get top cornerback Marcus Peters, who has eight takeaways, back from a hip pointer.Wed love to have them all, Kansas City defensive coordinator Bob Sutton said. Three weeks ago, wed have loved to have Justin (Houston), but it is what it is. ... We cant cancel. We cant completeely change our system, so we adjust.ddddddddddddThe NFL originally had the Patriots-Jets game slated for Sunday night, but switched it to this terrific rivalry, which Kansas City leads 57-55.You have two great teams going at it with the same record -- thats what the people want to see, Von Miller said. Were going to give it to them playing a big-time game.Other things to watch for in the showdown where the winner can set its sights on pursuing a division crown and the loser might have to scramble for a wild card:MORE AIR POWER: The Broncos signing of Marlon Brown this week shows how much they want to use three-wide receiver sets. They have seven receivers and have been activating six most games. The problem is that opponents have sent extra pass rushers at Siemian when the Broncos get out of their two-tight end look.MORE MOBILITY: Before he got hurt in Week 4, Siemian regularly escaped pressure in the pocket and ran for first downs when his receivers were covered. You didnt see that the last three or four weeks, coach Gary Kubiak said. So, hopefully with that freshness, youll start to see some more of that again.SLUMPING SMITH: Alex Smith has struggled in his two games since sustaining a head injury in Indianapolis, leading Chiefs fans to pine for backup Nick Foles. Coach Andy Reid insists Smiths job isnt in jeopardy. However, Reid added: Im just worried that we execute better, and thats all the way around.STARK REMINDER: As far as locker room motivations, this one is much better than Jack Del Rios axe and stump in Jacksonville: The Broncos installed a trophy case with their three Lombardi trophies. Not that we need a reminder, but its cool to see them in there, Siemian said. And thats the goal, right?RED ZONE MENANCE: The Chiefs have seven takeaways inside their 20-yard line. Great secondaries, when they get their hands on the ball, they make you pay, Kubiak said. Good secondaries knock balls down and you go to the next play. K.C. has scored 72 points off turnovers, second to Denvers 93 points.---Follow Arnie Melendrez Stapleton on Twitter: http://twitter.com/arniestapleton---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '