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HOUSTON -- It was something Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith hoped wouldnt drag out, and in the end it lasted just one day.After missing the opening day of training camp, Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins ended his holdout Sunday following the Texans first practice.The Texans removed Hopkins from the reserve/did not report list and granted him reinstatement to the active list on Sunday afternoon.Hopkins, who is scheduled to make $1 million in base salary this season, and the team were still in constant communication. Smith said the dialogue was positive throughout the short holdout.During the holdout, Hopkins was being fined $40,000 per day he missed, but now because of his return he will be able to cash in on a $445,004 roster bonus on Wednesday.Hopkins is coming off the best season of his career with 1,521 yards receiving, third-best in the NFL, 111 receptions and 11 touchdowns.I have a tremendous amount of respect for DeAndre Hopkins, Texans coach Bill OBrien said. I love coaching the guy and I speak for everybody here that hes a heck of a player and when he comes back hell be thrown right in there. Thats the way its going to go.With Hopkins briefly holding out and J.J. Watt still recovering from back surgery the focus and attention werent fully on the players participating in the teams first practice, but rather on those that werent.Its the National Football League, things happen whether it is injuries or anything else you just have to coach the guys that are out on the field, OBrien said. Once we get into our meetings and we come out here, were just focused on coaching the guys that are out here.Even though Watt couldnt practice, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year jogged his way around the edge of the field on Sunday.In late July, Watt had a herniated disc removed from his back, which was an injury suffered during last season but began flaring up during the offseason.As far as his body overall, Watt says he feels good but is listening to everything the doctors say to ensure a speedy recovery.I cant be out here for long periods of time right now, I still have the stiches in, he said. Cant really sweat it out too much out here and I cant stand for that long. As soon as Im healthy enough to come out here and stand up I will, Im going to be out here helping with whatever I can.Watt said he will get back onto the field as soon as hes cleared by the doctors, but didnt rule out the possibility of missing some playing time. He has never missed a game in his NFL career.I cant put a solid start date on when Im going to be able to play, he said. Never missed a game in my five years. In 2012 I missed all of training camp, didnt have a problem there. Dont see this being a problem. I dont plan on missing my first game now but I cant promise it.---AP NFL websites: http://pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Zack Greinke Diamondbacks Jersey . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Matt Andriese Jersey . Marincin has played in two NHL games so far this season with two penalty minutes. The 21-year-old has three goals, four assists and a plus-5 rating in 24 games with the American Hockey Leagues Oklahoma City Barons this season. http://www.diamondbackssale.com/diamondbacks-jarrod-dyson-jersey/ . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Taijuan Walker Diamondbacks Jersey . -- Ryan Getzlaf grabbed the three pucks wrapped in tape and held them up to his chest in the Anaheim Ducks dressing room for a celebration nine seasons in the making. Yasmany Tomas Jersey . The Vancouver coach and an announced sellout crowd of 18,910 watched in dismay as the Canucks lost 7-4 to the New York Islanders on Monday night by squandering a 3-0 lead in the third period.Rory McIlroy is looking forward to a final-day shoot-out in California after ending the third day of the Northern Trust Open just two strokes behind leader Bubba Watson. McIlroy, who is enjoying his debut at the iconic Riviera Country Club, was forced to scramble hard during his four-under 67 which kept him in the hunt among a congested leaderboard packed with star names.Watson leads the way on 12 under, while the likes of Mcilroy, Dustin Johnson, Adam Scott and last weeks winner Hideki Matsuyama are all in the chasing pack heading into the final round. Quality courses produce a quality leaderboard, and you just have to look at the names up there, said world No 3 McIlroy, who made five birdies and dropped only one shot following a careless approach to the third.Bubba, Dustin, myself, Adam, all very, very good players. Its going to be a bit of a shoot-out tomorrow, and Im happy that I stayed at 10-under and didnt drop to nine.Its one of these golf courses, if you just stay around, hang in there and not make too many mistakes, stay patient, your time will come and it will present itself with a few opportunities. And thankfully on the back nine, I was able to take some of them.Asked about his game plan for Sunday, McIlroy insisted he would focus on his own form rather than be distracted by how his fellow conttenders are performing.dddddddddddd.I dont think you can look too much at what the other guys are doing, he added. Youve just got to go out and set yourself a number. If you go out and achieve that, and its not quite enough, then someones just played better than you that day. Rory McIlroy admitted he needs to be more accurate off the tee I need to hit more fairways. I didnt hit my first fairway until the eighth hole today. Even though the rough isnt that long, being in that kikuyu grass takes so much control out of your hands. Even though the greens are soft, its still very tricky to judge.I feel like my iron game is sharp, my short game has been pretty good and my putting was nice today. I holed out well, and I have to continue to do that.Dont miss the final round at Riviera. 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