, TSN Daniel Winnik, who missed practice yesterday, is expected to play on Thursday. - Jonas

PHILADELPHIA -- The NFL agreed Wednesday to remove a US$675 million cap on damages from thousands of concussion-related claims after a federal judge questioned whether there would be enough money to cover as many as 20,000 retired players. A revised settlement agreement filed in federal court in Philadelphia also eliminates a provision that barred anyone who gets concussion damages from the NFL from suing the NCAA or other amateur football leagues. In January, U.S. District Judge Anita Brody had denied preliminary approval of the deal because she worried the money could run out sooner than expected. The settlement, negotiated over several months, is designed to last at least 65 years and cover retired players who develop Lou Gehrigs disease, dementia or other neurological problems believed to be caused by concussions suffered during their pro careers. More than 4,500 former players have filed suit, some accusing the league of fraud for its handling of concussions. They include former Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett and Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon, who suffers from dementia. "This agreement will give retired players and their families immediate help if they suffer from a qualifying neurocognitive illness, and provide peace of mind to those who fear they may develop a condition in the future," plaintiffs lawyers Christopher Seeger and Sol Weiss said in a statement. The original settlement included $675 million for compensatory claims for players with neurological symptoms, $75 million for baseline testing and $10 million for medical research and education. The revised settlement eliminates the cap on overall damage claims but retains the payout formula for individual retirees. A young retiree with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrigs disease, would receive $5 million, a 50-year-old with Alzheimers disease would get $1.6 million, and an 80-year-old with early dementia would get $25,000. Even with the cap removed, both sides said they believe the NFL will spend no more than about $675 million to ex-players. Brody will decide later whether to accept the new settlement terms. Critics of the deal have said the league, with annual revenues topping $9 billion, was getting off lightly. Lawyers for the plaintiffs said the settlement avoids the risk of a protracted legal battle. The proposal does not include an admission from the NFL that it hid information from players about head injuries. "Todays agreement reaffirms the NFLs commitment to provide help to those retired players and their families who are in need, and to do so without the delay, expense and emotional cost associated with protracted litigation," NFL Senior Vice-President Anastasia Danias said in a statement. Boston Red Sox Store . TSN 1290s coverage begins with Hustler & Lawless at 3pm. Rick Ralph hosts the Official Jets Pre-game Show at 5pm. Fake Red Sox Jerseys .com) - Darius Carter and Ron Baker scored 18 points apiece to help 13th-ranked Wichita State beat Evansville 61-41 on Saturday. https://www.cheapredsox.com/ . Scheffler told The Associated Press on Wednesday he made the choice because he had three concussions over the past four years. Red Sox Jerseys 2019 . -- Kansas City Royals right-hander Luke Hochevar will have Tommy John surgery that will sideline the pitcher for the season. Stitched Red Sox Jerseys . - A week after a late-game debacle on defence, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed they can finish.New Jersey Devils Jaromir Jagr (flu) and Patrik Elias (groin) will miss tonights games against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jagr does not have a concussion after getting hit by Pittsburghs Robert Bortuzzo Tuesday night. - Rich Chere, NJ.com Head coach Petere DeBoer says Stephen Gionta, who left just minutes into the morning skate, remains a possibility to play. He suffered a foot injury on Tuesday. The Devils might call a player up from Albany today to help replace their injured players. The team also placed forward Martin Havlat (lower body) on injured reserve retroactive to Nov. 29. - Team Twitter Buffalo Sabres Jhonas Enroth is expected to get the start in net tonight. - Team Twitter Chicago Blackhawks Blackhawks defencemen Duncan Keith, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Johnny Oduya will play Friday night against the Montreal Canadiens. - Chris Kuc, Chicago Tribune Dallas Stars Jussi Rynnas to get start tonight against the Red Wings. - Team Twitter Assign goaltender Anders Lindback to American Hockey League. - Team Twitter Minnesota Wild Defenceman Ryan Suter has the mumps and is questionable for the Wilds game Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. - Team Twitter Montreal Canadiens Recall forward Drayson Bowman from the AHL Bulldogs. New York Rangers Defenceman Dan Boyle practiced today and says he feels real good. - Team Twitter Tanner Glass (mumps) skated today and will again tomorrow. He might be able to return Monday night against the Penguins. - Team Twitter Ottawa Senators Place defenceman Patrick Wiercioch (muscle strain) on the IR and activate defenceman Marc Methot. - Team Twitter Pittsburgh Penguins Marcel Gooc told coach hes ready to play.dddddddddddd Coaching staff has yet to make a decision. - Team Twitter St. Louis Blues Recall defenceman Patteri Lindbohm from the Chicago Wolves. - Team Twitter Tampa Bay Lightning Ben Bishop will likely get the start against the Buffalo Sabres. - Team Twitter Toronto Maple Leafs Leo Komarov will miss his second straight game tonight after getting hit by Alex Ovechkin Saturday night, but did skate for the first time since the incident Thursday morning. Its unclear when hell return to the lineup. - Jonas Siegel, TSN Jonathan Bernier makes his seventh straight start in goal versus the Devils. - Jonas Siegel, TSN Daniel Winnik, who missed practice yesterday, is expected to play on Thursday. - Jonas Siegel, TSN Vancouver Canucks Eddie Lack will get the start in net tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins. - Team Twitter Winnipeg Jets Michael Hutchinson will get the start tomorrow vs the Colorado Avalanche. Defencman Zach Bogosian is out 4-6 weeks with a lower body injury. Defenceman Tobias Enstr?m is out for the rest of the month with an upper body injury. Grant Clitsome is out two weeks with an upper body injury. - Brian Munz, TSN Dustin Byfuglien will play defence tomorrow and will be paired with Ben Chiarot. Julien Brouillette was recalled from St. Johns to help with the injuries. Bryan Little did not practice today, but will play tomorrow. - Brian Munz, TSN JETS PROJECTED LINES: Forwards Ladd-Little-Wheeler Kane-Perreault-Frolik Lowry-Scheifele-Halischuk Peluso-Slater-Thorburn Defence Chiarot-Byfuglien Stuart-Trouba Pardy-Postma Goalies Hutchinson Pavelec ' ' '