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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Robinson Chirinos Astros Jersey . - Peyton Manning is over his illness but not his injury.Denvers quarterback was limited Thursday when the Broncos reconvened for their first practice since their win at San Diego on Sunday. Manning fought through the flu in that game and strained his right thigh late in the first half.Manning participated in the walkthrough but retreated to the Broncos facility after the team stretch while backup Brock Osweiler took over the offence.He didnt appear in any discomfort afterward, saying, I feel OK, and, when asked if hell be ready to play Monday night, added, I certainly hope so.Save for the season he missed following spinal fusion surgery, Manning has never missed a start in his 17-year NFL career.He was clearly feeling better Thursday. He had his coloring back in his face and even jokingly referenced Bill Belichick three times when he answered reporters questions with a Were on to Cincinnati mantra.Thats something the Patriots coach did five times a day after their 41-14 drubbing at Kansas City on Sept. 29. New England turned around and walloped the Bengals 43-17 the following week, the start of a stretch of 10 wins in 11 games.The Broncos (11-3) will try to secure a first-round bye in the playoffs and keep the heat on the Patriots for the AFCs top seed when they play the Bengals (9-4-1) in Cincinnati on Monday night.Coach John Fox gave the players Tuesday and Wednesday off.I think its good for everybody this time of year, Manning said. Everybody — not just me — is dealing with different things physically. So, you get a little extra time to take care of your body, treatment or whatnot. I think guys took advantage of that and hopefully thatll pay off for us.With Manning on the mend, what about Denvers ailing offence?The Broncos have been wildly inconsistent in the red zone over the last month, in large part because tight end Julius Thomas (ankle) was out. Before he got hurt, their red zone efficiency was 77 per cent with 24 TDs in 31 trips inside the opponents 20-yard line. Since then, that figure is just 42 per cent (9 of 21).Three weeks ago, the Broncos stalled at the Chiefs 4, 6, 11, 15 and 19. And against San Diego, Connor Barth was called upon for three more chip-shot field goals after drives twice stalled at the Chargers 1 and again at the 8.In between, they reached the red zone three times against Buffalo and C.J. Anderson rushed for TDs of 6, 1 and 3 yards. Mannings last red zone touchdown toss came Nov. 30 against Kansas City when Anderson took a short pass and scored from 15 yards out.I think its just our execution ... hasnt been as good as we needed it to be, Manning said. That is something we can improve on I think and certainly its something we can fix.After another question about getting rest this time of year, Manning finished his reply with a smirk, saying, Were on to Cincinnati.He was asked about Terrance Knightons Super Bowl guarantee that the Broncos nose tackle issued after Denver won its fourth straight AFC West title last weekend: I think Terrance has a lot of confidence. I think its a good quality about him, Manning said. As far as me though, Im on to Cincinnati.And told that Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib, who was named AFC defensive player of the week, revealed he, too, was sick last Sunday, Manning was asked about how difficult it is playing while under the weather and if he could lob some blame at Talib for getting him sick.No, I couldnt do that, Manning replied. I think Im past talking about it. So, were on to Cincinnati.Notes: LB Brandon Marshall is no longer wearing a protective boot on his sprained right foot and said his sprain wasnt as bad as the teams medical staff originally feared. ... Knighton said Fox admonished him to be careful what he says in light of his Super Bowl guarantee. I feel like our defence right now is playing the best of any defence in the NFL, and we want to carry this team to a Super Bowl victory, Knighton explained. I stand by what I said — I dont care who we play, where we play. Put the ball down and were going to come out with a victory.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL Jake Marisnick Jersey . New Zealand brushed aside England 26-7 to win the event and reclaim top spot in the overall standings. The All Blacks, the defending World Series champions, won their third tournament this season in style, running four tries past England to claim their 11th Cup championship in Hong Kong and first since 2011. 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The Ticos were viewed as outsiders in Group D, which included Italy, England and Uruguay, but after claiming seven points to win that group, Jorge Luis Pintos team came up against a stubborn Greek side making its first-ever knockout-round appearance. Bryan Ruiz scored early in the second half to put Costa Rica in front, but after defender Oscar Duarte received a second yellow card in the 66th minute, Pintos team spent much of the remainder of the match defending. They almost got over the line, but Sokratis Papastathopoulos scored for Greece in stoppage time, forcing the match into extra time and ultimately penalty kicks. But Costa Rica survived the ordeal to win 5-3 in the shootout, showing the resilience the team has exhibited throughout the tournament. "It was a dramatic match, a very difficult one," Pinto said after the game with Greece. "There were moments when we dominated the match but there were other moments when they did but we were strong and we came through." If Costa Rica is going to continue its journey, the team is going to have to be even stronger against the favored Dutch, who have won all four of their games at this World Cup. The team trailed 1-0 against Mexico in the round of 16 entering the final five minutes, but Wesley Sneijder fired home the equalizer a few minutes from time before Arjen Robben drew a foul inside the penalty area, allowing Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to fire home the winning goal from the spot. Louis van Gaals side has made a habit of coming back in Brazil as the team haas given up the first goal in three of its four games so far, only to rally for the win each time. Hector Rondon Jersey. "I think we are on a mission together, and when you come to a World Cup its not to enjoy the weather and enjoy the beach in Rio," said Robben, who has tallied three goals and an assist so far. "Youre here to win matches and to go as far as possible. I dont think the expectations were that high before the tournament and, as a result, we can be very proud of where we are." The Dutch found themselves in a tough group with Spain, Chile and Australia, but after winning all three games to sit atop the group, the Oranje have a great chance at making another deep run. Things have come together nicely for the Dutch as the team ended up with a pair of teams from CONCACAF in its first two knockout-round games, making Van Gaals men favorites to reach the last four. But Robben isnt looking too far past the Ticos, especially since the team has already toppled favored sides like Italy and Uruguay. "I think theyre a very strong team. We have to stay focused," Robben told FIFA.com. "Costa Rica have a very good team, they have already proved that in their group, which was very tough, with Italy, England and Uruguay in there. Theyve been really impressive and well have to prepare very well if were going to beat them." One player who wont be available to Van Gaal the rest of the tournament is midfielder Nigel de Jong, who was forced off the field against Mexico after nine minutes because of a groin injury. Costa Rica will be a bit shorthanded in defense after Duartes red card, while Roy Miller is unlikely to be fit in time to face the Dutch because of a foot injury. Pintos team will once again embrace the role of underdogs, and although they have made history already in Brazil, dont expect the Ticos to be content. "We respect the Netherlands, just as we respect all our rivals, but the story goes on and were hungry for more," Pinto said. ' ' '