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ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Oakland Raiders pass rusher Aldon Smith has applied to the NFL to be reinstated from his one-year suspension.A person with knowledge of the application told The Associated Press that Smith has asked Commissioner Roger Goodell to be allowed back on the field once his ban for violating the leagues substance abuse policy ends on Nov. 17. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Thursday because the league hasnt made the application public. The San Francisco Chronicle first reported the move.Smith was suspended for one year last November for violating the substance abuse policy. That stemmed from an arrest in August on charges of drunken driving, hit and run, and vandalism, which led to his release by the San Francisco 49ers. That was Smiths fifth run-in with the law since joining the NFL as a first-round pick by San Francisco in 2011.Smith signed with Oakland last September and played nine games before being suspended for a second time by the NFL.Smith also missed the first nine games of the 2014 season while serving an NFL suspension for violations of the leagues substance abuse and personal conduct policies. He missed time during the 2013 season to undergo treatment at an inpatient facility following his DUI arrest that September.Smith also reportedly entered a treatment center this summer after video linked to his Periscope account showed possible marijuana use.Despite his problems, the Raiders signed Smith to a two-year contract in April. They have been unable to have direct contact with him during the suspension but have kept tabs on him through his agent.Aldon is working out and getting ready, general manager Reggie McKenzie told the Chronicle. He is in a great place and thats the main thing. Whether Goodell lets him out or not, thats the important thing -- that hes healthy and happy. But I would hope that we as a league reward a guy -- with stipulations -- who goes through the right steps and wants to get better and get his life in order.Smith had been a key part of Oaklands defense last season, providing another pass rushing threat to go along with All Pro Khalil Mack. Smith had just 3 1/2 sacks in nine games, but did provide 36 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, and was stout against the run.Despite adding free agent Bruce Irvin in the offseason to fill Smiths role, Oakland (5-2) is tied for 28th in the league with nine sacks and is allowing a league-worst 6.7 yards per play.Smith has been one of the leagues best pass rushers when available, with 47 1/2 sacks in 59 career games.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Chad Hennings Jersey . The team said Saturday that Lopez was hurt during its 121-120 overtime loss at Philadelphia on Friday. The Nets said they would issue another update next week after consultation with their doctors. Kevin Williams Jersey . Carey Price didnt, but he still came out on top against one of his rivals for the No. 1 job at the Sochi Games. The Anahim Lake, B.C., native was stellar in making 39 saves in his home province and Lars Eller got credit for a bizarre short-handed winner as the Canadiens defeated the Canucks 4-1. https://www.cowboysjerseysale.com/1385p-roger-staubach-jersey-cowboys.html . Perhaps Carroll was so prepared for a break because he believes there is very little the Seattle Seahawks need heading into the off-season. "I dont see anything that we need to add. We just have to get better," Carroll said. Larry Brown Jersey . "Thank you for the warm welcome," Beckham said on an 80-degree February morning. In this case, it was soccer weather. The sport moved a step closer to returning to South Florida on Wednesday, when Beckham confirmed he has exercised his option to purchase a Major League Soccer expansion franchise in Miami. Robert Quinn Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms on a one-year contact with point guard Brian Roberts.Roberts agreed to a deal worth the league veteran minimum of $1.05 million. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal cannot be signed until Thursday.Roberts is expected to be the teams third point guard behind Kemba Walker and Ramon SSessions.ddddddddddddThe 30-year-old Roberts played last season with Charlotte before being traded to Memphis as part of a package deal for guard Courtney Lee. Roberts was sent to the Miami Heat and finally traded to the Portland Trail Blazers.He averaged 4.8 points, 1.3 assists in 30 games last season for the Hornets. ' ' '