PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby says hes been free of concussion-like symptoms since being cleared for contact earlier this week but remains in no rush to suit up for a game for the first time in more than three months. James Develin Jersey . "I only want to go through this one more time," Crosby said Friday. The 24-year-old captain hasnt played since the symptoms resurfaced following a loss to Boston on Dec. 5. Doctors allowed him to return to full practice on Tuesday and while Crosby is pleased with the way his body is responding he refuses to put on his return. The Penguins host Florida on Friday night and face the Bruins on Sunday. "Everything has been good but like I said, I dont think Ive really tested (myself) a ton," he said. The Penguins are in the midst of a four-game homestand thats limited the teams practice time. Coach Dan Bylsma cancelled Thursdays session, though Crosby managed to squeeze in a workout with a couple of teammates. He called the bumping hes endured over the last three days "minimal," but hasnt had any setbacks. Crosby said there is no chance hell play before Sunday and wont make that determination until he skates on Saturday. While he knows its impossible to get the same kind of contact in practice that hell experience in a game, hes going to continue to push himself as far as he can go. "Youre not going to be able to simulate a game anyway, but you have to make sure youre as tested as you can be," he said. Pittsburgh has been the hottest team in the league even without Crosby. The Penguins entered Friday on a seven-game winning streak to creep within six points of the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers. Crosby waited six weeks between getting cleared for contact and suiting up during his last attempt at a comeback in the fall. He collected 12 points in eight games before returning to the injured reserve. He doesnt anticipate needing six weeks to get ready this time because the headache and dizziness issues he was dealing with last fall have abated. "Well, last time it was more to do with symptoms and Ive been symptom free," he said. "Its more about the amount of contact than the duration." The Penguins host the Bruins Sunday at 12:30pm et/9:30am pt on TSN and TSN Mobile TV. Patrick Chung Youth Jersey . This week, topics cover the Blue Jays rotation, the futures John Gibbons and Alex Anthopoulos, protecting pitchers and a bonus question on his predictions for the MLB playoffs. Tedy Bruschi Jersey . The (11-11-4) Jets are seventh in the Central Division with 26 points. Fifth place Dallas and sixth-seeded Nashville also have 26 points, but the Stars have three games in hand on Winnipeg while Nashville has two.BOSTON -- Manny Ramirez apologized Wednesday for his behaviour with the Boston Red Sox in his first public appearance since being hired as a minor league player-coach with the Chicago Cubs. His apology came before a pregame ceremony in which the team honoured its 2004 team that won Bostons first World Series championship since 1918. "I realize that I behaved bad in Boston," Ramirez said. "The fans were great. I also played great when I was here, but I realized I behaved bad. I apologize for that. Im a new man." He said he has been attending church for almost a year. During seven-plus seasons with Boston, Ramirez hit .312 with 274 homers and 868 RBIs before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2008. While with Boston, he often jogged to first base and after fly balls, had a physical altercation with travelling secretary Jack McCormick and exhibited quirky behaviour that led to the phrase, "Manny being Manny." Ramirez was the last of more than 30 members of the 2004 team introduced before Bostons game against the Atlanta Braves. He was the MVP of that World Series sweep over St. Louis. He threw the ceremonial first pitch, but Johnny Damon cut it off, rolled to the ground and relayed the ball to catcher Jason Varitek behind the plate. It mimicked a play in 2004 when Damon fielded a ball off the centre-field wall and threw toward third base. But Ramirez inexplicably dove and cut it off rather than let it go through, allowing Baltimores David Newhan to get an inside-the-park homer. Ramirez received a warm reception as he entered the field through a door on the left field scoreboard in the Green Monster. He occasionally would use the door tto go into the cramped area behind the scoreboard during pitching changes. Steve Grogan Patriots Jersey. On Wednesday night, the crowd chanted "Manny, Manny," when he was introduced and walked toward the infield. Current designated hitter David Ortiz is the only Red Sox player remaining from the 2004 team. "Now that I see David and the rest of the guys, I wish I could have done better," Ramirez said. "I wish it turned out better than it did." Now he hopes to make a good impression on players in the Cubs farm system. "Im looking forward to that," Ramirez said. "I can go over there and meet those kids and teach them what to do in the field and what not to do off the field. Its going to be a blast. Were going to have fun out there." Other players from the 2004 team who received loud ovations where pitchers Pedro Martinez and Curt Schilling and outfielder Kevin Millar. Schilling, who has skipped other Fenway Park events this season while being treated for cancer, was accompanied by his son Gehrig as they walked in together from left field. Keith Foulke, who was on the mound for the final out of the 2004 World Series, carried the championship trophy as he made his way to the infield. "You work your entire career and you always dream of being on top for at least once," Foulke said before Wednesdays game. "Were honoured to be a part of something that, unfortunately, had been set up by a lot of failure. Were proud to be a part of it, Ill tell you that." Ramirez appeared with a haircut in which the sides of his head were shaved, leaving hair only on top. "Its Manny," Foulke said, with a laugh. cheap jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '