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LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw is unlikely to need back surgery for the herniated disk that sidelined the Dodgers ace for 2 + months during the season, according to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman.Kershaw returned in early September, but never publicly went into detail about his back injury. In his absence, the team went 38-24 and overtook the rival Giants for first place in the NL West, eventually winning their fourth straight division title.Like all of our guys, we have exit physicals and conversations with trainers and doctors, Friedman said Monday. Im sure that will take place and I dont expect it to be anything thats newsworthy.The Dodgers season ended in a 5-0 loss to the Chicago Cubs in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Saturday, in which Kershaw got pummeled.After the World Series ends, closer Kenley Jansen and third baseman Justin Turner are among 11 potential free agents on the team.Jansen, a first-time All-Star, notched a career-high 47 saves, second-best in the majors.Hes been a big part of our past success and we hope hes part of our future success, Friedman said.Turner turns 32 in November and underwent surgery on his knee last offseason. If he were to leave, manager Dave Roberts said potentially moving rookie shortstop Corey Seager to third base is not even on our radar.Asked if the team would look similar or much different next year, Friedman said there are definitely scenarios in which we look pretty similar.We have a lot of talented players that are free agents and I expect well have ongoing dialogue with essentially each and every one of them, he said. There are so many different ways the offseason can play out. Its so hard to try to corral it at this point.Friedman was vague on the future status of outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was demoted to the minors for a month before returning late in the season, mostly in a bench role.As far as how the winter unfolds on a number of different fronts, obviously, remains to be seen, he said when asked about Puig.Roberts, a contender for NL manager of the year honors, credited Puig for his improved accountability upon his return to Los Angeles.Obviously including him on the postseason roster was a credit to him, he said. I enjoyed getting to know him and obviously you cant ignore the skill set. He impacts the game in a lot of different ways.Rookie pitcher Julio Urias will remain under restrictions next year and Friedman said he had no idea whether that would prevent the left-hander from opening the season in the rotation.He was obviously a major part of our success this year, and we were also able to build him up in a way that was extremely helpful as we look forward, Friedman said. Next year well probably still have some type of restrictions and things well need to be mindful of. But this year definitely kind of hit the mark with what we wanted to do. Air Max 97 Prezzi Bassi . Neymar curled home a free kick from just outside the area to put the 2014 World Cup host ahead in the 44th minute. Three minutes after the break, a simple through pass from Paulinho freed Oscar and the Chelsea star rounded goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong to extend Brazils lead. Air Max 720 Scontate . 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Tonight was their story, and I thought it was a good story.The Red Raiders took a 45-36 lead at halftime with Evans scoring 18 points then opened the second half with a 14-4 run.Tonight was a special night because he was making shots, but I have a vision of Keenan Evans where even when he doesnt make those shots, he affects the game, Beard said.Anthony Livingston added 16 points, Aaron Ross 13, Shadell Millinghaus 11 and Niem Stevenson with 10 for the Red Raiders.I thought that we were just trying too hard in the first half, especially defensively, Beard said. Theres an effectiveness to patient defense. People associate patience with offensive basketball, but on defense you have to be patient.Zach Smith had three of the teams four blocks. Tech finished with 20 assists.Atif Russell scored 16 points and Josh Ibarra added nine to lead the Huskies.Tech shot 33 of 54 from the field to Houston Baptists 22-of-58.BIG PICTURETexas Tech: With a slew of new players and a new coach, Tech loooks to make its return to the NCAA Tournament.dddddddddddd After a first-round loss to Butler in tournament play, the Red Raiders began the year with a solid win over Houston Baptist, which gives them momentum going forward.Houston Baptist: The Huskies began the season like they did last year with a loss. However, they turned things around in Southland Conference play winning their first eight games.INJURED RETURNER: Texas Tech junior center Norense Odiase made his way onto the court before the game but was in a boot on his left foot due to an injury sustained in practice this week. Odiase led the team in field-goal percentage last season.STARTING FIVEThe Texas Tech starting lineup contributed 74 of the teams final 93 points. Four of the starting five scored in double digits. Eleven of Techs 20 assists also came from the five starters.INSIDE PRESENCEThe Red Raiders outperformed the Huskies in the paint. Tech scored 32 points in the lane. The Huskies had 18.TRANSFER TRIOForward Anthony Livingston, guard Niem Stevenson and guard Shadell Millinghaus made their Red Raider debuts Friday night. The three combined for 37 points.UP NEXTTexas Tech: The Red Raiders host North Texas Tuesday night. The matchup will be the first regular-season game for the Eagles.Houston Baptist: The Huskies will continue their journey on the road when it travels to Albuquerque to take on New Mexico on Monday night. ' ' '