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SAN DIEGO -- Chicago Cubs leadoff man and center fielder Dexter Fowler?said he still isnt sure if hell be ready for the start of the second half after deciding to skip the All-Star Game.Fowler has been out of the Cubs lineup since June 18 with a hamstring strain, though he insists its not a serious injury. Preferring to play it cautious, he chose not to play in Tuesdays game despite making the trip to San Diego to be with his six Cubs teammates.I weighed my options, Fowler said. The fact that they would have to activate me and then I would have to play on Friday was the unknown. Id be selfish to run out there for one game and then not know if I could play on Friday.In other words, Fowler didnt want to take up a roster spot on the Cubs just to play in the All-Star Game. If hes not ready by Friday, then the team would have to play shorthanded or place him back on the disabled list for another 15 days. Fowler chose the safer route.Im anxious, Fowler said. I think Im more anxious than anyone. I got that itch. I want to play.The Cubs are 7-15 without Fowler after he injured his right hamstring running to first base against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Im progressing well, he said. No setbacks.Fowler will get checked out Thursday when the Cubs hold a workout before starting the second half against the Texas Rangers. If he isnt ready to be activated, hell likely head back to the minors for another rehab stint. Fowler played one game for Single-A South Bend this past Friday before pulling out of the All-Star Game.It would have been awesome, Fowler said. Hopefully next year Ill have the same opportunity.Fowler is arguably the Cubs first-half MVP, posting a .398 on-base percentage. Paul Goldschmidt Jersey . JOHNS, N. St. Louis Cardinals Jerseys . The next step is a better finish. Bae played bogey-free Friday on another gorgeous day at Riviera for a 5-under 66, giving him a one-shot lead over Aaron Baddeley and Robert Garrigus going into the weekend. http://www.authenticcardinalspro.com/cardinals-keith-hernandez-jersey/ . Paul Pierce couldnt believe he missed at the end. Young scored a season-high 26 points to spark a huge effort from the leagues most productive bench, and Los Angeles beat the Brooklyn Nets 99-94 on Wednesday night after blowing a 27-point lead. Mike Shannon Cardinals Jersey . -- Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis was charged Thursday with driving while intoxicated, a day after he was suspended for an NFL substance-abuse policy violation. Willie McGee Jersey . Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray is out three-to-six weeks with a broken hand.Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford announced the injury Saturday on the second day of training camp.Murray broke his right hand while playing for Team North America at the World Cup of Hockey. Murray said he jammed his thumb in North Americas loss to Russia on Monday and was held out of its game on Wednesday.The 22-year-old went 15-6 withh a 2.dddddddddddd08 goals-against average and .923 save percentage in the playoffs last spring as the Penguins won the Stanley Cup. This injury makes it unlikely Murray will be available for opening night against the Washington Capitals on Oct. 13 when the Penguins raise the fourth Cup banner in franchise history. ' ' '