BOSTON -- The Los Angeles Angels are going to be without Garrett Richards for a playoff run. Terry Mills Jersey . One of the AL West leaders top starters sustained a serious knee injury, tearing his left patellar tendon Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox Richards was 13-4 with a 2.61 ERA this year. Its a serious blow to the Angels, who also lost starter Tyler Skaggs to Tommy John surgery earlier this season. "Youre going to be thinking of Garrett once every fifth day when he was out there," manager Mike Scioscia said Thursday. "You might not be able to replace that, but it doesnt mean that were not going to be able to reach our goal as a cumulative pitching staff." General manager Jerry Dipoto said "well be open" about finding a deal to replace Richards in the rotation. Richards crumbled to the ground covering first base on a potential 3-6-1 doubles play against Boston. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and was flown to Los Angeles on Thursday morning, where he had an MRI. The Angels tweeted Richards will have surgery on Friday. The rehabilitation time should be six to nine months. The Angels selected the contract of left-hander Wade LeBlanc, who pitched briefly for the New York Yankees earlier this season, from Triple-A Salt Lake. Richards was placed on the 60-day DL to make room on the 40-man roster. Chauncey Billups Jersey . -- The Oakland Raiders expect to have starting right tackle Tony Pashos back for Sundays game against the Houston Texans. Bill Laimbeer Jersey . The Arena das Dunas in the northeastern city of Natal sustained minor damage during the protests, but demonstrators stayed away on Sunday and officials said the stadium passed its first test, with only minor adjustments needed going forward. http://www.cheappistonsjerseys.com/ . The Mavericks were not going to let San Antonio beat them with 3-pointers, and they did not want Tony Parker using the lane as his personal playground.Newark, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) - Sterling Gibbs scored 20 points and came up with a steal late in overtime as the Seton Hall Pirates beat sixth-ranked Villanova 66-61 to deny the Wildcats their best start in school history. Khadeen Carrington had a career-high 17 points off the bench for Seton Hall (12-2, 2-0 Big East), which posted its second straight win over a ranked opponent. The Pirates knocked off No. 15 St. Johns 78-67 on Wednesday to begin Big East play. The fact we were able (to earn back-to-back conference wins) gives us confidence and shows that were able to play with the best teams, Gibbs said. Daniel Ochefu finished with career highs of 19 points and 24 rebounds to lead the Wildcats (13-1, 1-1), who were looking to become the first team in program history to open a season with 14 consecutive wins. Anytime we lose its very disappointing, but we just got to take this as a learning experience, Ochefu said. Villanova was limited to 31.0 percent shooting and missed 15 of its 35 free throw attempts. Carrington drove in for a layup with the right hand, giving Seton Hall a 58-56 lead with 1:02 remaining. Villanova tied it on two Kris Jenkins free throws with 36 seconds lleft. Jon Leuer Jersey. . Gibbs then missed a runner with his left hand on the next Seton Hall possession. The game went to overtime when Darrun Hilliards 3-point was short. Carrington spun and hit a layup to put the Pirates up 62-61 with 1:38 remaining. After Ryan Arcidiacono couldnt finish on a drive, Carrington was fouled and sunk two free throws with 22.5 seconds left. Arcidiacono then turned the ball over to Gibbs, and Jaren Sina made two foul shots as Seton Hall won its second straight game against Villanova. The Pirates stunned the Wildcats on Gibbs jumper at the buzzer in the quarterfinals of the Big East tournament last season. The Wildcats missed their first seven shots and fell behind 17-3 to the Pirates. They trimmed the deficit to 31-27 at halftime, then grabbed their first lead after Hilliard drained consecutive 3-pointers to begin the second half. Game Notes Brandon Mobley had 10 points, six rebounds, four blocks and three steals for the Pirates ... Seton Hall scored 18 points off 15 Villanova turnovers ... Hilliard was the only other Wildcats player to reach double figures in points, totaling 14. ' ' '