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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots plan to have quarterback Tom Brady sit out Thursday nights preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.?Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start.A source also told ESPN that Brady is one of several top players not expected to play. That group is expected to include tight end Rob Gronkowski and receivers Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan, among others.With Brady serving a four-game suspension to open the season as part of the NFLs Deflategate penalties, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said July 27 that the teams priority is to get Garoppolo ready for the start of the season and Brady will be the starter upon his return Oct. 9 against the Cleveland Browns.That was as expansive as Belichick has been on the quarterback situation through 12 training camp practices. He has deflected any questions on the topic, sometimes with annoyance.The Boston Herald first reported Wednesday that the Patriots planned to keep Brady out of the preseason opener.Last year, the Patriots planned to do the same in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, but things shifted as the game approached, and Brady played two series before giving way to Garoppolo. At the time, the Patriots were still uncertain as to whether Brady would be available for the start of the 2015 regular season. There is no such uncertainty this year, which Garoppolo acknowledged Wednesday.Its different, for sure, keeps you on your toes, keeps you sharp, he said.Asked if hes happy with his progress at this point, Garoppolo said, Were moving in the right direction.As for the Saints, quarterback Drew Brees said Wednesday that he expects to play one series. Charlie McAvoy Bruins Jersey . Miller finished in two minutes, 6.09 seconds, one day before the first medal race on the Alpine schedule. The 36-year-old American also turned in the top time in Thursdays opening training session. Terry OReilly Jersey . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. http://www.thebostonbruinshockey.com/adam-oates-hockey-jersey/ . After Mondays hard-fought loss, the wait seemed longer than usual. Getting set to go their separate ways for a short Christmas break, the Raptors coach credited his team for their effort on a seemingly impossible three-game road trip, urging them to build on that success when they get back to work at the end of the week. Charlie McAvoy Jersey . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. Kevan Miller Bruins Jersey . -- Timbers coach Caleb Porter didnt stray from his business-like approach to the season even after Portland downed the two-time defending league champion Los Angeles Galaxy to gain crucial playoff position.Michael van Gerwen knocked Phil Taylor off the Premier League top spot and now believes the pressure is on The Power. The world No 1 moved above Taylor in the Premier League after an impressive 7-1 win over James Wade on night 13 in Birmingham.Earlier in the evening, Taylor had suffered a surprise 7-4 defeat to Peter Wright, allowing Van Gerwen to snatch a slender lead on leg difference. Van Gerwen is preparing for an all-Dutch battle against Raymond van Barneveld on Thursday night, while Taylor takes on Adrian Lewis in Manchester, and any slip-up could be decisive with just two matches remaining in the regular season. Michaael van Gerwen is back on top of the Premier League Darts league after a 7-1 victory over James Wade Ive put the pressure on Phil again and we both want to finish top so this is another important match, said Van Gerwen, who will face Taylor in the closing night of the campaign in Rotterdam.ddddddddddddThis is a tough league and one mistake can cost you, like when Phil lost last week, so I know Ive got to make sure Im ready for Raymond.Fourth-placed Lewis, meanwhile, sits three points clear of James Wade and Peter Wright and knows that he can seal his semi-final berth by defeating Stoke rival Taylor. Adrian Lewis is looking over his shoulder at his nearest rivals It will be a great game, said Lewis, who has partnered Taylor to three World Cup of Darts pairs titles in the past four years. Ill be up for it and I know he will too because hes fighting with Michael at the top of the table.Ive been putting the work in on the practice board this week to get ready for this and my finishings been good recently, so I cant wait.Watch all of this weeks Premier League matches on Thursday night from 7pm on Sky Sports 1. Also See: Sky Live: PL Darts Adams open to Slam return Studd: The great outsider Caven: Leicester inspired me ' ' '