MONT VENTOUX, France -- Fans celebrating Bastille Day created dramas at the Tour de France, causing a crash involving race leader Chris Froome that ensured it wasnt until hours after the 12th stage concluded that organizers decided the British rider could keep the yellow jersey.Mont Ventoux always throws up something different and today was no exception, Froome said. You always have to expect the unexpected at the Tour.The problems at cyclings most prestigious race were overshadowed in France hours later, when a truck drove on to the sidewalk and plowed through a crowd of revelers celebrating the national day whod gathered to watch fireworks in the French resort city of Nice. Some officials and eyewitnesses described it as a deliberate attack. The president of the Nice region said at least 60 people were killed.Nice regional president Eric Ciotti said on France Info radio that Its a scene of horror.It was unclear immediately if tour organizers planned any changes to the race in the wake of the attack, which occurred at least a three-hour drive from the recently-finished stage.The races first time trial comes Friday with a hilly 37.5-kilometer (23-mile) leg from Bourg-Saint-Andeol to La Caverne du Pont-DArc, where Froome will be looking to add to his lead in calmer circumstances.In Thursdays racing drama, Richie Porte crashed headfirst into a motorbike carrying a TV camera, and Froome, who was right behind his former teammate, also hit the pavement in the final kilometer on the wind-shortened climb up legendary Mont Ventoux.The crowd was just all on the road, and a motorbike stopped right in front of us and we had nowhere to go, Porte said. The next minute, I went straight over the top of the motorbike. It was just a mess.Last week, Froome punched the face of a spectator who got too close to the race.I agree that you come to the race, you have a good time, but you dont need to be running beside the riders, you dont need to hitting riders, pushing riders, said Porte, who was being examined for possible injuries. Things have got to change, and I cant believe there werent barriers there.The wind prevented organizers from erecting the usual barriers at the end of most stages, Tour director Christian Prudhomme explained.We took an exceptional decision because of this exceptional situation, an incident that might have never happened before in 100 years, Prudhomme said. There will be an investigation to find out why the TV motorbike was blocked and the riders fell.After the crash, Froome threw his mangled bike aside and began running up the road. He eventually was given a small yellow race assistance bike before his team car was finally able to provide him with a suitable substitute.All of Froomes main rivals crossed ahead of him, and Froome shook his head in disbelief when he finally reached the finish.Its really unfortunate what happened in the last couple of kilometers, Froome said, but ultimately common sense has prevailed and the commissaires have come to the right decision, so I would like to thank them for that.As Froome ran through the crowds, he attempted to communicate with his team via radio but the crowds prevented the Team Sky car from reaching him.It was a nightmare, Sky sports director Nicolas Portal said. It took up to two minutes for him to get a spare bike but the pedals did not suit him. ... I cant understand how so many people were allowed there. It was mayhem.Before the crash, Froome dropped most of his rivals apart from Porte and Bauke Mollema.The race jury eventually decided to give Froome and Porte the same stage time as Mollema.Still, Froome was booed and whistled at when he put the yellow jersey back on during the podium ceremony.Froome, who is seeking his third Tour title in four years, increased his overall lead to 47 seconds ahead of fellow British rider Adam Yates.Two-time runner-up Nairo Quintana was third, 54 seconds behind, and Mollema moved up to fourth, 56 seconds back.I wouldnt want to take the jersey like this. Im happy with the decision, said Yates, who was initially given the race leadership according to preliminary results. (Froome) is the rightful owner of the yellow jersey.If anyone was in the same situation they would feel the same. Nobody wants to take the yellow jersey like that. You want to take it with your legs. Theres not many sports where the fans can get this close to the athletes like this. It is what it is.Thomas De Gendt won the stage after getting into an early breakaway and easily sprinting past fellow Belgian Serge Pauwels on the steep slopes of Ventoux.There were too many people in the last kilometer, De Gendt said. There was not even a place for one motorbike. They should do something about it.With the wind at 125 kph (nearly 80 mph) on top of the Giant of Provence, organizers moved the finish line six kilometers (3 1/2 miles) down the road to the Chalet Reynard.It was still a grueling 10-kilometer (six-mile) climb featuring several sections with gradients exceeding 10 percent.It was De Gendts first career stage win in the Tour. He finished third in the 2012 Giro dItalia.Froome was the stage winner when the Tour previously scaled Ventouxs barren, 1,909-meter (6,263-foot) peak in 2013.Ventoux was also the site of an epic contest between Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani in 2000, and where British rider Tom Simpson died in 1967 from a combination of amphetamines and alcohol.---AP Sports Writer Samuel Petrequin contributed to this report.---Andrew Dampf on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asdampf http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Darian-Stewart-Jersey/ . "We have always prided ourselves on the way we play defence. Having two big pieces back is going to be a key for us moving forward for years to come," said Knighthawks head coach Mike Hasen. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Cody-Latimer-Jersey/ . 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NFL Nation reporters assess the biggest injuries across the league for Week 5.AFC East | AFC North| AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsCornerback Stephon Gilmore walked off the practice field early in Wednesdays session to have trainers look at his right ankle. Reporters time at practice ended shortly thereafter, so its unclear if he returned, but Gilmore was listed as limited on the injury report. As the Bills top cornerback, his status bears watching entering Sundays game at Los Angeles. -- Mike RodakMiami DolphinsThe Dolphins will continue to monitor running back?Arian Foster (hamstring/groin), who returned to practice in a limited capacity Wednesday after missing his second straight game. Foster hasnt played since he suffered a groin injury against the?Patriots in Week 2. Coach Adam Gase said the team isnt?rushing Foster. As far as Arian goes, we had him out there today, he said. He was running around quite a bit. I know hes itching to get back. We just want to make sure were smart. -- ESPN.com staffNew England PatriotsTight end Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) will play against the Browns. He portrayed optimism that he might be ready to go full-throttle by saying, Hopefully now its go time. He has been eased into the mix, playing 14 snaps in his return Sept. 22 and upping the workload to 39 snaps Oct. 2. Meanwhile, defensive end?Rob Ninkovich returned from serving a four-game suspension this week, and a source said hes almost fully recovered from a torn triceps muscle, which means he could potentially be available Sunday in Cleveland. -- Mike ReissNew York JetsCornerback Darrelle Revis (hamstring) didnt practice Wednesday and remains uncertain for Sunday against the Steelers. Talk about bad timing; the Jets would have to cover Antonio Brown without their best corner. Marcus Williams would replace Revis in the base. When they go to nickel, itll probably be Williams and rookie Juston Burris on the outside, with Buster Skrine sliding into the slot. Darryl Roberts, who has yet to dress for a game, will be active as the No. 4 corner if Revis doesnt play. -- Rich CiminiAFC NORTHBaltimore RavensLeft tackle Ronnie Stanley (foot) didnt practice Wednesday after missing his first career game, but theres optimism that he can play against the Redskins on Sunday. Theres more uncertainty with returner Devin Hester (thigh), who was sidelined Wednesday. The Ravens would likely go with Lardarius Webb at punt returner and rookie Chris Moore at kickoff returner. Hester has struggled this season, including muffing a punt two weeks ago and fumbling on Sunday. -- Jamison HensleyCincinnati BengalsTight end Tyler Eifert suffered a setback and now looks to be out against the Cowboys on Sunday. Thats a big blow for the Bengals offense, which has been struggling in the red zone and really could use Eifert in that area. It initially looked like Eifert could return this week, but he injured his back in addition to his ankle this week, which has pushed his return back. -- Katherine TerrellCleveland BrownsIt has been this kind of season for the Browns: Austin Reiter was the third center the team has used. He started against Washington after being signed off the Redskins practice squad Sept. 18. Reiter had an excellent game in Washington, but he tore his ACL on a freak play late in the loss. Instead of having a combination the Browns could build on, Reiter is done for the season. John Greco moves back to center, with Alvin Bailey starting at right guard. -- Pat McManamonPittsburgh SteelersLinebacker Ryan Shaziers knee injury continues to be a concern, considering the caliber of the player. Shazier is on track to become one of the games best inside linebackers, if he isnt already, but he?has battled minor injuries throughout his first three seasons, and he wants to be known more for his play than his ailments. The team has faith in Vince Williams, who filled in swiftly last week, with 16 tackles and a sack. Still, the Steelers game plan is at its best when Shazier is making the pre-snap calls and flying around in zone coverage. -- Jeremy FowlerAFC SOUTHHouston TexansTexans left tackle Duane Brown said he will play Sunday against the Vikings, barring any setbacks. Brown returned to practice last week for the first time since he tore his quadriceps tendon in the 2015 season finale. Although the offensive line allowed just one sack against the Titans, it was Browns replacement,?Chris Clark, who was beaten by Brian Orakpo on the play. The three-time Pro Bowlers return would give a big boost to the Texans in a tough road matchup with one of the NFLs top defenses. -- Sarah BarshopIndianapolis ColtsLinebacker Erik Walden showed up on the teams injury report with a chest injury Wednesday. He has four of the Colts seven sacks this season. Not having Walden available is the last thing the Colts need, considering?the problems theyre currently enduring at linebacker. They released starting inside linebacker Sio Moore on Tuesday. The other starting inside linebacker, DQwell Jackson, has started the season slowly, with only 21 tackles in the first four games. Pass-rush specialist Robert Mathis has yet to record a sack this season. -- Mike WellsJacksonville JaguarsThe bye week?comes at a?good time because the Jaguars have two key players who?need the extra week. Defensive end?Jared Odrick (triceps) and tight end?Julius Thomas (elbow) might not have been able to play this week but are scheduled to return Oct. 9 at Chicago. Odrick is a key player in the Jaguars run defense, and Thomas presents a matchup problem for defenses, especially in the red zone. The Jaguars are still trying to figure out how to replace left guard?Luke Joeckel (knee) and will choose among?Chris Reed, Tyler Shatley?and Patrick Omameh, who stepped in for Joeckel after he was injured Sunday against Indy. Omameh is the most experienced, with 25 starts at guard with Tampa Bay and Chicago. -- Mike DiRoccoTennessee TitansRookie right tackle Jack Conklin was a limited participant in practice Wednesday because of a shoulder injury. Its unclear at this stage how serious it is, but that he was able to do some work on the first day of preparations for the Dolphins was a good sign. Conklin has been very solid. The teams top backup tackle is Dennis Kelly, who was acquired during training camp from the Eagles in exchange for receiver Dorial Green-Beckham. -- Paul KuharskyAFC WESTDenver BroncosQuarterback Trevor Siemian, who left Sundays win over the Buccaneers just before halftime with a left (non-throwing) shoulder injury, did not practice Wednesday. Siemian took part in the teams walkthrough but did not throw in the main practice. Siemian will be reevaluated Thursday morning, but he said Wednesday that he hopes to practice and is still expected to start Sunday against the Falcons. The Broncos want to make sure Siemian can protect himself if he has to and make certain he can rotate his upper body to throw properly. There is also the matter of if he got hit directly on the shoulder again. Nonetheless, Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said Siemian had made progress and the plan was for Siemian to play against the Falcons. -- Jeff LegwoldKansas City ChiefsThe Chiefs need cornerback Phillip Gaines back in their starting lineup after the bye week. Gaines didnt play in Sunday nights loss to the Steelers because of a sore knee. The Chiefs lack of depth at cornerback was exposed without him. Rookie D.J. White got his first extended playing time as the third cornerback, and he had a rough game. -- Adam TeicherOakland RaidersThe Raiders have only one healthy tight end who has caught an NFL pass,?Mychal Rivera.?Lee Smith was placed on injured reserve, and Clive Walford missed practice with a banged up right leg. Their linebacker corps is also beat up, with Malcolm Smith nursing a groin injury, so the Raiders signed veteran Perry Riley on Tuesday. Right tackles?Austin Howard?and?Matt McCants?practiced Wednesday after both were inactive -- along with?Menelik Watson?-- on Sunday in Baltimore. Injury questions? Yeah, the Raiders have more than a few to sift through before the Chargers arrive for the Raiders second home game of the season. -- Paul GutierrezSan Diego ChargersSan Diegos top cornerback,?Jason Verrett, suffered a torn ACL in his left knee that will sideline him for the rest of the season. That put a dent in an already depleted secondary. Brandon Flowers,?San Diegos other starting cornerback,?could miss his second game in a row because of concussion issues, and strong safety Jahleel Addae is at least a couple weeks from playing due to a broken clavicle suffered in Week 2 against Jacksonville. -- Eric D. WilliamsNFC EASTDallas CowboysTyron Smith has missed the past two games because of back spasms due to a bulging disc, but the Cowboys left tackle returned to practice on a limited basis for the first time since Sept. 23. Smiths return would be a boost to the offensive line, in part because he is one of the best tackles in the NFL and also because his backup is hurt. Chaz Green has a sprained right foot and did not practice. Nor did wide receiver?Dez Bryant because of the tibial plateau fracture in his right foot. However, the Cowboys wonnt rule him out for Sunday just yet.dddddddddddd -- Todd ArcherNew York GiantsThe Giants could be severely shorthanded in the secondary again Sunday night. It was one thing to be without safeties Nat Berhe and Darian Thompson and cornerbacks Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Eli Apple?against the Vikings. But its another against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Rodgers-Cromartie (hamstring) was the only one of the four to practice Wednesday, and he was limited. The Giants need Rodgers-Cromartie and/or Apple back for Sunday night. -- Jordan RaananPhiladelphia EaglesEagles coach Doug Pederson started his Wednesday news conference with this: I want to update you on injuries: We dont have any. So thats a great thing going into this football game [against Detroit]. Tight end Zach Ertz (rib displacement) and cornerback?Leodis McKelvin (hamstring) are expected to be back following a two-game absence. Running back Ryan Mathews ankle is still a bit sore, Pederson said, but he is practicing in full. -- Tim McManusWashington RedskinsThe Redskins have a handful of notable injuries. Corner Bashaud Breeland (ankle) did not practice, but he did work on a side field. Linebacker Sua Cravens remains in the concussion protocol. Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, who strained his left elbow Sunday, was limited in practice, as was left guard Shawn Lauvao, who missed last week because of an ankle injury. Both are considered day-to-day. -- John KeimNFC NORTHChicago BearsQuarterback Jay Cutlers thumb injury continues to linger as the Bears top health-related question. Brian Hoyer is expected to start again Sunday, but the Bears will be forced to make a decision when Cutlers right thumb sprain heals. In another development, veteran receiver Eddie Royal missed practice Wednesday because of a calf injury. Keep an eye on Royals availability, as fellow wideout Kevin White just went on injured reserve. The Bears are already thin at the position. Chicago cannot afford to lose Royal, who is playing well on both offense and special teams. -- Jeff DickersonDetroit LionsOh man, the Lions have a lot of injury questions. Eric Ebron (ankle/knee) is likely to be out this week,?and that leaves Detroits tight end group with a lot of questions. Then theres the NFLs second-leading wide receiver, Marvin Jones, who missed practice with a foot injury Wednesday. Hes going to be one to monitor throughout the week. Defensive end?Ezekiel Ansah (ankle) continues to miss practice, as does?DeAndre Levy, who had a knee injury added to the report Wednesday to go with his quad injury. Considering he hasnt practiced since after the Lions season-opener, thats a big concern. -- Michael RothsteinGreen Bay PackersThe bye week helped heal most of the Packers injury issues. Clay Matthews (ankle, hamstring), Morgan Burnett (groin), Datone Jones (knee) and Letroy Guion (knee) all appear on track to play Sunday against the Giants. The only two injury issues at this point are to cornerback Sam Shields (concussion) and Jared Cook (ankle). Neither is expected to play this week. -- Rob DemovskyMinnesota VikingsTight end Kyle Rudolph rejoined his teammates at practice Wednesday, after his wife, Jordan, gave birth to twin girls. After running a few routes in individual drills without a helmet, Rudolph went inside for the rest of the teams practice and was listed as a nonparticipant because of clavicle and rib injuries. The Vikings signed tight end Brian Leonhardt to their practice squad on Wednesday and have only one healthy tight end (MyCole Pruitt) on their active roster at the moment. Given the fact that Rudolph has caught touchdown passes in three consecutive games and that Stefon Diggs is dealing with a groin injury, the Vikings will hope they can get Rudolph back before Sundays game against the leagues top-ranked pass defense. -- Ben GoesslingNFC SOUTHAtlanta FalconsThe biggest injury concern for the Falcons is starting middle linebacker Deion Jones, who didnt practice Wednesday as a result of a right ankle injury. Falcons coach Dan Quinn expressed a positive outlook for the rookie but said?LaRoy Reynolds would step in as the starter?if Jones is unable to go against Denver on Sunday. The guy Jones beat for the starting job, Paul Worrilow, is not expected back for a couple more weeks while recovering from groin surgery. Reynolds has to be ready. Newly signed A.J. Hawk is capable of playing the middle, but he was signed for a reserve role and needs to get up to speed. The Falcons would miss Jones speed and tackling if hes unable to play. -- Vaughn McClureCarolina PanthersThe Panthers could be without quarterback Cam Newton for Monday nights game against the Bucs. Newton is still in the concussion protocol and didnt practice Wednesday. It was the first time he had missed a practice since the week of Dec. 9, 2014, when he suffered a broken bone in his lower back in an automobile crash. Derek Anderson, who normally runs the scout team, took most of the first-team snaps Wednesday. -- ESPN.com staffNew Orleans SaintsThe early bye week works great for the Saints this season, considering theyve had so many key players out of the lineup, including two of their five?most valuable players, left tackle?Terron Armstead and cornerback?Delvin Breaux. Breaux was originally supposed to miss six weeks after he broke his fibula in Week 1, but he said he hopes to beat that timetable, so it will be interesting to see if hes back on the practice field next week. Armstead has missed the past two games because of an unspecified knee injury. We should find out soon if its one of those three-to-four-week type of injuries, which would be huge for the Saints. Among others getting healthier, outside linebacker?Dannell Ellerbe, who had been dealing with a quad issue,?should be ready to make his 2016 debut in Week 6. -- Mike TriplettTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Bucs have a boatload of injuries:?Gerald McCoy (calf), Noah Spence (shoulder) and?Brandon Myers (hip) all went down against the Broncos, and all missed?Tuesdays practice. It looks like theres a good chance McCoy will miss?Mondays game against Carolina. Also missing was Charles Sims, Doug Martins replacement, due to an undisclosed injury. Martin (hamstring), Robert Ayers (ankle), Luke Stocker (ankle) and Cecil Shorts III (hamstring) have all been out since Week 3. The area impacted most for Monday nights game against the Panthers is the Bucs pass rush, which hurts this team significantly, given the way the secondary has given up so many explosive plays. -- Jenna LaineNFC WESTArizona CardinalsNow that quarterback Carson Palmer has been ruled out of Thursdays game against San Francisco, the focus turns to two defensive linemen: Josh Mauro and Frostee Rucker. Mauro suffered a pec injury in Sundays loss to the Rams, but he powered through the pain in the second half. Rucker has been out since Week 1. Both are questionable, but their status for the 49ers game will be determined during warm-ups. -- Josh WeinfussLos Angeles RamsWill Hayes?is?the Rams biggest injury concern this week. The veteran defensive end returned prematurely from an ankle injury to help a shorthanded unit in Week 3 and was thus unable to play in Week 4. Hayes status for a Week 5 matchup against the Bills has yet to be determined, but the Rams at least have depth here. If Hayes is out, look for Eugene Sims, Ethan Westbrooks and Matt Longacre to once again see an increase in snaps. Rookie receivers Pharoh Cooper and Nelson Spruce have fully recovered from their injuries; the question is whether coach Jeff Fisher deems them fit to contribute in games. -- Alden GonzalezSan Francisco 49ersThe 49ers have plenty of injury questions with a short turnaround for Thursdays game against Arizona, including the tall task of replacing linebacker NaVorro Bowman, who is out for the season with an Achilles injury. Short-term, they also have to worry about the status of first-round pick DeForest Buckner. The rookie defensive tackle has played the most snaps of any of San Franciscos defensive lineman but suffered a left foot injury against Dallas last week. He hasnt been able to practice this week. Although defensive coordinator Jim ONeil expressed optimism that Buckner will be available against the Cardinals, thats far from certain. That isnt good for a struggling run defense that figures to need all hands on deck against running back David Johnson. -- Nick WagonerSeattle SeahawksThe Seahawks?bye arrives at a great time, and coach Pete Carroll said he expects quarterback?Russell Wilson and wide receiver Tyler Lockett to be healthy when the team returns before a Week 6 matchup against the Falcons. Wilson suffered a right high ankle sprain in Week 1 and a sprained MCL in his left knee in Week 3. Lockett has not played his usual number of snaps since Week 1 because of a knee injury. Carroll said that running back C.J. Prosise (hand) should be at full strength by Week 6 or 7.?Thomas Rawls (fibula) should be back between Weeks 7 and 9. 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