ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen, who was diagnosed with Stage IV throat cancer earlier this year, said Wednesday that he doesnt have a specific date hell return to work, but he plans to be part of the networks NFL coverage as the season gets underway.I received very encouraging news last week from my oncologist team of doctors at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center that now enables me to completely focus on recovery rather than treatment, Mortensen said in a statement released by ESPN. The Stage IV throat [oropharyngel] cancer that was diagnosed in early January and treated with intensive chemotherapy and radiation has been virtually reduced to zero detection of the disease through the latest scans and exams.I do have scheduled exams and scans during the next three months to monitor my status but my oncologists have directed me to recover and rehab from the treatments that have resulted in lengthy hospitalization, significant weight loss, strength, endurance and related health issues. I am following instructions to overcome these challenges.My return-to-work status has variables with no definitive target date but I anticipate being able to participate in NFL coverage on a limited basis as the 2016 season gets underway.Mortensen took a leave of absence from ESPN in January and missed the Super Bowl.It has been a long and difficult road for Mort since he was diagnosed, so hearing his positive news is very encouraging, ESPN senior coordinating producer Seth Markman said. As we have said all along, when Mort is able to return, his chair on our set will be waiting. He is a beloved member of our ESPN team, and we have really missed him these past few months.Mortensen, who has been with ESPN since 1991, won the prestigious Dick McCann Award at this years Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.My wife Micki and I want to express our deepest gratitude and humility from the outpouring of love we have received from family, friends, colleagues, the NFL community and beyond, as well as ESPNs unwavering support. Our hope remains rooted in our deep faith in God and we continue to be grateful to our caring team at M.D. Anderson and my local personal physicians.We also want to encourage everyone to support various cancer causes such as the V Foundation -- we can testify that these specific organizations are justifiably necessary and righteous to families who encounter this insidious disease. China Jerseys Online . 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They lead the Atlantic Division and are second in the Eastern Conference only to the Cavaliers, who beat them in last years conference finals.DeMar DeRozan poured in 30 points against the Bucks and is fifth in the NBA in scoring at 27.9 per game. Terrence Ross added a season-high 25 in 21 minutes off the bench.I mean, we have a whole bunch of great scorers, so when anybody gets going, its infectious, Ross told the Toronto Star. Everybody kind of gets in a rhythm -- once you make a shot, somebody else makes a shot. Its a good feeling. I think that kind of spreads throughout the team.Ross sank 10 of 17 shots against Milwaukee, including 4 of 6 3-pointers. Toronto was 14-of-25 from the arc in all.Point guard Kyle Lowry, a Philadelphia native, has been particularly hot of late. 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But its for the wrong reasons, though. We want Sergio here. I just tried to step in and hold down the fort for as long as I could.Guys were telling me that I was getting close to the triple-double, so I was just trying to get guys the ball at the end.Joel Embiid did not play against New Orleans, as he was resting and plagued by elbow inflammation. Nerlens Noel, making his first appearance after missing the first 23 games following minor knee surgery, left the game with an ankle sprain but told Philly.com he hopes to play Wednesday. ' ' '