WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- Sean Payton stops short of calling the HBO series Ballers a realistic portrayal of life in pro football, even if he likes the show enough to have made a cameo appearance in this weeks episode.I think its entertaining. What they take is, I would say, every stereotype in the last 25 years and they roll it into a half-hour episode, Payton said Monday, a day after the first airing of the episode that includes him.In the episode, Payton tries to entice high-profile free agent receiver Rickey Jerret to come to New Orleans from Miami. Jerret is played by John David Washington, who actually played football at Morehouse College and had a tryout with the Saints in 2008, when Payton was in his third season as New Orleans head coach.I havent kept track of his (acting) career, but hes doing a great job, Payton said of Washington, whose father is actor Denzel Washington. And obviously that show has done well.When first asked how realistic he thought Ballers was, Payton smiled and recalled being teased about his scene by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. In that scene, the Saints surprise Jerret at the airport with a brass band, Saints cheerleaders, women in bikinis on a Mardi Gras-type float and a gospel choir singing the lyrics, Feel the love.Look, you read the script sometimes -- and it was like Mickey said to me, `If we ever show up with an airplane and a parade to sign a 30-year-old receiver ..., Payton began before trailing off without finishing the sentence.Payton said he was asked to appear on Ballers and that he appreciated the entertainment value of the series, as well as the humor element and what theyre trying to accomplish, even if the show doesnt necessarily resemble his own experience as an NFL coach.You shake your head as youre reading some of the script ... (but) it doesnt have to be real, right? Payton said.The Saints coach said he also gained a new appreciation for the work ethic of the actors, extras and crew on the set.Thats a long day, thats a tedious day. Those people in that band . that was 14 times they backed up and did it again and again, right in the heat, Payton recalled. But it gave you a chance to meet a lot of fun people.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL http://www.authenticshopbroncos.com/broncos-vernon-davis-navy-blue-jersey/ . It just didnt show when he hit the ice. Berra made 42 saves and Kris Russell scored at 1:32 of overtime, lifting the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. http://www.authenticshopbroncos.com/hoodie/ . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. 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MINNEAPOLIS -- Teddy Bridgewater was sharp in his return from a sore arm, completing 12 of 16 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in the first half for the Minnesota Vikings in a 23-10 exhibition victory Sunday over the San Diego Chargers in the official unveiling their new stadium.After sitting out last week, Bridgewater found Kyle Rudolph for a 27-yard score to cap a crisp 2-minute drill and led the Vikings to points on three of five possessions. Bridgewater even juked strong safety Adrian Phillips to further a 22-yard run that set up one of three field goals by Blair Walsh.The shoulders feeling great, Bridgewater said. I had some fun out there playing with the guys, and I cant wait to get back out there.Melvin Gordon, aiming to rebound from a rough rookie season, cruised through the middle of Minnesotas starting defense for a 39-yard touchdown after Philip Rivers audibled to a run upon sensing a blitz. San Diego lost running back Branden Oliver, though, to an Achilles tendon injury on his right leg that required a cart to take him off. The loss of Oliver, the primary kickoff returner and a contributing backup behind Gordon and Danny Woodhead, left the Chargers in a somber mood.I went up there as a friend and just prayed for him, Woodhead said. Thats the only thing you can do in that situation.With sunlight streaming in from the floor-to-ceiling glass on the west side and through the translucent, space-age roof, the Vikings enjoyed a gleaming debut for U.S. Bank Stadium in front of a sold-out crowd of 66,143.Its a beautiful place, coach Mike Zimmer said, as purple-clad fans watched his postgame press conference from a lounge area the team walks through to reach the field. Its just getting used to everything.The Chargers undoubtedly felt some envy, with their decade-and-a-half quest to replace 49-year-old Qualcomm Stadium unfulfilled and a move to Los Angeles a possibility. This game was conveniently scheduled for national broadcast on Fox, in case folks in San Diego were still on the fence about public funding.Rivers went 5 for 9 for 54 yards and an interception for the Chargers.With Adrian Peterson resting on the sideline, Jerick McKinnon rushed eight times for 56 yards for the Vikings.ddddddddddddSLIPPERY STARTSeveral players on both teams lost their footing on the artificial turf during the game, one sign of the newness.I think after about five or six games it will be perfect, Gordon said. Its just got to get broken in a little bit.Zimmer said a few players told him the surface was fine.ROOKIE WATCHChargers: Sixth-round draft pick Drew Kaser dropped three punts inside the 10-yard line. Kaser, who unseated 13-year veteran Mike Scifres, averaged 50.3 gross yards on four kicks.Vikings: WR Laquon Treadwell made a tricky catch on a fade route in the corner of the end zone on a 2-point conversion pass from Shaun Hill. The first-round draft pick also had a 15-yard reception.POSITION BATTLESChargers: QB Mike Bercovici, competing with Zach Mettenberger to be the third-string QB, had passes intercepted by Vikings rookies Jayron Kearse and Mackensie Alexander. Bercovici finished just 4 for 12 for 67 yards.Vikings: Joe Berger played the whole first half at center over John Sullivan, who missed last season with a back injury and has not been assured of getting back his job. Sullivan didnt play, because the coaches wanted to evaluate the way Berger played with right guard Brandon Fusco.INJURY UPDATEChargers: Besides Oliver, RT Joe Barksdale also came out of the game in the first half, limping off with a left ankle injury.Vikings: Pruitt and SS Antone Exum left the game with left leg injuries and will have MRI exams. SS Michael Griffin hurt his back and was on crutches afterward.QUOTABLEChargers: DT Corey Liuget, on four fumbles forced, two recovered, by the defense: Its great. For a fat guy like myself, every chance I can get off the field, I want it. I give a big credit to our secondary.Vikings: Rudolph on Bridgewater: I dont think its possible for Teddy to be more calm.---Online:AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL coverage on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap Jerseys China NFL Jerseys China NFL Jerseys Wholesale Discount Basketball Jerseys Cheap NHL Jerseys Authentic Cheap Baseball Jerseys Free Shipping Cheapest College Jerseys Sale Cheap Football Jerseys China Nike NFL Jerseys Canada Wholesale NHL Jerseys From China MLB Jerseys Outlet Canada Wholesale NBA Jerseys Canada Store Cheap Soccer Jerseys China Cheap Authentic Jerseys Canada ' ' '