CLEVELAND -- Robert Griffin III wont be running wild or throwing passes for the Redskins. He can only watch them. Washingtons electrifying rookie quarterback is inactive for Sundays game against the Browns, eliminating any chance of him helping his teammates continue their NFC playoff push. Griffin sprained his right knee last week against Baltimore, and after days of speculation about his playing status, the Redskins announced late Saturday night that rookie Kirk Cousins will start. Cousins, who came off the bench last week against Baltimore after Griffin got hurt, will make his first career start and veteran Rex Grossman will be Washingtons No. 2 QB. Grossman has been inactive for every other game this season. Griffin sustained a mild sprain of the lateral collateral ligament when he took a scary hit from Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata following a 13-yard run late in the fourth quarter. He was limited in practice all week, but as of Friday it appeared he might play and coach Mike Shanahan was keeping tight lipped about his young stars status. The 22-year-old RG3 was one of the first players on the field Sunday morning. He seemed to be moving well with a brace on his knee. At that point, it still wasnt official that he would not be inactive, and the Redskins (7-6) didnt make it known that No. 10 would suit up at all until 90 minutes before kickoff. The Browns spent all week preparing to face Griffin, who is tied with New Englands Tom Brady for the league lead in passer rating and who has dazzled opponents and fans with his speed and arm strength. His absence could be a break for the Browns (5-8). Cleveland has won three straight games and is still in the playoff chase after starting the season 0-5. Cousins rallied the Redskins in the fourth quarter last week, throwing a late touchdown pass and ran for a 2-point conversion before the Ravens won in overtime. Washington selected Cousins in the fourth round of Aprils draft. The former Michigan State star was somewhat of surprise pick because the Redskins had already selected Griffin after trading several picks to St. Louis to move up to get last seasons Heisman Trophy winner. Cousins also played earlier this season after Griffin sustained a concussion against Atlanta. He has completed 7 of 11 passes for 137 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. http://www.bruinshockeyproshop.com/Phil-Esposito-Bruins-Jersey/ . Bodishbaugh, 27, is currently third in the American Association in saves with 17. He also has a 6-4 record and 4.13 ERA. The Walnut Creek, California product is no stranger to playing in Canada, having played the 2009 and 2010 seasons with the Victoria Seals and 2011 with the Calgary Vipers of the independent North American Baseball League. http://www.bruinshockeyproshop.com/Bobby-Orr-Bruins-Jersey/ . 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Josh Harrelsons 3-pointer with 1:01 remaining put the Heat ahead for good at 102-99. VANCOUVER -- The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenceman Cam Barker to a one-year deal. Barker had eight points (three goals, five assists) and 24 penalty minutes in 23 games with Texas of the American Hockey League this season. The Winnipeg native has 94 points (21 goals, 73 assists) and 286 penalty minutes in 296 career NHL games with Chicago, Minnesota and Edmonton. On the international stage, Barker has helped Canada to two gold medals at the world junior hockey championship (2005, 2006) and gold at the 2012 Spengler Cup. The six-foot-three, 222-pound defenceman was originally selected by the Chicago Blackhawks third overall in the 2004 NHL draft, behind Washingtons Alex Ovechkin and Pittsburghs Evgeni Malkin. Barker missed most of last season with an ankle injury that required surgery. "I had a tough year last year," said Barker. "I was out for four months, but its behind me and I feel completely healthy now. Im ready to go." His signing was not a surprise, because he skated with Canuck players during informal workouts at UBC late last week, but said the deal was not completed until Sunday morning. "It helped to come in early and, maybe, get to know some guys," Barker said. "I feel a biit familiar.dddddddddddd So I think that was a bonus, for sure." Before injuring his ankle with Edmonton, he was limited to 52 games in 2010-11 because of a back injury suffered while playing for Minnesota. "Its tough," said Barker of the adversity he has faced the past two seasons. "You learn a lot about yourself during that time. Its a long road back. If you asked me five years ago if I would have been playing games in the (AHL) or trying to get back to that point where I was, I never would have imagined that. But I think its made me a better person, and Im able to deal with a lot more now. I definitely appreciate (playing in the NHL) a lot more. Ive worked hard to get to this point." Barker, who expects to play an offensive-defenceman role, suggested his uniform changes over the past three seasons do not reflect his true value as a player. "Its tough to gauge someone when theyre injured and theyre not playing or theyre not playing enough," he said. "Obviously, I know where I want to be at in my head, and I know what Im capable of. It might be different to what some people think of me now, but Ive got to prove people wrong, play hard from the get-go, and just keep building on that." ' ' '