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OXNARD, Calif -- Defensive end?DeMarcus Lawrence?publicly apologized to the Cowboys organization Sunday for violating the NFLs substance-abuse policy, which has earned him a four-game suspension.?In his first public comments since his suspension was announced in April, Lawrence said he apologized to his teammates during OTA practices before publicly apologizing to his coaches and the Jones family. He also vowed to learn from his mistake and promised to live up to the potential he showed at the end of last season, when he registered eight sacks in the last nine games.I aint gonna lie, Lawrence said after Sunday mornings practice. I did feel guilty, but God puts you through things for a reason. I just see it as a blessing to open my eyes with a little fortitude.I got a chip on my shoulder. You have to play like that when you know you let the team down for the first four games.The suspension will cost Lawrence $230,151. The 34th pick in the 2014 draft is scheduled to earn $1.17 next season, the final year of his rookie contract. Lawrence had 55 tackles, including 10 for loss, and a forced fumble last season.?We all make mistakes. Hes made a mistake, coach Jason Garrett said. The biggest thing you want everyone to do is accept responsibility for it and be accountable for it and then do what you need to do to rectify it.It was important for him to acknowledge that. Hes a good person. Hes a good teammate. He works hard and he wants to be the best he can, and he wants this team to be the best it can be.Lawrence said he felt obligated to apologize to his teammates because he has emerged as a leader entering his third season.Times like this -- hard times -- come through your life all the time, Lawrence said. You have to stand up and be a man about your mistakes. I did that. I stood up as a man, talked to my teammates and they understand how sorry I am.You have to admit to your decisions and mistakes. I felt like that was the right thing to do. My team counts on me as a leader and I didnt prove myself to them. I had to step up and let them know I was sorry.Lawrence will practice during training camp, and he will continue working to make sure his back can withstand the rigors of an NFL season. He had offseason back surgery, which caused him to show up for training camp a few pounds over his desired weight.Hes a stand-up guy who takes responsibility for his mistakes. obviously. Its an unfortunate one for us, but hes moving on from it, safety Byron Jones said. Its not bothering him right now; maybe it is, but hes practicing hard and hes in meetings taking notes. Hes not looking at it like hes not playing the first four games. Byron Scott Lakers Jersey . It was the second consecutive win for the Pacers (2-5), who lost their first five preseason games. Jeff Teague led the Hawks (1-5) with 17 points and eight assists and Al Horford had 12 points and seven rebounds. Mike Scott scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half. Elgin Baylor Lakers Jersey .com) - The Calgary Flames aim to bounce back from their first regulation home loss of the campaign on Friday night when they host a Detroit Red Wings club that they swept in three meetings a season ago. http://www.lakersbasketballshop.com/Jamaal-Wilkes-Jersey/ . Oyama had six birdies and two bogeys at Kintetsu Kashikojima in the event also sanctioned by the Japan LPGA Tour. "I have been having this neck ache thats been affecting my golf recently," Oyama said. Jerry West Jersey . Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. Magic Johnson Lakers Jersey . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kevin Hervey hit four 3-pointers and had 16 points, Nathan Hawkins added 15 points and UT Arlington snapped a three-game skid Monday night with an 88-67 win over NAIA member St. Francis (IL).Jorge Bilbao contributed 11 points, while Faith Pope and Kaelon Wilson had 10 apiece for UT Arlington (2-3), which hit 53 percent of its 60 shots from the field. Pope also hauled in eight rebounds.The Mavericks broke away with a 17-2 run fueled with three of Herveys 3-ppointers to make it 32-15 with seven minutes left in the first half and protected the double digit advantage the rest of the way.ddddddddddddSt. Francis got a tip-in from Landus Anderson 45 seconds into the game to take its only lead, 2-1.Jo Jo Ballestero led the Fighting Saints with 15 points, Jorden Thornton added 12 and Anderson finished with 10. ' ' '