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Lucien Favre has taken over as head coach of Nice after the resignation of Claude Puel. Favre, 58, has been out of work since being sacked by Borussia Monchengladbach in September.However, he has penned a three-year contract with Nice, replacing Puel, who spent four seasons in charge of the Ligue 1 club. The 54-year-old led Nice to fourth in the league this season, missing out on a Champions League place by just two points to Monaco.A statement on the official Nice website read: We had planned to see each other once the exercise was completed. With a cool head and clear ideas to take stock and discuss the future. At the end of this turn of rich and constructive horizon, we took, by common consent, the decision not to continue working.Our common history ends today with deep respect, and with job satisfaction. We lived four seasons of intense emotions, and took considerable pleasure to jointly develop the sports project requiring OGC Nice.We are so grateful for each other, this great human and sporting adventure that began in 2012.While a page is turned, the direction of OGC Nice and Claude Puel, true to their ambitions, wish the best for the future. Also See: Transfer Centre Latest transfer news Transfer betting Paper Talk Dexter Williams Super Bowl Jersey . After a first half in which he thought "the lid was on the basket," the Toronto Raptors coach watched his squad mount a second half surge to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-91. Aaron Rodgers Super Bowl Jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. http://www.packersonlineteamstore.com/bart-starr-youth-jersey.html . Both players have lower body injuries that will keep them out of the lineup until at least January 31, which is the first game they can be activated from IR. Blake Martinez Super Bowl Jersey . Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist, and Mike Fisher scored a goal and helped set up two others in the Predators 6-4 victory over the Red Wings on Monday night. Jason Spriggs Super Bowl Jersey . John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead. OAKLAND, Calif. -- Suspended Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith plans to return to football in two weeks, optimistic the NFL will grant his wish.Hopefully, soon, he said Thursday night of being allowed back in the league.The menacing pass rusher applied for reinstatement from the NFL late last month, asking Commissioner Roger Goodell to let him play again when his yearlong suspension is over Nov. 17 for violating the leagues substance abuse policy.Smith looked fit, strong and was in great spirits while attending the Oklahoma City-Warriors NBA game from a baseline courtside seat Thursday night.Ill be back in two weeks, you can ask me all the questions then, he said with a smile.He was banned for one year lasst November for violating the substance abuse policy.dddddddddddd That stemmed from an arrest in August 2015 on charges of drunken driving, hit and run, and vandalism. The 49ers immediately released Smith , who had his fifth run-in with the law since joining the NFL as a first-round pick and seventh overall by San Francisco in 2011.The 27-year-old Smith, who has 47 1/2 sacks in 59 career games, signed with Oakland last September and played nine games before being suspended by the NFL for a second time.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '