IRVING, Texas - Zack Martins best test so far of durability as a pro came with a right ankle injury serious enough to keep him out of practice for a week with the Cowboys. Boog Powell Jersey .The rookie right guards response: Im playing.It certainly fits with everything I know about him, Dallas coach Jason Garrett said. Hes a little bit of a throwback. He reminds you of linemen who played 25 years ago. He just has this way about him.Martin is possibly the last first-round piece of a rebuilt offensive line for the Cowboys, a versatile blocker with more starts at Notre Dame than anyone in school history. And now hes the first rookie lineman named to the Pro Bowl in Dallas franchise history.Its kind of an exclamation point on the season that hes had, said centre Travis Frederick, a first-round pick last year and another first-time Pro Bowl player. We talked about it several times throughout the season, how hes never really come in and played like a rookie. Hes always played like a veteran.Tyron Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl pick at left tackle, was Dallas top choice from 2011.Martins resolve was tested just weeks after the Cowboys picked him at No. 16. He was already the guy Dallas took instead of Johnny Manziel, who was unexpectedly still on the board. And then he got caught up in a play that ended standout linebacker Sean Lees season in the first full squad workout of the off-season.Lee was about to engage with Martin in a noncontact drill when his left knee gave way, tearing the anterior cruciate ligament. There was video for all to see, and it was easy to forget that Lees knee buckled before Martin rolled over the top of him.Martin stood tall when he was questioned about the play by reporters.It sucks to be kind of grouped into that play and him getting hurt, Martin said at the time. I think he would say it first over anyone. Youve got to move forward.And that was the message from many of the veterans who pulled Martin aside, including Lee and tight end Jason Witten.Harry Hiestand, Martins line coach at Notre Dame, knew from the outset that his old pupil wouldnt have trouble getting over the Lee incident, promising that hes not reliving it.Martin has spent the last five months proving it as a key component of soon-to-be NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murrays pursuit of all-time league leader Emmitt Smiths franchise record from 19 years ago. He has 1,745 yards, needing 29 yards to beat Smiths total of 1,773.The 24-year-old Martin sprained his right ankle in a win at Philadelphia that gave the Cowboys the NFC East lead, and played without practicing in a division-clinching win over Indianapolis last week.He came out only after the 42-7 victory was in hand, and now hes practicing again with Dallas (11-4) visiting Washington (4-11) in the regular-season finale Sunday.The trainers did a great job all week getting the swelling and all of that stuff out of there, Martin said. So it was really just getting comfortable with it and running around.Hiestands lasting memory of Martin is the way he would come to meetings every day with a vibe that said, Hey, coach, dont worry about this. We got this stuff.These days its more like Im going to keep my mouth shut and work. Hes sure thats the best way to make it as a lineman in the NFL.And hes well on his way to making it.I think you can tell hes a natural leader, Witten said. Obviously, hes very gifted, very composed for a young player being thrown in the trenches day one. Hes got a bright future.And thats what Witten thought long before Martin made a little Pro Bowl history for the tradition-rich Cowboys.___AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler Bruce Maxwell Jersey . - Chelseas 1-0 win at the Etihad, spoiling Manchester Citys perfect home record continues to be the talking point of the week. Brett Anderson Jersey . Already owning gold from competition in Vancouver in 2010, Loch posted a combined four-run time of 3:27.526. That included a track-record third run of 51. http://www.athleticsrookiestore.com/Athletics-Marcus-Semien-Kids-Jersey/ . Weise left the arena with a splint on his wrist and underwent tests to determine whether the tendon is torn. Winger Travis Moen will also miss some time after suffering a concussion in Mondays contest. PHILADELPHIA -- There are no secrets to Hunter Pences approach to hitting in crucial situations. His simple strategy worked again. Pence drove in all of San Franciscos runs with a double in the ninth and Madison Bumgarner pitched eight scoreless innings to lead the Giants to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. "Just go up to compete, try to see the ball and hit the ball," Pence said. Bumgarner (12-7) gave up five hits while striking out six and walking none in a pitchers duel with A.J. Burnett. "It was good to get quick outs tonight," Bumgarner said. It was the sixth win in seven games for first-place San Francisco, which moved two games ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. The Giants will look to sweep the four-game series on Thursday. One night after blowing just his third save in 26 chances, closer Jonathan Papelbon (2-2) took the loss. The Phillies offence, which ranks near the bottom of the NL in several categories, managed just seven hits. They lost their fourth straight and seventh of eight. "Its really been the problem weve had the last three games, stranding guys out there," Philadelphia manager Ryne Sandberg said. "And it came up big tonight." Pence broke a scoreless tie with a softly hit blooper down the right-field line off Papelbon on a full count with two outs. "Pence is the guy you want up there," Giants manager Bruce Bochy said. "He has the knack of putting the ball in the right place. . Pence is amazing. He has so much energy and hes relentless. Were lucky to have him." Whether the last two games have an effect on Papelbons trade prospects remain to be seen. The Philadelphia closer recently has been outspoken about his interest in moving to a contender. "Whatever happens happens," Papelbon said. "I have no control over it." He dismissed the notion that his value would be diminished by his last two outings. "If you were to put the entire season into two games, it would be pretty dumb," he said. Marlon Byrd drove in Philadelphias run in the ninth off Santiago Casilla, who converted his seventh save in 10 chances. The ggame was delayed for 59 minutes by a thunderstorm. Chad Pinder Jersey. Following resumption in the top of the fourth, the game was played in a persistent drizzle that got heavy at times until the rain finally stopped for good in the eighth inning. Burnett pitched eight scoreless innings, striking out six, walking four and allowing four hits, in a performance that had to have impressed the scouts seated behind home plate. The right-hander has been a rumoured acquisition for contending clubs as the Phillies are looking to sell at the trade deadline to get younger. Bumgarner and Burnett allowed the relievers to rest following Tuesdays 5-hour, 46-minute marathon in which 16 pitchers were used in the Giants 9-6, 14-inning victory. "What a job he did," Bochy said of Bumgarner. "He saved our skin tonight. He gave us everything we needed and more. And Burnett too. They were both locked in." Some small puddles formed on the left side of the infield, but second base umpire Bill Miller never halted the game again after the first stoppage. Pence was involved in a strange play in the eighth. After leading off with a walk, he took off for second but overslid the bag. He popped up and rather than try to go back to second, he darted toward third as shortstop Jimmy Rollins chased him in a scene reminiscent of tag on the school yard. About halfway to third, Rollins tossed to third baseman Andres Blanco who applied the tag for an unusual 2-6-5 caught stealing. It was the second caught stealing in as many attempts for the Giants, as Ehire Adrianza overslid the bag in the sixth and was tagged out by Chase Utley. NOTES: Burnett moved to 48th all-time in strikeouts, passing Dwight Gooden, with a first-inning fanning of Tyler Colvin. ... Philadelphia activated Ruiz (concussion) from the DL. Ruiz had been out since June 26. To make room for Ruiz, the Phillies sent C Cameron Rupp to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Philadelphia also recalled RHP Phillippe Aumont from Lehigh Valley and designated RHP Jeff Manship for assignment. ... The teams conclude the four-game series on Thursday with Phillies LHP Cole Hamels (4-5, 2.83) facing RHP Tim Hudson (8-6, 2.78). 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