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LAS VEGAS -- Nevada state regulators on Thursday banned mixed martial arts fighters from using testosterone replacement therapy. Justin Murray Jersey . The Nevada Athletic Commission voted unanimously in Las Vegas to quit granting therapeutic use exemptions for fighters undergoing the so-called TRT. "We just decided to say, Lets ban them as a whole," commission Chairman Francisco Aguilar told The Associated Press. "No one was grandfathered in and no new applications will be accepted." The decision by the commission that regulates boxing and mixed martial arts in Nevada came several weeks after the Association of Ringside Physicians labeled so-called "unmerited testosterone" a health risk to combat sports athletes and their opponents. The association had said testosterone replacement therapy for participants in combat sports might create "an unfair advantage contradictory to the integrity of sport." UFC President Dana White said he also supported a ban. Aguilar said the Nevada ban would directly affect two fighters -- veteran stars Chael Sonnen and Frank Mir. Two other UFC fighters who in recent years have been given exemptions by other athletic commissions to use synthetic testosterone are Dan Henderson and Vitor Belfort. The exemptions were granted for medical reasons including a deficiency in naturally occurring testosterone caused by hypogonadism -- a diminished function of the gonads. Aguilar called the medical condition so rare that the four-member Nevada commission decided to vote for consistency. "It gets us further along the line of knowing the fighters are clean," he said. "The challenge is going to be for organizations to determine what jurisdictions allow TRT and which ones dont." Kenny Stabler Jersey . -- Andrew Wiggins is from Canada, Wayne Selden from Massachusetts and Joel Embiid from the African nation of Cameroon. Willie Brown Jersey . The attacking midfielder arrives on a free transfer from Spains Malaga. 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Any time you get named to be the starter, in any profession, in professional sports, its a great thing. You have to relish it, but also at the same time take it extremely serious and understand whats at stake and what needs to be done.Smith, in his second season, was benched in the first quarter Sunday after throwing interceptions on three consecutive possessions. Vick took over and provided a spark, leading the Jets to a touchdown on his first drive, but also committed three turnovers of his own.My focus is just on Kansas City and trying to find a way to get a win, Ryan said. Thats why this decision was made.Vick was 18 of 36 for 153 yards against the Bills, and also ran for a team-leading 69 yards on eight carries. But he threw one interception — and nearly had another that was ruled incomplete after being overturned by video review — and lost two fumbles.His first start with the Jets will come against Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who helped revive the quarterbacks career in Philadelphia after he served nearly two years in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. Vick called it kind of ironic and added that it isnt exactly what he wanted, but is happy to be starting — regardless of the opponent.I love Andy Reid for the man that he is, Vick said. As far as the football game, football is football. I just want to go out there and do whats best for the team and hopefully try to get a win.Smith injured his right shoulder during the game when he made a touchdown-saving tackle on his final interception, but both hee and Ryan said it isnt serious. Ronnie Lott Jersey. Ryan did acknowledge Smiths shoulder isnt 100 per cent, and Matt Simms could be activated from the practice squad if Smith isnt available.They said it was minor soreness, Smith said.The Jets have been searching for a franchise-type quarterback since the days of Broadway Joe. Vick will become the 27th quarterback to start a game for New York since Joe Namaths last game with the team in 1976. A few have had some good moments — Vinny Testaverde, Chad Pennington, Brett Favre and even Mark Sanchez — but none was able to sustain any level of dominance or post-season success.Smith was given every opportunity to prove he could be that type of player after being thrust into the job when Sanchez was lost for the year during the 2013 preseason. He finished his shaky rookie season with 12 touchdowns and 21 interceptions, but had a solid final month to give the Jets some hope.New York signed Vick in the off-season to provide some competition for Smith, but it was clear early that it was the second-year quarterbacks job all along. Still, Smith did little to reward the Jets faith in him as he had seven touchdown passes and 10 interceptions in eight games.Have there been guys that took a step back and then took a leap forward? There have been guys like that, Ryan said. Hopefully thats what happens to Geno, but I dont think anybody in this organization is looking at him differently right now.Smith believes he without a doubt can still be a franchise quarterback.The quarterbacks found out about the decision from Ryan after the team meeting Monday. Smith said he initially had no reaction when he was told, but added that he was frustrated and a little surprised to not be the starter this week. 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