1.   Bruce said the ankle is improving and he should be ready for the season opener.

2.   Cornerback Kevin Arbet said his ankle has improved and he expects to return today.

3.   Despite a rough night against Vince Carter and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, Bryant said his two sore ankles are improving.

4.   Smith, who said his ankle has improved from Sunday and even participated in the Cowboys light workout, agreed with Aikman.

5.   The ankle improved, but Sockalexis never bounced back.

6.   He said the ankle improved considerably on Saturday.