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Crawford nears return.

CHAMBERLAIN NEARS RETURN Reliever Joba Chamberlain will make another rehabilitation appearance for Class AA Trenton on Tuesday night and, barring setbacks, could rejoin the team by the end of the week.

Mutombo Nears Return to Nets The Nets said yesterday that Dikembe Mutombo could return to practice as early as today after spending nearly 14 weeks recovering from surgery to repair the torn ligament in his right wrist.

Perez, eligible to be activated on April 24, was also batting.385 with a homer and two R.B.I. White Nears Return The right-handed reliever Rick White (elbow inflammation) pitched a simulated game without pain yesterday and is scheduled to pitch at least one inning in the Mets' exhibition game Thursday at Class AAA Norfolk.

Howard nearing return The Phillies' Ryan Howard will start a rehabilitation assignment Friday with Class A Lakewood.

Fulham have Andrew Johnson (groin) and Simon Davies (back), while Dickson Etuhu and Mark Schwarzer are nearing returns.

Hendrick missed Derby's Championship defeat by Wolves on Friday and while McGoldrick and Pilkington are nearing returns to action after spells out because of injury, they will not be ready for Sunday's international.

Even as Pennington nears a return, Testaverde's mentality as a starter will remain.

Midfielder Kevin Nolan, 32, admits he faces a fight to win back his place in the West Ham team as he nears a return to full fitness.

But as he nears a return to action following a three-week ban and post-tournament rest, Warburton admitted Rolland made the correct decision.

Ventura Nearing Return Third baseman Robin Ventura, who is on the disabled list with a bruised right rotator cuff, had a strong batting practice yesterday and may be activated when he is eligible Saturday.