Sports News - Football
GOLDBERG ON FOOTBALL: Playing Hurt
By DAVE GOLDBERG - AP Football Writer
LaDainian Tomlinson supports Shawne Merriman's decision to eschew surgery and play as long as he can with two torn ligaments in his left knee.
Panthers QB Moore escapes serious injury
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Friday, 29 August 2008 10:49:12
Carolina Panthers backup quarterback Matt Moore doesn't have any broken bones or damaged ligaments in his left leg after a hard hit in a preseason loss to Pittsburgh.
Pacman knows he's not through proving himself
IRVING, Texas - Friday, 29 August 2008 01:17:56
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - AP Sports Writer
Adam "Pacman" Jones let out an excited scream when he got the news he had waited so long to hear.
Dungy expects Manning to play in opener
INDIANAPOLIS - Thursday, 28 August 2008 20:24:30
By MICHAEL MAROT - AP Sports Writer
Colts coach Tony Dungy has spent weeks answering questions about Peyton Manning's left knee.
NFL clears Pacman to play for Cowboys
IRVING, Texas - Thursday, 28 August 2008 17:19:47
By STEPHEN HAWKINS - AP Sports Writer
Now that Adam "Pacman" Jones is really back in the NFL, he insists he will try to do everything he can to stay there.
Marshall's suspension reduced to 1 game
DENVER - Thursday, 28 August 2008 17:18:25
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall had his suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy reduced from three games to one on Thursday.
Injured Texans player walks again
HOUSTON - Thursday, 28 August 2008 13:15:45
For the first time since injuring his neck and spine last week, Texans receiver Harry Williams has walked by himself.
Seahawks LB Tatupu OK for opener against Bills
RENTON, Wash. - Wednesday, 27 August 2008 18:38:41
By GREGG BELL - AP Sports Writer
The Seattle Seahawks finally have some good injury news. Lofa Tatupu has a bone bruise in his right knee, and coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday the Pro Bowl linebacker will be fine for the season opener Sept. 7 at Buffalo.
Tatupu OK for opener
RENTON, Wash. - Wednesday, 27 August 2008 18:37:18
By GREGG BELL - AP Sports Writer
The Seattle Seahawks finally have some good injury news.
Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments
SAN DIEGO - Wednesday, 27 August 2008 18:02:02
By BERNIE WILSON - AP Sports Writer
The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all.
Merriman to play on despite damaged knee
SAN DIEGO - Wednesday, 27 August 2008 17:40:36
By BERNIE WILSON - AP Sports Writer
The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all.