Brady appears ready to start opener (AP)
For the first time since the 2005 Super Bowl, Tom Brady was not listed on a New England Patriots practice participation or injury report on Thursday, a sign that he is ready to start Sunday's season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. The quarterback, last season's NFL MVP, had a right foot injury and missed all four exhibition games.
Report: Brady has 2 more knee procedures (AP)
New England quarterback Tom Brady has undergone two more procedures to clean out infection on his surgically repaired knee, the Boston Herald reported Thursday. The newspaper said Brady is on a six-week course of intravenous antibiotics and will continue to have follow-up exams at the clinic in Los Angeles where he had the surgery.
Dolphins saving best for 4th quarter (AP)
The Miami Dolphins clung to a one-point lead early in the fourth quarter when quarterback Chad Pennington took the field for a series he expected to be pivotal. "In the huddle I said, 'This is the drive to win the game,"' Pennington recalled later. Thus began a 16-play, 79-yard touchdown march that took nine minutes and helped the Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-19 Sunday.
Romo may miss 4 weeks with broken finger (AP)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has a broken finger on his throwing hand and could be out for up to four weeks. Romo broke his right pinkie on the first play of overtime in a 30-24 loss at Arizona on Sunday. The injury leaves the Cowboys (4-2) with 40-year-old Brad Johnson as the starter for Sunday's game at St.
Romero leads birdie assault at PGA (AP)
AP - Just before a thunderstorm hit Oakland Hills and suspended play on Saturday, Andres Romero provided a little thunder of his own.
Safin unhappy about playing in darkness (AP)
Marat Safin did not want to be kept in the dark any longer. Two days after upsetting third-ranked Novak Djokovic, the former top-ranked Safin was complaining to the chair umpire about being forced to finish off his 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 victory over Andreas Seppi in virtual darkness. "At the end of the match it was pretty tough because we both, I think, couldn't see the ball anymore," Safin...
Cowboys QB Romo may play Sunday with broken pinkie (AP)
AP - Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, who wants to play despite a broken pinkie on his throwing hand, practiced and threw passes to receivers Thursday.
Eagles' Clemons dehydrated, hospitalized (AP)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Clemons is expected to be released soon from a hospital where he is being treated for dehydration. Clemons was helped off the field at Lehigh University about two hours into the team's Tuesday morning practice. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital in an ambulance, but never lost consciousness.
Torre's new story contains familiar playoff scene (AP)
AP - Joe Torre is no longer bombarded by questions about his boss, no longer caught up in the New York tumult. One constant remains for him, though: October baseball.
Raiders' Russell at first training camp (AP)
JaMarcus Russell was greeted at his first NFL training camp with some good-natured ribbing from veteran teammates acting surprised that he knew his way to the Oakland Raiders summer home in California's wine country. It was a fair question considering Russell was thousands of miles away a year ago in a contract holdout as the Raiders conducted training camp.
Ivanovic loses, No. 1 status at risk (AP)
Top-ranked Ana Ivanovic was knocked out of the Rogers Cup on Thursday night by Tamira Paszek, giving second-ranked Jelena Jankovic a chance to take over the top spot in women's tennis if she can reach the final of the tournament. Paszek, a 17-year-old Austrian ranked 94th in the world, won 6-2, 1-6, 6-2 over Ivanovic, who was playing with a sore right thumb she injured two weeks ago while...
Report: Merchandise, blog in Favre deal (AP)
The Green Bay Packers' proposed $20 million marketing deal for Brett Favre included a merchandise line, autographs, personal appearances and even a blog, according to a report in The Sporting News' online newsletter Friday. And while Favre turned down the deal in favor of returning to play and was traded to the New York Jets last week, the Packers are expected to offer him a similar agreement once...
Penguins deal with unexpected break (AP)
The Pittsburgh Penguins are quickly getting used to this: Playoff hockey where the only energy they expend is clicking the TV remote control. The Penguins practiced Saturday for an opponent they do not know and a second-round series with an uncertain start -- one reason they were on the ice for only 50 minutes even though they had two full days off after sweeping Ottawa.
Marcus Vick arrested for DUI (AP)
Former Virginia Tech quarterback Marcus Vick was arrested early Friday and charged with driving under the influence and eluding police. Vick, the brother of former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, signed as a free agent receiver with the Miami Dolphins after a troubled career at Virginia Tech.
Indians designate RHP Joe Borowski for assignment (AP)
AP - Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday.
Wisconsin band suspended for hazing (AP)
AP - The University of Wisconsin marching band has been suspended while allegations of hazing, alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct are investigated.
Colts DT Pitcock retires after 1 season (AP)
Quinn Pitcock spent a lifetime preparing to play pro football. It took one year in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts for Pitcock to decide he wanted to do something else. The defensive tackle has decided to retire at age 24. "After much deliberation and careful thought, Quinn resolved to retire from the NFL," agent Brad Leshnock said in an e-mail confirming Pitcock's decision.
Ike shifts pair of Cubs-Astros games to Milwaukee (AP)
AP - Two games between the Chicago Cubs and Astros that were postponed this weekend in Houston because of Hurricane Ike will now be played in Milwaukee.
Titans RT Stewart sidelined by surgery (AP)
Tennessee Titans starting right tackle David Stewart underwent arthroscopic surgery Thursday and will be sidelined two to three weeks. Stewart signed a six-year, $39 million extension in June, shortly after left tackle Michael Roos signed a $43 million deal. A fourth-round pick in 2005, Stewart started 30 games the last two years at right tackle.
Former Giants player, radio voice Dick Lynch dies (AP)
AP - Dick Lynch, who starred at cornerback for the New York Giants during their glory years in the late 1950s and early 1960s and was a longtime radio analyst for the team, has died. He was 72.
Fantastic finishes: 5 NFL games go down to wire (AP)
AP - Ryan Longwell made a field goal with nine seconds left to give Minnesota a comeback win over Detroit.