NFL
Sanchez added to injury report
Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez was reportedly "fussing" over his knee at practice Thursday, according to the New York Daily News.And considering recent events, the Jets weren't about to leave him off the injury report. "Make sure he's on that list,"... »
Home opener may not be advantage for lowly Rams (PA SportsTicker)
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer »
Matt Cassel: Kansas City Chiefs feel I’m best guy for starting job
One game into his career as quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Matt Cassel finds himself surrounded by skeptical fans and critical media. »
LB Beason says banged-up Panthers face ‘must-win’ (AP)
Another new defensive tackle moved into his locker Thursday not long before linebacker Jon Beason made it clear the Carolina Panthers are running out of time to plug the leaks in their banged-up defense. After consecutive losses to open the season, the Panthers face a critical game Monday night at Dallas. »
Steelers add 4 minority owners (AP)
Four new minority owners have joined the Pittsburgh Steelers' revamped ownership group that is headed by team chairman emeritus Dan Rooney and his son, team president Art Rooney II. The team announced the new members of the ownership group Thursday. They are David Tepper, the Paul Sams Family, Ben Statler and Mike Wilkins. »
Steven Jackson looks for more carries in St. Louis Rams’ offense
Steven Jackson is coming off his first 100-game of the season and is ready for heavy duty. But it might be a while before he gets a 20-carry game, even if the St. Louis Rams have built their offense around him. »
Bears’ Cutler has edge on Seattle’s QBs (PA SportsTicker)
By GREGG BELL AP Sports Writer »
Hasselbeck skips practice, return unsure (AP)
Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, linebacker Lofa Tatupu and fullback Justin Griffith all were spectators and did not participate in practice. The trio were out of practice for a second straight day on Thursday. All three are question marks for Sunday's game against Chicago. Hasselbeck has a cracked rib, Tatupu an injured hamstring and Griffith... »
Secondary is Dolphins’ primary problem (AP)
Miami Dolphins free safety Gibril Wilson must have tackled better when he was 9 years old than he did in his team's most recent loss. Wilson was still at the stadium Monday following a dismal prime-time showing against the Indianapolis Colts when his cell phone rang. It was his Pop Warner coach calling from... »
Lions want to beat Redskins and avoid 20-game skid (PA SportsTicker)
By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer »
Bruising Jackson yet to carry heavy load (AP)
Steven Jackson is coming off his first 100-game of the season and is ready for heavy duty. But it might be a while before he gets a 20-carry game, even if the St. Louis Rams have built their offense around him. Jackson has always believed he's at his best in the fourth quarter, after... »
Scott: Jets might defend Johnson even on sideline (AP)
The New York Jets plan to pay very close attention to Tennessee running back Chris Johnson on Sunday. They'll send one or maybe even two defenders if he tries to line up wide. "We might guard him on the sideline, too, just in case," Jets linebacker Bart Scott joked. Good move, considering the huge... »
