Lawyer: NFL drug czar didn’t tell players about pills
Lawyer: NFL drug czar didn’t tell players about pills
The lawyer for three New Orleans Saints players facing suspension said Wednesday the NFL’s independent drug administrator acknowledged he did not inform NFL players that the supplement StarCaps contained a banned diuretic. During the players’ appeals hearing, attorney David Cornwell said that Dr. John Lombardo’s testimony proved none of his clients - Deuce McAllister, Will Smith or Charles Grant - took steroids.
Parcells vs. Belichick neck and neck for now
Don’t look for a warm embrace when Parcells and Belichick meet. Ian O’Connor says the playoffs — and a legacy — are at stake.
Broncos Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)
The Broncos‘ defense isn’t going to be confused with the Ravens‘ or the Steelers‘, but it is making progress.
The Broncos were pleased with the job they did against Atlanta, holding the powerful Falcons rushing game to 3.3 yards per attempt and allowing only 20 points in a 24-20 win Sunday.
Denver has worked at improving the run defense after a horrible start, and it paid off Sunday.
“To play the rushing defense we played against an excellent running offensive football team, I was very pleased,” coach Mike Shanahan said.
The Broncos brought an eighth man in the box on most plays to contain Michael Turner. The powerful running back had a pair of touchdowns but managed just 81 yards on 25 carries, ending up with a rather quiet day.
The premature playoff picture: Week 11 (Yahoo! Sports)
In : Jets, Broncos, Dolphins, Packers Out : Colts, Chargers, Ravens, Bears AFC First Round Byes : Tennessee…
Bucs place leading rusher Graham on IR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading rusher Earnest Graham will miss the rest of the season after injuring his right ankle during last week’s victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Graham limped off the field after his only carry against the Vikings. The Bucs said he hurt his ankle, but did not release specifics about the injury. Fourth-year pro Noah Herron was signed to fill Graham’s spot on the roster.
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