Williams 98-yard return lifts Panthers past Dolphins
Carolina rookie DeAngelo Williams sparked a 98-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in a 19-10 preseason win for the Panthers over Miami. Williams, a 27th pick, added 41 rushing yards on nine carries as Carolina improved to 3-0 while DeShaun Foster and Jake Delhomme struggled on offense. Dolphins QB Daunte Culpepper completed 14 of 19 for 130 yards in a half before being spellbound by Carolina’s defense and special teams. Panthers lost starter Steve Smith to an injury early, and Nat'l Diggs left with a knee injury for Carolina in the first quarter.
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Rice signs one day contract to retire with 49ers
Jerry Rice, ending a prolific NFL career that began with the San Francisco 49ers, signed a one day contract to retire with the team on the practice fields beside the training complex. He wore his 1989 Super Bowl ring, hugged his wife, and reflected that the field is where his heart started and will end.
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Broncos Receiver Lelie Pays Big to Leave Denver
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan confirmed Ashley Lelie paid to end his contract with Denver. Lelie’s exit involved a reported 982000 dollar fee plus 322000 in fines for 23 missed training days. The team also sought a prorated portion of a 3.3 million signing bonus totaling 660000.
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Palmer to start vs Packers after knee rehab
Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer said he will play in the next preseason game against Green Bay, testing his rebuilt knee in Irving Texas. Palmer aims to start Monday night as his left knee faces its biggest test yet and progress remains on schedule. Meanwhile Terrell Owens sat out practice in Irving, likely missing a third straight preseason game for the Dallas Cowboys due to a strained left hamstring. Owens described the injury as a severe pull and plans to avoid rushing back, with San Francisco and Minnesota on the Cowboys’ preseason slate before a Sept 10 opener.
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Nose tackle Jackson passes Atlanta test
Flowery Branch, GA Grady Jackson finally plays for the Atlanta Falcons after passing a physical on Thursday. The 10th year veteran nose tackle agreed to a three year contract entering his first Falcons stint following 22 seasons with Green Bay where he started 27 of 34 games and missed six weeks in 2004. The team hopes his run stopping presence will help hold the point and free linebackers.
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U S routs Senegal open medal phase in Saitama
The United States crushed Senegal 103 to 58 to finish group play undefeated and set up a medal-phase clash with Australia in Saitama. Dwight Howard led the win as the U S team eyed its first world title since 1994 while pundits warned Argentina and Spain loom later.
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United States Defeats Senegal In Nations Cup Showdown
The United States beat Senegal 103 to 58 as key players Johnson, Hinrich, James, Battier, and Paul led a balanced attack. U S compiled 50 rebounds and 19 assists while Senegal struggled at 20 fouls and 28 boards.
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