Minnesota Vikings safety Dwight Smith was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after his vehicle was stopped for impeding traffic at a downtown intersection Thursday night, according to the police report. When the officer approached the car to issue a citation, he smelled the “strong odor of marijuana” coming from the vehicle, according to the report.
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Vikings’ Smith cited for drug possession
Minnesota Vikings safety Dwight Smith was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana after his vehicle was stopped for impeding traffic at a downtown intersection Thursday night, according to the police report. When the officer approached the car to issue a citation, he smelled the “strong odor of marijuana” coming from the vehicle, according to the…
Chargers’ Rivers practices, questionable
Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers split snaps with his backup during practice Friday and is questionable for San Diego’s home game Sunday against the Detroit Lions because of a sprained knee. Rivers sprained his left knee in Sunday’s overtime win at Tennessee and didn’t practice Wednesday. He shared the quarterback duties with Billy Volek on Thursday…
Falcons coaching search to take longer
Less than a year ago, the Atlanta Falcons needed less than a week to hire Bobby Petrino to replace Jim Mora as the team’s coach. For a number of reasons, including the fact Petrino was, by his admission, a bad fit for the NFL, the Falcons latest coaching search is expected to take much longer.…
Roethlisberger returns to practice
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Friday after sitting out two days because of a sore right shoulder, a sign he expects to play Sunday against Jacksonville. Steelers players normally must take part in the final full practice of the week on Fridays before they can play on Sundays.
Union appeal: Pacman suspension too long
The NFL players’ union Friday appealed the seasonlong suspension of Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones, calling the punishment excessive. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decided not to ease the penalty after meeting with the player Nov. 2 in New York. Three games and two full weeks remain in the 2007 season.
Titans DT Haynesworth could play Sunday
Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth could play Sunday at Kansas City even though he missed practice for a third consecutive day Friday. Haynesworth, who has a sore right hamstring, did not practice last week, but started against the San Diego Chargers in Tennessee’s 23-17 overtime loss. “We’ll warm him up before the game and see…
Rams QB Bulger to start vs. Packers
Marc Bulger is back as the St. Louis Rams’ starting quarterback after a full week of practice with no concussion-related symptoms. With backup Gus Frerotte also healthy after making a remarkable recovery from a partially torn labrum in his throwing shoulder, the Rams (3-10) are suddenly loaded at the position.
Wizards G Daniels out 2-4 weeks
Antonio Daniels is expected to miss two to four weeks with a sprained knee, leaving the Washington Wizards without their top two point guards for at least seven games. Daniels sprained his right MCL during the second quarter of Thursday night’s win over Miami. He finished the game and had 11 points and five assists.
Celtics 104, Bucks 82 (F)
Paul Pierce scored a season-high 32 points Friday night as the Celtics beat the Bucks 104-82 and match the franchise record with a 12-0 start at home.
Mavericks 89, Hornets 80 (F)
Jason Terry scored 25 points and reserve Jerry Stackhouse added 16 to lead the Dallas Mavericks past the New Orleans Hornets 89-80 Friday night.
Warriors 108, Lakers 106 (F)
Baron Davis put his usual game-breaking flair on the decisive 3-pointer with 16.8 seconds to play, and the Golden State Warriors roared from behind in the final minutes to snap their nine-game losing streak to the Lakers with a 108-106 victory Friday nigh
Blazers 99, Jazz 91 (F)
Brandon Roy scored 29 points as Portland won its sixth-straight game with a victory over Utah on Friday night.