Sunday, August 3, 2008

Panthers suspend receiver Smith after fight

In this file photo Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith (89) cannot make the catch as St. Louis Rams defenders Oshiomogho Atogwe (R) and Pisa Tinoisamoa defend in the second quarter of their NFL game in St. Louis, Missouri, September 9, 2007. The Carolina Panthers have suspended Smith for two games after a training camp fight on Friday that left team mate Ken Lucas with a broken nose. (Tim Parker/Reuters)
Reuters - Sat Aug 2, 10:48 PM ET

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Carolina Panthers have suspended top receiver Steve Smith for two games after a training camp fight on Friday that left team mate Ken Lucas with a broken nose.

Panthers receiver Steve Smith suspended 2 games

In this Saturday, July 26, 2008, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith runs after catching a pass during the team's football training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. The Carolina Panthers have suspended receiver Steve Smith two games for his involvement in a training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
AP - Sat Aug 2, 2:36 PM ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Receiver Steve Smith was suspended two games by the Carolina Panthers after a training camp fight with cornerback Ken Lucas.

Favre could get paid to stay off the field

Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre celebrates his team's touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter of the NFL's NFC Championship football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin January 20, 2008. (Allen Fredrickson/Reuters)
AP - Fri Aug 1, 9:33 PM ET

GREEN BAY, Wis. - Brett Favre's reinstatement to the NFL was held up again Friday as the three-time MVP mulled getting paid not to play through a marketing deal with the Green Bay Packers that could resolve the standoff over his retirement.

Panthers send Smith home after fight with Lucas

AP - Fri Aug 1, 6:52 PM ET

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith was sent home from training camp Friday after he punched teammate Ken Lucas at practice, leaving the starting cornerback holding an ice pack to his left eye before he was carted to the locker room.

Alleged shooter in 'Pacman' case indicted in Vegas AP - Fri Aug 1, 6:08 PM ET

LAS VEGAS - A man identified by NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones as the gunman in a strip club shooting that wounded three people in 2007 was indicted Friday on seven felony counts.

Colts WR Harrison likely out of Hall of Fame game

Indianapolis Colts' wide receiver Marvin Harrison heads up field  during football training camp in Terre Haute, Ind., Friday, Aug. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
AP - Fri Aug 1, 4:42 PM ET

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Even with his strong recovery from surgery on both knees, Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison likely won't play Sunday in the Hall of Fame preseason game against the Washington Redskins.

Lynch's decision catches Broncos by surprise

Denver Broncos safety John Lynch looks on as players take the field for the opening day of football training camp at the team's headquarters in southeast Denver on Friday, July 25, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AP - Thu Jul 31, 8:38 PM ET

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - John Lynch wasn't content playing a part-time role, not after four straight Pro Bowl seasons.

Titans release WR Mike Williams

AP - Thu Jul 31, 7:53 PM ET

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Titans released wide receiver Mike Williams before Thursday afternoon's practice.