A workhorse once again, Ricky Williams thriving with Dolphins at age 32
(Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:00 PST)
DAVIE, Fla. - Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring.

Dolphins lose C Grove to injury against Panthers
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:14:01 PST)
The Miami Dolphins are getting thin at center. Starter Jake Grove left Thursday night's game against the Carolina Panthers because of an ankle injury early in the third quarter and was questionable to return. Then, backup Joe Berger left with an unspecified injury early in the fourth for a series before returning with about 5 minutes left in the period.

Dolphins lead Panthers 14-3 after 3rd quarter
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:50:10 PST)
By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

Panthers WR Steve Smith OK after minor car accident on way to game
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:20:00 PST)
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.

Williams, Stewart a go for Panthers vs. Dolphins
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:18:51 PST)
Carolina running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are active against Miami despite nagging injuries. Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee. Stewart was held out a day earlier with a sore left Achilles' tendon. Both were listed as questionable for Thursday's game. The Panthers were without reserve defensive end Charles Johnson (pectoral), fullback Brad Hoover...

Thursday Night Spotlight: Whither the Wildcat?
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:21:19 PST)
It's defined the Miami Dolphins since they unleashed it in Week 3 of their miracle 2008 season.

Dolphins' Ronnie Brown out for year
(Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:48 PST)
By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

Dolphins Team Report
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:33:13 PST)

Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington on Tuesday made his first public comments since undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery on Oct. 2.

Speaking after an appearance at the Miami Dolphins Touchdown Club, Pennington described the extent of his game-week work with successor Chad Henne and the Dolphins' weekly offensive game plan.

Pennington, who is always one week ahead in breaking down game film of upcoming opponents, huddles with Henne every Monday to rehash the previous day's outcome. Pennington, whose two-year contract expires at season's end, also meets with the team's three healthy quarterbacks each Tuesday to share his notes and ideas for the next game.

When game day rolls around, however, Pennington is limited to exchanging serial text messages with...

Miami Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown out for season because of foot injury
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:00 PST)
MIAMI - Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury - again.

AP IMPACT: Nearly a fifth of 160 NFL players hid effects of concussions
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:17:00 PST)
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.

Henning left Carolina too conservative, returns with Dolphins running unique, tricky offence
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:10:00 PST)
Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano and assistant David Lee get plenty of credit for making the wildcat a much-copied NFL sensation.

Tight end Anthony Fasano, 2 Dolphins reserves out for Thursday's game at Carolina
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:10:00 PST)
DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has been ruled out of Thursday night's game at Charlotte because of a hip injury.

At 4-5, Panthers and Dolphins on rise as they meet Thursday night
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:33:00 PST)
At the end of September, the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers already were being written off. Both were 0-3 and their 2008 division titles were being termed flukes.

Dolphins TE Fasano to miss second straight game
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:28:48 PST)
Miami Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano has been ruled out of Thursday night's game at Charlotte because of a hip injury. Nose tackle Paul Soliai (ankle) and linebacker Erik Walden (hamstring), both reserves, were also ruled out Wednesday. Guard Justin Smiley (shoulder) and reserve safety Tyrone Culver (ankle) are questionable, and safety Gibril Wilson (hamstring) is probable.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:42:00 PST)
Green Bay boosted its playoff outlook with a very impressive home win over the Cowboys.

NFL Capsules: Miami at Carolina
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:30:52 PST)
Thursday, Nov 19 MIAMI (4-5) At CAROLINA (4-5) 8:20 p.m. ET, NFL Network OPENING LINE -- Panthers by 3 RECORD VS. SPREAD -- Miami 4-5; Carolina 4-5 SERIES RECORD -- Miami leads 3-0 LAST MEETING -- Dolphins beat Panthers 27-24, Sept. 25, 2005 LAST WEEK -- Dolphins beat Buccaneers 25-23; Panthers beat Falcons 28-19 DOLPHINS OFFENSE -- OVERALL (23), RUSH (4), PASS (30) DOLPHINS DEFENSE -- OVERALL (19),...

Wednesday's National Football League Capsules
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:15 PST)
OPENING LINE - Panthers by 3

Panthers and Dolphins on rise
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:18:51 PST)
At the end of September, the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers already were being written off. Both were 0-3 and their 2008 division titles were being termed flukes. Guess who is back in the playoff chase, albeit on the fringes right now? Yep, the Dolphins and Panthers almost certainly won't repeat their first-place finishes of a year ago, but at 4-5, each can think wild card.

Injured Miami Dolphins' Chad Pennington planning to play again
(Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:29:07 PST)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington had a third surgery on his right shoulder six weeks ago, which ended...