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A workhorse once again, Ricky Williams thriving with Dolphins at age 32 (The Canadian Press)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:35:00 PST

DAVIE, Fla. - Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring.

Ricky Williams a workhorse once again (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:54:50 PST

Ricky Williams is having his best season since retiring. That was in 2004, when a marijuana habit drove Williams out of the NFL. The following year he began a comeback that proceeded fitfully because of Miami Dolphins coaching changes, a season-ending injury and an 18-month suspension. The Dolphins stuck with Williams, and now he might just save their season.

Ricky Williams scores 3 TDs in fill-in role, Dolphins reach .500 with 24-17 win over Panthers (The Canadian Press)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:41:00 PST

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back.

Williams leads Dolphins over Panthers 24-17 (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:38:00 PST

With Ronnie Brown lost for the season, the Miami Dolphins turned to their aging running back. Ricky Williams showed he's still got it. The 32-year-old Williams rushed for 119 yards and scored three touchdowns, and the Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 on Thursday night for their fourth win in six games to get into the AFC playoff picture.

Dolphins lose C Grove to injury against Panthers (AP)

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 (PA SportsTicker)

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 (The Canadian Press)

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 (AP)

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? (Yahoo! Sports)

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.

NFL Team Reports: AFC East (SportingNews.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:38:58 PST

Several times a week, The Trenches will present team reports from Sporting News' 32 NFL correspondents.

Dolphins' Ronnie Brown out for year (PA SportsTicker)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:48 PST

By STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer

Dolphins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

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 (The Canadian Press)

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 (The Canadian Press)

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 (The Canadian Press)

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 (The Canadian Press)

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 (The Canadian Press)

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 (AP)

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.

Panthers wary of Dolphins, old coordinator Henning (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:02:10 PST

Miami coach Tony Sparano and assistant David Lee get plenty of credit for making the wildcat a much-copied NFL sensation. Offensive coordinator Dan Henning had little trouble making it work -- perhaps because he first used direct snaps to running backs when directing Carolina's offense in 2006. It's a story that's often forgotten when the formation's rise to prominence is discussed.

Week 11 playoff forecast: Packers make big jump (Yahoo! Sports)

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 (AP)

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 (PA SportsTicker)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:27:15 PST

OPENING LINE - Panthers by 3

Panthers and Dolphins on rise (AP)

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 (Yahoo! Sports)

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...