NFL Drug Testers to Keep Eye on Owens

(NEWSER) - Major League Baseball is in the midst of an injury epidemic, the New York Times reports, and hurting teams want to know why. Injuries are up 26% from 2006—the Mets alone have lost nearly a quarter of their opening day roster. One potential reason: 2006 is when the league began testing for amphetamines, which players had used for decades to mask pain and fatigue. More»

(NEWSER) - Superstar receiver Terrell Owens is headed to the wintry climes of upstate New York, the Buffalo News reports. The Buffalo Bills are signing the NFL showman to a 1-year deal worth a guaranteed $6.5 million. Released a few days ago by the Dallas Cowboys, Owens has racked up 14,122 yards and 139 touchdowns over his 13-year NFL career. More»

McAllister, other Saints head list

(NEWSER) - At least eight NFL players have tested positive for banned substances, including the Saints’ Deuce McAllister, Will Smith, and Charles Grant, and Houston’s Bryan Pittman, reports Denver's Fox 31 and ESPN. Many of the accused, including Pittman, are big linemen who tested positive for the weight-loss diuretic Bumentanide, which can mask other drugs or steroids. All face suspensions, but the league is mum so far. More»

Win clinches playoff slot for Washington

(NEWSER) - The Cowboys have already clinched their top seed, so today's blowout loss to the determined Redskins won't influence Dallas's playoff schedule. It may affect egos, however: the Cowboys managed a single rushing yard and Tony Romo threw for just 86 yards and a pick, AP reports. Washington, on the other hand, was on its game. More»

Down Panthers 20-13, as T.O. leaves with an ankle injury

(NEWSER) - Tony Romo was able to play through a banged up thumb and throw one touchdown pass to Terrell Owens, Marion Barber ran for another, and that plus two Nick Folk FGs was more than enough for the Cowboys to grab a road win over the Panthers in their next-to-last game of the season. But the injury bug continued to bite the 'Boys, as Owens left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury, AP reports. More»