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ATH : Dolphins: Closer to Playoffs?

Are the Dolphins trying to duplicate their '08 playoff-run, when they played very well towards the end of the season?

ESPN Insider Video | November 20, 2009

Dolphins still swimming in playoff pool

Tim Graham, AFC East

...were the biggest injuries. Their offensive line depth was tested. "The injuries were tremendous," Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said. "It affected special teams. We had three centers out there. We had guys playing positions...

Blog | November 20, 2009

Williams runs for 119 yards, 3 TDs as Dolphins top Panthers

Associated Press

Dolphins 24, Panthers 17

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Porter makes loud first-half statement

Tim Graham, AFC East

...Joey Porter didn't waste any time making his presence felt. A week after head coach Tony Sparano deactivated him, Porter already has five tackles and two sacks at halftime of Thursday night's...

Blog | November 19, 2009

Dolphins-Panthers Preview

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Dolphins-Panthers Preview

Preview | November 19, 2009

Dolphins offense suffers Brown out

Tim Graham, AFC East

...the rushing duties almost exclusively to Ricky Williams and probably snuffs the Wildcat offense. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano expressed confidence Williams could handle the Wildcat's direct snaps, but didn't say who would...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Wake hopes long journey just beginning

Tim Graham, AFC East

This is not your first time. ... You've done this before. ... It's just a different-colored uniform and a little warmer. ... Get to the quarterback. ...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Dolphins put Brown on injured reserve

ESPN.com news services

Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has been placed on injured reserve, ending his season, a league source said on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

At This Hour: Joey Porter, World Cup

SportsCenter

Doug Benc/Getty Images Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano said that linebacker Joey Porter will play, and possibly start Thursday against Carolina, after benching the...

Blog | November 18, 2009

Brown to see specialist for foot

Associated Press

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Pennington starts comeback

Associated Press

Chad Pennington's latest comeback is under way, even though he's not sure he'll play again.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009

How I See It: AFC East Stock Watch

Tim Graham, AFC East

...running back: His responsibilities will increase with Ronnie Brown hobbled by an ankle injury. Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said Monday that Williams is capable of taking the Wildcat direct snaps. With Brown gone in...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Belichick's rating rose after game ended

Tim Graham, AFC East

...rating as of this posting Monday afternoon with over 2,600 votes cast. Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano led the AFC East. He ranked fifth in the NFL at 84 percent. New York Jets...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Cowboys' RT spot open for business

Matt Mosley, NFC East

...gaping hole. Colombo's the toughest player on the team -- bar none. Former offensive line coach Tony Sparano used to tell me that Colombo would take every player on the team in a street...

Blog | November 16, 2009

Porter has nothing to say on benching

Associated Press

Loquacious linebacker Joey Porter practiced Monday but had little to say about sitting out the win over Tampa Bay. He was listed as inactive because of a "coach's decision," and the Dolphins haven't elaborated on the reason for the demotion.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009