Pacman Jones Offers Apology to Cowboys

Adam "Pacman" Jones, troubled footballer, has formally apologised to his team for an incident at a hotel that saw him involved in a confrontation. Jones was only transferred to the Cowboys after his troubles off-field strained the Tennessee Titans.

The Cowboys said they'd investigated the incident, and found Jones would be free from disciplinary measures. Following training on Friday, Jones brought the team into a huddle on the field to apologise, and promised to stay out of trouble.

NHL Goalie Famous for Slashed Jugular Shoots Self in Chin

Former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuck is recovering in hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the chin while hunting rabbits. Malarchuk is perhaps most famous for having his throat cut by a skate during a game in 1989.

Malarchuk's wife, Christy, said that the accident happened when he put the gun between his legs, butt first. He was flown to Reno and the Blue Jackets, where he coaches, said: "We are optimistic that will have a full recovery very soon."

Tom Brady Not Listed as Injured, Likely to Play in Opener

New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady is likely to play in his team's season opener on Sunday against Kansas City. Brady was not listed on the injury list, or the practice participation report, sparking the speculation.

Brady had missed all for pre-season exhibition matches with an injury to his right foot. It is also the first time since 2005 that Brady has not been listed on the team's injury report. Despite this, he started every game.

Packers Accuse Vikings of Tampering

The Green Bay Packers have alleged to the NFL that the Minnesota Vikings inappropriately contacted retired quarterback Brett Favre. The allegations come after Favre said he wants to come out of retirement and play for the Vikings.

The Vikings addressed the allegation by saying they "are not commenting on the issue. These types of matters are handled by the league." Favre has asked the Packers to release him from his contract. A friend of Favre's is a Vikings offensive coach.

The NFL also declined to comment on the matter.

Source: ESPN

Detroit Seal Stanley Cup Title Win

The Detroit Red Wings celebrated overnight after taking their 11th Stanley Cup title, winning game six on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Detroit won 3-2, clinching the club's fourth Stanley Cup win in 11 seasons.

Detroit is the first team in NHL history to have made a European captain. Niklas Lidstrom, of Sweden, said: "I've been over here for a long time and I watched Steve Yzerman hoist it for three times in the past."

He added: "I'm very proud of being the first European. I'm very proud of being a captain of the Red Wings."

Source: ESPN

Tiger Woods Back for US Open?

US Golf star Tiger Woods has said that he was on schedule to return to the tour in time for the US Open, following undergoing surgery to his left knee. Woods made the announcement at the Congressional Country Club.

Of his rehab, Woods said it "is boring. It gets really old riding that bike, man. But everything's on schedule. Just been training and trying to get this thing organized for the Open, and it's right on schedule for that."

The US Open begins on the 12th of June.

Source: ESPN