The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans, 13-10, in overtime, to kickoff the 2009 NFL season. Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has already fallen victim to the Madden Curse, spraining his MCL on a blocked field goal. He is expected to miss 3-6 weeks. [Titans Radio]
The Oakland Raiders have denied an ESPN story stating they sent a letter to Richard Seymour demanding he report to the team in 5 days or be suspended. [The Huddle]
The NY Jets are being investigated by the NFL after Brett Farve made comments Wednesday stating the Jets knew about his torn biceps tendon, kept him off the weekly injury report, and made him play anyway. Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum has admitted to mishandling the injury, while former head coach Eric Mangini has said the injury report was filled out within the league rules. [Bleacher Report]
Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing will merge teams after the current NASCAR season ends. The new 4-car team will drive Fords, last associated with Richard Petty when he drove one to nine victories in the 1969 season. [Detroit Free Press]
John Force has been fined $10,000 by the NHRA for making contact with an official during the post-race incident with Tony Pedregon. Rumors on racing message boards also say Force has shot down any chance of a $20,000 grudge match taking place at Carolinas Nationals. [Indy.com]
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