LT = MVP
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson ran away with The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award Thursday. Tomlinson, who broke Shaun Alexander’s league record for touchdowns by scoring 31 (28 rushing) and also threw for two scores, had one of the greatest seasons in NFL history.
Ricky on the horizon?
Ricky Williams is taking and passing all his tests in the NFL’s drug testing program and intends to apply for re-admission to the league in April, his agent said Thursday.
Damon’s a daddy
Johnny Damon and his wife, Michelle, welcomed a baby daughter on Thursday. Devon Rose Damon was born in Orlando, Fla., and weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces.
FINALLY…
– The NFL set a regular-season attendance record in 2006, averaging more than 67,000 fans per game. – Art Shell’s second stint as coach of the Oakland Raiders (2-14) ended after just one season. – Coach Bill Cowher informed the Pittsburgh Steelers that he will resign. – A British 14-year-old became the youngest person to sail solo across the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday, after a six-week voyage.
