Miami Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. — There's nothing flashy about Chad Henne. Not his appearance: The Miami Dolphins quarterback has sported a military-style crew cut since grade school. Not his statistics: He's completing 61.6 percent of his passes, throwing for 4,614 yards and 20 touchdowns in the 24 games he has played in 2 1/2 seasons. Some NFL quarterbacks produce those numbers in a single season. And certainly not his mentality. "It's my job to lose," Henne said earlier this season of being the quarterback this regime has built its entire three-year rebuilding project around.

Football McKinnie, Dolphins meet; Vellano to Pats Ravens veteran free agent offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie visited the Miami Dolphins on Monday and underwent a physical, according to a source. There was no deal immediately with the former Pro Bowl lineman, with the source saying: "Nothing more than [a] visit right now. " Another NFL source familiar with Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland 's thinking on McKinnie described this as a "look-see meeting. " McKinnie got a preliminary inquiry before the NFL draft from the San Diego Chargers, and they talked to him Monday.

It was one long, cold day the Miami Dolphins won't forget."You want to know how crazy their fans were?" said Miami running back Sammie Smith. "They had a lady in a bikini the last time we were there [in Buffalo], and it was probably 30 degrees."That was only a couple of weeks ago, Dec. 23, to be exact. That was the day Miami played the Bills in suburban Buffalo's Rich Stadium and lost, 24-14, as the Bills clinched the American Football Conference East championship.Not only were the Dolphins embarrassed on the field, they were harassed by Buffalo fans as they left the the stadium.

The Ravens filled their void at back running back, agreeing to a deal with Ricky Williams. The former Heisman Trophy winner ran for 673 yards and two touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins last season. Williams, though, totaled 1,121 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2009. "He gives us a proven playmaker, outstanding runner and outstanding receiver and outstanding pass protector," offensive coordinator Cam Cameron said. "I know he has a big-time chance of helping us. " Williams, who is 5 feet 10, 230 pounds, takes over for Willis McGahee, who was cut by the Ravens and later signed with the Denver Broncos.

Matchup: Ravens (5-4) vs. Miami Dolphins (5-4) Site: Pro Player Stadium, Miami When: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV/Radio: Ch. 13/WJFK (1300 AM), WQSR (102.7 FM) Line: Dolphins by 6

MIAMI -- The sale of the Miami Dolphins and Joe Robbie Stadium to H. Wayne Huizenga is expected to be finalized today, with the most notable sticking point in the negotiations -- the rights to the stadium's name -- resolved by a compromise.The stadium name will remain as is, but Huizenga will be able to change or sell it to a corporate sponsor as long as he does not name it Huizenga or Blockbuster stadium.

BASEBALLAmerican League* Milwaukee Brewers -- Named Fred Stanley infield coach.National League* Pittsburgh Pirates -- Named Jack Zduriencik director of scouting.Senior Professional Baseball Association* League -- Announced it has ceased operation for the remainder of the season.BASKETBALL (NBA)* Phoenix Suns -- Activated Andrew Lang (center) from the injured list. Placed Kenny Battle (forward) on the injured list.FOOTBALL (NFL)* Cleveland Browns -- Waived Brent Fullwood (running back). Activated Eugene Rowell (wide receiver)

BASKETBALL (NBA) * Miami Heat -- Waived Phil Henderson (guard).* Portland Trail Blazers -- Waived Randy Allen, Chris Harris and Shelton Jones (forwards).FOOTBALL (NFL) * Buffalo Bills -- Placed Bruce Smith (defensive end) and Michael Alexander (wide receiver) on injured reserve. Waived Odell Haggins (nose tackle). Activated Reggis Rogers (defensive end) from injured reserve. Activated Chris Hale (cornerback) from the physically-unable-to-perform list.* Miami Dolphins -- Placed John Offerdahl (linebacker)

BaseballSan Diego Padres -- Extended the contract of manager Greg Riddoch through the 1992 season.BasketballDallas Mavericks -- Signed C Donald Hodge to a 1-year contract.Miami Heat -- Signed G Steve Smith, their first-round draft choice (Michigan State).Milwaukee Bucks -- Signed F Billy Thompson.New Jersey Nets -- Signed C Dave Feitl.New York Knicks -- Signed G Greg Anthony, their first-round draft choice (12th overall, from UNLV), to a multi-year contract.FootballMiami Dolphins -- Placed LB Bryan Cox on IR. Activated LB Louis Cooper from IR.Pittsburgh Steelers -- Activated CB Delton Hall from IR. Placed CB Shawn Vincent on IR. Signed C Dean Caliguire and added him to their practice squad.

BaseballAtlanta Braves: Activated IF Ed Giovanola in place of injured SS Jeff Blauser.CollegeTexas Christian: Suspended RB Andre Davis for yesterday's game pending an investigation into allegations of contact with an agent.BasketballCleveland Cavaliers: Rescinded trade with Toronto Raptors, in which it acquired C Victor Alexander for G Harold Miner and a 1996 second-round choice, because Alexander failed to pass a physical.FootballGreen Bay Packers: Waived OL Joe Sims. Activated RB LeShon Johnson.

Cleveland 13, Miami 10 Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Phil Dawson kicked the game-winning field goal with time running out, following a late interception of Chad Henne, to lift the Cleveland Browns to a 13-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins. With just over a minute remaining, the Dolphins were deep in their own territory and not having much success. The game seemed destined for overtime, but Henne's pass was blocked and bounced to Browns defensive back Mike Adams. Adams returned the ball to the two-yard line, and after Cleveland knelt the ball three times to run the clock down, Dawson kicked a 23-yard try through the uprights to give the Browns (5-7)

Here's a look at what other media are saying about the Ravens' 26-10 win over the Miami Dolphins: • ESPN.com's James Walker shares his analysis of the Ravens' win, including thoughts on what he didn't like . It was a good win for Baltimore. The offense gained 402 total yards but settled for too many field goals. Baltimore kicker Billy Cundiff had a busy day with four field goals, as the Ravens were 1-for-7 in red-zone efficiency. • In his Week 9 Snap Judgments, SI.com's Don Banks looks ahead to the Ravens' Thursday night matchup with the Atlanta Falcons . Come to think of it, we've got an enticing [ Joe]

Ray Rice busted out some dance moves while walking to the huddle, just like the ones he used to elude the Miami Dolphins all afternoon. The shaking and wiggling from the Ravens' precocious running back shouldn't come as a surprise. The fact he could do it with about five minutes left certainly should. After failing to hold fourth-quarter leads the previous two games, Rice and the Ravens regained their finishing touch in a 26-10 thumping of the spitting mad Dolphins. Unlike the times when the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills were able to send the game into overtime, the Ravens didn't let a 10-point advantage in the final quarter slip through their fingers.

It's time for the Ravens to introduce the Miami Dolphins to a term that they probably haven't heard this year. Road kill. The Dolphins seem to have found a comfort zone on the road, as evidenced by their 4-0 record away from home and their inexplicable inability to register a victory at Dolphins Stadium. It's a highly unusual dichotomy which needs to be corrected on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. The oddsmakers obviously aren't impressed. They've installed the Ravens as a 5 1/2-point favorite to come off their bye week and show the Dolphins what it's like to play in a truly hostile environment — and I'm not just talking about the decibel level on the field.

DAVIE, Fla. — There's nothing flashy about Chad Henne. Not his appearance: The Miami Dolphins quarterback has sported a military-style crew cut since grade school. Not his statistics: He's completing 61.6 percent of his passes, throwing for 4,614 yards and 20 touchdowns in the 24 games he has played in 2 1/2 seasons. Some NFL quarterbacks produce those numbers in a single season. And certainly not his mentality. "It's my job to lose," Henne said earlier this season of being the quarterback this regime has built its entire three-year rebuilding project around.

When the cheering is replaced by silence or even boos, the Miami Dolphins know they're in control. This season, the Dolphins are 4-0 on the road, turning opposing stadiums into destinations as intimidating and forbidding as rose gardens and amusement parks. So when Miami visits M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday for a showdown with the Ravens , quieting the fans will be part of the objective. "That feels good," Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown said during a conference call with Baltimore media Wednesday.

BASEBALL American League * Detroit Tigers -- Announced that Vada Pinson, Alex Grammas and Jim Davenport (coaches) will not be retained for the 1992 season. Named Gene Ruth coach.National League * Montreal Expos -- Announced that Larry Bearnarth (pitching coach), Ken Macha (bullpen coach) and Rafael Landestoy (defensive coordinator) will not be retained for the 1992 season..* Philadelphia Phillies -- Announced that Hal Lanier (coach) will not be retained for the 1992 season. Named Mel Roberts (coach)

Maryland cornerback Nolan Carroll, who suffered a broken leg in the first game of the season, was drafted in the fifth round (145th overall) by the Miami Dolphins. The senior captain missed the rest of the season, and many observers point to his loss as a reason for the Terps' 2-10 season and shoddy pass defense. Carroll missed the NFL Combine, but was impressive during Maryland's Pro Day in March for NFL scouts. He posted the top marks in the 40-yard dash (4.39), pro agility drill (4.21)

Doubts may have been raised about the speed of his recovery, but Donte' Stallworth's determination to return after the Ravens' bye week hasn't wavered. "It's going good," Stallworth said of his rehabilitation a couple of weeks ago. "I'm making progress every day. I feel like I'm right on schedule, and I'm feeling pretty good. So I'm looking forward to getting in after that bye week. That was the initial target date, and that's still the target date. Hopefully, everything goes as planned.

The outstretched arms of Joey Haynos reached toward the ceiling of the small, dark room in Gossett Team House on Maryland's campus last month. The Miami Dolphins tight end, joined by about 25 Terps football players, moved his right arm slowly down to his right foot, while simultaneously lifting his left leg in the air as a man about half his size calmly instructed him to "get the left butt to lift up. " Haynos, a 6-foot-8, 270-pound tight end...