Cowboys player returns from suspension. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has allowed Adam “Pacman” Jones back into the NFL for a second time following suspension. Jones, who was only allowed back into the league this year after a lengthy misconduct suspension, was sat down again after a recent alcohol-related confrontation with his bodyguard at a Dallas hotel. He announced through a representative this week that he completed a rehab program. Goodell agreed to review Jones’ eligibility to re-join the Cowboys after four games, deciding in the cornerback’s favor.

Cowboys player returns to Dallas from rehab. Trouble-prone NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones is awaiting a ruling about his reinstatement after completing alcohol rehab. Jones, who was only allowed back into the league this year after a lengthy misconduct suspension, was sat down again after a recent alcohol-related confrontation with his bodyguard at a hotel. League commissioner Roger Goodell issued the discipline both times, allowing Jones to play again after a trade to Dallas from Tennessee. Goodell said he’d review Jones’ eligibility to re-join Dallas after four games, which concluded Sunday in the Cowboys contest versus Washington.

Recently reinstated NFL player Adam “Pacman” Jones has apologized to his Dallas teammates for a publicized squabble he had with a team-assigned bodyguard. Cops were called to a Dallas hotel last week where Jones reportedly had a confrontation with the security employee, but no one was arrested. Jones is in his first season as a Cowboy following a suspension from the league after he was cuffed several times in connection with criminal incidents. He reportedly told teammates at a recent practice that incidents like the hotel episode won’t happen again.

Dallas Cowboys’ “Pacman” Jones involved in hotel fight.

Dallas police were reportedly called to break up a fight between troubled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones and his bodyguards at a Dallas hotel Tuesday evening, according to multiple sources. No charge was filed against Jones, and neither the hotel nor the Cowboys would comment, reports the Fort Worth Star Telegram. “I don’t have any comment,” Jones’ agent, Worrick Robinson, who is based in Nashville, told the paper. “I don’t have any knowledge that anything happened. I’ve done my due diligence and I’m not satisfied that anything happened with Adam Jones. I know there are rumors. I haven’t put any stock into any of these rumors except they are just rumors.” Read the rest here.

Donyell Marshall to reach 15 years as Sixer. He may have been dropped by the then-unnamed, newly franchised Oklahoma City Thunder, but NBA vet Donyell Marshall wouldn’t be counted out. Marshall will reach his 15^th year in the league as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers after Oklahoma waived him. Marshall, 35, is expected to sign a one year deal with Philly for $1.26 million by week’s end. The deal makes the vet one of the seasoned class eligible for a minimum salary guaranteed only to players with at least 10 years experience in the league. Marshall last averaged 3.8 points off the bench with Seattle before the team moved to Oklahoma.

NFL season begins tonight. The Giants hope to defend their Super Bowl title as the NFL officially begins its regular season today. Meanwhile, New England is among top contenders, Adam “Pacman” Jones will try to show he’s worth his welcome back into the league from

suspension, and Chad Ocho Cinco, formerly Chad Johnson, will likely do his best impression as the Dennis Rodman of football. Keep up with all the action by visiting BET.com.

Adam “Pacman” Jones cleared to play in Dallas this season. Formerly suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones will officially begin his career with the Dallas Cowboys this season. Jones, who was the subject of an unconventional trade from Tennessee to Dallas while still banned from the league, has been reinstated. His numerous arrests in connection with felony incidents, including shootings – one of which left a nightclub employee paralyzed – led to Jones’ discipline. The kick returner restlessly missed all of last season, recently joining Dallas for workouts with permission from Commissioner Roger Goodell. “It feels good, man, you know, to get a second chance and I just have to take advantage of it,” Jones tells the Dallas Morning News. “First and foremost, I don’t want to let myself down, definitely (don’t want to let) my little girl down.” Jones also thanks the Cowboys ownership and fans.

Kevin Duckworth suffered from cardiomyopathy. Former Portland Trailblazers center Kevin Duckworth died of the same heart disease that killed his father and two siblings, a state medical examiner has announced. Duckworth was discovered collapsed and not breathing in Oregon this week, where he planned to host a free basketball clinic. The cause of his death was an enlarged heart “attributed to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with congestive heart failure,” the medical examiner reports. His sister Francine Duckworth says the retired player’s dad and brothers also died of congestive heart failure. Duckworth was 44.

After serving a nine-month suspension, the radio host promised sensitivity

Controversial radio talk show host Don Imus, who stirred up a national uproar with his “nappy-headed ho” comments last year, has dropped another race bomb, this time on Dallas Cowboys defensive back Adam “Pacman” Jones. What did he say and how does it compare to the recent comments by ESPN.com’s Jemele Hill? Read more at Playa Hater.