Steelers' Pouncey plans to play in Super Bowl despite ankle sprain

Steelers' Pouncey plans to play in Super Bowl despite ankle sprain: "Pittsburgh rookie center Maurkice Pouncey plans to play in Super Bowl XLV after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Steelers' 24-19 win over the New York Jets in Sunday's AFC Championship Game, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review on Monday."

Jets' Sanchez to have shoulder checked, hopes to avoid surgery

Jets' Sanchez to have shoulder checked, hopes to avoid surgery: "New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is uncertain if the right (throwing) shoulder that bothered him late in the season will require surgery."