Mario Williams

Smith now 49ers starting quarterback

By JANIE McCAULEY| AP| Sports

… ever will. It's the same thing he went through and it didn't hold him down, either." Texans defensive end Mario Williams said he didn't know who Smith was when the QB came out to start the second half. That's how far he had fallen …

Story|10/26/2009

Texans hold on to beat 49ers 24-21

By KRISTIE RIEKEN| AP| Sports

… anything going in the first quarter, netting just 1 yard as Hill was constantly hurried by the Texans defensive front. Mario Williams , who's been slowed by a sore shoulder, got his first sack since Oct. 4 when he took down Hill on San Francisco …

Story|10/25/2009

Raiders O-line faces tough test vs. Giants

By JOSH DUBOW| AP| Sports

… He more than held his own against the former All-Pro and then did the same the following week against Houston's Mario Williams and in the season finale against Tampa Bay's Gaines Adams, giving him confidence that he carried over into this …

Story|10/07/2009

No more confirmed swine flu cases for Texans

By KRISTIE RIEKEN| AP| Sports

… LB Khary Campbell and FS Nick Ferguson both have sprained knees and will miss Sunday's game at Arizona. ... DE Mario Williams has a left shoulder injury and will be listed as day to day. ... RB Ryan Moats has turf toe and will also be listed …

Story|10/05/2009

Texans take care of Raiders, 29-6

By KRISTIE RIEKEN| AP| Sports

… ensuing kickoff for his first career kickoff return touchdown. He's returned two punts for scores in his career. Mario Williams got to Russell in the fourth quarter and forced a fumble that Houston recovered on the 20. The Texans came away empty …

Story|10/04/2009

Moats to wear pink shoes, gloves

By KRISTIE RIEKEN| AP| Sports

… conjunction with the American Cancer Society, encourages annual mammograms for women over 40. Andre Johnson and Mario Williams are also expected to wear pink shoes and gloves Sunday, and receiver Kevin Walter, who has a family member with …

Story|10/02/2009

After solid debut, Jets' Sanchez prepares for Pats

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.| AP| Sports

… in the third quarter, Sanchez backpedaled to avoid the rush and completed a pass to Jerricho Cotchery. "Feeling Mario Williams rushing on the outside, he backpedals," said former NFL coach Steve Mariucci on NFL Network's "NFL GameDay Final …

Story|09/16/2009

In NFL kickoff, Steelers remember The Stomp

By BARRY WILNER| AP| Sports

… Broncos have stolen the dysfunctional thunder. BENGALS, 20-3 New York Jets (plus 4) at Houston Mark Sanchez, meet Mario Williams and DeMeco Ryans. OUCH. TEXANS, 24-10 Jacksonville (plus 7 1/2) at Indianapolis With Tony Dungy retired …

Story|09/10/2009

Tired of talking, Texans want to make playoffs

By KRISTIE RIEKEN| AP| Sports

… and allowed more than 336 yards a game last season. The Texans added defensive end Antonio Smith to play opposite Mario Williams , giving the team a legitimate pass rusher on the left side for the first time since Williams was taken with the top …

Story|09/09/2009

NFL Capsule

Sports

… LB James Harrison, 2008 Defensive Player of the Year, is second in AFC with 24 1/2 sacks since 2007. Texans' Mario Williams has 26. END CAPSULE Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published …

Story|09/09/2009