Hines Ward unintentionally body-slammed his partner, Kym Johnson, during a rehearsal for the show Dancing With The Stars last week. She suffered a sprained vertebrae and returned for what could only have been an “emotional” and “teary” and “inspiring” performance with Ward — and, having survived a full-on hit from the league’s dirtiest player, is now absolutely qualified to play in the NFL. More »

[Deadspin]