Tampa, FL (My Sportsbook) - As fully expected, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward and the starting defensive ends for the Arizona Cardinals, Travis LaBoy and Antonio Smith, were each listed as active for Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday. Ward tested his sprained knee for the first time on Thursday since suffering the injury in the AFC Championship Game on January 18. The injury occurred when Ward was tackled by Frank Walker after making a catch midway through the first quarter. His knee bent backward as he went to the ground. The 32-year-old, who was named MVP in the Steelers' fifth Vince Lombardi trophy victory following the 2006 season, has missed just six games over his 11-year career. LaBoy, meanwhile is dealing with a biceps injury and was limited in each of the team's three practice sessions this week. Smith is nursing a knee injury, but practiced in full on Friday after being limited on both Wednesday and Thursday. Arizona running back J.J. Arrington (knee) and punter Ben Graham (left groin) were each listed as questionable for the game, but both are in uniform for the franchise's first Super Bowl appearance.
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