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Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in the right thigh and spent the night in a hospital, another dramatic turn in a tumultuous season in which the star Giants receiver has been fined and suspended.

The Giants said the shooting happened Friday night and he was released from the hospital early Saturday. The team did not say which hospital Burress went to or how badly he was injured.

"Our primary concern is for Plaxico's health and well-being, and given the circumstances, we are relieved to say he was released from a New York City hospital," the Giants said in a statement.

New York City police said they were investigating whether the incident took place at Latin Quarter, a sprawling 15,000-square-foot, two-story restaurant and club located in the Radisson Lexington Hotel in midtown Manhattan.

Phone messages and an e-mail left at the nightclub were not immediately returned.

Police added that they have not spoken to Burress or recovered the gun used in the shooting.

Newsday reported Burress has a concealed weapon permit from the state of Florida that expired in May. It is unclear if the permit was renewed; such a license can be renewed up to six months beyond the expiration date in accordance with section 790.06(11)(a) of Florida Statutes.

However, the states of New York and New Jersey do not recognize permits from Florida, so Burress could be charged in the incident.

The NFL also is likely to investigate whether Burress violated its Personal Conduct Policy, which might lead to a suspension.

INDIANAPOLIS — Colts safety Bob Sanders will miss today's game in Cleveland against the Browns because of his ailing right knee.

Last season's NFL defensive player of the year did not make the trip to Cleveland. Today's game will be the third straight that Sanders has missed.

He missed five games earlier this season with a high ankle sprain. During that period he underwent surgery on his right knee.

● The Bears placed Nathan Vasher on injured reserve Saturday with a broken right hand, ending the defensive back's season.

● Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai was suspended for the second time this season for an unspecified violation of team rules. Soliai will not play today when the Dolphins visit the Rams.

● Former Patriots player Tebucky Jones was granted probation on charges stemming from a fight at a Connecticut casino.

● The Giants veteran safety Sammy Knight will miss the rest of the season because of a hip problem.