Новости за 26.04.2016

They got the job done.

If one specific thing happens in Vegas, the Raiders could be staying in Vegas. According to Vincent Bonsignore of the Los Angeles Daily News, owner Mark Davis plans to make a commitment on Thursday to pursue relocation to Las Vegas if financing for the proposed $1.3 billion stadium is approved. Roughly two-thirds of the funds…

Saints quarterback Drew Brees‘ contract has been a talking point all offseason and discussion flared up again over the weekend with Ed Werder of ESPN’s report that Brees offered to address his deal in order to create cap space to sign cornerback Josh Norman. That didn’t happen and Norman signed with the Redskins instead, leaving…

Since they had that extra $14 million of the Josh Norman money just sitting around, the Panthers decided to start using it. They began with the #asexpected part, officially exercising the fifth-year option on defensive tackle Star Lotulelei that they already said they were going to. “Star has not disappointed by any stretch of the imagination,…

Nine players have appeared in at least 33 of Leicester's 35 Premier League matches this season. Which stars shine the brightest?

The Broncos weren’t afraid to go to quarterback Peyton Manning last year and ask for a pay cut. So in a roundabout way, outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware considered it almost an honor for them to do the same with him this offseason. The veteran pass-rusher has a chance to earn back all his money in…

If you’re sick of hearing about Deflategate, NFLPA spokesman George Atallah has some bad news for you: The fight over Tom Brady’s four-game suspension is not over. “It seems like it won’t end. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn’t seem like it’s going to end any time soon if…

Brian France details decision in interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

He was getting to the rim at will in this game.

Captain Serious had a pretty quiet series.

Michel Platini expects Sepp Blatter to attend as a witness in his appeal against a six-year FIFA ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Friday.

These names will not thrill the fan base.

Sunday was a big day for Kasey Kahne: His fourth-place finish at Richmond was his best effort of the season.

For Washington General Manager Scot McCloughan, throwing all the money at cornerback Josh Norman was a bit out of character. And don’t think his players didn’t recognize that as well. Via Scott Allen of the Washington Post, defensive lineman Chris Baker crashed the press conference at the team facility, and managed to get the final question…

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is happy that an appeals court gave him the authority to suspend Tom Brady for the first four games of the season, saying this morning that he had the facts behind his decision on Deflategate. “We’re obviously pleased with the court’s decision,” Goodell said on Bloomberg TV. “We think that was…

Watzke admits that he expects some of them leave the Bundesliga power, but said the club will fight to the final moment to keep all three.

Ouch.

Tuesday's collection of links.

Among the players that the Chargers are believed to have on the radar with the third overall pick of the draft is Ole Miss tackle Laremy Tunsil, who some thought would go first overall had the Titans not traded the pick to the Rams so Los Angeles can take a quarterback. With the Eagles drafting another…

He's be a good hire, but a tough sell.

The verdicts mark the conclusion of inquests that lasted more than two years into Britain's worst sporting disaster.

Linebacker Jarvis Jones was the Steelers’ first-round pick in 2013 and the results of the 2016 draft will likely go a long way toward determining whether the team exercises their contract option on Jones for the 2017 season. The deadline to enact the option falls on May 3 and Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert offered…

Alabama DL Jarran Reid left a meeting with the Bills feeling they’d provide him with “the perfect situation.” The draft prospects who spent time with the Dolphins this offseason. Previewing what life without QB Tom Brady might look like for the Patriots. Is a trade for QB Sam Bradford something the Jets should pursue? On the…

The Seahawks added one veteran free agent to their defensive line mix when they signed Sealver Siliga earlier this offseason and they took a look at another defensive lineman on Monday. Sheil Kapadia of ESPN.com reports that the team visited with defensive tackle Nick Hayden. The Seahawks have also re-signed Ahtyba Rubin this offseason while Brandon…

Over the years, a certain sequence of events has been established for players who get the franchise tag and one of the most familiar beats has been those players skipping out on work with their teams until they sign the tag or a long-term contract. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is following that blueprint with one…