Новости за 29.08.2016

The Lions are clearly going younger on the offensive line, and General Manager Bob Quinn isn’t afraid to cut bait on guys he’s recently signed. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, the Lions are cutting veteran guard Geoff Schwartz today. The former Giants, Chiefs, Vikings and Panthers guard has battled injuries in…

Northwestern fans, unite. Back in March, after Peyton Manning retired and Brock Osweiler defected to Houston and the Broncos busted the glass in event of emergency and traded for Mark Sanchez, a member of the organization told me that they really, really like Trevor Siemian. The person then told me to stop laughing, before pointing…

Marc Gasol missed the final two months of last season and Olympics with a foot injury. When will the Grizzlies center return? Gasol in L’Esportiu, as translated by Jorge Sierra of HoopsHype: On his foot injury: “I’m really well and looking forward to starting (the season). I miss the competition, playing and enjoying basketball. All […]

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Former Browns linebacker Paul Kruger didn’t elaborate on his belief that the termination of his contract was mishandled by the team. Here’s a safe guess: Cutting Kruger now makes it harder for him to find another job at a similar salary. The Browns took a risk by holding onto Kruger through the offseason program, training camp, and…

After the Matt Carle buyout, his time appears to be now.

The show doesn’t premiere for a week (DVR engaged), but a couple of the jokes told at the Comedy Central roast of Rob Lowe have made their way to the public eye. Retired quarterback Peyton Manning was one of the persons who participated in the roast, which means he’ll be taking shots at Lowe and…

Former Magic player Keith Appling was arrested in May. Former Magic player Keith Appling was arrested in June. Former Magic player Keith Appling was arrested in August. Robert Allen of the Detroit Free Press: Former Michigan State basketball player Keith Appling was arrested after a traffic stop Sunday, his third arrest since May, Detroit police […]

What are the big storylines going into the two World Cup qualifiers over the next 10 days?

The Ravens placed a pair of players on injured reserve, as they made a series of transactions to get to the 75-man limit before Tuesday’s deadline. Moving tight end Benjamin Watson (torn Achilles) and cornerback Kyle Arrington (concussion) cleared the first two spots. The name of the group of released players is veteran inside linebacker Kavell Conner,…

Anyone who is watching Hard Knocks this year (and it seems like fewer than ever are watching the same-old, cookie-cutter training-camp reality series) knows that Rams coach Jeff Fisher has explained to his players the expectations for lining up, helmet under left arm, for the national anthem. Fisher was asked about 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s…

Dolphins running back Arian Foster has never been shy about voicing his own opinions, willing if not eager to touch third-rail topics such as race and religion. So it’s no surprise he has thoughts about 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to not stand for the National Anthem. Via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, Foster…

Texans coach Bill O’Brien is pleased with the way quarterback Brock Osweiler has progressed through the preseason, which likely ended for Osweiler after he turned in a strong performance against the Cardinals on Sunday. Among Osweiler’s 11 completions in the game were a 35-yard strike to first-round pick Will Fuller and a 26-yard touchdown a…

Bismack Biyombo might have left Toronto, but he didn’t escape jokes about his age from the Raptors. Biyombo – according to official records, which have been disputed – turned 24 yesterday. Unofficially? Kyle Lowry: Happy 48th bday @bismackbiyombo ???????? https://t.co/AZOkZcUm11 — Kyle Lowry (@Klow7) August 28, 2016

After rookie running back Kenneth Dixon hurt his knee during Saturday night’s game against the Lions, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said that he didn’t think it was an overly serious injury. That’s easy to say when it isn’t your knee, but Dixon’s injury isn’t a season ender. It will keep him out of the lineup…

Reprising his role from the Olympics, and the most recent World Hockey Championship.

Even though Patriots coach Bill Belichick resists terming the third preseason game a dress rehearsal for the regular season, it seemed telling that defensive tackle Terrance Knighton didn’t play in last Friday’s game against the Panthers. On Monday, it was confirmed that pot roast won’t be on the team’s menu this season. Knighton bid farewell…

England manager did not include the Everton playmaker in his first Three Lions squad.

The Colts got the ball rolling on their cuts to 75 players by parting ways with 10 players over the weekend and the process continued on Monday. The team announced that they have released tight end Konrad Reuland and waived wide receiver Daniel Anthrop, tackle Keith Lumpkin and running back Trey Williams. Reuland has the…

Not long after his release was announced Monday morning, outside linebacker Paul Kruger released a statement in which he thanked the Browns for his three seasons there but said the team mishandled his release and will regret doing so. “My experience has been amazing and I will miss wearing a Browns #99,” Kruger tweeted. “Although…

The FIBA Hall of Fame (not to be confused with the Basketball Hall of Fame, which is not to be confused with the NBA Hall of Fame, which doesn’t exist) enshrined Hakeem Olajuwon and David Stern in its 2016 class. Olajuwon won a gold medal with Team USA in the 1996 Olympics. A Nigeria native, […]

One of the most complicated trades involving a conditional seventh-round pick ever has officially been rescinded. Center Bryan Stork failed his physical with the Redskins Monday, ESPN 980 in Washington D.C. reported, meaning he won’t be joining the team the Patriots traded him to last week. Stork had contemplated retirement and the Redskins weren’t sure…

Some guy you might have heard of decided to stick around.

NASCAR executive Steve O'Donnell tells SiriusXM NASCAR Radio that Kyle Larson's burnout after the driver's first series win was 'an awesome moment.'

Blues midfielder has his say about alleged "bust up" with Chelsea's manager.