Новости за 12.12.2016

Julia Landauer became the highest placing female driver in K&N Pro Series history this year, finishing fourth in the West.

The early season promise for the Eagles hasn’t translated to a meaningful December, so guys who are hurt this time of year become roster spots to use on guys for the future. And the Eagles have several spots to fill. Via Andy Schwartz of CSNPhilly.com, long snapper/magician Jon Dorenbos is out for the rest of…

There’s some potential “7-9 bullsh-t” happening with the Rams’ new stadium in Inglewood. Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal reports that the Federal Aviation Administration has declined to issue permits for cranes needed to build the structure. “We’re not going to evaluate any crane applications until our concerns with the overall project are resolved,” FAA spokesman Ian…

In the first year of a big contract extension, he's earning his money.

The Dolphins still may not get Ryan Tannehill back on the field this year, but the news on his MRI wasn’t as bad as they feared. Per Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, Dolphins coach Adam Gase told reporters that Tannehill’s ACL was not torn, and just sprained. Because he used all caps and exclamation…

Veteran center is enjoying a great bounce-back campaign with the Wild.

Lions coach Jim Caldwell says quarterback Matthew Stafford will continue to play despite suffering a finger injury on Sunday. And that’s all Caldwell wants to say. “He did have an issue with his finger, there’s no question,” Caldwell said of Stafford. “He’s going to be able to play in the next game, he’s going to…

Fighting unrelenting chatter that they’ll eventually trade DeMarcus Cousins – some of it emanating from within the organization – the Kings have sent clear signals they will keep him. One person who has has received those signals? Cousins himself. Marc Stein of ESPN: Will the Sacramento Kings trade DeMarcus Cousins before he completes the second-to-last […]

There's been a clear power shift to the Eastern Conference.

Dempsey has scored 52 goals in 130 caps, with three of those goals coming in a star turn for the U.S. at the Copa America Centenario.

Say what you will about the NFL’s recent self-inflicted P.R. wounds; the league office crafted a masterpiece on Sunday. With a single technically-accurate-but-grossly-misleading statement, the NFL managed to take the steam out of DeflateGate II before it could ever gather very much of it. The media, collectively weary of the original air-pressure controversy and apparently unwilling to…

Even though the veteran is healthy again and ready to contribute, it appears the Cowboys are going to stick with the rookie. Yes, Ezekiel Elliott is probably going to keep his starting running back job, but they at least have qualified depth behind him. Per Jon Machota of the Dallas Morning News, Cowboys owner Jerry…

Draymond Green said the Warriors were laughing at Jazz coach Quin Snyder for calling timeouts late in a game Golden State had all but locked up. What caused that particularly harsh treatment of Snyder, not just the laughing but the public declaration that it was at his expense? A game of telephone traced back from […]

Raiders owner Mark Davis still hasn’t dismissed the formal Oakland proposal aimed at keeping the team in town. Maybe that’s because Davis needs the proposal, as leverage at a minimum. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Davis and Sands casino owner Sheldon Adelson (pictured) continue to have a difficult time striking a deal…

Cardinals General Manager Steve Keim won’t be doing any planning for the postseason in the next few weeks, which means that his attention can start to shift to the work that needs to be done for the 2017 season. He does not appear to have finding a new quarterback or top wide receiver on his…

They need actual victories.

During Manchester City's offseason of heavy spending, Pep Guardiola prioritized improving his midfield and wide areas rather than upgrading the team's defensive unit.

The United States Supreme Court will not hear an appeal of the concussion settlement sought by some former players and family members of deceased former players. The settlement was reached by the NFL and covers more than 20,000 retired players for financial payouts estimated at around $1 billion based on brain injuries linked to concussions…

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had the worst night of his 13-game NFL career. But that wasn’t enough to get the Cowboys to consider flipping the switch back to one of the best quarterbacks in franchise history. Asked after the the 10-7 loss to the Giants whether the team considered benching a struggling Prescott for a…

Sunday’s Bears-Lions game was refereed by Jeff Triplette, and like most games refereed by Jeff Triplette, it was full of questionable calls. But one call stood out as particularly bizarre. That was the play when Lions center Graham Glasgow was flagged for illegal hands to the face, even though replays clearly showed that it was…

Remember when Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said Russell Westbrook wasn’t a superstar? That led to this fun moment, where Kevin Durant vigorously defended his then-teammate. (Ah, simpler times.) It also led to this stubborn take from Cuban now. Tim MacMahon of ESPN: Cuban said in April, about an hour before Westbrook’s 36-point, 12-rebound, nine-assist performance […]

"They’re still talking about a month before he could even begin to say what that next step was."

There's a sincere run of opportunity ahead for the current first, fifth and sixth place sides: Chelsea, Spurs, Manchester United.

The Bears became the latest team to fall victim to the Lions and quarterback Matt Stafford’s penchant for late-game heroics on Sunday, but quarterback Matt Barkley helped make sure they went down swinging. Barkley moved the team into Lions territory after Stafford put Detroit up 20-17 with a touchdown run in the fourth quarter, but two…

Donatas Motiejunas signed a four-year, $35 million contract with the Rockets, ending this lengthy saga. Calvin Watkins of ESPN: Houston Rockets officials are still awaiting medical information on power forward Donatas Motiejunas before allowing him to return to the team, according to a source. Motiejunas took his physical on Friday in Houston, and coach Mike […]