Новости за 17.01.2017

The Chargers have left San Diego, but they’ll still have a presence there. Via the San Diego Union-Tribune, the local CBS affiliate plans to carry “a lot of Chargers games” in 2017. The station’s general manager told Tom Krasovic of the Union-Tribune that CBS corporate executives make the decision on which games will be televised…

Luke Kuechly was medically cleared to play late in the season, after missing four games with a concussion. And since he didn’t play the last two because the Panthers were out of the playoff hunt, he’s not going to play in any other meaningless exhibitions. Via Charean Williams of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Cowboys middle…

The Texans are out of the playoffs, and their star defensive end is out of the postseason all-star game. The Bengals have announced that defensive end Carlos Dunlap will replace Jadeveon Clowney in the Pro Bowl, which will be played later this month in Orlando. Clowney won’t play due to injury. Dunlap joins defensive tackle…

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Chiefs safety Eric Berry pulled out of the Pro Bowl this week, but the Chiefs are still gaining in the number of players from their roster who will take part in the game. The team announced on Tuesday that quarterback Alex Smith and punter Dustin Colquitt have been added to the roster. They join tight…

While the timing couldn't be worse, Spurs have managed just fine without Vertonghen in the past.

Doug Weight takes over on an interim basis.

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler serenaded Kurt Busch and his bride at their recent wedding celebration.

The Chargers hired a head coach with an offensive background in Anthony Lynn, but that won’t lead to a change at offensive coordinator. During his introductory press conference, Lynn said that Ken Whisenhunt will “definitely be retained” for the 2017 season. Lynn said that he would have tried to bring Whisenhunt with him if he’d gotten a…

Green is obviously right

Browns left tackle Joe Thomas doesn’t say much. So when he does, people pay attention. On Tuesday, Thomas had something to say about offseason workouts at the University of Oregon sufficiently intense to put three players in the hospital. “Whoever is behind this should be fired, nothing to do with football. Where’s NCAA? How about…

When Anthony Lynn was introduced as the Los Angeles Chargers’ new head coach today, he remembered one of the most influential coaches he ever knew: Bill Walsh. Walsh was a Hall of Fame coach for the 49ers and worked in the 49ers’ front office in 1996 when he contacted Lynn, a backup running back for…

Another blow for a thinned-out defense.

Major League Soccer put the finishing touches on its four round SuperDraft of (mostly) college player with the third and fourth rounds.

The Broncos secondary will be well represented at the Pro Bowl in Orlando. The Broncos announced on Tuesday that safety Darian Stewart has been named to the game as a replacement for Chiefs safety Eric Berry. Stewart will join cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris on the AFC roster, leaving safety T.J. Ward as the…

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When Lions running back Zach Zenner was at South Dakota State, people told him he wouldn’t make it in the NFL, and so he majored in biology with a plan to start medical school when his college career ended. But Zenner, who said when he was in college that he just hoped to make an…

He's only been able to skate in three games this season, and his ice time was limited in all three.

Hurt during last night's wild 8-7 OT win over Washington.

The Browns brought Gregg Williams in from the Rams to be their defensive coordinator and one of Williams’ assistants in Los Angeles will reportedly be making the trip with him. Alex Marvez of Sporting News reports that Clyde Simmons will be joining the Browns coaching staff. Simmons spent the last five years as the assistant…

Sunderland is off to Burnley, while Sam Allardyce and Crystal Palace host Bolton.

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The Steelers have one receiver in a bit of hot water with his coach, but they have another one who is trying to work his way back into the good graces. According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, suspended Steelers wideout Martavis Bryant has applied to the league for reinstatement. The process can take some time…

The Stars' captain is understandably frustrated.

The bottom of the table is even closer, with four teams within a single point of the final spot of safety in the Premier League.