Новости за 08.01.2018

The Bengals hired Bob Bicknell as wide receivers coach, the team announced Monday. Bicknell leaves Baylor University, where he served as receivers coach in 2017. The Bengals were in search for a new coach at the position after James Urban left to rejoin John Harbaugh and Marty Mornhinweg in Baltimore as the Ravens’ quarterbacks coach. [more]

The Patriots are bracing for defensive coordinator Matt Patricia to leave after the current postseason run ends. As to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, no one really knows what he plans to do. That apparently includes McDaniels. Asked by reporters where he sees things headed now that he’s had multiple interviews, McDaniels said, “No idea really. [more]

The Seahawks are interested in a reunion with Gus Bradley, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Bradley, the Jaguars’ former head coach, signed a one-year deal to run the Chargers’ defense. With that contract expiring, Bradley is set to become a free agent. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn made it clear he wants Bradley back after the [more]

Would Dortmund have risked their star striker in a friendly if he was truly set to leave?

Set aside for the moment whose version of the Jimmy Garoppolo trade story you believe. Because whether Patriots coach Bill Belichick was being coerced to trade his backup quarterback or not, the one thing that can’t be argued is that the 49ers got a steal — finding a quarterback of the future for a second-round [more]

Panthers coach Ron Rivera was upset about a couple of officiating decisions during Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Saints and they were a topic during his Monday press conference. Rivera wanted officials to review an interception by safety Mike Adams just after the two minute warning because he felt Adams didn’t have control of the [more]

The two-day test will see the new Camaro ZL1 model in action for the first time.

In his first day on the job, Brian Gutekunst said all the right things to satisfy Packers fans. “I’ll lead in my own personality, probably a little bit more aggressive in certain areas,” Gutekunst said, via Rob Demovsky of ESPN. “We’re not going to leave any stone unturned in every avenue of player acquisition.” Gutekunst [more]

A day-to-day verdict is a pleasant surprise after that Martin Frk shot caught him high.

Luke Walton made Randle a starter following team meeting

The initial legs of the FA Cup third round finishes up this afternoon as Crystal Palace head south to face rival Brighton and Hove Albion.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will play in his NFL-record 35th career postseason game on Saturday, adding to a long list of playoff records that he owns. Just by taking the field against the Titans Brady will add to his record, and he’ll also add to his own career records with every attempt, completion, yard gained [more]

Manchester United and Tottenham face road trips to League Two sides in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.

Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis remained a major part of the defense in his 13th NFL season. Davis played just under 80 percent of the team’s defensive snaps while missing one game due to a suspension and played every snap against the Saints in Sunday’s 31-26 playoff loss. On Monday, Davis said he doesn’t expect to [more]

When it comes to heaping praise on opponents, Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn’t quite as bad as Lou Holtz used to be, but Belichick definitely isn’t afraid to ensure that nothing he says will motivate those he’ll be facing to prepare and to try harder. The goal in heaping praise also could be to get [more]

There was no penalty called during Panthers - Blue Jackets.

A coach in Denmark says NYCFC DP Jesus Medina should have been playing for FC Copenhagen this season.

A coach in Denmark says NYCFC DP Jesus Medina should have been playing for FC Copenhagen this season.

The NFL has yet another concussion-protocol controversy. And it will have yet another concussion-protocol investigation. “A joint review by the NFL and NFLPA of the application of the Concussion Protocol following the tackle of Mr. Newton during the Panthers-Saints game is underway,” the NFL announced on Monday. “According to the policy developed by the NFL [more]

The Browns are planning to add an offensive coordinator to head coach Hue Jackson’s staff after going without one for the 2017 season and one of Jackson’s former colleagues is reportedly on the interview list. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Browns are interviewing Ken Zampese for the job on Monday. Zampese was [more]

A look at an imbalanced schedule for Winnipeg.

Mirotic reportedly intrigued by Jazz

The coaching shakeup in Kansas City appears to be continuing. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Chiefs assistant head coach Brad Childress is “planning to retire,” and it seems unlikely that coach Andy Reid is going to be able to talk him out of it. Along with the loss of offensive coordinator Matt [more]

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has had three weeks to recover from the calf injury he suffered against the Patriots on December 17 and that was ample time for him to get well enough to return to practice on Monday. Brown went through a practice session with his teammates for the first time since the [more]

The Cardinals have a long list of candidates, and they’re working their way through interviewing and adding candidates to the list this week. Via Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, the Cardinals are scheduled to interview Falcons special teams coach Keith Armstrong today, and are expected to schedule a meeting with Panthers defensive coordinator Steve [more]