Новости за 24.05.2018

The broad insistence on “respect” for the national anthem by the NFL, coupled with the President’s suggestion that anyone who fails to stand proudly for the anthem “maybe . . . shouldn’t be in the country,” fairly should bring unprecedented attention to the behavior of everyone attending an NFL game, including the fans. Apart from [more]

New Panthers owner David Tepper isn’t wasting any time wading into NFL business. According to Kelsey Riggs of WCNC, Tepper flew straight from being approved at the Atlanta owners meeting to Charlotte to meet with some of his new employees yesterday. Tepper apparently discussed the league’s new anthem policy with a few of the team [more]

The Cowboys saw tight ends Jason Witten and James Hanna retire this offseason. It leaves a hole at the position even with their selection of Dalton Schultz in the fourth round. Rico Gathers, who did not play a regular-season game in his first two seasons, acknowledges the opportunity. He spent his rookie season on the [more]

Richard Childress said: 'Anything that is good for our sport right now ... I’m for it.'

Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium will host the 2020 UCL Final, 15 years after the Reds rallied to defeat AC Milan in penalty kicks.

We preview the longest race of the season and recap the 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame class reveal.

The proposal was approved unanimously.

The vote takes place Thursday night.

Linebacker Breeland Speaks is the latest Chiefs draft pick to agree to a contract. The Chiefs announced on Thursday that second-round pick Breeland Speaks has signed a four-year deal with the team. The linebacker is the third of six picks to sign with the team. Speaks was the 46th overall pick of the draft and [more]

The frustrating thing about this there really isn't anything the Lightning can do about it.

And why it is so frustrating.

The Cardinals are down to one unsigned pick. Wide receiver Christian Kirk agreed to a four-year deal with the team on Thursday, which leaves third-round center Mason Cole as the only member of the draft class without a contract. Kirk was selected with the 47th overall pick in the second round despite a recent arrest [more]

Disturbing new details have emerged about free agent Richie Incognito, who was placed in a psychiatric treatment facility after he threw things at patrons and employees of a gym on Wednesday. Police in Boca Raton, Florida, say they responded to a 911 call at the gym to find Incognito claiming he was involved with National [more]

Reuben Foster has rejoined the 49ers, reporting to the team’s training complex Thursday. The linebacker had stayed away from the 49ers’ offseason work since domestic violence charges were filed in April, with the team waiting for the case to play out in court. California Superior Court Judge Nona Klippen ruled Wednesday that insufficient evidence exists [more]

Warriors coach says leaders trying to divide us is what's wrong with this country

NPSL side Miami United hosts Orlando City as an MLS side travels to visit a fourth-tier side.

Terrance Williams threw Kendall Wright under his $325,000 Lamborghini early Saturday morning — figuratively — by telling police the Vikings receiver wrecked his car. But Williams was lying, according to his own attorney. Chip Lewis, Williams’ attorney, said the Cowboys receiver was in the car alone when it crashed, Brandon George of the Dallas Morning [more]

Responses to the NFL’s anthem policy continue to roll in on Thursday and President Trump’s suggestion that those who don’t stand for the playing of the song should “maybe” leave the country was also a topic of discussion for Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall. Marshall took a knee during the anthem for part of the 2016 [more]

The NFL isn’t merely being criticized by pandering politicians or labor unions who weren’t consulted on their anthem policy “compromise,” they’re catching it from other sports as well. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr blasted the NFL for its decision to mandate that players stand for the anthem or stay in the locker room, calling [more]

Denny Hamlin was the only driver to top 190 mph in the session

Mark Ingram wants a new contract, and he’s willing to let his bosses know that. But he’s not going to get fined in the process. Via Josh Katzenstein of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, Saints coach Sean Payton said that Ingram would be at the team’s mandatory minicamp June 12-14. Ingram has skipped the rest of the offseason [more]

Joe Prince-Wright chats exclusively to USMNT and Borussia Dortmund star.

While Le'Veon Bell remains a holdout from the Steelers’ offseason program after the team placed the franchise tag on him for a second consecutive season, DeMarcus Lawrence signed his franchise tag within hours of receiving it. Why, the Cowboys defensive end was asked? “Cause I’m not everybody else,” Lawrence said. “I’m DeMarcus. DeMarcus does what [more]

Quarterback Joe Flacco didn’t have anything to say about the Ravens drafting Lamar Jackson in the first round of this year’s draft immediately after the pick was made, but he shared some of his thoughts about the new arrival to the quarterback room during a media session on Thursday. Flacco said it was “unfortunate” if [more]

The U.S. is winless in its last three matches against Mexico, with two losses to go with the 1-1 draw at Estadio Azteca in June 2017.