Новости за 27.08.2018

Roberson missed last few months of last season with injury

The Falcons let Matt Bryant kick this weekend, but they brought in another kicker with some experience just in case. The team announced the signing of former Raiders kicker Giorgio Tavecchio. Tavecchio was released by the Raiders earlier this offseason. He played all 16 games for them last year, hitting 16-of-21 field goals. Bryant has been [more]

On August 27, 2017, Texans defensive end J.J. Watt started a fundraiser to help people in the Houston area affected by Hurricane Harvey. Watt set a goal of $200,000, but that proved to be far too low a number. Donations kept rolling in and Watt’s foundation ultimately found itself with $41.6 million in donations. On [more]

Some NFL owners will sit down with NFL Players Association representatives to discuss the ongoing issues surrounding protests during the national anthem. Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that some NFLPA Executive Committee members will meet with select owners at the Giants’ facility. The league’s anthem policy is on the agenda. Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung [more]

"I do not even know sometimes why I am here because you know everything."

Jimmy Garoppolo‘s first preseason as a member of the 49ers is likely over since he is not expected to play against the Chargers on Thursday, so it’s a good time for the quarterback to take stock of where things stand with the offense. Garoppolo and the first team played into the third quarter against the [more]

Will he stick past training camp?

A look back at the 2017-18 Toronto Maple Leafs.

What are the key battles as two title hopefuls collide at Old Trafford?

Less than a week before teams make final cuts, the Ravens put one of this year’s draft picks on injured reserve. The team announced that wide receiver Jaleel Scott was placed on IR. The fourth-rounder from New Mexico State did not play in Saturday’s game, and only played three snaps the week before. There had [more]

The Rams will head into the regular season with most of their starters having played zero snaps in the preseason. Quarterback Jared Goff, running back Todd Gurley, wide receiver Brandin Cooks, left tackle Andrew Whitworth and center John Sullivan are among the many key players who haven’t even stepped on the field during the preseason. [more]

Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis will almost certainly get max extensions.

Monday's collection of links.

The tragic mass shooting at a Madden 19 tournament in Jacksonville, Florida, hit the NBA because one of the injured was a member of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA 2K team. Timothy Anselimo — who is known as “Olarry” and “Larry Legend” in the gaming world — was shot and among the injured at the event. Statement

Following the Morandi bridge tragedy in Genoa, fans paid tribute to each of the victims for one minute during their game v Empoli on Sunday.

Cowboys safety Kavon Frazier likely won’t play in Thursday’s preseason finale, but he expects to be on the field for the season opener. Frazier’s shoulder popped out of socket, and the medical staff put it back in place during the first half of Sunday night’s game. X-rays of Frazier’s left shoulder were negative, and though [more]

A second-half finish from Kaku guided the Red Bulls past their oldest rival, as Chris Armas' side captures their ninth career Atlantic Cup over D.C.

"Because I’m so tall for a point guard, I obviously understand how to use the size. "

"Because I’m so tall for a point guard, I obviously understand how to use the size. "

The Seahawks announced the signing of fullback Daniel Marx. To make room, they waived third-year receiver Tanner McEvoy. Marx originally signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent out of Stanford. Atlanta cut him late last month. He played 14 games last year for the Cardinal, clearing the way for running back Bryce Love, [more]

FC Porto squandered a two-goal lead in a 3-2 home loss to Guimaraes on Saturday, while Benfica needed a late goal by 18-year-old Joao Felix to draw 1-1 with Sporting Lisbon in the Portuguese capital derby.

Cardinals running back D.J. Foster was carted off with a knee injury. Foster was injured while covering a kickoff in the first quarter. The Cardinals list him as the third-string running back behind David Johnson and Chase Edmonds. Team medical personnel immediately signaled for a cart after reaching Foster, and he limped onto the cart. [more]

The Cowboys took yet another hit at safety, making them even more desperate for help at the position. Kavon Frazier headed to the locker room for X-rays on his left shoulder after being injured in the first quarter. Frazier, who missed some time in training camp with a minor knee injury, played 221 defensive snaps [more]

The Brazilian looked to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge a season ago after receiving little playing time under Antonio Conte, but has found himself a starting role with Maurizio Sarri.

If Millsap can play a full season, he's probably right.