Новости за 20.01.2016

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is looking forward to racing at Richmond in April's Xfinity Series race because of its unique two heat races followed by the main event.

The BBC has reported that NFL executive Mark Waller has committed to the presence of an NFL team in London within six years. The NFL says that the BBC has gotten it wrong. “Not true,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told PFT via email in response to the BBC item. “What Mark Waller said was that…

After Eric Rogers led the Canadian Football League with 1,448 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns last year, he drew a lot of interest from the NFL. And now he’s heading to San Francisco. Rogers is signing with the 49ers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Rogers is getting a…

"Obviously, there's a certain crowd that doesn't like that stuff, and there's a certain crowd of people that do like that stuff."

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA is no longer looking at putting a franchise in Europe. But that doesn’t mean the NBA will ignore foreign markets. Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today: In trying to get games on TV at a better times overseas, Adam Silver said NBA will explore idea of experimenting with weekday […]

The NFL is really not holding the whole flip-or-no-flip thing against Clete Blakeman. According to FootballZebras.com, Blakeman has been tabbed to referee Super Bowl 50, his first shot to officiate the final football game of the year. Blakeman just worked the divisional round game between the Packers and Cardinals, and raised some eyebrows by making the…

Lionel Messi's tax fraud trial has been set for May 31, conflicting with the start of the 2016 Copa America.

The 49ers formally introduced Chip Kelly as their new head coach at a Wednesday press conference that wasn’t short on references to Kelly’s former job with the Eagles. In his opening remarks, Kelly said that he was looking forward to working with “a football guy” in General Manager Trent Baalke. Kelly and Eagles exec Howie…

Serbia, Italy and Philippines hosting Olympic Qualifying Tournaments

“This guy gives everything that he’s got for this hockey team over the years. And he’s 37 years old and he’s a true professional."

Veteran Xfinity Series driver Blake Koch has a new home with a brand new NASCAR team in 2016.

It’s a movie we’ve seen many times before. A report emerges from a media outlet in the United Kingdom that the NFL will be moving a franchise to London. And the report seems to be, from the perspective of folks who want to see it happen, too good to be true. And then we find…

A Spanish soccer player finds herself in hot water after accusing a referee of asking her out during a game.

Meanwhile, Robin Lehner makes his second start in return from injury.

Minnesota plays tonight in Anaheim (on NBCSN), tomorrow in Los Angeles and Saturday in San Jose.

With safety Omar Bolden going on injured reserve, the Broncos’ biggest injury concern heading into the AFC championship game is cornerback Chris Harris. Harris played with an injured shoulder against the Steelers last week, but saw his lowest snap count of the season and said after the game that he was playing with one arm.…

Would be an unfortunate, and quick, end to his freshman campaign.

Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson played well at times this season, for a guy who was playing through a painful foot injury. But he’s getting that taken care of now. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans first-rounder is having foot surgery today in Charlotte. Johnson played with a stress fracture in his fifth…

The Spurs-Leicester winner will get a trip to Colchester United, while Liverpool and Exeter City will host West Ham United.

The Celtics no longer have Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen or Rajon Rondo. They haven't acquired a new star. But they have Jae Crowder -- and that's important

The team is back to running a full schedule and that has the organization excited heading into the Daytona 500.

Change is the key word with Front Row Motorsports with a new driver lineup and an alliance with Roush Fenway Racing.

The Browns have a new-look front office. And the media will get another look at them on Thursday. The team has announced a 12:30 p.m. ET press conference featuring Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brown and Chief Strategy Officer Paul DePodesta. No other attendees were named, and no reason was provided for the event.…

With last year's disappointing season, Roush Fenway Racing is looking for a big rebound in 2016.

Broncos defensive linemen Antonio Smith and Malik Jackson have shared their opinion that Patriots quarterback Tom Brady whines to the officials when he gets hit in hopes of getting flags that will hand yardage to New England. Smith added that he’s “never seen any quarterback look to the referee right after he gets sacked more…