Новости за 08.02.2016

Likely would be a mistake to deal Harris for older, lower-upside player

A tidy $7.6M average annual cap hit.

"They expect more of us, and they deserve more from us."

Jeffrey Earnhardt drives the No. 32 Ford owned by Go Fas Racing.

On Monday, teams can begin cutting players. The Falcons have dumped a pair of them. Gone are linebacker Justin Durant (pictured) and safety William Moore. The team announced the moves on Monday. “We want to thank both of these guys for their commitment and work ethic,” coach Dan Quinn said. “They battled through injuries to give…

Stability at the top of the rankings this week, as the top eight teams remained in exactly the same spots as last week. Further down you see the Jazz climbing the rankings, the Knicks falling (although probably not as much as they should have considering Derek Fisher getting canned), and the Suns taking over the […]

Much can be said about the demeanor of Panthers quarterback Cam Newton at his post-Super Bowl press conference, and reasonable minds may differ as to whether it was a sign of immaturity or evidence of his passionate desire to win. Here’s an area where the answer is more clear. As noted last night on Twitter…

Aric Almirola enters 2016 with a new teammate and a new car.

The Falcons have hired Joel Collier as their director of player personnel. Collier’s addition comes as part of a restructuring of the personnel department, though general manager Thomas Dimitroff was retained. Former director of player personnel Lionel Vital left the team last month, and former general managers Ruston Webster and Phil Emery were hired. Collier…

After the Super Bowl, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning supplied the same message about his future every time he spoke. He’s waiting on the recommendation of Tony Dungy, who advised against an emotional decision. It’s clear, then, that the emotional decision would have been to retire. There’s another benefit that comes from waiting. By not announcing his…

"We would really like to have the word by June."

So does Dennis Rodman

Only one of last season's relegated teams is far removed from the race to rejoin the Premier League, and that's QPR.

The Bengals have signed veteran cornerback Chykie Brown. Brown was out of the NFL last season but has 54 games of experience with the Ravens and Giants from 2011-14. He played in every game when the Ravens won the Super Bowl in the 2012 season. He went to the Giants via waivers in 2014 and…

The Florida Panthers have had two very reliable goalies this season.

The Eagles announced the release of wide receiver Riley Cooper on Monday. Cooper was due to make $4.5 million in 2016. He’d signed a five-year deal worth a guaranteed $8 million prior to the 2014 season. He’ll still count for $2.4 million against the cap in 2016. Cooper caught 21 passses and two for touchdowns…

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. knew he was potentially leaving money on the table when he signed a five-year extension with the team in December 2014 instead of waiting for free agency. But Harris says that decision to take a “pay cut” and remain with the Broncos was one of the best choices he’s…

Derek Fisher fires back

A major injury to a promising Chelsea center back could put an American in the driver's seat for some surprising Premier League playing time

Workhorse defenseman will be re-evaluated in three weeks.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave his seemingly monthly statement on the future in Spanish outlet AS on Monday.

San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker says he has found a deal with his wife that will allow him to take part in France's Olympic qualifying tournament this summer.

The Browns officially announced eight additions to Hue Jackson’s first coaching staff Monday. Former NFL players Johnny Holland and Rock Cartwright are among the previously reported additions. Louie Cioffi returns as defensive backs coach after serving the last two years under new Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton in Tennessee and previously under Horton with the…

Rangers head coach takes another shot at the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Knicks have competition on their hands