Новости за 19.02.2016

After the NFL allowed a clearly unqualified female kicker to show up for a Regional Combine and then ridiculed her for making a mockery of the process due to the fact that she was clearly unqualified, one key fact became clear. The league, in an apparent effort to create an American Idol vibe, allowed anyone…

Not long after the Steelers announced the retirement of longtime tight end Heath Miller Friday, Miller released a statement through the team thanking the Steelers and their fans for their support. “I realize how extremely fortunate and grateful I am to have spent my entire career as a Pittsburgh Steeler,” Miller said. “I would like…

Guus Hiddink doesn't have the desire to stay at Chelsea beyond this season, but says Eden Hazard will remain at Stamford Bridge.

Soon-to-be free agent Mohamed Sanu has practically said his goodbye to Cincinnati already, but at least one of the teams that want him has a familiar look. According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Browns “are expected to pursue,” the fifth-year wideout, who is well familiar with coach Hue Jackson. Jackson…

Incident occurred during Thursday's Leafs-Rangers game.

Chris Long took to social media Friday afternoon after being notified of his release by the Rams and thanked the city of St. Louis for its support of the Rams. Long also wrote about his own play and release. “Bottom line, this is a production business,” Long wrote on his Twitter page. “No excuses. The…

Jimmer!

Dennis Pitta would like to return to the Ravens after missing all of last season recovering from a second hip dislocation and his chances might be helped by the fact that the team is going to be without one of the other tight ends on the roster for the first 10 games of the 2016…

The Rams will head to Los Angeles without three veteran members of the team. The team announced Friday that they have released defensive end Chris Long, linebacker James Laurinaitis and tight end Jared Cook. Long was the second overall pick of the 2008 draft and Laurinaitis joined the team in the second round of the…

Orlando has put a lot of eggs in the cap-space basket

Eleven of the remaining 16 teams are from the Premier League, with five underdogs still alive and looking to spoil the party.

"It's a world of difference, it feels like."

Repucom Celebrity DBI poll measures celebrities on influence and relevance and some NASCAR drivers compare favorably with well-known performers and athletes.

Another veteran player has ridden off into the sunset. This time without the sunset. And without the riding. Steelers tight end Heath Miller has retired, with simply a statement issued by the only team for which he ever played. There’s not even a quote from Miller in the statement. It’s just a statement that he…

Meanwhile, Columbus continues to ride the red-hot Joonas Korpisalo.

Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall played an important role for the team on their way to a Super Bowl 50 title and he did it with a pair of screws in his right foot. Marshall had the screws surgically inserted last year after injuring his foot late in the 2014 season, but never missed any time in…

Third Xfinity Series practice to be held later Friday at Daytona International Speedway.

Jerry Colangelo: 'I fully expect Coach K to lead the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team in Rio'

The Barcelona stalwart said a 2011 tackle on Nicklas Bendtner helped him become a regular at Camp Nou.

The Vikings haven’t even moved into their new stadium, and it already needs a major repair. According to Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, contractors are going to have to take about 30 percent of the roof off U.S. Bank Stadium to fix leaks. The cost of the repair is estimated at $4 million. M.A.…

Former Pistons/76ers/Trail Blazers head coach underwent hip surgery

Six-time series champion, who will start last in Sunday's race, is fastest in No. 48 Chevrolet among 13 drivers.

The Jets coach called it a "clear headshot."

In the trophy hunt in four competitions, Manuel Pellegrini is prioritizing his goals.

But Subban continues to defend the play he made against Colorado.