Новости за 06.05.2016

"We know where we’re at. We’re realists."

Maybe now we’re getting an idea why LaMarr Woodley has been on three teams the last three seasons, and remains a free agent. Via Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic, the veteran outside linebacker made a point on his podcast to rip Cardinals defensive coordinator James Bettcher and former Raiders coordinator Jason Tarver (who is now…

The City Council has approved plans to build a $250 million stadium for Major League Soccer's expansion Los Angeles Football Club.

Dean Lombardi seems to think he will.

The Buccaneers got their first-round pick under contract on Friday and they moved closer to getting the entire class signed by agreeing to a deal with sixth-round linebacker Devante Bond as well. Bond became the 183rd overall pick of the draft last Saturday after he took a winding path to a career in football. Bond…

Barcelona has reportedly come knocking on the door of Nice midfielder Hatem Ben Afra, after a stellar season in Ligue 1.

D'Angelo Russell‘s leaked video of Nick Young redeemed Byron Scott. Of all the silly things Scott said – and continues to say – labeling Russell immature turned out somewhat valid. But in taking a victory lap on that assessment, the former Lakers coach exposed a huge problem with his player-development and communication skills. Scott, via […]

The Cardinals signed three draft picks Friday, including first-round defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche. Regarded as one of the draft’s most talented but puzzling prospects, Nkemdiche was busy on the pre-draft circuit meeting with teams and answering questions. The Cardinals were comfortable enough with what they heard to draft him with the No. 29 pick. Nkemdiche,…

The Giants are hoping for a return to form from wide receiver Victor Cruz after two seasons lost to injury and getting it would add to the improbable story that Cruz began writing as an undrafted free agent in 2010. If he can’t, perhaps one of the wideouts that the Giants signed as an undrafted…

Leicester has already clinched the title, but they'll be pushing for one final moment of brilliance in front of their fans against Everton.

He's got a spot on the Czech team if he wants it -- but will he take it?

Bills quarterback Cardale Jones never had a problem speaking his mind during his time at Ohio State with one of the more notable comments coming when he wondered on social media why football players had to go to class when they weren’t in college to “play school.” A willingness to shoot from the hip verbally…

Norwich City is in desperate need of three points against Manchester United.

The Lakers just don’t want to trade the No. 1 pick if they get it. They reportedly have a specific target in mind: Paul George. Bill Simmons of The Ringer: Also hearing that the Lakers want to make a BIG run at Paul George with their top-3 pick plus other stuff. (Not that they'd get […]

Toyota cars take four of the top five spots in practice.

In addition to signing nine of 11 draft picks, the 49ers have persuaded a dozen undrafted free agents to join the team. Signing three-year deals with the 49ers are Stanford linebacker Kevin Anderson, Oregon offensive lineman Alex Balducci, Colorado safety Jered Bell, Stanford receiver Devon Cajuste, Arizona State defensive lineman Demetrius Cherry, Utah linebacker Jason…

Broncos G.M. John Elway moved up in the first round of the draft to select quarterback Paxton Lynch, a developmental project who seems very unlikely to beat out Mark Sanchez for the starting job this season. But Lynch may not take as long to become the Broncos’ starter as most observers are expecting. Elway said…

Engine issue for Jimmie Johnson similar to what happened to teammate Kasey Kahne at Phoenix earlier this year but not as severe.

It’s becoming more and more clear that the days of delayed draft-pick contract negotiations and possible holdouts are over. The 49ers have announced that defensive lineman DeForest Buckner, the seventh overall pick in the 2016 draft, has agreed to terms. It’s a slotted four-year deal, with a fifth-year option. Also under contract are fourth-round cornerback…

Some teams are carpet-bombing their draft pick signings, getting most of them done at once. The Steelers are picking theirs off Sgt. Alvin York-style, one at a time from the back to the front. The Steelers announced today that sixth-rounder Travis Feeney had signed his rookie deal. He’s their third pick to sign, after they got…

"I guess incidental contact is you're cross-checked from behind while you are in the air and you have the opportunity to stop."

There’s plenty at stake in this Spurs-Thunder series already. The winner advances to the Western Conference finals – an accomplishment in itself – likely to face the Warriors, who still haven’t gotten Stephen Curry back. But this second round matchup could also prove instrumental in whether Durant stays in Oklahoma City or bolts – maybe […]

The Texans have joined the draft pick signing fun to close out the week. The team announced the first three agreements with members of their 2016 draft class. The Texans started from the back, signing fourth-round running back Tyler Ervin, fifth-round safety K.J. Dillon and fifth-round nose tackle D.J. Reader, leaving their first three picks, including…

PST’s editor and lead writer picks the scores for all 10 games this weekend.

The Redskins made wide receiver Josh Doctson their first-round pick last Thursday and they added three more rookie wide receivers to the roster with the announcement of their group of undrafted free agent signings on Friday. Reggie Diggs joins the team after playing his college ball a short distance away at Richmond. He had 66…