Новости за 13.05.2016

The words “Nick Saban is upset” can be followed with countless phrases and still be accurate. (Indeed, the words “Nick Saban is upset” standing alone are pretty much always accurate.) In this specific context, the not-going-to-be-the-Alabama-coach-Alabama-coach is peeved with the perception in NFL circles that his players head to the next level with too much…

Despite finishing 15 points behind Brighton, Wednesday was by far the better side in the first leg of their Championship Playoffs semifinal.

The Americans now have three victories in their first five games.

Linebacker Myles Jack is the latest 2016 draft pick to sign a contract with the Jaguars. The Jaguars announced that Jack signed his four-year deal with the team on Friday. With Jack under contract, first-round cornerback Jalen Ramsey, third-round defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and fourth-round defensive tackle Sheldon Day are the only Jacksonville picks still unsigned. Jack…

Jeff Van Gundy has been described as the favorite and co-favorite for the Rockets head-coaching job, and the other co-favorite – Scott Brooks – was hired by the Wizards When will Houston wrap up this search? Gery Woelfel of The Journal Times: Houston Rockets are heading to the finishing line in finding a new coach. […]

The pole is William Byron's first of his career.

Rayo Vallecano players have been accused of match fixing after their 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad.

I will, thank you.

The 49ers and quarterback Colin Kaepernick looked like they might part ways amid persistent talk about a trade that would send Kaepernick to the Broncos, but the trigger was never pulled and Kaepernick remains on the 49ers roster. Part of the talk about the possibility of a trade was Kaepernick’s reported desire to be moved…

Harvick will start from the pole for first time since 2015 spring race at Phoenix.

Patrick Ewing is reportedly on the Magic’s list of coaching candidates. But as that search gets underway in the wake of Scott Skiles’ resignation, Ewing is making more headway elsewhere. Ken Berger of CBSSports.com: Hornets asst. Patrick Ewing interviewed yesterday for the Memphis head coaching job, league sources say. Ewing also interviewed w/ Kings. — […]

No team in the league works the compensatory pick market like the Ravens, and they’ve struck again today, adding to their secondary. Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Ravens have signed former Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers. Powers was an unrestricted free agent, but by waiting until after yesterday’s deadline to sign him, the…

Mike Krzyzewski has used his status as Team USA coach to his advantage. That means former Duke players like Rodney Hood and Jabari Parker get the benefit of the doubt with the American basketball program. Gery Woelfel of The Journal Times: USA Basketball czar Jerry Colango just told me Bucks talented young forward Jabari Parker […]

Landing Notre Dame center Nick Martin in the second round was part of the plan coming together for the Texans this offseason. Now they have him under contract. The Texans signed their second-round pick today, per John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. He’s an important part of their offensive makeover, after Ben Jones left in…

Once considered to be a potential top-six forward by GM Garth Snow.

You can add another name to the list of first round picks under contract to their new teams. The Ravens announced on Friday that they’ve signed tackle Ronnie Stanley. Stanley was the sixth overall pick, which means his four-year contract comes with a team option for a fifth year at a salary equal to that…

Patrick says decision on whether tracks should add SAFER barriers 'shouldn’t be a financial decision.'

All the main storylines as we head into the final weekend of the season.

When Ken Whisenhunt was in his first stint as the Chargers offensive coordinator, Keenan Allen was a rookie wide receiver posting 71 catches for 1,o46 yards and eight touchdowns. Whisenhunt left for a year-plus as the Titans head coach and is back in San Diego with designs on Allen playing a major role in the…

Also, Sidney Crosby is the Conn Smythe Trophy favorite.

The buzz from the first day of the NBA’s pre-draft combine centers around former Kentucky center Skal Labissiere. During a private workout for media members in Chicago, Labissiere reportedly put on a dizzying shooting display, one that has him firmly entrenched in the discussion as a lottery pick, even going as high as the top […]

Joe Gibbs Racing led a sweep of the top of the speed chart.

New Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz signed his contract yesterday and hit the field with his new teammates for the first time today. But the one guy he hasn’t talked to yet is Sam Bradford. That might not have been as big a deal if Bradford hadn’t unsuccessfully tried to pry his way out of Philadelphia…

Lots of love for the Penguins.

France is the highest-ranked men’s basketball team that hasn’t already clinched a berth in the 2016 Olympics. Now, its chances of winning its Olympic Qualifying Tournament have taken a major hit. Nicolas Batum, Evan Fournier and Ian Mahinmi won’t play, according their agent Bouna Ndiaye on France TV Sport (via E. Carchia of Sportando). Rudy […]