Новости за 27.05.2016

Now that they’ve gotten the rings, the Broncos are suddenly getting the finger. According to Nicki Jhabvala of the Denver Post, Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall was limited this week in OTAs because of offseason finger surgery, the third player on the team to need a digital fix this offseason. Marshall’s work was on his right…

The United States might just have a bit of momentum heading into next week's tournament if it can topple Bolivia on Saturday in Kansas City.

Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan wore No. 97 during his first two years in the NFL, but is sporting No. 99 this season after it became free following Chris Canty’s departure from the team. Jernigan explained that he made the switch because he admired Hall of Famer Warren Sapp when he was growing up and…

In the last 33 years, as far back as Basketball-Reference.com records go back, teammates have each scored at least 30 points while shooting less than 40% in a game three times: Kevin Durant (40 points on 12-of-31 shooting) and Russell Westbrook (31 points on 11-of-28 shooting) in a Western Conference finals loss to the Warriors […]

While Carl Edwards challenged Martin Truex Jr. for the lead at Dover, an extraordinary thing happened between the Toyota teams.

Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown finished the 2015 season with 1,834 receiving yards, which was good for second in the league behind Julio Jones and the fourth-best total in the history of the NFL. Brown put up those numbers despite playing in an offense that was missing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for four full games and…

The NFL hired Joe Lockhart as its new V.P. of communications because he’s well-connected with power in Washington. Here’s an illustration of just how well-connected Lockhart is: When the Obama family moves out of the White House in January, they’re going to move into a house owned by Lockhart. The New York Times reports that…

Fernando Torres has won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea, but an Atletico Madrid victory on Saturday would ring as true as ever.

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant might not think much of Stephen Curry‘s defense – Durant gave a great and tremendously honest answer – but Curry was at his defensive best late in the Warriors’ Game 5 win over the Thunder last night. Curry locked up Durant multiple times. Also included in that clip: Curry’s rebound […]

The 2007 Ballon D'Or winner didn't play in that year's Copa America, which Brazil won.

Those kicks were not even the play were Green got a technical foul.

In a new interview, former Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan hinted that he wasn’t allowed to coach the defense the way he wanted to because head coach Sean Payton took some authority away from him. Payton says that isn’t so. Payton said this morning on PFT Live that the defense in New Orleans — which…

Friday's collection of links.

A former Premier League player whose rape conviction was overturned will face a new trial in October.

Slava Voynov also made the team, but he may not be eligible to play.

This is all a tempest in a Conference Finals teapot.

Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson was back on the practice field for OTAs this week, running around with his teammates and hanging out at a charity golf tournament. The guy he hit in a head-on collision last weekend, however, is still in the hospital recovering from multiple surgeries. According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer,…

Bills head coach Rex Ryan and his twin brother Rob have long talked openly about their weight struggles. When Rex hired Rob this year, working together did not help them take the pounds off. Rex told Jenny Vrentas of TheMMQB.com that he’s gained 30 pounds since hiring Rob, and Rob added that he had his…

They named the last seven players.

The Cowboys are happy to explore the possibility of trading guard Ronald Leary, but they’re not going to just give him away. The former starting guard, whose place was taken by La’El Collins last year, has been staying away from OTAs in hopes of finding someone who wants him to start. “We told Ron that…

In the two year since he became an Eagles first-round pick, Marcus Smith hasn’t done much to make people feel the team made the right choice in 2014. Smith played sparingly at linebacker under former defensive coordinator Bill Davis and the bust word has been thrown around quite a bit. Smith’s chance to erase that…

To keep their season alive, the Toronto Raptors are counting on a home-court advantage that saved them before.

Mourinho praises his club while also managing a bit of classic "Special One" ego in saying, "Giant clubs must be for the best managers."

Over the past two weeks in Buffalo, it felt like the season already was slipping out of coach Rex Ryan’s control. With a up-or-out ultimatum reportedly in place for Ryan and G.M. Doug Whaley, it’s now clear that Rex and Rob Ryan are taking over. And for good reason. If a failed season is going…

A look at how the Bills’ receivers are faring in OTAs without Sammy Watkins. The Dolphins expect WR DeVante Parker to create fear in opposing defenses. DE Chris Long is learning from Rob Ninkovich in his first year with the Patriots. By staying away from OTAs, Jets WR Eric Decker is showing uncommon loyalty to QB…