Новости за 03.06.2016

Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes things will start turning around for him, perhaps as early as this weekend's race at Pocono.

Saints owner Tom Benson is trying to change his estate to block his daughter and grandchildren from inheriting the team upon his death and recently made a motion to keep the team’s finances sealed from public access during a trial related to that effort. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that motion was denied by U.S. District Judge…

Rain has washed out both Xfinity Series practice sessions Friday afternoon at Pocono Raceway, as well as shortened Sprint Cup practice.

As usual, Jimmy Kimmel’s Mean Tweets segment is fantastic. This one features: Jalen Rose Klay Thompson Blake Griffin Andre Iguodala Russell Westbrook Reggie Miller Doc Rivers Magic Johnson Shaquille O’Neal Stephen Curry DeAndre Jordan Dikembe Mutombo At Doc Rivers is where I began to lose it.

Officially, it was a "maintenance day" for the Sharks forward.

The Lions aren’t philosophically opposed to joint workouts with other teams, they just haven’t done it as long as Jim Caldwell’s been coaching there. That changes this year, as the Lions have scheduled joint workouts with the Steelers, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “We’ve looked at it every year,” Caldwell said.…

"I think the fans have been waiting a long time to have a Stanley Cup Final in our building."

The Clippers might have had the NBA’s best 1-2 punch at center with DeAndre Jordan and Cole Aldrich. Now, one of those two is headed back to free agency – though this edition should produce far less drama. Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times: Clippers reserve center Cole Aldrich will opt out of his […]

A federal judge ruled the USWNT does not have the right to strike to seek improved conditions and wages.

When Titans offensive lineman Byron Bell injured his left ankle at practice late last month, head coach Mike Mularkey said that Bell suffered a dislocation that would likely cause him to miss the entire 2016 season. That became official on Friday when the team announced that Bell has been placed on injured reserve. Bell started…

Most people have to work hard to lose 10 to 15 pounds. Rams running back Todd Gurley is not like most people. Gurley says when he weighed in at the Rams’ Organized Team Activities, he discovered that he had lost about 10 to 15 pounds. That wasn’t a specific goal but wasn’t unwelcome either. “I…

The Colts parted ways with linebacker Jonathan Newsome after a February arrest for marijuana possession and the 2014 fifth-round pick will now continue his professional football career in Canada. As a result of the arrest, Newsome faced a suspension to start the 2016 season if he signed with an NFL team this season. He referenced…

Silver continues to preach transparency.

Martin Truex Jr. hopes to extend the kind of success and dominance he had at Charlotte to this weekend at Pocono.

The parade of friend-of-the-court briefs in support of the litigation arising from Tom Brady’s suspension reminded some (OK, maybe only me) of the jersey scene in Rudy. Apparently, that comparison works only if Rudy had personally asked the Notre Dame seniors to each visit the head coach with a gesture that, cumulatively, sent a powerful…

"A couple other NHL cities have expressed interest."

When the Saints drafted wide receiver Michael Thomas in the second round, it wasn’t hard to find talk of him filling the spot on the depth chart formerly occupied by Marques Colston. Colston was a reliable and frequent target for quarterback Drew Brees over the years and it will likely take time for Brees to…

Shane Larkin and the Nets each got what they wanted when he signed with Brooklyn last summer. The Nets got a steady-enough point guard to keep them afloat in a lost season, and Larkin got valuable minutes to develop. Now, he wants more. Larkin will opt out of a contract that would’ve paid $1.5 million […]

The European Championship enters a new era with Spain seeking to reassert its old supremacy.

Last month, Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton said that cornerback Justin Gilbert has “a clean slate” with him and the rest of the team’s coaching staff heading into the 2016 season despite a rocky first two years for the 2014 first-round pick on and off the field. Gilbert has dealt with injuries, been disciplined by…

When it comes to Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor and alleged violations of the law, L.T. is usually the one posing for the mug shot. This time, he’s the alleged victim. According to TMZ, the wife of Taylor faces domestic violence charges after allegedly attacking Taylor on Thursday. Lynette Taylor, per the report, admitted to…

Two of the biggest storylines concerning the Jets this offseason have centered on players who haven’t been around the team. The team’s ongoing contract impasse with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been on center stage all offseason and defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson has also been away from the team after getting the franchise tag a couple…

The Packers are hoping tight end Jared Cook will be able to add something to their passing game, but they’re going to have to wait until at least training camp to see it. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Cook underwent foot surgery this week and will miss the rest of the offseason program. The…

The 76ers and Hawks are reportedly discussing a trade centered around Nerlens Noel and Jeff Teague. Who else is involved? Keith Pompey of The Inquirer: Sixers shooting guard Nik Stauskas and/or small forward Robert Covington could be included in the deal, according to a source. Teague would give Philadelphia much-needed help at point guard, and […]

Veteran NASCAR crew chief Frankie Kerr will be inducted this weekend into the Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa.