Новости за 24.06.2016

Cornerback Kyle Wilson has never lived up to the potential that made him a first-round pick of the Jets in 2010. He won’t get a chance to in 2016. The Saints have placed Wilson on injured reserve. The nature of the injury wasn’t disclosed, and it’s not known specifically when it happened. With no obligation…

Did the Knicks get a win with Rose?

He was a pending restricted free agent.

There is zero chance this happened without at least the tacit approval of Kevin Durant.

The roster features 14 players with fewer than 25 caps, but most of them aren't playing at EURO 2016.

Chicago doesn't have much cap space.

And so ends a tumultuous return home.

Former Giants defensive end Leonard Marshall is among the growing number of former players who want the NFL to take a closer look at medicinal (if not recreational) marijuana. But that’s easier for former players than current ones, and Marshall thinks current advocate Eugene Monroe could suffer for it. The Ravens said they cut the…

This is the best indication yet the Thunder believe they can re-sign Kevin Durant. Ersan Ilyasova – acquired from the Magic in the Serge Ibaka trade – will make $8.4 million season unless he’s waived by July 1. If dropped by then, his salary is just $400,000 guaranteed. Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman: The Thunder […]

In his first year of retirement, Peyton Manning will have a lot of favorite teams. One will be the Texans. Manning said today at the Manning Passing Academy that he’ll be rooting for Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler, his old teammate in Denver, to have a big year in his first season as a franchise quarterback…

Three days extra rest for the hosts.

Update: Beal declined: I could not be more grateful for the invitation to represent my country, as it is the ultimate honor, however … https://t.co/lFeNQfWtat — Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) June 24, 2016   Of the 12 roster spots on Team USA for the Olympics, 10 are known to be filled. USA Basketball is apparently waiting […]

Time to take stock and see who has shone so far.

The Browns had plenty of picks during the 2016 draft and now they have all but one of them signed. The team announced Friday that they have signed fourth-round linebacker Joe Schobert. Like all players drafted after the first round, Schobert agreed to a four-year deal. Schobert started 28 games at Wisconsin after joining the…

As one of the premier organizations in the NFL, the Denver Broncos could be aloof, distant, and uncooperative with the media. They’re the exact opposite. The team’s P.R. staff, led by Patrick Smyth, has won this year’s Pete Rozelle Award. Bestowed by the Professional Football Writers Association, the prize acknowledges a consistent effort to strive for…

Some intriguing players went undrafted, but many of them are still getting NBA contracts. Ron Baker: Sources: Wichita State's Ron Baker has agreed to a partially guaranteed 1-year deal with the New York Knicks. Baker was undrafted tonight. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 24, 2016 Gary Payton II: Houston Rockets will sign undrafted free agent […]

Reported plans are to stick in North America.

Yes, the NFL plans to interview multiple players regarding allegations of PED use arising from an Al Jazeera report. No, the players aren’t the ones dragging their feet. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the players in question — Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, James Harrison, and Mike Neal — are and have been…

Jeffrey Earnhardt will honor his late grandfather, Dale Earnhardt, in Darlington Raceway's second annual throwback weekend.

“I learned how much the ownership wants to win."

When training camps open, the NFL plans to interview Packers linebackers Julius Peppers and Clay Matthews and Steelers linebacker James Harrison about allegations that they used performance-enhancing drugs. Tom Pelissero of USA Today reports that the league informed the players’ union that officials will be there on the first day of training camp to question…

The Warriors’ plan to chase Kevin Durant is well-known. But Golden State might also be willing to break up its 73-win team for less-productive free agents than Durant (everyone else besides LeBron James). Marcus Thompson of The Mercury News: According to sources familiar with free agent talks, the Warriors are looking at Al Horford, Joakim […]

Our writers pick their brackets ahead of the Round of 16 kicking off on Saturday.

The plug previously was pulled on its inaugural season. Now, Major League Football faces the end of the road — before the journey even actually began. Via the Bradenton Herald, Major League Football faces an eviction notice as part of a lawsuit aimed at recovering unpaid rent at its headquarters since March. The group allegedly agreed to…

The Dolphins didn’t want to keep Dan Campbell around as head coach after his stint as interim last year, but plenty of other teams wanted him on staff. So Saints coach Sean Payton had to go back to a college tactic to land Campbell as his tight ends coach. “In his case, it was a…