Новости за 08.07.2016

Beijing and Shanghai, specifically.

It’s a week until the deadline for players with franchise tags to sign multi-year deals with their teams and there are varying degrees of confidence about the prospect for such agreements around the league. Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is one of the players looking for a contract, but signs have pointed to him playing…

German coach has committed his future to the Reds.

Former Bills RB Thurman Thomas is getting into the construction business. Everyone loves Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph after his first offseason in the job. K Stephen Gostkowski remains a valuable member of the Patriots. RB Bilal Powell is back to play a big role on the Jets offense. Did the Ravens pick the right…

Dolphins running back Ricky Williams made a surprise announcement just before the start of training camp in 2004 that he would retire from the NFL. Williams also acknowledged that he was an avid user of marijuana, and at the time he was facing a suspension for marijuana use. As a result, it’s been said that…

As various franchise-tagged players prepare to hammer out long-term contracts with negotiations driven by the deadline of 4:00 p.m. ET on July 15, one franchise-tagged player won’t have to worry about playing beat the clock. For Washington quarterback Kirk Cousins, the deadline is irrelevant; an impasse exists that won’t be broken in the next eight days.…

A two-hour meeting, per reports.

Portland may not match that offer.

The Pennsylvania Attorney General was asked by the state’s police union to take a second look into the bar fight incident that involved Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy after a Philadelphia district attorney declined to pursue charges in the case. According to Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network, that secondary investigation by the state…

The devastating flooding that occurred in Southern West Virginia two weeks ago has created a wide range of losses and hardships. Among other things, multiple high schools have had their football gear, band equipment, and other gear and facilities associated with sports teams destroyed by flood water. A couple of West Virginia’s native sons have…

Kentucky Speedway winner William Byron remains atop the points.

William Byron scored his fourth victory this season.

He could push (and pass) Calderon for the backup point guard minutes.

He staves off late charge by John Hunter Nemechek to score team's 51st victory in the truck series.

Minnesota travels to Spring season champion Indy, with league-leading scorer Christian Ramirez hoping to dent the twine in Indiana.

Forget Ronaldo vs. Messi. Joe Ledley doesn't even think Ronaldo beats Bale.

Preliminary reports from a biopsy Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly had Thursday show no signs of cancer, Kelly’s wife posted on Instagram Thursday. Kelly’s wife, Jill, had previously posted an update that said his most recent scan was inconclusive about the possible presence of cancer. Jim Kelly had surgery in 2013 to remove cancer…

This is a very good signing for the price.

The CBA discussions are probably going to be nasty, and have a chance to really soil progress for both the U.S. and American women's soccer.

After two years in Chicago, following many in New York, the NFL will take the draft on the move yet again. One Pennsylvania politician claims it’s coming to Philadelphia. Via Wendy Ruderman of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Congressman Bob Brady said Thursday that Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney called to inform Brady that the City has secured…

Just like during the season, Stephen Curry got the top individual prize but the Cleveland Cavaliers won the big team award. However, this time we are talking jersey and team gear sales. Not a lot of surprises at the top, but here are the top 15 NBA jerseys sold through the NBA.com store. 1. Stephen […]

"It allows us to look back and celebrate the great players, accomplishments and special memories of one of the most important franchises in hockey."

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver is fastest after capturing the Camping World Truck Series pole position.

Orlando missed the playoffs by five points in its debut MLS season, but is currently on pace to make the playoffs on points-per-game.

Manu Ginobili has ended any doubt, as if there ever was any to begin with: The Argentinian star tweets that he is returning to the San Antonio Spurs on a one-year deal.