Новости за 25.07.2016

The Bengals released safety Taylor Mays over the weekend in a move that may be explained by Mays’ unavailability for the first half of the season. We learned in March that Mays was suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. On Monday, we learned his absence…

There is the backhanded compliment you've been waiting for.

On Sunday, an accident involving the Cowboys bus resulted in the death of four persons in a van. On Monday, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones issued a statement regarding the incident. “An accident involving loss of life is tragic,” Jones said, via Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. “We as an organization are deeply saddened,…

AHL farmhand Alex Broadhurst also signed.

Washington is suddenly without a veteran pass-rusher after Junior Galette suffered another torn Achilles today. But they’re not looking to fill his spot with someone even more veteran. According to John Keim of ESPN.com, Washington isn’t interested in signing free agent Dwight Freeney. Freeney had 8.0 sacks for Arizona last season (and 119.5 in 14…

Aubameyang, 27, is contracted to Borussia Dortmund until 2020, but admitted the La Liga giants are often on his mind.

Washington safety Kyshoen Jarrett had a promising rookie season in 2015. But that rookie season ended with an injury, and now Jarrett’s time in Washington is over. Jarrett was waived today with failed physical designation, as he is still dealing with nerve damage in his shoulder stemming from a collision with Cowboys running back Darren…

Earnhardt gives an update on his condition and thanks Jeff Gordon for all he's done since stepping into the No. 88 car.

The Jaguars have too much experience with offseason injuries to star picks to not be cautious. But Jalen Ramsey has apparently shown them he’s well and ready to go. According to the Associated Press, Jaguars General Manager Dave Caldwell confirmed Monday that his first-round pick would be cleared to begin training camp after needing surgery…

Deal is of the one-way variety.

DeJuan Blair played for the Wizards last season before being traded to the Suns, who waived him. Now, he’s facing legal trouble. TMZ: Las Vegas Metro PD has confirmed … officers were called to Drai’s nightclub at The Cromwell hotel around 1 AM Sunday morning to respond to a report of a man who allegedly […]

NFL teams have had 90 roster spots for months. And not a single team has given one of them to quarterback Mike Vick. With camps opening, Vick continues to push for a preseason job. He recently said he wants to play for a contender. Appearing on Monday’s edition of The Dan Patrick Show, Vick seemed…

They didn’t do it with a handwritten note, but the Texans have made it official that defensive end J.J. Watt won’t be practicing with the team when training camp opens. The Texans announced on Monday that Watt has been placed on the physically unable to perform list. Watt had back surgery recently and told fans…

For the second straight year, Washington linebacker Junior Galette’s season is ending before it starts. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Galette has suffered a torn right Achilles tendon. He’s expected to miss the year. Galette, whose Twitter page hints at a significant hardship of recent vintage, suffered the same injury in the…

If Allen can combine well with Giannelli Imbula, perhaps Stoke can continue its rise up the PL pecking order.

The 49ers brought Tom Gamble back into their front office last year after he parted ways with the Eagles and now they’ve given him a new title for the 2016 season. The team announced in a statement from General Manager Trent Baalke Monday that Gamble has been promoted to assistant General Manager. Gamble had been…

If there’s anyone who won’t fear replacing Dwyane Wade with the Heat, it’s Dion Waiters. For better or worse. Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press: AP Sources with @ByTimReynolds: Dion Waiters has agreed to a 1-year deal with Heat for $2.9M exception. — Jon Krawczynski (@APkrawczynski) July 25, 2016 This is presumably for the $2,898,000 room exception. […]

"He’s starting to figure out the intricacies of the game," said GM Ron Hextall.

At any other time, Josh Gordon and Johnny Manziel turning up in the same place might not necessarily have been newsworthy. But today, yeah, today it looks unusual. Hours before he was being conditionally reinstated by the NFL after his own substance abuse suspension, Gordon turned up in social media video with Manziel who just…

Toyota's dominance has other teams searching for speed but could Chevrolet betting some help in the future?

Yes, the second overall pick in the draft is expected to be buried on the depth chart — and inactive on game days — when the season begins. But Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz could indeed be dressing (and playing) at some point this season. Sam Bradford will be the starter in Week One, and Chase…

The Packers offseason started with coach Mike McCarthy talking about running back Eddie Lacy needing to lose weight, but he’s not the only player whose waistline became a talking point in the last few months. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers made some big changes to his diet after having arthroscopic knee surgery early in the offseason, eliminating…

Under the substance-abuse policy, a player banished for at least a full year under the program cannot be with the team during the suspension. For Browns receiver Josh Gordon, the conditional reinstatement crafted by Commissioner Roger Goodell allows Gordon to be with the team throughout training camp, the preseason, and during his four-game suspension to…

The Panthers are deep enough and talented enough to take a look at projects during training camp. And their latest one checks off a pair of the unconventional boxes. The team announced they signed tight end Eric Wallace, waiving wide receiver Kobi Hamilton to clear the roster spot. Wallace grew up in North Carolina, but…

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