Новости за 28.07.2016

Earlier this month, Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls said that he would “most definitely” be ready to go for the start of training camp. Rawls may feel ready to go, but the Seahawks aren’t going to turn him loose just yet. General Manager John Schneider said, via Curtis Crabtree of PFT, that Rawls will not…

It’s unclear whether Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will thrive in his upcoming role as starting quarterback for the first four games of the regular season. He’s already thriving when it comes to the team’s preferred approach at press conferences. He said pretty much what would be expected, without really saying anything. He’s excited for the…

The long-awaited return of wide receiver Victor Cruz drew a little bit closer on Thursday. According to multiple reports from Giants camp, Cruz went through the team’s conditioning test without any problems and he has avoided the physically unable to perform list for the start of training camp. That means he’ll be part of the…

Sam Hornish has the chance to accomplish a little history on Saturday night at Iowa

Nasri's career continues to take hit after hit.

The Wizards are getting a new practice facility. For some reason, the Wizards have to pay just $4.46 million for it. Washington D.C. will cover the rest. How much is the rest? More. Jonathan O’Connell of The Washington Post: The District”s sports and convention arm, Events DC, is proposing a series of upgrades to a […]

Browns defensive lineman Desmond Bryant was holding out hope, though there never really was that much to begin with. The team announced Thursday that he was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list, officially ending his season. They signed tight end David Reaves to fill his roster spot. Bryant initially said he hoped to return by…

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said this week that linebacker Vontaze Burfict won’t be playing in any of the team’s preseason games, explaining that there’s “no reason for us to expose him to injury” because of how important he is to the defense. Burfict is also suspended for the first three games of the season, so…

Linebacker Leonard Floyd wasn’t the only Bears player who created an injury concern during Thursday’s opening practice of training camp. Right guard Kyle Long got hurt near the end of practice and there were multiple reports that he was in a walking boot after practice. The team is calling it a left calf injury. The…

Another arbitration hearing avoided.

Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul saw the additions that the team made to the defense in free agency and he’s heard the predictions of better results this season, but he said Thursday that he’s aware “we don’t know” what the unit will be at this point in time. One thing that would help the unit…

Despite Liverpool lodging multiple bids, the 19-year-old chose to stay with the defending champions.

The Bulls reportedly believe Jimmy Butler has changed as he has emerged into stardom. Where would they get that idea? Vincent Goodwill of CSN Chicago: Jimmy Butler at USAB practice: "I don’t think I have a chip on my shoulder. I don’t think I have too much to prove like back in the day." — Vincent Goodwill […]

Jaguars running back Denard Robinson told reporters Thursday that he’s lucky to be alive after falling asleep at the wheel and ending up having to be pulled by police officers out of his car after it crashed into a pond. Traffic cam video released by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department showed Robinson’s car go through a…

The summer-long transfer saga is almost over.

Florida made a lot of changes to their front office this off-season.

Brandon Marshall proved last season he still has some wheels. But he may not when the season ends. Via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the Jets wide receiver has engaged in some playful banter with Steelers counterpart Antonio Brown, offering to bet their respective luxury cars on which one has the better season. Marshall started it…

Clippers forward Paul Pierce is mulling retirement, which would mean another franchise icon could leave the NBA this summer — Lakers great Kobe Bryant, Spurs great Tim Duncan and Celtics great Pierce. However, unlike Kobe and Duncan, Pierce left his original team. Personally, I don’t think stints with the Nets, Wizards and Clippers do much to diminish […]

Paul Menard's throwback paint scheme for Darlington will honor an open-wheel driver

Who are the favorites to win Gold at the summer Olympics?

The Jets beat the clock to sign defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson to a five-year deal on July 15 in a move that came as a bit of a surprise given the general pessimism over the course of the offseason about a deal getting done. While they had to rush to get Wilkerson signed, there will…

The Jets officially signed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick Thursday, meaning the team needed to clear a spot on its 90-man preseason roster. Rookie punter Tom Hackett was the player waived to make room for Fitzpatrick. That means, at least for now, rookie Lachlan Edwards is the lone punter on the Jets’ roster. The Jets drafted Edwards…

After two years and zero games, 49ers defensive tackle Kaleb Ramsey has announced his retirement. Ramsey, a seventh-round pick of the 49ers in 2014, spent his rookie year on injured reserve and his second year on the practice squad. “I want to thank Jed York, the York family, Trent Baalke and all the coaches and…

The Patriots held their first practice of training camp on Thursday, which means we got our first chance to see how the team will be divvying up the reps at quarterback between Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that it was an even split between the two quarterbacks during 7-on-7 and…

Carmelo Anthony said the Knicks should have gotten a Christmas game last year. In hindsight, the NBA reportedly agreed. So, Anthony expects New York to get a marquee matchup — against the Bulls — on either Christmas or opening night. Chris Herring of The Wall Street Journal: Melo, on if it's almost a guarantee Knicks […]