Новости за 06.09.2016

Before the Eagles traded Sam Bradford to the Vikings, they said their plan for the immediate future was for second overall pick Carson Wentz to be inactive for games as the No. 3 quarterback. That plan changed with Bradford’s trade and Wentz will now be the team’s starter. The plan in Los Angeles isn’t changing,…

The Colts made a roster swap Tuesday, adding linebacker Akeem Ayers and cutting cornerback Neiko Thorpe. Ayers played last season for the Rams and was cut last weekend. A second-round pick of the Titans in 2011, he played in Tennessee until being traded to the Patriots in 2014. Ayers, who played in all 16 games…

The end of play Tuesday finds every UEFA World Cup qualifying participant with a match in the books. France will be smarting after failing to manufacture a goal in Belarus, while Belgium and Greece will be pleased to have opened their tournaments with stable performances and expected wins. [ MORE: Patience for Pulisic ] Liam Walker […]

Stephen Curry is on his sell more Under Armour shoes promotional tour of China and Asia, which has included a series of camps and clinics with young players from the country. At one stop that included taking some of the top campers to both go through drills, then play in a game at a larger […]

The Lions have claimed tight end Khari Lee via waivers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday. Lee was waived by the Bears last weekend. The Bears acquired him last summer in a trade with the Texans, with whom Lee broke into the league as an undrafted rookie. Lee played in seven games last season for the…

The Panthers are kicking off Thursday, which means the clock is ticking on more than just the offseason. So with the deadline for any potential deal with star defensive tackle Kawann Short approaching, Short said there’s still some hope for a long-term deal. “We’ve still got a couple more days, so hopefully something changes,” Short…

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will not be charged after an investigation into a domestic violence accusation, according to Elliott’s father. Stacy Elliott wrote on Twitter today that his son has been informed there will be no charges. “My son has been vindicated! Truth has prevailed! If he had violated one of OUR core values…

The Seahawks spent a lot of time talking up running back Christine Michael over the course of the preseason and it looks like he’ll get his chance to show he’s worthy of it in the regular season as well. The Seahawks released their depth chart for their opener against the Dolphins this Sunday and Michael…

European clubs leader Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says talks are planned with UEFA that should block a breakaway Super League until 2024.

Cole Custer said if John Hunter Nemechek "steps over the line" again, "something's going to happen."

The Saints won’t have cornerback Cortland Finnegan on the field in Week One. PFT has learned, via a league source, that the Saints have released Finnegan. The former Titans, Rams, Dolphins and Panthers corner signed with the team last month. Finnegan is a vested veteran and his salary for the entire season would be guaranteed if…

Nikola Pekovic played just 12 last season before the Timberwolves shut him down with more right-foot problems. It’s still an issue for the center. Sam Wolfson of ESPN 1500: He’s in town. He’s been in town the last few weeks. He worked out in front of Wolves personnel last week. He is still not ready […]

Brad Smith found Tim Cahill to make Australia one of three (Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan) to win both of their opening third round games.

Sam Mitchell was so bothered by how the Timberwolves fired him, he said it upset Kevin Garnett – a real BS move. If you’re upset, don’t put it on someone else. Speak for yourself and let Garnett speak for himself. Well, Mitchel is speaking for himself now. And he’s being clear about his issues with […]

The Patriots kept four wide receivers on their 53-man roster and two of them had injury issues that kept them from participating fully or at all during practices this summer. Malcolm Mitchell hurt his elbow in the team’s first preseason game and Danny Amendola was on the physically unable to perform list until cutdown day…

The Steelers placed outside linebacker Bud Dupree on injured reserve because of the groin injury that sidelined him the entire preseason. But they’re not sure now whether he’ll need surgery to fix it, or whether he can return this year. Via Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Dupree would be evaluated…

Forty-one cars are entered into the Sprint Cup Series regular season finale at Richmond.

The Steelers traded a 2018 sixth-round pick for cornerback Justin Gilbert over the weekend and the price they had to pay for Gilbert illustrated how far Gilbert’s stock has fallen over his first two NFL seasons. Gilbert was the eighth overall pick of the 2014 draft, but he had on-field and off-field issues that kept…

He likely goes to the D-League this season.

The season hasn’t started yet, but the TV networks are already seeing once again that it’s good to be in business with the NFL. Every network that shows NFL games — NBC, CBS, FOX and ESPN — is seeing record ad sales for the coming season, Sports Business Journal reports. Some in the industry didn’t…

The NHL and NHLPA each have the right to opt out of the CBA after the 2019-20 season.

Four Sprint Cup drives are entered into the Virginia529 College Savings 250.

Derby fever is in full flow in Manchester ahead of United vs. City.

Brad Stevens had taken a roster full of role players and one undersized but dynamic shot creator (Isaiah Thomas) and turned them into a 48-win team that was a threat to make the second round of the playoffs. It was an impressive effort where the sum was more than its parts. However, it was about as […]

In news that might not mean all that much, Shaun Hill is listed as the first quarterback on the Vikings’ depth chart. In news that might mean slightly more, Hill was practicing with the starters today. According to Ben Goessling of ESPN.com, Hill was working with the ones during the portion of practice open to reporters,…