Новости за 07.09.2016

There are plenty of people who think the Browns are going to be bad at football this year, as they have most every year since returning to Cleveland. But the criticism of a former Super Bowl-winning coach made Browns coach Hue Jackson a little defensive. Via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Jackson…

One of the prevailing themes of the Colts offseason was the need to keep quarterback Andrew Luck on the field after an injury-filled 2015 season that saw the Colts miss the playoffs for the first time since drafting Luck first overall in the 2012 draft. Given that focus, it was hard to miss Luck’s name…

49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has answered a lot more questions about his feelings regarding the national anthem in the last couple of weeks than anything having to do with football, but he fielded some on Wednesday when he spoke to reporters at the team’s facilities. The questions had to do with how Kaepernick felt about…

The Utah Jazz have signed free agent wing Quincy Ford, who played for the team in the summer league.

Perhaps N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic and company ease the risk of using the adventurous Luiz at the heart of the defense. What do you think?

The Steelers and guard David DeCastro are “close” to finalizing a contract extension, ESPN reported Wednesday. The Steelers don’t negotiate such deals during the season, so the deadline for getting a new deal done has been looming. DeCastro, 26, was a first-team All-Pro and went to his first Pro Bowl last season. Not surprisingly, DeCastro’s…

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz makes his first career start in his first career regular-season game, despite have very limited on-field preseason experience. Wentz isn’t deterred by that, at all. “The game definitely slowed down for me,” Wentz told Cleveland reporters on a Wednesday conference call, regarding his one and only slice of game action to…

The Ravens and running back Justin Forsett parted ways briefly over the weekend when the Ravens released the veteran running back as they made the cut to 53 players. Forsett is back with the team after they used what would have been his roster spot to help create space for two players — safety Matt…

Goodyear will provide Xfinity and Sprint Cup Series teams familiar tire codes this weekend at Richmond International Raceway.

Drew Brees said moments after signing a contract extension that he believes he’ll retire a Saint. “I’m humbled and honored, and have been since the day I first set foot here as a New Orleans Saint. It’s been an incredible journey and I hope to continue that journey for quite a bit longer,” Brees said.…

It's a veteran voice.

The deal is done, with three squares on the calendar to spare. Saints quarterback Drew Brees made it clear that he won’t negotiate a potential extension to his current contract after the season begins. That move, rooted in a strong desire to minimize distractions, nudged the two sides together to finalize a contract that keeps…

This one-year, two-way deal pays Leighton $700,000 at the NHL level.

Spanish league soccer games could be postponed this weekend because of a heat wave.

Anthony Munoz played in 11 Pro Bowls during his Hall of Fame career with the Bengals. Today he’s not so sure the Pro Bowl is worth it. Munoz said today on PFT Live that it might be best for players just not to put their bodies at risk in the Pro Bowl, seeing as it…

What happened in Washington apparently has stayed in Washington for Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III. On the heels of Hall of Fame cornerback Darrell Green calling out Griffin for being “selfish and childish,” Griffin’s new teammates regard him as sufficiently selfless and mature to be entrusted with the role of team captain, according to Mary…

Texans coach Bill O’Brien stopped short of saying that defensive end J.J. Watt would play against the Bears this Sunday during an appearance on PFT Live Tuesday, but it was the kind of stop that could lead to Frank Costanza worrying about someone stealing his move. The signs that Watt will be in lineup have…

Jones plays for Torts in Columbus, and could end up playing against him at the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.

Ryan Blaney was fined $1,000 for not wearing gloves during practice for the Southern 500.

NASCAR issued warnings to two Camping World Truck and one Xfinity Series team after last weekend.

Pat Riley met with the Lakers about succeeding Phil Jackson as coach in 2004, a job that ultimately went to Rudy Tomjanovich. Why didn’t Riley, then and still the Heat president, return to Los Angeles? On his end: The Lakers’ approach to the Shaquille O’Neal-Kobe Bryant feud. Riley, via Ira Winderman of the South Florida […]

Penalty puts Newman 22 points out of final Chase transfer spot. Team states it does not plan to appeal penalty.

The Broncos have turned in their first injury report of the 2016 regular season and it brings bad news about wide receiver Bennie Fowler’s status for Thursday night’s game against the Panthers. Fowler has been ruled out for the contest after missing practice all this week. Fowler suffered a small fracture in his elbow during…

It looks like Chargers top pick Joey Bosa’s extended absence from training camp will cost him at least one game. According to Michael Gehlken of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the first-rounder is being held out of practice again today, since the team is in full pads. He hasn’t practiced in full pads since signing his…

Man City's potential starting striker this Saturday was a world away just over two years ago.