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The NFL’s official explanation for Sunday’s there-must-have-been-two-footballs play involving Cleveland and Washington is that cornerback Josh Norman somehow secured sufficient possession of a fumble before Browns running back Duke Johnson snatched it back and displayed it to the world. Johnson and his teammates don’t buy it. Receiver Terrelle Pryor made his case during Wednesday’s PFT…

Chargers Pro Bowl cornerback Jason Verrett has a partially torn ACL, Chargers coach Mike McCoy said Wednesday. More tests are coming, McCoy said. Verrett finished last week’s game vs. the Saints, and McCoy said based on the game tape no one would have guessed that Verrett was injured. The loss of Verrett is a big…

The third straight Grizzlies coach has reached the same conclusion: Zach Randolph should come off the bench. Will it stick this time? Lionel Hollins used Randolph in reserve 20 times in 2011-12 after a knee injury sidelined Randolph a significant portion of the season. Dave Joerger used Randolph in reserve 15 times last year until […]

Lions linebacker DeAndre Levy did not practice on Wednesday, which is nothing new for a player who has been out of the lineup since the season opener. What is new is the listing on the team’s injury report for Levy. Levy has been listed with a quad injury throughout his absence from the field, but…

Steelers cornerback Justin Gilbert was carted off the practice field Wednesday, per multiple reports. Gilbert was listed as limited on the team’s injury and participation report Wednesday with a knee injury. In-season practices are closed, and the Steelers by rule don’t have to provide any further details. The Steelers acquired Gilbert in a trade with…

After former Colts receiver Reggie Wayne criticized the team’s front office for failing to put good enough teammates around Andrew Luck, one of Luck’s teammates fired back. Colts defensive end Trent Cole wrote on Facebook that he doesn’t appreciate Wayne’s criticism. “I don’t respond to media, but I can’t stand people who think they know…

Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert might have had a setback, but it’s not with the ankle injury that has kept him out all season. According to Geoff Hobson of the team’s official website, Eifert was listed as missing today’s practice because of ankle and back injuries. The addition of a back problem is potentially troubling news…

One Xfinity team also receives a warning at Dover.

Come for the contract comments, stay for Cazorla and Mesut Ozil's play-by-play of Arsenal's 3-0 win over Manchester United.

The 49ers defense won’t have to deal with Carson Palmer at quarterback for the Cardinals on Thursday night, but they will be charged with stopping Drew Stanton and the rest of the offense without a few key players. Defensive lineman DeForest Buckner and cornerback Jimmie Ward have both been ruled out for the game. Buckner…

Carey Price will also be in the lineup for the Canadiens when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs.

We continue PBT’s 2016-17 NBA preview series, 51 Questions. For the past few weeks, and through the start of the NBA season, we tackle 51 questions we cannot wait to see answered during the upcoming NBA season. We will delve into one almost every day between now and the start of the season. Today: Will […]

The Premier League season is on an international break, giving us a respite from the breathless race to establish early season status.

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said earlier this week that the team’s plan is for Trevor Siemian to be on the field against the Falcons this weekend despite a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder, an approach that Siemian said he’s on board with on Tuesday. Siemian also noted the importance of mental reps when…

Hendrick Motorsports introduces its new developmental class of pit crew members.

When the Texans placed defensive lineman Devon Still on injured reserve earlier in the day, the nature of his injury wasn’t known. It now is, and he’s already had a procedure performed on the injured part. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Still had foot surgery on Wednesday. Still is out indefinitely. He can…

Jets safety Calvin Pryor apparently took a hard hit from the league for a hard hit on Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin. Although no fine has yet been confirmed by the league office, Pryor posted a picture on Instagram of himself hitting Baldwin, and added the text, “$25K really? C’mon man.” Pryor laid the hit on…

Rumors of Reggie Jackson‘s demise have proven to be correct. The Pistons point guard is expected to miss the start of the regular season with knee problems. Rod Beard of The Detroit News: #Pistons SVG says surgery is not likely, but he could be out as 6-8 weeks. — Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) October 5, 2016 […]

Germany coach Joachim Low appears to be skeptical about plans for the World Cup to be expanded to as many as 48 teams.

The 19-year-old joins a list that includes Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Kevin Lowe, Craig MacTavish and Doug Weight.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians has gone back and forth this week, but he just made it official. Quarterback Carson Palmer won’t play this week because of a concussion, and isn’t making the trip to San Francisco, per Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic. Palmer suffered a concussion in last week’s loss to the Rams, and…

Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert appeared to be closing in on a return to action recently after offseason ankle surgery kept him out of training camp, the preseason and the first four games of the regular season. That path to a return has reportedly hit a snag, however. Adam Schefter and Katherine Terrell of ESPN…

The arrival of Donte Whitner won’t be the only change to the safety group in Washington. According to multiple reports, the Redskins will place safety David Bruton on injured reserve. Bruton suffered a concussion last Sunday in the team’s victory over the Browns. Bruton signed as a free agent and has started all four games…

He had one excellent stretch last season.

Following his illegal check to Brandon Davidson's head on Monday night.