Новости за 06.10.2016

The divisive presidential campaign has yet to actually divide many locker rooms, possibly because NFL players realize the pitfalls of discussing and debating such a contentious issue. “Donald Trump is a divisive name in a locker room,” Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins said Thursday, via Josh Paunil of PhillyMag.com. “A lot of guys will talk politics,…

The NFL said Thursday it is “conducting contingency planning” for Sunday’s Titans-Dolphins game in South Florida as well as Monday’s Buccaneers-Panthers game in Charlotte due to Hurricane Matthew. “We are in close contact with local and state authorities about the hurricane,” a league statement said. “As always, our overriding concern is for public safety and…

Running back Kerwynn Williams’ return to the Cardinals roster didn’t last very long. Williams rejoined the Cardinals earlier this week when they placed Chris Johnson on injured reserve, but he won’t be with the team for Thursday night’s game against the 49ers. The Cardinals announced on Thursday afternoon that they’ve released Williams and promoted tight…

Spain and Finland saw leads go up in smoke, while Austria drew Wales and Croatia pounded Kosovo in UEFA World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

The clock is ticking toward Dec. 15, when either NBA owners or the National Basketball Players Association can opt out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement effective July 1. Even if that happens, that’d leave plenty of time to negotiate a new deal before games are missed. But why induce all that panic if you can […]

The Patriots made an addition to their injury report after Thursday’s practice. Wide receiver Julian Edelman wasn’t on Wednesday’s report, but popped up as a limited participant in practice with his foot given as the reason. There aren’t any details about the reason for the change in status. Some of the options include Edelman getting hurt…

As the Vikings prepare to attempt to extend their unlikely 4-0 start to five wins and no losses, one key member of the offense has returned to practice. Two others haven’t. Tight end Kyle Rudolph, who didn’t practice on Wednesday with a rib injury, practiced on a limited basis on Thursday. Receiver Stefon Diggs (groin)…

The Bills and Patriots did some pushing and shoving before last Sunday’s game and three members of the Bills say that they’ve received fines from the league as a result of their actions. Safety Robert Blanton was involved at the start the scuffle when he pushed Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett for what he called an “extremely…

Ryan Sieg was faster than Ty Dillon and Erik Jones in the first practice for the Drive for the Cure 300.

A woman accusing NBA star Derrick Rose and two friends of gang-rape testified Thursday in the trial of her $21.5 million lawsuit against the New York Knicks player, who appeared in court for the first time.

The former Liverpool and Swansea man, 26, made his second international goal a beauty with this rip, and Wales led twice.

The 49ers have activated outside linebacker Aaron Lynch in time for Thursday night’s game vs. the Cardinals. Lynch’s four-game suspension ended this past Monday, and he had participated in practice this week on a roster exemption. Lynch has played in 30 games, starting 14, over his first two seasons, and last year shared the team…

The question of whether Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian will play on Sunday without practicing is now officially moot. Siemian participated in Thursday’s practice on a limited basis. Via Mike Klis of 9news.com, Siemian participated in individual drills and 7-on-7 sessions. He didn’t take part in the 11-on-11 portion of practice. The starter injured his left…

Remember, visa issues make it imperative that players either hold a European visa or are being called-up to the U.S. national team often.

As opposing defensive players increasingly try to get under the skin of Giants receiver Odell Beckham, Giants offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan has had enough. Sullivan said today that if a player has to try to get into Beckham’s head, that says more about the other players than it says about Beckham. “The only reason a…

Will they burn a year off of his rookie deal, though?

Martin Truex Jr. says: 'I don't believe Martinsville is a place we ought to mess with.'

LeBron James has made no secret about his motivation: chasing Michael Jordan.

New Swans boss talks in-depth about his first few days as a Premier League manager.

Kevin Harvick was the only driver to top 193 mph in the session at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Colts owner Jim Irsay says he wants to see Andrew Luck protect himself. So far this season, that isn’t happening. Through four games this year, Luck has been sacked 15 times. That’s the most for any player in the NFL this season and puts Luck on pace for a career high in sacks. If Luck…

Want to host the 2026 World Cup in the United States? Expanding to 48 teams would make it more likely.

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: Is […]

Also worked in an Evgeni Malkin flip phone zinger.

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