Новости за 21.10.2016

The NFL is defending its investigation of the Josh Brown domestic violence case amid widespread criticism. One source of that criticism was King County Sheriff John Urquhart, whose office investigated accusations that Brown abused his ex-wife. Urquhart says that when his office was contacted by an investigator looking for information, that investigator never made clear…

Ryan Reed will drive the No. 99 for Roush Fenway Racing this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

Near the end of the 2015 season, there was a report that Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula were going to fire coach Rex Ryan and General Manager Doug Whaley if the team didn’t make the playoffs in 2016. That was refuted, but the feeling took enough hold around the team that guard Richie Incognito said…

Terry is ready to return, and that could be invaluable against a big, strong forward like Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

All-MLS and all-Liga MX match-ups will guarantee that at least one team from North America's two best leagues will make the semifinals.

The Pelicans are just glad to have him back.

Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall said this week that there’s no ill will toward Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler for signing a big deal in Houston in the offseason, but that the defense still wants “to kill him” when they square off on Monday night in Denver. Osweiler joked that it “sounds like they miss me” when…

Earlier this week, Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant shared his opinion that running back Ezekiel Elliott will set a new rookie rushing record this season by gaining more yards than the 1,808 Eric Dickerson managed in 1983. Bryant said he thinks Elliott can surpass 2,000 rushing yards, but Elliott isn’t as keen on discussing the…

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When his ankle finally healed, his back gave out. So now after months of rehabbing one thing or another, Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert is ready to take the field again. Finally. Via Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Eifert said he was ready to get back on the field this week, though he’s still being…

TV and radio information for NASCAR's Friday at Talladega Superspeedway.

There was a buzz in the Hawks' locker room after their long-awaited first look at their new starting five together.

World Cup champion Lauren Holiday has had a brain tumor removed, one month after giving birth.

When Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz looked at the tape from last week’s game with Washington, he saw plenty of problems. When he looked in the mirror, he saw another. Via Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News, Schwartz was brutally honest when asked about last week’s flat tire, in which the Eagles gave up…

The NFL learned the hard way two years ago the problems that can arise from failing to employ proper diligence when investigating domestic violence allegations involving former Ravens running back Ray Rice. A current Ravens player has opted to say things that need to be said given the reality that, two years later, the league…

WR Justin Hunter has two catches and two touchdowns for the Bills this season. Huddling seems to be helping the Dolphins offense. Patriots WR Julian Edelman isn’t sweating his stats over two games with QB Tom Brady. More personnel changes could be coming for the Jets. QB Ryan Mallett says he’s ready to go if…

Broncos coach Gary Kubiak and quarterback Trevor Siemian were both dealing with health issues last week. Kubiak wasn’t on the sideline when Siemian made a return from a week on the bench with a left shoulder injury in a Thursday night loss to the Chargers. Siemian didn’t look entirely comfortable, especially when he’d take a…

There are plenty of people scratching their heads over the NFL’s and the Giants multiple failures in the handling of the Josh Brown case. But from Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews’s perspective, it’s hard to square a teammate getting a 10-game ban for a second offensive of the PED policy while an admitted domestic abuser…

Lions coach Jim Caldwell rarely responds to much of anything. But if you really want to see nothing, ask him when he might discuss his team’s chances to make the playoffs. “Never,” Caldwell replied, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “Next question.” Of course, the Lions are just 3-3, but they’ve beaten the…

Bears offensive lineman Kyle Long said after Thursday night’s loss to the Packers that he suffered a serious arm injury. “My arm’s f—ed up,” Long said. “Tough spot to be in.” Long was already playing through an injury to his left shoulder. He did not reveal precisely what happened to his arm last night, but…

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers might not be thrilled with the offense as called last night. But at the moment, he doesn’t have much choice but to live with it. After effectively running out of running backs, Rodgers completed 39 of his 56 passes to beat the Bears. “I think this is closer to how we’re…

In announcing they were going to re-open their investigation into the domestic abuse history of New York Giants kicker Josh Brown, the NFL claimed the King County (Wash.) Sheriff’s Office denied any overtures made by the league to learn more about the case and allegations against Brown. Sheriff John Urquhart fired back at the NFL…

Washington is 3-0-1 to start the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers know what it feels like to enter the season as Eastern Conference favorites.

For someone who once said he couldn’t be a receiver because he couldn’t catch, Terrelle Pryor has done a fantastic job of making the transition for the Cleveland Browns. Pryor has done so well in making the move to receiver that the Cleveland Browns are looking to give him a contract extension. According to Mary…