Новости за 04.11.2016

Too bad for the Ottawa Senators.

"Why, why, why?"

The Vikings went from having a former MVP at running back to being next to last in the league in rushing, so they’re clearly still looking for answers. According to Ben Goessling of ESPN.com, the Vikings had former Patriots running back Jonas Gray in for a workout Friday. Gray also worked out for the Dolphins…

A week ago, the Falcons had lost two games in a row and were believed by some to be in the early stages of another midseason swoon. Then came a win over the Packers and a manhandling of the Buccaneers only four days apart, and the Falcons now stand at 6-3. Coach Dan Quinn isn’t…

Word leaked early that the Wizards wouldn’t extend Otto Porter‘s contract, and the deadline passed without a deal. But that doesn’t mean Washington is ready to move on from the small forward. Wizards president Ernie Grunfeld, via J. Michael of CSN Mid-Atlantic: “We had conversations but we want Otto here long-term,” Grunfeld told CSNmidatlantic.com on […]

The signs have been pointing to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s return to the Steelers lineup for Sunday’s game against the Ravens, but the team isn’t tipping its hand publicly at this point. Roethlisberger practiced again on Friday before being listed as questionable to play this weekend. Coach Mike Tomlin didn’t push the needle too far in any…

Saturday's game in Toronto could sure be interesting.

All-time series: 49W-27D-49L First league match since 2009 Boro three points clear of drop League-leading Manchester City meets up with ex-striker Alvaro Negredo and relegation-battling Middlesbrough at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (Watch live, 11 a.m. ET on NBCSN and online via NBC Sports). City will be flying high after a 3-1 beatdown of Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium […]

The story of the week, which could extend well beyond a five-day, post-NFL Sunday news cycle, arises from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton’s public complaints about the failure of officials to throw penalty flags for roughing the passer. Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy believes that Cam shouldn’t have been the one to complain. “I said…

The Colts would like to have cornerback Vontae Davis in the lineup when they face the Packers in Green Bay on Sunday afternoon, but they won’t know if that’s a possibility until Saturday. Coach Chuck Pagano said on Friday that Davis will see an independent neurologist on Saturday in hopes of getting clearance to play…

PST's lead writer and editor makes his picks for Week 11 in the PL.

Bayern leads the Bundesliga table by two points over RB Leipzig and four over third-place Hoffenheim.

The Pelicans are 0-5, and Anthony Davis is frustrated. He’ll have to reverse the tailspin without a starting forward, Dante Cunningham. NBA release: New Orleans Pelicans forward Dante Cunningham has been suspended for one game without pay for pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner while exhibiting the effects of having […]

The Broncos might have Wade Phillips back with them this week, but they’ll be without one of his best players. According to James Palmer of the NFL Network, Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib won’t play Sunday night at Oakland because of a back injury. He missed last week’s game against the Chargers as well, and is…

The Panthers are trying to get their season pointed in a better direction than it went during a 1-5 start and last week’s win over the Cardinals was a step in the right direction. They’ll be in Los Angeles this weekend in an attempt to make it two wins in a row, but they may…

Titans running back DeMarco Murray will be ready for a full workload on Sunday against the Chargers. Murray got in a full practice today and will be 100 percent on Sunday, Titans coach Mike Mularkey said today. Last Thursday, the Titans got a bit of a scare when Murray pulled up on a run against…

The Von Miller negotiations got nasty. The aftermath could get even nastier. Via Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Daily, agent Joby Branion of Vanguard Sports Group has sued Carmen Wallace of Athletes First and Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports. Branion claims that Wallace made “false and defamatory statements” about Branion to Miller’s father. The lawsuit also…

Kyle Busch lost control of his No. 18 Toyota about six minutes into the practice session.

The Jets will try to extend their winning streak to three games in Miami this Sunday and it looks like they’ll be making the effort without the help of center Nick Mangold. Mangold missed last week’s win over the Browns with an ankle injury and remained out of practice this week. The team stopped short…

Chelsea can put a 7-point gap between itself and Everton with a win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

And one of the longest-tenured players on the roster.

Russell Westbrook said it had no deeper meaning. Kevin Durant said he doesn’t care one way or another. But I was perplexed by Westbrook wearing a photographer’s vest to last night’s Warriors-Thunder game. I appreciated Westbrook attempting to ramp up the feud, but the method seemed uncharacteristically lame for Westbrook. Apparently, I missed the layers […]

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones had eight catches for 111 yards in Thursday night’s victory over the Buccaneers to continue a highly productive season that sees him leading the league in receiving yards. Productivity is nothing new to Jones, of course. When he’s been healthy, Jones has been at or near the top of the…

Election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame creates virtual immortality. But actual immortality may be required to achieve the full benefits of the recognition. As noticed on the Twitter feed of Mike Freeman, whose biography of Ken Stabler will be released this month, the powers-that-be at the Pro Football Hall of Fame have declined to…

Where and how to watch all the PL games this weekend.