Новости за 22.06.2018

At any given point, about 15 to 20 percent of the players in the NBA were not drafted.

Joseph Randle won’t ever get another chance in the NFL, but he does have another chance to turn around his life. A Kansas judge accepted the recommendation of attorneys Friday, handing the former Cowboys running back five years of probation stemming from an argument during a housewarming party two years ago, the Wichita Eagle reported. [more]

The Raiders signed someone, and for a change, he’s young. The team announced the signing of fullback Ryan Yurachek. He’s an undrafted rookie from Marshall, who was in Saints camp briefly. He was a tight end in college, and caught 143 passes for 1,354 yards and 26 touchdowns. To make room for him on the roster, [more]

Officials have failed to call physical plays in the penalty area, and it's getting frustrating.

The Patriots drafted two Georgia players in the first round of this year’s draft and they have one of them under contract. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team has signed offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn to a four-year contract with a team option for a fifth season. Wynn was drafted 23rd overall, leaving 31st [more]

He seems happy in San Antonio

Tre Boston is one of several free agent safeties still looking for work this offseason, although Boston did get at least one offer from a team. Boston visited with the Colts and Cardinals this offseason, but told Sirius XM NFL Radio that his visit with the Colts didn’t include any time with General Manager Chris [more]

Ford drivers go 1-2-3 in opening Cup practice.

Gene Steratore, the referee who worked the Super Bowl in February, is calling it a career. NFL V.P. of officiating Al Riveron announced today that Steratore has decided to retire from the NFL. Steratore has been an NFL official since 2003 and worked 12 playoff games, including Super Bowl LII. He may be best remembered [more]

A late breakaway sprung Xherdan Shaqiri free on goal to give Switzerland a come-from-behind victory.

Six players who made NFL Network’s Top 100 players of 2017 remain on the list for 2018. The network will announce the order of the final 10 on Monday night at 8 ET, but Tom Brady stands a good chance to stay atop the list. Only Aaron Rodgers should stand a chance to unseat him. [more]

Kyle Larson notes his fondness for NASCAR after some questioned his comments about wanting to run full-time in sprint cars before he's 40.

On the surface, they’re relatively indistinguishable. One was the defensive player of the year in 2016, the other won the award in 2017. Both arrived via round one of the 2014 draft. Both are entering the fifth year of their rookie contracts. Neither has gotten the long-term deal he deserves. But there’s a difference between [more]

A pair of changes in England's squad were leaked and the team is less than excited about it.

The Phoenix Suns didn’t screw up the No. 1 pick landing DeAndre Ayton, but they also made an interesting — maybe safe — move getting Mikal Bridges in a trade to give them a promising young core. The Atlanta Hawks got their man in Trae Young, but the Dallas Mavericks did better getting theirs in

With Byron Jones moving to cornerback and Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis returning for their second seasons after starting a combined 13 games, Anthony Brown has become the Cowboys’ forgotten cornerback. But Brown has never missed a game in his two seasons, with 20 career starts. He could work more in the nickel this season. [more]

He still has two years remaining on his current contract. He may want out of Ottawa.

When the 49ers passed on exercising their option on Laken Tomlinson‘s contract for the 2019 season, General Manager John Lynch said that the team was going to work toward a long-term extension with the guard. That work has paid off. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that the two sides have agreed on a three-year [more]

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has more receivers in his corner, other than Terrell Owens. With Jones staying away from voluntary workouts and the mandatory minicamp while waiting for an adjustment to his contract, his peers have noticed. Bengals wideout A.J. Green was stopped by a TMZ cameraman, and said he supported Jones. “(He’s) got [more]

So why is Terry McAulay abruptly retiring from his gig as an NFL referee? According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com, McAulay will become the rules analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Asked by PFT — which falls under the NBC umbrella — for comment, NBC declined. (As I’ve said time and again, they only wake [more]

Paul wants to get paid after discount last season

Both Alisson and current Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas were at opposite ends of the World Cup pitch on Friday.

"You watch him on the ice and you’re very impressed with his hockey sense, his speed, his puck skills."

The Montreal Canadiens can make the first real move in the NHL draft with the third overall pick.

Running back Orleans Darkwa remains a free agent after leading the Giants rushing last season and his attempt to find a job for the 2018 season could get a boost thanks to some positive medical news. Darkwa had surgery in May to remove a plate in his leg and announced on Twitter that he has [more]