Новости за 05.03.2019

When Vince McMahon launched the XFL in 2001, he frequently took shots at the NFL and said his league would provide a better brand of football. As McMahon prepares to re-launch the XFL in 2020, there will be none of that. McMahon is keeping a low profile, and XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck is promising to [more]

The Falcons announced a change to their coaching staff on Tuesday. Bryant Young is stepping down as defensive line coach after spending the last two years on the job. Young said that the decision was made because of family reasons. “Over the past four years, I have learned the importance of keeping my family and [more]

Left tackle Andrew Whitworth is coming back for another year with the Rams, but another member of their offensive line may be moving on. The Rams had to pick up their option on Sullivan’s contract by Monday and Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team opted not to do so. Sullivan could reach [more]

Bamba out for the season, as Cardiff's survival hopes have just taken a huge hit.

The charity ride will make its longest journey yet over nine days from Seattle, Washington, to Key Largo, Florida.

The Falcons used the franchise tag on defensive tackle Grady Jarrett on Monday, which gives them until July 15 to work out a long-term deal before Jarrett will be faced with a decision about playing out the year under the tag or sitting out the season. While that plays out, the team will also reportedly [more]

Clippers get big win

Expectations that the Texans would use the franchise tag on Jadeveon Clowney were realized on Monday when the team announced the move a day ahead of the deadline to use it. With that out of the way, the two sides now have until July 15 to work out a long-term deal and Aaron Wilson of [more]

"It is a problem that we need to change if we want to help the English clubs be stronger in the competition.”

Coverage of Wild-Predators begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.

Josh Gordon may not be eligible to play for the Patriots anytime soon, but he’s keeping them close to his heart. Via Darren Hartwell of NBC Sports Boston, the suspended wide receiver has posted a series of workout photos and video wearing his TB12 Sports gear, quarterback Tom Brady‘s health and wellness brand. Gordon was [more]

Josh Gordon may not be eligible to play for the Patriots anytime soon, but he’s still close to the team. Via Darren Hartwell of NBC Sports Boston, the suspended wide receiver has posted a series of workout photos and video from TB12 Sports, the gym across the street from Gillette Stadium owned by quarterback Tom [more]

In the 13 games since LeBron James returned from his groin injury, the Lakers have the worst defense in the NBA.

In the 13 games since LeBron James returned from his groin injury, the Lakers have the worst defense in the NBA.

Chelsea have appealed against their FIFA transfer ban.

Former Bears head coach Marc Trestman has found his next head-coaching job, in the XFL. The XFL has scheduled a press conference today in Tampa, and the Tampa Bay Times reports that it’s to announce Trestman as the head coach of the XFL’s Tampa Bay franchise. Trestman spent two seasons coaching the Bears, going 8-8 [more]

Tuesday's collection of links.

The Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets will play two pre-season games in the venue for next year's Tokyo Olympics.

"There’s one newspaper that everybody reads, y’all racist, y’all know who you are."

The NBC Sports writers discuss the start of the season for Jimmie Johnson, if Team Penske is the team to beat and more.

This is the time of year when older backups are an endangered species, at least if they make more than the minimum. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Bears are releasing linebacker Sam Acho. The 30-year-old Acho was scheduled to make $1.95 million this year, which is apparently more than they wanted [more]

Harry Giles may be taking a night off soon, on order from the NBA League office.

The NHL Playoff Push will run every morning through the end of the 2018-19 NHL season.

One week into the regular season, the New York Red Bulls and Houston Dynamo face the annual CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal test against Liga MX opposition.

Wide receiver Geronimo Allison appeared to be on his way to a breakout year four games into the 2018 season. He caught 19 passes for 289 yards and two touchdowns after catching 35 passes for 455 yards and two touchdowns over his first two professional seasons, which the wideout said left him feeling like he [more]