Новости за 03.04.2020

We’ve had several reminders in recent weeks that agreeing to a deal with a team doesn’t mean you actually sign a contract with a team. One of those reminders came when a three-year, $30 million deal between the Ravens and defensive lineman Michael Brockers fell apart due to concerns about the health of Brockers’ ankle. [more]

With the pandemic and stay at home orders knocking out all live programming on NFL Network, the league has come up with a solid plan B. Beginning on Monday, April 6, and lasting until the draft before the draft, the league-owned network will televise all 17 Sundays of Red Zone from the 2019 season. Each [more]

LSU was scheduled to hold its Pro Day on Friday, but the COVID-19 pandemic has scrapped that along with most of the other usual hallmarks of the pre-draft season. There’s been a lot of discussion about how much that will affect prospects as teams set their boards before the first round begins on April 23 [more]

The Liverpool captain is hoping to get player support for a league-wide charity effort.

Hut Stricklin was the last member of the Alabama Gang, joining the Allisons, the Bonnetts, Red Farmer, and Jimmy Means.

Trae Young – in his breakout year – has shown frustration during the Hawks' 20-47 season.

Germain Ifedi spent most of his time at right tackle over the last three seasons, but he played right guard as a rookie with the Seahawks and it looks like he’s headed back to that spot in Chicago. The Bears signed Ifedi to a one-year contract last month and they don’t have a hole at [more]

With no sports to create drama, people who talk about sports need to fill the drama vacuum. Former Jets and Bills coach Rex Ryan, now with ESPN, did that on Friday, dubbing Cowboys receiver Amari Cooper a “turd.” “I wouldn’t have paid this guy,” Ryan said Friday on ESPN’s Get Up regarding Cooper and the [more]

Bears General Manager Ryan Pace — for some reason — started the offseason by insisting quarterback Mitchell Trubisky was their starter. Now that they’ve traded for Nick Foles, the company line has changed. At a press conference this morning, both Pace and coach Matt Nagy changed their tune considerably. “With the addition of Nick Foles [more]

Nick Vannett signed with the Broncos as a free agent last month despite the presence of Noah Fant, Jeff Heuerman, Troy Fumagalli and Andrew Beck on the roster, but the size of the tight end room doesn’t bother him. The reason for that is the history of offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. Shurmur’s offenses have frequently [more]

The past two days have included troubling images of high-profile NFL quarterbacks showing no regard for federal guidelines and state mandates to stay at home and to practice social distancing. On Wednesday, it was Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. On Thursday, it was Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. On Friday, it needs to be Commissioner Roger Goodell [more]

The PHT staff discuss the best NHL teams over the last 25 years who failed to achieve their ultimate goal: win the Stanley Cup.

The Premier League says it is committing $153 million to help lower league clubs survive the shutdown while donating $24.5 million to the NHS.

Since going undrafted out of LSU in 2009, Garrett Temple has carved out a decade-long NBA career.

Sharks GM Doug Wilson voiced his support by saying Bob Boughner has the edge in taking over the job on a permanent basis.

Defensive lineman Derek Wolfe has had his eye on the Ravens for some time. Wolfe told the team’s website that he thought they were going to draft him in 2012, but he wound up landing with the Broncos. He also said he came close to requesting a trade last year in hopes of getting to [more]

A reduced salary for 2020 makes receiver Sammy Watkins‘ contract more tradeable. But he won’t be traded. The revised deal that bumps Kansas City’s cap space from $177 to $5,000,177 includes a no-trade clause, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. It’s a fair tradeoff. The Chiefs keep a key player, the key player knows his [more]

After the Belgian top flight cancelled the remainder of its league season, UEFA responded with harsh threats, calling for togetherness.

McDavid and Draisaitl have been offensive forces.

The Dolphins were perhaps the most aggressive team at the start of free agency: Within three days of free agency’s official opening, Miami had announced deals with 10 unrestricted free agents. A major part of the reason for that is that Miami had plenty of salary cap space. But another reason is head coach Brian [more]

"It’s seriously one of those things you don’t realize what you have until it’s gone."

With a crash unfolding with seven laps to go, Darrell Waltrip went from fourth to first in half a straightaway to win at Darlington in 1977.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn’s relentlessly upbeat anyway, but having to be a football coach via Zoom is testing him as it is everyone in the league. But Quinn’s taking specific steps to try to maximize the time he has while working remotely, rather than complaining about what is not available to him. “I’m trying to [more]

Lions head coach Matt Patricia’s wife had an idea about how to help health care workers and it turned out she wasn’t the only one thinking about a way to create more surgical masks. The Lions have partnered with Detroit nonprofit Empowerment Plan for some time to support their work with the homeless, which includes [more]

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