Новости за 29.08.2020

Little Christopher is growing up. Chris Simms, NFL quarterback turned analyst who joined PFT Live three years ago, turns 40 today. Wish him a happy birthday (or insult him mercilessly) in the comments. A third-round pick of the Buccaneers in 2003, Chris (for those of you who weren’t following football at the time) nearly died [more]

The Dolphins will practice on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium without their presumptive starting quarterback. Via multiple reporters in attendance at the session, Ryan Fitzpatrick left the practice field before the session began. Here’s how Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald described it: “Before dolphins practice begins, Coach Brian Flores just walked QB Ryan Fitzpatrick [more]

Linebacker Raekwon McMillan is on the move. McMillan has been traded from the Dolphins to the Raiders, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. There’s been no word on what the Dolphins got for McMillan, but it’s likely a late-round pick for a player set to make $1.1 million this year and then become a [more]

The Pacers should at least explore trading Oladipo.

Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has apologized for tweeting a joke in reference to a video of a police officer getting hit and knocked to the ground by a thrown object. In a since-deleted tweet, Slay wrote, “Captain America!” with a cry-laughing emoji above a video that showed an officer getting hit in the head and [more]

With two weeks to go before the season starts, the Jets have picked up a veteran receiver. Donte Moncrief will sign with the Jets once he passes COVID-19 protocols, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The Jets worked Moncrief out last week. Originally a third-round pick of the Colts in 2014, Moncrief’s best year was [more]

NBA players — like people everywhere — were shaken by the unexpected death of the "Black Panther" film.

There is no quarterback controversy in Washington. Instead, incumbent starter Dwayne Haskins says that Alex Smith, who is slowly but surely recovering from his broken leg well enough that he may be able to compete with Haskins for the starting role, has been nothing but helpful to him. “For him to get out there and [more]

The Wraparound is your daily look at the 2020 NHL Return to Play.

Wayne Chrebet feels for the undrafted rookies who will be cut in the coming days without ever getting a chance to prove themselves in a preseason game. He could have been one of them. Chrebet entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie out of Hofstra in 1995 and wasn’t expected to make the Jets’ roster [more]

Brandon Brown has a 32-point advantage over Jeremy Clements for the final playoff spot.

Gayle Benson has continued to work from home, a spokesman said Friday.

The Steelers practiced Thursday, deciding not to join the nine teams that didn’t. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin explained it, saying, “We desire to have an impact, more so than statements.” Still, a day later, Tomlin and the Steelers made a big statement they hope will make an impact. The team came out of the Heinz [more]

Justin Haley won after teammates AJ Allmendinger and Ross Chastain wrecked on the last lap while racing for the lead.

While learning his new teammates, Greg Olsen is remembering a former teammate. The Seahawks tight end played with Terrence Metcalf with the Bears. Metcalf was an offensive lineman who played from 2002-08. Olsen, 35, played in Chicago from 2007-10, overlapping with Metcalf for two seasons. Olsen now plays with Metcalf’s son, DK, in Seattle. “Every [more]

The Texans announced Friday that the team’s foundation has donated $25,000 to the United Way of Orange County (Texas) to assist in relief efforts following Hurricane Laura. Orange has produced some notable NFL players, including Earl Thomas, Kevin Smith, Ox Emerson, Chris Cole and Deionte Thompson. Former Texas A&M coach R.C. Slocum also grew up [more]

On Thursday, Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians questioned the value of protesting, saying that it “doesn’t do crap.” That has sparked a back and forth between Arians and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith. Said Smith on Twitter, in response to Arians’ remarks: “Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but it’s clear he is woefully [more]

Riley Herbst's car chief was ejected from Friday night's Xfinity Series race for improperly mounted ballast on his No. 18 Toyota.

Quarterback Russell Wilson said earlier Friday the Seahawks wouldn’t have played this weekend if there were games scheduled. Cardinals nose tackle Corey Peters acknowledged later in the day his team has not ruled out boycotting the season opener. The Cardinals are scheduled to play at San Francisco on Sept. 13. “Just in some of our [more]

Titans safety Kenny Vaccaro is using his platform this season, refusing to stick to football. Vaccaro made clear that the fight against racial injustice is bigger than sports, so he won’t talk about football the rest of the season. “People can say, ‘Shut up and dribble,’ or ‘Stick to sports,’ but at the same time, [more]

His full value hasn't been showcased yet, and waiting could cost Carolina big money.

Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin revealed on the Rich Eisen Show on Friday that he contracted COVID-19 in late June. He calls it the worst thing he has ever dealt with. “I didn’t know I had it, and then I got real sick,” Irvin said. “I mean, a pounding headache for like four or [more]

The Ravens have been short on running backs in recent practices due to injuries, so they added a healthy one to their roster ahead of Saturday’s scrimmage. The NFL’s daily transaction report brings word that the team has signed Ty'Son Williams. Williams started his college days at South Carolina and then transferred to BYU for [more]

The Patriots cut rookie receiver Will Hastings for the second time in a month, the team announced Friday. They originally signed Hastings as a rookie free agent on May 5, released him July 26 and re-signed him July 28. He was a college teammate of quarterback Jarrett Stidham at Auburn. Hastings, 23, played in 42 [more]

We've all had our fill of the seeding games appetizer, it's time to dig into main course: The playoffs.