Новости за 10.12.2021

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer acknowledged after beating the Steelers on Thursday Night Football that his team somehow finds a way to play up or down to its opponent every week. The Vikings raced out to a 29-0 lead and then barely held on to win 36-28, and Zimmer joked that the Vikings are good for [more]

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 25 points and Desmond Bane added 23 for the Grizzlies.

Duane Brown hasn’t spent much time thinking about the Houston Texans since he was traded to Seattle midway through the 2017 season. Brown’s current team, the Seahawks, faces the Texans on Sunday for the first time since the trade. Since Brown left, the Texans owner, Bob McNair died with control of the franchise moving to [more]

On multiple occasions in 2020, we praised veteran receiver Larry Fitzgerald for having the presence of mind to rush the football back to the proper spot so that the Cardinals could get another play snapped quickly as precious seconds ticked away. Another receiver who wears the same number as Fitzgerald would benefit significantly from following [more]

A flurry of rumors and reports on Thursday night has resulted in official confirmation from the family of former NFL receiver Demaryius Thomas to Mike Klis of 9News.com that Thomas has passed away. He was 33. According to TMZ.com, police in Roswell, Georgia say that Thomas was found dead in his home on Thursday night. [more]

The Minnesota Vikings just can’t do anything easy. After jumping out to a 29-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers, it took a Harrison Smith pass breakup of a throw into the end zone to Pat Freiermuth on the final play of regulation to ultimately seal away a 36-28 victory on Thursday night. Dalvin Cook rushed [more]

Former Chargers cornerback Leslie “Speedy” Duncan has died. He was 79. “Speedy was, as his nickname fittingly would indicate, a player who was ahead of his time,” Chargers owner Dean Spanos said in a statement. “Our hearts are with the entire Duncan family, his teammates and everyone who was touched by Speedy and his larger-than-life [more]

Not much went right for the Pittsburgh Steelers for the first 40 minutes of Thursday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. However, a pair of Najee Harris touchdowns have gotten them back into reach of the Vikings early in the fourth quarter. Ben Roethlisberger‘s 3-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris ended the Steelers’ scoreless run [more]

Will Ralf Rangnick make it two wins from two games at Manchester United, or will Norwich shock the world?

The trial for former New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks tackle Chad Wheeler has been postponed until February. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, the new date for the trial is Feb. 17, 2022. It’s the fourth separate date the trial has been scheduled for following dates in April, June and October of [more]

Daniel Jones isn’t yet cleared for contact yet, likely keeping him out for a second consecutive game. The Giants quarterback was limited in the two practices so far this week. Earlier this week, Giants coach Joe Judge wouldn’t say for certain that Jones is expected back this season. But Judge was adamant Thursday that Jones’ [more]

Chelsea need to immediately return to winning ways to keep pace in the title race, while Leeds aren't so far above the relegation zone.

Dalvin Cook is shouldering the load for the Vikings tonight. The running back, who is wearing a harness to protetct his injured left shoulder that kept him out of Sunday’s game, has 153 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries. Minnesota has a 23-0 halftime lead. It’s the most yards for any running back in [more]

T.J. Watt was hyped as an MVP candidate after 3.5 sacks Sunday. He has only one quarterback hit and a tackle Thursday and is standing on the sideline. The Steelers pass rusher has a groin injury and is questionable to return. He does not have a helmet and does not look like he will return [more]

Dalvin Cook‘s shoulder isn’t preventing him from doing anything he wants to do. The Vikings running back, who is wearing a harness, is having his way with the Steelers defense. He has 117 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Cook has more rushing yards in only two games this season: He ran for [more]

The Texans have signed two more players to contract extensions through 2022. A week after signing cornerback Tremon Smith, a core special teams player, to a one-year contract extension, the Texans extended the deals of defensive end Derek Rivers and safety Jonathan Owens, Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790 reports. Rivers’ deal includes a $1 [more]

The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors canceled their Thursday practices, citing an abundance of caution with COVID-19.

Justin Jefferson nearly had a spectacular, 38-yard touchdown catch on the Vikings’ first drive. The well-thrown ball just slipped through his fingers. Jefferson had an easier catch that resulted in a touchdown on the Vikings’ second possession. He got open on a deep cross, catching a 14-yard touchdown. Greg Joseph missed the extra point wide [more]

Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle will remain "part of the ownership group."

The most intriguing stat of the week came from Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, who pointed out that no current members of the Vikings team were alive the last time Minnesota beat the Steelers at home. It happened on September 21, 1986. Under Jerry Burns, the Vikings beat Chuck Noll and the [more]

USC receiver Drake London will forgo the rest of his eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL draft. London announced his decision Thursday. “I cannot wait to get started on the next chapter of my life,” London wrote on Twitter. “I will forever be a Trojan and cannot wait to represent the best brotherhood in the [more]

Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was questionable, but word came earlier in the day he was expected to play with a harness in Thursday Night Football. Cook indeed is active. He missed last week’s loss to the Lions after injuring a shoulder against the 49ers in Week 12. The Vikings missed their leading rusher. He [more]

"This crew did not protect the players. They just wanted to get the game over with and that's bulls***."

Packers receiver Randall Cobb‘s core muscle injury required surgery, Rob Demovsky of ESPN reports. Cobb is expected to miss several games, and his season could be finished. Cobb underwent surgery last week during the team’s bye week after injuring himself against the Rams in Week 12. He had four catches for 95 yards and a [more]

16 teams are through to the knockout rounds, where the group winners will enjoy a bye and the runners-up will face Champions League quality.