Новости за 03.02.2022

Scott V. Spina Jr. of Roseland, New Jersey pleaded guilty to fraud charges on Wednesday for selling Super Bowl rings he claimed belonged to members of Tom Brady‘s family. According to the Associated Press, Spina bought a 2016 Super Bowl ring from a former Patriots player in 2017. He sold that ring and then used [more]

Spike Lee will direct a new multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films on former San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick. ESPN announced the partnership with Lee on Wednesday. The documentary series is being produced in partnership with Kaepernick and his production company. Kaepernick hasn’t given many interviews in the years since he last played in the [more]

The allegation that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross regarded the 2019 campaign as a full-season exercise in tanking isn’t the problem. It’s a symptom of it. The NFL’s procedure for determining draft order creates a clear incentive to tank. Usually, it kicks in once a team is eliminated from playoff contention, mathematically or as a practical [more]

As the contention that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross offered former Dolphins coach Brian Flores $100,000 for each game lost in 2019 continues to gather momentum — and as their potential implications continue to become more clear — Ross has fired back. In a statement issued late Wednesday night, Ross attacks the allegations as “false, malicious [more]

The Cincinnati Bengals are one of the few remaining teams in the NFL to not have their own indoor practice facility. They’re the only such team in a cold weather city. While the team was happy to continue practicing outdoors ahead of chilly playoff games against the Las Vegas Raiders at home, and Tennessee Titans [more]

Tom Brady may not have finished his career with the New England Patriots but he created most of his legacy during his 20 years with the franchise. After announcing his retirement on Tuesday, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick released a statement thanking Brady for his time with the team and for his incredible success with [more]

The Giants are hiring Laura Young as the team’s director of coaching operations, Field Yates of ESPN reports. She is believed to be the first woman hired on the coaching side for the Giants in their history. Young served as the player services coordinator for the Bills. She is joining the staff of Brian Daboll, [more]

On Thursday, former employees of the Washington Commanders will engage in a “hybrid roundtable” hearing with members of Congress regarding the treatment they experienced while working for the franchise. In advance of the session, several former employees spoke to HBO’s Real Sports Podcast. HBO has circulated several quotes from the former employees. Some of the [more]

Doc Rivers so frequently and emphatically praised Ben Simmons last season, it seemed the 76ers coach was running a deliberate campaign to boost Simmons' confidence.

Rich Dalrymple has served as one of Jerry Jones’ confidants for 32 years, becoming something of an institution with the Cowboys. They won’t be the same without him. Dalrymple announced Wednesday that he is retiring from the NFL. “It’s something I’ve been considering,” Dalrymple, 61, told David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. “I talked [more]

Chicago Blackhawks' Rocky Wirtz had multiple angry outbursts during a town hall meeting on Wednesday night when asked about what the team is doing to empower players.

Opinions about Sunday's exhibition race at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum range from chaos to calm.

The USMNT will try to add a bit more finishing touch to match their "dominance" in the defeat to Canada.

The Raiders are hiring Bo Hardegree as their new quarterbacks coach, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. He spent last season with new Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels with the Patriots. Hardegree was quality control/quarterbacks coach in 2021. He was with the Jets for two seasons as an offensive assistant. Hardegree, a former quarterback at [more]

Jim Harbaugh informed the Vikings he is staying at the University of Michigan. That forced the Vikings to look elsewhere. They now are expected to hire Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, according to multiple reports. The Vikings cannot make the hire official until after the Super Bowl on Feb. 13. Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris [more]

On Tuesday, the NFL declared that the claims made by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores are without merit. On Wednesday, the NFL decided that at least one of the claims have sufficient merit to justify an investigation. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that the NFL “will investigate the specific allegations that Brian Flores has made concerning [more]

Rams running back Cam Akers left the NFC Championship Game with a shoulder injury and later returned, but he played only 30 of 77 snaps. Sony Michel played 44 and Jake Funk three. The Rams didn’t practice Wednesday, but they listed Akers as a non-participant on their estimated practice report. Tight end Tyler Higbee (knee), [more]

He wasn’t present for national signing day. He’ll be present for all the other days, apparently. Michigan alumnus Adam Schefter reports that Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh informed the school after interviewing with the Vikings that he’ll be returning to coach the Wolverines in 2022. Michigan reportedly is “elated” by the news. Harbaugh reportedly had planned [more]

Watching whether James Harden could join the 76ers next offseason, Ben Simmons going to the Nets in return?

Joe Gibbs Racing, 23XI Racing, Team Penske and Wood Brothers Racing are among teams to announce sponsorship for upcoming races.

The NFL currently has one Black head coach and now faces a lawsuit from Brian Flores alleging racist hiring practices. The former Dolphins head coach sued the NFL, the Dolphins, Broncos and Giants in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday seeking class-action status and unspecified damages. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’ initial reaction to the lawsuit was: [more]

Taking on other teams' problems and opening up space for them -- at a cost.

Phoenix is steamrolling the league and other contenders are looking at trades to catch up.

Kaulig Racing's drivers will wear the Olympic-themed gloves at the Clash and at Daytona International Speedway in support of Team USA Olympians.