Новости за 17.01.2018

Mike Tomlin tried hard to defend his decision to onside kick with 2:18 remaining in a one-score game. Statistics — not to mention the result — say it wasn’t the right call. The Steelers had two timeouts and the two-minute warning when Tomlin called for Chris Boswell to try the low percentage kickoff. Only five [more]

Redick's injury isn't good news for Philly, who just beat the Raptors but are still working for a playoff spot.

Redick's injury isn't good news for Philly, who just beat the Raptors but are still working for a playoff spot.

It's back into the FA Cup third round for Chelsea, Swansea and Bournemouth.

A report surfaced last week that Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield might go without an agent. The Heisman Trophy winner presumably decided he needed an agent or wanted an agent, hiring Capital Sports Advisors headed by Jack Mills, Tom Mills and Kevin Robinson, Mike Klis of Denver’s 9News reports. Mayfield’s decision to hire an agency to [more]

Elbows and forearms were involved in the rebound attempt and that's what caused some actual swinging. At least nobody went through a tunnel.

The NFL will soon be selling the rights to Thursday Night Football, at least for 2018 and possibly longer. And all four of the major broadcast networks have placed bids on the package. Via Bloomberg.com, FOX has joined ABC and the two networks that split the package in 2016-17, CBS and NBC, in submitting bids [more]

SAO PAULO (AP) The brother and agent of 2005 Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldinho announced Tuesday that the former Brazil and Barcelona playmaker has retired from football. Roberto Assis made the announcement to Brazilian media on behalf of the 37-year-old midfielder, who played his last professional match in 2015 for Brazil’s Fluminense. “Ronnie’s professional career is

The Falcons are interviewing Greg Knapp for their vacant quarterbacks coach position, Alex Marvez of the Sporting News reports. Knapp previously has coached for the Falcons, spending 2004-06 as the team’s offensive coordinator. He also has had two stints working with Falcons head coach Dan Quinn. Knapp and Quinn worked together in San Francisco and [more]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kristaps Porzingis, and Joel Embiid are climbing the list fast.

Recently-retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a lifelong Washington fan. He may eventually have conflicting loyalties when his favorite team plays the Panthers. Via David Newton of ESPN.com, Earnhardt told the Associated Press that he has spoken with Speedway Motorsports Inc. president and COO Marcus Smith about possibly joining a group that would attempt to [more]

As expected, U.S. Soccer has named USL the second-division league in the U.S.

The Falcons need a quarterbacks coach, but they have an offensive coordinator. If Atlanta coach Dan Quinn didn’t put to rest speculation about Steve Sarkisian’s job security last week when he said there was “zero percent” chance the offensive coordinator would leave the Falcons, Quinn is expected to confirm Sarkisian’s return in a press conference [more]

Saints quarterback Drew Brees has made it clear, on multiple occasions since Sunday, that he intends to extend his 12-year with the team to a beignet baker’s dozen. Coach Sean Payton wasn’t willing to be similarly candid during his end-of-season press conference. “Not right now,” Payton said when asked whether he would comment on the [more]

This does not help the slim hopes of the Jazz to climb back into the playoff race.

Flyers looking to extend their winning streak to five games.

The Seahawks have officially announced the hiring of defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr., offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and offensive line coach Mike Solari. Word broke on Monday that Norton is returning to the Seahawks to run the defense. He had taken a job as the 49ers linebackers coach last week, but was let out of [more]

If you haven’t heard (in other words, if you’ve been ignoring the various posts promoting it), there’s a PFT PM podcast, a four-or-five-times-per-week afternoon-drive look at NFL news and analysis. Also, I answer plenty of Twitter questions, typically without looking at them in advance, a handy excuse for when the answers suck. Hopefully, today’s episode [more]

Thomas Morstead tore cartilage in his ribs while making a tackle early in the first quarter. The Saints punter was in obvious pain on his final three punts, though he had kicks of 56 and 54 yards after the injury and a pain-killing injection. “It was pretty simple in my mind: ‘This is either gonna [more]

Seahawks cornerback Jeremy Lane complained on Twitter after his recent arrest for driving under the influence, saying that his breathalyzer result showed his blood-alcohol level was 0.03. But alcohol was not the only substance police say Lane was under the influence of. The police report says Lane’s car smelled of marijuana and Lane admitted he [more]

DeRozan was unhappy with replay, more in loss to Warriors

The details behind Wenger's four-game touchline ban have been revealed by the FA.

The trial soon will begin in the case arising from the death of former NFL running back Joe McKnight. Jury selection started Tuesday in the prosecution of 55-year-old Ronald Gasser, who shot and killed McKnight in December 2016. Gasser is expected to claim self-defense, with his lawyers characterizing McKnight as the aggressor. The second-degree murder [more]

The Texans have interviewed two assistants for their vacant defensive backs job and have offensive assistant Pat O’Hara in Chicago today talking to the Bears about becoming their quarterbacks coach, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports. Houston is seeking to replace John Butler, who was fired as defensive backs coach after the season. The [more]

The Pro Bowl replacement parade continued on Tuesday with a change at tight end on the AFC roster. Delanie Walker of the Titans will head to Orlando for the January 28 exhibition game. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who was voted into the game as a starter, withdrew due to an injury. Rob Gronkowski was [more]