Новости за 27.03.2018

The NFL’s owners considered on Tuesday a so-called Josh McDaniels rule, which would allow teams to hire as head coaches assistant coaches from other teams before those teams have concluded a playoff run. The owners decided to consider the proposal again in the future. The rule has been tabled until the May meeting, which often [more]

The Saints’ search for a tight end continues. New Orleans tried to sign free agent Jimmy Graham, but when he opted for Green Bay, the Saints have sought a Plan B. They have hosted Benjamin Watson, Field Yates of ESPN reports. Watson, 37, has played in the league 14 seasons. He spent last season with [more]

The NFL has made a major rule change aimed at player safety, banning all plays on which a player lowers his head to initiate contact with his helmet. “It is a foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent,” the new rule says, according to [more]

NASCAR America's analysts break down Clint Bowyer's big win in the STP 500.

The Titans announced they have agreed to terms with free agent offensive guard Xavier Su'a-Filo. He becomes the second offensive lineman to sign with Tennessee in the past week, joining former Buccaneers lineman Kevin Pamphile. Su’a-Filo, 27, started 31 of the past 32 games for the Texans over the past two seasons. He started all [more]

The Las Vegas Raiders moved a step closer to fruition Tuesday. NFL owners voted to approve the Raiders’ $1.8 billion stadium plan, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority will review the project’s final details and vote on the plan Wednesday. Construction currently is scheduled for completion August 1, [more]

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It seemed as much relief as celebration after a long slog back to victory lane for the Stewart-Haas Racing driver; also thoughts on a dearth of conflicts; the preferred outside lane; the postponement and social media; and Harvick/Hamliin.

After starting eight games in Cleveland as a rookie in 2016, Cody Kessler was demoted to third string in 2018. Now the Browns are ready to cut ties with Kessler. Cleveland is trying to trade Kessler, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Kessler showed some promise as a rookie, finishing his first season with [more]

Courtois also admitted that the nutmegged goals against him in the UEFA Champions League versus Barcelona forced him to laugh.

Plenty on the line, whether teams are desperate to win or better off losing.

The Seahawks released Trevone Boykin shortly after a report surfaced that the quarterback’s girlfriend has accused him of domestic violence. Boykin released a statement shortly after that. “I understand the Seahawks’ decision to release me,” Boykin said, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. “The story that was reported casts a bad light on the organization [more]

The Titans changed directions on coaches at the last minute, but they’re keeping the new one in line with the General Manager. Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk told PaulKuharsky.com that she extended G.M. Jon Robinson’s contract earlier this offseaso, stretching him through the 2022 season. Robinson’s initial deal ran through the 2019 draft, but upon [more]

Victim suffered torn meniscus and ACL, according to medical records cited by DeKalb Assistant Solicitor-General

The Browns could keep their plans for the No. 1 overall pick a secret until the draft April 26. “That could happen,” Browns coach Hue Jackson said, via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “Knowing John [Dorsey] that could happen. John’s outstanding that way. He plays it real close to the vest. I’ve [more]

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham has been the subject of conjecture this week that has ranged from plans to hold out if he doesn’t get a new contract to the Giants being open to the idea of trading him and a few other things in between. Giants General Manager Dave Gettleman wouldn’t specifically respond to [more]

The Broncos signed quarterback Case Keenum to a two-year contract this month and the team has been scouting this year’s quarterback class with the draft approaching, neither of which seem to bode all that well for Paxton Lynch‘s future as a starter in Denver. The team has said that they aren’t getting rid of Lynch [more]

Clint Bowyer partied into the morning after his win at Martinsville Speedway and social media was used.

NFL owners have already cleared up the catch rule, and given the officiating department the ability to eject players from offsite. Now, they’re working on something even bigger, in the name of player safety. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the league’s competition committee has broached the subject of a targeting rule, in [more]

UCLA guard will reportedly hire agent

@If you want your country to do well, bring a positive light into it."

The retooling of the Raiders under new coach Jon Gruden will continue without tight end Clive Walford. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Oakland will cut Walford. Schefter adds that Walford, who was due to make $1.9 million, is expected to find a new home quickly, but no potential landing spots are included in the [more]

The Dolphins have parted ways with three significant members of last year’s squad by cutting defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and center Mike Pouncey and trading wide receiver Jarvis Landry after using the franchise tag on him. They’ve balanced the departures of those players and last year’s trade of running back Jay Ajayi by bringing in [more]

A look out some of the NHL's biggest buyouts, and the Sabres history with such moves.

Pogba in senastional form for France against Russia.