Share this: Many Seattle Seahawks fans haven’t forgotten Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton grabbing a 12th Man flag after the 2015 NFL MVP winner defeated the then-defending NFC champions in a playoff game last season. It appears Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman hasn’t either, and he was asked about it ahead of Sunday night’s Seahawks-Panthers showdown in Seattle. Sherman on Cam Newton grabbing 12 flag after playoff: "I guess Karma gets you. Doesn't look like they are going to the playoffs this year.'' — Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) November 30, 2016 The Panthers and Seahawks are headed in opposite directions entering Week 13. Carolina went 15-1 in the regular season in 2015 but has struggled to a 4-7 record this campaign, while Seattle remains a top NFC
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Reports: MLB, MLBPA Extend Labor Peace With New CBA Agreement
Share this: Labor peace in Major League Baseball will continue. Multiple reports Wednesday night point to a new collective bargaining agreement reached between the MLB and MLBPA. The current CBA expires midnight Thursday. Sources: MLB and the MLBPA have agreed on a five-year deal. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 1, 2016 Joel Sherman of the New York Post, and Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported additional details. Hear in the new CBA there will be NO 26th roster spot. The current conditions with 25 and expanded rosters in Sept stays. — Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) December 1, 2016 Source: Luxury-tax thresholds could rise in something close to this progression over new five-year CBA: $195M, $197M, $206M, $209M, $210M. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 1, 2016 . @MLB teams will
Celtics Wrap: Strong Fourth Quarter Propels Pistons To Win In Boston
Share this: The Boston Celtics had a chance to win Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons at TD Garden, but the visitors hit several clutch fourth-quarter shots to even the season series at a win apiece. Isaiah Thomas scored 27 points to lead the Celtics, but it wasn’t enough in a 121-114 loss. He’s reached the 20-point mark in 18 of 19 games for Boston this season. Here’s a recap of Celtics-Pistons. STARTING FIVEPG: Isaiah ThomasSG: Avery BradleySF: Jae CrowderPF: Amir JohnsonC: Al Horford BALANCED FIRST HALFThe Pistons took a 59-53 lead into halftime. Four of their five starts scored nine or more points through two quarters, and three of them reached double-digits. Tobias Harris and Andre Drummond led the way with 11 points apiece.
NFL Suspends Bills Tackle 10 Games For Marijuana, Which He Uses For Crohn’s
Share this: It’s no secret that the NFL has a strict marijuana policy, but it’s costing one player his ability to live his everyday life without pain while still remaining on the field. Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson has Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that’s extremely painful. Henderson had two-and-a-half feet of his gastrointestinal tract removed in January and uses medical marijuana to deal with the pain. But the NFL doesn’t give out any therapeutic use exemptions for marijuana and handed Henderson a 10-game suspension Tuesday. It’s a complicated issue because Henderson and his agent know he’s not allowed to use marijuana, but there’s nothing else he can take. He already was suspended four games for it this season.
Bill Belichick Discusses Marcus Cannon’s Contract Extension With Patriots
Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Marcus Cannon already is one of the longest-tenured players on the New England Patriots, and now he’s locked up for the longest contract on the team. The Patriots signed Cannon, whom they selected in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, to a five-year extension through 2021 Tuesday. He’s seen significant improvement this season through a number of factors. Cannon came into the season as the Patriots’ starting right tackle, giving him a steady role, he dropped 15 pounds during the offseason, and veteran offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia came out of retirement. “Marcus is having a good season.” Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday when asked about Cannon’s new contract. “He’s been a good player for us.
Bill Belichick Is A Huge Fan Of Rams Punter Johnny Hekker: ‘He’s A Weapon’
by Zack Cox on Wed, Nov 30, 2016 at 10:24AM 2,147 Share this: FOXBORO, Mass. — Ask a random person who the best player on the Los Angeles Rams is, and there’s a strong chance he or she would choose Aaron Donald, the All-Pro defensive tackle who quickly has blossomed into one of the NFL’s most ferocious defenders. Bill Belichick, however, spent much of his Wednesday news conference heaping praise on another, far less heralded Rams star: punter Johnny Hekker. “Hekker is a tremendous weapon,” the New England Patriots coach said, unprompted. “He’s as good a player as I’ve ever seen at that position. He’s a tremendous weapon in his ability to punt it inside the 20, directional kick it. He’s involved in fakes. He
Flyers’ Impressive Power Play Cashes In With First-Period Goal Vs. Bruins
Share this: The Philadelphia Flyers don’t exactly have the best goaltending, but they do have the second-best power play in the NHL heading into Tuesday night’s game against the Boston Bruins. And they showed why early. Austin Czarnik was sent to the box at the 14:00 mark of the first period for a slash, and Claude Giroux capitalized with his fifth goal of the season. Hear NESN’s Gord Kluzak, Barry Pederson and Dale Arnold break down the goal in the Arbella Coverage Cam above. Thumbnail photo via Eric Hartline/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link