by Zack Cox on Wed, Dec 28, 2016 at 4:35PM 1,311 FOXBORO, Mass. — A collection of notes from Wednesday as the New England Patriots prepare for their final game of the 2016 regular season: — Adam Gase is a big Tom Brady fan. Except when he’s coaching against him. The Miami Dolphins coach has seen plenty of Brady from his time with the Denver Broncos, and he heaped praise on the Patriots quarterback during a conference call with New England reporters. “It’s probably right ... NESN.com
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Dabritz: I can learn a lot from Mel
Asked to give her thoughts on 2016, Sara Dabritz's answer was concise and to the point. "It was a year full of highlights," she said in an exclusive interview with FIFA.com. It is a fitting description given her achievements over the past 12 months: she won the German championship, reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League for the first time and won gold at the Women's Olympic Football Tournament in Rio. The 21-year-old enjoyed those successes alongside team-mate Melanie Behringer. Both were key figures in those triumphs, so it came as no surprise to find the duo among the ten nominees for The Best FIFA Women's Player Award. Nevertheless, Dab... FIFA.com - News
The year in review: UEFA EURO 2016 recapped
Winners: PortugalCristiano Ronaldo's touchline exploits, substitute Éder's shot, the hosts' agony – a pulsating evening in Paris on 10 July climaxed with Portugal hoisting aloft the first major trophy in their history.Team of the TournamentRui Patrício; Kimmich, Boateng, Pepe, Raphaël Guerreiro; Kroos, Joe Allen; Griezmann, Ramsey, Payet; Ronaldo. Who makes your Team of the Year?Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament: Antoine GriezmannThe France forward may have lost his second major final of the year (re... UEFA.com - News
NFL Rumors: Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr Expected To Be Out 6-8 Weeks
Share this: The Oakland Raiders suffered a crushing blow on Saturday, as quarterback Derek Carr went down with a fractured fibula, presumably ending his season. As reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Carr will undergo surgery on Tuesday. Raiders QB Derek Carr expected to undergo surgery on fractured fibula Tuesday in Los Angeles, per source. Recovery timetable is 6-8 weeks. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 26, 2016 For those trying to do the math, Super Bowl LI is roughly six weeks away, but even if the Raiders were to get there it would probably be a long shot for Carr to be active. Backup quarterback Matt McGloin will serve as the team’s starter in Carr’s absence. Thumbnail photo via Kelley L Cox/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
NFL Injury Report: Tracking Week 16 Injuries For Notable Fantasy Football Stars
Share this: 1:49 p.m.: Things aren’t going so hot for the Jets, to say the least. On a play that is indicative of the Jets' year, the Jets fumbled, Bryce Petty got hurt trying to make a tackle and Fitzpatrick is coming in. — SI NFL (@si_nfl) December 24, 2016 11:47 a.m.: Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb and Washington wideout DeSean Jackson are among the inactives for the early games, too. 11:37 a.m.: Here are some official updates ahead of the 1 p.m. ET games. Official:Julio Jones: InMatt Forte: OutBrandon Marshall: InMichael Floyd: InStefon Diggs: InJordan Reed: OutLuke Kuechly: Out — Field Yates (@FieldYates) December 24, 2016 10:53 a.m.: There are just two weeks left in the NFL regular season, so players around the league are pretty banged
Our Champions League breakthrough team of 2016
The UEFA.com office sat down to discuss the year just gone and picked out a team of players who have broken through in the UEFA Champions League in 2016 – let us know who you think should have been included using #UCL on Twitter and Facebook.Goalkeeper: Alphonse Aréola (Paris Saint-Germain) Defender: Sergi Roberto (Barcelona)Defender: Samuel Umtiti (Barcelona)Defender: Victor Lindelöf (Benfica)Midfielder: Thomas Lemar (Monaco)Midfielder: Joshua Kim... UEFA.com - News
Red Sox Trade Clay Buchholz To Phillies For Minor Leaguer Josh Tobias
Share this: UPDATE (11:37 a.m.): The Red Sox made the move official, announcing they have traded Clay Buchholz to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league second baseman Josh Tobias. ORIGINAL STORY: Clay Buchholz’s 10-year career with the Boston Red Sox reportedly has come to an end. The Red Sox traded the right-handed pitcher to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer was the first to report the news, with FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman and FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal confirming. According to Gelb, Boston will acquire minor leaguer Josh Tobias in the deal. Josh Tobias is going to the Red Sox, according to a source. No cash involved; Phillies assume Buchholz's 1-year, $13.5 million deal. — Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) December 20, 2016 The