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

Patriots Injury Report: Rob Gronkowski Questionable After Illness-Related Absence

Patriots Injury Report: Rob Gronkowski Questionable After Illness-Related Absence

FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots have listed tight end Rob Gronkowski as questionable to play for the fifth straight week. Gronkowski didn’t participate in practice Friday because of an illness. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury he’s been dealing with since training camp. Here’s the Patriots’ full injury report. OUTLB Jonathan Freeny (shoulder)TE Greg Scruggs (knee) QUESTIONABLETE Martellus Bennett (ankle)RB LeGarrette Blount (hip)RB Brandon Bolden (knee)OT Marcus Cannon (calf)LB Jamie Collins (hip)WR Julian Edelman (fo... NESN.com

Eric Decker Injury: Fantasy Football Impact Of Jets Star Going To Injured Reserve

Eric Decker Injury: Fantasy Football Impact Of Jets Star Going To Injured Reserve

New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker has been placed on injured reserve because of a torn rotator cuff, the team announced Wednesday. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport painted an even worse picture for Decker’s future in 2016. This is a blow to fantasy football owners because Decker has been a productive wideout for the Jets after joining them in 2014. He missed the last two games, but the veteran receiver hauled in nine passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns during the first three games of the campaign. Decker’s absence means the Jets’ top receiver, Brandon Marshall, should have an even larger role in the offense. He had 12 receptions for 2... NESN.com

Watch Barcelona Vs. Alaves La Liga Soccer Game Online (Live Stream)

Share this: Alaves has returned to the first division of Spain’s La Liga after a 10-year absence only to find itself on one of European soccer’s most intimidating venues. FC Barcelona will host Alaves on Saturday at Camp Nou in a La Liga game that pits the two-time defending champion against a newly promoted team. Barcelona is favored to win, but Lionel Messi’s potential absence due to a hamstring complaint could add extra tension to the contest. Here’s how to watch Barcelona vs. Alaves online. When: Saturday, Sept. 10, at 2:30 p.m. ETLive Stream: FuboTV Thumbnail photo via Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

English clubs confirm Heineken Cup absence

Updated: Thursday, 05 Dec 2013 19:29 | Comments Next season's Heineken Cup will not have any English teams English clubs are set for at least one season without any European rugby after they confirmed their refusal to take part in a revamped Heineken Cup next season, despite last week's decision by their French counterparts to return to the fold. The chairmen of the 12 Premiership clubs, as well as representatives from Leeds and Bristol, met in London on Thursday. "The English clubs have unanimously re-confirmed their position. Having served notice in June 2012, they will not participate in any competitions run by ERC (European Rugby Cup) from 2014-15 season," a statement said. The English clubs initially had the support of French clubs and, later, some Welsh