Share this: 10:28 a.m.: In hilarious news, Rams head coach Jeff Fisher reportedly signed a two-year contract extension this season despite leading a mediocre team year after year and an inability to name Patriots offensive playmakers. We’re posted up at Gillette Stadium. Kick off is in just over 2 1/2 hours. 8 a.m. ET: The New England Patriots’ season starts anew without tight end Rob Gronkowski at 1 p.m. ET. Gronkowski was placed on season-ending injured reserve Saturday afternoon, which means the big tight end cannot return for the regular season or playoffs. The Patriots must make do with Martellus Bennett and Matt Lengel at the position against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13 and beyond. The Patriots are favored over the Rams by 13.5
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Rob Gronkowski Placed On Injured Reserve, Ending Patriots Star’s Season
Share this: UPDATE (6:30 p.m. ET): Rob Gronkowski has played his final snap of the 2016 season. The New England Patriots announced Saturday that they have placed the tight end on injured reserve and signed running back D.J. Foster, who was on the practice squad, to the active roster. ORIGINAL STORY: Rob Gronkowski’s 2016 season reportedly is over. The New England Patriots placed Gronkowski on injured reserve Saturday, a league source told ESPN’s Field Yates. That means the Patriots tight end won’t play again this season, even if New England reaches the Super Bowl. Each NFL team can place one player on short-term injured reserve/designated to return, but the Patriots used that slot on rookie quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who came back off the IR last week after
Draymond Green Reverts To His Old Ways, Kicks James Harden In The Face
Share this: Draymond Green is at it again. In double overtime of Thursday night’s matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Green went up for a layup, and on his way down his foot just so happened to find James Harden’s face. Green was penalized with a flagrant one foul, and to add insult to injury, the Warriors lost 132-127. Dirty plays aren’t exactly new for Green. Fans remember his now-infamous kick to Steven Adams’ groin in the 2016 playoffs, as well as his shoving match with LeBron James, which earned him a suspension for Game 5 of last season’s NBA Finals. In fact, Green’s kick of Harden may have been his way of making up for a missed opportunity. In Game 4 of the Warriors’ first-round matchup
This South African’s Bicycle-Kick Might Be Best Goalkeeper Goal In Soccer Histor…
Share this: If a goalkeeper anywhere in the soccer world has ever scored a better goal than Oscarine Masuluke’s, we’d sure like to see it. The Baroka FC goalkeeper scored an unbelievable bicycle-kick goal Wednesday in his team’s South African Premier Soccer League game. His goal, which he scored six minutes into second-half stoppage time, tied the score at 1-1 against South African powerhouse Orlando Pirates. Cue the excellent celebrations. [embedded content] Video of the goal has deservedly gone viral on the internet. Masuluke admitted his goal will be one of the enduring images of the South African season. He also revealed he hasn’t always been a goalkeeper. “I am happy I scored a goal like that,” he said, according to Soccer Laduma. “… my teammates say it
Richard Sherman: Karma Has Caught Up With Cam Newton, Panthers In 2016
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
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.
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.