4:42 PM ET Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was fined $26,739 for lowering his helmet to initiate contact against Philadelphia defensive back Corey Graham in last week’s win against the Eagles. Elliott is appealing the fine. Elliott was the first offensive player to be flagged for that penalty this season. The rule, approved last
Month: December 2018
5:58 PM ET ALAMEDA, Calif. — As long feared by the Oakland Raiders, receiver Martavis Bryant was hit with an indefinite suspension by the NFL on Friday, minutes before the team departed for Sunday’s game at Cincinnati. Bryant was placed on injured reserve earlier this month with a knee injury. “Effective immediately, Martavis Bryant has
4:51 PM ET FRISCO, Texas — Pro Bowl guard Zack Martin has been ruled out of the Dallas Cowboys‘ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday because of a knee injury and will miss a game for the first time in his career. Martin aggravated a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee during
4:38 PM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran safety Barry Church on Friday afternoon, one week after he was a healthy scratch against Tennessee. Coach Doug Marrone’s shakeup hasn’t had the desired effect, as Jacksonville has made just four trips to the red zone over the past two games. Church’s release was
3:04 PM ET The UFC has added a marquee featherweight matchup between former champion Jose Aldo and Renato Moicano to its UFC Fight Night on Feb. 2 in Fortaleza, Brazil. Officials confirmed the 145-pound contest on Friday, following an initial report by MMAJunkie. UFC Fight Night will take place at CFO Arena and air on
4:19 PM ET ESPN News Services The White Sox answered one of their offseason questions Friday, agreeing to a $2.5 million, one-year contract with catcher James McCann, according to multiple reports. Yahoo Sports first reported the agreement. The White Sox had an opening at the position after trading Omar Narvaez to Seattle on Nov. 30
3:25 PM ET The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with free-agent second baseman Ian Kinsler on a two-year, $8 million deal, according to multiple reports Friday. The Padres have a club option for a third year, according to The Athletic, which first reported the agreement. The deal is pending a physical. The smooth-fielding
3:36 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jimmy Graham hasn’t made the impact that the Green Bay Packers had hoped for when they signed the tight end to a three-year, $30 million contract in free agency. The five-time Pro Bowl selection apparently feels the same way. “My numbers suck,” Graham said Friday. Davante Adams draws
9:01 AM ET Just two weeks ago, Tour de France winners Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome were deep into preparations for another season on Team Sky, the most dominant team in pro cycling. Now, everything they have built is at risk with the news that Sky Television will stop support after the 2019 season. With
shares Mashrafe Mortaza is pumped after getting a wicket © AFP At the end of the 49th over of West Indies’ innings, Mashrafe Mortaza walked towards the bowling crease, teasing keen observers into believing he might hand over his cap to the umpire to bowl the last over – perhaps his last over for