Ravens’ defensive coordinator Wink Martindale isn’t worried if running back Le’Veon Bell returns this week for the Steelers game against Baltimore, saying, “There are a lot of stats that the Steelers are actually better without him.” Source: espn
Jon Gruden tells Fox Sports that players are “dying” to play for the Raiders in 2019, based on calls he has received. Source: espn
Claude Puel has revealed the silence that descended in his office when was told the terrible news about Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s helicopter crash. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Despite the financially successful fight between boxer Floyd Mayweather and MMA star Conor McGregor last year, UFC president Dana White doesn’t see it happening between Mayweather and current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Source: espn
Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles wants the winless club to rid itself of ‘bad energy’ and says the team meal with ‘nice guy’ Mike Ashley was positive. The defender signed a six-year deal on Thursday. Source: dailymail.co.uk
The 2004 Bucs went 5-11, but that team’s coaching staff featured the likes of Kyle Shanahan, Mike Tomlin and Jay Gruden. Source: espn
Sportsmail columnist Martin Keown answered your questions as we look ahead to the weekend’s Premier League action. On the agenda this week was Arsenal’s mouthwatering clash with Liverpool. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Tiemoue Bakayoko may be away from Chelsea on loan, but the midfielder is still receiving a considerable amount of criticism for his performances. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Bitter about making the NBA’s All-Defensive second team last season, Draymond Green says he is determined to be acknowledged as the league’s best defensive player this year. Source: espn
Arsenal’s Carabao Cup fourth round clash with Blackpool at the Emirates represents a significant chapter in the career of one of Unai Emery’s young guns. Source: dailymail.co.uk