Redskins cornerback Josh Norman said Thursday that he considers the comments of Panthers safety Eric Reid regarding Malcolm Jenkins “a slap in the face” to the Players Coalition. Reid says Jenkins and the coalition “sold out” to the NFL. Source: espn
Football’s law-makers want to crack down on time-wasting tactics, with a ban on substitutions in injury-time one of the areas being considered. The FA will discuss the plans at their AGM. Source: dailymail.co.uk
The Houston Rockets are making a renewed bid to acquire Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler, including four future first-round draft picks in their most recent offer, league sources told ESPN. Source: espn
CRAIG HOPE AT IBROX: Steven Gerrard will not be celebrating a club record of 11 matches unbeaten in Europe this season after a frustrating night at Ibrox in the Europa League. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Chelsea will be hoping to make it three wins out of three in the Europa League when they host BATE Borisov to mark the halfway point of the group stage. Follow all the action with KATE MCGREAVY. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Down judge Hugo Cruz, who was responsible for one high-profile mistake this season during the Chargers-Browns game, was fired by the NFL, sources told ESPN. Source: espn
A report submitted to the Maryland Board of Regents found no ‘toxic’ culture under suspended coach D.J. Durkin but said there were problems because many players feared speaking out., It also cited abusive conduct by fired strength coach Rick Court. Source: espn
Arsenal will be targeting an 11th straight victory when they travel to Sporting Lisbon as they reach the halfway point of the Europa League group stage. Follow all the action here with DAN RIPLEY. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Arby’s used to give fans free curly fries if a Red Wings player scored a hat trick, but since that’s not happening as often these days, the company has lowered the bar. Source: espn
Matthew took a trip to celebrate his daughters’ birthday, but not before he delivered the usual goodies to help you make tough lineup decisions in Week 8. Source: espn