Kritik und Anregungen » back, Dobson said. W

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese has very little to say about the teams decision to release placekicker Josh Brown in the wake of revelations Brown abused his wife over an extended period of time.Speaking to the media for the first time since Brown was cut last week, Reese on Monday refused to answer questions dealing with Brown.Reese started his first news conference since training camp by talking about the Giants (4-3) coming out of their bye week. He noted that while he was pleased with the defense and special teams, the offense still has a long way to go.When the topic changed to Brown with a question about whether the team was aware of his domestic violence issues when it re-signed him this spring to a two-year, $4 million contract, Reese said he was not taking questions about the 37-year-old kicker who had a career season with the Giants in 2015.I wish healing for him and his family, and everybody involved, Reese said. Thats all Im going to say about that.Reese also refused to address a question about his expressed desire for the team to sign character individuals, and his decision to re-sign Brown.Im not taking any questions in respect to Josh Brown, guys. Stop asking me, said Reese, who also would not discuss an incident earlier this month in which left tackle Ereck Flowers pushed a reporter after a loss in Green Bay.Reese would not even talk about his decision not to discuss the Brown situation.I dont think it makes sense for people to keep talking about that situation right now, he said.The Giants signed Robbie Gould last weekend and he kicked against the Los Angeles Rams in the 17-10 win in London on Oct. 23.While Reese said nothing about Brown, quarterback Eli Manning was honest in addressing the Brown situation.You understand the organization had to make a decision and so I understand it from their part, Manning said.Two years ago, Manning and several other NFL players appeared in an anti-domestic violence public service announcement, with their message being `no more.I am not in a position to judge a person, Manning said. There is a situation, there is understanding what is right and wrong and how to conduct yourself, and how to treat women and children and people. I think you can speak out on that and how to do it.Manning admits the situation gets confusing when the alleged abuser is either a teammate or a friend. He said the first instinct is to support them, At the same time, he said you can still talk about doing things the right way.It sounds like you are having conflicting thoughts, but its still, Im not in that position to judge a certain person or speak badly about a person because he may have done something, Manning said, adding he did not know exactly what Brown did.Manning said he probably would not speak badly about anyone even if he knew all the details.Thats not my job, Manning said. As a society, domestic violence is not something we should accept. People should be treating others better, and I believe in that, but I dont think its my job to speak to a certain person or speak badly about a certain person.Manning feels for Brown.I just wish that Josh and his whole family, that they can move on and go on and can kind of get through this time, he said.The Giants return to action Sunday when they host the Philadelphia Eagles (4-3) at MetLife Stadium.After being one of the NFLs top offenses a year ago, New York is tied for 26th in scoring, averaging 19 points. It is last in rushing, averaging 70.3 yards.Offensively, we definitely need to pick up the pace in a lot of categories, Reese said. I believe we did some things over the break and self-scouted a little bit to look into what is going on with our offense. Obviously, we need to run the ball better. We need to do better down in the red zone and score some points.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL Vince Coleman Cardinals Jersey .7 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.2 million. Wieters had asked for $8.75 million and the Orioles had offered $6. Mike Matheny Jersey . 8 Iowa State on Saturday, sending the Cyclones to their third consecutive loss. The Longhorns (14-4, 3-2) got their biggest win of the season with their third in the row in the Big 12. https://www.cheapcardinalsonline.com/ . Andrew Luck lost his favourite target and the Indianapolis locker room lost one of its most revered leaders when Reggie Wayne was diagnosed Monday with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee that will cost him the rest of the season. Brett Cecil Cardinals Jersey . Durant finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds, Jackson matched his career high with 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and Lamb scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, lifting the Thunder to a 94-88 win over San Antonio and snapping the Spurs 11-game winning streak. Adolis Garcia Cardinals Jersey . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. LOS ANGELES -- LeBron James won five trophies, including best male athlete and best NBA player, at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday night when frivolity gave way to a James-led call to end gun violence and racial profiling.The show honoring the years best athletes and sports moments opened on a somber note, with James and fellow NBA stars Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade standing four abreast on stage addressing the recent shootings of blacks by white police officers.The urgency to create change is at an all-time high, Anthony said.Paul, the nephew of a police officer, recited the names of several men who have been killed. Wade urged a stop to racial profiling, a shoot-to-kill mentality and not seeing the value of black and brown bodies.Enough is enough, he said.James echoed Wade, noting, We all feel helpless and frustrated by the violence.James urged his fellow pros to educate themselves and renounce violence while using their resources and time to help strengthen and rebuild their communities.We all to have do better, he said.Golden State star Stephen Curry thanked the quartet for their message while accepting the nights first award for record-breaking performance. He hit 402 3-pointers during the regular season.James won male athlete and championship performance for the third time in his career and his fifth trophy as top NBA player. He shared the team and best moment awards with his Cavaliers teammates, who upset Golden State to deliver the first championship for Cleveland in 52 years.In accepting best moment, James brought teammates Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love on stage, where he saluted Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown for his early social activism in the hardscrabble city.Breanna Stewart won best female athlete on her third try, beating WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne and two Olympians, swimmer Katie Ledecky and gymnast Simone Biles. Stewart helped UConn win a fourth straight NCAA basketball championship before going to the WNBA.In her speech, Stewart called for equality for female athletes.Female athletes dont receive half the fame. I know everyone in this room loves and supports women and girls in sports and wants to be a part of that change, right? she said. Equuality for all takes each of us making an effort.dddddddddddd. Together lets be better.WWE star John Cena hosted the show from Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.In one of the nights most emotional moments, Zaevion Dobson, a 15-year-old high school football player from Knoxville, Tennessee, was honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for giving his life to shield two young women from gunfire last year. His mother, Zenobia Dobson, and two brothers accepted the trophy from Curry, with last years honoree Caitlyn Jenner joining the standing ovation.Dobson told the audience four months after her sons death his 12-year-old cousin was killed in a drive-by shooting on his way home from a basketball game where Zaevion was honored.Im here to fight back, Dobson said. We as a country need to take a stand to consider the effects of gun violence on the families throughout America.Tears welled in the eyes of several athletes who applauded her comments.We need to rewrite laws to make it harder for people to get guns, Dobson said. All the athletes in this room, you have a lot of power. People look up to you, I know Zaevion did. I urge you to think tonight about why he died and what you can do tomorrow to prevent the next innocent man or woman from being lost.In video comments, President Barack Obama said, Its up to all of us to build a country thats worthy of Zaevions promise. Thats what we owe him. Thats what we owe all our kids.Vice President Joe Biden presented TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for his strength and determination while fighting leukemia for 1 1/2 years. During the commercial break, Shaquille ONeal, Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller joined Sager and Biden on stage for a photo.The Pat Tillman Award for Service was presented to Paralympic swimmer Sgt. Elizabeth Marks for her strength through adversity and continued service to her country.Singer Justin Timberlake gave the Icon Award to Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach, all of whom retired from their respective sports this year. ' ' '