Arian Foster announces retirement:
MIAMI — Four-time Pro Bowler Arian Foster says he can no longer take the punishment an NFL running back endures, so he is retiring midway through an injury-plagued season with the Miami Dolphins. Foster, 30, tried to come back from a torn Achilles tendon, but was slowed this season by groin and hamstring injuries. He announced his retirement Monday on the website Undefeated as the Dolphins began their bye week. The team confirmed the decision, effective immediately.
Cardinals’ Brown out for season:
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Jaron Brown tore an ACL in Sunday’s 6-6 tie with Seattle and is out for the remainder of the season. Coach Bruce Arians confirmed the injury at his Monday news conference. Brown has 11 receptions for 187 yards and a touchdown this season and is one of the best players on special teams.
Eli Manning denies yelling ‘Trump’:
LONDON — Eli Manning says he wasn’t using Donald Trump’s name to signal an audible during the New York Giants’ victory over the Los Angeles Rams in London on Sunday. The Giants quarterback was caught by microphones yelling out something that sounded a lot like “Trump” ahead of a snap in second quarter of the 17-10 win. Some on Twitter speculated that the call was a signal for blockers to form a wall for the ball carrier in reference to the Republican presidential nominee’s plan to build a wall along the border between the U.S. and Mexico.
Hamilton has 3rd brain tumor:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Olympic figure skating champion and commentator Scott Hamilton has been diagnosed with a third brain tumor. People magazine reports Hamilton has been diagnosed with a benign pituitary tumor.
Northwestern CB Harris is done:
Northwestern cornerback Matthew Harris, who hasn’t played since Sept. 10, announced his retirement from football Monday. Harris was injured against Illinois State, with video showing him getting hit in the head while making a tackle. Several media outlets reported that Harris was giving up the game because of concussions.
