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TUESDAYS BROADCAST HIGHLIGHTS:NHL: Minnesota at Boston, 7 p.m. (NESN)NHL: Buffalo at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN)NHL: Anaheim at San Jose, 10 p.m. (NBCSN)MLB: Chicago Cubs at Cleveland, 8:08 p.m. (Fox)NBA: New York at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)NBA: San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. (TNT)

MONDAYS RESULTS:NFL: Broncos 27, Texans 9NHL: Canadiens 3, Flyers 1NHL: Flames 3, Blackhawks 2

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Dolphins running back Arian Foster announced his immediate retirement Monday after eight years in the NFL.

Foster, 30, only played four games this season due to hamstring issues. His history of injuries likely is a factor in his decision to retire midseason.

Digital media company UNINTERRUPTED tweeted this message from Foster on Monday night:

The sudden announcement was a shock for some.

It was pretty surprising, said Texans linebacker Brian Cushing, a longtime teammate of Fosters. Obviously, I think the world of him as a football player. Its not easy to see guys step away from the sport.

Texans tackle Duane Brown also didnt see this coming.

Thats a good friend of mine. Wow, I didnt know that, Brown said. Hats off to him, salute to him. He had a heck of a career, and Im honored to be able to share the field with him and be able to contribute to some of his success and have him contribute to some of my success.

Foster played for the University of Tennessee and was signed by the Texans in 2009 as an undrafted free agent.

Jets coach Todd Bowles responded on Monday to Ryan Fitzpatricks postgame comments on Sunday.

After Fitzpatrick said the team ownership and coaching staff has stopped believing in him, Bowles said it doesnt bother him at all.

If p****d off is going to stop the turnovers, Im more than happy to have him play p****d off, Bowles said.

Fitzpatrick replaced starting quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday after Smith reportedly tore his ACL and had to leave the game.

Fitzpatrick was benched after Week 6s 28-3 loss to the Cardinals in favor of Smith.

Noah Syndergaard can add sitcom star to his impressive resume.

The Mets pitcher will appear in Kevin Nealons CBS show Kevin Can Wait next Monday, reportedly playing the role of Thor.

James and his character in the show are both Mets fans. Syndergaard announced his cameo in this tweet:

BIRTHDAY OF THE DAY:Happy 45th, Pedro Martinez!

QUOTE OF THE DAY:There are certain parts of the year where things are going better than they did in another part. If theyre not going good, then you do something to try and change that course. Bill Belichick, on Dale & Holley with Thornton on Monday expressing his support for Stephen Gostkowski, who has missed three extra points in his last seven games

THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY:The Red Sox beat the Rockies, 2-1, in Game 2 of the 2007 World Series. Curt Schilling struck out four and got the win in his final appearance in the majors.

Source: http://mashup.weei.com/sports/2016/10/25/tuesdays-morning-mashup-arian-foster-announces-retirement-todd-bowles-responds-to-ryan-fitzpatricks-criticism

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Four-time Pro Bowl RB Arian Foster announces retirement from NFL

Arian Foster Mic"d Up for Clash with Dolphins (2012) | NFL

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DENVER --The Denver Broncos ruined Brock Osweiler"s homecoming Monday night, incessantly hurrying, hitting and harassing their former teammate in a 27-9 win over his Houston Texans.

Coach Gary Kubiak returned to the sideline following his second health scare in three years, and he had to like what he saw as the Broncos (5-2) snapped a two-game skid in sending the overwhelmed Texans home at 4-3.

C.J. Anderson and Devontae Booker energized Denver"s sputtering ground game, both running for a touchdown. Anderson gained 107 yards on 16 carries and Booker had 83 on 17 hand-offs.

But the big story was Trevor Siemian, Peyton Manning"s surprise successor, outplaying Osweiler, who was groomed to be Denver"s next QB but instead bolted to Houston in free agency.

Osweiler left for bigger numbers in Texas - both in his bank account and his stat sheet - but he spent this night quickly getting rid of the ball, constantly overthrowing DeAndre Hopkins in double coverage and otherwise running for his life from Von Miller & Co.

Although he avoided sacks, Osweiler was just 22 for 41 for 131 yards with no TDs and no interceptions. Siemian was 14 of 25 for 157 yards, a TD and no interceptions.

Osweiler"s fumble at his own 25-yard line was scooped up by Chris Harris Jr. on the first play of the fourth quarter. That led to Brandon McManus" chip-shot field goal that made it 24-9 and snuffed out Houston"s hopes of a comeback.

Anderson scored on a 7-yard run and Siemian hit Demaryius Thomas from 4 yards out as the Broncos took a 14-6 halftime lead.

Osweiler took a couple of big shots from safeties Darian Stewart and T.J. Ward in the first quarter but the Texans led 6-0 on a pair of 43-yard field goals by Nick Novak.

Novak"s 29-yarder made it 14-9, but Stewart punched the ball from running back Alfred Blue"s grasp and linebacker Todd Davis plucked it out of the air. That led to Booker"s 1-yard TD run.

Kubiak missed Denver"s last game when doctors ordered him to take a week off after he was transported via ambulance to the hospital following Denver"s last home game, on Oct. 9, with a complex migraine condition, which can mimic a stroke. Kubiak had a mini-stroke in 2013 while coaching the Texans.

Like Osweiler, this was his first game against his former team.

STREAK BREAKER: Denver"s dazzling defense is a real dawdler , having allowed scores on five of six opening drives coming into the game. That didn"t stop them from deferring when they won the toss. The Texans went three and out on their first two possessions, the first time all season the Broncos hadn"t allowed points on their first two defensive series.

OH NO, OKUNG: Broncos left tackle Russell Okung cleared concussion protocol to make the start. But he was rusty a week after his pair of penalties resulted in a nullified touchdown and a safety in a 21-13 loss at San Diego. This time, he was whistled for a pair of holds that negated a nifty first-down run by Booker and a 28-yard grab by Thomas.

INJURIES: Texans right tackle Derek Newton was carted off the field with what looked like serious injuries to both knees in the first half. He crumpled to the grass while blocking Miller. Newton was dropping back to pass block midway through the first quarter when his left knee buckled first and then his right knee gave way. For Denver, linebackers Brandon Marshall (leg) and Dekoda Watson (head) left in the second half.

RING OF FAME: The Broncos honored former safety John Lynch, linebacker Simon Fletcher and kicker Jason Elam by inducting them into their Ring of Fame during halftime ceremonies. Lynch, who played in Denver from 2004-07 after 11 seasons in Tampa Bay, will be inducted into the Buccaneers" Ring of Honor next month.

Source: http://www.csnbayarea.com/raiders/four-time-pro-bowl-rb-arian-foster-announces-retirement-nfl

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Arian Foster: the national anthem is �a racist song�

Arian Foster Reflects on NFL Start by Reading Poetry | NFL Films

This segment originally aired Oct. 17, 2016, on VICE News Tonight on HBO.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt again yesterday as the national anthem played before his team faced off against theTampa Bay Buccaneers, continuing hisprotest against injustices toward minorities and inspiring others to follow.

MiamiDolphins running back Arian Foster began kneeling during the pregame anthem on Sept.11 and has beena vocal supporter of Kaepernick ever since. I dont even think the song should be our national anthem, because its a racist song, if you look at the other verses of it, he toldVICE News correspondentJay Caspian Kang.

Even some high school football players have participated in the protest. I think its a beautiful thing,Foster said.

The movementshows no signs of slowing down, as similar protests have recently been made by cheerleaders, marching bands, and basketball teams. What would have to happen for me to stand for the national anthem? Foster asked himself. Honestly, man, Im not sure I will stand again.

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster suffered a groin injury during the ...

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster suffered a groin injury during the teams first fully-padded practice on Monday night.

Multiple reports say that Fosters injury is significant potentially requiring surgery.

Foster is no stranger to missing time because of injuries.

Via NFL.com:

Foster, 28, has missed 11 games over the past two seasons due to injuries and has dealt with groin issues in the past. He remains one of the NFLs top all-purpose running backs when on the field, however. He finished with 1,573 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns in just 13 games for Houston in 2014.

Alfred Blue will fill in for Foster, with Chris Polk and Jonathan Grimes backing him up.

Free agent running backs include Ahmad Bradshaw, Chris Johnson, Ray Rice and Pierre Thomas.

Source: http://national.suntimes.com/national-sports/7/72/1582460/arian-foster-serious-groin-injury/

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