Aaron Rodgers plans to join New York Jets

Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to continue his career – with the New York Jets. The 39-year-old, who missed the National Football League playoffs with the Green Bay Packers at the beginning of the year, said on Wednesday on “The Pat McAfee Show” on American TV that he made the decision on Friday. But the change is not perfect yet.

As the broadcaster ESPN reported, the two teams and Rodgers are in contact. A conclusion is being worked on that, among other things, should provide compensation for the Packers. “I made it clear that my intention was to play and play for the New York Jets,” Rodgers said.

He had only extended his contract with the Packers last year – and on impressive terms. He and his management had negotiated 150 million US dollars, the equivalent of around 142 million euros, for a further three years. A new contract with the Jets would now have to be adjusted, among other things, because there is a so-called salary cap in the NFL.

Basketball star Ja Morant has been suspended for eight NBA games without pay for the controversial nightclub video. The reason was “league-damaging behavior,” said the North American professional league on Wednesday. The point guard will be available to the Memphis Grizzlies against the Dallas Mavericks on March 20 at the earliest, it said.

The trigger was a video streamed on Instagram in early March, in which the 23-year-old was seen shirtless in a nightclub, showing what appeared to be a weapon. The NBA then announced that an investigation had been launched against Morant. Since then he has not played any more games for the Grizzlies.

“Ja’s behavior was irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous,” said NBA boss Adam Silver in a statement. “It also has serious implications given his massive following and influence, especially among young fans who look up to him.” The All-Star is considered one of the NBA’s top young professionals. He has sincerely shown remorse for his behavior, Silver said.

Before the direct duel on Friday, the Dallas Mavericks have consolidated their position in the table in front of the Los Angeles Lakers. After the last three defeats, the team around national basketball player Maxi Kleber won 137:128 at the San Antonio Spurs after overtime and thus has one win more than the Lakers in tenth place in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the NBA record champion around national team captain Dennis Schröder lost 110:114 to the Houston Rockets and suffered a setback against one of the weakest teams in the league.

The Mavs had to do without their two stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving for the third game in a row, the best thrower was Christian Wood with 28 points. Kleber recorded three points. In addition to LeBron James, who had been injured for weeks, the Lakers also missed Anthony Davis, who was rested. Without the two, the Lakers were only behind after their first basket. Austin Reaves was the best man for Los Angeles with 24 points, Schröder had 16 points.

The Lakers and Mavs both want to finish at least sixth to qualify directly for the playoffs. If the teams remain in ninth and tenth place, they will meet in the first round of the play-in. The teams from place seven to ten determine two further playoff starters.

National ice hockey player JJ Peterka has scored his ninth goal of the season in the NHL. The 21-year-old from Munich scored for the Buffalo Sabers on Wednesday evening (local time) to make it 2-0 against the Washington Capitals, but still suffered a defeat. In the end, the team from the US capital won the penalty shootout 5:4. Tom Wilson scored the goal to make it 4:4 for the Capitals just 68 seconds before the end of the game. The Sabers have now lost seven of their past nine games.