It is no surprise that the Cleveland Browns, who paid Deshaun Watson $230 million guaranteed despite rampant sexual assault allegations, started him at quarterback in Friday night’s preseason opening 24-13 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars — while Watson’s six-game suspension remains under appeal. But that doesn’t make it any less shameful of Browns owners Jimmy…
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A man was killed while trying to push his disabled vehicle to the shoulder of the northbound 405 Freeway in Irvine following a crash Saturday morning, Aug. 13, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol received reports of a crash involving three to four vehicles along the freeway near Jeffrey Road just past 5:30 a.m., spokesman…
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BOSTON — It was here a month ago that Clay Holmes was named an All-Star. The reliever had dominated through his first 38 appearances of the season and it was obvious that he (and his 0.46 ERA) would be making his first Midsummer Classic. It was also here at Fenway Park that cracks began to…
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Angel City FC fans support their team during the first half of an exhibition match against Mexico’s Tigres UANL on Wednesday night at Banc of California Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG) Angel City FC fans support their team during the first half of an exhibition match against Mexico’s Tigres UANL on Wednesday night…
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The Chicago Bears beat the Kansas City Chiefs 19-14 in the preseason opener Saturday at Soldier Field. Here’s what you need to know about the game. Justin Fields’ day In three series of work, Bears quarterback Justin Fields completed 4 of 7 passes for 48 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He was sacked…
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Joe Klecko, a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, was one of the most dominant defensive linemen of the 1980s. Selected by the Jets in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft out of Temple, the Chester, Penn., native was a Pro Bowl selection at three different positions during his decade-plus run with Gang…
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It appears the Jets have avoided the doomsday scenario with Zach Wilson. The second-year Jets quarterback suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee and also suffered a bone bruise, per multiple reports, on the non-contact play that sent Gang Green nation into panic mode during the first quarter of Friday night’s preseason opener against…
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Aberdeen pitcher Cade Povich was sharp in a second straight start and the IronBirds’ offense came alive Friday night in a 10-0 victory over host Hudson Valley in High-A South Atlantic League play. Game five of the series is set for Saturday evening with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m. Povich (2-0), who the Orioles…
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Mission Viejo senior quarterback Kadin Semonza threw for a touchdown and ran for another Friday in the Diablos’ 34-21 win over Mililani. The game was played at Mililani Town on the island of Oahu. It was the season opener for Mission Viejo, the No. 2 team in the Orange County preseason top 25. Mililani is…
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Breed: Doberman pinscher Age: About 9 months Gender: Spayed female Size: About 50 pounds (will be 60-70 pounds when grown) Kali Mae’s story: Poor Kali Mae is still looking for a home. She is shy at first, especially around men, so would do best with a female owner. She is good with children and other…
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