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BEREA, Ohio — The franchise quarterback who brought Super Bowl baggage and dreams to Cleveland will not play for two months. It’s always something with the Browns. Deshaun Watson’s acceptance of an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine in a settlement with the NFL over alleged sexual misconduct has left the Browns wondering what will … Read more
Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as a Cleveland Browns quarterback, The Associated is told. Press someone familiar with the situation. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women while playing … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — Ines Benyahia converted the game-winning penalty and Lyon advanced 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw with Chelsea on Wednesday night in the Women’s International Champions Cup opener. Lyon will face the winner of the late match between the Portland Thorns and Monterrey in the league on Saturday. Sam Kerr scored from … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. –The early outings of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry and offensive tackle James Hurst illustrated how the second day of joint practices with the Green Bay Packers became much more physical than the first. Wednesday’s scrimmage featured three scuffles, two between the Saints’ offense and the Packers’ defense plus a … Read more
Talks between the NFL and the NFL Players Association over a disciplinary settlement for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have progressed. However, it is uncertain whether the two sides will reach an agreement, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke to AP on condition of anonymity due … Read more
TOKYO — Asian stocks were mostly higher on Wednesday as regional markets looked to strong economic signs from the United States and China as engines of growth. Benchmarks rose in Japan, China and Australia, although stocks fell in South Korea. Analysts have warned that major risks remain, such as a spike in COVID-19 cases in … Read more
NEW YORK — Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer against Nestor Cortes in the first inning and the Tampa Bay staff held him up, leading the Rays to a 3-1 skid against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Starter Jeffrey Springs (5-3) and four relievers combined on four hits, and the crowd of 41,083 … Read more
GREEN BAY, Wis. – As good as the Green Bay Packers’ defense is so far in training camp, the offense still has a ways to go. If it wasn’t already evident at the end of the Packers’ first joint practice with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, reigning MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers offered an recall … Read more
It’s one of football’s greatest honours: playing as a centre-forward for Brazil at a World Cup. Gabriel Jesus knows all this, having received the No.9 shirt at the 2018 tournament in Russia and – as every Brazilian is well aware – failing to score a goal. Will he get a second chance? As things stand, … Read more
ARLINGTON, Texas — Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson hit a game-tying RBI single and the Texas Rangers won a game by one run just hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired. With Tony Beasley managing his first major league game, having been appointed interim coach for the final 48 games of the season, Rangers … Read more