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Deshaun Watson Is Somehow QB1 for the Browns Again and None of It Makes Sense
The Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback, but Cleveland should turn to Dillon Gabriel instead and move on from the Watson era....
Browns to open season with Deshaun Watson as QB1
New Browns head coach Todd Monken opted to stay the course in Cleveland and will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in Week 1 of the regular season.,"Took in the full body of work over the course of offseason to training camp to the games and the joint practice, and ultimately, felt like to start t...
Reports: Browns to open season with Deshaun Watson as QB1
New Browns head coach Todd Monken opted to stay the course in Cleveland and will start Deshaun Watson at quarterback in Week 1 of the regular season, according to multiple media reports Monday.,The team was informed of the decision Monday, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported.,Watson and Shedeur Sand...
Astros and GM Dana Brown agree to part ways
The Houston Astros and general manager Dana Brown mutually agreed to part ways on Monday.,Brown, 59, had held the post since January 2023 and his contract was set to expire at the end of this season.,The Astros (65-66) have lost six of their last eight games and entered Monday tied atop the American...
Browns waive Dae'Quan Wright, paving reported return to college at LSU
The Cleveland Browns waived tight end Dae'Quan Wright on Sunday, paving a path for him to return to college football at LSU so long as he clears NFL waivers, his representation told ESPN.,Wright -- who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent and then landed with Cleveland via ...
Browns coach: Deshaun Watson's comments won't affect QB decision
Deshaun Watson's criticisms of Cleveland Browns fans won't be part of the decision on whether Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be named Monday as the team's starting quarterback.,Browns first-year coach Todd Monken said the piercing comments are a non-factor as he determines which player is the best o...
Tour Championship field of 30 set as Rickie Fowler, 2 others fall out
Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay and Scotland's Robert MacIntyre played their way into the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings on Sunday and qualified at the last minute for the season-ending Tour Championship.,That means three players who began the week inside that top 30 fell on the wrong side of the ...
Browns place DE Alex Wright on IR, add Derek Barnett
The Cleveland Browns placed starter Alex Wright on injured reserve Sunday and signed fellow defensive end Derek Barnett.,Terms of Barnett's deal were not announced by the Browns, but ESPN reported it was a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million.,Wright sustained a ruptured Achilles on Thursday while...
Reports: San Jose acquiring Eduard Lowen from St. Louis
The San Jose Earthquakes have agreed to a deal to acquire midfielder Eduard Lowen from St. Louis City, according to multiple reports.,In return, St. Louis is set to receive $425,000 in GAM funds in addition to another $500,000 GAM in add-ons, per The Athletic.,Lowen, 29, will become a designated pla...
Bills send condolences to Ed Oliver following death of son
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the loss of his 2-year-old son.,The Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston announced on June 28 that an unidentified toddler had been transported to a local hospital following a swimming pool incident.,Saturday afternoon, the Houston Chronicle ...
RB Nick Chubb, 30, announces retirement on social media
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb announced his retirement from the NFL in a social media post on Friday.,Chubb, 30, had seen his production decline in recent seasons as he battled injuries. In 2025, his lone season with the Houston Texans, he rushed for 506 yards in 15 games (nine starts)....
Cowboys, Saints each fined $500K for brawling at joint practice
The NFL fined the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $500,000 apiece following multiple fights at their joint practice session on Tuesday in Oxnard, Calif., the league announced.,"The competition committee has made sportsmanship -- including at joint practices -- a point of emphasis over the past...
Reports: Ex-Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright, in Browns camp, leads group to transfer portal
Cleveland Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright took advantage of a federal judge's ruling and entered the NCAA transfer portal Thursday, according to multiple reports.,Wright, who was part of Ole Miss' College Football Playoff semifinal team last season, was one of 16 former college football players to ...
Lakers minority owner has no plans to sell 4% stake
Billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong does not intend to sell his minority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers amid a high-profile sale of the franchise.,Soon-Shiong's family attorney, Chuck "Tiger" Kenworthy, said in a statement to ESPN on Thursday his client is "absolutely not selling" his 4% stake in t...
Pat McAfee adds 'Monday Night Countdown' to ESPN gigs
Pat McAfee is expanding his role at ESPN and joining the cast of "Monday Night Countdown" this NFL season, the network announced Wednesday.,McAfee and fellow newcomer Jason McCourty are joining host Scott Van Pelt and returning analysts Jason Kelce and Marcus Spears. The "Monday Night Football" preg...
Rangers re-sign D Scott Morrow to 1-year contract
The New York Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Scott Morrow on Wednesday to a one-year deal.,Morrow, 23, recorded six assists in 29 games in his first season with the Rangers in 2025-26. ,He added 19 points (five goals, 14 assists) in 34 games with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack.,A second-round ...
D-backs' Ketel Marte no-shows for game, placed on restricted list
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list Monday night after he did not show up at Fenway Park for the team's series opener at the Boston Red Sox.,According to the Arizona Republic, Marte traveled with the team from Atlanta, the site of their previous series, ...
Connor Zilisch joining Hendrick Motorsports for 2028 season
NASCAR rookie Connor Zilisch signed a multiyear deal on Monday to drive the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports starting in the 2028 season.,Zilisch, who currently races for Trackhouse Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, will replace Alex Bowman, who first raced for Hendrick in 2016 but has annou...
Cowboys sign 8-time Pro Bowl LB Von Miller
Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller is set to play his 15th NFL season back in his home state after signing with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reported on Sunday evening.,Miller confirmed the news on his Instagram account, posting a picture of himself in a Cowboys uniform with the caption, "Hereee ...
Marcus Ericsson snaps 63-race drought with victory at Ontario
A late burst helped Sweden's Marcus Ericsson win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham on Sunday, snapping a drought of 63 winless starts.,"It's been long enough. But we've worked so hard," Ericsson said during a post-race interview. "It doesn't come as a surprise. We've had such a goo...