Browns name QB Kizer as opening day starter
Cleveland confirms rookie DeShone Kizer will start the season opener against Pittsburgh on Sept. 11 after impressing coach Hue Jackson in a Tampa Bay exhibition. Jackson says Kizer earned the right to lead the offense and will be the Browns’ opening quarterback as they continue to assess him through the preseason and beyond.
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Cavaliers Celtics trade on hold amid medicals concerns
The Cavaliers and Celtics paused a deal over Thomas medicals with a Wednesday deadline to finalize. Cleveland eyed a high draft pick and possible player or pick swaps while awaiting Thomas hip rehab details amid a history of injuries. James left Cleveland in 2010 for Miami.
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Mayweather McGregor fight nets huge postmatch windfall
Las Vegas fans saw Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor finish a lively boxing bout with Mayweather prevailing by 10th round stoppage. Mayweather touted a $300-350 million haul while McGregor projected around $100 million, as both boxers celebrated and teased future ventures.
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Steelers rookies brace for NFL pace after pre-draft lessons
Steelers rookies Sutton and Smith-Schuster are adjusting to the NFL as Sutton made a three yard loss stop on Marlon Mack and Conner shows signs of adjustment with 99 rushing yards last week against Atlanta and 26 yards on four carries versus the Colts. Knile Davis competes with Conner for primary backup duties behind Le'Veon Bell.
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