Axford Exits Cleveland As Pirates Claim Former Closer
Cleveland News: John Axford, deposed as closer after a rough start, was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates will cover about $1 million of his $4.5 million salary this season. Axford was replaced by Cody Allen after a May 9 shutdown, with Allen thriving in 57 games.
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Offensive line rebuilds at Ohio State under Meyer
Urban Meyer shifts focus to rebuilding the offensive line at Ohio State after a 7-0 start. Only Taylor Decker returns as a starter, with tackles Jack Mewhort and guards Andrew Norwell Marcus Hall and Pat Elflein pursuing new roles as this unit restarts.
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Browns name Brian Hoyer starter for Monday in preseason
Browns coach Mike Pettine announced Brian Hoyer will start the second preseason game Monday at 8 p.m. against Washington, with Johnny Manziel sharing reps and both QBs expected to play into halftime. The QB derby remains unsettled as Pettine plans a late August decision before the Sept. 7 opener in Pittsburgh.
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Browns end Armonty Bryant proves he belongs on defense
Browns defensive end Armonty Bryant advocates his second chance after a troubled path that included arrests for marijuana and a DUI. He shines in the preseason opener with a game high two quarterback hits and is seen as a near lock for the regular season. Coach Mike Pettine compares him to Trevor Pryce and praises his explosive hands.
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Cleveland at Washington Monday Night Football Preview
Cleveland competes with Washington at FedExField in Landover Maryland Monday at 8 p.m. ESPN carries the game. The matchup pits two divisional rivals in a key late-season showdown with playoff implications.
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Demons win Ranger Invitational as Steffen leads with 72
Avon Oaks hosts a windy Ranger Invitational where Westlake finishes second with 328 and Avon third with 341. Patrick Steffen shoots a clean 72 in round two to claim individual medalist honors after a 75 in round one, boosting Avon’s two tournament winning streak defeat.
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Comets Aim to Restore Amherst High Football Culture
Amherst High School football seeks a turnaround after lean years marked by enrollment declines and a $400 pay to play. Coach Bill Fishleigh, part of Mike Elder’s Avon staff, calls for returning to the program’s former playoff-caliber identity and regional rivalry with Avon Lake as inspiration.
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