Stefanski says Watson feeling fine ahead of opener
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is expected to be ready for the September 8 regular season opener against the Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium after sitting out the preseason finale in Seattle with right arm soreness. Coach Kevin Stefanski indicated Watson could have played but was held back to protect him as the team balances workload and health in a season comeback after shoulder surgery.
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Browns preseason notes show QB shuffles and trades amid tough decisions
Jameis Winston started for Cleveland before Dorian Thompson-Robinson took over the first half. Huntley led Seattle drives with three TDs, including a late connection to Michael Woods II. Cleveland traded Chris Williams to Chicago for a 2025 sixth round pick while trimming roster to 53 by Tuesday. Seahawks QB Geno Smith impressed in a lone series with a 21 yard TD to DK Metcalf, and injuries sidelined Nwosu Burns and Foreman as Revs reshaped rosters.
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Seahawks Rally Past Browns In High-Scoring Opener
Seattle outlasted Cleveland 37 33 as Geno Smith connected with DK Metcalf on a 21 yard score in the first quarter. The Browns clawed back with two long drives, but Seattle's Eskridge punt return and late field goal proved decisive as Huntley threw for two scores and Woods added a late TD reception.
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Shin Takes One-Shot Lead At Women’s British Open
Jiyai Shin rallies on a back nine to finish 7 under 67, one stroke ahead of Nelly Korda at St Andrews. Korda slips after a poor back nine, dropping to two back as defending champion Lilia Wu sits second and Lydia Ko and Jenny Shin chase.
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Tomlin undecided on Steelers QB plan after Lions loss
Steelers coach Mike Tomlin still won't name a starter as Pittsburgh falls 24 17 at Detroit in the preseason finale. Russell Wilson and Justin Fields led scoring drives for the Steelers while Jermar Jefferson scored twice for Detroit in a close game.
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Noles Defeat Florida State Signals GT ACC Message
Georgia Tech controlled the ball on seven drives to Florida State’s seven, finishing strong with an 11 play 89 yard drive and a 12 play 49 yard march setting up Birr’s winning kick. FSU managed four scoring drives but only one in the second half as GT’s defense held 98 yards on 31 carries. Key and Toafili led rushing with Williams scoring, while Tech sent a clear ACC statement after a 7-6 season.
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Stone connects on late TD as SMU survives Nevada opener
Preston Stone throws a 35-yard TD to R J Maryland with 1:18 left to lift SMU past Nevada 29-24 in the season opener. Adam Jones scores on a 93-yard run, and Montana State rallies to beat New Mexico Tarleton State 26-22. Kayvon Britten runs for 164 yards and Victor Gabalis passes for 140 and a TD for Tarleton State in a separate win. Florida State hosts Boston College September 2, while Georgia Tech welcomes Georgia State on August 31.
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Mabrey leads Sun to end Liberty eight game win streak
Marina Mabrey scored 15 points to help the visiting Connecticut Sun defeat the New York Liberty 72 64 on Saturday night ending New York eight game run. Napheesa Collier added 31 and Kayla McBride 19 with eight in the fourth as Minnesota clinched a playoff berth by beating Indiana. Caitlin Clark had 23 points and eight assists for Indiana.
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