Rockets stun Cavaliers 109 108 behind Seagan late free throws
Alperen Seagan hit two late free throws with 4.5 seconds remaining to lift the Houston Rockets to a 109 108 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers as Darius Garland missed two of three after a flagrant foul on Tami Eason. Fred VanVleet scored 26 for Houston while Donovan Mitchell missed a last second 3 as Cleveland squandered a 13 point fourth quarter lead.
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Browns miss Super Bowl despite drying up doubts
Opinion piece argues it is for the best the Browns will not play in this year’s Super Bowl. It doubts Deshaun Watson’s availability and health, notes past coaching figures Hue Jackson and Freddie Kitchens, and recalls missed draft opportunities like Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen. The column touches ownership by the Haslams and player injuries, with Terry Bradshaw appearing on NFL pregame shows.
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Emerson’s Browns season ends amid fall from Pro Bowl hopes
Scott Petrak reports Martin Emerson Jr. faced a rough 2024 campaign with the Browns as the defense declined from top ranking to 19th overall and 12th against the pass. Emerson, once eyeing a Pro Bowl breakthrough and a big contract extension, finished 113rd among 118 cornerbacks per Pro Football Focus, ending a hoped upward arc after 2022-23 strong seasons.
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Elyria dominates Avon in SWC win on defense and depth
Elyria improves to 12-3 overall and 8-0 in the SWC with a 70-42 victory over Avon, extending a six game win streak. Crutcher leads all scorers with 19 points while Crutcher and Compton key the defensive effort against Avon’s top players.
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Sewald Signs One Year Deal With Guardians
Reliever Paul Sewald agreed to a 7 million dollar, one year contract with the Cleveland Guardians to serve as setup for closer Emmanuel Clase. The 34 year old right hander has 84 career saves over eight seasons and will receive a 1 million signing bonus and 5 million salary this year with performance bonuses. The agreement includes a 10 million mutual option for 2026 with a 1 million buyout. Cleveland released Pedro Avila to make a roster spot and added Riley Pint on a minor league deal. Sewald posted a 4.31 ERA with 16 saves for Arizona last season before losing the closer role.
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