Kobe Bryant Announces Retirement From Lakers After This Season
Kobe Bryant says he will retire after the season ending a 20 year run with the Los Angeles Lakers. He posted a poem in The Players’ Tribune and reflected on a career that included five championships 17 All Star selections and two Olympic gold medals. The article notes injuries limited him to 41 games over the past two seasons and a rough start this year with a 2-14 team.
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Coaching Carousel Heats Up with Major Openings
The college coaching market sees 15 FBS vacancies as Les Miles stays at LSU and Mark Richt exits Georgia. Iowa State hires Matt Campbell, Virginia Tech names Justin Fuente, Illinois extends Bill Cubit, Hawaii tabs Nick Rolovich, and Rutgers plus Virginia create new positions amid a roller coaster month.
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Browns start Josh McCown at QB after Manziel demotion
Veteran quarterback Josh McCown returned as the Browns starter following Johnny Manziel's removal during the bye week. McCown has completed 65 percent of his passes this season for 1,897 yards, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions.
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Browns eye bye week fallout as Manziel drama erupts
The Browns face a potential game time inactive or active chaos as Johnny Manziel again draws scrutiny over party claims during the bye week. Fans and media await pregame visuals and Lisa Salters on the red carpet as speculation swirls about his focus and future.
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Browns Roster Shuffle: McCown Returns as Manziel Is Benched
Cleveland quarterbacks jockey as Josh McCown reclaims starter duties after Johnny Manziel loses the job amid bye week controversy. Pettine cites McCown’s competitiveness while Manziel faces public scrutiny ahead of the Ravens game at FirstEnergy Stadium. The team remains 2 8 with a 8 30 pm kickoff televised by ESPN.
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Broncos Edge Patriots in OT on Snowy Night
Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 30 24 in overtime to halt New England's win streak. C J Anderson rushed 48 yards for the decisive score as Brock Osweiler led a comeback from a 21 7 deficit. Rob Gronkowski left with a knee injury in the fourth quarter.
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