Wrong place right time for Junkin seals Browns OT win
Cleveland rookie Mike Junkin intercepted a Green Bay pass in overtime, returning it 21 yards for a touchdown as the Browns beat the Packers 30 24 in a preseason game. Packers QB Randy Wright led late drives but Wright threw into Junkin’s coverage on the decisive play.
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Akerfelds and Jones pace Indians past Red Sox 3-1
Cleveland ace Darrel Akerfelds worked six scoreless innings on six hits and four strikeouts as the Indians beat Boston 3-1. Doug Jones earned his sixth save after a seventh inning jam, while John Farrell added run support with a later contribution.
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Indians bullpen rebuild hopes rise amid a season of losses
Amid ongoing struggles the Tribe pitching staff shows signs of life as some veterans remain. Candiotti Bailes Schrom and Vande Berg stayed with Cleveland while Swindell Jones Yett and Waddell dealt with injuries or trades. Camacho’s release looks likely after a troubled season and blown leads. The club traded Niekro and Carlton, with mixed results for the teams that acquired them.
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McEnroe hit with fine and suspension over US Open tantrum
John McEnroe faces a $17,500 fine and a two month suspension by the Men’s International Professional Tennis Council after a verbal outburst during a third round US Open match. He plans an appeal with a decision due after the Open ends.
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Upshaw Says Strike Looks Likely as Talks Stall
Gene Upshaw, executive director of the NFL Players Union, says he hopes to meet with Commissioner Rozelle this week to break the stalemate threatening a second walkout in five years. The NFL Management Council works on a framework for settlement while union reps plan a strike vote after week two of the season.
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