Francona Candid On Indians’ Struggles and Standings
Cleveland manager Terry Francona reflects after 142 games on a season with a weak defense and uneven results. He notes young players bringing energy, praises Michael Brantley and Carlos Santana, and discusses Kipnis’s slump and Aviles’s concussion return, with an upcoming makeup game against Kansas City.
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OSU Faces Dual Threats as Elliott Samuel Shine
Ezekiel Elliott and Curtis Samuel receive praise for versatile backfield play as Ohio State evaluates roles. Chad Lindsay exits football due to a shoulder injury. Noah Spence returns from suspension and reaffirms OSU’s edge on defense ahead of a pivotal clash at Ohio Stadium. Kent State warns about early-game struggles and the need for a fast start.
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Browns add Marlon Robinson and Marlon Moore to active roster
Browns promote receiver Marlon Moore to the active roster after a one game suspension and add converted receiver Rob Robinson. To make room, Cleveland releases cornerback Aaron Berry and tackle Ryan Seymour. Robinson, undrafted in 2012, spent time on Arizona and Denver practice squads and played at Arizona State. Moore, veteran receiver with 19 catches in 52 games, had knee concerns but says he feels better. Tate injures knee in Sunday game and tweets encouragement.
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Gordon waits on NFL drug policy as he sells car
Browns receiver Josh Gordon, suspended under the old policy, works at a Portage County dealership after posting a picture of selling his first car. A league union vote on a revised policy to raise marijuana limits was delayed, delaying his potential reinstatement. Gordon starred with 1,646 receiving yards last season.
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Contact Scott Petrak for Chronicle sports news
Contact Scott Petrak at 329-7253 or spetrak chroniclet.com. Like him on Facebook and follow him scottpetrak on Twitter.
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Browns make moves by adding Momah to practice squad
Browns sign receiver Ifeanyi Momah to the practice squad after Dion Lewis signed with the Colts. Linebacker Justin Staples was released from the Browns practice squad as Momah joins, while Lewis had been cut last month.
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Lake Erie Crushers fire long-time GM Rick Muntean
Rick Muntean confirms he was fired as Lake Erie Crushers general manager by managing partner Steven Edelson ahead of the final homestand. The team went 52-43, finished fourth in the East, and were swept in the playoff wild-card game. Muntean planned non baseball events and promoted fan engagement but will not return.
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Cavaliers add Marion as veteran playoff contributor
The Cavaliers add veteran Marion who has 16,000 career points and 9,000 rebounds to join James, Love, Miller, and Jones as Griffin offseason acquisitions. Ray Allen remains a possible sign target with Clippers and Spurs also interested. Allen weighing retirement or one more season while Medina Gazette lists contact Rick Noland.
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