Triumph Over Injury Defines Profitt’s Valparaiso Return
Marlee Profitt, a storied Crusader guard, battled four ACL tears across four years and returned to help Valparaiso reach a 17-12 season before the pandemic. She balanced rehab, brace wear, and academic work while aiming to inspire teammates and pursue biomechanical engineering and an MBA.
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Browns Scott Petrak Mailbag on Hunt usage and LT options
Browns columnist Scott Petrak answers reader questions on Kareem Hunt as a slot option, two tight ends and a fullback usage, left tackle strategies including Williams trade and Peters fallback, Everson Griffen interest, Beckham trade thoughts, Damarious Randall outlook, Greedy Williams year one, and Evan Brown as backup center option.
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Clayborn agrees to two-year Browns deal
Browns add veteran defensive end Adrian Clayborn on a two year contract worth about 6 million, with a potential 7 million total. The 31 year old Iowa product joins Myles Garrett Olivier Vernon and Chad Thomas in a rotation as Andrew Berry reshapes the defense after deals with Conklin Hooper Keenum Joseph Sendejo Johnson Goodson and Billings. Clayborn started 15 games last season with four sacks and 18 tackles for the Falcons.
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MLB could play season with no fans in stadiums
The MLBPA considers starting the season without fans, using neutral sites and split doubleheaders to speed return. Veteran players get 4,775 per day advance pay for first 60 days. less-experienced earn smaller amounts. Also notes injuries and signings across basketball and football, including Zeke Nnaji entering the NBA draft with strong college numbers.
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NFL expands playoffs adding wild cards for 14 teams
The NFL votes to add one additional playoff team per conference for a total of 14 as it plans a normal 2020 season start. Dr James Andrews pauses Tommy John surgeries at his Florida center due to the coronavirus disrupting procedures.
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Neighborhood baseball memories spark nostalgia in Assenheimer column
Assenheimer recalls neighborhood kids gathering on a local diamond, a universal pastime that tugs at the heart. He lists baseball themed films from Pride of the Yankees to 42, noting actors and release years, and ends with contact info for follow up.
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