Medina County gridiron returns to practice amid pandemic
Medina and area football teams held early drills with masks and social distancing as coaches Larry Laird Justin Todd Mike Gibbons oversaw 11-on-11 work. Players like Mitchell Evans Sam Waibel expressed relief and optimism about a season amid ongoing corona virus restrictions. Coaches emphasized seizing reps and staying ready for a possible schedule, hopeful for a fall game in about three weeks.
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Medina area high school soccer adapts to pandemic limits
Six area schools including Brunswick and Medina practice instead of competing as Ohio health guidelines keep high contact fall sports on hold. Coaches stress fitness, safety rules, and adapting plans while awaiting direction from officials as players stay apart and teams build chemistry for a possible season.
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Indians Tito Francona misses game in Cincinnati
The Indians were without manager Terry Francona against the Reds due to a gastrointestinal issue. The start was delayed about two hours by rain, and Francona will miss tonight’s game in Cincinnati as doctors assess his ongoing ailment. He is in his eighth season with Cleveland and the team plans to navigate the situation while he seeks relief.
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Browns activate Gillan and place Gilbert on COVID list
Browns activate punter Jamie Gillan from the reserve COVID-19 list while quarterback Garrett Gilbert is added to the list. Gilbert had negative tests over four days but will undergo daily testing as he recovers and quarantines. The two players are former high school teammates and close friends.
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