Joint practices blend control and variety for Browns Vikings
Cleveland's Kevin Stefanski and Minnesota's Kevin O'Connell schedule two joint practices in Berea ahead of Saturday's 4:25 p.m. preseason game. The setup aims to script situational reps across third down and two minute drills, emphasizing controlled settings and evaluator-ready game reps for key players including Justin Jefferson and Deshaun Watson.
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Browns rookie Hall linked to domestic incident report
A Browns spokesperson acknowledged an incident involving Mike Hall Jr. after police found damage at a home with two handguns. Hall was not present. the Browns noted they are gathering information. The team had practice plans and described Hall as a valued addition to improve the pass rush.
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McCarthy Faces Knee Surgery Halting Vikings Debut Progress
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee requiring surgery. The 21-year-old, drafted 10th overall from Michigan, suffered the injury during his preseason debut versus Las Vegas, raising doubt about his regular season status and delaying his development plan as Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell expressed optimism for a shorter recovery. Sam Darnold remains atop the depth chart to start the season.
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Cavs set preseason opener under new coach Atkinson
Cleveland Cavs begin Kenny Atkinson era with a home game against the Chicago Bulls on October 8 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. They also host Indiana on October 10 and finish with road trips to Detroit on October 16 and Chicago on October 18, facing former Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff. The 2024-25 NBA schedule will be released later, and the team has extended contracts for Donovan Mitchell Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.
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In-season NBA Cup Gets New Emirates Name
The NBA Cup, renamed the Emirates NBA Cup, kicks off with the Cavaliers vs Bulls at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on November 15. Cleveland faces Celtics Hawks Wizards and Bulls in East Group C while group play runs November 12 to December 3 on select Tuesdays and Fridays. The semifinals and final are set for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with 8 teams advancing from group play.
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Guardians Rally Ties Game After Swanson Sac Fly
Chicago Guardians opened the scoring in the second on a sacrifice fly by Dansby Swanson as Noel mishandled a throw but Nico Hoerner still beat the relay home. Brayan Rocchio tied it with a bunt single in the bottom half, scoring Andrés Giménez. David Fry remains limited by right elbow inflammation and has played behind the plate sparingly since June 23 against Toronto. Vogt emphasized cautious management to keep him healthy.
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