First Black QBs face off in Super Bowl Mahomes Hurts
From Fritz Pollard to Mahomes and Hurts, Black QBs have advanced. Mahomes pursues a second title while Hurts seeks major milestone as Eagles and Chiefs prepare for the February 12 showdown. Hurts overcame late-season shoulder injury and teammates emphasize collective focus. Mahomes powered Chiefs past Bengals 23 20 to reach third SB in four years.
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Cavaliers emphasize chemistry ahead of Miami visit
Cavaliers forward Dean Wade and guards Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland stress team unity as a core strength. The 31-21 Cavs host Miami at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse after a 122-99 win over the Clippers, praising a brotherhood that fuels on floor communication and defense.
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Parma Native Adams Led Cleveland Drums Through Three All Stars
Adams, a Parma native, began drumming for the team on Aug 24 1973 during Cleveland's game with the Texas Rangers. He played through the regular season and appeared in three All Star Games and three World Series, including the night Len Barker pitched the 1981 perfect game. When he missed the 2021 home opener, Akron drummer Patrick Carney of The Black Keys filled in and enjoyed the chance.
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Bengals fall in title clash after late miscue against Chiefs
Cincinnati's offense sputtered as Joe Burrow absorbed five sacks and the defense allowed Patrick Mahomes to steer a game-winning drive. A late punt return and a costly defensive penalty set up Harrison Butker's 45-yard field goal with 8 seconds left, ending Cincinnati's 10-game surge.
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Teller added to Pro Bowl roster for Browns
Wyatt Teller was added to the Pro Bowl roster replacing Joe Thuney as the Browns join Myles Garrett Joel Bitonio and Nick Chubb in Las Vegas. Teller, 28, is a repeat Pro Bowl selection after starting 15 games despite a calf injury as Cleveland rushed for a franchise best 2,490 yards since 1963. The Pro Bowl Games introduce a new format with skills competitions and flag football at Allegiant Stadium.
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