Browns pass on field goal proves costly in loss to Falcons
After opting to skip a 4th and 3 from the 4 yard line on opening drive, the Browns fell 23 20 to the Falcons in Atlanta. Tight end David Njoku supported coach Kevin Stefanski calling the move aggressive and exciting despite the miss. Stefanski said final decision rests with him, though he uses analytics and input from staff. The Browns sit 2 2, with a 6 9 run on fourth down this season.
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Highland girls tennis shines in sectional opener
Mackenzie Pawlak, a left handed sophomore, wins two singles matches after a year without competition, leading Highland as top doubles teams and Jo Oberhaus advance to the Springside District quarterfinals. Highland goes 9-2 opening day. Medina and Brunswick go 1-10.
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Cavaliers reshaping lineup after Markkanen trade
Cavaliers face a shorter frontline with Lauri Markkanen traded to Utah as Donovan Mitchell takes on shooting guard duties and Cleveland eyes a new starting small forward. Jarrett Allen notes reduced length but backs Mobley and Allen’s rim protection while Robin Lopez joins as a new 7-footer. Mobley’s growth is highlighted as key.
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Royals Rally Past Guardians 5-2 in 10 Innings
Drew Waters belted a three run homer in the 10th off Kirk McCarty as Kansas City defeated Cleveland 5-2 after regaining the lead on the porch shot. Waters drove in Lopez and Taylor for four RBIs, while Bobby Witt Jr. added a stolen base and fielding error. Cleveland, now 22-6 since Sept. 5, hosts the wild card winner between Tampa Bay and Seattle.
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Kansas City at Progressive Field Pitchers Duel Tonight
Tonight the Kansas City rotation faces Cal Quantrill and Daniel Lynch at Progressive Field. Quantrill is 14-5 with a 3.42 ERA while Lynch sits at 4-12 with a 4.96 ERA. Bally Sports Great Lakes and WTAM 1100 AM carry the game along with WQKT 104.5 FM WMMS 100.7 FM WEOL 930 AM.
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