Belichick and Payton struggle in rough Sunday showdowns
Two elite coaches faced downturns as the Patriots 34-0 loss to the Saints and the Broncos 31-21 defeat to the Jets underscored struggles for Belichick and Payton. New England sits at 1-4 while Denver, also 1-4, eyes a tough slate including Chiefs, Packers, and Bills.
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49ers visit Browns after 42 10 win over Cowboys
San Francisco, 5-0, showcases dominant offense and stingy defense led by Nick Bosa and company as they travel to Cleveland to face the 2-2 Browns at Browns Stadium. Cleveland evaluates bye week adjustments and injury updates on Bitonio Pocic Njoku and Wills as they prepare for Andrew Berry and Stefanski to refine play.
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Browns weigh Watson return as DTR starts Ravens game
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says there is no structural damage in Deshaun Watson shoulder and notes he could have played Ravens but could not throw. Rookie Dorian Thompson Robinson started and struggled 19 of 36 for 121 yards with three picks and four sacks. Stefanski hedges on Watson’s next start and notes veteran PJ Walker could start if Watson remains unavailable. Watson posted strong numbers in his best Browns game, while his season totals include 678 yards and four touchdowns through nine games.
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Cash shoots down rumors about Guardians manager job
Rays manager Kevin Cash dismissed talk of replacing Terry Francona as Cleveland’s manager. Cash praised his time in Tampa Bay, said he is under contract, and noted injuries and Wander Franco’s suspension shaped a challenging season. A new ballpark for the Rays is eyed for St. Petersburg with a 2028 opening target.
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Cavaliers lean into playoff experience and new additions
LeVert from Pickerington Central reflects on returning Ohio roots and improving as a disruptive defender. He notes the Cavs’ playoff run last year, values additions like Max Strus Niang and Ty Jerome, and anticipates better driving lanes and team growth as Milwaukee and Boston reshuffle.
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