John Thompson obituary marks Georgetown great and pioneer coach
John Thompson, 78, Hall of Famer who built Georgetown into a national power and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA title, dies. The Georgetown statement praised his influence on players and community while noting his fierce, outspoken nature and landmark career.
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Browns hopeful LB Wilson returns this season after injury
Browns linebackers face depth issues after Mack Wilson's Aug. 18 injury. Wilson may return in four to six weeks with no surgery, per ESPN and league sources. The team now relies on Jacob Phillips and B J Goodson with Sione Takizaki and Tae Davis competing for the third starter.
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Garrett shot in cheeks headlines Ohio State football update
Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett was released from the hospital after being shot in the face while intervening in a dispute. Police say the assailant fired, the bullet passed through Garrett’s cheeks, and the investigation continues. Garrett and coach Ryan Day expressed gratitude for support during his recovery.
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Indians Trade Deadline Moves Stir Debate Over Quest for Big Bat
The Indians, led by president Chris Antonetti, traded away top prospects for a mix of players including Austin Hedges and Cal Quantrill, aiming to bolster the future but leaving a core need unmet. The team remains first in the AL Central with strong pitching but lagging in home runs and power, sparking questions about choosing building blocks over a true game changer as they chase the World Series.
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Padres strengthen rotation with Clevinger trade haul
The Padres add Trevor Rosenthal and Mitch Moreland while acquiring Jason Castro, Austin Nola, and righty Mike Clevinger to boost a rotation that faced recent stumbles. Cleveland, amid Lindor uncertainty, trades Clevinger after a turbulent season including COVID protocol breaches.
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Tepes adapts to college soccer and new defense role
Tepes values quick adaptation after moving to the Horizon League and embracing a defense position. The senior's nine goals and two assists last season show his game is instinctive when the ball is at his feet. He credits competition and teammates for driving daily improvement and aims to harness that fire. Contact Brad Bournival at bournival929 gmail.com.
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