Day: August 9, 2018

Steelers former OC Todd Haley struggling to understand how the Browns operateSteelers former OC Todd Haley struggling to understand how the Browns operate

As the league’s most unsuccessful franchise of the modern era, the Cleveland Browns are desperate to rehabilitate their public image. The punchline to so many jokes about how not to run a team, they likely believed an appearance on HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ would show the team in a different light this offseason. After six season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive coordinator Todd Haley is one of several new faces experiencing life in training camp with Cleveland for the first time this year, and like many viewers watching ‘Hard Knocks’ on Tuesday night, it appears he cannot believe how the Browns organization is run either. During a coaches meeting to discuss the availability of injured players, Haley seems to be struggling to understand the team’s policy when it comes to allowing individuals to sit out practice and his thoughts on the matter did not appear to mesh with Hue Jackson’s vision.

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Ranking Thursday’s 12 NFL preseason games in order of watchabilityRanking Thursday’s 12 NFL preseason games in order of watchability

Preseason football! It’s here and we’re being rewarded — uh, I guess — with 12 games tonight to satisfy our NFL cravings. But really, the preseason might not be that bad this year. You may want to turn the games off after the first quarter, but in case you’re debating which games to watch

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Oh baby! Lindor gets powdered after walk-off HROh baby! Lindor gets powdered after walk-off HR

Francisco Lindor put an exclamation point on the Indians’ 5-2 nailbiter of a win over the Twins with a walk-off three-run homer to right field in the bottom of the ninth, a half-inning after Minnesota tied it at 2 on Miguel Sano’s solo homer. The homer was Lindor’s 29th, four shy of his career high, set last season. Mike Clevinger took a no-decision after throwing seven strong innings, allowing just one run.

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Lindor’s walk-off HR caps Tribe’s dramatic winLindor’s walk-off HR caps Tribe’s dramatic win

Francisco Lindor put an exclamation point on the Indians’ 5-2 nailbiter of a win over the Twins on Wednesday night, rocking a walk-off three-run homer to right field in the bottom of the ninth, a half-inning after Minnesota tied it at 2 on Miguel Sano’s solo homer. The homer Lindor’s 29th, four shy of his career high, set last season.

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NCAA adopts policies regarding draft, agents, recruiting visitsNCAA adopts policies regarding draft, agents, recruiting visits

Eligibility for players who go undrafted in the NBA draft could be restored based on a landmark decision from the NCAA on Wednesday. Several changes related to amateur status and eligibility are being put in place by the NCAA, including allowing “elite” players to work with endorsed player

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