Broner didn’t lose but he didn’t win, either. He and Vargas fought to a majority draw (115-113, Broner; 114-114, 114-114). Sporting News scored the fight 115-113 for Vargas. It was a tale of two fights. Vargas (28-2-1, 10 KOs) dominated the first half by using the jab to set up his punches, while Broner did next to nothing and looked like a carbon copy of the fighter he was vs....
Brown defenders say this was personal, not official, business. And the Commerce Department denies Brown uses his post to help political pals. But in response to a law-suit from an advocacy group, the department has released documents indicating that Brown awarded campaign supporters coveted seats on U.S. trade missions – trips that have generated millions in contracts for American businesses. One CEO won a last-minute spot after Brown got a note from a Clinton friend pointing out that the businessman was “an early financial supporter of the Clinton/Gore campaign and a very generous donor to the party’s 1992 effort....
That’s how long the Browns’ first- and second-string quarterbacks had to prep for the Panthers, who beat the Browns, 17-13, on Sunday to stay alive in the NFC South hunt. With 1:49 left in the second quarter and Carolina up, 10-7, Manziel was slammed by Carolina’s Colin Jones and Luke Kuechly at Cleveland’s 19-yard line on a QB sweep to his left for a one-yard loss. “I kind of popped up ready to run back to the huddle and as soon as I took the first step, I felt like I was cramping,” Manziel told reporters after the game....
It could all be a smokescreen. It could be due diligence. It could also be an indicator that they will, indeed, draft two quarterbacks - even use both the fourth and 26th overall picks on the position. According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Murray will go to Cleveland next week and work out for them in private at Georgia, where he played and where he held his pro day Wednesday....
Mack, who had never missed a snap during his pro career, was hurt while blocking on a running play in the second quarter. He was face down in the grass for several minutes before a cart was brought out to drive him to the locker room. MORE: Week 6 scoreboard | Photos | Browns offense spells success in 2014 Browns coach Mike Pettine said the initial diagnosis was a broken leg....
The Browns linebacker will undergo arthroscopic surgery Thursday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, Cleveland.com reported. MORE: Training camp injuries taking toll on NFL teams | Worst first-round picks in Browns history Mingo sat out practice Wednesday before the team confirmed the injury Thursday. He will be sidelined for 2-4 weeks as he recovers. With the season opener against the Jets five weeks away, Mingo could be ready just in time for Week 1....
The Browns (6-7-1) are still alive in the playoff hunt, while the Broncos (6-8) were eliminated from contention. MORE: Watch Browns-Broncos live or on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield went 18 of 31 passing for 181 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Fellow rookie Nick Chubb provided 100 yards on the ground. Case Keenum, meanwhile, threw two costly picks for the Broncos and was sacked on fourth-and-10 in the final minute, ending his team’s comeback bid....
Arians believes the Rams blocked a Cardinals extra-point and field-goal attempt in illegal fashion, even though no penalties were called. On the former, two 300-plus-pound defensive tackles (Michael Brockers and Tyrunn Walker) crashed into long snapper Justin Drescher and sent him tumbling backward toward holder Andy Lee and kicker Phil Dawson. Walker then blocked the kick, allowing Los Angeles to maintain a 16-13 edge late in the second quarter....
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If Gates hangs on, he’ll be forced to make sweeping changes in his 8,300-member department. Critics say the King tape only confirms what Los Angeles blacks and Hispanics have long alleged - that their police force is violent and abusive. The city paid out $8.1 million in damages last year to victims of excessive force. A local watchdog agency, the Police Misconduct Lawyer Referral Service, logged more than 600 complaints against L....
The Packers announced early in the second half that Bulaga would not return. Green Bay was playing without center J.C. Tretter and had rookie Corey Linsley starting in his first NFL game. MORE: Must-see photos | Lacy suffers another concussion | Seahawks show off offense in first half The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Bulaga suffered a sprain. Bulaga was injured early in the second quarter on Eddie Lacy’s 3-yard run....
An actress and comedian is alleging that Callen raped her in 1999, Los Angeles Times reported on Friday. In addition to her accusation that Callen held her down and forced her to engage in intercourse with him more than 20 years ago, three other unidentified women described instances of alleged sexual misconduct from Callen, including one woman who accused the comedian of pinning her against a wall in an American Apparel fitting room and kissing her against her will in 2009....
Bryan Kohberger, a 28-year-old Ph.D. student and teaching assistant in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Washington State University, was arrested at his parents’ home in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said. Kohberger is accused of breaking into a rental house in Moscow, Idaho, and fatally stabbing Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in the early morning hours on November 13. In the days since his arrest, details about Kohberger’s life have emerged—including how he follows a strict vegan diet and has reportedly struggled with heroin addiction in the past....
Dixon received a favorable ruling in court Wednesday when a judge said he was concerned that USC did not allow Dixon the appropriate due process after he was he was involved in two alleged incidents of sexual misconduct last fall. MORE: Top 10 USC Trojans of all time | Judge denies Winston’s motion to dismiss lawsuit Dixon was cleared in one incident in October, but the school determined he violated its “affirmative consent” policy for sexual activity on Oct....
There are even Instagram photos to prove it. The couple canceled a ceremony planned for 2015 before getting re-engaged. A photo posted by India Earl (@indiaearl) on Dec 18, 2016 at 2:50pm PST A photo posted by Bryce Harper (@bharper3407) on Dec 18, 2016 at 1:36pm PST MORE: Bryce Harper’s career, in photos Now that the wedding planning is over, Harper can focus on rebounding from a down year, by his standards, in which he batted ....
Those switches are among the few examples of all-time great hitters moving to a rival in the primes of their career, a practice that has been almost nonexistent since teams split into six divisions. So how will former Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper signing a 13-year, $330 million contract with the Phillies play out for his legacy and the future of the NL East? It could bolster all parties involved, so long as the 26-year-old can again reach the MVP-caliber ceiling the Phillies hope to see....
In a wide-ranging interview with MLB Network, Harper talked about hair preparation, taking selfies and playing Little League baseball with Rangers rookie Joey Gallo. MORE: Harper to the Yankees? Not likely | NL MVP Watch | Bryce Harper photos Harper was asked about how difficult it is to get chocolate syrup out of his hair — which happens when you hit a walkoff home run for the Nationals — and he says it takes a lot less time than it does to get his flowing mane ready for the first pitch....
We get it, Bryce. I probably need to go call my dad too.
Petty had to wait until the top of the fourth round when the Jets picked him with the fourth pick, 103rd overall. The former Baylor signal-caller was the fifth quarterback drafted, but he will get an opportunity to compete for a starting job in New York. MORE: SN’s Draft Central | Meet the Jets’ first-round pick | Second-round pick While the Jets have Geno Smith in place as the starter, he is not considered to be a long-term solution at the position, and Petty poses a strong threat to Smith’s job....
DeChambeau was in camera range of his rival at the U.S. Open on Thursday as Koepka was prepping for a postround interview with Golf Channel. The muscular one decided to say hello as he passed by. Last month at the PGA Championship, DeChambeau strolled behind Koepka and said something while Koepka was being interviewed. Koepka rolled his eyes at the mere sight of DeChambeau. That reaction took the major champions’ lengthy beef to Grade A Prime level....
