Mudiay’s coach, Larry Brown, understandably not pleased with the loss of one of the nation’s top incoming freshmen — especially one projected to lift the Mustangs higher in the polls — offered his analysis of Mudiay’s decision. “I’m still close with the kid and the family. I thought it was a bad decision but I’m going to support him because he decided to come with us because he trusted us and thought we could help him,” Brown told CBS Sports....

According to the store’s latest “Jersey Report”, the best-selling replica in the NFL this offseason belongs to a Cleveland player, but it’s not popular yet polarizing quarterback Johnny Manziel. Instead, it’s Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden. MORE: Browns No. 12 in AFC jersey rankings | STEELE: Paul Warfield doesn’t like Browns’ new uniforms Haden is just ahead of NFC East offensive superstars DeMarco Murray and Odell Beckham Jr. The Browns are the only team with two players represented in the overall top 10....

Unless something breaks or a team changes its plans, free agents, waiver claims and practice squads are the place Hoyer's fill-in will be found. Freeman is the first name to many observers because he is available because of his collapse with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, NFL sources told Cleveland.com the Browns have no interest in the deposed starter. Apparently neither did every other team. The Bucs released Freeman on Friday....

A group of determined Cleveland fans has come up with The Billion Dollar Browns proposal for the purpose of buying the team for, you guessed it, $1 billion. MORE: Cleveland’s QB carousel since ‘99 | PHOTOS: 50 years of frustrations The group has a detailed plan to reach its lofty goal. The group seeks an initial investment of just $1 from one million fans. Everyone who contributes will be expected to pay $1,000 if the initial million is raised....

That means Mack is staying in Cleveland. “I’m excited for both Alex and the Browns,” general manager Ray Farmer said in a news release. “We have talked about keeping our own players and this is a positive for us. Alex is a quality person and player that truly brings to life what playing like a Brown means. “The ending is positive for everyone. Keeping our young, good nucleus of players is vital for clubs and specifically the Browns, and therefore this is a good step....

Cleveland is willing to give up its third-round pick (65th overall) to bring the disgruntled 49ers quarterback to Ohio, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. But Kaepernick would still need to be willing to restructure his contract if San Francisco agrees. MORE: Free agency winners and losers | 49ers after RGIII The Browns don’t want to be on the hook for a contract that pays Kaepernick an average of $19 million a year....

The Browns will start rookie quarterback Cody Kessler in place of injured veteran Josh McCown when the team travels to Miami to take on the Dolphins on Sunday, the team announced Monday. “Cody Kessler will be out there playing,” coach Hue Jackson told reporters Monday. “He’s the next guy up.'' As of Sunday, the Browns will have started five different quarterbacks in five games dating back to last season, with Johnny Manziel and Austin Davis starting the final two games of 2015....

According to ESPN, Cleveland is trading a seventh-round pick in 2017 to San Francisco for three-time Pro Bowl punter Andy Lee. MORE: Eagles and Evan Mathis parting ways? PHOTOS: Notable NFL midseason trades The 49ers used a fifth-round pick on Clemson punter Bradley Pinion, and decided to part ways with Lee and the more than $12 million dollars remaining on his contract. Lee, whose net average of 39.5 yards and gross average of 46....

The 21-year-old attacker made the move from Bayern Munich to 2.Bundesliga side Stuttgart in January in hopes of securing more playing time. Since the move, Green has scored one goal in five league appearances for his new club. USA grouped with Panama in the Gold Cup While there had been some question whether Green would feature as prominently in the plans of Arena as he had former coach Jurgen Klinsmann, the U....

The Bruins winger netted the game-winning goal in overtime to give Boston a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. To celebrate the win, Marchand busted out his best imitation of McGregor’s signature strut. “I was hoping to score just to do that [celebration]” Marchand told reporters after the game. “It’s not every day you get to have an icon like that in the room. So I just had a little fun with it....

On Monday, the Boston Globe reported the Bruins offered a deal that would pay Pastrnak $6 million annually, with the length being Pastrnak’s preference of either six or seven years. Less than 24 hours later, CSN New England reported the Pastrnak camp wasn’t “impressed” by the offers. The proposal is the latest in a drama-filled installment between both parties. Earlier this summer, the Bruins winger is said to have rejected a deal that would have paid him $36 million over six years....

Harper’s wife Kayla gave birth to Krew Aron Harper on Aug. 22, one day before the Phillies placed him on paternity leave. According to Harper’s Instagram post, the baby boy weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. A post shared by Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) on Aug 26, 2019 at 9:31am PDT Harper, 26, flew home to Las Vegas after Wednesday night’s win against the Red Sox to be with his wife....

The Nationals outfielder was asked how he felt about the atmosphere at Nationals Park after an 8-5 loss to the Mets on Monday, and he spoke his mind. MORE: Must-see photos from Bryce Harper’s career | Harper crushes longest homer of his career “I mean, they left in the seventh,” Harper said, via the Washington Post. “That’s pretty brutal. I don’t know, whatever.” The Nats came into the series hoping to cut into the Mets’ four-game lead in the NL East, but a three-run seventh inning helped the Mets make the margin even wider....

Harper was on first base with two outs when Jayson Werth grounded to shortstop Miguel Rojas, who threw to first for the final out of the inning. But as Harper went into second he collided with Miami second baseman Derek Dietrich, who was standing on the bag even though no throw was coming. You can watch the video here. MORE: Every team’s worst season of the last 30 years...

The Bucs QB was whistled for the first unsportsmanlike conduct penalty of his career during the NFC South champions’ divisional-round matchup with the Rams. Brady was flagged by Shawn Hochuli’s crew after yelling at the officials following an 8-yard completion to Mike Evans. The veteran quarterback believed that Rams pass rusher Von Miller hit him high and late after he released the ball. MORE: Why Antonio Brown left the Bucs-Jets game, explained...

Still, Tampa Bay remains in first place in the NFC South, the NFL’s weakest division. It has been rough month in particular for Tom Brady. The Buccaneers blew a late lead against Browns in Week 12 and blew a big lead to the Bengals in Week 15, two unprecedented collapses for a team quarterbacked by the GOAT. In between, Brady saved the Buccaneers from near-certain defeat in New Orleans in Week 13 and suffered a 35-7 rout in a San Francisco homecoming in Week 14....

A quick rundown of five fascinating (or frustrating, depending on your perspective) and potentially game-turning decisions: 1. The PI review Carolina coach Ron Rivera challenged a non-call on the field after it appeared receiver Curtis Samuel was impeded by Bucs defensive back Carlton Davis. Rivera lost the challenge as officials found no evidence of PI, but it looked clear that Davis was guilty of illegal contact, bumping Samuel before Panthers QB Cam Newton released the ball....

Blow a pedal: Lose a stirrup in saddle-bronc riding Honker: A ferocious, nearly unrideable animal Sunfishing: A bronco’s maneuver in which it leaps and twists at the same time, exposing its belly Shavin’ scar: Any facial injury sustained during competition Down in the well: When the rider is caught on the inside of a bull’s spin and is pulled downward. Very dangerous. High roller: A horse that leaps high into the air when it bucks

At a press conference introducing new Milwaukee general manager Jon Horst, Edens threw some shade at the Sixers, saying rather than talking about “the process” he likes to talk about results. NBA TRADES: Handing out grades for Sixers-Celtics blockbuster deal As Embiid does, he had a clap back ready for Edens, basically dismissing the Bucks owner by tweeting “That’s cute.” Perhaps Edens was trying to get back at Embiid after the 23-year-old center disrespected the city of Milwaukee on his Instagram when he posted a picture of him playing inside the Bradley Center....