Hoyer hoped to talk to Farmer face-to-face before NFL free agency starts on March 10, but their meeting never took place. “I know Ray had texted me about meeting,’’ Hoyer said in a Feb. 7 interview. “That hasn’t gone anywhere to this point. I’m sure he has other things on his plate. But hopefully I get a chance to do that. I’d like to sit down and talk to him....
The Browns widely were expected to select a quarterback in the NFL Draft. But the team made 12 picks without taking a QB. That means the Browns’ quarterback job likely will be decided in a competition between former Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel — who was benched and later spent 10 weeks in rehab — and 35-year-old newcomer Josh McCown, who went 1-10 as a starter last year in Tampa Bay....
MORE: Madden NFL ‘17 top QB ratings ESPN Cleveland reports it expects Browns coach Hue Jackson to name RG III the starter “early in the week” as the team prepares for its first preseason game Friday in Green Bay. Griffin has been getting most of the first-team reps in camp and has looked good in the process. Jackson has praised Griffin’s decision-making and ball protection in camp thus far, good news for an offense that sputtered in 2015....
Coach Mike Pettine said he isn’t ready to choose a starting quarterback for Cleveland’s second preseason game on Aug. 18 in Washington, but plans to have a regular-season starter set before the third preseason game, Aug. 23 against St. Louis. Hoyer is listed atop the Browns’ depth chart and started Saturday in Detroit. He completed 6 of 14 passes for 92 yards, leading the first-team offense to two field goals in three drives....
Arians, who retired from coaching in 2017 after a kidney cancer diagnosis before he returned in 2019 to coach the Bucs, spoke with the Times about the personal precautions he will take when and if the season begins. He is worried for players as much if not more than he is for the coaches. “(81-year-old offensive consultant) Tom (Moore) is probably the healthiest one of all of us," Arians said....
It’s because they’re now witnesses to and characters involved in the latest viral video. Bruce Pearl, the master promoter, decided he needed an interesting way to sell Auburn students on “Pearl Jam,” the school’s version of Midnight Madness. So he did what every logical head coach would opt to do: interrupts a lecture hall in the grandest of fashions — with an entire marching band. The only thing that could possibly make this video better is if someone stood up, Billy Madison style, and delivered an adapted version of his “Chlorophyll?...
It was announced on Wednesday that Unbreakable star Willis, 67, is stepping away from acting after his diagnosis with the condition. Aphasia, due to injury to the brain, can impair language by impacting the “production or comprehension” of speech and the ability to read or write, according to the National Aphasia Association. The actor’s stunt double, Stuart F. Wilson, revealed in an interview with The Sun that while it wasn’t immediately clear something was wrong with Willis, he noticed that there appeared to be issues over the past year....
Marchand attempted to break out of the Bruins’ defensive zone before he was met with the 6-foot-1 Provorov. Marchand, who stands at 5-foot-9, was sent to the ice and headed towards the Bruins locker room shortly after. Provorov received a two-minute penalty and called for an “illegal check to the head.” Bruins forward David Pastrnak took issue with the play and came to the defense of his teammate. The matinee game between the Bruins and Flyers marked Marchand’s second game since he returned from an injury....
A little before Julien’s Bruins managed a 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins, the Maple Leafs lost 6-2 to Washington. Those two results, at least for the time being, put Boston back in playoff position in the Eastern Conference. It also probably shot down the buzzards that had started circling the locker room. “You’re announcing (Toronto’s loss) to me,” Julien said. “So I didn’t know about that — my focus really wasn’t there, but it’s good news for us....
A little before Julien’s Bruins managed a 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins, the Maple Leafs lost 6-2 to Washington. Those two results, at least for the time being, put Boston pack in playoff position in the Eastern Conference. It also probably shot down the buzzards that had started circling the locker room. MORE: Penguin photobombs Pierre McGuire | Who should coach the Leafs? “You’re announcing (Toronto’s loss) to me,” Julien said....
The probable cause affidavit released last week shed new information on the investigation into the deaths of Xana Kernodle, 20, Ethan Chapin, 20, Kaylee Goncalves, 21 and Madison Mogen, 21 at 1122 King Road in Moscow, Idaho. Cell phone records indicate that Kohberger was in the area near the house after the murders took place. Reporter Brian Entin asked whether Kohberger might have returned to the victims’ home in hopes of recovering a knife sheath left at the scene by the killer....
Bryant is back with the Lakers after a short trip to Germany to get treatment on his right knee, another trouble area for the 35-year-old guard. Kobe Bryant He sat on Los Angeles' bench for an exhibition game Tuesday, and he'll travel with the team to China later this week. Bryant is running with his full body weight on a special treadmill, and he has done light jogging and calf exercises recently....
It took Bryce Harper less than a game to be booed for the first time in a Phillies uniform by Philadelphia fans. All it took was a strikeout with a runner on third base with no outs in his second at-bat against the Braves on Opening Day. He was booed again in the fifth inning, when he struck out again. MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whip-around show on DAZN...
So as Bryce began to thank his friends and family on Saturday accepting the NL MVP award at the Baseball Writers’ Association of America Awards (scaled down to a private ceremony due to weather in New York City), it was not a surprise that he had to fight back tears when speaking about his father, Ron Harper. MORE: Must-see photos for Bryce Harper Here’s what Harper had to say about his dad, who helped him become a great ballplayer: “First, he sacrificed everything to help me....
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It was a dominant performance from DeChambeau, who bulked up during quarantine to accentuate his power-based play style — and put himself in position to win one of golf’s toughest tournaments. That said, DeChambeau got an emotional surprise following hi U.S. Open victory on Sunday when his parents surprised him with a video call: “Oh my God,” DeChambeau said, before backing up and composing himself. “Hey Mom, hey Dad. I did it!...
All four men tested negative for the virus, according to statements from the agencies of each band member. The agencies apologized for the mismanagement of their artists who had not followed social distancing guidelines. The four artists were said to have visited entertainment venues in Itaewon from the evening of April 25 until dawn on April 26, Dispatch reports. South Korea’s Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCHQ) and the Korea Centers for Disease Control (KCDC) have advised anyone who visited entertainment facilities, including bars and clubs, in Itaewon between April 24 and May 6 to remain at home....
After over a month of anticipation, Jimin, Jungkook, Jin, J-Hope, RM, V and Suga have launched their partnership with the fast-food company, in the form of a special “BTS meal”. The “BTS meal” will include 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, medium fries and a medium Coke. To spice it up, the meal will also come with two limited-edition sauces, Cajun and Sweet Chilli, which were selected by the group and inspired by McDonald’s South Korean offerings....
He extended that charitable reach even further on Monday night by inviting 400 military members and their families to the Tampa Bay Lightning game on his dime. MORE: NHL top performers of the week | NHL’s best fights Jackson, who was acting as the Bolts' "Social Captain" of the evening, purchased 400 tickets and donated them all to military members for the second year in a row. Supporting the troops is a mission dear to Jackson's heart as both of his parents served in the Armed Forces....
Thursday was supposed to be the Bucs’ last day of mandatory mini-camp, but coach Lovie Smith had other ideas. Instead, he thought it would be good to send the team to the bowling alley. MORE: Bucs turn to draft, not free agents | Winston’s WR compares him to Tim Tebow | Players who should be president “I just felt like this was a perfect ending to a great offseason,” Smith said, via Buccaneers....
