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The attack in Brooklyn took place around 8:30 a.m. According to an official with the New York Police Department (NYPD), the suspect got on a northbound R train and detonated a smoke bomb. The train continued to the next stop, where gunfire erupted. The New York Fire Department said 16 people were injured, and NYPD reports no life-threatening injuries. Several transit systems across the nation have commented on the attack, stating that they are ramping up security and patrols on subway stations in major cities, including Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington D....

Koepka matched Rory McIlroy’s 2011 U.S. Open 72-hole aggregate score. MORE: U.S. Open leaderboard Entering Sunday’s round tied for second behind third-round leader Brian Harman (-12), Koepka broke away from the crowded leaderboard with three consecutive birdies on holes 14, 15 and 16. It is the first major victory for the 27-year-old Koepka. MORE: Who is Brian Harman? Harman finished second at 13 under while Hideki Matsuyama (-12) and Tommy Fleetwood (-11) rounded out the top four....

When May 8 roles around, SN's Vinnie Iyer projects Manziel as the Browns' pick. According to Iyer: The Browns could decide to wait on their first-round QB, but it will be hard not to pull the trigger on Johnny Football without needing a "Draft Day"-like trade to do it. The question is: Should they draft Manziel? Writing in The Plain Dealer of Cleveland, Bud Shaw lays out reasons why Browns brass shouldn't treat Manziel like the flavor of the moment....

The NFL has urged teams to adopt a policy that would differentiate between vaccinated and unvaccinated players through differently colored wristbands. Tretter called the league’s policy “nonsensical,” saying it was an attempt to push players into getting vaccinated by publicly shaming them. “So what it really comes down to is the NFL wanted to put a policy in place to try to shame unvaccinated players publicly about their status and make that known to everybody on the field, and that shouldn’t be the case because it’s unnecessary,” he said....

MORE: 40 most hated NFL players of all time The Browns receiver was reinstated after a season-long ban from the NFL, and he is now ready to put his best foot forward. “I definitely think I’m a different person,” Gordon said, via ESPN.com. “If you haven’t changed over a period of time, that’s a bad thing. I think me standing here is a testament to that. Most people might not see it that way....

Browns team captain Joe Thomas spoke to ESPN Cleveland about how Manziel can win back his team following his stint in rehab. Thomas’ comments carry a lot of weight as he’s seen as one of the leaders on the team. MORE: Manziel could soon rejoin team | Watkins has hip surgery | Top available free agents “I think he’s going to have to prove to the team that football is important and being the man, being the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, is important, it is his goal, his single goal in his life,” Thomas said....

More than whoever Cleveland might have taken with that pick, Beckham gives young quarterback Baker Mayfield another weapon to go along with running back Nick Chubb, wide receiver Jarvis Landry and tight end David Njoku. The Browns’ first draft pick won’t come until the No. 49 overall selection, but that’s a trade most teams would make 10 times out of 10. NFL DRAFT GRADES: Ranking the best, worst 2019 classes from 1-32...

The Browns had been slated to pick eighth, but the Titans traded up from the No. 15 position to pick Michigan State offensive lineman Jack Conklin. NFL Draft: Follow the picks. Get the analysis. After finishing 3-13 last year, the Browns need help almost everywhere, and Coleman is an interesting addition — and not just because he’ll be teamed with fellow Baylor alum Robert Griffin III. Coleman’s ability to stretch the field should help the Browns replace Travis Benjamin as a viable deep threat....

According to NFL Media, which cited unidentified sources, the Browns are hosting the veteran defensive end Thursday for his first visit since becoming a free agent. PFT later reported that Daniels plans to travel to another city Thursday night, though “the identity of that team is, for now, being closely guarded.” Daniels was cut by the Packers in a shocking move Wednesday after spending his entire seven-year career in Green Bay....

Despite all the big-name players and plays, it came down to one of the best kickers in the NFL. And it came down to the last two plays to decide the game. Baltimore Ravens kicker Justn Tucker booted a 55-yard field goal with two seconds remaining, and the Ravens then forced a safety on Cleveland’s multilateral, last-ditch effort for a gritty, 47-42, win. The Ravens, which used to be the old Cleveland team before moving to Baltimore more than 20 years ago, improved to 8-5 on the season....

The wide receiver has agreed to terms on a two-year, $6 million deal with the Browns, according to ESPN. Hartline, a native of Canton, Ohio, starred at Ohio State from 2006-08. The 28-year-old spent the first six years of his NFL career with the Dolphins before he was released Feb. 27. MORE: Cardinals get top free agent OL | Gore having second thoughts | PHOTOS: Top free agents Hartline will help fill the gap in Cleveland’s receving corps caused by the NFL’s season-long suspension of Josh Gordon for 2015....

The former coach turned team consultant acknowledged in an interview with USA TODAY Sports’ Jori Epstein that he had never before seen a player take 11 days off from camp during his decades-long coaching career. However, he explained that Brady’s circumstances are unique. “It’s a matter of when you’re 45 and you have way, way more things in your life going on than a 25-year-old does,” Arians explained. “Tom needed the time....

Case in point, I give you Seahawks pass rusher Bruce Irvin. MORE: NFL player sues bank over $20 million in lost wages | Tom Brady fakes out fans Wait for it … Driving under the influence is HILARIOUS! Just ask the families of 10,076 people who died in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in 2013, according to responsibility.org. Also hilarious: Four NFL players have actually been arrested on charges of driving under the influence already in 2015....

In one final twist to the strange saga, a contrite Marchand acknowledged his behavior became a distraction and promised to reform it next season. MORE: Sean Avery says Brad Marchand’s playoff act isn’t worth a lick “I’ve got to knock that s— out,” he said, speaking to reporters for 17 minutes during Boston’s exit interviews Wednesday. Marchand’s antics began in Game 1 of the first round against the Maple Leafs when, in the heat of a scuffle with Leo Komarov, he nuzzled the Toronto tough guy, smooching his neck....

Bruins coach Claude Julien said Hamilton returned to Boston for further evaluation. There is no timetable for his return. MORE: Lundqvist expects to play this week | Dupuis done for season | Richards recalled Hamilton was injured during the Bruins’ shootout loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He was then sidelined during the Bruins’ loss to the Lightning the next day. The team recalled Zach Trotman from Providence to play in Hamilton’s absence....

Costa out, Morata in at Chelsea? The Northern Ireland international has agreed to a deal that will keep him at The Hawthorns until at least the end of next season, although an extension to July 2019 could be triggered, depending on appearances. Brunt has not missed a league game since returning in October from the cruciate knee ligament injury that kept him out of Euro 2016. West Brom boss Tony Pulis welcomed Brunt’s decision to sign a new deal and praised his performances following his comeback....

A fan tossed Harper her phone before the Nationals took on the Blue Jays on Tuesday, so of course, he made the right move. MORE: Worst MLB Draft misses | Gallo blasts home run in debut | AL MVP Watch Harper nearly hit his 19th home run of the season in the game, but settled for a double off the wall. There is a good chance he’ll continue to mash the ball even if his pregame routine no longer includes photo opportunities....

In an extensive interview with ESPN, Harper claims he wants to change the game. How? He wants players to be more expressive. To get rid of the notion that baseball players are supposed to stay in line and play the game the “right way.” To hell with that, says Harper. PHOTOS: Bryce Harper’s colorful career | MORE: Baseball’s next young studs “Baseball’s tired,” Harper said to ESPN. “It’s a tired sport, because you can’t express yourself....

Samsung will provide an AR service that Galaxy phone users can download to access a virtual reality experience of Connect, BTS, which features a series of art exhibitions in five cities around the world including New York City. A member of BTS (RM, Jin or Jungkook) will appear virtually on screen to talk about specific artwork from the series, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reports. Large media screens for the new AR service have already been installed at the Connect, BTS exhibitions in New York City and Seoul....

Brown left the sideline midway through the third quarter after an apparent dispute with the coaches. He then took off his jersey, pads and undershirt before throwing his shirt and gloves into the crowd. He then ran off the field, did some jumping jacks in the end zone to pump up the Jets crowd and disappeared into the locker room after flashing a peace sign. He never returned to the field....