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Deshaun Watson spoke for the first time since returning from his 11-game suspension on Thursday. However, the Browns quarterback kept all of his responses focused on the field and not on the last three months. “First off, I just want to say I am excited to be back," Watson said in his first public comments since Aug. 18. "I am excited to be back around my teammates. I also want to thank the Browns organization, the ownership, my teammates in that locker room and all of the coaching staff for all of the support that they had for me, especially my time away. … I also want to thank all of the Cleveland fans and the City of Cleveland for embracing me but also helping me adapt to the community. It has been awesome and it has been great being out, going to dinners and to social places being able to hang out with some of the fans and interact with them. "I also just want to thank everyone that has been sending out some positive energy towards my way. I understand you guys have a lot of questions, but with my legal team and my clinical team, there is only football questions that I can really address at this time."The personal conduct policy suspension stemmed from allegations through the legal system by more than two dozen women of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage appointments. A total of 26 lawsuits — 23 of which have been settled — were filed against Watson, all of them involving incidents that occurred in 2020 and early 2021 while he was still the quarterback of the Houston Texans. One lawsuit was dropped shortly after being filed in March 2021. Watson last talked to the media on the same day he and the NFL reached a settlement on his suspension length. Part of that agreement included going through a clinical evaluation, and then to follow any advised treatment. Watson would not answer the question when he was asked what he learned about himself through the treatment process. He also dodged a question about his message to those who don't believe he should be the face of a franchise in light of the allegations against him.Watson was originally handed a six-game suspension on Aug. 1 by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson. That suspension would've made his return to the field the Browns' Oct. 23 trip to Baltimore. The NFL appealed that suspension to commissioner Roger Goodell, who appointed former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal. Before Harvey issued a ruling, though, the two sides came to a settlement of 11 games. The fact the settlement made Watson's return to Houston also his return to the field has been something that many have found odd. He reiterated what he had said at the time of the settlement, which is that he left the process in the hands of his advisers and didn't have a specific date or opponent in mind for his comeback.Now, the offense that Brissett led to those heights is handed over to a player who, when he last played nearly two years ago, was considered among the game's best quarterbacks. However, it'll be exactly 700 days since the last time Watson played a regular-season game, meaning there's been plenty of time for rust to accumulate. The only game action of any kind Watson has had since Jan. 3, 2021, was in the Browns' preseason opener at Jacksonville on Aug. 12. He played three series that night, completing 1 of 5 passes for 7 yards. Watson has been practicing with the Browns since Nov. 16. That's not the same, though, as playing in games, which is why he knows questions about rust are inevitable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deshaun Watson spoke for the first time since returning from his 11-game suspension on Thursday. However, the Browns quarterback kept all of his responses focused on the field and not on the last three months. “First off, I just want to say I am excited to be back," Watson said in his first public comments since Aug. 18. "I am excited to be back around my teammates. I also want to thank the Browns organization, the ownership, my teammates in that locker room and all of the coaching staff for all of the support that they had for me, especially my time away. … I also want to thank all of the Cleveland fans and the City of Cleveland for embracing me but also helping me adapt to the community. It has been awesome and it has been great being out, going to dinners and to social places being able to hang out with some of the fans and interact with them. "I also just want to thank everyone that has been sending out some positive energy towards my way. I understand you guys have a lot of questions, but with my legal team and my clinical team, there is only football questions that I can really address at this time." The personal conduct policy suspension stemmed from allegations through the legal system by more than two dozen women of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage appointments. A total of 26 lawsuits — 23 of which have been settled — were filed against Watson, all of them involving incidents that occurred in 2020 and early 2021 while he was still the quarterback of the Houston Texans. One lawsuit was dropped shortly after being filed in March 2021. Watson last talked to the media on the same day he and the NFL reached a settlement on his suspension length. Part of that agreement included going through a clinical evaluation, and then to follow any advised treatment. Watson would not answer the question when he was asked what he learned about himself through the treatment process. He also dodged a question about his message to those who don't believe he should be the face of a franchise in light of the allegations against him. Watson was originally handed a six-game suspension on Aug. 1 by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson. That suspension would've made his return to the field the Browns' Oct. 23 trip to Baltimore. The NFL appealed that suspension to commissioner Roger Goodell, who appointed former New Jersey attorney general Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal. Before Harvey issued a ruling, though, the two sides came to a settlement of 11 games. The fact the settlement made Watson's return to Houston also his return to the field has been something that many have found odd. He reiterated what he had said at the time of the settlement, which is that he left the process in the hands of his advisers and didn't have a specific date or opponent in mind for his comeback. Now, the offense that Brissett led to those heights is handed over to a player who, when he last played nearly two years ago, was considered among the game's best quarterbacks. However, it'll be exactly 700 days since the last time Watson played a regular-season game, meaning there's been plenty of time for rust to accumulate. The only game action of any kind Watson has had since Jan. 3, 2021, was in the Browns' preseason opener at Jacksonville on Aug. 12. He played three series that night, completing 1 of 5 passes for 7 yards. Watson has been practicing with the Browns since Nov. 16. That's not the same, though, as playing in games, which is why he knows questions about rust are inevitable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode, we discuss the final ruling from the NFL that Deshaun Watson will be suspended 11 games and fined $5 million for sexually assaulting and harassing 30+ women. We discuss how this will be the final measure of accountability for Watson, legally or from the NFL. We also revisit stories from victims of Watson's sexually predatory behavior, as detailed in reporting by Jenny Vrentas of Sports Illustrated and the New York Times, HBO Real Sports, Court Depositions, and the verdict by Sue L Robinson. Finally, how will a sports story of a generation impact the next generation's fight for women's rights. Reporting for this show: A massage therapist's story of Deshaun Watson's inappropriate behavior - Sports Illustrated Deshaun Watson's Massages Were Enabled by the Texans and a Spa Owner - The New York Times Deshaun Watson Timeline: What Has Occurred Since First Lawsuit Filed - Sports Illustrated Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel Ep 5: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (May 2022) CKSAML Productions Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit

Andy Baskin and Daryl Ruiter break down the NFL's appeal of Sue L. Robinson's initial ruling, what they're asking for and why. Daryl shares a formula and a scenario in which the NFL could conceivably ask for a 24 game suspension for Watson. They also discuss the ripple effect of Jakeem Grant's injury and why Watson is starting in the preseason game against Jacksonville over Jacoby Brissett. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NCAA – Big Ten – AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Big Ten was looking for a seven-year deal worth $380 million per year from ESPN, and the network declined. The people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were not being made public. Sports Business Journal first reported that ESPN was out of the Big Ten negotiations and CBS and NBC were likely to land pieces of the conference’s rights. ESPN has held television rights for the Big Ten since the mid-1980s. The network has shared Big Ten rights with Fox in the latest contract. Fox will remain the primary rights holder. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 2 – Game 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 2 – Game 2 Washington Nationals 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Guardians 5, Tigers 2 – Bieber’s strong outing leads Guardians past Tigers, 5-2 Shane Bieber pitched seven dominant innings, Oscar Gonzalez drove in two runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 for their third straight win. Bieber (7-6) allowed just four singles and a walk while striking out eight. Amed Rosario had three hits, including two doubles, while scoring a run and driving in another. Cleveland entered the night trailing first-place Minnesota by one game in the American League Central Division. Tyler Alexander (2-6) gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings for Detroit. Royals 4, White Sox 2/White Sox 3, Royals 2 – Minus All-Star SS Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to split a doubleheader. The Royals won the first game 4-2. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in both games for Kansas City. Anderson is expected to miss six weeks with a tear in the middle finger of his left hand. He was put on the 10-day injured list between games of the twinbill. Anderson was injured on a check swing during his last at-bat on Saturday night at Texas. He will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago. The 29-year-old Anderson is hitting .301 for the playoff-contending White Sox. He missed the opener while finishing up a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. Nationals 6, Cubs 5 – Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5 Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and the Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 to snap a six-game losing streak. The Nationals were rolling along with a 4-1 lead, thanks to Ruiz’s solo drive in the second and three-run shot in the fourth against Marcus Stroman. Chicago scored four in the seventh to go up 5-4, capped by RBI singles by newcomer Franmil Reyes and Nico Hoerner against Kyle Finnegan. But the Nationals regrouped. Meneses came through against Mark Leiter Jr. in the eighth, after Maikel Franco singled with one out and Yadiel Hernandez struck out. Today Washington (Gray 7-8) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Cleveland (Civale 2-5) at Detroit (Hutchison 1-5), 7:10 p.m.                WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 4-5) at Kansas City (Bubic 2-6), 8:10 p.m. NBA – Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury Kobe Bryant’s widow is taking her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire departments to a federal jury seeking compensation for photos deputies shared of the remains of the NBA star, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash in 2020. Jury selection begins in U.S. District Court on Wednesday in the invasion of privacy case. The county has argued that the photos, which were ordered deleted, have never been in the media, on the internet or otherwise publicly disseminated. Bryant is seeking unspecified millions because she fears the photos may eventually surface. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Seattle Storm 111, Chicago Sky 100 Storms 111, Sky 100 – Storm set WNBA record with 37 assists, beat Sky 111-100 Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a 111-100 victory over the Chicago Sky. Seattle also set a franchise record for scoring in any half with 66 first-half points, but the Storm only led by 11 points after Chicago closed on a 13-4 run. The 121 combined first-half points were the most in a first half this season in the WNBA. Seattle led by as many as 22 points in the second half and hit the century mark with 4:50 left in the fourth. Despite the loss, Chicago is still in the driver’s seat to earn the No. 1 seed in the playoff. WNBA – Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he’s hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. Richardson said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that in cases like this it’s “proportional.” Richardson traveled to Russia ahead of the release by Moscow of Marine veteran Trevor Reed in an April prisoner swap. He declined to discuss the current status of negotiations over Griner or Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks. NFL – Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team hasn’t negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith doesn’t have an agent. He wrote Tuesday in a statement that he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the team of trying to take advantage of him. Smith was second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021. He is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. General manager Ryan Poles says he will not honor the request and will try to negotiate a deal with him. NFL – Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension ‘right thing to do’ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because of his “egregious” and “predatory behavior” toward women. Goodell was addressing the league’s decision to appeal a six-game suspension given to Watson by Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association as an independent league disciplinary officer. Robinson found Watson violated the league’s conduct policy after he was accused by two dozen women of sexual assault or harassment while he played for Houston. NFL/USFL – NFL teams tapping USFL veterans for help in training camp Terrell Bonds owes his latest NFL opportunity to the revived USFL where he played 10 games this spring. He’s got lots of company as the NFL starts its first week of preseason games Thursday night. Bonds is among at least 41 players from the USFL’s inaugural season signed by 26 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Wide receiver has been the most popular position followed by cornerback as NFL teams look for help during training camps. Bonds is with the Tennessee Titans after playing in college at Tennessee State. He used to talk of playing for the Titans. Bonds says he’s thankful to see it actually come true. Golf – PGA/LIV – Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour’s postseason. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman made her decision in San Jose after attorneys for the sides each spoke about an hour. The golfers were seeking a temporary restraining order, which Freeman denied. Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford claimed they should be able to play where they want to. They are among 10 players who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour last week — including Phil Mickelson. NHL – Rangers name defenseman Jacob Trouba captain The New York Rangers have named defenseman and former Michigan Wolverine Jacob Trouba captain. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the selection in a news release and the team later held a news conference with Drury, Trouba and coach Gerard Gallant at their practice facility in Greenburgh, New York. Trouba has totaled 20 goals and 58 assists in 189 games over the last three seasons with the Rangers. The 28-year-old, an alternate captain the last two seasons, is the 28th captain in franchise history, and the first since Ryan McDonagh was traded in 2018. Trouba is one of three defensemen currently serving as captain in the NHL, joining Jared Spurgeon (Minnesota) and Roman Josi (Nashville). Tennis – Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests. “I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine. Williams said she does not like the word retirement and prefers to think of this stage of her life as “evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open. The year’s last Grand Slam event begins in New York on Aug. 29. Tennis – Serena Williams’ legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else Serena Williams is famous for her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. That is more than any other tennis player accumulated in the sport’s professional era. But mere numbers can’t capture everything Williams has represented during a distinguished career that began when she was a teenager in the 1990s and is remarkable for not just the successes but also the longevity, including a record 10 major championships after turning 30. What Williams has done without a racket in her hand is also rather noteworthy, whether it was her off-court interests or her stands on key issues in tennis and society at large. LLWS – Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game in Waco, Texas. Pearland, Texas, righthander Kaiden Shelton was facing Tulsa, Oklahoma, batter Isaiah Jarvis Tuesday when an 0-2 pitch got away from him, striking Jarvis in the helmet. Jarvis fell to the ground clutching his head but was able after a few moments to take first base. Meanwhile, Shelton stood on the mound staring at the ground in tears until Jarvis walked to the mound and put his arms around Shelton to comfort him. The gesture drew a standing ovation. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Peoria Chiefs 7, Great Lakes Loons 1 Dayton Dragons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 2 Beloit Sky Carp 3, West Michigan Whitecaps 2 South Bend Cubs 8, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 7 – 10 Innings Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAA – Big Ten – AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Big Ten was looking for a seven-year deal worth $380 million per year from ESPN, and the network declined. The people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were not being made public. Sports Business Journal first reported that ESPN was out of the Big Ten negotiations and CBS and NBC were likely to land pieces of the conference’s rights. ESPN has held television rights for the Big Ten since the mid-1980s. The network has shared Big Ten rights with Fox in the latest contract. Fox will remain the primary rights holder. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 2 – Game 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 2 – Game 2 Washington Nationals 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Guardians 5, Tigers 2 – Bieber’s strong outing leads Guardians past Tigers, 5-2 Shane Bieber pitched seven dominant innings, Oscar Gonzalez drove in two runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 for their third straight win. Bieber (7-6) allowed just four singles and a walk while striking out eight. Amed Rosario had three hits, including two doubles, while scoring a run and driving in another. Cleveland entered the night trailing first-place Minnesota by one game in the American League Central Division. Tyler Alexander (2-6) gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings for Detroit. Royals 4, White Sox 2/White Sox 3, Royals 2 – Minus All-Star SS Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to split a doubleheader. The Royals won the first game 4-2. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in both games for Kansas City. Anderson is expected to miss six weeks with a tear in the middle finger of his left hand. He was put on the 10-day injured list between games of the twinbill. Anderson was injured on a check swing during his last at-bat on Saturday night at Texas. He will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago. The 29-year-old Anderson is hitting .301 for the playoff-contending White Sox. He missed the opener while finishing up a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. Nationals 6, Cubs 5 – Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5 Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and the Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 to snap a six-game losing streak. The Nationals were rolling along with a 4-1 lead, thanks to Ruiz’s solo drive in the second and three-run shot in the fourth against Marcus Stroman. Chicago scored four in the seventh to go up 5-4, capped by RBI singles by newcomer Franmil Reyes and Nico Hoerner against Kyle Finnegan. But the Nationals regrouped. Meneses came through against Mark Leiter Jr. in the eighth, after Maikel Franco singled with one out and Yadiel Hernandez struck out. Today Washington (Gray 7-8) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Cleveland (Civale 2-5) at Detroit (Hutchison 1-5), 7:10 p.m.                WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 4-5) at Kansas City (Bubic 2-6), 8:10 p.m. NBA – Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury Kobe Bryant’s widow is taking her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire departments to a federal jury seeking compensation for photos deputies shared of the remains of the NBA star, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash in 2020. Jury selection begins in U.S. District Court on Wednesday in the invasion of privacy case. The county has argued that the photos, which were ordered deleted, have never been in the media, on the internet or otherwise publicly disseminated. Bryant is seeking unspecified millions because she fears the photos may eventually surface. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Seattle Storm 111, Chicago Sky 100 Storms 111, Sky 100 – Storm set WNBA record with 37 assists, beat Sky 111-100 Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a 111-100 victory over the Chicago Sky. Seattle also set a franchise record for scoring in any half with 66 first-half points, but the Storm only led by 11 points after Chicago closed on a 13-4 run. The 121 combined first-half points were the most in a first half this season in the WNBA. Seattle led by as many as 22 points in the second half and hit the century mark with 4:50 left in the fourth. Despite the loss, Chicago is still in the driver’s seat to earn the No. 1 seed in the playoff. WNBA – Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he’s hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. Richardson said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that in cases like this it’s “proportional.” Richardson traveled to Russia ahead of the release by Moscow of Marine veteran Trevor Reed in an April prisoner swap. He declined to discuss the current status of negotiations over Griner or Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks. NFL – Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team hasn’t negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith doesn’t have an agent. He wrote Tuesday in a statement that he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the team of trying to take advantage of him. Smith was second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021. He is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. General manager Ryan Poles says he will not honor the request and will try to negotiate a deal with him. NFL – Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension ‘right thing to do’ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because of his “egregious” and “predatory behavior” toward women. Goodell was addressing the league’s decision to appeal a six-game suspension given to Watson by Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association as an independent league disciplinary officer. Robinson found Watson violated the league’s conduct policy after he was accused by two dozen women of sexual assault or harassment while he played for Houston. NFL/USFL – NFL teams tapping USFL veterans for help in training camp Terrell Bonds owes his latest NFL opportunity to the revived USFL where he played 10 games this spring. He’s got lots of company as the NFL starts its first week of preseason games Thursday night. Bonds is among at least 41 players from the USFL’s inaugural season signed by 26 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Wide receiver has been the most popular position followed by cornerback as NFL teams look for help during training camps. Bonds is with the Tennessee Titans after playing in college at Tennessee State. He used to talk of playing for the Titans. Bonds says he’s thankful to see it actually come true. Golf – PGA/LIV – Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour’s postseason. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman made her decision in San Jose after attorneys for the sides each spoke about an hour. The golfers were seeking a temporary restraining order, which Freeman denied. Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford claimed they should be able to play where they want to. They are among 10 players who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour last week — including Phil Mickelson. NHL – Rangers name defenseman Jacob Trouba captain The New York Rangers have named defenseman and former Michigan Wolverine Jacob Trouba captain. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the selection in a news release and the team later held a news conference with Drury, Trouba and coach Gerard Gallant at their practice facility in Greenburgh, New York. Trouba has totaled 20 goals and 58 assists in 189 games over the last three seasons with the Rangers. The 28-year-old, an alternate captain the last two seasons, is the 28th captain in franchise history, and the first since Ryan McDonagh was traded in 2018. Trouba is one of three defensemen currently serving as captain in the NHL, joining Jared Spurgeon (Minnesota) and Roman Josi (Nashville). Tennis – Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests. “I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine. Williams said she does not like the word retirement and prefers to think of this stage of her life as “evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open. The year’s last Grand Slam event begins in New York on Aug. 29. Tennis – Serena Williams’ legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else Serena Williams is famous for her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. That is more than any other tennis player accumulated in the sport’s professional era. But mere numbers can’t capture everything Williams has represented during a distinguished career that began when she was a teenager in the 1990s and is remarkable for not just the successes but also the longevity, including a record 10 major championships after turning 30. What Williams has done without a racket in her hand is also rather noteworthy, whether it was her off-court interests or her stands on key issues in tennis and society at large. LLWS – Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game in Waco, Texas. Pearland, Texas, righthander Kaiden Shelton was facing Tulsa, Oklahoma, batter Isaiah Jarvis Tuesday when an 0-2 pitch got away from him, striking Jarvis in the helmet. Jarvis fell to the ground clutching his head but was able after a few moments to take first base. Meanwhile, Shelton stood on the mound staring at the ground in tears until Jarvis walked to the mound and put his arms around Shelton to comfort him. The gesture drew a standing ovation. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Peoria Chiefs 7, Great Lakes Loons 1 Dayton Dragons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 2 Beloit Sky Carp 3, West Michigan Whitecaps 2 South Bend Cubs 8, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 7 – 10 Innings Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAA – Big Ten – AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Big Ten was looking for a seven-year deal worth $380 million per year from ESPN, and the network declined. The people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were not being made public. Sports Business Journal first reported that ESPN was out of the Big Ten negotiations and CBS and NBC were likely to land pieces of the conference’s rights. ESPN has held television rights for the Big Ten since the mid-1980s. The network has shared Big Ten rights with Fox in the latest contract. Fox will remain the primary rights holder. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 2 – Game 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 2 – Game 2 Washington Nationals 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Guardians 5, Tigers 2 – Bieber’s strong outing leads Guardians past Tigers, 5-2 Shane Bieber pitched seven dominant innings, Oscar Gonzalez drove in two runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 for their third straight win. Bieber (7-6) allowed just four singles and a walk while striking out eight. Amed Rosario had three hits, including two doubles, while scoring a run and driving in another. Cleveland entered the night trailing first-place Minnesota by one game in the American League Central Division. Tyler Alexander (2-6) gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings for Detroit. Royals 4, White Sox 2/White Sox 3, Royals 2 – Minus All-Star SS Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to split a doubleheader. The Royals won the first game 4-2. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in both games for Kansas City. Anderson is expected to miss six weeks with a tear in the middle finger of his left hand. He was put on the 10-day injured list between games of the twinbill. Anderson was injured on a check swing during his last at-bat on Saturday night at Texas. He will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago. The 29-year-old Anderson is hitting .301 for the playoff-contending White Sox. He missed the opener while finishing up a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. Nationals 6, Cubs 5 – Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5 Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and the Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 to snap a six-game losing streak. The Nationals were rolling along with a 4-1 lead, thanks to Ruiz’s solo drive in the second and three-run shot in the fourth against Marcus Stroman. Chicago scored four in the seventh to go up 5-4, capped by RBI singles by newcomer Franmil Reyes and Nico Hoerner against Kyle Finnegan. But the Nationals regrouped. Meneses came through against Mark Leiter Jr. in the eighth, after Maikel Franco singled with one out and Yadiel Hernandez struck out. Today Washington (Gray 7-8) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Cleveland (Civale 2-5) at Detroit (Hutchison 1-5), 7:10 p.m.                WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 4-5) at Kansas City (Bubic 2-6), 8:10 p.m. NBA – Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury Kobe Bryant’s widow is taking her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire departments to a federal jury seeking compensation for photos deputies shared of the remains of the NBA star, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash in 2020. Jury selection begins in U.S. District Court on Wednesday in the invasion of privacy case. The county has argued that the photos, which were ordered deleted, have never been in the media, on the internet or otherwise publicly disseminated. Bryant is seeking unspecified millions because she fears the photos may eventually surface. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Seattle Storm 111, Chicago Sky 100 Storms 111, Sky 100 – Storm set WNBA record with 37 assists, beat Sky 111-100 Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a 111-100 victory over the Chicago Sky. Seattle also set a franchise record for scoring in any half with 66 first-half points, but the Storm only led by 11 points after Chicago closed on a 13-4 run. The 121 combined first-half points were the most in a first half this season in the WNBA. Seattle led by as many as 22 points in the second half and hit the century mark with 4:50 left in the fourth. Despite the loss, Chicago is still in the driver’s seat to earn the No. 1 seed in the playoff. WNBA – Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he’s hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. Richardson said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that in cases like this it’s “proportional.” Richardson traveled to Russia ahead of the release by Moscow of Marine veteran Trevor Reed in an April prisoner swap. He declined to discuss the current status of negotiations over Griner or Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks. NFL – Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team hasn’t negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith doesn’t have an agent. He wrote Tuesday in a statement that he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the team of trying to take advantage of him. Smith was second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021. He is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. General manager Ryan Poles says he will not honor the request and will try to negotiate a deal with him. NFL – Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension ‘right thing to do’ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because of his “egregious” and “predatory behavior” toward women. Goodell was addressing the league’s decision to appeal a six-game suspension given to Watson by Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association as an independent league disciplinary officer. Robinson found Watson violated the league’s conduct policy after he was accused by two dozen women of sexual assault or harassment while he played for Houston. NFL/USFL – NFL teams tapping USFL veterans for help in training camp Terrell Bonds owes his latest NFL opportunity to the revived USFL where he played 10 games this spring. He’s got lots of company as the NFL starts its first week of preseason games Thursday night. Bonds is among at least 41 players from the USFL’s inaugural season signed by 26 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Wide receiver has been the most popular position followed by cornerback as NFL teams look for help during training camps. Bonds is with the Tennessee Titans after playing in college at Tennessee State. He used to talk of playing for the Titans. Bonds says he’s thankful to see it actually come true. Golf – PGA/LIV – Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour’s postseason. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman made her decision in San Jose after attorneys for the sides each spoke about an hour. The golfers were seeking a temporary restraining order, which Freeman denied. Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford claimed they should be able to play where they want to. They are among 10 players who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour last week — including Phil Mickelson. NHL – Rangers name defenseman Jacob Trouba captain The New York Rangers have named defenseman and former Michigan Wolverine Jacob Trouba captain. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the selection in a news release and the team later held a news conference with Drury, Trouba and coach Gerard Gallant at their practice facility in Greenburgh, New York. Trouba has totaled 20 goals and 58 assists in 189 games over the last three seasons with the Rangers. The 28-year-old, an alternate captain the last two seasons, is the 28th captain in franchise history, and the first since Ryan McDonagh was traded in 2018. Trouba is one of three defensemen currently serving as captain in the NHL, joining Jared Spurgeon (Minnesota) and Roman Josi (Nashville). Tennis – Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests. “I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine. Williams said she does not like the word retirement and prefers to think of this stage of her life as “evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open. The year’s last Grand Slam event begins in New York on Aug. 29. Tennis – Serena Williams’ legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else Serena Williams is famous for her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. That is more than any other tennis player accumulated in the sport’s professional era. But mere numbers can’t capture everything Williams has represented during a distinguished career that began when she was a teenager in the 1990s and is remarkable for not just the successes but also the longevity, including a record 10 major championships after turning 30. What Williams has done without a racket in her hand is also rather noteworthy, whether it was her off-court interests or her stands on key issues in tennis and society at large. LLWS – Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game in Waco, Texas. Pearland, Texas, righthander Kaiden Shelton was facing Tulsa, Oklahoma, batter Isaiah Jarvis Tuesday when an 0-2 pitch got away from him, striking Jarvis in the helmet. Jarvis fell to the ground clutching his head but was able after a few moments to take first base. Meanwhile, Shelton stood on the mound staring at the ground in tears until Jarvis walked to the mound and put his arms around Shelton to comfort him. The gesture drew a standing ovation. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Peoria Chiefs 7, Great Lakes Loons 1 Dayton Dragons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 2 Beloit Sky Carp 3, West Michigan Whitecaps 2 South Bend Cubs 8, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 7 – 10 Innings Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCAA – Big Ten – AP sources: ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights negotiations The Big Ten’s next television contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press that the Big Ten was looking for a seven-year deal worth $380 million per year from ESPN, and the network declined. The people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the negotiations were not being made public. Sports Business Journal first reported that ESPN was out of the Big Ten negotiations and CBS and NBC were likely to land pieces of the conference’s rights. ESPN has held television rights for the Big Ten since the mid-1980s. The network has shared Big Ten rights with Fox in the latest contract. Fox will remain the primary rights holder. MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Cleveland Guardians 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Kansas City Royals 4, Chicago White Sox 2 – Game 1 Chicago White Sox 3, Kansas City Royals 2 – Game 2 Washington Nationals 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Guardians 5, Tigers 2 – Bieber’s strong outing leads Guardians past Tigers, 5-2 Shane Bieber pitched seven dominant innings, Oscar Gonzalez drove in two runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 for their third straight win. Bieber (7-6) allowed just four singles and a walk while striking out eight. Amed Rosario had three hits, including two doubles, while scoring a run and driving in another. Cleveland entered the night trailing first-place Minnesota by one game in the American League Central Division. Tyler Alexander (2-6) gave up two runs and seven hits in seven innings for Detroit. Royals 4, White Sox 2/White Sox 3, Royals 2 – Minus All-Star SS Anderson, White Sox split twinbill with KC Lenyn Sosa hit his first major league home run and Yoan Moncada also connected as the Chicago White Sox, minus injured All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson, beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 to split a doubleheader. The Royals won the first game 4-2. Vinnie Pasquantino homered in both games for Kansas City. Anderson is expected to miss six weeks with a tear in the middle finger of his left hand. He was put on the 10-day injured list between games of the twinbill. Anderson was injured on a check swing during his last at-bat on Saturday night at Texas. He will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago. The 29-year-old Anderson is hitting .301 for the playoff-contending White Sox. He missed the opener while finishing up a two-game suspension for making contact with an umpire. Nationals 6, Cubs 5 – Meneses hits 2-run HR in 8th as Nationals beat Cubs 6-5 Joey Meneses hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Keibert Ruiz went deep twice and the Washington Nationals regrouped after blowing a three-run lead, beating the Chicago Cubs 6-5 to snap a six-game losing streak. The Nationals were rolling along with a 4-1 lead, thanks to Ruiz’s solo drive in the second and three-run shot in the fourth against Marcus Stroman. Chicago scored four in the seventh to go up 5-4, capped by RBI singles by newcomer Franmil Reyes and Nico Hoerner against Kyle Finnegan. But the Nationals regrouped. Meneses came through against Mark Leiter Jr. in the eighth, after Maikel Franco singled with one out and Yadiel Hernandez struck out. Today Washington (Gray 7-8) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Cleveland (Civale 2-5) at Detroit (Hutchison 1-5), 7:10 p.m.                WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cueto 4-5) at Kansas City (Bubic 2-6), 8:10 p.m. NBA – Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury Kobe Bryant’s widow is taking her lawsuit against the Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire departments to a federal jury seeking compensation for photos deputies shared of the remains of the NBA star, his daughter and seven others killed in a helicopter crash in 2020. Jury selection begins in U.S. District Court on Wednesday in the invasion of privacy case. The county has argued that the photos, which were ordered deleted, have never been in the media, on the internet or otherwise publicly disseminated. Bryant is seeking unspecified millions because she fears the photos may eventually surface. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Last Night Seattle Storm 111, Chicago Sky 100 Storms 111, Sky 100 – Storm set WNBA record with 37 assists, beat Sky 111-100 Breanna Stewart had 25 points and nine rebounds, Gabby Williams added 21 points and seven assists, and the Seattle Storm set a WNBA record with 37 assists in a 111-100 victory over the Chicago Sky. Seattle also set a franchise record for scoring in any half with 66 first-half points, but the Storm only led by 11 points after Chicago closed on a 13-4 run. The 121 combined first-half points were the most in a first half this season in the WNBA. Seattle led by as many as 22 points in the second half and hit the century mark with 4:50 left in the fourth. Despite the loss, Chicago is still in the driver’s seat to earn the No. 1 seed in the playoff. WNBA – Veteran emissary Richardson hopeful for Griner, Whelan swap Bill Richardson, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations, says he’s hopeful about the chances of a two-for-two prisoner swap that could result in the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan. Richardson said in an interview with The Associated Press on Tuesday that in cases like this it’s “proportional.” Richardson traveled to Russia ahead of the release by Moscow of Marine veteran Trevor Reed in an April prisoner swap. He declined to discuss the current status of negotiations over Griner or Whelan or to explain what role he may be playing in the talks. NFL – Bears star LB Smith requests trade after breakdown in talks Chicago Bears star linebacker Roquan Smith is requesting a trade, saying the team hasn’t negotiated in good faith for a contract extension. Smith doesn’t have an agent. He wrote Tuesday in a statement that he has “officially” asked to be dealt and that it was “deeply painful.” He said he has been trying to negotiate an extension since April and accused the team of trying to take advantage of him. Smith was second-team All-Pro in 2020 and 2021. He is entering the fifth and final year of his rookie contract. General manager Ryan Poles says he will not honor the request and will try to negotiate a deal with him. NFL – Goodell: NFL appeal of Watson suspension ‘right thing to do’ NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he feels the league needed to keep pushing for a year-long suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson because of his “egregious” and “predatory behavior” toward women. Goodell was addressing the league’s decision to appeal a six-game suspension given to Watson by Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association as an independent league disciplinary officer. Robinson found Watson violated the league’s conduct policy after he was accused by two dozen women of sexual assault or harassment while he played for Houston. NFL/USFL – NFL teams tapping USFL veterans for help in training camp Terrell Bonds owes his latest NFL opportunity to the revived USFL where he played 10 games this spring. He’s got lots of company as the NFL starts its first week of preseason games Thursday night. Bonds is among at least 41 players from the USFL’s inaugural season signed by 26 of the NFL’s 32 teams. Wide receiver has been the most popular position followed by cornerback as NFL teams look for help during training camps. Bonds is with the Tennessee Titans after playing in college at Tennessee State. He used to talk of playing for the Titans. Bonds says he’s thankful to see it actually come true. Golf – PGA/LIV – Federal judge denies LIV golfers bid for PGA Tour postseason A federal judge in California has ruled three golfers who joined Saudi-backed LIV Golf will not be able to compete in the PGA Tour’s postseason. U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman made her decision in San Jose after attorneys for the sides each spoke about an hour. The golfers were seeking a temporary restraining order, which Freeman denied. Talor Gooch, Matt Jones and Hudson Swafford claimed they should be able to play where they want to. They are among 10 players who filed an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour last week — including Phil Mickelson. NHL – Rangers name defenseman Jacob Trouba captain The New York Rangers have named defenseman and former Michigan Wolverine Jacob Trouba captain. Rangers president and general manager Chris Drury announced the selection in a news release and the team later held a news conference with Drury, Trouba and coach Gerard Gallant at their practice facility in Greenburgh, New York. Trouba has totaled 20 goals and 58 assists in 189 games over the last three seasons with the Rangers. The 28-year-old, an alternate captain the last two seasons, is the 28th captain in franchise history, and the first since Ryan McDonagh was traded in 2018. Trouba is one of three defensemen currently serving as captain in the NHL, joining Jared Spurgeon (Minnesota) and Roman Josi (Nashville). Tennis – Serena Williams says ‘countdown has begun’ to retirement Serena Williams says she is preparing to step away from tennis after winning 23 Grand Slam titles, turning her focus to having another child and her business interests. “I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams wrote in an essay released Tuesday by Vogue magazine. Williams said she does not like the word retirement and prefers to think of this stage of her life as “evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.” Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open. The year’s last Grand Slam event begins in New York on Aug. 29. Tennis – Serena Williams’ legacy involves plenty of wins, plenty else Serena Williams is famous for her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. That is more than any other tennis player accumulated in the sport’s professional era. But mere numbers can’t capture everything Williams has represented during a distinguished career that began when she was a teenager in the 1990s and is remarkable for not just the successes but also the longevity, including a record 10 major championships after turning 30. What Williams has done without a racket in her hand is also rather noteworthy, whether it was her off-court interests or her stands on key issues in tennis and society at large. LLWS – Beaned Little League batter rises to console upset pitcher A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game in Waco, Texas. Pearland, Texas, righthander Kaiden Shelton was facing Tulsa, Oklahoma, batter Isaiah Jarvis Tuesday when an 0-2 pitch got away from him, striking Jarvis in the helmet. Jarvis fell to the ground clutching his head but was able after a few moments to take first base. Meanwhile, Shelton stood on the mound staring at the ground in tears until Jarvis walked to the mound and put his arms around Shelton to comfort him. The gesture drew a standing ovation. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Peoria Chiefs 7, Great Lakes Loons 1 Dayton Dragons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 2 Beloit Sky Carp 3, West Michigan Whitecaps 2 South Bend Cubs 8, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 7 – 10 Innings Tonight Peoria Chiefs at Great Lakes Loons, 7:05 p.m. Lansing Lugnuts at Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 7:40 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What NFL could move before the season starts? Ryan Wilson of CBS joined the show to discuss the NFL, including what players could potentially get moved before the start of the regular season, like Roquan Smith of the Chicago Bears. Also, Wilson talks further about the NFL's appeal of the Deshaun Watson decision by Sue L. Robinson. Plus, Adam talks about the LIV tour players who are looking to compete in the PGA Tour and their lawsuit against the PGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick and Dustin talk about Triston McKenzie's success, Peter King's comments on Sue L. Robinson's ruling on Deshaun Watson and Daryl Ruiter joins the show. 

Welcome to the first and only episode of Aarav's Takes! He begins the episode by breaking down the winners and losers of the Juan Soto trade to the San Diego Padres. Then he discusses the Miami Dolphins' punishment for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton. Aarav ends this wonderful episode by reflecting on Bill Russell's legacy and Deshaun Watson's 6-game suspension.For sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please contact us at: twobrothers.sportspodcast@gmail.comChapters:0:00 Juan Soto Trade5:03 Miami Dolphins' Punishment10:58 Bill Russell13:30 Deshaun Watson's SuspensionBe sure to check us out on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/TwoBrothersandTheirSportsSupport the show

SEGMENT 1- WHAT HAS STOOD OUT TO ME IN SPORTS (10 minutes): Topics- 1) My thoughts on Deshaun Watson's 6-game suspension by Sue L. Robinson. 2) The reason why the Arizona Cardinals took the independent study clause out of Kyler Murray's contract. SEGMENT 2- SPORTS TALK & MY OPINION (11 minutes): Topics- 1) Why the 49ers needed to keep Deebo Samuel in San Francisco with this latest contract extension. 2) Why the Seattle Seahawks are on the clock with D.K. Metcalf after this latest contract extension agreement with Seattle. FINAL SEGMENT- SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT (5 minutes): WHAT IF: The Atlanta Falcons had not drafted Quarterback Matt Ryan with the 3rd overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft?. Where would Matt Ryan have gone in the 2008 NFL Draft, had the Falcons passed on him?. Who do the Falcons select as their franchise guy if they pass on Ryan in 2008? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jared-dawkins/support

4c touches on Deshaun Watson's 6-game ban by Sue L Robinson, along with the lenient Dolphins punishment handed down by the NFL. He recognizes the best teams at the MLB trade deadline & their acquisitions, and explains why Travis Kelce is not a HoF caliber TE. Plus, NFL training camp news & notes!

Sue L. Robinson has issued her ruling on the Deshaun Watson case, but that's not the end of it, as the NFL has appealed her decision. Scott Petrak talks with Dave Chudowsky of WKYC-TV about that as well as the latest developments in the first week of training camp.

The boys are back, and we dive right into the fallout of Sue L. Robinson's decision on Deshaun Watson's suspension. Spoiler alert - we were hoping for much more. We also discuss the Dolphin's punishment for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, and round out the episode recapping the dumpster fire that is the Arizona Cardinals offseason. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nptfootball/support

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 2 – Game 2 Rays 6, Tigers 2 – Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2. Randy Arozarena had four hits for Tampa Bay, which won back-to-back games for the first time since the All-Star break. Rays starter Jeffrey Springs (4-3) picked up the win, allowing two unearned runs in six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. Drew Hutchison (1-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings as Detroit lost for the fifth time in six games. Rangers 3, White Sox 2 – Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and Texas beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Rangers became the first team since 1986 to have two of its first-round picks make their big league debuts as starters in the same game. Left-hander Cole Ragans, who twice had Tommy John surgery after being their first-round selection in 2016, allowed one unearned run over five innings in his debut. Bubba Thompson, the team’s first pick in 2017, had a bunt single. Brock Burke struck out four in two scoreless innings for the win. White Sox starter Johnny Cueto gave up 11 hits, with four strikeouts and no walks while pitching the entire game. Cardinals 4, Cubs 3 / Cardinals 7, Cubs 2 – Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. The Cardinals won the opener 4-3 as Lars Nootbaar hit a tying sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and a game-ending RBI single in the ninth. Quintana, traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to St. Louis on Monday, surrendered one run, one hit and two walks and struck out seven batters in six innings in a no-decision debut with the Cardinals, who have won four straight and are tied for first place in the NL Central with Milwaukee. Jordan Hicks (3-5) allowed a run on a hit and two walks, and Génesis Cabrera and Chris Stratton each tossed a scoreless inning in relief in the combined two-hitter. Today Miami (TBD) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kluber 7-6) at Detroit (Garcia 0-0), 7:10 p.m.           WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 11-4) at Texas (Otto 4-7), 8:05 p.m. MLB – London Calling: Cubs-Cardinals set for London in June 2023 Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019. The league says the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on June 24 and 25, 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to play in London in 2020, but the games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLB last played in London in 2019, when the New York Yankees swept a two-game set against the Boston Red Sox in June at London Stadium. Those were also MLB’s first regular-season games played in Europe. MLB – Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023 Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The 39-year-old Detroit Tigers star mused on the subject Thursday amid a slump through the dog days of summer. Cabrera joined the 3,000-hit/500-homer club earlier in the season, and was hitting .308 as recently as July 8. Plagued by lower-body problems that have been a constant issue in recent seasons, he entered Thursday hitting .132 with three extra-base hits in his last 20 games. The Tigers came into the season as fringe contenders after a strong finish in 2021, but they have staggered to a 42-65 record with the worst offense in baseball. NFL – National Football League Preseason – Hall of Fame Game Last Night Las Vegas Raiders 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 11 Raiders 28, Jaguars 11 – Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11 Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars. Derek Carr, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and Davante Adams, the All-Pro receiver acquired in blockbuster trade with Green Bay, were among many starters who sat out for both teams. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence wore a backward cap on the sideline while third-string quarterback Jake Luton was started. NFL – Former attorney general to hear appeal of Watson suspension NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has been suspended by independent disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, who concluded he violated the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women in Texas. The league wants further discipline and appealed Robinson’s ruling. The appeal gave the power back to Goodell to hand down punishment but he instead chose Harvey to hear the appeal. NFL – Attorney urges Goodell to ‘do the right thing’ on Watson A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the quarterback. Attorney Tony Buzbee says “Every victim of sexual assault is watching Roger Goodell and the NFL right now.” The NFL’s appeal of an independent disciplinary officer’s decision gives Goodell or someone he designates the authority to increase Watson’s penalty. Goodell has named former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey as his designee to hear the appeal. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling. She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. Griner showed little emotion to the sentence but her lawyers said later she was “very upset, very stressed.” U.S. President Joe Biden denounced as “unacceptable” the verdict and sentence, which came amid soaring tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Griner had told the court she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg. WNBA – Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. Before the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64, players from both teams met at midcourt and silently bowed their heads for 42 seconds — a nod to Griner’s jersey number with the Mercury. Sun coach Curt Miller wore a “WE ARE BG” t-shirt. Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time WNBA all-star, was convicted of drug possession and smuggling. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 5, Lake County Captains 4 – 11 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Lansing Lugnuts 1 South Bend Cubs 3, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 1 Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 2 – Game 2 Rays 6, Tigers 2 – Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2. Randy Arozarena had four hits for Tampa Bay, which won back-to-back games for the first time since the All-Star break. Rays starter Jeffrey Springs (4-3) picked up the win, allowing two unearned runs in six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. Drew Hutchison (1-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings as Detroit lost for the fifth time in six games. Rangers 3, White Sox 2 – Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and Texas beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Rangers became the first team since 1986 to have two of its first-round picks make their big league debuts as starters in the same game. Left-hander Cole Ragans, who twice had Tommy John surgery after being their first-round selection in 2016, allowed one unearned run over five innings in his debut. Bubba Thompson, the team’s first pick in 2017, had a bunt single. Brock Burke struck out four in two scoreless innings for the win. White Sox starter Johnny Cueto gave up 11 hits, with four strikeouts and no walks while pitching the entire game. Cardinals 4, Cubs 3 / Cardinals 7, Cubs 2 – Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. The Cardinals won the opener 4-3 as Lars Nootbaar hit a tying sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and a game-ending RBI single in the ninth. Quintana, traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to St. Louis on Monday, surrendered one run, one hit and two walks and struck out seven batters in six innings in a no-decision debut with the Cardinals, who have won four straight and are tied for first place in the NL Central with Milwaukee. Jordan Hicks (3-5) allowed a run on a hit and two walks, and Génesis Cabrera and Chris Stratton each tossed a scoreless inning in relief in the combined two-hitter. Today Miami (TBD) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kluber 7-6) at Detroit (Garcia 0-0), 7:10 p.m.           WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 11-4) at Texas (Otto 4-7), 8:05 p.m. MLB – London Calling: Cubs-Cardinals set for London in June 2023 Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019. The league says the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on June 24 and 25, 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to play in London in 2020, but the games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLB last played in London in 2019, when the New York Yankees swept a two-game set against the Boston Red Sox in June at London Stadium. Those were also MLB’s first regular-season games played in Europe. MLB – Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023 Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The 39-year-old Detroit Tigers star mused on the subject Thursday amid a slump through the dog days of summer. Cabrera joined the 3,000-hit/500-homer club earlier in the season, and was hitting .308 as recently as July 8. Plagued by lower-body problems that have been a constant issue in recent seasons, he entered Thursday hitting .132 with three extra-base hits in his last 20 games. The Tigers came into the season as fringe contenders after a strong finish in 2021, but they have staggered to a 42-65 record with the worst offense in baseball. NFL – National Football League Preseason – Hall of Fame Game Last Night Las Vegas Raiders 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 11 Raiders 28, Jaguars 11 – Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11 Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars. Derek Carr, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and Davante Adams, the All-Pro receiver acquired in blockbuster trade with Green Bay, were among many starters who sat out for both teams. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence wore a backward cap on the sideline while third-string quarterback Jake Luton was started. NFL – Former attorney general to hear appeal of Watson suspension NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has been suspended by independent disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, who concluded he violated the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women in Texas. The league wants further discipline and appealed Robinson’s ruling. The appeal gave the power back to Goodell to hand down punishment but he instead chose Harvey to hear the appeal. NFL – Attorney urges Goodell to ‘do the right thing’ on Watson A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the quarterback. Attorney Tony Buzbee says “Every victim of sexual assault is watching Roger Goodell and the NFL right now.” The NFL’s appeal of an independent disciplinary officer’s decision gives Goodell or someone he designates the authority to increase Watson’s penalty. Goodell has named former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey as his designee to hear the appeal. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling. She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. Griner showed little emotion to the sentence but her lawyers said later she was “very upset, very stressed.” U.S. President Joe Biden denounced as “unacceptable” the verdict and sentence, which came amid soaring tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Griner had told the court she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg. WNBA – Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. Before the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64, players from both teams met at midcourt and silently bowed their heads for 42 seconds — a nod to Griner’s jersey number with the Mercury. Sun coach Curt Miller wore a “WE ARE BG” t-shirt. Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time WNBA all-star, was convicted of drug possession and smuggling. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 5, Lake County Captains 4 – 11 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Lansing Lugnuts 1 South Bend Cubs 3, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 1 Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 2 – Game 2 Rays 6, Tigers 2 – Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2. Randy Arozarena had four hits for Tampa Bay, which won back-to-back games for the first time since the All-Star break. Rays starter Jeffrey Springs (4-3) picked up the win, allowing two unearned runs in six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. Drew Hutchison (1-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings as Detroit lost for the fifth time in six games. Rangers 3, White Sox 2 – Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and Texas beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Rangers became the first team since 1986 to have two of its first-round picks make their big league debuts as starters in the same game. Left-hander Cole Ragans, who twice had Tommy John surgery after being their first-round selection in 2016, allowed one unearned run over five innings in his debut. Bubba Thompson, the team’s first pick in 2017, had a bunt single. Brock Burke struck out four in two scoreless innings for the win. White Sox starter Johnny Cueto gave up 11 hits, with four strikeouts and no walks while pitching the entire game. Cardinals 4, Cubs 3 / Cardinals 7, Cubs 2 – Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. The Cardinals won the opener 4-3 as Lars Nootbaar hit a tying sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and a game-ending RBI single in the ninth. Quintana, traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to St. Louis on Monday, surrendered one run, one hit and two walks and struck out seven batters in six innings in a no-decision debut with the Cardinals, who have won four straight and are tied for first place in the NL Central with Milwaukee. Jordan Hicks (3-5) allowed a run on a hit and two walks, and Génesis Cabrera and Chris Stratton each tossed a scoreless inning in relief in the combined two-hitter. Today Miami (TBD) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kluber 7-6) at Detroit (Garcia 0-0), 7:10 p.m.           WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 11-4) at Texas (Otto 4-7), 8:05 p.m. MLB – London Calling: Cubs-Cardinals set for London in June 2023 Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019. The league says the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on June 24 and 25, 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to play in London in 2020, but the games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLB last played in London in 2019, when the New York Yankees swept a two-game set against the Boston Red Sox in June at London Stadium. Those were also MLB’s first regular-season games played in Europe. MLB – Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023 Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The 39-year-old Detroit Tigers star mused on the subject Thursday amid a slump through the dog days of summer. Cabrera joined the 3,000-hit/500-homer club earlier in the season, and was hitting .308 as recently as July 8. Plagued by lower-body problems that have been a constant issue in recent seasons, he entered Thursday hitting .132 with three extra-base hits in his last 20 games. The Tigers came into the season as fringe contenders after a strong finish in 2021, but they have staggered to a 42-65 record with the worst offense in baseball. NFL – National Football League Preseason – Hall of Fame Game Last Night Las Vegas Raiders 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 11 Raiders 28, Jaguars 11 – Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11 Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars. Derek Carr, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and Davante Adams, the All-Pro receiver acquired in blockbuster trade with Green Bay, were among many starters who sat out for both teams. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence wore a backward cap on the sideline while third-string quarterback Jake Luton was started. NFL – Former attorney general to hear appeal of Watson suspension NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has been suspended by independent disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, who concluded he violated the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women in Texas. The league wants further discipline and appealed Robinson’s ruling. The appeal gave the power back to Goodell to hand down punishment but he instead chose Harvey to hear the appeal. NFL – Attorney urges Goodell to ‘do the right thing’ on Watson A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the quarterback. Attorney Tony Buzbee says “Every victim of sexual assault is watching Roger Goodell and the NFL right now.” The NFL’s appeal of an independent disciplinary officer’s decision gives Goodell or someone he designates the authority to increase Watson’s penalty. Goodell has named former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey as his designee to hear the appeal. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling. She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. Griner showed little emotion to the sentence but her lawyers said later she was “very upset, very stressed.” U.S. President Joe Biden denounced as “unacceptable” the verdict and sentence, which came amid soaring tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Griner had told the court she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg. WNBA – Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. Before the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64, players from both teams met at midcourt and silently bowed their heads for 42 seconds — a nod to Griner’s jersey number with the Mercury. Sun coach Curt Miller wore a “WE ARE BG” t-shirt. Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time WNBA all-star, was convicted of drug possession and smuggling. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 5, Lake County Captains 4 – 11 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Lansing Lugnuts 1 South Bend Cubs 3, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 1 Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Tampa Bay Rays 6, Detroit Tigers 2 Texas Rangers 3, Chicago White Sox 2 St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 – Game 1 St. Louis Cardinals 7, Chicago Cubs 2 – Game 2 Rays 6, Tigers 2 – Lowe, Arozarena power Tampa Bay to 6-2 win over Tigers Brandon Lowe had a home run among his three hits and drove in three runs as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 7-2. Randy Arozarena had four hits for Tampa Bay, which won back-to-back games for the first time since the All-Star break. Rays starter Jeffrey Springs (4-3) picked up the win, allowing two unearned runs in six innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. Drew Hutchison (1-5) allowed four runs on eight hits and three walks in six innings as Detroit lost for the fifth time in six games. Rangers 3, White Sox 2 – Rangers win 3-2 over WSox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders Meibrys Viloria had a tiebreaking pinch-hit RBI single in the seventh inning and Texas beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2. The Rangers became the first team since 1986 to have two of its first-round picks make their big league debuts as starters in the same game. Left-hander Cole Ragans, who twice had Tommy John surgery after being their first-round selection in 2016, allowed one unearned run over five innings in his debut. Bubba Thompson, the team’s first pick in 2017, had a bunt single. Brock Burke struck out four in two scoreless innings for the win. White Sox starter Johnny Cueto gave up 11 hits, with four strikeouts and no walks while pitching the entire game. Cardinals 4, Cubs 3 / Cardinals 7, Cubs 2 – Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. The Cardinals won the opener 4-3 as Lars Nootbaar hit a tying sacrifice fly in the seventh inning and a game-ending RBI single in the ninth. Quintana, traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to St. Louis on Monday, surrendered one run, one hit and two walks and struck out seven batters in six innings in a no-decision debut with the Cardinals, who have won four straight and are tied for first place in the NL Central with Milwaukee. Jordan Hicks (3-5) allowed a run on a hit and two walks, and Génesis Cabrera and Chris Stratton each tossed a scoreless inning in relief in the combined two-hitter. Today Miami (TBD) at Chicago Cubs (Steele 4-7), 2:20 p.m. Tampa Bay (Kluber 7-6) at Detroit (Garcia 0-0), 7:10 p.m.           WSJM/WCSY 6:50 Chicago White Sox (Cease 11-4) at Texas (Otto 4-7), 8:05 p.m. MLB – London Calling: Cubs-Cardinals set for London in June 2023 Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019. The league says the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs will play a two-game series on June 24 and 25, 2023, at London Stadium. The NL Central rivals were supposed to play in London in 2020, but the games were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. MLB last played in London in 2019, when the New York Yankees swept a two-game set against the Boston Red Sox in June at London Stadium. Those were also MLB’s first regular-season games played in Europe. MLB – Miguel Cabrera says he’s uncertain about playing in 2023 Miguel Cabrera says he may end his likely Hall of Fame career at the end of this season. The 39-year-old Detroit Tigers star mused on the subject Thursday amid a slump through the dog days of summer. Cabrera joined the 3,000-hit/500-homer club earlier in the season, and was hitting .308 as recently as July 8. Plagued by lower-body problems that have been a constant issue in recent seasons, he entered Thursday hitting .132 with three extra-base hits in his last 20 games. The Tigers came into the season as fringe contenders after a strong finish in 2021, but they have staggered to a 42-65 record with the worst offense in baseball. NFL – National Football League Preseason – Hall of Fame Game Last Night Las Vegas Raiders 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 11 Raiders 28, Jaguars 11 – Raiders give McDaniels happy homecoming, beat Jaguars 27-11 Josh Jacobs and rookie Zamir White ran well on a rain-soaked field and the Raiders routed Jacksonville 27-11 in the Hall of Fame game Thursday night, spoiling coach Doug Pederson’s first game with the Jaguars. Derek Carr, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, and Davante Adams, the All-Pro receiver acquired in blockbuster trade with Green Bay, were among many starters who sat out for both teams. Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence wore a backward cap on the sideline while third-string quarterback Jake Luton was started. NFL – Former attorney general to hear appeal of Watson suspension NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has chosen former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson has been suspended by independent disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, who concluded he violated the league’s personal conduct policy after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women in Texas. The league wants further discipline and appealed Robinson’s ruling. The appeal gave the power back to Goodell to hand down punishment but he instead chose Harvey to hear the appeal. NFL – Attorney urges Goodell to ‘do the right thing’ on Watson A lawyer representing two dozen women who have accused Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has a chance to “do the right thing” now that the league has appealed a six-game suspension for the quarterback. Attorney Tony Buzbee says “Every victim of sexual assault is watching Roger Goodell and the NFL right now.” The NFL’s appeal of an independent disciplinary officer’s decision gives Goodell or someone he designates the authority to increase Watson’s penalty. Goodell has named former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey as his designee to hear the appeal. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Washington Mystics at Chicago Sky, 8:00 p.m. WNBA – WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years A judge in Russia convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling. She was sentenced to nine years in prison in a politically charged case that could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between Washington and Moscow. Griner showed little emotion to the sentence but her lawyers said later she was “very upset, very stressed.” U.S. President Joe Biden denounced as “unacceptable” the verdict and sentence, which came amid soaring tensions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine. Griner had told the court she had no intention to break the law by bringing vape cartridges with cannabis oil when she flew to Moscow to play basketball in the city of Yekaterinburg. WNBA – Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. Before the Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64, players from both teams met at midcourt and silently bowed their heads for 42 seconds — a nod to Griner’s jersey number with the Mercury. Sun coach Curt Miller wore a “WE ARE BG” t-shirt. Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and a eight-time WNBA all-star, was convicted of drug possession and smuggling. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Last Night Great Lakes Loons 5, Lake County Captains 4 – 11 Innings West Michigan Whitecaps 5, Lansing Lugnuts 1 South Bend Cubs 3, Fort Wayne Tin Caps 1 Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jake is joined by All Eyez on Cleveland's Brad Ward for a BlueWire crossover edition where the duo discusses the ramifications of the NFL's decision to appeal the six-game suspension put forth by Sue L. Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big news on the Deshaun Watson suspension--and @CharlesRobinson, who broke it, joined the Big Show! We talked Sue L. Robinson's bombshell to the NFL, where the process goes from here, what it means for Roger Goodell, Jimmy Haslam, and the Browns.We also talked Kyler Murray, the Hall of Fame Game, Jaguars, Raiders, and the Jon Gruden lawsuit. Check it out!

Daniel Wallach and Dan Lust talk about the NFL's appeal of Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, questions with the NFL's approach to this entire case, Sue L. Robinson's ruling and her explanation behind it, the keys to a possible federal lawsuit and Deshaun Watson's goal in possibly doing so.

Hosts Mike Damergis, Scott Taylor and Charles Coplin discuss the Deshaun Watson debacle as the sex-crazed quarterback is given a six-game suspension . On Monday, Watson was suspended for six games this season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy in private meetings with massage therapists while he was with the Houston Texans. The NFL had asked Sue L. Robinson, the former judge hired by the NFL and its players union to decide on Watson's punishment, for a suspension covering the 17-game regular season and the playoffs.

On Monday, Watson was suspended for six games this season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy in private meetings with massage therapists while he was with the Houston Texans. The NFL had asked Sue L. Robinson, the former judge hired by the NFL and its players union to decide on Watson's punishment, for a suspension covering the 17-game regular season and the playoffs.

Rich reacts to the passing of retired Dodgers announcer Vin Scully and reflects on the unforgettable moments the legendary sportscaster helped shape in our collective memory during his storied 67-year career.  Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio tells Rich how it feels to have NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirm his story about the Dolphins tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton, what Brady's role in the debacle was and if he should have been punished also, and why he expects the NFL to appeal the 6-game suspension give to Deshaun Watson by independent arbitrator Sue L. Robinson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 228 of the Sports Media Podcast features two guests.  First up is Yahoo Sports NFL writer Shalise Manza Young. She is followed by Boston Globe media writer and general columnist Chad Finn. In this podcast, Young discusses her excellent piece on independent arbitrator Sue L. Robinson's decision on Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson; why the decision seems wholly inconsistent with Robinson's own findings; the narrow definition of "violent" as defined in the decision; Manza Young's argument that the decision “underscores to many of us, once again, how some people, even other women, perceive women as disposable, especially if they're Black or brown or work in the service industry”; Watson being cheered at Browns camp; the NFL's decision on the discipline imposed to the Dolphins for violations of NFL policies relating to the integrity of the game, and more. Finn and Deitsch discusses the coverage Bill Russell's passing; the powerful words of Karen Russell, Bill's daughter; Charles Barkley's flirtation with LIV Golf; Amazon hiring Dude Perfect for an alternate telecast; whether there is a definitive NFL program or pregame show; how the league-owned networks cover challenging stories and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Episode of Wrighster or Wrong, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about the NFL's decision to punish Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross for tampering, and Stephen Ross' declaration that the investigation somehow cleared him of tanking accusations. The guys also discuss arbitrator Sue L Robinson's decision to suspend Deshaun Watson 6 games, which is supported by the NFLPA and CLeveland Browns, and give their opinion on whether the NFL should agree to the suspension or push for more time. Finally, in honor of NBA legend Bill Russell, the guys rank their Top 5 athlete-activists of all-time. #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Episode of Wrighster or Wrong, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about the NFL's decision to punish Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross for tampering, and Stephen Ross' declaration that the investigation somehow cleared him of tanking accusations. The guys also discuss arbitrator Sue L Robinson's decision to suspend Deshaun Watson 6 games, which is supported by the NFLPA and CLeveland Browns, and give their opinion on whether the NFL should agree to the suspension or push for more time. Finally, in honor of NBA legend Bill Russell, the guys rank their Top 5 athlete-activists of all-time. #fsrweekendsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL has time to decide whether or not to appeal Sue L Robinson's 6-game suspension for QB Deshaun Watson, what does this mean for the Browns? ESPN's Jake Trotter joins Beau to discuss the entire Watson saga and where the franchise goes from here. The Ohio State Football team begins camp tomorrow, Beau wonders why OSU doesn't allow fans to attend camp practices like NFL teams do. The Miami Dolphins are hammered for tampering with Tom Brady and Sean Payton...did Brady fake his retirement to try and join the Dolphins? Mike Renner of Pro Football Focus jumps on to discuss the wild week in the NFL and offer his thoughts on Notre Dame's week 1 trip to Columbus. The dust has settled on MLB's trading deadline and the Guardians sat on their hands while the Twins go pitching help. USA Today's Bob Nightengale breaks down all the news from Baseball and remembering the late, great, Vin Scully.

Andrew and Chris react to the breaking news that the NFL will appeal Sue L. Robinson's ruling on Deshaun Watson. The guys agree that both the league and NFLPA have cause to take issue with the way in which Robinson went about and decided on its ruling.  Former Steeler Jon Kolb joins the show to discuss the team's new look offensive line and share stories from his playing days.

Andrew and Chris react to the breaking news that the NFL will appeal Sue L. Robinson's ruling on Deshaun Watson. The guys agree that both the league and NFLPA have cause to take issue with the way in which Robinson went about and decided on its ruling.

Tune in tonight 9PMc/10PMe As we chime in on the 6 Game suspension issued out to Deshaun Watson by disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, Owner of the Miami Dolphins Stephen Ross gets disciplined by the NFL for tampering, of course we'll take a look inside of Training Camp across the league and talk a little bit about the upcoming Hall of Fame Game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Las Vegas Raiders in Canton, Ohio. Make sure you join us on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sue L. Robinson, a former U.S. District Court judge, who was appointed the league's disciplinary officer this year in an agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players Association has handed down Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson a six game suspension. We check in with Audacy's Legal Analyst Amy Dash to discuss the punishment. Plus, NBA Legend Bill Russell passed away over the weekend. We remember the life and legacy of one of the all time greats.

On this episode of Takeline, Jason Concepcion talks to Myles Simmons — a reporter with NBC Sports & Pro Football Talk — about Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, handed down to him Monday by independent arbitrator Sue L. Robinson, in a punishment that can still be upended by commissioner Roger Goodell. Jason also talks to New Orleans Pelicans reporter Will Guillory of The Athletic about Zion Williamson's curious weight clause in his new extension with the team. In this week's edition of Buzzer Beater, Jason looks back on the Women's Euro Final and how the English women finally brought the trophy home. Follow and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe to X Ray on YouTube for exclusive video clips from Jason's pop culture series, which releases videos twice a week.

On today's episode, we discuss Deshaun Watson's settlement of 3 more civil lawsuits, and revisit the accusations brought about against him by the victims of his sexually predatory behavior. Then, we discuss the NFL's decision to only use 4 cases of Watson's assault in their arbitration, and the Deshaun Watson Suspension Ruling by Sue L Robinson to give Watson a 6 game suspension based on those 4 cases. Also, the NFL could've let Watson and the Browns get away with all their behavior, and it feels like they did. Here is the reporting by Jenny Vrentas of Sports Illustrated and the New York Times cited in this story A massage therapist's story of Deshaun Watson's inappropriate behavior - Sports Illustrated  Deshaun Watson's Massages Were Enabled by the Texans and a Spa Owner - The New York Times  Subscribe to our new Podcast series. The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty on Apple Podcasts Part 1: The Greatest Dynasty in North American Pro Sports – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 2: Gregg Popovich – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 3: Kawhi Leonard – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty Part 4: What Happened in 2018?? – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify Part 5: The Fall – The Fall of the Spurs Dynasty | Podcast on Spotify CKSAML Productions This show is presented by BetOnline Sportsbook. Use Code “BLEAV” for a 50% bonus on your initial deposit

Jake is joined by Jordan Zirm of Sporting News for an hour-long show where they give their thoughts and reactions to the Deshaun Watson six-game suspension handed out by Sue L. Robinson early Monday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greeny and Hembo continue to discuss the decision handed down by Sue L. Robinson to suspend Deshaun Watson 6 games. Greeny then remembers the late legend Bill Russell. Louis Riddick, ESPN NFL Front Office Insider joins the show to react to the passing of Bill Russell and Deshaun Watson's suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Tuesday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock and Doug Lesmerises take a deeper look at the Deshaun Watson suspension by analyzing the 16-page report from Sue L. Robinson that came with it. First, how did Kevin Stefanski and Browns fans react Monday at practice after the Watson suspension was announced? Then, do the findings in the report match the six-game suspension that was handed down? Finally, what does the report make us think about whether the NFL might appeal? Thanks for listening to the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast from cleveland.com. Want to get involved in Football Insider? Click here for more info and to sign up. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following retired federal judge Sue L. Robinson's ruling to suspend Deshaun Watson for the first six games of the 2022 season, Josh Poloha and Joe Gilbert discuss Watson's six-game suspension, what it means for the 2022 Cleveland Browns season, predict how the Browns will do with and without Watson, and more. As they discussed during the podcast (among many other things), it's worth noting that the NFL has until Thursday at 9 a.m. ET to appeal the suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sue L. Robinson has released her decision and, pending any appeals, Deshaun Watson will be suspended the first six games of the 2022 NFL Season. NRWO discusses the decision, how it affects the browns, and what the next steps are in this lengthy, hopefully soon-to-be-over process.

The NFL has disciplined the Miami Dolphins by taking away two draft picks, including a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 third-round pick in the NFL Draft. But the NFL said there were no findings to claims made by former coach Brian Flores regarding tampering. Also, more discussions about the 6-game suspension for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, and how the NFL has a window to appeal Sue L. Robinson's decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings Kansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Cubs were off Twins 5, Tigers 3 – F/10 – Urshela’s 2-run homer in 10th gives Twins 5-3 win vs Tigers Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and Jose Miranda had three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3. Jose Miranda had three RBIs for the Twins, who maintained their one-game lead in the AL Central over Cleveland. Miranda hit a tying, two-run single in the eighth. He added an RBI single in the 10th before Urshela’s big hit. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal was pulled following five scoreless innings with left arm fatigue. Royals 2, White Sox 1 – Perez, Merrifield homer, Royals edge White Sox 2-1 Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list and the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their second straight win. Perez launched a monster blast for the second straight game and his third homer in four contests after missing 31 games with a left thumb injury and surgery. Merrifield’s drive into the left-field bullpen off Michael Kopech in the sixth might have been his last with Kansas City. A two-time All Star in seven seasons with the Royals, the second baseman has been the subject of trade rumors heading into Tuesday’s deadline. Tim Anderson and Andrew Vaughn each had two hits off Lynch, but the White Sox slipped back to .500 (51-51). Tonight Detroit (Manning 0-0) at Minnesota (Archer 2-5), 7:40 p.m.                 WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Chicago Cubs (Thompson 8-4) at St. Louis (Wainwright 7-8), 7:45 p.m. Kansas City (Keller 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-6), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Braves get OF Robbie Grossman from Tigers for minor leaguer The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran corner outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitcher Kris Anglin. The 32-year-old Grossman is making $5 million this year and can become a free agent after the season. He has struggled for the out-of-contention Tigers with a .205 batting average, 13 doubles, two home runs and 23 RBIs in 83 games. The switch-hitter has started 43 games in left field and 31 games in right. Grossman set career highs in 2021 in his Tigers debut with 23 home runs and 156 games. MLB – White Sox acquire lefty reliever Diekman from Red Sox The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Reese McGuire and a player to be named or cash. Later Monday, the Red Sox acquired left fielder Tommy Pham in a trade with Cincinnati in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. The 35-year-old Diekman is 5-1 with a 4.23 ERA in 44 appearances this season. The 6-foot-4 Diekman is particularly tough on left-handed batters, holding them to a .188 average this season. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 9:00 p.m. WNBA – Brittney Griner’s trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after the beginning of the trial in which she could face 10 years in prison if convicted. As the trial has progressed, the Biden administration has faced rising calls for action to win her release. In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia on an espionage conviction, would go free. NFL – Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” The punishment handed out by the game’s disciplinary officer, former federal judge Sue L. Robinson, fell well short of what the NFL had asked for: an open-ended suspension of at least a year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland in March, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual harassment and assault during the treatments in 2020 and 2021. NFL – Watson discipline didn’t require legal charges Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns found out the severity of the quarterback’s punishment when he was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson made the decision after the NFL pushed for an indefinite suspension of at least one year and Watson’s legal team argued for no suspension during a three-day hearing. A player doesn’t have to be convicted or even charged with a crime to be disciplined for conduct detrimental to the league, per the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association. Ezekiel Elliott, Ben Roethlisberger, Jameis Winston and Kareem Hunt are among players who have received suspensions despite not being charged criminally. NFL – Fans debate Watson’s 6-game suspension for assault claims Football fans are debating the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The reaction was mixed even among Browns fans who hope Watson can be a franchise quarterback. Touchdown Browns Backers Club President Rhonda Whitelock says some club members have told her they won’t watch the Browns anymore. She says other members don’t believe the women who have accused Watson of sexual misconduct during massage treatments. NFL – Lions giving Harris chance to earn starting cornerback spot Under a previous head coach and front office, Detroit drafted Will Harris in 2019 to play safety. Now, the Lions are giving him a chance to be a much-needed cornerback in coach Dan Campbell’s second season. Harris’ move to cornerback started in the middle of last season, when injuries at the position forced Lions coaches to adjust on the fly. In an effort to narrow his focus, the Lions are making Harris a full-time outside cornerback this year, and they’re giving him a shot at the starting job opposite Amani Orurwariye. NFL – Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Arizona QB Kyler Murray test positive for COVID-19 Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. The Seahawks issued a statement about an hour before their fifth training camp practice started. The team said Carroll — who is fully vaccinated — tested positive on Sunday and is experiencing mild symptoms and is remaining at home. Carroll intends on participating in team meetings virtually until he is cleared to rejoin the team. Carroll is the oldest coach in the league and will turn 71 in mid-September.  Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has tested positive for COVID-19. The two-time Pro Bowl selection tested positive on Sunday. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Monday that Murray was experiencing “minor” symptoms. The coach added that Murray will miss a minimum of five days. Murray also sat out Saturday’s practice with a sore right wrist. Kingsbury said that injury was “getting better.” Golf – LIV – Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer Tiger Woods turned down a Saudi offer Greg Norman says was in the neighborhood of $700 million to $800 million. Norman confirmed a figure he previously told the Washington Post. Norman was speaking to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson for an interview aired Monday night. The interview took place Sunday at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. That’s where the third LIV Golf Invitational was held. Norman says he wasn’t the CEO of LIV Golf when Woods got the offer. Woods has spoken out against the Saudi-funded league. He says players who sign are turning their backs on the PGA Tour. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Tuesday Orange and Brown Talk Podcast, Dan Labbe, Ashley Bastock and Doug Lesmerises take a deeper look at the Deshaun Watson suspension by analyzing the 16-page report from Sue L. Robinson that came with it. First, how did Kevin Stefanski and Browns fans react Monday at practice after the Watson suspension was announced? Then, do the findings in the report match the six-game suspension that was handed down? Finally, what does the report make us think about whether the NFL might appeal? Thanks for listening to the Orange and Brown Talk Podcast from cleveland.com. Want to get involved in Football Insider? Click here for more info and to sign up. Music credit: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who did a 180 on Deshaun Watson once the details started to come out from the 16-page report from retired federal judge Sue L. Robinson?  Can Dak Prescott elevate and offense that all of the sudden has a lack of weapons on the outside? Is it all Jerry Jones fault? However, the NFC East gives every team a chance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sue L Robinson has given her judgement on Deshaun Watson, and has recommended a 6 game ban. We now await how Goodell will respond, but surely this is not over. The Dolphins lose their 2023 1st Round Pick and the owner gets fined for tampering Tom Brady and Sean Payton In other news Deebo Signs DK Metcalf gets paid too Ryan Kerrigan, Danny Amendola and Chris Carson retire Training Camp injuries and overreactions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-snap-uk/message

Josh Pacheco fills in to react to the new Deshaun Watson suspension, and his thoughts on Sue L Robinson's decision and if it was severe enough. Dr. Tom Buning, Athletic Director of Chaminade University, joins the show to discuss the university's decision to bring back their baseball program as well as add a women's beach volleyball program in 2023.

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings Kansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Cubs were off Twins 5, Tigers 3 – F/10 – Urshela’s 2-run homer in 10th gives Twins 5-3 win vs Tigers Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and Jose Miranda had three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3. Jose Miranda had three RBIs for the Twins, who maintained their one-game lead in the AL Central over Cleveland. Miranda hit a tying, two-run single in the eighth. He added an RBI single in the 10th before Urshela’s big hit. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal was pulled following five scoreless innings with left arm fatigue. Royals 2, White Sox 1 – Perez, Merrifield homer, Royals edge White Sox 2-1 Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list and the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their second straight win. Perez launched a monster blast for the second straight game and his third homer in four contests after missing 31 games with a left thumb injury and surgery. Merrifield’s drive into the left-field bullpen off Michael Kopech in the sixth might have been his last with Kansas City. A two-time All Star in seven seasons with the Royals, the second baseman has been the subject of trade rumors heading into Tuesday’s deadline. Tim Anderson and Andrew Vaughn each had two hits off Lynch, but the White Sox slipped back to .500 (51-51). Tonight Detroit (Manning 0-0) at Minnesota (Archer 2-5), 7:40 p.m.                 WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Chicago Cubs (Thompson 8-4) at St. Louis (Wainwright 7-8), 7:45 p.m. Kansas City (Keller 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-6), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Braves get OF Robbie Grossman from Tigers for minor leaguer The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran corner outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitcher Kris Anglin. The 32-year-old Grossman is making $5 million this year and can become a free agent after the season. He has struggled for the out-of-contention Tigers with a .205 batting average, 13 doubles, two home runs and 23 RBIs in 83 games. The switch-hitter has started 43 games in left field and 31 games in right. Grossman set career highs in 2021 in his Tigers debut with 23 home runs and 156 games. MLB – White Sox acquire lefty reliever Diekman from Red Sox The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Reese McGuire and a player to be named or cash. Later Monday, the Red Sox acquired left fielder Tommy Pham in a trade with Cincinnati in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. The 35-year-old Diekman is 5-1 with a 4.23 ERA in 44 appearances this season. The 6-foot-4 Diekman is particularly tough on left-handed batters, holding them to a .188 average this season. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 9:00 p.m. WNBA – Brittney Griner’s trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after the beginning of the trial in which she could face 10 years in prison if convicted. As the trial has progressed, the Biden administration has faced rising calls for action to win her release. In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia on an espionage conviction, would go free. NFL – Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” The punishment handed out by the game’s disciplinary officer, former federal judge Sue L. Robinson, fell well short of what the NFL had asked for: an open-ended suspension of at least a year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland in March, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual harassment and assault during the treatments in 2020 and 2021. NFL – Watson discipline didn’t require legal charges Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns found out the severity of the quarterback’s punishment when he was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson made the decision after the NFL pushed for an indefinite suspension of at least one year and Watson’s legal team argued for no suspension during a three-day hearing. A player doesn’t have to be convicted or even charged with a crime to be disciplined for conduct detrimental to the league, per the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association. Ezekiel Elliott, Ben Roethlisberger, Jameis Winston and Kareem Hunt are among players who have received suspensions despite not being charged criminally. NFL – Fans debate Watson’s 6-game suspension for assault claims Football fans are debating the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The reaction was mixed even among Browns fans who hope Watson can be a franchise quarterback. Touchdown Browns Backers Club President Rhonda Whitelock says some club members have told her they won’t watch the Browns anymore. She says other members don’t believe the women who have accused Watson of sexual misconduct during massage treatments. NFL – Lions giving Harris chance to earn starting cornerback spot Under a previous head coach and front office, Detroit drafted Will Harris in 2019 to play safety. Now, the Lions are giving him a chance to be a much-needed cornerback in coach Dan Campbell’s second season. Harris’ move to cornerback started in the middle of last season, when injuries at the position forced Lions coaches to adjust on the fly. In an effort to narrow his focus, the Lions are making Harris a full-time outside cornerback this year, and they’re giving him a shot at the starting job opposite Amani Orurwariye. NFL – Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Arizona QB Kyler Murray test positive for COVID-19 Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. The Seahawks issued a statement about an hour before their fifth training camp practice started. The team said Carroll — who is fully vaccinated — tested positive on Sunday and is experiencing mild symptoms and is remaining at home. Carroll intends on participating in team meetings virtually until he is cleared to rejoin the team. Carroll is the oldest coach in the league and will turn 71 in mid-September.  Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has tested positive for COVID-19. The two-time Pro Bowl selection tested positive on Sunday. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Monday that Murray was experiencing “minor” symptoms. The coach added that Murray will miss a minimum of five days. Murray also sat out Saturday’s practice with a sore right wrist. Kingsbury said that injury was “getting better.” Golf – LIV – Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer Tiger Woods turned down a Saudi offer Greg Norman says was in the neighborhood of $700 million to $800 million. Norman confirmed a figure he previously told the Washington Post. Norman was speaking to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson for an interview aired Monday night. The interview took place Sunday at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. That’s where the third LIV Golf Invitational was held. Norman says he wasn’t the CEO of LIV Golf when Woods got the offer. Woods has spoken out against the Saudi-funded league. He says players who sign are turning their backs on the PGA Tour. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Minnesota Twins 5, Detroit Tigers 3 – 10 Innings Kansas City Royals 2, Chicago White Sox 1 Cubs were off Twins 5, Tigers 3 – F/10 – Urshela’s 2-run homer in 10th gives Twins 5-3 win vs Tigers Gio Urshela hit a game-ending, two-run homer in the 10th inning and Jose Miranda had three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3. Jose Miranda had three RBIs for the Twins, who maintained their one-game lead in the AL Central over Cleveland. Miranda hit a tying, two-run single in the eighth. He added an RBI single in the 10th before Urshela’s big hit. Tigers starter Tarik Skubal was pulled following five scoreless innings with left arm fatigue. Royals 2, White Sox 1 – Perez, Merrifield homer, Royals edge White Sox 2-1 Salvador Perez and Whit Merrifield hit solo home runs, Daniel Lynch took a shutout into the sixth inning in his return from the injured list and the Kansas City Royals edged the Chicago White Sox 2-1 for their second straight win. Perez launched a monster blast for the second straight game and his third homer in four contests after missing 31 games with a left thumb injury and surgery. Merrifield’s drive into the left-field bullpen off Michael Kopech in the sixth might have been his last with Kansas City. A two-time All Star in seven seasons with the Royals, the second baseman has been the subject of trade rumors heading into Tuesday’s deadline. Tim Anderson and Andrew Vaughn each had two hits off Lynch, but the White Sox slipped back to .500 (51-51). Tonight Detroit (Manning 0-0) at Minnesota (Archer 2-5), 7:40 p.m.                 WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Chicago Cubs (Thompson 8-4) at St. Louis (Wainwright 7-8), 7:45 p.m. Kansas City (Keller 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Giolito 6-6), 8:10 p.m. MLB – Braves get OF Robbie Grossman from Tigers for minor leaguer The defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran corner outfielder Robbie Grossman in a trade with the Detroit Tigers for minor league pitcher Kris Anglin. The 32-year-old Grossman is making $5 million this year and can become a free agent after the season. He has struggled for the out-of-contention Tigers with a .205 batting average, 13 doubles, two home runs and 23 RBIs in 83 games. The switch-hitter has started 43 games in left field and 31 games in right. Grossman set career highs in 2021 in his Tigers debut with 23 home runs and 156 games. MLB – White Sox acquire lefty reliever Diekman from Red Sox The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed reliever Jake Diekman from the Boston Red Sox for catcher Reese McGuire and a player to be named or cash. Later Monday, the Red Sox acquired left fielder Tommy Pham in a trade with Cincinnati in exchange for a player to be named later or cash. The 35-year-old Diekman is 5-1 with a 4.23 ERA in 44 appearances this season. The 6-foot-4 Diekman is particularly tough on left-handed batters, holding them to a .188 average this season. WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Tonight Dallas Wings at Chicago Sky, 9:00 p.m. WNBA – Brittney Griner’s trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist is to return to court on Tuesday. That is a month after the beginning of the trial in which she could face 10 years in prison if convicted. As the trial has progressed, the Biden administration has faced rising calls for action to win her release. In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia on an espionage conviction, would go free. NFL – Browns QB Watson suspended 6 games, NFL weighs appeal Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games after being accused by two dozen women in Texas of sexual misconduct during massage treatments, in what a disciplinary officer said was behavior “more egregious than any before reviewed by the NFL.” The punishment handed out by the game’s disciplinary officer, former federal judge Sue L. Robinson, fell well short of what the NFL had asked for: an open-ended suspension of at least a year for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. Watson, who played for four seasons with Houston before being traded to Cleveland in March, recently settled 23 of 24 lawsuits filed by women alleging sexual harassment and assault during the treatments in 2020 and 2021. NFL – Watson discipline didn’t require legal charges Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns found out the severity of the quarterback’s punishment when he was suspended for six games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy. Disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson made the decision after the NFL pushed for an indefinite suspension of at least one year and Watson’s legal team argued for no suspension during a three-day hearing. A player doesn’t have to be convicted or even charged with a crime to be disciplined for conduct detrimental to the league, per the collective bargaining agreement between the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association. Ezekiel Elliott, Ben Roethlisberger, Jameis Winston and Kareem Hunt are among players who have received suspensions despite not being charged criminally. NFL – Fans debate Watson’s 6-game suspension for assault claims Football fans are debating the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. The reaction was mixed even among Browns fans who hope Watson can be a franchise quarterback. Touchdown Browns Backers Club President Rhonda Whitelock says some club members have told her they won’t watch the Browns anymore. She says other members don’t believe the women who have accused Watson of sexual misconduct during massage treatments. NFL – Lions giving Harris chance to earn starting cornerback spot Under a previous head coach and front office, Detroit drafted Will Harris in 2019 to play safety. Now, the Lions are giving him a chance to be a much-needed cornerback in coach Dan Campbell’s second season. Harris’ move to cornerback started in the middle of last season, when injuries at the position forced Lions coaches to adjust on the fly. In an effort to narrow his focus, the Lions are making Harris a full-time outside cornerback this year, and they’re giving him a shot at the starting job opposite Amani Orurwariye. NFL – Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, Arizona QB Kyler Murray test positive for COVID-19 Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has tested positive for COVID-19, the team announced. The Seahawks issued a statement about an hour before their fifth training camp practice started. The team said Carroll — who is fully vaccinated — tested positive on Sunday and is experiencing mild symptoms and is remaining at home. Carroll intends on participating in team meetings virtually until he is cleared to rejoin the team. Carroll is the oldest coach in the league and will turn 71 in mid-September.  Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has tested positive for COVID-19. The two-time Pro Bowl selection tested positive on Sunday. Coach Kliff Kingsbury said on Monday that Murray was experiencing “minor” symptoms. The coach added that Murray will miss a minimum of five days. Murray also sat out Saturday’s practice with a sore right wrist. Kingsbury said that injury was “getting better.” Golf – LIV – Norman says Tiger Woods turned down $700-800M Saudi offer Tiger Woods turned down a Saudi offer Greg Norman says was in the neighborhood of $700 million to $800 million. Norman confirmed a figure he previously told the Washington Post. Norman was speaking to Fox News’ Tucker Carlson for an interview aired Monday night. The interview took place Sunday at Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. That’s where the third LIV Golf Invitational was held. Norman says he wasn’t the CEO of LIV Golf when Woods got the offer. Woods has spoken out against the Saudi-funded league. He says players who sign are turning their backs on the PGA Tour. MILB – Midwest League Baseball Tonight Great Lakes Loons at Lake County Captains, 7:00 p.m. West Michigan Whitecaps at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Fort Wayne Tin Caps, 7:05 p.m.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deshaun Watson faces a six-game suspension to begin the 2022 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The league has three days to appeal the recommendation made by judge Sue L. Robinson, the disciplinary officer appointed by the league and the players association. Jenny Vrentas from the New York Times joins Robert Mays to discuss her reporting on the story, what the recommendation means in the short and long term, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deshaun Watson faces a six-game suspension to begin the 2022 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. The league has three days to appeal the recommendation made by judge Sue L. Robinson, the disciplinary officer appointed by the league and the players association. Jenny Vrentas from the New York Times joins Robert Mays to discuss her reporting on the story, what the recommendation means in the short and long term, and more on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich reacts to the 6-game suspension recommended for Deshaun Watson by former federal judge Sue L. Robinson and says why the punishment should have been harsher.  The MMQB's Albert Breer tells Rich why arbitrator Sue L. Robinson only gave Deshaun Watson a 6-games suspension in the wake of dozens of sexual misconduct allegations against him, if the NFL can win the battle in the court of public opinion against the Browns quarterback, why Deebo Samuel's beef with the 49ers wasn't all about the money, why the Cardinals felt compelled to include the eyebrow-raising mandatory film study clause in Kyler Murray's contract, and who has the upper hand in the Steelers QB competition battle between Mitchell Trubisky and rookie Kenny Pickett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Get Up crew joins Mike Greenberg to discuss a Monday morning full of enormous consequence in the world of sports. Deshaun Watson has been suspended 6 games by former federal judge Sue L Robinson for violating the personal conduct policy. We will have reaction from Ryan Clark, Dan Orlovsky and many more. Meanwhile - the sports world is mourning an icon. Bill Russell, one of the greatest and most important athletes in history has died at the age of 88. Russell won 11 championships and was the first black head coach in NBA history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Get Up crew joins Mike Greenberg to discuss a Monday morning full of enormous consequence in the world of sports. Deshaun Watson has been suspended 6 games by former federal judge Sue L Robinson for violating the personal conduct policy. We will have reaction from Ryan Clark, Dan Orlovsky and many more. Meanwhile - the sports world is mourning an icon. Bill Russell, one of the greatest and most important athletes in history has died at the age of 88. Russell won 11 championships and was the first black head coach in NBA history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(0:00-24:42) – Monday's show begins with Dan talking on the announced six game suspension handed down from NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson and giving his thoughts on the decision. Dan shares why he hesitant to react to the ruling because Sue Robinson has more information on the case then anybody. Plus, Dan looks at other suspension the NFL has handed down over the years. Plus, Dan remembers the life of one of the NBA greats of all time Bill Russell who passed away yesterday at the age of 88.           (24:43-39:05) – We're back with some Colts Audio from Camp last week including Coach Frank Reich on Parris Campbell and Ashton Dulin. Plus, more on Deshaun Watson's suspension.   (39:06-49:33) – Hour one concludes with Dan playing some more Colts audio and interacting with the YouTube Chat about LIV Golf. (49:34-1:18:30) –The great Sean Salisbury joins the show to react to the 6 game suspension handed down to Deshaun Watson and what it means for the league moving forward. Plus, Sean evaluates the idea that Roger Goodell could appeal which would allow him to hand down a new suspension and what the ramifications could be from that. Plus, Sean shares his thoughts on whether training camp should be a space for players to make mistakes and grow.   (1:18:31-1:28:08) –We return from commercial with Dan recapping the show so far and talking more on the life of the legend Bill Russell who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Plus, Dan shares how this past weekend went for him. Later, Dan gives us an update on Dakich Cycles for the City.         (1:28:09-1:38:09) –We're back from break with Dan interacting with the YouTube Chat and looking ahead to his 60th birthday.  (1:38:10-2:00:07) – The hall of famer Tim Kurkjian joins us to take us through his induction into the baseball hall of fame. Kurkjian shares some stories from his induction and the moment he found out he was going into the hall. Plus, Tim answers all our questions ahead of tomorrow's MLB trade deadline and shares who he feels will win it all this year. (2:00:08-2:14:36) –We're back from break with Dan asking for help on how to change his front headlight which is out. Plus, some audio from Colts Camp this time featuring Jelani Woods.     (2:14:37-2:28:09) – Monday's show ends with Dan asking show producer Jimmy Cook for the JCook Plays of the Day. Also, Dan shares his most recent bet he made over the weekend and whether or not he won. Plus, Dan talks on one of his favorite golfers Tony Finau who has won two straight PGA Tour events.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reaction to DeShaun Watson's six-game suspension recommendation from arbitrator Sue L. Robinson.

Greeny is back with the BREAKING NEWS that Deshaun Watson has been suspended 6 games by independent arbiter Sue L. Robinson. The NFL now has 3 days to decide if they will appeal. Dianna Russini, ESPN NFL Reporter joins the show to give context to what the reaction around the league is to this decision. Adam Schefter, ESPN NFL Insider also joins the show to tell Greeny what is next if the NFL decides to appeal Sue L. Robinson's decision to suspend Watson 6 games.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beau returns from vacation just in time to hear the news about Deshaun Watson. Sue L Robinson handed the Browns QB a 6-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy in regards to the 20+ allegations of sexual misconduct. Beau discusses what's next and what the NFL's response might be. The show's "20 Most Interesting College Football programs" series ends with the Ohio State Buckeyes! Austin Ward joins the show to discuss what expectations should be for Jim Knowles in his first year as Defensive Coordinator.

Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd discuss their reaction to Deshaun Watson's 6-game suspension. They talk about Sue L. Robinson's ruling and whether or not the NFL will appeal the decision. They also dive into what's next for Jacoby Brissett and the Browns on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The decision about discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson decision is in, with former federal judge Sue L. Robinson issuing a six-game suspension. Robinson found that Watson committed sexual assault against multiple victims, but didn't go as far as issuing an indefinite suspension based on what she called the "nonviolent" nature of the conduct, the NFL's history of less severe penalties, and what she determined to be a lack of notice for departing from that precedent to issue a harsher penalty. 3News digital anchor Stephanie Haney and 3News sports analyst Ben Axelrod break down the news in a special edition of 3News Now and also talk about what comes next for Watson, including the potential appeal process. Connect with Stephanie Haney here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney Connect with Ben Axelrod here: http://twitter.com/benaxelrod http://instagram.com/benaxelrod Read more here: https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/what-to-expect-now-that-sue-robinson-ruling-suspended-cleveland-browns-quarterback-deshaun-watson-6-nfl-games-3news-now-stephanie-haney-ben-axelrod/95-ad5e78f3-b85b-4c8a-b223-debb93c168b0

How will the NFL react to the Deshaun Watson suspension? With Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson being suspended for six games by Sue L. Robinson, the NFL has three days to file a formal appeal of the suspension. Will Brinson of CBS Sports joined the show to talk about the Watson suspension, as well as the latest on the contract snafu with Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland A’s 1 San Francisco Giants 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Blue Jays 4, Tigers 1 – Chapman homers, Berríos gets win as Jays beat Tigers 4-1 Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, José Berríos pitched seven innings to win his third straight decision, and the Blue Jays beat error-prone Detroit 4-1 for Toronto’s 12th win in 15 games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette had RBI doubles as the Blue Jays took three of four from the Tigers. Detroit is 4-7 since the All-Star break. Berríos allowed three hits, including a solo home run to his brother-in-law, Tigers shortstop Javier Báez. Chapman opened the scoring when he connected off Tigers right-hander Garrett Hill in the second inning, his 20th of the season and fourth this series. White Sox 4, Athletics 1 – Jose Abreu, Eloy Jiménez homer; White Sox beat A’s 4-1 José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez homered, Dylan Cease threw six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1. Abreu and Leury García had two hits apiece for the White Sox, who have won 10 of 15 and returned to above .500. Chicago, the preseason favorite to win the AL Central, trailed first-place Minnesota by three games entering the day. Liam Hendriks pitched around Ramón Laureano’s double in the ninth for his 20th save in 23 opportunities. Cease allowed a run and four hits, striking out seven and walking one. Giants 4, Cubs 0 – Rodón dominates amid trade rumors, Giants beat Cubs 4-0 Carlos Rodón struck out 10 over seven dominant innings amid speculation he could be traded, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0. Rodón got help from his defense early. Left fielder Luis Gonzalez reached over the outfield wall to snare Christopher Morel’s leadoff drive, and center fielder Austin Slater made a running grab of Nelson Velazquez’s hard-hit ball an inning later. Then Rodon took over. He fanned two in the second inning, then struck out the side in the third and fourth. He yielded two hits, none after the third inning. It was the 18th double-digit strikeout performance of his career and his sixth this season. Tonight Detroit (Skubal 7-8) at Minnesota (TBD), 7:40 p.m.                    WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Kansas City (Keller 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 4-6), 8:10 p.m. Cubs are off WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Chicago Sky 95, Connecticut Sun 92 – OT Las Vegas Aces 94, Indiana Fever 69 Sky 95, Sun 92 – OT – Sky score final nine points, beat Sun 95-92 in overtime         Kahleah Copper scored 27 points, Allie Quigley hit two big shots in overtime and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 95-92 in a matchup between two of the top teams. Connecticut (20-10) led 92-86 after Jonquel Jones sank 1 of 2 free throws with 2:02 remaining. Quigley answered with a 3-pointer and Courtney Vandersloot hit two foul shots to get Chicago (23-7) within 92-91 with 90 seconds left. Following a Sun turnover, Emma Meesseman made a go-ahead layup with 47.3 seconds to go and Quigley scored down low with 8.1 left to cap the scoring and a 9-0 game-ending run. DeWanna Bonner topped the Sun with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas scored 22 with eight assists and five steals. Aces 94, Fever 69 – Plum, Aces deal Fever club-record 14th straight loss 94-69 Kelsey Plum scored 26 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat Indiana 94-69, handing the Fever a club-record 14th straight loss. Plum sank 9 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers as Las Vegas (22-8) beat Indiana (5-27) for a second time in three days. A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and reserve Theresa Plaisance all scored 13. A pair of rookies paced the Fever. No. 2 overall pick Nalyssa Smith had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while second-rounder Destanni Henderson came off the bench to score 16 with four assists. Leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell didn’t play after it was announced Saturday she’d miss the remainder of the season with a plantar fascia tear in her left foot. NBA – Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88 The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday. The statement did not give the cause of death, but Russell was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illness. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. His last two were as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport. Russell was a Hall of Famer, five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star. He won with defense and rebounding and waged battles with Wilt Chamberlain. Russell also marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. and stood with boxer Muhammad Ali when he refused military induction. NFL – AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that retired judge Sue L. Robinson has informed the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association she’s ready to issue a ruling on Watson’s disciplinary hearing that concluded a month ago. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Watson was accused of sexual harassment and assault by 24 massage therapists in Texas and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits filed against him. Four lawsuits remain pending and the attorney representing the women has said he hopes to take them to trial sometime next spring. Golf – PGA – Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight PGA Tour victory Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events. Finau closed with a 5-under 67 for a five-shot victory and a tournament-record 26-under 262 total. Taylor Pendrith, Patrick Cantlay and rookie of the year front-runner Cameron Young tied for second. Finau coasted to his fourth career victory, a third title in 11-plus months. He was the 3M Open winner last week in Minnesota, where he rallied from five strokes back to win by three. Brendon Todd was the last to win two straight in the regular season, doing it in 2019. Golf – LIV – Stenson wins LIV Golf event and gets $4 million in debut Two weeks after Henrik Stenson was stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy for Europe, he’s a winner in his debut on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. The Swede got large and immediate returns. He shot 69 at Trump National. He won by two shots over Dustin Johnson and Matthew Wolf. And the payoff for Stenson was $4 million for the individual win, and $375,000 for his team finishing second. Dustin Johnson now has three top 10s in three event and already has made just over $5.2 million. The LIV Golf series doesn’t return until the first weekend in September. NASCAR – Reddick wins at Indy to close best month of NASCAR career Tyler Reddick closed the best month of his NASCAR career with a victory in overtime on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He broke through for his first career victory on July 3 with a win at Road America in Wisconsin and announced nine days later he was leaving Richard Childress Racing in 2024 to drive for Michael Jordan’s team. His second win in five races made Reddick the first Childress driver since Kevin Harvick in 2013 to win multiple races in a season. Austin Cindric finished second in a Ford for track owner Roger Penske and was followed by fellow rookies Harrison Burton and Todd Gilliland, who both had career-best finishes. NCAA – Pac-12’s Kliavkoff jabs Big 12, touts future after USC, UCLA Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff says his conference is far from finished, despite the defections of Southern California and UCLA. Kliavkoff confirmed the Pac-12 is actively exploring expansion during an eventful, occasionally feisty opening speech at his conference’s football media day in the nation’s second-largest media market. While painting a promising picture of the league’s future even after USC and UCLA leave for the Big Ten in 2024, Kliavkoff also threw several jabs at the Big 12. The commissioner said he had spent the past month “trying to defend against grenades being lobbed in from every corner of the Big 12 trying to destabilize our conference.” MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Dayton Dragons 5 South Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 8 Great Lakes Loons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 1 Tonight No games tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's done! Or at least it should be. Retired federal judge Sue L. Robinson suspends Deshaun Watson for six games. Many don't like it, but the league needs to walk away. Deebo Samuel is the latest WR to get a giant contract. San Francisco makes him the 6th this offseason to get at least $24M per year. Tank and Jeremy face off to draft the best all-AFC East fantasy team.

The Monday Kenny & JT Show is underway with today's news that Deshaun Watson will be suspended for six games and the guys explain what sounds like a confusing appeals process. The guys highlight the major points in Sue L. Robinson's 16-page decision. Plus, JT recaps the weekend “If You Missed It.”

11 Championships as a player, 2 championships as a coach of the team he played for, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Civil Rights Activist. We say good bye to #6 Bill Russell. Could he possibly be The G.O.A.T. And the ruling on Deshaun Watson was a 6 game suspension. The question is will the NFL appeal the decision handed down by Sue L. Robinson? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anthony-smith34/support

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland A’s 1 San Francisco Giants 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Blue Jays 4, Tigers 1 – Chapman homers, Berríos gets win as Jays beat Tigers 4-1 Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, José Berríos pitched seven innings to win his third straight decision, and the Blue Jays beat error-prone Detroit 4-1 for Toronto’s 12th win in 15 games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette had RBI doubles as the Blue Jays took three of four from the Tigers. Detroit is 4-7 since the All-Star break. Berríos allowed three hits, including a solo home run to his brother-in-law, Tigers shortstop Javier Báez. Chapman opened the scoring when he connected off Tigers right-hander Garrett Hill in the second inning, his 20th of the season and fourth this series. White Sox 4, Athletics 1 – Jose Abreu, Eloy Jiménez homer; White Sox beat A’s 4-1 José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez homered, Dylan Cease threw six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1. Abreu and Leury García had two hits apiece for the White Sox, who have won 10 of 15 and returned to above .500. Chicago, the preseason favorite to win the AL Central, trailed first-place Minnesota by three games entering the day. Liam Hendriks pitched around Ramón Laureano’s double in the ninth for his 20th save in 23 opportunities. Cease allowed a run and four hits, striking out seven and walking one. Giants 4, Cubs 0 – Rodón dominates amid trade rumors, Giants beat Cubs 4-0 Carlos Rodón struck out 10 over seven dominant innings amid speculation he could be traded, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0. Rodón got help from his defense early. Left fielder Luis Gonzalez reached over the outfield wall to snare Christopher Morel’s leadoff drive, and center fielder Austin Slater made a running grab of Nelson Velazquez’s hard-hit ball an inning later. Then Rodon took over. He fanned two in the second inning, then struck out the side in the third and fourth. He yielded two hits, none after the third inning. It was the 18th double-digit strikeout performance of his career and his sixth this season. Tonight Detroit (Skubal 7-8) at Minnesota (TBD), 7:40 p.m.                    WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Kansas City (Keller 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 4-6), 8:10 p.m. Cubs are off WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Chicago Sky 95, Connecticut Sun 92 – OT Las Vegas Aces 94, Indiana Fever 69 Sky 95, Sun 92 – OT – Sky score final nine points, beat Sun 95-92 in overtime         Kahleah Copper scored 27 points, Allie Quigley hit two big shots in overtime and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 95-92 in a matchup between two of the top teams. Connecticut (20-10) led 92-86 after Jonquel Jones sank 1 of 2 free throws with 2:02 remaining. Quigley answered with a 3-pointer and Courtney Vandersloot hit two foul shots to get Chicago (23-7) within 92-91 with 90 seconds left. Following a Sun turnover, Emma Meesseman made a go-ahead layup with 47.3 seconds to go and Quigley scored down low with 8.1 left to cap the scoring and a 9-0 game-ending run. DeWanna Bonner topped the Sun with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas scored 22 with eight assists and five steals. Aces 94, Fever 69 – Plum, Aces deal Fever club-record 14th straight loss 94-69 Kelsey Plum scored 26 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat Indiana 94-69, handing the Fever a club-record 14th straight loss. Plum sank 9 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers as Las Vegas (22-8) beat Indiana (5-27) for a second time in three days. A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and reserve Theresa Plaisance all scored 13. A pair of rookies paced the Fever. No. 2 overall pick Nalyssa Smith had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while second-rounder Destanni Henderson came off the bench to score 16 with four assists. Leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell didn’t play after it was announced Saturday she’d miss the remainder of the season with a plantar fascia tear in her left foot. NBA – Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88 The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday. The statement did not give the cause of death, but Russell was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illness. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. His last two were as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport. Russell was a Hall of Famer, five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star. He won with defense and rebounding and waged battles with Wilt Chamberlain. Russell also marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. and stood with boxer Muhammad Ali when he refused military induction. NFL – AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that retired judge Sue L. Robinson has informed the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association she’s ready to issue a ruling on Watson’s disciplinary hearing that concluded a month ago. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Watson was accused of sexual harassment and assault by 24 massage therapists in Texas and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits filed against him. Four lawsuits remain pending and the attorney representing the women has said he hopes to take them to trial sometime next spring. Golf – PGA – Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight PGA Tour victory Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events. Finau closed with a 5-under 67 for a five-shot victory and a tournament-record 26-under 262 total. Taylor Pendrith, Patrick Cantlay and rookie of the year front-runner Cameron Young tied for second. Finau coasted to his fourth career victory, a third title in 11-plus months. He was the 3M Open winner last week in Minnesota, where he rallied from five strokes back to win by three. Brendon Todd was the last to win two straight in the regular season, doing it in 2019. Golf – LIV – Stenson wins LIV Golf event and gets $4 million in debut Two weeks after Henrik Stenson was stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy for Europe, he’s a winner in his debut on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. The Swede got large and immediate returns. He shot 69 at Trump National. He won by two shots over Dustin Johnson and Matthew Wolf. And the payoff for Stenson was $4 million for the individual win, and $375,000 for his team finishing second. Dustin Johnson now has three top 10s in three event and already has made just over $5.2 million. The LIV Golf series doesn’t return until the first weekend in September. NASCAR – Reddick wins at Indy to close best month of NASCAR career Tyler Reddick closed the best month of his NASCAR career with a victory in overtime on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He broke through for his first career victory on July 3 with a win at Road America in Wisconsin and announced nine days later he was leaving Richard Childress Racing in 2024 to drive for Michael Jordan’s team. His second win in five races made Reddick the first Childress driver since Kevin Harvick in 2013 to win multiple races in a season. Austin Cindric finished second in a Ford for track owner Roger Penske and was followed by fellow rookies Harrison Burton and Todd Gilliland, who both had career-best finishes. NCAA – Pac-12’s Kliavkoff jabs Big 12, touts future after USC, UCLA Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff says his conference is far from finished, despite the defections of Southern California and UCLA. Kliavkoff confirmed the Pac-12 is actively exploring expansion during an eventful, occasionally feisty opening speech at his conference’s football media day in the nation’s second-largest media market. While painting a promising picture of the league’s future even after USC and UCLA leave for the Big Ten in 2024, Kliavkoff also threw several jabs at the Big 12. The commissioner said he had spent the past month “trying to defend against grenades being lobbed in from every corner of the Big 12 trying to destabilize our conference.” MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Dayton Dragons 5 South Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 8 Great Lakes Loons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 1 Tonight No games tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 1 Chicago White Sox 4, Oakland A’s 1 San Francisco Giants 4, Chicago Cubs 0 Blue Jays 4, Tigers 1 – Chapman homers, Berríos gets win as Jays beat Tigers 4-1 Matt Chapman hit a two-run home run, José Berríos pitched seven innings to win his third straight decision, and the Blue Jays beat error-prone Detroit 4-1 for Toronto’s 12th win in 15 games. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette had RBI doubles as the Blue Jays took three of four from the Tigers. Detroit is 4-7 since the All-Star break. Berríos allowed three hits, including a solo home run to his brother-in-law, Tigers shortstop Javier Báez. Chapman opened the scoring when he connected off Tigers right-hander Garrett Hill in the second inning, his 20th of the season and fourth this series. White Sox 4, Athletics 1 – Jose Abreu, Eloy Jiménez homer; White Sox beat A’s 4-1 José Abreu and Eloy Jiménez homered, Dylan Cease threw six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1. Abreu and Leury García had two hits apiece for the White Sox, who have won 10 of 15 and returned to above .500. Chicago, the preseason favorite to win the AL Central, trailed first-place Minnesota by three games entering the day. Liam Hendriks pitched around Ramón Laureano’s double in the ninth for his 20th save in 23 opportunities. Cease allowed a run and four hits, striking out seven and walking one. Giants 4, Cubs 0 – Rodón dominates amid trade rumors, Giants beat Cubs 4-0 Carlos Rodón struck out 10 over seven dominant innings amid speculation he could be traded, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago Cubs 4-0. Rodón got help from his defense early. Left fielder Luis Gonzalez reached over the outfield wall to snare Christopher Morel’s leadoff drive, and center fielder Austin Slater made a running grab of Nelson Velazquez’s hard-hit ball an inning later. Then Rodon took over. He fanned two in the second inning, then struck out the side in the third and fourth. He yielded two hits, none after the third inning. It was the 18th double-digit strikeout performance of his career and his sixth this season. Tonight Detroit (Skubal 7-8) at Minnesota (TBD), 7:40 p.m.                    WSJM/WCSY 7:20 Kansas City (Keller 5-11) at Chicago White Sox (Kopech 4-6), 8:10 p.m. Cubs are off WNBA – Women’s National Basketball Association Yesterday Chicago Sky 95, Connecticut Sun 92 – OT Las Vegas Aces 94, Indiana Fever 69 Sky 95, Sun 92 – OT – Sky score final nine points, beat Sun 95-92 in overtime         Kahleah Copper scored 27 points, Allie Quigley hit two big shots in overtime and the Chicago Sky beat the Connecticut Sun 95-92 in a matchup between two of the top teams. Connecticut (20-10) led 92-86 after Jonquel Jones sank 1 of 2 free throws with 2:02 remaining. Quigley answered with a 3-pointer and Courtney Vandersloot hit two foul shots to get Chicago (23-7) within 92-91 with 90 seconds left. Following a Sun turnover, Emma Meesseman made a go-ahead layup with 47.3 seconds to go and Quigley scored down low with 8.1 left to cap the scoring and a 9-0 game-ending run. DeWanna Bonner topped the Sun with 23 points and nine rebounds, while Alyssa Thomas scored 22 with eight assists and five steals. Aces 94, Fever 69 – Plum, Aces deal Fever club-record 14th straight loss 94-69 Kelsey Plum scored 26 points and the Las Vegas Aces beat Indiana 94-69, handing the Fever a club-record 14th straight loss. Plum sank 9 of 12 shots with three 3-pointers as Las Vegas (22-8) beat Indiana (5-27) for a second time in three days. A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young and reserve Theresa Plaisance all scored 13. A pair of rookies paced the Fever. No. 2 overall pick Nalyssa Smith had 18 points and 13 rebounds, while second-rounder Destanni Henderson came off the bench to score 16 with four assists. Leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell didn’t play after it was announced Saturday she’d miss the remainder of the season with a plantar fascia tear in her left foot. NBA – Bill Russell, NBA star and civil rights pioneer, dies at 88 The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday. The statement did not give the cause of death, but Russell was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illness. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. His last two were as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport. Russell was a Hall of Famer, five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star. He won with defense and rebounding and waged battles with Wilt Chamberlain. Russell also marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr. and stood with boxer Muhammad Ali when he refused military induction. NFL – AP sources: Decision in Watson discipline case coming Monday A decision on discipline for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following accusations of sexual misconduct is coming Monday. Two people with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that retired judge Sue L. Robinson has informed the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association she’s ready to issue a ruling on Watson’s disciplinary hearing that concluded a month ago. They spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private. Watson was accused of sexual harassment and assault by 24 massage therapists in Texas and has settled 20 of the civil lawsuits filed against him. Four lawsuits remain pending and the attorney representing the women has said he hopes to take them to trial sometime next spring. Golf – PGA – Finau wins Rocket Mortgage for 2nd straight PGA Tour victory Tony Finau ran away with the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club to become the first PGA Tour player in three years to win consecutive regular-season events. Finau closed with a 5-under 67 for a five-shot victory and a tournament-record 26-under 262 total. Taylor Pendrith, Patrick Cantlay and rookie of the year front-runner Cameron Young tied for second. Finau coasted to his fourth career victory, a third title in 11-plus months. He was the 3M Open winner last week in Minnesota, where he rallied from five strokes back to win by three. Brendon Todd was the last to win two straight in the regular season, doing it in 2019. Golf – LIV – Stenson wins LIV Golf event and gets $4 million in debut Two weeks after Henrik Stenson was stripped of his Ryder Cup captaincy for Europe, he’s a winner in his debut on the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. The Swede got large and immediate returns. He shot 69 at Trump National. He won by two shots over Dustin Johnson and Matthew Wolf. And the payoff for Stenson was $4 million for the individual win, and $375,000 for his team finishing second. Dustin Johnson now has three top 10s in three event and already has made just over $5.2 million. The LIV Golf series doesn’t return until the first weekend in September. NASCAR – Reddick wins at Indy to close best month of NASCAR career Tyler Reddick closed the best month of his NASCAR career with a victory in overtime on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He broke through for his first career victory on July 3 with a win at Road America in Wisconsin and announced nine days later he was leaving Richard Childress Racing in 2024 to drive for Michael Jordan’s team. His second win in five races made Reddick the first Childress driver since Kevin Harvick in 2013 to win multiple races in a season. Austin Cindric finished second in a Ford for track owner Roger Penske and was followed by fellow rookies Harrison Burton and Todd Gilliland, who both had career-best finishes. NCAA – Pac-12’s Kliavkoff jabs Big 12, touts future after USC, UCLA Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff says his conference is far from finished, despite the defections of Southern California and UCLA. Kliavkoff confirmed the Pac-12 is actively exploring expansion during an eventful, occasionally feisty opening speech at his conference’s football media day in the nation’s second-largest media market. While painting a promising picture of the league’s future even after USC and UCLA leave for the Big Ten in 2024, Kliavkoff also threw several jabs at the Big 12. The commissioner said he had spent the past month “trying to defend against grenades being lobbed in from every corner of the Big 12 trying to destabilize our conference.” MILB – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday West Michigan Whitecaps 6, Dayton Dragons 5 South Bend Cubs 9, Lake County Captains 8 Great Lakes Loons 4, Lansing Lugnuts 1 Tonight No games tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.