Browns trusting QB Brissett while Watson serves suspension

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 12:00P Tom Withers, Associated Press

As Jacoby Brissett sat at a nearby table patiently waiting for his turn at the podium Friday, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wrapped up his interview session with some strong praise for his veteran teammate. During chats sitting in front of...

Urban Meyer back on Fox's "Big Noon Saturday" post-NFL

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 11:22A Associated Press

Urban Meyer is returning to Fox's “Big Noon Saturday” college football pregame show after his NFL coaching career lasted less than one full season. Fox announced Friday that Meyer would rejoin the show that he was part of in its first two...

Skepticism and hope as USA Gymnastics enters post-Nassar era

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 11:05A Will Graves, Associated Press

The blue and red flames of the new logo USA Gymnastics unveiled this week are designed to symbolize rebirth. They might as well double as a metaphor for the self-inflicted damage the organization has endured for the better part of a decade. The...

Johnson seeks to close oval schedule with 1st IndyCar win

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 9:50A Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

The focus in IndyCar is clearly on the seven-driver championship race as it heads into the final oval race of the season. But one more round racetrack also means a chance for Jimmie Johnson to grab his first series victory. The seven-time NASCAR...

Injured Utah little leaguer recovering, has call with coach

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 9:23A Jake Starr, Associated Press

A Little League World Series player who seriously injured his head when he fell out of his top bunk in dorms at the world series complex has FaceTimed with his coach and continues to improve, the coach said Friday. Mark Ence, the manager for Snow...

FIU football team still reeling over death of 22-year-old linebacker returns to practice

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 7:31A Michelle Solomon, Alex Finnie

The Florida International University Panthers were back on the practice field Friday but took a moment of silence to remember their teammate, Luke Knox, who died on Wednesday. FIU police responded to the University Tower dorms on Wednesday and...

Braves OF Ozuna facing more legal woes following DUI arrest

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 6:34A Charles Odum, Associated Press

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested early Friday morning and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. It was the second arrest in as many years for Ozuna. He was arrested on May 29, 2021, on charges of aggravated...

LeBron James, Wade produce doc on 2008 Olympic 'Redeem Team'

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 6:13A Associated Press

A documentary on the 2008 U.S. men's basketball team known as the "Redeem Team,” with executive producers including LeBron James and Dwayne Wade, will premiere on Netflix this fall. “The Redeem Team” will debut Oct. 7 on Netflix, the streaming...

Larson looking forward to racing Raikkonen at Watkins Glen

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 6:10A Jenna Fryer, Associated Press

Kyle Larson attended last year's Formula One season finale anticipating a behind-the-scenes look at the so-called best drivers in the world. Little did he know he'd soon be racing against a world champion. NASCAR has a record seven different...

Mark DeRosa named US manager for World Baseball Classic

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 5:46A Associated Press

Former major leaguer Mark DeRosa has been named Team USA manager for the 2023 World Baseball Classic. USA Baseball, based in Cary, North Carolina, announced the appointment Friday. DeRosa's professional coaching debut puts him in charge of the...

Miami draws Mississippi State in season opener

The Miami Hurricane (Sports) 8/19 5:43A Chris Damond

Personally, I want to be the top goalkeepers in the ACC and build upon what I did last year to help this team win as many games as possible, Dagenais told miamihurricanes.com before the match.

Source: CBS extends Champions League deal for $250M a year

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/19 5:28A Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

The Champions League is staying on CBS in the United States for an additional six years with parent company Paramount paying $250 million a year to renew its prime European soccer rights through 2030, a person familiar with the deal told The...

Smith, error-prone Seahawks struggle in 27-11 loss to Bears

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/18 5:55P Tim Booth, Associated Press

Geno Smith did little to distinguish himself in his battle with Drew Lock for Seattle's starting quarterback job as the sloppy Seahawks fell 27-11 to the Chicago Bears on Thursday night in the second preseason game for both teams. The Seahawks...

Springer, Guerrero lead Jays to 9-2 rout of slumping Yanks

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/18 4:40P Larry Fleisher, Associated Press

George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night. Jose Berríos (9-5) bounced back from...

Bradley off to fast start in bid to make FedEx Cup finale

WPLG Local 10 News (Sports) 8/18 1:33P Doug Ferguson, Associated Press

Keegan Bradley hasn't been to the FedEx Cup finale in four years, and he started the BMW Championship on Thursday like he was in a hurry to get back. Bradley matched a career low with a 29 on the front nine at Wilmington Country Club and finished...