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NFL
Browns QB Deshaun Watson is cleared for contact, but will still sit out second preseason game
Coach Kevin Stefanski said Watson, who underwent shoulder surgery last November, will participate in this week's joint practices against the Vikings. 6 minutes ago
Tara Sullivan
Brittney Griner cries tears of gratitude for her nation and her freedom after US wins Olympic gold medal in women’s basketball
“My country fought for me to get back, and I was able to bring home gold for my country. And I mean, there’s just no greater feeling,” said Britney Griner. 17 minutes ago
red sox
Ceddanne Rafaela a bright spot on an otherwise disheartening day for Red Sox
The center fielder made the biggest offensive impact for the Sox, going 2 for 3 with a run in a 10-2 loss to the Astros. 28 minutes ago
MLB
Frustrated Rangers ace Max Scherzer returns to Texas to get fatigued right shoulder checked out
The 40-year-old Scherzer was placed on the injured list Aug. 2 with fatigue and will not return when first eligible later this week. 33 minutes ago
training camp observations
Training camp observations: Patriots give Drake Maye all the work he can get
Drake Maye had 26 reps during 11-on-11 drills Sunday, the Patriots’ first day back on the practice field since defeating Carolina in the preseason opener. 44 minutes ago
astros 10, red sox 2
Red Sox swept by Astros in a series finale overshadowed by injury to starter James Paxton
Paxton, a deadline acquisition, was supposed to be the veteran who was finally healthy and could eat innings. Instead, the remainder of his season is in question. 1 hour ago
PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK
Patriots defensive lineman Jeremiah Pharms hungry to make an impact
Jeremiah Pharms has gone from NAIA Friends University to the Wichita Force of the Champions Indoor Football League to the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL, and has found a home as a part of a stout Patriots’ defense. 1 hour ago
MLB
Working his way back to Astros rotation, Justin Verlander makes rehab start and manager Joe Espada says ‘everything was positive’
Working back from neck stiffness that’s sidelined him for two months, the 41-year-old, three-time Cy Young Award winner threw 52 pitches, including 36 strikes. 1 hour ago