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Browns get up-close view of franchise QB

BEREA (AP) — As the Browns' clumsy starting quarterback competition winds down, they got an up-close view at what a franchise QB looks like. Josh Allen reminded them what's missing. Despite not having two of his top wide receivers due to injuries, Buffalo's star QB showed typical poise and precision while working against Cleveland's solid defense as the Bills and Browns held a joint practice Thursday in advance of their weekend exhibition. Allen connected with tight end Dalton Kincaid for a long touchdown and the Bills, one of the AFC's preseason Super Bowl favorites, made more ...

Cavaliers sign Harden for three years

CLEVELAND (AP) — James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers, two people close to the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. It includes a player option for the 2028-29 season as well as a trade kicker. Harden declined his $42.3 million player option for the upcoming season, but he indicated after the Cavaliers were swept in four games by the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals that he would like to return. ...

WVU’s Taylor turns the corner

MORGANTOWN — Nick Taylor played 11 games for West Virginia football as a sophomore. Taylor came over after playing corner for Appalachian State as a true freshman, logging 147 snaps. Taylor had a productive 11 games in his first season for the Mountaineers, but he played safety, changing positions. He had 20 tackles on the season, including 11 unassisted tackles and an interception, which was his first of his career.  “It was amazing,” Taylor said. “One of my childhood dreams to be on a big stage and get a pick. Hopefully, get some more this year.” This year, Taylor is ...

Playbook for college sports revenue expands

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — You've heard about the patches coming soon to a college football jersey near you. You've seen the corporate logos cropping up on football fields from South Carolina to the University of Washington. Talent fees on season tickets, league-level deals with the likes of PayPal, naming rights revenue not just for a stadium but for the playing field within the stadium. All of this is now standard fare for universities scrambling to keep up in the sprawling and expensive industry that college athletics has become. For the latest year available (2024), the 352 Division ...

Steeler QBs continue to impress

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Will Howard and Drew Allar dazzled at times in their NFL preseason debuts for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The challenge for both young quarterbacks heading into a visit from the New York Jets on Friday? Doing it again. They won't lack for opportunities after coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday that Howard and Allar will split snaps against New York while starter Aaron Rodgers and longtime backup Mason Rudolph get the night off. "We've got two games here, and I want to see those guys play as much as possible," McCarthy said. Howard will start, with Allar coming on ...

SPORTS BRIEFING

LOU HOLTZ TRIBUTE TICKETS ON SALE EAST LIVERPOOL — Tickets still remain for today's 'Tribute to Lou Holtz' with special guests Urban Meyer and Skip Holtz set for 7 p.m. at the East Liverpool High School auditorium. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information call (330) 386-5443. CLINE LEADS OAK GLEN GLENMOOR — Oak Glen's golf team beat Wellsville and East Liverpool Christian on Wednesday at Historic Highlands. Gannon Cline had a 1-under par 34 for the Bears who ...