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FILE - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., waves while former President Donald Trump points to her while they look over the 16th tee during the second round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., July 30, 2022. Republicans ranging from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to Marjorie Taylor Greene defended Trump against an unprecedented FBI search. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Column: Five troubling sports stories on a dreary day

By Paul Newberry 4 hrs ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson greet each other during a joint practice at NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Berea, Ohio,. Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Watson suspension delays payoff on Browns' big gamble for QB

By Tom Withers 24 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson works out during a joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles at NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Berea, Ohio,. Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game unpaid suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (Joshua Gunter/Cleveland.com via AP)
Single lawsuit last remaining legal issue for Deshaun Watson

By Juan A. Lozano Aug. 18, 2022 06:41 PM EDT

El quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland, Deshaun Watson (4), calienta antes del partido de pretemporada contra los Jaguars de Jacksonville, en Jacksonville, Florida, el viernes 12 de agosto de 2022. (AP Foto/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Notable suspensions under NFL’s personal conduct policy

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. A person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, that Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Browns following accusations of sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Browns' Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million

By Tom Withers Aug. 18, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson waits for the snap during NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
AP sources: Talks on possible Watson settlement progress

By Rob Maaddi And Tom Withers Aug. 17, 2022 01:18 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterbacks Deshaun Watson, right, and Jacoby Brissett look to pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
Browns backup QB Brissett moves into Watson's starting spot

By Tom Withers Aug. 13, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks for a receiver as he is pressured by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson apologizes, then struggles in Browns preseason debut

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2022 10:07 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) congratulates running back Jerome Ford (34) after he scored a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Browns' Watson apologizes 'to all the women I have impacted'

By Tom Withers Aug. 12, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey looks on during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on June 15, 2022. Dorsey has the self-awareness to understand the gravity of the role of being a first-time coordinator and overseeing a high-powered Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills offense . (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense

By John Wawrow Aug. 12, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Collin Johnson (15) is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback Terrance Mitchell during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Late FG gives Giants, Daboll 23-21 victory over Patriots

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 11, 2022 10:37 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson prepares to throw a pass during the NFL football team's training camp, Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)
AP source: Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine

By Rob Maaddi And Tom Withers Aug. 11, 2022 06:04 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders' Zamir White practices during NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Zeus: Raiders RB Zamir White overcomes lifetime of obstacles

By W.g. Ramirez Aug. 11, 2022 05:45 PM EDT

Rob Walton, back, joins his daughter Carrie Walton Penner, center, and limited shareholder Mellody Hobson, all members of the Walton-Penner Family Ownership Group that purchased the Denver Broncos, during a news conference at the NFL football team's headquarters Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos sport NFL's richest, most diverse ownership group

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 10, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, left, hands off to running back Kareem Hunt during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Watson starting Browns' preseason opener as suspension looms

By Tom Withers Aug. 10, 2022 04:40 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive line coach Jeff Zgonina directs the players during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Rivera fires defensive line coach Sam Mills III

Aug. 09, 2022 03:20 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (32) breaks up a pass to wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (11)during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colts already seeing impact of Bradley's defensive scheme

By Michael Marot Aug. 06, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

Ashley Solis, left, the first woman among several plaintiffs to file lawsuits accusing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault or harassment, speaks as her attorney Tony Buzbee stands beside her during a news conference to give an update to the lawsuits Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in Houston. The NFL is appealing a disciplinary officer's decision to suspend Watson for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Attorney urges Goodell to 'do the right thing' on Watson

By Kristie Rieken Aug. 04, 2022 06:35 PM EDT

FILE - Then-New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey speaks during a news conference in Trenton, N.J., on Dec. 7, 2005. 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 was suspended this week by independent disciplinary officer. The league, which had been pushing for an indefinite suspension, wanted further discipline and appealed Robinson's ruling on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, File)
Former attorney general to hear appeal of Watson suspension

By Tom Withers Aug. 04, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores, right, watches as the team goes through drills during an NFL football practice on May 31, 2022, in Pittsburgh. A judge on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, quickened the time it will take to rule whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gets to decide the merits of racial discrimination claims made by Black coaches against the league and its teams, saying that it appears an effort to gather more evidence is a try at “an impermissible fishing expedition.” Flores, who was fired in January as head coach of the Miami Dolphins and is now with the Steelers, filed the lawsuit in February. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Judge shortens road to decide NFL racial discrimination suit

By Larry Neumeister Aug. 04, 2022 12:30 PM EDT