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Brodie Lee’s death sent shockwaves through the wrestling industry, especially because of how suddenly the news was broken. In the years since, the promotion hasn’t forgotten about the leader of the Dark Order, and fans believe they should take it a step further. Twitter user @Atletifo initially made a post suggesting that former 2-time AEW World Champion CM Punk should be the first name in the promotion’s Hall of Fame....

The Broncos excused Austin and said they’d support him during the crisis. It’s not known whether he’ll be back for Wednesday’s practice following an off day Tuesday. According to ABC television affiliate WTVD in Durham, Marvin Austin Sr. was ejected in a rollover accident Sunday evening in Selma. He and three passengers were hospitalized at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, according to the station. A former second-round draft choice of the Giants, Austin signed a one-year deal in Denver last summer following back surgery and made the roster with an outstanding training camp....

Not bad for a fourth-round draft pick making $645,000 in the final year of his four-year rookie contract. But if you’re thinking that should prompt the Broncos to give him a newer, much more lucrative long-term deal anytime soon, think again. Despite Thomas becoming a dominant scoring machine in his second year as a full-time starter, Denver still holds the leverage here. A source who deals with contract negotiations told SN that it wouldn’t be wise for team officials to lock up Thomas right now beyond next season....

Fox was resting at his offseason home in Charlotte, interim coach Jack Del Rio said after the Broncos' Friday practice. Fox had his aortic value replaced on Monday. In a statement released by the team, Fox thanked his doctors, family, friends and fans. He said his recovery is progressing well: "I'm feeling better and stronger each day." He'll stay in Charlotte to begin his cardiovascular rehabilitation. The Broncos (7-1) play the Chargers (4-4) on Sunday....

In the final milliseconds of Sunday’s Round of 32 game, junior guard Bronson Koenig pulled up along the baseline right in front of Wisconsin’s bench. He rose up over Xavier guard Remy Abell, launched a 3-pointer and began to fade back toward the bench as the ball slid through the twine while the horn sounded. MORE: Ranking the 11 worst choke jobs in Sweet 16/Elite Eight In a hundred attempts, you could not have scripted one better — even unguarded and with time to spare....

Though the trio of Harden, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving would ultimately share the floor a total of 16 times, the breakup wasn’t as sudden as it may seem, but rather a build-up of events over time. It wasn’t exactly private, either. TRADE GRADES: Did Sixers or Nets win the Ben Simmons and James Harden trade? Following the deal, NBA commissioner Adam Silver had this to say of what led to the trade: “I accept that there will always be conversations behind closed doors, when teams are unhappy, or players are unhappy, [but] the last thing you want to see is for these issues to play out publicly....

The LA Clippers head into this contest looking to win their fourth game in a row. The team has won their last three straight on the road, including their last win which was against the New York Knicks 129-115 on Sunday night. The Brooklyn Nets will come into the match on the back of 149-146 loss to the Washington Wizards. As per reports so far, James Harden will remain inactive for Tuesday’s clash....

UFO sightings are as much an American tradition as pigskin, so it’s no surprise that Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield may have had a close encounter on Wednesday night. Mayfield tweeted that he and his wife Emily witnessed a UFO on their way home from dinner in Texas, asking whether anyone else had noticed the otherworldly phenomenon. “Almost 100%, Em and I just saw a UFO drop straight out of the sky on our way home from dinner… we stopped and looked at each other and asked if either of us saw it… Very bright ball of light going straight down out of the sky towards Lake Travis....

The photo shows a cigar, a green substance in a bag (and more on the table) that looks like marijuana. If you're wondering what's on the TV, it's Billy Corben's "Cocaine Cowboys," hence this tweet below from Corben. (He should also check his phone. He's got what looks like about 12 or 13 missed phone calls!) Bess received a contract extension from the Browns after being traded from the Miami Dolphins through 2016 worth $11....

Gilbert was issued a citation for a lack of personal control after being chased in his Dodge Challenger by a man in a Mustang and ultimately crashing into a ditch. The other driver was given a ticket for disorderly conduct. Police said Gilbert will not have to appear in court. PHOTOS: NFL: Welcome to Week 1 | MORE: Browns fans start billion-dollar crowd-funding campaign to buy team Gilbert was the eighth overall pick for Cleveland in 2014 but had a disappointing rookie campaign....

Cleveland is most interested in 2014 Heisman winner quarterback Marcus Mariota, but 2013 winner Jameis Winston is in consideration as well, according to Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole. He points out the Browns own the 12th and the 19th overall picks in the draft, so they have enough firepower to make a deal. MORE: Mariota goes No. 1, Winston falls to Jets in latest Mock Draft Another element is the uncertainty of Johnny Manziel....

A fan reportedly broke into the stadium on Monday and vandalized the field by performing donuts with a stolen vehicle, leaving several skid marks on the grass as a result. A police report regarding the incident — via Cleveland’s Fox8.com — claimed that the stadium’s security manager reported a break-in at 11:45 p.m. local time. The security manager told police he saw a person get out of a red vehicle, climb the fence and enter the stadium through the south west gate....

That means giving rookie second-pick DeShone Kizer a real chance to start immediately as their hopeful future franchise passer. There’s no doubt Cleveland drafted Kizer because of his immense potential with his arm and athleticism, something he didn’t fully reach while at Notre Dame under coach Brian Kelly. Talent-wise, even in his raw state, Kizer’s versatile skill set is more appealing than what both Cody Kessler and Brock Osweiler can offer, now or later....

But one former teammate is rooting for Manziel to succeed in the NFL. MORE: Ranking Browns starting QBs since 1999 Browns quarterback Josh McCown, who started eight games in 2015 before injuries ended his season, believes Manziel can get his career back on track. “I enjoyed the time I spent with him,’’ McCown told Cleveland.com Thursday. “I believe that he can play in this league and he certainly has the skillset that he can play at a high level....

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has accused Thomas of performing illegal work on his hunting property near Madison. Thomas’ charges include working on his land without permits, tearing down a barn without notifying the agency, and, yes, “discharging manure into a wetland,” according to the Wisconsin State Journal. Thomas will meet with agency officials Jan. 6 to discuss the charges. The potential fines are stiff, up to $10,000 for each day he is in violation....

Bengals running back Jeremy Hill, a rookie out of LSU, will start in place of Giovani Bernard (hip) again and is a -130 favorite to score a touchdown against the generous Browns’ defense. He broke the plane twice in last week’s game against the Jaguars, who have a slightly better run defense statistically than the Browns. The Browns allow the second most rushing yards per game, which doesn’t automatically translate to a touchdown for Hill, but their inability to stop the run likely means the Bengals will be able to move the ball consistently throughout the game, and eventually result in some goal-to-go carries for the rookie....

What you didn’t hear a ton about were the tactics employed by coach Bruce Arena. Those tactics allowed the Americans to generate just as many dangerous chances as El Tri and limit Mexico to just one shot on goal, which Carlos Vela converted. Arena: Pulisic a doubt for Gold Cup If anything was clear from watching Sunday’s match when compared to the last meeting between the two CONCACAF rivals in November, it was that the current U....

“I’m here, I’m ready,” Bochy told reporters Sunday in Scottsdale as he made his return to camp. Bochy was hospitalized Thursday to have two stents put in his heart and missed the last two days of workouts, but the procedure was routine and the 59-year-old is in good spirits.

While at the 16th hole, his second shot clearly didn’t go the way he wanted it to, which resulted in a destroyed club. Another angle shows the destruction in slow motion. McIlroy bogeyed three of his first five holes forcing him to play catch-up for most of the morning.

After a sublime first major triumph at Carnoustie 12 months ago, Molinari went on to play a starring role for Europe in their Ryder Cup triumph. He added the Arnold Palmer Invitational title in March of this year, while also finishing fifth at the Masters. The popular Italian arrived at Royal Portrush with hopes of another strong performance but made the cut with nothing to spare and only in Sunday’s final round did he show his true prowess....