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Friday, October 7, 2016

Radio Show 10.5.16: On Browns/NFL Week 5, College Football, Indians & MLB Postseason

Thursday, September 8, 2016

TV Tonight 9.8

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

NFL
NFL Kickoff 2016 (NBC, 7:30pm)
Panthers @ Broncos (NBC, 8:30pm)

MLB
Phillies @ Nationals OR Rays @ Yankees (MLB, 7pm)

HOCKEY
World Cup Exhibition: Team USA vs. Team Europe (ESPN 2, 8pm)

TENNIS
U.S. Open, Women's Semifinals (ESPN, 7pm)

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The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC, 8pm)
IMPACT Wrestling (POP, 8pm)

The $100,000 Pyramid (ABC, 9pm)
Big Brother (CBS, 9pm)

Better Things (FX, 10pm)
Match Game (ABC, 10pm)
Queen Of The South (USA, 10pm)
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'n Out (MTV, 10pm)
Joking Off (MTV, 10:30pm)
Kingin' With Tyga (MTV, 11pm)

Monday, February 29, 2016

Leadoff with Lee 2.29.16

By Chris Lee, @TripleThreatLee

- Browns center Alex Mack is expected to opt-out of his contract, but return to Cleveland on a new contract is a real possibility. According to one source the Browns and Mack are close to a new 4 year contract. Mack is in the second year of his five-year, $42 million contract that included $26 million guaranteed. He would make annual base salaries of $8 million over the remainder of the agreement and the deal includes a no-trade clause. Mack has already visited with new Browns head coach Hue Jackson and director of football operations Sashi Brown. Alex Mack could easily become the NFL's highest paid center making at least $10M per year. The Browns have until March 4 to negotiate a new contract with Mack before he is eligible to opt-out.

- There’s a belief at the combine that offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz end up with a contract in the $8M per year. That would make Schwartz the second-richest right tackle in the league in terms of annual salary. With the Browns expected to draft a quarterback with their second pick Hue Jackson would like to protect his investment. Last season Schwartz earned $1.095M in base salary.

- The NFL's competition committee has had "lengthy discussions" about reducing the preseason schedule for NFL teams to just three games instead of the four they have now. Team would have a two-week break between their final preseason game and the start of the regular season. It doesn't sound as though the change would affect the 2016 preseason, but it sounds like it could definitely be in play for 2017 and beyond. Hopefully this isn't a precursor to the league attempting to lengthen the regular season schedule. . .if the shortened preseason is being done primarily because of potential injury concerns it kind of defeats the purpose of shortening the preseason.

- The Denver Post reported that Peyton Manning is expected to announce his retirement. If this is the end of his career Manning he will have 200 Wins, 71,948 passing yards and 539 touchdowns a 96.5 passer rating and 2 Super Bowls under his belt. He’s got a deadline of March 9th. The end of next week is March 4th. His decision should be final within the next week according to multiple reports. He doesn’t want to force Denver’s hand and make his exit awkward. Denver public relations tweeted the following in response to Dan Petty.

Peyton has not made a decision on his future. Plan remains for him to continue talks with the team this week. https://t.co/2YcjDCCQSg
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) February 28, 2016

People around Peyton Manning believe he will retire, but as of now, he has not told the Broncos of any decision.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2016

- Unless something drastically changes between now and Tuesday, it appears that the Denver Broncos will place the franchise tag on Von Miller. At this time it's unclear whether the Broncos will use the non-exclusive or exclusive version of the tag. The non-exclusive tag, would allow another team to sign Miller to an offer sheet and in return for two first-round draft picks if the Broncos don’t match the offer, would cost $14.129 million for 2016, fully guaranteed. The exclusive franchise tag would be based on the average of the five highest 2016 cap numbers for all linebackers, measured as of the conclusion of the period for signing restricted free agents to offer sheets, in April. The exclusive tag for linebackers currently is on track to by $14.04 million.

- FIFA has elected Gianni Infantino as its new president. Infantino won on the 2nd ballot, netting 115 out of 207 votes. He will complete Sepp Blatter's term and serve until 2019. Infantino holds both Swiss and Italian citizenship and has been the general secretary of UEFA, the governing body of European soccer, since 2009. He worked with UEFA to expand the European Championship from 16 to 24 teams, and he has promised to expand the World Cup field to 40 teams. An attorney, Infantino has also served as a member of FIFA’s Reform Committee. Infantino becomes just the third Fifa president in 40 years personified by Blatter and his Brazilian predecessor João Havelange, during which Fifa’s revenues soared but scandals involving World Cup tickets, TV rights and corrupt bidding races multiplied. In May, Sepp Blatter was forced to promise to stand down and then was banned from football for six years for making a $1.3M "disloyal payment” to his one-time heir apparent Platini in 2011.

- Major League Baseball handed Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte an 80-game suspension Friday for testing positive for boldenone, a form of a Performance Enhancing Drug (P.E.D). Almonte was signed July 31 2015 from the San Diego Padres and was to be the potential opening day starter in the early part of the season while All-Star outfielder Michael Brantley recovers from off-season shoulder surgery. Brantley has only now begun hitting off a tee and will not likely be ready by the start of the season. Almonte and free agent signee Rajai Davis were expected to get at-bats in the outfield as Brantley mended. Now, the Indians must lean more on Davis, and perhaps Colin Cowgill and Will Venable, who was signed to a minor league deal. Venable's deal is for $1.5M is base salary and can make an additional $2M in performance bonuses if he makes the team.

- The Cavs signed Jordan McRae of the D-League's Delaware 87ers will sign a 10-day contract. With Mo Williams' knee injury lingering McRae will help provide additional depth to the bench. The 6'5" guard is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 boards and 5.2 assists for the 87ers this season.

- NBA veteran guard Joe Johnson was waived by the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, shunned the Cavs and has decided to take his talents to South Beach once he clears waivers today at 5pm. The Miami Heat are expected to sign the seven time all-star for about $3M for the remainder of the season. In Sunday's game vs. the Knicks, Johnson had 12 points in 30 minutes, on 5 of 10 shooting from the field.

- Making the oldest team in the NBA even older, free agent veteran Andre Miller has reached an agreement to sign with the San Antonio Spurs for the remainder of the season. Miller cleared waivers on Saturday after reaching a contract buyout with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

- Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry now has 287 3-pointers this season,breaking his own record from last year of 286 (GSW still have 24 games remaining). And he tied the record for 3's made in a single game with 12. He shares that record with Donyell Marshall and Kobe Bryant.

Sunday, February 7, 2016

TV Tonight 2.7

By @nevaRWilliams

NFL
Super Bowl 50 Kickoff Show (CBS, 6pm)
Super Bowl 50: Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos (CBS, 6:30pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Utah @ Oregon (ESPN 2, 4pm)

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Shameless (Showtime, 9pm)
Keeping Up With The Kardashians (E!, 9pm)

Billions (Showtime, 10pm)
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert; Tina Fey, Margot Robbie (CBS, 10pm)

Monday, October 19, 2015

On The Mark 10.19.15: #Browns v #Broncos Recap

Rejected Again: Browns Lose To The Broncos In OT, 26-23
By @MarkW2112

The Cleveland Browns lost to the Denver Broncos, 26-23, on what should have been a victory. Luke McCown threw for 2 touchdowns but also 2 interceptions, one of them a pick 6 to Aqib Talib. Peyton Manning also threw for a touchdown and 3 interceptions, including 2 interceptions to Karlos Dansby, including a pick 6 of his own.

McCown was rattled by the Broncos #1 rated defense. He was sacked 4 times, lost a fumble and was harassed almost every time he went back to pass. Gary Barnidge had another big game with both of the touchdowns for the Browns. Travis Benjamin led all Browns receivers with 117 yards including some great catches. Duke Johnson lead all rushers with 38 yards, Isiah Crowell with 32 and Robert Turbin, with his first action of the year, 27 yards.

Manning fared no better but was seamlessly untouched by the Browns pass rush. And was good enough when he needed to be, especially on a 75 yard touchdown pass to Emmanuel Sanders after the Dansby pick 6. The Broncos run game was helped by Ronnie Hillman who had 111 yards rushing on 20 carries.

The Browns defense, with Dansby in the lead, actually played one of their better games. While they didn't sack Manning, they were able to keep the Broncos from doing too much damage until the very end of the game when they allowed the Broncos to get in to the 20 yard line to end the game in OT on a 34 yard field goal by Brandon McManus. The Broncos defense, on the other hand, was dominant, in McCown's face and keeping the run game for the Browns in tact.

The biggest play of the game for the Browns was after the Dansby interception. Instead of going for the extra point, which would have made it 21-16, they went for 2. They failed on the first attempt but were able to get a second chance after a penalty and failed there as well. If they would have gone for the extra point they probably would have won the game.

My take: The Browns always seem to find a way to lose. Today once again was no exception. It's a broken record at this point. Luke McCown had a terrible game. However, the Broncos have one of the best defenses in the league. Aqib Talib's interception for a touchdown was the game changer. On the other hand, Peyton Manning is not the Peyton of old. But, the old gunslinger did just enough to keep his Broncos undefeated. And that's what winners do. The Browns, with clock management issues and sloppy penalties, still have a culture of losing to get out of. It may take a long time for that to happen.

Player of the game: Karlos Dansby, who had 2 interceptions including a pick 6 that kept the Browns hopes alive.

Turning Point: the 2 failed 2 point conversions which, in essence, lost the game for the Browns.

Next game: facing the St. Louis Rams in St. Louis at 1 PM on Sunday.

Friday, October 16, 2015

#Browns Preview 10.16.15: Denver #Broncos @ Cleveland Browns

By @mrgroce

After five games the Cleveland Browns are seventh in total offense, fifth in passing offense, and are averaging 23 points per game. The defense is ranked thirty overall, and dead last against the run. Just liked we all predicted right? Locally, because nationally know one cares, fans have no clue what to make of the 2015 Cleveland Browns. They were supposed to be this ground and pound offense who had the horses up front to push everyone around. Instead the offensive line has looked less than stellar and Josh McCown has fans wishing he was twenty six instead of thirty six because it seems as though he finally has this quarterback thing figured out. This is life in the NFL. You never know what to expect and even if you're a supporter of a perennial loser like the Browns, we just can't stop watching.

That brings us to this Sunday's match-up between the 2-3 Browns hosting the 5-0 Denver Broncos. Denver gives up the least amount of total yards per game and allow the second fewest points per game this season. This will be a good, and in my opinion the first true test for the surprisingly effective Browns offense. The Browns have yet to face a defense ranked higher than 24. As of now, it appears as if the Broncos will be without linebacker DeMarcus Ware, but I'm not sure how much he will be missed because Denver does have another monster on the defensive side of the ball named Von Miller.

A good run game would help take the pressure off of McCown, but probably not likely this week seeing as though Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson have not separated from each other in the competition for starting back. McCown coming off statistically the best game by a Browns QB ever, needs to make quick decisions or he could see himself getting hit often. Oh yeah, the Broncos lead the league with 22 sacks. Aqib Talib is a bit banged up but I think it's safe to think Dwayne Bowe will be held in check (insert laugh track).

Defensively, the Browns will be without cornerback Joe Haden and safety Tashaun Gipson. It wouldn't be too much of a shock to see WR's Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas have big games. The Browns are getting absolutely no pressure from the front seven, and with a guy like Peyton Manning sitting in the pocket, Browns defensive backs better be ready. The Browns have been unable to contain basically every running back that they have faced this year, but luckily Denver is ranked 30 in run offense and only averaging about 70 yards per game. I have to believe Bronco's running backs C.J. Anderson and Ronnie Hillman will be able to find success against the Browns. Peyton has never lost to the Browns, but his passer rating against the Browns, 80.9 is the lowest against any opponent he has faced in his career. He has also thrown five touchdowns and seven interceptions against the Browns in his career.

When the clock strikes 00:00 I fully expect the Broncos to be 6-0 by finishing the Cleveland Browns 31-13, but if the Browns somehow find a way to win this one, all of Cleveland will be hooked and I will be more confused than ever. Gotta love this game.

What: Cleveland Browns vs Denver Broncos
When: Sunday Oct. 18 1:00
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland Ohio
TV/Radio: CBS, WKNR 850 Cleveland, WKRK 92.3 The Fan, WNCX 98.5

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Leadoff with Lee 1.13.15 #Buckeyes #JohnFox #Broncos #LeBron

By @cleeverizon

- I guess Oregon couldn't find their 'trail', but allowed Ezekiel to find it.

"Zeke" Elliot was on Marshawn Lynch "Beast Mode"-like levels, as he rushed for 246 yards and 4 touchdowns, in a 42-20 National Championship win over the Oregon Ducks.

Elliot rushed to #2 on the list of best rushing seasons at Ohio State with a total of 1,878 yards, just a little bit shy of Eddie George's record of 1,927 and the best in CFP history. Cleveland's own Cardale Jones passed for 246 yards going 16/23. Despite Ohio State having 4 turnovers, that almost had us beating ourselves, we beat the Ducks for the "Chip on Fleek" Buuuuuut, who is the QB next year ?

Former OSU drum major and graduate Matt Bally said, "After seeing over 100 games in person, I honestly feel this is the most impressive OSU squad to play for the Buckeyes in the last 50 years.

- John Fox and the Denver Broncos will be mutual parting ways. Fox, who leaves Denver after 3 straight 12 win seasons but with a 2-3 postseason record, is already scheduled to interview for the open Chicago Bears head coaching job. Broncos defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is a favorite for the Raiders head coach vacancy. The San Francisco 49ers are expected to meet with and make a final push for Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase tonight.

- It came out yesterday that Peyton Manning played the last month of the season with a torn right quadricep. The actual injury Manning is suffering from is a torn rectus femoris,which runs down the center of the thigh. Is this the last hurrah for Peyton Manning? I don't think so. Manning will get his required surgery,rehab go on vacation with his family and come back for one last season. But then again Manning will get paid $19 million dollars from the Broncos regardless. His 2015 salary is guarenteed if he was on the roster at the end of the 2014 season. So at this point,will he play next season? Your guess is about as good as mine. Before the Broncos hire a head coach (even one on their staff), they must go through the process including following the Rooney Rule.

- To no surprise, Lebron James has the most popular selling jersey based upon overall sales from NBAstore.com and Adidas. This is the 5th consecutive year and 2nd time as a Cavalier that James has held the number one spot. The next five jerseys belong to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose and James' Cavaliers teammate, Kyrie Irving.

- Browns tackles Joe Thomas & Joel Bitonio collected post season awards by being voted to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFL team. This is the 5th time Thomas has won the award. Thomas also was also voted to his 8th straight Pro Bowl and 5th All-Pro first team in 8 seasons. Joel Bitonio also was voted the runner up in Pro Football Focus' Offensive Rookie of the year.

"I'm Thankful"

Sunday, August 17, 2014

TV Tonight 8.17.14

NFL
Preseason: Broncos @ 49ers (NFL Network, 4 PM)
Preseason: Chiefs @ Panthers (FOX, 8 PM)

MLB
Athletics @ Braves (ESPN, 8 PM)

GOLF
Wyndham Championship, Final Round (CBS, 3-6 PM)
U.S. Amateur, Final (NBC, 4 PM)

ATP TENNIS
U.S. Open Series, Western & Southern Open, Men's Final (ESPN 2, 4 PM)

LLWS
Mexico vs. Japan (ESPN, 5 PM)
Philadelphia, PA vs. Pearland, TX (ESPN 2, 7 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
MotoGP Racing: Moto2: Czech Grand Prix (FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: AVP Manhattan Beach Open (CBS SportNet, 4 PM)
WNBA: Indiana Fever @ New York Liberty (NBA TV, 6 PM)
WNBA: Phoenix Mercury @ Seattle Storm (NBA TV, 9 PM)
NHRA RACING: Lucas Oil Nationals (ESPN 2, 9 PM)

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Breaking Bad, Binge Marathon (AMC, 5 PM)

American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 7 PM)

Wipeout (ABC, 8 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 8 PM)

True Blood (HBO, 9 PM)
Ray Donovan (Showtime, 9 PM)
VMA Special: Dave Skylark with Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea & Jason Derulo (MTV, 9 PM)
America's Got Talent (NBC, 9 PM)
Rising Star (ABC, 9 PM)
Unforgettable (CBS, 9 PM)
The Last Ship (TNT, 9 PM)
The Great Food Truck Race (Food Network, 9 PM)

The Strain (FX, 10 PM)
The Leftovers (HBO, 10 PM)
Masters of Sex (Showtime, 10 PM)
Reckless (CBS, 10 PM)
Falling Skies (TNT, 10 PM)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO, 11 PM)