TV Weekend 11.4 - 11.5

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

Caught On Camera With Nick Cannon (FRI, NBC, 8pm)
Last Man Standing (FRI, ABC, 8pm)
MacGyver (FRI, CBS, 8pm)
Hell's Kitchen (FRI, FOX, 8pm)
The Vampire Diaries (FRI, The CW, 8pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 8pm)
Dr. Ken (FRI, ABC, 8:30pm)

One & Done: Ben Simmons (FRI, Showtime, 9pm)
Dateline NBC (FRI, NBC, 9pm)
Shark Tank (FRI, ABC, 9pm)
Hawaii Five-0 (FRI, CBS, 9pm)
The Exorcist (FRI, FOX, 9pm)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (FRI, The CW, 9pm)
Z Nation (FRI, Syfy, 9pm)

Blue Bloods (FRI, CBS, 10pm)
Burgers, Brew & Que (FRI, Food Network, 10pm)
Van Helsing (FRI, Syfy, 10pm)
ELeague (FRI, TBS, 10pm)

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Saturday Night Live Classic (SAT, NBC, 10pm)
Saturday Night Live: Benedict Cumberbatch, Solange (SAT, NBC, 11:30pm)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Temple @ Connecticut (FRI, ESPN 2, 7pm)
San Jose State @ Boise State (FRI, ESPN 2, 10:15pm)

Notre Dame vs. Navy (SAT, CBS, 11:30am)
Wisconsin @ Northwestern (SAT, ABC, 12pm)
Vanderbilt @ Auburn (SAT, ESPN, 12pm)
Louisville @ Boston College (SAT, ESPN 2, 12pm)
Texas @ Texas Tech (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 12pm)
Michigan State @ Illinois (SAT, ESPNews, 12pm)
Georgia Southern @ Mississippi (SAT, ESPNU, 12pm)
Air Force @ Army (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 12pm)
Indiana @ Rutgers (SAT, Big Ten, 12pm)
Texas A&M @ Mississippi State (SAT, SEC, 12pm)

Syracuse @ Clemson (SAT, ABC/ESPN 2, 3:30pm)
Maryland @ Michigan (SAT, ESPN, 3:30pm)
Florida @ Arkansas (SAT, CBS, 3:30pm)
TCU @ Baylor (SAT, FOX, 3:30pm)
Oklahoma State @ Kansas State (SAT, ABC/ESPN 2, 3:30pm)
Virginia Tech @ Duke (SAT, ESPNU, 3:30pm)
Purdue @ Minnesota (SAT, Big Ten, 3:30pm)
BYU @ Cincinnati (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 3:30pm)
Missouri @ South Carolina (SAT, SEC, 4pm)
Memphis @ SMU (SAT, ESPNews, 4pm)

Oregon @ USC (SAT, ESPN, 7pm)
Kansas @ West Virginia (SAT, ESPN 2, 7pm)
Florida State @ North Carolina State (SAT, ESPNU, 7pm)
Iowa @ Penn State (SAT, Big Ten, 7:30pm)
Georgia @ Kentucky (SAT, SEC, 7:30pm)

Nebraska @ Ohio State (SAT, ABC, 8pm)
Alabama @ LSU (SAT, CBS, 8pm)
Nevada @ New Mexico (SAT, ESPNU, 10:15pm)
Utah State @ Wyoming (SAT, ESPN 2, 10:15pm)
Washington @ California (SAT, ESPN, 10:30pm)

NFL
Top 10: Players Comebacks (FRI, NFL Network, 8pm)
A Football Life: Michael Vick (FRI, NFL Network, 9pm)

NBA
NBA Countdown (FRI, ESPN, 7pm)
Knicks @ Bulls (FRI, ESPN, 8pm)
Warriors @ Lakers (FRI, ESPN, 10:30pm)

Cavaliers @ 76ers (SAT, FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Clippers @ Spurs (SAT, NBA TV, 8:30pm)

NHL
Canadiens @ Blue Jackets (FRI, FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)
Jets @ Red Wings (FRI, NHL, 7:30pm)

Rangers @ Bruins (SAT, NHL, 7pm)

NASCAR & RACING
Camping World Truck Series: Texas (FRI, FOX Sports, 8:30pm)

XFINITY Series: O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge (SAT, NBC, 3:30pm)

MMA & BOXING
Bellator MMA Live (FRI, Spike, 9pm)

UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Ferguson - Prelims (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 8pm)
UFC Fight Night: Rafael Dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 10pm)

SOCCER
English Premiere League: Chelsea FC vs Everton FC (SAT, NBC, 1:30pm)

OTHER SPORTS
2016 Breeders Cup (SAT, NBC, 8pm)

Leadoff with Lee 8.27.15 #Browns #Manziel #NoahBrown #Cowboys

By @cleeverizon

- Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was in pads yesterday but did not throw. The Browns decided to rest his sore elbow for a third straight day. Coach Mike Pettine stated, "He's still experiencing a little soreness. It hasn't bounced back. Err on side of caution."

Manziel underwent a MRI and it showed no structural damage. He is not expected to play Saturday night when the Browns travel down to Tampa to face the Buccaneers. The Browns may look into signing another quarterback for the final preseason game.

- Yesterday's Berea bike brigade at Cleveland Browns practice included OL Michael Bowie (shoulder), OL Karim Barton, DB Justin Gilbert (hip), DB K'Waun Williams (abdomen), DB Robert Nelson (hamstring) and DL Ish Kitchen (groin).

- It seems as if the Browns are doing their due diligence on a prospect who could be their quarterback of the future.

No, finally… For real this time.

Browns scouts have been seeking background information on Michigan State's Connor Cook. The Cleveland native attended Walsh Jesuit High School and his former coach Gerry Rardin spoke to the Browns about Cook. I'm not going to put a lot of stock into these preliminary talks as there are other prospects I'm sure Cleveland will look at. Cardale Jones with Ohio State, Christian Hackenberg at Penn State, Trevone Boykin of TCU, Dak Prescott of Mississippi State, and Cody Kessler at USC. Cook may be the most NFL-ready quarterback in 2016 as Michigan State runs a pro-style offense.

- Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee on Tuesday in practice and was placed on injured reserve. He is expected to be out for the season. Scandrick had two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one sack for the Cowboys last season. He recently signed a 5-year, $19M contract extension last spring.

- Michael Vick signed a 1-year, $1M contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Backup quarterback Bruce Gradkowski had surgery on his dislocated finger and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform List (PUP).

- Rex Grossman signed a 1-year, $1M contract to backup Matt Ryan for the Atlanta Falcons. It was speculated that if the Browns placed Connor Shaw on the practice squad, former Browns and current Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan would attempt to sign him. The Browns have recently placed Shaw on injured reserve after injuring his thumb that required surgery.

- Osi Umenyiora signed a one day contract to retire with the New York Giants, after spending his final two season playing with the Atlanta Falcons.

He finishes 49th on the All-Time sack list with 85. His 75 sacks with the Giants places him fourth on the franchise sack list behind Michael Strahan (141 ½), Lawrence Taylor (132 1/2) and Leonard Marshall (79 1/2). In 2007 he set the team single game sack record with six against the Eagles.The New York Jets reached out to Omenyiora about possibly playing for them but he only wanted to be with the Giants.

- San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks has been charged by the California Grand Jury with misdemeanor sexual battery. Brooks faces a maximum of six months in jail. He was sent back to California and will not play in the Saturday’s game against the Denver Broncos.

- Mercedes Benz will be the official sponsor and have earned the naming rights of the Atlanta Falcons’ new football stadium. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to open in 2017 and Falcons owner Arthur Blank plans to bid for the 2019 or 2020 Super Bowl. The venue will also host the 2017 Peach Bowl and be the home to the Major League Soccer team, Atlanta United FC.

- Buckeyes wide receiver Noah Brown suffered a serious leg injury that sounds like it will be season ending for him. According to Urban Meyer, Brown suffered a broken leg that will require surgery. He was attempting a catch when he awkwardly fell on his leg and a pop sound was heard. Ohio State abruptly cancelled interviews and people in the building looked like they got the wind knocked out of them, according to reports. This was the first sign that something wasn't good within Buckeye Nation. Later the tweets started pouring out from players and coaches praying for Brown. He has had a breakout spring and was expected to be an opening day starter for the Buckeyes when they visit Virginia Tech on September 7.

- TMZ is reporting that Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is being sued by an ex-girlfriend, accusing him of gang rape and drugging her. The victim listed as “Jane Doe” says they dated from 2011-2013. Rose allegedly invited “Doe” to his home where he slipped a drug into her drink with the intention of raping her. She escaped the home but Rose and his friends broke into her home and gang raped her while she was unconscious. “Jane Doe” states that she waited two years to file the charges because she was embarrassed. As of now, Derrick Rose has declined commenting about the alleged incident.

- Former Cleveland Indians closer Chris Perez retired yesterday at the age of 29. Perez was most recently signed by the Baltimore Orioles and is serving a 50 game suspension for recreational drug use. He ends his career with 379 innings pitched, a 3.51 ERA and 133 saves.

3 Rivers Rundown 8.26.15: Calm Down Steelers Nation #Steelers

By @Kratoslives

You know what fellow Steelers fans, stop it, really just stop it. Yes it sucks Maurkice Pouncey is out and Bruce Gradkowski’s hand is busted. Don't forget LeVeon Bell will miss the first two games.

So let's all head to the tallest buildings in our towns and jump to our collective deaths. Ok, now it's time to count our blessings on all the early injuries. First of all, you want it to happen now, not mid-season. It gives your team time to adjust. Don't believe me? Let's go back to last year and pick a first place team. It derailed the Cleveland Browns. Bye, bye playoffs and Alex Mack.

Oh now your starting to realize how the Steelers can recover from this minor set back?

Yes, that is not a typing error. A minor set back, because Pouncey will be back after the bye week. Besides, we are are getting a center back who knows the squad. Doug Legursky played and started a Super Bowl for us.

"But, but we're still scared!”

Then let me put it to rest for you. The Steelers have never won a Super Bowl after suffering major injuries during the season. I can only think of one team that has, but that player didn't play, Drew Bledsoe. The Patriots won their first Super Bowl with Bledsoe on the sidelines which was Tom Brady's first.

Now think about it. Your team learns to play with out the pressure of a win or loss on the line. Teams will be cutting players for numerous reasons which you may be able to get a steal. However, the most important part is the season still hasn't started. So if you listen and believe in Mike Tomlin, "The Standard Is The Standard". There is a chance for someone to become a starter elsewhere when Pouncey returns.

So all hands on deck! Cody Wallace, Doug Legursky, Chris Hubbard time to earn a decent contract in 2016. Even if it won't be with the Steelers, your family will thank you. The Steelers Nation will thank you. But more importantly than that, your financial future will be more secure.

Now to what really matters, buying time for Bruce Gradkowski to get healthy. We will need him more than Pouncey because of Big Ben. Roethlisberger has only played 16 games 3 times so far in his career going into his 12th season. I hear your hearts pounding, but let's all knock on wood.

After seeing all these injuries that hit us, this one is the one we can't afford to happen. Keep your fingers crossed and hope Ben continues to check down to avoid hits.



Now, that the Steelers have signed Michael Vick to a 1-year deal, let's move into this season the way we should.

With all eyes focused on Super Bowl 50.