TV Tonight 11.17

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

NFL
NFL Thursday Night Kickoff (CBS/NFL Network, 8pm)
Saints @ Panthers (NBC/NFL Network, 8:25pm)

NBA
76ers @ Timberwolves (TNT, 8pm)
Bulls @ Jazz (TNT, 10:30pm)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Louisville @ Houston (ESPN, 8pm)
Arkansas State @ Troy (ESPNU, 9:30pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Arkansas State @ Georgetown (FOX Sports 1, 6:30pm)
Tulane vs. Oklahoma (ESPNU, 7pm)
Pittsburgh vs. SMU (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Rutgers @ DePaul (FOX Sports 1, 8:30pm)
Michigan vs. Marquette (ESPN 2, 9:30pm)

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DC's Legends Of Tomorrow (The CW, 8pm)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 8pm)
Rosewood (FOX, 8pm)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8pm)
IMPACT Wrestling (POP, 8pm)
The Great Indoors (CBS, 8:30pm)

Notorious (ABC, 9pm)
Pitch (FOX, 9pm)
Supernatural (The CW, 9pm)
Mom (CBS, 9pm)
Life In Pieces (CBS, 9:30pm)

How To Get Away With Murder (ABC, 10pm)
Pure Genius (CBS, 10pm)
Falling Water (USA, 10pm)
MTV Wonderland (MTV, 11pm)

TV Tonight 9.26

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

NFL
Falcons @ Saints (ESPN, 8:15pm)

MLB
Indians @ Tigers (STO, 7pm)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8pm)
The Voice (NBC, 8pm)
Dancing With The Stars (ABC, 8pm)
Gotham (FOX, 8pm)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8pm)
Kevin Can Wait (CBS, 8:30pm)

Presidential Debate (All Networks, 9pm)

Mary and Jane (MTV, 10pm)
Loosely, Exactly Nicole (MTV, 10:30pm)

TV Tonight 8.11

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

RIO OLYMPICS
Swimming, Gymnastics (NBC, 8pm)
Women's Field Hockey: U.S. vs. India (NBC Sports, 6:30pm)
Boxing, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Shooting (NBC Sports, 8pm)

MLB
Angels @ Indians (STO, 7pm)
Cardinals @ Cubs OR Yankees @ Red Sox (MLB, 7pm)

NFL PRESEASON
Saints @ Patriots (NFL Network, 7:30pm)

FOOTBALL
CFL: Montreal Alouettes @ Edmonton Eskimos (ESPN 2, 9pm)

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Mid-Atlantic Regional, First Semifinal (ESPN, 7pm)
West Regional, First Semifinal (ESPN, 9pm)

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Battlebots (ABC, 8pm)
IMPACT Wrestling (POP, 8pm)

Big Brother (CBS, 9pm)
Beauty And The Beast (The CW, 9pm)

Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll (FX, 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)

TV Tonight 12.21

By @nevaRWilliams

NFL
Monday Night Countdown (ESPN, 6pm)
Lions @ Saints (ESPN, 8:15pm)

NBA
Timberwolves @ Celtics (NBA TV, 7:30pm)
Thunder @ Clippers (NBA TV, 10:30pm)

NHL
Blue Jackets @ Penguins (FOX Sports Ohio, 7pm)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Appalachian State @ North Carolina (ESPN 2, 7pm)
Chicago State @ Marquette (FOX Sports 1, 7pm)
Pepperdine @ Gonzaga (ESPN 2, 9pm)
North Texas @ Creighton (FOX Sports 1, 9pm)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8pm)
Superstore (NBC, 8pm)
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC, 8pm)
Childhood's End (SyFy, 8pm)
Telenovela (NBC, 8:30pm)

A Saturday Night Live Christmas (NBC, 9pm)
Major Crimes (TNT, 9pm)

The Great Holiday Baking Show (ABC, 10pm)
The Expanse (SyFy, 10pm)
Legends (TNT, 10pm)
Guilty Pleasures: Cheesiest and Meatiest (Food Network, 10pm)
Top 5 Restaurants: Best Brunch (Food Network, 10:30pm)

TV Tonight 10.15

By @nevaRWilliams

NFL
NFL Thursday Night Kickoff (CBS/NFL Network, 8pm)
Falcons @ Saints (CBS/NFL Network, 8:25pm)

MLB PLAYOFFS
NLDS, Game 5: Mets @ Dodgers (TBS, 8pm)

NBA
Preseason: Pacers @ Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio/NBA TV, 7pm)
Preseason: Rockets @ Warriors (TNT, 10pm)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Auburn @ Kentucky (ESPN, 7pm)
UCLA @ Stanford (ESPN, 10:30)

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Heroes Reborn (NBC, 8pm)
Grey's Anatomy (ABC, 8pm)
Bones (FOX, 8pm)
WWE SmackDown (SyFy, 8pm)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW, 8pm)

The Blacklist (NBC, 9pm)
Scandal (ABC, 9pm)
Sleepy Hollow (FOX, 9pm)
The Originals (The CW, 9pm)
Party Down South (CMT, 9pm)

The Player (NBC, 10pm)
How To Get Away With Murder (ABC, 10pm)
Haven (SyFy, 10pm)
Benders (IFC, 10pm)
Ridiculousness (MTV, 10pm)
Broke A$$ Game Show (MTV, 10:30pm)
The Middle Of The Night Show (MTV, 11pm)

TV Tonight 10.4

By @nevaRWilliams

NFL
Football Night In America (NBC, 7pm)
Cowboys @ Saints (NBC, 8:20pm)

NBA
Lakers vs. Jazz (NBA TV, 9pm)

NHL
Islanders @ Capitals (NHL Network, 5pm)

MLS SOCCER
Houston Dynamo @ FC Dallas (ESPN 2, 5pm)
Real Salt Lake @ Colorado Rapids (FOX Sports 1, 7pm)
Los Angeles Galaxy @ Seattle Sounders FC (FOX Sports 1, 9:30pm)

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Bob's Burgers (FOX, 7:30pm)

Once Upon A Time (ABC, 8pm)
The Simpsons (FOX, 8pm)
Madam Secretary (CBS, 8pm)
Keeping Up With The Kardashians (E!, 8pm)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, 8:30pm)

Fear The Walking Dead SEASON FINALE (AMC, 9pm)
The Leftovers SEASON PREMIERE (HBO, 9pm)
Homeland SEASON PREMIERE (Showtime, 9pm)
Blood & Oil (ABC, 9pm)
The Good Wife (CBS, 9pm)
Family Guy (FOX, 9pm)
The Last Man On Earth (FOX, 9:30pm)

Talking Dead (AMC, 10:11pm)
Quantico (ABC, 10pm)
Project Greenlight (HBO, 10:05pm)
The Affair SEASON PREMIERE (Showtime, 10pm)
The Strain SEASON FINALE (FX, 10pm)
Doll & Em (HBO, 10:36pm)

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO, 11pm)

Leadoff with Lee 3.8.15 #NFLFreeAgency #Kentucky #Boeheim #Browns

By @cleeverizon

- The Green Bay Packers and WR Randall Cobb agreed to a 4 year, $40 million contract. While he was offered more from other teams, like the Raiders, Cobb decided to stay in Green Bay and catch passes from the MVP, Aaron Rodgers.

- Cornerback Kareem Jackson and the Houston Texans agreed to a 4 year, $34 million deal, that includes $20 million in guaranteed money. The soon to be 27 year old Jackson has 10 interceptions and 50 passes defensed in his career with the Texans. If Kareem Jackson can pull in this type of contract, what will be offered to Browns (or former Browns) cornerback Buster Skrine?

- Mary Kay Cabot of Northeast Ohio Media Group reported 8 teams have expressed interest in Browns cornerback Buster Skrine in the first 3 hours of the negotiating window on Saturday. With so many teams involved, I don't see the Browns getting into a bidding war to re-sign Skrine. Ray Farmer has said multiple times he wants to build a team through the draft. It seems as if Farmer has his eyes set on another slot/nickel corner in the draft. And with the emergence of K'Wuan Williams and the depth of Pierre Desir, Skrine becomes expendable.
- According to a league source 4 teams have showed interest in quarterback Brian Hoyer, including the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

- The Browns announce they resigned punter Spencer Lanning and running back Shawn Draughns. Recently released former Eagles defensive end, Trent Cole, is scheduled to meet without the Browns on Sunday. Cole has played defensive end in the 4-3 and outside linebacker in the 3-4 schemes.

- The Chicago Bears trade the often troubled wide receiver Brandon Marshall to the New York Jets for a 5th round draft pick. In 13 games last season with the Bears, Marshall had 61 receptions for 721 yards, scoring 8 touchdowns.Prior to the 2014 season Marshall had 7 consecutive seasons with 1,000 plus yards receiving. The Jets are expected to cut ties with wide receiver Percy Harvin, who is rumored to sign with the New England Patriots.

- Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch agrees to a 3 year, $31 million dollar contract extension. Lynch will receive $12 million this year, in the form $7.5 million signing bonus and a $4.5 million fully-guaranteed base salary. In 2016, Lynch  will receive a base salary of $9 million dollars, and  In 2017 a base salary of $7 million in addition to a $3 million roster bonus due on the fifth day of the 2017 league year.

- Former Colts safety LaRon Landry suspended 10 games for violation of the Performance Enhancing Drug policy. In the 2014 season, Landry was suspended 4 games for the same violation. Indianapolis released the veteran in February.

- Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski has signed his franchise tag tender worth $4.59M for the 2015 season.

- The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Marques Colston have agreed to restructure his contract and will remain with the team next season. The Saints were debating releasing the teams all-time leading receiver if the two side couldn't come to terms. Colston was set to make $9.7 million next season and it would have went against the Saints low salary cap. Details on his restructured contract are expected to be made public as early as Monday.

- The Saints also agreed to a new 4-year, $16 million deal with running back Mark Ingram.

- The Colts have announced they won’t re-sign wide receiver Reggie Wayne. The 14-year veteran of the team had 64 receptions for 779 yards in 15 games and scoring only 2 touchdowns last season. Wayne ranks 7th in all-time NFL receptions and 8th in all-time receiving yards.

- The NCAA suspended Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim for nine ACC games, took away 12 scholarships, and ordered that 108 wins be vacated as a result of a multiyear investigation into the university's athletic programs. The following article by Emily Jones from NCAA.org details the infractions and penalties for the university. Click here to read that

- The University of Kentucky men's basketball team and number one team in the country finishes the regular season 31-0. Kentucky is the first team from a major power conference to complete the regular season unbeaten since Indiana did it in 1976. This is the Wildcats first unbeaten regular season since 1954. The Wildcats wore t-shirts after the game that read "31-0 Not Done". With nine more wins Kentucky will finish 40-0 and be crowned "National Champions" (Alcorn State was also undefeated in the 1976 season but didn't make it to the national tournament. The field at the time was only 32).

- Cavaliers forward LeBron James tied Mark Price for the Cavaliers' career assist record of 4,206.

TV Tonight 12.15

By @nevaRWilliams

NFL
Monday Night Countdown (ESPN, 6 PM)
Saints @ Bears (ESPN, 8:15 PM)

NBA
Hornets @ Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio, 7 PM)
Lakers @ Pacers (NBA TV, 7 PM)

NHL
Lightning @ Penguins (NHL Network, 7 PM)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Elon @ Duke (ESPNU, 7 PM)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8 PM)
The Voice, Live Final Performances (NBC, 8 PM)
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC, 8 PM)
American Country Countdown Awards (FOX, 8 PM)
2 Broke Girls (CBS, 8 PM)
Hart of Dixie (The CW, 8 PM)
Mike & Molly (CBS, 8:30 PM)

Scorpion (CBS, 9 PM)
Jane The Virgin (The CW, 9 PM)
Major Crimes (TNT, 9 PM)

State of Affairs (NBC, 10 PM)
Castle (ABC, 10 PM)
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 10 PM)
Anger Management (FX, 10 & 10:30 PM)

TV Tonight 11.24

By @nevaRWilliams

NFL
Monday Night Countdown (ESPN, 6 PM)
Ravens @ Saints (ESPN, 8:15 PM)

NBA
Magic @ Cavaliers (FOX Sports Ohio, 7 PM)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Arizona @ Missouri (ESPN 2, 5 PM)
Santa Clara @ Michigan State (Big Ten, 7 PM)
Villanova @ VCU (ESPN 2, 7 PM)
Arizona State @ Maryland (ESPNU, 7 PM)
Eastern Washington @ Indiana (ESPNews, 7:30 PM)
Chaminade @ Pittsburgh (ESPNU, 9 PM)
Alabama @ Iowa State (ESPN 2, 9:30 PM)
Auburn @ Tulsa (ESPNU, 11 PM)
BYU @ San Diego State (ESPN 2, 11:30 PM)

NHL
Penguins @ Bruins (NBC Sports, 7 PM)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8 PM)
The Voice (NBC, 8 PM)
Dancing With The Stars (ABC, 8 PM)
Gotham (FOX, 8 PM)
2 Broke Girls (CBS, 8 PM)
The Originals (The CW, 8 PM)
The Millers (CBS, 8:30 PM)

Sleepy Hollow (FOX, 9 PM)
American Dad (TBS, 9 PM)
Scorpion (CBS, 9 PM)
Jane The Virgin (The CW, 9 PM)
Major Crimes (TNT, 9 PM)

State of Affairs (NBC, 10 PM)
Castle (ABC, 10 PM)
NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 10 PM)
Anger Management (FX, 10 & 10:30 PM)
Mike Tyson Mysteries (Cartoon Network, 10:30 PM)

Leadoff with Lee 10.31.14

By @cleeverizon

The atmosphere in Cleveland was electrifying yesterday. If I didn't know any better, you could have told me it was game 7 of the NBA finals and I would have believed you. It was a Cleveland Cavailier and Lebron James media day. International media, social media, local media... it was all about King James and his homecoming. But the New York Knicks stood in his way. The Cavs lost to the Knicks 95-90. Lebron James was obviously nervous and out of sync with the team. He was 5-15 scoring 17 points but also 8 uncharactoristic turnovers. Kevin Love had a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds. The Cavs turned the ball over 19 times, which the Knicks turned into 26 points. Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks shooting 9-17 for 25 points. The Cavs face the Bulls tonight who defeated the Knicks by 24 Wednesday night.

But let's relive this moment

The Cavs and Tristan Thompson are likely to sign a contract extension today. The 4th pick of the 2011 NBA draft will make $5.4 million this year under his rookie contract. His new deal is expected to be 4 years between $40-$48 million over that period. If no extension is signed by Friday, he will play for the qualifying offer of $7.15 million dollars for the 2015-2016 season and then become a restricted free agent.

Anderson Varejao is also expected to agree to a 3 year $30 million dollar contract extension with the Cavs today.

The NCAA sent out a simple tweet regarding Todd Gurley and the University of Georgia's appeal of Gurley's suspension. Which simply states: The membership committee upholds Todd Gurley suspension upon appeal. He will be eligible to play again November 15.

Last night, the Saints defeated the Panthers 28-10 to kick off Week 9 of the NFL season. Drew Brees went 24/34 for 297 yards throwing 1 touchdown and 1 interception. Saints running back Mark Ingram rushed 30 times for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns to go along with Jimmy Graham's 7 catches for 83 yards and a TD. Panthers QB Cam Newton finished with 10/28 passing for 161 yards with 1 rushing touchdown. Next week's Thursday night game will see the Cleveland Browns travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals.

TV Tonight 10.30

By @neveRWilliams

NBA
NBA Tip-Off (TNT, 7 PM)
Knicks @ Cavaliers (TNT, 8 PM)
Thunder @ Clippers (TNT, 10:30 PM)

NFL
Thursday Night Kickoff (CBS/NFL Network, 7:30 PM)
Saints @ Panthers (NFL Network, 8:25 PM)

NHL
Kings @ Penguins (NHL Network, 7 PM)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Florida State @ Louisville (ESPN, 7:30 PM)

SOCCER
MLS, Knockout Round: Sporting Kansas City @ New York Red Bulls (ESPN 2, 8 PM)

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The Biggest Loser (NBC, 8 PM)
It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (ABC, 8 PM)
Bones (FOX, 8 PM)
The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 8 PM)
The Vampire Diaries (The CW, 8 PM)
Mom (CBS, 8:30 PM)

Bad Judge (NBC, 9 PM)
Scandal (ABC, 9 PM)
Gracepoint (FOX, 9 PM)
Two And A Half Men (CBS, 9 PM)
Reign (The CW, 9 PM)
A to Z (NBC, 9:30 PM)
The McCarthys (CBS, 9:30 PM)
Ridiculousness (MTV, 9:30 PM)

Parenthood (NBC, 10 PM)
How To Get Away With Murder (ABC, 10 PM)
Elementary (CBS, 10 PM)
Slednecks (MTV, 10 PM)

TV Tonight 10.26

By @neveRWilliams

NFL
Football night In America (NBC, 7 PM)
Packers @ Saints (NBC, 8:20 PM)

2014 WORLD SERIES
Royals @ Giants, Game 5 (FOX, 8 PM)

NHL
Senators @ Blackhawks (NHL Network, 7 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: New York Red Bulls @ Sporting Kansas City (ESPN 2, 8:30 PM)

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Once Upon A Time (ABC, 8 PM)
Madam Secretary (CBS, 8 PM)

Boardwalk Empire, SERIES FINALE (HBO, 9 PM)
The Walking Dead (AMC, 9 PM)
Homeland (Showtime, 9 PM)
Resurrection (ABC, 9 PM)
The Good Wife (CBS, 9 PM)
Total Divas (E!, 9 PM)

Talking Dead (AMC, 10 PM)
The Affair (Showtime, 10 PM)
True Detective, Season 1 (HBO, 10 PM)
Revenge (ABC, 10 PM)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS, 10 PM)

Last Week Tonight (HBO, 11 PM)
Comic Book Men (AMC, 12 PM)

TV Tonight 9.28

By @neveRWilliams

NFL
Football night In America (NBC, 7 PM)
Saints @ Cowboys (NBC, 8:20 PM)

NHL PRESEASON
Buffalo Sabres @ Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL Network, 7 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: New York Red Bulls @ Los Angeles Galaxy (ESPN 2, 8:30 PM)

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Breaking Bad, Binge Marathon (AMC, 5 PM)

Once Upon A Time (ABC, 7 PM)

Once Upon A Time (ABC, 8 PM)
The Simpsons (FOX, 8 PM)
Madam Secretary (CBS, 8 PM)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, 8:30 PM)

Boardwalk Empire (HBO, 9 PM)
Family Guy (FOX, 9 PM)
Resurrection (ABC, 9 PM)
The Good Wife (CBS, 9 PM)
Total Divas (E!, 9 PM)
Ray Donovan (Showtime, 9 PM)

Revenge (ABC, 10 PM)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (CBS, 10 PM)
The Strain (FX, 10 PM)
True Detective, Season 1 (HBO, 10 PM)
Masters of Sex, SEASON FINALE (Showtime, 10 PM)

Last Week Tonight (HBO, 11 PM)

On The Mark 9.15.14: #Browns & #Buckeyes Recap

Simply Stunning: the Browns march over the Saints with a thrilling last second 26-24 victory
By @MarkW2112

It appears the Cleveland Browns of 2014 want to be the second coming of the Kardiac Kids.  After a thrilling loss to the Steelers last Sunday, they redeem themselves with a thrilling win against the New Orleans Saints 26-24 in front of a very loud and pumped crowd at First Energy Stadium for the first home game of the year.  The crowd really helped set the tone at the beginning of the game, as Drew Brees and his high powered offense couldn't seem to get it going early on.  Paul Kruger ended their first drive with a coverage sack as the Dawg Pound really let Brees know he was not welcomed there.

Brian Hoyer led the Browns to a touchdown to Miles Austin and helped set up a field goal for Bill Cundiff before the end of the first quarter.  The Saints made it 10-3 on their next drive with a field goal by Shayne Graham. After getting the ball back, the Saints were driving when Brees pass was intercepted by Tashaun Gipson and run back 62 yards for a touchdown, making it 16-3 after a botched extra point.  Before the end of the first half, the Saints drove again, this time with a Brees touchdown to Jimmy Graham who was no match for 5'11 Joe Haden. The Browns went in to halftime with the lead 16-10.

The Browns got the ball to start the second half but went nowhere with it.  The Saints  then drove down the field and scored on another Graham touchdown to take the lead 17-16.  The Browns, led by the rookie running back duo of Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell, helped the Browns get another touchdown, this time by West, to make it 23-17.

Once more, the Saints drove the field and scored on a Mark Ingram touchdown to give the Saints the lead once again, 24-23.  The Saints again were driving towards the end of the game when Karlos Dansby came up with a huge sack to take them out of field goal range, giving the ball back to the Browns with 2:46 left in the game.

Now it was Brian Hoyer's time to shine.  Going hurry up no huddle, Hoyer was able to execute a brilliant drive, with big time plays by Gary Barnidge (converting a 4th and 6th), Miles Austin (2 clutch catches, including one with 15 seconds left that was ruled out of bounds) and Andrew Hawkins, who's 28 yard catch when he was left all alone in the back field helped set up the game winning field for Billy Cundiff to make it 26-24 with 3 seconds left.  The Browns finally won the game after a squib kick and return to the Khiry Robinson was fumbled and recovered by the Browns.

It was coach Mike Pettine's first victory as an NFL head coach and only the 2nd home opener victory since 1999.

My take: This victory might have been the best the Browns have had in a very long time.  The Saints are a high powered offense and while they had their way with the Browns after being stopped in the first quarter, the defense came through when they needed to, including the Gipson interception and the game saving sack by Dansby, who is undoubtedly the leader of this defense.

On offense, Hoyer didn't look great but he was effective when he needed to be and somehow won this game without Josh Gordon or Jordan Cameron.  It also appears that West and Crowell might be one of the most dynamic running back duos since Earnest Byner and Kevin Mack each ran for 1,000 yards in 1985.  Their athleticism and vision were able to keep the Saints defense honest and have Hoyer be able to complete passes to Austin, Hawkins, Barnidge and Taylor Gabriel.

The Browns can't stop to enjoy this victory for long.  The hated Baltimore Ravens come in next Sunday before their 4th week bye.

But it's a sweet victory and one that we can hope inspires them for the rest of the season.

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That’s more like it: Buckeyes destroy Golden Flashes 66-0
By @MarkW2112

The Ohio State Buckeyes did not mess around this time.  They went right for the throat and stayed there all game as they went on to route the much less talented Kent State Golden Flashes 66-0 in front of an Ohio Stadium crowd that was treated to almost non-stop offense and a defense that deflated the Golden Flashes right from the start.  J.T. Barrett looked sharp, going 23-of-30 for 312 yards, 6 touchdowns and an interception, with 5 of those TD’s thrown in the first half alone..  He was able to throw at will to any of his receivers, including Devin Smith and Michael Thomas who combined for 136 yards and 3 touchdowns between them.  Curtis Samuel led all rushers with 15 carries for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns.  All in all, the Buckeyes offense tallied 628 total yards.

Meanwhile, for quarterback Colin Reardon and the Golden Flashes offense, there was simply no ball movement as the Buckeyes defense swarmed and took out all of their frustrations after last week’s embarrassing loss to Virginia Tech.  Reardon’s day ended with him going 14-of-27 for 76 yards.  It was a day the Golden Flashes will want to forget.

The Buckeyes have a bye next weekend before playing the Cincinnati Bearcats on 9/27 at 6 PM at the Horseshoe.

TV Weekend 8.8.14 - 8.9.14

NFL
Saints @ Rams (Friday, NFL Network, 8 PM)

Preseason, Browns @ Lions (Saturday, NBC/WKYC/NFL Network, 7:30 PM)

MLB
Indians @ Yankees (Friday, STO, 7 PM)
Cardinals @ Orioles OR Tigers @ Blue Jays (Friday, MLB Network, 7 PM)

Indians @ Yankees (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 1 PM)
Cardinals @ Orioles (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
Nationals @ Braves OR Dodgers @ Brewers (Saturday, MLB Network, 7 PM)

GOLF
2014 PGA Championship, Third Round (Saturday, CBS, 2 PM)

TENNIS
ATP Tennis, U.S. Open Series, Rogers Cup, Quarterfinal (Friday, ESPN 2, 7 PM)

WTA Tennis, Rogers Cup, First Semifinal (Saturday, ESPN 2, 1 PM)
ATP Tennis, U.S. Open Series, Rogers Cup, Semifinal (Saturday, ESPN 2, 3 PM)
ATP Tennis, U.S. Open Series, Second Semifinal (Saturday, ESPN 2, 8 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
Little League World Series, Southeast Regional, Final (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Little League World Series, West Regional, Second Semifinal (Friday, ESPN, 9 PM)
SOFTBALL: Big League World Series, Second Semifinal (Friday, ESPNU, 7 PM)
WOMEN'S SOCCER: FIFA U-20 World Cup, Brazil vs. United States (Friday, ESPNU, 9:45 PM)

SOFTBALL: Senior League World Series, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
WOMEN'S SOCCER: FIFA U-20 World Cup, England vs. Mexico (Saturday, ESPNU, 12:45 PM)
NASCAR RACING: Nationwide Series, ZIPPO 200 at The Glen (Saturday, ABC, 2 PM)
Little League World Series, Great Lakes Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 2 PM)
MOTORCYCLE RACING: Pro Motocross Championship, Unadilla National (Saturday, NBC, 3 PM)
SWIMMING: U.S. National Championships (Saturday, NBC, 4 PM)
Little League World Series, Northwest Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 4 PM)
SOFTBALL: Big League World Series, Final (Saturday, ESPN 2, 5 PM)
Little League World Series, New England Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Little League World Series, West Regional, Final (Saturday, ESPN, 9 PM)
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (Saturday, NBA TV, 10 PM)

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)
Girl Meets World (Friday, Disney Channel, 8:30 PM)
The Knick, SERIES PREMIERE (Friday, Cinemax, 10 PM)

Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander, SERIES PREMIERE (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)

Leadoff with Lee 7.3.14

-The Cleveland Indians rallied in the 8th inning to beat the Dodgers 5-4 in L.A. After being behind 3-2, the Tribe scored 3 times to take the lead and keep it. Trevor Bauer got the start going 5 2/3 innings giving up 6 hits, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts and 2 walks in a no decision. Bryan Shaw got the win with the Tribe's rally and Cody Allen recorded his eighth save of the season. The Indians went 4-4 on their recent road trip and return home Friday to start a three game series with the Kansas City Royals.

-The Cavs have met with restricted free agent small forward Gordon Hayward. It is believed the Cavs will offer him a max contract of $15 million per season, but there are some conflicting reports that say otherwise. Hayward averaged 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists for the Utah Jazz last season.

-Former Cavs guard CJ Miles visited the Indiana Pacers Tuesday night and was offered a contract Wednesday afternoon. Miles and the Pacers agreed to a 4 year deal worth $18 million dollars. NBA contracts can't officially be signed signed until July 10th.

-Free agent forward Carmelo Anthony was in Chicago Tuesday, and visited the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks Wednesday. Amoung the people who met him in Houston Dwight Howard, James Harden, coach Kevin Mchale and Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler were there to help pitch the Rockets to Anthony. Guard Jeremy Lin would have to be traded to clear enough cap room to sign Melo. Lin tweeted a bible verse yesterday morning and was feeling disrespected by the Rockets as they showed Anthony wearing a number 7 jersey, the same number Lin wears currently. Carmelo Anthony will meet with the LA Lakers today.

-What will happen with the Heatles? Lebron James is reportedly looking for a max deal. Chris Bosh is looking for a deal upwards of 15-18 million and not the rumored 12 million. Dwayne Wade won't get a max deal because he can't stay healthy. Miami targeted center Marcin Gortat and Kyle Lowry, who both re-sign with their current teams in Washington and Toronto, respectively. So what does that do to the big 3? How can they improve and get the key free agents they need to make it past the Spurs next year? All these questions will be answered once Lebron James returns from vacation and figures out what the best option is for him. There is no way they can bring in free agents if LBJ signs the 5 year max contract and if James doesn't sign one Bosh won't get one either. That's if they choose to stay in Miami. So what will they do? Could this be Lebron's homecoming? We shall see..

-New Orleans Saints hybrid tight end Jimmy Graham lost his appeal on being franchise tagged as a wide receiver rather than tight end. Graham played two-thirds lined up as a wide receiver in 2013 rather than on the offensive line as a traditional tight end. Graham will be paid under the tight end franchise tag at $7 million per year as opposed to the wide receiver tag which would have paid him $12 million per year.