TV Weekend 8.12 - 8.13

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 8pm)
Masters Of Illusion (FRI, The CW, 8pm & 8:30pm)

New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 9pm)
Killjoys (FRI, Syfy, 9pm)

Dark Matter (FRI, Syfy, 10pm)
Outcast (FRI, Cinemax, 10pm)
Ridiculousness (FRI, MTV, 10pm & 10:30pm)

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RIO OLYMPICS
Men's Basketball: U.S. vs. Serbia (FRI, NBC Sports, 6pm)
Track and Field, Swimming, Diving, Beach Volleyball (FRI, NBC, 8pm)
Men's Fencing (FRI, NBC Sports, 8pm)
Women's Soccer (FRI, NBC Sports, 9pm)

Track and Field, Water Polo (SAT, NBC, 10am)
Soccer, Shooting (SAT, NBC Sports, 12pm)
Beach Volleyball, Rowing, Trampoline (SAT, NBC, 2pm)
Soccer, Beach Volleyball (SAT, NBC Sports, 3pm)
Men's Volleyball, U.S. vs. France (SAT, NBC, 4pm)
Basketball, Weightlifting, Shooting (SAT, NBC Sports, 6pm)
Track and Field, Swimming, Diving, Beach Volleyball (SAT, NBC, 8pm)
Soccer, Boxing, Shooting (SAT, NBC Sports, 9pm)

NFL PRESEASON
Browns @ Packers (FRI, WEWS Cleveland, 8pm)
Lions @ Steelers (FRI, NFL Network, 7pm)
Raiders @ Cardinals (FRI, NFL Network, 10pm)

Seahawks @ Chiefs (SAT, NFL, 4:30pm)
Cowboys @ Rams (SAT, ESPN, 8pm)

MLB
Angels @ Indians (FRI, STO, 7pm)
Rays @ Yankees (FRI, FOX, 7:30pm)
Tigers @ Rangers OR Royals @ Twins (FRI, MLB, 8pm)

Rays @ Yankees OR Astros @ Blue Jays (SAT, MLB, 1pm)
Pirates @ Dodgers (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
Angels @ Indians (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 7pm)
Orioles @ Giants OR Tigers @ Rangers (SAT, MLB, 10pm)

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
Mid-Atlantic Regional, Second Semifinal (FRI, ESPN, 7pm)
West Regional, Second Semifinal (FRI, ESPN 2, 9pm)

Midwest Regional, Final (SAT, ESPN, 11am)
New England Regional, Final (SAT, ESPN, 1pm)
Northwest Regional, Final (SAT, ESPN, 3pm)
Great Lakes Regional, Final (SAT, ESPN 2, 5pm)
Mid-Atlantic Regional, Final (SAT, ESPN 2, 7pm)
West Regional, Final (SAT, ESPN 2, 9pm)

MMA & BOXING
Premier Boxing Champions (FRI, ESPN, 9pm)

GOLF
2016 U.S. Senior Open, Third Round (SAT, FOX, 2pm)
John Deere Classic, Third Round (SAT, CBS, 3pm)

SOCCER
International Champions Cup: Internazionale vs. Celtic FC (SAT, ESPN 2, 2pm)

FOOTBALL
AFL, Conference Championship: Cleveland Gladiators @ Arizona Rattlers (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 9:30pm)

OTHER SPORTS
MLL Lacrosse, Playoffs (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 4pm)
MLL Lacrosse, Playoffs (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 6:30pm)

TV Weekend 8.5 - 8.6

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 8pm)
Masters Of Illusion (FRI, The CW, 8pm & 8:30pm)

What Would You Do? (FRI, ABC, 9pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 9pm)
Killjoys (FRI, Syfy, 9pm)

Dark Matter (FRI, Syfy, 10pm)
Real Time With Bill Maher (FRI, HBO, 10pm)
Outcast (FRI, Cinemax, 10pm)

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RIO OLYMPICS
Opening Ceremony (FRI, NBC, 7:30pm)

Rowing, Cycling, Water Polo (SAT, NBC, 8am)
Archery, Shooting, Beach Volleyball (SAT, NBC Sports, 9am)
Tennis (SAT, Bravo, 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:45pm)
Cycling, Swimming (SAT, NBC, 10:30am)

Women's Rugby (SAT, NBC Sports, 12pm)
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Water Polo (SAT, NBC Sports, 1pm)
Beach Volleyball, Rowing (SAT, NBC, 2:30pm)
Equestrian (SAT, USA, 3pm)

Women's Field Hockey: U.S. vs. Argentina (SAT, USA, 4pm)
Women's Soccer: U.S. vs. France (SAT, NBC Sports, 4pm)
Women's Volleyball: U.S. vs. Puerto Rico (SAT, NBC, 4:15pm)
Beach Volleyball (SAT, USA, 5:30pm)

Men's Basketball: U.S. vs. China (SAT, NBC Sports, 6pm)
Fencing (SAT, USA, 6:30pm)
Swimming, Beach Volleyball, Gymnastics (SAT, NBC, 8pm)
Judo, Weightlifting (SAT, NBC Sports, 8pm)
Soccer, Table Tennis, Boxing (SAT, NBC Sports, 9pm)

MLB
Indians @ Yankees (FRI, STO, 7pm)
Giants @ Nationals (FRI, MLB, 7pm)
Cubs @ Athletics OR Red Sox @ Dodgers (FRI, MLB, 11pm)

Indians @ Yankees (SAT, STO/MLB, 1pm)
Red Sox @ Dodgers (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
Giants @ Nationals OR Mets @ Tigers (SAT, MLB, 7pm)
Angels @ Mariners OR Phillies @ Padres (SAT, MLB, 10pm)

NFL
2016 Pro Football Hall Of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (SAT, ESPN/NFL Network, 7pm)

BASKETBALL
City Slam (FRI, ESPN 2, 9pm & 10pm)

MMA & BOXING
Premier Boxing Champions (FRI, ESPN, 9pm)

UFC Prefight Show (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 7pm)
UFC Fight Night Prelims (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 8pm)
UFC Fight Night: Alex Caceres vs. Yair Rodriguez (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 10pm)

GOLF
Travelers Championship, Third Round (SAT, CBS, 3pm)

SOCCER
Liverpool FC vs FC Barcelona (SAT, ESPN, 12pm)

TENNIS
BB&T Atlanta Open, Semifinals (SAT, ESPN 2, 7pm)

FOOTBALL
AFL, First Round (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 7pm)
AFL, First Round (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 10pm)

TV Tonight 8.1

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Twins @ Indians (STO, 7pm)
Yankees @ Mets (ESPN, 7pm)

SOCCER
International Friendly: Liverpool FC vs. AS Roma (ESPN 2, 8:30pm)

BASKETBALL
USA Showcase: Nigeria vs. United States (NBA TV, 8pm)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8pm)
American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 8pm)
The Bachelorette SEASON FINALE (ABC, 8pm)
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX, 8pm)

Rizzoli @ Isles (TNT, 9pm)
Angie Tribeca (TBS, 9pm)

The Making Of The Mob: Chicago (AMC, 10pm)
Are You The One (MTV, 10pm)
Running Wild With Bear Grylls (NBC, 10pm)
The Bachelorette, After The Final Rose (ABC, 10pm)

TV Weekend 7.29 - 7.30

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

SportsNation Presents: Hot Take Time Machine (FRI, ESPN, 8pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 8pm)
Masters Of Illusion (FRI, The CW, 8pm & 8:30pm)

What Would You Do? (FRI, ABC, 9pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 9pm)
Killjoys (FRI, Syfy, 9pm)

Dark Matter (FRI, Syfy, 10pm)
Real Time With Bill Maher (FRI, HBO, 10pm)
Outcast (FRI, Cinemax, 10pm)
ELeague (FRI, TBS, 10pm)
Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle (FRI, Comedy Central, 10pm)

Uncommon Sense (FRI, MTV 2, 11pm)

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The American West (SAT, AMC, 10pm)
Boston EMS (SAT, ABC, 10pm)
Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle (SAT, Comedy Central, 10pm)

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MLB
Athletics @ Indians (FRI, STO, 7pm)
Royals @ Rangers OR Pirates @ Brewers (FRI, MLB, 8pm)

Orioles @ Blue Jays (SAT, MLB, 1pm)
Nationals @ Giants (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
Cardinals @ Marlins (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 7pm)
Athletics @ Indians (SAT, NBC/STO, 7pm)
Red Sox @ Angels OR Royals @ Rangers (SAT, MLB, 10pm)

BASKETBALL
Womens: USA Showcase: Canada vs. United States (FRI, NBA TV, 7pm)
USA Showcase: United States vs. Venezuela (FRI, NBA TV, 9pm)

The Basketball Tournament, First Semifinal (SAT, ESPN, 5pm)
The Basketball Tournament, First Semifinal (SAT, ESPN, 7pm)

MMA & BOXING
Premier Boxing Champions (FRI, Spike, 9pm)
Boxing: Leo Santa Cruz vs. Carl Frampton (SAT, Showtime, 9pm)

NASCAR & RACING
Global RallyCross Series (SAT, NBC, 2pm)

GOLF
2016 Ricoh Women's British Open Championship, Third Round (SAT, NBC, 11am)
2016 PGA Championship, Third Round (SAT, CBS, 2pm)

SOCCER
International Champions Cup: Celtic FC vs. FC Barcelona (SAT, ESPN, 1pm)
International Champions Cup: Real Madrid CF vs. Chelsea FC (SAT, ESPN, 3pm)
International Champions Cup: FC Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan (SAT, ESPNews, 5pm)
International Champions Cup: Liverpool FC vs. AC Milan (SAT, ESPN 2, 10pm)

TENNIS
ATP: Rogers Cup, Quarterfinal (FRI, ESPN 2, 6:30pm)

WTA: Rogers Cup, First Semifinal (SAT, ESPN 2, 1pm)
ATP: Rogers Cup, First Semifinal (SAT, ESPN 2, 3pm)
WTA: Rogers Cup, Second Semifinal (SAT, ESPN 2, 6pm)
ATP: Rogers Cup, Second Semifinal (SAT, ESPN 2, 8pm)

FOOTBALL
CFL: BC Lions @ Calgary Stampeders (FRI, ESPN 2, 10pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Red Bull Signature Series, Hare Scramble (SAT, NBC, 3:30pm)
Dew Tour: Long Beach (SAT, NBC, 5pm)

TV Tonight 7.27

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
White Sox @ Cubs (ESPN, 8pm)

SOCCER
International Champions Cup: Real Madrid CF vs. Paris Saint-Germain FC (ESPN 2, 7:30pm)
NASL: Rayo OKC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies (CBS SportsNet, 9pm)
International Champions Cup: FC Bayern Munich vs. AC Milan (ESPN 2, 9:30pm)

BASKETBALL
Womens: USA Showcase; France vs. United States (NBA TV, 7:30pm)

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America's Got Talent (NBC, 8pm)
MasterChef (FOX, 8pm)
Big Brother (CBS, 8pm)

The Night Shift (NBC, 9pm)
Wayward Pines (FOX, 9pm)
American Gothic (CBS, 9pm)
Suits (USA, 9pm)

Any Given Wednesday with Bill Simmons (HBO, 10pm)
The Challenge: Rivals III (MTV, 10pm)
Tyrant (FX, 10pm)
Mr. Robot (USA, 10pm)
Wahlburgers (A&E, 10pm)
Another Period (Comedy Central, 10pm)

TV Tonight 7.26

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Nationals @ Indians (STO, 7pm)
Cubs @ White Sox (ESPN, 7pm)
Rays @ Dodgers OR Reds @ Giants (MLB, 10pm)

BASKETBALL
USA Showcase: China vs. United States (NBA TV, 10pm)

OTHER SPORTS
Karate: US Open: ISKA World Championships (ESPN 2, 8pm)
Arm Wrestling: World League Middleweight Championship (ESPN 2, 9pm)

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WWE SmackDown (USA, 8pm
America's Got Talent (NBC, 8pm)
The Bachelorette (ABC, 8pm)
Hotel Hell (FOX, 8pm)

Coupled (FOX, 9pm)
Zoo (CBS, 9pm)
Animal Kingdom (TNT, 9pm)
Music Moguls (BET, 9pm)
Dead Of Summer (Freeform, 9pm)

Scream (MTV, 10pm)
Chopped (Food Network, 10pm)
Wrecked (TBS, 10pm)
Feed The Beast (AMC, 10pm)
Not Safe With Nikki Glaser (Comedy Central, 10:30pm)

Anthony Anderson: Lost at Comic-Con (Spike, 11pm)
Wild N' On Tour (MTV 2, 11pm)
Guy Code vs. Girl Code (MTV 2, 11:30pm)

TV Tonight 7.25

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Tigers @ Red Sox (ESPN, 7pm)

FOOTBALL
CFL: Montreal Alouettes @ Toronto Argonauts (ESPN 2, 7:30pm)

BASKETBALL
Womens: Select Team vs. United States (NBA TV, 10pm)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8pm)
American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 8pm)
The Bachelorette (ABC, 8pm)
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX, 8pm)

Rizzoli @ Isles (TNT, 9pm)
Angie Tribeca (TBS, 9pm)

The Making Of The Mob: Chicago (AMC, 10pm)
Are You The One (MTV, 10pm)

TV Tonight 7.24

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

MLB
Dodgers @ Cardinals (ESPN, 8pm)

BASKETBALL
USA Showcase: China vs. United States (NBA TV, 8pm)

FOOTBALL
Arena Football: Cleveland Gladiators @ Arizona Rattlers (ESPN 2, 9pm)

OTHER SPORTS
CrossFit Games (ESPN 2, 7pm)

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2016 MTV Fandom Awards (MTV, 8pm)
Hollywood Game Night (NBC, 8pm)
Celebrity Family Feud; The Band Perry vs. Giuliana Rancic, Melissa Joan Hart vs. Paul Sorvino (ABC, 8pm)
Big Brother (CBS, 8pm)

American Ninja Warrior (NBC, 9pm)
The $100,00 Pyramid; Randall Park vs. Anna Camp, Terry Crews vs. Natasha Lyonne (ABC, 9pm)
The Night Of (HBO, 9pm)
Power (Starz, 9pm)
Preacher (AMC, 9pm)
Ray Donovan (Showtime, 9pm)
The Last Ship (TNT, 9pm)

Match Game (ABC, 10pm)
Ride With Norman Reedus (AMC, 10pm)
Ballers (HBO, 10pm)
Survivor's Remorse, PREMIERE (Starz, 10pm)
Roadies (Showtime, 10pm)
Murder In The First (TNT, 10pm)
Vice Principals (HBO, 10:30pm)

TV Weekend 7.22 - 7.23

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

Syfy Presents: Live From Comic-Con (FRI, Syfy, 8pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 8pm)
Masters Of Illusion (FRI, The CW, 8pm & 8:30pm)

What Would You Do? (FRI, ABC, 9pm)
New Japan Pro Wrestling (FRI, AXS TV, 9pm)
Killjoys (FRI, Syfy, 9pm)

Dark Matter (FRI, Syfy, 10pm)
Real Time With Bill Maher (FRI, HBO, 10pm)
Outcast (FRI, Cinemax, 10pm)
ELeague (FRI, TBS, 10pm)

Uncommon Sense (FRI, MTV 2, 11pm)

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Syfy Presents: Live From Comic-Con (SAT, Syfy, 8pm)
Hell On Wheels (SAT, AMC, 9pm)
The American West (SAT, AMC, 10pm)

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MLB
Indians @ Orioles (FRI, STO, 7pm)
Giants @ Yankees OR Mariners @ Blue Jays (FRI, MLB, 7pm)

Mariners @ Blue Jays (SAT, MLB, 1pm)
Giants @ Yankees (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 4pm)
Indians @ Orioles (SAT, STO, 7pm)
Rangers @ Royals (SAT, FOX Sports 1, 7pm)
Rays @ Athletics OR Braves @ Rockies (SAT, MLB, 10pm)

BASKETBALL
The Basketball Tournament (FRI, ESPN 2, 7pm)
The Basketball Tournament (FRI, ESPN 2, 9pm)
USA Showcase: Argentina vs. United States (FRI, NBA TV, 9pm)

The Basketball Tournament (SAT, ESPN 2, 12pm)
The Basketball Tournament (SAT, ESPN 2, 8pm)

MMA & BOXING
Bellator MMA Live (FRI, Spike, 9pm)
Boxing: Adam Lopez vs. Roman Reynoso (FRI, Showtime, 10pm)

UFC Fight Night Prelims (SAT, FOX, 6pm)
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Shevchenko (SAT, FOX, 8pm)
Premier Boxing Champions (SAT, NBC Sports, 8:30pm)

NASCAR & RACING
ARCA Series Racing: Brownsburg (FRI, FOX Sports 1, 9pm)

Sprint Cup: Brickyard 400, Qualifying (SAT, NBC Sports, 1:30pm)
IMSA Weathertech Sportswear Championship: Northeast Grand Prix (SAT, FOX, 3pm)
XFINITY Series: Lilly Diabetes 250 (SAT, NBC Sports, 3:30pm)

GOLF
2016 Senior Open Championship (SAT, NBC, 12pm)
American Century Championship (SAT, NBC, 3pm)
RBC Canadian Open (SAT, CBS, 3pm)

SOCCER
Women's International Friendly: United States vs. Costa Rica (FRI, ESPN, 9pm)

International Champions Cup: Celtic FC vs. Leicester City FC (SAT, ESPN, 12:30pm)
MLS: Los Angeles Galaxy @ Portland Timbers (SAT, ESPN, 3:45pm)

TENNIS
WTA: Bank of the West Classic (SAT, ESPN 2, 5pm)
WTA: Bank of the West Classic (SAT, ESPN 2, 10pm)

FOOTBALL
Arena Football: Portland Steel @ Tampa Bay Storm (SAT, CBS SportsNet, 5pm)

OTHER SPORTS
CrossFit Games (FRI, ESPN, 7pm)

2016 Tour de France (SAT, NBC, 2pm)
CrossFit Games (SAT, ESPN 2, 3pm)
CrossFit Games (SAT, ESPN, 7pm)
Track and Field: American Track League (SAT, ESPN, 9pm)

Radio Show 6.29.16: On #NBAFreeAgency, #TeamUSA, #BETAwards & #4thOfJuly Food

By Raven Williams, @nevaRWilliams

You can now download the latest episodes of "TripleThreatCLE.com's Radio Show"!

Check us out every Wednesday night, 7pm EST, on NoStaticRadio.com or the Tune-In Radio app. Simply search "No Static Radio" or "Triple Threat CLE"

On NBA Free Agency, Team USA, BET Awards & 4th of July Cookout Music (6/29/16)
Alternate Link: On NBA Free Agency, Team USA, BET Awards & 4th of July Cookout Music (6/29/16)


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DOWNLOAD: On #Cavs, #LeBron, #Kyrie & #NBAFinals, #NBADraft & More (6/22/16)

Alternate Link: On #Cavs, #LeBron, #Kyrie & #NBAFinals, #NBADraft & More (6/22/16)

On #Cavs & #NBAFinals, #JimmyButler, OJ Made In America, #E32016 & More (6/15/16)

On Cavs_NBA Finals, Kevin Durant's Future, What A Win Will Mean To You, Anniversary Show Shout Outs & MORE (6/1/16)

On Cavs & OKCvsGSW, Fans and Media, #BBMAs & MORE (5/25/16)

On Cavs & NBA Playoffs, Believeland, Role of the Media & MORE (5/18/16)

On Cavs, NBAPlayoffs, True Fans, Unfulfilled Potential Athletes & More (5/11/16)

On Browns & NFL Draft, Cavs & NBA Playoffs, Captain America_ Civil War and Summer Movies (5/4/16)

On Browns Trade Down, Cavs & NBA Playoffs & More (4/20/16)

On Kobe Moments, Kobe finale or 73 wins, Cavs Season, NBA Playoffs, Browns & More (4/13/16)

On Wrestlemania 32, NXT Dallas, RAW After Mania (4/6/16)

With Will Burge; On The Browns, RG3, Cavs, Kyrie Irving, D'Angelo Russell, Shows to Reboot (3/30/16)

With RJ The Movie Critic; On The Browns, Hue Jackson; Movies, TV & Games (1/13/16)

Leadoff with Lee 8.12.15 #GenoSmith #Jets #Browns

By @cleeverizon

- New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss 6-10 weeks after suffering a broken jaw from the hand of IK Enemkpali.

Sources inside the locker room say the backup linebacker, Enemkpali, organized a youth football camp and charity in Texas last month. He invited Geno to attend and even put his face on the flyer. Enemkpali paid $600 for Smith's plane ticket. Problems arose when Smith did not show to the camp, which took place days after someone close to Smith died in a motorcycle accident in Miami. 

Smith told Enemkpali he would reimburse him the money, but he had not as of Tuesday morning. Enkempali confronted Smith about the money, and the confrontation ended in a punch and a broken jaw. Veteran cornerback Darrell Revis stated "I hold both players responsible, just how it all played out in the end”.

Enkempali was immediately released from the team and issued a apology:

Geno Smith will have surgery potentially in the next few days.The Jets have no imminent plan at this time to workout quarterbacks Rex Grossman or Matt Flynn, as they have been rumored. But there have been reports the Jets have reached out to veteran quarterback Tyler Thigpen who may workout Friday.

Although Geno Smith hasn't made a final decision, but the early indication is that he'll won't pursue a civil suit against IK Enemkpali.

-Browns HC Mike Pettine has acknowledged that the team has discussed signing troubled free agent running back Ray Rice in a interview with Sports Illustrated's Don Banks. Browns RB coach Wilbert Montgomery was the Ravens RB coach for six years.

“We’ve talked about it, but I don’t think we’re there at this point,” Pettine said.

In my opinion, if the injuries linger and no one steps their game up, you will see Ray Rice in a Browns uniform. And he won't cost them a lot of money since he has so much to prove after the horrific fight with his wife.

- Browns Training Camp Notes:

Johnny Manziel did not throw in practice yesterday. QB's coach Kevin O'Connell said "He had some stiffness and soreness in his elbow" Manziel is still expected to play Thursday against Washington.

Joe Thomas did not practice after Danny Shelton rolled up on his knee on Monday. Mike Pettine said it was Thomas' scheduled day off and probably will not play on Thursday vs. Washington. Pettine also said that no MRI was done on Thomas, but said he should be fine.

Those who did not practice yesterday and will not play Thursday against Washington include: Cornerbacks Pierre Desir and Robert Nelson, Wide Receivers Dwayne Bowe and Terrelle Pryor,and lastly Running Backs Duke Johnson and Shaun Draughn.

- Single-game tickets went on sale yesterday for four Browns home games:

Week 3 vs. Oakland
Week 12 vs. Baltimore
Week 14 vs. San Francisco
Week 17 vs. Pittsburgh

The other 4 home games, Week 2 vs. Tennessee, Week 6 vs. Denver, Week 8 vs. Arizona and Week 13 vs. Cincinnati, go on sale today at 10 am. Very limited supply.

FYI: The Browns-Steelers game in Week 17 has not sold out yet, but the cheapest available seats are in Section 508 (upper level) for $97.75 each.

- The 2016 NFL Draft, from April 28-30, will once again be held in Chicago.

- While LeBron James may not decide if he will play for Team USA until after this upcoming season, USA Basketball’s Jerry Colangelo says LeBron James has a spot on team if he decides to play. James has a chance of becoming the first player to represent the U.S. Olympic team on four different teams.

- Kevin Love says he'll be back on the court in 7-10 days. Not sure yet when he can face full contact but should be ready for camp. The three-time All-Star averaged 16.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game last season. 

TV Weekend 8.29.14 - 8.30.14

By @neveRWilliams

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
BYU @ Connecticut (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)
Jacksonville State @ Michigan State (Friday, Big Ten Network, 7:30 PM)
Colorado State vs Colorado (Friday, FOX Sports 1, 9 PM)
UNLV @ Arizona (Friday, ESPN, 10:30 PM)

Central Florida vs. Penn State, in Ireland (Saturday, ESPN 2, 8:30 AM)
Navy vs. Ohio State (Saturday, CBS SporsNet, 12 PM)
UCLA @ Virginia (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
Appalachian State @ Michigan (Saturday, ESPN 2, 12 PM)
Indiana State @ Indiana (Saturday, ESPNews, 12 PM)
Western Michigan @ Purdue (Saturday, ESPNU, 12 PM)
North Dakota State @ Iowa State (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 12 PM)

Alabama @ West Virginia (Saturday, ABC, 3:30 PM)
Rice @ Notre Dame (Saturday, NBC, 3:30 PM)
South Dakota State @ Missouri (Saturday, ESPNU, 3:30 PM)
California @ Northwestern (Saturday, ESPN 2, 3:30 PM)
Arkansas @ Auburn (Saturday, SEC Network, 4 PM)
Clemson @ Georgia (Saturday, ESPN, 5:30 PM)

Northern Arizona @ San Diego State (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 7 PM)
Idaho @ Florida (Saturday, ESPNU, 7 PM)
Fresno State @ USC (Saturday, FOX, 7:30 PM)
Florida State vs. Oklahoma (Saturday, ABC, 8 PM)
LSU vs. Wisconsin (Saturday, ESPN, 9 PM)
Washington @ Hawaii (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 10:30 PM)

MLB
Yankees @ Blue Jays OR Reds @ Pirates (Friday, MLB Network, 7 PM)
Indians @ Royals (Friday, STO, 8 PM)

Yankees @ Blue Jays OR Tigers @ White Sox (Saturday, MLB Network, 1 PM)
Reds @ Pirates (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
Indians @ Royals (Saturday, STO, 7 PM)
Brewers @ Giants OR Nationals @ Mariners (Saturday, MLB Network, 9 PM)

FIBA WORLD CUP BASKETBALL
France vs. Brazil (Saturday, NBA TV, 12 PM)
Finland vs. United States (Saturday, ESPN, 3:30 PM)

TENNIS
2014 US Open, Men's Second Round and Women's Third Round (Friday, ESPN 2, 6 PM)
2014 US Open, Men's and Women's Third Round (Saturday, CBS, 11 AM)
2014 US Open, Men's and Women's Third Round (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 3:30 PM)

WNBA PLAYOFFS
Minnesota Lynx @ Phoenix Mercury (Friday, NBA TV, 10 PM)
Chicago Sky @ Indiana Fever (Saturday, NBA TV, 7 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: Houston Dynamo @ Sporting Kansas City (Friday, NBC Sports, 8 PM)
English Premier League: Manchester City FC vs. Stoke City FC (Saturday, NBC Sports, 10 AM)
English Premier League: Everton FC vs. Chelsea FC (Saturday, NBC, 12:30 PM)

MMA
UFC 177 Prelims: Dillashaw vs. Soto (Renan Barao was replaced) (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 8 PM)

NASCAR
Nationwide Series, Great Clips 300 (Saturday, ESPN 2, 7:30 PM)

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)

Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC America, 8 PM)
Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)
Intruders (Saturday, BBC America, 10 PM)

The Raven Report 8.27.14

-Its officially time to spread the "Love" in Cleveland. Yesterday, the Cavaliers held an introductory press conference for the recently acquired ex-Timberwolves forward Kevin Love. Love said that LeBron James called him after he made his decision to return to Cleveland in hopes of Love joining him. GM David Griffin mentioned that the Cavs have been trying to trade for Love for over a year. Though he is only under contract through this next season, Love did say that he was committed to Cleveland for the long term and wants to win championships here. Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said that he thinks Cleveland will "expose stuff like Love not playing much defense on their team". Personally, I feel that Love WILL play defense because he has renewed motivation and a breath of fresh air getting out of the basketball hell that is Minnesota. Mr. Taylor needs to worry about bringing a winning season to his own team this decade.

-In the final tune up for the FIBA World Cup of Basketball, the USA defeated Slovenia 101-71 in Bilbao, Spain. Anthony Davis led the way with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving added 13. Davis and Kenneth Faried have been dominate forces in the paint. Team USA will open up against Finland on Saturday. A potential matchup versus Spain wouldn't come until September 14. Spain is definitely going to be a challenge with their roster that includes Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Ricky Rubio and others.

-In 10 innings, Zach Walters and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-6. Walters banged a two-run homer in the 10th to put the Tribe over. Bryan Shaw put in 2 and a third scoreless innings of work in relief to gain the win. Tonight, Tribe ace Corey Kluber will start about Chicago's Hector Noesi. Game time at 8 PM.

-ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the NFL has made its decision on the appeal for Browns' WR Josh Gordon. An announcement should finally come soon. I'm only saying soon because every time a date has been said, nothing has happened. On a related note, Gordon's hearing for a July DWI in North Carolina was rescheduled to November 18.

-The NFL fined the Seattle Seahawks $200,000 and coach Pete Carroll $100,000 and will lose 2 double practices in 2015 for violating no-contact rules in offseason practices.

-Italian soccer star Mario Balotelli was transferred (traded) from AC Milan to Liverpool last week for £16million, about $26.5million in American dollars. He is expected to make his debut for Liverpool at Tottenham on Sunday.

-US soccer star goalkeeper Tim Howard is taking a break from soccer for a year. The 35-year-old Howard will not play again for the United States until September 2015. On Monday, Howard signed a book deal, so be on the lookout for that.

- In some entertainment news, comedian Mike Epps has been cast to play legendary comedian Richard Pryor. It's being brought to the big screen by Lee Daniels (The Butler, Monster's Ball, Precious) and Oprah Winfrey. Oprah will also star in the movie as Pryor's grandma. Before his 2005 death, Pryor himself endorsed Epps to play him on film.

TV Weekend 8.22.14 - 8.23.14

NFL
Preseason: Raiders @ Packers (Friday, CBS, 8 PM)
Preseason: Bears @ Seahawks (Friday, NFL Network, 11 PM)

Preseason: Buccaneers @ Bills (Saturday, NFL Network, 4:30 PM)
Preseason: Rams @ Browns (Saturday, WKYC/NBC, 8 PM)
Preseason: Saints @ Colts (Saturday, CBS, 8 PM)

ARENA FOOTBALL
ArenaBoll XXVII: Arizona Rattlers @ Cleveland Gladiators (Saturday, ESPN, 8 PM)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Sam Houston State @ Eastern Washington (Saturday, ESPN, 3:30 PM)

BASKETBALL
Puerto Rico vs. United States (Friday, ESPN 2, 7 PM)

MLB
Astros @ Indians (Friday, STO, 7 PM)
Giants @ Nationals OR Braves @ Reds (Friday, MLB Network, 7 PM)

Tigers @ Twins OR White Sox @ Yankees (Saturday, MLB Network, 1 PM)
Giants @ Nationals (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
Astros @ Indians (Saturday, STO, 7 PM)
Braves @ Reds (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 7 PM)
Angels @ Athletics OR Royals @ Rangers (Saturday, MLB Network, 10 PM)

LLWS
International Final, South Korea vs. Japan (Saturday, ABC, 12:30 PM)
U.S. Final, Las Vegas, NV vs. Chicago, IL (Saturday, ABC, 3:30 PM)

WNBA PLAYOFFS
Chicago Sky @ Atlanta Dream (Friday, NBA TV, 7:30 PM)
Los Angeles Sparks @ Phoenix Mercury (Friday, NBA TV, 10 PM)

Indians Fever @ Washington Mystics (Saturday, ESPN 2, 5 PM)
Minnesota Lynx @ San Antonio Stars (Saturday, ESPN 2, 7 PM)

SOCCER
MLS: Real Salt Lake @ FC Dallas (Friday, NBC Sports, 9 PM)
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: (Everton FC vs. Arsenal FC (Saturday, NBC, 12:30 PM)
NWSL: Portland Thorns @ FC Kansas City (Saturday, ESPN 2, 1 PM)

TENNIS
ATP: U.S. Open Series, Winston-Salem Open Final (Saturday, CBS, 12:30 PM)
WTA: U.S. Open Series, Connecticut Open, Final (Saturday, ESPN 2, 3 PM)

GOLF
The Barclays, Third Round (Saturday, CBS, 3 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
AUTO RACING: Global RallyCross Series, Daytona (Saturday, NBC, 2:30 PM)
SWIMMING: Pan-Pacific Championships (Saturday, NBC, 3:30 PM)
HORSE RACING: Travers Stakes/Ballerina Stakes (Saturday, NBC, 4:30 PM)
NASCAR: Sprint Cup, Irwin Tools Night Race (Saturday, ABC, 7:30 PM)

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)
The Knick (Friday, Cinemax, 10 PM)

Doctor Who (Saturday, BBC America, 8 PM)
Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)

Leadoff with Lee 8.21.14

-Tuesday afternoon Mike Pettine wasn't prepared to name a starter, but that all changed Wednesday morning when he told the world Brian Hoyer was going to be the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback. Johnny Manziel didn't seemed fazed that he was going to be a backup and simply said, "I'm not ready to be the Browns starting quarterback". In my opinion, it's either lack of leadership, lack of composure or lack of knowledge of the playbook. Either way, he needs to get mentally tough and grasp the playbook and study with Rex Grossman so he can wrap his head around this situation and earn his place.

-Defensive end Desmond Bryant may miss the season opener against Pittsburgh. Bryant had surgery on his wrist Monday and his status will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks to check how well it heals.

-Another Browns player was under the knife Monday in Buster Skrine. Skrine had a fractured thumb and will be re-evaluated weekly.

-Since we are talking surgeries, Nick "Brohio" Swisher had surgery on both knees yesterday to alleviate pain and hopefully prolong his career. Swisher, 33, is obviously out for the remainder if the season. Swisher hopes to make a strong comeback for the 2015 season. I'm sure he's not happy about his 2014 season, besides the paycheck he's getting.

-Dan Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavs will invest $23 million dollars into Quicken Loans Arena for the upcoming basketball season. Upgrades will include a new scoreboard, sound system and video production room. A new roof is also on deck for the 20 year old structure.

-The US Men's National Basketball team destroyed the Dominican Republic, 105-62 in FIBA exhibition play last night at Madison Square Garden in New York. Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving shot 5 for 5 for 12 points and also had 5 assists. Irving got the start over Derrick Rose who was resting his knees. The current 16 man roster is expected to be reduced to 12 for World Cup play later today. Irving should be a lock to make the team.

-The Indians won their second straight game, besting the Minnesota Twins 5-0. Starter TJ House got the win for the Tribe, going 5.1 innings, giving up only four hits with all of them being singles. He also struck out five. Mike Aviles went 3 for 4, hitting a home run and knocking in 2, with a run scored and a steal. New Indians fan favorite Zach Walters also hit a homer for the Tribe. Every player in the Indians lineup had at least one hit, except Michael Brantley who went 0-4. The Indians improve to 64-61 and remain 4 1/2 games out from the last wildcard spot.

-Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount were pulled over early Wednesday morning and charged with possession of marijuana (20 grams to be exact), while Bell was also charged with DUI. It's going to be interesting to see how Roger Goodell handles this one.

TV Tonight 8.20.14

MLB
Angels @ Red Sox (ESPN 2, 7 PM)
Indians @ Twins (STO, 8 PM)
Padres @ Dodgers (ESPN, 10 PM)

BASKETBALL
Dominican Republic vs. United States (NBA TV, 7 PM)

LLWS
Las Vegas, NV vs. Philadelphia, PA (ESPN, 7:30 PM)

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America's Got Talent (NBC, 8 PM)
So You Think You Can Dance (FOX, 8 PM)
Big Brother (CBS, 8 PM)

TNA Impact Wrestling (SPIKE, 9 PM)
America's Got Talent (NBC, 9 PM)
Extant (CBS, 9 PM)
Suits (USA, 9 PM)
Legends (TNT, 9 PM)

The Bridge (FX, 10 PM)
Taxi Brooklyn (NBC, 10 PM)
Franklin & Bash (TNT, 10 PM)
Graceland (USA, 10 PM)

Make or Break: The Linda Perry Project (VH1, 11 PM)
Wild N Out, Asher Roth, Troy Ave (MTV 2, 11 PM)
Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family (MTV 2, 11:30 PM)

TV Tonight 8.18.14

NFL
Monday Night Countdown (ESPN, 7 PM)
Browns Pregame (WKYC/NBC, 7 PM)
Preseason: Browns @ Redskins (ESPN/WKYC/NBC, 8 PM)

A Football Life: Tiki & Ronde Barber (NFL Network, 10 PM)

MLB
Reds @ Cardinals OR Royals @ Twins (MLB Network, 8 PM)

BASKETBALL
Hoops For Troops: USA Basketball @ West Point (NBA TV, 8 PM)

LLWS
Puerto Rico vs. Venezuela (ESPN 2, 6 PM)
Chicago, IL vs. Cumberland, RI (ESPN 2, 8 PM)

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WWE Raw (USA, 8 PM)
Bachelor In Paradise (ABC, 8 PM)
MasterChef (FOX, 8 PM)
King of Cones (Food Network, 8 PM)

Partners (FX, 9 PM)
Hotel Hell (FOX, 9 PM)
Dallas (TNT, 9 PM)

Anger Management (FX, 10 PM)
Teen Wolf (MTV, 10 PM)
Mistresses (ABC, 10 PM)
Under The Dome (CBS, 10 PM)

TV Weekend 8.15.14 - 8.16.14

NFL
Eagles @ Patriots (Friday, NFL Network, 7:30 PM)
Chargers @ Seahawks (Friday, NFL Network, 10:30 PM)

Packers @ Rams (Saturday, NFL Network, 4 PM)
Ravens @ Cowboys (Saturday, NFL Network, 7 PM)

USA BASKETBALL
Brazil vs. United States (Saturday, ESPN, 9 PM)

MLB
Orioles @ Indians (Friday, STO, 7 PM)
Athletics @ Braves OR Mariners @ Tigers (Friday, MLB Network, 7:30 PM)

Yankees @ Rays (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 4 PM)
Orioles @ Indians (Saturday, STO, 7 PM)
Padres @ Cardinals (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 7 PM)
Cubs @ Mets (Saturday, WGN, 7 PM)
Brewers @ Dodgers OR Reds @ Rockies (Saturday, MLB Network, 10 PM)

LLWS
World Series: Cumberland, R.I. vs Pearland,TX (Friday, ESPN, 8 PM)

World Series: TBA (Saturday, ESPN, 12 PM)
World Series: TBA (Saturday, ABC, 2 PM)
World Series: TBA (Saturday, ESPN 2, 5 PM)
World Series: TBA (Saturday, ESPN, 7 PM)

SOCCER
English Premier League: Arsenal FC vs. Crystal Palace FC (Saturday, NBC, 12:30 PM)

TENNIS
ATP Tennis: U.S. Open Series, Western & Southern Open, Quarterfinals (Friday, ESPN 2, 7 PM)

ATP Tennis: U.S. Open Series, Western & Southern Open, Semifinals, (Saturday, ESPN 2, 1 PM)
ATP Tennis: U.S. Open Series, Western & Southern Open, Semifinals, (Saturday, ESPN 2, 7 PM)

GOLF
Wyndham Championship, Third Round (Saturday, CBS, 3 PM)
U.S. Amateur, Semifinals (Saturday, NBC, 4 PM)

OTHER SPORTS
BOXING: Friday Night Fights, Rustam Nugaev vs. Denis Shafikov (Friday, ESPN 2, 9 PM)
WNBA: Minnesota Lynx @ San Antonio Stars (Friday, NBA TV, 8 PM)
WNBA: Seattle Storm @ Los Angeles Sparks (Friday, NBA TV, 10:30 PM)
MLS: Philadelphia Union @ Houston Dynamo (Friday, NBC Sports, 9 PM)

Red Bull Signature Series: Mavericks Invitational (Saturday, ABC, 2:30 PM)
MLS: Seattle Sounders FC @ Real Salt Lake (Saturday, NBC Sports, 2:30 PM)
NASCAR: Nationwide Series, Nationwide Children's Hospital 200 (Saturday, ESPN, 2:45 PM)
MLL LACROSSE: Ohio Machine @ Rochester Rattlers (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 3 PM)
World of X Games: Hawaii's Watermen (Saturday, ABC, 4:30 PM)
SOFTBALL: Junior League World Series (Saturday, ESPNews, 5 PM)
MLL LACROSSE: New York Lizards @ Denver Outlaws (Saturday, CBS SportsNet, 5:30 PM)
WNBA: Tulsa Shock @ Minnesota Lynx (Saturday, NBA TV, 8 PM)
WNBA: Los Angeles Sparks @ Phoenix Mercury (Saturday, NBA TV, 10 PM)
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Bader vs. Saint Preux (Saturday, FOX Sports 1, 10 PM)

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ESPN The Magazine NFL Preview (Friday, ESPN, 7 PM)

WWE Friday Night Smackdown (Friday, SyFy, 8 PM)
Girl Meets World (Friday, Disney Channel, 9:45 PM)
The Knick (Friday, Cinemax, 10 PM)

Hell On Wheels (Saturday, AMC, 9 PM)
Outlander (Saturday, STARZ, 9 PM)
Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife (Saturday, HBO, 10 PM)

The Raven Report 8.15.14

-The Browns have named Brian Hoyer the starter for Monday's preseason game versus Washington. Coach Mike Pettine said that both Hoyer and Manziel will get a chance without he starters in the game. Monday's will go a long way in deciding who is the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the season, which opens in Pittsburgh.

-ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter said that the appeal verdict on Browns wideout Josh Gordon's suspension may not be known until the end of next week. And so we continue on...

-Rob Manfred was named by unanimous vote the 10th commissioner of Major League Baseball Thursday. The 55 year old labor lawyer has worked with MLB since 1998, and was named MLB Chief Operating Officer in September of 2013. Manfred beat out Boston Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner. One of Manfred's goals is to modernize the game of baseball. Current MLB commissioner Bud Selig, who turned 80 in July, will hand over the reigns in January 2015.

-The Indians open up a weekend series, hosting the Baltimore Orioles tonight at Progressive Field. Corey Kluber will take the mound against Wei-Yin Chen. Game time set for 7:05 PM.

-Due to public and media backlash from the Ray Rice suspension, the NFL is now strongly considering stricter penalties for players who commit domestic violence. While not much is known yet, it's said that a first offense could warrant 4-6 games without pay, while a second offense could potentially be a season-long banning.

-Tiger Woods has withdrawn from consideration of joining the Ryder Cup team. The 14-time major champion released a statement via his website saying his doctors and trainer informed him that his back muscles need to heal and be rehabilitated. With taking this time off from golf, hopefully the 38 year old Woods can fully recovery from his nagging health problems.

-Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart will not compete Sunday at the Pure Michigan 400. It will be Stewart's 2nd missed race after last week's tragedy on a dirt track in upstate New York, where his car killed Kevin Ward Jr.

-In USA Basketball's first practice since Paul George broke his leg, Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins went down with a knee injury. Cousins will have an MRI on Friday and its believed to only be a mild sprain. He will miss Saturday's game vs. Brazil.

-According to NBC Sports' Kurt Helin, former Pistons PG Chauncey Billups has a "real possibility" to make the Cleveland Cavaliers roster. He has been close to assistant coach Tyronn Lue for years. Billups also has options in media as well.

-The Cavaliers hired former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Drew to join David Blatt's staff as an assistant coach. Drew visited with Blatt 2 years ago in Israel, with speculation that Blatt would join Drew when he was the coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Drew was fired by the Bucks a few months ago and was replaced with Jason Kidd.

-The SEC Network launched yesterday. It can be found on DirecTV (611), DIsh (408), AT&T U-Verse (1607), Time Warner (384) and Cox, Comcast, and others.

-In theaters this week, there is buddy cop comedy "Let's Be Cops", which opened on Wednesday, and the Sylvester Stallone led, mega action movie "The Expendables 3". These movies should both open pretty well for mid August, but I don't expect them to overtake "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" or "Guardians Of The Galaxy".

Leadoff with Lee 8.8.14

-It seems as if the Kevin Love to Cleveland deal is about as official as it comes. The news hit the wire yesterday morning about the trade of Kevin Love to Cleveland in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett and a protected first round 2015 draft pick. Cleveland has received word that Kevin Love will opt out of his 2015 player option and re-sign with the Cavs for the max deal of 5 years, $120 million dollars.

People have said why would he do that when LeBron only signed a 2 year deal with a player option for the second year? Real simple. The NBA television contract renewals are coming up. LeBron will opt out and re-sign for a max deal. After "The King" signs his deal, Kevin Love will sign his max deal. Well what if LeBron doesn't want to re-sign? He didn't come home to go somewhere else. Remember he's from here, his wife's family is from here, his mom is here, he wants his kids to go to Akron schools and don't forget about that nice ass house in Bath Township in which he's barely lived in. Interesting tidbit I received from a source in Minnesota today, was that the Wolves gave the Cavs permission more than 3 weeks to negiotiate with Kevin Love and secure a trade. Andrew Wiggins also has known about him being involved in a trade and his agent has already negotiated sponsor deals with Minnesota businesses. Once Wiggins gets traded this will only be the 2nd time since the NBA/ABA merger that a player will be traded before playing a game for the team that drafted him. The first time was the Golden State Warrior (Anfernee Hardaway) and Orlando Magic (Chris Webber) trade in 1993. Talk about a flashback Friday!

- Kevin Durant withdrew from USA Basketball. Durant is citing physical and mental fatigue from the lengthy season. Personally, I'm saying he fears of being injured after watching Paul George's gruesome, season ending injury last Friday.

-There is now a "Big 5"! The 5 largest conferences in college sports (ACC, Big Ten, SEC, Big 12 and PAC-12) will create their own governing body with a 80 person committee including 15 athletes. Some of the changes that will be made within these conferences are increasing the amount of scholarship money, health care for student athletes, agent jurisdictions (agents can start interviewing prospects while juniors), decreased time demands allowing student athletes more free time and paying for families of student athletes to post season play plus a player stipend. These by-laws will be voted on by members in January of 2015 and will take effect the same season. Just imagine if this was in effect during tattoo-gate. We would have had another trophy in the case down in Columbus.

-Wow! That's all I could say when I seen the artist renderings of the renovation plans at Progressive Field. A stadium that was built 20 years ago will look like it was built in 2015 after it gets a facelift. The upgrades will include the LONG awaited Larry Doby statue, a new kids clubhouse, an upper deck bar, feature local area foods from the Tremont and Ohio City areas of Cleveland, a new team shop, new social area, bullpens that will be redesigned (so we won't have 2 balls on the field like we did Tuesday), a brand new Gate C and many more upgrades. The first phase will be complete by the beginning of the 2015 season using "Dolans Dollars" and the second phase will be paid for by the "Sin Tax" money.

-In Browns training camp news... LeBron James attended camp with his kids. In a practice that was closed to the public and obviously a secret that was kept between Browns brass and LBJ, LeBron and his crew watched the last hour of practice. After practice, many Browns players scrambled to their lockers to get their phones so they could snap a picture with LBJ. Joe Haden and Phil Taylor had the second best picture besides the Lebron and Johnny Manziel picture. Head coach Mike Pettine had a chance to talk to James and refrained from having James lineup on offence so Manziel could throw him a pass.

-One key note that was said during practice is that WR Travis Benjamin will be the Browns kickoff and punt return specialist this season. Benjamin is returning from a season ending ACL injury last year and is 100% ready to take on the challenge.

-My Grandpa, I mean Greg Oden was arrested Wednesday night for battery. No weapons were involved so this will be a misdemeanor case. When police arrived, they found a woman lying on the ground with blood on her face. Police said she also had swelling on her nose and cuts to her forehead. The victim refused medical treatment. A witness and relative tried to hold Oden back but his arm got free and struck the victim. Oden was calm, apologetic and cooperative during his arrest. Greg Oden and the his ex-girlfriend broke up about 2 months ago. It is not known what started the argument at this time.

-The Indians lost 4-0 to Cincinnati. And that's all I will say about that.

-The Tribe traded Vinnie Pestano to the Angels for class-A right hander Michael Clevinger, the Angels 4th round pick in 2011. Clevinger is 23, with a 4-3 record and a 4.31 ERA in 18 starts this season. The 6'4" 220 pound righty has 85 strikeouts and 42 walks in 79 1/3 innings pitched.

-Can I dunk on my momma? Jeremy Lin did. Check the video below...lol.